Houston Barnaby knew from a young age that he always wanted to be a lawyer. He was surrounded by family members with a strong entrepreneurial work ethic and knew that he would follow in their footsteps. Barnaby, born and raised in Listuguj, but now resides in Halifax, Novia Scotia was an Indigenous Lawyer representing the […]
The community of Listuguj now has a new Social Services building that is located at 2 GEF St. (across from the Gignu). It is the new home to the three Listuguj Community Social Services departments: Prevention Services – Families First Support Services, Child and Family Services, and Social Assistance. In 2019, the Capital and Infrastructure […]
When JD Wysote isn’t fishing snow crab for the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government, he can often be found hunting, trapping, and tanning animal hides. He started tanning hides around three years ago when he realized that he wanted to utilize everything when it came to hunting. After hunting or trapping an animal, he would use the […]
Jacob Gale is the Treaty Education Lead at the Listuguj Education Training and Employment Centre (LETE). Here he works and collaborates with a team featuring, Jeanette Henry, Paige Isaac, and Patrick Wilmot. Often when people think of the term, “Treaty Education” they will associate it solely with learning about treaties, Gale explained it’s much more […]
Many of you may know Brandon Mitchell from his time working at Alaqsite’w Gitpu School as the art and technology teacher, since then he has gone on to be a very successful creative writer and illustrator. At a young age, Mitchell always had a passion for drawing and art. Mitchell said, “I was into comic […]
Former Youth Care worker Douglas Pictou is the Performing Arts teacher at Alaqsite’w Gitpu School. Last year he solely taught Mi’gmaq hand drumming to the students, and this year, he will be the music teacher from grade four to eight. Pictou has plans to update former music classes and teach them in a more modern […]
“The fact that you have put your own life in danger to save me is remarkable and I’m deeply touched by your actions. In doing so, you gave me the chance to continue my wonderful life and for that, I will be forever grateful. You have shown exceptional courage and strength and I’m so proud […]
Lloyd Alcon has had many impressive job titles under his belt, but now he’s focusing on his businesses. He is the owner of LCA Rentals and Outdoor Services, LCA Solutions Inc., and is the Chief Executive Officer/Part Owner of Initiative Concrete Inc. Alcon says LCA Rentals and Outdoor services began in 2019 when he purchased […]
Listuguj celebrates and offers many programs for the youth in the community. One of these programs is Head Start. Head Start began back in 2001. It was initially held in what is currently the Haven House building. It eventually moved to the Education Complex until a new building became available specifically for the program in […]
The Elawsimgewei Gina’muo’guom isn’t just your typical education institution when it comes to adult learning, it’s a safe haven and a place for students to learn about themselves and grow as individuals. As the name loosely translates, it’s a place where lifelong learning occurs. Bella Moffat is the Academic and Guidance Counsellor and Co-Manager of […]
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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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