Bus Safety 2018
Reminder that our young students and buses will be back on the streets next Tuesday, September 4th, 2018. If you are a driver or parent, review the flyers below on bus safety.
Indigenous Gender and Wellness – Idea Fair and Learning Circle Travel Award
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) will be launching Travel Awards to bring interested First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples (aged 18 and older), researchers, organizations, Indigenous community members, and other allies of Indigenous Peoples to attend an Idea Fair and Learning Circle on “Indigenous Gender and Wellness”.
Do you have an idea or potential project related to gender that could improve wellness in your community?
If so, this initiative is for you! They are especially interested in projects related to Indigenous youth.
The Idea Fair and Learning Circle is the first step in a larger initiative that will provide funding for the development and implementation of community-led projects on the topic of Indigenous gender and wellness.
The Idea Fair and Learning Circle will be held on June 18-20, 2019 in Montreal, located on the traditional unceded territory of the Kanien;keha:ka (Mohawk) people.
They are offering travel awards of up to $5,000 each to help cover the costs of attending. You can learn more and apply for a travel award on the CIHR website at http://www.indigenousgender.ca. The deadline to submit an application is November 8, 2018.
Listuguj Comes to Understanding with Restigouche Camp Owners Association
PRESS RELEASE
Listuguj Comes to Understanding with Restigouche Camp Owners Association
August 6, 2018 (Listuguj, Quebec) – Representatives from the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government and other First Nations met with members of the Restigouche Camp Owner Association and the city of Campbellton at the Restigouche River Experience Centre.
Throughout the day the discussion was consumed with the idea of “changing the narrative”. This was agreed upon by everyone in attendance that the narrative that is described when speaking about the resources within traditional Mi’gmaq territory should include the Mi’gmaq in all relevant representation.
It was agreed upon to evaluate and review the current history that is being displayed at the Centre to include both the history of multiple generations of guides and anglers along with the history of the Mi’gmaq and Gespe’gewa’gi.
Acknowledging the darkness in our collective history is the first step to reconciliation and to ensure that history does not repeat itself.
“The discussion was a very positive one and we mutually agreed to acknowledge all aspects of our collective history and work on the best way to move forward together”, said Chief Darcy Gray.
Throughout the afternoon a great collaboration of ideas took place and there was a firm commitment to improve the current representation of the Mi’gmaq at the Restigouche River Experience Centre. In order to properly do this there will be an advisory committee put together to address this important task.
“I would like to express how delighted I am to have done this for the second consecutive year, and there have been some very concrete and substantial ideas that have been recommended and discussed”, said Edgar Cullman Chair of the Restigouche Camp Owners Association.
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For more information, please contact:
Mike Isaac, Communications Manager, 418-788-2136 or misaac@listuguj.ca
Boil Water Advisory
ATTENTION: Residents of Listuguj
As of Monday, August 6th, 2018, the community water supply is not safe to drink. People using the community water must boil their water first.
Water must be brought to a full boil for at least one full minute if you are going to use it for any of the following: drinking, cooking, making juice drinks or infant formula. However, you can continue to use regular tap water for hand washing, laundry and washing dishes.
Boil your water until official notice that this is no longer required.
For additional information, please contact the Listuguj Community Health Services at 418-788-2155.
Cleaning of JC Van Horne Bridge
The JC Van Horne Bridge will be cleaned next week by sub-contractor D&D Associates Ltd.
- TOP PART OF BRIDGE; Starting Monday, July 16, 2018 from 11:00 pm to 7:00 am from Monday to Friday. After the top of bridge is completed, contractor will undertake cleaning under the bridge.
- UNDER THE BRIDGE; Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm or a little later. (No anticipated traffic impacts)
Should you have any questions regarding this project, please contact Delphine Metallic at 418-788-2136.
Chief and Council to Hand Over Decision-Making Authority to the People
COMMUNITY RELEASE
Chief and Council to Hand Over Decision-Making Authority to the People
June 20, 2018 (Listuguj, Quebec) – The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government Chief and Council, at a duly convened council meeting, have indicated their interest via resolution that they will hand off their decision-making authority to the people in regards to the current potential investment with Sun Pharm Investments Ltd (SPIL), formerly International Herbs Medical Marijuana (IHMM).
The decision to convert the term debt loan into shares with SPIL is of paramount importance and therefore Chief and Council will be hosting a public meeting and vote to make this decision final. The meeting will be on June 26, 2018 at 6:00 pm at the Listuguj Community Development Centre (Bingo Hall), where a final presentation will take place with a vote to follow.
The LMG is encouraging band members over the age of 18 to come to this meeting as this is a very important decision to be made.
The LMG Economic Development Unit will coordinate the event and present all relevant information in regards to this file for the public. There will also be various representatives in attendance to answer any additional questions.
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For more information, please contact:
Mike Isaac, Communications Manager, 418-788-2136 or misaac@listuguj.ca
Listuguj Embraces New Banking Ventures
FOR COMMUNITY RELEASE
Listuguj Embraces New Banking Ventures
June 18, 2018, Listuguj Quebec – As an active approach to open doors for greater Economic Development in the community, the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government (LMG) has decided to transfer banking institutions from Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) to the Bank of Montreal (BMO). With the process comes, not only transferring bank accounts; but also, currently mortgages, loans and lines of credit.
Throughout the years, LMG has incurred debt to provide housing to our community members. To date, our total long-term debt is just over $12.7 million, including mortgages and lines of credit. LMG is currently in the practice of honouring the Financial By-Law, which states under section 62 b) of the by-law, there is a requirement that reasonable notice be given to members of the community for any loan exceeding $500,000.00 and said notice has to be published in a local media followed by the community.
This bulletin is to notify the community that LMG is authorized to enter into an upcoming financial agreement with the Bank of Montreal in the amount of 13 million dollars for the purpose of transferring existing loans at maturity to Bank of Montreal. LMG will be moving its current debt of $12.7 million from RBC to BMO as each mortgage matures.
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For further Information :
Jill Martin
Office of Chief and Council
(418)-788-2136
Jill.martin@listuguj.ca
First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line
Do you need support?
It’s now possible to get it online at hopeforwellness.ca
The 24/7 First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line has expanded to include mental wellness counselling and crisis intervention through online chat.
Experienced and culturally competent Help Line counsellors can help if you:
- want to talk
- are distressed
- are triggered by painful memories
If asked, counsellors can also work with you to find other wellness supports that are available near you.
Many people, and particularly youth, are more at ease using the internet and handheld devices to access services and seek support. Online chat services are currently available in English and French and the possibility to offer them in Indigenous languages is currently being explored.
The telephone counselling is available in English, French and upon request in Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut.
The Hope for Wellness Help Line can be accessed by phone at 1 855 242-3310 or through the new online chat at hopeforwellness.ca.
You can download First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Help Line awareness resources here.
