About Community

Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation, located along the Trans-Canada Highway near Antigonish, Nova Scotia, is one of the region’s fastest-growing Indigenous communities and a recognized leader in economic development. With a population of approximately 600 members, Paqtnkek’s strategic location along one of Atlantic Canada’s busiest transportation corridors has positioned it as a gateway for trade, tourism, and investment in northeastern Nova Scotia. The community’s success reflects visionary leadership, strong governance, and a clear commitment to building opportunity for future generations. Paqtnkek has achieved national recognition for its commercial growth, particularly with the opening of the Bayside Development—a multi-million-dollar project that includes a gas bar, convenience store, and other retail spaces designed to generate employment and revenue for the Nation. Alongside these developments, Paqtnkek continues to expand into renewable energy, digital innovation, and community-based enterprises that align with environmental stewardship and Mi’kmaq values. Investments in education, housing, and infrastructure further reinforce the community’s long-term economic vision and stability. Paqtnkek Mi’kmaw Nation demonstrates that reconciliation is realized through partnership, collaboration, and shared prosperity. By working with government, industry, and business leaders, Paqtnkek is helping to build an inclusive economy that benefits Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities alike—showcasing what’s possible when opportunity and respect come together. Join today at www.itstimeforchange.ca and unlock powerful tools designed to grow your business, save you time and money, and connect you directly to new opportunities for partnership and success.