Qalipu First Nation (QFN) Department of Education and Training have reopened employer application for their 2022 Youth Summer Employment Program (YSEP)!

Program Objective
The Youth Summer Employment Program is a partnership between the Government of Canada and QFN that provides Indigenous Youth with an opportunity to gain employment with local employers during the summer months. The aim of this program is to improve employability skills and provide tools that help youth advance their education.

Eligible Employers (Applicants)
QFN accepts proposals/ applications from community organizations who are interested in providing meaningful summer employment to Indigenous Youth. Interested employers must submit a completed YSEP application and attach any required supporting documentation by April 1, 2022. Notification will be sent from Education and Training by the end of April for successful employers.

Join the growing list of employers who are supporting Indigenous students on their journey! Business owners and organizations are invited to apply for a summer student by 4:00pm NDT on Friday, April 1, 2022.

Click here to apply for the Youth Student Employment Program

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Update February, 2, 2002
Registration has now closed 11:30am NDT, Wednesday, February 2nd due to full capacity. Successful applicants will receive their lesson ZOOM links by Friday, February, 4 at 4:00pm NDT. Please head over to L’nui-kina’masulti’kw (we are learning to speak Mi’kmaw) if you missed or did not make it through this round of registration. Here will be able to observe and learn from the pre-recorded language lessons. Wela’lin!

 

Update January 28, 2022
Due to increasing interest for our Level 1 registration of Mi’kmaw Language Lessons on Sundays, Qalipu First Nation incorporated an additional virtual class lesson during the time slot of 5:30pm to 6:30pm.

 

The new registration link for this Sunday time slot and all other remaining availability for Monday and Tuesday session registrations, can be found here: surveymonkey.com/r/YQ2V97P

 

The start date for Level 1 Mi’kmaw Language Lessons will be Sunday, February 6, 2022 (Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th). Successful registrants will be emailed the Zoom link prior to 4:00pm NDT on Friday, February 4, 2022.

Qalipu First Nation (QFN) under the department of Culture, Tourism, and Community Development is pleased to announce the 2022 registration for Level 1 (beginners) of Mi’kmaw Language Lessons! Tentative Start Sunday January 30, 2022.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
You may only register for one session.
Each session will include 20 learners.
Once session blocks are filled to its 20 capacity, a wait list of 10 additional learners will be placed.
Priority will be to QFN Members but videos and learning materials will be made available to the general public.

Sunday
7:00-8:00 pm Level 1 (beginner)

8:30-9:30 pm Level 1 (beginner)

Monday
7:00-8:00 pm Level 1 (beginner)

8:30-9:30 pm Level 1 (beginner)

Tuesday
7:00-8:00 pm Level 1 (beginner)

8:30-9:30 pm Level 1 (beginner)

Those who signed up to advance their language skills last year (2021) will be contacted directly for their Level 2 and Level 3 registration.

If you are a first time registrant but already have acquired reading and Writing Smith Francis and would like to possibly join as a Level 2 instead, please email dsimon@qalipu.ca to arrange a zoom assessment or for other program details.

Update January 28, 2022
The Workplace Etiquette workshop for ages 15-18 has now opened to accommodate ages 14 years due to noticeable interest! Successful Registrants will be contacted soon via email. Thank you!

The Education and Training Department of Qalipu First Nation (QFN) in partnership with Spicer Facilitation and Learning are bringing to members, an opportunity, to join virtually in an interactive workshop on Workplace Etiquette.

Learn the basic elements of workplace etiquette, including how to dress for success The workshop is intended for ages 15-29. REGISTRATION LINK: tinyurl.com/EtiquetteTrg

Click here for details: Poster

Update February 3, 2022
Registration closed 4:00pm NDT Thursday, February 3, 2022 after exceeding capacity. All applicants were successful in registration and have received their workshop link via email. Thank you for your interest!

 

Update January 25, 2022
The Financial budgeting workshop for ages 15-18 has now opened to accommodate ages 14 years due to noticeable interest! At this time the workshop for ages 19+ is full. Successful Registrants will be contacted soon via email. Thank you!

The Education and Training Department of Qalipu First Nation (QFN) in partnership with Spicer Facilitation and Learning are bringing to members, an opportunity, to join virtually in an interactive workshop on Financial Budgeting.

Review of factors that impact personal spending, explore tips for increasing financial ID and learn the concepts of paying yourself first. REGISTRATION LINK: surveymonkey.com/r/T63H7BC

The Qalipu Education and Training Department will be hosting a webinar for all current Qalipu funded students to provide them with an opportunity to speak with staff virtually to receive tips for their Winter 2022 reimbursement!

[This webinar is for students who are currently receiving funding support. A session for aspiring students or those who will plan to submit funding applications will follow in the future.]

Participants who register and attend the webinar will be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card.

Session will take place via Microsoft Teams on January 19th from 6:30-8:00pm NL time. The link to register is: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S7W5KB9

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Qalipu First Nation has opened a Logo Contest for their new upcoming program Eastern Sun Mi’kmaq Early Childhood Education Program! This contest is open to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous children under the age of 11 (Grades 5 and below) within Canada. Contest submissions must be received by January 31st, 2022, 11:59pm NDT. The winner will be announced late February or early March. The contest winner will receive a children’s Indigenous Education Bundle (books, smudge kit, medicine pouch kit, leather rattle kit, etc.).

The Eastern Sun Mi’kmaq Early Childhood Education Program is a new program being launched by the Education and Training Department of Qalipu First Nation. The Eastern Sun Program will be available to registered daycare centers within Qalipu Ward Areas across Western and Central Newfoundland and will provide valuable Indigenous education to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous children and families.

Eastern Sun Logo Contest Details

Please be advised that all Qalipu First Nation office locations are currently closed until Provincial alert levels are reassessed. At this time, employees are working from home during regular business hours from 9:00am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday and can be reached by email: qalipu.ca/about/office-and-e-mail-addresses If you prefer to leave a voicemail for a staff member, please ensure to state your name and phone number so they can return your call as soon as possible! For more information please check our website at qalipu.ca or send us a message on our Facebook page ‘Qalipu First Nation’ facebook.com/QalipuFirstNation.

Thank you and Stay Safe.