Japanese-born photographer Frank Matsura became a beloved member of the Okanagan community in the early 1900s. Matsura’s playful personality and humor alongside his relationships with people are evident in his photographs, which represent some of the most accurate and nuanced images of Native people during this period.

They capture dynamic cross-cultural exchanges as Native people continued cultural traditions while also adapting new styles, materials and designs. In this exhibition, large-scale photographs alongside clothing, beaded bags, and cornhusk bags bring the stories of Matsura and the people he photographed to life.