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

 

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.

Head Start Registration

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.

Autism Intervention Specialized Training

The Post-Secondary Student Support Program is looking to sponsor 6 community members who have work experience caring for children to participant in the upcoming Autism Intervention Online program. For more information, or to register, visit https://unb.ca/cel/career/behavioural-intervention/autism-intervention-program.html.

Those who are interested are also required to apply for funding. Please contact Jeanette Henry, Post-Secondary Manager for a funding application at 418-788-2248 or email Jeanette.henry@listuguj.ca.

 

 

Education in Childhood Services Starting in February 2020

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.

 

Suspension of Bus Transportation on Snow Days

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.

 

Early Childhood Education Course

Teaching at any level is a rewarding career, but Early Childhood Educators have a special opportunity to help children in their earliest stages. Early childhood education programs teach students the skills they need to get children started on a successful journey through the education system.

If you have a keen interest in childhood development and are interested in early childhood education (ECE), this may be the career for you!

Application deadline: December 20, 2019

APPLY NOW!

Education Complex and Alaqsite’w Gitpu School Closure

The staff of Listuguj Education, Training and Employment Directorate is saddened by the passing of our colleague and friend, Blanche Metallic. Our work family will miss her greatly. She was a valued member of our community and dedicated to the work in our Mi’gmaq Language. Please keep Blanche’s family in your thoughts as they go through this difficult time.
We will miss her more than words can express, but let’s remember the love and kindness she shared with all of us. Her hard work and commitment to our Mi’gmaq Language will forever be remembered and shared with our students and community.
Out of respect for the loss of our teammate and friend, the Education Complex and the Alaqsite’w Gitpu School will be closed on the day of her service, Tuesday, November 26, 2019.
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Funeral mass will be held on Tuesday (Nov. 26) at 3:00 pm in the Ste. Ann’s Church. She will rest at Savoie Funeral Home, situated at 47 Alexander St., Campbellton, this Monday afternoon from 2 till 4 and evening from 7 till 9 also on Tuesday afternoon from 1:00 till time of funeral.

The Listuguj Education, Training and Employment’s Mi’gmaq Immersion Program is Seeking Silent Speakers

Do you think you are a Silent Speaker? Do you want to build confidence to speak and use your language?

We want to organize a language program especially for you!

 

Who is a silent speaker?

A silent speaker is someone who understands a language well but does not speak it. There are many different kinds of silent speakers.

 

Examples:

  • Residential school survivors who spoke their language before attending
  • People who grew up hearing a language and understand it but do not speak
  • People who grew up with a fluent speaker in the home and understand the language but do not speak
  • People who have studied extensively and have developed a high level of ability in reading and writing their language but do not speak
  • Speakers who moved away from the community for some time and do not feel comfortable speaking now that they have moved
  • Speakers who speak a different dialect of the same language and do not feel comfortable speaking within a community where another dialect is more
  • Speakers who simply haven’t spoken for years because they haven’t really had anyone to speak

 

Who is NOT a Silent Speakers?

  • A new language
  • Language learners with beginner or intermediate language proficiency.
  • Someone who lost their abilities due to stroke or other health
  • A speaker who can speak comfortably in most

 

Kindly return completed surveys to the Listuguj Education Complex, (418) 788-2248 or email to kammy.vicaire@listuguj.ca.

 

Download and fill out Silent Speakers Survey here.

Paper copies are also available in the reception area of the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government Administration building.

2019 Sneaker and School Supplies Reimbursement Program

Community Notice:

The sneaker and school supplies vouchers/reimbursements begins today, August 12th at the Education Complex for Nursery to Grade 12.

 

Hours are from:

Monday to Thursday:  8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Friday from 8:30 to 12:00 p.m. (until Labour Day)

 

To be eligible for the voucher or reimbursement, students are required to:

  1. Reside in Listuguj and attend the Alaqsite’w Gitpu School, Sugarloaf Senior High School or approved transfers to other schools.
  2. Provide a June school report card. (provincial school students only)
  3. Provide an updated copy of status or medicare card.

 

For students who attend provincial schools in Quebec, proof of registration will be required.

 

A reminder that before a voucher can be released or reimbursement made, we will require the students June report card and updated valid ID.

 

Reimbursements will not be processed for those students who were issued a voucher.  If a voucher has been issued but not cashed, the voucher must be returned before a reimbursement can be made.

 

The Voucher/Reimbursement program will run from August 12th to September 30th.   For more information, call the Education Complex at 418.788.2248.