The Indigenous Art Tour - March 16- April 12
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
Events in conjunction with the Indigenous Art Tour
Metis Dot Art
Come learn and take part in traditional Metis Dot Art! This is during Spring Break so bring the family or a group of friends! Metis Community Services empowers the Metis people of the Okanagan, services the broad community in various ways and promotes holistic wellness. See the facilities and DROP-IN Art event Metis Community Services 1580 Bernard Avenue Kelowna, BC, V1Y 6R8 (map) 11:00am - 4:00pm • March 27th
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
Guided Tour hosted by Cora-Lee Miller, Museum Docent
This event can host up to 30 people, and has a 1 hour time allowance.
525 BC-97 Unit 260, West Kelowna, BC V1Z 4C9
Journey of Freedom
Harvest Kelowna is hosting 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!
Journey of Freedom Schedule – March 28-30th
Friday 7pm Welcome / Music
Keynote Speaker: Kenny Blacksmith
Saturday 10am: Bannock Indian Tacos Seminar
12pm: Lunch and Fellowship 15$ (at the door)
2pm: First Nations Healing Panel
6pm: Welcome Dance and Music
Keynote Speaker: Rita Bear Gray
Sunday 2pm: Prophetic Spiritual Readings for First Nations
6pm: Music / Keynote Speaker: Kenny Blacksmith
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.
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.
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!
Enjoy this slideshow of images from our 2024 events! Poetry, open mic, artwork, storytelling, community showcase and a fun festival with smores and stories!
