Request for Proposals for Banking Services (Published July 2, 2014)
The Band is seeking proposals from commercial banking institutions for a full range of cash management services for the Band and its four associated entities: the Federation of Newfoundland Indians (FNI), MAMKA, Qalipu Development Corporation (QDC) and Mi’kmaq Commercial Fisheries (MCF).   Read

Second Annual General Meeting (Published June 16, 2014)
Members of the Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation Band are invited to the second Annual General Meeting of the Band to discuss the activities of the Band for the fiscal year of 2013-2014.

Copies of the Annual Report is available here and will also be available at the session.
Please note that Membership Identification will be required.

Sunday, July 6, 2014, 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Pepsi Centre, Main Level, Room 2, Corner Brook, NL

Qalipu and Newfoundland and Labrador English School District Partnership (Published June 4, 2014)
The Newfoundland and Labrador English School District is pleased to welcome Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation Band in a new partnership for the delivery of the Residential Outdoor Education Program.“Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation is pleased to be providing funding to support the program including a cultural interpreter position to deliver Mi’kmaq teachings and other cultural activities. These teachings introduce students to the long and rich history of the Mi’kmaq people that includes unique cultural, social, political and spiritual traditions, and values of respect and caring for the environment. The Band seeks to promote the involvement of youth and Elders through these cultural activities,” says Chief Brendan Sheppard, Chief of the Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation Band.

The curriculum-based program, which started in 1997 as a collaboration with Parks Canada, is based at Killdevil Camp in Gros Morne National Park and provides every student in the Western Region with an opportunity to participate in an intensive 2.5 day learning adventure that brings their learning into the great outdoors.

“We are pleased to welcome Qalipu as an additional partner. Aside from greatly enriching the program experience, aboriginal culture and history are a big part of the Grade 5 social studies curriculum. Students really connect with this cultural learning – particularly for the many who have Mi’kmaq ancestry,” says Margaret McKeon, Outdoor Education coordinator with the Newfoundland and Labrador English School District.

Approximately 900 students, 200 parent chaperones and 40 teachers will participate this year at Killdevil and at a similar program in Red Bay.

Mitch Blanchard, Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation – 634-8046; mblanchard@qalipu.ca
Margaret McKeon, NLESD Western – 632-0668; margaret.mckeon@wnlsd.ca