The Settlement Agreement community meeting held at the Listuguj Community Development Center (Bingo Hall) on Thursday January 9, 2014 is postponed to a later date.
We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Haven house food bank
The Haven house has placed donation boxes at all public buildings within Listuguj to help collect food for the Haven House food bank. Boxes can be found at the Band Office, Health Center, Day Care, Bingo Hall along with other community buildings within the community.
All food will be given to families in need within the community of Listuguj and sometimes the Holiday Season is the most difficult and people need the most support.
We encourage everyone to show their support for this initiative in any way that you can.
There will also be a food drive this Saturday from 1-3 P.M to which individuals will be going house to house to collect food donations.
The Haven House is looking for volunteers for Saturday if you wish to volunteer your time please contact the haven house at 418-788-5544.
BACKGROUND:
Since its inception, the Atlantic First Nations Housing & Infrastructure Network has been successful in achieving its mandate to bring both First Nations and key Federal departments together to discuss and resolve First Nations Housing and Infrastructure issues. In early 2013, the chairs of the then subcommittees met with a professional facilitator to discuss how they could improve an already successful network.
The result of these sessions is a new look network. The most apparent of these changes is the shift from sub-committees to working groups. Like the subcommittees before them, the working groups will cover issues from: Housing, Water & Wastewater, and Emergency Management. However, these working groups will be action focused, deciding on specific projects to ensure tangible results at the community level for all Atlantic First Nations.
The AFNHIN is pleased to welcome you to its Senior Committee. This committee is a senior-level decision-making forum for the AFNHIN. Its main objectives are to provide vision and leadership to the AFNHIN committees and working groups in addressing the priorities of Atlantic First Nations communities in areas of housing, water & wastewater, emergency management and infrastructure.
Considering the changes made to our network, the AFNHIN is looking forward to an exciting and productive future!
CONSIDERATIONS
The AFNHIN strives to act in the best interests of all communities in the Atlantic and not just those of its members. This requires all members to be upfront, honest, hardworking and dependable. You have been asked to join the AFNHIN because you are considered an exceptional leader with a commanding knowledge of First Nations water & wastewater, housing and emergency management issues. As such, we are confident you will be a valuable addition to the network.
The Community Wellness Program will he hosting events throughout the week of Nov 17 to Nov 22, 2013. These events are in support of National Addictions Week and the schedule is as follows:
Sunday November 17th– Turkey Dinner @ Bingo Hall 11am-1pm
Monday November 18th-Movie Night @ North Shore Cinemas, Bus Leaves Youth Center at 5:00pm
Tuesday November 19th-Craft Night @ Youth Center 6-8pm
Feel Free to Contact Sommer Barnaby @ 418-788-2155 with any questions you may have
Here is a Fracking Fact sheet that submitted to the LMG listing how damaging and some of the consequences of Fracking.
Fuel Tax Update
Collectiva has sent an update that throughout the province of Quebec approximately 29,000 claims have been received for the fuel tax. This amount of people will allow for a break down of funds as follows:
Ages 18-24 will receive – Prime
Ages 25-34 will receive – Prime x 2
Ages 35-44 will receive – Prime x3
Ages 45-54 will receive – Prime x4
Ages 55-64 will receive – Prime x5
Ages 65+ will receive – Prime x6
The prime amount has not been determined.
The full document can be found at the link below:
The Youth Center will be closed to the general public from Friday September 13 to Monday September 23, 2013 for interior maintenance of the building.
We apologize for any inconveniences the closure will cause and if you have any questions please feel free to contact the Youth Center at 418-788-3150
Mi’gmaw Language Classes
For anyone interested in registering for Mi’gmaw language courses can get in contact with Mary Ann Metallic at the information found below:
Registration: September 9-12, 2013.
Place: Listuguj Education Building, 1 Riverside East, Listuguj, Qc.
Time: 9:00 a.m – 4:00 p.m.
Instructor: Mary Ann Metallic
Phone: 418-788-2248
Classes will begin September 16, 2013 – December 18, 2013
Reminder to our Adult Education students, classes from the First Nations Regional Adult Education Center in Listuguj begin this Monday, September 9 at 2 Pacific Drive (LMDC building).
Orientation and course selection begins at 9 a.m. If you haven’t yet registered, it’s not too late. Simply come to Orientation Monday at 9 a.m. and bring your appropriate identification including a valid band card.
The Adult Education Center welcomes and encourages all learners 16 years and over. Be advised that the Adult Education Center is a scent-free environment.
Community Announcement
Listuguj (Wednesday, September 4, 2013)
Background
The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Development Centre (LMDC) is allocated funds for employment and training measures under the Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy (ASETS) agreement, with Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC). Annual allocations have not increased since the signing of the first agreement in 1996.
The most recent meeting of the LMD Council Board of Directors was held on August 29, 2013. During that meeting 100% funds were committed for the 2013-2014 fiscal year.
It is important to note that this does not affect Clients whose applications for funding have already been approved. All clients/organizations with signed agreements will continue to receive allowances, wages subsidies, etc.
The LMDC will continue to take training and employment applications for funding, which will be processed on a priority basis established by the Board of Directors, should funds become available.
Career and employment counseling services continue to be available for all community members.
For more information, please contact:
Lorna Sook
Director, Listuguj Mi’gmaq Development Centre
Tel: 418.788.1347
