The Gottingen Street Neighbourhood Shop and Every One Every Day Kjipuktuk (Halifax) exists in Halifax North, which is situated on Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq. Oral histories, supported by written evidence and artifacts, tell us that the Mi’kmaq have occupied this territory for over 13,000 years.
Mi’kma’ki is covered by the Treaties of Peace and Friendship, which the Mi’kmaq, Wolastoqey, and Peskotomuhkatiyik Peoples first signed with the British in 1726. These sacred pacts are the foundation of Mi’kmaq/Euro-Canadian government relations and we all, as treaty people, must recognize and appreciate their legitimacy if we are to truly acknowledge the presence of the Mi’kmaq— past, present, and into the future.
Pjila’si!
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, we create welcoming opportunities to learn about First Nations, Métis and Inuit culture and find meaningful ways to take Everyday Action towards Truth and Reconciliation.
Can you imagine a place where every day, there are exciting invitations to get together with neighbours and learn new skills, while exploring shared interests? Where people from across communities, cultures and generations meet and learn from one another through sharing knowledge and stories?
Mark your calendars! The Every One Every Day Summer Program runs from July 3 to July 27. 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!
Contact the team
2169 Gottingen St. Kjipuktuk
www.halifaxiseveryone.ca
everyone.everyday@mymnfc.com
902-405-0433 (landline)
G /everyoneeverydayhalifax
e @halifaxiseveryone
Cover illustration by Shannon Long @shannon.long.art
The Neighbourhood Shop
2169 Gottingen St.
The Neighbourhood Shop is a creative hub where residents are welcome to meet and connect with one another while taking part in fun and practical activities. When you come to the Shop, you will be introduced to the space and shown what’s on hand to support your project ideas.
The Community Build Trailer
Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre (MNFC) Parkade at 209-2021 Brunswick St.
This mobile unit is equipped with all the tools necessary to build or fix basic things, and can travel just about anywhere! Visit the trailer to inspire fresh ideas and work together to shape different spaces in your neighbourhood!
Come Join In!
Everyone is welcome during open hours, and it is completely free to visit the shop, use any of our materials, and attend sessions. Every One Every Day aims to create opportunities to participate for all of our neighbours — so bring your new ideas, perspectives, and skills with you!
Summer 2024 Program Hours
Sunday Closed Monday Closed
Neighbourhood Project Designers
Chat with us about your skills, ideas, talents and dreams! Let’s shape the North End together.
Tuesday ................... Closed Wednesday ............ 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Shawnna (she/her)
Jayme-Lynn (she/her)
Layla (she/her)
Tineke (she/her)
Ted (he/him)
Welcome!
Summer 2024 Program
Time to Fly
Shop DIY: Pop by the shop to make and decorate your own DIY mini kite repair kit for the Atlantic Kite Festival!*
Make a Mosaic
Shop DIY: Pick your shape for a base and design a DIY mosaic house to add to a collaborative community mosaic for the Shop!*
Celebrate Pride
Shop DIY: Show off your 2SLGBTQQIA+ pride! Stop by and make a DIY beaded pride flag pin or pride flag button!*
Green Week
Shop DIY: Spruce up your place and help the planet by making a DIY upcycled bowl out of scrap fabric at the shop!*
Open Project Time
Neighbourhood Shop
Thursday, Jul. 4 • 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Jul. 11 • 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Jul. 18 • 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Jul. 25 • 3:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Let your creativity shine during Open Project Time! All are welcome to start a new craft, continue a project, or share skills with neighbours. Resident Darrin will be around to support the relief printing press and chat materials, tools, carving techniques, and more!
*Shop DIYs can be worked on any time the Neighbourhood Shop is open!
Powwow Trail
Across Mi’kma’ki
Are you interested in learning more about Indigenous cultures and traditions on Turtle Island? Scan the QR code to see listings for Atlantic Powwows, also known as Mawio’mis, this summer and fall to celebrate First Nations traditions firsthand. Everyone is welcome!
Sunday Closed Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 3–8 p.m. Thursday 3–8 p.m. Friday 12–4 p.m. Saturday 12–4 p.m. July 1 Peskewiku’s 2 3 Knotweed Kite Design Neighbourhood Shop 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. 4 Open Project Time Neighbourhood Shop 3:30 – 7:30 p.m. 5 Build Your Own Kite Neighbourhood Shop 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. 6 Atlantic Kite Festival Citadel Hill 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. 7 8 9 10 Mosaic Stepping Stones Neighbourhood Shop 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. 11 Open Project Time Neighbourhood Shop 3:30 – 7:30 p.m. Explore the Build Trailer Community Build Trailer 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. 12 13 Mosaic Stepping Stones Community Build Trailer 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. 14 15 16 17 Build a Bench Hook Community Build Trailer (CBT) 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Explore the Build Trailer CBT 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. 18 Open Project Time Neighbourhood Shop 3:30 – 7:30 p.m. 19 Queer 101 Neighbourhood Shop 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. 20 Tie-Dye for Pride Garrison Grounds 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. 21 22 23 24 Seed Paper Making Neighbourhood Shop 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. 25 Open Project Time Neighbourhood Shop 3:30 – 7:30 p.m. 26 Plant Prints: Eco Printing 101 Community Build Trailer 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. 27 The Big Picnic! George Dixon Centre Park 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Summer 2024 Program
Knotweed Kite Design
Neighbourhood Shop
Wednesday, Jul. 3 • 5 p.m. – 7p.m. Did you know that Japanese knotweed, a common invasive species, has many uses—including becoming a kite frame? Join Mel on a walk to harvest knotweed, learn responsible harvesting teachings, and design kite frames for the Atlantic Kite Festival!
Create Stepping Stones
Neighbourhood Shop
Wednesday, Jul. 10 • 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. Step into the world of mosaics with Magi and learn how to create your own cement stepping stones. Bring your designs to life like a puzzle!
Build Your Own Kite
Neighbourhood Shop
Friday, Jul. 5 • 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. When it comes to creative kitemaking, the sky’s the limit! In preparation for the Atlantic Kite Festival, join David to build and decorate kites using recycled materials and locally harvested Japanese knotweed.
Explore the Build Trailer
Community Build Trailer @ MNFC
Thursday, Jul. 11 • 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jul. 17 • 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Is there a build project you want to bring to life with your neighbours? Have you heard about the Build Trailer but haven’t visited yet? Come see what it’s all about! Bring your questions and ideas. We’ll have food to share.
Build a Bench Hook
Community Build Trailer @ MNFC
Wednesday, Jul. 17 • 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Join carving host Jackie to build bench hooks for our Neighbourhood Shop. Bench hooks are safety tools that you may have used if you’ve been to any printmaking or carving sessions! Learn how to use different power tools in this DIY session.
Seed Paper Making
Neighbourhood Shop
Wednesday, Jul. 24 • 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Want to make your own paper and plant seeds native to Nova Scotia? Then come join resident Darrah! Bring scrap material from home including newspapers, magazines, sticky notes, or notebook paper and upcycle them into seed paper that can be planted!
Queer 101
Neighbourhood Shop
Friday, Jul. 19 • 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Get ready to celebrate Pride with Kendall and Tori! Learn about the diverse 2SLGBTQQIA+ identities that make up our neighbourhood, how they’re represented, and their histories—including Two-Spirit, a uniquely Indigenous gender identity.
Plant Prints: Eco Printing 101
Community Build Trailer @ MNFC Friday, Jul. 26 • 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Discover the joy of eco prints using nature as your paintbrush! Come join Hannah at the Community Build Trailer located at the MNFC parking lot along Brunswick Street. Bring along some leaves and flowers dropped from plants to print onto paper or fabric with!
Atlantic Kite Festival
Community Build Trailer Garrison Grounds at Citadel Hill Saturday, Jul. 6 • 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Bring your kites for family fun at the annual Atlantic Kite Festival! Join us in enjoying a day of kite flying and find Every One Every Day staff handing out mini kite repair kits.
Place Stepping Stones
Community Build Trailer @ MNFC
Saturday, Jul. 13 • 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Join in and place your mosaic stepping stones in the MNFC garden along Brunswick St. to leave a lasting impression on the landscape. We’ll also be celebrating the completion of the Powwow Dancer Mural as part of the Halifax Mural Festival!
Tie-Dye for Pride
Garrison Grounds at Citadel Hill Saturday, Jul. 20 • 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Want to tie-dye clothes and fabric in fun, funky, and colourful patterns? Then join us at the Community Build Trailer after the 2024 Halifax Pride Parade. Bring along some old white cotton T-shirts to upcycle with creativity!
The Big Picnic!
George Dixon Centre Park
Near 2502 Brunswick St. Saturday, Jul. 27 • 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Rain date: Sunday, Jul. 28
Come join us at the Big Picnic, where our community gathers for outdoor games and a BBQ! Let’s celebrate together in North End Kjipuktuk, transforming the field by the George Dixon Centre into our playground!
Every One Every Day Kjipuktuk / Halifax is a Truth and Reconciliation initiative being led by the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre
Every One Every Day Kjipuktuk / Halifax is supported by
