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.
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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
Happening Tomorrow! At the Paqtnkek Community Centre/Gym. 2-5pm. Door prizes available!📢🚨Paqtnkek First Nation Ratification Information Session🚨📢
Paqtnkek, we are coming to you! Join the Ta’n Etli-tpi’tmk team and us for an important community discussion on the upcoming Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia Self-Government Agreement on Social Assistance.
Your voice matters! Come learn about the new Social Assistance program—including updated rates, program supports (Case Management, Disability), public feedback, and future plans.
📅 Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Paqtnkek Community Centre (136 Afton Loop)
🎁 Bonus: Door prizes available! Attend for your chance to win grocery gift cards and be entered to win the grand prize.
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Reminder: Potluck Dinner Party Tonight!
Great Food and Great Company!
5-7pm at the Paqtnkek Community Centre/Gym.
Bring a Dish to sharePotluck Dinner Party!
Sept 28th 5-7pm At the Gym
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Reminder:
There is a Vaccine clinic Tomorrow, Tuesday Sept 29th from 11-4 at the Health CentreVaccine Clinics:
Sept 21 and Sept 29 from 11am to 4pm
Drop in or book an appointment.
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Orange 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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Kwe'!
We will be having another show and tell.
October 2nd, at 2 PM in the six plex common area.
Welcoming all community members 55+.
Bring in an item and tell the history or significance behind it.
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