Pride for Everyone returns to Kin Coulee Park with cultural presentations and activites

Barrientos said organizers are especially excited to welcome Winnipeg, whose presentation will focus on Indigenous understandings of Two-Spirit identity.

“It’s really important to us to make those sorts of connections,” Barrientos said.

“We’re really excited to have a little bit more basis as a community knowledge keeper. It’s really important to share those teachings.”

The afternoon will also feature Drag Story Time with Luna Sea, an interactive program designed for families.

Barrientos said the event is intended to introduce people to drag in an approachable setting.

“Luna Sea is really engaging, really exciting,” Barrientos said.

“It’s kind of exciting to be able to have that outreach and people who are interested to learn a little bit more about drag or what that means to have drag story time.”

In addition to scheduled presentations, attendees can visit community partner booths, enjoy sensory play areas, button making, rainbow hair colouring and other free activities throughout the day.

Barrientos said Pride for Everyone is about creating a positive space where people can gather and celebrate together.

“Pride is really joy. It’s really happiness. It’s something that we want to share,” Barrientos said.

“Ultimately, we want to just have fun. We want to have a good time. We want to have people in Medicine Hat feel like they can have a place they belong.”

Several local organizations will be on site throughout the day, offering information about programs and services available in the community.

by Jett Schwaier

Pride for Everyone returns to Kin Coulee Park with cultural presentations and activites

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