Vicky Metallic – Metallic Publishing

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It was in 2021 when Vicky Metallic first had the idea to create Metallic Publishing – a Mi’gmaw owned business with an aim to publish and distribute Mi’gmaw language books and other related language educational material for schools and…

Listuguj Animal Control Services

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A little over a year ago, Vera Isaac took on the role of By-law Enforcement Officer after several years with the Listuguj Police Department and the Listuguj Rangers.  This new position deals with all the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government laws/by-laws…

Alaqsite’w Gitpu School Stands Against Bullying

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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.…

Interest-Based Learning at Eastern Shores School Board

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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…

Oakley Rain Wysote Gray – Highlighting Ancestors’ Stories through Fashion

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Oakley Rain Wysote Gray is originally from right here in Listuguj. Wysote Gray identifies as two-spirited, and their pronouns are They/Them. They discovered they were passionate about fashion at a young age. “I have a vivid memory from when…

LOCAL BUSINESS OWNER SPOTLIGHT – GALVESTON BARNABY

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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…

Listuguj Emergency Services

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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…

Get to Know Listuguj’s Recreation Coordinator – Jesse Pictou

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Jesse Pictou has been working at the Listuguj Youth & Family Centre since August 2022. He started off as the Recreation Monitor for three months and then took on the role of Recreation Coordinator. His educational background and training…

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY WASTE MANAGEMENT

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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…

Congratulations Moosemen!

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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…