a network of folk schools

Photo taken by LSH Member: Nils Carlson Photography

LIFE.SCHOOL.HOUSE. IS BUILDING NON-TRADITIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITies THAT CELEBRATE LOCAL WISDOM, BUILD CONNECTIONS IN COMMUNITY, AND REINFORCE THE SOCIAL VALUE OF BARTER AND EXCHANGE.

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On Friday, a mighty group of community members got together to make a soup and have a conversation about what a barter-based folkschool model could look like in Cape Breton. We acknowledged our deep needs for social connections, chopped vegetables, a

🌟 Heads-up to folks who have been following the LifeSchoolHouse movement in Cape Breton! 🌟
We’re excited to announce that we’ll be coming to you!

📅 Friday, November 29th
📍 Big Bras d’Or Fire Hall (1390 Old Rte 5)
⏰ 1 PM

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💛 What if love was at the heart of all we do? ✨

At LifeSchoolHouse, we believe organizing begins with human connection and care. Hosting a workshop, sharing a skill, or inviting a neighbour for soup—these simple acts ripple out, reshaping our

🌟 Host a Community Soup & Share in Your Neighborhood!

Imagine gathering your neighbors to cook a shared meal, where everyone brings a small ingredient and leaves with full hearts (and bellies!). Our Community Soup & Share model is all about

✨Social initiatives like LifeSchoolHouse are an example of how community initiatives can foster accessible, people-centered changes in ways that are sustainable, intentional, and rooted in cooperation. 🌱🫶

🗣 By bringing people together to share sk

Last weekend, I had the privilege to attend a Community Peace Building workshop at the Coady Institute. With many voices at the table, we had discussions around "What is community?" and "What is peace?" From being physically safe

🌱 Cultivating a Vibrant Community Culture! 🌱

At LifeSchoolHouse, we believe in the power of our community's strengths! We are committed to inspiring individuals to host enriching experiences right where they live.

Together, we create a culture wh