In this class, we will focus on the role of women in the development of Canadian theatre. While we will centre our studies on playwrights, we will also look at a variety of aspects of female influence.  Expect to learn more about the history of Canadian theatre, as well as the contemporary scene. The play we will be studying will be available for purchase for under $15.

In this presentation, Bruce and his family travel to Arusha and northern Tanzania on a series of safari excursions to various wildlife and national parks, including the famous Ngorongoro Crater. They meet with local inhabitants and experience their widely varying lifestyles.

This presentation outlines and highlights how Hummingbird Drones have used emerging technology to fight fires, save lives and revolutionize the drone industry in Canada and across North America.

This research looks at how small private forests near Wells Grey Provincial Park could help fight climate change though conservation and carbon offset projects.  Using field date, satellite imagery and community interviews, we explore the carbon storage potential, economic value, community perspective and policy suitability of these lands and what it would take to make them part of a climate solution.

Join us to learn about the invasive plants and insects affecting our region, including the recently detected Japanese beetle.  In this engaging presentation, you will learn how to identify invasive species, understand their impacts, and discover simple actions you can take to help protect our community and stop the spread.

Come and learn more about the youngest country in the world, South Sudan. With 64 tribes and languages, this country filled with natural resources like oil and gold and beautiful wildlife, has for many decades faced conflict, war, and poverty that is still affecting people today. Discover the resilience of the Sudanese people with their rich cultural heritage and traditions. Join us and be part of raising awareness and understanding—your engagement can make a difference. In the second half, attendees will create a traditional Sudanese bracelet.

The presentation will cover what the various estate planning documents are (Will, Power of Attorney, Representation Agreement) and when they can be used. She will go on to explain what the benefits of having the documents are and also the risks. She will also discuss other estate planning considerations, and some common myths and misconceptions.

Misinformation and disinformation, often referred to as “fake news”, have always been with us, but over the last decade or so, they have it has proliferated at alarming and previously unseen rates.  In this class, students will learn more about the phenomenon of fake news, and be introduced to fact-checking sites and strategies to verify if news and information encountered are credible.

Did you know that there are active volcanoes in British Columbia, and that Kamloops is nestled in a sea of Eocene (55 million year old) volcanic rocks? This presentation is a survey of volcanism—causes and hazards. I will take you on a tour of the most recent volcanic zones of BC, and then focus in on the older Early Eocene volcanics around us, and then explain how volcanism can influence climate.

Rajni Perera (b. 1985) came to Canada from Sri Lanka when she was a child, and in the years since has established herself as one of Canada’s leading artists. Her paintings and sculptures draw on such diverse traditions as historical Sri Lankan art, Indian miniature painting, medieval armour, south Asian textiles and science fiction illustrations. Gathering inspiration from across space and time, Perera looks ahead to an uncertain future threatened by climate change and looming social inequities.

Join Grasslands Conservation Council (GCC) Executive Director, Mike Dedels, for a look at fire recovery on the grasslands above Royal Inland Hospital, starting in Peterson Creek Park

In this lecture, John takes us through many of the most recent discoveries and newest theories in science.
A zoom class, so you can view it in the comfort of your home or in the company of others at KSC.