September is FASD Awareness Month

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FASD – Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is a lifelong disability that affects the brain and body of people who were exposed to alcohol in the womb.  These disabilities could be physical, behavioral or intellectual. Drinking alcohol during…

Waqatasg Elders Care Facility Holds Grand Opening Celebration

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The vision for an Elders Home in Listuguj has been in the works since 2001. In the summer of 2024, that vision became a reality as the Waqatasg Elders Home opened its doors to its first Listuguj Elders. Although the Elders Home has been…

Honouring and Remembering MMIWG2S+

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May 5th is the National Day of Awareness and Remembrance for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQ+, also known as “Red Dress Day.”   A few statistics regarding MMIWG2S+ according to the Assembly of First Nations: Indigenous…

Healthy Choice Community Healthy – How to Lead Healthier Lifestyles Free from Addiction

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Michael Martin is a knowledge keeper and addictions counselor for the Listuguj Community Social Services Directorate. He offers a variety of teachings in the community, but one of his most recent undertakings is the Healthy Choice Healthy Community…

MADD Presentation at Alaqsite’w Gitpu School

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On January 31st, MADD Canada – Mothers Against Drunk Driving, held a school program at Alaqsite’w Gitpu School for the grade 7 and 8 classes. The presentation was done by Maxime Rurangwa and highlighted the dangers of impaired driving.…

Creating Over 140 Jobs with the Mesgi’g Ugju’s’n 2 Wind Project

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Mi’gmawei Mawiomi Business Corporation (MMBC) held three recruitment open houses in Listuguj, Gesgapegiag and Gespeg in January. Listuguj’s open house was held on January 15th at the Listuguj Community Development Center (Bingo Hall.) MMBC’s…

A Recap of the 2024 Justice Symposium

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On December 3rd, the Restorative Justice Directorate held its annual Justice Symposium. This year’s theme was, “Building Mi’gmaq Cultural Competence in the Judicial System.” The Master of Ceremony for this event was Donna Metallic,…

Listuguj Police Department’s Grand Opening

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Earlier this month, the Listuguj Police Department held a soft grand opening for their brand-new police station located at 250 Riverside W. The event was attended by the Minister of Public Security and Public Safety Canada. An opening prayer…

20 Years of Service Celebration

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At the end of May, the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government held a celebration to recognize employees celebrating 20+ years of service with the organization.Congratulations to the following employees:Darla CaplinChristopher MetallicBruce MitchellDenise…

FNEC Inter-School Games

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Congratulations to all the athletes at Alaqsite’w Gitpu School who participated in the FNEC Inter-School Games from May 23 to 26 at the Universite Laval, Quebec.Boys 16-18 Basketball – 1st Place ChampionsBoys 13-15 Basketball – 2nd PlaceBoys…