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# We'koqma'q

Website for the community of We'koqma'q

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## Posts

- [Recent News](https://wekoqmaqproud.com/news/)
- [Kwe’ We’koqma’q | February Newsletter](https://wekoqmaqproud.com/kwe-wekoqmaq-february-newsletter/) - Check out our newsletter for February!
- [Chief and Council Meeting Attendance](https://wekoqmaqproud.com/chief-and-council-meeting-attendance/) - We’koqma’q Chief and Council are committed to building trust and fostering accountability. By publicly sharing council attendance records, we’re giving our community a clearer view into how decisions are made and who is showing up to represent them. It’s one more step toward transparent and responsive leadership. Council Attendance Oct 2024 to May 2025Download
- [Nov 18 Community Land Claim Update](https://wekoqmaqproud.com/nov-18-community-land-claim-update/) - THE WE’KOQMA’Q 1862 ALIENATION OF RESERVE LAND CLAIM TRUST Update to the Band CouncilFrom the Trustees of the TrustNovember 19, 2024 The Trustees held their first meeting virtually on November 18, 2024. All appointed trustees were in attendance. The Trustees are: John B Carter Chair Tim Barnes Storm Gould Robyn Googoo Prosper Nathan Sack Also
- [2024 Community Report](https://wekoqmaqproud.com/2024-community-report/) - The Strategic Plan for We'koqma'q L’nue’kati has continued to drive significant progress across various sectors within our community. This report highlightsthe key achievements and ongoing initiatives that align with our long-term goalsof sustainable development, cultural preservation, and enhanced communitywelfare. View Report
- [Kwe’ We’koqma’q | March Newsletter](https://wekoqmaqproud.com/kwe-wekoqmaq-march-newsletter/) - Check out our newsletter for March!
- [Kwe’ We’koqma’q | April Newsletter](https://wekoqmaqproud.com/kwe-wekoqmaq-april-newsletter/) - Check out our newsletter for April!
- [September Calendar of Events](https://wekoqmaqproud.com/september-calendar-of-events/) - Blue Text = Health Centre | Red Text = Holidays Have an upcoming event you want to add to the calendar? Submit your event here!
- [Kwe’ We’koqma’q | September Newsletter](https://wekoqmaqproud.com/kwe-wekoqmaq-september-newsletter/) - Check out our newsletter for September!
- [Proof of Full Vaccination Policy](https://wekoqmaqproud.com/proof-of-full-vaccination-policy/) - Starting 4 October 2021 – As part of the Proof of Full Vaccination Policy rolled out by our province , you need proof of full vaccination to participate in most events and activities that bring groups of people together . Proof of vaccination isn’t required for children 11 and younger (they can attend events and activities with
- [New food bank in Cape Breton's We'koqma'q First Nation helps families with day-to-day struggles](https://wekoqmaqproud.com/new-food-bank-in-cape-bretons-wekoqmaq-first-nation-helps-families-with-day-to-day-struggles/) - ORIGINAL STORY FROM THE CAPE BRETON POST - Ardelle Reynolds · Multimedia journalist WE’KOQMA’Q – A new initiative in We’koqma’q First Nation makes it the second of five First Nations communities in Unama’ki to launch a food bank since the beginning of the pandemic. The food bank in We’koqma’q open its doors on June 1

## Pages

- [Home](https://wekoqmaqproud.com/) - Pjila’si! Welcome to We’koqma’q, a vibrant Mi’kmaw community situated in the heart of Unama’ki (Cape Breton Island), nestled between the foothills of Skye Mountain and the serene expanse of the Bras d’Or Lakes. A Mi’kmaw community filled with pride, culture, and the spirit of togetherness, We’koqma’q is a place where neighbours support one another,
- [Our Youth](https://wekoqmaqproud.com/about/our-youth/) - Our Youth Our Youth | Our Future Grounded in Mi’kmaw ways of knowing, being, and doing, we continue to honour our responsibility to our youth by remembering our history, carrying forward our traditions, and strengthening our language for future generations. These pillars guide how we support every learner in building a strong, confident future rooted
- [Staff Directory](https://wekoqmaqproud.com/administration/staff-directory/) - Staff Directory We'koqma'q Staff Directory Chief John Leonard and the Band Council are committed to ensuring that community questions, concerns, and requests are addressed in a timely and respectful manner. This Staff Directory lists the designated point‑of‑contact for each department within the We’koqma’q Band Administration. If you have a question or concern, we encourage you to contact the listed departmental
- [Skye Communications](https://wekoqmaqproud.com/business/skye-communications/) - Skye Communications Skye Communications Are you interested in the Fiber Optic Pre-Signup? Pre-Signup Here We’koqma’q to offer high speed internet services through new venture, Skye Communications We’koqma’q L’nue’kati is excited to announce the launch of new venture, Skye Communications, in partnership with the Province of Nova Scotia, Rogers Communications (Seaside) and Nova Scotia Power. The
- [We'koqma'q One Stop](https://wekoqmaqproud.com/business/wekoqmaq-one-stop/) - We'koqma'q One Stop Your One Stop for Convenience We’koqma’q One Stop Irving has a beautiful new location housed next to Tim Hortons on Highway 105 within the community. The business is 100% owned by the We’koqma’q band and offers a variety of products and services to the community of We’koqma’q and surrounding areas, as well
- [Johnny’s Gym](https://wekoqmaqproud.com/business/johnnys-gym/) - Johnny's Gym Strong and healthy people, strong and healthy community Our doors are open to individuals over the age of 16. The Centre offers a fully equipped weight room and a cardio room. Showers and lockers are also available for member use. Johnny’s Gym takes great pride in helping members accomplish their fitness goals, with
- [First Alliance Security](https://wekoqmaqproud.com/business/first-alliance-security/) - First Alliance Security Your Partners in Protection First Alliance Security is your first call for reliable security services. The company is owned and operated by the We’koqma’q Band and employs over 40 highly trained and experienced guards in two provinces. First Alliance is the only security company in Nova Scotia with Certified Protection Officer (CPO)
- [Social Services](https://wekoqmaqproud.com/departments/social-services/) - Social Services Department We'koqma'q Social Services Department The goal of We’koqma’q’s social development plan is to improve lives and build community through developed social services. The focus is on services that best support those members of the community who require extra assistance. This could include acquiring life essentials, special diets to overcome illness, and furniture
- [Housing](https://wekoqmaqproud.com/departments/housing/) - Housing Department We'koqma'q Housing Department The We’koqma’q Housing Authority is located within the band administration building. Its services include home maintenance and repair. We’koqma’q is committed to improving housing for our community, with more than 200 new homes and apartments renovated and/or built since 2011. Contact Marcus Poulette, Director, Housingmarcuspoulette@waycobah.ca Phone: (902) 756-2337 ext. 224
- [Finance](https://wekoqmaqproud.com/departments/finance/) - Finance Department We'koqma'q Finance Department The finance department at We’koqma’q First Nation consists of a Chief Financial Officer and a small team of clerks who handle the day to day operations of the Band government and its commercial operations. With a focus on growth, the finance team also continues to grow and adapt to new
- [Daycare](https://wekoqmaqproud.com/departments/daycare/) - Daycare Department Daycare Program The We’koqma’q Day Care is a non-profit organization that is open to working parents as well as secondary and post-secondary students. Children 12 months – 4 years are welcome either full time or part time. Whether your child is enrolled for a few days per week or Monday through Friday, we
- [Resources](https://wekoqmaqproud.com/administration/resources/) - Resources Resources/Documents/Forms Documents We’koqma’q Annual Report 2024 – 2025 First Nations and Inuit Youth Employment Strategy (FNIYES) | 2025 National Science Camp Alberta We’koqma’q Annual Report 2022 – 2023 Notice of Certification and Settlement Approval Hearing (Short Form).4165-6877-3193.v1 Class Proceeding Order.4125-9244-1929.v1 Boarding Homes Class Action.4147-3966-3433.v2 We’koqma’q Annual Report 2021 – 2022 Christmas Dividend Application WE'KOQMA'Q
- [Employment and Training](https://wekoqmaqproud.com/departments/employment-and-training/) - Employment & Training Department We'koqma'q Employment and Training Department In We’koqma’q, we believe that our people are our strength. The Employment and Training Department is dedicated to supporting the education and goals of our community members, and helping to overcome barriers to employment. Our programs are supported by and delivered in partnership with the Mi’kmaq
- [Education](https://wekoqmaqproud.com/departments/education/) - Education Department We'koqma'q Education Department In January 1995, the Mi’kmaq Education Act officially recognized the communities’ legal right to govern the education of their children by transferring control of education back to the Band. It is with this strength and authority that We’koqma’q strives to retain its language and traditional knowledge of the land and
- [Emergency Contacts](https://wekoqmaqproud.com/administration/emergency-contacts/) - Emergency Contacts We'koqma'q Emergency Contacts We’koqma’q Band Office P.O. Box 149, 150 Reservation RoadWe’koqma’q, NS, B0E 3M0Phone: 902-756-2337Fax: 902-756-2393 Housing Department Marcus Poulette, Director of HousingPhone: (902) 756-2337 ext. 224marcuspoulette@waycobah.ca Emergency Housing Phone: (902) 295-7107 Health Adrienne Young, Medical Transportation and NIHB Coordinator Phone: (902) 756-2156adriennegoogoo@waycobah.ca Security Randall Googoo Manager, Security randallgoogoo@waycobah.ca Phone: (902) 756-2337 x222
- [Doing Business Here](https://wekoqmaqproud.com/business/doing-business-here/) - Doing Business Here Doing Business in We'koqma'q Message From CEO Kwe, Welcome, and thank you for your interest in We’koqma’q L’nue’kati. We are a community guided by a clear vision for the future and a strong commitment to building respectful, mutually beneficial partnerships. Doing business with We’koqma’q means working alongside a Nation that is forward‑thinking
- [Our Economy](https://wekoqmaqproud.com/about/our-economy/) - Our Economy Our Economy | Our Control of Our Future Since 2011, we’ve been focused and aggressive in our efforts to create self-generated revenue for our community. With investments and quick growth in our commercial fisheries and aquaculture, First Alliance Security, The One Stop, gaming and more, we’ve taken critical steps to create a prosperous
- [Our Well-Being](https://wekoqmaqproud.com/about/our-well-being/) - Our Well-Being Our Well-Being | Our Quality of Life Improving the quality of life for our entire community is at the core of every decision we make. Since 2011, we’ve made incredible progress in how we support, care for and invest in our community as a whole. The health and wellness of our community extends
- [About](https://wekoqmaqproud.com/about/) - About We'koqma'q About We'koqma'q The community of We’koqma’q First Nation is approximately forty-four (44) kilometers north of the Canso Causeway and one-hundred and fifteen (115) kilometers south of Industrial Cape Breton. It is bordered by the Bras D’or Lake and a mountainous range known as Skye Mountain. We’koqma’q itself is comprised of 828.5 hectares of
- [Council Minutes](https://wekoqmaqproud.com/administration/council-minutes/) - Council Meeting Minutes Council Meeting Minutes We’koqma’q council meeting minutes are provided as part of our on-going commitment to ensuring all community members and stakeholders have access to the most accurate and up-to-date information about We’koqma’q activities. 2025 January 14, 2025 February 11, 2025 March 24, 2025 April 22, 2025 May 16, 2025 June 3,
- [Employment Opportunities](https://wekoqmaqproud.com/jobs/) - We'koqma'q Jobs We'koqma'q Jobs The We’koqma’q Employment and Training Department is dedicated to supporting the education and goals of our community members, and helping to overcome barriers to employment. Fisheries Manager | Millbrook or Eskasoni, Nova Scotia Visit our Bamboo HR job board. Does your business have a job vacancy? Contact Susan Raye Googoo to
- [Financials](https://wekoqmaqproud.com/administration/financials/) - Financials We'koqma'q Financials Click below to download statements for the year indicated. 2025 Financials 2024 Financials 2023 Financials 2022 Financials 2021 Financials 2020 Financials 2019 Financials 2018 Financials 2017 Financials 2016 Financials 2014 Financials We'koqma'q Administration Chief & Council Council Minutes Emergency Contacts Financials Staff Directory Resources
- [Chief & Council](https://wekoqmaqproud.com/administration/chief-council/) - Chief & Council We'koqma'q Chief & Council 2024-2028 Chief John L. Bernard (902) 631-1993 johnlbernard@waycobah.ca Executive Assistant Chrissy Tanner (902) 756-2440 chrissytanner@waycobah.ca Councillor Katerina Basque (902) 302-3439 katerinabasque@waycobah.ca Councillor Stuart Basque (902) 296-0143 stuartbasque@waycobah.ca Councillor Jason Bernard (902) 302-2587 jasonbernard@waycobah.ca Councillor John W. Cremo (902) 623-1850 tinycremo@waycobah.ca Councillor Dalen Googoo (902) 631-6432 dalengoogoo@waycobah.ca Councillor Gordon
- [Submit Your Event](https://wekoqmaqproud.com/events/submit-your-event/) - Submit An Event [event_form]
- [Contact](https://wekoqmaqproud.com/contact/) - Contact Contact We’koqma’q Band Office We’koqma’q Band OfficeP.O. Box 149150 Reservation RoadWe’koqma’q, NS B0E 3M0 Phone: 902-756-2337Fax: 902-756-2393 Contact Form Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form. Name * First Last Email * Comment or Message * Email * Email * Submit
- [Tim Hortons](https://wekoqmaqproud.com/business/tim-hortons/) - Tim Hortons Friendly Faces and Fresh Coffee In 2017, a partnership was established between the community and a local Tim Hortons franchisee. Community members provide a labour force skilled in customer service, and a desirable location to service commuters and visitors. Tim Hortons provides steady employment to community members and an incentive to stop in
- [Business](https://wekoqmaqproud.com/business/) - Business We’koqma’q First Nation is committed to excellence. With the goal of enhancing the quality of life of its Members, We’koqma’q is focused on driving own-source revenue and achieving self-sufficiency. With our educated and passionate Chief, Council, Members and staff, We’koqma’q is quickly making that vision a reality. We’koqma’q primarily sustains itself with a multitude
- [Health & Wellness](https://wekoqmaqproud.com/departments/health-wellness/) - Health & Wellness Department We'koqma'q Health & Wellness Department The Health Services Department officially opened its doors with a brand new state of the art building, the We’koqma’q Theresa Cremo Memorial Health Centre, in 2010 and is actively involved in addressing the diverse health needs of the community. In May 2014, the We’koqma’q’s Theresa Cremo
- [Departments](https://wekoqmaqproud.com/departments/) - Departments The We’koqma’q Band Council and Community offer various services to its community members. Visit each department page to learn more or for contact information. Child Care Education Employment & Training Employment Opportunities Finance Health & Wellness Housing Social Services We'koqma'q Departments Daycare Education Employment and Training Employment Opportunities Finance Health & Wellness Housing Social
- [Administration](https://wekoqmaqproud.com/administration/) - We'koqma'q Administration We'koqma'q Administration The We’koqma’q Administration department provides administrative, human resource, band membership, finance services, and support to all departments of the We’koqma’q Band. Chief & Council Staff Directory Financials COVID-19 Minutes Resources We'koqma'q Administration Chief & Council Council Minutes Emergency Contacts Financials Staff Directory Resources
- [Our Partnerships](https://wekoqmaqproud.com/about/our-partnerships/) - Our Partnerships Our Partnerships Proud of our Success We’koqma’q is focused on building, sustaining and growing business opportunities. We are always open to new partnerships in support of our community and partner organizations. Current successful business relationships exist with the following partners: TRA Atlantic, a retail driven wholesaler, supplies its customers from one of its
- [Our Elders](https://wekoqmaqproud.com/about/our-elders/) - Our Elders Our Elders Our Elders hold crucial roles in supporting the We’koqma’q community and continue to be a cornerstone, providing wisdom by acting as the bridge between our past and our future. They are our knowledge keepers and story tellers. They are the carriers of our traditions, culture, values, and lessons. Providing guidance and
- [Events](https://wekoqmaqproud.com/events/) - CONTENTS

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