Mark your calendars, Sipekne'katik! 📆

The Miss Sipekne'katik Princess Pageant 2025 is just around the corner, and we can't wait to welcome you!

Join us on Saturday, July 26th and Sunday, July 27th, for two incredible evenings showcasing the talent, grace, and pride of our young women. This pageant aims to honour traditions, inspire youth, create lasting memories and friendships, and showcase the spirit of Sipekne'katik.

Let's give a huge round of applause and show our support for this year's incredible princesses: ✨Tianna Anderson
✨Cadence Davidson
✨Lillian Glasgow
✨Nakirrah M Howe
✨Camden Maloney
✨Maia Maloney
✨Kayli Raye Marr
✨Milanna Miller
✨Rayanna Miller
✨Kaicee Sack
✨Mia Syliboy

Pageant Times: 7:00pm to 9:00pm (Doors open at 6:30pm)
Pageant Location: LSK School

Please help us support the Sipekne'katik First Nation Food Bank! A donation is encouraged for entry. Your generosity will make a difference in our community.

Saint Anne’s 2025 - Fireworks

Date: Saturday, July 26th, 2025
Time: 10:00PM
Location: LSK School - Soccer Field

Mark your calendars, Sipekne'katik! 📆
The Miss Sipekne'katik Princess Pageant 2025 is just around the corner, and we can't wait to welcome you!

Join us on Saturday, July 26th and Sunday, July 27th, for two incredible evenings showcasing the talent, grace, and pride of our young women. This pageant aims to honour traditions, inspire youth, create lasting memories and friendships, and showcase the spirit of Sipekne'katik.

Let's give a huge round of applause and show our support for this year's incredible princesses: ✨Tianna Anderson
✨Cadence Davidson
✨Lillian Glasgow
✨Nakirrah M Howe
✨Camden Maloney
✨Maia Maloney
✨Kayli Raye Marr
✨Milanna Miller
✨Rayanna Miller
✨Kaicee Sack
✨Mia Syliboy

Pageant Times: 7:00pm to 9:00pm (Doors open at 6:30pm)
Pageant Location: LSK School

Please help us support the Sipekne'katik First Nation Food Bank! A donation is encouraged for entry. Your generosity will make a difference in our community.

Saint Anne’s 2025 - Washer Toss Tournament

Date: Saturday, July 26th, 2025
Time: 5:00PM
Location: Sipekne’katik Arbour

Saint Anne’s 2025 - Community Tea Social & Entertainment

Date: Saturday, July 26th, 2025
Time: 5:00PM - 10:00PM
Location: Sipekne’katik Arbour

Saint Anne’s 2025 - Family Fun Day

Date: Saturday, July 26th, 2025
Time: 5:00PM - 8:00PM
Location: LSK Soccer Field

Bouncy Castles
Face Paint & Airbrush Tattos
Childrens Games & Prizes
Treats & More

Saint Anne’s 2025 - Community Meal

Date: Saturday, July 26th, 2025
Time: Starting at 3:30PM
Location: Sipekne’katik Community Centre

Hello Sipekne'katik Community! 👋

We're inviting everyone to take part in the STATUS OF MI'KMAW LANGUAGE SURVEY from Mi'kmaw Kina'matnewey.

This survey is all about gathering your thoughts and experiences with our beautiful Mi'kmaw language. Your input is vital to help us develop our language plan and support the Mi'kmaq Language Act. It's about making sure our language thrives for the next seven generations and more.

And as a huge thank you, we have over 100 incentives to give away!

That's right, everyone who participates gets entered into a draw for fantastic prizes. Children are welcome to complete the survey with help from a guardian, or a guardian can complete on their behalf.

Come visit a Survey Station at our upcoming Saint Anne's events:

Saturday, July 26, 2025

• Community Meal starts at 3:30 PM at the Community Centre

  1. Family Fun Day is from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM at LSK School

Prize winners will be announced live on the Sipekne'katik First Nation Facebook page on Monday, July 28th, 2025. Pick up and in-community delivery will be available.

Let's come together for our language! Wela'lioq!

Saint Anne’s 2025 - Street Dance

Date: Friday, July 25th, 2025
Time: 7:00PM - 9:00PM
Location: LSK School - Parking Lot

Elders Appreciation BBQ

Date: Thursday, July 24th, 2025
Time: 11:00AM - 2:00PM
Location: Sipekne’katik Cultural Cabins

Saint Anne’s 2025 - Waltes Tournament

Date: Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025
Time: 7:00PM - 9:00PM
Location: Cultural Cabins

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

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

Date: Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025
Location: Sipekne'katik Administrative Building
Time: 5:00PM - 7:00PM

To register, please contact a Wutanm Support Worker or call the Family Well Being Office.

FWB Office
902-758-4316

Audrey
902-956-0122
audreypaul@sipeknekatik.ca

Janelle
902-956-4934
janellecabot@sipeknekatik.ca

Please share this information with an elder in your life so they don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to get connected!

Free iPads for Elders!

For our amazing elders! We're thrilled to announce a giveaway just for you. If you're an on-reserve band member aged 55 or older, you're eligible to receive a brand-new iPad and protective case from Sipekne'katik Education Department!

iPad Pick-Up:
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025
10:00am to 4:00pm
Sipekne'katik Administrative Building (Blue building behind the Band Office)

What You Need to Know:
Sign for Yourself: Each elder must personally sign to receive their iPad. Waivers required.

Family & Friends: We're unable to provide technical support or repairs, so please lean on your fantastic family and friends for any help you may need!

If medical issues prevent you from picking up, please get in touch with the Education department to make special delivery arrangements!

Saint Anne’s 2025 - Movie Night

Date: Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025
Time: 7:00PM - 9:00PM
Location: Sipekne’katik Arbour

🌊Annual Magic Mountain Trip🌊

📅Monday, July 21st, 2025.

*RESCHEDULED for Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025*

Families of Sipekne’katik are invited for a day of fun at Magic Mountain in Moncton, NB – sponsored by the Sipekne’katik Education Department.

➡️Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult, this is not a chaperoned event.

Buses will depart from the Sipekne’katik Community Centre at 9:00AM and return home to the Sipekne’katik Community Centre at 7:30PM.

Attendees are welcome to provide their own transportation at their own expense if they wish.

1 meal ticket will be provided per participant.

Participants are required to sign liability waivers. Waivers will be available upon arrival.

📱To register, please contact the Sipekne’katik Education Department by phone at 902-236-3024 or 902-236-3022.

Requests made via social media will not be responded to.

Cribbage Tournament

Date: Monday, July 21st, 2025
Time: Starting at 7:00pm
Location: Sipekne’katik Cultural Cottages

Saint Anne's 2025 Lob Ball Tournament

Date: Friday, July 18th, 2025 & Saturday July 19th, 2025
Location: Lloyd Paul Diamond

Registration is required.

Please contact Mitchell Busby at 902-758-4059 or Rita Sack at 902-236-3020 to register!

SPONSORED BY Mental Wellness & Addictions, Fitness & Recreation, Youth Centre.

Stay tuned for more Saint Anne's events!

Saint Anne's 2025 Lob Ball Tournament

Date: Friday, July 18th, 2025 & Saturday July 19th, 2025
Location: Lloyd Paul Diamond

Registration is required.

Please contact Mitchell Busby at 902-758-4059 or Rita Sack at 902-236-3020 to register!

SPONSORED BY Mental Wellness & Addictions, Fitness & Recreation, Youth Centre.

Stay tuned for more Saint Anne's events!

NS Mi’kmaq Women & Girls in Sport, Recreation, & Physical Activity: ACTION PLAN ENGAGEMENT SESSION:

Date: Thursday, July 10th, 2025
Time: 5:00PM - 7:00PM
Location: Sipekne'katik Cultural Cabins

Snacks & Door Prizes

FOR THOSE IDENTIFYING AS WOMEN, GIRLS OR TWO-SPIRIT

AGES 15+

Registration is encouraged; please follow the link provided below.

https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfj9IY9.../viewform

NS Tripartite Forum Sport & Recreation Committee Project, Facilitated by: Sara-Lynne Knockwood.

Get ready for a summer of adventures, learning, and friendship! Sipekne'katik Summer Day Camp 2025 applications are officially OPEN!

This year's camp, held at the Community Centre, is open to kids aged 5-11 and runs Monday-Thursday, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, with lunch pick-up from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM.

Get ready for a summer packed with:
Nature Adventures
Learning activities
Playing
Arts & Crafts
Skill Development
Swimming
Games

You can print off your application form here: sipeknekatik.ca/formsandpolicies.

Paper copies of the application can be picked up at the Sipekne'katik Band Office or the Sipekne'katik Administrative Building. Once applications are complete, they are to be returned to either building.

For any questions, feel free to reach out to Macey or Levi.
maceymarr@sipeknekatik.ca
levipaul@sipeknekatik.ca

Our annual Pop-up Bike Hub is back!

If you are in Sipekne'katik First Nation and require a bicycle tune-up, we will be located in front of the community pool, beside the RCMP station, from July 2nd, to July 4th, 2025, from 2:00PM to 6:00PM

For any questions, please contact,
Keaton Fougere
kfougere@cmmns-denr.ca
902-890-0179
or
Mitchell Harris
Mharris@cmmns-denr.ca
902-890-7861

So let's ride more and worry less this biking season.

Our annual Pop-up Bike Hub is back!

If you are in Sipekne'katik First Nation and require a bicycle tune-up, we will be located in front of the community pool, beside the RCMP station, from July 2nd, to July 4th, 2025, from 2:00PM to 6:00PM

For any questions, please contact,
Keaton Fougere
kfougere@cmmns-denr.ca
902-890-0179
or
Mitchell Harris
Mharris@cmmns-denr.ca
902-890-7861.

So let's ride more and worry less this biking season.

Kick off your summer with a treat!

COURTESY of Sipekne’katik Family Well-Being & Sipekne’katik Youth Centre

Date: Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025
Time: 4:00PM - 7:00PM
Location: Community Pool parking lot

Free for Sipekne’katik students ages 5-18
Other customers are responsible for their own payments

Our annual Pop-up Bike Hub is back!

If you are in Sipekne'katik First Nation and require a bicycle tune-up, we will be located in front of the community pool, beside the RCMP station, from July 2nd, to July 4th, 2025, from 2:00PM to 6:00PM

For any questions, please contact,
Keaton Fougere
kfougere@cmmns-denr.ca
902-890-0179
or
Mitchell Harris
Mharris@cmmns-denr.ca
902-890-7861

So let's ride more and worry less this biking season.

We warmly invite all women and female-identifying individuals, ages 16 and up, from the Sipekne’katik First Nation Community to join us for a self-defense workshop led by instructor Holly McDonald. Come learn empowering techniques and strategies in a safe and supportive space.

When and where?
Date: Monday, June 30th, 2025, from 6:00PM to 7:00PM
Location: Sipekne’katik Community Centre, 185 Sesame Street

Registration is required, and there are only 15 spots available, so don't wait to sign up!

Contact:
Kaitlyn Keddy: kkeddy@cmmns.com
Rita Sack: ritasack@sipeknekatik.ca
Phone: 902.890.1651

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

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

Wednesday, June 25th, 2025
Sipekne'katik Administrative Building
5:00PM - 7:00PM

To register, please contact a Wutanm Support Worker or call the Family Well Being Office.

FWB Office
902-758-4316

Audrey
902-956-0122
audreypaul@sipeknekatik.ca
Janelle
902-956-4934
janellecabot@sipeknekatik.ca

It's time to start planning your epic grad trip! Join us for a meeting to decide on a location for next year's celebration.

Date: Tuesday, June 24th, 2025
Time: Starting at 5:00PM
Location: LSK School, 579 Church Street.

We'll have pizza on hand to fuel our big decisions! This meeting is exclusively for next year's graduates (Class of 2026).

Don't miss out on having your say!

Questions? Please contact Barrett Mason or Autumn Maloney.

Barrett Mason at bmason@lskschool.ca

Autumn Maloney at amaloney@lskschool.ca

Celebrating our Indigenous Entrepreneurs SUPPER & SOCIAL

In honour of National Indigenous History Month Sipekne’katik First Nation’s Economic Development Team, Halifax Partnership, and East Hants are hosting a Supper and Social for the Entrepreneurs of Sipekne’katik First Nation!

Date: Monday, June 23rd, 2025
Time: 4:00PM - 6:00PM
Location: Sipekne’katik Administrative Building,
520 Church Street, Indian Brook

We appreciate pre-registering to help us prepare the catering, but walk-ins are also welcome! Please get in touch with Desiree to register or to find out more!

Desiree Grantmyre, Economic Development Manager
desireegrantmyre@sipeknekatik.ca
902-758-4770

Join us for the 5th annual gathering honoring Indian Residential School Survivors and walking to commemorate the Indigenous children who did not return home from these sites.

Date: Saturday, June 21st, 2025
Time: 10:00AM to 1:30PM
Location: Shubenacadie, NS

Event Schedule:
10:00AM - Opening Prayer & Welcome
10:15AM - 1km Communal Walk
11:00AM - Feast Begins
11:30AM - Entertainment Begins
12:30PM - Testimonies & Sharing
1:30PM - Closing Remarks

⭐WALTES TOURNAMENT⭐

**NEW DATE: Tuesday, June 17th, 2025**
The top two qualifiers will move on to represent Sipekne’katik in the “World Mi’kmaw Waltes Championship” in Wagmatcook from July 9th to 11th!

Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place!

Sipekne’katik Band Members of all ages are welcome to participate!

Date: Tuesday, June 17th, 2025
Time: Starting at 5:00pm
Location: Sipekne'katik Cultural Cottages (Powwow Grounds)

For more information, contact Courtney Knockwood, Event Planner 📲 902-751-4359 📧 eventplanner@sipeknekatik.ca