Keeping Your Wellness in Check During the Holidays

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The holidays come with added pressure and stress financially and mentally, which could be triggering to some individuals.

Your mental health is a priority this holiday season.

Here are a few tips to help:

  1. Limit holiday expectations – you do not need to be the perfect host or get the perfect gifts. Focus on what you can control and set boundaries.
  • Take some time for yourself – it’s no secret this time of year can be stressful and overwhelming. Make sure you are checking in with yourself regularly and giving yourself the necessary breaks.
  • Stay connected with loved ones – the holidays can be lonely. It’s important to have a support group who you can reach out to. Whether it’s family or friends, it’s important to speak to someone you trust about any feelings you have.

If at any time, the holidays become too overwhelming and are taking a toll on your mental health, there are resources available.

Below you will find all emergency contact information for Listuguj. These numbers are available 24/7 to support Listuguj community members as best as possible. We recommend using these numbers to ensure that emergencies are dealt with in a prompt and efficient manner.

  • For all emergencies – 911

  • Listuguj Police Department/Listuguj Fire Department Emergency Line – 418-788-2003

  • For Listuguj Community Social Services:

Contact information regarding any youth protection matter or concern during business hours, community members are encouraged to reach the Child and Family Services Social Worker or respective team members at 418-788-3039 from Monday through Friday 8:30-4:30 (exceptions are statutory and designated holidays).

In the event of an after-hour youth protection emergency, community members may call Youth Protection Services for out-of-province calls or cellular calls 418-368-1803 OR 1-800-463-0629 Evenings/Weekends. Additional contacts: emergency calls may be made during the day at 1-800-463-4225.  

The Listuguj Wellness Renewal Initiative wishes you all a safe and happy holiday season!

By Ann Marie Jacques

Listuguj Christmas Turkey Basket Distribution

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Earlier this month, Christmas turkey baskets and toys were distributed to community members.  The turkey baskets consisted of a Butterball turkey, and all the fixings to make the perfect holiday meal.

A big thank you to all involved in making this happen for the community:

  • Annette Barnaby, Rose Vicaire, Ranay Metallic, and Lisa Metallic for organizing and distributing the turkey baskets.
  • Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government’s Beautification team for carrying the turkey baskets out to community members’ vehicles.
  • Provigo Réjean Lévesque for providing the food for the turkey baskets.
  • Various local businesses in the community, and the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government for cash donations for the toys.

Chief’s Corner with Chief Scott Martin – December 2023

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2023 was a great year for the community of Listuguj!  Many great events were held, and many achievements were celebrated. I’d like to take this opportunity to congratulate Listuguj’s Deven Condo-Mitchell and Gesgapegiag’s Amanda Larocque on competing in The Amazing Race Canada. It was a pleasure watching them come in fourth place and making their communities proud! We announced the Listuguj Wellness Renewal Initiative focusing on bringing wellness back to the community. We teamed up with Listutguj Community Health Services and kicked it off with an incredibly successful Wellness Walk in November.  We lost several community members in 2023. I offer my condolences to everyone who has been impacted by these losses in the community. As always through difficult times, Listuguj bands together and helps one another heal. Here’s to a bright 2024! On behalf of the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government’s Chief and Council, we wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Rheal Raymond, Administrator – Waqatasg Elder’s Care Facility

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On behalf of the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Government, the Listuguj Community Health Services is pleased to welcome Mr. Rheal Raymond, BSW as the Administrator for our Waqatasg Elder’s Care Facility.

Born and raised in Campbellton, he comes from a local hard-working family and understands the challenges we face as a border community between two Provincial health care systems. He graduated High School in 1981 and received his bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of Moncton in 1987.

Since then, he has worked with the Quebec Provincial CISSS in various social programs supporting youth, elderly, and families. He most recent role within the CISSS was that of Interim Manager for the CHSLD Long Term Care Home in Matapedia. As a result of his extensive experience within the Quebec Health Care System, Rheal has worked directly with our Home & Community Care Program as a consultant at the LCHS since 2014. Over the years, he has advocated for our Home Care clients ensuring access to a wide range of services through the CISSS and CHSLD. Rheal has come to understand the communities’ need for our own Elder’s Care Facility, and the significant role it will have for the clients and their families of Listuguj.

As a local boy, he enjoys long rides in the woods with his ATV, is a Montreal Canadiens Fan (whether they win or not), action movies and having family and friends over to share a meal and life stories. He recently stated that “Waqatasg is a major challenge for me, and I am honored to be part of the start-up team”.

Please join me in welcoming Rheal to his new role with us as the Administrator, Waqatasg

Elder’s Care Facility.
Donna Metallic
Director, Listuguj Community Health Services

A CHRISTMAS LETTER FROM MMS

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Gwe,

With the arrival of Gesig, Mother Earth will be covered with the blanket of snow that gives a beautiful scenery. Changing everything into gentle curves and snowcapped trees. Here’s a gentle reminder to use our beautiful territory and explore the Gespe’gewa’gi trails, it’s medicine to connect with the land.

As the Interim Executive Director of the Mi’gmawei Mawio’mi Secretariat, the accountability and transparency to our Citizens is always a priority. The Mi’gmawei Mawio’mi Secretariat is pleased to start the Gesig season by presenting our Annual Report 2022-2023. This edition focuses on some important highlights from our Chair to Ango’tmeg Nmt’ginen, Communications, Nijigina’muet, Negotiations and Financial statement.
We are in an era of change and with change comes shedding and growth. This past year has allowed me in my capacity to assess the on-going needs of our organization and communities while recognizing the strengths, gaps and challenges during this shift. I’m hopeful the future engagement with our leadership through strategic planning will strengthen and harmonize the mandate of the MMS.

In closing of our 2023 year, I’m pleased to share you can find a digital copy of our Annual Report by visiting our Facebook page. Also we are very thrilled to share the launch of our new website. Come discover what we’re all about and what you can look forward to. December marked the 1st anniversary milestone since our move to our new office located at 48 Dundee Road in Listuguj, I’m pleased to share we’ve settled in and welcome you to stop in for a tour and peta’wei at any time.

In the spirit of wellness and gentle holidays.
Ulnuelewultigw aqq Pusu’l Puna’ne
Chastity Mitchell
Interim Executive Director