Public Meeting: Lobster Fall Fishery
A meeting of the members of Listuguj is planned to discuss the upcoming lobster fall food fishery and it will take place at the:
NATURAL RESOURCE CONFERENCE ROOM
AUGUST 24, 2015 AT 2 P.M.
Items to be discussed include:
Food fishery vs. Commercial
Start and end date of the fishery
and
lobster distribution to the community
The following documents are updates on the new Pharmaceutical goods and services under Law 41. The specifics can be found in the documents provided.
Memo on Pharmaceutical goods and services under Law 41
For more information please call the Quebec Region call center at 1-877-483-1575
PUBLIC NOTICE
This is a notice to all Listuguj Salmon Harvesters, we will be hosting an End-of-Season Salmon Meeting.
The meeting will take place at the Natural Resource Building at 44 Dundee Road, on August 13 at 10:00 am.
If you are a Listuguj Salmon Harvester and interested in providing valuable feedback, please contact the Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy Coordinator, Kirt Dedam at 418-788-3022 or kirt.dedam@listuguj.ca.
Wela’lin
The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government has received payment from Canada for $64.5 Million. The funds are being held in a “Secured Holding Account” at this time. Any significant transactions will be posted with a description of the transaction.
The LMG will post a statement once a week to show the balance and significant transactions.
Here are the transactions in chronological order:
Click here to see the Secured Bank Acct for Settlement funds dated – December 11, 2015
Click here to see the Secured Bank Acct for Settlement funds dated – December 10, 2015
Click here to see the Secured Bank Acct for Settlement funds dated – November 23, 2015
Click here to see the Secured Bank Acct for Settlement funds dated – October 26, 2015
Click here to see the Secured Bank Acct for Settlement funds dated – October 19, 2015
Click here to see the Secured Bank Acct for Settlement funds dated – October 15, 2015
Click here to see the Secured Bank Acct for Settlement funds dated – September 25, 2015
Click here to see the Secured Bank Acct for Settlement funds dated – September 3, 2015
Click here to see the Secured Bank Acct for Settlement funds dated – August 20, 2015
Click here to see the Secured Bank Acct for Settlement funds dated – July 31, 2015
Click here to see the Secured Bank Acct for Settlement funds dated – July 23, 2015
Click here to see the Secured Bank Acct for Settlement funds dated – July 17, 2015
Click here to see the Secured Bank Acct for Settlement funds dated – July 09, 2015
Click here to see the Secured Bank Acct for Settlement funds dated – July 03, 2015
Click here to see the Secured Bank Acct for Settlement funds dated – June 25, 2015
Click here to see the Secured Bank Acct for Settlement funds dated – June 24, 2015
Click here to see the Secured Bank Acct for Settlement funds dated – June 22, 2015
Click here to see the Secured Bank Acct for Settlement funds dated – June 1, 2015
Click here to see the Secured Bank Acct for Settlement funds dated – May 29, 2015
Click here to see the Secured Bank Acct for Settlement funds dated – May 27, 2015
Click here to see the Secured Bank Acct for Settlement funds dated – May 26, 2015
Click here to see the Secured Bank Acct for Settlement funds dated – May 25, 2015
Click here to see the Secured Bank Acct for Settlement funds dated – May 22, 2015
June 4, 2015 (Listuguj, Gespe’gewa’gi) – LMG has received our Settlement Funds from Canada and application forms are now available for a Per Capita Distribution (PCD). LMG will begin processing applications on June 9, 2015.
“We have calculated the amount for each person’s PCD,” said Chief Scott Martin. “On May 29, 2015, Listuguj had a total of 4,013 members (3,960) and active applicants (53). The LMG will distribute $60 million of the Settlement Funds. This means each member is entitled to $14,951.41 as a one-time lump sum payment.”
Application forms can be picked up at the LMG office and the post office. They are also available to fill out and print from the LMG web site: www.listuguj.ca and a link to the application forms and instructions is on the Listuguj Facebook page. Please call the LMG office if you want an application form mailed to you.
Read the Instructions, fill out the application form and then either apply in person in Listuguj or apply by mail. The Instructions explain the different procedures for these two different ways to apply. LMG has prepared a PCD Bulletin as well to assist members with the application form and the application process. The PCD Application Form, Instructions, and Bulletin, and this Release, are all available at the LMG Office, post office, through the LMG Facebook page and on the LMG web site at: www.listuguj.ca
“It is important that all members fill out an application form,” said Chief Martin. “We have to authenticate your identity, we need to make sure you are a Listuguj member, and we need to get banking information for people choosing payment by direct deposit.”
LMG will be setting up an Authorized PCD Application Centre at the Bingo Hall starting on June 9th. If you choose to apply in person, this is where application forms will be processed. Please see the Bulletin for more details.
Please be reminded that all Listuguj members must be on the band list or active applicants for Listuguj membership on May 29, 2015 in order to be considered for the PCD. An active application is one that is not denied or rejected, is still being processed and is subject to approval by AANDC or LMG.
Also, please note that Chief and Council confirmed that the LMG will enforce the Listuguj Financial Administration By-law which allows LMG to deduct up to 100% of the first $500 (or less) owed to the LMG and 50% of the PCD amount to cover the balance above $500 of any member’s existing debt with LMG. Members who owe money to the LMG will receive a separate letter about this.
“Nearly 10% of Listuguj members have outstanding debts to LMG and we’re accountable to the Band as a whole for ensuring that those debts are reconciled,” said Chief Martin. “However, we will not collect any funds that members owe to the Federal or Provincial government or any other agency.”
Application documents can be found below:
Click here to access the Per Capita Distribution of Settlement Funds Application Form
Click here to access the Per Capita Distribution of Settlement Funds Application Instructions
Click here to access the Community Bulletin #1 Regarding PCD
For more information on the per capita distribution, please contact:
Mike Isaac, Communication Manager, michael.isaac@listuguj.ca (418) 788-2136
This is a copy of the letter from Chief Scott Martin sent to the Senior Manager of the Department of Social Development of N.B.
School cheques will be issued to students at the following locations and times:
SSHS students – Wednesday June 17th at the Listuguj Education Complex at 3 P.M.
AGS students – Friday June 19th -See Tammy Isaac at the end of the school day at the AGS
CMS and PRP students – Friday June 19th at the Listuguj Education Complex between 10am and 12PM.
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact Lloyd Alcon at 506-789-2125 and Tammy Isaac at 418-788-3100.
The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government will be enforcing the Financial Administration By-law. This will impact 5% of the community. The individuals will receive a letter in the mail reviewing their amount owing.
Click here to view the official memo from the Director of Finance
There will be dance classes held at the Listuguj Education Complex for the month of may for Children ages 5 and up however, all children under 10 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or chaperone
PLEASE NOTE: Only offered during the month of MAY
Dates:
Tuesday May 12th
Wednesday May 13th
Wednesday May 20th
Thursday May 21st
Wednesday May 27th
Thursday May 28th
All sessions will be from 6pm-7:30
Held @ Listuguj Education Complex
For more info. Contact Bobbi Madahbee @ 418-788-2248
Listuguj Canada Settlement Agreement
Summary of Events
October 20, 2014
Chief and Council passed Order-In-Council which set in motion the Settlement Agreement Ratification process, providing the Ballot Question, the Consultative Second Ballot Question (PCD in two of three options), the date of the Main Polls, authority for Chief Martin to sign the Ratification Protocol with Canada, and naming of the Chief Ratification Officer, Michel Poirier.
November 3, 2014
Both the Notice of Ratification Vote was posted throughout the community and social electronic media, and Mail-in Ballot packages were mailed out for off-reserve voters.
November 18 & 25, and December 2, 2015
3 Information Meetings
November 29, 2014, and from December 1-6 and 8-12, 2014, from 9am-4pm
LMG held Advance Polls voting on at the LMG Administration Building in Listuguj.
December 13, 2014
The Ratification Vote Main Poll voting was held at the Alaqsitew Gitpu School (AGS) in Listuguj on from 9am to 8pm.
December 15, 2014
The Chief Ratification Officer posts community wide, the Certificate of Results as soon as possible after the vote.
The Chief Ratification Officer had to allow 7 days after posting the Certificate of Results to receive complaints about the vote and he received zero (0).
In the case of complaints received by the Chief Ratification Officer, (and then submitted to) the Review Officer, Donatien Grenier, the Review Officer had to rule within or on the 7th day after receiving the complaint, but since no complaints were received this didn’t happen.
Pursuant the provisions of the Ratification Protocol, if a ruling on a complaint were appealed, the Review Officer had 7 days to rule, but since no complaints were received no ruling or appeal resulted.
December 22, 2015
The Chief Ratification Officer prepared the Official Results Report.
December 29, 2014
Official Results Report submitted to Canada
February 5, 2015
Chief and Council passed OIC #2180, confirming successful ratification of the Settlement Agreement and conferred upon Chief Martin, authority to sign the Settlement Agreement on behalf of Listuguj.
March 26, 2015
Chief Martin signed four (4) originals of the Settlement Agreement, to which I was witness.
The 4 originals of Settlement Agreement mailed by priority post and then emailed PDFs, to Canada,
March 30, 2015
Canada receives 4 signed copies of the Settlement Agreement.
April 8, 2015
Canada Informs Listuguj of delay of Canada signing Settlement Agreement on basis that a “rollover letter” to carry settlement negotiations mandates from fiscal 2015 to 2016 must be signed before signing the Settlement Agreement and that the same people doing this also are the same people working on the Federal Budget which has been delayed to April 21, which the Federal Budget being the top priority of Canada.
April 13, 2015
Chief Martin sends Canada letter requesting reasons and explanation of delay in the signing of Settlement Agreement by Canada.
April 17, 2015
Chief Martin, assisted by Jeff Basque, meets with Canada to request reasons and explanation in person for the delay and the actions being taken to proceed with signing of the Settlement Agreement by Canada. Canada apologizes and emphasizes that this is a purely administrative delay and Canada intention to pay early May stands.
April 29, 2015
Canada signs settlement agreement.
April 30, 2015
Canada informs Listuguj it has signed the Settlement Agreement.
May 1, 2015
LMG release information that Canada signed the Settlement Agreement on April 29, 2015, and that the cut off date for membership registrations for purpose of counting members as of the Effective Date in the calculation of the per capita distribution (PCD) of the settlement funds is May 29, 2015. Also announced by LMG is that ALL members will have to apply for the PCD.
