This was not the easiest place to find, the signposting was not good. It was a very interesting exhibition though, you need to do a lot of reading to understand the history fully but well worth it. The first nation people were not treated very well, especially the way in which children were forcibly 'civilised'. Yet another stain on the...
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Secwepemc Museum & Heritage Park
200-355 Yellowhead Highway, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
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Ranked #4 of 15 attractions in Kamloops
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Type: History Museums
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The Secwepemc Museum & Heritage Park is located along the banks of the beautiful South Thompson River. The Secwepemc Museum & Heritage Park consists......
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The Secwepemc Museum & Heritage Park is located along the banks of the beautiful South Thompson River. The Secwepemc Museum & Heritage Park consists of both an inside and outside viewing experience for visitors. The tour of the museum offers a rich history of the life of the Secwepemc people. Once inside the museum visitors can view "The Land of the Secwepemc" DVD, and can then immerse themselves in the beautiful artefacts and displays within the four galleries that are offered.Afterwards, the Heritage park offers a trail of over a kilometre of archaeological remains of a 2,000 year old Secwepemc winter village. The winter village consists of 4 reconstructed winter pit-houses, and summer tule mat lodges which feature various unique food preparation structures. In addition; for viewing pleasure, is one of Kamloops Marshes that is filled with beautiful wildlife and visitors may even be able to get a glimpse of the Coyote (Skelep) and her pups that are currently living in the area.
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not made to feel particularly welcome as a non-aboriginal Kamloops resident. Some fascinating exhibits. Not great for v young children as the within-reach, fragile artefacts are often irresistiblly tempting.
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Really hands on feel to it, I loved the outdoor pit house and the the birds and dance arbor
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Very interesting displays, outdoor walk included an actual pit house, well displayed
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Go back in time to when First Nations were living at Tk'emlups, the meeting of the rivers. Feel the majesty of the location of the outdoor park.
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Friendly and knowledgeable staff, amazing artefacts, and pit houses you can go into. Kids love it, plus learn something.
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