An Addressment by MMS

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The Ango’tmeq Nm’tginen Unit, led by Director Juliette Barnaby with Scott Metallic as Coordinator, Nathalie English managing Consultations and Accommodations (C&A), and supported by Executive Assistant Santana Gedeon and C&A Assistant Julia Anglehart, conducts over 100 provincial and federal consultations yearly. The team integrates a balanced “Two-Eyed Seeing” approach while prioritizing water-first and conservation approaches and supports the unit’s broader initiatives.
The AN Unit responds to the various Natural Resource activities that impact the Rights and Titles of the Mi’gmaq Nation throughout the territory of Gespe’gewa’gi. These recommendations are then brought to the Chiefs Executive Committee (CEC) level for the Chiefs to ratify.
Noteworthy achievements include delaying vacation lease draws and opening discussions for better terms, contributing to the Hydro Carbon agreement to end oil production and plan for the decommissioning of active wells in Gespe’gewa’gi and advocating for the protection of the caribou population, which has dwindled to just over 30, by participating in workshops for a protection plan with the federal and provincial governments.
The AN unit also engages in various regional and environmental management tables, including sustainable development, forestry, wildlife management, water councils, and protected areas. Despite limited resources, the unit is expanding collaborations with local scientific organizations to manage the workload more efficiently and effectively to continue its advocacy for the Mi’gmaq Nation.

What’s new: The Team is excited to announce that the launch of Mi’gmawei is approaching! Our team has been working the last year to deliver an excellent website, so you can enjoy the best possible updates and user experience. It be at your fingertips by March 1, 2024.
We are seeking interested applicants for a Manager of Finance and Administration to join our team. For more information, visit our facebook page at Mi’gmawei Mawio’mi Secretariat.
Stay connected about the MMS by visiting our website at www.migmawei.ca or keep informed by stayconnected@migmawei.ca

Chief’s Corner with Chief Scott Martin – February 2024

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With our fiscal year coming to an end, we are very happy with the progress Listuguj has made in 2023.  A major project that is happening right now in the community is the new Police Station on the 132 Highway. There was a call for tender that was issued in March 2023 for the construction of the building, and since then things have been moving along smoothly and efficiently.  The new Police Station will be bigger, and more accommodating to the staff and community members. It is set to open in late fall 2024. Thank you to everyone who is working hard on this project.

Listuguj Win Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs Secretariat Awards

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The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government Office of Chief & Council and Natural Resource Department would once again like to extend their congratulations to the following community members and departments on their Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs Secretariat Fisheries Awards:

Captain of the Year – Frank Brisk

Deckhand of the Year – John-Daniel Wysote

Exemplary Conduct & Workplace Safety Award – Listuguj Health and Safety and Natural Resources Departments

Innovation in Fisheries Award – Dr. Fred Metallic

The APC Fisheries Awards Program is meant to recognize exceptional achievements by First Nation community members, organizations, or businesses within the Atlantic and Gaspé regions. The winners will have achieved distinction through their dedication and commitment to fisheries within their communities.

The winners in each category were selected by an independent jury and received special recognition and an award at the APC Fisheries Awards Banquet and Ceremony held in Membertou, Unama’gi, on January 24, 2024.

By Julianne Wysote

Local Author Spotlight – Emily Angel Isaac Johnson

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Emily Angel Isaac Johnson is from right here in Listuguj, but grew up in the Fredericton, New Brunswick area. She attended the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design and obtained a diploma in Wabanaki Visual Arts. She is currently working on becoming a certified doula and is planning on going back to school for a degree in design and plans on writing more books on Indigenous teachings.

Johnson created the book, Mitzy’s First Time Picking Sweetgrass after a class assignment for an oral tradition course. She created the watercolor images and script. Johnson said, “I got the idea by brainstorming my favourite things to do traditionally. Sweetgrass picking has always been a favourite! My cat Mitzy is very adventurous, and I figured why not make her the main character?”

This book is a great tool to introduce these kinds of teachings to children who may not be familiar with sweetgrass picking. Here is a summary of the book provided by Johnson:

Mitzy the cat is invited by her mom to go sweetgrass picking for the very first time! As her mom passes the important Indigenous teaching down to the next generation, Mitzy learns that this beautiful plant is a traditional medicine that is used for ceremonies, healing, and art.

Mitzy’s First Time Picking Sweetgrass is available on Monster House Publishing’s website. Order your copy today!

By Ann Marie Jacques