Help KSAN foster a vibrant community that enriches lives through shared values and neighbourhood character.
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2026 Central Okanagan Heritage Week
February 16 - 22
Kelowna Cultural District
Stir the Pot: Join Us to Celebrate Heritage Week 2026!
Ready to connect with your local history? From February 16 to 22, join us for BC Heritage Week, an annual province-wide celebration designed to inspire British Columbians to explore how local history shapes their communities. The 2026 theme is “Stir the Pot: Food brings us together,” which emphasizes food as a vessel for memory, identity, and intergenerational storytelling. Explore our heritage through a week of diverse events in the Central Okanagan! Don't just stand by—be the hero who knows exactly what to do! Here’s why you should claim your spot:
Explore the Theme: Dive into "Stir the Pot" to understand food's role in memory, identity, and intergenerational storytelling.
Attend Diverse Events: Participate in activities like pottery workshops, storytelling, and a virtual presentation on the history of Okanagan wine families.
Experience Cultural Exchange: Engage with programs such as the Kelowna Chinese United Association's "Share a Meal" or the Spring Lantern Festival.
Recognize Local Heritage: Attend the 42nd annual Heritage Awards hosted by the Central Okanagan Heritage Society to recognize significant local buildings and community service.
See Educational Displays: View exhibits available all week at the Kelowna Library and City Hall, showcasing the history of local families and food traditions.
Who is KSAN?
“Livability and maintaining the vibrant character of our cherished neighbourhoods is our unwavering commitment to the local Kelowna residents we serve.”
KSAN was established in 1993 when a motivated group of concerned area residents recognized the pressing challenges posed by rapid development and growth pressures in Kelowna’s inner-city, particularly in light of the significant purchase of numerous homes for the expansion of Kelowna General Hospital. Since that pivotal moment, KSAN has proudly been a proactive and engaged participant in a variety of impactful initiatives aimed at fostering responsible growth while steadfastly preserving the unique character and high quality of life that our residents hold dear.
With our strong desire for diversity and inclusion, we must also work diligently to maintain unity among our residents. KSAN is a not-for-profit organization that consists of passionate and dedicated volunteers who reside within the same neighbourhood, united by a shared commitment to bringing neighbours together in order to foster a strong sense of belonging and connectedness among all residents. These dedicated individuals actively organize grassroots initiatives, identify serendipitous opportunities to enhance their beloved neighbourhood, and collaboratively enact thoughtful and innovative ideas for the betterment of the community as a whole.
The seamless integration of thoughtfully designed new developments alongside cherished old structures is a fundamental objective that members of KSAN continually strive to uphold, ensuring that the cohesive character and structure of the neighborhood remains intact for future generations.
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I think we all know by now that money doesn’t truly buy happiness, but it certainly provides us with valuable options and opportunities.
At KSAN, we strive to be both efficient and effective with our donations, ensuring that every contribution is put to good use. Every single donation, whether small or large, has the potential to grow into something meaningful and impactful that is never wasted.
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As the saying goes, “It takes a village." Everything we do at KSAN is done with genuine passion and thoughtful care. A vibrant and enriched community can’t truly be built without the dedicated contributions of great individuals coming together to build it. Help us plant the trees that will nurture and benefit the next generation.
Let’s hand over a neighbourhood of profound value and enduring beauty.
We need the enthusiastic energy of the young, alongside the invaluable wisdom of our elders, to collaborate effectively on strengthening the rich fabric of Kelowna South and its partnering communities that make up our beloved Kelowna.
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