Chief’s Message (June 24)

“At this time of year – with all the activities, and all the money that will be going around – please party responsibly,” said Chief Scott Martin. “It’s a busy time of year.” With all the graduations, the first round of the…

Arrested in 1981

There are still some in Listuguj who were arrested when the Quebec Provincial Police raided the community in 1981.  Rene Martin was one. You can see the police pulling his hair in the opening of Alanis Obomsawin’s film, “Incident at Restigouche.” Rene…

Migwite’tm’nej 2015

Even though weather prevented people from marching this year, Migwite’tm’nej still brought people together to remember the 1981 raids. “Today is a very sad and special day for our community,” said Madelien Germain, from the stage in…

First PCD Payments

The first Per Capita Distribution (PCD) funds for the settlement agreement went out on Friday, June 19. Approximately 1,100 people received $14,951.41. Registered band members as of May 29,2015 have five years to apply. Minors have five years…

VIDEO: Migwite’tm’nej 2015

Fishing Quota Allocation

A portion of Listuguj’s fishing quota has been allocated to Kildare Fisheries in Prince Edward Island. Chief and Council made this decision early May. “The last few years we could only fish 75 per cent of the quota with our boats,” said…

Settlement Deadline

The Governement of Canada signed the Settlement Agreement on April 29, 205. This is the “effective date.” The cutoff date to confirm Listuguj membership is now May 29, 2015. Delays from the Canadian Government pushed this date back further…

Chief’s Message

“The newsletter is another form of being transparent and accountable to the community,” said Chief Scott Martin. “Not everybody has Facebook, so a newsletter going out to the community keeps them in touch with what is actually happening…

What’s in a name?

Nujignua’tegeg comes from Nujignau’teget. The first refers to a thing, the second to person – or more accurately a function performed by a person.  “Nujignua’teget is a person who’s recognized for their ability to inform and/or…