Second Confirmed Case of COVID-19 in Listuguj
August 10, 2021 – The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government have been notified that a second community member tested positive for COVID-19. The individual is under Quarantine and is being monitored by public health.
Be advised, if you had your first vaccine ONLY, and have been in contact with someone who has tested positive with COVID-19, you need to be tested by public health. You can call 1 877 644-4545 or go to Quebec.ca to schedule an appointment.
There will be a mobile COVID 19 vaccination site provided Friday August 13th, 2021 and Saturday August 14th by the old MMS building (see link below).
We strongly urge everyone to continue to follow all standard COVI-19 safety protocols: Masks, Hand Washing, Social Distancing if you display Symptoms please stay home and contact public health for recommendations.
On behalf of the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government, we wish this community member a swift and full recovery.
Wela’lieg
Listuguj /Cape Breton University Combined BACS & BBA Program Hiring
The Listuguj Education, Training & Employment (LETE) is currently looking for instructors for the Listuguj /Cape Breton University Combined Bachelor of Administrative and Commercial Studies (BACS) and Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program for the upcoming school year.
For more information, please contact Melissa Drapeau at 418-788-2248 or email to Mdrapeau@lete.listuguj.ca.
Deadline to apply is August 16th, 2021.
Heat Stress Guide for Work Environments
The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Governments’ Health and Safety Department is providing guidelines for working in hot environments. Please click on the PDF to see the Heat Stress Guidelines below:
Confirmed Case of COVID-19 in Listuguj
Confirmed Case of COVID-19 in Listuguj
August 9, 2021 – On the evening of August 7, 2021, Quebec Public Health notified the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government that a community member tested positive for COVID-19. Quebec Public Health is currently conducting contact tracing to identify people who have been in close contact with the individual who tested positive.
Be advised, if you had your first vaccine ONLY, and have been in contact with someone who has tested positive with COVID-19, you need to be tested.
Again, contact tracing is currently underway. For those who have been in close contact with the individual QC Public Health will contact you directly, and you will be asked to self-isolate and monitor for symptoms to limit any potential spread. The individual who tested positive is self-isolating, and their health will be monitored by public health. The Listuguj Community Health Services will provide support to families directly affected.
We want to remind our community members and residents that what we need now more than ever is to practice mindfulness and compassion. The virus is a disease that does not discriminate.
On behalf of the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government, we wish this community member a swift and full recovery.
Wela’lieg
MOBILE COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINIC IN LISTUGUJ
The Listuguj Community Health Services has arranged with the Quebec CISSS to operate a Mobile COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic in our community. This comes just in time as new ‘positive cases’ are being reported in multiple communities throughout our Region.
To date, here in Listuguj, our vaccination rate stands at 60% for the first dose, and 46% for the 2nd dose. With the new aggressive ‘Delta variant’ spreading across Canada, it’s more important than ever that we all get vaccinated, especially our SECOND DOSE.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Your first or second dose.
Both Moderna and the Pfizer Vaccine will be available (your choice).
When: Friday, August 13th, 2021 from 1:00pm – 6:00pm
Saturday, August 14th, 2021 from 10:00am – 5:oopm
NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY
Where: Education Complex parking lot
Who: Anyone who wants the vaccine age 12+
Our goal is to reach 75% vaccination rate for Listuguj. This will help ensure the health and well-being of our community during this on-going Pandemic.
Chief and Council Re-commit to Engage Community Members on the Listuguj Customary Election Code
Chief and Council Re-commit to Engage Community Members on the Listuguj Customary Election Code
On June 30, 2021, Chief and Council passed Order-In-Council 2650 Re-commitment LMG Election Code. Through OIC 2650, Council established a committee to re-engage community members on the Listuguj Customary Election Code, and pick up the conversation from where we left off.
In the coming weeks, the Election Code Committee will host in-person and online community engagement sessions, and are available to answer questions, provide information, and gather your feedback on the Listuguj Customary Election Code.
A schedule of upcoming events will be announced at a later date. For more information on the Listuguj Customary Election Code and the re-engagement process, please contact the Election Code Committee at code.electioncode@listuguj.ca. This email is monitored during our regular office hours, Monday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and Friday 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
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LMDC Main Entrance Construction
A notice from the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Developement Center that the main entrance door is not accessible from August 5 to 6, 2021 due to construction.
The temporary entrance is from the side of the building from the parking area (facing the Elder’s Lodge).
Wela’lioq for your understanding!
Parents and Guardians call out for Focus Group Session for LCSSD
The Listuguj Community Social Services Directorate (LCSSD) is working to improve the services delivered by the Listuguj Youth and Family Center.
In order to achieve these goals, LCSSD is asking for Parents/Guardians to reach out and participate in a focus group with the following topics:
- After School program ages 5-12
- Youth summer camps
- Regular Youth Center hours.
The focus group will be held on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 6:00pm. The location will depend on the number of parents/guardians interested.
****Prizes will be drawn at the end of the session, as well refreshments*****
If you are interested or want to learn more, please call Tracy Morrison 418-788-3039 or email tracymorrison@listuguj.ca
LCSSD are looking forward to hearing from you as they are striving for better deliver to services for our children within our Community and WANT to hear from you!
