A CHRISTMAS LETTER FROM MMS
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Gwe,
With the arrival of Gesig, Mother Earth will be covered with the blanket of snow that gives a beautiful scenery. Changing everything into gentle curves and snowcapped trees. Here’s a gentle reminder to use our beautiful territory…
Local Author Spotlight – Emma Metallic
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Emma Metallic is from Listuguj, and is currently employed at Alaqsite’w Gitpu School as an Education Assistant. She has completed her Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of King’s College in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She has completed…
Chief’s Corner with Chief Scott Martin – November 2023
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November has been a big month for the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government. A few weeks ago, we unveiled our exciting new initiative, the Listuguj Wellness Renewal Initiative. This initiative was created to help promote the overall well-being and…
Local Business Owner Spotlight – Kirt Dedam
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Kirt Dedam has significant involvement and a number of key roles in the community of Listuguj. He has a Bachelor of Business degree and has always been passionate about entrepreneurship. He has done consulting with community members looking…
Listuguj Kicks off National Addictions Awareness Week with a Wellness Walk
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Last month the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government (LMG) teased a new initiative coming to the community. Earlier this month the Listuguj Wellness Renewal Initiative (LWRI) was unveiled.
The LWRI focuses on the well-being and health of our community…
Fire Safety
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National Fire Safety Week was earlier this month from October 8th to 14th. The theme was, “Cooking Safety Starts With You.”
A message from the Listuguj Fire Department:
Check your smoke alarms, have an ABC fire extinguisher and always…
LOCAL BUSINESS OWNER – ERIKA BARNABY
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Sofia’s Eats & Treats opened two years ago in Campbellton on the waterfront. Owner, Erika Barnaby, did not have previous experience when it comes to owning and operating a restaurant, but when a kiosk became available, Barnaby decided…
Listuguj Mock Jail
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On October 18th a Mock Jail fundraiser was held. It was a huge success! Listuguj brought in a total of $2,155 to go towards future community events!
Thank you to everyone who participated, and “served their time” in the mock jail yesterday!
Thank…
Listuguj Education Acquires Its First Electric Bus
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The Listuguj Education Directorate has added its first electric bus from Girardin Blue Bird to our fleet. We are pleased to announce that it has arrived, and its charging station at the Education Complex has been installed.
Mi’gmaw…
Six New Certified Mediators in Listuguj
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On behalf of the Restorative Civil and Mediation Program I would like to introduce to you our six certified mediators who were recently trained by Redwolf Mediation Inc. Mr. David Noganosh is a Mediator, Negotiator, and Trainer from the Anishinabek…