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 |
Update February 11, 2022
Please click here for announcement of Local Service Groups Providing Food & Essential Supplies
Update February 9, 2022
Action Required from Local Service Groups who put forward Proposals for Qalipu Food & Essential Supplies Relief Fund – Please check your email or voicemails, (as listed in your proposal contact information) if you have not already done so – some Local Service Groups still have not returned correspondence to accept funds being offered by Qalipu First Nation.
Update February 4, 2022
Proposals from local service groups ended January 31, 2022 for Qalipu First Nation (QFN) Food & Essential Supplies Relief Fund. 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 first priority food security and following essential cleaning and preventative protection supplies.
With an evident need across our communities, eighteen (18) proposals were put forward, covering all nine (9) wards of QFN (Stephenville, St. George’s, Port au Port, Flat bay, Corner Brook, Benoit’s Cove, Gander Bay, Glenwood, Exploits). We apologize to our members for a slight delay in the announcement of successful local service groups – the groups must formally confirm their acceptance before their information can be provided publicly.
An announcement of all local service groups will be made next week, where members can then reach out to the service group closest to them and place requests for food and/or essential supply need.
The Qalipu Department of Health and Wellness is pleased to announce a Food & Essential Supplies Relief Fund (FESRF)and invite proposals from local service groups. These local service groups will be amongst the nine (9) wards of Qalipu First Nation (QFN) to address food security and essential supply needs for QFN Members:
Application deadline date is Jan 31, 2022, for grant funding from the Qalipu Food and Essential Supplies Relief Fund program. All services, support, and reports are required to be completed and summited by March 31, 2022. Funding is limited so interested groups are encouraged to apply early.
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Update February 10, 2022
QFN Environment and Natural Resources Department has been notified the UNDERTAKINGS REGISTERED: Lewisporte Waste to Energy Project (Reg. 2181) has been REJECTED by Minister Davis on February 9, 2022. Link
Qalipu First Nation (QFN) Environment and Natural Resources Department have been notified of the
UNDERTAKINGS REGISTERED:
Lewisporte Waste to Energy Project (Reg. 2181)
Proponent: EnviroPower Renewable Development Inc.
This Notice is to Members to take this opportunity to provide their feedback as it relates to their communities.
**Deadline for public comment is February 16, 2022; and, the minister’s decision is due by February 24, 2022. Comments on documents are invited from the public, addressed in writing to the Minister, or by email to EAProjectComments@gov.nl.ca and are welcome prior to the deadline date.**
Update March 4, 2021
Registration for Central Region has been extended to March 11, 2021 or until classes are filled. The offerings for Central Region Registration as removed its age limitation and has now opened to All Ages:
Grand Falls-Windsor | March 19-20 | https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5NDQ93K
Gander | March 26-27 | https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/53X5829
Update February 10, 2022
Stephenville Registration has Closed & Central Region Registration has Open
The Standard First Aid (SFA) registration for the Stephenville course offering has closed. The offerings for Central Region Registration for Youth aged 14 – 29 are as follows:
Grand Falls-Windsor | March 19-20 | https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5NDQ93K
Gander | March 26-27 | https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/53X5829
Registration for Central Region will close March 4, 2022 at 4:00pm NDT.
Update February 3, 2022
Corner Brook Registration Closed & Stephenville Registration Open
The Standard First Aid (SFA) registration for the Corner Brook course offering has exceeded capacity and closed. An additional offering for Corner Brook will be announced at a later date. Stephenville area Youth aged 14 – 29 will now have the opportunity to register for SFA February 12 & 13th, 2022 at 8:30am – 4:30pm. Link to register: surveymonkey.com/r/LVYGYY5 or scan QR code below.
Qalipu Education & Training is offering limited seats for Standard First-Aid for youth aged 14-29! The training will be in Corner Brook on February 12 & 13 from 8:30-4:00pm. Space is very limited.
Preference will be given to members of QFN. Those in attendance will receive a $50 daily stipend. Successful registrants will be contacted via email.
As the special measures orders in Newfoundland and Labrador change, Qalipu First Nation (QFN) has worked to maintain essential, services for it members. With the latest adjustments to the special measures, we have been able to transition our employees from work at home, into their return to work at QFN offices and we are gradually reopening our buildings.
In order to ensure the health and safety of our staff, our members and our guests, QFN will require proof of vaccination for entry into our offices. Visitors will be asked to provide:
i. an electronic QR code as downloaded and saved to a mobile device (i.e., NLVaxPass);
ii. a physical copy of the QR code referenced above;
iii. a physical or electronic copy of a COVID-19 vaccination record issued by the Government of NL, which can be retrieved at: healthenl.ca/concerto/nlchi/covid19immunizations; or
iv. Physical or electronic copy of an official vaccination record issued outside of NL
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we move thorough these challenging times together and while these measures are temporary, we are grateful for your support and adherence to these extra precautions.
Wela’lioq,
Keith Goulding
Band Manager
Mi’kmaq Commercial Fisheries has an employment opportunity seeking a Fisheries Coordinator, Full-time, Term Position (1 year)
Deadline for receipt of Cover Letter and Resume has been extended to: 4 pm, Friday, February 11, 2022
The Fisheries Coordinator will assist with day-to-day operations and activities associated with Mi’Kmaq Commercial Fisheries (MCF), including the development of related communal commercial fisheries activities and investments associated with assets owned by the Qalipu First Nation Band (QFN) and Mi’Kmaq Alsumk Mowimsikik Kiqoey Association (MAMKA). The Fisheries Coordinator will report to the Manager of Fisheries Operations
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Qalipu First Nation is currently seeking a Member-at-Large to join their Environment and Natural Resources Standing Committee (ENRSC). This unique opportunity will give hands-on access and input into the current operational plans of our Environment and Natural Resources Department and their continues reach to preserve our Natural Ecosystem for future generations. The ideal candidate is a Band member living in the province with a background in Environment and Natural resource or related fields of 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, February 18, 2022 at 12:00pm NST.
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Update February 1, 2022
Registration opening for the Babysitting Basics Virtual Course Offering quickly closed, January 31, 2022. With an interest of five (5) times the virtual class capacity, an announcement for additional future, virtual class offerings will be made at a later date to be determined. Thank you for your interest!
Qalipu Education & Training are providing youth aged 12-15 with an opportunity to complete the ‘Babysitting Basics’ course! This course provides youth with skills to confidently care for babies and young children. The course is offered by St. John Ambulance and will be taught virtually. Successful registrants will be contacted via email. Space is very limited so youth are encouraged to register early! Participants will receive a $50 stipend for participating and will receive a certificate of completion from St. John Ambulance.
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