Unama'ki Jordan's Principle

10/27/2026

Our Cultural Mentorship Program connects First Nations mentors with children and youth to build strong, supportive relationships grounded in culture, identity, and belonging.

…and we need you now! ✨

If you feel called to step into this role, we encourage you to reach out.

For more information, contact:
Leta Bernard, Knowledge Holder
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: (902) 919-6269

Or visit our website:
🔗 www.unsm.org

10/26/2026

📣 Reimbursement Reminder 📣
Just a reminder that October reimbursement forms must be submitted by Friday, October 30th, 2026, at 4:30 PM.
Please be sure to complete and submit your forms using the link below before the deadline. Thank you!
🔗https://form.jotform.com/240864158487064

10/22/2026

Happy heavenly birthday, Jordan River Anderson 🩵🧸

Happy birthday, Jordan River Anderson 💙💛

Every October 22nd we remember the birthdays we spent with Jordan and every day we honour his gift of Jordan’s Principle that makes sure First Nations kids get the services and supports they need when they need it.

Honour Jordan by learning about https://tinyurl.com/5n8vepf6

10/16/2026

Inclusion NS is hosting a Rebuilding Hope: Place to Call Home conference. See poster below for more information and how to register!

10/16/2026

10/13/2026

Membertou Mental Health & Addictions Wellness Week Activities:

Tuesday, October 13

Wellness Walk
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Membertou Sports & Wellness

Lunch & Learn-“What is Wellness”
11:45 AM – 1:15 PM
Membertou Sports & Wellness

Family Pizza Making Contest
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Anchor Youth Space – Sydney

10/09/2026

📣Office Closure Notice📣

All UNSM offices will be closed on Monday, October 12 in observance of Thanksgiving Day and will return to regular hours of operation on Tuesday, October 13.

For more information, visit our website:
🔗 www.unsm.org

10/08/2026

Nova Scotia Health is hosting an Understanding Grief online course, check out the link below.

https://cht.cdha.nshealth.ca/Select.aspx?eventAbbr=HNSTAG&fbclid=IwdGRjcAUzviNleHRuA2FlbQExAHBkb2YFZmRpZBZQ_sX4NImueq7kEjLC1vK7depT-sRZc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQKNjYyODU2ODM3OQABHjJ6bwO4lOlyGgYs7Xe8U36s05LIIlgnU_IKZ6v8bzmlMo7flUkewAhhpNaf_aem_XCimw4xQI_Fz0UpKiUGTEg

10/08/2026

We Want to Hear From You! 📣

Mawkim/Union of Nova Scotia Mi'kmaq is inviting members of Nova Scotia Mi'kmaq communities to participate in a 1-hour virtual focus group discussion on language translation. This is an opportunity to share your perspectives, knowledge, and ideas to help guide our work.

The focus group will take place:
📆Friday, October 9 at 10 am via Microsoft Teams.
🔹Participants must be 18+ and able to contribute meaningfully to the discussion.
🔹Participants will receive an honorarium in recognition of their time and valuable input.
🔹This online event is open to Nova Scotia Mi’kmaq communities only.

❗Limited seats are available!❗

Click here to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6FNKzJHNq3xlVOkkL94gV0rrSObLK5zT5GI0bVlAv3TDqUQ/viewform