Another Act of Resistance

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When representatives of the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government and the Government of Quebec were talking on the phone, Listuguj loggers were already on the highway 132, ready to defend the exercising of Mi’gmaq rights. The day before, Quebec…

Women’s voices of Migwite’tm

This year marks 35 years since the raids in 1981. But even after all this time, there are still “as many stories as there are people who fill this room,” as Victoria LaBillois said before the Salmon Feast at the Bingo Hall on June 11.…

Mi’gwite’tm

On his first fishing day, Christopher Wilmot caught one salmon. He picked up his net and then continued his day, fishing for lobster in the Miguasha area. “As a kid I learnt to fish with my father” he said. During the fishing season Christopher will…

Native spirituality gaining interest in Mi’gmaqi

Driving around Listuguj (Busteed area) last week you could see a group of volunteers working the tipi poles, bringing firewood and preparing the site for the four-day ceremonies organized by Families First Support Services. “We have many…

Listuguj mourns death of Chief of Police Henry Vicaire

Listuguj Chief of Police Henry “Hank” Vicaire was rushed to the Campbellton Regional Hospital on Friday the 13th under emergency circumstances, but was unable to recover.  He passed away several hours later.  He was 50. On May 18, at…

Is the Indian Act against Indians?

Nujignua’tegeg met with Dr. Palmater. Here is an extract of the interview. The full interview will be available on our YouTube channel. Nujignua’tegeg:  Have we - and if we did - when did we lose control of Membership Codes? Pamela…

Is racism a barrier to employment for Mi’gmaq?

Shopping in Campbellton is business as usual until you go to the bakery section at Sobeys and get attended to by Bernadine Barnaby, a Mi’gmaq from Listuguj. Even if Listuguj injects millions of dollars into Campbellton’s economy, it’s…

Winter Carnvial at AGS

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AGS students got to take a break, even if it was too cold for the outdoor plans. The Winter Carnival was held on March 3rd and 4th. And while the two days included activities like watching movies and playing basketball games, the events also…

Exploring Mi’gma’gi

For Sheila Swasson, finding a reason to get outside during the winters has made all the difference. Swasson can often be seen encouraging people to join her on snowshoe treks behind her house, the former Busteed land. “Sometimes there…

LMDC Career Fair

Listuguj students had the opportunity to explore future plans on Feb. 24. The LMDC organized a career fair, and invited a mix of professionals to represent their fields.  The hope was to create an event that was engaging. “Not just to…