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
Mi'kmaw History Month
Did you Know?
October 1st is Treaty Day in Nova Scotia. It was proclaimed by Grand Chief Donald Marshall Sr. in 1986 to recognize the treaty relationship between the Mi’kmaq and the Crown. ... See MoreSee Less
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🧡 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Orange Shirt Day
Today, Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation honours the Survivors of residential schools, those who never returned home, and the families and communities who continue to carry the impacts of that history.
Orange Shirt Day reminds us that Every Child Matters.
Today is a day to listen, to remember, to learn, and to acknowledge the truth of what happened to Indigenous children and families. It is also a day to recognize the strength, resilience, language, culture, and traditions that have endured despite generations of attempts to take them away.
For Paqtnkek, truth and reconciliation are not limited to one day. They are part of the work we carry forward together, through our children, our families, our Elders, our community, and our continued efforts to protect and strengthen Mi’kmaw culture and identity.
Today, we remember those who were taken from their families.
We honour those who survived.
We hold space for those who continue to heal.
And we carry forward the responsibility to ensure that the children of today and tomorrow know their worth, their culture, their language, and where they come from.
Every Child Matters. 🧡
Wela’lioq to all Survivors, families, Elders, knowledge keepers, and community members who continue to share, teach, heal, and carry this work forward.
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Reminder of events happening Wednesday and Thursday!
Please remember that Paqtnkek Offices will be closed and reopening Monday, October 5th!
Wela'lioqOrange Shirt Day & Treaty Day Activities 🧡
Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation invites community members to come together on September 30th and October 1st to honour Orange Shirt Day, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and Treaty Day.
September 30th
-Poster Making - 4:00 PM, Gym
-Awareness Walk - 4:30 PM, Gym to Bayside
-Ribbon Tying - Following the walk, P.E.C.
-Light Meal & Social - Gym
Please remember to wear your orange shirt.
October 1st
-Volunteer-Led Community Brunch - 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Gym
-Family Fun Day - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Gym
Everyone is welcome to take part as we come together to remember, learn, honour, and recognize the importance of Truth and Reconciliation.
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If you're reading this, please take a few minutes to complete the questionnaire in the link below, to give us feedback regarding our PMN community app. Deadline to submit is October 5th, 2026
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Today, our students came together in a heart, sharing a moment of joy, connection, and care.
On Orange Shirt Day, we honour residential school Survivors, remember the children who never came home, and hold their families and communities in our hearts. The students’ formation reminds us of the message at the heart of this day: every child matters.
May we continue to listen, learn, and make space for every child to feel safe, valued, and loved.
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