National Indigenous Peoples Day takes place on June 21.
There are several events taking place Friday and Saturday. Here is what’s on:
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Medicine Hat City Hall, free to attend
The City of Medicine Hat is holding a formal ceremony to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day on Friday.
The ceremony runs from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Helen Beny Lounge at City Hall.
It will include a blessing from Kainai Elder Charlie Fox, according to an event description.
Mayor Linnsie Clark will also about how the city is working to celebrate Indigeneity.
HERE’S WHAT HAPPENED: Medicine Hat marks National Indigenous Peoples Day
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Towne Square, free to attend
The theme of the weekly block party at Towne Square will be Celebrating Indigeneity this Saturday.
From 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., attendees can enjoy local Indigenous vendors, participate in story sharing, join a drum circle and watch a ribbon skirt fashion show.
Participants can also learn from Elder Charlie Fox about proper protocol when meeting an Elder, the significance of his headdress and the presentation of tobacco.
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Kin Park, free to attend
The Saamis Employment and Training Association is hosting a National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration on Friday.
The event starts at 4 p.m. and will feature teepee displays, demonstration powwow, local drummers, metis jiggers, traditional dance, organizers say.
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