IONS is situated in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaw people. Unceded means that the Mi’kmaq have never relinquished, sold, traded, or transferred ownership of their land to European settler colonies, yet land was taken over without their consent through various processes of settler colonialism. This territory is covered by the Treaties of Peace and Friendship, which the Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik people first signed with the British Crown in 1726. These Treaties did not involve the surrendering of rights to the lands and resources they had traditionally used and occupied. We are all Treaty People.
We further acknowledge that Nova Scotia is the birthplace of Black culture and heritage in Canada. People of African descent have shared these lands for over 400 years, and over 50 strong and resourceful African Nova Scotian communities exist here today.
We are committed to the struggle against systems of oppression that have resulted in profound inequities and the denial of self-determination rights. We are working actively to deepen our learning at an individual level, provide learning opportunities about anti-racism and decolonization, and to develop partnerships with organizations serving and led by underrepresented groups.
Cozy up by the fire and the big screen for “The Biggest Little Farm”. May 10th 7:00 - 9:00 pm. All welcome. "The Biggest Little Farm chronicles the eight-year quest of John and Molly Chester as they trade city living for 200 acres of barren farmland and a dream to...
Open House About: Our regular first Sunday a month open house. 10:00-12:00 Preschool aged Forest School ($10) Sounds in the Forest 12:00-3:00 Pizza and Music 1:00-3:00 Deanery tour including natural building and permaculture installations 1:30-:300 Canjo Workshop...
What's a Canjo you say? Well how about you find out at the Canjo Workshop! Sunday May 1st 9:30 - 12:30 Only 3 hours and $25 and you will have one to take home! P:(902)845-1888 E: thedeaneryproject@gmail.com Canjo Registration form:...
You’re invited to a special event April 29th to celebrate the contributions of the Community Impact (Nonprofit) Sector in Nova Scotia!Community Impact Sector Day of Recognition!Join us in celebrating the people and the impact organizations (nonprofits) that tirelessly...
Saturday, April 16th Morning Children’s Program $15/family, Lunch $10/ adult, $5/child Afternoon activities by donation (fundraiser) Spring 2022 arrives filled with the hope of new beginnings and the sorrows of war. The days warm, and the birds return giving hope for...
Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop Saturday April 30 Come learn how to prune your fruit trees with horticulturist Jim Turner. During this workshop, you will gain practical hands-on experience pruning your fruit trees. Age Group: All ages Time: 10-12:30 am Price:cost $40 for...
Join us April 27 for the ED CONNECTIONS : Giving & Receiving Feedback for peer-to-peer learning and networking. You're invited to the Connections Peer-to-Peer Networking with EDs Join us virtually April 27th, 9:00AM-10:30AM Learning Stream: Healthy Workplaces...
Join us May 18 as Dr. Stephanie Gilbert discusses effective bereavement practices & compassion support for those experiencing pregnancy lossPromising HR Practices: Pregnancy Loss & Bereavement SupportJoin us virtually on May 18th, 10 am - 12 pmLearning Stream:...
Join us Mondays in May for the third series of the Black History Learning Journey: Perspectives from the Front Line.Black History Learning Journey - Series 3Nova Scotia is home to over 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities with a long, deep, and complex history...
Join on April 28th the first of the Tax Talks series for the Community Impact Sector, hosted by the Canada Revenue Agency.Tax Talks: CRA Practices for the Community Impact SectorJoin us virtually April 28th from 10 AM-11:30 AMLearning Stream: Sustainable...
