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Request for Proposal: Education
The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit proposals from a qualified consultant or consulting firm to complete the initial phases of the project, which in turn will facilitate the development and implementation of a Governance Structure for Education inclusive of Adult Education and the Employment and Training sector.
Click here to read the full document.
For additional information please contact the Listuguj Education & Training directorate at 418-788-2248
Request for Proposal: Mi'gmaq Language Curriculum
Submissions
Lorna Sook
Director – Education, Training and Employment
Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government
1 Riverside West
Request for Proposal
Project: Mi’gmaq Language Curriculum
Deadline: February 10, 2017 at 4pm ATL
Summary and Background
The purpose of this Request for Proposals is to solicit proposals from a qualified consultant for the development of curriculum as well as the development of curriculum material and/or the acquisition of curriculum material for the Mi’gmaq Immersion Programs.
Project Purpose and Description
The purpose of the project is to provide the necessary support to the teaching staff through the development and/or acquisition of curriculum material for course delivery.
The individual would be asked to: Conduct research, facilitate working groups in content development: Develop the structure, content and objectives of new courses; Provide ongoing professional development, training and consultative services to teachers and other professionals; and may administer specialized testing and assessment programs
Project Timeline:
February 13, 2017 through June 30, 2017
Qualifications & Requirements
Fluency in Mi’gmaq
Bachelor’s degree in education
Master’s degree in education may be required
Specialized training or certification in curriculum development
Experience in curriculum development
Work independently and as part of a team, balancing multiple priorities
Excellent written and oral communication
Important Community Announcement: LMDC Funding
Important Community Announcement
Listuguj: October 28, 2016:
The LMDC wishes to inform the community that all available employment and training funds have been committed for this fiscal year.
Clients who are currently participating in an employment or training measure are not affected. All payments will be processed according to the signed agreements. The LMDC will continue to take new applications, to be processed should more funds become available by the Government of Canada.
The LMDC will continue to provide Career and Employment Counseling Services to all community members. As well, Support Services will continue for all existing Clients.
The LMDC will communicate with Emploi-Québec for the procedure to refer Clients to the Centre locale d’emploi (CLE), for funding applications. Once authorization is received, the community will be notified.
For more information contact Jennifer L. Metallic at 418-788-1347
Background
The Government of Canada, through the signing of Human Resources Development agreements with Aboriginal People, have been contributing at the same level of funding since 1996. No considerations have been made for increases in population, training costs, minimum wage, operations expenses, etc.
Advance Polling Notice
Notice is hereby given to the electors of the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Band that an Advance Poll will be held commencing the 21st day of May, 2016 until the 31st day of May, 2016 at the following location:
LOCATION:
Listuguj Band Office
17 Riverside West
Listuguj, Qc
DATE:
May 21 – 31, 2016
TIME:
9:00 a.m. – 12 noon
1:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
If you have any questions you may contact Michel Porier at (418) 364-7585/ Cell (418) 392-9010 or pmichel@globetrotter.net or by contacting the Deputy Electoral Officer, Christine (Tina) Barnaby at (418) 788-2136/ Cell (506) 987-1684 or at tinabarnaby@listuguj.ca.
Click here for the Official Advance Polling Notice
LCHS: Remote Patient Monitoring
Listuguj Community Health Services is pleased to announce we now offer Remote Patient Monitoring for our clients living with Diabetes.
WHAT IS IT?
The Remote Patient Monitoring Program (RPM) is a direct link from you, in your home, to our Community Healthcare Team.
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE?
Its purpose is to empower (allow) YOU to take control of YOUR diabetes with one-on-one support from the Community Healthcare Team.
HOW IT WORKS:
Eligible clients will be provided with detailed teachings about their diabetes. They will also be given the tools necessary to self-manage their diabetes from the comfort of their own home. The Community Healthcare Team will provide you with the support you need to address a holistic approach to your personal health and wellness.
OTHER BENEFITS:
Enhanced collaboration between clients, their Doctor and the Community Healthcare Team.
Increased patient satisfaction and overall quality of care, because of closer interaction with health professionals, reduced anxiety, as well as reduced emergency room visits and hospital stays.
If you or any family member is interested please contact Dolores Isaac, RPM Project Coordinator at LCHS
Phone: 418-788-2155
Listuguj Community Health Services: Diabetic Retinopathy Screening
Listuguj Community Health Services is pleased to announce that we now offer Diabetic Retinopathy screening through telemedicine.
Diabetic Retinopathy is among one of the complication of diabetes, occurring when high blood sugar, blood pressure, and/or cholesterol levels damage the small blood vessels in the retina of the eye over time.
Symptoms of Diabetic Retinopathy:
- Diminishing vision in one or both eyes that may come about rapidly
- Blurry or double vision
- Fluctuating vision
- Dark floating spots in the field of vision
- Blank spots in vision
Can Diabetic Retinopathy be prevented?
- Research has shown that controlling blood sugar and blood pressure levels can delay the development of retinopathy or slow its progression
- Regular annual eye exams with the ophthalmologist can reduce the incidence, as well as, severity of diabetic retina complications
Who is at higher risk?
- Individuals living with Diabetes for a longer duration
- Individuals with uncontrolled diabetes
- High blood pressure
How is Diabetic Retinopathy treated?
- Laser therapy is the main treatment for DR and are highly effective
- Your ophthalmologist with discuss the benefits and risks of treatment with you
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
Contact Tasha Doiron at Listuguj Community Health Services for a screening at the Health Centre
418-788-2155
Listuguj Community Health Services PSA
The Listuguj Community Health Services would like to announce that the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), in partnership with Health Canada, has hired Kahui Tautoko Consulting Ltd., based in Vancouver, British Columbia, to conduct a National review of the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program. The benefits being reviewed are:
- Medical Transportation
- Dental
- Pharmacy (Medications)
- Medical Supplies & Equipment
The community of Listuguj has been selected as one of the 5 sites for the Quebec Region. The Health Center will be hosting the consulting group hired by the AFN to conduct this review at our Bingo Hall on Tuesday, May 17th, 2016.
We invite all community members who have used these programs to come and share their experiences with these consultants. We’re all looking for answers to questions like:
“Why is there a limit on diabetic test strips?”
“Why do I have to wait 8 years before I can get new dentures?”
“Why is it such a problem getting braces for my kids?”
“How come my vitamins aren’t covered?”
“How come Medical Transportation can’t pick me up because I live in Campbellton, NB? I’m a community member!”
Our goal is to give them the Listuguj perspective on the problems we have with these service areas. Our hope is that they have a better understanding of the improvements needed for these services.
Come, join us on Tuesday, May 17th at the Listuguj Bingo Hall beginning at 9:00am to have your voice heard on the Non-Insured Health Benefits Program.
Prizes will be drawn, and refreshments will be served.
For more information please contact Listuguj Community Health Services at 418-788-2155.
Official Candidates List for Upcoming Election 2016
POLLING NOTICE
Notice is hereby given to the electors of the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Band that a poll will be held to elect one (1) chief and twelve (12) councillors on Saturday, the 4th day of June, 2016 at the following location:
DATE: Saturday, June 4th, 2016
TIME: 9:00 A.M. – 8:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Alaqsite’w Gitpu School
22 Caplin, Road
Listuguj, Qc
Please be advised that an elector can vote in person at the polling place on the day of the election in lieu of voting by mail-in-ballot.
The votes will be counted at the Alaqsit’w Gitpu School at 9:00 a.m. on the 5th day of June 2016. The results will be declared immediately following the count.
If you have any question I may be reached at (418) 364-7585 / Cell (418) 392-9010 (pmichel@globetrotter.net) or by contacting the Deputy Electoral Officer, Christine (Tina) Barnaby (418) 788-2136 / Cell (506) 987-1684 (tinabarnaby@listuguj.ca)
Click here to view the Official Candidates List 2016
CSN Construction Meeting
Welcome to our meeting
CSN-Construction wishes to greet all members and future members of the construction industry at a meeting in Listuguj.
This meeting will allow everyone to learn more about the CSN- Construction, the CSN and all our services.
We will distribute documentation about:
- The construction industry in general;
- All the good-to-know coordinates (in case you might need it);
- Details on workforce referrals (Carnet de référence);
- Details on continued training according to article 7.
As well, you will be able to meet the Union Representative of your region and the CSN- Construction Coordinator.
Looking forward to meeting you all!
Listuguj Mi’gmaq Development Centre 2 Pacific Dr.
Listuguj, Quebec
Thursday, April 28 at 10:30 a.m. New Brunswick time
For more information please contact LMDC at 418-788-1347
