Elukuti'kw wjit Naji-Wlo'ltinenew Utanminal.
(We are working toward better health for all in our communities.)

Tajikeimɨk is the new and developing health and wellness organization being created to lead health transformation for Mi’kmaw communities in Nova Scotia.


Health transformation is the process of the Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia taking control of the design and delivery of their health and wellness services to improve overall health for individuals and communities.

Over this multi-year journey, the health transformation process will build on, grow and evolve the health and wellness services and programs used by Mi’kmaw people in Nova Scotia, with a focus on high-quality, culturally safe and wholistic approaches.

The Chiefs and Health Directors from the 13 First Nations in Nova Scotia have long been working in their communities, and with Mi’kmaw organizations, to address gaps in health services and improve wellness. This work has created a strong foundation to build health transformation.

Latest Updates

  • Let's Get Started - Building Culturally Safe Palliative Care for Mi'kmaw Communities

    Tajikeimɨk partnered with Nova Scotia Health (NSH) to host a Palliative Care Gathering on March 4 and 5, 2025. This event brought together Mi’kmaw cancer survivors, community health staff, Health Directors, and healthcare workers across the province to discuss the future of palliative care in Mi’kmaw communities. The gathering was an important step in addressing unique healthcare needs, building stronger relationships with the provincial health system, and ensuring that future care respects Mi’kmaw identity and values.

    News & A'tukwaqnl (Stories) - Palliative Care Gathering Overview >

  • Research Nova Scotia Investing $27 Million in Community-Focused Research

    Research Nova Scotia (RNS) has awarded $7 million to the Eqtuaptmu’k W’loti: Using Mi’kmaw Knowledge to Create Health & Wellness Solutions project, through its new Focused Research Investments (FRI) initiative. This project, led by John R. Sylliboy and Dr. Margot Latimer in partnership with Tajikeimɨk and the IWK Health Centre, will work towards improving access to culturally safe health and healing experiences for Mi’kmaw children and youth across Mi’kma’ki.

    Full announcement >

  • Emily Peter-Paul, Mi’kmaq Indigenous Nurse Educator Specialist, based at StFX, is helping students thrive

    The Office of L’nu Nursing with Tajikeimɨk, in partnership with the Nova Scotia Government, has created a role to help strengthen pathways for Mi’maw and Indigenous students to be successful in nursing and to bring community formed understanding into nursing programs.

    Mi’kmaq Indigenous Nurse Educator Specialist, based at StFX, is helping students thrive >

  • Read the newest edition of Aknutmaqn ~ news and updates from Tajikeimɨk!

    This issue features the following stories: Insights from the Future of Healthcare Panel at Mawio’mi 2024 , Introducing Nuji-Apoqnmuet: Our New Mi’kmaw Helpers Program. And more!!

    Aknutmaqn ~ November 2024 >

  • Indigenous Nurses Day 2024: Living Legacies Video

    Frances MacInyre and Malglit Pelletier are retired Mi’kmaw nurses from Unama’ki. In this video they talk about their careers at home and beyond, challenges they overcame, and what the nursing profession means to them. The video was created by the L’nu Nursing Initiative, with support from the Office of Healthcare Professionals and Tajikeimɨk.

    Living Legacies Video >

  • Invitation to submit a full proposal

    Tajikeimɨk is excited to learn that Dr. Margot Latimer and John R Sylliboy have been invited to submit a full proposal for funding Etuaptmu’k W’loti: Using Mi’kmaw Knowledge to Create Health and Wellness Solutions through Research Nova Scotia. If their proposal is successful, they will work in collaboration with Tajikeimɨk, Nova Scotia Health, Dalhousie University and Wabanaki Two-Spirit Alliance.

  • Indigenous Nurses Day 2024: L'nu Nursing Dream Team Video

    T.C. and Maddie Bernard are high school sweethearts turned healthcare heroes. Their support of each other to pursue their dreams and give back to their community is inspiring the next generation of Mi’kmaw nurses. The video was created by the L’nu Nursing Initiative, with support from the Office of Healthcare Professionals and Tajikeimɨk.

    L'nu Nursing Dream Team Video >

  • Read the newest edition of Aknutmaqn ~ news and updates from Tajikeimɨk!

    This issue features the following stories: Embracing voices: shaping Mi’kmaw health and wellness through Mawio’mi’ji’j, Baby Smiles, a Mi’kmaw children’s book promotes healthy dental habits for life. And more!!

    Aknutmaqn ~ April 2024 >

  • Privacy Officer Services to Support Health Transformation

    We are seeking proposals for Privacy Officer Services to Support Health Transformation for Mi’kmaw Communities in Nova Scotia.

    Privacy Officer Services to Support Health Transformation >

  • Mawio'mi'ji'j

    This fall, Tajikeimɨk and Health Directors are hosting Mawio'mi'ji'j events in Mi’kmaw communities across Nova Scotia! The Mawio'mi'j'ijs are dedicated sessions where community members come together to discuss, dream, and determine the future of health and wellness in our Mi'kmaq communities. Through talking circles, discussions, and collective envisioning.

    Mawio'mi'ji'j >

  • Statement of Work for a Privacy Impact Assessment

    We are seeking a Privacy Specialist to develop a Privacy Impact Assessment for the Early Years Impact Database

    Privacy Impact Assessment: Early Years Database >

  • Mi’kmaq Chiefs, Government of Canada, and Nova Scotia sign trilateral Memorandum of Understanding to advance Mi’kmaq health and wellness

    On April 21, 2023, 13 Mi’kmaq Chiefs, Federal Minister of Indigenous Services and Nova Scotia Minister of Health and Wellness signed a trilateral Memorandum of Understanding on the next steps to help transform the design and delivery of health services for Mi’kmaq throughout the province of Nova Scotia.

    News release-April 2023 >

  • Download, watch and listen to the Baby Smiles ~ Weskewikwa'sit mijua'ji’j book!

    Baby Smiles is a project by the Tui’kn Partnership. Download, watch and listen to the book - for free! Help us share the book with helpful tools.

    Baby Smiles >

  • Book Launch: Baby Smiles ~ Weskewikwa'sit mijua'ji’j, a children’s book for healthy, happy baby teeth

    Baby Smiles is a project by the Tui’kn Partnership. It provides healthy habits to promote baby's healthy teeth, and is being distributed to new mothers and caregivers throughout Nova Scotia.

    News release-April 2023 >

  • More Funding to Support Healthcare Recruitment in Mi’kmaw Communities

    Funding for a magazine and website focusing on Mi’kmaw nurses and career opportunities - NS Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment

    NS government news release >

  • Tajikeimɨk to receive funding to support care for mental health, addictions in community

    Tajikeimɨk to receive $150,000 in funding from NS Office of Addictions and Mental Health

    NS government news release >

  • Read Aknutmaqn ~ news and updates from Tajikeimik

    Includes stories on Mawio’mi 2022: Developing our vision for health and wellness, your feedback on the event, next steps for engagement and event photos

    Aknutmaqn ~ Feb 2023 >

  • MFI Annual Report: Tajikeimɨk Early Years

    Check out the Martin Family Initiative's annual report excerpt on the new Tajikeimɨk Early Years program

    MFI_2022AnnualReportExcerpt.pdf >

  • New cultural safety curriculum for clinicians

    First Nations, Mi'kmaq-led research leads to cultural safety curriculum for clinicians, IWK Health and Tajikeimɨk

    CBC Mainstreet Cape Breton interview with Sharon Rudderham >

Join us on this journey

Community organizations and members will have opportunities to help shape and develop health and wellness programs and service priorities for the Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia. Stay up to date with progress by following us on social media.

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