Chief Dan George: Actor and Activist

A traveling exhibit created by MONOVA: Museum and Archives of North Vancouver

September 30, 2022 to April 2, 2023

Chief Dan George: Actor and Activist

A traveling exhibit created by MONOVA: Museum and Archives of North Vancouver

September 30, 2022 to April 2, 2023
Okanagan Heritage Museum

Explore the life and legacy of Tsleil-Waututh Chief Dan George.

Although focused on Dan George, the exhibition also delves into significant events in the First Nations rights movement in BC and Canada.

Longshoreman, actor, musician, lecturer, poet, activist, environmentalist and First Nations leader. Dan George (born Geswanouth Slahoot) is well remembered. Raised on the Burrard Indian Reserve #3, the son of hereditary chief George Sla-holt, he spent much of his life working as a longshoreman and logger. He began his acting career later in life during the 1960s and 70s. Dan George appeared in many television, movie and stage productions in which he worked to promote a better understanding of First Nations people.

Okanagan Heritage Museum

Hours

Monday 10:00am – 5:00pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 10:00am – 5:00pm
Friday 10:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday 11:00am – 4:00pm

Special Hours

Friday, March 29 11:00am – 4:00pm
Monday, April 1 11:00am – 4:00pm

 

Location

470 Queensway Avenue
Kelowna, BC, V1Y 6S7

(250) 763-2417

Google maps link

ADMISSION

Admission is by donation.

Suggested donation $10 per person/$25 per family

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Central Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame

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Kelowna Public Archives

The Kelowna Public Archives, located at the Okanagan Heritage Museum, is a historical resource centre where public records and historical documents are kept and preserved for informational and research use.

Ursula Surtees Regional Conservation Laboratory

A state-of-the-art Conservation Laboratory offering a variety of conservation services to the public, such as repairs, cleaning and polishing, mounting and protective enclosures.

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