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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The annual Christmas decorations competition with Listuguj and Pointe-à-la-Croix is going on again this year. This will be the 12th year in a row that it has been held. And like everything by The Harmony Project, it is to “build up relations between native and non-native communities in the area,” said Pierre Vicaire, one of […]
As we head in to the Holidays I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. The holidays are meant to be a time for family, fun and relaxation when you can. Please be responsible and the LMG would like to wish you and your family a Happy Holidays and a Happy […]
Ethan Hawke recently threw the weight of celebrity behind the fight to protect the Gulf of St. Lawrence from oil exploration. Hawke appeared at a water ceremony and press conference at Paq’tnkek First Nation in Nova Scotia on October 26th. The Mi’gmawei Mawiomi Secretariat helped organize the event, along with the leadership of Gesgapegiag, Gespeg, […]
A new committee has formed to organize the Joe Robert Memorial Hockey Tournament, and provide two scholarships annually. The committee is kicking off its first year with two $500 scholarships for Listuguj youth graduating in 2016. The committee is looking for students “who are well versed in athletics, and in academics.” The committee hopes to carry […]
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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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