IONS is situated in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi’kmaw people. Unceded means that the Mi’kmaq have never relinquished, sold, traded, or transferred ownership of their land to European settler colonies, yet land was taken over without their consent through various processes of settler colonialism. This territory is covered by the Treaties of Peace and Friendship, which the Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik people first signed with the British Crown in 1726. These Treaties did not involve the surrendering of rights to the lands and resources they had traditionally used and occupied. We are all Treaty People.

We further acknowledge that Nova Scotia is the birthplace of Black culture and heritage in Canada. People of African descent have shared these lands for over 400 years, and over 50 strong and resourceful African Nova Scotian communities exist here today.

We are committed to the struggle against systems of oppression that have resulted in profound inequities and the denial of self-determination rights. We are working actively to deepen our learning at an individual level, provide learning opportunities about anti-racism and decolonization, and to develop partnerships with organizations serving and led by underrepresented groups.
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  • Peach and Pine Creative

    Location:

    Halifax

    Chelsea Arsenault

    Pronouns:

    she/her/hers

    Identity:

    Yes. I am an immigrant to Canada from the United States and a Shawnee Native American woman. I also live with disability and identify as neurodivergent.These aspects of my identity meaningfully inform how I move through the world and my work. They shape my commitment to equity, accessibility, trauma-aware leadership, and inclusive communication, and influence how I design content, mindfulness practices, and creative work that centers humanity, care, and belonging.

    Services Offered:

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    Work Description:

    I’m Chelsea Arsenault (she/her), a mindful, community-centred leader and a Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP) student focused on mental health, wellness, community support, and program and project delivery. I bring over 15 years of experience in client-facing work, creative strategy, and operations, and I am dedicated to building accessible, trauma-aware, and equity-informed programs that genuinely support people and communities.

    As the Founder of Peach & Pine Creative, I support mission-driven organizations, mental health companies, nonprofits, coaches, and psychotherapists with community program support, program delivery, project management, and creative support. My work spans community and wellness programming, performance and mindset coaching, content and podcast production, and community-based mental health and wellness initiatives.

    My background includes leading media and marketing efforts in the mindfulness and mental health space, collaborating with global wellness brands, and helping to launch neuroscience-informed coaching programs that centre behaviour change and wellbeing. My counselling psychology training continues to deepen how I lead with depth, integrity, and care.

    My work is grounded in lived experience, long-term mindfulness practice, and a commitment to trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, community-based care. Whether I am providing community support, strengthening community programs, facilitating mindset work, or advising on strategy, I aim to help create spaces where people feel seen, respected, and supported in real, practical ways.

    If you are building community-focused, mental health, or wellness initiatives and need grounded community program, project, or creative support, I would love to connect.

    [email protected]

    Rates:

    Yes. I offer nonprofit rates, with pricing that varies based on scope, timeline, and level of support. I’m intentional about keeping my work financially sustainable while also ensuring my rates remain attainable and accessible for organizations in the nonprofit and community sector. I’m always happy to discuss scope and budget collaboratively to find an approach that aligns with both the organization’s needs and available resources.

    Non Profit Experience:

    Yes

    Non Profit Rate:

    Yes

    Email:

    [email protected]

    Phone:

    9024767369

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