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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The L’nuey Midwifery Program is working toward the development of a Mi’kmaw-led midwifery program in Nova Scotia, focusing on strengthening community-based birthwork, creating pathways for future Mi’kmaq midwives, and supporting culturally grounded approaches to pregnancy, birth, and family care.

As part of this initiative, Tajikeimɨk is organizing a community gathering in late November to bring together women with experience or a strong interest in supporting families through pregnancy and birth. Their knowledge, experiences, and perspectives will help guide the future of Mi’kmaw midwifery.

Community Participation Opportunity – Responses Requested by Friday, November 6, 2026

The goal is to welcome 2–3 women from each Chapter/community, including an Elder or Knowledge Sharer where possible.

If this opportunity interests you personally, I encourage you to put your own name forward! Your help in sharing this invitation with other women in your community who may be interested in participating is also very much appreciated. Previous experience in birth work is not required.

Gathering Details:

Date: Late November 2026 (exact date to be confirmed)
Location: Likely Dartmouth, NS
Expenses Covered: Travel, accommodations, meals, honorariums, and additional expenses

If interested, please email Elizabeth (Betty) Googoo, before Friday, November 6th:

elizabeth.googoo@paqtnkek.ca

This is a short turnaround, and Tajikeimɨk sincerely appreciates your support in helping connect interested community members with this opportunity!
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Training And Employment opportunities from Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre.

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Watch your surrounds as we will have many trick or treaters out and about tonight.
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St Barbara Job Postings
Updated October 27th, 2026

Environmental Specialist - CYXMX
We are currently seeking an Environmental Specialist. This role is a full time, permanent position, reporting to the Environment Supervisor and will be based at our Touquoy mine site located approximately 1-hour northeast of Halifax, near Middle Musquodoboit, Nova Scotia.
www.livehire.com/job/atlanticgold/CYXMX

Senior Metallurgist
We are currently seeking a Senior Metallurgist. This role is a full time, max-term position, reporting to the Site Manager and will be based at our Touquoy mine site located approximately 1-hour northeast of Halifax, near Middle Musquodoboit, Nova Scotia.
www.livehire.com/job/atlanticgold/GBREP

Health & Safety Advisor - XTGDX
We are currently seeking a Health & Safety Advisor. This role is a full time, max-term position, reporting to the Health & Safety Superintendent and will be based at our Touquoy mine site located approximately 1-hour northeast of Halifax, near Middle Musquodoboit, Nova Scotia.
www.livehire.com/job/atlanticgold/XTGDX

Site Administrative Assistant - 6NCQ8
We are currently seeking a Site Administrative Assistant. This role is a full time, max-term position, reporting to the Senior Office & Payroll Administrator and will be based at our Touquoy mine site located approximately 1-hour northeast of Halifax, near Middle Musquodoboit, Nova Scotia.
www.livehire.com/careers/atlanticgold/job/6NCQ8

Core Facility Technician – Y7T4T
We are currently seeking 2 Core Facility Technicians. This role is a full time, max-term (8-Week) position, reporting to the Exploration Superintendent and will be based at our Touquoy mine site located approximately 1-hour northeast of Halifax, near Middle Musquodoboit, Nova Scotia.
www.livehire.com/careers/atlanticgold/job/Y7T4T

Refiner
We are currently seeking a Refiner to support our Atlantic Operation. This role is a full time, max-term position, reporting to the Senior Metallurgist and will be based at our Touquoy mine site located approximately 1-hour northeast of Halifax, near Middle Musquodoboit, Nova Scotia.
www.livehire.com/job/atlanticgold/QQYX3

Industrial Electrician
We are currently seeking 2 Industrial Electricians to support our Atlantic Operations. These roles are full time, max-term positions, reporting to the Electrical Maintenance Supervisor, and will be based at our Touquoy mine site located approximately 1-hour northeast of Halifax, near Middle Musquodoboit, Nova Scotia.
www.livehire.com/careers/atlanticgold/job/QK9P8

Industrial Millwright
We are currently seeking 6 Industrial Millwrights to support our Atlantic Operations. These roles are full time, max-term positions, reporting to the Mill Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor and will be based at our Touquoy mine site located approximately 1-hour northeast of Halifax, near Middle Musquodoboit, Nova Scotia.
www.livehire.com/careers/atlanticgold/job/YN7MG

Mill Operator
We are currently seeking 16 Mill Operators to support our Atlantic Operations. These roles are full time, max-term positions, reporting to the Site Supervisor and will be based at our Touquoy mine site located approximately 1-hour northeast of Halifax, near Middle Musquodoboit, Nova Scotia.
www.livehire.com/careers/atlanticgold/job/RKCHC

Process Control Engineer
We are currently seeking a Process Control Engineer to support our Atlantic Operations. This role is a full time, max-term position, reporting to the Electrical Maintenance Supervisor and will be based at our Touquoy mine site located approximately 1-hour northeast of Halifax, near Middle Musquodoboit, Nova Scotia.
www.livehire.com/careers/atlanticgold/job/FP796
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