Esinam Counselling Inc.

03/11/2026

NOTICE TO OUR COMMUNITY
Update on Provincial Program Funding

Kwe’ to our community in Kjipuktuk and across Mi’kma’ki.

Over the past day there have been announcements that the Province of Nova Scotia has restored funding to a number of community programs. We want to clarify that the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre programs previously identified as facing reductions remain affected at this time.

The following programs have not had their funding restored:
• Family Resource Program
• Youth Outreach Program
• A Place to Belong Program
• Funding previously received through L’nu Affairs

We are grateful to see support reinstated for organizations and services that are important to many L’nu & Nova Scotians generally. However, our program funding has not been reinstated. Critical preventative supports for Indigenous youth and families — including justice system navigation, family support services, and work that helps address and prevent domestic violence — still remain in question and at risk.

As previously shared, the loss of this funding means we continue to face staff layoffs and reduced service capacity, which places additional strain on the remaining programs and services delivered by the Centre.

We remain committed to advocating for the restoration of these critical supports and will continue to keep our community informed.

Wela’lioq for your continued trust.

In Peace and Friendship -
Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre

03/10/2026

Message for the folks that have faced trauma

03/06/2026

Very grateful to be recognized by my MLA at the parliament building. Paul Wozney- MLA Sackville-Cobequid

03/03/2026

Five Years of Impact. 💜

Today, we celebrate 5 incredible years of Esinam Counselling. What started as a vision to create a safe, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed space for healing has grown into a thriving community of care.

Over the past five years, we have had the honour of serving 1,186 client— each story a testament to resilience, courage, and transformation. We do not take lightly the trust placed in us to walk alongside individuals and families in some of their most vulnerable moments.

From expanding to two locations, to building a diverse team of clinicians offering services in English, Farsi, Arabic, and Spanish, to hosting women’s retreats and deepening our community involvement — this journey has been nothing short of meaningful.

To our clients, our team, and our community: thank you for being part of this legacy. The work continues, and we are just getting started.

Here’s to healing, growth, and many more years of impact. 💜

02/27/2026

02/26/2026

Excited to share this news with colleenmunn_sunlife_advisor

02/26/2026

Let’s talk about the importance of cultural competence

02/24/2026

Myself and colleenmunn_sunlife_advisor want to again thank all the businesses that supported our fundraising!

02/24/2026

Check out this amazing webinar from Rashida!

Caregivers deal with grief a lot, whether it's grieving a loved one who passed, anticipating a loss or missing the person they used to be.

We've recorded an amazing webinar with Esinam Counselling Inc. on caregiver grief: the different types of grief, how it impacts your mind and body, how to cope with it and how to honour your loved ones.

We've also discussed caregiver guilt and how it may make the grief linger.

📽 Watch the full recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IP4PAetMoS0

02/23/2026

🖤 Celebrating Black voices in play therapy & child-centred care

We’re honoured to spotlight a CAPT member in Nova Scotia whose work reflects the power of culturally affirming resources in supporting children’s identity, self-expression, and emotional wellbeing.

Stacy Darku is a Registered Counselling Therapist and Play Therapy Intern with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field.
Her work centres on supporting individuals healing from trauma, identity struggles, and lived experiences of racial injustice.

📘 Featured Resource: Imani and the Shades of Black
This beautifully illustrated children’s book celebrates the many shades of Black identity—inviting conversations about self-love, belonging, and pride in a way that feels accessible, gentle, and joyful for young readers.

Resources like this can be meaningful additions to the playroom, offering children mirrors that reflect who they are—and windows into the experiences of others.

✨ Representation matters.
✨ Stories matter.
✨ Play and storytelling can be powerful tools for healing.

02/23/2026

We are beyond grateful to share that our very first fundraiser raised $5,000 For the Love of Cam ❤️
What started as an idea to honour and support mental health initiatives in our community and it turned into something so much bigger — a powerful reminder of what community truly means.
The Sackville community showed up in the most amazing way. From donations and sponsorships to sharing, volunteering, and simply spreading the word, every act of support helped make this milestone possible. It was inspiring to see so many people come together with generosity, kindness, and love.
This $5,000 is more than just a number — it represents hope, compassion, and the strength of a community that cares deeply.
Thank you, Sackville, for standing with us and for supporting For the Love of Cam. We couldn’t have done this without you. 💙