Dinosaurs were HOW BIG? Using real paleontology equipment and fossil exploration, we will imagine a land filled with dinosaurs. Then tag along as we give you a mini tour of our Dinosaurs of BC exhibit. It’s going to be Roar-some!
Historical newspapers are full of fascinating things; headlines, stories, the gossip column and even advertisements!
Eighty 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 […]
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.
What does it mean to be a syilx ally? How do you understand the local Indigenous culture and perspective? Why does it matter?
Stroll from the Laurel Packinghouse to the Rotary Marsh with syilx knowledge carriers as they teach about traditional plant use.
Stroll from the Laurel Packinghouse to the Rotary Marsh with syilx knowledge carriers as they teach about traditional plant use.
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.
Help 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.
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.
Recent 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.
¡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.
