paqtnkek Fisheries Enterprise
The Paqtnkek Fisheries Enterprise maintains Paqtnkek’s cultural heritage through offering community members employment in a richly traditional field. Community members have fished local waters for centuries to provide for their families. This way of life continues for employees of the Paqtnkek Fisheries Enterprise.
The company employs twenty community members who fish licences for lobster, Snow Crab, and herring from a fleet of five communal vessels. Licences for lobster are located at Bayfield Wharf, Nova Scotia. Snow Crab licenses are located at the Port of Cheticamp, 160kms north of the community.
In 2011, the Paqtnkek Fisheries Enterprise (PFE) created a ‘Fishery Advisory Committee’. The Fishery Advisory Committee, comprised of community volunteers, offer their insight into ways to improve the fishery while protecting the natural assets of the local environment. The dedication of this group serves to guarantee future generations will benefit from the local environment in a traditional cultural opportunity.
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Habitat Restoration Project
Since 2011, the Paqtnkek Fisheries Enterprise has participated in a habitat restoration project by harnessing funds received from The Department of Highway and Infrastructure Renewal and the Adopt a Stream program, sponsored by the Nova Scotia Liquor Commission.
The Habitat Restoration project is geared to improve the aquatic habitat for fish and other wildlife living in or near Nova Scotia waterways. Paqtnkek Fisheries Enterprises’ project consists of installing digger logs, cribs, and the removal of bedrock and debris in the Afton River. This process creates better spawning areas for local fish living in the river such as, Salmon, Trout and other species.
The Habitat Restoration Project provides nine weeks of employment for selected community youth, consisting of at least one post-secondary and three high school students during the summer months.
Vessels
Paqtnkek currently owns and operates five communal commercial fishing vessels:
WHEELIN’ N DEALIN'
45’ LOA, CapeIslander, 14.91 gt
HIGHLAND HUNTER
45’ LOA, CapeIslander, 14.91 gt
CRISSY G.
35’ LOA Cape Islander, 10.57 gt
SHARRAN ANNE
35’ LOA Cape Islander, 14.07 gt
MISS KIM I
32’ LOA, Cape Islander, 8.55 gt
Contact Information
- Lynn Lafford | Director of Fisheries
- Email: lynn.lafford@paqtnkek.ca
- Phone: 902-386-2781
- Fax: 902-386-2043
- Paqtnkek Fisheries Enterprise
7 Dillon Street
Afton Station, NS
B0H 1A0
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Please welcome Paqtnkek's new EMO Director, Jerron Hawley!
"My name is Jerron Hawley, I am from Port Hood located on the western coast of Cape Breton. I spent 13 years living in Fort McMurray, Alberta, working as a career Firefighter and Primary Care Paramedic, where I developed a deep understanding of emergency response, preparedness, and community safety.
Beyond my professional experience, I’m a grateful husband and father of two children. I have a deep passion for continuous learning, helping others, and making a meaningful impact. In my free time, I enjoy coaching sports, staying active, and embracing progress in both personal and professional growth.
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Hey Dads! Dream catcher workshop for you and your kiddos happening Thursday March 27th.
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Thank you Chris Pictou for all you do for Paqtnkek! #WaterIsLifeToday is National Indigenous Water Operators Day.
From our friends at www.facebook.com/watermovement.ca:
'Water is life, but for many Indigenous communities, access to clean, safe drinking water is a daily challenge. National Indigenous Water Operator Day (NIWOD) was created to honour the water operators who overcome immense obstacles to ensure their communities have access to this vital resource.
Held every year on March 21 — the day before World Water Day — NIWOD reminds us that before celebrating water, we must first celebrate those who make it safe to drink.'
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The most important job that a few know
Uncle hiding back there?!? Lol
Thank you Chris for all your hard work.
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