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…
Morgan Toney – Combining Mi’kmaq and Celtic Music
Community, Event, Feature, Music
Juno Award Nominee and East Coast Music Award Winner, Morgan Toney is a Mi’kmaq traditional Celtic fiddler and singer from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.
He got into music at a young age he was introduced to highly influential bands by his…
A Recap of the LWRI Symposium
Community, Event, Feature
The Listuguj Wellness Renewal Initiative (LWRI) focuses on the well-being and health of all community members, from youth to Elders. The initiative strives to provide education, resources, and overall support to all. This includes the…
City Natives Return to Perform in Listuguj After 10 Years
Arts, Event, Feature
In 2014, hip-hop group, City Natives performed at the Listuguj Pow Wow, and this year, on January 20th, they were back to perform a free show at the Listuguj Community Development Center. City Natives member, Shelby Sappier said, “It’s…
Book Launch of Nipugtug by Emma Metallic and Natalie Laurin
Arts, Community, Event, Feature
On January 20th a book launch was held at Campbellton’s The Flying Canoe Bookstore for the book “Nipugtug.” The book is written by Listuguj’s Emma Metallic and illustrated by Natalie Laurin.
“Nipugtug” centers around a young…