Sculpture: Rosa Casorzo and her 3 Children on the way to the Okanagan.
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We celebrate Family Day and the Kick Off of Heritage Week!
On Family Day Monday (the 19th), there will be Family Day Activity Stations throughout both galleries. Representatives from KCIC will be on hand to talk about how important families are in Italian Culture. Co-created by the Kelowna Museums Society and the Kelowna Canadian Italian Club, this major exhibition highlights the history of Italians in Kelowna. Displays lead visitors through four key eras of Italian immigration to the region. Within each era, artifacts, archival photographs, personal stories and multimedia elements provide examples of how the Italian community has contributed to the Okanagan. A kitchen table situated in the centre of the gallery, connects the eras through Italian food traditions and serves as a symbol of bringing people together. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH IS ALSO THE START OF BC HERITAGE WEEK. WHAT A PERFECT WAY TO CELEBRATE BOTH FAMILIES AND OUR ITALIAN HERITAGE! |
FRIDAY, FEB 17
BRING YOUR FAMILY TO MEET THE CASORSO FAMILY...
A SPECIAL FAMILY DAY WEEKEND screening OF THE DOCUMENTARY THE CASORSOS: LA PRIMA FAMIGLIA
It was 140 years ago that Giovanni Casorso first came to Kelowna. This feature length documentary (2 hours, 15 minutes) tells the story of Giovanni, Rosa and their family of 9 children: 8 sons and 1 daughter: their contributions, their impact on both the City of Kelowna and our Italian community and their legacy that has passed from generation to generation.
THERE ARE TWO SCREENINGS - A MATINEE AT 2 PM AND AN EVENING SHOWING AT 7 PM |
PROJECT PARTNERS
COMMUNITY HELPING COMMUNITY
THE KELOWNA CANADIAN ITALIAN CLUB WOULD LIKE TO THANK THESE COMMUNITY PARTNERS FOR THEIR SUPPORT
The City of Kelowna is supporting Il Nostro Lascito Project in part through a Cultural Grant.
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Il Nostro Lascito is funded in part by Heritage BC
through the Heritage Legacy Fund |
The Kelowna and District Genealogical Society is a financial supporter of Il Nostro Lascito
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The Kelowna Museums Society is a vital partner in helping us tell our stories and is also a financial supporter of Il Nostro Lascito.
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The Okanagan Historical Society is supporting Il Nostro Lascito through a Grant
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Il Nostro Lascito and the Kelowna Canadian Italian Club are proud to be members of ICAP
THE ITALIAN-CANADIAN ARCHIVES PROJECT
A national network and registered charity. Securing the Italian-Canadian contribution to Canada's narrative, past and present.
A national network and registered charity. Securing the Italian-Canadian contribution to Canada's narrative, past and present.