X HELPING HANDS
“X Helping Hands is powered by collaboration. We’re thankful for the organizations, groups, and individuals who support newcomer inclusion and youth leadership in Antigonish and Pictou County.”
- X Helping Hands
Our Collaboration Partners
These partners have collaborated with X Helping Hands to host community events, workshops, and cultural experiences.
Antigonight 2025
FESTIVE PARTNER
Antigonight 2025 (Antigonish Art After Dark Festival)
We collaborated with Antigonight 2025 to deliver a hands-on cultural experience as part of the Art After Dark celebrations. Together, we hosted a Henna Designs Workshop, creating a welcoming space for students and community members to connect through art and culture.
Collaboration: Henna Designs Workshop (Art After Dark)
Location: Antigonish, NS
Timing: September 2025
Creative Pictou County
Community Arts Partner
Creative Pictou County
X Helping Hands partnered with Creative Pictou County to host Henna for Diwali, celebrating culture, creativity, and community connection. This collaboration helped bring people together through a shared cultural experience in a supportive environment.
Collaboration: Henna for Diwali
Location: Pictou County, NS (Pictou)
Timing: October 2025
PC Community Cooking Classes
Program Partner
PC Community Cooking Classes (Pictou County Community Cooking Classes)
We collaborated with PC Community Cooking Classes to host a Traditional Indian Cooking Workshop, using food as a way to build community, share culture, and help newcomers feel at home.
Collaboration: Traditional Indian Cooking Workshop
Location: New Glasgow, NS
Timing: November 2025
How We Collaborate
We partner with community organizations and groups to:
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Co-host workshops and cultural events
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Support newcomer inclusion through shared spaces and community programming
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Build connections between students and the wider community
If you’re interested in collaborating, we’d love to hear from you.