Housing & Infrastructure
Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation is a vibrant, growing community. The Department of Housing and Infrastructure is an important part of the development team, focused on the design, construction and maintenance of all band-operated buildings and band housing units.
The Department also oversees water and sewer development and maintenance, snow removal, grounds maintenance, roadway construction and maintenance, and participates in emergency management organization activities.
As Paqtnkek continues to grow and develop, the department will play an integral role in infrastructure development related to the highway development project. This project will provide additional commercial opportunities for community members and increase housing construction with lands set aside for increased housing units to accommodate Paqtnkek’s growing families and membership.
Request For Proposal for Apartment Building Design
Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation is inviting bidders from appropriate consultant firms to submit proposals for the design of a new 26-unit apartment building. View or download the detailed PDF via the button below.
Online Housing Application
The Paqtnkeks First Nation has introduced a new Online Housing Application to make applying for homes simpler and faster. Now, community members can fill out their housing applications online instead of using paper forms. This helps everyone get their applications done more quickly and easily, even from far away.
Housing Policy
Contact Information
- Darlene Paul Director of Capital & Housing
- Email: darlene.paul@paqtnkek.ca
- Phone: 902-386-2781
- Fax: 902-386-2043
- Paqtnkek Band Office
- 7 Dillon Street
Afton Station, NS
B0A 1A0
Paqtnkek Departments
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Fire extinguisher training session for community members
April 29th at 1 pm at the Community Centre (Gym)
For anyone interested in joining, there is an online link for sign up and a sign up sheet at Band Office reception. Click the following link to access the online form.
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Crime Prevention and Health Staff are partnering to host a 6-week grief support program for community members.
We will be hosting an information session about the upcoming program that will be at the Paqtnkek Elder's Centre on Thursday April 16, 2026 from 4-6PM.
We can answer any questions and give you the weekly rundown of what the program will look like. We will also assist in registering for the program if you are interested!
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Paqtnkek Mi'kmaw Nation's
Annual General Assembly (AGA)
Date: April 20th from 3 - 6pm
Location: Paqtnkek Community Centre
Dinner and door prizes included!
Open to all community members
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Community Human Trafficking Presentation – Resources
This past Friday, our community took part in a Human Trafficking awareness presentation by Kaela Ramsay from the RCMP Provincial Human Trafficking Unit.. A lot of important and useful information was shared.
Below is a list of resources for anyone looking to learn more or to access support.
Please note: some of this information may be difficult or triggering. Take care when exploring these links.
Nova Scotia Resources
Royal Canadian Mounted Police – Provincial Human Trafficking Unit
Information on human trafficking in Nova Scotia and how to report concerns
rcmp.ca/en/nova-scotia/human-trafficking-nova-scotia
Empowerment for Hope Society
Support and advocacy for individuals impacted by trafficking
www.empowermentforhope.ca/
Trafficking and Exploitation Services System (TESS)
Directory of services and supports across Nova Scotia
www.tessns.ca/tess-directory
YWCA Halifax – NSTAY Program
Support for those experiencing gender-based violence
www.ywcahalifax.com/programs/gender-based-violence-supports/nstay/
Online & National Resources
Internet Matters
Guidance for keeping children safe online
www.internetmatters.org/
NeedHelpNow.ca
Help for youth dealing with online exploitation or image sharing
needhelpnow.ca/en/
Cybertip.ca – Sextortion Information
Learn about sextortion and how to respond
cybertip.ca/en/online-harms/sextortion/
Canadian Centre for Child Protection – Parent Resource
Guide for parents on online sexual violence
content.c3p.ca/pdfs/C3P_OnlineSexualViolenceSheets_SID_ForParents_en.pdf
The Joy Smith Foundation
Education and prevention resources on human trafficking
www.nhtec.ca/
Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline
24/7 confidential support and services across Canada
canadianhumantraffickinghotline.ca/services-near-you/
Nova Scotia Community Services
Online training and resources for supporting survivors
nscs.learnridge.com/
Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
Interactive education tool on human trafficking
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