CLOSING STATEMENT

We’ve been living in parallel for so long. It’s about time we came together.

- Resident

CLOSING STATEMENT

Every One Every Day Kjipuktuk-Halifax aims to inspire a way of life in neighbourhoods and communities where the things that we value, like relationships, culture, or connection to nature, are reflected in the places we live and the things we do together. And where reconciliation can be practiced daily, through welcoming opportunities to learn from and with Indigenous communities so that we may respect and honour the culture and traditions of many different nations, and build trusting relationships that can nurture a new path forward. In the short time that EOED was brought to life in Kjipuktuk-Halifax, we saw a glimpse of many different residents working side-by-side to bring ideas to life in the neighbourhood, while supporting others to take part. We sparked excitement and curiosity around what life could be like if everyday, there were inviting spaces for neighbours to easily connect, share, learn, and create. At the centre of all of this, we initiated a journey towards reconciliation in neighbourhoods, sparking our collective imaginations around what’s possible with spaces and opportunities to be together in new ways. While we hope this is just the beginning, the vision for EOED rests in the hands of no single individual or organization, but rather, is an invitation for all of us to take part in creating a future society that centres connectedness, healing, regeneration, and where the creative potential of everyone, can be realized.

Wela’lin~Merci~Thank you