Building neighbourhoods for everyone, with everyone
Every Day Climate Action Spring Program
March 13 - May 8, 2024
The Land We Are On Kjipuktuk (Big Harbour)
Halifax
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 is in 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’kmaq.
Pjila’si! Greetings!
Spring 2024 Program March 13 - May 8, 2024
Halifax’s North End is a special place, and home to many people with different languages, cultures, skills and hobbies. Every One Every Day is all about creating new opportunities for people to get together and share these wonderful gifts by working on fun and creative projects across the neighbourhood. At the same time, inviting welcoming opportunities to learn about First Nations, Métis and Inuit culture and finding meaningful ways to take Everyday Action towards Truth and Reconciliation. Can you imagine a place where every day, there were exciting invitations to get together with neighbours to learn new skills while exploring shared interests? And, where people from across communities can meet and learn from one another through sharing knowledge and stories across cultures and generations? Whether it’s learning to sew, fixing and repairing things, creating a new greenspace, sharing cultural food practices, or learning about our shared history – Every One Every Day welcomes everyone to take part and learn something new. Mark your calendars! The Every One Every Day Spring Program runs from March 13 - May 8. There will be lots of hands-on activities to take part in, welcoming spaces to learn, and countless ways to contribute your ideas and creativity for even more things we can learn and do together. Leading into Earth Day on Monday, April 22 this program is full of ideas and invitations for neighbours to discover the many ways that people are finding practical ways to act together for climate. Now more than ever, we need to come together to protect the natural environment and renew relationships with the planet for generations to come. Check out the Spring Program calendar on pages 12-13 to see what’s on the go.
Spring 2024 Program Hours Sunday Closed Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Come by the Neighbourhood Shop any time we’re open to connect with your neighbours, use the space, tools and supplies, or chat about what projects you’d like to start in the North End!
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2169 Gottingen St., Kjipuktuk www.halifaxiseveryone.ca everyone.everyday@mymnfc.com 902-405-0433 (landline) /everyoneeverydayhalifax @halifaxiseveryone
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Neighbourhood Project Designer
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The Gottingen St. Neighbourhood Shop is located at 2169 Gottingen Street and is open to the public during set hours on weekdays and weekends. The Neighbourhood Shop is a creative hub where residents are welcomed to meet and connect with one another while taking part in fun and practical activities led by other community members. Whether it’s a focus on greening projects, artmaking, beading and sewing, fixing & repairing, fashion and fabrics, or anything else, it’s a space for neighbours to meet and do fun and useful things together. When you come to the shop, a welcoming team of Neighbourhood Project Designers will introduce you to the space and show you what’s on hand to support existing and new project ideas. Everything in the Shop is available to use at any time during open hours, whether a program is running or not. Specific things you can find there include sewing machines and fabric, hand tools for making and woodworking, crafting materials, a relief print-making press, computers, a plastics station, supplies for greening projects, and much more!
Community Build Trailer Do you have ideas about things we could build together in the neighbourhood? Maybe it’s more green spaces, or places to sit and gather, a travelling library, or a pop-up stage for community performances. There are so many creative ideas, and the Community Build Trailer is here to bring your ideas to life!
The Land We Are On...........................2 Pjila'si.......................................................2 The Team................................................2 The Neighbourhood Shop.................3 Community Build Trailer.....................3 Climate Action:An Act of Reconciliation........................................4 Small Acts Make a Big Difference!...6 Projects & Sessions Truth and Reconciliation: Everyday Action....................................8 Our Food, Our Stories....................... 10 Urban food 101.................................... 10 Spring 2024 Calendar...................... 12 Fashion, Fabrics and Beyond.......... 14 Community Quilting........................... 14 Shape This Space: Wije'winen........ 15 Print, Press, Learn!............................. 16 Culture Connect................................. 16 Let's Make: Working with Wood..... 18 Let's Make: Homemade Home....... 18 Threaded Together Maker's Collective............................. 20 Earth Fest............................................. 21 Spring Sessions List......................... 22
This mobile unit can travel just about anywhere and is equipped with all the tools necessary to build or fix basic things and inspire fresh ideas around how residents can work together to shape different spaces in their own neighbourhoods. Have an idea for a building project we could work on together? Get in touch! Visit us at the Neighbourhood Shop or send us an email at everyone.everyday@mymnfc.com. Look through the Spring Program calendar to find out where the Community Build Trailer will be and what projects we’ll be working on each week. No experience is required, just bring your ideas, or even a DIY project you’d like support with, and we’ll get creative together. Here’s a snapshot of what will be happening at the Community Build Trailer! North End Community Community Garden (located behind Needham Recreation Centre) Community Garden Bed Build.................................Apr. 6 · 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Community Garden Bed Build.................................Apr. 11 · 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Community Garden Bed Build.................................Apr. 13 · 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Halifax Central Library, Paul O’Regan Hall - 5440 Spring Garden Rd. Earth Fest: HalifACT Event........................................Apr. 21 · 12:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. (drop in anytime) Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre, 209-2021 Brunswick St. Jig Sawing 101..............................................................Apr. 26 · 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Wood Bending 101.......................................................May 1 · 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
On The Cover The cover was inspired by the story of Rayshed, a local resident, who came to the Shop and shared his interest in starting a community quilting project. As he and a Neighbourhood Project Designer worked on the co-design and planning, another resident, Noreen, agreed to assist with sewing, as she had previously expressed her ability to share her sewing skills with others. Join Rayshed, Noreen, and other neighbours during our Spring Program to learn how to upcycle clothes into cozy quilts! Cover illustration by Shannon Long e @shannon.long.art
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Climate Action: AN ACT OF
RECONCILIATION Addressing climate change and ensuring a healthy environment for all, is an act of Reconciliation with First Nation, Métis, and Inuit Peoples, who have been guardians and stewards of ecosystems, and the lands and waters that uphold them, since time immemorial. Supporting Indigenous approaches to climate action by acknowledging traditional, local, and Indigenous knowledge systems will offer more wholistic solutions in climate policy development, programs, and decision-making. Let’s join Indigenous Leadership across Turtle Island who are taking collective action towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions, managing air and water pollution, supporting healthy, sustainable food systems, and protecting the natural world.
“Everything we do to our natural world; we do to ourselves. Everything is interdependent and interconnective. Thus, you need to use your gifts in a responsible way.”
– Dr. Albert Marshall, L’nu Elder
Etuaptmumk Understanding Our Earth Mother, from a Mi’kmaw Perspective Etuaptmumk, “two-eyed seeing”, is a Mi’kmaw concept and guiding principle that helps us understand the natural world from a more wholistic view. It brings together different ways of knowing and applies these multiple perspectives to co-exist, together, in a good way, while taking care of our Earth Mother now and for generations to come. Elder Dr. Albert Marshall first introduced Etuaptmumk, to encourage Mi’kmaw youth, who are learning about Western philosophies, worldviews, and sciences in educational institutions, to use this knowledge alongside their ancestral knowledge and understanding as Mi’kmaq, to enhance their understanding of our Earth Mother – to always look at everything from another perspective. Rather than merging traditional Mi’kmaw knowledge with Western science, Etuaptmumk demonstrates the benefits of finding common ground between the two perspectives, recognizing and respecting differences, “to see from one eye with the best in the Indigenous ways of knowing, and from the other eye with the best in the Western ways of knowing...and to learn to use both these eyes together for the benefit of all.” (Dr. Albert Marshall, L’nu Elder)
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“Netukulimk means to have enough, but not more than enough. It teaches us to use natural bounty for ourselves and community sustenance, without wasting and jeopardizing it for the future.”
– Killa Atencio, L’nu
Netukulimk Being in Relationship with Our Earth Mother, from a Mi’kmaw Perspective Netukulimk is inherent to how Mi’kmaw people think, see themselves, and understand the world around them. Being in relationship with the land, from a Mi’kmaw perspective, is to understand that the land sustains us physically and spiritually, and that there is a fundamental responsibility, as individuals and together as kin, to maintain and provide for our Earth Mother just as she provides for us her natural gifts that sustain life. We welcome you to learn more about Netukulimk during our EcoTalk curated session on Earth Day, Monday April 22, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Neighbourhood Shop, 2169 Gottingen Street. You can also check out this article written by Killa Atencio, a Mi’kmaw artist living in Kjipuktuk: www.bit.ly/atencio-netukulimk
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Mi'kmawe'k tepknusetk (Mi’kmaw Calendar)
Keptekewiku’s (geb-deg-gay-we-goos) “rivers starting to freeze time” November
Kesikewiku’s (ges-ig-gay-we-goos) “chief moon time” December
Punamujuiku’s (boo-na-moo-jooey-goos) “tom cod spawning time” January
Apuknajit (ah-boo-gah-na-jit)) “snow blinding time” February
Wikewiku’s (wig-gay-we-goos) “animals fattening time” October
Climate and the Seasons, from a Mi’kmaw Perspective Traditional Mi’kmaw knowledge is a significant source of information for understanding our climate. The Mi’kmaw language is relational to nature and demonstrates how the Mi’kmaq understand ecosystems and identify changes in ecological patterns.
Wikumkewiku’s (wig-goom-gay-we-goos) “mate calling time” September
Kisikewiku’s (kes-ig-ay-we-goos) “berry ripening time” August
For example, recognizing that when the crickets start to chirp in late July, the air is then dry enough to smoke food outdoors. The Mi’kmaw lunar calendar is another example that exhibits these changes by naming each moon or month based on what is happening in the natural world in the region at that time.
Peskewiku’s (bes-gay-we-goos) “birds shedding feathers time” July
Nipniku’s (nib-nee-goos) “trees fully leafed time” June
Si’ko’ku’s (see-go-goos) “maple sugar time” March
Penatmuiku’s (ben-a-dim-ooh-we-goos) “birds laying eggs time” April
Sqoljuiku’s (skoalch-ooh-we-goos) “frogs croaking time” May
Turning Understanding into Action As we continue to learn about First Nation, Métis, and Inuit ways of knowing and being in relationship with the earth, we must ensure that our understanding turns into meaningful ‘Every Day’ actions, where ‘Every One’ contributes and is committed to creating a healthy and sustainable future for all- people, land, and nature.
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Small Acts Make a
Big Difference When thinking about climate change, it’s easy to feel like small acts don’t matter, but they do! Each day, we can make choices to reduce environmental impact, connect to the natural world, and learn new ways to act. The Every One Every Day Spring Program has lots of exciting ways to get together with neighbours and Act Together for Climate – whether it’s learning sewing skills, composting with worms, up-cycling materials, building garden beds, or finding imaginative ways to connect with the natural world. There is no act too small and when taken together, our daily actions can add up to big change.
Start a project of your own Throughout this paper, you’ll find a range of projects you can contribute to, but there is no limit to ideas, and we want to hear yours! A project can take many shapes and forms. Everyone is welcome to add their ideas to an existing project, replicate one inspires you, or adapt a project into something new. Here’s how you can get started: • Bring a project from home to work on in the Shop, on your own or with others. You’re always welcome to leave your project behind and come back and finish it later. • Chat with the team about a new project idea; we can connect you with others who can contribute to your idea and help to get things started.
Get inspired Across the globe, people are coming up with fun and imaginative projects that are bringing people together to reduce our environmental impact while making their neighbourhoods more exciting and enjoyable places to live.
Every One Every Day takes inspiration from these ideas, as well as all the wonderful projects that people are dreaming up and doing, right here at home. Ideas for new projects can come from anywhere, and the Every One Every Day team can help to get things started. Check out some inspiration!
Repair Cafés
Worldwide Repair Cafés are free meeting places that encourage people to get together and repair household items like furniture, electrical appliances, bicycles, appliances, toys, and more. A repair cafe will have tools and materials to help make needed repairs, as well as people with repair skills in all kinds. www.repaircafe.org
Spring Stickers for Climate Action As you look through the projects in the Spring Program, you’ll see at least one climate sticker that helps identify how it connects to climate action. Keep an eye out for the different stickers and see how many actions you can try by taking part in different sessions!
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1. Indigenous Insights: Learn the teachings of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people and learn how to live in a good way, in balance with the Earth. 2. Handmade: Skip the store and make it yourself with natural or recycled materials. 3. Grow Your Own: Care for the Earth by contributing to local food growing. 4. Natural Connection: Spend time engaging with the natural world around you. 5. Reduce Your Footprint: Use the 5 r's to consume less: refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, recycle—or one last r, repair! 6. Know Your Neighbour: Help build a strong community that can support each other through challenging times.
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What is Circular Living? This might be a term you’ve never heard before, or one you know lots about. Contributing to a more circular way of living involves changing our patterns of production and consumption to minimize waste and pollution, keep products and materials in use, and contribute to the regeneration of natural ecosystems. Instead of buying something new, it could mean sharing, reusing, repairing, refurbishing or recycling existing materials and products for as long as possible. When buying new, it means looking at how and where things are made to better understand their impact on the environment. Every day, we can make choices to buy less, buy local, and protect natural resources through daily habits. Check out these amazing places to learn skills and contribute to a more circular way of living right here in the North End! Halifax Tool Library & Workshop Borrow from a collection of over 2500 tools and learn new skills in a workshop where you can work alongside others to build, fix, and repair things. www.halifaxtoollibrary.ca Bike Again Halifax Learn basic bike repairs, donate old bikes, and meet new people who are interested in all things bikes! www.ecologyaction.ca Hope Blooms There's so much to learn and do at Hope Blooms like checking out their food programs and shopping at their Fair Food Market www.hopeblooms.ca
Understanding Ecological Grief Often described as “Eco-Grief”, this term refers to feelings of loss that can arise when learning about or experiencing forms of environmental destruction such as the loss of species, ecosystems, or meaningful landscapes. Whether it is felt through experiences of real loss, or sense of anticipated loss, it is a healthy emotional response to environmental loss that many people experience. For many, experiences of Eco-Grief might feel scary, overwhelming, or even isolating, but learning more and having conversations with others can be a starting place to discover changes we can make in our lives, or new ways to act with others.
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Fallen Fruit
Los Angeles, USA Three friends decided to push a shopping cart around on night walks to gather unpicked fruit. Over 100 people joined them on night fruit forages, neighbours invited them in to pick fruit in the backyard, and groups of residents gathered to make jam. People who have never met before sit down to make experimental jam using home grown or street-picked fruit. www.fallenfruit.org
Indigenous Insights
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Urban Food Growing
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Lending Libraries
Toronto, Canada There are so many ways that neighbours can come together to grow fresh produce while building community in under-used spaces across the city. From setting up a community garden, to creating an urban composting system that generates rich soil. Explore what others are doing and get inspired!
Worldwide Community lending libraries help neighbors lend and share all sorts of items, from seeds and cooking equipment to sports gear and tools. Just like regular libraries, lending libraries have many benefits, like decreasing consumption, and helping people access tools and supplies for free.
www.foodshare.net
www.communityworkshopllc.com
Grow Your Own
Natural Connection
Reduce Your Footprint
Know Your Neighbour
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Truth & Reconciliation: ‘Every Day’ Action invites residents into new opportunities for collaborative learning and relationship building among Indigenous and non-Indigenous community members. This project aims to build greater understanding and awareness of First Nation, Métis, and Inuit presence by highlighting the various and varied lived experiences in the urban context. This project provides space for Indigenous residents to share their skills, talents, and culture with neighbours.
Your participation in this project demonstrates a commitment to reconciliation, on the ground, and with neighbours, together building a shared understanding and appreciation for one another. Join your neighbours in exploring the ways you can take ‘Every Day’ actions towards Reconciliation.
Powwow Etiquette
Learn To Bead
Traditional Medicines
There’s Something In The Water
Creating Land Acknowledgments
Bead A Badge for Earth Day
Neighbourhood Shop Friday, Mar. 22 · 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Jesse, a mother of 4, Personal Trainer, Fancy Shawl dancer, Mi’kmaq artisan, Indigenous Wellness advocate, and Active Living Community Coordinator at the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre. Join her in this session to explore what to expect at a powwow and cover common powwow etiquette.
Neighbourhood Shop Saturday, Apr. 6 · 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Join in for this screening of a Canadian documentary exploring environmental racism. Based on Ingrid Waldron's book and directed by Halifax born Elliot Page, this film examines disproportionate effects of the environmental damage within Mi'kmaw and African Nova Scotian communities.
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Neighbourhood Shop Braided Sweetgrass Friday, Mar. 22 · 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Mi’kmaw Water Hieroglyphic Friday, Apr. 5 · 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Swimming Salmon/Plamu Saturday, Apr. 20 · 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Kwe’! Join Sipu from the Mi’kmaw community of Listuguj, QC to learn about beading, explore new techniques, and share community history through stories. Sipu grew up on reserve with many teachings passed down and is excited to share their knowledge!
Neighbourhood Shop Friday, Apr. 12 · 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. Let’s explore the significance of land acknowledgments and reflect on our unique role as treaty people living on treaty lands. Come learn the who, what, when, where and why of land acknowledgments. Everyone welcome!
Neighbourhood Shop Thursday, Apr. 25 · 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Join Mel for an immersive exploration of Mi'kmaq plant wisdom. Discover the holistic approach to land stewardship, traditional Indigenous plants, and their modern applications for health and healing. Embrace self-care practices rooted in nature, craft your smudging kit, and honour Mother Earth's gifts.
Neighbourhood Shop Monday, Apr. 22 · 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Join Killa in beading your own natureinspired badge while learning about the importance of plant medicine through a Mi’kmaq lens. No experience necessary! Starting in April, sign up for free climate action challenges and earn other badges designed by local artists (see pg. 22)
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You’re invited to come along on a Reconciliation learning journey! Every Program offers a handful of unique shared learning opportunities that are specially curated to the interests of residents, based on what we hear. These curated sessions are facilitated by local knowledge holders and educators, and we welcome everyone to join in on a collective Reconciliation learning journey, no matter where you are starting from!
Spring Program Launch Celebration
Neighbourhood Shop, 2169 Gottingen St. Wednesday, Mar. 13 · 3 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Join us as we celebrate the opening of Spring Program! Drop in to the Shop at any time between 3 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to get a taste of what sessions are to come between March 13 and May 8. There will be food, a drum circle, a smudge circle, and session samples including carving with Jackie Toner and screen printing with Wonder’neath. What to expect: 3:30 p.m. Drum Circle and Smudge Circle hosted by the Sircle of Sisters 4 p.m. Session samples including carving with Jackie Toner and silkscreen printing with Wonder’neath 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Community Dinner provided by Frances and Dora with Throat Singing Ceremony
Eco-Talks: Ecology of Music with Julie
Neighbourhood Shop Thursday, Mar. 14 · 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Between 2003 and 2011, community singers from Atlantic Canada/Mi’kma’ki (and across Turtle Island) gathered to create three deep ecology choral recordings. Come hear the story—and learn a simple, beautiful Earth Charter chant to carry you into spring!
Ma’susi (fiddleheads in Mi’kmaw), pronounced maasu-si, are one of the traditional foods of the Mi’kmaq. They can be harvested from riversides and floodplains across Mi’kma’ki in late April to Early June and offer great nutritional and medicinal value.
The clothing we'll be screen printing on is from local second-hand stores!
Blanket Exercise
Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre, 209-2021 Brunswick St. Thursday, Mar. 21 · 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. An interactive exercise designed to deepen your understanding of the denial of Indigenous People's nationhood in Turtle Island. This session will take place in the Joan Gloade Gathering Space—follow the signs when you enter the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre. Please show up on time. Registration is required and can be done by signing up here: bit.ly/eoed-blanket-exercise before Monday, March 18.
Eco-Talks: Netukulimk with Tammy
Neighbourhood Shop Monday, Apr. 22 · 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Join speaker Tammy Williams sharing concepts of Mi'kmaw culture. Netukulimk embodies a profound sustainable connection to the land for seven generations, through stewardship. A reminder that our well-being is intricately tied to the health of our environment. M’sit no’kmaq—all my relations!
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Our Food, Our Stories Cooking and sharing food have unique ways of bringing people together, exploring cultural backgrounds, showcasing diverse stories, and inspiring creativity. Come connect with your neighbours, family, and friends over something delicious! Whether you're reigniting an old culinary passion, or discovering a new one, stop by the Neighbourhood Shop to share the joy of food while exploring the many skills and stories that are connected to what we eat. Share, create, connect, and celebrate together through food!
Moose Stew
Let's Cook with Frances and Dora!
Neighbourhood Shop Wednesday, Mar. 13 · 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Join Frances and Dora from the Atelihai Inuit program for a delicious moose stew and panitsiak/bannock. Dora and Frances will also be performing traditional Inuit throat singing during the meal!
Nutritious Smoothies
Neighbourhood Shop Saturday, Mar. 16 · 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Learn how to make delicious and nutritious smoothies for a healthy breakfast or snack alternative! Blend new life into your old fruits and vegetables and learn new smoothie recipes for the warmer days ahead.
Tortellini
Tortilla de patatas
Urban food 101
Do you want to grow food, but don’t have the space to do it? Are you excited to expand your knowledge of food so you can waste less and put your food scraps to good use? There are many gaps in urban environments that make it hard to access local, sustainable, and affordable food. Join Urban Food 101 to explore how you can get started on growing your own fresh food while meeting others who are doing just that! You’ll get to explore different spaces around Halifax where people share skills and resources to grow food together.
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Community Garden Bed Build
North End Community Garden Union St, at the lower parking lot of Fort Needham Park Saturday, Apr. 6 · 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Thursday, Apr. 11 · 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, Apr. 13 · 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Join in at the North End Community Garden, located behind Needham Recreation Centre, to replace decade-old garden beds with new ones! Together, we’ll learn how to build raised garden beds, and contribute to community food gardening in the city.
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Let's Cook with Sam!
Neighbourhood Shop Thursday, Mar. 28 · 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Join Sam to learn about pasta making basics! Discover how to craft homemade filled pasta by making Tortellinis and Raviolis. Don't forget to bring a reusable container so you can take your creation home!
Let's Cook with Céline!
Neighbourhood Shop Thursday, Apr. 4 · 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Join Céline in making a Fricot, a celebrated Acadian chicken stew. Help cut vegetables, make dumplings, and learn to use chicken bones for stock. Eat with us or bring a reusable container to take some home. It tastes even better the next day!
Let's Cook Tortilla de Patatas with Marcelo!
Neighbourhood Shop Saturday, Apr. 13 · 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Join Marcelo in learning and preparing a beloved Spanish dish; Tortilla de patatas. Embark on a culinary journey as you prepare the dish together. Enjoy a delicious meal with your neighbours or bring a reusable container to take it home for later!
Page 1 Theater Community Dinner
Neighbourhood Shop Tuesday, Apr. 23 · 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Join Page 1 Theatre, The Loaded Ladle, and North End residents for a community potluck! Bring a tasty meal you want to share and enjoy a delicious soup made by the Loaded Ladle. It's the kickoff night for OutFest so come along to meet the artists and learn more about the show: www.pg1-theatre.com/outfest-2024
Let's Cook Sopa de maní with Marcelo!
Neighbourhood Shop Friday, May 3 · 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Join Marcelo in learning and preparing a beloved Bolivian dish, Sopa de Maní. Embark on a culinary journey as you prepare the dish together. Enjoy a delicious meal with your neighbours or bring a reusable container to take it home for later!
Let's Cook with Neala and Andrew!
Neighbourhood Shop Wednesday, May 8 · 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Join Andrew and Neala from The North End Baking Company (Prescott Group) to prepare a delicious meal! Learn how to prepare Andrew’s Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup and homemade Caesar Salad. Then join the community dinner or bring a reusable container and take it home to enjoy later.
The beds will be built with local 'plastic lumber' made in Nova Scotia from recycled plastic.
Caesar Salad
Worm Compost
Neighbourhood Shop Thursday, Apr. 11 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Join the Discovery Centre’s #GenAction team to learn about how we can work with our powerful worm friends. Together, we can recycle food scraps and other waste into nutritious soil to grow healthy plants!
North End Community Garden
Backyard Chickens
Veith House, 3115 Veith St. Saturday, Apr. 20 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Join John at Veith House in their garden around back, for an introduction to chicken-keeping! Whether you're a beginner or looking to start your own flock, this session provides helpful information and resources. Get ready to meet some charming hens and kickstart your urban, chicken-raising journey!
Indoor Sprouts
Neighbourhood Shop Wednesday, Apr. 24 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Learn to grow small veggies, edible flowers, and herbs indoors or on a patio with Mona from Halifax Seed! Explore equipment, pest management, and troubleshooting with hands-on demos. Bring a small container or egg carton to make seed planting kits to take home.
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Spring 2024 Calendar Sunday
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Spring Program Launch Celebration 3 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Drafting Clothing Patterns 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Printmaking Drop-In 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Carving 101 6 p.m. –7:30 p.m.
Si'ko'ku's (Maple Sugar Moon)
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Easter Monday MNFC OFFICE CLOSED
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Halifax Central Library, 5440 Spring Garden Rd.
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Eco-Talks: Netukulimk 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Bead A Badge for Earth Day 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Page 1 Theater Community Dinner 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Indoor Sprouts 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Carving 101 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
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May 1 Etqoljewiku's Wood Bending 101 Community Build Trailer, MNFC 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Printmaking Drop-In 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
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Thursday
3 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday
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Saturday
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Neighbourhood Shop 2169 Gottingen St.
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Eco-Talks: Ecology of Music 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Doll Makeover 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Embroidery Machine Fundamentals 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Homecoming Quilts 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Printmaking Drop-In 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Sewing Machine Basics 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Japanese Calligraphy + Origami 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Nutritious Smoothies 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Doll Makeover 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Make Your Own Glass Mosaic 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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Felting Fun with Suzanne 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Blanket Exercise Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Powwow Etiquette 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Learn To Bead: Sweetgrass 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Four Technologies of Magic 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Spray Your Way: So Fresh So Calm 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Make Your Own Wax Wraps 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. Crochet Basics with Chantelle 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
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Silkscreen Printing 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Let's Cook with Sam! 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
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Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre (MNFC) The MNFC is inside the Brunswick Place building located at 2021 Brunswick St Suite 209, Halifax. There is a large white sign that says Wije'winen positioned next to the sidewalk on Brunswick St. Follow the natural curve of the roadway leading down and pass the parkade. As you reach the bottom of the roadway, turn to your right, where you'll find a set of stairs and a wheelchair ramp accompanied by a mural depicting Halifax Harbour. To access the center, use the doors on your far right. All other locations listed with the session.
Community Build Trailer Locations
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Drypoint Printmaking 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Reimagine Cardboard 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Let's Cook with Céline! 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Homecoming Quilts 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Learn To Bead: Hieroglyphics 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Powwow Dancer Mural Painting 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Sewing Aprons with Noreen 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Community Garden Bed Build North End Community Garden, Union St. 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. There’s Something In The Water 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
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Worm Compost 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Embroidery 101 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Community Garden Bed Build North End Community Garden, Union St, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Community Mosaic 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Printmaking Drop-In 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Creating Land Acknowledgements 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Homecoming Quilts 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Let's Cook Tortilla de patatas! 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Community Garden Bed Build, Union St. 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Powwow Dancer Mural Painting 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
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Felting Fun with Suzanne 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Personalized Notebooks 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Homecoming Quilts 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Eco Prints Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Dare to Dance 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Learn To Bead: Salmon/Plamu 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Backyard Chickens, Veith House 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Web of Experience 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
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Traditional Medicines 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Suds and Scents: Let’s Make Soap 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Printmaking Drop-In 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Jig Sawing 101 Community Build Trailer, MNFC 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Crochet Basics with Chantelle 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Gelli Block Printing 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
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Spice It Up 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Crochet Basics with Chantelle 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Let's Cook Sopa de maní with Marcelo! 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Spring Planting Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Scratch Board Art 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Print Art Exchange 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Bind Your Own Art Journal 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Soup Spoon Carving 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Let's Cook with Neala and Andrew! 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
North End Community Garden, located behind Needham Recreation Centre Apr. 6 – Apr. 13 Halifax Central Library 5440 Spring Garden Rd. Apr. 21 Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre (MNFC) 209-2021 Brunswick St. Apr. 26 – May 1
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Fashion, Fabrics
Have you ever wanted to make your own clothes or create other functional items with fabric? What about trying your hand at a new medium of art? Textile art is one of the oldest forms of human expression and can be used to share stories, showcase culture, highlight individual style, and unleash creativity. Join in to learn and share skills related to sewing, crocheting, felting, embroidery, patternmaking and more. Immerse yourself in the world of textiles through these fun and interactive sessions!
Embroidery Machine Fundamentals
Neighbourhood Shop Thursday, Mar. 14 · 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. There's a new embroidery machine at the Shop! Come join this hands-on session to learn and explore what the machine can do together!
Community Quilting Community Quilting brings people together to share stories and weave memories into functional items that provide comfort for all. Bring your skills, knowledge, and a helping hand to make cozy quilts that we’ll gift back to our neighbours! Whether you're an experienced quilter or eager to learn new skills, stop by the Neighborhood Shop to lend a hand. Bring your old cotton shirts and breathe new life into them by transforming them into vibrant tapestries of memories. Every stitch counts, and every hand makes a difference in knitting together the fabric of our community.
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Sewing Machine Basics
Neighbourhood Shop Friday, Mar. 15 · 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Are you brand new to machine sewing? Come join Shawnna in learning the basics including how to wind a bobbin, how to thread a machine, how to cut fabric, and sew pieces together. Then we’ll sew our own unique bookmarks!
Drafting Clothing Patterns
Neighbourhood Shop Wednesday, Mar. 20 · 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Discover the art of patternmaking for tailored clothing with Alyson! Join us to learn how to create precise patterns to your measurements and modify existing patterns, as we explore the world of custom fashion.
Homecoming Quilts
Neighbourhood Shop, 2169 Gottingen St. Friday, Mar. 15 · 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Friday, Apr. 5 · 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Apr. 13 · 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Friday, Apr. 19 · 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Join Rayshed, Noreen, and other residents to learn how to upcycle clothes into cozy quilts, which will become gifts for some of our North End neighbours. New and experienced quilters are welcome; bring your old cotton shirts to make use of!
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Felting Fun with Suzanne
Neighbourhood Shop Thursday, Mar. 21 · 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Thursday, Apr. 18 · 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Want to learn one of the oldest textiles in history? Join Suzanne in felting wool and create your own unique pieces! Learn about the history of wool felt textiles, how to felt a shape, layering coloured wool, and more!
Crochet Basics
Neighbourhood Shop Saturday, Mar. 23 · 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, Apr. 27 · 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 2 · 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Join Chantelle to learn how to crochet a granny square, dishcloth, scarf, or something else. See where your imagination takes you! Learn the basics of crocheting, like making a slip knot, chain and basic crochet stitches. Begin your crochet journey!
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Sewing Aprons
Neighbourhood Shop Saturday, Apr. 6 · 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Join Noreen in sewing aprons! Learn to cut fabric, sew with a sewing machine, and use a grommet press. Residents are encouraged to leave the finished aprons in Shop for printmaking and cooking sessions.
Embroidery 101
Neighbourhood Shop Thursday, Apr. 11 · 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Discover the beauty of hand-stitched designs and explore the exciting world of embroidery with Paula. Learn different stitches, techniques, and transform fabric into works of art! Unleash your creativity and personalize your fabrics.
Imagine a neighbourhood where there are many beautiful spaces to meet and gather, take in artwork made by community members, connect to nature in the city, or learn interesting things about the different communities that live in the neighbourhood. Shape This Space: Wije’winen invites residents to work together to shape the neighbourhood by contributing to a vision for the front entrance of the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre. Join these sessions to learn new skills and engage in cultural learning through build and art projects that embed Indigenous culture and identity into the public realm.
Powwow Dancer Mural Painting
Neighbourhood Shop Friday, Apr. 5 · 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, Apr. 13 · 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. Do you want to contribute to a beautiful mural that will honour and represent Mi’kmaw culture? Join in to paint the murals of pre-traced powwow dancers that will be mounted at the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre. Open to all levels of painters!
Spring Planting
Illustrations by Shannon Long e @shannon.long.art
Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre, 209-2021 Brunswick St. Friday, May 3 · 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Do you want to learn about native plants while helping to create a unique garden outside of the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre? Join us by the Wije’winen sign off Brunswick Street with close-toed shoes and clothing comfortable for gardening to plant species native to Mi’kma’ki!
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Print , Press , Learn! Like the sounds of the printmaking drop-ins and want to try more types of printmaking? Then come join in to learn about this ageold craft! Whether you're a beginner or want to expand your skills, join in as we dive into silkscreen, drypoint, eco-printing, and more! Unleash your inner artist this Spring! Share what you make in an art exchange on May 4! Create five prints at our printmaking drop-ins, Print, Press, Learn sessions, or during shop hours, to exchange for five unique prints. Signup for the art exchange by May 1 in the shop! Come discover the world of printmaking and connect with fellow artists in our vibrant community!
Printmaking Drop-Ins
Neighbourhood Shop Friday, Mar. 15 · 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Wednesday, Mar. 20 · 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday, Apr. 3 · 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday, Apr. 12 · 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Wednesday, Apr. 17 · 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday, Apr. 26 · 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 1 · 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Unlock your inner artist with this Weekly Printmaking Series! Learn to carve wood blocks and how to print on both fabric and paper using the Shop printing press. Whether you're a curious beginner or a seasoned creator, join Michael every other Wednesday evening or drop-in Friday afternoons to discover the joy of bringing your designs to life. And, if you're an artist who could make use of a printing press in exchange for skills sharing, get in touch!
Are you looking to meet and connect with your neighbours but don’t know where to start? Are you curious to learn more about the many people who live across the North End? Culture Connect is all about creating connections between people while having fun through learning about different languages, foods, art, music, and cultural practices. Come along to share some things about yourself and experience the benefits of getting to know your neighbours.
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Japanese Calligraphy & Origami
Neighbourhood Shop Saturday, Mar. 16 · 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Discover the joy and beauty of calligraphy and origami with the Japanese Society from Dalhousie University. Come join this handson session to learn about artistic writing practices and the art of paper folding!
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Silkscreen Printing
Neighbourhood Shop Thursday, Mar. 28 · 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Explore silkscreen printing with Heather from Wonder’neath! Create your own stencil design and then print onto paper or fabric. Bring our own plain T-shirts, long-sleeves, or sweaters to print on and bring your creativity to life!
Drypoint Printmaking
Neighbourhood Shop Thursday, Apr. 4 · 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Join Oscar to learn about drypoint printmaking! Drypoint is scratching metal or thick plastic then inking to create unique prints! Whether you’ve tried other forms of printmaking, or this is your first exposure to the world of print, come join in!
Eco Prints
Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre 209-2021 Brunswick St. Friday, Apr. 19 · 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Discover the joy of eco prints using nature as your paintbrush! Join Hannah at the front entrance of the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre by following the arrows down the driveway off Brunswick St. Bring along some leaves and flowers to print onto paper or fabric!
Four Technologies of Magic
Neighbourhood Shop Friday, Mar. 22 · 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Join Kate Felicia in sharing and learning about the four technologies of magic! This exciting session is based on the work of Martha Beck who travelled the world to study the ways of healers across different cultures.
Dare to Dance
Neighbourhood Shop Saturday, Apr. 20 · 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Move along with Céline as we explore the world of "fusion dance" and how we can honour the cultures in which many of these fusion movements are rooted. We’ll also discuss ways to inspire a life of dance at home and in our community!
Gelli Block Printing
Neighbourhood Shop Saturday, Apr. 27 · 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Can Jell-O and printmaking come together? Join Hannah to learn about monoprinting! Together we’ll make gelli print blocks using just 2 ingredients! Let your creativity shine through textures, colours, stencils, and even through elements of nature like leaves and flowers.
Scratch Board Art
Neighbourhood Shop Saturday, May 4 · 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Join Ronald and learn different scratch techniques to create your own scratchboard art piece! Bring photos to recreate as scratchboard art or see where your imagination takes you! Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, drop in and have fun!
Print Art Exchange
Neighbourhood Shop Saturday, May 4 · 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Participate with fellow artists and creators in our first ever art exchange! Throughout Spring Program, there will be numerous sessions and opportunities for you to create five pieces of printed art to then swap with others! Residents can sign up any time before May 1. Sign up in person at Shop, email shawnna.mcgowan@mymnfc.com, or let a Project Designer know you're interested, and we’ll help you get signed up!
Web of Experience
Neighbourhood Shop Saturday, Apr. 20 · 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Visualize connections through art! Join Diego to illustrate the movement of people through space and time using threads on a map of Kjipuktuk/Halifax. Residents are invited to chart their individual journeys to weave a web symbolizing our interconnectedness as a community.
Spice It Up
Neighbourhood Shop Thursday, May 2 · 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Veronica is excited to share her knowledge of spices with you! You may not know many of the spices found in your spice rack are good for more than just seasoning food – let's learn together!
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LET'S MAKE!
Working with wood Are you a hands-on person interested in woodworking? Do you want to get out of your comfort zone by using new tools? Or are you a woodworker wanting to support community learning? Let’s Make: Working with Wood is all about learning woodworking skills with small hand and power tools. Through these sessions, you’ll have an opportunity to work on your own projects and help with other projects in the neighbourhood. Whether you’re a beginner looking to practice and learn new skills, or a seasoned maker with things to share, join a session to swap skills and have fun creating things with your neighbours!
Carving 101
Neighbourhood Shop Wednesday, Mar. 13 · 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Mar. 27 · 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Apr. 10 · 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Apr. 24 · 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Join Jackie, of Woodswoman Woodworking, for interactive sessions designed for new and emerging carvers! This is a space for self-directed learning and skills development around carving and caring for your tools. Drop-in anytime during a session and come to one or come to them all. Tools and materials provided!
Homemade home Do you want to learn how to make your own household cleaner or customize your own notebook or planner? Join Homemade Home to learn sustainable practices that focus on making your own household products and re-purposing items at home, instead of buying new. In these sessions, join your neighbours to learn about more sustainable consumer habits and get new ideas for re-purposing everyday items to help to reduce your environmental impact. It’s incredible what a little vision, encouragement and creativity can inspire!
Spray Your Way: So Fresh So Calm
Neighbourhood Shop Saturday, Mar. 23 · 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Join Noreen in making two homemade sprays! Discover how to create your own cleaning products using items available in your kitchen. Learn about simple ingredients that are less harmful for the environment.
Community Mosaic Glass Mosaic Art
Neighbourhood Shop Saturday, Mar. 16 · 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Join Magi in creating your own mosaic! It’s like assembling a puzzle of your own design. Bring in any item from home or choose between a glass frame or wood base to build your colourful glass design!
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Neighbourhood Shop Friday, Apr. 12 · 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Join Magi for more glass art using scrap wood! Pick your shape for a base and design your own mosaic house. Create another building and add to a community collaborative mosaic for the Shop space!
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Soup Spoon Carving
Neighbourhood Shop Wednesday, May 8 · 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Join Jackie, of Woodswoman Woodworking, for a fun session on carving spoons! Much like with Carving 101, this is designed for new and emerging carvers. Come develop your skills with Jackie and use your spoon to eat at the Our Food, Our Stories session that follows!
Make Your Own Toolbox
Neighbourhood Shop Wednesday, Apr. 17 · 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. Do you want to explore DIY projects at home but don’t know where to start? Join the Halifax Tool Library to learn how to build your own beginner toolbox and fill it with hand tools to take home with you!
Reimagine Cardboard
Neighbourhood Shop Thursday, Apr. 4 · 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Have extra cardboard at home? Join Paige as we work together to repurpose cardboard into something new and fun like wall decor, art, organizers, gifts — come along and explore the endless possibilities!
Bind Your Own Art Journal
Neighbourhood Shop Saturday, May 4 · 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Join Hannah in designing and binding your own art journal! Art journals can be used to store your poems, artwork, creative writing, or anything else you hold dear. Make your journal unique by designing the cover, picking the paper, and binding with coloured thread!
Suds and Scents: Let’s Make Soap
Neighbourhood Shop Friday, Apr. 26 · 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. I’m Magi! Come join me in making melt and pour soap. Start with basic ingredients, add your choice of essential oils, colour, and natural items for exfoliating. Bring along your favourite cookie cutters or silicone moulds for special shapes.
Wood Bending 101
Community Build Trailer Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre Wednesday, May 1 · 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Want to learn a unique woodworking skill? Join us as we bend and shape local lumber to contribute to a bench build. Bring close-toed shoes or boots and a helping hand!
Jig Sawing 101
Community Build Trailer Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre Friday, Apr. 26 · 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Work on your woodworking skills with this jigsawing session! Bring some comfortable working clothes and close-toed shoes to learn and contribute to jigsawing plywood for the Powwow Dancer Mural.
The red oak we'll be bending is purchased from Nova Tree in Truro who locally sources their logs.
Personalized Notebooks
Neighbourhood Shop Thursday, Apr. 18 · 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Explore the world of designing, crafting, and creating personalized notebooks! Join Céline to learn how to tailor the paper, binding, and design of your notebook to match your style and personality. Keep organized and enhance your creativity!
Make Your Own Wax Wraps
Neighbourhood Shop Saturday, Mar. 23 · 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. Have you been searching for a better alternative to plastic cling wrap? Join Anna and Andy to create a more sustainable, plastic-free option! Bring some scrap fabric or share your favourite cling wrap story, and let's make some wax wraps!
Doll Makeover
Neighbourhood Shop Thursday, Mar. 14 · 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 16 · 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Join Hannah sharing techniques to change dolls to have more natural and realistic faces, bodies and hair. Empower yourself or your child to repair and transform Barbies, Bratz and similar dolls. Bringing a doll is optional, all other supplies provided.
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The future of work is collaborative, sustainable, socially minded, and local. Are you ready to participate in this new economy?Join the next Collaborative Business Program, called Threaded Together! Every One Every Day Collaborative Business programs are designed to be collaborative, emphasizing and strengthening teamwork and shared responsibilities to lower personal risk, and build stronger collectives. They create opportunities for residents to learn skills, bring forth ideas, and test new products and services in a supportive environment.
Calling All Fashionistas and Sewing Enthusiasts! Are you an experienced sewer or have skills related to fabrics and fashion? Have you tried your hand at making your own clothing and are interested in teaming up with like-minded individuals to learn new skills, swap techniques, and create unique pieces together? Every One Every Day is launching a seven-week makers collective called Threaded Together that will bring people together to make and style different items of clothing. This program is designed for individuals who already know their way around a sewing machine and are interested in sharing and learning skills related to fabrics and fashion. We’ll also explore ideas around building a collaborative clothing brand, or other ways that local makers could work together to make quality clothing with the possibility of turning it into a collaborative business. Whether you're a skilled tailor, a creative patternmaker, or a fashion enthusiast with an eye for style, we welcome you to take part in this seven-week program, where you will meet and connect with other makers whose focus is hand-made clothing. Together, we will harness the power of collaboration to elevate our skills, exchange ideas, and explore possibilities to work together on creative projects.
Session Dates Wednesday, Apr. 3 Wednesday, Apr. 10 Saturday, Apr. 13 Wednesday, Apr. 24 Wednesday, May 1 Saturday, May 4 Wednesday, May 8 Saturday, May 11 Wednesday, May 15 Saturday, May 25
Session Location 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. 12 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. 12 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. 12 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 5:30pm. - 8 p.m. 12 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Weekly sessions will take place at the Every One Every Day Neighbourhood Shop, located at 2169 Gottingen St.
Register Now To Join To express interest in the program, fill out the following Google form by Wednesday, March 20 at 4 p.m. at bit.ly/eoed-threadedtogether If you have questions or wish to sign-up over the phone or in-person, you can reach out to Jayme-Lynn Gloade at: jaymelynn.gloade@mymnfc.com / (782) 882-1772
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Session 1: Intro to Makers Collective: Threaded Together
Neighbourhood Shop Wednesday, Apr. 3 · 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Join us for the launch of Makers Collective: Threaded Together! Meet new friends and explore what the program has to offer. Discover how our skills intersect and envision how learning from each other will foster growth within our group.
Session 2: Tips of the Trade
Neighbourhood Shop Wednesday, Apr. 10 · 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Come learn about some of the tools we have access to in the neighbourhood. We’ll build our own mannequins, draft patterns using a projector, and take a tour of Wonder’neath. Gain valuable insights to unlock creative potential!
Session 3: Pattern Drafting 101
Neighbourhood Shop Saturday, Apr. 13 · 12 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Explore how to translate drafting from a bodice into practical garment making, refine your measurement and adjustment skills, and recap machine threading. Join us for an informative and hands-on session to enhance your sewing skills!
Session 4: Samples & Mock-ups
Neighbourhood Shop Wednesday, Apr. 24 · 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Dive into hands-on sewing tutorials covering darting, adjustments to mock-ups, and drafting techniques. Explore various stitches and get a recap on practical skills including cutting, pinning, and sewing.
Session 5: Crafting Wearables
Neighbourhood Shop Wednesday, May 1 · 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Refine your cutting, ironing, pinning, darting and sewing skills in our first attempt to transform your mock-ups into stylish wearables and elevate your sewing expertise!
Sewing Sanctuary: Open Studio
Neighbourhood Shop Saturday, May 4 · 12 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11 · 12 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 25 · 12 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Connect with fellow makers and bring your creations to life in this supportive environment where creativity knows no bounds! These sessions are dedicated to continuing your program projects. Bring your enthusiasm and collaborate with your sewing kin during these focused work times!
Session 7: Participants Skills Sharing
Neighbourhood Shop Wednesday, May 8 · 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Join us for a session where program participants will showcase their unique skills and share insights about their creative process. It's a fantastic opportunity to learn from each other, be inspired, celebrate creativity, and utilize the diverse talents within our collective!
Session 9: Stitch Stars
Neighbourhood Shop Wednesday, May 15 · 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Explore the art of garment finishing using a serger, to improve the durability of your creations and discover the magic of our new embroidery machine! Hear from others about their mood boards and take part in a discussion around how we draw inspiration from the world around us.
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Earth Fest 2024 Imagine if every day were honoured as Earth Day, and we all worked together to reduce our waste, conserve resources, and care for the natural world. The Every One Every Day Spring Program invites neighbours together to do just that and find ways to celebrate Earth Day, every day. And, as a special celebration for Earth Day, Every One Every Day is teaming up the municipality’s HalifACT team, Halifax Public Libraries, and the Ecology Action Centre, for a five-day Earth Festival of climate action. All are welcome to take part! Earth Fest will happen throughout the Halifax Regional Municipality from Thursday, April 18 through Monday, April 22 (Earth Day) and will include various workshops, events and programs related to climate action and environmental stewardship. Together, we hope to shed light on multiple paths toward doable steps and ways of acting together this Earth Day. Find more details at: www.halifax.ca/halifact-hpl
Earth Fest: HalifACT Event Halifax Central Library, 5440 Spring Garden Rd. Sunday, Apr. 21 · 12:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. (drop in anytime) Join in for a special day at Halifax Central Library for an afternoon of climate activities and performances that will include a climate action fair, inspiring climate stories and a glimpse of the possible pathways of our energy transition in a performance of Transformative Climate Futures. Drop in at any time or spend the day learning, connecting, and doing!
Climate Action Fair
Halifax Central Library, 5440 Spring Garden Rd. Sunday, Apr. 21 · 12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. The Climate Action Fair brings residents together to share and learn the many ways that people are taking climate action – join in for hands-on learning based on your own interests. This portion of the day will be happening in Paul O’Regan Hall, and in the outdoor courtyard in front of the library, where you can keep an eye out for the Community Build Trailer! For more information on what will be happening and how to take part, visit: halifax.ca/halifact-hpl
Climate Stories & Transformative Futures Sunday, Apr. 21 · 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Community Conversation on Climate Solutions Sunday, Apr. 21 · 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Have you heard of HaliFACT: Acting on Climate Together? It’s an ambitious plan adopted by the Halifax Regional Council, which aims to achieve a net-zero economy by 2050. Learn more about it: bit.ly/halifact
Every One Every Day Sessions Eco-Talks: Netukulimk with Tammy
Neighbourhood Shop, 2169 Gottingen St. Monday Apr. 22 · 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Join speaker Tammy Williams sharing concepts of Mi'kmaw culture. Netukulimk embodies a profound sustainable connection to the land for seven generations, through stewardship. A reminder that our well-being is intricately tied to the health of our environment. M’sit no’kmaq—all my relations!
Bead a Badge for Earth Day!
Neighbourhood Shop, 2169 Gottingen St. Monday Apr. 22 · 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Join Killa in beading your own nature-inspired badge while learning about the importance of plant medicine through a Mi’kmaq lens. No experience necessary! Starting in April, sign up for free climate action challenges and earn other climate badges designed by local artists.
Make a Commitment to Earn a Climate Badge! Want to take meaningful climate action, but not sure where to start? HalifACT and the Ecology Action Centre have you covered! Starting in April, you can sign up for free climate action challenges and earn beautiful badges designed by local artists. Whether you’re new to climate action or already on the path, you’ll learn practical skills, connect with community, and have fun doing it! No tests, no deadlines – just choose the challenges that feel right for you and your life. Keep an eye on our social media for more details!
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SPRING 2024 • EVERY ONE EVERY DAY KJIPUKTUK / HALIFAX
Spring 2024 Sessions Session Locations Neighbourhood Shop 2169 Gottingen St. Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre (MNFC) 209-2021 Brunswick St. All other locations listed with the session.
T&R: Everyday Action pg. 8–9 Powwow Etiquette Friday, Mar. 22 · 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Learn To Bead Sweetgrass: Friday, Mar. 22 · 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Hieroglyphic: Friday, Apr. 5 · 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Salmon: Saturday, Apr. 20 · 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Traditional Medicines Thursday, Apr. 25 · 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. There’s Something In The Water Saturday, Apr. 6 · 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Worm Compost Thursday, Apr. 11 · 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Scratch Board Art Saturday, May 4 · 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Backyard Chickens Veith House, 3115 Veith St. Saturday, Apr. 20 · 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Print Art Exchange Saturday, May 4 · 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Indoor Sprouts Wednesday, Apr. 24 · 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Culture Connect pg. 16–17
Fashion, Fabrics & Beyond pg. 14–15 Embroidery Machine Fundamentals Thursday, Mar. 14 · 7 p.m. – 8 p.m. Sewing Machine Basics Friday, Mar. 15 · 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Drafting Clothing Patterns Wednesday, Mar. 20 · 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Felting Fun with Suzanne Thursday, Mar. 21 · 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Thursday, Apr. 18 · 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Creating Land Acknowledgments Friday, Apr. 12 · 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Crochet Basics Saturday, Mar. 23 · 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, Apr. 27 · 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 2 · 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Bead A Badge for Earth Day Monday, Apr. 22 · 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Sewing Aprons Saturday, Apr. 6 · 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Spring Program Launch Celebration Wednesday, Mar. 13 · 3 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Embroidery 101 Thursday, Apr. 11 · 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Eco-Talks: Ecology of Music with Julie Thursday, Mar. 14 · 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Blanket Exercise MNFC, 209-2021 Brunswick St. Thursday, Mar. 21 · 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Eco-Talks: Netukulimk with Tammy Monday, Apr. 22 · 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Our Food, Our Stories pg. 10–11 Let's Cook with Frances and Dora! Wednesday, Mar. 13 · 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Community Quilting pg. 14 Homecoming Quilts Friday, Mar. 15 · 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Friday, Apr. 5 · 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Apr. 13 · 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Friday, Apr. 19 · 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Shape This Space pg. 15
Nutritious Smoothies Saturday, Mar. 16 · 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Powwow Dancer Mural Painting Friday, Apr. 5 · 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, Apr. 13 · 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Let's Cook with Sam! Thursday, Mar. 28 · 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Spring Planting Friday, May 3 · 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Let's Cook with Céline! Thursday, Apr. 4 · 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Let's Cook Tortilla de Patatas! Saturday, Apr. 13 · 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Page 1 Theater Community Dinner Tuesday, Apr. 23 · 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Let's Cook Sopa de maní with Marcelo! Friday, May 3 · 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Let's Cook with Neala and Andrew! Wednesday, May 8 · 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Urban Food 101 pg. 10–11 Community Garden Bed Build North End Community Garden, Union St. Saturday, Apr. 6 · 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Thursday, Apr. 11 · 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, Apr. 13 · 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Print, Press, Learn! pg. 16–17 Printmaking Drop-Ins Friday, Mar. 15 · 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Wednesday, Mar. 20 · 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday, Apr. 3 · 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday, Apr. 12 · 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Wednesday, Apr. 17 · 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday, Apr. 26 · 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 1 · 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Silkscreen Printing Thursday, Mar. 28 · 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Drypoint Printmaking Thursday, Apr. 4 · 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Japanese Calligraphy & Origami Saturday, Mar. 16 · 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Four Technologies of Magic Friday, Mar. 22 · 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Dare to Dance Saturday, Apr. 20 · 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Web of Experience Saturday, Apr. 20 · 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Spice It Up Thursday, May 2 · 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Working with Wood pg. 18–19 Carving 101 Wednesday, Mar. 13 · 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Mar. 27 · 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Apr. 10 · 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Apr. 24 · 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Soup Spoon Carving Wednesday, May 8 · 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Make Your Own Toolbox Wednesday, Apr. 17 · 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. Wood Bending 101 Community Build Trailer, MNFC Wednesday, May 1 · 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Jig Sawing 101 Community Build Trailer, MNFC Friday, Apr. 26 · 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Homemade Home pg. 18–19 Glass Mosaic Art Saturday, Mar. 16 · 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Spray Your Way: So Fresh So Calm Saturday, Mar. 23 · 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Community Mosaic Friday, Apr. 12 · 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Reimagine Cardboard Thursday, Apr. 4 · 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Bind Your Own Art Journal Saturday, May 4 · 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Suds and Scents: Let’s Make Soap Friday, Apr. 26 · 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Personalized Notebooks Thursday, Apr. 18 · 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Make Your Own Wax Wraps Saturday, Mar. 23 · 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m. Doll Makeover Thursday, Mar. 14 · 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Mar. 16 · 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Eco Prints Friday, Apr. 19 · 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Gelli Block Printing Saturday, Apr. 27 · 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
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