Governance & Purpose
About Us
Historic O’Keefe Ranch tells the story of early BC Ranching and endeavors to preserve the history and culture of the early ranching era for future generations.
Vision
To create an attraction that is dynamic and entertaining, while maintaining our heritage, agricultural and farming character.
Mission
To bring ranching and farming heritage to life, and create vibrancy for our communities through interactive activities and events. Most importantly, our goal is to preserve and demonstrate the rich ranching and farming heritage of the North Okanagan.
Constitution
The purposes of the Society are:
To advance the knowledge and appreciation of, and stimulate interest in, the historical and cultural background of Western Canada and in particular, the way of life in the North Okanagan area.
To provide and operate facilities for the preservation, maintenance, display and development of matters of historical or cultural significance in Western Canada and in particular, the way of life in the North Okanagan area.
To provide instruction to persons wishing to study matters or subjects of historical or cultural or interest
To exhibit to the general public, as a museum, those historical and cultural objects acquired by the Society from time to time.
To acquire such sites, real property, chattels, as are required for the purposes of the Society.
A certified copy of our Constitution can be viewed here.
A copy of our Bylaws can be viewed here.
A copy of our lease with the City of Vernon can be viewed here.
