Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government

LMG Closed for National Indigenous Peoples Day
2021-06-21
The LMG will be closed Monday, June 21st, for National Indigenous Peoples Day.

LCHS Earth Day Saturday
2021-06-19 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax)
For Earth Day, the Listuguj Community Health Services will be organizing a trash pick up and prize raffle. Children will be encouraged to collect trash around our community for a chance to receive a prize. Those who receive a ticket can select from a number of prizes.
The event starts at 10:00am to 3:00pm at the Listuguj JRM skating rink near LMG. Public Works will be on hand to help .

LMDC Open House
2021-06-17 10:00 - 19:00 | Listuguj Mi’gmaq Development Centre, 2 Pacific Drive, Listuguj, Quebec, G0C 2R0, Canada
The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Development Centre (LMDC) is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year with an open house. Join them on Thursday, June 17th, 2021 to meet their staff and partners. Learn about employment and training and programs for you!
Three time slots for visits:
10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Survey and Research Methods Workshop
2021-06-16 08:30 - 12:00 | Listuguj Community Development Centre, 42 Dundee Road, Listuguj, Quebec, G0C 2R0, Canada
You’re invited to join the Listuguj Economic Development Unit in partnership with Accès Micro-Credit Gaspésie for a business workshop on: “Survey and Research Methods”.
This workshop is for those interested in market research! Learn effective tools to assist your current or future business by collecting information that provides insight into your customers, competitors, market, and pricing.
When: Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Where: Listuguj Community Development Centre at 42 Dundee Road
Time: 8:30 am to noon (Approximately 3 hours)
Registration deadline is June 14! Register by calling FELICIA MITCHELL 418-788-2136 or felicia.mitchell@listuguj.ca
Catered meals and prizes – Limited spaces available!

Migwite'tm '81 - 40 Year Commemoration Event
2021-06-11 10:00 - 15:00
This year marks 40 years since the Salmon Raids of 1981 in Listuguj. The commemoration event will begin with a water ceremony at 10:00 a.m. at the GMRC wharf. We will then march to the powwow grounds at 11:00 a.m. to continue the day’s activities.
Join us on Friday, June 11th, for keynote speakers, games, swag giveaway, boat rides, music and a community feast! For more information, contact Jill Martin at 418-788-2136.

LMG Closed for Migwite'tm
2021-06-11
The LMG will be closed for Migwite’tm which is a holiday designated by Chief and Council.

FFSS Drive-In Movie Night
2021-06-04 21:30 - 23:00 | Families First Support Services, 32 Gaspe Highway, Listuguj, Quebec, G0C 2R0, Canada
Families First Support Services invites you to a drive-in movie night. They will be showing Raya and the Last Dragon this Friday, June 4th, at the WoodPile at 9:30 p.m. Limited spots available. Snacks will be provided by Sweetis.
The rain date is Saturday, June 5th, 2021. For more information, contact Tierra Ritchie at 418-788-2010.

Reminder to Youth - Per Capita Distribution
2021-06-01, 2021-05-03, 2021-04-05, 2021-03-31
The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government wishes to inform Listuguj youth who turn 18 years of age to make an application for their land claim Per Capita Distribution within five years of their 18th birthday. Failure to come forward will result in the monies being forfeited.

For example:

If you turned 18 on June 6, 2016, you have until June 6, 2021 to apply.

If you turned 18 on March 6, 2021, you have until March 6, 2026 to apply.

Note: Your name must appear on the qualifying band membership list made on April 29, 2015.

Contact Felicia Mitchell by email at felicia.mitchell@listuguj.ca or by phone at 418-788-2136 to make your application or confirm if your name appears on the qualifying band membership list made on April 29, 2015. You can also visit https://listuguj.ca/forms/ to download the application and instructions.

See below for the quarterly payment schedule. If your application is not received before each deadline date, it will be paid in the next scheduled quarter.

Full Moon Ceremony - Flower Moon
2021-05-26 19:00 - 21:00
Families First Support Services, in collaboration with Ta’n Wetapegsulti’gw, will be hosting a Full Moon Ceremony on Wednesday, May 26th, starting at 7:00 p.m. at the Healing Grounds. Everyone is welcome!

National Day of First Nations Fishing Rights
2021-05-24
This year, the National Day of First Nation Fishing Rights falls on May 24th, 2021. This will be the fourth year there is a way to honour the inherent right to fish, to raise awareness of its inter-connectedness to growing sustainable environments, conservation, and water protection.
For those who can, take a photo of yourself or your family exercising your inherent right to fish. To submit your photo to our giveaway contest, please upload to Twitter or Facebook and use the hashtag #FirstNation-FishingRights and #AFNFisheries2021.
We caution that if you are in a region where social distancing and other pandemic related safety measures are in place, please respect those measures in the interest of health and safety.

The LMG Will Be Closed For Victoria Day
2021-05-24
The LMG will be closed for Victoria Day which is a statutory holiday throughout Canada.

Four-Day Sacred Fire and Teachings
2021-05-20 - 2021-05-23
Families First Support Services will be hosting a four-day sacred fire from May 20th to 23rd at Etlinpisulti’gw (Busteed’s). Join them throughout the weekend as they have a pipe ceremony, sharing circles, energy work, lodge building and bear grease medicine teachings.
Speakers:
Rose Ann Martin
Earl Labillois
Sandra Isaac
Juliette Barnaby
Derek Barnaby

For more information, please contact Christine Metallic at 418-788-2010.

Healing Grounds Grand Opening
2021-05-15 13:00 - 15:00
Join us Saturday, May 15th, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. as we celebrate the official opening of Nepisimgewei Mnoqwotqeg – Healing Arbor & Etlinpisulti’gw – Healing Grounds. We will be unveiling the signs and serving a community feast.
For more information, contact Chad Gedeon at councillor.chad@listuguj.ca or at 418-788-2136.

Community Smudge
2021-05-10 08:30 - 09:30 | Families First Support Services, 32 Gaspe Highway, Listuguj, Quebec, G0C 2R0, Canada
Families First Support Services will be having a community smudge on Monday, May 10, starting from the Wood Pile at 8:30 a.m. If anyone would like to join them, with your own vehicles, you are more than welcome! Bring your own smudge bowl and prayers.

Postponed - Babysitting Course
2021-05-08 09:00 - 14:00 | Listuguj Community Health Services, 6 Pacific Drive, Listuguj, QC, G0C 2R0, Canada
Update: This babysitting course has been postponed. More details to follow.
The Listuguj Community Health Services (LCHS) will be offering a babysitting course on Saturday, May 8, 2021 starting at 9:00 a.m. Please enter from the back door of the LCHS. Social distancing measures will apply.
There are only 12 spots available. Please contact Wanda Metallic at 418-788-2155 to reserve your spot.

Mother's Day Seafood Delivery
2021-05-07 13:00 - 16:30
The Mother’s Day seafood delivery will happen this Friday, May 7, 2021. Members of the Scientific Team and community helpers will begin door to door delivery at 1:00 pm. We have approximately 6 vehicles spread throughout the community. If you cannot be home, the delivery team have asked that you leave a large, covered pot on your porch. There will be 1 bag per household.

LMDC Celebrating 25 Years of Service
2021-05-07 12:00 - 15:00 | Listuguj Mi’gmaq Development Centre, 2 Pacific Drive, Listuguj, Quebec, G0C 2R0, Canada
The Listuguj Mi’gmaq Development Centre (LMDC) will be hosting a free drive-thru BBQ on May 7th at noon to celebrate their 25th anniversary. Join them for hot dogs, assorted salads, pop and water. The first 50 people will get a t-shirt or a hoodie!

Red Dress Day 2021
2021-05-05
Tomorrow, May 5th, is the National Day of Awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) also known as Red Dress Day. Help us raise awareness on gender based violence by wearing red tomorrow to honor MMIWG.

Afternoon Healing Circle - Saint-Anne's Church Fire
2021-05-04 13:00 - 15:00
Two healing circles will take place at Etlinpisulti’gw (Healing Grounds) on Tuesday, May 4th, for community members affected by the loss of the Saint-Anne’s Church. The first healing circle will start at around 9:00 a.m. and the second at 1:00 p.m. Thank you to Christine Metallic and elder Rose Ann Martin for performing these ceremonies.
Staff may attend either one of these healing circles but must notify their immediate supervisor beforehand. We understand that not all staff may be able to leave their place of work, such as some essential workers. We will attempt to schedule another healing circle after regular business hours to allow as many people as possible to attend. More details to follow.

Morning Healing Circle - Saint-Anne's Church Fire
2021-05-04 09:00 - 11:00

April Full Moon Ceremony - Pink Moon
2021-04-26 19:00 - 21:00
Families First Support Services will be hosting a full moon ceremony on Monday, April 26th, starting at 7:00 p.m. at the Healing Grounds. This ceremony is in collaboration with Ta’n Wetapegsulti’gw. If possible, please bring tobacco, water and a skirt to wear. Everyone is welcome!

Earth Day - Plant Distribution
2021-04-22 13:00 - 16:00 | Listuguj Community Health Services, 6 Pacific Drive, Listuguj, QC, G0C 2R0, Canada
Earth Day is on Thursday, April 22nd, 2021. The Listuguj Community Health Services is celebrating by giving away house plants from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in their back parking lot.
This event is open to all adult Listuguj residents. Parents must accompany their children to pick up a house plant.

LMG Will Be Closed For Easter Monday
2021-04-05
The LMG will be closed for Easter Monday which is a holiday designated by Chief and Council.

The LMG Will Be Closed for Good Friday
2021-04-02
The LMG will be closed for Good Friday which is a statutory holiday throughout Canada.

Bundle Making Workshop
2021-03-31 13:00 - 16:00 | Families First Support Services, 32 Gaspe Highway, Listuguj, Quebec, G0C 2R0, Canada
Families First Support Services will be hosting a bundle making workshop on Wednesday, March 31st, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. In this workshop, you will learn to gather items that are sacred to you, that give you teachings and that help you on your path such as tobacco, medicines, rocks, feathers, affirmations, etc. These items remind us of the beauty of creation.
Families First is located at 32 Gaspe Highway. For more information, please contact Christine Metallic at 418-788-2010.

Full Moon Ceremony - Worm/Sugar Moon Teachings
2021-03-28 15:00 - 17:00
In collaboration with Ta’n Wetapegsulti’gw, Families First Support Services will be hosting a Full Moon Ceremony at the Healing Grounds on Sunday, March 28th, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Listuguj Tourism Community Engagement Sessions
2021-03-17 11:00 - 16:30
In September 2019, Listuguj launched the development of a Tourism Strategic Plan. Through focus groups, community engagement sessions, and direction from a Steering Committee, the Plan was developed and is about to be finalized. We want to take this time to validate this plan with the community to ensure that it reflects our conversations, goals, and vision for the future. We invite the community to participate in one of two engagement sessions offered through zoom on Wednesday, March 17, 2021:
1) 11AM – 12PM
OR
2) 3:30PM – 4:30PM
Anyone who registers before Friday, March 12th and attends one of the sessions, will get a free meal delivered to them afterwards. Prizes to be won!
REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/3N22mXTe7YmQE2Hg6
If you have any questions or comments, you can contact Paige Isaac, Tourism Development Officer, paige.isaac@listuguj.ca or 418-788-2136.
