News & Updates
Update: Gros Morne Indigenous Cultural Festival
The Qalipu Cultural Foundation regrets to advise members and the public that the Gros Morne Indigenous Cultural Festival, originally scheduled to take place August 4-6 in Cow Head, has been cancelled. Event organizers planned this event to bring indigenous peoples...
read moreGros Morne Indigenous Cultural Festival
The Gros Morne Indigenous Cultural Festival is being planned to bring indigenous peoples from across the province together to share elements of their culture with each other, the people of our province, and park visitors. It will also be a significant opportunity for...
read moreThe Second Annual Ke’tipnemk Dinner and Silent Auction
On October 22th, 2016 Qalipu Cultural Foundation (QCF) hosted its second annual fundraising gala, the Ke’tipnemk Dinner and Silent Auction. Jennifer’s Restaurant was radiating with the soft light of the candles, as the tables were dressed with the traditional Mi’kmaq...
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Seniors Mentoring and Leadership Project – A Cultural Approach
On October 20-23 at Killdevil Camp eighteen Qalipu First Nation members the retreat allowed senior Band members to become engaged in cultural sharing activities such as medicine...
read moreQalipu Cultural Foundation’s Inaugural Fundraising Gala
The evening of October 24th, 2015 marked the Qalipu Cultural Foundation’s inaugural fundraising gala, the Ke’tipnemk Dinner and Silent Auction. Jennifer’s Restaurant was aglow with candlelight and traditional Mi’kmaq colours, adorned with artwork donated for silent...
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Symposium Feedback
An Elders Symposium (Stephenville) and a Cultural Symposium (Grand Falls) were hosted by the Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation and Cultural Foundation this past year, a first for the newly established Foundation. Each of these events were well attended and received...
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Traditional Use Study
During winter and spring 2014 volunteers were interviewed and gave generously of their time and knowledge as Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation updated the Traditional Use Study (TUS). This study contains valuable data on land use for hunting, fishing and gathering, sacred...
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Culture and Heritage School Outreach Program Continues
Over this past year we’ve hosted, supported and partnered with various organizations and groups to offer Culture and Heritage School Outreach Programs that include: curriculum delivery, cultural teachings, drum making and mini powwow. Our planning committee met...
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