Author Archive for: Ann Marie Jacques
Entries by Ann Jacques
Post Majority – Supporting Young Adults
The Listuguj Community Social Services Directorate (LCSSD) offers a Post-Majority Program which was started to help youth who are aging out of Foster or Kindship care services. Lydia Barnaby is the Post-Majority Care Coordinator since May 2023, she said, “When I first heard of the program being implemented in Listuguj, I was excited and knew […]
HR Job Statistics for the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government
The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government (LMG) had several job opportunities this year, to work towards improving services to the community. Here are the number of new hires for the LMG from January to September 2024. Fulltime– 38 Fixed-term– 24 Casual– 18 Seasonal Staff (Capital and Infrastructure, Beautification and Horticulture) – 165 Rangers – 33 Fisheries – […]
Honouring the Late Lloyd Jacques and Vincent Martin
On August 14th, a water ceremony and monument unveiling were held on the wharf on Marshall Way to honour the late Lloyd Jacques and Vincent Martin. Both men who lost their lives on the water practicing the Mi’gmaw’s inherent rights to fish. The event began with an introduction from Dr. Cathy Martin. A prayer and […]
Cultural Reclamation Workshops with Hannah Vicaire
Listuguj’s Hannah Vicaire is the Community Engagement and Cultural Officer with the Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) in Ottawa. She has been involved with this organization since 2022, and travels to different communities in Canada with her colleague Tara Devlin. On their travels, they offer a number of cultural and traditional workshops such as ribbon […]
2024-2025 Sneakers and School Supplies Reimbursement Program
Listuguj Education Directorate Sneakers and School Supplies Reimbursement will begin Wednesday, July 31st until Monday, September 30th. Students must be enrolled in elementary or secondary schools full-time, reside in Listuguj, and be listed on the school’s Confirmation of Enrolment (Nominal Roll). Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) requires all students’ files to include a June Report Card and an updated valid ID (status […]
Introducing “Wi’gue’g Resilience Night”
In July, the Listuguj Community Social Services Directorate (LCSSD) introduced its Wi’gue’g Resilience Night- open to all 2SLGBTQIA+! Resilience Nights are organized by Administrator, Mimiges Delarosbil and Youth Protection Delegate, Morgan Campbell. Delarosbil is responsible for content creation and planning the event’s activities, and Campbell can provide individuals with educational information and materials regarding the […]
Chief’s Corner with Chief Scott Martin – August 2024
I’d like to take this time to thank the Listuguj Pow Wow Committee for putting on an incredible Pow Wow earlier this month! We were faced with challenges from Mother Nature, and we overcame them with the help and hospitality of our people in the community. Thank you again to the Pow Wow Committee, emergency […]
A BACK-TO-SCHOOL SAFETY MESSAGE FROM THE LISTUGUJ POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Listuguj Police Department would like to remind the public that School Zone speed limits will resume as of the morning of September 3, 2024 in the designated locations. (Caplin Road in front of the AGS, Riverside East in front of the Education Complex, and Pacific Drive from LMDC to the Daycare). Also, please ensure the […]
Local Artist Spotlight – Felicia Mitchell
Felicia Mitchell was born and raised here in the community of Listuguj. She became a single mother at the age of 19 but that didn’t stop her from going on to obtain a highly impressive education. She graduated from community college in Miramichi, NB, obtaining a certificate in Human Services. After this, she obtained a […]
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