From June through October, communities throughout Mi'kma'ki will be gathering to celebrate culture, community, song, dance, and connection. If you've never attended a powwow before, know that you are welcome!

Powwows are spaces where people come together to learn, share, support Indigenous artists and vendors, reconnect with the culture of our land, and celebrate the strength of our Nations. Whether you're Indigenous or non-Indigenous, powwows welcome respectful visitors who want to spend time in community and take part in meaningful cultural celebrations. Take a look through the Atlantic Canada Powwow List and consider visiting a powwow near you this summer!

From June through October, communities throughout Mi'kma'ki will be gathering to celebrate culture, community, song, dance, and connection. If you've never attended a powwow before, know that you are welcome!

Powwows are spaces where people come together to learn, share, support Indigenous artists and vendors, reconnect with the culture of our land, and celebrate the strength of our Nations. Whether you're Indigenous or non-Indigenous, powwows welcome respectful visitors who want to spend time in community and take part in meaningful cultural celebrations. Take a look through the Atlantic Canada Powwow List and consider visiting a powwow near you this summer!

From June through October, communities throughout Mi'kma'ki will be gathering to celebrate culture, community, song, dance, and connection. If you've never attended a powwow before, know that you are welcome!

Powwows are spaces where people come together to learn, share, support Indigenous artists and vendors, reconnect with the culture of our land, and celebrate the strength of our Nations. Whether you're Indigenous or non-Indigenous, powwows welcome respectful visitors who want to spend time in community and take part in meaningful cultural celebrations. Take a look through the Atlantic Canada Powwow List and consider visiting a powwow near you this summer!

From June through October, communities throughout Mi'kma'ki will be gathering to celebrate culture, community, song, dance, and connection. If you've never attended a powwow before, know that you are welcome!

Powwows are spaces where people come together to learn, share, support Indigenous artists and vendors, reconnect with the culture of our land, and celebrate the strength of our Nations. Whether you're Indigenous or non-Indigenous, powwows welcome respectful visitors who want to spend time in community and take part in meaningful cultural celebrations. Take a look through the Atlantic Canada Powwow List and consider visiting a powwow near you this summer!

October 1st is Treaty Day in Nova Scotia and marks the beginning of Mi’kmaq History Month. This year’s theme is Healing and Wellness. For more information about Mi’kmaq History Month, check out www.mikmaqhistorymonth.ca.

Today also marks the first day of Fall Program so join us at the Neighbourhood Shop for a day of learning, hands-on activities, and good conversation! As people living in Nova Scotia under the Peace and Friendship Treaties, let’s work to understand our treaty responsibilities. Explore what it means to be a treaty person with your neighbours today!

At Every One Every Day, we value and honour relationships, Wsitqamu'k (land), as well as our fellow human and nonhuman kin. That’s why we’ve adapted our view away from Land Acknowledgments and instead towards Acknowledgments in Relation. We invite all residents interested in learning and reflecting on their unique roles as treaty people to attend this session. Join host Tammy for open and honest conversations about how to begin an Acknowledgment in Relation.

Session host Tammy Mudge is from Glooscap First Nation and is Every One Every Day’s Co-Director of Strategy.

Help us build a tufting frame for the Neighbourhood Shop’s new industrial cut-and-loop pile tufting gun. Lend a hand with construction and help prepare the Shop for future community rug-making projects and creative collaborations.

Join Amrita for a Community Clean-Up! We’ll take a walk through the North End, picking up litter along the way and giving a little care back to our neighbourhood. This session is in partnership with Nova Scotia Legal Aid

Discover the joy of clay with Cameryn! Gain an introduction to pottery through the technique of pinch pots, a low-stakes way to get comfortable with the material. Participants will shape their very own custom clay flower pot. No experience necessary. Learn something new, and make a piece to take home!

Come learn how the sea can help fight climate change and heal Nova Scotia’s coastal waters. Enjoy pizza, play ocean Pictionary, make ocean snow globes, share stories, ask questions, and explore ways we can work together to protect our waters

Explore Métis culture through The Giving Tree, a retelling by Leah Dorion. Learn about 12 core values rooted in Métis life, Mother Earth, and family, then paint a piece inspired by your connection to Mother Earth or your personal values.

Join Linda Denny from Eskasoni First Nation for an introduction to Mi’kmaw session. This welcoming, beginner level course is open to everyone and is offered over two sessions.

Join us at the Amalamek Way garden to help plant Black Willow, Yellow Birch, Red Maple, and White Birch around our seating circle. Learn planting techniques while digging in with your neighbourhood. Everyone welcome!

Learn the dos and don’ts for powwow including respectful protocol for dancers, drums, different dance styles, differences between traditional and competition powwows, when audience members can participate, and much more! Everyone is welcome to join the conversation and encouraged to come with questions.

Stop by the neighborhood shop and learn about the basics of geology! Come check out different sediments, minerals, and rocks that can be found around our province, and how to use Mineral ID testing kits to learn about geological identification practices!

Whether you’re looking for a cozy activity for the Fall or interested in social stitching amongst peers, stop by the Neighbourhood Shop and learn the basics of Cross Stitching. Come share your skills or learn a new craft, all are welcome to this beginner friendly cross-stitching basics.

Join Linda Denny from Eskasoni First Nation for an introduction to Mi’kmaw session. This welcoming, beginner level course is open to everyone and is offered over two sessions.

The Neighborhood Shop is open to anyone looking to start or continue working on a sewing project. Join our drop-in sewing sessions this fall and check out our huge selection of fabrics and materials. Learn, explore, and share ideas!

Join Linda Denny from Eskasoni First Nation in learning the traditional Mi’kmaw game of Waltes. This welcoming learning session is open to everyone, with no prior knowledge required. Join us around the Waltes board for teachings, culture, and play.

Drop by the Community Build Trailer to explore our equipment, test out tools, and work on your own small projects! Whether tinkering or fixing, pop in to see what’s on hand for your next neighbourhood build. Everyone welcome!

Follow the monarch’s journey from tiny egg to beautiful butterfly while learning about its incredible migration and connection to milkweed. Discover why Fall is the best time to plant milkweed seeds, then let your creativity take flight with a monarch-themed craft.

Explore printmaking with Drypoint! Drypoint etching is done on a soft plate with a metal pen. Use acyclic and recycled plastic to make beautiful etched prints. being on the water in community.Explore printmaking with Drypoint! Drypoint etching is done on a soft plate with a metal pen. Use acyclic and recycled plastic to make beautiful etched prints. being on the water in community.

Please note this is a Masked Session

Discover the Four Sacred Medicines, their uses and meanings, and their connections to the four directions, and medicine wheel. Learn about the Medicine Wheel colours and animals, smudging, water ceremonies, naming ceremonies, pipe ceremonies, coming-of-woman ceremonies, fasting, sweats, and how the Honour Song emerged from fasting.

Join us on Amalamek Way to build a custom sign for the community garden! Learn basic woodworking, hands-on tool skills, and how to safely raise sturdy sign posts. All skill levels welcome. Come build something lasting for our neighbourhood!

Make a cute Jack Skellington felt ornament for a Halloween decoration or as a gift! Host Stephanie will show you how to cut the pieces from felt and use appliqué to assemble a face on a larger piece. Perfect for Halloween or the holiday season!

This Halloween, come by the Neighbourhood Shop for a special screening of Hocus Pocus! Settle in with your neighbours, enjoy the cozy atmosphere, and watch this classic spooky-season favorite together on the big screen.

Lend a hand to support Indigenous seniors, mothers-to-be, and community members with disabilities by assembling home-delivered meal bags. Each bag includes simple ingredients and an easy recipe. Help make nutritious food more accessible while giving back to the community through care and connection.

Curious about 3D printing? In this beginner-friendly workshop, discover how it works and the basics to get started. From tiny parts to full-scale buildings, grow your knowledge, spark ideas, and open new creative possibilities.

Projector sewing is a great way to save time and materials! Join Caitlin as we learn how easy it is to use our Epson BrightLink 595Wi for sewing projects. We’ll start with getting it set up and then we’ll cut out a small project.

Turn scrap fabric into something cozy and useful! Learn basic sewing machine skills while creating your own microwaveable magic bag. Bring your own cotton scraps or use materials at the Shop! Perfect beginner friendly sewing session for all!

Explore the art of collage using magazines, paper, and other creative materials. Cut, layer, and arrange images to make something completely your own. Materials will be provided, but feel free to bring personal photographs or magazines from home too.

Join us for International Inuit Day! Enjoy a lively celebration filled with Inuit games, throat singing, drumming and hands-on crafts while learning about and celebrating Inuit culture and knowledge.

Pop into the shop for a hands-on printmaking session! Explore our printing materials, experiment with ink and plates, and turn your creative ideas into custom prints. Whether total beginner or curious maker, drop by and start printing

Rediscover the joy of handwritten connections. Whether you’re writing to a friend, family member or someone new, you’ll learn creative ways to personalize your letters, tips for mailing, and learn how letters can build meaningful connections. Residents are encouraged to mail their letters after the sessions!

Join Julian at the shop to discover the basics of wood carving and whittling! Spoons offer the perfect, practical introduction to hand carving. Learn essential tool safety, shaping techniques, and leave with a functional piece for your kitchen.

Food brings community together. Connect with your neighbours over a shared meal at the annual Fall Community Potluck. All are welcome, whether or not you bring a dish. If you are bringing a homemade meal, please bring an ingredient list.