Canada’s First Indigenous Miss World Canada – Emma Morrison

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Emma Morrison is a member of Chapleau Cree First Nation, outside of Timmins, Ontario.  She grew up very connected to her culture and spent most of her time outdoors: hunting, fishing, and playing sports. In 2017, Morrison received a message…

Donna Metallic – Helping Individuals Navigate the Criminal Justice System

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“The Native Courtworkers” program is a part of The Native Para-Judicial Services of Quebec that offers support services to help Indigenous people involved in the criminal justice system. These could be victims, witnesses, and accused in…

LOCAL BUSINESS OWNER – CHELSEA LEE-ANNE CULLINS

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Chelsea Lee-Anne Cullins (Germain) is originally from Listuguj, and now resides in Millville, New Brunswick.  While working at the Mi’kmaq-Wolastoqey Centre in Fredericton, Cullins redesigned the centre’s website, and this kickstarted…

20 Year Staff Celebration

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On May 25th, the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government held a Staff Appreciation Dinner celebrating staff who served the LMG for 20 years or more. Congratulations to the following staff: Public SecuritySharon BarnabyJacob MitchellChipper OperationsHenry…

Starting Kids Off on the Right Foot Since 2021.

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Erwin Molley has many roles in the community. He is a Councillor for the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government, he is a Male Mentor with the Listuguj Community Social Services Directorate, he runs a basketball program, and he is also head of the non-profit…

“Jordan’s Principle Ensures Equity for First Nation’s Children” – Indigenous Services Canada

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Jordan’s Principle (JP) comes from the story of a First Nation boy named Jordan River Anderson. He was from Norway House Cree Nation in Manitoba and was born with severe medical issues that would require at-home health care. The province…

Get to Know Michael Martin – Knowledge Keeper at Listuguj Community Social Services

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Michael Martin has taken on the role of Knowledge Keeper/Addictions Worker for the Listuguj Community Social Services Directorate (LCSSD) for roughly three months but has held this position in the community for several years. He is well known…

LOCAL BUSINESS OWNER SPOTLIGHT – DWAYNE WARD

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Dwayne Ward is originally from Metepenagiag (Red Bank) and has been living in Listuguj for the past 18 years. He has held many job titles throughout his life: MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) fighter, motivational speaker, addictions counselor, clothing…

Showing Gratitude to Msit No’gmaq…All my Relations

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Before daybreak, on April 11, the Newport Wharf is busy as captains and crew are getting ready to leave for the new 2023 snow crab season. The opening is set for 5:00 a.m. and no vessels are allowed to leave before that time.  On this…

Mi’gmawei Mawiomi Business Corporation (MMBC) Officially Announces Partnership with PLC Info

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On April 25th, Mi'gmawei Mawiomi Business Corporation (MMBC) held a press conference in Gesgapegiag to officially announce their partnership with northern New Brunswick company, PLC Info. Many people attended the press conference, such as Frédéric…