Burnside, NS, Nov 20, 2017… “These Mi’kmaq workers are a great addition to our skilled workforce,” said an official with Dexter Construction, the largest heavy civil construction company in Atlantic Canada. Dexter has partnered with the Mi’kmaw Economic Benefits Office (MEBO) in an effort to have more local Indigenous people in their workforce.

Membertou, NS, Sept. 22, 2017… The Mi’kmaw Economic Benefits Office (MEBO) is working with The Nova Scotia Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal (TIR) to improve diversity in their workforce. The goal is to increase the number of Indigenous workers with TIR.

Sydport, NS, Jun 29, 2016. Marine activity is picking up in Sydney Harbour. A new marine services business recently established an operation in the Port of Sydney. Heddle Marine Services is focused on ship repair and currently has eight vessels tied up at its facility in Sydport.

Halifax, NS, Jun 24, 2016… Some 60 directors and managers with Federal government departments from across Atlantic Canada were in Halifax Thursday to learn how they can better engage Aboriginals. Guest presenters were Alex Paul and Owen Fitzgerald from the Mi’kmaw Economic Benefits Office (MEBO) in Membertou.

Management of the Mi’kmaw Economic Benefits Office (MEBO) met today with management at Department of Fisheries and Oceans in Sydney. The meeting was to learn more about employment and business opportunities with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and look at how the department and MEBO can work together to see greater engagement of Aboriginals.

Management of the Mi’kmaw Economic Benefits Office (MEBO) had a great meeting today with management at Canadian Coast Guard College (CCGC) in Sydney. Some great discussion and great ideas, action items, to work towards greater engagement of Aboriginals at the college and with the Canadian Coast Guard.