Native Council of Nova Scotia

NCNS; Native Council of Nova Scotia

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Education & Student Services

“Going Forward to a Better Future”

Our Goal:

To encourage Aboriginal students to remain in school and to pursue a higher level of education.

Serving:

All off-reserve Aboriginal students in Nova Scotia with eligibility criteria defined by the specific education program or fund.

How We Help:

Student Services: The Director of Education provides guidance, support, advice, intervention and is a link
between Mi’kmaq/Aboriginal parents & students and schools, and various educational resources.

NCNS Scholarship Awards: Small scholarships open to Mi’kmaq/Aboriginal students that are connected to the
NCNS and are enrolled in full time studies at university, community college, or at a recognized post-secondary
institution, and not be receiving financial support from a First Nation Community.

NCNS Academic Achievement Award: Honour cash awards are available to students in Grades 7-12 that pass
with honours.

NCNS Youth Leadership Awards/Leadership Development Initiative: To recognize a Mi’kmaq/Aboriginal
youth who has demonstrated leadership qualities; to provide financial support to enable a student to enhance
leadership potential.

NCNS Education Enhancement Program: To provide limited financial support to assist the off-reserve
Mi’kmaq/Aboriginal student overcome barriers that is encountered during their educational journey

For More Information Contact:

N.C.N.S. Director of Education & Student Services
April Hiltz
P.O. Box 2028, Liverpool, N.S., B0T 1K0

Toll Free: 1-800-565-4372
Direct: 1-902-354-2751
email: aprilhiltz@eastlink.ca
Website: www.ncns.ca

Welcome to the Native Council of Nova Scotia!

The Native Council of Nova Scotia is the self-governing authority for the large community of Mi’kmaq/Aboriginal peoples residing off-reserve in Nova Scotia throughout traditional Mi’kmaq territory. Our goal is to operate and administer a strong and effective Aboriginal Peoples Representative Organization that serves, advocates and represents our community.

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About NCNS

The Native Council of Nova Scotia is the self-governing authority for the large community of Mi’kmaq/Aboriginal peoples residing off-reserve in Nova Scotia throughout traditional Mi’kmaq territory.

Head Office

129 Truro Heights Road,
P.O. Box 1320,
Truro, N.S.
B2N 5N2

Contact Us

Toll Free: 1-800-565-4372
Direct: 902-895-1523
Fax: 902-895-0024

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