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Looking for plans this weekend? Celebrate National

Looking for plans this weekend? Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day at these two amazing community events! 🧡

Saturday, June 20 (11am-7pm): Siyaten Festival at the WFN Pavilion (1900 Quail Lane), hosted by @sncewipsmuseum . Enjoy live music, traditional dancing, drumming, and a puppet show by DerRic Starlight!

Sunday, June 21: Turtle Island 2026 Festival & Métis Rendezvous at Waterfront Park (1200 Water Street), hosted by @kilownafriendshipsociety & @metiscommunityservicesbc Bring the family for fiddling, jigging, a mini powwow, food, crafts, and beach games!

See you there! 👋

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Okanagan Lake is more than just a scenic backdrop

Okanagan Lake is more than just a scenic backdrop – it’s steeped in history, mystery, and local lore. From its role in early settlement and irrigation to legends and lakeside leisure, this 1.5 km walking tour dives into the fascinating stories that make the lake central to life in Kelowna.

Come explore the rich history hidden in the waves!

Tour leaves from the Okanagan Heritage Museum. Private bookings can be made upon request. Contact education@kelownamuseums.ca

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Dick Parkinson, nicknamed Mr. Regatta, transformed

Dick Parkinson, nicknamed Mr. Regatta, transformed the Kelowna Regatta into an international water show and was a living symbol of the event. Though reluctant at first, he helped organize the festivities for over 35 years. He is pictured here receiving his Regatta Honorary Life Membership in 1970.

Dick also served as an alderman (councillor) for thirteen years, and Mayor of Kelowna for nine, from 1958 to 1967. Today, he is commemorated by his namesake, the Parkinson Recreation Centre.

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Join us for a hands-on Tombstone Cleaning Workshop

Join us for a hands-on Tombstone Cleaning Workshop that cares for local history in a respectful, practical way. Learn safe techniques to gently clean historic headstones under the guidance of KMS’s conservator.

This workshop supports Kelowna Museums Society’s mission to preserve and share our region’s heritage. No experience is needed—just a willingness to roll up your sleeves, work carefully, and help protect this outdoor archive for future visitors.

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