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:

1. Their completed logo design
2. 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:

• Media Release Form (PDF)
• Logo Contest Details (PDF)

The next meeting of Chief and Council is scheduled for Saturday, September 27 at 10:00 a.m. in the Qalipu Community Room, 1 Church Street, Corner Brook.

Registration is required to attend the meeting in person. The deadline to register is Friday, September 19, 2025.

Members wishing to attend can contact Natasha by phone: 709-634-6895 or email: nwhite@qalipu.ca.

Please note that delays in the meeting start time can be expected. We kindly ask for your patience and understanding.

Members can view the meeting’s livestream by logging in to their KINU membership profile: https://mala.qalipu.ca/ginu/login.aspx

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.

The next meeting of Chief and Council is a virtual meeting scheduled for Wednesday July 30, 2025, at 7:00pm.

Members can view the meeting’s livestream by logging in to their KINU membership profile: https://mala.qalipu.ca/ginu/login.aspx

Please note that delays in the meeting start time can be expected. We kindly ask for your patience and understanding.

Qalipu First Nation is offering for sale a 19-foot fiberglass boat, trailer, and motor.
This well-maintained package is priced at $12,000.

Details:
🔹 Boat: 19-foot Milton fiberglass
🔹 Trailer: 2017 boat trailer with rubber loader
🔹 Motor: 2017 60HP Honda outboard

For serious inquiries or more information, please contact Evan Bennett:
Phone: 709-634-2215
Email: evan.bennett@qalipu.ca