Attention Upcoming Protest Friday January 11^th, 2013

On Monday January 7^th, 2013 there was a meeting that involved Chief and Council, Community Protestors, and various Elected Represenatives from the Gaspésie region.

The meeting was arranged to discuss the railway protest that community members have been displaying, and what action can be taken to bring it to an end.

This request was made because the blocking of the railway did not have any direct effect on the Harper Government but was causing negative effects for the entire region of Gaspésie.

Throughout the meeting arguments were put forward and opinions expressed and in the end the Elected representatives expressed their willingness to support the community of Listuguj in their protest against this “omnibus” Bill including but not limited to bill C-45.

Therefore on Friday January 11^th, 2013 there will be a closing of the Van Horne Bridge at 2pm Atlantic time until 3pm for a peaceful march across the bridge. This protest will involve the Community protestors, members of Council, and Elected Represenatives from the Region to show support for the meetings that are taking place in Ottawa.

Everyone is asked to gather at the Subway parking lot adjacent to the Van Horne Bridge.

A press conference will be held at the Alaqsite’w Gitpu School at 3:30pm following the protest with the regional leaders where they will be able to make statements and answer any questions the media has.

For any information please contact:

Mike Isaac Communication Officer,

(418) 788-2136 (Work)

misaac@listuguj.ca (E-mail)

Public Awareness Campaign and Protest Traffic Slow Down on the Van Horne Bridge and Closure of the 132

At a Listuguj public meeting held on December 18th 2012, Chief Vicaire along with the guidance of attending community members firmly stated that the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government will not accept the radical changes that the Canadian government seeks to impose.

Therefore the Highway 132 will be completely blocked on Friday December 21st, 2012 at 8:00am Atlantic Time Until Saturday December 22nd, 2012 at 8:00am Atlantic Time; also there will be a traffic slowdown at the same time which will be located at the intersection of the Van Horne Bridge entering Quebec.

This slowdown of traffic is to raise awareness and protest the Federal Governments changes to our relationship nation to nation and legislation including but not limited to Bill C-38 and Bill C-45. This legislation will impact all aspects of how we live our lives.

Click Here To Download Information Booklet Being Handed Out December 12th, 2012

This protest is to enforce the solidarity with our aboriginal brothers and sisters all over Turtle Island to come together and make our voices heard.

On December 11th, 2012, Chief Teresa Spence commenced a hunger strike to call attention to the dire conditions which many First NAtions communities and peoples face, and to protest the disrespect and shameful treatment of First Nations byt he Government of Canada.

Letter on Behalf of The First Nations Leaders to the Right Honourable Govenor General David Johnson and the Right Honourable Prime Minister of Canada Stephen Harper

Are you over 18 and did not finish high school?

If so, the First Nations Adult Education Centre, opening in

September 2013, is building its programs based on your needs. 

Your input is important to ensuring the delivery of quality adult education. 

So have your say and call Cheryl Labillois at the LMDC 418 788 1347

to complete a 5 minute survey that will automatically put your name in for a draw to win prizes.