Please be advised, members of Qalipu’s Housing Division will be in Stephenville on June 28 and are currently setting up appointments for people who would like to meet with them to discuss housing resources, or to receive assistance with completing the application for Qalipu’s Emergency Housing Support Fund.
To make an appointment for June 28 in Stephenville, please contact Jason at 709-634-0411
Parents and Guardians, schools out! Are you looking for something fun for your children to do this summer?
Qalipu First Nation is holding land-based learning camps at Indian Point, near Millertown in central NL. We’d love to have your kids join us! Camps are open to status, non-status and youth allies!
Not only will they get the health benefits of being outside on a daily basis, but they will also participate in river rafting, zip lining, harvesting berries, interacting with Elders and Knowledge Keepers on a daily basis, drum making, helping/learning to cook and clean (labrador tents, bathrooms, kitchen, etc), traditional crafting, working on restoring mamateeks, and harvesting cod out on Badger Bay with us!
Youth can sign up for one or all camps. Everything is absolutely FREE. We will even get your kids to camp. Camps will run Monday through Friday with weekends off.
Staff are trained in wilderness first aid, have all clearance checks and are super fun to interact with!
We can be your kids’ summer entertainment, all the while they are learning and won’t know it. It’s designed to be educational but more so fun!
Send us a message and or connect with Kim or Paul to register. Seats are limited for all the dates on the poster, first come-first serve.
Youth between the ages of 12 and 16 are invited to register for upcoming Land-Based Learning Camps set to take place this summer at Indian Point, Millertown. Camp dates are as follows:
July 10-14
July 17-21
July 24-28
August 7-11
August 14-18
August 21-25
For more information about this opportunity, or to register, please contact Kimberly Butt at kbutt@qalipu.ca or Paul Pike at ppike@qalipu.ca
The Qalipu First Nation Health and Wellness Department wishes to advise membership that high volumes of claims and pre-approval requests for medical travel along with other extenuating circumstances have resulted in claim processing times that exceed 12 weeks. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and ask for your continued patience as we work towards remedying this situation. During this time we ask the membership to avoid contacting the office to inquire on the status of claims, as staff are currently addressing the high work volumes in order to expedite the processing of claims and pre-approval requests.
Kwe’,
Well, we had a day or two that felt like summer and then plenty of wind and rain! That’s Newfoundland for you but I can’t complain; the trees are once again covered in leaves; dandelions offer splashes of brightness and when we consider the many challenges faced by others in the world, I know that to call this place home is a blessing.
As we look forward to warmer days ahead, we can also anticipate a chance to gather with family and friends at a variety of events happening this summer. I believe we even have enough powwows to say we have our own Newfoundland powwow trail! There are events happening in Conne River, Flat Bay, Degrau, Burgeo and Corner Brook.
Up first is National Indigenous Peoples Day on Wednesday, June 21. I’ve heard about events happening in various communities and I’m excited to celebrate this important day that celebrates the history, culture and unique contributions of Indigenous people in this country.
In Corner Brook, I invite you to meet me at the Sunrise Ceremony hosted by the Corner Brook Aboriginal Women’s Association. I look forward to that peaceful morning light and the special bonds that are formed when we stand together to give thanks for another day.
Later, we’ll gather on the Majestic Lawn in front of our offices at 3 Church Street. From 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM there will be singing, drumming, activities, and fun for the whole family. We’ll fire up the BBQ for lunch and please know that everyone is welcome.
I wish you all the best this season and look forward to seeing you soon! Have a safe and enjoyable summer.
Wela’lin
Chief Brendan
Newfoundland Powwow Trail:
July 7-9 in Conne River
July 14-16 in Flat Bay
July 22-23 in Degrau
August 4-5 in Burgeo
August 12 in Corner Brook
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Learn about your benefits, programs, and services, and give your opinion on the future of health and wellness at Qalipu First Nation
Do you have questions about what’s covered with your NIHB Health Benefits, or how to access that coverage?
Would you like to be more aware of everything you can access under health programs for Indigenous people?
Do you have suggestions about how the Health and Wellness Department at Qalipu First Nation can grow into the future?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you might be interested in attending a health-themed Ward meeting in your area. Later this month we’ll hold meetings in Glenwood, Grand Falls-Windsor, Benoit’s Cove, Stephenville, and St. George’s. The meetings will bring together Ward Councilors, local Elders, the NIHB Navigator, the Mental Wellness Navigator, the Indigenous Patient Navigator, the Jordan’s Principle Coordinator and the Director of Health and Wellness all in one room to share resources, answer questions and meet face-to-face with our Band members. We’ll also have a brief session regarding the future of health and wellness at Qalipu First Nation and provide you with the opportunity to share your opinion.
Everyone who attends the meeting will have the chance at a door prize: a $100 gift certificate for a wellness service of your choice, in your area. This could be anything from massage to chiropractic to dietician services and more. We have some beautiful swag to give away to our guests as well!
Mark your calendar and come out to meet our team! We can’t wait to see you there.
Meeting Schedule
Glenwood – June 11, 2023, 2:00-4:00 PM at the Glenwood Town Hall, 26 Main Street
Grand Falls-Windsor – June 11, 2023, 6:00-8:00 PM at the Qalipu Community Room, 28 Hardy Avenue
Stephenville—June 12, 2023, 6:00-8:00 PM at College of the North Atlantic, DSB Fowlow Lecture Theatre, 432 Massachusetts Drive
Benoit’s Cove—June 13, 2023, 6:00-8:00 PM at the Humber Arm South Town Hall Extension, 103 Hillview Rd.
St. George’s—June 14, 2023, 6:00-8:00 PM at the Royal Canadian Legion, 9 Steel Mountain Rd.
Due to hotel shortages in St. John’s, Non Insured Health Benefits staff may not be able to book accommodations for medical travel. Members travelling for medical reasons may be required to book their own accommodations with other short-term accommodation providers and seek reimbursement later. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause.
Find medical travel reimbursement forms and guidelines here: https://qalipu.ca/health/non-insured-health-benefits/
Qalipu First Nation and Marathon Gold are pleased to announce the winners of the first round of scholarships introduced last year to encourage and support Qalipu band members with career development and growth as they attend post-secondary education. Five scholarships, valued at $1,000.00 each, will be presented annually over the next 5 years.
Please join us in congratulating Kaylee White, Tanner Wells, Chelsea Beaton, Matthew Antle and Anna Brake, winners of this year’s scholarships. Each of these students demonstrates the attributes and qualities upon which this scholarship was based, academic excellence, community service and extracurricular involvement.
Qalipu Chief Brendan Mitchell noted that the promotion of educational pursuits is one of the top priorities for the Band.
“We fund hundreds of band members each year through our education programs and value every opportunity to see our people pursue an education and find success. This scholarship, founded in partnership with Marathon Gold, greatly supports students. We are proud of the accomplishments of this year’s winners.”
Matt Manson, President & CEO of Marathon Gold commented: “Marathon Gold is pleased to be able to partner with Qalipu First Nation in establishing this important scholarship program. We recognize the challenges and the rewards that come with furthering one’s education and would like to acknowledge the hard work, community involvement and academic achievements of the five scholarship recipients. We wish them all much success in their future endeavours.”
Congratulations to all!
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