Earlier this month, the Listuguj Police Department held a soft grand opening for their brand-new police station located at 250 Riverside W. The event was attended by the Minister of Public Security and Public Safety Canada. An opening prayer was done by Ella Vicaire and a smudging ceremony was done by Chad Gedeon. Rosslyn Vicaire […]
Alaqsite’w Gitpu School (AGS) has recently rolled out a brand-new production team for students to take part in. Gitpu Productions was established roughly a month and a half ago and was created for students who wanted to be part of a team, but not necessarily interested in sports. Being part of a team or club […]
On September 24th, Listuguj’s Public Works Department participated in a competition organized by the Circuit Rider Training Program (CRTP) and Indigenous Services Canada’s First Nation and Inuit Health Branch at an annual banquet in Montreal. Listuguj competed against approximately 23 First Nations communities to see which community had the best tasting water. In the end, […]
In early October, the Mi’gmaw Language and Culture Revitalization Team, in partnership with Metallic Publishing kicked off their very first Mi’gmaw Home Kit Engagement Session. In this session, a reading was done of the children’s book “U’j’ji’jg”, titled “Blackflies” in English, originally written by Robert Munsch. This book was published in Mi’gma’gi by Metallic Publishing, […]
The Youth Connections Program is a program within the Restorative Justice Directorate. This program aims to provide youth aged 11-17 with safe and informative activities that are beneficial to their well-being and healing journey. Nicholas Chad Duguay is the Youth Connections Coordinator and has been working with Restorative Justice since May of this year. He […]
The Listuguj Community Health Services has partnered with the National Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (CPAC) and the Quebec Integrated Health and Social Services (CISSS) to deliver a two (2) year in-community cancer screening pilot project. The overall objective of Mawlugutinej – “Let’s Work Together” is to provide information, medical care and a path to resources […]
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 […]
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 – […]
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 […]
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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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