Entries by Ann Jacques

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Listuguj Community Health Services – Medical Transportation

The Listuguj Community Health Services Directorate offers several different programs and resources to Listuguj community members, including Medical Transportation. Keetha Metallic has recently taken on the role of Medical Transportation Coordinator as of June 10th this year. She works alongside Christina Gedeon, who is also Medical Transportation Coordinator. Medical Transportation is available for community members […]

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Turtle Lodge – A Place for Healing

One of the newest developments in the community of Listuguj is the Turtle Lodge. The Turtle Lodge was created as a place for practicing healing in the ways of Mi’gmaq ancestors. The idea for the project began a couple of years ago, and a Call for Tender was posted in early March 2023. Construction began […]

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Lobster Distribution

Earlier this month, The Scientific Team and helpers distributed lobster and crab to all homes in the community. Thank you for organizing and distributing the lobster and crab. Your hard work is appreciated! Thank you to the fishermen and women for all their hard work and dedication. The community thrives on its natural resources and […]

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McGill Master’s Students Present Their Projects to Community

Our McGill Master of Arts, Education and Society cohort have presented their final projects to a committee comprised of education stakeholders, the Listuguj Council of Mi’gmaq Educators, and the Listuguj Education Directorate. They’re excited to bring their projects to life. Here’s a look at what they’ve envisioned! More on the McGill MA Education & Society […]

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From Radio to Television

Justin Caldwell has been one of the voices behind Listuguj’s radio station CHRQ 106.9FM for the past 20+ years. He’s known for his Friday Night All Request Country Shows, the occasional Bingo, and creative commercial breaks, but did you know he also provides the English narration for APTN’s TV series, Gespe’gewa’gi: The Last Land? Gespe’gewa’gi: […]

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Nurses Week

We celebrated our amazing Nurses at the Listuguj Community Health Services for Nurses Week from May 6-10 We appreciate and recognize all your dedication, hard work, and compassion. You make a difference! – Laura LeClair, Home & Community Care Nurse Supervisor – Lori-Lynn Wysote, Home & Community Care Nurse – Robin Clement, Home & Community […]

Connections: Mi’gmaq Youth Leadership Peer Program

This is a 12-month Mi’gmaq Youth Leadership Peer Program “Connections” designed for youth ages 11-17 to help the youth learn positive life skills that they will carry out into adulthood. Some of these skills will educate the youth to adapt to their cultural needs, build valuable leadership skills, teamwork, social skills, problem solving, time management […]

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A Spring Update from Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government’s Executive Office

The Executive Office at Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government (LMG) is responsible for maintaining and managing the organization’s overall resources and operations and working closely with Chief and Council on community matters. The Executive Office team is as follows: Bassem Abdrabou – Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jeff Basque – Chief Operating Officer Melinda Martin – External Affairs […]