What MacPhee Means to Thauana
We’re sharing another testimonial this week from one of our facilitators from this past term at the MacPhee Centre for Creative Learning. When you come through the doors to MacPhee, you feel a part of something special. This extends beyond youth to volunteers, facilitators, and the community, and everyone feels equally determined to uphold and…
Read MoreWhat MacPhee Means to Cheshta
Cheshta How did you feel when you first walked into the MacPhee Centre? I loved it as it made me feel very adult like Can you share a memory of a project or piece of work you created here? How did the experience of creating it shape you? I made a very horrible painting, [in…
Read MoreSneak Peek at Fall 2024 Programs
We’re gearing up for an exciting new term starting on September 23, 2024! Over the next ten weeks (around 2 and a half months), we’ll host two programs each weekday from 4 PM to 6 PM, packed with creativity, connection, and fun. Returning Favourites This fall, we’re bringing back some of your favourite programs, like…
Read MoreChange in MacPhee Leadership
A message from the MacPhee Centre for Creative Learning Board of Directors Dated: August 12, 2024 We are writing today to let you know of Sharon Ishimwe’s departure as Executive Director effective August 30, 2024. It is with heavy hearts that we share this news with you while at the same time, want to express…
Read MoreA Major Milestone for 50 Queen Street
This week marked a major milestone for us at MacPhee Centre for Creative Learning — the transfer of 50 Queen Street from the original leaseholders who also happen to be some of our founders, Nancy Smithers, David Graham, Rick Emberley and Al MacPhee. We will always remember the spirit of generosity that made this donation possible…
Read MoreHeartwarming Postcard Project Connects Community
Dartmouth, NS – Yesterday, the MacPhee Centre for Creative Learning and YWCA staff led a vibrant postcard project as part of the Palifax programming, creating a memorable experience for local youth. Many of the participants had never mailed or received a postcard before. The activity encouraged them to collage and decorate their own postcards, sending…
Read MoreLeo Gunvaldsen Klaassen
Why do you like coming back to the MacPhee Centre each term? “I always know I’ll be accepted and seen at the MacPhee Centre because there’s always a sense of community and artistic freedom provided by the welcoming and inclusive mentoring leadership of staff. There’s also an amazing variety of engaging programs such as stop…
Read MoreJayden Stright
Jayden attended over 240 hours of programming at MacPhee in 2023 Why do you like coming back to the MacPhee Centre each term? “I like coming back to the MacPhee Centre because I really enjoy talking to my friends, and the staff are great to talk with. Coming to MacPhee also allowed me to show…
Read MoreCaz Kavanaugh
Caz started as a program participant in Fall 2021 in Open Studio, Dungeons and Dragons, and Bookbinding, then, last year, after attending the Like a Boss program, started assisting during PD Day programs. During our Fall 2023 Term, Caz facilitated an 8-week Jewelry Making program and joined the board as a youth ambassador. Why do…
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