Listuguj – The Government of Canada is committed to working with Indigenous peoples towards a renewed nation-to-nation relationship based on recognition of rights, respect, co-operation and partnership.
“Today, we have taken an important step to renew and strengthen our relationship with the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government. This important milestone demonstrates our commitment to working with our partners to find shared solutions that address their rights and interests and to advance reconciliation for the benefit of community members and all Canadians.” – The Honourable Carolyn Bennett, M.D., P.C., M.P., Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations
On November 12, Marc Miller, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and Rémi Massé, Member of Parliament for Avignon-La Mitis-Matane-Matapédia, joined Darcy Gray, Chief of the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government, for the signing of the Listuguj First Nation-Canada Fish Framework Agreement.
“Being part of this achievement with our partners of the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government is an honor. I wish all the best to the parties in their discussions to move forward on a true and strong reconciliation.” – Marc Miller, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations
The Framework Agreement outlines Listuguj’s fish interests, positions parties to explore innovative fish arrangements, and reaffirms the parties’ commitment to adv ...