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04/07/2026

April 7th is World Health Day! It is a day to highlight the
importance of good health and wellbeing.

We recognize that Indigenous peoples face ongoing issues rooted in
colonial-era policies and infrastructure, causing barriers to health
and wellness. The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of
Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) Article 24 states, “Indigenous peoples
have a right to their traditional medicines and to maintain their
health practices, including the conservation of their vital medicinal
plants, animals and minerals. Indigenous individuals also have the
right to access, without any discrimination, to all social and health
services”.

Ksalsuti recognizes and honours the unique health needs of Indigenous
peoples, and continues working to expand access to services through
the development of the Monoqan Healing Centre, the primary health
clinic project Ksalsuti is leading.

04/02/2026

April 2 is International Children’s Book Day! This day emphasizes the importance of children’s literature and the need to support children in reading and storytelling. Sadly, in 2022 child literacy rates in New Brunswick were at their lowest in 20 years.

Reading aloud to children in infancy and early childhood is crucial to their cognitive and language development. Visit our website to learn more about our Turtle Island book series for children and how they might help contribute to improving literacy in New Brunswick. https://www.ksalsuti.org/books

03/31/2026

March 31 is National Indigenous Languages Day! Canada is home to over 70 distinct Indigenous languages, each language being foundational to its community’s culture, identity, and history. The revitalization, preservation, and promotion of our languages is critical. Let us take this opportunity to shine a light on some of the efforts being made locally to teach and preserve the Mi'kmaq and Wolastoqey languages.

Elder Lisa Perley-Dutcher, founder of Kehkimin, the first Wolastoqey land-based immersion school, has worked hard with the Kehkimin team over the past several years developing and delivering curriculum, books, and other educational material to teach Wolastoqey. Under One Sky Friendship Centre hosts a variety of programs, including the Skicinowato Language Classes, hosted by Kelsey Nash-Solomon to learn Wolastoqey, and Moai Ginaamasoltinej Mi’kmaq Classes, hosted by Brigitta Francis. At Ksalsuti, we're grateful to have our Elder in Residence, Vince Simon, share the Mi'kmaq language with us.

Woliwon, Oelalieg, thank you to community members who continue this vital work.

To learn more about Kehkimin, please visit their website, https://www.kehkimin.org/.
To view Under One Sky’s programming, please visit https://www.uosfc.ca/programs.

03/27/2026

Ksalsuti is wishing one of our longtime consultants, Luisa Montoya, all the very best as her work with us comes to an end. Luisa has been instrumental in helping us with several of our projects, but most notably Sankewi-pomawsuwikuwam: A Peaceful Place to Live. Thank you, Luisa, for all your efforts in helping Ksalsuti thrive.

03/20/2026

Today, March 20th, we are celebrating Elderbeary Day! This day honours and celebrates the wisdom, resilience, and contributions of our Elders.

We would like to highlight the support of our Resident Elder, Vincent Simon. Mi’kmaw from Elsipogtog First Nation, he moved to Thunder Bay to work at an addiction treatment centre for Indigenous youth as Executive Director. Vince previously served as Interim CEO for Ksalsuti and has been an integral part of our team, overseeing and supporting all of our projects.

We also highlight Elder Lisa Perley-Dutcher, who has been an amazing supporter of our initiatives. Wolastoqi from Neqotkuk, Lisa worked as a registered nurse for 30 years, making great contributions to Indigenous health services during her career. In recent years, Lisa has worked tirelessly to sustain and strengthen Wolastoqey language as the Director of Kekhimin, a Wolastaqey immersion school. Lisa has provided us guidance and support of the Monoqan Healing Centre project and of Sankew-Pomawsuwikuwam: A peaceful place to live, where she led a beautiful opening ceremony in November 2025.

Ksalsuti is grateful to Vince and Lisa for their on-going contributions to the work we do. We appreciate the knowledge they bring and the positive impact they have in our communities. Happy Elderbeary Day!

03/19/2026

March 19th marks Two-Spirit Celebration and Awareness Day! This is a time to honour and understand the experiences and importance of Two-Spirit individuals.
Two-Spirit is a term describing an Indigenous person whose gender encompasses masculine and feminine qualities and exists outside the binary of man and woman. They traditionally hold important roles in Indigenous communities as knowledge keepers, healers, and leaders.
We support and celebrate Two-Spirit people in our communities and encourage all to learn about their rich history and resilience. To learn more, visit: https://humanrights.ca/story/what-two-spirit-part-one-origins

03/10/2026

Are you a university student seeking summer employment?

We're hiring for the role of Child & Youth Support Worker. You'll support the Child & Youth Lead in delivering culturally grounded, trauma-informed programming for children and youth living in an Indigenous-led 2nd stage transition house for IPV survivors.

We're looking for applicants that are enrolled in post-secondary studies (ex. Child & Youth Care, Education, Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Indigenous Studies, or a related field) who are interested in working with children and families, and have strong interpersonal skills.

Anticipated start date is June 1, 2026.

Please email ceo@ksalsuti.org today to apply!

03/01/2026

This Sunday, March 1st is Zero Discrimination Day. Developed by the United Nations, this day is an opportunity for awareness about discrimination. Many people experience unjust and harmful treatment because of their race, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and more.
This day highlights the injustices many still face today based on discrimination and stigma. It is necessary to understand, support, and celebrate diversity to combat discrimination. Ksalsuti commits to upholding compassion, inclusivity, and respect for everyone.

02/25/2026

Today is Pink Shirt Day! It is a reminder to be kind to one another and stand against bullying in schools, workplaces, at home, and online.

Starting in 2007, a group of students took action and distributed pink shirts because a younger student was being bullied at their school in Nova Scotia.

Pink Shirt Day is a reminder for us to choose kindness and respect every day and bring awareness to bullying.

02/11/2026

This Saturday, February 14th, is Have a Heart Day! This youth-led event provides Canadians a chance to come together for the equity of First Nations children regarding their rights and well-being in Canada.

Have a Heart Day emphasizes the need for First Nations children to have access to equitable, quality, and culturally appropriate social services for education, healthcare, and more. This day highlights the ongoing inequalities and barriers to these essential services.

Canadian youth are encouraged to advocate and send Valentine’s cards to their elected officials expressing the importance of this initiative. Go to The First Nations Caring Society’s website to find a letter template and more resources. https://fncaringsociety.com/events/have-heart-day

01/27/2026

On this Family Literacy Day, check out Ksalsuti’s Turtle Island Book
Series! These stories are developed to support the social and
emotional wellbeing of children, inspired by the Seven Sacred
Teachings.

Family Literacy Day emphasizes the importance of caregivers joining
children in developing their literacy skills. Literacy is developed
through a variety of activities such as reading, storytelling,
singing, playing word games, and list-making for shopping and chores.

We encourage you to go to our website and browse our available books!
https://www.ksalsuti.org/books

12/19/2025

We wish everyone a warm holiday season! Ksalsuti head office is
closed from December 22 to January 5, however staff remain available to receive referrals and inquiries about Sankewi-pomawsuwikuwam: A Peaceful Place to Live at peacefulplacetolive@ksalsuti.org

Thank you!

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Oromocto, NB
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