SlowSummerLiving
Summer Program
June 28 – July 26, 2025
The Land We Are On
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 treaties did not implicate or affirm the surrender or transfer of lands and resources to the British but recognized Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqey title and set the rules for what was to be a longstanding relationship between nations, initially preventing war and facilitating trade.
Pjila'si
The Every One Every Day Team would like to welcome you to our Summer Program and invite you to slow down for the summer and enjoy the healing rays of Naku’set (the sun). Inside you will learn about ‘Slow Living’, the theme for this season’s program and discover new and exciting sessions that relate to the theme, hosted by your North End neighbours.
We are also excited to share that this Program is our 10th program since launching Every One Every Day out of the Neighbourhood Shop in June of 2022. Every One Every Day has grown in
For the Mi’kmaq, these treaties are revered as legal covenants. These sacred pacts are the foundation of Mi’kmaq—EuroCanadian 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.
This land acknowledgment is a commitment to build upon as we recognize that such statements are inconsequential without meaningful action toward reconciliation.
Summer 2025 Program Hours
Sunday Closed
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Thursday 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday 12 p.m. –
many ways; expanding into new neighbourhoods, building new relationships, and welcoming new project ideas and collaborations, but most exciting of all is the number of North End residents that have contributed to and benefited from participating, learning and sharing new skills and knowledge, just over 4,200!
We hope you take advantage of the many exciting opportunities this program has to offer, and we encourage our team and our neighbours to slow down and enjoy the little things that make the North End such a special place.
On the Cover
This Summer Program’s newspaper cover celebrates our 10th round of Every One Every Day programming with a vibrant illustration filled with familiar objects, moments, and activities from past sessions. Hidden throughout the artwork are visual nods to everything from luskinikn baking to jam canning, rock painting to candle making— each one a piece of our shared story. We invited you to explore the cover and see how many items you can recognize from past programs. It’s a fun way to reflect on all we’ve created together and celebrate the creativity, community, and joy that’s grown over time.
Illustration by Shannon Long e @shannon.long.art
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Across the Neighbourhood
Join in on the action this summer at Every One Every Day through the Neighbourhood Shop and our Community Build Trailer. Whether you’re dreaming up ideas for your block, looking for tools and space to get creative, or just want to meet your neighbours, there are so many ways to join in!
You can visit the Neighbourhood Shop at 2169 Gottingen Street, open to the public Wednesday through Saturday during set hours. When you stop by, one of our Neighbourhood Project Designers will greet you and help you explore what’s on hand to bring your ideas to life or inspire new ones! The Shop is stocked with free-touse materials and tools, including sewing machines and fabric, woodworking tools, craft supplies, a relief print press, and even a community computer.
It’s also a cozy space to take a break. So, grab a tea or coffee, browse our plant and seed library, or have a conversation with someone new. Whether there’s a session happening or not, the space is open during hours and you’re always welcome.
But the Shop isn’t the only way to connect. You’ll also find us at the Community Build Trailer, a mobile workspace equipped with tools and supplies for on-the-spot build projects. It’s designed to bring creativity and collaboration right into neighbourhoods, so whether you’ve got an idea for more green space, a place to sit and gather, a pop-up stage, or even a travelling library, we’re here to help make it happen. No building experience is needed, just your ideas and a willingness to collaborate!
And now, you might notice a new vehicle pulling the Trailer: our brand-new Ford F-150 Lightning electric truck. Investing in this electric vehicle is part of our broader commitment to sustainability and reducing emissions. Whether it’s hauling supplies for local builds, showing up for partnerships, or helping reduce our collective environmental impact, this truck is here to support our shared vision of a just and greener North End.
So whether you're dropping by the Shop or catching us on the move, we can’t wait to see what we build together this summer.
Moving at the Speed of Trust
Slow Living & Sustainable Relationships
In a fast-paced world, it can feel like everything needs to happen right now whether it be connections, decisions, results or outcomes. But at Every One Every Day, we make the conscious effort to lean into a different rhythm. One that is guided by trust, relationships, and slow living.
"Moving at the speed of trust" is a way of working and being with one another that honours how relationships are built. In our work we don't act in urgency, but rather through time, care, and consistency. To Indigenous communities, relationships are not transactions; they are kinships. Not transactional, reciprocal. We come to know each other slowly, through shared experiences, laughter, grief, meals, and stories because trust is not something we rush, it’s something we grow. This is something that we demonstrate through our relationships with hosts, residents and other community organizations and the communities we enter.
This way of relating is what makes our connections sustainable. When we take our time and build relationships with care and consistency, they are stronger. They can hold the hard stuff, and make space for Etuaptmumk, the seeing and respecting of different ways of knowing—and still come back to kindness and mutual respect. It’s not just about working well together; it’s about being well together.
This intentional approach to relationshipbuilding is reflected in our Kokum framework. Kokum, meaning "big old tree" in Mi’kmaw, serves as our guide for Truth and Reconciliation. Like a tree with deep roots and expansive branches, it reminds us that our actions should be grounded in respect, nurtured over time, and connected to the broader community and environment.
This same spirit is woven into another idea that we embrace and that is the idea of ‘slow living’, a quiet but powerful resistance to the rush that exists in today's society. Many of our programs throughout our existence have explored sustainable ways of living: from growing your own food, mending clothes and repairing tools to composting, and reducing waste. These shared and passed-down practices are not just about caring for the environment, they’re about returning to a way of living where we look out for each other, use what we have and remember that we’re all connected.
In Mi’kmaq teachings, this is reflected in the principle of Netukulimk, to live in a way that meets our needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. It reminds us to take only what we need, to use what we have, and to consider how our choices impact others not just now, but for the next 7 generations.
Slow Living and the Speed of Trust are two sides of the same circle (something we love). They ask us to live more thoughtfully, prioritize people and the land over productivity, and to find wealth not in having more, but in sharing more.
At Every One Every Day, we believe that this is how real change happens: one small action, one genuine connection, one slow moment at a time.
10 Host Highlights
Join us for a look back on the last 10 programs and some of the hosts who made them possible. We asked each of these hosts about their time with Every One Every Day and here are the highlights!
Julie
Q: How has that exposure [to Indigenous peoples’ history and culture] changed because of participating with Every One Every Day programming?
A: I always read Indigenous authors, but now, I read even more, both fiction and nonfiction. And I think I read it differently than I did before and in that it just I every interaction and every book is a building block in terms of just expanding my own sense of the colonial history and the aftermath, and the whole meaning of 'Wije'winen'... 'come with us'—that generosity. We are going where we need to go with you or without you, but we are issuing an invitation.
And I find that moving. I find it generous and I also I just think there's no other way.
Elder Deb
Q: Have you felt that you've had more interactions with people who you might not have had interactions with before?
A: Oh, absolutely […] I have a lot of interactions with Indigenous folks, but to me, the importance is the other folks.
Like the Black Nova Scotians, which I have a lot of friends in that community as well. But just the people who live in North End Halifax, you know, and the people who are truly interested in being allies to Indigenous people.
Frances
Q: Describe your overall experience as a host with Every One Every Day!
A: I have enjoyed hosting sessions throughout the year. It's been really interesting to see the larger Northern communities' response to an Inuit perspective on the sessions we've been hosting. It's been well received from community members, and I feel like the Every One Every Day staff are very supportive to me and my co-hosts in preparation of the sessions as well as support during the session.
Carole
Q: What kind of interactions are you noticing for yourself, within the Every One Every Day space?
A: It's giving me the opportunity to learn more about Mi’kmaq and Inuit cultures. Be more appreciative of what I don't know about other people and, other peoples. And I guess realizing that I have more of a responsibility to educate myself than I had put on myself before.
I mean, just because I'm Indigenous, does that mean I know everything? You know… we don’t. We have to educate ourselves.
Kudzi
Q: What advice do you have for new and/ or potential hosts? Especially those who might be nervous or hesitant to try hosting.
A: So, there is no need to be afraid. As long as you have love for what you do and you love to share it with the community, you shouldn't be scared, you know, for example, for myself, I love to showcase children's games from where I grew up and of course from around the world.
And so I have a lot of love for that. So I'm never afraid to do that to showcase and share them with people. I have passion for that.
So if you have passion for something that you want to share with the community, don't be afraid.
Michael
Q: What impact, if any, do you see Every One Every Day having on the North End community?
A: I think part of it is that so many people in the North End, we have this shared vision for making the North End a better place and for calling the North End home; whether it's as a business or as an individual or as a student, a visitor for a few years, like Every One Every Day and all these organizations, all of these people, we all want to see the North End thrive, we all want to connect with each other in the North End, but sometimes we're all coming at it from our specific agenda and, there's nothing that feels like a glue between things, you know? [...] And so I think we're starting to see the impacts of the Shop and the Project Designers and Every One Every Day begin to really kind of weave this strong web and net between things where stuff isn't happening in isolation.
Francine
Q: What kind of impact, if any, do you see Every One Every Day making in the North End?
A: I feel there's a lot more openness, like even going back to the [finger weaving] session that night that we were there, people were just so happy to know and learn and didn't realize that our history is so different.[…] I just felt everyone was just kind of learning from each other, sharing stories, sharing parts of their backgrounds. So I think having these conversations and especially, you know, with the focus on culture and identity, I feel that get the other people talking as well about who they are and sharing their stories and just learning about the similarities, you know, between the different people that make up the North End, right?
Jackie
Q: Do you have any memories from hosting that stick out to you?
A: I think I sat next to, oh geez, he must have been like five years old and he wanted to make a bowl because a bunch of the adults were making bowls and his mom was on the other side.
I was on the other side of him and we got him essentially this wood that's like Styrofoam and he just started going to town and he was in it. Did he make a bowl? Well, it was a ball with a hole in the middle.
He went all the way through it but he was so thrilled with it, even, you know, for me I'm like dying on the inside. I'm like, oh my God, it's down to a ball. But to him it was a bowl and he got to go home with it and loved it and even just like his mom who had a younger child with her on her person, she knew at that moment she couldn't, you know, walk him through it and be that kind of leader in that moment for him to show him how it's done.
So it was a cute little opportunity that I got to have with him and his mom was so appreciative and just like sitting there and just like all is well, all is content.
julie hosting a session
Truth & Reconciliation: Every Day Action invites residents into collaborative learning and relationship-building opportunities between Indigenous and non-Indigenous community members. This project aims to build greater understanding and awareness of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit presence in Kijpuktuk/Halifax by providing space for Indigenous residents to share their skills and talents.
Powwow Etiquette
Neighbourhood Shop
Wednesday, July 2 · 3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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’.
We welcome everyone to join in on a collective Reconciliation learning journey—whether you’re just beginning that journey, or continuing to reflect, learn, and act. Join your neighbours in exploring the ways you can take ‘Every Day’ actions towards Reconciliation through unique learning opportunities, hands-on activities, and curated sessions facilitated by local knowledge holders and educators.
Métis Finger Weaving
Neighbourhood Shop
Wednesday, July 2 · 6 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
Saturday, July 5 · 2 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Join Carole and Francine 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. Francine is a self-taught Métis finger weaver originally from Saskatchewan and Alberta. She is Métis-Cree.
Let’s Ko’jua: Learn the Mi’kmaq Dance
Neighbourhood Shop
Wednesday, July 9 · 3:15 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Join Savvy as she shares about a wonderful social dance called ko’jua (“go-jew-ah”)! It’s the traditional dance of the Mi'kmaq people and is most often seen at a celebration such as a powwow or mawio'mi. The dance is accompanied by an instrument called the ji’kmaqn (“jee-gah-mahin”) which is a percussive shaker traditionally made of ash wood. All are welcome to learn a little history about the dance and then try it themselves!
Savvy is from Elsipogtog First Nation and lives in Kjipuktuk / Halifax. She is an entrepreneur, activist, and public speaker. As the founder of the #SpeakMikmaq campaign, she is a dedicated and uplifting teacher of the Mi’kmaq language and culture.
Getting Started with Land Acknowledgments
Neighbourhood Shop
Wednesday, July 9 · 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Do you use pre-written land acknowledgments in your work? Have you been interested in writing your own land acknowledgement 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 their own land acknowledgments.
Session host Tammy Mudge is from Glooscap First Nation and is Every One Every Day’s Co-Director of Strategy.
Is the Crown at War with Us?
Neighbourhood Shop
Wednesday, July 23 · 5:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
Twenty-five years ago, the documentary Is the Crown at War with Us?, directed by Alanis Obomsawin, was released. It explores the struggle between Mi’kmaq fishermen from Burnt Church, NB, and federal fisheries over the recognition of their inherent fishing rights as Indigenous people.
Today, many Indigenous communities across Turtle Island continue to face challenges in having their fishing and hunting rights recognized and respected.
We invite you to join us for a screening of this powerful documentary, followed by an open discussion about the historical and ongoing conflicts between Indigenous communities and the Canadian government.
Please note: The documentary contains scenes of violence.
Ten Years of the 94 Calls to Action
The year 2025 marks ten years since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released their report about the intergenerational harm caused by residential schools in Canada. The report was based on thousands of interviews with survivors of the residential school system and their families. The schools were ultimately designed to eliminate Indigenous languages and culture by separating Indigenous children and youth from their communities. The 94 Calls to Action were a direct result of the report to hold all levels of government, including departments of health, justice, and education, along with community organizations, and faith-based institutions accountable and provide actions they needed to take on the journey towards reconciliation.
Check out CBC’s Beyond 94 to see the status of the actions at bit.ly/trc-94.
Examples:
Action 41 – Appoint a public inquiry into the causes of, and remedies for, the disproportionate victimization of Aboriginal women and girls.
Learn more about the result of this action by reading
‘Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls’ at bit.ly/power-and-place
Action 80 – To establish, as a statutory holiday, a National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to honour Survivors, their families, and communities, and ensure that public commemoration of the history and legacy of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation process.
Look out for events happening on September 29th in our upcoming Fall Program newspaper and the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre website.
Although the 94 Calls to Action are directed towards governments and organizations, there are ways for individuals to take action. Check out our Truth and Reconciliation: Every Day Action Project above to find ways to participate in reconciliation with your North End neighbours.
Always free. Everyone is welcome! June 28 – July 26, 2025
Embroidery on Photograph
3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Slow Printmaking #1
5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
How to Change a Tire Safely Wonder’neath, 2482 Maynard St. 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Tatreez: Palestinian Connection to Land through Art 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Bats & Building Basics 1 – 3:30 p.m. Métis Finger Weaving 2 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Session Locations
Neighbourhood Shop 2169 Gottingen St.
Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre (MNFC)
Brunswick Place 209-2021 Brunswick St.
The Community Build Trailer (CBT) at the Bill Fenton Community Garden Near 2502 Brunswick St.
The Community Build Trailer (CBT) at the Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre Parkade in front of 2021 Brunswick St.
All other locations listed with the session.
Storytelling through Songwriting
3:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Slow Printmaking #2 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
MNFC Rest Bench Build 1/3 12 p.m. – 2pm
Dance Party! 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Indigenous Art Walk
3:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Backyard Composting Build
5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Slow Printmaking #3
5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Meet n’ Greet in Mi'kmaq! 12:15 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Intro to Fun Sign Language 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Compost Made Easy: Backyard Composting 101 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Burn Your Story: Creative Wood Burning (MNFC Rest Bench Build 2/3) 2:30 – 4 p.m.
Bead our North End Community Belt
Neighbourhood Shop
All summer program
Anytime shop is open
During Spring Program, community members began a beautiful, loomed belt representing what the North End means to them. Come to the Shop anytime we’re open to continue adding to the beaded belt based on the design by Haudenosaunee artist Kris Reppas.
Host Gathering
Neighbourhood Shop
Tuesday, Jun. 24 · 5 – 7 p.m.
Calling all hosts! Join us for an evening of connection, creativity, and fun. Over a provided meal, we will expand on the Every One Every Day project, with a special Q&A session with our Indigenous Guide Group. So, whether you are a first time, returning, or prospective host; come share a meal and mingle with the community!
Slow Printmaking #4
5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Painting Landscape Exercises 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Intro to Fun Sign Language 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
your Landscapes Drop In 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Every One Every Day at the Halifax Pride Parade
Downtown Halifax Saturday, July 19 · 12 p.m. Look for our team with the Community Build Trailer in the Halifax Pride Parade!
Culture & Language
Are you looking to meet and get to know 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 & Language is all about creating connections between neighbours by sharing and learning about different languages, food, games, stories, hands-on activities, and cultural practices. Everyone has something to offer so join the Culture & Language sessions today and connect with your community!
to Land through Art
Neighbourhood Shop
Friday, July 4 · 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Tatreez is a form of cross-stitching that includes Palestinian motifs. These motifs have been around for 3000 years and are region specific. Come learn how to do Tatreez and about its history!
Meet n’ Greet in Mi'kmaq!
Neighbourhood Shop
Friday, July 18 · 12:15 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Learn how to introduce yourself in the Mi’kmaw language and practice with your fellow participants! This session is designed for beginners, but advanced speakers are also welcome to practice with us.
Birds, Bats & Building Basics
Neighbourhood Shop
Saturday, July 5 · 1 – 3:30pm
Join us at the Community Build Trailer for a hands-on birdhouse session! Learn basic woodworking skills and build cozy homes for local birds or bats. No experience needed, just bring your curiosity. All are welcome to create something special for our winged neighbours!
MNFC Rest Bench Build 1/3
Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre, 209-2021 Brunswick St.
Friday, July 11 · 12 – 2pm
Join us for the MNFC Rest Bench Build; a hands-on project to create a welcoming bench at the MNFC. Help shape a space for rest, connection, and community. All welcome, come lend a hand and be part of building something meaningful together.
Intro to Fun Sign Language
Neighbourhood Shop
Friday, July 18 · 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Friday, July 25 · 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Learn Sign Language considerations and basics with Mutaz, and practice what you learn with fun games and activities!
Burn Your Story: Creative Wood Burning
(MNFC Rest Bench Build 2/3)
Neighbourhood Shop
Saturday, July 12 · 2:30 – 4 p.m.
Come burn your story with us! Learn a simple wood burning technique and help decorate a new bench for the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre. Led by Indigenous artists, this creative session is about connection, storytelling, and leaving your mark behind.
MNFC Rest Bench Build 3/3
Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre
Friday, July 16 · 12 – 2 p.m.
Join us for the MNFC Rest Bench Build; a hands-on project to create a welcoming bench at the MNFC. Help shape a space for rest, connection, and community. All welcome, come lend a hand and be part of building something meaningful together.
Backyard Composting Build
Bill Fenton Community Garden
George Dixon Community Centre, 2502 Brunswick St.
Thursday, July 17 · 5 – 7 p.m.
Join us at the Bill Fenton Community Garden to build a DIY composter together! This hands-on session will focus on simple construction techniques and shared learning. No experience needed, just bring your energy and help us create something useful for the garden.
Compost Made Easy: Backyard Composting 101
Bill Fenton Community Garden
George Dixon Community Centre, 2502 Brunswick St.
Friday, July 18 · 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Dig into the science and strategy of composting! This knowledge-sharing session covers the why and how of backyard composting—from understanding decomposition to balancing materials and troubleshooting common issues. Perfect for beginners or anyone curious about turning food scraps into healthy garden soil.
Latin Cooking Neighbourhood Shop
Saturday, July 19 · 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Cook together with the Latispànica Cultural Association – join us to learn how to make a traditional Latin American dish, and sample it together.
Junkanoo Cultural Presentation
Neighbourhood Shop
Saturday, July 26 · 2:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Join Gio and O'Neil to experience the Bahamian art of Junkanoo! Learn about Junkanoo and Rake ‘n’ Scrape music traditions, watch a live drum performance, taste Bahamian sweet treats, and explore a display of traditional instruments and costumes.
Slow PRiNTMAKING
Printmaking is an old art form that has existed across many cultures. It is a slow, intentional, and deliberate art form, with the payoff coming at the very end. Join us on Thursdays through July for slow printmaking to learn and explore the craft in a relaxed, contemplative setting. Whether you're an experienced printmaker looking to refine your skills or a newcomer curious about the world of printmaking, join our 4-session Slow Printmaking series. We'll explore every aspect of printmaking—from material selection to carving techniques, safety practices, inking methods, and press operation!
Slow Printmaking
Neighbourhood Shop
Thursday, July 3 · 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
We’ll discuss block materials and pros and cons, the tools, safety, drawing (and positive and negative space), transferring images to the block, and different ways to remove material for different effects (cutting tools, abrasives, rotary tools)
Everyday Empowerment
learn how to changeatire!
In Everyday Empowerment, we cultivate community resilience and explore ways that we can live more sustainably. These sessions offer practical skills and knowledge, from upcycling and dyeing textiles to storytelling and conversation, to learning about the outdoors. Whether you're looking to become more self- or community- reliant, or are curious about sustainable living, join us in our handson workshops to empower yourself and your neighbours to make informed decisions and embrace a slower, more intentional lifestyle. Let’s learn, grow, and thrive together in this journey towards everyday empowerment.
Embroidery on Photograph Neighbourhood Shop
Thursday. July 3 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Join resident Laura and explore the world of embroidery and weave your black and white photos to life with colour!
Candle Making
Neighbourhood Shop
Wednesday, July 16 · 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Have you been searching for a better alternative to buying candles? Join resident David and learn to make your own candles with beeswax. Bring along your favourite silicone moulds for special shapes and designs!
Painting Landscape Exercises
Neighbourhood Shop
Friday, July 25 · 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Are you interested in learning the basics of painting landscapes? Join us to learn about painting, colour mixing, composition, and creating initial mockups! Whether you're new to painting or looking to cultivate your skills in painting, stop by the Neighbourhood Shop for a summer painting afternoon!
How to Change a Tire Safely
Wonder’neath, 2482 Maynard St.
Friday, July 4 · 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Are you interested in learning the basics of changing a car tire? Join resident Tony in learning how to safely jack up your car, remove a flat, and replace it with a spare! Review some different types of equipment, including different jacks, and user manuals. Build the confidence to change your own car tire safely!
DIY Pin Cushions
Neighbourhood Shop
Wednesday, July 23 · 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Looking to hone in on your sewing skills? Join us at the Neighbourhood Shop and sew your own pin cushion for all your sewing needs! Whether you're a beginner or looking to brush up on your techniques, come practice basic sewing skills and connect with others who share your interest in crafting!
Painting your Landscapes—Drop In
Neighbourhood Shop
Saturday, July 26 · 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Join us at the Neighbourhood Shop to finish working on your landscape or just come and paint!
Slow Printmaking #2
Neighbourhood Shop
Thursday, July 10 · 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
We will start or continue carving the blocks, discuss how to avoid & deal with slips and accidents, and how to create textures, patterns, as well as how to achieve tones and shading, volume, and perspective.
Slow Printmaking #3
Neighbourhood Shop
Thursday, Jul. 17 · 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Exploring proper press setup, the critical role of correct pressure, ink preparation and inking the block. Then we will print test prints and examine them, discussing what changes to consider before final prints.
Movement + Music
Slow Printmaking #4
Neighbourhood Shop
Thursday, July 24 · 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
All your hard work comes to life as you prepare and print your final versions. We’ll print a small, numbered, edition of your print and enjoy the fact that each is unique in its own way.
Music and movement are essential parts of our communities and cultures—especially in North End Kjipuktuk. Not only do these art forms get us moving and learning new skills—they are also great ways to connect with ourselves and those around us! So, whether you consider yourself a dancer, a singer, an athlete, a mover or a shaker... come with us to learn different joyful ways to move, play, and make noise together. You might just find your groove!
Storytelling through Songwriting
Neighbourhood Shop
Thursday, July 10 · 3:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Join Anishinaabe singer-songwriter Elsa Ruck in a songwriting workshop, where we will spend time crafting songs and reflecting on the importance of oral tradition. All levels and experience are welcome! Bring your creative spirit and stories!
Walk – Breathe – Reflect
Neighbourhood Shop
Saturday, July 12 · 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Join Charlene on a Mindful North End Walk among the trees and beautiful row houses—starting at the Every One Every Day Shop and slowing down at the Hydrostone Park for guided meditation, reflection, journaling and an opportunity to share.
Dance Party!
Neighbourhood Shop
Friday, July 11 · 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Join us at the Shop for a lively dance party with great music, fun vibes, and friendly faces. All ages, abilities and dance styles welcome—bring your energy and dancing shoes!
Indigenous Art Walk
Neighbourhood Shop
Thursday, July 17 · 3:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
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. Dress for the weather—we'll walk rain or shine!
Collaborative Business
What if starting a business wasn’t something you had to do alone?
What if it was something we could build together — in teams, through shared tools, skills, ideas, and support?
In the North End of Halifax/Kjipuktuk, we’re turning that question into action.
Program Designer
Introducing Brenna — the Collaborative Business Program Designer here at Every One Every Day. Brenna holds a business degree in accounting, years of experience in recreational planning, and a passion for building local, community-powered circular economies.
Brenna's role is to help residents co-create low-risk, supportive business projects that bring people together, build confidence, and open new possibilities — whether it’s food, fashion, art, repairs, or services.
What is Collaborative Business?
It’s a flexible, multi-stage program where residents join small teams to explore and develop business ideas through a series of short programs, each focusing on different steps—from discovery to test trading—all supported with tools and workshops.
We provide:
• Sessions, tools, and supplies
• Supportive group facilitation
• Space to test and trade your ideas in a collaborative environment
• Opportunities to grow your confidence and build new relationships
Whether you're new to entrepreneurship or have ideas you’ve always wanted to try, this program is for you!
The Power of Local
The North End is a vibrant community full of culture, creativity, and talent. Yet, starting a business can be challenging due to high costs and limited access to resources.
Collaborative business offers a way forward; by sharing skills, resources, and support, we create opportunities that are accessible, low-risk, and rooted in local strength. Together, we can build a thriving circular economy that reflects the heart and diversity of our neighborhood.
It’s not about hustling harder. It’s about sharing the load, taking small steps, and discovering what’s possible together.
A Call to Local Businesses
Are you a North End business owner or entrepreneur? We’re inviting you to share your experience, skills, and insight to help shape the future of community-powered business.
• Spot community gaps: Help identify products or services that are missing or in demand.
• Offer skill-sharing: Host a short session or demo — from repairs to recipe costing, design to budgeting.
• Support financial transparency: Share your journey around pricing, planning, or managing money in real life.
• Keep it real: Your honest story can guide others—the highs, the lows, and the lessons.
We’re building an ecosystem of mutual support and local knowledge-sharing. Want to join in?
Every One Every Day is about more than business. It’s about belonging, building, and becoming — together.
Let’s unlock the power of collaborative business in the North End.
Contact Brenna MacDonald (she/her)
Brenna.MacDonald@mymnfc.com
www.halifaxiseveryone.ca
Summer Sessions
Bead our North End Community Belt
All summer program
Any time shop is open
Host Gathering
Tuesday, June 24 · 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Every One Every Day at the Halifax Pride Parade
Downtown Halifax
Saturday, July 19 · 12 p.m.
The Big Picnic
Saturday, June 28 · 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
T+R: Everyday Action
Powwow Etiquette
Wednesday, July 2 · 3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Métis Finger Weaving
Wednesday, July 2 · 6 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
Saturday, July 5 · 2 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Let’s Ko’jua: Learn the Mi’kmaq Dance
Wednesday, July 9 · 3:15 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Getting Started with Land Acknowledgments
Wednesday, July 9 · 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Is the Crown at War with Us?
Wednesday, July 23 · 5:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
Community Build Trailer
Birds, Bats & Building Basics
Saturday, July 5 · 1 – 3:30 p.m.
MNFC Rest Bench Build 1/3
Friday, July 11 · 12 – 2pm
Burn Your Story: Creative Wood Burning (MNFC Rest Bench Build 2/3)
Saturday, July 12 · 2:30 – 4 p.m.
MNFC Rest Bench Build 3/3
Friday, July 16 · 12 – 2 p.m.
Backyard Composting Build
Thursday, July 17 · 5 – 7 p.m.
Compost Made Easy: Backyard Composting 101 Friday, July 18 · 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Culture and Language
Tatreez: Palestinian Connection to Land through Art
Friday, July 4 · 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Meet n’ Greet in Mi'kmaq!
Friday, July 18 · 12:15 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Intro to Fun Sign Language
Friday, July 18 ·2 – 4 p.m.
Friday, July 25 · 2 – 4 p.m.
Latin Cooking
Saturday, July 19 · 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Junkanoo Cultural Presentation
Saturday, July 26 · 2:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Slow Printmaking
Slow Printmaking
Thursday, July 3 · 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Slow Printmaking #2
Thursday, July 10 · 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Slow Printmaking #3
Thursday, July 17 · 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Slow Printmaking #4
Thursday, July 24 · 5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Everyday Empowerment
Embroidery on Photograph
Neighbourhood Shop
Thursday. July 3 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
How to Change a Tire Safely
Wonder’neath, 2482 Maynard St. Friday, July 4 · 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Candle Making Wednesday, July 16 · 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
DIY Pin Cushions
Wednesday, July 23 · 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Painting Landscape Exercises Friday, July 25 · 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Painting your Landscapes – Drop In Saturday, July 26 · 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Movement and Music
Storytelling through Songwriting Thursday, July 10 · 3:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Dance Party! Friday, July 11 · 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Walk – Breathe - Reflect Saturday, July 12 · 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Indigenous Art Walk Thursday, July 17 · 3:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Session Locations
Neighbourhood Shop
2169 Gottingen St.
Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre (MNFC) 209-2021 Brunswick St.
The Community Build Trailer (CBT) at the Bill Fenton Community Garden (formerly the George Dixon Community Garden)
Near 2502 Brunswick St.
The Community Build Trailer (CBT) at the Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre Parkade in front of 2021 Brunswick St.
All other locations listed with the session.
Session Locations
The Community Build Trailer (CBT) at the Bill Fenton Community Garden (formerly the George Dixon Community Garden) Near 2502 Brunswick St.
Neighbourhood Shop 2169 Gottingen St.
The Community Build Trailer (CBT) at the Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre Parkade in front of 2021 Brunswick St.
Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre (MNFC) 209-2021 Brunswick St.
Can you find these ten things?
• 2 medicine wheels
• Cyanotype Flowers
• 3 Strawberries
• 2 Rainbows
• An 8-pointed Star
• A Friendly Greeting!
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
