For general inquiries please contact the Information Desk at the Okanagan Heritage Museum:
250.763.2417 or [email protected]
Administration
Jillian Povarchook – Executive Director
[email protected]
250.763.2417 ext. 27
Christopher Butt – Finance & Operations Manager
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250.763.9292 ext. 23
Amanda Snyder – Curatorial Manager
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250.763.2417 ext. 29
Staff
Erik Beardmore – Programming Associate
[email protected]
778.478.9767
Keith Boehmer – Military Historian
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250.763.9292 ext. 29
Marshall Bond – Programming Associate
[email protected]
778.478.9767
Megan Fisher – Conservation Associate
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250.763.2417 ext. 26
Maria Garcia – Museum Services Coordinator
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250.763.2417 ext. 31
Tara Hurley – Head of Archives
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250.763.2417 ext. 25
Elizabeth King – Collections Associate
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250.763.2417 ext. 23
Jasmine Marshall – Head of Exhibitions
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250.763.2417 ext. 22
Solange Massicotte – Head of Programming
[email protected]
250.868.4836
Ally Morrow – Head of Laurel Enterprise
[email protected]
778.478.0346
Nancy Ross – Bookkeeper
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250.763.9292
Allison Wardle – Archives Associate
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250.763.9292 ext. 26
Ryan Wong – Museum Facilities Assiociate
[email protected]
778.478.0325
Jennifer Ziola – Programming Associate
[email protected]
778.478.9767
Board of Directors
Trinda Wager, President
Colin Flannigan, Treasuer
Shaun Campbell, Secretary
Howard Hisdal, Director
Kayt Ell, Director
Hana Cairns, Director
Cheryl Borgmann, Director
Christine McWillis, Ex-Officio
Kelowna Museums Locations
Okanagan Heritage Museum
Kelowna’s flagship museum, the Okanagan Heritage Museum, invites visitors to discover how the Okanagan Valley was formed, to gain insights into the world of our syilx hosts, to learn about the arrival of traders and settlers and so much more.
Okanagan Military Museum
Devoted to the preservation and greater awareness of Okanagan military heritage, the Okanagan Military Museum features uniforms, insignia, badges, firearms and fascinating stories of how locals have contributed to events on the world stage.
Laurel Packinghouse
One of Kelowna’s most historic and beloved buildings, the Laurel Packinghouse is the oldest and largest packinghouse in BC. Part atmospheric rental venue, part museum, this is a building that charms both locals and visitors alike.
Kelowna Museums’ Upcoming Events & Workshops
na’ʔk’ʷulamən (what we do): syilx Traditional Plant Use Walking Tour
The Okanagan landscape is a mosaic of biodiversity. For generations, the syilx people have lived in reciprocal relationship with this land, stewarding an intricate knowledge of native flora. From sustenance and traditional medicine to structural materials and even natural aromatics, the utility of these plants is as vast as the terrain itself.
Learning a Language: nsyilxcən for Everyone Level 3
Would you like to greet students or visitors in nsyilxcən? Would you like to master some basic vocabulary, and gain a deeper understanding of syilx culture and connection to place? This workshop will give participants a start on pronunciation, greetings and language meaning.
na’ʔk’ʷulamən (what we do): syilx Traditional Plant Use Walking Tour
The Okanagan landscape is a mosaic of biodiversity. For generations, the syilx people have lived in reciprocal relationship with this land, stewarding an intricate knowledge of native flora. From sustenance and traditional medicine to structural materials and even natural aromatics, the utility of these plants is as vast as the terrain itself.