Indigenous Organizations in Nova Scotia

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Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nation Chiefs Secretariat (Provides policy analysis, research, and advocacy support to First Nations Chiefs in Atlantic Canada)

Membertou Geomatics Solutions (Provides mapping and data services to support land, water, and planning work)

Mi’kmaw Economic Benefits Office (Boosts employment and economic opportunities for Indigenous communities in Nova Scotia.)

Mi’kmaq Employment Training Secretariat (Supports Mi’kmaw people with employment training, job readiness, and skills development programs across Nova Scotia)

Mi’kmaw Family & Children’s Services (Mi’kmaw‑led child and family support services grounded in culture and community well‑being)

Mi’kmaw Kina’matnewey (Mi’kmaw‑led organization supporting education, language rights, and lifelong learning across Mi’kma’ki)

Mi’kmaw Legal Support Network (Provides culturally grounded legal support, court assistance, and justice advocacy for Mi’kmaw and Indigenous people in Nova Scotia)

Native Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselling Assocation (Indigenous‑led addiction prevention, education, and wellness support services for First Nations communities in Nova Scotia)

Native Council of Nova Scotia (Represents and provides services for off-reserve & non-status Indigenous peoples in Nova Scotia)

Nova Scotia Native Women’s Association (Programs, services, and advocacy across Nova Scotia for Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people).

Tawaak Housing Association (Affordable housing for Indigenous people in urban areas of Nova Scotia)

Unama’ki Institute of Natural Resources (Supports Mi’kmaw stewardship of lands and waters in Unama’ki (Cape Breton))

Unlooweg Education Centre (Indigenous‑led education organization empowering youth and communities through programs in culture, science, and skills development)

Ulnooweg Development Group (Supports Indigenous business growth and community economic development in Atlantic Canada)

Wabanki Two Spirit Alliance (Provides community, support, and advocacy for Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer people in the Wabanaki region).

Wskijinu’k Mtmo’taqnuow Agency (WMA) (Mi’kmaw economic agency supporting business and sustainable community opportunities).