Update from Social Assistance

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To all Social Assistance Recipients:

Please be advised that for this month only the Social Assistance checks for April will be deposited into your account on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, along with an emergency fund of $175.00 for single person and $250.00 for anyone with children (family) that was issued by Indigenous Service Canada (Indian Affairs).  This is not considered an increase on your basic allowance. It is an emergency allowance for only this month.  Also, for those who have rent being deducted from your Social Assistance, it has been removed.

We hope that you and your family stay safe.

Update from the Education Directorate

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Please note that a decision was made today to keep the Alaqsite’w Gitpu School closed until May 1st. Training opportunities within Listuguj will also be delayed until May 1st. Parents, staff and community members cannot access the school building or education complex, and deep cleaning will be done. If parents need to retrieve items from student lockers, they are asked to email jeff.grass@listuguj.ca so arrangements can be made. Also, preparations are being made to establish an online learning platform for students to learn from home, and communicate with their teachers. More information to come.

Council Asking Non-Essential Service Providers to Close Business

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The Listuguj Chief and Council and the Emergency Response team are jointly urging businesses who provide non-essential services to close amid the increased risk of spreading COVID-19. 

Council is asking all non-essential service providers to close business by 12 p.m. noon Friday, March 27, 2020. Businesses that can close sooner are strongly encouraged to do so.

Only businesses offering the following essential services can remain open:

  • Convenience stores
  • Cannabis retailers
  • Gas stations
  • Repair services (construction, electrical, plumbing, and heating)

These additional measures were not taken lightly but were deemed necessary to ensure the public health and safety of our community members. We would like to thank you for your cooperation and understanding during these difficult times. 

If you are a business owner with operations within Listuguj Lands and you would like to get up to date information regarding emergency management measures, sign up for our business email list by contacting Natalia Caplin at natalia.caplin@listuguj.ca.

 

Additional Measures Implemented by the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government

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The Listuguj Chief and Council, in collaboration with the COVID-19 Emergency Response Team are advising community members that additional measures have been deemed necessary to help curb the potential spread of COVID-19 in our community.

The following measures have been approved by Council, and take effect immediately:

  • The gas station and convenience stores (selling food and other necessities) are essential and can remain open. All essential businesses operating within Listuguj Lands are required to take the appropriate measures of reducing the risk of transmitting COVID-19, which includes disinfecting frequently touched surfaces and providing stations for customers/staff to wash or sanitize their hands.
  • Non-essential visits to Listuguj (e.g. gambling) increases the risk of exposing our community members to COVID-19. Effective immediately, all gaming operations within Listuguj Lands are directed to cease operations until further notice.
  • Cannabis stores with temporary permits, are required to adjust their hours of operation from 12 noon to 8 p.m. This is in addition to taking the appropriate measures of disinfecting frequently touched surfaces and providing stations for customers/staff to wash or sanitize their hands.
  • All community gathering locations including churches and other such buildings/facilities are directed to be closed to the public.
  • Community members are strongly urged to stay home and practice social distancing. In doing so, it is advised to only leave the house for essential purposes (e.g. groceries, medical, etc.).

These additional measures have been adopted by Council to help minimize the spread of COVID-19 in our community and to protect our most vulnerable populations. It is up to each one of us to do our part to reduce the spread of this virus, and we MUST take these measures seriously. Chief and Council would like to thank our local businesses that voluntarily took appropriate measures to reduce the potential spread of COVID-19.

Other measures will be considered at the next meeting of the COVID-19 Emergency Response Team, schedule for early this week, as well as a review of the questions and concerns being raised and how to best respond going forward. We again thank everyone for their patience, understanding and efforts to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Together we can and will make a difference, just as we always have.

In Peace and Friendship,

 

Chief Darcy Gray

Economic Development Update

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Attention to Listugujewaq youth who have recently turned 18 and would like to make their Per Capita Distribution (PCD) application. Felicia Mitchell will be in office on Wednesday, March 25th, from 9 am to 12 noon. Please contact reception at 418-788-2136 from 9 am to 12 noon March 23-24th to schedule your appointment. If you have any questions, you can contact her by email; Felicia.mitchell@listuguj.ca. Mail in applications will still be accepted up until March 31st, 2020.

For in person applications, you will need to bring (2) valid IDs (examples are Status Card, Birth Certificate, Medicare, Passport, Driver’s License) and a copy of your bank deposit information. You can find the instructions for the PCD at www.listuguj.ca/forms.

 

Capital and Infrastructure Update

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As a result of the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government closure, Public Works will be doing garbage pick up on Mondays and Thursdays only from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Please try to reduce your curbside garbage during this time. 

Update from the Listuguj Education Directorate

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A special note to all Listuguj students. We care about your well-being. In light of recent events, you may be experiencing anxiety or stress, you may need emotional support, you may just need someone to talk to, or you may just be missing one of your favorite people to chat with. The Education & Training staff is here for you.

This support will be provided through phone, text, and/or email.

Please contact the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government at 418-788-2136, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Monday to Friday and they will direct you to your regular support staff.

Update from Social Assistance

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In light of recent closures, the Social Assistance Office will be operating at reduced scheduled hours. Effective March 17, 2020, our office will be closed to the public, but our staff is available by phone from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. Our office will be open to clients on Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to assist with social assistance applications. 

Please note that the following measures will be put into place until further notice:

  • Social Assistance clients are advised NOT to bring in their monthly declaration card.  This will not affect your monthly allowance and the deposit will be done for April 1, 2020 (as scheduled);
  • Clients scheduled for a re-evaluation during March do not have to come into our office. In-person meetings will be rescheduled for a later date.

We encourage everyone to please stay safe and keep healthy. For more information, please call 418-788-2909 between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Monday to Friday.