Built to Serve Those Who Served.

— Our Mission —

Built to serve those who served.

Nova Gold Foundation is a Canadian and American organization dedicated to improving the lives of those who served through purpose-driven recovery, meaningful employment opportunities, advanced skills development, and maritime heritage preservation.

Three Pillars. One Purpose.

Nova Gold's therapeutic expedition program is designed to assist veterans, former first responders, and former law enforcement personnel living with operational stress injuries and the challenges of transitioning from service. Participants work alongside experienced maritime professionals, divers, archaeologists, and fellow veterans on meaningful projects that provide renewed purpose, camaraderie, and a continued sense of mission.

— Pillar One —

Therapeutic Expeditions

Nova Gold's therapeutic expedition program is designed to assist veterans, former first responders, and former law enforcement personnel living with operational stress injuries and the challenges of transitioning from service. Participants work alongside experienced maritime professionals, divers, archaeologists, and fellow veterans on meaningful projects that provide renewed purpose, camaraderie, and a continued sense of mission.

• Shipwreck exploration and documentation
• Marine research projects
• Diving and maritime activities
• Heritage conservation
• Team-building and leadership development
• Outdoor and wilderness-based recovery experiences

The goal is simple: replace isolation with purpose, and provide participants with the opportunity to continue serving something greater than themselves.

— Pillar Two —

Secondary Career Pathways

Many veterans, police officers, firefighters, and first responders retire with decades of valuable experience but limited opportunities to transition those skills into new careers. Nova Gold provides apprenticeship and mentorship opportunities that transform recovery into long-term opportunity.

• Commercial fishing
• Marine operations
• Hydrographic surveying
• Bathymetric mapping
• Geomatics
• Maritime archaeology
• Conservation sciences
• Small vessel operations
• Marine logistics
• Environmental monitoring

The objective is to transform recovery into opportunity and create sustainable careers after service.

— Pillar Three —

Heritage Recovery & Preservation

Nova Gold Foundation is committed to the recovery, conservation, and preservation of Canada's underwater cultural heritage. Working alongside government agencies, archaeologists, historians, Indigenous communities, and educational institutions, Nova Gold conducts responsible recovery operations on historically significant shipwreck sites and other marine heritage resources.

• Protect endangered cultural resources
• Advance archaeological knowledge
• Support public education
• Create hands-on training opportunities
• Promote tourism and economic development
• Strengthen public understanding of Canadian maritime history

Nova Scotia possesses one of the richest maritime histories in the world. Nova Gold exists to ensure that history is protected and shared for generations to come.

Purpose. Service. Heritage. Recovery.