Entries by Ann Jacques

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Listuguj’s Grocery Voucher Program

The Listuguj Community Social Services Directorate (LCSSD) offers several beneficial services and programs to aid in the well-being of community members. One of these programs is the Grocery Voucher Program. The Grocery Voucher Program (“food vouchers”) is a redeemable paper document that clients can use at the local IGA Extra grocery store in Campbellton, New […]

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What’s New at Waqatasg Elders Home?

On July 19th, a staff orientation meeting was held at the Waqatasg Elders Home for all new staff: Management, Nursing, Personal Support Workers, Administrative, Kitchen, Maintenance, and Custodial. The following week, Waqatasg opened its doors to two Listuguj Elders who are currently residing in other facilities outside of the community. The community is looking forward […]

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Maternal & Child Health Program

The Maternal and Child Health program provides prenatal care, including monthly prenatal follow up assessments, assistance with finding a doctor to follow you through your pregnancy in collaboration with CLSC, referrals to Midwifery services, group activities and teachings, as well as incentives if followed regularly. There is additionally a continuum of care postnatally, including a […]

Listuguj to Get New Police Station

The Listuguj Police Department (LPD) is scheduled to have a new home by August 2024. The building is currently under construction on Highway 132. Sharon Barnaby has been working with the LPD since 2000. She began as a Constable, took on the role of Investigator, and, as of March this year, the Interim Chief of […]

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Local Business Spotlight – Wasueg 3D Printing

Wasueg 3D Printing was established roughly two years ago. Interest in this business began shortly after 12-year-old Aliyah Wasueg Bernard received a 3D printer for her Birthday. Her siblings, 10-year-old Anthony Bernard Savoie and 8-year-old Ayanna Bernard Savoie, received 3D printers shortly after. All three children attend Alaqsite’w Gitpu School (AGS) in Listuguj and developed […]

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20 Years of Service Celebration

At the end of May, the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government held a celebration to recognize employees celebrating 20+ years of service with the organization. Congratulations to the following employees:Darla CaplinChristopher MetallicBruce MitchellDenise IsaacKarena Condo Absent from photo: Vance Brisk and Winston Barnaby

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Alaqsite’w Gitpu Sports Banquet 2023-2024 Winners

SoccerCoaches – Felix Atencio-Gonzales & Omar Louafi Rookie of the Year – Henry GibsonMost Improved – Emily BarnabyTop Defensive – Grace CondoGolden Foot Award – Alexis MetallicMost Valuable Player – Alexis Metallic Gitpugji’jg BasketballCoaches – Jennifer Morrison, Jonathan Barnaby & Tyler Gedeon Gitpugji’jg 2 Most Improved – Kiana Anderson-IsaacDefensive Player – Trenton MorrisonMost Valuable Player […]

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FNEC Inter-School Games

Congratulations to all the athletes at Alaqsite’w Gitpu School who participated in the FNEC Inter-School Games from May 23 to 26 at the Universite Laval, Quebec. Boys 16-18 Basketball – 1st Place ChampionsBoys 13-15 Basketball – 2nd PlaceBoys 10-12 Basketball – 1st Place Champions – Undefeated for a second season.Girls 13-15 Volleyball – 4th Place […]