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Support Inclusive Communities and Win – Join Our New 50/50 Raffle!
We’re excited to announce the launch of our first-ever province-wide 50/50 raffle!
Nova Scotia Community Living Organization (NSCLO) and member organizations across the province have come together to create an exciting way for you to support inclusive, community-based care—and have a chance to win!
Report: Hearing Their Voices
In late September 2021 a research project called ‘Hearing Their Voices’ was launched by the Mawita’mk Society and the Wabanaki Council on Disability intended to be the first ever regional scope research project focused on matters of disability and accessibility for Wabanaki Persons with Disability.This report is a compilation of various sources of information and results included in the scope of work for the “Hearing Their Voices” project conducted over the time period inclusive of October 2021 to March 2024.
Read MoreGathering Theme: Our Healing Journey
Mawita’mk founders Ben, Theresa & Magit were separated from their families and community by Residential Schools. They were not allowed to speak their own language. They weren’t allowed to see each other. They weren’t allowed to do anything that was part of their culture. They were punished if these, or other rules were broken. They…
Read MoreNothing to Share at the Moment
Please visit again soon to learn about news and events happening at Mawita’mk.
Read MoreNow Hiring – Asoqmita’mk Mawita’mk (Pilot Program) Transition Facilitator
Now Hiring! We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Transition Facilitator to join our team at Mawita’mk and partners. As a Transition Facilitator, you will play a crucial role in supporting and guiding diverse learners through the process of transitioning from school to post-secondary education, employment, or community living. Click to read the full job description. Closing Date: July 2, 2024
Read MoreSave The Date – Hearing Their Voices
Hearing Their Voices Date: March 22-24, 2024 Location: Membertou Trade and Convention Centre
Read MorePandemic Resource Guide
The Pandemic Resource Guide was developed in November 2020 by the Wabanaki Council on Disability and Mawita’mk Society. It provides community and organization pandemic planning guide considerations for indigenous persons with disabilities and special needs. Open Pandemic Resource Guide PDF Dcument Open Pandemic Resource Guide PDF Dcument
Read MoreMAWIKWAYK AJIKNA’TI’K AJI-KJIJITAQATI’K ~ FAMILY RECONCILIATION GATHERING
The Family Reconciliation Project will focus on healing amongst IRS Survivors and Descendants in Nova Scotia through the use of intergeneration healing and traditional teachings to help heal the damages and impacts from IRS and Colonized traumas. There will be workshops on language learning, cultural revitalization, ceremony, live entertainment. Survivors of IRS in Nova Scotia…
Read MoreAtlantic Voice: Healing One Stitch At A Time
“Joan Weeks brings us the story of the resilient women and men of Waycobah First Nation in Nova Scotia. Survivors of residential school, they are finding healing one stitch at a time with the sewing of regalia for the community’s children.” Listen below to the CBC radio program describing the project undertaken by Elders at…
Read MoreMawita’mk Society Annual Report
Our 2017/18 Annual Report is now available. Contact Us to request a hard copy. The report includes highlights of our programs and initiatives, governance and financial reports.
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