LOCAL BUSINESS OWNER SPOTLIGHT – COLE DUNKLEY

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In the beginning, Dunkley’s Landscaping consisted of owner and operator, Cole Dunkley. After he completed a Horticulture program, it was just himself with one truck and one trailer, getting lawn mowing jobs from people in the community. Fast…

Truth and Reconciliation in Listuguj

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For Truth and Reconciliation, the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government and the Listuguj Mi’gmaw Language and Culture Revitalization Program handed out vibrant orange shirts to the community, that were designed by Griffin Thomas Germain. On September…

HOUSTON BARNABY IS HELPING BUSINESSES CHANGE FROM THE INSIDE OUT

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Houston Barnaby knew from a young age that he always wanted to be a lawyer. He was surrounded by family members with a strong entrepreneurial work ethic and knew that he would follow in their footsteps. Barnaby, born and raised in Listuguj,…

INTRODUCING THE NEW LISTUGUJ COMMUNITY SOCIAL SERVICES BUILDING

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The community of Listuguj now has a new Social Services building that is located at 2 GEF St. (across from the Gignu). It is the new home to the three Listuguj Community Social Services departments: Prevention Services - Families First Support…

“If we don’t exercise our rights, then they won’t be there for us.”

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When JD Wysote isn’t fishing snow crab for the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government, he can often be found hunting, trapping, and tanning animal hides. He started tanning hides around three years ago when he realized that he wanted to utilize…

Decolonizing Our Education

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Jacob Gale is the Treaty Education Lead at the Listuguj Education Training and Employment Centre (LETE). Here he works and collaborates with a team featuring, Jeanette Henry, Paige Isaac, and Patrick Wilmot. Often when people think of…

BRANDON MITCHELL – COMBINING CULTURE AND CREATIVITY  

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Many of you may know Brandon Mitchell from his time working at Alaqsite'w Gitpu School as the art and technology teacher, since then he has gone on to be a very successful creative writer and illustrator. At a young age, Mitchell always…

INTRODUCING THE NEW MUSIC PROGRAM AT ALAQSITE’W GITPU SCHOOL

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Former Youth Care worker Douglas Pictou is the Performing Arts teacher at Alaqsite'w Gitpu School. Last year he solely taught Mi'gmaq hand drumming to the students, and this year, he will be the music teacher from grade four to eight. Pictou…

NR Scientific Research members saved the life of DFO officer

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"The fact that you have put your own life in danger to save me is remarkable and I'm deeply touched by your actions. In doing so, you gave me the chance to continue my wonderful life and for that, I will be forever grateful. You have shown…

LOCAL BUSINESS OWNER SPOTLIGHT – LLOYD ALCON

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Lloyd Alcon has had many impressive job titles under his belt, but now he's focusing on his businesses. He is the owner of LCA Rentals and Outdoor Services, LCA Solutions Inc., and is the Chief Executive Officer/Part Owner of Initiative Concrete…