Qalipu First Nation is conducting a Traditional Use Study (TUS) within the New Found Gold Queensway North project area in central Newfoundland. This study aims to gather knowledge about the land, waters, and resources that Mi’kmaq people have used for generations, in hopes of protecting our traditional practices. We are seeking input from community members who may have knowledge of:

• Traditional hunting, fishing, and gathering areas
• Cultural or ceremonial sites * Travel routes (past and present)
• Stories or teachings connected to the land

Your knowledge is vital in helping us understand and document how these lands continue to hold meaning for our community, and to ensure that traditional values are respected throughout planning and development practices.

All participants will be entered into a draw to win an outdoor adventure prize pack (valued at $1,600) shown in the picture above.

The survey can be accessed here: https://trailmark.cloud/qalipu/survey/eTkqabpUJdZi?public=1

By participating in this survey, you grant permission to QFN to analyze your response and share a summary of the analysis with New Found Gold as part of the Environmental Assessment process for the Queensway North Project. All information that is shared will be respected and kept within the confines of this initiative.

Together, we can ensure that our stories and connections to the land are carried forward.

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please contact Brooke Carter at bcarter@qalipu.ca.

Thank you for your time and assistance.