Tax season is here. RL-31 forms are available to fill out for solidarity tax credit. Forms are available at the post office and at the front desk of the LMG Administration building.
RL-31’s will be issued on Thursdays and Fridays only.
If you have any questions, please contact Hayley Isaac at 418-788-2136.
The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government has released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the new Social Services building. This building will include Child and Family Services, Families First Support Services, Social Assistance and Restorative Justice to better serve our community. All submissions must be received by 10:00 a.m. Atlantic Time on March 17th, 2020.
The RFP documents are available below to download. To obtain the documents outlining the proposed layout and land drawing, please contact Wessam Toulan at wessam.toulan@listuguj.ca.
Social Services Building – RFP 25 FEB_
For immediate release
Listuguj Promotes Peaceful Dialogue
(Listuguj, Gespe’gewa’gi – February 26, 2020) — The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government (LMG) wishes to advise the community that the Procureure générale du Québec (PGQ) has taken out a provisional injunction in an attempt to dismantle the solidarity action taking place at the rail line at the start of Gospem Road located within Listuguj Lands.
The LMG is disheartened that the PGQ sought an injunction without prior attempt to engage or communicate with our community to resolve this issue. The injunction was unnecessary and not conducive towards reconciling this issue in a peaceful manner. Further concerns remain as the injunction was not served in accordance with the protocols of the Listuguj Police Department (LPD).
At this point in time, peaceful protestors remain at the rail line and their physical safety remains a priority for the LMG. Let it be known that the LMG has no intention of forcefully removing peaceful protestors from the rail line. We respect their right to peacefully protest and will continue to ensure their physical safety.
“As N’nu’g we have a collective responsibility to protect the land and our relations. The LMG is open to facilitating discussions towards a peaceful resolution. We remain hopeful that solutions can be reached through respectful dialogue,” Chief Darcy Gray.
For more information, please contact:
Hilary Barnaby, Acting Communications Manager
418-788-2136
It’s just about that time again! I’m getting ready to host my March Pop Up Contest (which will be on Monday March 9th). If you didn’t see me last month, I will be targeting different areas in the community this time around. The pop up contest is to help educate community members on the LMCP (Listuguj Mi’gmaq Community Plan) and help promote items from the plan that departments/programs are doing.
I’m asking all community programs, departments or organizations to please reach out if you have anything you would like me to help promote! Anything you and/or your team is doing that supports our LMCP. Remember, our four action areas are:
– Healthy Community
– Environmental and Natural Resource Stewardship
– Entrepreneurship & Employment
– Mi’gmaw Laws and Governance
Watch out for my promo on the LMG Facebook page and community radio stations that will include the answers to my questions coming next week! Have a great end of February.
Your LMCP Coordinator, Alexandra Barnaby-Willett
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UNIT
Update Regarding the JC Van Horne Bridge Repairswith Community Members & Entrepreneurs
Industry day |
The repairs to the JC Van Horne Bridge will be carried out through tendered contracts, managed by Public Services and Procurement Canada. There will be an Industry Day taking place on Monday, February 24th, 2020 at the Listuguj Community Development Center (Bingo Hall) from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The focus of the initial stream of work is on asphalt paving rehabilitation, with work expected to start in May 2020. An additional notice on the Industry Day can be expected.
In advance of that session, the LMG Economic Development Unit would like to invite interested Listugujewaq who may want to do business on this to attend a meeting of Community Entrepreneurs on Thursday, February 20th, 2020. At this time, we will provide additional information on the format and intent of the Industry Day to encourage your attendance and participation.
Please contact Felicia Mitchell to confirm your attendance for the February 20th meeting by email Felicia.mitchell@listuguj or by phone 418-788-2136.
Overview
The Federal Court approved a nation-wide settlement to compensate survivors of harms suffered while attending Federal Indian Day Schools. To be eligible for direct compensation, a person must have attended at least one of the Federal Indian Day Schools or Federal Day Schools funded, managed and controlled by Canada.
If you’re a community member and have attended the Mission Point Micmacs of Restigouche or another Indian Day School listed in Schedule K, you may be eligible for compensation under this class action suit. For additional information or to download the claim form, please consult the Federal Indian Day School Class Action website: https://indiandayschools.com/en/
Claims Process
As of January 13, 2020, the claims process is open to Survivors who suffered harms while attending Federal Indian Day Schools and Federal Day Schools. Survivors can now complete the Claim Form or call 1 (888) 221-2898 for assistance. Deadline to submit claims is July 13, 2022.
Once complete, you can submit your claim to the Claims Administrator in the following ways:
To: Indian Day Schools Class Action Claims Administration c/o Deloitte
By Mail: P.O. Box 1775, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5C 0A2
By Fax: 416-366-1102
By Email: Indiandayschools@deloitte.ca
The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government has dedicated Molly Bradstreet to assist community members in filling out the administrative portion of the form. She will be available to meet with community members on Thursdays starting February 20th, 2020. Please call the LMG at 418-788-2136 to make an appointment. If you require immediate assistance filling out your application, we ask that you call the FREE Claims Process and legal support hotline: 1-888-221-2898.
The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government acknowledges that by filling out your claim you may experience emotional distress. We offer a number of mental health services within our community that are available to help you: 418-788-2010. If you wish to seek support outside of the community, there is also a 24hr hotline dedicated to providing Mental Health Counselling and Crisis Support to claimants. To access these services, please contact: 1-855-242-3310.
The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government has released a call for tender for the Alaqsite’w Gitpu Gina’masutioguom School Extension and Refurbishment project. The work includes the expansion of the existing gymnasium, the addition of a stage and cafeteria, as well as the addition of new classrooms and a cultural space.
The deadline for submissions has been extended to March 11, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. Atlantic time. See link below for more details and all tender documents.
INFORMATION NOTE
DATE: February 4, 2020
TO: Health and Social Services Directors Education Directors
FROM: First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission (FNQLHSSC)
SUBJECT: Midwifery bachelor’s degree program: One spot reserved for First Nations and Inuit students
The FNQLHSSC is pleased to announce that a spot will henceforth be reserved for First Nations and Inuit students in Quebec wishing to register for the bachelor’s degree program in midwifery, which is offered exclusively by the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR).1 This is an important step forward for women, babies and entire families who will be able to benefit from care and support at birth better suited to their physical, psychological, cultural, emotional and spiritual needs. This measure will contribute to promoting promising practices allowing more women to give birth on their territories and with their families. Ultimately, these midwives of the UQTR will have a decisive role to play in the future and health of their communities.
Registration
This reserved spot will be added to the program this spring, just in time for the next 2020 cohort. Those who are interested and who meet all the admission conditions are invited to contact the program committee management before submitting their application at magali.bechard@uqtr.ca before March 1, 2020. For the admission conditions or for any other information, visit the UQTR website.
1. Please note that this training is only offered in French.
The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government takes the health and wellbeing of our staff very seriously. This is a reminder to all community members, partners, visitors, and staff that the LMG promotes a Scent-Free Environment in all LMG Buildings, as per our Human Resource Policy (LMG HR Policy, 1.1.12).
Please exercise restraint when using scented products such as colognes, perfumes and scented body lotions as we have staff who are severely allergic. This includes citrus products.
