Community Announcement – Welcoming message to the First Nation Hospital Liaison (Maria)

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The Listuguj Community Health Services is pleased to welcome Ms. Jessika Pepin, RN as the new First Nation Hospital Liaison with Maria Hospital.

We were able to bring Jessika on board through our collaboration with Gesgapegiag Health and Community Services.  She will work directly with clients/patients, community leaders, and other programs and services within the three organizations to assist the CISSS in implementing the services required to meet the needs of the First Nation communities of the Chaleur Bay region.

She will perform a wide range of services for our community members at Maria Hospital, including roles as advocating for clients during the development of their hospital discharge plans, to the presentation of these plans to internal community resources to ensure continuity of care (i.e., LCHS Home & Community Care Program; Social Services; Families First, etc.)

The direct benefit to our clients for having a strong resource such as Jessika at Maria Hospital will be to overcome the potential language barrier with service providers, and to have someone help navigate the Health Care System at a time when our health issues make us feel vulnerable, and at times, misunderstood.

Please join me in welcoming Jessika to her new role with us as the First Nation Hospital Liaison at Maria Hospital.

 

Donna Metallic

Director, Listuguj Community Health Services

 

   

 

Community Notice – Natural Resources Building Update

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022

The Capital & Infrastructure wish to inform the Public that due to the extensive cleaning required from the fire in the garage. They will remain to work from home until further notice.

Once a return date is confirmed, we will communicate it through our Website and Facebook Page.

We thank everyone for their understanding.

Land Claim Settlement – Per Capita Distribution Notice 2022

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Have you recently turned 18 years of age?

The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government wishes to inform Listuguj youth who turn 18 years of age to make an application for their land claim Per Capita Distribution. Listuguj youth who have turned 18, have up to 5 years following their 18th birthday to make their application. Failure to come forward by the 5 year deadline will result in the monies being forfeited.

For example:

If you turned 18 on May 6, 2017, you have until May 5, 2022 to apply.

If you turned 18 on January 6, 2021, you have until January 5, 2026 to apply.

Note: Your name must appear on the qualifying band membership list made on April 29, 2015.

Contact Tim Dedam by email at tim.dedam@listuguj.ca or by phone at 418-788-2136 to make your application or confirm if your name appears on the qualifying band membership list made on April 29, 2015.

You can also visit https://listuguj.ca/forms/ to download the application and instructions.

See below for the quarterly payment schedule. If your completed application is not received before each deadline date, it will be paid in the next scheduled quarter.

 

Monday January 17, 2022 – Noon Hour Closure

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Monday January 17, 2022

 

Due to the snowfall warning forecasted to arrive mid-afternoon, all LMG buildings will be closing at noon (12 p.m.) today.

A separate notice will be published from the Listuguj Education, Training and Employment department.

 

 

Public Service Announcement – Extreme cold weather warning for January 14 & 15, 2022

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Notice to Listuguj Community members that the evening of January 14th and the morning of January 15th, there will be an Extreme Cold Weather Warning in effect for Listuguj and the surrounding areas.

 

Extreme cold weather warning issued for:

Edmundston and Madawaska County, N.-B.
Campbellton and Restigouche County, N.-B.
Grand-Falls and Victoria County, N.-B.

An episode during which the wind chill will be very high is expected.

Strongest wind chill: -36 Degrees.

Regions: Central and Northwestern New Brunswick.

Period: from late this evening until Saturday morning.

The extreme cold affects everyone.

Cover up accordingly. Frostbite can develop within minutes on skin exposed to wind chill.

An Extreme Cold Warning is issued when wind chill or very cold temperatures present a high health hazard (frostbite, hypothermia, etc.).

https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/weather-health/wind-chill-cold-weather/wind-chill-index.html

 

Today forecast

Today Snow ending this morning then mainly cloudy. Amount 2 cm. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning. Temperature falling to minus 15 this afternoon. Wind chill minus 12 this morning and minus 26 this afternoon. UV index 1 or low.
Tonight Cloudy. 40 percent chance of flurries overnight. Local blowing snow. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. Low minus 18. Wind chill near minus 30. Risk of frostbite.
Sat, 15 Jan Cloudy with 40 percent chance of flurries early in the morning then a mix of sun and cloud. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting to 60. High minus 15. Wind chill near minus 30. Risk of frostbite. UV index 1 or low.
Night Clear. Low minus 18.

COVID-19 Update: Listuguj COVID-19 Guidelines Update

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COVID-19 Update: Listuguj COVID-19 Guidelines Update

The Listuguj Unified Command understands that there may be confusion over the ever-changing measures within the Province of Quebec regarding COVID-19.  Changes are happening quickly, and numerous ‘sources’ of information contribute to confusion and ‘mixed messages.’  As a First Nation Community, our social inter-connectedness makes us more vulnerable to the spread of COVID-19 than any township or municipality in the Province of Quebec.

Listuguj Unified Command has used the Quebec Public Health Measures for the Gaspesie – Illes de la Madeleines Region as a ‘guide’ for the measures put into place within our community. We take their professional opinions based on science and mold them to fit our reality within the community, all in an effort to minimize the spread of COVID-19 in Listuguj.  As such, to further safeguard our members, we will follow the ‘Regional’ QC Public Health Measure for a Ten (10) day Isolation Period for anyone with a positive test result (Rapid Test or PCR).

We are pleased to say that with the increased availability, acceptance and use of the BTNX Rapid Response COVID-19 Test in Listuguj, our community members now conduct their own ‘contact tracing’ and follow the isolation measures all to limit the spread of COVID-19 among their family members and friends.

These private test results, coupled with the delay in receiving updated data from an overwhelmed Public Health Data system means we can no longer report, with any accuracy, the daily number of positive cases in our community.

The Unified Command continues to meet and is assessing our evolving situation. Changes may be required as more information becomes available.

We continue to urge recommended health practices of wearing a mask, washing hands frequently, social distancing, and practicing proper cough etiquette.

 

Listuguj Unified Command

Community Kitchen Open for January 06, 2021

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Ringing in the New Year, the Listuguj Families First Support Services made a donation to the Community Kitchen.

The Community Kitchen will be open for all Community Members at noon tomorrow, January 06, 2022.

The Community Kitchen can be located on the side entrance at the Listuguj Community Development Centre (Bingo Hall)

*We will be open until supplies last*

Please note that masks are mandatory upon entering the building when picking up your bag.

 

 

 

COVID-19 Update Tuesday, January 04, 2022

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Seven (7) Active Cases in Listuguj

The Unified Command are reporting five (5) new cases in the community for January 04, 2022. The total number of active cases of COVID-19 in Listuguj is seven (7).

Please note, these numbers are based on confirmed PCR tests through Quebec Public Health.

Community members and residents who test positive on rapid tests are encouraged to book an appointment with QC Public for a PCR Test. To book a PCR test, please click the following link (covid19.quebec.ca) or by phone at 1-877-644-4545.

The Unified Command continues to meet and is assessing our evolving situation. Changes may be required once more data becomes available.

COVID-19 Update Friday, December 31, 2021 – PCR Test Info & Listuguj COVID Response

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COVID-19 Update Friday, December 31, 2021 – PCR Test Info & Listuguj COVID Response

 

Two (2) Active Cases in Listuguj

Today we are reporting no new cases in the community for December 31, 2021. The total number of active cases of COVID-19 in Listuguj is two (2). Please note, these numbers are based on confirmed PCR tests through Quebec Public Health.

Community members and residents who test positive on rapid tests are encouraged to book an appointment with QC Public for a PCR Test. To book a PCR test, please click the following link (covid19.quebec.ca) or by phone at 1-877-644-4545.

The Unified Command continues to meet and is assessing our evolving situation. Changes may be required once more data becomes available.

 

Listuguj COVID Response

On Thursday, December 30, 2021, the Premiere of Quebec announced additional COVID-19 measures set to begin December 31, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. (AST). Please note, these measures apply outside of the community, and any changes to in-community measures will be communicated through Official LMG channels (Website & Facebook).

  • Listuguj will not be mandating a curfew within Listuguj Lands.
  • Community members and residents are encouraged to limit contact outside of household bubbles.

Please continue to follow the recommended best practices of wearing a mask, washing hands frequently, social distancing and practicing proper cough etiquette.

COVID-19 Update Tuesday, December 28, 2021 – Rapid Test Kit Pick-up & Testing Centre Information

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COVID-19 Update Tuesday, December 28, 2021:

 

The Listuguj Unified Command is reporting 2 new cases within the Community for Tuesday, December 27, 2021.

The active case count is now 2.

We ask that community members maintain their continued diligence and remain proactive.

With the onset of the Omicron Variant, the holiday break will see a rising trend of confirmed cases within and outside the local area from the increased travel and gatherings. While the number of confirmed cases may grow quickly, this surge of infections was anticipated by Public Health.

The best practice for the Health and Well-Being of the community is that we continue that follow public health guidelines such as handwashing, sanitizing, mask-wearing, social distancing, and receive testing when needed.

 

BTNX Rapid Antigen Test for COVID-19: 

The Listuguj Community Health Services will open for community residents to pick up the BTNX Rapid Antigen Test Kits during the holiday hours below.

Hours for Pick-up:

– December 29, 2021, from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm (Main Doors)

– January 4, 5, 6, 2022, from 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm (Main Doors)

After the holidays, the kits will be available for pick-up from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm Monday to Friday.

While this new screening tool is now available, it should still be viewed as an added detection method for identifying COVID-19 early. As such, we should remain vigilant and stay at home & monitor if COVID-19 like symptoms develop.

*Please note* If after showing positive results from the Rapid Test, please get tested at a screening centre based on the COVID-19 Symptom Self-Assessment outcome.

An image guide of the the Rapid Test Kit is available is copied below the notice.

 

COVID-19 Testing Clinic (Listuguj & Pointe-à-la-Croix):

The Clinic in Listuguj will be closed during the Christmas holidays. Our Testing Clinic will resume after the holidays beginning on January 10, 2022. Please call 418-788-2155 to schedule an appointment.

Should you require a PCR Test (York Gym Testing Site), please get in touch with Quebec Public Health at 1-877-644-4545 or the Website Self-Assessment Tool (covid19.quebec.ca) to book your appointment.

 

Message from the Director of LCHS:

Although we worry about the upcoming weeks ahead of us, we do have hope that brighter days are ahead. Please take care we hope that you have some warm and hopeful moments over the coming weeks.

 

Wela’lieg.