The Listuguj Police Department and Listuguj Fire Department are still on scene at the St. Anne’s Church. Please note that the area surrounding the church is currently closed to the public. Due to the high safety risk, children in particular are asked to stay away from the area.
Barriers have been put in place for public safety. Please respect the barriers and remain at a distance as the investigation is ongoing.
Last night a devastating fire swept the Saint-Anne’s Church which resulted in the damage of the Mi’gmawei Mawiomi Secretariat Headquarters and loss of the Mawiomi Treatment Center, Listuguj Powwow Headquarters, Saint-Anne’s Rectory and Chapel.
“Today the ripple effect of the fire is being felt in the community and beyond, with many experiencing grief and mourning, while coping with what seems truly unbelievable. The impacts of this once in a lifetime event will be felt long after the smoke and smoldering embers are gone. In the coming days we hope that people will continue to find ways to support one another while we process the emotions and reality of this devastating loss.” – Chief Darcy Gray
The Listuguj Fire Department (LFD) and Listuguj Police Department (LPD) coordinated efforts with our regional neighbors to maintain the fire and prevent spread to surrounding homes and LMG buildings.
“Our region has faced many challenges throughout the pandemic, but one thing remains the same is that in times of great need, we pull together as a region, and help one another.” – Councillor Ali Barnaby, Intergovernmental Relations file holder
We want to acknowledge the LFD, LPD, LMG Capital and Infrastructure, Service de Sécurité Incendie de Pointe-à-la-Croix, Campbellton Fire Department and Hydro Quebec, for their tireless work and collaborative efforts in managing the fire.
As a reminder, all LMG operations are closed today. As the Listuguj Capital and Infrastructure Directorate work to resolve the water pressure, we ask that you please use water sparingly today. Please reserve water for urgent matters only.
The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government is extending the call for tender for the complete construction of the Waqatasg Elders facility on Isaac Lane. We would like to take this time to acknowledge and thank everyone who has dedicated their time over the years to bring this project to life.
The new deadline to submit a bid is 10:00 a.m. (Eastern time) and 11:00 a.m. (Atlantic time) May 6, 2021. Tender documents can be obtained and submitted on SEAO or MERX as per the links below.
Reminder to community members
The Federal Court approved a nation-wide settlement to compensate survivors of harms suffered while attending Federal Indian Day Schools. To be eligible for direct compensation, a person must have attended at least one of the Federal Indian Day Schools or Federal Day Schools funded, managed and controlled by Canada.
If you’re a community member and have attended the Mission Point Micmacs of Restigouche or another Indian Day School listed in Schedule K, you may be eligible for compensation under this class action suit. For additional information or to download the claim form, please consult the Federal Indian Day School Class Action website: https://indiandayschools.com/en/
Claims Process
The claims process is open to Survivors who suffered harms while attending Federal Indian Day Schools and Federal Day Schools. Survivors can now complete the Claim Form or call 1 (888) 221-2898 for assistance. Deadline to submit claims is July 13, 2022.
Once complete, you can submit your claim to the Claims Administrator in the following ways:
To: Indian Day Schools Class Action Claims Administration c/o Deloitte
By Mail: P.O. Box 1775, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5C 0A2
By Fax: 416-366-1102
By Email: Indiandayschools@deloitte.ca
This is a reminder that the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government has dedicated Molly Bradstreet to assist community members in filling out the administrative portion of the form. She is available to meet with community members on Thursdays. Please call the LMG at 418-788-2136 to make an appointment. If you require immediate assistance filling out your application, we ask that you call the FREE Claims Process and legal support hotline: 1-888-221-2898.
The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government acknowledges that by filling out your claim you may experience emotional distress. We offer a number of mental health services within our community that are available to help you: 418-788-2010. If you wish to seek support outside of the community, there is also a 24hr hotline dedicated to providing Mental Health Counselling and Crisis Support to claimants. To access these services, please contact: 1-855-242-3310.
UPDATE: This call for tender has been updated with Addendum #3.
UPDATE: Bid submittal is postponed to May 27th, 2021 at 10AM Eastern time and 11AM Atlantic time as per the following addendum.
UPDATE: Please note that this call for tender has been updated with the following addendum.
The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government has released a call for tender for the construction of the new Listuguj Community Social Services building. This new building will address the growing needs of the directorate by bringing its programs together under one roof. The deadline to submit a bid is Friday, May 14, 2021. (New deadline is May 19th, 2021 as per the addendum linked above.)
Please see links below for more details on the call for tender.
The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government is concerned with the uptick in travel related cases in the territory. In an effort to protect community against potential exposure to the new variants, our government is announcing the following measures which take effect April 14, 2021:
Additionally, Listuguj residents travelling home from an ‘orange’ or ‘red’ zone for essential purposes are strongly encouraged to self-isolate for 14 days upon return. We encourage all Listuguj residents and staff to take precautionary measures in keeping our community, most vulnerable and Elders safe.
With the presence of the new variants in the territory, we are asking community members to remain vigilant while accessing essential goods and services in the region. If you exhibit COVID like symptoms, please consult the Government of Quebec’s online self-assessment tool: https://covid19.quebec.ca/surveys/cdd2/introduction.
The Listuguj COVID Hotline is still available Monday to Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 581-884-2771 should you have any further questions. Ways you can use the hotline:
On April 6, 2021, Listuguj high school students returned to in-class learning in New Brunswick based on the Group A/B scheduling. For continuing support, the learning hub at the LMDC remains open. As the A/B scheduling will continue for the foreseeable future, students are still responsible for the online remote content on the days they do not attend SSHS. The Listuguj Education, Training and Employment anticipates a seamless and positive transition. Students should feel welcomed and supported through their daily activities. We will continue to support individuals’ social, emotional, and academic success.
As term 2 is coming to an end, attendance at both sites will be reflected in the students’ school checks. SSHS is hosting virtual parent and teacher meetings on Thursday, April 15, in the evening, and Friday, April 16, in the morning. Parents/Guardians will need to contact SSHS to schedule a meeting at 506-789-2125.
LETE wants to hear from parents of all students to share your child(ren)’s successes as well as any concerns. Please feel free to contact Tammy Barnaby at tbarnaby@lete.listuguj.ca or 418-788-2248.
Pleased be advised that certain respirators and face masks have recently been recalled by Health Canada. We encourage all community residents to read through these recalls carefully and inspect their masks accordingly.
The first recall is for KN95 respirators. The products in this recall do not all meet the minimum 95% filtration rate that is required. Do not use these masks in situations where a minimum 95% filtration rate is required (such as health care settings). A full list of products and manufacturers can be found here: https://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2020/73137a-eng.php
The second recall is for disposable masks that contain graphene or biomass graphene, which is reported to have antiviral and antibacterial properties. There is a potential that wearers could inhale graphene particles from some masks, which may pose health risks. While Health Canada continues their investigation, they are recommending that these masks not be used. Consult your health care provider if you have used graphene face masks and have health concerns, such as new or unexplained shortness of breath, discomfort or difficulty breathing.
For more details on this recall, please visit: https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2021/75309a-eng.php
