Economic Development

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Welcome

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.

Click here to view official letter.

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Youth Entrepreneurship Program

Listuguj Youth Entrepreneurship Program is back this summer!!

2 FREE two-week sessions to choose from

July 13th – July 24th

July 28th – August 7th

Youth must be between the ages of 11-17 to register. Max 10 participants per session, first come basis.

Participate in educational workshops, take part in fun activities and plan, prep and deliver “Market Days” between August 10th to August 13th.

All profits made will be divided amongst participants on August 14th! Come have fun this summer and join the Listuguj Youth Entrepreneurship Program! Pick up the registration form at the Band Office reception. Any questions feel free to reach out to Laura Englehart @ laura.englehart@listuguj.ca or call at 418-788-2136.

Tourism

Listuguj Tourism:

Vision: Provide visitors with a transformational Mi’gmaq experience by sharing our knowledge, culture and history.

Mission: Enhancing Listuguj’s capacity to provide new tourism opportunities that highlight Mi’gmaq culture and supports our local economy.

Listuguj is located in an important tourism location. Travelers often pass through the community as they are traveling to the Gaspésie, the Maritimes or the United States. You can even say that Listuguj is the gateway to Mi’gma’gi, “the land of the Mi’gmaq”.

Tourism development was identified as a major priority for economic development by community members. They see benefits in developing cultural tourism and eco-tourism by creating opportunities for visitors to experience our culture and lands in a guided way. Listuguj wants to ensure that the tourism projects launched are sustainable and support Listuguj economically, socially and culturally.

In addition to visiting the superb natural sceneries of the Appalachian Mountains, the Restigouche River and the Bay of Chaleur, tourists can soon expect to enter “Mi’gma’gi” as they make a stopover in Listuguj to learn more about the rich history and culture of the Mi’gmaq people.

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