KELOWNA CANADIAN ITALIAN CLUB
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la nostra famiglia italiana

In Italy, it's all about Family

our storIEs begin here

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​​The heritage of Italians in the Okanagan Valley stretches back almost 140 years, to when Giovanni Casorzo first claimed his homestead on the banks of Mission Creek. Since then, the stories of La Nostra Famiglia Italiana have been a vital part of the valley.

​Our goal is to reconnect with these stories and bring them alive again. We’ll collect, curate and share them with our members and the community. We’ll also help you discover the stories of your own family through the resources now available for genealogical research. The meetings will be open to all who are interested, so reach out to family and friends and extend an invitation.

La Nostra Famiglia Italiana Committee

Currently our committee members are:
  • Don Rampone (Co-Chair)
  • Gord Hotchkiss (Co-Chair)
  • David Hawkins
  • Rosann Nanci
  • Elmo Rantucci

We always welcome those who are interested in the stories of the Okanagan's Italian families and their legacy. See below for the activities coordinated by LNFI Committee. 

If you'd like to join, contact us at l[email protected]
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LNFI Co-Chairs: Gord Hotchkiss (L) and Don Rampone (R)

reconnect with your roots

LNFI Activities

  • We offer both in person and online presentations on varied historical and cultural topics. You can see past presentations here.
  • We coordinate production of Il Nostro Lascito | Our Legacy Project
  • We produce the First Family series of profiles on local Italian Families
  • We provide educational sessions and resources on key themes such as the Internment of Italian Canadians during World War II
  • We offer Genealogy Workshops introducing tools and resources to those who are working on their own family trees and histories
  • We offer assistance in archiving and digitization of historical family photos and documents
  • We build relationships with partner organizations including the Kelowna Museums Society, the Okanagan Historical Society and the Kelowna and District Genealogical Society

Our upcoming events



Our Clubhouse

770 Lawrence Ave.
Phone: 250 762 0900

What people Are Saying about us

"Great People, Wonderful Food! So nice to have a little bit of our Italian culture in Canada:)"
"Great people, family oriented and great food of course!"


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The Kelowna Canadian Italian Club acknowledges that our clubhouse is situated on the beautiful unceded traditional territory of the Syilx/Okanagan people. Who, for thousands of years, have lived in harmony with nature and continue to this day to offer us so much culture and understanding.
  • HOME
  • ABOUT US
    • About KCIC and Our History
    • President's Message
    • Vice President's Message
    • Executive and Directors
    • Membership
    • Volunteers
  • NEWS & ARTICLES
    • The Grapevine Newsletter
    • THE ITALIAN GARDENER
    • Kelowna's First Families
  • WHAT'S HAPPENING AT KCIC
    • 2025 Calendar
    • Club Happenings >
      • Bocce
      • Ferragosto Family Picnic
      • Giuseppe's Cafe
      • Trattoria Dinners
      • LUNCH Open House
      • La Bella Tavola - Cooking Classes
      • KCIC Library
      • La Nostra Famiglia Italiana >
        • Order First Family Books!
        • CASORSO DOCUMENTARY
        • Upcoming NFI Events
        • Il Nostro Lascito Legacy Project
        • Past NFI Events >
          • NFI - ROOTS TO RESILIENCE
          • NFI - Follow That Bell!
          • NFI - Spaghetti
          • NFI - Bisnonno
          • NFI - L'Acqua
          • NFI - Terrazzo
          • NFI - Guerra
          • NFI - Lilia
          • Coming to Pier 21
          • Dalla Terra
          • Dialetti!
          • Sveva Caetani
          • Emilio Picariello
          • Between Neighbours
      • Ladies Night Out
      • Vendemmia Highlights 2024
      • Family Games Night
      • Festa Della Repubblica
    • Our 55th Birthday!
  • More From Us
    • CONTACT US
    • Clubhouse Rentals
    • 50th ANNIVERSARY >
      • 50th Anniversary
      • Mercato
      • Dinner & Dance Gala
    • Miss Kelowna Cdn. Italian Club
    • Calendar Page
  • Take Out Dinners
  • Family Games Night