Neighbourhood Project Designer

Hi, I'm Shawnna! Although originally from Burlington, Ontario I was raised in Nova Scotia after moving with my family in 2008. I have a background in math, astrophysics, and planning (a head for numbers and a heart for people). I believe connecting with people through the sharing of creative skills and personal knowledge is a deeply moving experience. I truly look forward to supporting North End community members in their own sharing and learning journeys alongside my own.

I like to: read, build miniature models, make miniature clay figures/items, watch k-dramas, and nap with my cat Yuki.

I want to learn: printmaking, sewing, crochet, and wheel-throwing pottery.

Neighbourhood Project Designer

Hello! My name is Layla. I grew up in the north end of Halifax. I'm a recent Dalhousie graduate with a degree in Urban Planning and Community Design. I'm excited to begin this new chapter in my career and life! I look forward fostering new connections, facilitating community development and building community!

I like: Being outdoors, walking my dog, hiking, working out, swimming, listening to music

I want to learn: All things crafts (sewing, print making, crocheting, wood working, pottery)

Neighbourhood Project Designer, Build Focus

Hello! My name is Ted. I am an Ontario transplant in Mi'kma'ki - I grew up in Ottawa, moved to the Valley in 2017, and now live in Kjipuktuk. I spend time exploring my curiousity through trying different activities and fixing/maintaining things. I'm so excited to be a part of the Neighbourhood Project Design team and to continue making connections in the North End community!

I like to: explore forests and natural landscapes, play drums, bike, garden with native plants

I want to learn: mushroom and lichen identification, sewing and mending, baking sourdough

Neighbourhood Project Designer

Hi friends! I'm Tineke (pronounced Tee-na-ka). I grew up in Kwipe'k/Bedford, and now call Kjipuktuk home. My background is in Community Development, particularly working with young people and new entrepreneurs. I am serious and curious about building meaningful, present connections, and getting to know and create new versions of our community along the way. Let's learn together!

I like to: be outside + on the water, make music, and play pickleball.

I want to learn: visible mending, songwriting, improvised dance, more Dutch!

Business Program Designer

Kwe! My name is Jayme-Lynn Gloade and I'm from Millbrook First Nation, Mi'kma'ki. I'm the Business Program Designer here at Every One Every Day and my role is to inspire, facilitate and aid entrepreneurs with a participatory and inclusive approach. I'm excited to help shape the future of Kjipuktuk with my neighbours!

like to: make pottery & beaded fringe earrings, bike, and listen to podcasts.

I want to learn: wheel throw large vases, kojua dance, forage Mi'kmaq medicines, and sew.

Interim Director

Hi, my name is Benny and I'm excited to support the team as Interim Director through my leadership consultancy: Shaping Change. I was raised on the territory of the Michi Saagig (Mississauga Ojibway) near Curve Lake First Nation, Ontario and have been a settler guest in the North End since 2007. I'm a transgender, disabled artist with over a decade of leadership experience facilitating systems change in the cultural sector. I'm humbled to contribute to this inclusive reconciliation initiative.

I like to: knit, crochet, collage and colour code my calendar and spreadsheets

I want to learn: Cooking, meal prepping, Mi’kmaw teachings, and astronomy

Assistant Director

Kwe’ teluisi Tammy aqq tleyawi Glooscap First Nation. Hello, my name is Tammy and I am from Glooscap First Nation. I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this new and exciting, community centered initiative. My focus is to track development and support an adaptive strategy that will enable Every One Every Day to be inclusive and meaningful to all.

I like to: hike, spend time at the beach with my kiddos, play guitar, and garden.

I want to learn: more about the many lived experiences that make up the North End, home remedies for common ailments from other cultures, quick and easy family recipes.

Manager of Neighbourhood Projects

Heyo! I'm Raine 🙂 I'm from Ontario but grew up in a Cape Breton family. Nova Scotia has always been home to me. I love being out and about, connecting to the living world around me. To me, storytelling is a way to foster connection and change, so I'm excited to learn from the stories you carry. I believe that the first step to creating change is daring to work differently and actively creating the communities we dream of.

I like to: Learn, knit, swim, spend time connecting with friends and the earth, and good trees!

I want to learn: Weaving, sewing, urban biking, how to cook better, more Gàidhlig!

Manager of Operations

Boozhoo, ndinawemaaganidok! Hello, relatives!

Richelle Kantor is my English name and Thunderbird is my family Clan. I am an urban Indigenous proud, mixed ancestry human being. My lineage includes Irish, Red River Métis (Oji-Cree/French), and Yellowknives Dene First Nation. I grew up on the lakes and lands of Treaty 3 and Treaty 1 Territories. I moved to Kjipuktuk, Mi'kma'ki from Tkaronto in 2021.

I like: ice cream sandwiches and effecting transformative change through decolonized practice in community spaces.

I want to learn: tech collaboration tools for co-design and jingle dress: teachings, creation and dance.

Coordinator, Communications and Design

Hi, I’m Jocelyn! A Dartmouthian at heart, I've been working in the North End for 5 years. Here at Every One Every Day I design everything from newspapers to signs to websites. I'm excited to help bring people together with inclusive participation projects.

I like to: run, listen to audiobooks and podcasts, make things look good, trying new recipes.

I want to learn: how to identify plants, triathalon swimming and cycling, Mi’kmaw words, and more baking skills.