Native spirituality gaining interest in Mi’gmaqi

Driving around Listuguj (Busteed area) last week you could see a group of volunteers working the tipi poles, bringing firewood and preparing the site for the four-day ceremonies organized by Families First Support Services. “We have many…

Little gestures to protect Mother Earth

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There is a new Ranger in town and his name is Ayden Barnaby.  An Earth Ranger that is. A curious eight year old, Ayden visited the Earth Ranger website, where school age kids find tips and missions on how to protect animals and Mother Earth.…

Listuguj mourns death of Chief of Police Henry Vicaire

Listuguj Chief of Police Henry “Hank” Vicaire was rushed to the Campbellton Regional Hospital on Friday the 13th under emergency circumstances, but was unable to recover.  He passed away several hours later.  He was 50. On May 18, at…

AGS Science Fair

Families First prepares Sweat Lodge

“We’re always getting a request to do more culture related programs,” said Christine Metallic, the Cultural Coordinator with Families First. Six weeks of information sessions just finished on May 4th. All the sessions were leading to…

Grass fire contained, despite strong winds

Fields are drier in the spring than you may think. The fire on April 30th was proof. A fire began in in the fields located in and around Dundee Road. “By the time the Fire Department got there – even with the quick response – there was…

Chaleur Terminals in court May 17th

Chaleur Terminals Inc. and the New Brunswick government will be back in court Monday, May 17th. The previous two dates, March 14th and 15th, were taken up entirely by the Mi’gmawei Mawiomi Secretariat (MMS) lawyers, with all the testimonies…

The Diamonds and Pearls Mother’s Day Social

The Diamonds and Pearls Mother’s Day Social was held Saturday, May 7th, at the Listuguj Community Development Center (Bingo Hall). Doors opened at 5 p.m and supper, which consisted of chicken, rice vegetables and salads (made by Elders Jean…

Free to buy beer in Listuguj

A recent ruling on cross-border trade allows New Brunswickers to buy beer in Listuguj or Cross-Point without fear of being charged.  The ruling lifts the restrictions imposed by the N.B government that charged Gérard Comeau for importing…

Gone Fishing

Boats have already been heading out on the water for the 2016 fishing season. They go for days at a time, to where you can’t see land in any direction.  The snow crab season opened mid-March, and the shrimp season started in April. This…