[BCMA] Kelowna Museums Newsletter - December 2017

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** BREAD AND SALT
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Kelowna Centennial Museum
Celebrating the History of Ukrainians in Canada
Over 120 People attended the opening event, which featured music, dancing and fashion shows from the Dolyna Ukrainian Cultural Society.

"Bread and salt represent the gifts of the earth that give us life."

— Peter Bihun, Dolyna Ukrainian Cultural Society

The Kelowna Museums Society has partnered with the Royal BC Museum and Kelowna's Dolyna Ukrainian Cultural Society to present Bread and Salt. The Exhibition marks the 126th anniversary of Ukrainian immigration to Canada and the contributions of Ukrainian Canadians to BC and the nation.
The story begins with the arrival of the first Ukrainians in Canada on September 7, 1891, and leads the visitor through the early years of the settlement and hard work to experiences of war and internment. The Exhibition also highlights the ongoing contributions of Ukrainians to British Columbia and the continuing celebration of Ukrainians traditions. Over 80 objects on loan from the Dolyna Ukrainian Cultural Society are on display.

Bread and Salt runs from October 12, 2017 to January 27, 2018 at the Okanagan Heritage Museum.

Dolyna is a registered non-profit organization that teaches Ukrainian dance and culture weekly to people aged 4 to adult here in the Okanagan Valley.
Events & Programs
Ukrainians Underground
Jan 11, 7-8PM
Join Dr. Dan Gallacher for an illustrated talk about the early experience of Ukrainians in the mines of Western Canada.
Okanagan Heritage Museum, by donation

Nakulamen (What We Do)
Jan 27, Feb 10, Mar 3, 2-4PM
Experience syilx seasonal traditions through story and craft. Each workshop is different, so register for one or all three.
Okanagan Heritage Museum, by registration, $25/program

Family Day Program
Feb 12, 1-4PM
Drop in for interactive family fun!
Okanagan Heritage Museum, $10/Family

Needle and Thread: The Art of Quilting
Feb 19 to May 25, 10AM-5PM
Explore the coziest form of artistic expression from the museum collection.
Okanagan Heritage Museum, by donation
Heritage Week Family Program
Feb 23, 10AM-1PM
No school today! Drop in for interactive family fun.
Okanagan Heritage Museum, $10/Family

History Mystery Bus Tour
Feb 24, 1-4PM
Who? What? Where? We're not telling! Journey to historical places and unravel a mystery from local history.
By registration, $35/Person

For more information
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education at kelownamuseums.ca (mailto:education at kelownamuseums.ca)
IN MEMORIAM: DOREEN BAIN
Holiday Gifts that Give Thrice
During December, the Laurel Gift Shop tastes and smells like the holidays. Your purchases will delight your love ones, support Okanagan producers, and benefit Kelowna Museums.
Check the website for holiday hours at the museums!


** KELOWNA MUSEUMS SOCIETY RECEIVES NATIONAL GRANT
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Heather Cline, Along the Waterfront Path, Acrylic on Canvas, 2017

Kelowna Museums has been awarded funding from the Government of Canada to upgrade gallery lighting at the Okanagan Heritafe Museum. New lighting and electrical wiring will enhance visibility, accessibility, safety, design flexibility and energy efficiency. The grant also allows for further improvements to the Kelowna Public Archives storage facility through the purchase of new archival-grade map drawers.


** NEW TO COLLECTIONS
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International Portable Sewing Machine, Model 501

This retro sewing Machine comes complete with a manual (in English and French), three interchangable pedals, and a few sewing notions. Sewing machines were very common in the past and played an important role in the household when women traditionally made the family's clothing and quilts.

Are you a quilter? Curation staff are planning the next temporary exhibition - Needle and Thread: The Art of Quilting. Please contact Amanda by email at: asnyder at kelownamuseums.ca or by phone at 250.763.2417 ext. 29 if you have a special handmade quilt you would like to display.


** SNOW REMOVAL
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This 1949 photograph depicts a snowy Bernard Avenue. In the background is Whillis & Gaddes Ltd. and the Bank of Montreal. Further up the street is the Royal Anne Hotel.

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November 28, 2017 is Giving Tuesday, an international day of giving at the beginning of the holiday season. This year, please consider a gift to Kelowna Museums Society. We are a registered charity and rely on donations to preserve and present history. With your help we will continue to connect people and place, now and into the future.

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