COVID-19 Travel Guidelines Reminder for Easter

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With the number of COVID-19 cases rising in the surrounding area, the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government urges all Listuguj residents to stay local this Easter. Before making plans to shop or travel, please keep in mind that the Bas Saint-Laurent region in Quebec will be classified as a Red Zone as of 9:00 p.m. tonight and should be avoided. This region includes cities such as Rimouski, Amqui and Matane. Visit the Quebec Alert Levels Map for more details.

All COVID-19 Travel Guidelines listed here still apply.

Remember to always wear a mask in public, continue practicing social distancing, proper cough etiquette, and good hygiene practices.

Community Notice – Social Assistance

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Update as of 1:30 p.m.: The issue has been resolved. Clients will receive their payments this afternoon.

 

To all Social Assistance recipients:

The deposit of Social Assistance cheques has been delayed. We are working on the problem and hope to get it resolved this morning. As soon as it is resolved, you will be informed.

Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Families First – Skirt Making Workshop

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Easter Bag Distribution

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The Avenir D’Enfants program through the Listuguj Community Health Services (LCHS) will have 100 Easter bags to distribute on a first come first serve basis.

Bags can be picked up at the community kitchen on Tuesday, March 30, starting at 10:00 am until supplies last. This is open for ALL community members with children – 1 bag per child.

Each bag contains a pack of chalk, bubbles, chocolate and some candy, as seen in the picture.

LPD Easter Colouring Contest

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The Listuguj Police Department (LPD) is hosting an Easter colouring contest for youth residing in Listuguj aged 4 to 12. Contest submissions must be dropped off at the LPD building located at 3 Lnu Street by April 1st so the draw can be completed the following day. 3 prizes will be available.

Copies of the picture can be obtained up at the Listuguj Police Department. LPD will be also distributing copies for the age group mentioned at the Alaqsite’w Gitpu School.

Prizes:

1st – Gaming Device with game

2nd – Gift Card and Easter Chocolates

3rd – Easter gift basket

*Photos of the prizes will be posted on the LPD Facebook page in the coming days.

Download LPD Easter Colouring Contest Sheet here.

 

Listuguj High School Students Return to In-Class Learning in NB

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For more details on the New Brunswick Travel Registration process, visit: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/corporate/promo/travel-registration.html

COVID-19 Vaccination Update

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Since Quebec Public Health now recommends a maximum 16-week interval between doses of the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine, the Listuguj Community Health Center will continue to administer the FIRST dose to Community Residents.  You are encouraged to call the Health Center at (418) 788-2155 to add your name to the list for the FIRST dose.

We thank everyone for their involvement in this community vaccination process and ask that you continue to monitor the official LMG updates on when we will begin administering the SECOND dose, which we anticipate will happen sometime in May.  Thank you and remember to continue to follow all Public Health guidelines related to this Pandemic to protect yourself, your family, and your community.

For more details on the vaccine, please review the following info sheet.

Fiber Optic Installation in LMG Buildings

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The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government is pleased to announce that we are working with Teltech Communications through the First Nations Education Council (FNEC) to install fiber optic services in LMG buildings. Throughout this week, Teltech will be in Listuguj to expand these services to 11 LMG buildings that do not already have fiber optic internet.

Please note that they are following all Public Health guidelines to do their work safely.

Head Start Registration 2021

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Head Start registration forms can now be picked up at 6B Pacific Drive, directly behind the Listuguj Community Health Services. If you have any questions, please contact Tina Martin, Head Start Manager, at 418-788-3041.

Call for Tender – Waqatasg Elders Home Project

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The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government is excited to release a call for tender for the complete construction of the Waqatasg Elders facility on Isaac Lane. We would like to take this time to acknowledge and thank everyone who has dedicated their time over the years to bring this project to life.

The deadline to submit a bid is 10:00 a.m. (Eastern time) and 11:00 a.m. (Atlantic time) April 19, 2021. Tender documents can be obtained and submitted on SEAO or MERX as per the links below.

https://www.merx.com/solicitations/open-bids/Waqatasg-Elders-Home-Listuguj-New-Construction/0000195331

https://www.seao.ca/OpportunityPublication/ConsulterAvis/Recherche?ItemId=8050bb19-1060-4c37-847f-bb493625b8a3&callingPage=2&searchId=c7cdd786-074e-49b2-bc73-acee0116ac1c&VPos=100