GIVING CHILDREN A HEAD START SINCE 2001

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Listuguj celebrates and offers many programs for the youth in the community.  One of these programs is Head Start. Head Start began back in 2001.  It was initially held in what is currently the Haven House building. It eventually…

Elawsimgewei Gina’muo’guom – Encourage, Empower, Educate

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The Elawsimgewei Gina'muo'guom isn't just your typical education institution when it comes to adult learning, it's a safe haven and a place for students to learn about themselves and grow as individuals. As the name loosely translates, it's…

Opening of the Eastern Door – Women’s Gathering

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Families First Support Services hosted the Opening of the Eastern Door event in August.  Guest speakers at this event included Elder Janie Meader and Shinead Meader from Membertou, Dr. Andrea Colfer from Elsipogtog, Karen Bernard from Waycobah,…

Listuguj Police Department Debuts Axon Body Worn Cameras

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Listuguj, QC - Earlier this month, the Listuguj Police Department announced that going forward, 14 frontline members will be equipped with Axon body-worn cameras. The cameras will be used during their day-to-day operations, to continue…

Local Juice Bar Is Here To Quench Your Thirst

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On top of being a full-time artist, a clinical aesthetician; and a cannabis store owner, Tracey Metallic now has another business, Ki'Juice. Ki'Juice is a beverage bar specializing in low-calorie, sugar-free energy drinks. They recently…

Amelia Rioux – Athlete of the Year

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LISTUGUJ, QC – Amelia Rioux wins SSHS Athlete of the Year Sports have always been a big part of Amelia Rioux’s life. She started her athletic career at the early age of three years old, beginning with soccer and dance. In grade three,…

“You Have to Find Humor in Painful Things”

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What better way to kick off Listuguj's first Pow-Wow in two years than kicking it off with a live performance from the hilarious, Don Burnstick? The last time Burnstick was in Listuguj was in 2017 for National Addictions Awareness week…

Senator Brian Francis Visits Listuguj

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Listuguj was very fortunate to have welcomed Mi'gmaq Senator Brian Francis and his wife, Georgina to our community in early August. Senator Francis was appointed to the Senate of Canada in 2018 as the first person of Mi'gmaq descent in…

Mawiomi Cafe: a chance to listen

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By creating a relaxing atmosphere, with snacks, coffee, and calming music, the Mi’gmawei Mawiomi Secretariat (MMS) hoped to get a sense of what is most important to the three communities it serves – Gesgapegiaq, Gespeg, and Listuguj. The…

Lobster Fishing Plan

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The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) wants Listuguj to reduce its efforts in the lobster fishery this year. The “Effort Based Management” system used by DFO has been in place for nearly ten years, but it’s the first time it’s…