Here's what's on around the Tri-Cities on Monday, Sept. 30, 2024:
Truth and Reconciliation Day
Head over to the Noons Creek Hatchery, north of the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd.), to hear from Stephen Armstrong, Xem-Tu-Mus, of the Kwikwetlem First Nation. The event starts at 11 a.m. and includes a Feathers for Children art project.
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Doc, storytime
Families with kids ages five and up take enjoy a story time reading at 11:30 a.m. and, at noon, watch the steamed program “Remembering the Children” from Parliament Hill, at the Glen Pine Pavilion (1200 Glen Pine Crt.). At 1 p.m., the centre will show the documentary WaaPaKe (Tomorrow) to adults and, at 2 p.m., there will be another storytime reading — this time, for ages 16 and up. The programs are free.
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First Nations art
Indigenous artist, facilitator, speaker and curator Christine Mackenzie will be at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) from 1 to 4:45 p.m. for a free talk and art making project. Participants can sign up for events at 1 p.m., 2:20 p.m. or 3:45 p.m.
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Toonie skate
Slip on your skates for an Orange Shirt Day toonie skate at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam). The public skates are at 1:15 p.m. and at 2:45 p.m. Skates and helmet rentals are included in the $2 price.
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