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…

Is the Indian Act against Indians?

Nujignua’tegeg met with Dr. Palmater. Here is an extract of the interview. The full interview will be available on our YouTube channel. Nujignua’tegeg:  Have we - and if we did - when did we lose control of Membership Codes? Pamela…
UNB held its second annual Pow Wow. (Photo: Lucy Peter-Paul)

University opens doors to Mi’gmaq Culture

As part of the many ongoing attempts to incorporate Mi’gmaq and First Nation’s culture, the University of New Brunswick held it’s second annual Pow Wow on April 6. Natasha Martin-Mitchell, from Listuguj, was one of the committee members.…

Is racism a barrier to employment for Mi’gmaq?

Shopping in Campbellton is business as usual until you go to the bakery section at Sobeys and get attended to by Bernadine Barnaby, a Mi’gmaq from Listuguj. Even if Listuguj injects millions of dollars into Campbellton’s economy, it’s…

Inspiring Mi’gmaq Writers

In an effort to promote Mi’gmaq stories — and to encourage the writing talent in the area — the Chiefs of the three communities represented by the Mi’gmawei Mawiomi Secretariat (MMS) created the Mi’gmaq Writer’s Award. It officially…

Healing with traditional medicine

The healing power of plants are still available for those who need them and know how to use them. That was in essence the spirit of the workshop held in Listuguj on March 21 and 22. Elders Joe and Judy Googoo from Wagmatcook, Mi’gmaqi Unama’gi…

Listuguj Veterans have a place of their own

Dean Martin made a point to cut new keys before the event. When the semi-grand opening of the Veteran’s Lodge was held on March 24, 2016, Martin went around and gave all the veterans a key of their own. “Here’s the key to the building,”…

Winter Carnvial at AGS

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AGS students got to take a break, even if it was too cold for the outdoor plans. The Winter Carnival was held on March 3rd and 4th. And while the two days included activities like watching movies and playing basketball games, the events also…