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. This class is for everyone, regardless of heritage.
A presentation of the 13 month calendar, focusing on activities related to each season. Storytelling, demonstrations, and discussion will deepen your understanding of the syilx calendar and the connection of the people and the land.
Uncover the Haunted Histories of Halloween at the Okanagan Heritage Museum!
Join us for the "Best of the Buried," a greatest hits tour! This one-hour tour condenses the most captivating stories from our previous cemetery tour series into a single experience. Wander the grounds of the Pioneer Cemetery and uncover the tales of Kelowna's most intriguing residents, both in life and in death. Discover the legacy of the men and women who shaped our community and connect with the rich history that lies beneath our very own feet.
Participants will learn about plants and medicine, sample herbal balms, and make their own to take home. Plant samples have been respectfully collected on the land by syilx Knowledge Carriers.
Participants will learn about plants and medicine, sample wild tea, and make their own blend to take home. Plant samples have been respectfully collected on the land by syilx Knowledge Carriers.
Join us for a family fun afternoon decorating your own tree ornaments. Themes include buckskin gloves, ribbon shirts and dresses, stylish coyotes, as well as mini teepees and canoes.