2025 Band Election Information

Get Ready for the 2025 Election!
Find all the official notices and forms you’ll need to nominate candidates or vote by mail.

  • Notice of Nomination Meeting

Announces the date, time, and location for the Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation nomination meeting.
Explains how to nominate candidates for Chief or Councillor, rules for eligibility, and details about the election, advance poll, and mail-in voting

  • Request for Mail-in Ballot

Form for electors who want to vote by mail in the upcoming Paqtnkek Band Council Election. It includes instructions for requesting a ballot, ID requirements, and contact details for the Electoral Officer

  • Nomination & Voter Declaration Form

Used to officially nominate someone for Chief or Councillor and to declare voter eligibility.
Includes sections for the nominator, nominee, and a witness to sign, as required by the First Nations Elections Regulations

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The Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Fund Project: Shaping the Future of Nova’s Aquatic Ecosystems Through Collaboration, Innovation, and Impactful Applied Restoration.

We are looking to find new members for our Aquatic Habitat Restoration Working Group that was established last year. We are looking to connect community members and local watershed groups together to discuss issues in the Gulf region from fish health and stream health.

We will be focusing on Plamu (Atlantic salmon), Atoqwa’su (trout) and Katew (American eel). An honorarium will be provided to members. There will be potential for training opportunities.

We are looking for adult members that are

• Fishers, harvesters and Elders with recent experience and knowledge within the Gulf region
• Members have reliable transportation (travel expenses provided)
• Interest and willingness to share knowledge and experience for the purpose of improving fish habitat on the in the Gulf region
• Interesting in potentially helping with future restoration work

Meeting will be on November 20, 2025 in Pictou Landing with further details to follow

Contact Victoria.maxwell@cmmns.com for details!
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