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AFN/ABO WIND PROJECTS

AFN/ABO WIND PROJECTS

In July 2021, the Nova Scotia government announced a Request for Proposals for the development of renewable energy projects. This announcement is linked to Nova Scotia’s goals to fight climate change and move to a more sustainable source of electricity.

Acadia First Nation (AFN) strongly supports the benefits of introducing a cost-effective source of renewable energy to the Province.

AFN has recently entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with ABO Wind Canada in the development of two wind projects.

  1. Sandy Point Wind Farm – Shelburne County
  2. Melvin Lake Wind Farm – Halifax Regional Municipality

We are excited to participate in Canada’s growing clean energy sector.

These projects will provide many opportunities throughout the development, construction and operational aspects of the wind farms.

Project Contact:

Rachel Stevenson,
Director of Economic Development
Acadia First Nation
Tel: (902) 742-0257

INCOME TAX RETURN SERVICE FOR AFN MEMBERS

INCOME TAX RETURNS

Anyone wishing to file their income tax return please bring your paperwork to the nearest Acadia First Nation Office. This service will be provided to Acadia First Nation Band Members free of charge.

Please bring the attached form along with any of the following documentation:

 

  • T3 (Mutual funds, REITS, ETFs)
  • T4 (Employment income)
  • T4A (Other pensions & annuities)
  • T4E (EI Benefits)
  • T4A-OAS (Old Age Security benefits)
  • T4AP (CPP benefits)
  • T4 RSP (RRSP income)
  • T5 (Investment income) [interest, dividends, certain capital gains]
  • UCCB Slips (Universal Child Care Benefit)
  • Receipts
  • RRSP contribution slips
  • Medical expenses
  • Charitable donation receipts
  • Political donation receipts
  • Interest paid on your student loans
  • Child care expenses
  • Children’s fitness and arts receipts
  • Child support/alimony payments or receipts

 

Should you have any questions or concerns please contact Amanda Robinson at (902) 742-0257.

Form:  Tax form (71 KB)

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NADACA Notice February 2022

NADACA NOTICE FEBURARY

Attention: RE: SECURE OF INDIAN CERTIFICATE STATUS CARDS (SCIS)

ATTENTION BAND MEMBERS

RE: SECURE OF INDIAN CERTIFICATE STATUS CARDS (SCIS)

Important information regarding status cards past renewal date.

 

Since April 2020, Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) has extended  the validity date of status cards and Temporary Confirmation of Registration Documents due to Covid – 19 pandemic. This extension will end May 1, 2022.

Registered persons with a status card  past the renewal date should renew now. Applicants should submit a complete application with all required documents . complete applications will be processed in 8 to 12 weeks.

A person’s registration under the Indian Act does not expire . The 10-digit registration number can be used to access certain services. However, registered persons with a status card past the renewal date may find it difficult to access some services and programs.

Should you require  assistance with the applications please feel free to contact me.

Debra Gloade
Indian Registration Administrator
Acadia First Nation
Email:
Tel: 902-742-0257

‼️ Vaccine News‼️ | Holding LAST Pfizer BOOSTER Vaccination Clinics

We are holding our LAST Pfizer BOOSTER vaccination clinic for anyone 18+ and 168 days after 2nd dose!

Also eligible, any child of a band member aged 5+

February 2, 2022 Yarmouth
February 9, 2022 Gold River

Please contact Marla (902) 774-3736 to book for Yarmouth clinic.

Please contact Meggi (902)685-2956 to book for the Gold River Clinic.

Thanks so much,

Marla

Important Notice Regarding PCR or Rapid Testing for COVID-19

For anyone who has tested positive on a PCR or rapid test, please feel free to contact Marla Robinson-Pyne or our Community Health Nurse, Chelsea Sawyer, at the contact below.

We are able to provide Rapid tests for those close contacts residing with someone whom has tested positive for COVID-19, from either the Gold River or Yarmouth Health Centres. Chelsea has also done up some informative resources around; self isolating, close contacts, testing, etc.

See contact details below:

Yarmouth Health Centre
902-742-4337

Gold River Health Centre
902-627-1245

Chelsea Sawyer
902-277-2297

Resources:

So, you have Covid-19 symptoms, now what?... (72 KB)

My child is a close contact, now what? (448 KB)

Someone in my household tested positive for COVID-19. What do I do? (430 KB)

Abbott PanBio at-home rapid antigen test for COVID-19 (931 KB)

Active Cycle Breathing Technique (ACBT) (137 KB)

My COVID-19 Day Tracker (405 KB)