Craig was 20 years-old when he first danced at a Pow Wow. He had been watching closely as he traveled the circuit for awhile, but he hadn’t participated until one day in Nova Scotia. “I was a nervous wreck the whole time,” he said. “I think it was like that for the first full year.” […]
You can do everything right, and still not place in a competition Pow Wow. Especially if you dance “Old Style.” Cheyenne Isaac has been dancing since she was seven years old, and grew up traveling to all sorts of Pow Wows with her father – a champion dancer himself. She calls herself “very competitive.” “I […]
There are tons of headaches when organizing something as big as the Pow Wow. There’s food and water to find, dancers and drummers to register and coordinate, vendors to verify and ensure have taken their safety course, and many many volunteers to find for important jobs. But it’s all worth it for Lita Isaac and […]
The Wellness Fair started the year after the Pow Wow, and it’s now held the Friday of Pow Wow weekends. This is its 22nd year in a row. 150 people estimated to attend – that’s the amount of shirts they buy. And they know it’s growing. It all starts with a march from subway to […]
The official groundbreaking ceremony at the Mesgi’g Ugju’s’n Wind Farm was on June 22. Nearby Chiefs and councils were in attendance, along with members of Innergex Renewable Energy, nearby mayors and MLAs, the Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief Ghislain Picard, elders, and the Quebec Minister of Aboriginal Affairs Geoffrey Kelley. “We did it in […]
Chief Scott Martin sent an open letter to the Department of Social Development of N.B over potential suspension of “welfare” payments to registered band members who receive Per Capita Distribution payments from the Settlement Agreement. The matter is expected to be resolved. In his letter, Martin clearly that withholding benefits is illegal. Specifically citing Article […]
Things are finally starting to slow down a little around the LMG. “I’m happy with the process which was done with the settlement agreement,” said Chief Scott Martin. The bulk oif PCD payments have been processed so far, and LMG staff are able to start focusing on other matters. Martin also said he’s happy to […]
“At this time of year – with all the activities, and all the money that will be going around – please party responsibly,” said Chief Scott Martin. “It’s a busy time of year.” With all the graduations, the first round of the Settlement Agreement Funds going out, and good weather – there are plenty of reasons […]
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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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