Employment & Training
The Department provides services that will increase employability skills and reduce individual dependence on social programs.
The Mi’kmaw Employment & Training Officer is responsible for providing career and employment counseling to facilitate and promote employment opportunities for Paqtnkek clients. The department provides needs assessment and career counseling, along with identifying employment opportunities. The department also secures funding for employment activities and programs thus ensuring compliance with employment programs of the Sub-Agreement that all Mi’kmaw employment officers must adhere to.
Contact Information
- Mi’kmaw Employment & Training Officer
- Email: neo@paqtnkek.ca
- Phone: 902-386-2781 (Ext 2226)
- Fax: 902-386-2043
- Paqtnkek Band Office
7 Dillon Street
Afton Station, NS
B0A 1A0
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International Women's Day Lunch and Self Care Bingo!
March 5th, 11:30am - 1pm @ Paqtnkek Health Centre
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March is Nutrition Month
Health Centre challenge 1 of 4: Gather around the table and enjoy a meal with family/friends!!
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The Fitness Centre will be closed on Wednesday, March 4th for a deep cleaning, and reopening Thursday.
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CMM Event!
We have rescheduled the Polymer Clay Workshop! 🍃♻️🎨🌱 Conservation meets the arts on March 15, 2026. Join the Community Eelgrass Restoration Initiative (CERI) at Wunderneath for a day of eelgrass/coastal education with CPAWS and create beautiful clay art with Ukrainian-born sculptor, Yuliia Khovbosha!
📍Located at Wunderneath: 2482 Maynard Street, Halifax, NS.
⏱️1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
💚Travel, meals, and administration fees for community members will be covered by CERI.
💚Please register by March 12, 2026, to secure your spot in the workshop.
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