The next regular meeting of Council will be held at 10:00am NDT on Saturday, March 26, 2022.
This will be a virtual meeting and will be live-streamed for members. You can be access the live-stream by logging into your GINU Membership Profile at: Ginu login: qalipu.ca/login-options
Ask Chief and Council a question at the upcoming meeting: qalipu.ca/leave-a-message-for-chief-and-council
Premier Furey announced support for projects tied to Newfoundland & Labradors Come Home 2022 earlier this morning of March 11, 2022 at Corner Brook City Hall. Through the provinces Come Home 2022 Cultural Economic Development Program supports, Qalipu First Nation (QFN) Department of Culture, Tourism, and Community Development [Experience Qalipu] will be showcasing their Mi’kmaw culture, ceremony, and history during events across Ktaqmkuk [Newfoundland] throughout the months of June to October!
Qalipu Come Home 2022 Events will take place across three regions, Central, Bay of Islands and Bay St. George. Each event will consist of a variety of activities that will span the length of a day and provide the most positive experience for all involved! Hosting regions will keep traditions and Mi’kmaw culture at the core of its festivities and create a unique learning experience for all participants, indigenous and non-indigenous; an opportunity to learn, experience and take in the culture from knowledge keepers, community members, craftspeople, artists, dancers and drummers is key to reconciliation and understanding within our province.
Participants will have the opportunity to sample traditional foods, shop from local art and crafts people, medicine walk, learn some Mi’kmaw language, offer a prayer to the sacred fire or chat with a fire keeper, Elder or knowledge keeper, and hear the drumbeat that is the heart of our people and land. Stay tuned to Experience Qalipu and Qalipu First Nation Facebook Pages and our website for future announcements on events:
Provincial News Release March 11, 2022
Qalipu First Nation (QFN) is currently seeking a Member-at-Large to join their Operations and Communications Standing Committee (QOCSC). This unique opportunity will give hands-on access and input into the current operational and communication plans of QFN
The ideal candidate is a Band member living in the province with a background in business operations, marketing, communications, or related field of experience of at least five years. 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, April 1, 2022 at 12:00pm NST.
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On January 21, 2022, representatives of the Qalipu First Nation/Federation of Newfoundland Indians (FNI) met with the Honourable Patty Hajdu, current Minister of Indigenous Services Canada, for purposes of convincing Canada to return to the table – to continue exploratory discussions as per the original intent of the November 2018 announcement and as further supported by former Minister of Indigenous Services, the Honourable Seamus O’Regan, in a letter sent to FNI in September 2019.
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Qalipu First Nation is currently seeking a Member-at-Large to join their Culture, Tourism, & Community Development Standing Committee (CTCDSC). This unique opportunity will give hands-on access and input into the current operational plans of our Culture, Tourism, & Community Development Department and help reach successes in building stronger communities through cultural and language initiatives, tourism and craft development, and our entrepreneurial support program!
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, April 1, 2022 at 12:00pm NST.
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Qalipu First Nation is currently seeking a Member-at-Large to join their Health and Housing Standing Committee (HHSC). This unique opportunity will give hands-on access and input into the current operational plans of our Health and Wellness Department. The Department of Health and Wellness is responsible for the identification, development, advancement of the health and social wellness of members, families, and the community. The Department has four operational pillars: Non-Insured Health Benefits, Mental Wellness, Child Youth and Family Services, and Housing
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, April 1, 2022 at 12:00pm NST.
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Qalipu First Nation (QFN) Department of Education & Training has available seats for a Virtual Course on ‘Fundamentals of Project Management’ brought to you by the Gardiner Centre of Memorial University.
The training course, taking place virtually will be held on Saturday, March 12th through Sunday, March 13, 2022 from 9:00am to 4:30pm NST. Members interested in participating must be, graduated highschool or have obtained equivalent education. For questions or to register please contact ymacdonald@qalipu.ca or call 709-647-3514.
Members of the exploits ward will have the opportunity to meet and greet with their Ward Councilor Charlene Combdon. The meeting will be taking place on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at 7:00pm at Mount Peyton Hotel. Pre-registration is not required but if you have any questions regarding the town hall meeting please reach out to Exploits Ward Councilor Charlene Combdon at ccombdon@qalipu.ca.
In partnership with College of the North Atlantic, Qalipu First Nation is pleased to re-announce that the Hunting and Trapping Guide Training for Gander that was postponed in Fall 2021 will now move forward on March 26 – 30, 2022 from 8:30am to 5:30pm at Gander CNA Campus. The course offering is open to Gander and surrounding area’s and will include a travel stipend for those applicants who successfully register.
Applications are now reopen and will need to fulfil a minimum of 10 people in attendance for the training to move forward. This opportunity is designed for Qalipu Members or self-identifying Indigenous individuals who are interested in becoming Hunting and Trapping Guides in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Application Form can be found here: Application Form
Application deadline is March 18, 2022 at 4:00PM NDT and can be submitted either via email to ymacdonald@qalipu.ca, or hand-delivered/mailed to QFN St. George’s Office.
Proposals from local service groups ended January 31, 2022 for Qalipu First Nation (QFN) Food & Essential Supplies Relief Fund (FESRF). The fund of $135,000 granted through Indigenous Services Canada is to provide a mechanism for grassroots Indigenous organizations and local service groups who are on the ground in their communities to support QFN Members by aiding in local needs of priority food security and following essential cleaning and preventative protection supplies.
With a demonstrated need across our communities, all proposals (20) put forward by local service groups were successful and will provide the largest coverage, to date, across Ktaqmkuk [Newfoundland]. Members of Qalipu First Nation can now reach out to the local service group nearest to them and request their need. The Local Service Groups may provide a range of grocery gift cards, food baskets, or similar food security offerings.
While QFN understands that the reach of needs to all members are limited, your local service group will redirect you to another local service group if their resources have already been depleted. For members living outside of ‘nearest wards’ there are three (3) local service groups providing province wide support.
Based on the success and demand of FESRF, Qalipu First Nation will be reaching out to our funders to request additional food security program funding for our communities and members who did not receive the support in this first round. An Additional thank you from Qalipu Chief and Council, to all of the local service groups who are providing services to our members. For contact information of Councilors please click here, https://qalipu.ca/about/office-and-e-mail-addresses/
Stephenville (CLOSED)
St. George’s
| St. George’s Indian Band Council | Communities in St. George’s Ward | Rhonda Sheppard (709) 214-0385 rhonda.sheppard77@gmail.com |
Support for 65 home/family/individual at a value of $100.00 |
Port au Port
| Benoit First Nation | Communities in Port au Port Ward | Nina Tourett-Retieffe/ Jasen Benwah (709) 272-2085 nina.benoitfirstnation@gmail.com |
Support New QFN Members in Food Security Program Support for 80 home/family/individual at a value of $100.00 |
| Local Service District of Main Land | Three Rock Cove, Black Duck Brook, Lourdes, West Bay & Piccadilly | Taunya Murchison (709) 271-2113 mainlandlsdclerk@hotmail.com |
Support for 33 home/family/individual at a value of $100.00 |
| Local Service District of Sheaves Cove | Sheaves Cove | Marilyn Rowe (709) 644-2179 marilynrowe2010@hotmail.com |
Support for 33 home/family/individual at a value of $100.00 |
| Port au Port Indian Band | Kippens to Campbells Creek | Kay Gaudon/Mary O’Quinn (709) 649-2851 Kay.Gaudon@gmail.com |
Support for 33 home/family/individual at a value of $100.00 |
Glenwood
| Kikmanaq Indigenous Cultural Revival Association | Glenwood Ward | Jordan Pottle kikmanaq@gmail.com |
Support for 48 home/family/individual at a value of $100.00, who living in the Glenwood Ward |
Gander Bay
| Gander Bay Indian Band Council | Clarke’s Head, Wing’s Point, Victoria Cove, Roger Cove George’s Point and Harris Point. | Calvin Francis (709) 676-2188 cfrancis@qalipu.ca |
Support for 32 home/family/individual at a value of $100.00 |
Flat Bay
| Burgeo First Nation Band | Burgeo | Elaine Ingram 709-886-6445 elaineandjerry7@hotmail.com |
Support for 33 home/family/individual at a value of $100.00 |
| Three Rivers Mi’kmaq Band Inc | Fischelles to Highlands | Peggy White 709-274-2150 threeriversindianband@gmail.com |
Support for 40 home/family/individual at a value of $100.00 Support New QFN Members in Food Security Program (Food Care Baskets) and to extension support to March 31, 2022. |
Exploits
| Badger Brook | Badge, Millertown, Buchans, Millertown Jct, Cuchans Jct, Badger Lake, Pauls Lake, Crooked Lake, Cornfield Lake, South Brook, Triton Area and Springdale. | Kellie Kerpan 250-264-2164 Badgerbrookfirstnation@outlook.com |
Support for 39 home/family/individual at a value of $100.00 |
| Exploits Aboriginal Community Group | Botwood, Peterview, Northern Arm, Point Leamington, Leading Tickles, Philip’s Head Point of Bay and St. Albums | Patsy Cameron 709-572-0028 |
Support for 39 home/family/individual at a value of $100.00 |
| Exploits Native Women’s Association | Communities in Exploits Ward | enwa.nl@outlook.com | Support for 38 home/family/individual at a value of $100.00 |
Corner Brook
| The North Shore Aboriginal Group | North Shore – Bay of Islands | Karen Lode 709-216-7010 northshoreaboriginalgroup@gmail.com |
Support for 75 house at a value of $100.00 |
| Corner Brook Aboriginal Women’s Association | Corner Brook Region | Sherry Dean 709-632-1380 sdean@qalipu.ca |
Support for 150 home/family/individual at a value of $100.00 |
Benoit’s Cove
| Benoits Cove Aboriginal Housing & Benoits Cove Aboriginal Women’s Association |
Halfway Point to Lark Harbour | Angela McCarthy 709-640-0985 angelamccarthy2021@outlook.com |
Support for 57 home/family/individual at a value of $100.00 |
| Main River Indian Band | Jackson’s Arm, Sops Arm, Pollards Point, Hampden and Deer Lake | Shirley Wicks 709-459-4186 Shirleyywicks57@hotmail.com |
Support for 58 home/family/individual at a value of $100.00 |
Open Province Wide
| Kikmanaq Indigenous Cultural Revival Association | Province Wide | Jordan Pottle | Support for 100 home/family/individual at a value of $100.00, who living in the province |
| Newfoundland Aboriginal Women’s Network | Province Wide | Nona Matthews-Gosse
(709) 643-1290 |
Support for 50 home/family/individual at a value of $100.00, who living in the province |
| Qalipu Cultural Foundation | Province Wide | Jeff Young | Support for 237 home/family/individual at a value of $100.00, who living in the province |
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