The Membership Transfer Vote will be held June 20, 2025 

Application Deadline is March 5, 2025. 

Click below for the Policy and Forms

 Transfer Applicants wishing to have their name transferred to the MFN Membership List must go through a Membership Transfer Vote and receive a Majority Vote in order to be added to the MFN Membership List. 

 All MFN Members aged eighteen (18) and older are eligible to vote at a Membership Transfer Vote. 

 Membership Transfer Votes are set by Chief and Council, by Band Council Resolution, every five (5) years to deal with Transfer Applicants wishing to transfer their Band membership to the MFN Membership List and who meet the requirements set out in in this Policy. 

Submit the form and all required documents to:

Millbrook Band Office

820 Willow Street, Truro, Nova Scotia

No later than 4:00 pm on 03/05/2025.  

Applications can also be sent to:

Millbrook Band Membership Vote 

P.O. Box 1006 

Truro, Nova Scotia B2N 5G7 

We will also receive applications by email at electoralofficer@cmmns.com

Millbrook First Nation, in partnership with Indigevisor has undertaken a study to examine gaps in education funding. By completing this survey you are providing valuable insight into four main areas: transportation & Accessibility, location of educational services, special needs, technology, safety, student support, and culture & language.

Please click the link below to complete the survey.

Community Rental Spaces available:

In order to book a rental space for your next event in Cole Harbour or Millbrook please reach out by the options listed below:

Contact Natasha Bernard to book: 902-324-9261

NEW EMAIL ADDRESS: hallbookings@millbrookfn.ca

MILLBROOK

Nora Bernard Community Centre

72 Church Road, Millbrook

-Full Kitchen

-WIFI

-334 People

-Projector and Screen upon request

-Half Day $200

-Full Day $400

-Millbrook Members please inquire about cost

COLE HARBOUR

A-Frame

665 Caldwell Road

-Full Kitchen

-WIFI

-Wheelchair accessible

-49 people

-Hall Day $125

-Full Day $250

-Millbrook Members please inquire on cost

Meeting Space

588 Caldwell Road

-Boardroom Style

-12-15 people

-WIFI

-$175 rental fee

-Millbrook Members please inquire on cost

The L’nu Kamakn Ski & Snowboard program runs annually from January to March, welcoming participants from all eight mainland Mi’kmaw communities. This program fosters physical activity, skill-building, and community connection through skiing and snowboarding. For ages 12-18.

For 2025, the program features two participation streams and a Community Leader Program, offering tailored opportunities to accommodate various skill levels and interests.
• Stream 1: Lesson-Based Program provides season passes, equipment rentals, structured lessons, and meal cards, creating a comprehensive and supportive environment for skill development.
• Stream 2: No Lessons Program offers season passes, rentals, and meal cards, providing flexibility for independent participants who want to enjoy the slopes at their own pace.
• Stream 3: Community Leader Program engages volunteers aged out of the lesson-based program. Leaders assist youth participants on the hill while benefiting from season passes, rentals, and meal cards in recognition of their support.
The L'NU program aims to not only provide youth the opportunity to learn a winter based sport/activity but also encourages and supports participants to pursue avenues in coaching, instruction courses, and involvement in competition and skills.

Click the button below for the fillable form and submit all forms and any questions to Trevor Mackay at tmackay@millbrookfn.ca

Millbrook’s January 2025 Community Newsletter is here!

Please email communications@millbrookfn.ca and let us know if you want to be sent the newsletter by email. Mailouts will not take place until after holiday closures, sorry for the inconvenience.

December is Kesikewiku's (pronounced guess-see-gew- we- goose), which is the winter month. The winter season is known as Kesik (pronounced guess-igk). In the month of December, we celebrate the Christmas holiday. We can greet our friends and family using greetings in Mi’kmaw. When greeting someone, we can say “Wli Nipi Alasutma” (prounounced well-ee nib-ee ah-la-sue-dah-mah) or we can also say Wli Nuelewi (pronounced well-ee new-el-loo-we). This is like the French greeting, “Joyeux Noel”. To wish someone “Happy New Year” in Mi’kmaw, we would say “Pusu’l Puna’ne!” (prounounced boo-sool boo-nah-nay). This is also like the French greeting “Bonne Annee.”

During the holiday season, we can sing Christmas carols. An easy song to sing with your children, or on your own, is “We wish you a Merry Christmas” in the Mi’kmaw language. There are two The first version, “Wli Nipi Alasutma”, is very simple and sung to the tune of the English song “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”.

*Important to note*

1.for the pronounciation break down, please note the “q” sound is guttural, and is represented as “ach” as in the word german word “bach”.

Wli Nipi Alasutma

Wli Nipi Alasutma,

(well-ee nib-ee ah-la-sue-dah-mah)

Wli Nipi Alasutma,

(well-ee nib-ee ah-la-sue-dah-mah)

Wli Nipi Alasutma,

(well-ee nib-ee ah-la-sue-dah-mah)

Aqq Pu’su’l Punane’!

(ach- boo-sool boo-nah-nay)

** audio can be found @ https://www.afnts.ca/album-songs/wli-nipi-alasutma

Brought to you by Indigenous Language and Culture Coordinator Bridget Gloade and Communications.

CBC News Story featuring our Housing and Public Works Director, Lorne Paul.

Holiday Hours will be in effect this coming week. Here’s a quick reference sheet to see what’s open when and who to call if needed.

Have a safe and happy holiday season!

The Millbrook Christmas Parade is happening Sunday, December 22!

Check out our gingerbread map to see the route and be sure to come out and cheer everyone on, parade starts at 4pm.

Participants should meet at the Nora Bernard Community Centre at 3pm to prep for a start time of 4pm.

For more info please contact Chief Bob Gloade at chief@millbrookband.com.

Millbrook Christmas Parade 2024 - gingerbread map

Reminder to Post Secondary and Grade 12 students: Scholarship and Bursary season is here!

Please contact msani@millbrookfn.ca to help complete your applications or to look for funding opportunities.

Preparing to graduate?

Send us a reminder that you are graduating so we may be ready to celebrate your success!

Grade 12 students, we will need your final semester marks, an acceptance letter, and a complete application for funding if you plan on attending university, college or trade school.

Post Secondary students, please send us a copy of your intent to graduate and final semester transcripts.

Educational Services is hiring an interim Bus Monitor, starting Monday December 16th 2024 to January 17th 2025. To apply, please send your resume and letter of interest to astevens@millbrookfn.ca.  

Elver image via eeldepot.com

Millbrook Fisheries invites you to read the “Interim Millbrook First Nation Livelihood Katew (Elver) Fishing Plan” for some community feedback.

Please email elverlogs@mfnfisheries.ca to leave your comments on the plan. This plan has NOT yet been accepted by Chief & Council, who will greatly value your feedback. Commenting will close January 4.

Millbrook Chief, Council & Economic Development are excited for this new venture with our neighbouring Mi’kmaw communities Paq’tnkek, Annapolis Valley, Glooscap and We’koqma’q!

Congrats to all involved in making this happen!

Millbrook’s December Community Newsletter is here!

Please email communications@millbrookfn.ca and let us know if you want to be sent the newsletter by email. There will be no mail outs this month because of the ongoing Canada Post strike.

Printed copies will be available Monday December 2nd at the Millbrook Band Office.

Seasons are changing and with the colder weather approaching let’s be gentle with ourselves while  reflecting on the previous seasons. If you are in need of a listening ear reach out to Millbrook Health Centre to book an appointment. We have Counsellors that range in different therapeutic approaches for both children and adults. 

902-895-9468

In case you missed the info sessions that were held, you can watch the presentation on the Millbrook Radon Home Testing Project now below. Limited quantities of free home testing kits are still available if you were not home for the initial visit or are interested in having your home tested now.

You can contact

Chantel Langille - Housing Project Officer

902-897-9199 or clangille@millbrookfn.ca

Millbrook First Nation in partnership with Health Canada will be testing all our homes for radon over the next two years. The streets that will be taking part in this years test kit challenge include:

• Church Rd

• Gerald Ave

• Willow St

• Rachael Lane

• Marshall Lane

• Julien Lane

• Brooks Lane

• Martin Crescent

• Abenaki Rd

• Fern Dr

• Spruce Ave

• Autumn Dr

• Townsview Dr

• James St

• Tower Rd

The test kit challenge will take place next year too, so any homes that are not included this year will be included next year.

 To view the letter going out to selected homes with information on what to expect see below, along with a video explaining what radon is, the dangers of exposure, and how testing and mitigation work.

For more information please contact the Housing Department:

(902) 897-9199 lpaul@millbrookfn.ca clangille@millbrookfn.ca

Millbrook’s November Community Newsletter is here!

Please email communications@millbrookfn.ca and let us know if you want to be sent the newsletter by email or mailed a physical copy.

All elders will be mailed a copy of the newsletter and Millbrook Elders Programming calendars. These will be mailed out asap.

Millbrook Elders Circle Calendars for November and December are below. For any questions please contact the Engagement Department at engagement@millbrookfn.ca.