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A Celebration of Diversity & Inclusion
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS March 2018
activities across the city! Arts • Food • Recreation • Music • Dance • Awareness
Visit medicinehat.ca/diversity for more information and a schedule of activities facebook.com/RaisingMedHat
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For more information call Ashley at 403 502-6956
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INTERCULTURAL ASSOCIATION OF MEDICINE HAT
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MH Interpretive Program
A Celebration of Diversity and Inclusion
2018 Schedule of Events EVENT
DESCRIPTION
TIME/LOCATION
OPEN/REGISTERED
1:00-2:00 PM Outreach #5, 1036 7th Street SW
FREE/REGISTERED Call Aimee at 403 527-8223 or emailing
[email protected]
Wednesday March 7 Community Services Presentation
Come and learn about the programs and services offered to the community by Medicine Hat Women’s Shelter Society.
Ali Hassan Muslim Interrupted
As a father of four, Ali Hassan is well versed in 7:30 PM dodging difficult questions. But when his kids ESPLANADE Arts & start to ask about religion in general and Islam, Heritage Centre P S Ali begins to consider his heritage. In thisOsolo TPON 401 First Street SE show, he delivers a bitingly funny pieceM of work AY 15 ED TO , 201 on flunking out of Sunday school, ingesting 9 forbidden fruits, and becoming a cultural Muslim.
REGISTERED Tickets available for this event in person at Esplanade, and MH Mall, by phone at 403 5028777 or online at www.tixx.ca
Thursday March 8 We Speak Translate
Have you ever struggled to communicate with someone who spoke a different language? Then this is the session for you. Register for the event, download Google Translate from the Ap store (FREE). Bring your smartphone or tablet to the session. Learn how to do basic translation in 100 languages.
Southview School 2425 Southview Drive SE 1:00–2:00 PM, or
FREE/REGISTERED Go to http://bit.ly/2Guq0hw
5:00–6:00 PM
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Friday March 9 Puppet Show
Introducing the CORE kids on the Block. Meet a group of puppets who have different abilities and are all friends.
1 PM St-Michael’s School 865 Black Blvd NW
FREE/OPEN
Introduction to Water Safety and Free Swim
1 in 5 New Canadians have reported that they are unable to swim. Swimming is not only a life skill but a popular water activity. Join us for a free introduction to water safety and open swim. Hands on training will be provided by YMCA swim instructors. All ages welcome.
5:00 –6:00 PM Downtown YMCA 150 Ash Avenue SE
FREE/OPEN
Sunday March 11 StoryWalk® Stories of the Land
2:00–3:00 PM We invite the community to come on a guided walk. Learn about Alberta through the eyes of an Police Point Park Indigenous youth. We will walk in the park reading AS BIG AS THE SKY, AS TALL AS THE TREES.
FREE/OPEN
EVENT
DESCRIPTION
TIME/LOCATION
OPEN/REGISTERED
1:00–2:00 PM Outreach #5, 1036 7th Street SW
FREE/REGISTERED Call Aimee at 403 527-8223 or emailing
[email protected]
7:00–8:00 PM Medicine Hat High School
FREE/OPEN
Wednesday March 14 Recognizing Abuse
Presentation and discussion on recognizing abusive behaviors and what supports are available.
Thursday March 15 Beauty Standards
This event will explore beauty standards in a hilarious way.
Saturday March 17 Introduction to floor hockey & Scrimmage
Hockey is one of Canada’s favorite sports. Come and learn the basics of the game and finish off with a friendly family scrimmage. All ages welcome.
10:30–11:30 AM FREE/OPEN Southridge YMCA gym A/B 644 Spruce Way SE
Sunday March 18 Women & kids For reasons of faith, comfort, or preference; swimming day some women are not able to participate in co-ed swimming. To make this opportunity available to all women, Saamis Immigration Services Association would like to invite local women and their children to attend and enjoy a Women’s Only swimming event. Note- Male children under 8 years old are also invited.
1:00 PM–3:00 PM Location TBD
FREE/REGISTERED Call 403 504-1188 Mary ( ext.112) & Aide (ext.105)
5:30–6:30 PM Family Leisure Centre Field House 6:30–7:30 PM Family Leisure Centre Field House 5:30–7:00 PM Family Leisure Centre gym Quadrant One
FREE/OPEN
Monday March 19 Aboriginal Games
All cultures play. Bring your family and friends and come and play some Aboriginal games.
Soccer Game
A soccer match between Saamis Immigration and the Medicine Hat Police Service.
Wheel Chair Basketball
Come try Wheelchair Basketball led by Medicine Hat Adaptive Sport and Recreation.
FREE/OPEN
FREE/OPEN
Tuesday March 20 Resource Sharing
Resource table and coupons for the POST thrift store .
12:00–4:00 PM YMCA – Downtown branch
FREE/OPEN
Drumming Circle
Participants are encouraged to bring a drum and join in fellowship and drumming. All ages welcomes. Parent guided and supervised activity.
6:00–8:00 PM Southview Community School 2425 Southview Drive SE
FREE/OPEN
EVENT
DESCRIPTION
TIME/LOCATION
OPEN/REGISTERED
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on 21 March. IDERD celebrations have taken place in MHSD 76 each year, for the past 22 years, during that week. We celebrate with activities based on First Nations Culture with powwow dancing, drumming and singing. The event is organized and funded by FNMI Education in the school district. This event assists in the elimination of racism and increases awareness for all students in the district. Public welcome. Coffee and The POST Thrift Store offers free Coffee Hot Chocolate and Hot Chocolate. Every child under 15 years will receive a free book of their choice. Everything in the store will be 10% off. All funds raised will help support Mental Health Programs and Services provided by CMHA. SpiritualiTEA Come for tea, fellowship, music and conversation centered around the question ”How does your spirituality contribute to your wellbeing?”. Participants are encouraged to bring something that symbolizes their spirituality. Safe Families Constable Claypool will talk about the Intervention Safe Families Intervention Team and his Team role in partnership with the Medicine presentation Hat Women’s Shelter Society.
9:45–10:45 AM Crescent Heights High School – Cafeteria 1201 Division Ave NE
FREE/OPEN
10:00 AM–5:00 PM POST Thrift Store 410 South Railway Street
FREE/OPEN
10:00–11:30 AM Medicine Hat College Cuboid Room ( near main entrance )
FREE/OPEN
1:00–2:00 PM Outreach #5, 1036 7th Street SW
FREE/REGISTERED Call Aimee at 403 527-8223 or email
[email protected]
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
1:15–2:30 PM Ross Glen School – Gym 48 Ross Glen Rd SE
FREE/OPEN
Wednesday March 21 International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Diversity Showcase Multicultural Potluck
SHINE
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on 21 March. IDERD celebrations take place in MHSD 76 each year, for the past 22 years, during that week. We celebrate with activities based on First Nations Culture with powwow dancing, drumming and singing. The event is organized and funded by FNMI Education in the school district. This event assists in the elimination of racism and increases awareness for all students in the district. Public welcome. Medicine Hat College highlights its diversity through informative displays, arts & crafts, dance and interactive displays. Bring food for your family and enough to share. There will be food from many countries and opportunities to meet people from different cultures. Shine Multicultural talent showcase is a celebration of culture, music and dance. Bring the whole family and enjoy the show!
3:30–4:30 PM FREE/OPEN Medicine Hat College Centennial Hall (main lobby) 5:00–6:30 PM FREE/OPEN ESPLANADE Arts & Heritage Centre 7:00–9:00 PM ESPLANADE Arts & Heritage Centre
FREE/OPEN
EVENT
DESCRIPTION
TIME/LOCATION
OPEN/REGISTERED
Wednesday March 21 (continued) RENT
This rock opera tells the story of one year in 7:00–9:00 PM the life of a group of bohemians struggling in Medicine Hat Public New York City`s East Village. The story centers Library Theatre around roomates Mark and Roger. While a former tragedy has made Roger numb to life, Mark tries to capture it through his attempts to make a film. In the year that follows, the group deals with love, loss, AIDS, and life in one truly powerful story.
FREE/OPEN
Thursday March 22 Still Falling
Two Shows 9:30–10:30 AM 1:30–2:30 PM Medicine Hat College Eresman Theatre
FREE/OPEN
9:10-9:45 AM Ages 5-8 10:00-11:10 AM Ages 8-12 1:30-2:40 PM Ages 12-16 Dr. Roy Wilson Learning Centre- Gym 751 Strachan Rd SE
FREE/OPEN
10:00 AM–12:00 PM Southview Community School 2425 Southview Drive SE
FREE/OPEN
10:30 AM–12:00 PM MH Public Library Honor Curry Room
FREE/REGISTERED Call Library at 403 502-8525
This presentation will focus on how you can better understand and support someone who is experiencing family violence.
1:00–2:00 PM Outreach #5, 1036 7th Street SW
FREE/REGISTERED Call Aimee at 403 527-8223 or email
[email protected]
Children 7 years and younger are invited to bring a teddy bear, and a grown up. They will learn about diversity and community inclusion through a story and an intergenerational spring themed tea.
2:00–3:00 PM Strathcona Centre 1150 5th Street SE
FREE/REGISTERED Call 403 529-8307
STILL/FALLING follows Nina as she tries to come to terms with what it means to struggle with anxiety and depression, and to rise above it with as much strength, and as few scars as possible. A realistic, honest and bitingly funny look at the difference between ‘teen angst’ and mental illness and the ways vulnerable kids can start to find their way out of the dark.
Friday March 23 Victor Lethbridge
A powerful message of Diversity and Inclusion. Lights, projection, music, skits and story. Victor Lethbridge presentations never fail to captivate and inspire.
Saturday March 24 Sensory Play Day
Human Library
Never experienced Messy Makers at Parent LInk Centre? Join us for some sensory play stations and get messy. This is parent guided play event. It is best suited for children ages 0-6. Parent supervision is required. Challenge stereotypes and prejudices by “checking out” a “Human Book” and talking for 30 minutes with your borrowed book. “Human Books” are available on diverse topics.
Wednesday March 28 How to support someone experiencing family violence Teddies and Tea
EVENT
DESCRIPTION
TIME/LOCATION
OPEN/REGISTERED
1:30 and 6:30 PM MH Public Library Theatre
FREE/REGISTERED Call 403 529-8307
Thursday March 29 Wonder – Movie
Public Reception A Moment: Portraits of Women
REDI Enterprises is proud to present the family friendly movie Wonder. WONDER tells the incredibly inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman. August is a boy with facial differences who is attending a mainstream elementary school for the first time. Free popcorn and water provided. In this series of over 50 photographic works, Elaine Freedman’s portraits embrace a diversity of women in the Medicine Hat area. Most are the result of only fleeting contact, while some are portraits of people she has known for years.
7:00 PM FREE/OPEN Refreshments/Cash Bar ESPLANADE Arts & Heritage Centre, Art Gallery
Standing Exhibits and Events Running Daily StoryWalk®
Enjoy a self-guided walk. As you walk through the park reading AS BIG AS THE SKY, AS TALL AS THE TREES you will learn about Alberta through indigenous stories of the land
March 11–31 Police Point Park
Elaine Freedman A Moment: Portraits of Women
In this series of over 50 photographic works, Elaine Freedman’s portraits embrace a diversity of women in the Medicine Hat area. Most are the result of only fleeting contact, while some are portraits of people she has known for years.
March 24–May 12 Admission to Esplanade ESPLANADE Arts & Galleries is FREE for the Heritage Centre, Art Gallery duration of School Art 2018 and Elaine Freedman exhibition
FREE/OPEN
Thank you to all the participating organizations!
AT A GLANCE March 7
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5:00 PM
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
Community Services Presentation
9:00 PM
Ali Hassan Muslim Interrupted
March 8
We Speak Translate
We Speak Translate
March 9
Puppet Show
Introduction to Water Safety and Free Swim
March 11
8:00 PM
StoryWalk® Stories of the Land
March 14 March 15
Recognizing Abuse Beauty Standards
March 17
Intro to Floor Hockey
March 18 March 19
Women & kids swimming day Aboriginal Games Soccer Game Wheel Chair Basketball
March 20
Resource Sharing Drumming Circle
March 21
Intl. Day Elimination of Racial Discrimination Coffee and Hot Chocolate SpiritualiTEA Safe Families Intervention Team presentation Intl. Day Elimination of Racial Discrimination Diversity Showcase Multicultural Potluck SHINE RENT
March 22 March 23 March 24
Still Falling Victor Lethbridge
Still Falling
Victor Lethbridge
Victor Lethbridge
Sensory Play Day Human Library
March 28
How to support someone experiencing family violence Teddies and Tea
March 29
Wonder – Movie
Wonder – Movie Public Reception for Elaine Fredman Exhibition
Also, don’t miss this celebration of diversity and inclusion at the Esplanade
CELEBRATION OF CULTURE, MUSIC AND DANCE FREE | MARCH 21, 2018
