Entries by Ann Jacques

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Alaqsite’w Gitpu School Stands Against Bullying

The Alaqsite’w Gitpu School honoured Pink Shirt Day on Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023. Pink Shirt Day originated in Nova Scotia in 2007 after a group of teenage boys witnessed a Grade 9 boy being bullied for wearing a pink shirt to school. The older boys bought several pink shirts and distributed them to other boys […]

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Interest-Based Learning at Eastern Shores School Board

In the province of Quebec, Eastern Shores School Board is very prominent with 16 youth sector schools and five adult/vocational education centers. One of these adult/vocational education centers is right here in Listuguj, housed at LMDC. Eastern Shores School Board offers a variety of training and courses for those interested in furthering their education, and […]

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LOCAL BUSINESS OWNER SPOTLIGHT – GALVESTON BARNABY

Galveston Barnaby started the company, Galvs Gold in August 2021. Galv’s Gold is an Indigenous-owned and operated jewelry company that specializes in tax-free gold and diamonds.  The company offers custom-made jewelry and factory made jewelry that comes stamped from Italy. . These exquisite pieces vary from chains, pendants, rings, diamonds, earrings, and more. If someone is […]

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Listuguj Emergency Services

The Directorate of Public Security has three departments: Listuguj Police Department, Listuguj Fire Department, and Listuguj Rangers. In the event of an emergency, individuals can call 911.  A lateral call with take place to Listuguj’s emergency phone line and will automatically contact the appropriate department. Based on the nature of the emergency, the Listuguj Police […]

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ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY WASTE MANAGEMENT

There are many options for waste management in the community of Listuguj – regular garbage pickup, recycling, the eco-center, the transfer site, and as of 2022, composting. Marie-Christine Roussel Gray was working for the Sustainable Development Institute in Wendake, QC in 2017, when the idea of starting a composting project in Listuguj was brought to […]

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Congratulations Moosemen!

Congratulations to the 2023 B Division Champs, Moms & Pops Moosemen! The Ugpi’ganjig Annual Hockey Tournament took place in Eel River Bar on January 20th, 21st, and 22nd, 2023. All-Star Goalie – Bradley Slaughter All-Star Defence – Cody Condo All-Star Forwards – Noah Barnaby and August Morrison