COVID-19 Update

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New Brunswick Public Health has notified the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government of a New Brunswick resident who has tested positive for COVID-19 and who has recently met with Listuguj residents. They have coordinated with Quebec Public Health to conduct contact tracing. As a result, some community members may be contacted to determine next steps. These next steps could include COVID-19 testing or additional protective measures.

To protect the individual’s privacy, details including names, will not be released. Public Health and the Listuguj Community Health Services will continue to monitor this situation closely, and we will provide timely updates as they happen.

Advance Polling Notice 2020

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ADVANCE POLLING NOTICE

 

Notice is hereby given to the electors of the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Band that an Advance Poll will be held at the following location:

 

LOCATION: Listuguj Community Development Centre

                      (Bingo Hall)

                      42 Dundee Road

                      Listuguj, Qc

DATE:           November 1 & 2, 2020

TIME:           9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Both Days)

 

If you have any question I may be reached at (418) 364-7585 / Cell (418) 392-9010 (pmichel@globetrotter.net) or by contacting the Deputy Electoral Officer, Christine (Tina) Barnaby (418) 788-2136 / Cell (506) 987-1684 (tinabarnaby@listuguj.ca).

 

Official Advance Polling Notice 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

Community Notice – Access to Traditional Hunting Territory

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There has been several consequences resulting from the recent rise in COVID-19 cases throughout Quebec and New Brunswick. The twinned communities bubble (Listuguj First Nation and Pointe-a-la-Croix, QC) with New […]

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Changes to NB Travel Registration Website

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Important changes have been made to the New Brunswick Travel Registration website. Here are some tips you may find useful to navigate the ‘Reason for Entry’ page.

  • There is now an option for ‘Medical’, either recurring or one time;
  • Use the ‘Other’ option to access essential services such as banking, pharmaceuticals or grocery shopping.

Please allow a few hours to receive your travel registration number.

To register online, visit https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/corporate/promo/travel-registration.html

COVID-19 Update

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We have received notice of a ‘minimal to no risk exposure’ of COVID-19 at the Alaqsite’w Gitpu School.

As a result of the Health and Safety measures already implemented at the school there is minimal to no risk of exposure to our students, staff, and community members.

Public Health officials have evaluated the situation and acknowledged that we have taken the best possible practices to minimize any possible spread of COVID-19. To protect individuals’ privacy, details including names, will not be released and the LMG will not make any further comments on this matter.

At this time, there remains zero confirmed cases of COVID-19 within Listuguj. We would like to thank our community, residents and staff, for your combined efforts in helping us keep Listuguj safe.

Public Health and the Listuguj Community Health Services will continue to monitor this situation closely and we will provide timely updates as they happen.

Checkpoint Update

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As of Saturday, October 10 at 10:00 a.m., the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government will be implementing an additional checkpoint at Riverside East and Interprovincial Boulevard (in front of Casino 88) due to the rising number of confirmed cases in the MRC Avignon. At this time, there remains no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Listuguj.

Visitors travelling from ‘Red Zones’ for non-essential reasons will not be permitted entry into Listuguj. Listuguj residents traveling from ‘Red Zones’ for non-essential reasons will be required to self-isolate upon return. Listuguj residents traveling for essential purposes (i.e. work, medical appointments, custody arrangements, and necessities of life) are not required to self-isolate.

Additional information will be available soon.

New Brunswick Access Update

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The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government has been informed that residents crossing for groceries were turned away at the New Brunswick checkpoint in Campbellton. We have contacted Government of New Brunswick officials and they are actively working to correct this issue. Residents who have pre-registered will be able to enter New Brunswick to purchase groceries and other essential goods later this afternoon.

Please remember that we should all be limiting our travel within and outside our community. When crossing to New Brunswick, please get as many of your essentials as possible during your trip.

Important Community Announcement Regarding Twinning Bubble and High School Students

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The Government of New Brunswick has announced the indefinite closing of the Twinning Bubble effective 11:59 p.m. this evening. As a result of this decision, we are announcing important changes for high school students attending school in Campbellton.

The Listuguj Enhancement Team, with the support of the Unified Command, the Listuguj, Education, Training and Employment Directorate, and Chief and Council, will be implementing a new program, which was created in the event that extraordinary measures would need to be taken. Today we are announcing the roll out of the Listuguj In-Community Learning Hubs at the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Development Centre (LMDC).

The Listuguj In-Community Learning Hubs will be an online in-community access point for Listuguj students from Grades 9 to 12 to access their classes and in-house support in Listuguj. Thanks to the proactive measures taken by the Enhancement Team, Listuguj is prepared and ready to continue the on-going delivery of exceptional services and support to our students.

 

Important Information:

  • Friday, Oct. 8 – no classes at SSHS for Listuguj students;
  • Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 13 & 14 – at-home synchronized learning will resume from high school students;
  • Thursday, Oct. 15 – High school students from SSHS and PRP will attend Listuguj In-Community Learning Hubs at the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Development Centre (LMDC);
  • Bus transportation is still available for students; and
  • Lunches for students will be available at the In-Community Learning Hubs

 

***Listuguj K-8 students attending schools in Campbellton are NOT affected by today’s announcement***

 

These are extraordinary measures that we are forced to implement upon short notice. We want to thank our community members, students, and parents, for your on-going patience as we finalize the logistics of this roll out. More information will be provided as soon as possible. We understand that there may be some connectivity issues. In the meantime, we will do our best to accommodate your unique needs.

 

Please contact Bobbi Madahabee, Enhancement Manager at 418-788-2248 for further questions.

Community Notice – Checkpoint / Thanksgiving Update

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Starting tomorrow, October 8, 2020, the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government will be implementing a second checkpoint at the intersection of Dundee Road and 132 highway in order to continue building awareness of the ‘Twinning Bubble’ and its guidelines.

As an additional measure, visitors travelling from ‘Red Zones’ for non-essential reasons will not be permitted entry into Listuguj at this time. Travel to and from ‘Red Zones’ for essential reasons such as work, medical appointments and custody arrangements is still permitted.

We all have a role to play in protecting the health and safety of our community, which also includes mental health. We ask that you please express kindness and support to those who must travel for essential reasons.

With the upcoming long weekend, we would like to remind community members of the importance of being mindful of our shared responsibility in keeping our community safe.

For those returning home for the long weekend, we ask that you please do a self-assessment before your planned travel:

  • If your are returning to Listuguj from a ‘Red Zone’ or an area with a high number of confirmed COVID cases, we ask that you please reconsider your travel plans until it is safe to do so.
  • If you are travelling from within ‘The Atlantic Bubble’, please familiarize yourself with the Public Health guidelines of the current province you reside in as you may be subject to restrictions upon return.

Medical Taxi Update

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All medical taxi clients with an appointment in Campbellton must register for a single-use pass before entering New Brunswick. Clients can register online at www.gnb.ca/TravelRegistration. This can also be accessed by calling toll free 1-833-948-2800 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Atlantic time).

The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government continues to offer its services to community members and residents to facilitate this registration process. If you are experiencing difficulties with your registration and require assistance, please contact Christy Metallic, Administrative Support Clerk, at 418-788-2136.