St. Mary's First Nation

10/16/2026

📣 Council minutes are here!
Check out the latest council minutes from the Oct. 14 meeting:

https://stmarysfirstnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Chief-and-Council-Meeting-Oct.-14_2026.pdf

Send a message to learn more

10/08/2026

The election results are in! 📣

Sakom/Chief: Allan Patrick Polchies Jr. (Chicky)

Councillors:
Dennis Paul
Paige Polches (Matheson)
Candice Paul
Percy Sacobie
Barbara Paul
Mandy Meuse
Erica Paul
Shelley Polchies
Mikey Bear
Nicole Carty
Frank K. Paul
Leonard Brooks

09/23/2026

Sitansisk (St. Mary’s) band administration will be closed from Friday, September 25 until Tuesday, October 13, following the election period and after Thanksgiving weekend.

This routine closure, which happens during every election period, is meant to create a clear separation between Band administration and the electoral process. During the election period closure, staff will not have authority to issue new payments or cheques. The closure helps protect staff, maintain administrative neutrality, and ensure that Band resources and administrative decisions remain separate from the election.

This closure does not apply to operations that need to continue providing regular services, including the Wolastoq Casino, retail sales, CPW crews, the community centre, and school operations.

We thank you for your patience during this time. For emergencies, please call our answering service at 506-458-9511.

09/15/2026

Welcome Mark Ward, the newly selected Executive Director of Public Safety for the community of Sitansisk. Mark is a member of our community who has spent the past 27 years with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police where his previous position had him overseeing the Indigenous Policing Services Section within the Province of New Brunswick. He brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience to the position and looks forward to being part of the Sitansisk team.

The Executive Director of Public Safety provides strategic leadership, direction and oversight for the community of Sitansisk's public Safety portfolio. This newly created position is responsible for ensuring the effective, coordinated and accountable delivery of services that contribute to the safety, security, infrastructure, and overall well-being of all community members. Mark will be focused on the development and implementation of community Bylaw management and enforcement; monitoring policing files; overseeing emergency measures operations, community public works and community security services. This will be attained by working closely with Sitansisk's own internal programs, external partners including all levels of government, Chief and Council all with the goal of community safety in mind.

Email: [email protected]

09/01/2026

Beginning September 2, the Housing Department will operate in emergency mode and have limited services available until October 14, following the election. 📣

During this time, on-call service will remain available for emergencies. Emergencies include no heating, major leaks or flooding, plumbing backups, electrical hazards, fire, significant property damage, or other urgent safety issues.

We thank you for your patience and understanding at this time.

08/31/2026

The Wolastoq River Resort Casino is coming to Sitansisk! 🌟🎉

This project will become one of New Brunswick’s premier tourism, entertainment, and hospitality destinations, as well as create sustainable new job opportunities for the region. 💵

Featuring:
A 30,000 sq. ft. casino and bingo hall 🎰
A major event centre for up to 1000 guests 🎤
A full service hotel and spa with 100+ guest rooms 🛏️

Learn more: https://stmarysfirstnation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/WOLASTOQ-RIVER-RESORT-CASINO.docx

08/27/2026

♻ A Notice on Recycling and Waste Pick-Up in Sitansisk ♻

Please disregard the recycling schedule recently distributed by the Circular Materials and Recycle NB.

Recycling is collected every Wednesday and must be out by 8 a.m. Paper is collected every week, and plastics are collected every second week. Garbage is collected every Thursday and must be curbside by 8 a.m., unless told otherwise by Bill Nash.

08/06/2026

Employment Opportunities ⬇️

08/05/2026