Vicky Metallic – Metallic Publishing

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It was in 2021 when Vicky Metallic first had the idea to create Metallic Publishing – a Mi’gmaw owned business with an aim to publish and distribute Mi’gmaw language books and other related language educational material for schools and…

Coming Soon: A New Bus Loading Zone at Alaqsite’w Gitpu School

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Back in January, a Call for Tender was issued for a new bus loading zone at Alaqsite’w Gitpu School. After receiving some bids, the construction of the new bus loading is set to begin in June/July after school is done.  The project will…

Chief’s Corner with Chief Scott Martin – February 2023

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2023 is off to a great start! We are seeing the community come together and taking care of one another in our coldest month yet. With our fiscal year dwindling down and coming to an end, I am happy to say that the staff at Listuguj Mi’gmaq…

Listuguj Animal Control Services

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A little over a year ago, Vera Isaac took on the role of By-law Enforcement Officer after several years with the Listuguj Police Department and the Listuguj Rangers.  This new position deals with all the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government laws/by-laws…

Alaqsite’w Gitpu School Stands Against Bullying

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The Alaqsite'w Gitpu School honoured Pink Shirt Day on Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023. Pink Shirt Day originated in Nova Scotia in 2007 after a group of teenage boys witnessed a Grade 9 boy being bullied for wearing a pink shirt to school.…

Interest-Based Learning at Eastern Shores School Board

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In the province of Quebec, Eastern Shores School Board is very prominent with 16 youth sector schools and five adult/vocational education centers. One of these adult/vocational education centers is right here in Listuguj, housed at LMDC. Eastern…

Oakley Rain Wysote Gray – Highlighting Ancestors’ Stories through Fashion

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Oakley Rain Wysote Gray is originally from right here in Listuguj. Wysote Gray identifies as two-spirited, and their pronouns are They/Them. They discovered they were passionate about fashion at a young age. “I have a vivid memory from when…

LOCAL BUSINESS OWNER SPOTLIGHT – GALVESTON BARNABY

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Galveston Barnaby started the company, Galvs Gold in August 2021. Galv’s Gold is an Indigenous-owned and operated jewelry company that specializes in tax-free gold and diamonds.  The company offers custom-made jewelry and factory made jewelry…

Listuguj Emergency Services

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The Directorate of Public Security has three departments: Listuguj Police Department, Listuguj Fire Department, and Listuguj Rangers. In the event of an emergency, individuals can call 911.  A lateral call with take place to Listuguj’s…

Get to Know Listuguj’s Recreation Coordinator – Jesse Pictou

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Jesse Pictou has been working at the Listuguj Youth & Family Centre since August 2022. He started off as the Recreation Monitor for three months and then took on the role of Recreation Coordinator. His educational background and training…