Call for Tender – 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 is February 26th, 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

Education in Childhood Services Starting in February 2020

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The Education in Childhood Services (ECS) program will start in mid-February. Please note that they will still be accepting applications up until the start of the program. If you are interested, please contact the program coordinator Melissa Drapeau at 418-788-2248.

 

Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government to Issue Temporary Licences to Cannabis Vendors

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PRESS RELEASE

 

Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government to Issue Temporary Licences to Cannabis Vendors

 

Monday, January 13, 2020 –

The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government has taken action to address questions surrounding the implementation of the Listuguj Cannabis Law and the creation of the Listuguj Cannabis Control Office.

Effective immediately, Chief and Council have mandated the Cannabis Control Committee the authority to issue temporary licenses based on provisions outlined within OIC #2523 (click here to download).

The OIC empowers the Cannabis Control Committee to authorize cannabis operations within the community until the Cannabis Control Office is operationalized.

Applications for temporary licensing are available for pick-up at the Band Office. If you wish to get an application, please see Janice at reception. She can be reached at 418-788-2136.

 

Special Announcement

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PRESS RELEASE

 

Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government – Special Announcement

 

Sunday, January 12, 2020 –

This evening community members gathered in front of the Listuguj Police Department to question recent arrests made within the community surrounding illegal sales of cannabis. Chief Darcy Gray was in attendance to take questions from community members.

Despite the cold weather, there was a sizeable turnout, coffee was served, and positive exchange ensued. Chief Darcy Gray addressed community member concerns surrounding mistaken information which stemmed from social media suggesting today’s arrests were a result of SQ operations. Both Chief Darcy Gray and Chief of Police Trapper Metallic clarified that this was initiated, planned, organized and conducted entirely by the LPD.

Based on questions from the crowd, it was also mentioned that temporary licensing for cannabis vendors had already been planned to be addressed at the next duly-convened council meeting scheduled for Monday, January 13, 2020. If approved, by Council, temporary licenses will be issued on an interim basis pending the creation of the cannabis control office.

The meeting will start Monday, January 13, at 9:00 AM. Although we would have liked to have the meeting at the Listuguj Community Development Centre (Bingo Hall), the meeting will take place in the Council Chambers due to limited time available to coordinate a change in location. As always, community members are welcomed to join.

Suspension of Bus Transportation on Snow Days

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IMPORTANT COMMUNITY NOTICE:

The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government would like to inform the community of a change in the Winter Weather Surveillance Protocol. On days when it is deemed unsafe to transport students by bus, all bus transportation from Listuguj will be suspended. For example, when classes are cancelled for students at the Alaqsite’w Gitpu School, transportation will also be suspended for students attending schools in Campbellton, even if their classes are not cancelled. Parents will then be responsible for transporting their children to school.

For more information, please contact the Listuguj Education Directorate at 418-788-2248.

 

December ‘Nnuisultinej Challenge

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Throughout the month of December, staff in the LMG Administration building took part in another ‘Nnuisultinej – Speak Mi’gmaq challenge. Staff were encouraged to learn and practice speaking something new in the language every day.  Here are the December challenge winners: Bruce Fitzgerald, Hilary Barnaby and Paige Isaac.