Celebration following fundraising walk in support of local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness.
Indigenous games, crafts, drumming and stage show.
FREE
A Storytelling Festival for the Entire Family!
Stories Around The World will showcase individuals and cultural groups who will share the beautiful stories of their culture through 30-minute interactive storytelling sessions. Come for 1 session or stay for the whole event! Presented by Niteo Africa Society.
Savour the Flavours, Sights, & Sounds of the World … right here in Kelowna!
The annual Taste Of Home is back! Get ready to be part of something extraordinary! 🎉
Eat your way around the world. Local ethnic restaurants will serve smaller sizes at very low prices – so it’s fun to try!
Enjoy the non-stop multicultural stage show! Local troupes perform traditional dances
Explore our new Ethnic Market displays & activities! Opens 45 minutes before food/entertainment hall
Known for his vibrant, multi-cultural music, EZRA KWIZERA blends Reggae, Soca, Bongo, and Pop. Born to Rwandan parents who fled conflict, Ezra grew up as a refugee, experiencing hardship, war and poverty. He uses his platform to inspire hope.
PLUS Metis jigging by Canada Dance Hall of famer RYAN RICHARDS!
Lunch and learn. Family of survivors of genocide and residential schools share their stories of intergenerational trauma and how their nations are moving towards reconciliation. Roundtable discussions exploring local solutions with First Nations neighbours. Light lunch provided.
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.
Les Louis - "PAINTED EAGLE" : West Kelowna Public Library
April 12, 2025 ( Saturday ) 10:30am - 5:00pm
Join us for the 2025 Grand Finale at Okanagan College! We invite you (and your team) to tackle issues related to the 17 United Nations’ Global Goals. With guidance and support from partners and mentors, you will develop your idea into a meaningful, sustainable and feasible project to present to your community. Top teams receive funding and support to make their ideas a reality.
hosted by Metro Hub (corner of Ellis & Coronation)
Special Guest Artists: Nadine Gagne, Kethra Stewart, actress Barbara Jagodics & more.
An evening of award-winning musicians, drama, video, photography, and 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.
This Event is Sold Out
WFN Community Centre - Story time at Pit House with Cora-Lee Miller
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. Drop in event.
Board room available for a refreshment and coffee from 12-1pm
Arts for Education will bring the vibrant Okanagan community together through an event where creativity and artistic expression unite people of all ages and backgrounds, and inspire positive change. This event showcases the diverse talents of local artists and performers well creating lasting connections between our community and the global cause of education. Download the flyer at the button below for details and watch this space!
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!
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.
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
hosted by Metis Community Services on Park Ave.
Come learn and take part in traditional Metis Dot Art. Empowering the Metis people of the Okanagan, servicing the community in various ways and promotes holistic wellness.
METIS COMMUNITY SERVICES : MARCH 27, 2025 ( Thursday )
11:00am - 4:00pm ** Open door - drop in event. A talley of the people who come will be taken, when they arrive **
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!
"A Taste of Home' celebrates the diverse cultures thriving in the Okanagan through a festival of ethnic foods and multicultural entertainment. 'Home', wherever that 'home' may have originally been, brings to mind the ordinary but, oh so special, foods eaten, stories told, the dances, varied musical instruments, visual art, & the gathering of extended family & neighbours.
"A Taste of Home' introduces some of the many 'homes' which together build our Okanagan community and gives 'a taste' of each! We may be reluctant to try foods from 'other' homes but at smaller sizes & very low prices we are more likely to try & they may become favourites in our own homes as well! The stage show and foyer displays include authentic mini-performances so no matter your particular taste, something will be there to match it ... & to expand it! A party for the whole community!
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
Many pieces of Indigenous Art are publicly available in our community. Do you know where? Join an Art Discovery Tour!
Arts for Social Change calls on students to raise awareness about world issues through their artistic craft. Youth ages 5-25 are invited to submit an original artistic piece reflecting the Sustainable Development Goal or global issue they are committed to. Dance, music, video, spoken word, visual arts, textile arts and other art forms are used to bring public awareness and calls to action on Global Issues. Public gallery space and live presentation spots will be given to top projects.
Join us for free workshops to learn about social justice, unleash your creativity and work towards an exhibition! All skill levels are welcome!
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Join us for 10 free workshops to learn about social justice, unleash your creativity and work towards an exhibition! All skill levels are welcome!
Join us for 10 free workshops to learn about social justice, unleash your creativity and work towards an exhibition! All skill levels are welcome!
Join us for 10 free workshops to learn about social justice, unleash your creativity and work towards an exhibition! All skill levels are welcome!
Join us for 10 free workshops to learn about social justice, unleash your creativity and work towards an exhibition! All skill levels are welcome!
Don’t forget to attend the April 11th Grand Opening of the Art for Social Change exhibit at the Innovation Centre!
A three-day festival celebration of community and culture, centred around the Spring Equinox. A series of events and activities are planned from March 15-17th 2024 to celebrate First Nations Peoples in the Okanagan. Enjoy poetry, open mic, community showcase and a fun festival with smores and stories! Smores and hot chocolate are by cash donation. Bring a lawn chair and dress appropriately.
Reconcili-Action Festival 2024 Wise Words Cultural sharing through an Elder and Youth Panel, crafts and feast provided.
Reconcili-Action Open Mic Night Drumming, Poetry, Music, Fresh Bannock and Tea (cash Donation) to support KFS Elders Program
A three-day festival celebration of community and culture, centred around the Spring Equinox. A series of events and activities are planned from March 15-17th 2024 to celebrate First Nations Peoples in the Okanagan. Enjoy poetry, open mic, community showcase and a fun festival with smores and stories! Read on to find out more about the exciting events planned for this Spring. Enjoy poetry, open mic, community showcase and a fun festival with smores and stories!
Kelowna, BC. February 22nd, 2024
This live event will inspire as student team finalists showcase their projects aligned with the SDGs, alongside captivating youth performance artists.
Join us to witness young visionaries and artists present their creative ideas in order to fund impactful, positive change.
Visit our table at FolkFest on Canada Day 2023! Learn about the Sustainable Development Challenge, the Great Okanagan Waste Reduction Challenge, and more!
