Resources

Organizations that provide governance, advocacy, and services for Mi’kmaw and Indigenous peoples in Nova Scotia.

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Mi’kmaw Governance in Nova Scotia

Supports negotiation, consultation, and the implementation of Mi’kmaw rights in Nova Scotia.

Represents Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs and advocates for Indigenous rights and interests at regional and national levels

Mainland Nova Scotia

Supports member Mi’kmaw communities on mainland Nova Scotia through advisory and program services.

Annapolis Valley / Cambridge (Kam'palijek) - Mi’kmaw First Nation in Nova Scotia

Bear River (L'sɨtkuk) - Mi’kmaw First Nation in Nova Scotia

Glooscap (Kluskap) - Mi’kmaw First Nation in Nova Scotia

Millbrook (Wékopekwitk) - Mi’kmaw First Nation in Nova Scotia

Paqtnkek - Mi’kmaw First Nation in Nova Scotia

Pictou Landing (Puksaqte'kne'katik) - Mi’kmaw First Nation in Nova Scotia

Indian Brook / Shubenacadie (Sipekne’katik) - Mi’kmaw First Nation in Nova Scotia

Acadia (Wasoqopa’q) - Mi’kmaw First Nation in Nova Scotia

Cape Breton Island

Supports member Mi’kmaw First Nations in Cape Breton Nova Scotia through technical and advisory services.

Eskasoni (Eskissonqnik) - Mi’kmaw First Nation in Nova Scotia

Membertou (Maupeltu) - Mi’kmaw First Nation in Nova Scotia

Chapel Island (Potlotek) - Mi’kmaw First Nation in Nova Scotia

Wagmatcook (Waqmɨtkuk) - Mi’kmaw First Nation in Nova Scotia

Whycocomagh (We'koqma'q) - Mi’kmaw First Nation in Nova Scotia

Indigenous Organizations in Nova Scotia

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Governance & Advocacy

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

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)

Education & Training

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

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

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

Culture & Community

Mi’kmawey Debert Cultural Centre (Provides educational and cultural programming that shares and protects Mi’kmaw history, language, and knowledge while supporting community learning and healing)

Mi’kmawitasik (Mi’kmaw Made) (Connects visitors with authentic Mi’kmaw cultural products and experiences by certifying and promoting Mi’kmaw artisans, guides, and tourism hosts in Nova Scotia)

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

Health, Family & Social Services

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

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)

Tajikeimɨk (Mi’kmaw‑led health and wellness authority working to transform health services for Mi’kmaw communities in Nova Scotia)

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

Environment & Conservation

Kespukwitk Conservation Collaborative (Supports collaborative conservation efforts to protect species at risk and biodiversity in Southwest Nova Scotia)

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

Economic Development & Business Support

Glooscap Kluskap Ventures (Glooscap Ventures delivers strategic investment and business development services to support sustainable economic growth)

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)

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

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

Indigenous Student Support & Initiatives

Indigenous Health Services

Community Supports

Non-crisis support

  • Talking Stick App: Indigenous peer/counsellor support for non-crisis issues. Link: Talking Stick - Talking Stick

  • Prescription help: Contact your pharmacy or go to a walk-in clinic.

  • Maple App: Virtual visits (2 free per year with Nova Scotia health care).

Crisis support (24/7 unless noted)

  • Eskasoni Crisis Centre: 1-855-379-2099

  • National Indian Residential School Survivor Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419

  • Suicide Crisis Helpline: call or text 988

  • Nova Scotia Mental Health Crisis Line: 1-888-429-8167

  • Mobile Crisis Team (HRM at certain times): 902-429-8167

  • Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or text 686868

  • The Trevor Project (2SLGBTQI+ ages 13–24): 1-866-488-7386 or Contact Us - The Trevor Project

For immediate danger, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.