The Downtown Scoop
Okanagan Heritage Museum 470 Queensway Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia, CanadaHistorical newspapers are full of fascinating things; headlines, stories, the gossip column and even advertisements!
$15
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Alone and Unsupported: The British Columbia Dragoons Seize the Centre of the German Gothic Line
Okanagan Military Museum 1424 Ellis Street, Kelowna, British Columbia, CanadaEighty years ago, on August 31, 1944, the British Columbia Dragoons executed a daring tank charge, capturing Point 204, the heart of the formidable German Gothic Line in Italy. This pivotal victory, part of a larger three-day offensive by the 1st Canadian Corps, shattered a defensive line expected to hold for six months. Although the […]
nsyilxcen: The Journey Continues
Laurel Packinghouse 1304 Ellis Street, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, CanadaContinue 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
K’west’lap ee Stethtatht (Truth Shows Itself)
Laurel Packinghouse 1304 Ellis Street, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, CanadaWhat does it mean to be a syilx ally? How do you understand the local Indigenous culture and perspective? Why does it matter?
$150
nakulamen (what we do): syilx Traditional Plant Use Walking Tour
Laurel Packinghouse 1304 Ellis Street, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, CanadaStroll from the Laurel Packinghouse to the Rotary Marsh with syilx knowledge carriers as they teach about traditional plant use.
$15
nakulamen (what we do): syilx Traditional Plant Use Walking Tour
Laurel Packinghouse 1304 Ellis Street, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, CanadaStroll from the Laurel Packinghouse to the Rotary Marsh with syilx knowledge carriers as they teach about traditional plant use.
$15
Learning a Language: nsyilxcen for Everyone Level 1
Laurel Packinghouse 1304 Ellis Street, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, CanadaWould 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.
$75
Tombstone Cleaning Workshop
Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery 1991 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia, CanadaHelp preserve Kelowna’s historical grave markers by learning proper cleaning techniques. Supplies and drinking water provided. Bring your own stool or lawn chair for resting.
$15
nsyilxcen: The Journey Continues
Laurel Packinghouse 1304 Ellis Street, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, CanadaContinue 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
The Incredibly Dangerous World of the Ice Age Peoples
Okanagan Heritage Museum 470 Queensway Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia, CanadaRecent research has revealed an incredible new picture of Ice Age life. Contrary to earlier beliefs that people arrived just as a major extinction event happened around 10,000 years ago, we now know that they coexisted with a diverse and dangerous range of extinct animals for up to 17,000 years! These Ice Age Peoples shared their world with massive predators much larger and more formidable than any we know today.
By donation
Tu Museo en Tu Idioma – Spanish Tour of the Okanagan Heritage Museum
Okanagan Heritage Museum 470 Queensway Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada¡Tu museo te da la bienvenida! Participa en una visita guiada en español para adentrarte en las historias, el patrimonio cultural y muchas sorpresas en el Okanagan Heritage Museum. Se incluirán temas como el patrimonio cultural de las Primeras Naciones, historias de los primeros colonos y la increíble biodiversidad de la zona.
Free to attend, donations accepted
nakulamen (what we do): syilx Traditional Plant Use Walking Tour
Laurel Packinghouse 1304 Ellis Street, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, CanadaStroll from the Laurel Packinghouse to the Rotary Marsh with syilx knowledge carriers as they teach about traditional plant use.
$15