Entries by Ann Jacques

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New Cancer Screening Initiative – Listuguj Community Health Services

The Listuguj Community Health Services has partnered with the National Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (CPAC) and the Quebec Integrated Health and Social Services (CISSS) to deliver a two (2) year in-community cancer screening pilot project.  The overall objective of Mawlugutinej – “Let’s Work Together” is to provide information, medical care and a path to resources […]

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Post Majority – Supporting Young Adults

The Listuguj Community Social Services Directorate (LCSSD) offers a Post-Majority Program which was started to help youth who are aging out of Foster or Kindship care services. Lydia Barnaby is the Post-Majority Care Coordinator since May 2023, she said, “When I first heard of the program being implemented in Listuguj, I was excited and knew […]

HR Job Statistics for the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government

The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government (LMG) had several job opportunities this year, to work towards improving services to the community. Here are the number of new hires for the LMG from January to September 2024. Fulltime– 38 Fixed-term– 24 Casual– 18 Seasonal Staff (Capital and Infrastructure, Beautification and Horticulture) – 165 Rangers – 33 Fisheries – […]

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Cultural Reclamation Workshops with Hannah Vicaire

Listuguj’s Hannah Vicaire is the Community Engagement and Cultural Officer with the Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) in Ottawa. She has been involved with this organization since 2022, and travels to different communities in Canada with her colleague Tara Devlin. On their travels, they offer a number of cultural and traditional workshops such as ribbon […]

2024-2025 Sneakers and School Supplies Reimbursement Program

Listuguj Education Directorate Sneakers and School Supplies Reimbursement will begin Wednesday, July 31st until Monday, September 30th.   Students must be enrolled in elementary or secondary schools full-time, reside in Listuguj, and be listed on the school’s Confirmation of Enrolment (Nominal Roll).  Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) requires all students’ files to include a June Report Card and an updated valid ID (status […]

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Introducing “Wi’gue’g Resilience Night”

In July, the Listuguj Community Social Services Directorate (LCSSD) introduced its Wi’gue’g Resilience Night- open to all 2SLGBTQIA+! Resilience Nights are organized by Administrator, Mimiges Delarosbil and Youth Protection Delegate, Morgan Campbell. Delarosbil is responsible for content creation and planning the event’s activities, and Campbell can provide individuals with educational information and materials regarding the […]