Alaqsite’w Gitpu School Closed

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This is a notice to all parents and students that the Alaqsite’w Gitpu School will be closed for the remainder of the school year. Home learning will continue as scheduled. If you have any questions or concerns, please email Jeff Grass at jeff.grass@listuguj.ca.

Information on CERB and Social Assistance

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The Government of Canada recently announced the Canadian Emergency Relief Benefit, known as CERB due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Community members who have recently been laid off due to the pandemic or whose Employment Insurance has ended are asked to apply for CERB before trying to apply for Social Assistance.  The CERB payments are more financially beneficial than receiving Social Assistance benefits.  If for any reason you are not eligible for CERB, then you will be able to apply for Social Assistance.

 

The CERB is available to workers who meet all the following conditions:

  • Live in Canada & are least 15 years of age
  • Stopped working because of COVID-19 or are eligible for EI regular or sick benefits
  • Have not voluntarily quit your job
  • Had income of at least $5,000 in 2019 or in the 12 months prior of the date of your application

 

On April 15, 2020 the government of Canada made changes to the eligibility rules to:

  • Allow people to earn up to $1,000 per month while collecting the CERB
  • Extend the CERB to seasonal workers who have exhausted their EI regular benefits and are unable to undertake their regular seasonal work because of COVID-19
  • Extend the CERB to workers who have recently exhausted their EI regular benefits and are unable to find a job because of COVID-19.

 

Community members receiving Social Assistance are NOT ELIGIBLE for CERB.

 

For more information on how to apply, visit the Government of Canada website:

https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/cerb-application.html

Community Kitchen Update

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The Community Kitchen has received a donation of 60 bags of fresh PEI potatoes, 100 boxes of cereal, and 100 cartons of milk and chocolate milk. These items are available to ALL community members.  

The Community Kitchen will be open today, Monday, April 20, 2020 until 4:00 p.m. Please stop by to pick up some goods.

Please present yourself at the side entrance and make yourself visible to staff and volunteers. Someone will come out to greet you.

Safety measures have been put in place and must be followed by all staff, volunteers and community members.

 

Listuguj Residents Response Plan – Now Is the Time to Take Action

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We are living through an ever evolving and extraordinary time where the situation is changing rapidly. Thank you for your ongoing patience as we navigate this new reality together.

It’s our genuine hope that the virus will not affect our community. However, it is best to be prepared. As a result, all residents are asked to develop a response plan for you and your family. We suggest that at the very least you assemble an emergency response kit containing two weeks of essentials.

Each emergency kit should contain:

  • Water
  • Food (non-perishable)
  • Manual can opener
  • Crank or battery-operated flashlight, with extra batteries
  • First aid kit
  • Special needs items (i.e. medications, infant formula)
  • Personal hygiene items
  • Important family documents (i.e. copies of birth and marriage certificates, passports, licenses, wills, certificate of possession, and insurance)
  • A copy of your emergency plan

We ask that you take these steps for you and your family so that you can be prepared in the event of an emergency. As always, the LMG will provide continuous updates as the pandemic unfolds. Please refer to the LMG website and social media pages for up-to-date information on Listuguj’s Response to COVID-19.

Confirmed Case of COVID-19 at the IGA in New Richmond

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It was recently announced that one employee of the IGA grocery store in New Richmond has tested positive for COVID-19. If you or a family member you live with shopped at this location between April 9th and 16th, it is important that you closely monitor your health and self-isolate for 14 days. If you experience symptoms of cough, fever, difficulty breathing or have lost your sense of smell, please call 1-877-644-4545 for further instruction.

An investigation is underway to determine who the employee would have had significant contact with which would include being within two meters of each other for at least 15 minutes. Other interactions would be classified as low risk. However, it is paramount that we remain vigilant and follow all health and safety guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Listuguj.

Please stay home as much as possible as this is the safest way to protect yourself, your family and the community.

Additional Health & Safety Measures

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As this situation continuously evolves, the health and safety of our residents remains a top priority for the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government. As an additional precaution, the Unified Command is now recommending that residents wear non-medical masks when in public.

  1. To ensure maximum protection of yourself and others, please take a moment to learn how to properly use a non-medical mask. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to put on a non-medical mask or face covering.
  2. Click here to learn how to make your own cloth face covering, which includes a few options.

 

Community Kitchen Update To Community Members

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The Community Kitchen has received various donations of goods over the past couple of days from local businesses and organizations. We would like to acknowledge the RCVAA Campbellton for all of their help and their continuous donations to our community. We would also like to thank Dairy Queen in Atholville and Giant Tiger in Atholville for their very kind donations to the Community Kitchen. These businesses and organizations have reached out to the Listuguj Community Health Services and asked how they could help our community.

The donations we have received will be available to ALL community members.

Please stop by the Community Kitchen on Friday, April 17th, 2020 between 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. to pick up some goods.

Please present yourself at the side entrance and make yourself visible to staff and volunteers. Someone will come out to greet you.

ALL safety measures are being followed by staff and volunteers.

Shopping Tips

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COVID-19: Guidance for the General Public when Shopping for Essential Food and Retail Services

Essential services have altered the way they do business to minimize the risks and to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. In order to assist in this process, it is important for the general public to adjust their day-to-day practices to support the efforts undertaken in the community.

 

This document provides guidance to supports these efforts:

  • A limited number of customers are permitted inside grocery /retail food outlets to ensure that a safe 2 m or 6 ft. physical distance can be adhered to.
  • This physical distance applies to staff members as well. If you must approach someone for assistance, please respect the physical distancing mandate.
  • Shopping with family or other household members puts staff and community members at an increased and unnecessary risk. Whenever possible, shopping should be limited to one person per household. Shopping is not an opportunity for a family outing. Please refrain from socializing with others and congesting aisles.
  • PLEASE take a moment to read the signage that is posted in stores and familiarize yourself with any changes or policies that have been implemented.
  • Touch only the items you intend to buy.
  • Some facilities have directional arrows in aisles and physical distancing tape as a visual reference. These are put in place to minimize opportunity for transmission and should be followed. This may be enforced with verbal reminders from staff as needed.
  • Some stores are not allowing re-usable shopping bags during the outbreak and may be cleaning the grocery belts in between customers. Please be patient and understanding with changes and extended wait times. All measures taken are to protect the public.
  • We encourage the use of tap or credit card payments as opposed to cash.
  • Individuals who feel unwell, have a cold, influenza or COVID19 like symptoms (fever, cough), should not enter the store and should STAY HOME, self-isolate and call 811 for advice. Consider a home delivery service if provided.
  • Some stores offer a designated time for elderly people, customers with disabilities who require assistance or customers with compromised immune systems to shop, prior to the general public. This time should be respected and limited to those shoppers.
  • Grocery stores do NOT have a food or paper product shortage. Stock-piling is not necessary and actually prevents low-income families, and other vulnerable populations from accessing products when needed. Please buy only what you need.
  • Some households may be buying perishable foods in larger quantities to limit the number of grocery visits. Keeping your refrigerator at or below 4 °C (40°F) will help ensure the safety of your food and will slow down the rate of bacterial growth, thereby extending the life of your perishables. The recommended freezer temperature is -18°C (0°F) or below.

 

It is not clear how much of a role produce and food packaging plays in transmitting the virus that causes COVID-19. Research is still ongoing to determine more about the virus and how long it can last on surfaces. If you are concerned about potential contamination on your groceries, you can take additional steps to protect yourself:

  • Some people may want to wipe down cans with an approved disinfectant and throw away disposable packaging.
  • Fruit and vegetables should be washed thoroughly. (If you intend to use a mild detergent, ensure it is completely and thoroughly rinsed.)
  • When you are done unpacking groceries, wash any tables, countertops or other surfaces that were touched by grocery bags.
  • Cloth bags can be laundered and reusable plastic bags can also be wiped down.
  • Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after completing these steps.

Community Kitchen Open As Needed

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The Community Kitchen will be open today, April 15th, 2020. It will remain open on an as needed basis. We encourage all regular Community Kitchen clients who have not yet received groceries to please call the Listuguj Community Health Services (LCHS) at 418-788-2155 and to leave your name, phone number and address.

Should you require information on becoming a client of the Community Kitchen, please leave a message for Jessie Gallant at the LCHS with your contact information. She will contact you as soon as possible.

LMG Closure Extended

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On April 6, 2020, the Listuguj Chief and Council declared a State of Emergency for the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government (LMG). This activated additional support for our government to implement the Emergency Response Plan, including the creation of the unified command. The unified command comprises subject experts with high-level executive management experience. They have been mandated by Council to lead the LMG Emergency Measures Organization (EMO).

It has now been decided that the closure of the LMG will continue for an additional two weeks until Tuesday, April 28, 2020.

We are asking for community members, residents, and LMG employees to continue practicing social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Please stay home as much as possible as this is the safest way to protect yourself, your family and the community.