Migwite’tm Fireworks Update

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The SOPFEU fire danger index has reduced to a safer level to allow for fireworks. As a result, we will be hosting the Migwite’tm fireworks this evening, June 25, 2020, at 9:45 p.m. at Moffat’s Landing. 

We would like to give a big thank you to the Restigouche Drive-Thru, Listuguj Public Security, Community Social Services, and Natural Resources for their generous donations to the fireworks for Migwite’tm 2020.

We are encouraging everyone to watch the fireworks from your home or from your vehicle at the wharf, Casino 88, the Education Complex or Moffat’s Landing. If you need to arrive on foot at Moffat’s Landing, please wear a mask, with the exception of children under the age of two or people who have difficulty breathing. We are encouraging all families to social distance and stay in your bubbles.

Casinos Operating within Listuguj

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New measures have been accepted by Chief and Council to allow for game rooms/casinos to resume operations, Friday, June 26, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. Game room operators are required to […]

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Gradual Reopening

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As the current coronavirus situation continues to evolve, we’re excited to announce that Listuguj will begin easing restrictions Friday, June 26, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. At this time, the state […]

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Healing Walk

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Given the circumstances with the heat, we are changing the meeting location of the solidarity healing walk for the community of Metepenagiag, the Levi family, and the Moore family. The walk will now start at the Education Complex at 2:00 p.m. and finish at Moffat’s landing. After the walk, there will be a ceremonial acknowledgment at Moffat’s landing to honor our relatives and offer our strength, support and thoughts to those who are in mourning.

Living in the legacy of colonialism, we are reminded of the on-going acts of colonialism and systemic racism that continues to take our people away from our families, our communities, and our world. At the moment, we hope that we can offer the strength that will be needed to our relatives. Ms’tNogmaq (All my relations).

We ask everyone to please respect the COVID-19 health and safety guidelines, the following measures will be in effect:

• Masks are mandatory, with the exception of children under the age of two or people who have difficulty breathing.
• Social distancing is mandatory. Please stay within your family bubbles.
• Participants contact information will be taken down as a precautionary measure for contact tracing.

The temperature at the time of the walk is expected to be hot. We ask that you please stay hydrated. Water bottles will be available at Casino 88 and Moffat’s landing.

Splash Pad Open

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We are pleased to announce that the Listuguj splash pad will open today, June 18th, 2020, with additional measures recommended by local health authorities.

  • There will be a portable hand washing station. Every person entering the splash pad must wash their hands.
  • No more than 5 people on the splash pad at any given time.
  • There will be picnic tables set at a distance from each other.
  • Staff will be present with hand sanitizers.
  • People who are sick or have a fever are asked to stay home.
  • There is a door to enter and another to exit. Please follow the enter and exit signs on the doors.

Staff will closely monitor the splash pad, but we need all community members’ cooperation to ensure the safety and wellbeing of everyone who visits the splash pad.

Community Kitchen Open Today

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The Community Kitchen will be open today, June 17th , from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for regular clients. Pre-made bags of groceries are ready to be distributed. Please make yourself visible at the food bank doors and a bag will be brought outside to you.

The Community Kitchen is located at the Listuguj Community Development Centre (Bingo Hall) side entrance.

Open Fire Ban

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The SOPFEU fire danger index in our region is currently extreme. Therefore, the Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks has banned open fires in or near the forest, due to the current conditions. We are asking all community members to please comply with these measures and stay safe.

Updated Checkpoint Announcement

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As of Monday, June 15, 2020, at 3:00 p.m., there are a total of 28 confirmed active cases of COVID-19 within the Campbellton Region. The LMG has reason to believe that there are additional presumptive cases yet to be confirmed. The Unified Command and Chief and Council, will continue to monitor the situation and will proceed with reinstating the checkpoints until more information is available.

Until Monday, June 22, 2020, at 9:00 a.m., strict measures will be imposed to limit access to Listuguj. At this time the ONLY authorized persons to enter Listuguj are:

– Registered Band Members;

– Listuguj Residents;

– LMG Essential Service Personnel;

– Mail Delivery Services (e.g., Purolator, FedEx, Livre Tout, etc.);

– Food and Beverage Distributors;

– Convenience Store Suppliers (e.g. Newspaper deliveries, ATM services, etc.); and

– Emergency Vehicles.

At this time, businesses, including landscaping, general contractors, sub-contractors, and non-resident employees from privately held businesses on-reserve, will not be permitted entry.

If you require immediate emergency repairs (e.g. repairs to amenities such as plumbing or electrical or emergency construction), we encourage you to find a contractor from Listuguj or low-risk areas in Quebec.

These measures will be reassessed by the Unified Command and Chief and Council before Monday, June 22, 2020.

SSHS Diploma Delivery

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On behalf of Principal Mike O’Toole, Vice Principal James Ryan, Mae Cameron and the rest of the staff at the Sugarloaf Senior High School they would like to send a huge congratulations to the Listuguj Grads of 2020. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the staff of Sugarloaf Senior High School will not be able to hand deliver the diplomas to our recent graduates as our checkpoints are closed.

In their place, Chief Darcy Gray will be hand delivering our recent graduates their diplomas at 2:00 p.m. Community members are welcome to join the grad parade from their vehicles.

Again, on behalf of the staff of Sugarloaf Senior High School, the Listuguj Education, Training and Employment Directorate, the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government, and Chief and Council, congratulations to the graduating class of 2020.

Checkpoint Reinstatement

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The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government has been informed of a critical situation across the bridge which has triggered the reinstatement of the Listuguj checkpoints. Checkpoints will be reinstated today, June 15, 2020. Additional information will be provided this afternoon, following the Government of New Brunswick COVID-19 Update.

Community members and residents are asked to continue social distancing, wearing masks in public places when social distancing is not possible, and exercising good hygiene and cough etiquette.