Biodiverse BC: Natural History

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

Born of a desire to connect directly with the curators, collection managers, scientists and researchers whose work is the bedrock of museums, the Royal BC Museum's Community Engagement team is hosting a series of natural history discussions across the province. Hear from the Royal BC Museum staff and valued partners as they discuss ongoing research, field work, and the value of collaboration.

Free

k’west’lap ee stethtatht (Truth Shows Itself)

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

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.

$150

Truth and Reconciliation – (Un)learn with Kelowna Museums

Okanagan Heritage Museum 470 Queensway Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

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.

By donation

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. This class is for everyone, regardless of heritage.

$75
Event Series Los Tours del Museo

Los Tours del Museo

Okanagan Heritage Museum 470 Queensway Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

Viaja con nosotros a través de la historia natural y humana del Valle del Okanagan. Conoce más acerca de sus características geológicas, biodiversidad, las Primeras Naciones y los primeros colonos.

By donation

Tombstone Tours: When Death Comes Knocking

Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery 1991 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

Are you brave enough to walk amongst the dead? Join us for an all-new tour and hear true stories of Kelowna’s more peculiar passings. Prepare for a fright, and remember…death comes for us all!

$15

Tombstone Tours: When Death Comes Knocking

Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery 1991 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

Are you brave enough to walk amongst the dead? Join us for an all-new tour and hear true stories of Kelowna’s more peculiar passings. Prepare for a fright, and remember…death comes for us all!

$15
Event Series Field of Crosses

Field of Crosses

Kelowna City Park 1600 Abbott St, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Stop by City Park to commemorate the lives of the Canadian Armed Forces personnel who lost their lives in the service of their country. Field of Crosses is a visual memorial of 228 white crosses installed at City Park, close to the Cenotaph.

By donation
Event Series Field of Crosses

Field of Crosses

Kelowna City Park 1600 Abbott St, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Stop by City Park to commemorate the lives of the Canadian Armed Forces personnel who lost their lives in the service of their country. Field of Crosses is a visual memorial of 228 white crosses installed at City Park, close to the Cenotaph.

By donation
Event Series Field of Crosses

Field of Crosses

Kelowna City Park 1600 Abbott St, Kelowna, BC, Canada

Stop by City Park to commemorate the lives of the Canadian Armed Forces personnel who lost their lives in the service of their country. Field of Crosses is a visual memorial of 228 white crosses installed at City Park, close to the Cenotaph.

By donation
Event Series Los Tours del Museo

Los Tours del Museo

Okanagan Heritage Museum 470 Queensway Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

Viaja con nosotros a través de la historia natural y humana del Valle del Okanagan. Conoce más acerca de sus características geológicas, biodiversidad, las Primeras Naciones y los primeros colonos.

By donation