Entries by Ann Jacques

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 […]

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Local Artist Spotlight – Felicia Mitchell

Felicia Mitchell was born and raised here in the community of Listuguj. She became a single mother at the age of 19 but that didn’t stop her from going on to obtain a highly impressive education. She graduated from community college in Miramichi, NB, obtaining a certificate in Human Services. After this, she obtained a […]

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The Listuguj Rangers – Protecting Mi’gmaw Fishing and Hunting Rights Since 1994

After the salmon raids of 1981, regulation and self-governance was needed in the community, therefore the Listuguj Rangers department was established in 1994. Since then, they have gone on to be an integral part of Listuguj: helping protect the Mi’gmaw’s fishing and hunting rights, assisting with Public Security and educating the public on the importance […]

MMBC’s Plans and Projects

Mi’gmawei Mawiomi Business Corporation (MMBC) has been working hard on many projects to bring economic growth and new opportunities to our people. Here’s what we’ve been up toand what’s coming next. Clean Energy with Wind PowerOne of our biggest projects is the Mesgi’g Ugju’s’n 2 (MU2) wind farm. This project, an extension of the original […]

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Listuguj’s Grocery Voucher Program

The Listuguj Community Social Services Directorate (LCSSD) offers several beneficial services and programs to aid in the well-being of community members. One of these programs is the Grocery Voucher Program. The Grocery Voucher Program (“food vouchers”) is a redeemable paper document that clients can use at the local IGA Extra grocery store in Campbellton, New […]