Lethbridge sets Reconciliation Week events ahead of Sept. 30
The City of Lethbridge has released a schedule of events running from Sept. 20 through Sept. 30 to mark National Truth and Reconciliation Day.
The City of Lethbridge announced Friday a series of Reconciliation Week events leading up to National Truth and Reconciliation Day on Sept. 30. The schedule opens Sunday, Sept. 20, with the Honouring Traditions Pow Wow Run/Walk at Henderson Lake Park, offering a 5K and family-friendly 2K route celebrating Indigenous culture and community.
Opening Ceremonies take place Sept. 21 at City Hall with a traditional blessing and remarks from Indigenous Elders and community leaders. The Lethbridge Public Library will host an "Appreciation vs Appropriation" session Sept. 23 and an all-day Wellness Conference Sept. 25, both requiring registration by email, covering topics such as why reconciliation matters and how to work respectfully with Elders.
The Lethbridge Public Library is also organizing its fourth annual Truth and Reconciliation Day Walk on Sept. 27, running from the main branch to Galt Gardens and back, starting at 11 a.m.
The week concludes Sept. 30 with the inaugural Buffalo Spirit Games at Nicholas Sheran Park, hosted by the Lethbridge Sport Council and rooted in Blackfoot culture. The all-day event will include traditional games, storytelling, food, lacrosse and running activities. The City will observe statutory holiday hours that day. Additional community events can be found on the Reconciliation Lethbridge Facebook page.
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