na̓ʔk̓ʷulamən (what we do): Canada Day: Yes or No?
This zoom workshop will look at questions like "What is it that we are celebrating?" and "What does it mean to be Canadian?" Discussion is led by syilx Elder and Knowledge Carriers.
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na̓ʔk̓ʷulamən (what we do): Tasting the Indigenous Garden
Laurel Square 1304 Ellis Street, Kelowna, British Columbia, CanadaThe syilx/Okanagan people have managed their lands for thousands of years. Explore and taste Indigenous plants from the Okanagan and around Turtle Island (North America). This is a great workshop for families and children.
na’ʔk’ʷulamən (what we do): syilx Traditional Plant Use Walking Tour
Laurel Square 1304 Ellis Street, Kelowna, British Columbia, CanadaThe Okanagan is incredibly biodiverse, and the syilx/Okanagan people have deep knowledge of how to use the different plant species for food, medicine, shelter, even natural deodorant! Put on your walking shoes and join us for this always popular outdoor event.
na’ʔk’ʷulamən (what we do): syilx Traditional Plant Use Walking Tour
Laurel Square 1304 Ellis Street, Kelowna, British Columbia, CanadaThe Okanagan is incredibly biodiverse, and the syilx/Okanagan people have deep knowledge of how to use the different plant species for food, medicine, shelter, even natural deodorant! Put on your walking shoes and join us for this always popular outdoor event.
na’ʔk’ʷulamən (what we do): Creations from the Land
Laurel Square 1304 Ellis Street, Kelowna, British Columbia, CanadaExplore the world of plants and art, textiles and paint from a syilx/Okanagan perspective. Use your new knowledge to create a special keepsake to take home.
na’ʔk’ʷulamən (what we do): Creations from the Land (Rescheduled)
Laurel Square 1304 Ellis Street, Kelowna, British Columbia, CanadaExplore the world of plants and art, textiles and paint from a syilx/Okanagan perspective. Learn about how the syilx people made rope from hemp dogbane, a highly prized trading item. Then put your new knowledge to use by making a bookmark!
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na’ʔk’ʷulamən (what we do): Wild Tea Blends
Okanagan Heritage Museum 470 Queensway Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia, CanadaParticipants 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.
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na’ʔk’ʷulamən (what we do): Tree Ornaments
Okanagan Heritage Museum 470 Queensway Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia, CanadaJoin us for a family fun morning decorating your own tree ornaments. Themes include buckskin gloves, ribbon shirts and dresses, stylish coyotes, as well as mini teepees and canoes.
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na̓ʔk̓ʷulamən (what we do): How Turtle Set the Animals Free
Okanagan Heritage Museum 470 Queensway Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia, CanadaWinter is a time for storytelling. This family-friendly event is a great way to hear a captíkwł (traditional teaching) and learn more about syilx storytelling culture.
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na̓ʔk̓ʷulamən (what we do): syilx Wellness Practices
Okanagan Heritage Museum 470 Queensway Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia, CanadaHave you heard of “new” terms like forest bathing and eco-wellness? Are these practices really new, or are these concepts from Indigenous practices? (Hint: it’s the latter). This discussion is led by syilx/Okanagan Elders and knowledge carriers.
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na̓ʔk̓ʷulamən (what we do): Traditional Shelters
Okanagan Heritage Museum 470 Queensway Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia, CanadaTake a journey with us exploring the traditional shelters and lifestyles of First Nations’ from around Turtle Island, with a particular focus on syilx (Okanagan) culture. Participants may get the chance to climb the warriors’ ladder.
na̓ʔk̓ʷulamən (what we do): Traditional Shelters
Okanagan Heritage Museum 470 Queensway Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia, CanadaTake a journey with us exploring the traditional shelters and lifestyles of First Nations’ from around Turtle Island, with a particular focus on syilx (Okanagan) culture. Participants may get the chance to climb the warriors’ ladder.