City of Medicine Hat Honours National Indigenous Peoples Day
The City of Medicine Hat honours National Indigenous Peoples Day, a day to honour the rich history and traditions, diverse cultures and important contributions of Indigenous peoples in our community.
Medicine Hat – The City of Medicine Hat honours National Indigenous Peoples Day, a day to honour the rich history and traditions, diverse cultures and important contributions of Indigenous peoples in our community.
The day is recognized annually on June 21 within National Indigenous History Month. This aligns with the significance of the summer solstice for Indigenous peoples, who have held cultural celebrations on the longest day of the year for centuries.
The City of Medicine Hat celebrates the strengths and resilience of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit cultures and acknowledges the vibrant tapestry of Indigenous history that enriches this community.
“National Indigenous Peoples Day is a reminder to cherish and learn from the cultural wisdom passed down through generations by the Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, Stoney Nakoda, and Tsuut'ina, as well as the Cree, Sioux, the Métis Nation within Region Ill, and Saulteaux bands of the Ojibwa people who have called this land home for generations,” says Aaron Nelson, acting Director of Community Development. “Let us join in acknowledging and celebrating the vibrant tapestry of Indigenous history that enriches our community.”
The City continues to strengthen its commitment to honouring Indigenous history and heritage in Medicine Hat through a range of initiatives and events, both recent and ongoing.
These include visual arts exhibits and events at the Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre, an event at City Hall on June 21, a themed Block Party at Towne Square on June 22, the Ancestors Reburial Project and more. Learn more about these and other educational opportunities by visiting medicinehat.ca/nipd.
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