Entries by Ann Jacques

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Local Author Spotlight – Emma Metallic

Emma Metallic is from Listuguj, and is currently employed at Alaqsite’w Gitpu School as an Education Assistant. She has completed her Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of King’s College in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She has completed level two of the Adult Mi’gmaw Immersion program in the community. Her most recent accomplishment is having […]

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Chief’s Corner with Chief Scott Martin – November 2023

November has been a big month for the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government. A few weeks ago, we unveiled our exciting new initiative, the Listuguj Wellness Renewal Initiative. This initiative was created to help promote the overall well-being and health of community members, by providing resources and education in a clinical and cultural way. I look forward […]

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Local Business Owner Spotlight – Kirt Dedam

Kirt Dedam has significant involvement and a number of key roles in the community of Listuguj. He has a Bachelor of Business degree and has always been passionate about entrepreneurship. He has done consulting with community members looking to start businesses.  He is the Mesgi’g Ugju’s’n Project Manager with Mi’gmawei Mawiomi Business Corporation (MMBC) and […]

Fire Safety

National Fire Safety Week was earlier this month from October 8th to 14th. The theme was, “Cooking Safety Starts With You.” A message from the Listuguj Fire Department: Check your smoke alarms, have an ABC fire extinguisher and always sleep with your bedroom door closed. Have an emergency exit plan with your family. Make sure […]

LOCAL BUSINESS OWNER – ERIKA BARNABY

Sofia’s Eats & Treats opened two years ago in Campbellton on the waterfront. Owner, Erika Barnaby, did not have previous experience when it comes to owning and operating a restaurant, but when a kiosk became available, Barnaby decided to give it a shot. Barnaby said, “I’ve always wanted to be a business owner, and decided […]

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Listuguj Mock Jail

On October 18th a Mock Jail fundraiser was held. It was a huge success! Listuguj brought in a total of $2,155 to go towards future community events! Thank you to everyone who participated, and “served their time” in the mock jail yesterday! Thank you to the Listuguj Police Department for their time, and for having […]

Listuguj Education Acquires Its First Electric Bus

The Listuguj Education Directorate has added its first electric bus from Girardin Blue Bird to our fleet. We are pleased to announce that it has arrived, and its charging station at the Education Complex has been installed.  Mi’gmaw worldviews and values are central to what we do for our students. This direction is most noticeable […]

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Six New Certified Mediators in Listuguj

On behalf of the Restorative Civil and Mediation Program I would like to introduce to you our six certified mediators who were recently trained by Redwolf Mediation Inc. Mr. David Noganosh is a Mediator, Negotiator, and Trainer from the Anishinabek Nation, Wolfclan. David is the Principal and Founder of Red Wolf Mediation & ADR Services. […]

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Joe Robert Memorial Hockey Tournament

The Joe Robert Memorial Hockey Tournament is coming up on November 24,25 and 26th at the Campbellton Memorial Civic Centre. Division and Prizes are as follows:A Division $10,000B Division $5,000 A $500 deposit will be due November 10, 2023 to hold your spot on the schedule. We will only be accepting a total of 14 […]