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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Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement for our area Friday into Saturday.
Expect strong southerly winds (gusts up to ~100 km/h) in some ares of Antigonish County and periods of rain with higher totals possible.
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The food bank closes at 12 today. There are still turkeys available! ... See MoreSee Less
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Did you know that Bayside Travel Centre is conducting a daily draw for 12 consecutive days. Each day at 5:00pm they will have a draw, one winner will receive a $25 gift card and a box of chocolates.
At the end of the promotion, there will be a grand prize draw, where one lucky winner will receive a Ninja Air Fryer.
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🚨 Paqtnkek’s New Non-Emergency Community Support Line 🚨
Paqtnkek now has a non-emergency phone line for community concerns that are not urgent emergencies.
You can call this line for issues such as:
• No heat
• No water
• Flooding or water concerns
• Other non-emergency community issues
Please leave a voicemail with your name, contact number, and a brief description of the issue.
A staff member will return your call as soon as possible.
🚨 Important Reminder
If your situation is an emergency or there is an immediate risk to health or safety, please call 911 right away.
Non-Emergency Line: 902-386-2820
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