Secwepemc Museum and Heritage Park
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The Secwepemc Museum & Heritage Park is located in Kamloops, British Columbia
. The inside of the museum has four different galleries showcasing the cultural and traditional lives of the Secwepemc People
. The Heritage Park consists of a beautiful trail along the South Thompson River which allows visitors to explore a 2000 year old pithouse and an ethnobotanical garden
which is filled with traditional Secwepemc
plants.
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Kamloops, British Columbia
Kamloops is a city in south central British Columbia, at the confluence of the two branches of the Thompson River and near Kamloops Lake. It is the largest community in the Thompson-Nicola Regional District and the location of the regional district's offices. The surrounding region is more commonly...
. The inside of the museum has four different galleries showcasing the cultural and traditional lives of the Secwepemc People
Secwepemc
The Secwepemc , known in English as the Shuswap people, are a First Nations people residing in the Canadian province of British Columbia. Their traditional territory ranges from the eastern Chilcotin Plateau and the Cariboo Plateau southeast through the Thompson Country to Kamloops and the Shuswap...
. The Heritage Park consists of a beautiful trail along the South Thompson River which allows visitors to explore a 2000 year old pithouse and an ethnobotanical garden
Ethnobotany
Ethnobotany is the scientific study of the relationships that exist between people and plants....
which is filled with traditional Secwepemc
Secwepemc
The Secwepemc , known in English as the Shuswap people, are a First Nations people residing in the Canadian province of British Columbia. Their traditional territory ranges from the eastern Chilcotin Plateau and the Cariboo Plateau southeast through the Thompson Country to Kamloops and the Shuswap...
plants.
Affiliations
The Museum is affiliated with: CMACanadian Museums Association
The Canadian Museums Association is a national organization for the promotion of museums in Canada.The Canadian Museums Association is the national organization for the advancement of the Canadian museum sector, representing Canadian museum professionals both within Canada and internationally. The...
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Canadian Heritage Information Network
The Canadian Heritage Information Network is a Canadian government-supported organization that provides a networked interface to Canada's heritage, largely through the World Wide Web. It aims to give access to Canada's heritage for both Canadians and a worldwide audience, by supporting the...
, and Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada
The Virtual Museum of Canada is Canada's national virtual museum. With a directory of over 3,000 Canadian heritage institutions and a database of over 600 virtual exhibits, the VMC brings together Canada's museums regardless of size or geographical location.The VMC includes virtual exhibits,...
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