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Chief Dan George: Actor and Activist – VIP TOUR

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

Maybe you’ve heard of him, maybe you haven’t! Chief Dan George is a historically significant Tsleil Waututh chief who accomplished many important advancements in Indigenous rights and representation in media and song. Enjoy light refreshments and drinks, hear about his underground activism and stardom, listen to his iconic centennial speech, and participate in interpreting the exhibit from your own unique viewpoint.

$15
Event Series The Hidden Story of Okanagan Black History

The Hidden Story of Okanagan Black History

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

How long has there been Black involvement in the Okanagan Valley? Despite being left out of historical records, Black people have been in the valley almost as long as the first settlers. Journey through the museum and find the different ways that Black people have contributed to Okanagan history. Using a puzzle sheet, decipher and discover the name of a historically significant Black Canadian. When you’re finished, receive a small prize and be entered into a draw for a Mosaic gift card!

By donation

Canadian First World War Service Rifles

Okanagan Military Museum 1424 Ellis Street, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

What was the difference between a Ross rifle and a Lee-Enfield rifle in 1915? Maybe your life! Join us to learn more about the Ross M-10, SMLE Mk III.

na̓ʔk̓ʷulamən (what we do): syilx Wellness Practices

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

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.

By donation
Event Series The Hidden Story of Okanagan Black History

The Hidden Story of Okanagan Black History

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

How long has there been Black involvement in the Okanagan Valley? Despite being left out of historical records, Black people have been in the valley almost as long as the first settlers. Journey through the museum and find the different ways that Black people have contributed to Okanagan history. Using a puzzle sheet, decipher and discover the name of a historically significant Black Canadian. When you’re finished, receive a small prize and be entered into a draw for a Mosaic gift card!

By donation
Event Series The Hidden Story of Okanagan Black History

The Hidden Story of Okanagan Black History

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

How long has there been Black involvement in the Okanagan Valley? Despite being left out of historical records, Black people have been in the valley almost as long as the first settlers. Journey through the museum and find the different ways that Black people have contributed to Okanagan history. Using a puzzle sheet, decipher and discover the name of a historically significant Black Canadian. When you’re finished, receive a small prize and be entered into a draw for a Mosaic gift card!

By donation
Event Series The Hidden Story of Okanagan Black History

The Hidden Story of Okanagan Black History

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

How long has there been Black involvement in the Okanagan Valley? Despite being left out of historical records, Black people have been in the valley almost as long as the first settlers. Journey through the museum and find the different ways that Black people have contributed to Okanagan history. Using a puzzle sheet, decipher and discover the name of a historically significant Black Canadian. When you’re finished, receive a small prize and be entered into a draw for a Mosaic gift card!

By donation
Event Series The Hidden Story of Okanagan Black History

The Hidden Story of Okanagan Black History

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

How long has there been Black involvement in the Okanagan Valley? Despite being left out of historical records, Black people have been in the valley almost as long as the first settlers. Journey through the museum and find the different ways that Black people have contributed to Okanagan history. Using a puzzle sheet, decipher and discover the name of a historically significant Black Canadian. When you’re finished, receive a small prize and be entered into a draw for a Mosaic gift card!

By donation

Cold Steel of the Bayonet

Okanagan Military Museum 1424 Ellis Street, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

An up close look and review of the mythology, features and usage of bayonets in combat in the First World War.

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

Women in Art and Entomology

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

On International Women’s Day, join staff from the Royal BC Museum for a discussion of important BC women in art and entomology.

By donation

Trench Raids – Canadians in the First World War

Okanagan Military Museum 1424 Ellis Street, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

If close combat is so horrific how did Canadians become good at trench raids in the First World War? Join us to learn more about the strategies used by Canadian soldiers to gain an upper hand on enemy lines.