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Me’ Taloltioq
Welcome to Listuguj. As a First Nation government, we are working towards a vision for Listuguj that is rooted in our history and our distinct Mi’gmaq culture and heritage. Today, we face many challenges; however, our community spirit is alive and strong.
We continue to fight for the recognition and respect of our Aboriginal and Treaty rights; we are working towards our financial autonomy through community economic operations; and we are fostering alliances with other First Nations, provincial and federal governments.
We are proud of what we have accomplished thus far as a community, as a government, and as Mi’gmaq who have lived in this territory for generations.
Vision
We, the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government (LMG), strongly believe in our culture and tradition, our Aboriginal and Treaty rights, and most of all, our People. Through good Mi’gmaq government, we believe that consistent progress can be achieved toward fulfilling our Vision.
Our Vision is to foster and revitalize our way of life with, and for, our People, as described below:
- To practice, revitalize, and encourage, through a traditional learning environment, our Mi’gmaq identity including its spirituality, culture, values, language, and traditions; and to share this knowledge with our surrounding brothers and sisters.
- To be personally responsible for a stable, loving family life within a strong community, and to serve as constant role model; to maintain personal peace and harmony.
- To protect our rivers, lakes, land, forests, and wildlife, while at the same time managing our activities consistent with our environmental values; to maintain a healthy natural environment.
- To assure justice for all, and to maintain a justice system consistent with our Mi’gmaq culture.
- To provide quality health, social, and educational facilities, as well as services for those most in need.
- To encourage an open-minded attitude and positive community spirit by nourishing healthy, cultural, spiritual family units; to maintain peace, order and harmony within the community.
- To govern in a democratic, consensual manner consistent with Mi’gmaq culture and governing institutions, and to freely exercise our inter-governmental relations with other governments.
- To live and celebrate our Aboriginal and Treaty Rights and enjoy the recognition of these Rights, both internally and externally.
- To uphold our own Mi’gmaq education system, one that is designed, managed, and delivered by us, in accordance with our culture and First Nation needs.
- To create and manage our own vibrant, self-sustaining economy promoting long-term employment for our people.
Leadership
Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government
The Chief and Council are the elected officials of the Band, under Section 74 of the Indian Act. One Chief and twelve Councilors are elected by band members in elections, which are held every two years. Quorum is set at seven people.
Elders’ Representative to the LMG Chief and Council
In recognition of the role that Elders have in our community, the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government Council has a seat at the Council table for an Elder. The Listuguj Elders’ Council, through consensus, nominates an Elder to participate at the regular Council meetings as an ex officio member. At meetings, an Elder provides guidance to issues and community concerns by sharing cultural knowledge and wisdom.
Government
The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government (LMG) is comprised of eight Directorates, which provide for all community programming and services under the management and direction of the elected Chief and 12 Members of Council. The LMG Directorates include:
- Administration
- Capital and Infrastructure
- Finance
- Listuguj Community Health Services
- Listuguj Community Social Services
- Listuguj Education Directorate
- Natural Resources; and
- Public Security.
Under each of these Directorates there are numerous programs and services, which can be explored on this, the LMG Website. Each Directorate reports directly to the Band Administrator (Band Manager) who in turn reports to the Chief and Council. The LMG is committed to providing as much employment as possible to Listuguj community members.
Alliances
The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government has alliances with organizations and political bodies at the local, regional, and national levels. It is by working together that we may advance the collective interests of our People.
In Listuguj
- Gespe’gewaq Mi’gmaq Resource Council (GMRC)
- Gignu Youth re-adaptation Centre Home Centre Jeunesse
- Listuguj Mi’gmaq Development Centre (LMDC)
- Mawol’tijig Mi’ju’ajijg (Child Care Centre)
- Mi’gmawei Mawiomi Secretariat (MMS)
- Listuguj Pointe-à-la-Croix Economic Development Corporation Inc. (LPALC)
- Listuguj Public Works Infrastructure Inc.
- Listuguj Continuing Care Inc.
Regional
- Assembly of the First Nations of Quebec and Labrador (AFNQL)
- Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs Secretariat (APCFNC)
- First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Economic Development Commission, Inc. (FNQLEDC, Inc.)
- First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission (FNQLHSSC)
- Secretariat aux Affaires Autochtonnes (SAA)
- Tewatohnhi’saktha
National
Working Conditions
CHIEF AND COUNCIL 2018-2020
Chief and Council consider it necessary to establish a framework of working conditions applicable to Councillors currently in office during their term of office from June 2, 2018 and ending at the next general election.
General responsibilities for councillors include making themselves available for Council meetings and other official business. Councillors are expected to participate in various meetings determined by the Office of Chief and Council, including, for example, MM Meetings, MMBC Shareholder Meetings, AFNQL Meetings, AFN Meetings, APC Meeting, etc. To participate in these meetings, councillors are paid a monthly honorarium.
Working Conditions for Councillors on Contract
On August 8, 2019 Working Conditions for Councillors of the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government had been adopted through Order in Council 2486. All councillors have the opportunity to opt in for a two-year contract, which ends at the end of their mandate. Councillors who have currently a full time work employment with the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government also have the opportunity to take a two-year political leave according to the Human Resource Policy.
The purpose of the Working Conditions for Councillors is to have the political support on various governance and in necessary administration files.
During the working contacts, councillors must ensure the following are completed:
- Councillors must have regular office hours and be reasonably available on an “on-call” basis, no less than 35 hours a week
- Councillors who hold an Assignment must submit a weekly activity log to the Office of Chief and Council
- Council must provide regular reports to Council
- Workplans must be submitted
Working Conditions for Councillor are not a requirement of all council, should the council wish to select this, the opportunity is there. This list does not include work duties of Councillors who hold fulltime employment with the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government.
Working Files/Responsibility
| Chief Darcy Gray |
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| Councillor Chad Gedeon – Councillor on Contract |
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| Councillor Scott Martin – Councillor on Contract |
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| Councillor Sky Metallic – Councillor on Contract |
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| Councillor Marsha Vicaire – Councillor on Contract (1 Year) |
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| Councillor Wendell Metallic – OCC |
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| Councillor Calvin Barnaby |
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| Councillor Dolly Barnaby |
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| Councillor Gordon Isaac |
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| Councillor Sheila Swasson |
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| Councillor George Martin |
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