Canada Day, a national holiday, celebrates the anniversary of July 1, 1867, the effective date of the Constitution Act, 1867 (then called the British North America Act, 1867), which united the three separate colonies of the Province of Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick into a single Dominion within the…
The Kalamalka Highlanders will perform at the Canada Day Ceremony at Polson Park in Vernon, BC
Saint Patrick’s Day is widely celebrated by Irish around the world, In North America, St. Patrick's Day has become a celebration of being Irish — parades and parties feature head-to-toe green clothing, green leprechaun hats.
Canada Day, a national holiday, celebrates the anniversary of July 1, 1867, the effective date of the Constitution Act, 1867 (then called the British North America Act, 1867), which united the three separate colonies of the Province of Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick into a single Dominion within the…
Sponsored by the British Isles Historic Society
A History, Heritage, Customs and Traditions celebration of those immigrants, fur traders, farmers, explorers, financiers, prospectors, merchants, etc. that came from the countries that make up the British Isles: England, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, North Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
The Kalamalka Highlanders will perform at the Canada Day Ceremony at Polson Park in Vernon, BC
Remembrance Day Remembrance Day is a day for all Canadians to remember the men and women who served and sacrificed for our country. It is a day we encourage every individual, young and old, to pause, to give thanks and to remember. Most communities have a ceremony that contains a…
Highland Dance Competition
Kelvern sponsors a bursary for students graduating from High School. Now accepting applications. Applicants can be members, children or grandchildren of Kelvern members. Applications will be accepted from March 1st to April 25th in the graduating year of the candidate. The successful candidate’s award will be paid directly to the…
March 1st is St. Davids Day, the national day of Wales and has been celebrated as such since the 12th Century. Today the celebrations usually involve the singing of traditional songs followed by a Te Bach, a tea with bara brith (famous welsh fruited bread) and teisen bach (welsh cake).…
Saint Patrick’s Day is widely celebrated by Irish around the world, In North America, St. Patrick's Day has become a celebration of being Irish — parades and parties feature head-to-toe green clothing, green leprechaun hats.
All applicants Must: Have an affiliation or a family affiliation with the Kelvern Celtic Society. Presently be enrolled in a secondary school setting and graduating in the year of application. Be an active community volunteer during secondary school years. Have an academic average suitable for acceptance into a post graduate…
The 159th Victoria Highland Games & Celtic Festival will once again be held at Topaz Park on May 21 and 22, 2022. After two years of much smaller Games being held at our Craigflower property due to public health orders, the Victoria Highland Games Association looks forward to welcoming you…
The Revelstoke Highlanders will be participating in the Clinton Parade. After the parade the band will play at the Clinton Legion.