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.
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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.
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Congratulations to our Earthmoving students who passed their Class 3 road tests this week. The students are now off to the Earthmoving site to learn on the Dump Truck, Backhoe and Excavator.
Our next Earthmoving program starts on May 12, 2025.
Joe and Shannon are here to discuss, and help you with funding/financing options that may be available.
Please call or send them an email to learn more.
902-539-9766 or email training@metiatlantic.com
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Love this!! Great job!!
Awesome Congrats Pj
Congratulations
Nova Scotia Provincial Volunteer Awards
Representative Volunteer of the Year:
Each municipality and First Nations community in Nova Scotia selects a volunteer to receive the provincial award.
Who are you gonna nominate for the 2025 Representative Volunteer of the Year for Potlotek. Kindly nominate someone in the comments below!
Past Winners include:
Blayne Murray - 2024
Wayne Johnson - 2023
Amanda Zwicker - 2022
John D Johnson - 2021
Irene Johnson - 2020
Lori Ann Doucette - 2019
Cindy Francis - 2018
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I’m a past winner too 🤣 many moons ago
Blayne Courtney Murray for everything she does , has done and continues for the community and youth , children of potlotek ♥️♥️
Cynthia Marie
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📢 Case Management Info Session! 📢
Curious about Case Management? Join us to learn what it is and the services available to you!
🕙 10am-2pm
🗓️ April 25, 2025
📍Potlotek Community Hall
✅ Walk-in sign-ups welcome
🍽 Enjoy refreshments
🎟 Chance to win a door prize!
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Something exciting is coming to our communities! 🎉
The Union of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq (UNSM) is proud to partner with Wellnify.ai to launch a free wellness app in our five Unama’ki communities: Eskasoni, Membertou, Potlotek, Wagmatcook, and We'koqma'q.
This app focuses on promoting healthier lifestyles and community engagement through interactive wellness activities and challenges.
It's all about:
🏃♀️ Encouraging daily physical activity and healthy lifestyle habits
🪶 Celebrating and sharing Mi’kmaq culture through fun and educational content
🤝 Fostering friendly inter-community competition to build spirit and unity
🧡 Partnering with local businesses and organizations to promote wellness together
Get ready for challenges, milestones, prizes, and more—all designed with our communities in mind.
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‼️CANCELLED‼️Tax assistance:
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Great choice...