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
Daniel Becker – Curatorial Manager
dbecker@kelownamuseums.ca
250.763.2417 ext. 29
Staff
Mallery Barnett – Web & Social Media Coordinator
mbarnett@kelownamuseums.ca
250.763.2417
Keith Boehmer – Military Historian
kboehmer@kelownamuseums.ca
250.763.9292 ext. 29
Nikki Bose – Curator of Collections
nbose@kelownamuseums.ca
250.763.2417 ext. 23
Maria Garcia – Museum Services Coordinator
mgarcia@kelownamuseums.ca
250.763.2417 ext. 31
Jennifer Garner – Head of Programming
jgarner@kelownamuseums.ca
250.868.4836
Tara Hurley – Archivist
thurley@kelownamuseums.ca
250.763.2417 ext. 25
Jasmine Marshall – Exhibition Coordinator
jmarshall@kelownamuseums.ca
250.763.2417 ext. 22
Victoria Severinski – Bookkeeper
vseverinski@kelownamuseums.ca
250.763.9292 ext. 26
Allison Wardle – Education & Programming Assistant
awardle@kelownamuseums.ca
778.478.9767
Shelley Weber – Laurel Enterprise Coordinator
sweber@kelownamuseums.ca
778.478.0325
Ryan Wong – Museum Assistant
rwong@kelownamuseums.ca
778.478.0325
Alana Firedancer – Indigenous Programming Intern
Programintern@kelownamuseums.ca
778.478.9767
Board of Directors
Howard Hisdal, President
Tom Fellhauer
Stuart Grant
Colin Flannigan
Hussein Keshani
Miah Olmsted
Bill Wang
Simon Schofield
Ying Zhu
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
na̓ʔk̓ʷulamən (what we do): Traditional syilx Plant Use Walking Tour
The 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.
na̓ʔk̓ʷulamən (what we do): Traditional syilx Plant Use Walking Tour
The 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.
na̓ʔk̓ʷulamən (what we do): syilx Wellness Practices
Have 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.