Ta'n Etli-tpi'tmk

06/19/2026

05/19/2026

UPCOMING RATIFICATION INFORMATION SESSIONS

Are you on Social Assistance (Welfare/Ration) on reserve in Nova Scotia? Get ready to join the conversation!

Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia Self-Government Agreement on Social Assistance is near completion!
Get ready to join us for an open discussion where every voice matters. Learn about the new Social Assistance program. Together, we’ll share updates, address community concerns, and work hand in hand toward positive change.

What are the topics?

➡️How the new Social Assistance program will work, including rates and program supports (Case Management, Disability)
➡️Public Feedback & Future Plans

DATE TO BE DETERMINED
DATES WILL BE POSTED TO YOUR COMMUNITY SOCIAL MEDIA AND BULLETIN BOARDS, ALONG WITH THE TA’N ETLI-TPI’TMK WEBSITE

🎉Door prizes to be won 🎉

www.msgam.ca/ratification

04/27/2026

Important Update: Disability Supplement Benefit

Ta’n Etli-tpi’tmk Executive Director has released a memo regarding important updates to the Disability Supplement Benefit eligible social clients aged 18-64.

April 24, 2026

To: Social Development Administrators

CC: Chiefs, Chief Financial Officers, Band Managers and Case Managers

From: Dale Sylliboy, Executive Director

Subject: Disability Supplement Benefit Update

Please note the following updates are for eligible social assistance recipients aged 18-64 applying for the disability supplement benefit:

1) Retroactive Payments
For social recipients who apply after June 30, 2026, they are not eligible for retroactive payments from
(2025-2026) the first year of the program. Recipients who apply in 2026-2027 are only eligible from the
month they submit their application and medical information form.

2) Prorated Disability Payments
Eligibility depends on the date the required medical documentation is provided confirming a disability or
chronic illness expected to prevent employment for at least 12 consecutive months. If eligibility applies for
only part of the month, SDAs and Case Managers should prorate the supplement.

3) Full Time and Part Time Employees
Persons who are considered full time and part time employees are not eligible for the disability supplement. Applicants must be receiving basic needs without earned income.

This program is intended to support our disabled Social Assistance recipients who are in receipt of basic needs living in our communities.

Dale Sylliboy
Executive Director of Ta’n Etli-tpi’tmk

03/18/2026

Introducing our new Disability Support Administrator for Eskasoni! Welcome Kylie.

02/03/2026

Don’t forget! Job closes this Friday!

📢 Job Opportunity in Eskasoni

Ta’n Etli-tpi’tmk (TEA) is looking for a Disability Support Administrator to support Eskasoni social clients, collaborate with health professionals, and strengthen access to the disability support in your community. Applicant must be an Eskasoni band member. Could this be you?

Check out the full job posting on our website: https://www.msgam.ca/job-opportunities

Apply now by submitting your cover letter and resume to [email protected] by Friday February 6

01/26/2026

📢 Job Opportunity in Eskasoni

Ta’n Etli-tpi’tmk (TEA) is looking for a Disability Support Administrator to support Eskasoni social clients, collaborate with health professionals, and strengthen access to the disability support in your community. Applicant must be an Eskasoni band member. Could this be you?

Check out the full job posting on our website: https://www.msgam.ca/job-opportunities

Apply now by submitting your cover letter and resume to [email protected] by Friday February 6

12/18/2025

**UPDATE: If you have already previously provided your direct deposit information to one of our staff, we have it on file. This message is for those we have not received yet.

Please share with any Eskasoni Social clients you may know!