October is Mi’kmaq History Month and this year’s theme is Nepisulti’k (Healing). Kwe’ Teluisi Natasha “Kitpu” Lewis and I am a Mik’maq mother from L’istuguj Mi’gmac Government and an Enhanced Home Visitor at The North Grove. When I work with families and other members of The North Grove community, I love to find ways to incorporate my culture into everyday practices. Sharing my favorite kids books with my families is a great opportunity and one of my favorite books is “The Gathering” by...

Susan Mullin, Chair of The North Grove’s Board of Directors, today announced four well-known community leaders are joining the organization’s Board of Directors. "As The North Grove embarks on a new strategic plan, these new Board members will play a key role in supporting the organization’s focus on sharing good food, strengthening families, and building a community where everyone belongs,” said Mullin. Poet Comeau Poet's roots are in Dartmouth, where she has lived and worked all her life....

Karen was drawn to delicious flavours and fresh food from a young age. Her mother prepared meals from scratch, with seasonal ingredients grown in their garden. Growing up in Dartmouth with her siblings, Karen learned to bake and preserve her own food. Years later, Karen went on to work in kitchens of hotels, restaurants, and hospitals, and even did some special event catering. Karen loved what she did but had to retire earlier than expected due to health complications. In 2025, alone, in her...