Honouring the Late Lloyd Jacques and Vincent Martin

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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…

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…

Introducing “Wi’gue’g Resilience Night”

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In July, the Listuguj Community Social Services Directorate (LCSSD) introduced its Wi’gue’g Resilience Night- open to all 2SLGBTQIA+! Resilience Nights are organized by Administrator, Mimiges Delarosbil and Youth Protection Delegate,…

A BACK-TO-SCHOOL SAFETY MESSAGE FROM THE LISTUGUJ POLICE DEPARTMENT 

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The Listuguj Police Department would like to remind the public that School Zone speed limits will resume as of the morning of September 3, 2024 in the designated locations. (Caplin Road in front of the AGS, Riverside East in front of the…

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…

The Listuguj Rangers – Protecting Mi’gmaw Fishing and Hunting Rights Since 1994

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After the salmon raids of 1981, regulation and self-governance was needed in the community, therefore the Listuguj Rangers department was established in 1994. Since then, they have gone on to be an integral part of Listuguj: helping protect…

Listuguj’s Grocery Voucher Program

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The Listuguj Community Social Services Directorate (LCSSD) offers several beneficial services and programs to aid in the well-being of community members. One of these programs is the Grocery Voucher Program. The Grocery Voucher Program (“food…

What’s New at Waqatasg Elders Home?

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On July 19th, a staff orientation meeting was held at the Waqatasg Elders Home for all new staff: Management, Nursing, Personal Support Workers, Administrative, Kitchen, Maintenance, and Custodial. The following week, Waqatasg opened its…

Maternal & Child Health Program

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The Maternal and Child Health program provides prenatal care, including monthly prenatal follow up assessments, assistance with finding a doctor to follow you through your pregnancy in collaboration with CLSC, referrals to Midwifery services,…

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…