National Addictions Awareness Week opened the door for many, related topics to be discussed. One was “Restorative Justice,” and the study Cathy Martin recently helped complete. “It correlates with National Addictions week because [it’s] the number one thing that came out of the survey so far,” Martin said. “The large majority of crimes in Listuguj, […]
Even with the rain, many came out to celebrate the opening of the new community park. Over $80,000 was raised in total. “I think a few people did double takes when we went from 5,000 to 65,000 in a matter of days,” said Sheila Swasson, one of the organizers of the project. “This project is […]
The Remembrance Day Ceremony at AGS school keeps growing. Last year organizers had to set up more tables. It is always held at 11:00 a.m. on November 11th. “We’re growing out of the AGS,” said Mary Bradstreet, one of the organizers. “It seems like there’s more people that are coming out to support this event […]
The Anti-Racism Strategy held its logo launch on October 28. “We’ve been working on this for a couple of months,” said Debbie Dedam-Montour, the coordinator of the Anti-Racism Strategy. With food, presentations, and even a film, people were able to hear about the organization’s plans. People could also take part in a photo project. Dedam-Montour […]
Oakley Barnaby shot his first moose this year. It was given to the Pow Wow. He just turned 12 years old. He’s been hunting with his mom, Jill Metallic, and Ricky Condo his whole life. Condo likes to bringing kids hunting and fishing. Among many things, Condo reminds people of the recent past, when First […]
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 […]
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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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