Community Support and Grief Counselling

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The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government has coordinated various support services for all those in need through this difficult time. All community members are welcome to access the following services:

  • The Listuguj Community Social Services Directorate has arranged for grief counselling starting at 12:00 until 5:00 pm for both today and tomorrow. Services with trained psychologists and therapists are available at the Youth Centre, the Social Services Building and the Elders Lodge. To avoid waiting periods, please call Molly at 418-788-3039 to schedule a time slot.
  • Support is available at the Healing Grounds from 12:00 to 5:00 pm today and tomorrow.
  • There will be soup and sandwiches served each day at 5:00 p.m. at the Healing Grounds.
  • A Sacred Fire will start today at 1:00 pm at the Healing Arbour and will continue until Thursday.

LMG Closed for Day of Reflection

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Out of respect for the families and all those impacted, the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government will be closed tomorrow, May 17, 2021 for a day of reflection. Support services will be available to the community as early as this afternoon. More details will be shared soon.

Essential services will continue to operate unless otherwise instructed by their supervisor.

Emergency Response Update – Suspect in Custody

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Listuguj, May 15, 2021 – An individual is now in custody following a reported active shooter situation in the community. An active crime investigation is underway and there will be an increased police presence within the community as the investigation continues. Community members are asked to stay clear of the area.

 

Details are limited at this time; however, we can confirm that:

  • The Listuguj Police Department responded to a situation involving an active shooter barricaded at 94 Riverside West.
  • Additional support was requested to assist in the response and in securing the area, to protect those living nearby, and isolate the situation.
  • The suspect surrendered voluntarily and is now in custody.
  • Emergency responders counted two fatalities on-scene.
  • The residence remains an active crime scene and investigation is on-going.

 

“On behalf of myself and Council, our hearts are with you. Our government will continue to make every effort to provide support for those in need through these difficult times. In the coming days, LMG will have services available to those impacted.” says Chief Darcy Gray.

 

Media

Out of respect for the families, the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government will not be providing any further details and will not be accepting media requests.

Shooting in Listuguj

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Listuguj, May 15, 2021 – The Emergency Measure Organization (EMO) of Listuguj and the Listuguj Police Department announce that a shooting has taken place in the community. The situation is still ongoing. We want to remind people to stay away from the area to allow for emergency services to conduct their response. Do not share live feeds of the situation as it compromises police positions and assessments being conducted.

 

What we know and what we don’t

  • For now, we know that a shooting happened near Micmac Drive and Riverside West.
  • Listuguj Police Department set up a security perimeter.
  • We don’t know yet if and how many people have been injured and if there are any deaths.

 

With respect to the families

Please do not share names of the people you believe were there and do not share photos or live feeds to social media.

 

We will share more details as soon as we have them. The Listuguj EMO and Police Department invite community members to follow the evolution of the situation on:

Call for Tender – Caplin Road Roadway Upgrades

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The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government has released a call for tender to carry out roadway upgrades on Caplin Road including asphalt, concrete sidewalks and curbs, adjustments of manholes, valve boxes and fire hydrants. The deadline for bid submissions is Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time / 3:00 p.m. Atlantic time.

 

For more information, please visit:

SEAO – https://www.seao.ca/OpportunityPublication/avisconsultes.aspx?Itemid=abad01a9-08c4-47bd-82b7-64fa39f171c2

MERX – https://www.merx.com/private/buyer/solicitations/1809932057/preview

Housing Application – Rapid Housing Program

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The Capital and Infrastructure department is happy to announce a Rapid Housing program that will allow for community members in a vulnerable situation to have access to new affordable housing unit rentals. The application process starts May 11th, 2021 and will continue until May  21st 2021 at 2:00 pm.

Applicants will be evaluated and given priority according to criteria fixed by the CMHC and the Listuguj Housing Policy. Please note that the submission of an application does not guarantee a rental to an applicant. Sending a letter to Chief & Council is discouraged and doing so will provide no further impact or influence on an application’s priority.

Main Selection Criteria:

  • Total household revenue of under $35,000 per year, for the last two years,
  • Being in severe housing need, such as but not limited to: experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

To apply to this program or have more information, please contact Jenn Jerome. The attached application should be completed and submitted with all the supporting documents to:
Jenn Jerome at the Natural Resources Building (418-788-3022)

Download Housing Application Here:

Housing Application

National Firefighters Appreciation Day

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Today is National Firefighters Appreciation Day. Chief and Council and the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government would like to thank all our firefighters for everything they do. Your hard work and dedication to our community are greatly appreciated.

Fire Chief, Garry Caplin
Assistant Fire Chief, Paul Brisk

Firefighters:

Ricky Condo
Brennie Martin
Winston Barnaby
Roger Barnaby
Ira Gray
Kevin Methot
Jacob Arsenault
Dakota Matnaggewinu Barnaby
Carlene Isaac
Luke Martin
Donna Marie Metallic
Tyrone Metallic
Colleen Moffat
Mindy Moffat
Cody Guitard
George Moffat
Henry Vicaire
Julie Dedam
Carla Condo
Gordon Isaac Jr.
Carl Metallic
James Metallic
Jackie Mitchell
Donnie Mitchell

Office:
Francine Metallic
Charlene Metallic
Roland Metallic
Limen Mitchell

 

Mother’s Day 2021

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This Mother’s Day, we want to hear all the reasons why you love and appreciate your mom. Send us a thoughtful message about your mom and her name will be entered to win a prize. If drawn, your message will be read on air after CHRQ’s Mother’s Day Giant Bingo on Sunday, May 9th, 2021. Prizes can be picked up at the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government Administration Building on Monday.

The deadline to submit your entry is Friday, May 7th, 2021 at noon. For more information and to submit your entry, please email joanne.martin@listuguj.ca. Please make sure to include your mother’s full name and contact information.

Healing Circles – Saint-Anne’s Church Fire

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Two healing circles will take place at Etlinpisulti’gw (Healing Grounds) on Tuesday, May 4th, for community members affected by the loss of the Saint-Anne’s Church. The first healing circle will start at around 9:00 a.m. and the second at 1:00 p.m. Thank you to Christine Metallic and elder Rose Ann Martin for performing these ceremonies.

Staff may attend either one of these healing circles but must notify their immediate supervisor beforehand. We understand that not all staff may be able to leave their place of work, such as some essential workers. We will attempt to schedule another healing circle after regular business hours to allow as many people as possible to attend. More details to follow.

Call Out for Listugujewaq Caterers – Migwite’tm 40th Anniversary

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Calling all Listuguj community members who cater! The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government is looking for someone to cater the 40th anniversary of Migwite’tm ‘81. The following items will be supplied for the meal: containers, salmon, fiddleheads and corn on the cob.

Please submit your bid by Friday, May 14, 2021 to Joanne Martin at joanne.martin@listuguj.ca. The date of the community feast will be Friday, June 11, 2021.