Windfarm Groundbreaking

The official groundbreaking ceremony at the Mesgi’g Ugju’s’n Wind Farm was on June 22. Nearby Chiefs and councils were in attendance, along with members of Innergex Renewable Energy, nearby mayors and MLAs, the Assembly of First Nations…

Welfare Suspension Resolved

Chief Scott Martin sent an open letter to the Department of Social Development of N.B over potential suspension of “welfare” payments to registered band members who receive Per Capita Distribution payments from the Settlement Agreement. The…

Graduation – Honors and Awards

Nadia Wysote – 2015 Role Model of the Year

Chief’s Message (July 9)

Things are finally starting to slow down a little around the LMG. “I’m happy with the process which was done with the settlement agreement,” said Chief Scott Martin. The bulk oif PCD payments have been processed so far, and LMG staff…

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