The Indigenous Art Tour
There are various Indigenous landmarks available publicly in our community that showcase Indigenous art and skill. Do you know where? Join our Indigenous Art Tour!
Take the time to venture out and take a personal, or family or friends tour of the locations that are highlighted. Enjoy!
Reconcili-Action 2025
Reconcili-Action is a 28 day festival highlighting ACTION needed in our reconciliation journey. Reconcili-Action Celebrates the Art of Indigenous Peoples in the Okanagan
Click to learn more about the Indigenous art in and around the Okanagan.
Les Louis “Painted Eagle”
Indigenous Sculpturist and Painter
Les Louis is from Keremeos. He is a skilled Indigenous artisan, specializing in wood sculptures, paintings and other native arts. His work is showcased at Okanagan College, UBCO Kelowna and other areas within the Sylix territory.
We welcome you to join Les Louis, as he comes to display and share his work in West Kelowna at the new Library where he will be the very first featured guest artist!
Events in conjunction with the Indigenous Art Tour
Honouring Voices
Concert
Special Guest Artists: Nadine Gagne, Kethra Stewart, actress Barbara Jagodics & more.
Concerts, storytelling, music, art, history & culture offer a variety of ways to learn about the beauty & complexity of Indigenous history & local protocol. This is your invitation to take ACTION & be inspired - so you can inspire others! Metro Hub is a space where people join together to learn, connect and are rejuvenated. We invite you for a Concert, video vignettes, poetry and open mic evening, as talented individuals share their stories and Indigenous tradition and culture. Honoring Indigenous Women.
Sncewips Heritage Museum
Spend time at this unique local museum, located in West Kelowna. Learn about the Sylix peoples of the Okanagan of the past and present day.
Open hours Monday-Friday Admission by donation. Self-guided look around. Or join the Guided Tour booked for March 28 at 10:30am
525 BC-97 Unit 260, West Kelowna, BC V1Z 4C9
Journey of Freedom
Harvest Kelowna hosted an exceptional weekend of Indigenous music, national Indigenous leaders, storytelling. Join this event to honour and appreciate the spirit of Indigenous tradition and community.
Also: Learn to make Bannock demonstration!
EVENT SOLD OUT:
Story time at Pit House
Cora-Lee will be sharing stories of Indigenous Culture and Tradition at the Pit House. This is located outside, between the Community Centre and school, at WFN Community Centre.
Enjoy this slideshow of images from our 2024 events! Poetry, open mic, artwork, storytelling, community showcase and a fun festival with smores and stories!
