Join the folks from Atelihai (Welcome) Inuit at the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre for a session of learning and fun! See some Inuit cultural pieces including an ulu, amauti parka, and a qulliq. Then join as they share Inuit throat singing, drum, dance, and the history of games in their culture. Residents will have the chance to play some games, including Inuit yo-yo, high kick, and nuglutuq. 

Everyone is welcome to attend and there will be small handmade prizes for the winners of the games all in the spirit of friendly competition. Prizes will include seal skin bracelets and felted arctic animals.

Explore the building blocks of songwriting in this interactive session led by singer-songwriter/cultural manager Macarena Carreño! Seasoned lyricists and complete beginners alike, join in to discover tools to overcome creative blocks, craft authentic lyrics, and experiment with melodies and harmonies.

Looking to take your printmaking skills to the next level? Come learn about drypoint printmaking! Drypoint is scratching metal or thick plastic then inking to create unique prints! Printmakers of all levels welcomed!

Spill & listen to short stories, folktales, journal entries, and poems with your neighbours & Jil from the North End Community Health Centre. Supplies and freedom to move around provided. We can’t wait to hear what you have to share!

Wampum belts have been used by Haudenosaunee peoples for centuries as physical reminders of relationships and commitments between communities. Belts are beaded on a loom using designs to tell a story of that relationship. Residents are invited to take part in beading a community belt that represents what the North End neighborhood means to us. 

Haudenosaunee artist Kris Reppas will guide residents through the process of creating the belt. We ask residents to share their ideas for the design! Everyone is welcome and no experience required! 

March session – design the belt as a community. April and May sessions – learn how to bead and bead the belt.

Masks required at all sessions! 

Join María for an unforgettable cooking experience! Learn the art of crafting fresh, soft tortillas from scratch, then turn them into mouthwatering quesadillas, paired with a traditional tomato salsa. This is a great opportunity to taste the soul of Mexico! 

Join Niniell to learn how to make computer bags, totes and pencil bags out of upcycled material, while learning basic sewing techniques. Bring old shirts, jeans or curtains to make your own!

Ready to finally fix that hole in your favourite socks or patch up an old pair of jeans? Whether you're new to mending or a darning pro, join Laura to learn basic visible mending techniques in a cozy, chatty atmosphere.

Masks required at this session! 

Enjoy a coffee or tea with Sa'n while learning basic Mi'kmaq greetings and other phrases commonly used today. From beginner to fluent – all are welcome to join this session! 

Come for an afternoon of empowerment through guided journalling, high vibration conversation, and visioning together. Create “I Am Worthy” affirmations to take home with you!

Join sky-watcher Dave to learn about how people from cultures around the world look up at the stars, see patterns, and tell stories. Take part in the all-ages activity “make your own constellation” and take home StarFinder wheels and Moon Gazer guides.

Unleash your inner artist with printmaking! Learn to carve lino or wood blocks to print on both fabric or paper using the Shop printing press. Everyone is welcome! No experience necessary. 

Discover the art of crochet as we explore the basics and create a classic granny square! Whether you're a beginner or refreshing your skills, this session will guide you and unlock the creative possibilities of this timeless craft. 

Interested in learning how to create your very own Pop-Up book? Join us at the Neighborhood Shop and fold life back into your old books while learning the basics of Pop-Up Art!

Join Pam for a hands-on natural dye workshop, where we’ll explore creating colour from everyday ingredients. Learn how to use kitchen scraps, local plants and store-bought natural dyes to give fabric and fibre beautiful natural hues.

Join Red River Métis finger weaver Carole Kowcun to explore the basics of finger weaving, and to learn a bit about Métis culture. Finger woven sashes are one of the Métis people’s most recognizable cultural symbols. In this session, participants will learn the necessary steps to weave their own small bracelet! Finger weaving itself is a very basic, loom-less method of weaving found all over the world. Come and explore the uniquely ‘Canadian’ version of this mesmerizing craft. 

Carole is a self-taught Métis finger weaver originally from Manitoba. She is a proud citizen of the Manitoba Métis Federation.

If you’re interested in building unique outdoor furniture, and/or have carpentry skills to share, join us to build seating around our new gathering table at the entrance of the MNFC! All skill levels are welcome. 

Unleash your inner artist with printmaking! Learn to carve lino or wood blocks to print on both fabric or paper using the Shop printing press. Everyone is welcome! No experience necessary. 

Join Ronald and learn different scratch techniques to create your own scratchboard art piece! Scraperboard Art is a one-of-a-kind etching technique on a prepared black surface! Bring photos to recreate as scratchboard art or see where your imagination takes you!

Inspired by a little boy’s love of play and adventure — the Multicultural Playtime Society showcases children’s games from around the world. Stories about the games are shared then residents play them together. Bring along your family and friends for a playful afternoon!

Explore the beautiful architecture of tree seeds with Thriving Forests Specialist Avi! Learn why seeds are built the way they are, explore what's inside each seed, and craft your very own "seed" to take home with you. 

Do you use pre-written land acknowledgments in your work? Have you been interested in writing your own land acknowledgment but weren’t sure where to start? Come learn about the importance of land acknowledgments. All are welcome to attend and reflect on their unique roles as treaty people living on treaty lands. Come learn the who, what, when, where, and why of land acknowledgments. Participants will have the chance to create and share their own land acknowledgments at the end of the session.

Session host Tammy Mudge is from Glooscap First Nation and is Every One Every Day’s Co-Director, Strategy. 

Join Ashley-Rose and learn to build frame looms for handweaving! These small looms are perfect to learn weaving basics and make fun projects. Chat about common materials that can be used for weaving or other textile related fun!

If you’re interested in building unique outdoor furniture, and/or have carpentry skills to share, join us to build seating around our new gathering table at the entrance of the MNFC! All skill levels are welcome. 

Everyone is welcome to a fun-loving, safe space to learn about Mi’kmaq songs, dance, and language! Folks are encouraged to bring along their favourite Mi’kmaq songs and a drum if they have one to the session.

Join sky-watcher Dave to learn about how people from cultures around the world look up at the stars, see patterns, and tell stories. Take part in the all-ages activity “make your own constellation” and take home StarFinder wheels and Moon Gazer guides.

Ready to finally fix that hole in your favourite socks or patch up an old pair of jeans? Whether you're new to mending or a darning pro, join Laura to learn basic visible mending techniques in a cozy, chatty atmosphere.

Looking to take your printmaking skills to the next level? Come learn about drypoint printmaking! Drypoint is scratching metal or thick plastic then inking to create unique prints! Printmakers of all levels welcomed!

Build your confidence in city biking with MNFC’s Active Living Coordinator, Jordan, on an out-and-back ride from the Neighbourhood Shop to Fort Needham Memorial Park, via the Barrington Greenway and protected bike lanes. All bikers must have basic biking skills. Bring your own bike – helmets are required to ride!

If you’re interested in building unique outdoor furniture, and/or have carpentry skills to share, join us to build seating around our new gathering table at the entrance of the MNFC! All skill levels are welcome. 

Wampum belts have been used by Haudenosaunee peoples for centuries as physical reminders of relationships and commitments between communities. Belts are beaded on a loom using designs to tell a story of that relationship. Residents are invited to take part in beading a community belt that represents what the North End neighborhood means to us. 

Haudenosaunee artist Kris Reppas will guide residents through the process of creating the belt. We ask residents to share their ideas for the design! Everyone is welcome and no experience required! 

March session – design the belt as a community. April and May sessions – learn how to bead and bead the belt.

Masks required at all sessions! 

Ease into the Spring season with Charlene and Céline, through gentle movement, breathwork and meditation. Open to all levels. Please bring your own pillow and/or yoga mat if you have one!

Join illustrator Natalie Laurin for a live storytelling session of “Home on a Stone” written by Emma Metallic, part of the Cedar School Decodables available from Strong Nations Publishing. Then decorate your own stone with the paints and rocks provided!

BYOL! Bring Your Own Loom (if you have one, otherwise you can borrow one!) Join us in learning some weaving basics on a frame loom with Ashley-Rose. We will prepare our looms for weaving, learn fun weaving techniques and make our own wall hanging.

Groove with music-makers George and Sobaz as they empower you to bring your song/sound idea to life and show you basic demo recording skills! All levels of musicality welcome – bring your ideas and curiosity.

Is there something you need to fix or cut, but don’t have the tool for it? Do you want to try different hand and power tools? Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn, or a seasoned maker with skills to share, we welcome you to bring your projects and ideas to the Community Build Trailer to meet handy neighbours, have on-site access to tools, learn tool basics, and chat about project ideas.

MMIWG2S stands for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people. This national social justice movement raises awareness of the disproportionate harm and violence done against Indigenous women, girls, and gender-diverse people across Turtle Island. 

Join Denise John, the Victim Support Navigator with the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre (MNFC) to discuss the movement, the National Inquiry into the crisis, and more. Materials will be available for residents to make posters ahead of the MMIWG2S walk led by MNFC happening on Monday, May 5. For more information about the walk and how to participate, check out www.mymnfc.com.

Help us put the finishing touches on the new information hub at the community garden, including installing a corkboard, painting a chalkboard, and building shelving.

Join us at Fort Needham Memorial Park to drop into connection together! Take a mindful walk in the woods to connect with your breath and body and experience a gentle yoga flow. All levels and abilities welcome - mats available to borrow. 

Interested in learning how to create your own figurines, miniatures, or just want to play around with some clay? Join us at the Neighbourhood Shop and dive into the world of polymer clay fun!

Little Free Library is a book-exchange movement designed for books to be accessible to the community. Come learn the steps to installing one as we place the George Dixon Little Free Library, built with the George Dixon Youth Program, in the park where it will live.

Is there something you need to fix or cut, but don’t have the tool for it? Do you want to try different hand and power tools? Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn, or a seasoned maker with skills to share, we welcome you to bring your projects and ideas to the Community Build Trailer to meet handy neighbours, have on-site access to tools, learn tool basics, and chat about project ideas.

Hello, my name is Muin Paul! I’m from Cape Breton Eskasoni First Nation and a Cultural Facilitator at the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre. Join me in this session to explore what to expect at a powwow and cover common powwow etiquette. Learn the dos and don’ts for powwow including respectful protocol for dancers, drums, traditional vs. competition powwows, audience participation, and more. We encourage you to come with questions about powwows and have an open mind to learning.

A powwow is a gathering and celebration of First Nation cultures through dance, singing, food, music, and crafts. In Mi’kmaq the word mawio’mi is used, which means ‘gathering’.

Discover Indigenous Art around North End Kjipuktuk with Jordan from MNFC! Walk with us to see significant sights across the North End, while moving your body and connecting with your neighbours - and debrief over coffee afterward. Dress for the weather - we'll walk rain or shine!

Curious about how to secure a raised garden bed in the ground? Learn how to and help to level the raised beds at the footings of the community garden arbour.

Music influences movement. So do the elements of nature and our environment. Let’s dance together for an afternoon exploration of what it means to be a dancer in our community and at home. We’ll also explore how we can apply cultural considerations to our dances.

Join Ronald and learn different scratch techniques to create your own scratchboard art piece! Scraperboard Art is a one-of-a-kind etching technique on a prepared black surface! Bring photos to recreate as scratchboard art or see where your imagination takes you!

Want to create a structure that supports and displays climbing plants? Join us to build your skills with woodworking and power tools in this fun trellis building session.

Wampum belts have been used by Haudenosaunee peoples for centuries as physical reminders of relationships and commitments between communities. Belts are beaded on a loom using designs to tell a story of that relationship. Residents are invited to take part in beading a community belt that represents what the North End neighborhood means to us. 

Haudenosaunee artist Kris Reppas will guide residents through the process of creating the belt. We ask residents to share their ideas for the design! Everyone is welcome and no experience required! 

March session – design the belt as a community. April and May sessions – learn how to bead and bead the belt.

Masks required at all sessions! 

Want to create a structure that supports and displays climbing plants? Join us to build your skills with woodworking and power tools in this fun trellis building session.

Join us for the official unveiling of the Powwow Dancer Murals! Come celebrate the hard work and dedication of the staff and community who contributed to the Shape This Space project, in partnership with MNFC staff, OSO Planning & Design and North End residents!