COVID-19 Resources

We will be adding up-to-date information to this page to help you navigate the various challenges this virus will create for our families and community. It is critical to maintain physical distancing of at least two metres (six feet) and pay special attention to hand-washing, using sanitizing cleanser, staying home and avoiding large gatherings.

If you or a family member is not feeling well please minimize all interaction with the broader community and follow this link: When to call 811 about COVID-19.

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  • Paqtnkek Facebook Page
  • Assembly of First Nations factsheets (March 29, 2020)
  • Gov’t of Canada support for families/individuals (March 25, 2020)
  • COVID-19 Related EI claims: 1-833-381-2725
  • Province of Nova Scotia COVID-19 News & Updates
  • Public Health Agency of Canada
  • Nova Scotia Health Authority
  • World Health Organization (WHO)

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🚭 Were you or a loved one diagnosed with lung cancer, throat cancer, emphysema, or COPD after years of smoking?

You may qualify for compensation through the Pan-Canadian Claimants (PCC) compensation plan following a court-approved tobacco settlement in Canada.

Eligible individuals — or family members applying on behalf of someone deceased — may be able to receive financial compensation if certain conditions are met.

📌 Conditions include:
• Smoking qualifying tobacco products between 1950–1998
• Diagnosis between March 8, 2015 and March 8, 2019
• Canadian residency requirements apply

🗓️ Applications are now open
Deadline to apply: September 3, 2027

📲 Scan the QR code on the poster or visit:
Tobacco Claims Canada

☎️ Need help with your claim?
1-888-482-5852
PCCAgent@TobaccoClaimsCanada.ca
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🚲 Bike Hub Pop-Up – Paq'tnkek Mi’kmaw Nation🚲

Join us at the Gymnasium Parking Lot from June 29 - 30, 2026 from, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM for our Bike Hub Pop-Up.
We’re offering FREE bicycle tune-ups and repairs for community members—come get your bike summer-ready 🌞
📍 Location: Gymnasium Parking Lot
📅 Dates: June 23 - 24, 2026
⏰ Time: 2 PM – 6 PM
📞 Contact Information:
Keaton Fougere – kfougere@cmmns-denr.ca | (902) 890-0179
Mitchell Harris – mharris@cmmns-denr.ca | (902) 890-7861
Spread the word and bring your bike by! 🚴‍♂️
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Please be advised:

Bayside Gas & Convenience will be closing at 10:00 PM
Today, Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Tmawei and VLT entertainment are open for their regular hours

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Thank you for your continued support!
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