Kalamalka Garden is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Syilx Nation.
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Kalamalka Indigenous Garden has come to life through sharing our land and our stories.


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Tours are now closed for the season.  Please check this page Spring 2024 for opening dates.

Funding provided by the Government of Canada and TD Bank

Welcome | Wayʔ x̌ast sx̌lx̌ʕalt

 

Welcome to K’nmalka? Senqalten – Kalamalka Indigenous Garden.
Overlooking beautiful Kalamalka Lake, our garden showcases traditional Syilx plants, medicine, foods, C’aptikwl, and ceremony through inclusive community tours and experiential learning. You will leave the garden with knowledge of the Syilx Okanagan people and their connection to the land, and learn about the uses of Indigenous plants in Syilx traditions.

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General Public Guided Tours

General Public Guided Tours

Experience a guided tour with a traditional knowledge keeper.

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Corporate Tours

Corporate Tours

Team build while undergoing a transformative experience through connections with nature, culture and food.

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School Tours

School Tours

Engage students with traditional storytelling and hands-on learning of Indigenous connections to the land.

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It's been a few weeks now and the Balsamroot Arrowleaf petals have fallen away from the plants and my students are still talking about this trip to the Indigenous Garden. We are a class…

Tom Craik, Ellison Elementary Teacher

I was just talking with the other teacher in my school who was able to attend this field trip and we both agreed that it is one of the best field trips we have been on! We were trying…

Collette Bosch, Lavington Elementary Teacher

I’ve been raving about your presentation everywhere! Thanks again for such a wonderful learning experience!

Lisa Horton, Alexis Park Elementary Teacher

Justen Peters facilitated an exceptional experience for GESS's Indigenous Leadership class at K'nmaĺka Sәnqâĺten. Justen intertwined exceptional storytelling, quick wit, and kindness…

Darya Huser, George Elliot Secondary School Teacher

I took my Grade 4 class to the Indigenous Garden at Okanagan College. My students had a wonderful learning experience. The students loved the hands-on learning approach the Indigenous…

Kim Tyssen, BX Elementary Teacher

We absolutely loved the field trip!  There was a wonderful balance of direct instruction, hands-on activities and experiential learning.  It is rare that a field trip is able to sustain…

Ken Davidson, Mission Hill Elementary Teacher

I really appreciated this tour. I learned about Indigenous plants and their uses, both from a historical perspective but also through the lens of how these plants have been impacted…

Beth Triano

I want to send you a big thank you for the tour today. It by far exceeded my expectations! We really enjoyed the information about the traditional medicines and salves at the end. Personally…

Cameron Egan

I was fortunate to be Justen's solo guest at the Knmalka Senqalten. He spoke in great detail of the history of the land and the important presence of the garden. He also taught me…

Edward Fu-CHen Juan www.edjuan.com www.malaspinaprintmakers.com

Our foraging class was so honoured to be invited to the Kalamalka Garden at Okanagan College. Justen led us through the garden, teaching us about the traditional Syilx Okanagan edible…

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