We happily teach the art of the grift.. not the art of building and working for a living so.. that's the problem in our society in 2026.. we enable people to be non-achievers.. and just "take" grants. . . but really why is that? Something about the soft bigotry of low expectations... "neurodivergent" doesn't mean anything.. but.. if they were actually given some real skills in schools they could easily find work and purpose.. instead, they are treated like perpetual babies.
"Shawn Mitten
Donations - grants - free labour volunteers - and so much more ...
"its all about growth" says Andrew Black in 2026.. smiling with "duper's delight" as he makes the case for the care farm volunteerism.
Mayor Andrew Black in 2025 here:
and here: Tantramarshire est. 2015: This Week in Town Hall with Mayor of Tantramar Andrew Black....
More here: Tantramarshire est. 2015: Andrew Black Makes A Run for Mayor of Town of Tantramar in 2022
and here: Sackville UNCensored : Andrew Black of Tantramar Makes Announcement on Open Sky Co-Op
and here: Sackville UNCensored : Shit Andrew Black Says on Facebook ... Tiny Houses for Tiny Minds
on Facebook: Open Sky Co-operative | Sackville NB | Facebook Black is at the helm as the farm's executive director and as former Mayor of Tantramar was part of the "grants and donations" to the farm over the years and is of course accepting donations now 365 days a year...
at the link here: open-sky-co-operative-ltd | CharityProfile | Donate Online
The cast of characters at the farm these days features "community builder" Julia Feltham facilitator / career grifter / communitarian who has been a farm supporter and "incubator" of "social entrepreneurs" [grifters] as well as "fellow" at "WeavEast" .. "social enterprise" is about moochers looking for free money... because their hobbies and projects are more important than the rest of us.. they're just better people with the best intentions and only do good for our communities.. got it yet?
More here on the "Felthammer" Sackville Community Commons grift maestro: Tantramarshire est. 2015: Updated: Muzzle-loving "Community Grifting 101" 'social enterprise' 'start ups' 'co-ops' and ' Big Cheque Photo Ops'
The Feltham / Black Combo seem to work well together... at the art of the grift .... more here:
Regular Council Meeting - September 8, 2026
Grants information below as found here: Grants and Contributions
$5,001.00
Apr 21, 2025
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Open Sky Co-operative Ltd.
20560231
Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.
$5,020.00
May 14, 2018
Open Sky Co-operative Ltd.
15416035
N/A
$7,424.00
May 25, 2020
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Open Sky Co-operative Ltd.
16774093
Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.
$7,470.00
Apr 26, 2021
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Open Sky Co-operative Ltd.
17658832
Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.
$4,891.00
Apr 22, 2024
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Open Sky Co-operative, Ltd.
19906577
Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.
$7,617.00
Apr 25, 2022
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Open Sky Co-operative, Ltd.
18491639
Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.
$4,713.00
Apr 24, 2023
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Open Sky Co-operative, Ltd.
19212505
Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.
$10,274.00
May 27, 2019
Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills. The CSJ program is delivered by the Department of ESD.
