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New Dawn Supporting a vibrant culture of self-reliance. New Dawn Enterprises Ltd. It is a private, volunteer directed business dedicated to community building.

is the oldest Community Development Corporation in Canada and is a Founding Member of the Canadian CED (Community Economic Development) Network. New Dawn seeks to identify community needs and to establish and operate ventures that speak to those needs.

How much can my rent go up? What happens if my landlord isn’t making repairs? Can I be evicted by text?If you rent your ...
10/05/2026

How much can my rent go up? What happens if my landlord isn’t making repairs? Can I be evicted by text?

If you rent your home, knowing your rights and responsibilities can make a big difference when an issue comes up.

Tomorrow evening, Isabelle Lalonde, New Dawn’s Director of Properties, will be at the McConnell Library in Sydney for a free Tenant Advocacy Workshop, breaking down Nova Scotia’s Residential Tenancies Act in plain language.

We’ll talk about rent increases, repairs, security deposits, eviction notices, late rent and what happens when a dispute goes to mediation or a hearing. There will also be plenty of time for questions.

🏠 New Dawn Tenant Advocacy Workshop
📅 Tuesday, October 6
⏰ 6:00–8:00 p.m.
📍 McConnell Library, Sydney
🎟️ Free and walk-in

The workshop is geared primarily toward renters, but landlords are welcome too.

Come learn how the rules work before you need to navigate them!

⭐ This session is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice. ⭐

Thank you to the Cape Breton Regional Library for hosting this event!

Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we are holding close the responsibilities that come with living...
09/30/2026

Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we are holding close the responsibilities that come with living and working in Unama’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq.

We saw one expression of that responsibility during New Dawn’s 50th anniversary gathering this summer, on the grounds of Eltuek Arts Centre. Traditional foods were shared alongside the rest of the day’s gathering, and at one point in the celebration, staff, families and community members came together with Mi’kmaw artists and knowledge keepers to learn and dance ko’jua together. Thank you to Sarah, Kalolin, Alwyn, and Oeli for sharing so generously of your knowledge, creativity, culture and spirit with us.

The name Eltuek was gifted through the guidance of the Eltuek Elders and speaks to what becomes possible through making and working together: something creative, relational and continuous. That spirit was present throughout our summer gathering. It was joyful and generous, with people moving, laughing, listening and learning from one another.

At New Dawn, reconciliation is carried through relationship and daily practice: in how we learn and gather, how we use language and honour knowledge, how we care for children, families and Elders, how we welcome newcomers, and how we make decisions about land, culture, work and community life.

We are deeply grateful for the people and relationships that continue to deepen our understanding of the history and cultures of Unama’ki, and of our responsibilities to one another in this place we share. Wela’liek.

Today is a good day to return to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, and to the writings and teachings of the late Honourable Murray Sinclair, whose words continue to remind us that reconciliation requires truth and responsibility as we work toward a shared future grounded in healing and trust.

And as we move from the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation into Treaty Day tomorrow, we are reminded that these responsibilities are not held within a single day. We carry them with us, in the relationships we build and in how we live and work together.

Today, and every day, we remain committed to learning and to the relationships that make that learning possible.

📷 Corey Katz

New Dawn Meals on Wheels supports seniors — and it’s powered by seniors, too! On October 7, we’ll be at the Senior Expo,...
09/28/2026

New Dawn Meals on Wheels supports seniors — and it’s powered by seniors, too!

On October 7, we’ll be at the Senior Expo, hosted by the YMCA of Cape Breton, sharing all the ways you can be part of New Dawn Meals on Wheels.

🍽️ Looking to make mealtimes a little easier? Find out how to become a client and have affordable, nutritious meals delivered to your door.

🚗 Looking for a way to stay active and connected? Learn about becoming a volunteer and joining the many seniors who give their time to deliver meals and a friendly hello to people in our community.

Whether you’re interested in receiving Meals on Wheels or helping make those deliveries possible, stop by our table to meet the team and learn more!

We hope to see you at the Senior Expo! For details, check out: https://conta.cc/4hS7MtO

Learn more about Meals on Wheels at: https://conta.cc/4AB7YVV

As we get closer to opening Abbey Ridge in Sydney, we’re looking for a Team Lead to join the team and help make this new...
09/22/2026

As we get closer to opening Abbey Ridge in Sydney, we’re looking for a Team Lead to join the team and help make this new house a home!

The Team Lead will help oversee the day-to-day work, providing guidance to staff, supporting programming and case management, building community partnerships, and working directly with youth as they develop the skills and supports they need to move toward their own goals.

We’re looking for someone who understands youth development and the realities of homelessness, brings strong leadership and relationship-building skills, and approaches their work with compassion, empathy and respect.

📍 Sydney, NS
💼 Permanent, Full-Time
🌱 $59,488 annually
📅 Start date: October 5
⌛ Apply by September 25 at 5:00 PM

Abbey Ridge provides safe and supportive transitional housing for youth ages 16–24. Its new Sydney location will expand that work this fall, helping more young people access stability, support and opportunities to build greater independence.

Interested in joining the team? Find the full job posting and details on how to apply here: https://newdawn.ca/jobs/team-lead/

New Dawn is looking for a Financial Controller.This is a chance to bring your financial expertise to an organization tha...
09/17/2026

New Dawn is looking for a Financial Controller.

This is a chance to bring your financial expertise to an organization that has spent 50 years building businesses, services, spaces, and systems that strengthen communities across Unama’ki, Cape Breton Island.

We are looking for someone who is excellent with numbers, thoughtful with people, highly organized, and able to make complex financial information clear and useful.

Someone who can lead and support a strong Finance team, strengthen the systems behind the work, oversee budgeting and reporting, and help ensure leaders across New Dawn have reliable financial information to make informed decisions.

Much of this work happens behind the scenes, but strong financial systems make everything else possible — from housing and healthcare to youth programs, the arts, immigration, and community development.

Applications close September 25.

Learn more and apply: https://newdawn.ca/jobs/financial-controller/

"We can always choose differently.”After more than a decade without a public, competitive process for the greenfield sit...
09/16/2026

"We can always choose differently.”

After more than a decade without a public, competitive process for the greenfield site, CBRM council has reaffirmed its decision to take a different path, moving forward with a consultant-led public tender for the development of the municipally owned land.

It's a decision that will give the community an opportunity to understand its options before long-term commitments are made for this important public asset.

New Dawn President & CEO Erika Shea reflects on the decisions that brought us to this point, the lessons we can take from the past, and why transparent processes, evidence, and due diligence matter when decisions are being made in the public interest.

“A well-designed public tender can do what a decade of exclusive negotiations could not: cast the net, test who has the experience and capacity to deliver, interrogate what they propose to build, and articulate what the public would receive in return.”

Read more from Erika here: https://conta.cc/4yAy7lO

🏠 Abbey Ridge is expanding to Sydney!This November, New Dawn will open a new seven-bed Abbey Ridge home in Sydney, creat...
09/10/2026

🏠 Abbey Ridge is expanding to Sydney!

This November, New Dawn will open a new seven-bed Abbey Ridge home in Sydney, creating more safe, stable and supportive housing for youth ages 16 to 24.

The expansion comes at a time when the need for supportive youth housing continues to grow. Abbey Ridge’s existing homes in Glace Bay remain consistently full, with new referrals and a wait list of young people in need of housing and support.

New Dawn’s Director of Youth and Family Care, Larissa Rodriguez, recently joined Wendy Bergfeldt on CBC Radio’s Mainstreet Cape Breton to talk about the need, the new Sydney home, and why keeping young people connected to their communities matters.

🎧 Learn more and listen to the interview: https://newdawn.ca/2026/09/09/abbey-ridge-expands-to-sydney/

Another opportunity to join our team!We’re hiring a Community Housing Support Worker to join Abbey Ridge as the program ...
09/09/2026

Another opportunity to join our team!

We’re hiring a Community Housing Support Worker to join Abbey Ridge as the program grows into Sydney this fall.

In this role, you'll work alongside youth who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness and help them to find and maintain suitable housing, develop life skills, navigate supports and services, and work toward the goals they set for themselves.

We’re looking for someone who brings compassion, patience, strong relationship-building skills, and a commitment to supporting young people with dignity and respect.

🧭 Sydney
⏰ 32 hours/week
🌱 $49,920 annually
⌛ Apply by September 24 at 5:00 PM
📅 Start date: October 5

Abbey Ridge provides supportive transitional housing for youth ages 16–24, helping young people build skills, independence, and a path toward greater stability. With a new Abbey Ridge location opening in Sydney, this is an exciting time to join the team!

See the full job posting and details on how to apply here: https://newdawn.ca/jobs/community-housing-support-worker-2/

💙 We’re hiring a Financial Controller!Are you an experienced finance professional looking for meaningful work with a com...
09/09/2026

💙 We’re hiring a Financial Controller!

Are you an experienced finance professional looking for meaningful work with a community-centred organization in Unama'ki-Cape Breton?

New Dawn is looking for a Financial Controller to lead our day-to-day accounting operations, support and guide our Finance team, coordinate budgeting and financial reporting, and strengthen the processes and controls that support everything New Dawn does, from housing and healthcare to youth, immigration, the arts, and community development.

✨ Why work with New Dawn?
• Reduced 32-hour work week
• Paid vacation + wellness days
• Health, dental and vision benefits
• Retirement savings matching
• Flexible work arrangements where possible

📅 Apply by September 25.

👉 Learn more and apply: https://newdawn.ca/jobs/financial-controller/

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