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

Date: Sunday, April 27th, 2025
Location: Sipekne'katik Community Centre
Time: 12:00pm to 3:00pm

Date: Saturday, April 26th, 2025
Time: 12:00PM - 3:00PM
Location: Sipekne'katik Community Centre

April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time to promote understanding, inclusion, and advocacy while celebrating diversity and supporting acceptance. To conclude the month, we invite community members who identify as Autistic and a support person to the Autism Acceptance Month Event.

This event is designed with Autistic children and youth in mind and will feature a variety of sensory stations, refreshments, and age-appropriate swag bags.

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

Join them for a creative evening.

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

Date: Friday, April 25th, 2025
Location: Sipekne'katik Administrative Building
Time: 5:30PM - 7:30PM

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

Hannah
902-956-4934
hannahsimon@sipeknekatik.ca

FWB Office
902-758-4316

Riparian zones are the areas of land that run along a river. They play a critical role in the productivity and health of the river, as well as protection zones for the lands beyond. Without healthy riparian zones, riverbanks are prone to erosion, biodiversity is lost, and river health can decrease. Riparian zones have been commonly cleared for agriculture and urbanization.

The CMM’s Department of Aquatic Resources and Fisheries Management will be replanting trees in a cleared riparian zone along River Philip outside of Oxford, and we are looking for help!

Join us on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 to help restore this riparian zone back to a healthy state.

Transportation will be provided from The CMM building to the worksite in Oxford, and back.

Bus leaves at 10:00AM and will return around 2:00PM

Sipekne'katik Social Case Managers are hosting a Conchos Belt Workshop with Karen Bernard.

Date: Thursday, April 17th, 2025
Location: Sipekne’katik Administrative Building
Time: 9:00AM to 4:00PM

Must be a Social Case Management Client.

*If you are on Social, you can sign up for a waitlist. Call and leave your name and number. 902-758-4050*

Snacks and Refreshments will be provided.

To register, please contact one of the Social Case Managers:
Janice - jpaulette@sipeknekatik.ca
Melanie - melaniepeterpaul@sipeknekatik.ca
Rachelle - rachellebernard@sipeknekatik.ca

Meet the Case Managers!

Date: Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
Time: 10:00AM to 2:00PM
Location: Sipekne'katik Administrative Building

Snacks and Refreshments will be provided.

If you have any questions, please contact the Case Managers:

Melanie - melaniepeterpaul@sipeknekatik.ca
Rachelle - rachellebernard@sipeknekatik.ca
Janice - jpaulette@sipeknekatik.ca

Sipekne'katik Employment & Training is hosting a Career Fair!

Date: Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
Time: 12:00PM to 5:00PM
Location: Sipekne'katik Community Centre, 185 Sesame Street, Indian Brook

For more information, please contact, Sipekne'katik Employment & Training Office at 902-758-3372

Sipekne'katik First Nation and our Operations & Maintenance Department are excited to introduce our new Diversion Centre!

Join us for the Grand Opening event on Monday, April 7th, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Diversion Centre. Enjoy a delicious barbecue, enter to win great door prizes, and take a tour of the new facility!

What is the Diversion Centre?
The Diversion Centre is designed to supplement and enhance our current waste management system rather than replace it. It will serve as a convenient drop-off location for various types of waste, making it easier for community members to dispose of specific materials in a safe, clean, and environmentally friendly manner.

Location: 21 Sesame Street, Indian Brook

Sunday, April 6th, 2025

Buses will depart from the Sipekne'katik Community Centre at two separate times: 1:00PM & 2:00PM. Please ensure you select a bus time when registering.

Registration is required. To register, please complete the form provided below or scan the QR code on the poster. https://form.jotform.com/250904697090260

For more information on this event, please contact Mitchell Busby by email mitchellbusby@sipeknekatik.ca

Children's Easter Fun Fest!

Join us for Easter excitement with pictures with the Easter Bunny, cookie decorating, face painting, and more!

Saturday, April 5th, 2025

1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Sipekne'katik Community Centre

(This event is for community children ages 11 and under. Details for the Youth 12-18 event will be announced soon! )

Creative Kins: Grandparent & Grandchild Paint Night with the Sipekne'katik Family Well Being Program!

Join them for a creative evening and take the opportunity to paint a birdhouse! Perfect for Spring.

This event is open to community youth ages 4-11, bring your grandchild/ren for an evening of fun!

Date: Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
Location: Sipekne'katik Administrative Building
Time: 5:30PM - 7:30PM

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

Audrey
902-956-0122
audreypaul@sipeknekatik.ca

Hannah
902-956-4934
hannahsimon@sipeknekatik.ca

FWB Office
902-758-4316

Sipekne'katik Residential School Support Program hosts Survivors Monthly Meetings. A schedule of these meetings can be found below. Meetings take place from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Sipekne'katik Administrative Building.

Monthly meetings with survivors and descendants are important. It allows the program to ensure that it is what the survivors and descendants want and need to help improve their lives. Meetings will be held on the last Wednesday of each month. Your voice is important. So please come to the meetings and let Shirley know what's on your mind.

They also host weekly Mi'kmaq Language Classes and Beading Classes.

Mi'kmaq Classes, every Monday from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Sipekne'katik Administrative Building

Beading Classes, every Tuesday from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at Sipekne'katik Administrative Building.

For more information, please contact Shirley Morris.

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

Join them for a creative evening and take the opportunity to paint a birdhouse! Perfect for Spring.

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

Date: Wednesday, March 26th, 2025
Location: Sipekne'katik Administrative Building
Time: 5:30PM - 7:30PM

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

Audrey
📲902-956-0122
📧audreypaul@sipeknekatik.ca

Hannah
📲902-956-4934
📧hannahsimon@sipeknekatik.ca

FWB Office
📲902-758-4316

It's that time again, Sipekne'katik! Community meal is happening tomorrow! Wednesday, March 26th, 2025.
Pick up only at the community centre kitchen - starting at 5pm.

Elders, please contact Cree Copage for possible delivery! This week's meal is Chicken Alfredo!!

Sipekne'katik Education Department is hosting a Medium Full Quill Box Workshop with Crystal Gloade on Saturday, March 22nd, and Sunday, March 23rd, 2025

The workshop will take place from 9:00am to 4:00pm at Sipekne'katik Administrative Building.

Limited spaces are available. To register, please call 902-236-3024 or 902-236-3022.

Sipekne'katik Mental Wellness and Addictions is hosting a Wooden Rose Workshop with Ashley Julian-Rikihana and Wanda Julian on Wednesday, March 19th, 2025

This event will take place at the Sipekne’katik Administrative Building from 9:00AM to 1:00PM. Snacks and Refreshments will be provided.

Spaces are available for 10 attendees.

To register, please call Megan, Patricia or Myles at the Health Centre at 902.758.2063

Maple Magic at Sugar Moon Farm

Join us at Sugar Moon Farm for a tour of the grounds, enjoy a classic Sugar Moon brunch, experience the magic of sugar on snow,
and do some maple shopping.

Event Details:
Friday, March 14th, 2025
Transportation is provided. Bus departs Sipekne’katik Community Centre at 8:15AM.
For ages 4 and up.
One guardian per family.

To register, please contact a Wutanm Support Worker or call the Family Well Being office at 902-758-4316. No names will be taken over social media.
Audrey
902-956-0122
audreypaul@sipeknekatik.ca

Hannah
902-956-4934
hannahsimon@sipeknekatik.ca

Sipekne’katik First Nation is launching a new field school and training program for community members interested in learning about and working in the field of archaeology.

The program has been co-designed and will be team taught by Dr. Roger Lewis and Dr. Jonathan Fowler.

The schedule is flexible, allowing participants to join as time allows and learn on a variety of archaeological sites through the 2025 season and beyond.

A community meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 12th, 2025 from 1:00pm to 2:30PM at Sipekne’katik Band Office to discuss the program.

If you would like to join a mailing list to learn more about the program’s activities or to enroll, please email rogerlewis@sipeknekatik.ca.

When expressing your interest, please include the following in your email: First and Last Name, contact email, and contact phone number.

The Sipekne'katik Youth Centre is excited to announce March Break fun for youth ages 12-18! Registration is required for participation.

Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Cineplex Truro Movie Trip
Movie: Captain America: Brave New World
The bus will leave the Sipekne'katik Community Centre at 12:30 PM.

Friday, March 14, 2025
Activate Dartmouth
The bus will leave the Sipekne'katik Community Centre at 1:00 PM.

To register, please contact Mitchell at 902-817-5908 or mitchellbusby@sipeknekatik.ca.

UNSM's Data Goverance Team is visiting our community to conduct the RHS Phase 4 Survey, which will gather important data on health and well-being to support community programs and services.

Date: Tuesday, March 11th, and Thursday, March 13th, 2025.
Time: 10:00AM to 4:00PM
Location: Sipekne'katik Administrative Building, 522 Church Street.

Stop in to participate and enjoy Refreshments & Lunch, Door Prizes and more.

For more information, please contact, Shenayah Gould, Projects Coordinator at SGOULD@UNSM.ORG or by phone at 902-919-1735

Sipekne'katik Fisheries is hosting a Community Engagement Session regarding Elver fisheries. Food will be provided.

Date: Thursday, March 6th, 2025
Time: 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Location: Sipekne’katik Fisheries, 337 Meadow Drive

For more information, please contact Michael McDonald at 902-758-4587.

Nova Scotia Construction Sector Council will be in community for an Information Session for their upcoming Introduction to Construction Craft Worker program taking place in Sipekene'katik starting in April. Join us to learn more about this wonderful opportunity!

Date: Thursday, March 6th, 2025
Time: 2:00pm to 6:00pm
Location: Sipekne'katik Administrative Building, 520 Church Street

To learn more or to apply, please contact: J.R. Wall, Training Coordinator/Coach by email jwall@nscsc.ca or call 902-476-1185 or visit www.nscsc.ca/training/ccw

Enjoy a Community Meal at the Sipekne'katik Community Centre on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Food will be served from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM or until supplies last.

Sipekne'katik Residential School Support Program hosts Survivors Monthly Meetings. A schedule of these meetings can be found below. Meetings take place from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Sipekne'katik Administrative Building.

Monthly meetings with survivors and descendants are important. It allows the program to ensure that it is what the survivors and descendants want and need to help improve their lives. Meetings will be held on the last Wednesday of each month. Your voice is important. So please come to the meetings and let Shirley know what's on your mind.

They also host weekly Mi'kmaq Language Classes and Beading Classes.

Mi'kmaq Classes, every Monday from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Sipekne'katik Administrative Building

Beading Classes, every Tuesday from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at Sipekne'katik Administrative Building.

For more information, please contact Shirley Morris.

Food Bundle Information Session

What does Food Security mean to you? Come learn how to support food sovereignty in our community and learn about an opportunity to participate in the food bundle project in Mi'kma'ki.

Snacks, refreshments, and door prizes are provided!

Date: Wednesday, February 26th, 2025
Time: 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Location: Sipekne'katik Community Centre

To find out more:
Courtney Knockwood
E: courtneyknockwood@sipeknekatik.ca

Jill Paul
E: sipeknekatikfoodbank@sipeknekatik.ca

Tidal Bore Rafting Resort is hosting a Sipekne'katik Community Job Fair Open House at the resort on Saturday, February 22, from 12:00pm to 3:00pm. A catered lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Community members are invited to join them for lunch, meet some of the resort staff, and apply for summer jobs at Tidal Bore. You can check out the available positions in advance at www.raftingcanada.ca/careers

What to Expect:

A sign-up sheet will be provided for each of the five positions they are looking to fill. Interested attendees are encouraged to forward their resumes by February 28. Interviews will be scheduled during the first two weeks of March. If you bring your resume on the day of the event, that is great, too!

METS can provide transportation for this event. Please contact Sipekne'katik EmploymentTraining if needed.

We hope to see you there!