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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Fiddlehead Foraging – Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation
🌱🛣️Come out to the Pomquet River area of Highway 104 for a hands-on, guided walk where you’ll learn how to properly identify and sustainably harvest ostrich fern fiddleheads.
After the harvest, we’ll gather at the Paqtnkek Gym to learn how to safely prepare your harvest by blanching the fiddleheads.
🗓️Date: May 12, 2026
🗒️Registration Deadline: May 8, 2026
This is an event for participants ages 16+. Please bring long-sleeved outdoor clothing, if you plan to attend.
Space is limited, so be sure to register in advance.
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Reminder: Flood Mapping event happening Tomorrow at the Gym!
Full meal and giveaways included!Flood mapping engagement session.
April 29th 11-1pm & 5-7 pm
At the gym
Full meal and giveaways provided.
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