KisKihkeyimowin helps foster understanding and appreciation of Indigenous cultures – CHAT News Today
May 6, 2024
KisKihkeyimowin which means, “sharing good teachings” is an event that helps foster understanding and appreciation of Indigenous cultures, taking place at Medicine Hat College May 6-10.
The Medicine Hat Public School Division is hosting students in Grades 4 and 10 throughout the week, giving them the privilege of learning from Indigenous leaders, Elders, knowledge keepers, and other esteemed members of the community.
One of many highlights of the opening ceremony on Monday included drum beating to go with dancing from indigenous children.
Darrell Willier is the First Nations, Metis, and Inuit coordinator for the Medicine Hat Public School Division and feels that being able to showcase their culture and traditions is a huge step towards reconciliation.
“I believe it’s really important for our students, as well as our community. Community being the schools, as well as the City of Medicine Hat,” Willier said.
