Capital and Infrastructure Temporary Program

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Capital and Infrastructure would like to announce a temporary program to assist with costs of labour and repairs for applicants who do not currently qualify for the Repairs Policy. This is a one-time extraordinary measure that may be cancelled and is limited by our repairs budget and available resources. The Capital and Infrastructure’s housing department may provide assistance for either materials OR labour for projects of no more than $5,000. Homeowners will be solely responsible for providing oversight for the project and hiring the contractor or workers.

Elders’ repairs will be prioritized. Applicants will be served on a “first-come, first-serve” basis until limited budget is spent.

THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION IS:

September 25th, 2020

To apply to this program, contact REPAIRS at 418-788-3022. You will need to describe the scope of the repairs. This program does NOT cover aesthetic work and is not applicable for applicants with arrears.

Community Announcement

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The Listuguj Migmaq Government takes the health and safety of our residents very seriously. We are closely monitoring the situation in the lower St. Lawrence and Avignon regions.

Chief Darcy Gray has confirmed with the Government of New Brunswick that there will be no changes for Listuguj residents at the Campbellton access point, at this time. Residents may continue to use their single-use and multi-passes and will not be impacted by GNB’s recent announcement to close the access point in Edmundston.

Our government will continue to engage with the Government of New Brunswick and will provide timely updates as they happen.

As cases in surrounding regions become more prevalent it’s important to remember that we all play a part in keeping our community safe. Please continue to practice social distancing, good hygiene, and wearing your masks in public. Try to limit your daily outings to essential travel as our situation may change rapidly. Please visit https://listuguj.ca/covid-19-prevention/ for a list of symptoms to look out for as well as the best ways to prevent the spread of infections.

Community Notice – Additional Health and Safety Measures

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As a proactive measure due to the start of school and increased interaction between community members, the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government will be implementing additional health and safety measures to reduce the potential spread of COVID-19. Starting tomorrow, September 16th, 2020 and until further notice, all LMG employees will be required to wear masks in the common areas of their buildings (hallways, staff rooms, reception areas, etc.). Visitors are still required to wear masks for the duration of their visit.

Please note that this is a minimum requirement. This new measure will not contravene stricter measures established by a directorate.

The Health and Safety team will begin another round of building inspections starting tomorrow to ensure that all work environments are compliant with LMG standards. Thank you for your cooperation.

Call for Tender – Caplin Road Storm Lift Station

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The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government has released a call for tender for the construction of a new storm lift station on Caplin Road. The deadline to submit a bid is September 28, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. NB time.

Tender documents can be viewed on SEAO or Merx.

Reminder to Wear Masks in Public

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The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government would like to remind community members and residents that it is mandatory for people aged 10 and over to wear a mask in public indoor spaces, grocery stores, banks, pharmacies, and businesses. We ask that all community members and residents accessing services at LMG buildings wear a mask.

When accessing services at the band office, we also ask that you make an appointment before your visit. Appointments can be made directly with the person you intend to meet. Our staff will provide you with further instruction before your arrival.

The Listuguj Community Health Services have additional measures in place in preparation for the upcoming flu season. Please click here to view all additional measures.

These measures will remain in effect until further notice. Thank you for your cooperation.

Notice of Nomination Meeting

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Notice is hereby given that a meeting for the Listuguj Mi’gmaq First Nation eligible voters will be held at the Listuguj Community Development Centre (Bingo Hall), 42 Dundee Road in Listuguj on Friday, the 25th day of September, 2020, beginning at 1:00 p.m. and lasting for at least three hours. The purpose of this meeting is to nominate candidates for the positions of (1) chief and (12) councillors on the Band Council of the Listuguj Band, for the ensuing term.

This election will be held at the Listuguj Community Development Centre (Bingo Hall), 42 Dundee Road in Listuguj, on Saturday, the 7th day of November, 2020.

If you have moved within the last two years, please update your mailing address with the Deputy Electoral Officer, Christine (Tina) Barnaby, to ensure that you receive your ballot. She can be reached at 418-788-2136 or tinabarnaby@listuguj.ca. In your email, please provide us with your date of birth or previous address to confirm your identity.

Community Call Out – Old Photos

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The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government is looking for old pictures of gardens and farms to publish in the next Wigatign newspaper issue. We are interested to see our community’s history with agriculture. If you have any old photos of our community members gardening and farming in Listuguj, please send us a Facebook message or send them to hilary.barnaby@listuguj.ca.

Listuguj First Nation Air Quality Monitoring

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The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government Emergency Management Team is pleased to announce our participation in the Forest Fire Smoke ‘Skweda’ Project. This trial project was developed by the Grand Conseil de la Nation Waban-Aki (GCNWA), located in Wôlinak, Quebec. The project aims to improve community preparedness for fire smoke events.

Forest fire season creates smoke plumes that could affect our community and the health of our population. The objective of the project is to install sensors to monitor community air quality, as well as develop risk mitigation strategies and identify decision-making tools to increase the level of community resilience to these events.

Paul-Emile Auger, Emergency Management Specialist – Technical Services with the GCNWA, along with his team were in Listuguj on August 13, 2020 to work with our Public Works team to install the first of two air quality monitors. These devices will allow the Emergency Management team to obtain air quality data in real-time and implement effective measures for fire smoke emergency management.

Photo taken at LMG Public Works garage. Pictured left to right:
Anne Belanger, GCNWA; Catherine McDonald, GCNWA; Colleen LaBillois, LMG; Paul-Emile Auger, GCNWA; Joshua (Saucy) Isaac, LMG; Bruce Fitzgerald, LMG

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

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A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for our region. There’s a possibility that we may also experience high winds and damaging hail this afternoon and early this evening.

As a precaution, please consider securing any property that may get damaged.