LEEP STFX

09/21/2026

🚗🔧 LEEP’s First Car Maintenance Workshop of the Year! 🔧🚗
Want to learn how to handle your car with confidence? 👀
Join us for a hands-on session hosted by Midnite Auto in Antigonish!
Wednesday, September 30th, 2026
🕕 6 – 8 PM
📍 Midnite Auto
We’ll be covering:
1️⃣ Changing a tire
2️⃣ Jumping a car
3️⃣ Changing the oil
4️⃣ Tour under the hood
5️⃣ Common sounds to listen for
This workshop is open to everyone — not just STFX students! 🙌
But spots are limited — only 12 available, so make sure to sign up ASAP using the Google form on the poster!
Don’t miss this chance to learn practical car skills and ask all your questions in a supportive, hands-on environment. 🧰✨

09/14/2026

Are you passionate about Mental Health? Want to learn how to support someone in crisis?
LEEP STFX and STFX Health & Counseling are hosting a workshop on Mental Health First Aid!
Over the weekend of September 19/20th, 2026, there will be an opportunity for currently enrolled STFX students to receive a Mental Health First Aid Certification.
This is a 2-day workshop hosted on campus and facilitated by Ivan Drouin of STFX Health and Counseling. It will run from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM both days.
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Please fill out the Google form if you are interested in attending using the Link in our Bio.
There is only room for 20 people to attend, so sign up quickly if you're interested! This certification is normally $250 per person and is offered for FREE! It will last you 3 years and is a great resume builder.
Hope to see you there!

09/10/2026

09/09/2026

Leep is back for another year at Stfx!
You'll find us at Society night tomorrow in Mulroney from 5 to 8 PM. Come say Hi and hear about the programs we have planned for this year!
We are hiring for 3 positions, details found in this post.
Apply with the link in our Bio if you want to get involved this year.
More program details will be posted next week!

03/23/2026

Update! We're thrilled to share that we've managed to get further certified first aid training organized for StFX students!⛑️
Thanks to funding from the Annual Day of Giving and the Make Your Mark Fund, we are able to financially support 34 students to get their Intermediate Workplace First Aid CPR C and AED Certifications for $62 instead of $132!
Sign up now through the link in our bio to reserve your seat!

03/22/2026

03/22/2026

Leep Stfx hosted our 3rd annual "Leep Stfx Innovation Challenge" just a few weeks ago, on Saturday, February 28th.
Students were working towards answering the prompt:
What is the best way to prepare for the effects of Climate Change in Nova Scotia?
There were 4 teams this year, and our winning group received $1000 in prize money!
A big congratulations to all our winners and to all the students who participated this year.
Check out all the videos student made at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xc49G501XfA&t=9s
This year's winners:

1st Place - $1000
Team 3 - Robert Fox, Cameron Preyra, Charles Ritacca, Thomas Bean
2nd Place - $300
Team 5 - Kristen Dorney, Julia Murphy, Clare Connors
3rd Place - $200
Team 1 - Dylan Clark, Adnan Coban, Chris Cameron, Colin Enright
A big thank you to all of our volunteers, mentors, and sponsors who made this event happen! We hope to have you involved again next year!

03/19/2026

Leep has an exciting workshop planned for next Thursday, March 26th, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
The Regional Chief of Nova Scotia, Andrea Paul, will be on Stfx campus to teach a workshop on beading!
This is a Mi'kmaq cultural practice, and she runs her own business beading. Check out Andrea's business website here: https://wasawekbeading.com/
The School of Business has provided Leep with the funding to make this happen, so it is FREE for all Stfx students who wish to attend!
Please fill out the Sign-Up link below, and you will be contacted if there is space available: https://forms.gle/dHz1CcNCoMq9iP1XA
Only 15 people will be able to participate, so sign up quickly if you're interested!

03/17/2026

Leep is hiring for our volunteer team next year!
LEEP stands for Life Skills & Entrepreneurship Education program.
We are a student group aimed at providing the community access to workshops and events that promote lifelong learning and skills development.
Our team next year currently has 9 open positions, which will be mentioned below.
On average, each position requires about 5 hours of volunteer time per week. Some are more or less, depending on the time of the year.
We are a business society, but we are open to all StFX students!
You do not have to be a perfect fit for any role below from your previous experience. We are looking for committed volunteers who want to help our community be better prepared for the challenges life brings our way.
Here is a list of all open roles:

Vice President
Communications Coordinator
Marketing Assistant
Entrepreneurship Coordinator
Information Technology Coordinator
Life Skills Coordinator
Innovation Challenge Coordinator/Sponsorship Coordinator
High School Coordinator
Health Coordinator
Want more details on what those roles involve?
Check out this Sign-Up link: https://forms.gle/HBxrUZQBqi7FKK9d6

03/15/2026

Feeling overwhelmed by credit, investing, ETFs, TFSAs, budgeting, taxes - all the adulting terms no one explains?!😵‍💫
Join us this Tuesday from 5:30-6:30pm in Mulh 4022.🤝
We'll break it all down so you can finally take control of your money.💰
This session is designed by students, for students.👥
Start building your financial confidence with this beginner-friendly crash course this Tuesday👏