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1304 Ellis Street
Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada V1Y 1Z8 Canada Get Directions
778-478-0325
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Event Series nsyilxcen: The Journey Continues

nsyilxcen: The Journey Continues

Laurel Packinghouse 1304 Ellis Street, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, Canada

Continue your journey with the nsyilxcen language and gain a deeper understanding of syilx culture. Through a series of dynamic classes, students with a beginner understanding of nsyilxcen will engage with each other and their instructor as they continue their learning. This class is presented in partnership with Wildrose Native Traditions and is for everyone, regardless of heritage.

$15

Learning a Language: nsyilxcen for Everyone Level 1

Laurel Packinghouse 1304 Ellis Street, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, Canada

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. This class is for everyone, regardless of heritage.

$85
Event Series nakulamen (what we do): syilx Traditional Plant Use Walking Tour

nakulamen (what we do): syilx Traditional Plant Use Walking Tour

Laurel Packinghouse 1304 Ellis Street, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, Canada

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.

$15

Queer Zine Workshop

Laurel Packinghouse 1304 Ellis Street, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, Canada

Learn more about how to make zines, the legendary underground and DIY art form integral to pre-internet queer and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities since the ‘70s. Zines are self-published, small-circulation "magazine” that can cover a wide range of topics, including personal narratives, art, poetry, politics, and more.

Event Series Fruitastic Okanagan

Fruitastic Okanagan

Laurel Packinghouse 1304 Ellis Street, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, Canada

Spring break’s just around the corner! Head over to the Okanagan Wine and Orchard Museum to dive into the fascinating world of orcharding!

Learning a Language: nsyilxcen for Everyone Level 1

Laurel Packinghouse 1304 Ellis Street, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, Canada

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. This class is for everyone, regardless of heritage.

$85

Sugarcane Screening

Laurel Packinghouse 1304 Ellis Street, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, Canada

SUGARCANE premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival where it won the Directing Award: U.S. Documentary, and has since garnered over a dozen awards.

Event Series Fruitastic Okanagan

Fruitastic Okanagan

Laurel Packinghouse 1304 Ellis Street, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, Canada

Spring break’s just around the corner! Head over to the Okanagan Wine and Orchard Museum to dive into the fascinating world of orcharding!

Women in Wine

Laurel Packinghouse 1304 Ellis Street, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, Canada

Join us on March 9, 2025, from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM at the historic Laurel Packinghouse for an inspiring celebration of International Women’s Day. Enjoy an engaging discussion with three esteemed Okanagan winemakers—Sandy Leier (Laughing Stock), Keira LeFranc (Stag’s Hollow), and Nadine Kinvig (TerraVista Vineyards)—as they share their journeys and insights into the world of winemaking.

$45
Event Series nsyilxcen: The Journey Continues

nsyilxcen: The Journey Continues

Laurel Packinghouse 1304 Ellis Street, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, Canada

Continue your journey with the nsyilxcen language and gain a deeper understanding of syilx culture. Through a series of dynamic classes, students with a beginner understanding of nsyilxcen will engage with each other and their instructor as they continue their learning. This class is presented in partnership with Wildrose Native Traditions and is for everyone, regardless of heritage.

$15

Event Series nsyilxcen: The Journey Continues

nsyilxcen: The Journey Continues

Laurel Packinghouse 1304 Ellis Street, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, Canada

Continue your journey with the nsyilxcen language and gain a deeper understanding of syilx culture. Through a series of dynamic classes, students with a beginner understanding of nsyilxcen will engage with each other and their instructor as they continue their learning. This class is presented in partnership with Wildrose Native Traditions and is for everyone, regardless of heritage.

$15

Learning a Language: nsyilxcen for Everyone Level 3

Laurel Packinghouse 1304 Ellis Street, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, Canada

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.

$85