SPOOKY HALLOWEEN TRAIL

Come join the spookiest trail in town! Sipekne’katik invites families and youth out for an evening of Halloween fun along the New Town Trail. Put on your favourite costume and join us as we collect sweet treats along the way!

Date: October 29th, 2026

Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Location: New Town Trail

Gather your ghosts and goblins and come walk the trail with us!

Annual Snowsuit & Boot Giveaway

The Sipekne’katik Family Well-Being Program is back with its annual snowsuits and boots for community youth ages 17 & under!

DATE: Friday, October 16th, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM

DATE: Saturday, October 17th, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

LOCATION: Sipekne'katik Community Centre

First-come, first-served • No holds • Must pick up in person

Sipekne'katik Fisheries Lobster Giveaway!

Sipekne'katik Fisheries is hosting a lobster giveaway for community members this Friday!

DATE: Friday, October 9th, 2026

LOCATION: Sipekne'katik Cultural Grounds near the Ball Field

TIME:
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM: Elders Only
3:00 PM until gone: All community members welcome

Reminders: This giveaway is available while supplies last. There are no holds, and please remember to bring your own bags!

IMPORTANT ADVISORY: Following recent PIT tag findings, please inspect your lobster meat carefully before eating to avoid choking or dental hazards. If you find a tag, please save it and notify Fisheries so staff can collect it!

🫐 Pkwiman Jam Workshop! 🫐

The Sipekne'katik Family Well Being program is hosting a Pkwiman (Blueberry) Jam Workshop with Megan Marr! Come spend the day making delicious jam and connecting with the community.

🗓️ Thursday, October 8th, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
📍 Sipekne'katik Administrative Building

👥 Who: Families with children 17 & under

🥪 Lunch is provided!

📞 How to Register: Sign-up is required! Call the Family Well Being office at 902-758-4316 to register.

Meknasikl Wenju'su'nl / Apple Picking Trip!

Get ready for a perfect fall day! Sipekne'katik Family Well Being is taking families with children 17 & under to Noggins Corner for apple picking, a corn maze, and the barnyard adventure area!

DATE: Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
LOCATION: Noggins Corner

Transportation is Provided! Bus pickup is at 10:00 AM at the Sipekne'katik Community Centre.

A picnic lunch is provided!

Important Reminder: This is a family event, not a chaperoned activity. Parents and guardians must stay with and supervise their children at all times.

How to Register: Sign-up is required! Please call 902-758-4316 to save your family's spot.

Treaty Day 2026!

Get ready to celebrate Treaty Day on Thursday, October 1st, 2026! We have a fully packed schedule of events, entertainment, and competitions for the whole community.

Main Events: Start the day with a Comfort Fire & Smudge at 9:00 AM, enjoy live entertainment from Glooscap Sons & Eastern Eagle'jij, and don't miss the Lobster Giveaway starting at 2:30 PM (Elders only from 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM, followed by other community members at 3:00 PM). End the night with our Karaoke Contest from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM!

Competitions: Show off your skills in the Right Deadly Earring Contest, Waltes Tournament, Tea Boiling, Youth Bow & Arrow, Moose Call, and Wood Piling competitions throughout the afternoon.

Ongoing Fun: Stop by for all-day Community Swag Giveaways, Family Fun Day from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM, and Traditional Cooking with Chief Glasgow from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM!

Washer Toss: Keep the competitive spirit going into the weekend with our Treaty Day Washer Toss Tournament on Saturday, October 3rd (Women's & Men's Singles) and Sunday, October 4th (Mixed Doubles).

National Day for Truth & Reconciliation

Join us on Wednesday, September 30th, 2026, as our community gathers to observe the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation.

The morning's main events begin at 10:00 AM with an Honour Song by Sacred Flight and an Opening Prayer by Mary Lou Bernard, followed by remarks from Chief Michelle Glasgow and honoured guests.

Community Gathering: An Open Mic for sharing experiences and placing flags will take place at 11:30 AM.

Food & Teachings: Enjoy a complimentary BBQ lunch at 12:00 PM, alongside cultural teachings including Waltes, a presentation by Dr. Roger Lewis, and Dream Catchers running into the afternoon.

Children's Activities: Sessions for Talking Sticks, Medicine Bags, and Dream Catchers will take place back-to-back from 11:45 AM to 2:30 PM.

Family Paint Night with the Sipekne'katik Family Well Being Program & Annie Knockwood!

Join them for a creative evening!

This event is open to community youth ages 4-11, who must attend with a guardian.

DATE: Thursday, September 24th, 2026.

LOCATION: Sipekne'katik Administrative Building

TIME: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

To register, call the Family Well Being Office: 902-758-4316

Jakej/Lobster Giveaway

DATE: Thursday, September 3rd, 2026.

TIME: 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM: Reserved for community elders.

TIME: 2:30 PM until gone: Everyone welcome

LOCATION: Lloyd Paul's Diamond Ballfield, 31 Tuff St.

For Sipekne'katik community members, while supplies last. Please bring your own bags. No holds.

Lobster Giveaway

Sipekne'katik Fisheries will have live lobsters available Wednesday, August 12th, 2026, starting at 2:00 PM. To celebrate the upcoming Summer Games week!

For community members, while supplies last. Bring your own bags. No holds.

LSK School Parking Lot, 579 Church St, Indian Brook

Do you need to get, renew, or replace your Status Card?

Indigenous Services Canada will be coming to help community members with their Secure Certificate of Indian Status (SCIS). Photos will be taken on-site, and this service is being provided completely free of charge!

DATE: Tuesday, July 28th, 2026

TIME: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

LOCATION: Sipekne'katik Band Office

What you need to bring:

Valid Identification: A government-issued ID that includes your name, date of birth, photo, and signature. It must not have expired. (Multiple pieces of ID can be used together if needed).

Guarantor Declaration: If required for your application.

Guardianship/Custody Documents: Legal documents if applying for a child under your care.

For Birth Registration: Parents named on the birth certificate must be present and bring the original long-form birth certificate and their valid ID.

The Sipekne'katik Family Well Being Program is hosting a Family Fun Day! Join us for an afternoon of fun!

DATE: Sunday, July 26th, 2026

LOCATION: Sipekne'katik Ballfield

TIME: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Video Street Dance is Coming!🎵

Get ready to move, express yourself, and connect with the community! Mental Health & Addictions are hosting a Video Street Dance event right in the neighbourhood. Come out to dance, express, connect, and thrive! ❤️

🗓️ Thursday, July 23th, 2026
📍 Band Office 2.0 Parking Lot

⏰5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Low Sensory Hour 💙
⏰6:00 PM – 8:30 PM | All Welcome! ⚡

No registration needed—just bring your enthusiasm and your dancing shoes. See you in the parking lot! 🧢✨

🍓 Atuomkmine'key 🍓

Strawberry harvesting and a picnic lunch🧺

📌 The Details:

• 🗓️ When: Monday, July 6th, 2026

• ⏰ Time: Bus pick-up is at 9:00 AM sharp (weather pending)

• 📍 Location: Mountain Farms, River John

• 🚌 Transportation: Fully provided!

• 🥪 Food: Free picnic lunch provided (ham & bologna sandwiches). If your child is picky, please bring your own lunch!

• Families with children ages 17 and under

Spaces are limited, so register early to secure your family's spot!

Men’s Social Group: Join Us Next Week!

Looking for a chance to connect, unwind, and have some fun in a judgment-free space? The Men’s Social Group is kicking off its bi-weekly gatherings!

Come on out for social and community connection, activities, and good times.

• No sign-up needed! Just show up.

• 5:00 PM until the end

• Cultural Cabins

• For all men and male-identifying people. This is a drug and alcohol-free, 2SLGBTQIA+ friendly space.

Mark Your Calendars for the Upcoming Schedule:

• Jun 11 – Meet n Greet (Next Thursday!)

• Jun 25 – Tie Dye Shirt

• Jul 9 – Evening Fire

• Jul 23 – Game Night

• Aug 6 – TBD

• Aug 27 – Trail & BBQ

• Sep 3 – Fishing

Questions? Call Myles at the Health Centre at 758-2063.

🖌️Family Paint Night🖌️

Join the Family Well Being Program for a guided Paint Night with Annie Knockwood! A fun, creative evening for children and their guardians to bond and create together.

Who: Ages 4–11 & Guardian
When: Wednesday, May 20th, 2026 | 5PM–7PM
Where: Sipekne'katik Administrative Building

Supper is provided!

📲To Register: Call 902-758-4316

The Family Well Being Program invites women (18+) of Sipekne'katik to our Women’s Wellness Self Care Social. Come treat yourself to a day of pampering and connection.

We’ll have several self-care stations available, including:
💅 Manicures
💇‍♀️ Haircuts
💆‍♀️ Massage
✨ Waxing
...plus refreshments, door prizes, and more!

📅 Saturday, May 9th, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Sipekne’katik Community Centre

Take some time for yourself—you've earned it! We can’t wait to see you there. 🌸

Mother’s Day Breakfast🌷

We invite all mothers, grandmothers, aunts, godmothers, and motherly figures of the Sipekne’katik Band & Community to join us for a special Mother’s Day Breakfast.

Let us treat you to a morning of good food and celebration! Plus, everyone who attends will be entered for a chance to win some exciting door prizes.🎁

📅Friday, May 8th, 2026
🕙Starting at 10:00 AM (Until supplies last)
📍Sipekne’katik Health Centre

We look forward to seeing you there! Sponsored by Mental Wellness & Addictions.🌷

Community Meeting: Sipekne’katik Cannabis Control Law

Join us for a community discussion regarding the new Sipekne’katik Cannabis Control Law and the next steps for our Nation.
We will discuss the legislative process, community safety, and the development of the Sipekne’katik Cannabis Board.

📅Dates:
Sunday, April 19th, 2026
Sunday, April 26th, 2026

⌚Time:
Starting at 5:00 PM

📍Location:
Sipekne’katik Community Centre

Community Meeting: Sipekne’katik Cannabis Control Law

Join us for a community discussion regarding the new Sipekne’katik Cannabis Control Law and the next steps for our Nation.
We will discuss the legislative process, community safety, and the development of the Sipekne’katik Cannabis Board.

📅Dates:
Sunday, April 19th, 2026
Sunday, April 26th, 2026

⌚Time:
Starting at 5:00 PM

📍Location:
Sipekne’katik Community Centre

🧡 We’re Back! 2nd Annual Autism Acceptance Month Event 🧡

This year, Sipekne’katik is continuing our shift to #RedInstead. While blue was historically used for awareness, many Autistic self-advocates prefer red to symbolize acceptance, passion, and heart. We are proud to celebrate our neurodiverse members exactly as they are.

This event is specifically designed for Autistic children, youth, and their support persons, with a focus on comfort and connection.

What to expect:
✨ New and favourite sensory stations
🍿 Refreshments for everyone
🎁 Age-appropriate swag bags
❤️ A welcoming, inclusive environment

When & Where:
📅 Sunday, April 19th, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Sipekne’katik Community Centre

Sponsored by Sipekne'katik Education & The Family Well Being Program.🧡

The Sipekne'katik Family Well Being Program is hosting a Family Fun Day! Join us for an afternoon of fun! 🎉

The Details:
📅 Saturday, April 18th, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Sipekne’katik Community Centre

⚠️ Important Note: This is a family event, not a chaperoned activity. We kindly ask that parents and guardians stay with and supervise their children at all times.

IN THE CREASE WITH CAREY PRICE!

Attention Sipekne’katik families! We have an incredible opportunity for hockey fans to head to Moncton for a special event with NHL legend Carey Price!

This event is open to Sipekne’katik families with children aged 17 and under. Space is limited, so make sure to register early!

Event Details

Date: Friday, April 17th, 2026

Location: Moncton, NB

Event Time: 7:00 PM

We are providing bus transportation for those attending, pick up & drop off at the Sipekne'katik Community Centre:

Departure: 3:15 PM

Return: 11:00 PM

Registration Required

To secure your spot, please contact one of the following coordinators:

Audrey: 902-956-0122 | audreypaul@sipeknekatik.ca

Janelle: 902-956-4934 | janellecabot@sipeknekatik.ca

Erica: 902-805-0214 | ericabusby@sipeknekatik.ca

Family Paint Night

Join the Family Well Being Program for a family paint night! A fun, creative evening for children and their guardians to bond and create together.

Who: Ages 4–11 & Guardian

Date: Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
Time: 5:00PM - 7:00PM
Where: Sipekne'katik Administrative Building

Supper is provided!

To Register: Call 902-758-4316

Join us for a Community Easter Dinner.

When: Saturday, April 4th, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Where: Sipekne'katik Community Centre

Hosted By: Sipekne'katik Education Department

Come share a meal with your neighbours and celebrate the season together. We look forward to seeing you there!

Get ready to hop on over to the Sipekne’katik Community Centre for our Easter Fun Fest!

We have an incredible afternoon planned for the whole family, featuring:

• A Bubble Show

• Face Painting & Airbrush Tattoos

• Cookie Decorating

• Photos with the Easter Bunny

• ...plus games, activities, and more!

Date: Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
Location: Sipekne’katik Community Centre

Schedule:
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Sensory Friendly Hour
4:30 PM – 6:30 PM: All Welcome!

Come out and celebrate with us!

Sipekne'katik Family Well Being are so excited to get our community youth (Ages 2-17) rolling this spring with a Bike & Helmet Giveaway!

When: Monday, March 30th, 2026

Time: From 3:00PM to 7:00PM. While supplies last. First-come, first-served.

Where: Sipekne'katik Community Centre

Important Note - Sizing & Surprises

Bringing your child is the best way to ensure a proper fit for their new bike and/or helmet. If this is a gift, you are welcome to pick it up without them. Please choose carefully.

No exchanges will be available.