Recent discoveries indicate First People’s have been in the Americas for nearly 10,000 years longer than previously thought. These people lived with a wide range of very dangerous animals and would have to have been hardier than anticipated.
Join Robert Young as he shares his knowledge gained over 30 years in the field and working with several museums, such as the Royal Tyrrell Museum, and Royal Alberta Museum. Robert Young is Associate Professor of Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences at the University of British Columbia – Okanagan.
The Brown Bag Lecture Series is held every Tuesday at lunchtime (noon to 1 pm) from September to April. Each week a guest lecturer speaks about a subject in their area of expertise. Topics include local history, travel, culture, and natural history.
Admission is by suggested donation of $2 per adult and $1 for children.