COVID-19 Update: Campbellton Regional Hospital transitions to the red phase.

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**Important notice to community members**

October 7, 2021

 

The Listuguj Unified Command has been made aware of by the New Brunswick’s Director of Public Health that the Campbellton Regional Hospital (CRH) will be moving into a red state of recovery due to a localized outbreak within the facility.

Chief Darcy Gray will continue to remain in contact with NB Public Health to ensure the health and safety of Listuguj members will not be impacted. While we don’t expect this outbreak to affect the community. We continue to urge health and safety protocols for anyone that has visited recently (self-monitor for symptoms and get tested when showing several symptoms).

We encourage community members that require medical services to instead utilize the services at the hospital in Maria, Qc until the outbreak at the CHR is declared over.

We understand this may inconvenience some that have to travel, but we should all take steps to ensure the safety of community members.

Wela’lioq.

COVID-19 Update: October 7, 2021

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The Listuguj Unified Command has been notified by Quebec Public Health of an additional 4 (four) confirmed cases of COVID-19 within the community.

At this time, the individuals affected are in isolation, and contact tracing is underway. We ask community members to join us in our thoughts and wishes for a speedy recovery for those affected.

This cluster of confirmed cases has been linked to a private gathering within the community over the past weekend. While this is the first announcement of confirmed cases from this gathering we are anticipating more to come.

The total number of active cases is now 12. The total number of cases confirmed within the community since September 8, 2021, is now at 56.

Listuguj remains in Alert Level 2 (Yellow).

We ask that community members continue to follow public health guidelines (masks, handwashing, sanitizing & social distancing).

We will continue to provide weekday updates at 10 a.m. and weekend updates on the following Monday at 10 a.m.

Wela’lieg.

COVID-19 Update: October 6, 2021, confirmed case update & Weekday and Weekend reporting process

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021,

Starting tomorrow Thursday, October 7th. The Unified Command will be returning to daily updates regarding COVID-19 cases within the community. Updates will be posted at 10 a.m. on weekdays.

For weekend reporting, confirmed cases within the community will be released in a communique at 10 a.m. the following Monday. Our goal is to provide community members with the most accurate and up-to-date information with the return of this process.

The Listuguj Unified Command has been notified by Quebec Public Health of an additional 4 (four) confirmed cases of COVID-19 within the community.

At this time, the individuals affected are in isolation, and contact tracing is underway. We ask community members to join us in our thoughts and wishes for a speedy recovery for those affected.

The total number of active cases is 8. The total number of cases confirmed within the community since September 8, 2021, is now at 52.

Listuguj remains in Alert Level 2 (Yellow).

We ask that community members continue to follow public health guidelines (masks, handwashing, sanitizing & social distancing).

Wela’lieg

Press Release – Hiring of a liaison nurse at the CISSS de la Gaspésie

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Hiring of a liaison nurse at the CISSS de la Gaspésie

 

Gaspé, September 30 – The CISSS de la Gaspésie, in collaboration with the Mi’gmaq communities of Gesgapegiag and Listuguj, announces the hiring of a first liaison nurse.

 

The nurse, attached to the Gesgapegiag health and social services center, will work directly with the CISSS de la Gaspésie and the two health centers to allow continuity in the care and services offered to the populations of the two First Nations communities.

 

This nurse will be the link between the services of the CISSS de la Gaspésie and those of the communities. In addition, she will be responsible for setting up the Mi’gmag cultural awareness program developed by the two communities.

 

Ms. Chantal Duguay, Deputy President and CEO of the CISSS de la Gaspésie is delighted with this project and supports that “it is the extraordinary collaborative work that has materialized with this hiring, a project led by the three authorities”.

Residential Garbage Pickup & Access to Transfer Site

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The LMG Public Works wants to remind our community members that Residential Garbage Pickup is scheduled for Thursdays only from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

*Reminder* There will be no Garbage pickup except for Thursdays.   

For your convenience, the Community Transfer site is available during regular business hours from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

On behalf of Public Works, they would like to thank everyone in advance for their understanding and cooperation.

 

New Toll-free Legal Service For Sexual and Domestic Violence Victims

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An important notice that as of October 1st, 2021, there is a new toll-free legal service for victims of sexual and domestic violence in the province of Quebec.  Those in need can receive up to 4 hrs of free legal counseling.

This free service is called “Rebâtir” (rebuild).  For now, the Web site is only in French but can be translated by going to the bottom of the page and click to translate.

The toll number 1-833-732-2847 or E-mail: projet@rebatir.ca

Services are offered from 8:30 to 4:30 pm – Monday to Friday

The Haven House will post further information as it becomes available

COVID-19 Update: Monday, October 4, 2021

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Monday, October 4, 2021

 

Listuguj Unified Command has been notified by Quebec Public Health of one (1) confirmed case of COVID-19 within the community.

The affected individual is in isolation, and contact tracing is underway. We ask community members to join us in our thoughts and wishes for a speedy recovery to those affected.

The total number of active cases is 4. The total number of cases confirmed within the community since September 8, 2021, is now 48

Listuguj remains in Alert Level 2 (Yellow).

 

We ask that community members continue to follow public health guidelines (masks, handwashing, sanitizing & social distancing).

 

Wela’lieg

Public Notice – Administration Building parking lot not available until Tuesday, October 05.

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October 3, 2021.

Staff & Visitors, please be advised, due to the sustained rainfall throughout the weekend. The Administration Building parking lot will not be available until Tuesday, October 5.

Access into the building will be through the main doors only. Parking overflow is available at the LMDC (Listuguj Mi’gmaq Development Centre, LED (Education Complex), and the Veteran’s Lodge.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and we thank everyone for their understanding.

 

Wela’lieg

Rare Northern Bottlenose Whales identified in Our River

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On Thursday morning September 30th, LMG, through the Director of Public Security. was notified by the LFD Fire Chief that two Northern Bottlenose whales had approached the shore and were in about 3 feet of water. This was about 2 kilometres west of the bridge. At that time, they were stuck in the mud. The LPD responded and were able to dislodge the whales.

 

The whales then swam to the middle of the river. Unfortunately, it was later discovered, in the early evening, that they became beached further upriver, at the area commonly known as Adam Shore.

 

Through Natural Resources, DFO became involved to help assist with a mammal in distress. They contacted the Emergency Network of Marine Mammals. As assessment was made with the assistance of the LMG Rangers, however, one of the whales had already passed away. MARS (Marine Animal Rescue Society in Nova Scotia) was immediately contacted and a team of 6 individuals was dispatched. They arrived early Friday morning October 1st. At daybreak, it was seen that the second whale was gone. Throughout the entire morning, a search was conducted. It was concluded that the second whale had returned to deeper ocean waters.

A number of community members and LMG staff participated in the attempted rescue of the whales. Chief Gray expressed his thanks that so many individuals came together to help these stranded whales and for those who performed ceremonies, put down tobacco, and offered prayers to mark the passing of the whale.