Economic Development
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For many years, the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government provided small grants and loans to Listuguj community members through the Listuguj Enterprise Assistance Fund (LEAF).
The purpose of this program was to help Listuguj Mi’gmaq entrepreneurs to establish viable businesses, to create employment opportunities and to facilitate greater economic wellbeing for the participants, as well as the community.
The LMG is working towards re-administering the grants and loans program. If future grants or loans are to be considered mechanisms need to be put in place to ensure fairness and to protect the collective interests of the community.
Listuguj’s 5 year ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
In August, the LMG Economic Development Unit began elaborating on an Economic Development Strategy (EDS) using a collaborative approach. The main objectives of this Strategy are to facilitate the collaboration between organizations involved in economic development and to identify what needs to be done in the next few years.This need came from community members during the CCP (Comprehensive Community Planning) meetings, which took place in Listuguj from 2012 to 2014.
Updates
Her Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, pursuant to section 3 of the National Aboriginal Economic Development Board Order, appoints Victoria LaBillois of Listuguj, Quebec, to be a member of the National Aboriginal Economic Development Board, to hold office during pleasure for a term of three years, effective June 18, 2018.
YEP
Youth Entrepreneurship Program
The Economic Development Unit would like to introduce a new member to the team, Nadia Wysote, as the Youth Entrepreneurship Leader. Nadia will focus on the creation of an entrepreneurship theme program that will run twice during the summer for a duration of 3 weeks for each cohort. Youth will become familiar with business concepts, develop and implement their own business idea.
Should you have any questions about the program, Nadia can be contacted by calling the LMG Administration Building at 418-788-2136 or by email nadia.wysote@listuguj.ca Check back for additional details concerning applications deadlines, place and activities. The Youth Entrepreneurship Program is a summer initiative.
Tourism
Tourism
We are happy to announce that Spencer Isaac has joined the Economic Development Unit as a Tourism Officer. Tourism is important to the economic wellbeing of communities, and for Listuguj as indicated by the community at different times. Spencer will focus on highlighting Listuguj positively, connecting with tourism operators and individuals involved in tourism at the local and regional level.
Spencer can be contacted at the LMG Admin Building Monday to Friday 8:30 to 4:30 at 418-788-2136.
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