An overview of the programs and services available to Band members
Click here to view the Guide
We’re pleased to share that we have updated the Membership Information Guide, originally published in 2018, to reflect the many changes that have occurred within our First Nation since that time.
So, What’s New? A Few Highlights:
We’ve added two new office locations (pg.3) with a presence now in Gander and Stephenville among the six locations that span the territory. We’re also in Grand Falls-Windsor, Glenwood, Corner Brook (2) and St. George’s.
We’ve changed the way we conduct elections (pg. 4). In 2018 we held a referendum vote to adopt a new way of voting. Instead of polling stations and mail-in ballots, online and telephone voting. The new method would make voting more accessible, less time-consuming, and more cost-efficient. Over 75% of voters said yes to this change. In 2021, we held our first online/telephone election with almost double the voter turnout of any previous election!
See page 4 for information on listing an email and mailing address with us to receive your voter PIN for elections and referendums.
We’ve enhanced communications (pg. 6) the Maw-pemita’jik Qalipu’k newsletter has moved to weekly email distribution with a top-news round-up that anyone can sign up to receive. We’ve increased the frequency of communications with our seniors with regular monthly mailouts, and we’ve added a new program, “Monday Mornings Live”. This weekly video series is streamed live from our Facebook page sharing news, cultural teachings, language, and history about our people.
We’ve added a Housing Division (pg. 7). The band recognizes housing as a social determinant of health and wellness. Lack of housing or poor-quality housing can negatively affect an individual’s physical and mental well-being. Our overall mission is to increase access to affordable housing and increase overall housing capacity.
We’ve enhanced our focus on Mi’kmaw Language (pg. 10) with the establishment of a language program L’nui-kina’masulti’kw (we are learning to speak Mi’kmaw) and a full-time language facilitator position.
We’ve added to the Health and Wellness Department (pg. 12). The addition of a Mental Wellness Navigator, Indigenous Patient Navigator and Jordan’s Principle Coordinator are among the staff changes to this group.
Find out more and become familiar with the programs and services available to you as a member of our First Nation by checking out the new Membership Information Guide.