Ground Breaking Ceremonies this Afternoon

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A special reminder that we will have two Ground Breaking Ceremonies this afternoon August 17th, 2021.
The first one will be for the new Social Services building at 1:45pm outside in front of the Gignu.
The second Ceremony will be for the new Natural Resource building (NR2) which will be held at 3:30pm outside at Natural Resources (44 Dundee).
We encourage everyone to please, wear a mask and practice safe COVID-19 guidelines.
We hope to see you there!

Call for Tender for Curbs and Pave for 3 Streets

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The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government and its chief will receive bids for the rehabilitation of the pavement structure, the installation of concrete curbs and the paving of the following streets:

  • Glitaw Street
  • Milita’j Street
  • Maligquanj Street

See Links below for further details:

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General Meeting with Lobster Fishers – Fall Lobster Fishery 2021

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The Natural Resources Directorate will be hosting a meeting with interested fishers for the upcoming fall lobster fishery. The purpose of the meeting is to determine the number of interested fishers and vessels for the planning of the season. The meeting will be at the Natural Resources building in the Conference Room 1.

Upcoming Meeting

Date: Friday, August 13, 2021

Time: 10:00 am

Location: Conference Room 1 – Natural Resources Building – 44 Dundee Rd

Call For Tender Drinking Water Treatment/Reservoir Upgrade

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Call for tender for Phase 1 of the Drinking Water Treatment/Reservoir upgrade. See link and information below for details.

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Listuguj Coastal Restoration Project

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We are please to announce that the Natural Resources Directorate, under the funding of the Coastal Restoration program, has embarked on a project to restore and preserve our coastal wetlands. PESCA Environment has been contracted to consult and assist in the planning and implementation of this project.

This project aims to revitalize the wetland habitat near the fishermen’s lodge and pow wow grounds.

To learn more about this project see the poster below for details, and for further information please contact Maureen Isaac or Denny Isaac at 418-788-3022.

Listuguj Coastal Restoration Project

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The Natural Resources Directorate, under the funding of the Coastal Restoration program, has embarked on a project to restore and preserve our coastal wetlands. PESCA Environment has been contracted to consult and assist in the planning and implementation of this project.

This project aims to revitalize the wetland habitat near the fishermen’s lodge and pow wow grounds.

To learn more about this project see the poster below for details, and for further information please contact Maureen Isaac or Denny Isaac at 418-788-3022.

 

Natural Resources and Capital and Infrastructure Remain Open – Phones/Internet Down

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The phones and internet at the Natural Resources and Capital and Infrastructure building are currently not working. They will remain open as they work to fix this issue. If you need to reach them, please visit them directly at 44 Dundee Road.

Listuguj Fishers Catch Blue Lobster

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Our Listuguj lobster fishers caught a blue lobster today, May 13, 2021. The chances of catching a blue lobster are 1 in 2,000,000. After taking a few photos of their catch, the crew of the Desert Storm 1 returned it to the water.

 

Desert Storm 1 Crew:

Marcus Wysote, Captain

Perley Caplin, Deckhand

Ryan Wysote, Deckhand

Nick James Wysote, Deckhand

 

Left to right: Ryan Wysote, Marcus Wysote (Captain), Nick James Wysote and Perley Caplin

Vessel Naming Contest

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Help us name our new patrol vessel! This new vessel will support the monitoring and enforcement needs of the Listuguj Rangers and Natural Resources Directorate in the salmon and lobster fisheries.

The winning name will be announced at the Migwite’tm Commemoration Event on June 11, 2021. Send in your suggestions by May 31, 2021 to james.metallicsloan@listuguj.ca and use ‘M81’ in the subject line.

 

Prize for winning name: $250 cash

Each name submission will also be entered for a chance to win a $50 gift card.

 

Vessel Details:

New Patrol Vessel

Constructed by: Stanley Boats (Coastal 25 Hardtop)

Hull Material: Aluminum

Length: 25 feet 6 inches

Width: 8 feet 6 inches

Maximum Crew: Nine people

Weight Capacity: 2,958 pounds

Horsepower: Twin Engine, 150HP each

Listuguj Forestry Season Memo

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Natural Resources Directorate – Forestry

Memo

For all those who are looking to take part in the upcoming Listuguj Forestry season, please contact us by email at martin_cummings@listuguj.ca to show your interest by May 7, 2021. For those without an email address, please contact the Natural Resources Directorate by phone at 788-3022. Any expression of interest after this date will not accepted.

Here’s a list of available positions/equipment required:

  • Cable or grapple skidder
  • Logging Trucks
  • Heavy Equipment (Bull Dozer, Grader, etc.)
  • Feller Buncher
  • Delimber
  • Slasher
  • Multi-Processor harvester
  • Forwarder

Please provide your contact information, type of equipment, experiences, and the number of Listuguj community members who will be employed directly or indirectly with your forestry services.

The LMG will do a follow-up by calling the selected forestry contractors. Official registration with an LMG business number and contract will follow.

 

Dr. Fred Metallic, Director of Natural Resources