Paqtnkek Crime Prevention/Intervention Project

Paqtnkek Crime Prevention/Intervention Project The mail goals of the Crime Prevention/Intervention Project are:
1. Reduce crime in the community and increase community safety
2. Ceremonies
3.

Kisiku'kw Kekina'muksi'kik (The Elders are Teaching Us) is an intervention project that will address identified risk factors and enhance protective factors amongst Indigenous Youth (ages 12-30) in the community of Paqtnkek Mi'kmaw Nation. This will include strengthening partnerships (both in-community and external), delivering Mi'kmaq culturally enriched activities (land and water-based), strength

ening youth-elder relationships, the provision of culturally based youth engagement strategy and referral process, and the creation of culturally appropriate assessment tools. Increase Mi'kmaq cultural knowledge and skills amongst youth
3. Help increase cultural identity amongst youth
4. Assist youth in case management
5. Help strengthen the connection between elders and youth
6. Help strengthen partnerships between the community and outside resources

Specific activities of the project include (but not limited to) are:
1. Canoe paddling certification
2. Traditional canoe making
4. Youth empowerment sessions
5. Traditional crafts
6. Land-based learning and outdoor education
7. Life skills training
8. Family support - shared learning experiences on the land

We are partnering with Paqtnkek Education to host a back 2 school event for our school-aged youth in community to get re...
08/27/2026

We are partnering with Paqtnkek Education to host a back 2 school event for our school-aged youth in community to get ready for their first day!

Haircut & barber services will be available as well as eye brow waxing services. There will also be some self-care BINGO, crafts & other activities around the gym.

We want to help our youth feel confident and ready to learn!

The services will be a first come, first serve basis. So we hope to see you there.

📆 Monday August 31, 2026
⏰ 11AM-4PM
📍 Paqtnkek Community Centre (Gym)

08/25/2026

Our team is looking for volunteer cooks for our Elder's feast on Saturday September 12, 2026 for 12PM. We can provide the supplies! If anyone is interested, please let us know!

08/24/2026

Our team will be partnering with the Paqtnkek summer camp tomorrow Tuesday August 25, 2026 to take the enrolled camp students to the clay fire cafe from 10AM-12PM, then out for lunch from 12PM-1PM. After lunch we will walk to the RCMP detachment in Antigonish for a tour from 1:15-2:30PM and then we will be back to the gym by 3PM.

Transportation is provided via bus. Permission slips were sent home this evening with camp students who were in attendance today. Permission slips MUST be signed before 9:15AM on Tuesday August 25, 2026 as we will be leaving the gym at 9:30AM sharp.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the project manager via email at [email protected]

The pop-up bike hub is in Paqtnkek at the gym!! Bring down your bikes to get tuned up/fixed for free. They are there unt...
08/24/2026

The pop-up bike hub is in Paqtnkek at the gym!! Bring down your bikes to get tuned up/fixed for free. They are there until 6PM today and will be there from 2PM-6PM tomorrow!

Come and join us is becoming certified in being a canoe trainer for youth in our community! We are looking for youth age...
08/24/2026

Come and join us is becoming certified in being a canoe trainer for youth in our community! We are looking for youth ages 16-30 to take the train-the-trainer course with Blair Doyle. Priority will be given to youth who attended the canoe training course in summer 2025 and to the last course before that. Registration is required via email to [email protected] and limited spots are available. This is a 3-day training course and attendance for each day is required. You will be out on the water in Walnek, so dress appropriately and bring extra clothes. Lunch will be provided.

📆 Monday August 31 - Wednesday Sept 2, 2026
⏰ 9AM-4PM
📍Walnek, Summerside

If any of your children need helmets for their bikes or scooters, send them down to the gym at 2PM to get fitted for one...
08/13/2026

If any of your children need helmets for their bikes or scooters, send them down to the gym at 2PM to get fitted for one!!

Youth bike rodeo tomorrow at 2PM outside of the Paqtnkek Gym! Come and learn about bike safety, and get sized for a helmet with the RCMP. All youth are welcome.

Youth bike rodeo tomorrow at 2PM outside of the Paqtnkek Gym! Come and learn about bike safety, and get sized for a helm...
08/12/2026

Youth bike rodeo tomorrow at 2PM outside of the Paqtnkek Gym! Come and learn about bike safety, and get sized for a helmet with the RCMP. All youth are welcome.

‼️TODAY‼️‼️Wednesday August 12, 2026‼️Nepewisk Prosper will be teaching youth how to make ribbon skirts for Barbie’s! Co...
08/12/2026

‼️TODAY‼️
‼️Wednesday August 12, 2026‼️
Nepewisk Prosper will be teaching youth how to make ribbon skirts for Barbie’s! Come and join us at the Paqtnkek Elders centre! 4pm - 6pm

The Paqtnkek Crime Prevention/Intervention Project is seeking youth in grades 10-12 and University Students who are inte...
08/10/2026

The Paqtnkek Crime Prevention/Intervention Project is seeking youth in grades 10-12 and University Students who are interested in completing a Psych-Educational assessment. This is for youth from Paqtnkek who have not received a Psych-Educational Assessment before.

What is a Psych Ed Assessment? Psych Ed Assessment can provide information regarding possible diagnoses of ADHD, learning disabilities, ASD, anxiety, OCD, and other Psychological disorders.

Psych Ed Assessments can be useful for obtaining possible grants, supports, and accommodations at Post-Secondary Institutions.

If you have any questions or would like to have an assessment done, please register with the Project Manager via email at [email protected]

08/10/2026

Meet the Therapist, Larissa Verhoeven Giffin, that is providing services with our team! She is available to book with youth ages 18-30 and Elders. If you are looking to make an appointment, you have to reach out to her directly via phone at 1-782-409-8699 or email at [email protected]. Larissa will be in-community on Thursdays, or can meet with you via phone.

Address

4 Dillon Street
Antigonish, NS
B0H1A0

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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