Dr. Duane Thomson, Associate Professor Emeritus of UBCO, will examine the development of the mixed-ancestry population in New Caledonia during the fur trade and gold rush eras in relation to Supreme Court rulings regarding which individuals qualify for aboriginal rights in... [Continue Reading]
Look to the hills! Currently covering many of the Okanagan hillsides is the beautiful yellow Balsamorhiza sagittata (Arrow-leaved Balsam-root), more commonly known as the Spring Sunflower. The heat of the spring sunshine has brought this beautiful landscape to life. Information about... [Continue Reading]
There is a new display in the District of Lake Country’s municipal building. The display, Historic Service Stations of Lake Country, prominently features the flying red horse symbol of Mobil Oil as well as other artifacts and trivia from the... [Continue Reading]
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” — Margaret Mead. Members of the Lake Country community have a history of community involvement and at the... [Continue Reading]
At the recent Annual General Meeting of the Lake Country Heritage & Cultural Society (Lake Country Museum) three new Directors were appointed to the Board: Addie Maehara, Laura Neame and Murray Tekano. These three individuals bring valuable experience and expertise... [Continue Reading]
“High society and working class converge on the S. S. Aberdeen as the ship makes stops at settlements along Okanagan Lake. It’s an absolutely leisurely experience until a body is found. … This is the 1893 scene that awaits those... [Continue Reading]
Just a reminder that the Annual General Meeting of the Lake Country Heritage and Cultural Society (LC Museum) will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, April 11, 2012, in the Carr’s Landing Room in District of Lake Country Municipal office on Bottom... [Continue Reading]
The Lake Country Museum has mounted its manuscript digitization project, Life Histories. Historical Manuscripts of the District of Lake Country, on its re-designed website, www.lakecountrymuseum.com/. This project makes forty-eight Museum manuscripts available, and searchable, on-line. It also allows these manuscripts... [Continue Reading]
