Listuguj Mi'gmaq First Nation facts for kids
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Listuguj
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Entrance of Listuguj Miꞌgmaq First Nation
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 Listuguj
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| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Quebec |
| Region | Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine |
| RCM | Avignon |
| Electoral Districts Federal |
Avignon—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia |
| Provincial | Bonaventure |
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| • Type | Band |
| Area | |
| • Land | 44.23 km2 (17.08 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,076 |
| • Density | 46.9/km2 (121/sq mi) |
| • Dwellings | 575 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Postal Code |
G0C
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| Area code(s) | 418 |
| Access Routes |
 Route 132 |
| Median Income* | $30,656 CDN |
| Website | http://listuguj.ca/ |
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The Listuguj Mi'gmaq First Nation is a self-governing community of the Mi'gmaq people. It is located in Quebec, Canada. In 2022, there were 4,248 registered members. Most of these members are of Mi'gmaq background.
The name Listuguj is also the origin of the nearby Restigouche River. The community is right next to Pointe-à-la-Croix, Quebec.
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History of Listuguj
The Battle of Restigouche (1760)
The "Battle of the Restigouche" was the very last naval battle of the Seven Years' War. This war was fought between the British and the French. It happened in 1760, after the city of Quebec had already been taken by the British.
France tried to send more troops across the Atlantic Ocean. About 400 soldiers sailed from Bordeaux. But when they reached the Saint Lawrence River, they found many British ships. The French commander decided to sail south instead. He set up cannons on the shore of the Restigouche River, near Listuguj.
A British captain named John Byron found them there. A battle began between three French ships and their shore cannons. The French also had Mi'gmaq, French, and Acadian fighters helping them. They fought against a large British ship and two smaller ones. The French and their allies lost this battle. This loss ended France's hopes of getting Quebec back.
Fishing Rights in 1981
In June 1981, there was a disagreement about fishing rights. The Quebec Provincial Police came to the Listuguj reserve. They wanted to stop the Mi'gmaq from controlling their traditional fishing.
Many people, including the Canadian government's Indian Affairs Minister John Munro, thought the Quebec government acted unfairly. All the charges that came from this event were later dropped.
This event and what happened afterward were shown in a 1984 film. The film is called Incident at Restigouche and was made by Alanis Obomsawin.
Arts and Culture
The Listuguj community is featured in a documentary series from 2021. This series is called Gespe'gewa'gi: The Last Land.
