Sessions
Spring Program starts March 26, 2025!
Indigenous Guide Group Q&A
Every One Every Day's Indigenous Guide Group will be in to finish answering questions provided by hosts during the Spring Host Gathering - even if you didn't attend the original gathering it's still a great opportunity to hear questions asked in your community relating to Truth and Reconciliation, land acknowledgments, and more!
(BYOL!) Weave with Your Loom!
BYOL! Bring Your Own Loom (if you have one, otherwise you can borrow one!) Join us in learning some weaving basics on a frame loom with Ashley-Rose. We will prepare our looms for weaving, learn fun weaving techniques and make our own wall hanging.
From Voice Memo to Demo
Groove with music-makers George and Sobaz as they empower you to bring your song/sound idea to life and show you basic demo recording skills! All levels of musicality welcome – bring your ideas and curiosity.
Community Build Trailer Drop-In
Is there something you need to fix or cut, but don’t have the tool for it? Do you want to try different hand and power tools? Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn, or a seasoned maker with skills to share, we welcome you to bring your projects and ideas to the Community Build Trailer to meet handy neighbours, have on-site access to tools, learn tool basics, and chat about project ideas.
MMIWG2S
MMIWG2S stands for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people. This national social justice movement raises awareness of the disproportionate harm and violence done against Indigenous women, girls, and gender-diverse people across Turtle Island.
Join Denise John, the Victim Support Navigator with the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre (MNFC) to discuss the movement, the National Inquiry into the crisis, and more. Materials will be available for residents to make posters ahead of the MMIWG2S walk led by MNFC happening on Monday, May 5. For more information about the walk and how to participate, check out www.mymnfc.com.
Bulletin Build
Help us put the finishing touches on the new information hub at the community garden, including installing a corkboard, painting a chalkboard, and building shelving.
Mindful Connection – Mindfulness + Yoga
Join us at Fort Needham Memorial Park to drop into connection together! Take a mindful walk in the woods to connect with your breath and body and experience a gentle yoga flow. All levels and abilities welcome - mats available to borrow.
Polymer Clay Figurines
Interested in learning how to create your own figurines, miniatures, or just want to play around with some clay? Join us at the Neighbourhood Shop and dive into the world of polymer clay fun!
Getting Started with Sign Language
Join team member Zo, who uses American Sign Language (ASL) to help with their disability, and resident Paige, who is learning the language, as they guide a choose- your-own-adventure session to learn some of the basics of ASL!
Masks are required for this session!
Little Free Library Installation
Little Free Library is a book-exchange movement designed for books to be accessible to the community. Come learn the steps to installing one as we place the George Dixon Little Free Library, built with the George Dixon Youth Program, in the park where it will live.
Community Build Trailer Drop-In
Is there something you need to fix or cut, but don’t have the tool for it? Do you want to try different hand and power tools? Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn, or a seasoned maker with skills to share, we welcome you to bring your projects and ideas to the Community Build Trailer to meet handy neighbours, have on-site access to tools, learn tool basics, and chat about project ideas.
Powwow Etiquette
Hello, my name is Muin Paul! I’m from Cape Breton Eskasoni First Nation and a Cultural Facilitator at the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre. Join me in this session to explore what to expect at a powwow and cover common powwow etiquette. Learn the dos and don’ts for powwow including respectful protocol for dancers, drums, traditional vs. competition powwows, audience participation, and more. We encourage you to come with questions about powwows and have an open mind to learning.
A powwow is a gathering and celebration of First Nation cultures through dance, singing, food, music, and crafts. In Mi’kmaq the word mawio’mi is used, which means ‘gathering’.
Indigenous Art Walk
Discover Indigenous Art around North End Kjipuktuk with Jordan from MNFC! Walk with us to see significant sights across the North End, while moving your body and connecting with your neighbours - and debrief over coffee afterward. Dress for the weather - we'll walk rain or shine!
Raised Bed Levelling
Curious about how to secure a raised garden bed in the ground? Learn how to and help to level the raised beds at the footings of the community garden arbour.
We Are All Dancers
Music influences movement. So do the elements of nature and our environment. Let’s dance together for an afternoon exploration of what it means to be a dancer in our community and at home. We’ll also explore how we can apply cultural considerations to our dances.
British Scraperboard Art
Join Ronald and learn different scratch techniques to create your own scratchboard art piece! Scraperboard Art is a one-of-a-kind etching technique on a prepared black surface! Bring photos to recreate as scratchboard art or see where your imagination takes you!
Trellis Build
Want to create a structure that supports and displays climbing plants? Join us to build your skills with woodworking and power tools in this fun trellis building session.
Youth in Democracy Patch n' Chat!
Craft & chat with Raine from Apathy is Boring about what youth decision-making in democracy means to you, while making a Passion Patch! This session is welcome to all but centered around youth and young adults. Masks encouraged but not required.
Bringing Our Minds Together
Wampum belts have been used by Haudenosaunee peoples for centuries as physical reminders of relationships and commitments between communities. Belts are beaded on a loom using designs to tell a story of that relationship. Residents are invited to take part in beading a community belt that represents what the North End neighborhood means to us.
Haudenosaunee artist Kris Reppas will guide residents through the process of creating the belt. We ask residents to share their ideas for the design! Everyone is welcome and no experience required!
March session – design the belt as a community. April and May sessions – learn how to bead and bead the belt.
Masks required at all sessions!
Trellis Build
Want to create a structure that supports and displays climbing plants? Join us to build your skills with woodworking and power tools in this fun trellis building session.
Powwow Dancer Mural Celebration
Join us for the official unveiling of the Powwow Dancer Murals! Come celebrate the hard work and dedication of the staff and community who contributed to the Shape This Space project, in partnership with MNFC staff, OSO Planning & Design and North End residents!
Storytelling: Home on a Stone
Join illustrator Natalie Laurin for a live storytelling session of “Home on a Stone” written by Emma Metallic, part of the Cedar School Decodables available from Strong Nations Publishing. Then decorate your own stone with the paints and rocks provided!
Self-Love Connection
Ease into the Spring season with Charlene and Céline, through gentle movement, breathwork and meditation. Open to all levels. Please bring your own pillow and/or yoga mat if you have one!
Bringing Our Minds Together
Wampum belts have been used by Haudenosaunee peoples for centuries as physical reminders of relationships and commitments between communities. Belts are beaded on a loom using designs to tell a story of that relationship. Residents are invited to take part in beading a community belt that represents what the North End neighborhood means to us.
Haudenosaunee artist Kris Reppas will guide residents through the process of creating the belt. We ask residents to share their ideas for the design! Everyone is welcome and no experience required!
March session – design the belt as a community. April and May sessions – learn how to bead and bead the belt.
Masks required at all sessions!
Gathering Table Seating Build
If you’re interested in building unique outdoor furniture, and/or have carpentry skills to share, join us to build seating around our new gathering table at the entrance of the MNFC! All skill levels are welcome.
Navigating our Neighbourhoods: Guided Bike Ride
Build your confidence in city biking with MNFC’s Active Living Coordinator, Jordan, on an out-and-back ride from the Neighbourhood Shop to Fort Needham Memorial Park, via the Barrington Greenway and protected bike lanes. All bikers must have basic biking skills. Bring your own bike – helmets are required to ride!
Drypoint Printing
Looking to take your printmaking skills to the next level? Come learn about drypoint printmaking! Drypoint is scratching metal or thick plastic then inking to create unique prints! Printmakers of all levels welcomed!
Mend with Friends!
Ready to finally fix that hole in your favourite socks or patch up an old pair of jeans? Whether you're new to mending or a darning pro, join Laura to learn basic visible mending techniques in a cozy, chatty atmosphere.
Constellations: Stars and Sky Stories
Join sky-watcher Dave to learn about how people from cultures around the world look up at the stars, see patterns, and tell stories. Take part in the all-ages activity “make your own constellation” and take home StarFinder wheels and Moon Gazer guides.
Mi’kmaq Songs & Language Fun
Everyone is welcome to a fun-loving, safe space to learn about Mi’kmaq songs, dance, and language! Folks are encouraged to bring along their favourite Mi’kmaq songs and a drum if they have one to the session.
Gathering Table Seating Build
If you’re interested in building unique outdoor furniture, and/or have carpentry skills to share, join us to build seating around our new gathering table at the entrance of the MNFC! All skill levels are welcome.
Make Your Own Hand Loom!
Join Ashley-Rose and learn to build frame looms for handweaving! These small looms are perfect to learn weaving basics and make fun projects. Chat about common materials that can be used for weaving or other textile related fun!
Getting Started with Land Acknowledgments
Do you use pre-written land acknowledgments in your work? Have you been interested in writing your own land acknowledgment but weren’t sure where to start? Come learn about the importance of land acknowledgments. All are welcome to attend and reflect on their unique roles as treaty people living on treaty lands. Come learn the who, what, when, where, and why of land acknowledgments. Participants will have the chance to create and share their own land acknowledgments at the end of the session.
Session host Tammy Mudge is from Glooscap First Nation and is Every One Every Day’s Co-Director, Strategy.
The Secret Inner World of Seeds
Explore the beautiful architecture of tree seeds with Thriving Forests Specialist Avi! Learn why seeds are built the way they are, explore what's inside each seed, and craft your very own "seed" to take home with you.
Multicultural Playtime
Inspired by a little boy’s love of play and adventure — the Multicultural Playtime Society showcases children’s games from around the world. Stories about the games are shared then residents play them together. Bring along your family and friends for a playful afternoon!
British Scraperboard Art
Join Ronald and learn different scratch techniques to create your own scratchboard art piece! Scraperboard Art is a one-of-a-kind etching technique on a prepared black surface! Bring photos to recreate as scratchboard art or see where your imagination takes you!
Print, Press, and Learn
Unleash your inner artist with printmaking! Learn to carve lino or wood blocks to print on both fabric or paper using the Shop printing press. Everyone is welcome! No experience necessary.
Gathering Table Seating Build
If you’re interested in building unique outdoor furniture, and/or have carpentry skills to share, join us to build seating around our new gathering table at the entrance of the MNFC! All skill levels are welcome.
Métis Finger Weaving
Join Red River Métis finger weaver Carole Kowcun to explore the basics of finger weaving, and to learn a bit about Métis culture. Finger woven sashes are one of the Métis people’s most recognizable cultural symbols. In this session, participants will learn the necessary steps to weave their own small bracelet! Finger weaving itself is a very basic, loom-less method of weaving found all over the world. Come and explore the uniquely ‘Canadian’ version of this mesmerizing craft.
Carole is a self-taught Métis finger weaver originally from Manitoba. She is a proud citizen of the Manitoba Métis Federation.
Natural Dyes
Join Pam for a hands-on natural dye workshop, where we’ll explore creating colour from everyday ingredients. Learn how to use kitchen scraps, local plants and store-bought natural dyes to give fabric and fibre beautiful natural hues.
The Art of Pop-Up!
Interested in learning how to create your very own Pop-Up book? Join us at the Neighborhood Shop and fold life back into your old books while learning the basics of Pop-Up Art!
Crochet 101
Discover the art of crochet as we explore the basics and create a classic granny square! Whether you're a beginner or refreshing your skills, this session will guide you and unlock the creative possibilities of this timeless craft.
Print, Press, and Learn
Unleash your inner artist with printmaking! Learn to carve lino or wood blocks to print on both fabric or paper using the Shop printing press. Everyone is welcome! No experience necessary.
Constellations: Stars and Sky Stories
Join sky-watcher Dave to learn about how people from cultures around the world look up at the stars, see patterns, and tell stories. Take part in the all-ages activity “make your own constellation” and take home StarFinder wheels and Moon Gazer guides.
I Am Worthy!
Come for an afternoon of empowerment through guided journalling, high vibration conversation, and visioning together. Create “I Am Worthy” affirmations to take home with you!
L'nuis'i, It's That Easy: Mi'kmaq Language Basics
Enjoy a coffee or tea with Sa'n while learning basic Mi'kmaq greetings and other phrases commonly used today. From beginner to fluent – all are welcome to join this session!
Mend with Friends!
Ready to finally fix that hole in your favourite socks or patch up an old pair of jeans? Whether you're new to mending or a darning pro, join Laura to learn basic visible mending techniques in a cozy, chatty atmosphere.
Masks required at this session!
Let's Make: Totes & Cases
Join Niniell to learn how to make computer bags, totes and pencil bags out of upcycled material, while learning basic sewing techniques. Bring old shirts, jeans or curtains to make your own!
Mexican Tradition: Tortillas and Quesadilla with Latispánica
Join María for an unforgettable cooking experience! Learn the art of crafting fresh, soft tortillas from scratch, then turn them into mouthwatering quesadillas, paired with a traditional tomato salsa. This is a great opportunity to taste the soul of Mexico!
Bringing Our Minds Together
Wampum belts have been used by Haudenosaunee peoples for centuries as physical reminders of relationships and commitments between communities. Belts are beaded on a loom using designs to tell a story of that relationship. Residents are invited to take part in beading a community belt that represents what the North End neighborhood means to us.
Haudenosaunee artist Kris Reppas will guide residents through the process of creating the belt. We ask residents to share their ideas for the design! Everyone is welcome and no experience required!
March session – design the belt as a community. April and May sessions – learn how to bead and bead the belt.
Masks required at all sessions!
Tea & Storytelling
Spill & listen to short stories, folktales, journal entries, and poems with your neighbours & Jil from the North End Community Health Centre. Supplies and freedom to move around provided. We can’t wait to hear what you have to share!