Indigenous People's Month Local Activities

Jun 24

Friday June 21 2024 (Indigenous People’s Day) I took in the celebration at City Hall and the event at Kin Park.

On Saturday, I visited Tin Can Alley (Towne Square) for the Block party celebrating Indigeneity. Brenda Mercer showed us how to make a drum (no pics, I was too fascinated), Elder Charlie Fox and others participated in Ask an Elder; he also sang an honour song. Davie James led a drum circle.

The previous week I attended the Indigenous Graduation at Medicine Hat College to celebrate my youngest daughter.

City Hall June 21 2024, Helen Beny Gibson Lounge

Brenda Mercer and Mayor Linnsie Clark

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Mayor Clark, Metis sash and drum

Drum showing the lacing

June 21 2024 Kin Park Activities - the regalia was stunning. It was a hot day, much respect to the dancers and musicians.

Some of the Wild Tongue Singers

Metis Music

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Stunning Regalia

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Kin Park

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Kin Park June 21 2024

June 22 2024 Tin Can Alley Block Party with Ask an Elder, and Ribbon Dress Fashion Show

Elder Charlie Fox singing an honour song

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My daughter was gifted with a Metis sash, a beaded necklace, a medicine pouch; they also did a blanket ceremony. The Wild Tongue Singers performed an honour song.