Chief’s Corner with Chief Scott Martin – March 2024

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I would like to take this time to thank everyone who made the Wellness Symposium a success on February 21st and 22nd.  Thank you to all the presenters and guest speakers, and the Listuguj Wellness Renewal Initiative. The event was very…

Chief’s Corner with Chief Scott Martin – February 2024

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With our fiscal year coming to an end, we are very happy with the progress Listuguj has made in 2023.  A major project that is happening right now in the community is the new Police Station on the 132 Highway. There was a call for tender that…

Chief’s Corner with Chief Scott Martin – January 2024

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I hope everyone enjoyed their holidays and ended 2023 surrounded by family and loved ones! We kick off 2024 with several cold spells and winter storms, and as always, it’s great to see the community come together for snow removal and put…

Chief’s Corner with Chief Scott Martin – December 2023

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2023 was a great year for the community of Listuguj!  Many great events were held, and many achievements were celebrated. I’d like to take this opportunity to congratulate Listuguj’s Deven Condo-Mitchell and Gesgapegiag’s Amanda Larocque…

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…

Chief’s Corner with Chief Scott Martin – October 2023

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October is Mi’gmaw History Month, and it is a great time to reflect on what it means to be Mi’gmaq. As we are wrapping up our fall lobster season and moving into hunting season, I’d like to remind community members of the importance of…

CHIEF’S CORNER WITH CHIEF SCOTT MARTIN – September 2023

Summer is officially over, and we have moved into the Fall months. I’d like to thank the garden staff for their harvests, and for working hard this season to supply Listuguj with healthy and fresh vegetables. I’d also like to thank the…

Chief’s Corner with Chief Scott Martin – August 2023

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At the end of July, I was presented with a traditional headdress made by Claudia Gray, Pernell Wysote, and Oakley Rain Wysote Gray. I would like to thank them for this kind gesture, and for all the hard work that went into making it. With Summer…

CHIEF’S CORNER WITH CHIEF SCOTT MARTIN – JULY 2023

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Summer is in full swing, and we’ve had many great events and celebrations in the community! Indigenous People’s Day, the Listuguj Graduation Banquet, the Bike Rodeo, the NAIG athlete parade, and more! On behalf of the administration, we…

Chief’s Corner with Chief Scott Martin – June 2023

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On June 11th, we honored and acknowledged the events that took place in 1981 that strengthened our community. It was great to see so many people out for our Migwite’tm 81 Commemoration event. Thank you to all the sponsors and volunteers who…