Global Citizen Events in Kelowna has a rich history of promoting awareness and action on critical global issues, uniting the community through impactful events. This page serves as a gallery of all past and upcoming events!
Past Events
2026
Coldest night of the year After-party!
Celebration following fundraising walk in support of local charities that serve people experiencing hurt, hunger and homelessness.
Indigenous games, crafts, drumming and stage show!
Stories Around The World
Niteo and Global Citizen Events presents:
Crafts, Music, Snacks, and Family fun!
Taste of Home
Savour the flavours and sounds of the world! Featuring food vendors, live performances, and an Ethnic market (crafts, gifts, and more!)
Global Voices for Local Action
Family of survivors of Genocide and Residential schools share their stories of intergenerational trauma and how their nations are moving towards reconciliation.
Global Rhythms for Local Action Ft. Ezra Kwizera
Known for his vibrant multicultural music, Ezra blends Reggae, Soca, Bongo and Pop. Born to Rwandan parents who fled conflict, Ezra grew up as a refugee, experiencing hardships, war and poverty. He uses his platform to inspire hope.
2025
The Sustainable Development Challenge
Seven amazing youth teams pitched their brilliant solutions in 2025, tackling the 17 Global Goals! Congratulations to all the teams, especially Paper Trail, who earned the grand prize by, turning old books into firebricks!
Paper Trail is upcycling discarded books into sustainable firebricks coated in beeswax. They reduce landfill waste and provide an eco-friendly fuel source.
2024
Congratulations to this year’s winners!
Bins for Humanity plans to use their Interior Savings investment to put clothing donation bins throughout Kelowna in easy to access places.
