COMMUNITY RELEASE

 

Listuguj Shows Interest to Convert Loan into Shares

 

January 29, 2018 (Listuguj, Quebec) – The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government Chief and Council, at a duly convened council meeting, have indicated their interest via OIC to convert their current loan with International Herbs Medical Marijuana Limited (IHMML) into shares in the company.

 

The LMG Chief and Council are not taking this matter lightly and will be mandating multiple forms of due diligence to take place before any official agreement is signed. We would like to note that this is an “interest to invest” and only following a successful negotiation will the conversion become official.

 

The LMG will establish a corporation to hold the shares in the interest of the LMG and community of Listuguj. This development will be utilizing best practices from other First Nation communities such as Membertou, Millbrook and Madawaska to ensure that the proposed corporation is working to its best capability for the community.

 

The LMG Economic Development Unit will coordinate various activities such as a communications strategy, negotiations strategy and a work plan. This will ensure that the process will be effectively communicated to the people as the process moves forward.

 

This will all be finalized with negotiations between IHMML, of which Zenabis is one licensed producer, and the LMG to ensure that we are receiving the best options for our potential investment.

 

 

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For more information, please contact:

Mike Isaac Communications Manager, 418-788-2136 or michael.isaac@listuguj.ca

December 12, 2017 (Listuguj, Quebec) – On December 11, 2017 Council adopted an Order in Council (OIC) to give the mandate to Mtre. Joanne Brodeur, which is a third party lawyer to conduct an independent inquiry. This will launch an independent investigation concerning the adoption and the enforcement of Order in Council no. 2334.

Council has unanimously decided to move forward with this inquiry, a decision that was accepted by all parties. The purpose of the inquiry is to move forward and maintain a harmonious relationship between Chief and Council so that Council can properly service the community members of Listuguj. Chief and Council have agreed and are expected to conduct themselves accordingly throughout this inquiry process.

“I feel that this inquiry will allow Council to move forward and continue to lead our community in a professional and transparent manner,” said Chief Darcy Gray.

Council continues to express the importance of being more accountable to the community members of Listuguj. The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government wishes to establish a comprehensive regulation to ensure good government in Listuguj.

“I believe this inquiry will strengthen our internal process along with the Code of Conduct,” said Chief Darcy Gray.

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For information:

 

Jill Martin, OCC Coordinator                                                 Mike Isaac, Communication Manager

jill.martin@listuguj.ca                                                             michael.isaac@listuguj.ca

(418) 788-2136 (2026)                                                            (418) 788-2136 (2168)

 

Listuguj, December 1, 2017- With the objective to restore balance within Council, the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government have decided to lift the suspension of a Council member until an independent inquiry can take place to resolve internal issues.
The Council decision for a suspension based on the breach of the code of conducted was posed as a protective measure rather than punitive, in the interim time that a procedure could be decided on. The breach of the code of conduct could have affected the reputation of the community and employees who have contributed significantly to the progress LMG is making on its initiatives.
The purpose of the Code of Conduct policy is to maintain a harmonious and mutually beneficial relationship between Chief and Council and the Listuguj Members. The Council’s desire is to serve the Members fairly and efficiently. Accordingly, the Council is determined to establish an effective and respectful working relationship among each other and with the Membership.
The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government is committed to resolving effectively and sensitively, any existing issue within the Council that may hinder the Council’s duties to serve the people. “We are being very proactive in addressing any internal political conflicts, internally, with the individuals concerned, and we have our community matters under control, with the best interests of our people at heart,” says Darcy Gray, Chief of the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government.
During the process of the inquiry, the LMG Council asks for discretion, until the situation can be investigated. Until then, Council members will turn their attention to their Council responsibilities for the growth and empowerment of the community.
The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government is recognized as a government and have a right to self-determination and autonomy. The LMG’s Code of Conduct policy is part of Listuguj’s process for self-government, and is the policy in effect for the Council.

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SOURCE: Mike Isaac, Communications Manager
Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government
misaac@listuguj.ca
Tel: (418) 788-2136

CONSEIL   SCOLAIRE   DES   PREMIÈRES   NATIONS  EN ÉDUCATION DES ADULTES

FIRST NATIONS ADULT EDUCATION SCHOOL COUNCIL

 

 

O P E N   C A L L   F O R   T E N D E R S

 

 

To provide coordination services to support the Community of Practice in Housing Project financed by the First Nations Adult Education School Council through a grant from Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada

 

 

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THE FIRST NATIONS ADULT EDUCATION SCHOOL COUNCIL – THE FNAESC

Formed as a Trust in 2012, the First Nations Adult Education School Council seeks to provide the necessary leadership for the implementation and operations of the First Nation Regional and Local Adult Education Centers (RAECs) of Quebec. The FNAESC is committed to providing high quality adult learning environments that focus on culturally relevant student-centered learning in a safe and healthy environment that reflects the values of First Nations and allows the students to gain the necessary knowledge and skills required for their future educational endeavours and employment.

 

There are currently four RAECs supported by the FNAESC. They are located in the communities of Lac Simon (Kitci Amik RAEC), Kahnawake, Listuguj and Uashat mak Mani-Utenam.

 

The mission brings the FNAESC to establish partnerships with different educational institutions with the objective of offering more training, adapted to the needs of learners in the communities.

 

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT AND COORDINATION EXPECTATIONS

The Community of Practice in Housing Project developed after the launch of the Attestation in Collegial Studies in Housing Management, a project created by the First Nations Human Resources Development Commission, in collaboration with Cegep Garneau’s Continuing Education Department. Following consultations with communities as well as potential students, the  Community of Practice in Housing (CoPH) was created. Funding for the CoPH Project ends on March 31, 2018, but there is a possibility of extension.

 

The CoPH is searching for a coordinator to support the Development Committee and ensure the objectives of the project, as outlined in the project submitted to funders, are achieved. The roles and responsibilities of the coordinator may include the following, among others:

• Support the Development Committee:
  • Organize meetings, as needed;
  • Prepare the agenda and minutes for each meeting;
• Ensure the viability of the CoPH by integrating it into daily activities of housing agents;
• Animate and vitalize the CoPH’s main tool: Workplace;
• Promote the CoPH and inform communities of its advantages;
• Implement a system of co-evaluation;
• Track the project’s budget and funding;
• Write and submit grants, as per the Development Committee’s needs;
• Ensure the overall administration and communication related to the

 

CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION TO THE TENDER

The coordinator must

• Be a member of a First Nations community, preferably in Québec;
• Possess a comprehensive understanding of the First Nations Housing Sector in Quebec;
• Be able to travel, as per the needs of the CoPH;
• Strong listening and synthesis abilities;
• Have superior communications skills both in English and in French, both written and spoken;
• Work in a digital environment;
• Be organized, autonomous, and able to work with very little supervision;
• Be able to manage the aforementioned tasks within 30 to 40 hours each month, on average.

 

DELIVERY OF TENDER

Coordinators wishing to submit a tender may do so by email before December 1, 2017.

 

Tenders may be forwarded to:

 FNAESC Director

jobs@conseilscolaire-schoolcouncil.org

 

Community Announcement

 

The Lands and Membership department would like to notify the community that band card renewal will only take place on Mondays and Tuesdays effective Monday, November 27, 2017.  This will also be done by appointment only.  To ensure that your needs are properly met, you can contact Christine (Tina) Barnaby at 418-788-2136 to make your appointment.

 

Thank you for your understanding.