Our snow crab fishery is in full swing. On behalf of Council and the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government, I’d like to wish a safe and prosperous season to our snow crab harvesters. Wela’lieg to our fishers for their contributions to community.
The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government is pleased to announce that the first episode of our new radio show, Agnutamaqan, will air on CHRQ today, April 7th, at 11:00 a.m. If you miss it, the show will be replayed on Friday, April 9th, at the same time. Each episode, we will welcome new guests to talk about exciting news at LMG and in the community.
With the number of COVID-19 cases rising in the surrounding area, the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government urges all Listuguj residents to stay local this Easter. Before making plans to shop or travel, please keep in mind that the Bas Saint-Laurent region in Quebec will be classified as a Red Zone as of 9:00 p.m. tonight and should be avoided. This region includes cities such as Rimouski, Amqui and Matane. Visit the Quebec Alert Levels Map for more details.
All COVID-19 Travel Guidelines listed here still apply.
Remember to always wear a mask in public, continue practicing social distancing, proper cough etiquette, and good hygiene practices.
In early 2021, the Mi’gmaw Language Revitalization Program introduced the Mi’gmaw Language Home Kit Pilot Project. 200 Mi’gmaw Language Home Kits were distributed on a first come, first served basis, due to a limited amount of kits. With this initiative, the Mi’gmaw Language Revitalization & Culture Project Coordinator would like community members feedback on the Mi’gmaw Language Home Kits. Furthermore, the feedback from this survey will help guide the creation of the next Mi’gmaw Language Home Kit.
Thank you for participating in the survey. To show our appreciation, you will be entered into a draw to win a gift basket.
If you have any questions about the survey, you can email migmawrevitalization@listuguj.ca.
Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2HQBBYM
For more details on the New Brunswick Travel Registration process, visit: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/corporate/promo/travel-registration.html
Since Quebec Public Health now recommends a maximum 16-week interval between doses of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, the Listuguj Community Health Center will continue to administer the FIRST dose to Community Residents. You are encouraged to call the Health Center at (418) 788-2155 to add your name to the list for the FIRST dose.
We thank everyone for their involvement in this community vaccination process and ask that you continue to monitor the official LMG updates on when we will begin administering the SECOND dose, which we anticipate will happen sometime in May. Thank you and remember to continue to follow all Public Health guidelines related to this Pandemic to protect yourself, your family, and your community.
For more details on the vaccine, please review the following info sheet.
The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government is pleased to announce that we are working with Teltech Communications through the First Nations Education Council (FNEC) to install fiber optic services in LMG buildings. Throughout this week, Teltech will be in Listuguj to expand these services to 11 LMG buildings that do not already have fiber optic internet.
Please note that they are following all Public Health guidelines to do their work safely.
The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government is excited to release a 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 deadline to submit a bid is 10:00 a.m. (Eastern time) and 11:00 a.m. (Atlantic time) April 19, 2021. Tender documents can be obtained and submitted on SEAO or MERX as per the links below.
We welcome and are encouraged by Premier Higgs’ recent announcement whereby Listuguj (as well as the Avignon and Témiscouata regions) will be included in the New Brunswick Bubble starting April 19, 2021. Please keep in mind that this is conditional to New Brunswick’s cases of COVID-19 remaining low. Residents planning to travel into New Brunswick must not have travelled outside of those regions within the last 14 days OR must have received the first dose of the vaccine at least 14 days prior.
Although we must remain vigilant in following Public Health guidelines, this long-awaited announcement will reunite Listuguj members with family on either side of the bridge. Please stay tuned for more details.
In order to encourage building a stronger and more sustainable economy for Listugujewaq for the next seven generations to come, Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government is implementing a food sovereignty initiative by introducing the Listuguj Greenhouse Project. This will extend the current Listuguj Community Garden’s capacity to provide nutritious and organic sources of produce from seasonal to all year-round.
This sustainable agriculture initiative is the first step to addressing food insecurity within Listuguj by maintaining food self-sufficiency using green energy sources. Whether it be by encouraging community members to learn how to grow their own food through workshops, facility tours, and distributions by subscription food boxes and produce donations.
The SurveyMonkey questionnaire created below for the Listuguj Greenhouse Project will be used to gather important information and insight in regards to the intended produce to be grown, learning opportunities, community activities, & typical household grocery budget.
Paper versions of this survey can also be picked up at the post office & the completed surveys can be dropped off at the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government’s Administration Reception.
Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VSRMSB2
