Okanagan History Vignettes has been an exciting undertaking where we have learned a great deal about the Okanagan Valley. We have found the process of researching, writing, editing, and publishing a book very rewarding. This book of vignettes is intended for new adult readers. Ongoing discussions between Okanagan University College and Okanagan Native Alliance prevented us from including First Nations history in this book. Available as a companion to Okanagan History Vignettes is an exercise book for the vignettes with many exercises and answer keys (see ordering information).

This book was made possible through the help of many organizations and people. We gratefully acknowledge the following for their contributions:

Grant Providers: National Literacy Secretariat and Ministry of Advanced Education, Training & Technology.

Project Community Partners: Kelowna Museum and Okanagan Regional Library.

Resource People: Lesley Dieno, Executive Director, Okanagan Regional Library; Arlene Gaal; Donna Johnson, Archivist, Kelowna Museum; John MacPherson; Art & Laurie Rogers; Barrie Sanford; Sonny Stephenson, Advanced Satellite Productions Inc.; Peter Tassie, President, Okanagan Historical Society; Heidi Thompson; Jean Webber; Linda Wills, Archivist, Greater Vernon Museum & Archives; Wayne Wilson, Curator, Kelowna Museum; Capital News; and Daily Courier.

Editors: Sheila Chambers; Jan Cioe; Lesley Dieno; Dave Evensen; Charlotte Hoffman; Wayne Wilson.

Fieldtesters: Adult Basic Education instructors at Okanagan University College: Carol Abernathy, Colleen Hanscom, Janet Mantyka, Jan Sawyer, and Maureen Stephens.

Computer & Photographic Assistance: Jan Cioe.

Printing: Dan Sault & staff, Okanagan University College Print Services.