Shopping in Campbellton is business as usual until you go to the bakery section at Sobeys and get attended to by Bernadine Barnaby, a Mi’gmaq from Listuguj. Even if Listuguj injects millions of dollars into Campbellton’s economy, it’s rare to see a Mi’gmaq working in the retail services there. “It’s a piece of cake,” said […]
In an effort to promote Mi’gmaq stories — and to encourage the writing talent in the area — the Chiefs of the three communities represented by the Mi’gmawei Mawiomi Secretariat (MMS) created the Mi’gmaq Writer’s Award. It officially started in 2008, with only one winner. Since then, the prize has been split in two — […]
The healing power of plants are still available for those who need them and know how to use them. That was in essence the spirit of the workshop held in Listuguj on March 21 and 22. Elders Joe and Judy Googoo from Wagmatcook, Mi’gmaqi Unama’gi District, (N.S) and Doreen Bernard from Shubenacadie, Mi’gmaqi Signepgnegatig District, […]
Dean Martin made a point to cut new keys before the event. When the semi-grand opening of the Veteran’s Lodge was held on March 24, 2016, Martin went around and gave all the veterans a key of their own. “Here’s the key to the building,” he said to them. “This is our building.” Martin is […]
AGS students got to take a break, even if it was too cold for the outdoor plans. The Winter Carnival was held on March 3rd and 4th. And while the two days included activities like watching movies and playing basketball games, the events also had other benefits for the Elementary and Middle School kids. Jean […]
Look for a gap in research — that’s what students starting their master’s degree are often told. So Danielle Root drew from her own experience. Root is raising her daughter while attending Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax. When her daughter was born, the hospital waiting room was filled with people. Only a few were […]
Alex Jerome has been building a career one step at a time. Gesgepegiac to Campbellton, to Moncton, to Halifax, to Toronto. Next – Europe, and rest of the world. As DJ XS7, Jerome has been developing his skills for years. He now lives off his DJ career, and even won 4th place in Canada in […]
For Sheila Swasson, finding a reason to get outside during the winters has made all the difference. Swasson can often be seen encouraging people to join her on snowshoe treks behind her house, the former Busteed land. “Sometimes there could just be me, or there could be anywhere between 2 to 15 of us on […]
Listuguj students had the opportunity to explore future plans on Feb. 24. The LMDC organized a career fair, and invited a mix of professionals to represent their fields. The hope was to create an event that was engaging. “Not just to go around to the tables and pick up pamphlets,” said Bobbi Madahbee, the Re-Investment […]
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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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