Okanagan Workshop hosted by Naramata Scottish Country Dancers
St.Andrews Ceilidh
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Hello everyone!It’s time for the annual St Andrew’s Ceilidh in Vernon on Saturday, November 29. Our party begins at 5:00 and the (roast beef and all the trimmings) dinner at 6:00.Terrific entertainment is lined up including a newly choreographed highland dance routine as well as a trio of outstanding performers.Just…
Macintosh Girls pipe band a piece of Okanagan History
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Click on this link to watch some historic film footage of the band performing at parades and shows in BC and Alberta. https://www.castanet.net/news/Vernon/581313/Vernon-Girls-McIntosh-Pipe-Band-performed-for-almost-40-years
Kelowna Pipe Band gets rapturous reception in the Netherlands
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During their two-week tour, the band participated in parades and public appearances in: Veenendaal, Bemmel, Groesbeek, Diever, Groningen, Apeldoorn, Delft, and also made a side trip to Vimy Ridge.
Victoria Day
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The Sovereign’s birthday has been celebrated in Canada since the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901). May 24, Queen Victoria’s birthday, was declared a holiday by the Legislature of the Province of Canada in 1845.
British Isles Historic Society Newsletter
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Great Britain, North Ireland & The Republic of Ireland each have their own Heritage, History, Traditions & Customs Please join with those countries of the British Isles and help celebrate their customs and contributions to our Canadian heritage and history. March 2025: Irish Heritage Month in Canada, to recognize the important…
Tis the Season … for Robbie Burns
Check the calendar for the many Robbie Burns celebrations our member organizations are holding. Jan 25 – Penticton Scottish Festival in Penticton Jan 25 – Shuswap Pipes ‘n Drums in Sicamous Jan 25 – Kalamalka Highlanders in Vernon Jan 25 -Kamloops Highland Games Society in Kamloops
English, Irish, Scottish and Welsh Holidays 2025
Celebrations for the first six months of 2025: January 6th. Little Christmas, celebrating the conclusion of the twelve days of Christmastide. January 25th. Robbie Burn’s Day February 1st. St. Brigid’s Day, also known as Imbolc, and marks the beginning of spring. March: Irish Heritage Month in Canada March 1st. St.…
Celtic Arts Foundation Winter School
Our friends in Washington have another great school scheduled for 2025! Winter School is a rare opportunity to learn from some of the best players and the most creative instructors of Celtic music, while spending time in community with fellow musicians and music appreciators.