Our community is made up of Mi’kmaq people who have lived in this area for thousands of years.

We are a small indigenous community located in Nova Scotia, Canada, near the southern shores of Antigonish Harbour, directly off of highway 104, about 15 minutes from the Town of Antigonish.

Our community is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes, including forests, lakes, and rivers. We take pride in our culture and traditions, which have been passed down from generation to generation.

Our community is home to a variety of cultural events, including powwows, traditional feasts, and drumming circles. We also have a strong connection to the land, and many of our community members are involved in fishing, hunting, and trapping. Our language, Mi’kmaq, is an integral part of our culture, and we are working to revitalize it among our people.

Despite the challenges that we have faced as an indigenous community, we remain resilient and committed to preserving our way of life. We welcome visitors to our community and encourage everyone to learn more about our culture and traditions.

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Celebrating
Indigenous Excellence
in Canada’s Forest Sector
Canadian forestry is one of the largest employers of Indigenous peoples and home to over
1,400 Indigenous-owned forestry businesses. Indigenous peoples now directly control 10% of
the national wood supply and play a leading role in the sector through joint ventures,
contracting, cooperative agreements, and collaborative initiatives across the country.
Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC), the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business
(CCAB), and the Canadian Council of Forests Ministers (CCFM) are pleased to announce the
2024 Indigenous Business Leadership Award and the 2024 Skills Awards for Indigenous Youth.
These programs recognize and celebrate selected Indigenous entrepreneurs and Indigenous
youth for their success, skills development and career aspirations in the forest products industry.
Please use our digital application portal
to learn more or submit an application.
Applications are due by:
Friday, May 31, 2024 at 11:59 pm EDT.
Learn More & Apply Today!
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📢 We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the 2024 Team Seafood NS Bursary Program 📢

Our initiative assists Nova Scotia seafood processing plants, aquaculture operations and fish harvesters in addressing labour market challenges in their communities by increasing the recruitment of students as employees.

Learn how high school or post-secondary student employee(s) could be eligible for a:

➡️$1,500 bursary after completing 500 hours

➡️$750 bursary after completing 250 hours

The program will fund 75% of the bursary amount with the employer contributing the remaining 25%. View the attached Employer Guidelines or visit our Team Seafood NS website to read more about our program.

If you’re interested in participating, please return your completed Employer Application via e-mail, fax or mail before June 30th 2024 using the contact info below.
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Getting To Know Your Community

The following are just a few of the pages we have built so that you can better understand your community, the people hired to lead and manage it and the publically accessible records on how everything is proceeding.

Council Minutes

Council minutes are written records of the proceedings and decisions made in official meetings.

Chief & Council Members

Knowing your chief and council members can help you understand local priorities. Consider attending meetings and events and be sure to reach out to build a relationship.

Consolidated Financial Statements

Check out a comprehensive view of our financial performance, essential for members and stakeholders to understand their community.

Directors and Managers

Get to know the people that make the day to day work happen that operates our community. Consider contacting them with your questions.

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Together, we thrive!

The staff of Paqtnkek First Nations community, is dedicated to providing support to their community members. They are committed to offering a helping hand to those in need, whether it be through community programs or one-on-one assistance. The staff understands the importance of community and works tirelessly to ensure that everyone has access to the resources and support they need to thrive. They are always ready to lend an ear, provide guidance and answer any questions you might have.

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