Sncewips Heritage Museum
Sncewips Heritage Museum
Sncewips Heritage Museum
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Monday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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The Sncewips (sen-ch-wee-ps) Heritage Museum represents the heritage of Westbank First Nation (WFN) and the stories of the syilx/ Okanagan Nation as a whole. We believe in the power of our own voice to inspire, educate and transform and are working hard to build cultural capacity and language awareness along with programming development.
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Joanne R
Kelowna, Canada12 contributions
Mar 2020 • Business
Our school brought 2 classes of grade 7 and 8 students to the museum to be given a guided tour. Coralee was an exceptional guide who is a knowledgeable and gifted storyteller. She related very well to this age group. I highly recommend the tour as I can’t possibly imagine people getting as much out of it as we did if they just looked around themselves. I will definitely bring classes here again.
Written March 16, 2020
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Marie M
Brisbane, Australia22 contributions
Jul 2018 • Friends
We stopped into the Sncewips Heritage Museum after finding it on TripAdvisor. I was keen to learn a bit about the history of the Indigenous people from the region.
We didn’t plan a tour but arrived just as Jordan was about to start one.
What a great and thoroughly informative explanation of the local Indigenous people and their language.
I’m not sure if tours should/can be booked, but it would be worth finding out before going; I don’t think I would have taken as much away without the information that Jordan provided.
Entry and tour costs were by donation.
We didn’t plan a tour but arrived just as Jordan was about to start one.
What a great and thoroughly informative explanation of the local Indigenous people and their language.
I’m not sure if tours should/can be booked, but it would be worth finding out before going; I don’t think I would have taken as much away without the information that Jordan provided.
Entry and tour costs were by donation.
Written July 26, 2018
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Hello Marie,
Thank you so much for choosing us and for your kind words , we are very happy that you enjoyed the tour from Jordan. We hope you and your family will visit us again
Written July 31, 2018
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Tina R
North Vancouver, Canada34 contributions
May 2017
Even though she was not feeling well, Crystal graciously gave us a very in depth explanation of her culture and of the many items that were used by her people. I learned many things that I did not know about the lives of the indigenous people of the area and I would highly recommend this museum to all to gain some insight. One of the highlights of our trip. Thank you Crystal!
Written June 6, 2017
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We thank you for choosing us while on your vacation. We are very happy that you enjoyed your tour with Krystal, she is the newest member of our team and is very knowledgeable about syilx culture and language. We hope that you will visit us again soon
-Coralee Miller
Museum Assistant.
Written June 7, 2017
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Rolf1962
Munich, Germany2 contributions
Mar 2017 • Business
Jordan gave our group a tour, full of stories and informations. We all left the place deeply impressed and I would highly recommend this place for everybody who lives in the area!
Written March 31, 2017
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Dee_Canuck001
Kelowna, Canada103 contributions
Mar 2017 • Friends
We had a very positive experience at the Sncewips Heritage Museum. It is small but full of artefacts that lead to revealing stories about the syilx culture in the Okanagan. The visit wouldn't have been nearly as interesting had it not been for our inspiring guide who shared history and humour. I highly recommend it to locals and visitors alike. Entry by donation.
Written March 2, 2017
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Thank you so much for visiting us! We hope to see you again soon!
Written March 6, 2017
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Colleenbanman
Kelowna, Canada177 contributions
Feb 2017 • Family
I came along with my daughter's grade 7 field trip. The hostess, Coralee, was very informative and engaging. She also had a great sense of humour. The museum is not very big but they have some wonderful artifacts and important piece of the Okanagan People. Plan to spend 1-2 hours if you enjoy reading all the information. If you just like to see the items and get out, you can enjoy it in half an hour.
Written February 22, 2017
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Wayne P
Truro, Canada104 contributions
Jun 2016 • Business
Great knowledgeable staff guide you through the museum, which features syilx culture as well as samplings of others.
Written October 27, 2016
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FloortjeMolenaar
Peachland, Canada13 contributions
Jul 2016 • Family
We had family over visiting us from The Netherlands and decided to visit this museum. It exceeded our expectations! Our group of nine: six adults and three teenagers, were welcomed and got a private tour of the museum. We all loved the stories and learned lots about the Westbank First Nation. Definitely a must see for visitors and residents alike!
Written August 8, 2016
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We're so happy that you enjoyed your visit to our museum, we are grateful that you and your family decided to stop by on your vacation.
Lim Limt ( thank you)
Written August 22, 2016
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ChrisIrene1942
Surrey, Canada6 contributions
Apr 2016 • Couples
We arrived after closing time and were standing there, deciding what to do instead when the Jordan, the Curatorial Heritage Researcher came out to see us and invited us in. He gave us 40 minutes of his time to explain the history of the Westbank First Nation and it connection to the other bands in the area as well as telling us about the items on display. An extremely interesting and enjoyable visit.
Written May 1, 2016
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Thank you for writing such a nice review, we pride ourselves on being flexible and passionate about everything we do here at the museum, especially Jordan!
Lim Limt (thank you)
Written August 22, 2016
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Okanagansarah
Vernon, Canada31 contributions
Sep 2014 • Solo
I totally recommend this museum to check out! Amazing artwork and details of the local area. Very educational
Written March 4, 2015
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Thanks so much Okanagansarah for the great review! Excellent feedback for the staff who do their best to make sure all of our visitors have a great experience here at the Museum! way’ limləmt!
Written March 10, 2015
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- Sncewips Heritage Museum is open:
- Mon - Fri 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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