“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…

Chief’s Corner with Chief Scott Martin – April 2023

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Spring has sprung in Listuguj! Even though we had a tame winter, we welcome the warm weather and sunshine. This month, our fishers departed for the 2023 crab fishery season. The Fisheries Send-Off Ceremony was a special event that allowed community…

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…

Inside the Creative Mind of Ivy Grenier Wysote

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Ivy Grenier Wysote is originally from right here in Listuguj, but now resides in Fredericton, New Brunswick, where she is attending the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design. She received a certificate in Foundation Visual Arts and then…

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…

Sapawsultieg Victim Services – To Guide & Assist Victims of Crime

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Sapawsultieg Victim Services began in October 2022 in collaboration with the Listuguj Police Department. The title of the program means, “We Survive” in Mi’gmaq. The program’s Victim Specialist, Kali Barnaby said she wanted to incorporate…

Boot Drive Appreciation

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The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government would like to express their gratitude to Annette Barnaby and Mabel Gideon for their boot drives and fundraising efforts in the community.The donations received during these boot drives go towards funeral expenses…