Sipekne'katik First Nation

06/17/2026

🦞 Sipekne'katik Fisheries is happy to host a Jakej Giveaway for Sipekne'katik community members to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day. 🦞

Date: Friday, June 19th, 2026
Time: Starting at 12pm!
Location: Sipekne'katik Fisheries Building

Please bring your own bags! No holds. While supplies last.

06/16/2026

World Waltes Championship Qualifiers in Sipekne'katik start on Thursday! Check in at the Cultural Cottages by 4:30pm.

The The top two qualifiers from this tournament will move on to officially represent Sipekne’katik in the “World Waltes Championship” in Millbrook on July 15th–16th! Plus, cash prizes are up for grabs for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.

For registration or questions, please call 902-236-3022.

🎲 Sipekne’katik Waltes Tournament 🎲

Are you ready to test your skills? Come out to represent the community, compete for cash prizes, and earn a spot on the big stage! Sipekne’katik band members of all ages are welcome to participate.

The top two qualifiers from this tournament will move on to officially represent Sipekne’katik in the “World Waltes Championship” in Millbrook on July 15th–16th!

Prizes:
🥇 1st Place: $750
🥈 2nd Place: $500
🥉 3rd Place: $250

The Details:
🗓️ June 18th & June 19th, 2026
📍 Cultural Cottages 3 & 4
⏰ Check-In: 4:30 PM (Must check in at this time)

Start Time: 5:00 PM sharp – 10:00 PM each evening

Note: If games are not completed by Friday night, the tournament will continue on Saturday, June 20th, starting at 10:00 AM.

🪪 Requirement: Must present a valid Status Card.

📞 Registration & Questions:
To secure your spot or if you have any questions, please contact (902) 236-3022.

06/15/2026

Career Opportunity: Recruitment & HRIS Coordinator. Closing Date June 29, 2026.

Please submit your application, including a resume, cover letter, and a completed criminal records check, to the Human Resource Department via email at [email protected] or by mail/drop-off to 522 Church Street, Indian Brook, NS B0N 2H0.

06/12/2026

Community Notice - Friday, June 12th, 2026

We are aware of recent concerns about an individual in a red Hyundai Tucson who has been approaching and following community youth. We are pleased to share that the individual has been arrested.

Thank you to everyone for your vigilance. Your commitment to looking out for one another is what keeps our community safe and strong.

As always, please report any suspicious activity to local authorities.

06/12/2026

EXTERNAL Career Opportunity: Manager, Construction based in Goldboro, NS (Full-time Permanent) with NexGold

How to Apply: Please visit the NexGold careers page https://nexgold.com/careers/ to submit an application for the job posting once it is live (see Anticipated Posting Date at the bottom of the 3rd page).

06/12/2026

Updated Hours for Sipekne'katik To***co

Please be advised that the hours of operation for Sipekne'katik To***co are changing, effective today, Friday, June 12th, 2026.

Our operating schedule is adjusting as follows:
➡️Fridays: Extended afternoon hours, now open until 2:30 PM (Starting today!)
➡️Mondays: Closed from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM (Opening at 10:00 AM, beginning Monday, June 15th)

Please note: Regular hours apply Tuesday through Thursday.

06/10/2026

Community Notice - New Speed Limit & Road Safety Reminder

As an update to our May 13th community notice, we want to provide some clarity regarding the community speed limit changes that were scheduled to be in effect starting June 1st, 2026.
Changes to how we keep Sipekne'katik safe are bound to experience some hiccups or delays but we can happily say new signage has arrived, and installation has begun. As this work is carried out we ask you to remember the following:

⬇️NEW SPEED LIMITS⬇️
Fisheries to just past the Bridge 70 KM/H
Residential Area (Rest of Community) 40 KM/H
School Zones 30 KM/H

Important Note: these new speed limits officially come into effect only when the physical road signs are posted.

Community Infrastructure & Enforcement: New speed bumps are planned to be installed at strategic locations throughout the community. These are designed to encourage consistent, safe speeds. Please be prepared for these changes to the roads and reduce your speed to avoid vehicle damage or sudden braking.

Further details regarding community traffic enforcement, ticketing, and safety regulations will be provided as our infrastructure updates continue.

Critical Road Safety Reminders: Passing a school bus while its red lights are flashing is illegal and extremely dangerous. You must stop when a bus has its red lights flashing and stop arm extended, regardless of which direction you are travelling. Expect frequent stops during morning and afternoon routes.

Speeding in the community or passing a stopped school bus can result in significant fines and points off your license.
These changes may impact your travel time, and we encourage everyone to leave a few minutes earlier to accommodate a slower, safer pace.

Road safety is a shared responsibility. By slowing down and respecting these new changes, you can help keep Indian Brook safe for everyone.

06/10/2026

🚨 IMPORTANT UPDATE: Thunderchild Powwow Trip! 🚨
DEADLINE IS TOMORROW AT 4:00 PM! ⏰

Sipekne'katik Family Well Being Program still have a limited number of spaces remaining for this incredible cultural journey to the Thunderchild First Nation Powwow (July 23–28) for youth ages 12–17!

To make sure every youth has a chance to apply, the Family Well Being team is introducing a new, easier way to submit if you don't have time to write an essay before tomorrow!

📲 New Video Option!
If your youth is interested but cannot provide a written essay, they are welcome to record a quick video and text it to one of the FWB team members listed below.

In the video (or in the written essay), just answer these two questions: Why do you want to go? How will you represent your community in a respectful and positive way?

📌 Final Details:
Written Essays: Must be dropped off in person at the Band Office (ATTN: FWB Office).
Video Submissions: Texted directly to a team member below.
DEADLINE: Tomorrow, Thursday, June 11th, 2026, at 4:00 PM.

Selection Date: Friday, June 12th, 2026.

📲Text submissions:
Audrey Paul: (902) 956-0122
Janelle Cabot: (902) 956-4934
Megan Knockwood: (902) 956-1494

06/10/2026

🎲 Sipekne’katik Waltes Tournament 🎲

Are you ready to test your skills? Come out to represent the community, compete for cash prizes, and earn a spot on the big stage! Sipekne’katik band members of all ages are welcome to participate.

The top two qualifiers from this tournament will move on to officially represent Sipekne’katik in the “World Waltes Championship” in Millbrook on July 15th–16th!

Prizes:
🥇 1st Place: $750
🥈 2nd Place: $500
🥉 3rd Place: $250

The Details:
🗓️ June 18th & June 19th, 2026
📍 Cultural Cottages 3 & 4
⏰ Check-In: 4:30 PM (Must check in at this time)

Start Time: 5:00 PM sharp – 10:00 PM each evening

Note: If games are not completed by Friday night, the tournament will continue on Saturday, June 20th, starting at 10:00 AM.

🪪 Requirement: Must present a valid Status Card.

📞 Registration & Questions:
To secure your spot or if you have any questions, please contact (902) 236-3022.

06/10/2026

Join us for the 3rd Annual Sipekne’katik Entrepreneur Supper and Social. It’s a chance to unwind, connect with fellow local business owners, and enjoy some fantastic food.

📅 Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026
🕠 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
📍 Sipekne'katik Administrative Building

What’s on the menu?
🔥 A free BBQ meal
🎁 Awesome door prizes
👕 Free event tee-shirts
🤝 Great conversation and networking

📌 Please note: This event is for Sipekne’katik Band Members only.

⚠️ Registration is required so we can get an accurate headcount for food! To save your spot, please contact the Economic Development Manager by email: [email protected] or by phone: 902-758-4770