Author Archive for: Ann Marie Jacques
Entries by Ann Jacques
HIV/AIDS workshops at AGS
The annual HIV/AIDS workshop at Alaqsite’w Gitpu School focuses on more than safe sex. It uses the opportunity to discuss other important aspects of growing up – recognizing what an unhealthy relationship actually is, and self-acceptance. “What we’re really trying to do, is create that network with our students,” said Lynn Labillois. “So growing up, […]
Small change to the food bank
The Listuguj Community Social Services has an active program (initiative to fight poverty) for community members in need. The initiative is funded by Quebec and Labrador Social Services Commission, and through this, the community food bank was created in April 2016. The food bank is typically held on the third Tuesday of every month, however […]
2016 In Review
NEWS AFN National Chief Visits Listuguj Issue 26, Aug. 2016 The Assembly of First Nations National Chief, Perry Bellegarde, visited Listuguj during the Powwow weekend last year. It was his first time in the community. Bellegarde met with people from the community, and heard the concerns of various organizations. He spoke at the Powwow, and […]
Fire Fighters graduate from first course in 15 years
Firefighters from the first course offered in Listuguj in 15 years graduated just before the new year. The graduation was held on Dec. 16 at the Bingo Hall. The 10-week course began in September. They could be seen running various training exercises throughout that time. Some of the new firefighters, like 18-year-old Cody Duguay tried […]
VIDEO: Don Burnstick
While in Listuguj, Don Burnstick sat down with Nujignua’tegeg’s Tyler Morrison to talk about his career and the power of comedy.
Mesgi’g Ugju’s’n Wind Farm at full capacity
It may have been too dangerous to visit the windfarm, because of a snow storm, but the celebration went on anyway. It had been set for years – December 1st, 2016 was the day to commemorate all the work that went into making the Mesgi’g Ugju’s’n Wind Farm a reality. It is now running at […]
Haven House celebrates 25th anniversary
When the shelter first opened in 1991, Sheila Swasson – the Director at the time – remembers the misconceptions. A police officer once came to the shelter, with information about a woman at risk. He didn’t know if the shelter could do anything, because the woman hadn’t been physically assaulted yet. “It just goes to […]
Don Burnstick: “laughter is good medicine”
Don Burnstick uses humour and performance to provide a holistic approach to healing. He was invited to Listuguj for National Addictions Awareness Week, to talk about well-being, sobriety and anti-violence. His opening statements were sobering. His history with violence, drugs and alcohol shaped who he is today. “I remembered looking at myself in the mirror, […]
A new tool to keep Listuguj connected
You may have noticed a giant electronic billboard in Listuguj recently. Hopefully you learned something from it as well. On November 29, 2016 Listuguj had the new electronic message board installed, complements of Listuguj Community Social Services. Over the past few years Listuguj Community Health Services (LCHS) has been working on getting the electronic message […]
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