National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event hosted at Medicine Hat College Tuesday

The Medicine Hat College, Miywasin Friendship Centre and the Firekeepers Women’s Society, are hosting their fourth annual community event in support of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30.

The outdoor event, held at the Medicine Hat campus between 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday will include a walk for reconciliation, story sharing led by Indigenous Elders, a blanket ceremony, honour song, and round dance.

Participants are being encouraged to dress for the weather, bring a lawn chair, and wear an orange shirt in solidarity with Orange Shirt Day, recognized on the same day.

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