March Pop Up Contest – Listuguj Mi’gmaq Community Plan

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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

Email: Alexandra.willett@listuguj.ca

Update Regarding the JC Van Horne Bridge Repairs with Community Members & Entrepreneurs

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UNIT

 

Update Regarding the JC Van Horne Bridge Repairs

with 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.

 

Federal Indian Day School Settlement

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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.

Call for Tender Extended – Alaqsite’w Gitpu Gina’masutioguom School Extension and Refurbishment

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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.

https://www.seao.ca/OpportunityPublication/avisconsultes.aspx?Itemid=c80a8c08-39d0-43fa-8f9a-fe2fbb1fb17a

Midwifery bachelor’s degree program: Spot reserved for First Nations and Inuit students

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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.

Scent-Free Environment Reminder

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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.

Public Security Announcement

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*** Winter Storm Warning***

The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government would like to remind the community that an impending significant snow storm is forecasted for today into tomorrow. Heavy snowfall amount with high winds will diminish visibility that may lead to road closures for travelers.  It is inadvisable for lengthy road travel at this time.

Weather media outlets have issued Winter Storm Warnings for Friday.

LMG would like to remind community members that during periods of heavy snowfall and high winds to minimize pedestrian traffic as Public Works vehicles will be circulating to keep public roadways opened. Also, please remember to park motor vehicles off the roadway.

Make sure provisions such as food and water are available in the event of a power outage. For families with elders and vulnerable persons, please monitor closely and contact the Listuguj Police Department for any emergencies.

Please bring in your pets as they will be vulnerable to the climate and secure movable articles on your property in anticipation of high winds.

Please do not throw snow onto the public roadways or private property.

Head Start Registration

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Head Start registration forms for September students are ready to be picked up at 6B Pacific Drive directly behind the Medical Center. For more information, please contact Tina Martin at 418-788-3041 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Social Media Reminder

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The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government would like to remind the community that all official communications are released on the LMG website, social media pages and other streams of communication. This same policy applies to the LMG directorates that have their own official websites and social media.

Information that is posted online by any other entity is deemed to not be official LMG communications.

Thank you for your understanding in this matter.

Information Note – Novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV)

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INFORMATION NOTE

 

DATE:                      February 3, 2020

TO:                          Health and Social Services Directors

FROM:                    First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission

SUBJECT:               Novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV)


Context

A new coronavirus was detected in the city of Wuhan, China. The start of the outbreak caused by this new 2019 coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is strongly associated with exposure to a seafood and live animal market located in this city. The discovery of the first cases was reported on December 31, 2019 and the market was closed on January 1, 2020.

The mode of transmission is not yet well known. However, the World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed human-to-human transmission. Research is underway to learn more about the modes of transmission and virulence of 2019-nCoV.

Since January 30, 2020, the WHO has declared the 2019-nCoV outbreak in China to be a public health emergency of international concern.

 

Current situation

  • The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has assessed that the public health risk associated with 2019-nCoV is low for Canada and for Canadian travelers. A risk assessment will be carried out as new information becomes available.
  • The risk of travelers importing the 2019-nCoV is currently considered low but cannot be completely ruled out. If a case were to be confirmed in Quebec, the risk of transmission of the disease in the communities would also remain low.
  • In Quebec, as of January 29, 2020, no probable or confirmed case of the 2019-nCoV has been reported.

 

Recommendations

If you need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Marie-Noëlle Caron, Public Health Advisor, at 418-842-1540, ext. 2707, or at mncaron@cssspnql.com.