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Monday 9am - 6pm Tuesday 9am - 6pm Wednesday 9am - 6pm Thursday 9am - 6pm Friday 9am - 6pm Saturday 9am - 6pm Sunday 9am - 6pm

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04/11/2026

🌿 Roots & Resilience: Community Gathering

A free 2-day event (May 9- 10, Debert, NS) focused on wellness, climate resilience, storytelling, and community connection. Open to all (19+), with special consideration for BIPOC & other racialized community members.

💸 Free event (one night accommodation +
food included)

🚗 Limited travel bursaries available, please email- [email protected] or reach via Instagram

📣 We are also looking for speakers or workshop facilitators:

Whether you’re new, a community member, or a professional- if you are ready to share your lived experiences, insights, or knowledge related to these themes, we’d love to hear from you. Please email us or reach out via LinkedIn. An honorarium will be provided.

Register via the link in the bio or in the comment section 📢 Please share this with anyone you know who might be interested!

Come be part of a space rooted in community, healing, and resilience

03/30/2026

Ready to disconnect to reconnect? 🌲🏕️

X Helping Hands presents Roots & Resilience- a 2-day FREE community gathering in Debert, NS for learning, reflection, and connection.

Join us May 9-10 for land-based learning, storytelling, community building, and more!

We are covering your stay and your meals! 🥘⛺ All you need to bring is yourself.

📍 Where: The Debert Hospitality Centre

👥 Who: NS Community Members (19+). Special consideration for BIPOC.

🎟️ Cost: FREE (Overnight accommodation& on site food included!)

Space is limited! Hit the link in our bio or scan the QR code to register before spots fill up. ✨

For any questions, reach us at [email protected]

03/17/2026

Our Founder is selected as one of the recipients to receive the Leadership Seed Pack from The Rostrum Global Initiative.

We are grateful to have been chosen from hundreds of applications from around the world for this initiative. The package included several leadership books and resources that we are excited to explore as part of this journey.

X Helping Hands look forward to applying these learnings as we continue working on community and youth leadership initiatives.

Thank you to Olasupo Fagbemiro and the entire team for this opportunity. We look forward to staying a part of this initiative in our leadership journey.

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02/24/2026

We had an incredible day at our “Belonging on the Land” event at this Saturday.

From storytelling with Elder Joe and Elder Terry to a peaceful guided hike and sharing wooden pizza together, it was a day of connection, learning, and community. Snowy, our special guest, added even more joy to the experience.

Grateful to Ashley Sheppard, our facilitator Mariana, our team member Bhavpreet, Jennifer for their support, and to our founder Tavneet for bringing this vision to life.

Read more about the full event on our website — link in bio.

02/05/2026

🌿 Belonging on the Land: Youth Leadership & Community Day 🌿

Presented at FireLoch by X Helping Hands.

Join us for a powerful day of connection, culture, and land-based learning ✨

This FREE community gathering brings together youth and community members for reflection, storytelling, Indigenous teachings, and shared meals.

📅 Saturday, February 21, 2026
📍 FireLoch Gathering Place & Retreat (1442 Hwy 7, North Lochaber)
⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
👥 Ages 19–40

🌲 Guided hike & river talk (Indigenous teachings)
🔥 Storytelling & reflection
🍕 Wood-fired pizza
🤝 Community & belonging

Facilitators: Trevor Gould and Mariana Nardy

Spots are LIMITED
📲 Scan the QR code in the picture or find the registration link in the comments!

Special consideration for spots in this program will be given to BIPOC, newcomer, racialized, LGBTQIA2S+, and other equity-deserving community members. Please reach out if additional support to accessing tickets is required.

👉 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and belong on the land.

01/09/2026

On January 2, 2026, X Helping Hands had the joy of hosting a Henna session through the Hearts & Hands program with L’Arche Antigonish.

Our team facilitator Puja Sharma and our founder Tavneet Kaur spent a beautiful day connecting, learning, and sharing smiles with the incredible members of the L’Arche community.

Moments like these remind us why community, inclusion, and togetherness matter so much.
A heartfelt thank you to L’Arche Antigonish for hosting X Helping Hands for their very first program of the year, and for so warmly welcoming us into your space.

Learning, laughter, and hands full of henna — truly a day to remember

11/14/2025

FUSION FOOD: COOKING WORKSHOP

On October 11, 2025, X Helping Hands hosted a lively Fusion Food Cooking Workshop at the Antigonish Town & County Library, led by facilitator Neeti Bhatnagar. Community members rolled up their sleeves to make chickpea cheesy sliders and a colorful chaat board, learning simple techniques while swapping stories and laughter. The free, hands-on session brought together newcomers and long-time residents to cook, taste, and connect, plates filled quickly and conversations flowed even faster. We wrapped up the afternoon with shared bites, recipes to try at home, and big smiles.

© Copyright 2025, Tavneet Kaur & Bhavpreet Singh Arneja

11/07/2025

HENNA DESIGNS WORKSHOP
On September 20th, 2025, X Helping Hands hosted a vibrant Free Henna Designs event at the Antigonish Art after dark festival on main street. The event was organized by Tavneet in collaboration with Antigonight 2025, with community member Pooja Sharma contributing by providing henna for participants. Community members gathered to enjoy the art of traditional henna while listening to music and sharing laughter. The street was filled with creativity, excitement, and conversation as participants received beautiful henna patterns on their hands. It was not just about the designs but also about the connections made through culture and fun. Afterward, everyone mingled, shared snacks and drinks, and left with smiles and unique designs to carry home. The event was a wonderful success in celebrating art, culture, and togetherness. Thank you to all who joined us — here are some of the best moments captured from the day!

© Copyright 2025, Tavneet Kaur & Bhavpreet Singh Arneja

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Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 6pm
Saturday	9am - 6pm
Sunday	9am - 6pm

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https://www.xhelpinghands.com/

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