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Logo Contest – Ages 11 and under (Grade 5 and below)

Qalipu First Nation has opened a Logo Contest for their new upcoming program Eastern Sun Mi’kmaq Early Childhood Education Program! This contest is open to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous children under the age of 11 (Grades 5 and below) within Canada. Contest submissions must be received by January 31st, 2022, 11:59pm NDT. The winner will be announced late February or early March. The contest winner will receive a children’s Indigenous Education Bundle (books, smudge kit, medicine pouch kit, leather rattle kit, etc.).

The Eastern Sun Mi’kmaq Early Childhood Education Program is a new program being launched by the Education and Training Department of Qalipu First Nation. The Eastern Sun Program will be available to registered daycare centers within Qalipu Ward Areas across Western and Central Newfoundland and will provide valuable Indigenous education to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous children and families.

Eastern Sun Logo Contest Details

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Qalipu Offices – Work From Home

Please be advised that all Qalipu First Nation office locations are currently closed until Provincial alert levels are reassessed. At this time, employees are working from home during regular business hours from 9:00am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday and can be reached by email: qalipu.ca/about/office-and-e-mail-addresses If you prefer to leave a voicemail for a staff member, please ensure to state your name and phone number so they can return your call as soon as possible! For more information please check our website at qalipu.ca or send us a message on our Facebook page ‘Qalipu First Nation’ facebook.com/QalipuFirstNation.

Thank you and Stay Safe.

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Holiday Greetings from Chief and Council

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As we step into this Holiday Season, the Chief and Council of Qalipu First Nation wish all members of our Nation, our dedicated staff, and our many partners and supporters a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Prosperous and Healthy 2022.

We encourage everyone this Christmas to spend time with loved ones and take moments to reflect on the good things we have in our lives and the abundance of opportunities 2021 brought our way. We hope that your homes will be filled with the true spirit of Christmas. Allow yourselves time spent with family and loved ones and we hope that good times and the love and respect for one another abound.

While we enjoy creating new memories this Holiday Season we ask that you stay safe. We look forward to seeing you all again in the New Year!

Wli Nuelewi aq Pusu’l Puna’ne!
[ Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! ]

Chief Brenden Mitchell

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Submit your Medical Referrals in Advance

The Qalipu First Nation Department of Health and Wellness, under the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Support Specialist Team would like to remind and advise members to submit their medical referrals a minimum of 7-10 business days to arrange for pre-approved transportation and accommodations. Any late submissions may result in members paying for their transportation and accommodations up front with the option to request reimbursement after.

Thank you for your understanding, we are happy to help in any way we can to ease your medical needs and experience!

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EXPIRY OF SCIS CARDS 2022

To apply for your card renewal:

Click Here for Instructions for SCIS Application
Click Here for Adult and Child Application
Click here for Guarantor Declaration

Video: Adult SCIS Card Renewals
Video: Child SCIS Card Renewals

As listed on the Instructions for SCIS Application – All completed applications must be sent to:

National SCIS Processing Unit
10 Wellington Street
Gatineau, QC K1A 0H4

For assistance with your form applications or to set an appointment for guidance please contact (ensure to leave your phone number if you are sent to voicemail or send a request for help by email):

SCIS CLERK
Betty Lou Hynes
709-634-8675
bhynes@qalipu.ca

OR

INDIAN REGISTRATION ADMINISTRATOR
Nancy O’Connell
709-634-4010
noconnell@qalipu.ca

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Byelection Results Exploits Ward Councilor

With a 25.3% voter turn out for the Byelection of the Qalipu First Nation Mi’kmaq Band Exploits Ward your newly elected Councilor has been decided. Please welcome, Charlene Combdon , Exploits Ward Councilor to the 2021-2024 term of Chief and Council Following a 30-day appeal period, per the Custom Rules governing Qalipu elections, the new Councilor of Exploits Ward will be sworn in and take office.

Electoral Officer
Carol Lahey
clahey@qalipu.ca

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Expression of Interest for Member-at-Large

Qalipu First Nation is currently seeking a Member-at-Large to join their Education and Training Committee. This unique opportunity will give hands-on access and input into the current structure of our Education and Training Department and future outreach to help guide the work for our Post-Secondary Students through programs, training, and engagements.

The ideal candidate is a Band member living in the province with a background in an education related field and teaching of five years’ experience. If you are committed and want to contribute your knowledge as a volunteer on this committee, please see below for an Expression of Interest.

Application deadline for interest Friday, December 3, 2021 at 12:00pm NST.

Click here for details

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Virtual Post-Secondary Education Engagement Session

Last opportunity to have a say in the future of Post-Secondary Education Programing and Supports for Qalipu First Nation Members!

WHO: Qalipu First Nation Post-Secondary Students, Parents and Band Members
WHAT: Post-Secondary Education Engagement Session
WHERE: Virtually using Microsoft Teams (see registration link below)
WHEN: December 2nd, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

LINK TO REGISTER: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BXQG57W

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Update on Wait Times

A huge thank you to our members for their questions and feedback surrounding our wait time increases of 8-12 weeks for medical and travel reimbursements. Your patience and concerns have not gone unnoticed. Original Notice

The Department of Health and Wellness would like to provide an update on the measures taken to reduce wait times:

  • Additional external support has been provided for our Qalipu First Nation (QFN) NIHB Support Specialist Team to aid in relief of the ongoing wait times for member reimbursement.
  • The process flow for member claims is repeatedly updated at minimum on a quarterly basis under Quality Management System Auditing ISO 19011: 2018 and ISO 9001:2015 standards. However, the Qalipu Health and Wellness Team and Qalipu Finance Department are continually reflecting on improvements and changes to help meet the needs of our members more efficiently.
  • The seasonal fluctuations of claim trends and member health needs as it impacts volumes and processing times continues to be monitored.

Here are additional best practices for submitting your claim to help improve efficiencies and reduce delays in processing:

  • It is important to have a conversation with one of our NIHB Support Specialists to discuss your medical needs for your claim. This allows our Specialists to ensure that you are aware of all benefit coverage options which can be offered to you on a case-by-case basis.
  • Please submit your claims frequently as soon as you have your supporting documents available. This can help reduce the influx of new large claims toward the end of the calendar year.
  • Please ensure that all forms and required documents are included in your claim and that they are fully completed, reviewed, and signed. This can help prevent errors or incomplete claims which may result in your claim being returned with a request for document updates or additional information.

NIHB SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Natasha Lavers
709-634-5078
844-207-9718 (Medical Transportation Inquires Only)
nlavers@qalipu.ca

NIHB SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Jennifer Dufour
709-634-5069
jdufour@qalipu.ca

NIHB SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Bonnie White
709-634-5042
bonnie.white@qalipu.ca

NIHB SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Susan Bryan
709-679-2238
sbryan@qalipu.ca

NIHB NAVIGATOR
Howard Thistle
709-679-5743
855-675-5743 (NIHB Inquiries)
hthistle@qalipu.ca