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nsyilxcen: the Journey Continues
Jan 23
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Presented by Maurice Guibord, Société historique Presented by Maurice Guibord, Société historique francophone de la Colombie-Britannique

In 2019, the SHFCB received a grant from Digital Museums Canada to launch onsite research in the Cariboo and the Okanagan on the history of Francophones who launched ranches in those regions in the 1860s-70s, to hold oral history interviews with the descendants of these families, and to create from the results a bilingual digital exhibition available on the website of DMC, in both official languages. 

The eight families that became the focus of the digital exhibition and this conference are, in alphabetical order: Boucherie, Guichon, Isnardy, Lequime, Minnaberriet, Patenaude, Pigeon, and Versepuech / Gaspard. They were not the only Francophones to have established ranches in the B.C. interior, but they stood out in the research, both in their historical presence during those decades but also in the contributions of their descendants in a wide array of fields. 

The history of these ranches, it must be stressed, is a history of colonization, of the establishment of businesses and industries, then of villages and towns, on lands appropriated from First Nations. Still, you will see how the Indigenous members of these families found their respective places, then as well as more recently, during their historical journeys. It is indeed from these families that we have been directed to disseminate the facts unearthed during this project. 

Do not miss this presentation, which includes new and sometimes staggering facts that came to light during the project, where members of mixed ancestry triumphed over a succession of difficult paths.

$15 

September 11 - 6-7pm | Okanagan Heritage Museum

Visit the link in our profile for tickets.
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Sometimes, things have to get a little worse befor Sometimes, things have to get a little worse before they can get better! Our Conservation Associate, Megan, is carefully restoring a land document from the early 1800s. Her first step was removing the degraded tape – the only thing that was holding it together. Next, she’ll clean and flatten the document before repairing it and making it whole again.

Have something special you want repaired? Get in touch with Megan at
mfisher@kelownmuseums.ca.
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#ThisIsConservation #Conservation #BehindTheScenes #MuseumLife #MuseumWork #MuseumsAreCool #KelownaMuseums #Restoration #DowntownKelowna
Pop Quiz! This large school bell was used at Bear Pop Quiz! This large school bell was used at Bear Creek school. Before it was used to bring kids into the schoolyard, where was it used?

1 - By the town crier
2 - At a local church
3 - On board a ship
 
School bell modelled by Rachel, Collections Intern. HK-984-015-001
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Get ready for a fascinating peek into BC's past! Get ready for a fascinating peek into BC's past!

On September 11, we're thrilled to host Maurice Guibord from the Société historique francophone de la Colombie-Britannique. He'll be sharing the incredible stories of the early Francophone ranchers who shaped the BC Interior Plateau.

While we'll dive into the lives of eight prominent families—Boucherie, Guichon, Isnardy, Lequime, Minnaberriet, Patenaude, Pigeon, and Versepuech / Gaspard—this isn't your typical history lesson. Maurice will also explore the complexities of this history, including
 the colonization of Indigenous lands and how Indigenous family members navigated their place within it.

Join us for a candid and eye-opening look at this unique part of our history. We can't wait to see you there!

Second photo features Joseph, Frances, and Charles Isnardy, sons of Amédée Isnardy and Julianne Waillamalkwa, c. 1885. Courtesy of the Museum of the Cariboo Chilcotin, Williams Lake. 
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We had a "rootin' tootin' good time" last Saturday We had a "rootin' tootin' good time" last Saturday night with @railsidebrewingkelowna for our Trivingo Takeover event!
PIctured are some lovely winners and our handsome host! Special thanks to @howdypartnervintage for the outfit!

Missed out on this event? Don't sweat it partner, we've got two more rounds loaded up for September 20th and October 4th! Howdy Partner Vintage will even have a pop up shop at the event.
Don't miss out!

Check the link in our bio for information and to buy tickets.

See ya there! Yee-haw!
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