Bayside EV charging Customers: The EV chargers at Bayside are up and running! All the repairs are complete and the 4 chargers are working well.
We thank you for your patience as we repaired the equipment.
Happy Charging and Safe Travels!
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.
How Can We Help?
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Community updates
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.
Our goal is to support you
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.
CONTACT PAQTNKEK COMMUNITY ADMINISTRATION STAFF
Meet the Therapist, Larissa Verhoeven Giffin, that is providing services with our team! She is available to book with youth ages 18-30 and Elders. If you are looking to make an appointment, you have to reach out to her directly via phone at 1-782-409-8699 or email at Larissaverhoevengiffin@gmail.com. Larissa will be in-community on Thursdays, or can meet with you via phone. ... See MoreSee Less
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We are calling out for community members who may be interested in obtaining their Bus Drivers License to help with the growing need for bus driver substitutes for the school bus run as well as drivers for community events.
Here is the link: forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=q6jgPQVByUO3bznzh8hS8Ee77QmT8ldOhe8HN2bXRr9UMlZGQ1o0R... ... See MoreSee Less
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🌿 Giving Back to Our Relations: A Living Learning & Restoration Gathering 🌿
Join us on Friday, June 19 at 1:00 PM at Welnek – 579 Summerside Road for a community gathering focused on restoring eelgrass habitat while reconnecting with cultural teachings tied to Welne’k.
Together with the Community Eelgrass Restoration Initiative and Paqtnkek Education, we’ll spend the afternoon learning, working in the water, and giving back to an important ecosystem that supports many of our relations.
✨ Door prizes
✨ Shared meal provided around 5 PM
✨ Hands-on learning experience for community members
Please wear comfortable clothing and footwear that can get wet, as we’ll be working around oyster shells and in shoreline areas.
Weather dependent.
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Did you know: Today is the 300th anniversary! The Peace and Friendship Treaty was ratified between Mi’kmaw, Wəlastəkokewiyik (Maliseet), and Peskətəmohkatewey (Passamaquoddy) leadership and the British Crown on June 4, 1726 — making it exactly 300 years ago today. ... See MoreSee Less
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Update: June 4th, 3:15 pm. Bayside is back online!
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Please note that the tech issue at Bayside Gas and Convenience is still being addressed.
Tmawei smoke shop will be accepting cash transactions until the issue is resolved.
Thank you for your patience and understanding until this issue is resolved.Please note: Tuesday June 2nd, 2026:
Bayside Gas and Convenience is currently Cash-Only and Tmawei Smoke Shop is temporarily closed due to an internet service disruption.
The issue is being looked into and we will update you as more information is available.
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