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Qalipu First Nation Announces Home Energy Efficiency Initiative

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Qalipu First Nation (QFN) Housing Division is excited to announce the launch of the “Home Energy Efficiency Initiative” on June 24, 2025.

This program will provide financial assistance to existing homeowners for the purchase and installation of heat pumps, aiming to lower home heating costs and reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions. While funding is limited, data collected throughout this initiative will be carefully analyzed to evaluate the need for similar programs in the future.

This initiative will focus on members requesting a reduction in their reliance on oil and wood as their main home heating sources.

Applicants MUST submit all required documentation by July 31, 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 for funding, the applicant must meet the following criteria:

  • Applicant must be a registered member of Qalipu First Nation
  • Applicant and/or Co-Applicant must be a current resident of Newfoundland and Labrador and live in the home requesting assistance.
  • The home must currently use either wood or oil as a heating source.
  • Applicant MUST not have previously received support under NRCan, Greener Homes Grant, or TakeChargeNL for heat pump installation.
  • Combined household income must not exceed:

 

Number of Persons in the household Combined Income Eligibility
1 person $51,000 or less
2 persons $88,674 or less
3 persons $120,966 or less
4 persons $148,474 or less
5+ persons $154,454 or less

 

Due to limited funding and the anticipated high demand, eligible applications will be entered into a random draw for selection.

 

Applications can be found here: Qalipu First Nation Home Energy Efficiency Initiative Application

If you have any questions or need help with your application, please email housingproject@qalipu.ca.

You can also contact:

  • Paul Brake, Housing Project Facilitator, at 709-634-5472
  • Corey LeCoure, Housing Program Officer, at 709-634-5042

Please note, due to the anticipated volume of applications, not all applicants will receive funding, and only those selected will be contacted.

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Medical Travel Accommodation Information

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Need a Hotel for Your Medical Appointment?

If you have a medical appointment scheduled in St. John’s this summer, we kindly encourage you to submit your supporting documentation for hotel pre-approval as early as possible. This helps us do our very best to secure your accommodations ahead of time.

What to Know:
St. John’s will be a busy place this summer, with many events and activities taking place—including the 2025 Canada Summer Games. While we are here to support all members in need of travel assistance, early submissions will help us better meet your needs during this high-demand period.

Already Paid for a Hotel?
You may be eligible for reimbursement. To claim hotel expenses, please complete the NIHB Medical Transportation Reimbursement Form and include a detailed hotel receipt.

Click here for the NIHB Medical Transportation Client Reimbursement Form

Reimbursement Rates:

  • Up to $135 per night for hotel accommodations
  • $13.50 per night for private accommodations

Please send completed forms and receipts to: mtreimbursement@qalipu.ca

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Notice: Medical Transportation Reimbursements by EFT

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Due to the ongoing Canada Post strike, cheques for medical transportation reimbursements are not being sent to clients in the mail. For faster and more efficient reimbursements, funds can be deposited into a client’s bank account using EFT.

To start this process, please fill out the Direct Deposit form found here: https://qalipu.ca/qalipu/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/NEW-NIHB-EFT-Form-MEMBERS-NOV-2021.pdf.

The form and copy of a void cheque can be emailed to mtreimbursement@qalipu.ca.

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Notice – Medical Transportation Reimbursement Forms

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Did you know that NIHB Medical Transportation Reimbursement Forms can now be sent by email – mtreimbursement@qalipu.ca.

The forms can also be dropped off at Qalipu First Nation office locations listed below:

  • 3 Church Street, Corner Brook, NL
  • 43 Main Street, Stephenville, NL
  • 28 Hardy Avenue, Grand Falls-Windsor, NL
  • 45 Spruce Avenue, Glenwood, NL

Reimbursement Form can be found here: https://qalipu.ca/qalipu/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/MT-20-Transportation-Reimbursement-Form.pdf

If you have any questions, please contact the Manager of NIHB, Melissa Muise by telephone: 709-634-3144 or by email: mmuise@qalipu.ca.

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Notice: NIHB Pre-Approvals

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Members who avail of Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) are advised that our offices will be closed for Christmas holidays starting at 4 p.m. on Friday, December 20th and reopen at 9 a.m. on January 6th.

During this office closure time, new pre-approval requests for medical transportation will not be completed. If members wish to have pre-approval bookings for appointments that are scheduled during the holidays until January 13th, it is required that your pre-approval request and all supporting documentation are received prior to 4 pm on December 13th.

Please note that the NIHB medical transportation program is not an emergency service and eligible expenses can be reimbursed by completing a claim form and returning it along with supporting documentation. If you have any questions, please contact the Manager of Non-Insured Health Benefits at 709-634-3144 or email mmuise@qalipu.ca.

NIHB pre-approvals can be emailed to mtpreapprovals@qalipu.ca or call 709-634-3386

Home Repair Assistance

Accepting Applications for the Home Repair Assistance Program (CLOSED)

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Qalipu First Nation (QFN) Housing Division is pleased to announce the launch of the Home Repair Assistance Program (HRAP). This program will provide financial assistance up to $5,000.00 for eligible applicants residing in Newfoundland & Labrador.

This program will support housing repairs to increase functionality, sustainability, and longevity of homes, that will ensure a safe and sound standard of living specific to members and their needs. While funding is limited, the collection of data and the need for similar programs will be thoroughly assessed during this process.

Applicants MUST submit all required documentation by September 30th, 2024.

It is strongly recommended that applicants and/or co-applicants review the application in its entirety to ensure that all required documentation is included prior to submission. Please note, if all required documentation is not provided, the application may not be reviewed or processed.

To be eligible for funding, the home repair MUST fall into one of the following categories:

  • Emergency repairs that, if not completed, will force the homeowner to leave their home
  • Roofing
  • Oil Tank Replacement
  • Windows and doors

Requirement of combined annual household net income must be below $49,039.00, based on Government definition of “Low Income Taxable Reduction – LITR”

Please note that program funding is limited, and applications will not be processed until the submission window has closed.  Due to the anticipated high volume of applications, not all applicants will be approved, and only those receiving funding will be contacted.

Find the application here: Application (pdf)

Contact:

Housing Development Officer
Paul Brake
709-634-5472
pbrake@qalipu.ca

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“I’tesnen: We Are Staying” Emergency Housing Support Program expanding to all Qalipu First Nation members who reside in Canada.

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The Housing Division of the Department of Health & Wellness is expanding the Emergency Housing Support Program “I’tesnen: We Are Staying” program services through a partnership with The Atlantic Policy Congress (APC). The program is expanding to all members who reside in Canada and who require assistance with the following:

  • Emergency Housing Set-Up – Provide rental startup assistance such as first/last month’s rent and damage deposit.
  • Housing Placement – Time- Limited rental assistance to support individuals or families being placed into housing.
  • Prevention and Shelter Diversion – Assist with rental and/or utility arrears to prevent eviction.
  • Emergency Housing – Provide short term placement for a maximum of five (5) nights.

Emergency Housing Support Application

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Clarification, Residential Home Heat & Energy Program

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*No new application process, disbursement of available funds to existing applicants*

In the fall of 2021 and again in June 2022, Qalipu First Nation announced funding under the Covid-19 Residential Home Heat & Energy Rebate Program.   Band members were invited to submit an application to be eligible for a one-time payment of up to $350 to help with their home heat and energy costs.   Available funds were allocated by random draw and the application process was closed.

This year, based on existing available funds, Qalipu revisited this original pool of applicants to award payments to those who had not yet been selected (approximately 700 applications).

There is no new application process.  Funds are being awarded to those who previously applied and were unsuccessful.

If you received a phone call or an email from our housing division, it is because you previously applied, and you have now been selected to receive the one-time payment.

Please check your email and voicemail and be sure to respond if your mailing address or direct deposit banking information has changed.

To discuss this, please reach out to the Housing Division.

Contact:
Jason Park, Housing Development Officer
tel. 709-634-0411
email housingproject@qalipu.ca

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Financial Support Available for Band Members: Emergency Housing Support Program

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You may be eligible for financial support from our Emergency Housing Support Program if you fall into one of the following situations:

  • Are you currently renting but have received an eviction notice?
  • Are you overdue on the rent and don’t have the money to pay it?
  • Are you homeless and trying to get into a place but need financial support to get you started?
  • Have you received a utility disconnection notice due to non-payment?
  • Are you on a fixed income and coming up short for rent?

Please reach out to our housing team to discuss your situation and start the application process to receive support.

Contact:
Jason Park, Housing Development Officer
t. 709-634-0411
e. jpark@qalipu.ca

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Health and Wellness Survey: Issues in our Communities

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This survey seeks to understand the needs, concerns, and aspirations of QFN members, with the goal of creating initiatives to enhance the community’s health and wellness.

There will be a draw for one of ten $100 gift cards for those who wish to leave their contact information in the space provided at the end of the survey. Limit one entry per person. Note that no personally identifiable information will be used in the analysis of survey data. Please complete your response by 11:59 p.m., October 10th, 2023.

Complete the Survey Here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/322BKG2