The Confederacy of Mainland Mi'kmaq
57 Martin Crescent B2N5V3 Truro, NS, Canada

IT IS OFFICIAL! Mary Browns at Bayside opens to the public tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 11am!! Tonight Rose Paul, CEO, placed the first order for a ‘soft’ lau...nch. And special guests were treated to the amazing two-piece chicken combo. Hours: Monday to Saturday from 11am to 10pm. Sunday’s close is 9pm. Congrats to the Paqtnkek, Bayside and Mary Brown’s teams for making it happen!

Employment Opportunity: The CMM's Department of Infrastructure, is currently seeking to add to its EMO team. All interested applicants are asked to submit a resume and cover letter to our HR Dept ([email protected]) by February 15, 2021

Employment Opportunity: The CMM's Department of Health & Social Services is currently seeking to hire an Administrative Assistant. If you are interested, please submit a resume and cover letter to our HR department ([email protected]) by February 15, 2021

& Starts tomorrow, Wednesday, January 6, 1pm online. Open to all. & - : Learn abo...ut the meaning of Netukulimk the Mi'kmaq philosophy of sustainability its importance and value for the Mi'kmaq and resource and governance management in Nova Scotia. Speakers: Clifford Paul & Trevor Gould. Thursday, January 7, & Details at www2.acadiau.ca//acadia-and-glooscap-first-nation-launch-i See more

Happy New Year. Goodbye 2020 and hello 2021. With a new year brings new beginnings and new opportunities. We wish everyone- Hope, Happiness, Health and Prosperity for 2021. Our staff will be remotely available for services as of January 4, 2021. Due to Covid-19 our offices are closed.

Merry Christmas From The CMM.

Apuknajit, the month of February named after the Spirit of Winter, is traditionally the hardest month of the year for hunting, gathering and surviving. To a...ppease Apuknajit, we leave an offering of food out on the eve of the first of the month to invite safe passage into Spring. Mi'kmaw oral traditions and legends describe "Apuknajit" as a Mi'kmuesu, a Mi'kmaw wizard and shapeshifter that can take on the appearance of any animal to collect his offering. This winter offering to animal life is integral to the Mi'kmaq, not only as a spiritual offering but also to ensure the survival of the ecosystem. Some Mi’kmaw communities leave "Apuknajit" an offering on January 31, some on February 1, while others leave an offering on January 28, either way Apuknajit is upon us so don’t forget to leave out an offering. What will you offer the Spirit of Winter and what form do you think he’ll take? Let us know with a photo tagging #mikmaweydebert. Artwork by Gerald Gloade www.mikmaweydebert.ca

The CMM Board and Staff would like to extend the happiest of holiday wishes. Our Offices are closed to the general public and all our staff (including membership) will be unavailable from December 21, 2020 until January 4, 2021. Merry Christmas and Happiest Wishes for the New Year 2021.

kwe’ msit wen, The CMM Health and Social Services team is excited to share program updates from January! We are also very excited to introduce new members of ...our team: Ayden Pierro (Cultural and Youth Support Worker servicing all 8 of the Mainland Mi’kmaq Communities) If you have any questions or know of a youth who would like to be referred to Ayden for support, please contact Katelynn Luymes via email at [email protected] or by phone at (902) 890-2391 Emma Gogan (Jordan's Principle Service Coordinator - PLFN, Paqtnkek and surrounding areas) Phone: 902-957-2257 Email: [email protected] Kaitlyn Keddy (Jordan's Principle Service Coordinator - AVFN, Acadia, Bear River, Glooscap and surrounding areas) Phone: 902-890-2245 Email: [email protected] Michelle Martin (Jordan's Principle Service Coordinator Float) Phone: 902-890-1285 Email: [email protected] For a full list of our team’s contact information, please visit the CMM Website at www.cmmns.com Wela’liek

Reminder of CMM Christmas Shutdown: Starting Monday our offices will be closed for our annual Christmas shut down. All services will resume on January 4, 2021. If during this time you have an inquiry, please send an email and they will get back to you upon their return. Our offices will still be physically closed upon reopening (including membership) but our staff are happy to help you any way they can remotely. ... We look forward to working with everyone again in 2021.

Employment Opportunity: The CMM’s Department of Aquatic Resources and Fisheries Management is seeking a Mi’kmaw Knowledge Project Researcher. All interested applicants are asked to send a resume and cover letter to our HR Department ([email protected]) by January 17,2021