Laya Morrison – Sharing Her Love for Jingle Dress Dancing

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Listuguj’s Laya Morrison is a student at Sugarloaf Senior High School and began dancing when she was around five years old. She was initially interested in fancy shawl dancing but quickly discovered her love for jingle dress dancing. She…

Waqatasg Elders Stitch Their Story into Communal Quilt

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Last month the Elders at the Waqatasg Elders Home, were given the opportunity to create a quilt piece for the Commission de la santé et des services sociaux. This quilt will be combined with pieces from other communities and will eventually…

New Mural on Display at Waqatasg Elders Facility

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Over the past two months, Listuguj artist, Derek Condo has been working on a mural in the cultural room at the Waqatasg Elders Facility, and it is now complete. The piece is titled, “Ta'n Te'loltimg” and it means how we are living - either…

Elawsimgewei Gina’muo’guom Wraps Up Its First Pet Grooming Course

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Listuguj’s Adult Education Center, Elawsimgewei Gina'muo'guom offers a variety of courses in the community, such as, Secondary V Diploma (High School Diploma), Mi’gmaw Language and Culture, French, and more. One of their newest courses…

Douglas Pictou and the AGS Drum Group

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The Alaqsite’w Gitpu School (AGS) drum group has been a staple in the community since the school opened in 1997. Several students have been members of the group over the years. One of these members was Douglas Pictou, the Performing Arts…

Local Artist Spotlight – Lola Marie Vicaire

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Tell us about yourself. "Gwe' telwisi Lola Marie Vicaire, nesisgegipunai jel asugom aqq tleiawi Listuguj. 'Ngij telwisit Janice Vicaire aqq nujjaq telwisipnaq Murvin Metallic. Gi's nanipunqeg waiopsgwa'tegei. " When did you learn how…

Ella Vicaire– Inspiring Today’s Youth to Embrace their Language and Culture

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If you’ve attended any event in the community over the past few months, then you are probably familiar with Listuguj’s Ella Vicaire and her exceptional knowledge when it comes to the Mi’gmaw language. She is the daughter of Katerina Vicaire-Wysote…

Jamie Metallic Designs

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Listuguj’s own Jamie Metallic is a self-taught artist who has been making traditional crafts since she was a child. Crafting always made her feel at peace and grounded, and is motivated by creating meaningful art. Over the years she developed…

AGS Launches New Production Team

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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,…

Kicking off the Mi’gmaw Language Home Kit Engagement Sessions

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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…