Listuguj First Nation Air Quality Monitoring

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The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government Emergency Management Team is pleased to announce our participation in the Forest Fire Smoke ‘Skweda’ Project. This trial project was developed by the Grand Conseil de la Nation Waban-Aki (GCNWA), located in Wôlinak, Quebec. The project aims to improve community preparedness for fire smoke events.

Forest fire season creates smoke plumes that could affect our community and the health of our population. The objective of the project is to install sensors to monitor community air quality, as well as develop risk mitigation strategies and identify decision-making tools to increase the level of community resilience to these events.

Paul-Emile Auger, Emergency Management Specialist – Technical Services with the GCNWA, along with his team were in Listuguj on August 13, 2020 to work with our Public Works team to install the first of two air quality monitors. These devices will allow the Emergency Management team to obtain air quality data in real-time and implement effective measures for fire smoke emergency management.

Photo taken at LMG Public Works garage. Pictured left to right:
Anne Belanger, GCNWA; Catherine McDonald, GCNWA; Colleen LaBillois, LMG; Paul-Emile Auger, GCNWA; Joshua (Saucy) Isaac, LMG; Bruce Fitzgerald, LMG

Community Kitchen Open

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The Community Kitchen will be open today, August 14th, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The following guidelines will apply:
  • Please bring your own bags;
  • Face masks are required to enter the building;
  • Please respect social distancing;
  • Please do not sit in the seats marked with a red X; and
  • Should the building reach its capacity, you will be asked to return at a later hour.

Tender Notice – Comfort Station at Forillon National Park

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Parks Canada has the release a call for tender to build a comfort station at Forillon National Park. The required work on this project includes the complete construction of a new 31 m2 comfort station which will house two individual bathrooms and a mechanical equipment room. The building is a wood frame structure on a screw piles foundation. The work also includes, but is not limited to, the installation of the wastewater treatment system, the underground electrical entrance and the accesses.

The deadline to submit a bid is August 27, 2020. Click here for more details.

Medical Taxi Update

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Medical Taxi will not be in service until 11:30 a.m. today. The local driver has an out of town appointment. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning

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A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for our region. There’s a possibility that we may also experience high winds and damaging hail this afternoon and early this evening.

As a precaution, please consider securing any property that may get damaged.

2020 Band Elections Update

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As Coronavirus (Covid-19) continued to evolve, and acting in the best interest of safety and wellbeing of the community, Chief and Council rescinded Order in Council 2531—Band Elections June 2020, postponing the band election originally scheduled for June 2020.  With the support of Indigenous Service Canada (ISC) as per the guidelines for cancelling and postponement of elections during Covid-19, it was assured that there would be no Governance-Gap and Chief and Council could continue its mandate, and must specify a new election date within 6 months of the original date of the band election.

On July 29, 2020 Chief and Council approved Order in Council 2563—Listuguj Band Elections 2020. The new date set for the election is November 7th, 2020. Order in Council 2563, also appoints the Michel Poirier as the Electoral Officer and Christine (Tina) Barnaby as Assistant Electoral Officer for Listuguj.

Specific dates identified as per OIC 2563 are:

  • Official Nominations for General Band Election will take place Friday, September 25, 2020.
  • The General Band Election for Chief and Council will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2020. 

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office.

Jill Martin
Office of Chief and Council Manager
(418)-788-2136 ext. 2026

Temporary Adjustment to LCHS Prenatal Policy

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Starting August 10th, 2020 a temporary adjustment will be made to the Listuguj Community Health Services (LCHS) prenatal policy due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Eligibility for Prenatal Program:

  • Expectant mothers and/or biological fathers of the unborn child must be a registered member of the Listuguj First Nation, and must reside on or within a 40 KM radius of the community (Listuguj).
  • Expectant mothers or fathers of the unborn child must register with the LCHS Maternal Child Health Nursing program by phone or by Facebook at Listuguj MCH-Immunization. Expectant mothers who do not attend classes or clinics either in person, by phone or messenger cannot apply for the incentives offered through this program.

Alaqsite’w Gitpu School COVID-19 Plan

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We are currently in stage yellow. For more information, you can contact Jeff Grass at jeff.grass@listuguj.ca or call the school at 418-788-3100.

Message from the Listuguj Youth and Family Center

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The Listuguj Youth and Family Center have followed the proper protocols and will continue to follow provincial guidelines to ensure the safety of youth and staff. The safety of your child(ren) is our priority. The building was closed to the public last week for an extensive deep cleaning including all surfaces and materials. We are certain that there are no positive cases here within our staff and building. We continue to encourage frequent hand washing throughout the day and in between our activities. From the start of camp we’ve modified our activities to follow the local and provincial guidelines and we will continue to strongly implement these guidelines.

Community Notice – Avoid Large Gatherings

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Often at this time of year, an impromptu party (“Lake Fest”) is organized at Qospem (Indian Lake). This event is not sanctioned by the LMG and attendance is entirely at one’s own risk. We do not advise community members and residents to attend as a health and safety plan has not been submitted to the LMG nor approved by LMG.

Nonetheless, should you choose to attend, it is each person’s responsibility to adhere to public health recommendations, maintain proper social distancing and exercise good hygiene. Please be aware that the coronavirus is still very much a concern and that the risk of infection is real. The Listuguj Police Department will increase patrols in the area to provide assistance and direction. Finally, normal rules and conduct, especially in regards to drinking and driving, must be followed.