What is a Men’s Shed?
Simply put, a Men’s Shed is a group of men who get together in their community to develop new skills, discover new interests, and make new friends. But it’s so much more than that. For many men, aging and retirement can lead to loneliness and a loss of purpose; and that’s where Men’s Sheds come in. Symbolic of that backyard workshop where men share stories and tinker with woodworking or electronics, a Men’s Shed is grounded in the idea that men communicate more effectively when they’re “shoulder to shoulder” with other men. Read More
Men’s Sheds Canada
Originally founded in Australia in the 1990s, the grass roots Men’s Sheds movement has expanded to more than 15 countries around the world. It began to take root here in Canada in the early 2000s and has grown steadily since. Canada currently has four provincial Shed associations and over 130 Sheds operating across ten provinces, with potential for exponential growth in the coming years.
Men’s Sheds Canada was formed in 2022 to support both the strengthening of existing Sheds and the expansion of new Sheds across the country. Although a relatively new organization, we have emerged as a driving force for innovation within the men’s health sector and are at the forefront of addressing the pressing issues of men’s mental health and social isolation. Read More
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Feb. 18: Join Edmonton Region Men’s Sheds at the Virtual Love Letter to Men Conference
February 18-20, the Alberta Men’s Collective presents a national virtual conference called A Love Letter to Men, with a focus on Men’s mental health. On opening night, David, Doug and Riley of the Edmonton Region Men’s Sheds will all share their stories of what “being retired” means to them, how they came to be involved
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Lee Valley Tools Welcomes the Men’s Sheds Canada Team
A definite highlight of our Board and staff strategic planning meeting in Ottawa last week was our visit to the Lee Valley Tools headquarters to meet with CEO Robin Lee and tour some of the company’s vast production facilities. Further to the Inspired to Make videos series, created by Lee Valley, released last fall, and
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New Year, New Plans
The new year means annual planning for the Men’s Sheds Canada team. While gathering in Ottawa for a planning retreat, the Board and Staff of MSC took the opportunity to join members of the Hackberry Men’s Shed for their weekly Tuesday morning breakfast, followed by a very productive meeting with the Men’s Sheds Ontario Board
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Men’s Sheds and Mental Health on Bell Let’s Talk Day
Today is Bell Let’s Talk Day. Every year on this day, Bell Let’s Talk Day highlights the importance of mental health, with this year’s focus on supporting Canada’s young people. At Men’s Sheds, we also recognize the mental health challenges frequently faced by older men and are dedicated to reducing social isolation and fostering well-being
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BLOG: Ten reasons for your community to consider establishing a Men’s Shed
A Men’s Shed provides a space where men and connect, share skills and support each other. It fosters a sense of community, promotes mental well-being and offers opportunities for learning and collaboration. Here are ten benefits of establishing a Men’s Shed in your community: Social Connection: Men’s Sheds provide a social space where men can
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Quebec ShedFest: un grand succès!
The village of Knowlton, Quebec on beautiful Lac Brome was abuzz on November 20 and 21 for the first ever Quebec ShedFest. Shedders from the Lac Brome Men’s Shed welcomed the West Island Men’s Shed and representatives of several men’s groups from around the province of Quebec for a working session, with a view to
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February 18-20, the Alberta Men’s Collective presents a national virtual conference called A Love Letter to Men, with a focus on Men’s mental health…
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A definite highlight of our Board and staff strategic planning meeting in Ottawa last week was our visit to the Lee Valley Tools headquarters to meet…
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The new year means annual planning for the Men’s Sheds Canada team. While gathering in Ottawa for a planning retreat, the Board and Staff of MSC took…
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