This is an update for members regarding the Service Members Agreement reached on December 22, 2022, between the Government of Canada, Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation, and the Federation of Newfoundland Indians.
The Agreement establishes criteria for accepting former and current members of the Canadian Armed Forces and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police as Founding Members of Qalipu First Nation. Acceptance is based on the special place of honour these new members hold in Mi’kmaq culture due to their service as protectors of Canada and their communities.
Qalipu First Nation has been, and continues to be, committed to completing the process outlined in this Agreement as soon as possible. We are urging our partners to the Service Members Agreement to make every effort to allow for the immediate acceptance of the 583 members who have been recommended by the Enrolment Committee for approval as Founding Members of Qalipu First Nation.
Both past and current QFN Chiefs and Councils have consistently expressed their desire to complete the enrolment process as quickly as possible and have been working diligently on this matter.
“As Mi’kmaq people, we have always honoured those who dedicate their lives to protecting our communities. We remain steadfast in our commitment to seeing this process through and urge our partners to act swiftly so that the 583 recommended members can be accepted without further delay,” states QFN Chief Jenny Brake.
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