Chief & Council

The Band Council of Potlotek First Nation serves 800+ band members (as of 2024). Council serve four year terms, elected to office by community members. Council members receive a salary for their services while in office.

Band Council members each concentrate on specific portfolios of duties and are not employed in any other capacity by the Band to discourage any conflicts of interest while serving the community.

Chief Wilbert Marshall

Chief

Isaiah Bernard

Council Member

Jocelyn Marshall

Council Member

Aaron Marshall

Council Member

Mary Lafford

Council Member

Tyrone Bernard

Council Member

Jonathan Marshall

Council Member

John Johnson

Council Member

Mary Johnson

Council Member

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‼ Job Opportunity ‼

Allan Lafford High School Teacher: (Grades 7-11 Science/Health)

Position Overview:
The teacher will develop, organize, and implement an engaging instructional program in Science and Health for students in grades 7-11. The role will encourage and support students to achieve their full academic potential within a high school setting.

For more information or to apply, please visit this link:
potlotek.bamboohr.com/careers/31
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‼ Job Opportunity ‼

Allan Lafford High School Teacher: (Grades 7-11 Science/Health)

Position Overview:
The teacher will develop, organize, and implement an engaging instructional program in Science and Health for students in grades 7-11. The role will encourage and support students to achieve their full academic potential within a high school setting.

For more information or to apply, please visit this link:
https://potlotek.bamboohr.com/careers/31

Career Fair - Wskijnu’k Mtmo’taqnuow Agency:

Date: January 19, 2025
Time: 11am - 4pm
Location: Claymore Inn and Suites. 137 Church st, Antigonish.
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Career Fair - Wskijnu’k Mtmo’taqnuow Agency:

Date: January 19, 2025
Time: 11am - 4pm
Location: Claymore Inn and Suites. 137 Church st, Antigonish.

Exciting news! The Antigonish Brain Bee is back! Register for the 2025 Antigonish Brain Bee taking place March 31st 2025 at StFX.

What is it? A fun day of learning and a neuroscience competition for students in grades 9-12 from Northeastern Nova Scotia. The winner will represent Antigonish in the virtual Canadian National Brain Bee, where they will have a chance to win a trip to Toronto to compete in the final round!

When? Monday March 31, 2025

Where? St. Francis Xavier University

Register now at bit.ly/AntigonishBrainBeeRegistration
For more information, email antigonish@brainbee.ca
Follow us on Instagram @antigonishbrainbee
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Exciting news!  The Antigonish Brain Bee is back!  Register for the 2025 Antigonish Brain Bee taking place March 31st 2025 at StFX. 
 
What is it? A fun day of learning and a neuroscience competition for students in grades 9-12 from Northeastern Nova Scotia. The winner will represent Antigonish in the virtual Canadian National Brain Bee, where they will have a chance to win a trip to Toronto to compete in the final round! 

When? Monday March 31, 2025

Where? St. Francis Xavier University

Register now at https://bit.ly/AntigonishBrainBeeRegistration
For more information, email antigonish@brainbee.ca
Follow us on Instagram @antigonishbrainbee

Everwind Fuels has two job postings:

Permit Issuer - Safety:
For more information or to apply, please visit this link-
www.careerbeacon.com/en/job/2133179/everwind-fuels/permit-issuer-safety/point-tupper-ns?utm_sourc...

Millwright (Journeyperson or apprentice):
For more information or to apply, please visit this link-
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Everwind Fuels has two job postings:
 
Permit Issuer - Safety:
For more information or to apply, please visit this link-
https://www.careerbeacon.com/en/job/2133179/everwind-fuels/permit-issuer-safety/point-tupper-ns?utm_source=share-link&utm_medium=careerbeacon&utm_campaign=refer

Millwright (Journeyperson or apprentice):
For more information or to apply, please visit this link-
https://www.careerbeacon.com/en/job/2133553/everwind-fuels/millwright-journeyperson-or-apprentice/point-tupper-ns?utm_source=share-link&utm_medium=careerbeacon&utm_campaign=referImage attachment

‼ Reminder TODAY ‼ (Jan 16)

Two age groups:
▪️Ages 0-18 months:
Time: 10am - 12pm
▪️Ages 19 months-4 years:
Time: 2pm - 3:30pmDrop-in Playgroup:

January 16, 2025
Location: Potlotek Health Centre

Two age groups:
▪️Ages 0-18 months:
Time: 10am - 12pm
▪️Ages 19 months-4 years:
Time: 2pm - 3:30pm
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‼ Reminder TODAY ‼ (Jan 16)

Two age groups:
▪️Ages 0-18 months:
Time: 10am - 12pm
▪️Ages 19 months-4 years:
Time: 2pm - 3:30pm

Drop-in Playgroup:

January 16, 2025
Location: Potlotek Health Centre

Two age groups:
▪️Ages 0-18 months:
Time: 10am - 12pm
▪️Ages 19 months-4 years:
Time: 2pm - 3:30pm
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Drop-in Playgroup:

January 16, 2025
Location: Potlotek Health Centre 

Two age groups:
▪️Ages 0-18 months:
Time: 10am - 12pm
▪️Ages 19 months-4 years:
Time: 2pm - 3:30pm

‼ Job Opportunity ‼

Chief and Council Executive Assistant:

This is a 1-year term with potential to become permanent.

Deadline to apply as January 31, 2025.

For more information or to apply, please visit this link:
potlotek.bamboohr.com/careers/29
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‼ Job Opportunity ‼

Chief and Council Executive Assistant:

This is a 1-year term with potential to become permanent. 

Deadline to apply as January 31, 2025.

For more information or to apply, please visit this link: 
https://potlotek.bamboohr.com/careers/29

‼ Job opportunity ‼

Public Works Supervisor:
Public Works Supervisor will be reporting to the Public Works Director.

▪️Location:
Chapel Island, Nova Scotia
▪️Department:
Band
▪️Employment Type:
Full-Time
▪️Minimum Experience:
Mid-level

For more information or to apply, please visit this link:
potlotek.bamboohr.com/careers/30
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‼ Job opportunity ‼

Public Works Supervisor:
Public Works Supervisor will be reporting to the Public Works Director. 

▪️Location:
Chapel Island, Nova Scotia
▪️Department:
Band
▪️Employment Type:
Full-Time
▪️Minimum Experience:
Mid-level

For more information or to apply, please visit this link: 
https://potlotek.bamboohr.com/careers/30
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2024 – 2049 Comprehensive Community Plan

Potlotek’s 2024-2049 Comprehensive Community Plan envisions a thriving, united future grounded in Mi’kmaq traditions. It addresses key priorities like health, housing, education, economic growth, and cultural preservation. With goals to build prosperity, improve governance, and protect the environment, this plan reflects the collective voice of the community, focusing on long-term growth and unity.