Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government Establishes Emergency Response Committee

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March 16, 2020 (5:50 p.m.) — The Chief and Council of the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government (LMG) takes the health and safety of our community very seriously. As many of you are aware, the coronavirus (COVID-19) is rapidly evolving and governments at all levels have been taking action to minimize the transmission of the virus and potential impacts of its spread. 

The LMG has taken a number of steps to protect the health and safety of our community. This includes the closing of the Alaqsitew Gitpu School, child care centers, and the postponement of community events and training until further notice. In addition to these measures, Council recently passed a motion at a duly-convened council meeting held March 16, 2020 to establish an Emergency Response Committee to help us lead a coordinated response to this rapidly evolving situation.

As the current situation develops, LMG Communications will work with the Emergency Response Committee to keep community members up-to-date and informed on any official LMG positions. Please note, all official positions of the LMG will be announced and shared through the Listuguj website and posted to our social media pages.

Chief and Council has adopted the Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan. It is comprised of eleven points that will allow the LMG to remain flexible, agile and responsive as the situation unfolds.

Chief and Council will be meeting tomorrow morning, March 17th, to discuss this matter further. We will inform the community by 2:00 p.m. of the actions that will be taken.

New precautionary measures taken by LMG to reduce the risk of potential spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

New precautionary measures taken by LMG to reduce the risk of potential spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

 

Updated March 23, 2020 / Posted March 13, 2020 – Effective immediately, all schools, daycares and training programs within Listuguj will be closed until May 1, 2020. This comes at the recommendations of our health professionals at the Listuguj Community Health Services in consultation with the Public Health Authorities. We reiterate that these are only precautionary measures and that the risk of potential transmission remains low. 

 

As the situation evolves, the LMG may need to implement additional measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our community members and staff. The LMG Communications team will keep the community informed as new developments unfold.

 

The following will be closed until May 1, 2020:

  • Alaqsite’w Gitpu School
  • Adult Mi’gmaq Immersion
  • CEGEP St-Felicien – Early Childhood Services Program
  • Eastern Shores School Board (ESSB) – Accounting & Plastering Programs
  • First Nations Regional Adult Education Center (FNRAEC)
  • Headstart
  • Locally Coordinated Training – MEDA3, Marine First Aid, and Self Defense training, etc.
  • Mawo’ltijig Mijua’ji’jg (day care)

 

Please note that the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Development Centre (LMDC), Listuguj Education Directorate (LED) and First Nations Regional Adult Education Center (FNRAEC) will still be open for administrative staff.

 

Reporting Symptoms

We are encouraging all community members who have recently traveled outside of the country OR who are experiencing flu-like symptoms (cough, fever, and difficulty breathing) to contact your local health professional or call the new helpline 1-877-644-4545. In addition to seeking medical advice LMG Staff are required to report any related symptoms to their immediate supervisor.

 

Traveling Outside of the Country (including the U.S.)

Community members and staff who traveled internationally BEFORE March 12th, are asked to voluntarily self-isolate for 14 days from the date returned.

Community members/LMG staff who traveled internationally AFTER March 12th, are required to self-isolate for 14 days from the date returned.

Message for Community Members

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The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government would like to inform community members that we are taking precautionary measures to reduce and minimize the risk of the potential transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Listuguj. As of March 12, 2020, the risk remains low. 

By being proactive and encouraging good hygiene, we hope that the potential risk of transmission will remain low. To achieve this, we are calling on all community members and LMG Staff to support these efforts by implementing the following measures:

  • Wash hands frequently; 
  • Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth;
  • Routinely clean all frequently touched surfaces at home and in the workplace;
  • Practice good cough etiquette;
  • If traveling internationally, please consult the Government of Canada’s travel health notices before travel. Link: https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/advisories

We are encouraging all community members who experience symptoms of acute-respiratory illness (cough, fever, and difficulty breathing) to contact your local health professional or call 811. As COVID-19 remains a public health concern, we are asking that in addition to seeking medical advice LMG Staff report any related symptoms to their immediate supervisor. 

Our number one priority remains the health and safety of our community members and staff. We thank you for your cooperation and commitment in taking these necessary steps to keep our community safe. 

LMCP Spotlight Winner for March

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Congratulations Anna Isaac – March 2020 Spotlight Winner!

Anna Isaac, Spotlight Winner For March.

Anna was nominated for being a strong indigenous woman, for showing up at community events/meetings, giving back to Listuguj and being a role model mother. Great work Anna.

Reminder that I am continuously accepting nominations for the April – December 2020 Spotlight. If you know or see anyone making a difference and working towards our vision statement I encourage you to nominate them and let them be recognized!

Our Vision for generations to come: Living our rights and responsibilities as Listugujewaq by speaking, thinking and being Mi’gmaq

Getlamite’tmeg enmina’qeg ugjit wejgwapegsultjig: Ta’n teltetapu’mimajulti’gw gennmu’g, ango’tmu’g aq nujo’tmu’g ‘ms’t gm’tginaq ta’n Teli’sulti’gw, telangita’sulti’gw aq telinnulti’gw

Forms can be found on the LMG webpage and emailed to Alexandra.willett@listuguj.ca or dropped off at the Band Office.

 

Alexandra Barnaby Willett

LMCP Coordinator

LMCP Directorate Spotlight Winner – December 2019 Quarter

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Congratulations to the Listuguj Community Health Services Directorate!

 

In November/December of 2019 the LMCP team visited all of the LMG directorates. Part of our job as the LMCP team is to maintain relationships with LMG Directors and project managers. We gathered updates and went over top priorities presented by each department. ALL of the LMG programs and departments are doing amazing work and are working towards our community vision statement :

 

Living our rights and responsibilities as Listugujewaq by speaking, thinking and being Mi’gmaq

 

Ta’n teltetapu’mimajulti’gw gennmu’g, ango’tmu’g aq nujo’tmu’g ‘ms’t gm’tginaq ta’n Teli’sulti’gw, telangita’sulti’gw aq telinnulti’gw

 

In addition to our monthly spotlight in highlighting individual community members, the LMCP team decided it would be beneficial to also highlight directorates and programs for working towards our vision statement and keeping our 4 main action areas in mind when developing their strategic plans. After sitting down with all of LMG directors I typed up a brief summary of why each should be chosen. Chosen by a committee vote, I am pleased to announce that the Listuguj Community Health Services Directorate is our first ever quarterly LMCP Spotlight for the December 2019 quarter.

 

Congratulations to the entire team, you are making a difference for future generations to come!

Looking forward to our next meetings and being able to highlight the positive work being done here in Listuguj.

 

LMCP Coordinator

Alexandra Barnaby Willett

RL-31 Forms Available

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Tax season is here. RL-31 forms are available to fill out for solidarity tax credit. Forms are available at the post office and at the front desk of the LMG Administration building.

RL-31’s will be issued on Thursdays and Fridays only.

If you have any questions, please contact Hayley Isaac at 418-788-2136.

 

You can also download the RL-31 form here.

Listuguj Promotes Peaceful Dialogue

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For immediate release

 

Listuguj Promotes Peaceful Dialogue

 

(Listuguj, Gespe’gewa’gi – February 26, 2020) — The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government (LMG) wishes to advise the community that the Procureure générale du Québec (PGQ) has taken out a provisional injunction in an attempt to dismantle the solidarity action taking place at the rail line at the start of Gospem Road located within Listuguj Lands.

The LMG is disheartened that the PGQ sought an injunction without prior attempt to engage or communicate with our community to resolve this issue. The injunction was unnecessary and not conducive towards reconciling this issue in a peaceful manner. Further concerns remain as the injunction was not served in accordance with the protocols of the Listuguj Police Department (LPD).

At this point in time, peaceful protestors remain at the rail line and their physical safety remains a priority for the LMG. Let it be known that the LMG has no intention of forcefully removing peaceful protestors from the rail line. We respect their right to peacefully protest and will continue to ensure their physical safety.

“As N’nu’g we have a collective responsibility to protect the land and our relations. The LMG is open to facilitating discussions towards a peaceful resolution. We remain hopeful that solutions can be reached through respectful dialogue,” Chief Darcy Gray.

 

 

For more information, please contact:

Hilary Barnaby, Acting Communications Manager

hilary.barnaby@listuguj.ca

418-788-2136

Call for Tender Extended – Alaqsite’w Gitpu Gina’masutioguom School Extension and Refurbishment

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The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government has released a call for tender for the Alaqsite’w Gitpu Gina’masutioguom School Extension and Refurbishment project.  The work includes the expansion of the existing gymnasium, the addition of a stage and cafeteria, as well as the addition of new classrooms and a cultural space.

The deadline for submissions has been extended to March 11, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. Atlantic time.  See link below for more details and all tender documents.

https://www.seao.ca/OpportunityPublication/avisconsultes.aspx?Itemid=c80a8c08-39d0-43fa-8f9a-fe2fbb1fb17a

Scent-Free Environment Reminder

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The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government takes the health and wellbeing of our staff very seriously. This is a reminder to all community members, partners, visitors, and staff that the LMG promotes a Scent-Free Environment in all LMG Buildings, as per our Human Resource Policy (LMG HR Policy, 1.1.12).

Please exercise restraint when using scented products such as colognes, perfumes and scented body lotions as we have staff who are severely allergic. This includes citrus products.

Social Media Reminder

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The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government would like to remind the community that all official communications are released on the LMG website, social media pages and other streams of communication. This same policy applies to the LMG directorates that have their own official websites and social media.

Information that is posted online by any other entity is deemed to not be official LMG communications.

Thank you for your understanding in this matter.