For general inquiries please contact the Information Desk at the Okanagan Heritage Museum:
250-763-2417 or info@kelownamuseums.ca
Administration
Linda Digby – Executive Director
ldigby@kelownamuseums.ca
778.478.0346
Christopher Butt – Operations Manager
christopherbutt@kelownamuseums.ca
250.763.9292 ext. 23
Amanda Snyder – Curatorial Manager
asnyder@kelownamuseums.ca
250.763.2417 ext. 29
Staff
Mallery Barnett – Web & Social Media Coordinator
mbarnett@kelownamuseums.ca
250.763.2417
Erik Beardmore – Education Assistant
ebeardmore@kelownamuseums.ca
778.478.9767
Keith Boehmer – Military Historian
kboehmer@kelownamuseums.ca
250.763.9292 ext. 29
Marshall Bond – Education Assistant
mbond@kelownamuseums.ca
778.478.9767
Alana Firedancer – Indigenous Programming Assistant
afiredancer@kelownamuseums.ca
778.478.9767
Maria Garcia – Museum Services Coordinator
mgarcia@kelownamuseums.ca
250.763.2417 ext. 31
Tara Hurley – Archivist
thurley@kelownamuseums.ca
250.763.2417 ext. 25
Valerie Maltese – Laurel Enterprise Coordinator
vmaltese@kelownamuseums.ca
778.478.0325
Jasmine Marshall – Exhibition Coordinator
jmarshall@kelownamuseums.ca
250.763.2417 ext. 22
Solange Massicotte – Head of Programming
smassicotte@kelownamuseums.ca
250.868,4836
Nancy Ross – Bookkeeper
nross@kelownamuseums.ca
250.763.9292 ext. 26
Allison Wardle – Archives Assistant
awardle@kelownamuseums.ca
250.763.2417 ext. 25
Ryan Wong – Museum Assistant
rwong@kelownamuseums.ca
778.478.0325
Board of Directors
Colin Flannigan, President
Howard Hisdal, Past President
Miah Olmsted, Secretary and VP
Trinda Wager, Treasurer and VP
Bill Wang
Ying Zhu
Shaun Campbell
Christine McWillis, Ex-Officio
Kelowna Museums Locations
Okanagan Heritage Museum
Kelowna’s flagship museum, the Okanagan Heritage Museum, invites visitors to discover how the Okanagan Valley was formed, to gain insights into the world of our syilx hosts, to learn about the arrival of traders and settlers and so much more.
Okanagan Military Museum
Devoted to the preservation and greater awareness of Okanagan military heritage, the Okanagan Military Museum features uniforms, insignia, badges, firearms and fascinating stories of how locals have contributed to events on the world stage.
Laurel Packinghouse
One of Kelowna’s most historic and beloved buildings, the Laurel Packinghouse is the oldest and largest packinghouse in BC. Part atmospheric rental venue, part museum, this is a building that charms both locals and visitors alike.
Kelowna Museums’ Upcoming Events & Workshops
k’west’lap ee stethtatht (Truth Shows Itself)
Presented by syilx Elders Grouse and Pamela Barnes, this workshop series will help you understand and progress on the Truth and Reconciliation journey. Through four 3-hour workshops, participants access 12 hours of training in Indigenous cultural competency led by syilx Elders who are experts in this topic, having presented to workplaces and academic groups over many years.
Truth and Reconciliation – (Un)learn with Kelowna Museums
Join us for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30 at the Okanagan Heritage Museum. Our all-ages guided and self-guided stations help you learn about the history and culture of the syilx people, both pre-contact and post-contact.
nakulamen (what we do): syilx Traditional Plant Use Walking Tour
Stroll from the Laurel Packinghouse to the Rotary Marsh with syilx knowledge carriers as they teach about traditional plant use.