Easter Bag Distribution
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Community Notice – Changes to New Brunswick Travel Restrictions
We welcome and are encouraged by Premier Higgs’ recent announcement whereby Listuguj (as well as the Avignon and Témiscouata regions) will be included in the New Brunswick Bubble starting April 19, 2021. Please keep in mind that this is conditional to New Brunswick’s cases of COVID-19 remaining low. Residents planning to travel into New Brunswick must not have travelled outside of those regions within the last 14 days OR must have received the first dose of the vaccine at least 14 days prior.
Although we must remain vigilant in following Public Health guidelines, this long-awaited announcement will reunite Listuguj members with family on either side of the bridge. Please stay tuned for more details.
K4 (Nursery) Registration 2021-2022
We are starting to take registrations for K4 (Nursery) 2021-2022 school year and asking for parents to register before Friday, March 26th, 2021. Registration forms can be obtained from the AGS Receptionist. They can also be downloaded here and returned to the AGS Receptionist.
Students must be 4 years old on or before December 31, 2021 and must register with a Listuguj address. The school will need to make a copy of the students Medicare Card, Birth Certificate, and Status Card if applicable. Parents will be asked to indicate if they are registering their child for Mi’gmaq Immersion, or English.
K4 (Nursery) Orientation may or may not happen this year depending on COVID restrictions.
For more information, please call 788-3100 or email jgrass@lete.listuguj.ca.
