We would like to announce that the electronic sign, located at 1 Riverside West, is now open to local businesses. Previously, this sign was only available to Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government directorates.
We’re offering two free weeks of advertisement from January 21st to February 1st, 2019. To get your free ad posted, send us an email at sign@listuguj.ca. Some restrictions apply.
UPDATE: We are extending this offer to post your ads until February 8th.
Community Notice:
Early this morning, rumours spread on social media that an armed man was driving through our neighboring city of Campbellton, NB.
We would like to inform the community that this man has been stopped and arrested by the Sûreté du Québec in Amqui.
Thank you for your assistance relating to this matter and your understanding during this time.
Black Bear is a Canadian Forces Aboriginal Program for indigenous peoples of Canada. It is the Primary Reserve Basic Military Qualification Course (BMQ-C) that integrates traditional indigenous activities and support from indigenous counsellors. The course includes the following:
The Black Bear Program will take place July 2nd, 2019, to August 8th, 2019, at the 5th Canadian Division Training Centre in Base Gagetown, New Brunswick.
This unique summer employment program combines indigenous culture and teachings with military training, that will help you develop valuable skills such as self-confidence, self-discipline, teamwork, time management, respect and fitness. There is no obligation for continued service after completing the course.
Requirements:
Benefits:
For more information, you can contact Captain Matthew Graham at blackbear@forces.gc.ca or Sergeant Paul LeClair at paul.leclair@forces.gc.ca. You can also visit the 5 CDTC – Black Bear Facebook page.
CALL FOR YOUTH (18 to 35 years old)
The Québec International Youth Offices, in collaboration with the Quebec-Labrador First Nations Youth Network, wish to support the participation of four Aboriginal professional youth in the official launch of the 2019 Year of the Indigenous Languages at UNESCO on January 28-30, 2019 in Paris. (4 youth)
Deadline: December 14, 2018
For more information and to register, please contact Annick Tremblay at jeunes.youth@apnql.com.
For more information on the event: https://en.iyil2019.org/
PLEASE BE ADVISED,
The Listuguj Police Department and the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government would like to advise the community of Listuguj and its surrounding community members to refrain if at all possible from travelling in either direction on the JC Van Horn Bridge. Due to severe weather warnings, and snow and slush accumulations, the weight of the snow is falling from above. This poses an increased risk of vehicular debris, accidents, damages and the potential of injury or death.
If at all possible, please limit your travelling for the remainder of the day until the weather clears.
Thank you for your cooperation. Should you have any concerns, please contact the LPD immediately at 418-788-2003 or the Campbellton RCMP at 506-789-6000.
Stay Safe!
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AFNQL and FNEC Condemn Media Attack on First Nations for History Textbook Changes Across Quebec
Wendake, November 22, 2018 – The Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador (AFNQL) and the First Nations Education Council (FNEC) wish to address the journalists, academics and historians who recently confronted First Nations, in various forums, on the changes made to history textbooks, and in particular regarding certain derogatory terms used in them.
First of all, to say that these changes are the result of lobbying is incorrect. On the contrary, we were invited by the Ministère de l’Éducation et de l’Enseignement supérieur (MEES) to take part in advisory committees as part of a complete review of the history program which was by no means limited to First Nations. We considered the process to be an opportunity for discussion and collaboration with various education partners in Quebec.
Moreover, FNEC representatives who sat on these advisory committees have substantial expertise in the field, contrary to what was insinuated by certain members of the media.
FNEC Director General, Lise Bastien said, “While our suggestions were the result of several years of careful work, it is unfortunate that the people who made comments in the media did not consider the facts and references even though they had been presented on many occasions, and that they again chose to make First Nations scapegoats.”
AFNQL Chief, Ghislain Picard stated, “This is 2018, and we are not a lobby. The regressive and colonial rhetoric presented to us in the media recently, which claims that political correctness in history cannot be brought about, no longer holds sway. We will not let anyone tell us what terms should be used or not used when it comes to the history of our peoples and our nations. This is a warning for those who want to teach us a lesson. It is high time to stop giving a one-sided view of history seen through the eyes of the conqueror.”
About the AFNQL
The Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador is a political organization consisting of 43 First Nations chiefs in Quebec and Labrador. Follow us on Twitter @APNQL.
About the FNEC
For over 30 years, the FNEC has been working to fulfill the right of First Nations to have complete authority over their education through the implementation of an education system that has adequate resources, and that is developed and managed according to their values and cultures. Further information is available at www.cepn-fnec.com
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Information:
Alain Garon: agaron@apnql.com Eve Bastien : ebastien@cepn-fnec.com
Communications Officer, AFNQL Communications Counsellor, FNEC
Mobile: 418-254-4620 Telephone: 418-842-7672 ext. 3001
The Eastern Door and the North (EDN) Hockey Team is calling upon the artistic talents of the First Nations and Inuit to create a new and colourful logo that they will proudly wear at the upcoming National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC) in 2019.
For professional or amateur artists, designers, painters or graphic designers, this is an exceptional opportunity to showcase their talent for the benefit of sports and the youth since the winning logo will become the official emblem of EDN Hockey Team. It must therefore reflect Quebec First Nations and Inuit culture, identity and athletic excellence.
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From November 7 to November 26, 2018.
It is open to all First Nations and Inuit.
| GRAND PRIZE
Use of the logo to represent the EDN Hockey Team and a gift card of your choice (iTunes, sports store or Amazon) worth $200. + SECOND PRIZES 2nd place: one gift card of your choice (iTunes, sports store or Amazon) worth $100 3 rd place: one gift card of your choice (iTunes, sports store or Amazon) worth $50 |
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