Community Kitchen Update

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**UPDATE**

Please note that the scheduled food bank for Friday, May 21, has been postponed. It will be moved to Tuesday, May 25th, starting at 10:00 a.m.

Please read carefully as there are some changes to the food bank this week ONLY.

 

Tuesday, May 18

1:00 p.m.

The community kitchen has about 25 1L milk cartons to give away today. The best before date is May 22, 2021. They can be picked up at the food bank, and they will be open until supplies last.

 

Thursday, May 20

10:00 a.m. to noon – Community Kitchen open for elders 65 + ONLY

 

Friday, May 21

10:00 a.m. to noon – Community Kitchen open to ALL clients

Message to Students from Sugarloaf Senior High School

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Our thoughts and hearts are with the community of Listuguj and all those affected by the tragic events this weekend. We send our deepest condolences.

SSHS students from Listuguj are not required to attend School or the Learning Hub tomorrow, Monday, May 17th, so that they may be with the community and access the support services that are being organized in Listuguj.

SSHS will also be providing additional support services at the school tomorrow and throughout this coming week, for students and staff. We urge anyone who would like to speak with someone to reach out and contact the school.

In these difficult times, we will grieve together and be there to support our community however we can.

Community Support and Grief Counselling

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The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government has coordinated various support services for all those in need through this difficult time. All community members are welcome to access the following services:

  • The Listuguj Community Social Services Directorate has arranged for grief counselling starting at 12:00 until 5:00 pm for both today and tomorrow. Services with trained psychologists and therapists are available at the Youth Centre, the Social Services Building and the Elders Lodge. To avoid waiting periods, please call Molly at 418-788-3039 to schedule a time slot.
  • Support is available at the Healing Grounds from 12:00 to 5:00 pm today and tomorrow.
  • There will be soup and sandwiches served each day at 5:00 p.m. at the Healing Grounds.
  • A Sacred Fire will start today at 1:00 pm at the Healing Arbour and will continue until Thursday.

Medical Taxi Closed for Day of Reflection

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Following yesterday’s events, the Listuguj Medical Taxi will be closed tomorrow, May 17, 2021. If you go to your appointment, please make sure to get a Medical Attestation along with a Taxi receipt to get reimbursed. Thanking you in advance on this matter.

LMG Closed for Day of Reflection

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Out of respect for the families and all those impacted, the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government will be closed tomorrow, May 17, 2021 for a day of reflection. Support services will be available to the community as early as this afternoon. More details will be shared soon.

Essential services will continue to operate unless otherwise instructed by their supervisor.

Emergency Response Update – Suspect in Custody

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Listuguj, May 15, 2021 – An individual is now in custody following a reported active shooter situation in the community. An active crime investigation is underway and there will be an increased police presence within the community as the investigation continues. Community members are asked to stay clear of the area.

 

Details are limited at this time; however, we can confirm that:

  • The Listuguj Police Department responded to a situation involving an active shooter barricaded at 94 Riverside West.
  • Additional support was requested to assist in the response and in securing the area, to protect those living nearby, and isolate the situation.
  • The suspect surrendered voluntarily and is now in custody.
  • Emergency responders counted two fatalities on-scene.
  • The residence remains an active crime scene and investigation is on-going.

 

“On behalf of myself and Council, our hearts are with you. Our government will continue to make every effort to provide support for those in need through these difficult times. In the coming days, LMG will have services available to those impacted.” says Chief Darcy Gray.

 

Media

Out of respect for the families, the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government will not be providing any further details and will not be accepting media requests.

Shooting in Listuguj

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Listuguj, May 15, 2021 – The Emergency Measure Organization (EMO) of Listuguj and the Listuguj Police Department announce that a shooting has taken place in the community. The situation is still ongoing. We want to remind people to stay away from the area to allow for emergency services to conduct their response. Do not share live feeds of the situation as it compromises police positions and assessments being conducted.

 

What we know and what we don’t

  • For now, we know that a shooting happened near Micmac Drive and Riverside West.
  • Listuguj Police Department set up a security perimeter.
  • We don’t know yet if and how many people have been injured and if there are any deaths.

 

With respect to the families

Please do not share names of the people you believe were there and do not share photos or live feeds to social media.

 

We will share more details as soon as we have them. The Listuguj EMO and Police Department invite community members to follow the evolution of the situation on:

Emergency Situation – Micmac Drive and Riverside West

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There is an emergency situation in the Micmac Drive and Riverside West area. The police have it under control. The area has been closed off.

All community members, please stay clear of the area.

Call for Tender – Caplin Road Roadway Upgrades

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The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government has released a call for tender to carry out roadway upgrades on Caplin Road including asphalt, concrete sidewalks and curbs, adjustments of manholes, valve boxes and fire hydrants. The deadline for bid submissions is Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time / 3:00 p.m. Atlantic time.

 

For more information, please visit:

SEAO – https://www.seao.ca/OpportunityPublication/avisconsultes.aspx?Itemid=abad01a9-08c4-47bd-82b7-64fa39f171c2

MERX – https://www.merx.com/private/buyer/solicitations/1809932057/preview

Listuguj Fishers Catch Blue Lobster

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Our Listuguj lobster fishers caught a blue lobster today, May 13, 2021. The chances of catching a blue lobster are 1 in 2,000,000. After taking a few photos of their catch, the crew of the Desert Storm 1 returned it to the water.

 

Desert Storm 1 Crew:

Marcus Wysote, Captain

Perley Caplin, Deckhand

Ryan Wysote, Deckhand

Nick James Wysote, Deckhand

 

Left to right: Ryan Wysote, Marcus Wysote (Captain), Nick James Wysote and Perley Caplin