
Healthy Choice Community Healthy – How to Lead Healthier Lifestyles Free from Addiction
Community, Event, Feature
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
Event, Feature
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
Community, Event, Feature
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
Event, Feature
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
Event, Feature
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
Community, Event, Feature
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
Event, Feature, News, Sports
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…

Coffee with a Cop
Community, Event, Feature
Coffee with a Cop is a Nationwide event that brings Police Officers and the community members they serve together over a cup of coffee and good conversation.
This event was held on May 15th at the Elder’s Lodge!

Senator PJ Prosper Visits Listuguj
Event, Feature
Earlier this month, Listuguj received a visit from Senator Paul J (PJ) Prosper. The visit was facilitated by the Mi’gmawei Mawiomi Secretariat (MMS) and consisted of a meeting with MMS and the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government’s (LMG) leadership.…

LISTUGUJ INVITED TO PRESENT ITS AQUACULTURE PROJECT
Event, Feature
On May 8th, the Listuguj Natural Resources Directorate, in partnership with the Raymond Lagacé Public Library in Atholville, will be holding a presentation about our scallop aquaculture operations, geared toward local schools. Organizers are…