Menahqesk Wellness Circle

02/26/2026

On Feb. 27, the Centre for Learning Futures continues its Indigenous Scholars webinar series with a presentation by Dr. Myrle Ballard about her three-eyed seeing framework. In her talk, she will explore the importance of braiding and weaving Indigenous science, western science, and Our Relations in conservation practices.

To learn more and register, please visit ⬇️
https://bit.ly/46neVMW

02/10/2026

🌱Midwinter Grow Together Gathering 🌱
Join us for a cozy, drop-in community gathering centred around the theme Food is Medicine. This event is for youth and their communities to come together, learn, create, and share in a welcoming, culturally safe space organized by UNBSJ Indigenous students and the Menahqesk Wellness Circle, through UNB’s Office of the Piluwitahasuwin.
📍Brundage Point River Centre, Grand Bay–Westfield, NB
🗓February 22, 2026
🕐1–4 pm (drop-in style)
Youth and family, friends and community members are welcome. Come for a little while or stay for the whole afternoon — everyone is welcome 💛
🌽 Share stories about the Three Sisters, wild rice, pemmican, and other local foods
🤲 Participate in the Seed Sharing Table by bringing seeds or recipes to share
☕ Enjoy a snack or a hot drink while you wander and mingle
Youth Activities include:
🫘 Pick-Your-Own-Bean-Corn-Squash Seed
🥍 Lacrosse information and demonstrations
🎨 Design your own seed packets
🧵 Make a medicine bag for your seeds
👕 T-shirt decorating activity
🌿 Growing Together Transitions: From Seed to Plant to Vegetable to Food

01/30/2026

🥍 FREE Female Try Lacrosse Session! 🥍

Curious about lacrosse? Come give it a try!

Fundy Lacrosse Association is hosting a FREE female try lacrosse session for girls of all ages and all experience levels. With coaching by our own female Saint John Rapids players, this is an awesome opportunity for experienced and new players alike.

📅 Friday, February 20, 2026

⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM

📍 Irving Oil Field House – Saint John

✨ What you need to know:

✔️ All experience levels welcome

✔️ Sticks provided if you don’t have one

✔️ Bring a helmet & gloves

✔️ Coaching by your female Saint John Rapids players

No pressure, no experience required — just show up and have fun!

Registration encouraged but not required. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnj-oz_kSnLv1KbojJ2S-8saGEThDTJ81zUwFszFKQ_qmwng/viewform

This is a great opportunity to try something new, meet teammates, and build female lacrosse in our community 💪

👉 Spread the word & bring a friend!

Saint John Rapids LC Women's Box Lacrosse Global Network FLIP Lacrosse: Female Lacrosse Interprovincial Partnership Aboriginal Sport Circle Menahqesk Wellness Circle Lacrosse NB U17 Female Team Team NB Canada Games U17 Box Lacrosse Alumni She is Active NB / Elle est active NB Jumpstart Mackenzie Orthodontics Doiron Sports Excellence Lester Trophies Fishheadz Lacrosse Halifax Thunderbirds Lacrosse New Brunswick Fundy Female Hockey Association

01/03/2026

‘Qey!

Menahqesk Wellness Circle is honoured to share our third edition of our newsletter with you this January!

☃️ For this winter edition:

📰 Get the scoop on two upcoming events

🍲 Get inspired by two great winter-themed Indigenous recipes

🐺 Learn all about the upcoming Wolf Moon

👉 Click to read: https://open.substack.com/pub/menahqeskwellnesscircle/p/menahqesk-wellness-circle-january?r=5r1qme&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

Woliwon (thank you) once again for walking this path with us!

11/22/2025

Fire Keeper Bernie Paul will bring the Sacred Fire.

🌿 You’re Invited to Join Us in Remembrance 🌿

Please join us Saturday, November 22 at 10:00 AM at Greenwood Cemetery (1380 Sand Cove Road) for a special ceremonial tree planting, sacred fire, and dedication at our memorial bench.

This gathering is held in reflection of International Survivors of Su***de Loss Day — a time to come together, share memories, and honor those we’ve lost. 💚

Even if you haven’t added a name to the bench this year or last, we welcome you to join us in memory of your loved ones. You’re invited to bring photos to place or hold during the ceremony.

☕ Hot drinks will be provided — feel free to bring your own reusable mug.

Together, we remember, reflect, and find connection. 💜🧡

11/08/2025

Applications are now available for the 2025 low income seniors benefit!

https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/news/news_release.2025.04.0120.html?fbclid=IwdGRleAN8R11leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEevYp2KRgjgmsr-f-hX3wOFw20E-8wf-faw9b4bwFraomWUeIvYLbXCfw5WoU_aem_HWwKtVe__SgStgj-7QzM7A

Applications are now available for the 2025 Low-Income Seniors’ Benefit, which increased to $616 on April 1.

10/29/2025

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10/28/2025

With thanks to Grupo Aztlán and Dia des los Mu***os Atlantic for the beautiful and moving performance at yesterday!

10/25/2025

What a great day at the Powwow! We teamed up with UNB and the Our Health Counts project to bring Sacred Medicines and fun language crafts for youth. It was so wonderful to see everyone!

10/06/2025

We’re thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of the Wolastoq Waves, a new community lacrosse program coming to Menahqesk (Saint John)! 🌊

Designed for youth ages 5 to 18, this program focuses on fundamentals and fun. For this program, we’re offering:

✅ No registration fee

✅ Lacrosse sticks provided for the duration of the program

✅ Sessions held at a central and accessible location

✅ A 5-week, once-a-week introductory program

This is a great way for local youth to get active, learn new skills, and connect with the cultural roots and history of The Medicine Game!

Want to register? Scan the QR code below to be taken to our registration page!

09/27/2025

‘Qey!

🍂 Menahqesk Wellness Circle is thrilled to share our second-ever newsletter with you this autumn!

What’s inside?

📰 Get the scoop on a key update and several upcoming events

💡 Ways to stay connected with us and the community

🍲 Two delicious autumn recipes

📖 Find out our chosen book of the month for September

👉 Click to read: https://menahqeskwellnesscircle.substack.com/p/menahqesk-wellness-circle-autumn

Please like or share this with someone who’d like to stay in the loop, woliwon!

09/18/2025