Morgan Toney – Combining Mi’kmaq and Celtic Music

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Juno Award Nominee and East Coast Music Award Winner, Morgan Toney is a Mi’kmaq traditional Celtic fiddler and singer from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. He got into music at a young age he was introduced to highly influential bands by his…

Chief’s Corner with Chief Scott Martin – March 2024

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I would like to take this time to thank everyone who made the Wellness Symposium a success on February 21st and 22nd.  Thank you to all the presenters and guest speakers, and the Listuguj Wellness Renewal Initiative. The event was very…

LPD Investigate Theft in Nursery Classroom

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The Listuguj Police Department received a call Friday, March 15th regarding a theft in a nursery classroom. Officers were dispatched and arrived on scene at 9:20 AM at the classroom of Ms. Joanna Gray. The students explained that the leprechaun…

A Recap of the LWRI Symposium

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The Listuguj Wellness Renewal Initiative (LWRI) focuses on the well-being and health of all community members, from youth to Elders.  The initiative strives to provide education, resources, and overall support to all. This includes the…

Mitchell Isaac Named Coach for Canada’s 3D Archery Team

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Mitchell Isaac began archery in 2019. His children and wife were heavily involved in the sport, and Isaac eventually decided to give it a try. The first time he played, it didn’t go so well, but he didn’t get discouraged, he kept trying,…

AGS Mascot Retires After 20+ Years

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Alaqsite’w Gitpu School’s mascot, Gitpu (meaning Eagle) was introduced to the community over 20 years ago. The mascot attended several school events, and activities over the years, and quickly became a staple of the school. In November,…

Waqatasg Elders Care Facility Update

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Listuguj’s Elders Care Facility, Waqatasg – meaning “Northern Light” has been in the works dating back to 2001. In 2023, the vision of Waqatasg officially became a reality, and the building’s construction was completed. Back in…

Gina’mu Studio – A Place to Play and Learn

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Gina’mu Studio is a brand-new facility located in Campbellton, New Brunswick, offering before and after-school care and weekend programs. The weekend programs include playgroups, art workshops, and Mi’gmaq language classes for youth ages…

Local Artist Spotlight – Miranda Barnaby

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Miranda Barnaby’s love for beading started at a young age. When she was in middle school, she looked forward to class with Claudia Gray every week. In high school, she spent many lunch breaks beading and learning with Lita Isaac. Her eagerness…

Naloxone’s Availability

Naloxone – AKA “Narcan” is a medication used to rapidly reverse opioid overdose. Listuguj Community Health Services has Naloxone take-home kits available for pickup to community members. To retrieve one of the kits, individuals must…