The front door to the LMG Administration building will be blocked off today and tomorrow as construction continues on the roof. All employees and visitors must use the back entrance to enter the building.
Please ring the doorbell to be let in. Thank you for your cooperation.
Please be advised that Hydro Québec meter readers will be in the community from July 26th to 30th, 2021. We are asking that community members please secure their pets during this time.
The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government would like to advise all motorists that the JC Van Horne Bridge will be closed to all motor vehicle traffic this evening, July 2nd, starting at 5:15 p.m. (Atlantic Time) for the duration of the Residential School Solidarity March. Pedestrian traffic will be permitted.
As we continue to mourn the growing number of children being recovered from Indian Residential School sites across the country, Listugujewaq will march across the JC Van Horne Bridge to join our neighbors from Ugpi’ganjig and Campbellton for a ceremony on Salmon Blvd.
We thank you in advance for your cooperation.
For more details on the march, please visit: https://listuguj.ca/residential-school-solidarity-march/
The LMG will be closed tomorrow, July 1st, for the statutory holiday. All administrative staff will have the day off. Please note that operational staff such as front line workers will have a regular day’s work.
Also, the Medical Taxi will will be closed Thursday, July 1, 2021. If you have a medical appointment, please make sure to get a Medical Attestation along with your taxi receipts for reimbursement.
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The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government is pleased to share that our neighbours across the bridge have reached Phase II of their reopening plan.
What this means for Listuguj members and residents:
For registration assistance, please contact the Executive Officer at 418-788-2136 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
“The pandemic has been significantly difficult for our region. With the announcement of Phase II, we all move one step closer to normalcy. Soon enough, we’ll be able to travel freely across our territory. We are all eager to get to Phase III which will signal the end of entry requirements and the border will be taken down.” – Councillor Ali Barnaby
Resources:
https://www2.gnb.ca/content/dam/gnb/Corporate/pdf/EmergencyUrgence19.pdf
The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government is pleased to announce the reopening of the ‘twinning bubble.’ Beginning June 16, 2021 at midnight (12:00 AM) Listuguj community members and residents will once again be able to reconnect with family and loved ones across Gespe’gewa’gi.
What this means for Listuguj members and residents:
“We’re happy to share the announcement of the reopening of the twinning bubble. As we reconnect with our family and loved ones across our territory, now more than ever, it’s important for us all to continue to follow the recommended public health advice. The Government of New Brunswick is expecting additional changes in the coming days which include the announcement of Phase II of their reopening plan. Let’s continue to do our part in keeping our communities safe.” – Councillor Ali Barnaby
Resources:
https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/corporate/promo/covid-19/news/news_release.2021.06.0461.html
https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/corporate/promo/covid-19/alert-levels/path-to-green.html
The Listuguj Community Cultural Leadership Initiative (LCCLI) will be offering free mental health first aid training from June 17th to 18th for youth aged 19 to 25. Spots are limited. Must complete 2hr self-directed online training prior to live training.
If you’re interested in taking this training, please contact Councillor Ali Barnaby at councillor.ali@listuguj.ca.
The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government would like to advise community members and residents that the ‘twinning bubble’ for our region is not open at this time.
Changes have been made to GNB’s online registration system. However, this is in anticipation of the eventual reopening of the twinning bubble.
The LMG will announce through our official channels once the twinning bubble is reopened.
Here is a quick look at the swag bags that will be given away at Migwite’tm tomorrow June 11, 2021. They include a t-shirt, a water bottle, a face mask and stickers.
These will be available at the GMRC wharf at 10:00 a.m. and at the information table at the Powwow grounds after the walk. You need to register for the door prize to get one! See you tomorrow!
The Listuguj Community Cultural Leadership Initiative (LCCLI) launched this week. We’re excited for our young leaders as they embark on this new journey. Co-coordinators Macy Metallic & Emma Metallic have a great line of workshops, teachings and activities planned which will be shared/taught by leaders in our community. Wela’lieg to all the community members who have helped support the program to date.
