Fourth Annual Logo Contest for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Posted by Qalipu on September 10, 2025

To honour and reflect on the importance of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Qalipu First Nation is once again hosting its annual logo contest. This initiative encourages youth to use art as a way to learn, reflect, and share their understanding of truth and reconciliation.

The contest is open to all children in Grades K–12 across Canada, both Indigenous and non-Indigenous.

Prize for the winning entry: $250 cheque for the student
School prize: $500 donation to the winner’s school breakfast program

To participate, students must submit:

Their completed logo design
A signed media release form (parent/guardian signature required)

Deadline: All entries and forms must be received by September 29, 2025

How to submit
By email:
Scan and send to bjanes@qalipu.ca

By mail:
Attn: Beth Ann Janes
Qalipu First Nation
3 Church Street
Corner Brook, NL A2H 2Z4

Click the links below for full contest information:

Meeting of Chief and Council – Postponed

Posted by Qalipu on September 9, 2025

The meeting of Chief and Council originally scheduled for Saturday, September 27 is being rescheduled due to unexpected circumstances. We are taking this time to focus on caring for our community and family.

Wela’lin for your understanding. We will share the new date as soon as it is confirmed.

Qalipu First Nation Announces Financial Assistance for Accessibility Home Modifications (Deadline extended until September 19th)

Posted by Qalipu on September 3, 2025

Qalipu First Nation Housing Division is pleased to announce the launch of the “Aging in Place”: Accessibility Home Modification Program.

This program will provide financial assistance to members up to a maximum of $5,000.00 to support housing retrofits and modifications to improve accessibility, functionality, and sustainability, ensuring a safe living environment for those who have mobility challenges.

The program is open to Qalipu First Nation members living in Atlantic Canada. Applications will be accepted from August 5 to September 19, 2025. It is strongly recommended that applicants and/or co-applicants review the application thoroughly to ensure that all necessary documents are included. Incomplete applications may not be reviewed or processed.

To be eligible, applicants must have a combined annual household net income below $88,674.00.

Once the application submission window has closed on September 19, 2025, all applications will be reviewed and due to limited funding, only successful applicants will be notified.

Applications can be found here: Accessibility Home Modification Program Application

If you have any questions or require assistance completing your application, please get in touch with Jason Park, Housing Program Officer, at (709) 634-0411 or email: jpark@qalipu.ca

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Qalipu Leadership Change

Posted by Qalipu on August 27, 2025

We are pleased to announce that Jonathan Walsh, our Director of Finance, has assumed the role of Acting Band Manager.

During this interim period, Jonathan will oversee day-to-day operations and community engagement while we conduct an executive search for a permanent Band Manager.

Jonathan brings extensive organizational knowledge, financial expertise, and a collaborative spirit to this role, ensuring continued stability and quality of service across all operations.

For inquiries, please call 709-634-7798 or email jonathan.walsh@qalipu.ca.