Our Village and Our Educational Mission

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At Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village, history isn’t just something students read about — it’s something they experience.

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Our outdoor heritage village offers hands-on programs where students explore historic buildings, interact with artifacts, and discover what life was like in earlier times. Along the way, they learn about the people who shaped our region and the importance of preserving our shared heritage.

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Students can imagine themselves as a pioneer child in a one-room schoolhouse, learn about First Nations culture and traditions, explore how the fur trade helped shape Canada, step into the role of an archaeologist uncovering clues from the past, and discover the role of the North-West Mounted Police and military service in protecting and building the country. Each stop in the Village brings a new story to life.

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Our curriculum-based programs encourage curiosity, active learning, and creative thinking. We work with teachers to tailor each visit so it complements classroom learning while giving students a memorable opportunity to step back in time.

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Activities and Amenities

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​We balance our delivery with hands-on heritage activities: candle dipping, creating pictographs, braiding, journal making, “calf branding,” tin punched lantern, bannock over the fire, pincushion quilting, or making a simple wooden craft.  Make homemade ice cream, play with stilts, create an autograph book, learn Métis dancing... and so much more!

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Contact our Education Coordinator "Ranger Gord" for a tailored educational experience in history!