Migwite’tm’nej 2015

Even though weather prevented people from marching this year, Migwite’tm’nej still brought people together to remember the 1981 raids. “Today is a very sad and special day for our community,” said Madelien Germain, from the stage in…

First PCD Payments

The first Per Capita Distribution (PCD) funds for the settlement agreement went out on Friday, June 19. Approximately 1,100 people received $14,951.41. Registered band members as of May 29,2015 have five years to apply. Minors have five years…

Fishing Quota Allocation

A portion of Listuguj’s fishing quota has been allocated to Kildare Fisheries in Prince Edward Island. Chief and Council made this decision early May. “The last few years we could only fish 75 per cent of the quota with our boats,” said…

Settlement Deadline

The Governement of Canada signed the Settlement Agreement on April 29, 205. This is the “effective date.” The cutoff date to confirm Listuguj membership is now May 29, 2015. Delays from the Canadian Government pushed this date back further…