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…

Cultural Reclamation Workshops with Hannah Vicaire

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Listuguj’s Hannah Vicaire is the Community Engagement and Cultural Officer with the Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) in Ottawa. She has been involved with this organization since 2022, and travels to different communities in Canada with her…

Local Artist Spotlight – Felicia Mitchell

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Felicia Mitchell was born and raised here in the community of Listuguj. She became a single mother at the age of 19 but that didn't stop her from going on to obtain a highly impressive education. She graduated from community college in…

Local Business Spotlight – Wasueg 3D Printing

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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…

McGill Master’s Students Present Their Projects to Community

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Our McGill Master of Arts, Education and Society cohort have presented their final projects to a committee comprised of education stakeholders, the Listuguj Council of Mi’gmaq Educators, and the Listuguj Education Directorate. They’re excited…