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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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
Paqtnkek Fisheries Winter Training 2025
We are now accepting names for upcoming training. If you’re interested please submit your name to our fisheries staff or email fleet@baysidecorporate.com
◦ MBFA (18 participants max) 2 day course * our fleet is up to date- in the event we do not have enough participants, this course maybe in another community.
◦ SVOP (12 participants max) 3 day course
◦ Radio courses (12 participants max) 3 day course
◦ MED DVS (18-20 participants max)
If you have any questions about your training needs please contact us for further information.
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The Opportunity:
Nuji-Apoqnmuet (Mi’kmaw Helper)
Tajikeimɨk is seeking a Nuji-Apoqnmuet (Mi’kmaw Helper) for a 6-month
term in our new and developing organization. Reporting to the Program
Leader Cultural Safety and Community Care Transitions, the Nuji-
Apoqnmuet is responsible for providing support services to Mi’kmaw and
Indigenous community members, and their families, who request support
while receiving care in healthcare facilities in Nova Scotia.
What you’ll do:
• Provide Mi’kmaw language translation services for individuals, families
and healthcare professionals as requested.
• Support access to other Indigenous language services for individuals and
families when possible.
• Visit Indigenous clients in healthcare facilities and be a support person
for clients and their families.
• Attend medical appointments and consultations, as a support, when
requested.
• Support inclusion of cultural and traditional healing practices.
• Support and encourage the inclusion of Mi’kmaw culture, traditions,
ceremony into the healthcare environment.
• Advocate for the needs of clients and for care that is culturally safe,
wholistic and client-centred.
• Aid clients and families in navigating the Nova Scotia health system,
when requested.
• Support clients in accessing and receiving relevant health information
specific to their patient care plan.
• Assist clients to access necessary services and programs to support their
health needs.
• Inform and refer families to appropriate resources, programs and services
available in hospital.
• Connect with patients’ and families’ home communities, to assist with
funding, support, discharge plans and communication.
• Provide support to patients and families by helping them obtain services
through Non-Insured Health Benefits, Jordan’s Principle and/or other
organizations, as requested.
• Provide support to the shared responsibility for patient care, with other
members of health care teams in community and in hospitals.
• Work in collaboration with Mi’kmaw Indigenous Patient Navigators and
other Nuji-Apoqnmuet team members.
• Provide support, and work in collaboration with, other healthcare providers
and staff members regarding the provision of culturally safe care.
• Monitor and track monthly program statistics as part of regular
reporting to the Program Leader.
• Follow up with discharged clients for feedback on overall hospital
experience as part of regular reporting to the Program Leader.
• May participate on hospital/health-related committees, as part of
advocacy efforts.
• Must be able to travel within your designated service area.
• Attend meetings with Program Lead and other Nuji-Apoqnmuet team
members.
• Monthly staff meetings with Tajikeimik team.
• Other related duties as part of the Tajikeimik team.
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👮 Police Training Initiative in Nova Scotia: 👮
Please see attachment for information on this initiative.
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‼️ ATTENTION ‼️ Paqtnkek Mi'kmaw Nation!
Women's Chapter Elections are happening November 5th! ✨
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