Building neighbourhoods for everyone, with everyone
IMAGINE & REDIS E R CO W, E V ER N E R
d n s e h i ip r F 022 2 SPRING
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, June 11 Gottingen St. from Cornwallis to Cunard The Every One Every Day Neighbourhood Shop at 2169 Gottingen St. will be open for everyone to come and explore! We’re closing down Gottingen St. between Cornwallis and Cunard for lots of fun, hands-on activities!
1 P.M. – Opening with Elder Debbie and local drummers DANCE
Jo Riddles will be playing beats all afternoon—be sure to bring your dancing shoes!
FIX
Get your bikes ready for Spring with free 10-minute tune ups with Bike Again.
PLAY
The street is ours! Bring the kids to have fun with jumbo games, jump rope, bubbles, chalk and more.
Bring a white t-shirt and add our logo by learning to screenprint with RadStorm. We’ll also have all the supplies so everyone can take part!
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Bring ribbon, fabric, or string to add to our community bunting and don’t miss out on some fun and creative art projects hosted by Wonder’neath.
Every One Every Day is bringing people from across the neighbourhood together to dance, play, fix, make and more. It’s all starting with the amazing Festival of Everyone, and it needs you! So come along, bring yourself, your friends and family and be part of something amazing.
The Land We Are On Kjipuktuk (Big Harbour) Kjipuktuk etek Mi’kma’ki. L’nu’k sa’q wikultijik wla mIk’ma’ki. Ta’n teloltpni’k aq ta’n teloltijik Kiskuk aq nuji maliaptmi’tij wla sitkamu. Kitapinaq ta’n nujotmitij Every One Every Day Pestiewa’latiji saqowe’kik, Lnu’k. Skuwijinu’k aq um~tkinu, Mikma’kiewaq.
Halifax Halifax is on Mi’kmaw territory. The people of the Mi’kmaw Nation have lived on this territory for millennia. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this place. The partners behind Every One Every Day Kjipuktuk honour our ancestors, the peoples, and the land of the Mi’kmaw Nation.
History shaping place We also recognize that the African Nova Scotian community have called this area home for centuries and have been forcibly displaced and marginalized on this land. We acknowledge the resilience of so many in the face of systemic oppression, as we work to create a more just and equitable society for all.
Why we do this In acknowledging the traditional territories of First Peoples, you are inviting those who are gathered with you to build awareness of Indigenous presence and land rights in everyday life, and to deepen their knowledge of the land’s richness and significance to all living things. Land acknowledgements are a sign of respect and a means to begin your journey towards a more reconciled future. Learn more about this here: native-land.ca/ resources/territory-acknowledgement
SPRING PROGRAM JUNE 11 – JULY 9, 2022
Welcome! Halifax’s North End is a special place, and home to many people with different languages, cultures, skills and hobbies.
What is Every One Every Day about?
Together we want to make even more opportunities for people to get together and share these wonderful things. Can you imagine a place where people can get together to cook, play, share, learn, bake, make and chat? We’re going to make it happen, but we need you!
Practical ‘hands on’ sessions brought to you by local residents. Every One Every Day brings together people from different parts of the North End neighbourhood to create and learn from one another. These projects involve sharing spaces, skills and resources. They range from batch cooking and community meals, getting outside to explore the neighbourhood, sharing cultural knowledge and traditions, as well as making, crafting, building, repairing and much more.
Every One Every Day is working with local residents and organizations to create opportunities for neighbors to connect and learn over shared interests, and where everybody from across the local area can get to know each other. Central to these interactions is respectful learning and sharing across the histories and cultures that make up the places we call home. Mark your calendars! The first 4-week Spring Program marks the beginning of Every One Every Day. There will be fun-packed, handson activities, run by other people that live in the area, and they want you to join in! The Program starts on Saturday June 11 on Gottingen Street, where you can join us for the Festival of Everyone!
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Support with getting things going in your neighbourhood. The Every One Every Day team is here to help take care of all the essentials such as finding spaces, purchasing materials, ensuring health and safety and inviting others to take part. To create the Spring Program, we worked with residents to surface their ideas and bring them to life in the neighbourhood. We hope it will spark more ideas and creativity around future projects that we can grow together. And this is just the start! What ways of bringing people together can you imagine in the North End? Come along for a cup of tea, and let’s see what we can make happen together.
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FRIENDSHIP RENEW, REIMAGINE & REDISCOVER
The Every One Every Day Spring Program is an invitation for us all to explore Friendship—now more than ever, our friendships are essential. What you’ll find here are many invitations to Renew, Reimagine, and Rediscover what FRIENDSHIP means to you.
Renew Friendships
ReImagine Friendship
Rediscover Friendship
The pandemic has brought different challenges for us all, yet it has also opened our eyes to the collective strength that is possible. Now, we can build on this strength to renew our sense of connection, and the many possibilities for neighbors to become friends. Every One Every Day is all about local residents coming together to share their stories, gifts, and talents, and to renew our relationships, inspired by what friendship means to you. Have an idea for something we can do together in the neighbourhood? We’re here to help you team up with neighbours to make it happen!
Friendship means many things to many people, and stumbling on new or unexpected friendships can bring magic to everyday life. The Every One Every Day projects can help us to reimagine friendship—through the ways and places we meet as strangers, and realize the many things we have in common. Whether it’s a cup of tea and a chat, making things together, or showing others around the neighbourhood, there are many ways to connect with others and reimagine friendships close to home. Check out the Spring Program to get inspired, or find inspiration through amazing projects from across the world: communityloversguide.org
Whether you’re new to the area or your roots here run deep, the North End of Halifax is a place with so much to discover, and different people to learn from. But like any neighbourhood—we need ways to explore it! The Every One Every Day Neighbourhood Shop is a place to discover fun and practical activities that help to spark joy and creativity around all the things we can do more of together. Most of all, it’s a space for us to learn from one another, and rediscover friendship in all its forms. Starting in June, stop by the shop to explore fun activities and new friendships.
Peace and Friendship Treaties Relationships built on the idea of friendship were the foundation of this land as we now know it—these lands are covered by the Treaties of Peace and Friendship. Our ancestors, both European and Indigenous, established the treaties around these sacred relationships—making each and every one of us, Treaty People. Curious to know more? Learn about the treaties and our shared history here: novascotia.ca/treaty-education
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Spring 2022 • Every One Every Day Kjipuktuk / Halifax
How It Works Stop by the Neighbourhood Shop
Take part in the Spring Program
Beginning in June 2022, the Neighbourhood Shop will be open at 2169 Gottingen Street. When the shop is open, anyone is welcome to come in for a chat and a cup of tea (or coffee!) with one of our project designers.
To start, all of the Every One Every Day sessions will be drop-in, with numbers limited by public health guidelines. Be sure to stay tuned for updates! It is important to keep an eye out for any changes or cancellations that may result from shifting public health protocols and/or weather. We’ll update the website regularly and send any session changes via our Facebook page when we can.
Find something that interests you This newspaper is full of amazing ways to take part in activities throughout June & July—have a look through to make sure you don’t miss anything that’s happening as part of the Spring Program! All sessions are free to attend and open to everyone.
SHOP HOURS Sunday: Closed Monday: Closed Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Wednesday: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Friday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Share your ideas If you have any questions or ideas, we’re always here to chat! Stop by the shop, send us an email, or give us a call.
2169 Gottingen St., Kjipuktuk www.halifaxiseveryone.ca everyone.everyday@mymnfc.com 902-405-0433 (landline) 902-448-4970 (cell) G /everyoneeverydayhalifax e @halifaxiseveryone
Meet the team
Killa
Kate
Julie
Neighbourhood Project Designer killa.atencio@mymnfc.com
Neighbourhood Project Designer kate.sunabacka@mymnfc.com
Neighbourhood Project Designer julie.melanson@mymnfc.com
Aimee
Wyatt
Co-Director aimee.gasparetto@mymnfc.com
Co-Director wyatt.white@mymnfc.com
Tammy Research and Evaluation tammy.mudge@mymnfc.com
Jocelyn Communications and Design jocelyn.spence@mymnfc.com
Cover and spot illustrations by Shannon Long
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How We Work
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When we say everyone, we mean everyone. We all come with unique stories, experiences, gifts and talents. Every One Every Day is an open invitation to connect and learn from one another across shared interests. Can’t find something that interests you? Need help to register or take part? Our team is here to support you in taking part and connecting with your neighbours.
This isn’t about being skilled or an expert in something. It’s about learning and spending time with others, and having support to bring your ideas to life in the neighbourhood. Whatever you enjoy doing or think you might like to try could be something that others are interested in too—we’re here to make it easier to start and grow your ideas.
Most people have busy lives. Between work, raising children, caring for older relatives and keeping households going, people need participation opportunities that fit with all the other things going on. These activities will be near where you live, they will be short and at different times of day, and free to attend.
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The whole neighbourhood matters. Getting involved in Every One Every Day means creating space for everyone to have a say in picking projects, planning, and taking part. The projects outlined in this newspaper are designed to spark ideas around what we could do more of together. Anyone can contribute, including children of all ages—we call them mini-makers.
Every One Every Day is not a volunteering program. We work with residents to help create projects that directly benefit you, your neighbours, friends and family. These benefits might include learning new things, saving you money or time, sharing and trading resources, or making new friends and creating a greater sense of community.
These projects see people working together on practical ideas that make their neighbourhoods more exciting and enjoyable places to live. By taking part in these projects people become creators and co-producers of the places in which they live. Over time, we can create networks of people and projects that make everyday life better for everyone.
Open to Everyone
Everyone is valued and able to contribute
Beginner to Expert
Projects that benefit the whole community
Easy to take part
Practical ways of making new connections
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Meaningful ways to learn about Truth and Reconciliation We all have a responsibility to learn the truth about Canada’s history, particularly the nation’s relationship with the first peoples of this land. Every One Every Day strives to create space for important conversations about the truth in our history and how sharing that knowledge contributes towards a more reconciled and socially-just future.
Wije’winen Come with us The Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre opened its doors in the North End community in 1973, as a safe and welcoming space for First Nations, Inuit and Métis people from across the province to access culturally relevant programs and services, and build connections to community and culture in the urban context. Today, the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre has a bold vision for a new Friendship Centre. The new Wije’winen Centre will honour the contributions of Indigenous Peoples to the region’s culture and history and serve as a highly visible emblem of Reconciliation that welcomes everyone. Central to the vision of the Wije’winen Centre is meaningful and inclusive participation—of the Indigenous community, of the non-Indigenous community, of Indigenous and non-Indigenous governments, and of visitors to this region of Canada.
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Every One Every Day Kjipuktuk-Halifax carries the spirit of Wije’winen into neighbourhoods, to nurture and grow new relationships, and as a journey to explore and take meaningful steps towards Reconcili-ACTION.
Spring 2022 • Every One Every Day Kjipuktuk / Halifax
The first Every One Every Day Shop is opening in the North End of Halifax at 2169 Gottingen Street. Stop by to chat with the team, meet a neighbour and see what Every One Every Day is all about!
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Neighbourhood Shop Calling all North End businesses and organizations!
The Every One Every Day Neighbourhood Shop is not a retail environment. There will not be anything for sale, and it is not run for the purpose of generating profit. The Neighbourhood Shop is a creative hub where local residents are invited to meet and connect with one another, take part in fun and practical activities led by other residents, and work together to plan and grow future neighbourhood projects. Over time, we hope to work with local organizations and businesses across the North End to network, connect, participate and work together to make everyday more enjoyable for everyone.
Every Day continues to grow, we expect to launch a second Neighbourhood Shop, to help grow participation across the neighbourhood even more.
The first Neighbourhood Shop is opening at 2169 Gottingen Street in June 2022 and will be open to the public during set hours on weekdays and weekends. As Every One
Have an idea to make the Neighbourhood Shop even more exciting or welcoming? Stop by to chat with the team and share your ideas!
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Over time we hope that these shops will become familiar gathering spaces, as well as co-creation spaces, where a team of Project Designers will provide consistent support for many different residents to start and grow projects across the neighbourhood. At their core, the shops are located and designed to show what public spaces could look like if they were shaped around people, and their natural gifts and creativity.
Do you have an accessible community space that residents could work together in, to bring their ideas for the neighbourhood to life? How about equipment or tools that could be useful for doing and making all sorts of things together? Whether it’s a communal kitchen space, tools for borrowing, or equipment to teach with, we’d love to hear from you! Over the coming years we hope to build relationships with more and more organizations who can work together to make the North End wonderful for everyone. Have an idea or something to share? Contact us at: everyone.everyday@mymnfc.com 902-405-0433
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Neighbourhood Projects
Luski, short for Luskinikn (pronounced loo-skine-gen), is a Mi’kmaw word for a kind of bread
Move Together
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Talk Together
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Let’s get moving! Join in the fun, and explore different ways to move your body and express yourself.
Chat with the team, meet your neighbours and enjoy tea and luski with elders in the community. Come along!
Create Together
Grow Together
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Do you have a green thumb? Or wish you did? Come together to learn and share all while doing practical growing projects. Spring 2022 • Every One Every Day Kjipuktuk / Halifax
Welcome to the Every One Every Day projects—brought to you by your North End neighbours! All materials will be provided, just bring your energy and creativity.
Cook Together
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Be Well Together
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Everyone needs nourishment! Have fun cooking by discovering new recipes and ingredients and cooking together.
Sharing self-care and wellness tips that you can use daily for a peaceful mind, body and spirit.
Be Together
Learn Together
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Meet the team, see the space and enjoy the company of others over tea or coffee in this relaxed session where we can explore new ideas together. www.halifaxiseveryone.ca
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Spring 2022 SUNDAY Shop Closed Projects Talk Together Cook Together
MONDAY Shop Closed
TUESDAY 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
WEDNESDAY 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Move Together Be Well Together
Create Together Be Together
Grow Together Learn Together
Locations Every One Every Day Neighbourhood Shop, 2169 Gottingen St. Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre (MNFC), 2021 Brunswick St., Suite 209 12
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12 p.m. – 7 p.m. Mawita’jik Pow Wow
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Womens’ Mi’kmaq Dances
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Walk & Talk
2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Tea & Luski
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Indian Cuisine
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Find Your Beat
6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Stitching Circle
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12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Run & Chat 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. Fresh Kebabs 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. Lights! Camera! Family!
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12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Paint Benches
12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Co-Lab
1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Inuit Culture
2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. Cyanotype Art
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Tea & Luski
6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Family Yoga
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10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Medicine Bag Teachings
1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Facilitation 101
1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Coffee and Convo
2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. No-Bake Bites
3 p.m. – 4 p.m. DIY Body Scrub
6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Calling All Makers!
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THURSDAY 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. JUNE 9
FRIDAY 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 10
SATURDAY 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 11
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1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Open Table
7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Mawita’jik Pow Wow
12 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Mawita’jik Pow Wow
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2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Tea & Luski
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12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. HOOP There It Is!
2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Tea & Luski
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. How Ya Doin’?
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Beaded Earrings
4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Essential Oil Basics
2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Take Home Garden Box
2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. Green Your Space
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12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Games Café 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Seed Swap
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10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Baking with Ms. June 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Building Planters
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While the Neighborhood Shop is open at various hours outside of actual session times, the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday.
3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Pick A Pack and Plant It
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Shop Open Come say hello!
12 p.m. – 2 p.m. The Big Picnic
1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Let’s Dance! 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Medicine Wheel & Wholistic Approaches
Sessions at MNFC
Covid-19 Notice We all have a responsibility to limit the spread of the virus and minimize health risks and we can do this while still creating, building and sharing safely. The team has worked hard to make these projects as accessible as possible by making safety the priority—and we hope you’ll do the same!
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Gather together June 11 • 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Gottingen St. from Cornwallis to Cunard
Festival of Everyone The Every One Every Day Neighbourhood Shop at 2169 Gottingen St. will be open for everyone to come and explore! We’re closing down Gottingen St. between Cornwallis and Cunard for lots of fun, hands-on activities! June 17 – 19
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Mawita’jik Competition Pow Wow The Mawita’jik Competition Pow Wow is a special, multi-day gathering for Indigenous and Non-Indigenous peoples to come together to celebrate culture, resilience and the spirit of reconciliation. Stop by our booth to take part in a fun, collaborative art project! July 9 • 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
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The Big Picnic As the Spring Program comes to a wrap, let’s celebrate together! Meet on the Commons at noon, bring a lunch and we’ll supply blankets, outdoor games and family fun. To find us, look for our sign near the Pavillion by the Oval.
MOVE together Wednesday, June 15 • 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
2169 Gottingen St.
Walk & Talk Care to take a little stroll to see and explore the North End? Come join the shop team for a little neighbourhood wander. Walk and recognize community installations, get out into nature, connect and share your North End stories with the group! Wednesday, June 22 • 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
2169 Gottingen St.
Run & Chat Hello! My name is Jocelyn and I started running in 2017. Join me for an all-paces looped run around the beautiful Halifax Commons. Draw a number to find your run buddy, grab a few conversation ideas, and get moving together! Thursday, June 23 • 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
2169 Gottingen St.
Introduction to Capoeira Have you ever been interested in dance, martial arts, acrobatics, or music? How about all of them combined? Join Dane, a student of Capoeira Group Dendê, in exploring this unique Afro-Brazilian dance/martial art form. All abilities welcome, bring the whole family! Saturday, June 25 • 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
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HOOP There It Is! Join in and come build your very own hula hoop. Construct, design, play and learn how to dance with it! “Upside down and inside out: I’m about to show all you folks what it’s all about!”
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Wednesday, June 29 • 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
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One Movement Family Yoga Hello, I’m Katrina. Yoga is not about being bendy but about not stiffening up and holding onto stress. Bring the kids and move with me through simple movement while bringing awareness to your body. Need a yoga mat? We’ve got you covered. Thursday, July 7 • 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
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Let’s Dance! Hello, my name is Julie and dance has always been something that truly makes my soul smile. Bring a family friendly song, your favorite dance move and let’s get together and dance.
Talk together Tuesday, June 14 • 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
2169 Gottingen St.
Tea & Luski with Elder Murleta Williams I’m Murleta and I’m the eldest of seven children, born and raised in New Glasgow. I’m a mother and a grandmother. I have an extensive background in performing arts, human resources and administration. Join me for tea and a friendly chat. Thursday, June 16 • 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
2169 Gottingen St.
Tea & Luski with Elder Debra Paris Perry I’m Debra and I’m excited to meet you and share Luski together. I live in Uniacke Square. I’m a mother of three and a grandmother of eighteen. I come from a mixed cultural heritage of Black Nova Scotian and First Nations, and I am proud of both my cultures. Thursday, June 23 • 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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Tea & Luski with Elder Thomas Christmas I’m Tom and I’m from Eskasoni First Nation which is the largest Micmac speaking community in the world. I’m an elder for the Friendship Centre and The Eagles Nest Recovery House and I look forward to meeting you and sharing stories together. Tuesday, June 28 • 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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Tea & Luski with Elder Debbie Eisan I’m Debbie, an Anishinabe kwe (Native Woman) from Batchewana First Nations, born in Sault Ste Marie, Ontario. I’m a retired Chief Petty Officer Second Class and served 36 years in the CAF. Now I’m the Community Events Planner and Elder with the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre.
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Grow together Friday, June 24 • 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
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Take Home Garden Box Rach (she/they) is an enthusiastic carpenter and gardener living in the North End, who is passionate about sharing these skills with others. Together, let’s build a small take home garden box complete with soil and seedlings. No experience necessary! Saturday, June 25 • 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
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Green Your Space Hope Blooms is such an amazing social hub and community pillar in the North End. Join Natasha and team as we collaborate together on a greening and growing session. Bring your green thumbs, energy and let’s get our hands dirty! Thursday, June 30 • 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
2169 Gottingen St.
Seed Swap Do you have leftover seeds you’re not using? Would you like to explore new things to plant? Come to the shop for a seed swap, take some seeds, leave some seeds and let’s chat about gardening.
Saturday, July 2 • 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
2169 Gottingen St.
Pick A Pack and Plant It Join in to start or add to your home plant collection. Select a seed pack, use your imagination to paint or decorate your container and plant away! Take home your item and we’d love to hear how it’s growing!
Create Together Tuesday, June 14 • 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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Find Your Beat Join us and Dr. Henry Bishop in exploring the history and beauty of the djembe. Find your beat, and join others in creating beautiful and healing music. Bring your drum if you have one, all abilities welcomed. Wednesday, June 15 • 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
2169 Gottingen St.
Stitching Circle Hi folks, I’m Abi (they/them) a textiles artist who lives in the North End. Let’s stitch together. Bring some mending or a hand sewing/ embroidery project to work on and we’ll support each other through the tricky parts. Thursday, June 16 • 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
2169 Gottingen St.
Open Table Feeling creative? Want a space to gather with other creatives? Drop into the shop to use our art and craft supplies, work on a project, make something beautiful and share your skills and talents with others. Just bring your imagination!
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Wednesday, June 22 • 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
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Lights! Camera! Family! Want to learn the basics of setting up a family photo? Join Megan and Solomon to share their talents and collaborate to capture loved ones in a photograph. Bring along who you consider to be family and capture some moments with us! Saturday, June 25 • 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
2169 Gottingen St.
Beaded Earrings Tonya Sam’Gwan is a Native and Indigenous Black Canadian artist that lives in the North End. Her name means “water” which flows into her art & life. Come explore traditional Indigenous beadwork and create your own pair of unique earrings. Tuesday, June 28 • 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
2169 Gottingen St.
Paint Community Benches Last year Michael and Kieran brought their design and building talent and hosted constructing community wooden benches. Phase 2: Let’s Paint! Come and add your creativity and community touch to this collaborative painting project. Wednesday, June 29 • 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
2169 Gottingen St.
Cyanotype Art I’m Kate! Join in for a quick walk to scavenge for items. Place those items on special paper and expose it to sunlight to create something beautiful. Make a print for yourself, and contribute to a collaborative art piece for the shop. Saturday, July 2 • 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
2169 Gottingen St.
Building Outdoor Planters Michael and Kieran are back this year for another session. Last year we did benches and this we’ll be building planter boxes. Come and join in for hands on building fun for the whole family!
Wednesday, July 6 • 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
2169 Gottingen St.
Facilitation 101 Have you ever wanted to start a community discussion or activity but you’re not sure where to begin? Join Tineke from Common Good Solutions in a discussion about facilitation techniques and discuss how you could facilitate community discussions or activities.
COLLABORATIVE BUSINESS PROGRAM
Wednesday, July 6 • 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
2169 Gottingen St.
Calling All Makers! Are you a maker who lives in the North End? Would you like to meet other local makers and explore ideas for working together to test and grow business ideas? Join us to chat about your experiences as a maker and to brainstorm ideas for the first collaborative business program in the fall!
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Be WEll Together Thursday, June 23 • 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
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Essential Oil Basics Arlea is an Indigenous business owner and a registered reflexologist and aromatherapist. She loves sharing her extensive knowledge of essential oils. Bring the family, learn the basics of common essential oils and make your own product. Tuesday, July 5 • 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
2169 Gottingen St.
DIY Body Scrub Using basic and natural ingredients, make your own DIY body scrubs. Great for encouraging circulation and reviving your skin, blend a variety of textures, oils and smells. Bring a jar and take some home! Thursday, July 7 • 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
2169 Gottingen St.
Medicine Wheel and Wholistic Approach Theresa is a cultural educator and published writer of First Nation’s children’s stories. Come explore the Medicine Wheel teachings and learn about your journey and all the components that can be considered—Spiritual, Environmental, Physical and Mental.
Cook Together Wednesday, June 15 • 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
2169 Gottingen St.
Indian Cuisine Hi everyone, I am Veronica and I’m extremely excited to share my passion for cooking with you. Let’s explore some traditional Indian cooking and even learn how to make your own spice blend! Bring the kids and bring your appetite. Wednesday, June 22 • 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
2169 Gottingen St.
Fresh Kebabs How tall is your stack? Join in to come prep, select, and get creative with a variety of fresh fruit, veggies and herbs to assemble different food kebabs. Play with a variety of flavour combinations and see what others make too! Saturday, July 2 • 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
2169 Gottingen St.
Baking with Ms. June Ms. June lives and works in the North End and just loves baking! Her biscuit recipe was a hit last year. Join her at this session for another recipe, more tips, teachings and laughs with your neighbours. Wednesday, July 6 • 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
2169 Gottingen St.
No-Bake Nutrition Bites Join in making customizable protein balls—a fun, no bake, hands-on way to make tasty and nutritious snacks that boost your energy.
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Spring 2022 • Every One Every Day Kjipuktuk / Halifax
Learn Together Tuesday, June 14 • 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
209-2021 Brunswick St.
Womens’ Mi’kmaq Dances Denise John is a Mi’kmaq jingle dress and traditional dancer from Miawpukek First Nation, NL. She loves going to powwows and will be leading this conversation around the many teachings she’s learned along her path. Tuesday, June 28 • 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
209-2021 Brunswick St.
Inuit Culture Hi, I’m Frances. I grew up in the urban Indigenous community in Halifax and now manage the Atelihai (Welcome) Inuit program of the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre. Come experience Inuit culture and traditions through shared knowledge and demonstration. Tuesday, July 5 • 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
209-2021 Brunswick St.
Medicine Bag Teachings Garrett Gloade is an artist, cultural consultant and drummer from Millbrook First Nation. Join him in this session as he shares his knowledge around traditional medicine bag teachings, and make your own!
Be Together Thursday, June 30 • 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
2169 Gottingen St.
Games Café Drop in and socialize! You never know who you’ll meet, what you’ll have in common or what you can learn—while playing cards or a new board game. We’ve got fun games for all so all you need to bring is yourself. Wednesday, June 29 • 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
2169 Gottingen St.
Co-Lab Drop in to this informal session to chat with neighbours, create and collaborate on new project ideas and imagine possibilities for the neighborhood, or things you’d like to see in the future. Just bring yourself and your imagination! Tuesday, July 5 • 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
2169 Gottingen St.
Coffee & Convo Drop in to the shop for a nice hot or iced coffee and chat with the team about ideas you want to see, potential community projects or just life in general! No agenda, no expectations—just coffee and conversation! Friday, June 24 • 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
2169 Gottingen St.
How Ya Doin’? Join the team for this informal conversation on caring for yourself. Learn tips from other neighbours and members of the community that you can introduce into in your daily life to care for your mind, body and spirit.
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A Call to Reflect
Indigenous Peoples’ Day We, at Every One Every Day Kjiputuk-Halifax, recognize the many distinct cultures and traditions of the Indigenous Peoples of the lands and territories that we call Canada. We honour their enduring strength and resilience despite ongoing colonial oppression, the historic and current dispossession of land, the Residential School system and 60s Scoop era and the generational impacts they’ve had. We celebrate the invaluable contributions that First Nations, Metis and Inuit people have made, and continue to make in all aspects of life including in medicine, arts, business and politics. We will continue to hold space for their grief, sorrow, anger and frustration and we stand with them in their ongoing calls for truth and action. In the spirit of reconciliation, let us use this day and beyond, as an opportunity to reflect on our actions and inactions, recognize the way Indigenous knowledge and wisdom influences the way we see and understand the world around us, and move forward together, in peace, friendship and accountability.
“The road we travel is equal in importance to the destination we seek. There are no shortcuts. When it comes to Truth and Reconciliation, we are forced to go the distance.” – Justice Murray Sinclair Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada
Canada Day
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July 1st continues to be a controversial or confusing time for many, but no matter how you choose to spend this day, may it serve as a reminder that we all have responsibilities as Treaty People It is also an opportunity to make a promise to learn more about our country’s past, to contribute to a better future to make Canada a safer and more just home for everyone in it.
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Take time to reflect on what this day means to the Indigenous people you share this land with. Ask yourself, “How am I contributing to the nation-to-nation relationship?” and how we can work together to address the colonial legacy of this country so that it is a place that everyone can celebrate together.
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JUNE 17TH-19TH, 2022 • EVERYONE WELCOME
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Cree Confederation, Treaty 6 Territory Eastern Eagle, Sipkne’katik, NS
Head Staff
Head Lady Osamuskwasis Roan, Pigeon Lake Cree Nation, AB Head Man Nelson Baker, Poundmaker Cree Nation/MHA Nation Head Mi'kmaw Lady Jesse Benjamin, Kjipuktuk, NS Head Mi'kmaw Man Billy Joe Meuse, Maupeltu, NS Jr. Head Lady Tehya Milliea, Wekope'kwitk, NS Jr. Head Man Lyndon Red Bear, Elsipogtog, NB Head Veteran PO 2nd Class Arnold Stewart, Royal Canadian Navy Head Elders Picked Each Day Head Emcee Hal Eagletail, Tsuu T'ina, AB Co-Emcee Michael R. Denny, Essisoqnik, NS Arena Director Christian Barnaby, Listuguj, QC Head Dance Judge Cheyenne Isaac-Gloade, Listuguj, QC Head Drum Judge Keigan Sack, Sipekne'katik, NS Tabulation JR Isadore, Maupeltu, NS
Schedule of Events
Friday June 17th 4:00pm–7:00pm Dancer / Drum Pre-Registration 7:00pm–10:00pm Cultural Showcase feat. The Relatives Saturday June 18th 9:00am–12:00pm 12:00pm 12:30pm 4:00pm 5:30pm 5:45pm 8:10pm
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Dancer / Drum Registration Grand Entry #1 / Opening Invocation & Remarks Contest Singing & Dancing Begins Supper Break Grand Entry #2 Teen / Adult Categories / Singing Contest Resumes Women’s Jingle Dress Special Sponsored by Head Lady Osamuskwasis Roan Saturday Night Spotlight Special End of Day 1
Sunday June 19th 12:00pm 12:30pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 7:00pm
Grand Entry #3 Contest Resumes Head Mi’kmaw 2-Step Special Winners Announced Victory Song / Closing Remarks
VISIT EVERY ONE EVERY DAY AT THE MAWITA’JIK! The Mawita’jik Competition Pow Wow is a special, multi-day gathering for Indigenous and Non-Indigenous peoples to come together to celebrate culture, resilience and the spirit of reconciliation. As part of your visit, stop by the Every One Every Day booth to take part in fun, hands-on activities, including a collaborative art project!
June 17th-19th, 2022 Zatzman Sportsplex, Dartmouth NS G Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre e Ö Ê @mawitajikMNFC *THIS IS AN ALCOHOL & DRUG-FREE EVENT*
SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
A huge collaboration between people that live and work in Kjipuktuk, makers, kids, bakers, home chefs, community builders, friends, crafters, knitters, beadworkers, parents, extroverts, introverts, newcomers, baristas, teachers, builders, fixers, storytellers, elders, carpenters, gardeners, farmers, do-gooders, business owners, organizations, artists, helpers, tea makers, quilters, photographers, local projects, drummers, singers, writers, designers, poets, dancers, yogis, grandparents, board game players, readers, DIY-ers, athletes, people who like to chat, people who don’t...and you!
Every One Every Day Kjipuktuk / Halifax is a project of the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre, in partnership with the Participatory City Foundation and Participatory Canada.
Every One Every Day Kjipuktuk / Halifax is supported by