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Event Series Tombstone Tours: Best of the Buried

Tombstone Tours: Best of the Buried

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

Join us for the "Best of the Buried," a greatest hits tour! This one-hour tour condenses the most captivating stories from our cemetery tour series into a single experience. Wander the grounds of the Pioneer Cemetery and uncover the tales of Kelowna's most intriguing residents, both in life and in death. Discover the legacy of the men and women who shaped our community and connect with the rich history that lies beneath our very own feet.

$15
Event Series Dinosaur Roar of BC

Dinosaur Roar of BC

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

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!

$20
Event Series The Downtown Scoop

The Downtown Scoop

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

Historical newspapers are full of fascinating things; headlines, stories, the gossip column and even advertisements!

$15

Alone and Unsupported: The British Columbia Dragoons Seize the Centre of the German Gothic Line

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

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 […]

Event Series nsyilxcen: The Journey Continues

nsyilxcen: The Journey Continues

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

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.

$15

K’west’lap ee Stethtatht (Truth Shows Itself)

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

What does it mean to be a syilx ally? How do you understand the local Indigenous culture and perspective? Why does it matter?

$150

Learning a Language: nsyilxcen for Everyone Level 1

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

Tombstone Cleaning Workshop

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

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.

$15
Event Series nsyilxcen: The Journey Continues

nsyilxcen: The Journey Continues

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

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.

$15

The Incredibly Dangerous World of the Ice Age Peoples

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

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.

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