Join us on October 27 from 1:30 to 3:00 PM for a spooktacular family-friendly event! Come dressed in your favorite costume (or bat costume!) and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with activities, a photo booth, and plenty of ways to learn about our local bat friends as we celebrate Halloween.
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.
On October 30 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM, delve into the fascinating world of local bat species with Anna Skurikhina from the BC Community Bat Program. This engaging presentation is perfect for adults, budding biologists, and anyone curious about these amazing creatures.
Stop by City Park to Honour and Remember.
On Sunday, November 10, 2024, at 5:00 pm, we invite you to Kelowna's City Park for a special remembrance. A brief service will be held, followed by the placement of candles at each cross in the Field of Crosses display, a tribute to those who served. Members of the 243 Ogopogo Royal Canadian Air Cadets Squadron will be present as we pay our respects together.
Stop by the Okanagan Military Museum this Remembrance Day. Investigate artifacts from the South African War, World War I and World War II, the Korean War, the Cold War, and contemporary military operations. The Okanagan Military Museum is devoted to the preservation and greater awareness of Okanagan military heritage, and reveals how locals contributed to events on the world stage.
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.
To everything, there is a season! In this workshop, we will take a deeper look into the 13-month syilx calendar. As we reflect on the syilx teachings and traditions, we will learn how we can tune into the seasons and live in harmony with them.
Participants will learn about plants and medicine, sample wild tea, and make their own blend to take home. Plant samples have been respectfully collected on the land by syilx Knowledge Carriers.
Join us for a family fun morning decorating your own tree ornaments. Themes include buckskin gloves, ribbon shirts and dresses, stylish coyotes, as well as mini teepees and canoes.
Sharpen Your Pencils—It’s Time for a History Lesson!
Step into the past with our Old School: A Look Back at School Life in Kelowna exhibit. This interactive tour takes you through the fascinating evolution of education, from charming one-room schoolhouses to the modern classrooms we know today. Perfect for all ages!
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.
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.
