October is Mi’gmaw History Month, and it is a great time to reflect on what it means to be Mi’gmaq. As we are wrapping up our fall lobster season and moving into hunting season, I’d like to remind community members of the importance of asserting our rights as Mi’gmaw to a moderate livelihood. However, hunting […]
On October 4th, the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government held its first-ever Cancer Awareness Walk in the community. The event was put on by the staff at Listuguj Community Health Services (LCHS), and it was a tremendous success. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but the event was inclusive to those battling, or having battled all forms […]
The Mawiomi Treatment Center in Gesgapegiag was developed in 1986. The goal of the center was to provide treatment both culturally and clinically to those battling addiction. It was initially built to help serve the people of Gesgapegiag and Listuguj, but has grown into something much more, and has become a significant resource to people […]
The 14th Annual MMS Golf Tournament saw the much-awaited return after a long hiatus due to the pandemic and was held on September 22, 2023, at the Restigouche Golf Club. With over ten teams registered, the winners of the competition were: (First Place): Casen Martin, Remis Paradis, Derek Mulcahy, Gilles Legacy(Second Place): Bob Smith, Ryan […]
Summer is officially over, and we have moved into the Fall months. I’d like to thank the garden staff for their harvests, and for working hard this season to supply Listuguj with healthy and fresh vegetables. I’d also like to thank the community for their patience and caution over the last month with the construction […]
Jodie Callaghan (Barnaby) has many impressive achievements and accomplishments, both academically and careerwise. She is an award-winning author and has a number of degrees, including a Bachelor of Arts, a Bachelor of Journalism, a Post Graduate Diploma in Education, and a Master of Education. Callaghan has worked as a journalist with APTN in the Halifax […]
The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Development Centre (LMDC) has been a staple in the community for over 25 years. The Centre opened in 1996 and provides education, training, and development opportunities. The staff ensures that community members have the tools and resources they need to attend adult education or vocational schooling and to be job-ready to get […]
Although Deven Condo-Mitchell and Amanda Larocque didn’t make it to the finale of The Amazing Race Canada, their legacy and appearance on the show has made history across Turtle Island. The couple brought laughter to viewers week after week, and it was incredible to see the perseverance and growth that came with each challenge. The […]
The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government is pleased to announce the acquisition of the new Chief Executive Officer, Bassem Abdrabou. Abdrabou has taken on the role officially as of June 31st this year. Abdrabou has a very impressive repertoire of education and work experience. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, as well as a Master’s […]
At the end of July, I was presented with a traditional headdress made by Claudia Gray, Pernell Wysote, and Oakley Rain Wysote Gray. I would like to thank them for this kind gesture, and for all the hard work that went into making it. With Summer coming to an end and the Fall months approaching, […]
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Formerly titled the Nujignua'tegeg - The Wi'gatign is a multi media community newsletter for Listuguj First Nation.
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