Recent Events in our Community

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For many, the last week has been difficult as our community has experienced traumatic events and loss, affecting many families and friends.
 
I wanted to take this opportunity to express my sincerest of sympathies for those of you who are directly affected. I understand that these can be trying times, times that require intervention and support; and it is during these times we most often turn to our family, friends, and service providers in our community.
 
As leadership, I believe we have a responsibility to do our best to provide a safe and healthy community for our people; and set the example through our own actions. We cannot tolerate, and we cannot turn a blind eye to the violence occurring in our community. We must do what we can to address the issues, including demonstrating to our women and girls that they are valued and appreciated. They deserve our best. Our men and boys have a responsibility to act in a way that keeps our community and our people safe. For our community to continue moving towards healing, we all have a responsibility and we all must do our part.
 
We have a responsibility to our next generations. Openly, I wonder and hope for the time that all our kids grow up knowing what it means to be safe and supported.
 
I have had discussions with many about the importance of creating more avenues for teaching our values and respect for each other, at all levels and ages; and that we need to create more safe spaces within our community and places of healing and wellness. We need opportunities to come together in a good way. And we need to start now.
 
In closing, I want to thank the family members, friends, and service providers that are doing their best to support and help the many families affected. Your tireless commitment does not go unnoticed and you are appreciated for all you do and take on. On this family day I also want to remind you to hold your family a little closer, because we can all use a bit more love and support.
Darcy Gray
Chief of Listuguj

Community Call-Out for Radio-Canada Program

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Radio-Canada would like to invite you to participate in a radio program about young people and their vision for Aboriginal communities in Canada.  They want to give our Listuguj youth a voice, whether their interests lie in language, education, poetry, music, sports, family, etc.

This series of programs recorded across Canada will broadcast in 2019 on CBC Radio-Canada.

They will be in the community from February 22nd to 27th.

Everyone is welcome to participate!

 

If you or someone you know would like to take part, please inbox the LMG Facebook page or contact:

Hilary Barnaby

Communications Officer

hilary.barnaby@listuguj.ca

418-788-2136

 

Diver Training

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LMDCouncil Seat Vacancy

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Update Your Employment and Training Profile

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Reform of the Income Assistance Program

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The First Nation of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission along with the Income Assistance Program invite you to complete a survey on the Reform of the Income Assistance Program.

By filling out the survey, your name is entered to win one of four gift cards.

You can fill out the survey now until March 31st by clicking the following link:

https://fr.surveymonkey.com/r/5QTHCYD

Gaspesians are Invited to Help Inspire Commemorative Artwork

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Community Announcement – Gaming Regulation

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Community Announcement

 

On October 10, 2018, Chief and Council passed Order-In-Council No. 2419, titled “Gaming Regulation”. The purpose of this OIC is to put in place a Listuguj gaming law and regulatory framework that will serve the community by establishing fairness and security of gaming operations in, by, and for Listuguj. This regulatory framework and its underlying gaming law will be a Listuguj law established by and for the people of Listuguj. It will not be subordinate to Federal or Provincial law.

The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government (LMG), executed a request for proposals in early 2018 and as result, hired the law firm Dickinson Wright, LLP. Dickinson Wright has significant experience in the field of gaming law and notably Aboriginal gaming in Canada.

A gaming commission staffed by Listuguj band members will be a central component of the gaming law and regulatory framework. New jobs and areas of expertise will be developed and created as an added benefit.

In the coming months, you, the band members of Listuguj will be requested to express your interests, concerns, hopes, and issues about gaming and its future in Listuguj. Dickinson Wright and LMG representatives will be presenting information on the gaming law and regulatory framework through community engagement. LMG wants to use the best ways and means to obtain the views of Listuguj band members. LMG welcomes and encourages all arguments for or against to come express yourself and do so in a respectful manner.

More details about the date, time, location, format, and content of the community meeting sessions will be made available in advance.

“This is an important next step for Listuguj. Asserting Listuguj’s jurisdiction and laws in Listuguj will strengthen our community moving forward. “- Chief Darcy Gray

We look forward to hearing what you have to say and for more information, contact Mike Isaac, Communications Manager at (418) 788-2136 or misaac@listuguj.ca, 17 Riverside West, Listuguj, Quebec G0C 2R0.

Notice of Borrowing

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