Experience the collections, histories, and oral stories of the syilx people in a virtual tour of the Sncewips Heritage Museum
About this event
Every month is a great month to learn more about local Indigenous history, and June is ALSO National Aboriginal History Month. If you've never visited Sncewips Heritage Museum before, join us for this special (and safe) Lunch & Learn event!
Learn about the syilx people from a sqilxʷ perspective through a virtual tour of the Sncewips Heritage Museum.
The Tour
Learn and see a variety of artifacts and cultural practices, many of which are actively utilized or practiced by the syilx people. During the tour, you may learn about the land, traditional tools and dwellings, cultural practices, storytelling, the impact of colonization, Westbank First Nation’s self-government, and more!
The tour will take place digitally over zoom and guided by a Sncewips museum staff member in their gallery space.
The session will begin at 12 p.m. and finished by 1 p.m. so feel free to enjoy as you eat your lunch.
This is a free event - invite your friends and co-workers!
About Sncewips Heritage Museum
(from their website)
The Sncewips Heritage Museum began as a repository after Westbank First Nation achieved self-government in 2005. As our collection grew, we transitioned to the public sphere by opening our doors as a museum on June 14th, 2014. Five years later, we launched our much anticipated move and re-opened our space on February 1st, 2020. Through all of its changes, our museum continues to provide a protected place for sqilxʷ culture and heritage.
Our museum allows the public to experience the collections, histories, and oral stories of the syilx people from a sqilxʷ perspective.
About OYP Collective
The Okanagan Young Professionals (OYP) Collective is a program of the Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission, and a hub of resources to help build community and create opportunities for young people. There's no membership and we don't sell anything (other than why it's so great to live here). All are welcome to join in (ie. we don't I.D.) to connect with other awesome young professionals in our community!