The first long weekend of the fall is here.
Here is what’s on during the weekend of Sept. 27-30 in Medicine Hat and area:
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The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a statutory holiday, is on Monday.
It aims to honour Indigenous survivors of Canada’s residential school and ensure public commemoration of the history and legacy of the schools.
Medicine Hat College, the Miywasin Friendship Centre and the Firekeepers Women’s Society will host several outdoor activities for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
The third annual event will run from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 30 at the college’s Medicine Hat campus.
It will feature a walk for reconciliation, story sharing led by Indigenous elders, a blanket ceremony, honour song and round dance, organizers said.
READ: Here is what’s on for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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Another Truth and Reconciliation event is taking place Friday.
Kom Mo Taan runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Police Point Interpretive Centre.
Attendees can experience traditional Blackfoot face painting from noon to 1 p.m. with Edler Charlie Fox.
Land acknowledgement teachings will be on from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
More information can be found on the event page.
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The Alberta NDP’s education critic is coming to Medicine Hat tonight.
MLA Amanda Chapman will talk about the issues her party sees with the education system.
She’ll also listen to the feedback and concerns Hatters have.
It’s a free town hall but registration online is required.
READ: Alberta NDP holding education town hall
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The Medicine Hat Tigers look to keep their winning streak going this weekend.
The Tigers travel to Red Deer to take on the Rebels on Friday night.
They take on the Rebels back at Co-op Place on Saturday.
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Casa Amigos is hosting a Latin Heritage Month Celebration.
That starts at 8 p.m. and features a Mariachi singer.
Those interested can call to book a table for the celebration.
More information is available on the Casa Amigos event page.
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If you have an event taking place this weekend or next that we have not listed here, please email CHATNews@pattisonmedia.com to potentially get your event added.
