Chief Dan George: Actor and Activist

A traveling exhibit created by MONOVA: Museum and Archives of North Vancouver

September 30, 2022 to April 2, 2023

Chief Dan George: Actor and Activist

A traveling exhibit created by MONOVA: Museum and Archives of North Vancouver

September 30, 2022 to April 2, 2023
Okanagan Heritage Museum

Explore the life and legacy of Tsleil-Waututh Chief Dan George.

Although focused on Dan George, the exhibition also delves into significant events in the First Nations rights movement in BC and Canada.

Longshoreman, actor, musician, lecturer, poet, activist, environmentalist and First Nations leader. Dan George (born Geswanouth Slahoot) is well remembered. Raised on the Burrard Indian Reserve #3, the son of hereditary chief George Sla-holt, he spent much of his life working as a longshoreman and logger. He began his acting career later in life during the 1960s and 70s. Dan George appeared in many television, movie and stage productions in which he worked to promote a better understanding of First Nations people.

Okanagan Heritage Museum

Hours

Monday 10:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 10:00am – 5:00pm
Friday 10:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday 11:00am – 4:00pm

Special Hours

Sunday, December 24 10:00am – 2:00pm
Monday, December 25 Closed
Tuesday, December 26 Closed
Sunday, December 31 10:00am – 2:00pm
Monday. January 1 Closed

 

Location

470 Queensway Avenue
Kelowna, BC, V1Y 6S7

(250) 763-2417

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ADMISSION

Admission is by donation.

Suggested donation $10 per person/$25 per family

Additional Programs & Services

Central Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame

The Central Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame celebrates the athletes, coaches, and builders whose accomplishments have made them a part of history in the Central Okanagan.

Kelowna Public Archives

The Kelowna Public Archives, located at the Okanagan Heritage Museum, is a historical resource centre where public records and historical documents are kept and preserved for informational and research use.

Ursula Surtees Regional Conservation Laboratory

A state-of-the-art Conservation Laboratory offering a variety of conservation services to the public, such as repairs, cleaning and polishing, mounting and protective enclosures.

Upcoming Events & Workshops

Visite guidée du musée

Visite guidée du musée

Date December 9, 2023

Visitez votre musée en français ! Rejoingez-nous pour une visite guidée en français pendant laquelle on plongera dans l’histoire et la culture de la valée au Musée du patrimoine de l’Okanagan. Les sujets incluent les premiers colons, la résurgence de la franc...

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Los Tours del Museo

Los Tours del Museo

Date December 16, 2023

Viaja con nosotros a través de la historia natural y humana del Valle del Okanagan. Conoce más acerca de sus características geológicas, biodiversidad, las Primeras Naciones y los primeros colonos.

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