Lobster Fishing Plan

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The Natural Resources Directorate of the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government is currently developing a Lobster Fishing Plan for a new fishing Area.
The objectives of this fishing plan are to:
• Ensure a lobster fishery by community members is beneficial and done safely, while respecting the lobster and the needs of future generations.
• Support community sustenance needs by providing additional access to Lobster.
• Balance community rights with responsibilities to the territory, lobster, and each other.
• Exercise community authority under Listuguj Lobster Law.
• Encourage a co-operative approach to governance and management approach by working with Treaty partners (Canada via Fisheries and Oceans Canada) to respect Lobster and keep community members safe.
Stay tuned on LMG Website and Facebook Page for future meeting announcements and schedules!
Click the link below for a video of Natural Resources Directorate Fisheries Policy Analyst & Researcher, Jeremy Speller with an introduction to community engagement:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PLLVIzb0r4

Listuguj Community Health Services Needs Your Help

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Listuguj Community Health Services

Public Announcement

Physician/RAMQ Medicare Cards

 

The Listuguj Community Health Services, is asking community members to call the Health Centre if you, or anyone in your household, does NOT have a physician at the present time.

To secure a Doctor for our community, we need to know how many people are without a physician.

Note, the physician will not see clients without an updated RAMQ Medicare Card.

Please call us at the Health Centre, 418-788-2155 during regular business hours and ask to speak to Tasha Doiron who will be compiling this important information.

Thank you for your collaboration on this matter.

 

 

 

Invitation to Tender – Waste Water Pumping Stations

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This is an invitation to tender Rehab of Seven (7) Wastewater Pumping Stations – Phase 1.

 

For the MERX link, click here.

For the SEAO link, click here.

LMG’s New Director of Education

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The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government is pleased to announce our new Director of Education, Michael James (Mickey) Isaac Jr..

Michael has a very broad academic and employment history, serving the community as a Police Officer, a member of the Civic Service in Ottawa, a Mi’gmaq Consultant with the Department of Education of Nova Scotia, a principal, and a Director Research for the Mi’gmawe’l Tplu’taqnn.

 

Michael has taken on the role of Director as of today, July 17th, and will provide his expertise and support to the Listuguj Education, Training, and Employment directorate.

 

Welcome Michael!

 

New Fishing Area 21B-West Survey

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The Natural Resources Directorate of the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government is currently developing a Lobster Fishing Plan for a new fishing Area.

The objectives of this fishing plan are to:

-Ensure a lobster fishery by community Members is beneficial and done safely, while respecting the Lobster and the needs of future generations.

-Support community sustenance needs by providing additional access to lobster.

-Balance community rights with responsibilities to the territory, lobster, and each other.

-Exercise Community authority under Listuguj Lobster Law.

-Encourage a co-operative approach to governance and management approach by

working with Treaty partners (Canada via Fisheries and Oceans Canada) to respect Lobster and keep community members safe.

We would like to hear community’s feedback.  Please fill out the Survey.

Participants will have the chance to win a $100, $50, or a $25 Visa gift card. The draw will take place after the July 26th deadline.

Link to survey

 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ListugujSurvey21BW

 

NAIG Send Off/Parade

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The Listuguj Sports and Recreation Program will be hosting a sendoff parade/event for NAIG athletes and coaches that will be taking place on Thursday, July 13th from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. For the parade, we will meet at Wysotes at 6:15 PM in order to be ready to take off at 6:30 PM to make our way to the Youth Center. Words of encouragement will be provided to athletes and coaches, and refreshments will be served at the Youth Center until 7:30 PM before our drop-in hours commence.

Pilot Project Summer Camp

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The Listuguj Community Social Services Directorate is happy to announce that our team under Community Services has responded to the community needs for developing services for childcare services. There is a noticeable need for support in childcare for children ranging from the ages of 4 through 6 within the community, the Listuguj Community Social Services Directorate has developed a Pilot Project Summer Camp specifically for this population. We will be taking on a group of 20 children with priority given to working parents starting Monday, July 17, 2023, through to September 01, 2023 (7 weeks total). For details concerning scheduling, programs, and services we will provide you with details at our scheduled registration day. Registration will be taking place at the Elder’s Lodge on Tuesday, July 11th from 8:30am – 4:30pm. Spaces are limited, we will not reserve spaces and you will only be eligible to register your own children. We look forward to meeting with you and working with your children. For more information please call Katy Scerba (Community Services Manager) at (418) 788-3150.

Deven Condo-Mitchell and Amanda Larocque to Compete on The Amazing Race Canada

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People from all over Gespe’gewa’gi were excited to hear that The Amazing Race Canada will have its very first Mi’gmaq competitors.  Deven Condo-Mitchell and Amanda Larocque will be competing in Season 9 of the fast-paced reality show.

Condo-Mitchell is from right here in Listuguj. He is a Conservation Officer with the Listuguj Rangers and has a passion for adventure and athletics.

Larocque is from Gesgapegiag. She is the Director of Health and Social Services for the community, is a mother of two daughters, is a dancer, and like Condo-Mitchell, she shares a passion for adventure.

The couple found out about the show after a mutual friend passed along information about the application process and were thankful for the opportunity. “We’re actively making history right now. We’re the first team from the East Coast, being Mi’gmaq. Representing Gespe’gewa’gi, Mi’gma’gi,” said Condo-Mitchell. The two hope that being featured on the show will push other Mi’gmaw people to set and achieve goals. Larocque said, “It’s an absolute honour to be the first Mi’gmaq team, and I know we’re not going to be the last. We hope to inspire other youth across all Mi’gma’gi.”

Both Condo-Mitchell and Larocque are excited to share their journey with their communities. They will be taking in the first episode, watching the show for the first time like everyone else, and are excited to re-live the experience alongside their communities.

“We want to thank both of our communities for all the love and support we’ve received over the past few weeks,” said Condo-Mitchell.

The community of Listuguj is thrilled to see Condo-Mitchell and Larocque make history and compete on The Amazing Race Canada.

Season 9 of The Amazing Race Canada premieres tonight, July 4th on CTV.

Good luck Deven and Amanda!

 

By Ann Marie Jacques

 

Natural Resources Directorate Newsletter

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To see the Natural Resources Directorate’s newsletter, click here.

LCSSD – Inflation Relief

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Listuguj Community Social Services Department woud like to announce:
Inflation Relief
Considering the rising inflation in Canada in 2023, additional income assistance funding is being provided to help ensure that each individual and family who rely upon income assistance will be able to cover their essential living expenses during these uncertain times. Each adult will receive an additional $200, as well as for each dependent child will receive $100 starting July 1st 2023 with the last payment on March 1st 2024.
If you have any questions, you can call Sheila brisk at 418 788-3039.
Thank you and have a great day!