Entries by Ann Jacques

Listuguj Market

Abby Metallic moved home, but missed the markets she had gotten use to in Moncton. That’s why she started the Listuguj Market on Sundays. Sometimes over two dozen vendors come out. Some even travel from as far as Saint-Quentin, or Big Cove. Metallic tries to organize a market about once a month. She holds them […]

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Walgwan Center

The Walgwan Center in Gesgapegiag is not a detox center, it’s a rehabilitation center. “It’s a rehabilitation center, in the sense of wanting to have a healthier way of life. A healthier way of being, and conducting one’s life,” said Natalie Clark, an outreach worker who began in January. The center is capable of addressing […]

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Chaleur Terminals lawsuit on track for mid-March

The application in the New Brunswick Court of Queen’s Bench in Campbellton to stop the Chaleur Terminals Inc. project in Belledune will proceed on March 14 and 15.  It has been delayed from the original date, Jan. 18. People are encouraged to attend. The project could see up to 220 rail cars of oil per […]

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Playground Update

Numbers have just been released for all the expenses and plans for the $83,938.76 raised by the community, for the community playground. The expenses are online at news.listuguj.ca. There is $12,920.28 remaining, which will be used to buy infant seats for the swings, additional park benches, and a picnic table. The plan is to continue […]

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Looking forward with the Chief

After the first few weeks of 2016, Chief Scott Martin sits at his desk, surrounded by stacks of papers. At the very top is a sheet signed on Jan. 18.  It finalizes the creation of the trust fund – the final step in the settlement agreement. The official creation of this fund is the last […]

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Collecting Oral History

It all started by gathering stories about the Restigouche river. Sailor Lloyd Jacques was interviewing community members, when everyone at the GMRC realized the importance of what was being learned. “We all got interested in the history our elders had,” Jacques said. Jacques and Charlene LaBillois are now conducting interviews in Listuguj, Eel River Bar, […]

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New Snowblower

Capital Works has purchased a new snowblower that will make cleaning the streets faster, and cheaper. Two winters ago, there was a record snowfall in the area. Municipal budgets all around the area were strained by the added burden. This was part of the reason the funds to purchase a new snowblower were approved. Listuguj […]

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Positive End to the Year for LMG

The LMG is essentially two years ahead of its Management Action Plan (MAP), which gives everyone a little more breathing room “It’s truly incredible the way that is has changed,” said John Alexander, the Director of Finance. “A lot of the credit needs to go to the directors.” Financial troubles led to Aboriginal Affairs and […]

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Deadlines for Funding

Students starting, returning, or continuing post-secondary education need to have their intent form submitted by February 29th. This includes anyone seeking funding for the spring/summer 2016, the fall 2016, or the winter 2017 semesters. The form can be found at the Gu’gu’gwes Facebook Page . It needs to be sent to theresam@listugujeducation.com. This form is new […]

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