First Nations

Like many cultural institutions, the Museum & Archives of Vernon (MAV) occupies a complex position…

The solemn occasion of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation provides an opportunity to revisit…

  For the summer months, we are thrilled to present a series of blog posts…

This weekend marks the 2022 Historic O’Keefe Ranch’s Cowboy Poetry and Music Festival. Considering that…

It comes as a surprise to many that one of Vernon’s most popular summer destinations,…

Traditional and contemporary Indigenous culture emphasizes the importance of learning from one’s elders and passing…

June is National Indigenous History Month, and an opportunity to highlight the history of the…

Vernon has long been home to a plethora of talented wordsmiths, which a humble binder…

A recent publication, edited by Jeannette Armstrong, Lally Grauer, and Janet MacArthur, explores the lives…

CONTENT WARNING: THIS BLOG POST INCLUDES DISCUSSION OF RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS. PLEASE TAKE CARE. Changing policies…

Monday, November 8, marks Indigenous Veterans Day. Many members of the Okanagan Indian Band served…

On June 3, 2021, the Canadian Government declared September 30 National Day for Truth and…

Okanagan Lake has been the subject of much media attention over the last few weeks,…

Cornelius O’Keefe arrived at the head of Okanagan Lake in 1867, with his partners Thomas…

The K’nmaĺka? Sәnqâĺtәn Garden is situated on the Traditional and Unceded territories of the Syilx…

Hwistesmexe’qen, known more commonly as N’Kwala or Nicola, was a 19th-century Indigenous leader who exemplified…

Content warning: The following story contains difficult subject matter, including a residential school experience. Please…

Vernon is described as “A Sportsman’s Paradise” in a promotional booklet from 1891. “Big game…