Entries by Ann Jacques

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Boot Drive Appreciation

The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government would like to express their gratitude to Annette Barnaby and Mabel Gideon for their boot drives and fundraising efforts in the community. The donations received during these boot drives go towards funeral expenses for beloved community members. Thank you, ladies!

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Listuguj Students Perform Ta’n Wetapegsulti’gw – Where we come from

The Listuguj-CBU Community Studies students have completed their L’nu Culture in Media course. As a final project, students prepared and performed a theatre play entitled “Ta’n Wetapegsulti’gw,” written by Peter Vicaire. Students from the Alaqsite’w Gitpu School and Sugarloaf Senior High School were also invited to star alongside them. They performed three shows: March 24th […]

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Mi’gmawei Mawiomi Business Corporation and Innergex Team up for New Wind Project

On March 15th, Mi’gmawei Mawiomi Business Corporation (MMBC) issued a press release announcing their partnership with Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. for the 102 MW Mesgi’g Ugju’s’n 2 Wind Facility (MU2) in the MRC d’Avignon. This is the second project between the three Mi’gmaq communities – Listuguj, Gesgapegiag, and Gaspé, the first project, the 150 MW […]

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Ollson Sports Group Comes to Listuguj

Over the March break, Ottawa organization, Ollson Sports Group came to Listuguj host to a weeklong power skating and stickhandling hockey camp. The camps were held for youths ages 5-15 and took place at the Civic Centre in Campbellton. These young hockey players were coached by former professional hockey player, John Ollson and Logan Buchanan. […]

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AGS is looking for supply teachers!

The Alaqsite’w Gitpu School is looking for supply teachers! Supply teachers can be called upon at a moment’s notice to replace teachers. If you are interested in working with our amazing team, you can send your resume to our principals Jeff Grass at jgrass@lete.listuguj.ca or Jarrett Francis at jfrancis@lete.listuguj.ca. By LETE

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LMDC Carpentry Program

The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Development Centre (LMDC) is looking to bring a Carpentry Program in the community. The potential start date will be Fall 2023. If you’re interested in taking the program, please get in touch with Ashley Barnaby by April 6th, 2023. She can be reached at 418-788-1347 or email her at asbarnaby@lete.listuguj.ca. By LETE

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Per Capita Distribution

Have you recently turned 18 years of age? The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government wishes to inform Listuguj youth who turn 18 years of age to make an application for their land claim Per Capita Distribution. Listuguj youth who have turned 18, have up to 5 years following their 18th birthday to make their application. Failure to […]

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Connections: Mi’gmaq Youth Leadership Peer Program

This is a 12-month Mi’gmaq Youth Leadership Peer Program “Connections” designed for youth ages 12-17 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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St. Patrick’s Day – LPD

On St. Patrick’s Day, the Listuguj Police received a call from the AGS nursery class for assistance whereas they found some little green footprints all over their classroom. Constable Ouellet responded and investigated the situation. The green little creature was never found! By the Listuguj Police Department