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
Fire extinguisher training session for community members
April 29th at 1 pm at the Community Centre (Gym)
For anyone interested in joining, there is an online link for sign up and a sign up sheet at Band Office reception. Click the following link to access the online form.
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Crime Prevention and Health Staff are partnering to host a 6-week grief support program for community members.
We will be hosting an information session about the upcoming program that will be at the Paqtnkek Elder's Centre on Thursday April 16, 2026 from 4-6PM.
We can answer any questions and give you the weekly rundown of what the program will look like. We will also assist in registering for the program if you are interested!
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Paqtnkek Mi'kmaw Nation's
Annual General Assembly (AGA)
Date: April 20th from 3 - 6pm
Location: Paqtnkek Community Centre
Dinner and door prizes included!
Open to all community members
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Community Human Trafficking Presentation – Resources
This past Friday, our community took part in a Human Trafficking awareness presentation by Kaela Ramsay from the RCMP Provincial Human Trafficking Unit.. A lot of important and useful information was shared.
Below is a list of resources for anyone looking to learn more or to access support.
Please note: some of this information may be difficult or triggering. Take care when exploring these links.
Nova Scotia Resources
Royal Canadian Mounted Police – Provincial Human Trafficking Unit
Information on human trafficking in Nova Scotia and how to report concerns
rcmp.ca/en/nova-scotia/human-trafficking-nova-scotia
Empowerment for Hope Society
Support and advocacy for individuals impacted by trafficking
www.empowermentforhope.ca/
Trafficking and Exploitation Services System (TESS)
Directory of services and supports across Nova Scotia
www.tessns.ca/tess-directory
YWCA Halifax – NSTAY Program
Support for those experiencing gender-based violence
www.ywcahalifax.com/programs/gender-based-violence-supports/nstay/
Online & National Resources
Internet Matters
Guidance for keeping children safe online
www.internetmatters.org/
NeedHelpNow.ca
Help for youth dealing with online exploitation or image sharing
needhelpnow.ca/en/
Cybertip.ca – Sextortion Information
Learn about sextortion and how to respond
cybertip.ca/en/online-harms/sextortion/
Canadian Centre for Child Protection – Parent Resource
Guide for parents on online sexual violence
content.c3p.ca/pdfs/C3P_OnlineSexualViolenceSheets_SID_ForParents_en.pdf
The Joy Smith Foundation
Education and prevention resources on human trafficking
www.nhtec.ca/
Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline
24/7 confidential support and services across Canada
canadianhumantraffickinghotline.ca/services-near-you/
Nova Scotia Community Services
Online training and resources for supporting survivors
nscs.learnridge.com/
Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
Interactive education tool on human trafficking
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