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This is "Betty the Beautiful Bride," made sometime

This is "Betty the Beautiful Bride," made sometime between 1957 and the mid-1960s. Sold primarily in grocery stores, Betty was an affordable alternative to pricey department store toys. You can't tell from these photos, but she is 30 inches tall!

Just because these dolls were budget-friendly didn't mean they weren't precious. This particular Betty was strictly a "nice doll," meaning she was meant to be admired from a distance, and playing with her was off-limits.

Did you have a "look, but don't touch" toy growing up?

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Would you like to greet students or visitors in ns

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.

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The Okanagan landscape is a mosaic of biodiversity

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.

We invite you to lace up your walking shoes and join us for this perennially popular excursion. It is a unique opportunity to see the valley from a syilx perspective and lens of botanical wonder, just steps from Downtown Kelowna.

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Our Registrar, Elizabeth, picked up an exciting ne

Our Registrar, Elizabeth, picked up an exciting new donation last week: Tastee Freez memorabilia from a former franchise owner! Marilyn and her husband, Ray, took over the Rutland Tastee Freez in the 1970s, operating the restaurant for 5 1/2 years before leasing it. Our favourite objects are the "Tee" and "Eff" wall decorations!

Did you frequent the Tastee Freez? What was your order?

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Join us for an unplugged summer camp experience at

Join us for an unplugged summer camp experience at Kelowna Museums!

The museum is in trouble and we need your help! Explore & connect with local history over three days at three museums; Okanagan Heritage Museum, Okanagan Wine and Orchard Museum and Okanagan Military Museum. Craft, play, learn, and defeat the final bosses of the museums to save the day!

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