Mi’gmaq history is a complicated term for Glenda Wysote-Labillois. “This is our history,” she said. “This is our way of life. This is how we live.” Wysote-Labillois is an elder, owner of the Sacred Fire Healing Lodge, and a fluent Mi’gmaq speaker. When discussing “Mi’gmaq History Month,” she says her perspective is completely different. She […]
Good Morning, I would like to thank Darcy for inviting me to speak today at the 20th Anniversary of SSHS celebrating Treaty Day. Last year I was doing some cleaning at home and found some old photo albums of pictures that I had taken when I was working at Sugarloaf. Included in the pictures were photos from […]
Twenty-three years ago, decisions were made to revive Mi’gmaq traditions. A program began, titled – “Relearning a Way of Life.” Twenty-two people came together to learn and share what they knew of traditional practices. Some even came from out west. Claudia Gray remembers one elder from Gesgapegiag, who was going blind and deaf. She was […]
Derek Barnaby didn’t feel connected with his culture and traditions as a child. “It wasn’t until I was 19 years-old that I realized – this is a part of who I am,” he said. Growing up in Listuguj in the 70’s was a very different time than today. “If you wore a t-shirt in school […]
After nearly three and half months, the Anti-Racism Strategy has chosen a logo. The slogan is “Strengthening Relationships.” “It was a real challenge to come up with a design to reflect the strategy,” said coordinator , Debbie Dedam-Montour. “We did not want it to be Mi’gmaq specific, since we are reaching out to neighbouring communities […]
“Passing Moments” is a relatable and poetic approach to loss. “I guess it’s kind of a little about dealing with it,” said Melissa Girvan, the filmmaker. “Some people get so stuck in the past and things that happen. I think it’s really important to let it go sometimes. You can mourn it, […]
Mallory Metallic’s film is driven by curiosity – what is it like to work at the Listuguj Police Department, and not be from here? The film offers a small glimpse into the lives of the officers. The cameras tag along, and learn about the unique aspects of being new to the community. The good parts, […]
LMG Communications would like to extend its congratulations to all those who made videos with the Wapikoni Mobile this summer. “Community members used this resource to distribute their individual messages through the viewing at the Alaqsite’w Gitpu School and social media, which is awesome,” said Mike Isaac, Communications Officer for the LMG. If you have […]
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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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