North Shore Mi’kmaq Tribal Council
The NSMTC primarily serves our seven Member Nations (Ugpi’ganjig, Oinpegitjoig, Natoaganeg, Metepenagiag, L'nui Menikuk, Tjipõgtõtjg, and Amlamgog), as well as 25 other Atlantic First Nation communities.
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💥 Bursary Opportunity: Atlantic Indigenous-Led Energy Symposium (AILES) 2026 💥
We are thrilled to announce this year’s bursary opportunities for Indigenous youth, students, and community members who are passionate about energy, leadership, and community development!
Five $1,500 bursaries are available to support those working toward a better energy future for their Nations. Plus, recipients will be invited to attend the Atlantic Indigenous-Led Energy Symposium at no cost, with the bursaries officially awarded during the AILES Gala Dinner! 🎉
✅ Eligibility Criteria
To apply, you must:
Be First Nations from Atlantic Canada (NB, NS, PEI, NFLD).
Be enrolled full-time or part-time in a recognized post-secondary program.
Submit a complete application via the portal, including a personal statement and a reference letter.
📅 Application Deadline
July 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM AST
➡️ How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the official portal. Paper or email applications will not be accepted.
🟢 Apply Online Here: nsmtc.ca/ailes/
🔍 Questions?
If you have any questions or need assistance navigating the application portal, please reach out to the Energy Services Team at 📧 energy@nsmtc.ca.
We look forward to supporting the Indigenous learners and leaders who are shaping the future of energy in our communities.
Wela’lin, Woliwon, Merci, Thank you!
Have questions about the proposed Cookville Solar Project?
The Cookville Solar Project is a proposed 150 MW solar energy development planned for the Cookville area. NSMTC and BNRG are hosting a Community Q&A Session for neighbours, community members, and anyone looking for more information about the project.
➡️ July 15, 2026, from 7pm to 9pm
➡️ Tantramar Veterans Memorial Civic Centre Mezzanine, Sackville, NB
➡️ Questions can be sent in advance to CookvilleSolar@BNRG.ie.
➡️ Learn more about the project at CookvilleSolar.com.
Come learn more and bring your questions!
Tia’m (moose) is an important traditional food for Mi’kmaq families.
NSMTC has received $150,000 to study whether pesticides are showing up in moose in New Brunswick, including DDT used in the past and glyphosate, which is still used in forestry today.
The study will test moose liver samples from the Miramichi area and Acadian Peninsula. It will also include knowledge from Elders, hunters, Knowledge Holders, and community members about moose, harvesting areas, changes on the land, and concerns about pesticides. What we learn will be shared back with communities and leadership to help guide conversations about moose and what needs to happen next.
➡️ Read the full release: nsmtc.ca/nsmtc-receives-150k-to-study-pesticide-exposure-in-new-brunswick-moose/
Can you post the study proposal?
They were a traditional food for all people back in the day and still are for some.
I’m sure they are affected definitely get rid of the pesticide use if possible find a solution . Good job!👏