Our Programs and Services
At Under One Sky, we are committed to empowering a healthy and proud Indigenous community that celebrates and embraces all Indigenous peoples and cultures in the spirit of trust, respect and friendship through culturally safe and relevant programs and services. Our programs focus on fostering connections, strengthening relationships and revitalization our beautiful cultures.
Early Childhood Education
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Our Aboriginal Head Start (AHS) program is a community based grassroots early intervention program that serves urban Indigenous children and their families. Our program aims to help children succeed and grow socially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually through language, culture and traditions while creating a positive sense of self as an Indigenous person.
To learn more about our Head Start program, click here.
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Our innovative Take it Outside (TIO) program uses discovery based learning activities in the outdoors for preschool aged children attending Aboriginal Head Start Programs. By bringing children into the natural environment and orienting learning towards a strengths and discovery based format, Take it Outside builds the capacity of parents/families and children to be more confident and excited to be in the outdoors and do things in their environment comfortably.
To learn more about our Take It Outside program, click here.
Youth Programming
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Wəli-Kehkitkowamək is a vibrant community dedicated to empowering Indigenous youth through cultural connection, skill-building, and leadership development. Our program offers a safe space for youth to explore their heritage, engage in traditional practices, and participate in educational workshops and mentorship opportunities.
We welcome youth aged 13-17 from all Indigenous backgrounds to join us in celebrating our rich heritage and shaping a positive future. Together, let’s build a strong, supportive community that inspires growth and resilience.
Wəli-Kehkitkowamək Youth Intake Form
Any youth wanting to attend any of the Creating Connections programming must have a completed form submitted prior to attending.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email michaela@uosfc.ca.
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Nurturing Connections is a safe, welcoming space where youth living with exceptionalities can come together to build meaningful relationships, socialize, and feel a sense of belonging. The program offers a variety of inclusive cultural activities, social events, and community gatherings designed to encourage self-expression, confidence, and connection in a supportive environment.
Drop-In Programming
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Our Community Crafting Circle is a welcoming space where individuals of all skill levels can come together to explore their artistic side! Whether you're into knitting, painting, beading, scrapbooking, or any other craft, this is your chance to work on projects, share ideas, and connect with others in a relaxed, supportive environment. No need to sign up—just drop in, bring your supplies (or use what's available), and let your creativity flow! Perfect for anyone looking to unwind, learn something new, or just enjoy some crafting time with others.
Starting March 2025, join us the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 5-8PM!
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Our Two-Spirited teatime is a safe space to gather dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for Two-Spirit individuals and allies. This space encourages open dialogue, mutual respect, and the celebration of diverse gender identities and expressions. This monthly gathering fosters understanding, connection, and empowerment for all participants, ensuring that everyone feels valued, heard, and accepted. Whether you're exploring your identity or seeking solidarity, this safe space invites all to share, learn, and grow together.
Starting March 2025, join us the 4th Wednesday of every month from 6:00-8:00PM.
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Join us as we gather to share knowledge, sing songs, dance and learn from each other. Led by Brigitta Francis, a two-spirit person from Elsipogtog, this space creates opportunities to come together as two-spirited people to create connections, learn culture, build confidence in identity and let our creativity flourish!
Food Security
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Under One Sky is a Community Food Smart (CFS) Distributor. CFS is a bulk food buying club for individuals and families keen on purchasing quality fruits and vegetables at affordable prices, sourced from local farmers when possible. It operates through a network of community partners - like us - who collect orders, provide volunteers, and distribute food bags to their members each month. Members can place an order for one or two fresh produce bags a month. The price of a food bag is $15. Members pay for their order in full and in advance at their Distributors' location. There is no requirement to place an order every month.
For more information about Community Food Smart Program visit their website here.For a list of other Distributors in operation, click here.
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We are excited to partner with Hayes Farm for the second year of our open market!
This years' market will be every Thursday during the summer with pickup between 1-4PM.
There is no cost for the produce though donations are appreciated! Donations from this market go towards supporting our Sakələməlsowakən Family Wellness Program. Please bring a reusable bag for all of your goodies
To learn more about Hayes Farm, click here to visit their website!
Cultural Awareness Workshops
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We offer 4 hour professional development workshops on cultural safety and humility in the workplace, with an emphasis on Indigenous peoples. The training includes ceremonies with a local Knowledge Carrier, group activities and discussions meant for individuals and groups to come together to explore cultural humility and enhance self-awareness
As an Indigenous led non-profit, our program facilitators provide first hand insights and practical knowledge that participants can apply in their personal and professional life.
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This experiential workshops explores our shared history as Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples on Turtle Island.
This participatory history lesson fosters truth, respect, and reconciliation in our community. Developed in collaboration with local Elders, it includes a talking circle and is approximately 4 hours long.
Wabanaki Land Based Learning
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The Wabanaki Land-Based program is rooted in Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing. Through activities such as hiking, working with natural materials, and connecting with the land, participants will engage in holistic, culturally grounded learning and healing experiences.
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more information coming soon!
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more information coming soon!
Culture and Language
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People of all levels of skill and experience are encouraged to join us to learn how to create and care for traditional Indigenous instruments, attend regular music gatherings such as drop-in drumming where we share song, language and traditional dances.
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If you have ever wanted to learn the beautiful Wəlastəkwey language, Under One Sky is proud to offer the Skicinowato Language Program with Kelsey Nash-Solomon. Kelsey is passionate about language and sharing it with others through fun class lessons, drumming and songs.
To learn more about Skicinowato, click here.
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Maoi Ginaamasoltinej Mi'kmaq is a brand new Mi'kmaq language pilot program hosted here at Under One Sky with Brigitta Francis. Over the course of 10 weeks, students will learn some basics of the Mi'kmaq language in a culturally safe environment with the goal of being able to communicate more effectively with the Mi'kmaq community.
Social Supports
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Our Sakələməlsowakən Family Wellness Program is grounded in Indigenous worldviews, is family focused, and incorporates traditional practices such as Elder guidance, language, and culture. Services include Indigenous Nursing Outreach, Healing Spaces Mental Health Counselling, Indigenous Nurse Practitioner Services and Jordan's Principle Support.
To learn more about Sakələməlsowakən, click here.
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Under One Sky has partnered with Indigenous Services Canada as a Trusted Source to provide intakes for Secure Certificate of Indian Status Cards. This is a free service provided through Under One Sky Friendship Centre. The application will be sent to Indigenous Services Canada and the card can take up to 6 months to arrive.
Click here to book an appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions about SCIS
If you have any questions, please email Brianna@uosfc.ca
Please note: Under One Sky Friendship Centre does not provide temporary ID’s or Laminated Status Cards.
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Under One Sky’s Nurturing Roots Project focuses on developing culturally safe programs and supports for children with exceptional needs and their families. Through consultations with families, teachers, resource teams, EA’s, behavioral technicians and support workers, Nurturing Roots is committed to providing our community with culturally safe supports.
If you have any questions or would like more information around this project, please contact Molly Burke, via email at molly@uosfc.ca.
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This is a prenatal program designed specifically for Indigenous families living off-reserve in Fredericton. It offers a 10-week, in-person series of gatherings that provide culturally grounded prenatal education—delivered by and with Indigenous people, and guided by traditional teachings, ceremony, and community connection.
Date: Tuesdays Sept 9th - November 25th
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
Location: 7 Levermen Street (in the Cedar loft)