The Elmastukwek Mawiomi is happening on August 10 & 11. This is the third annual event bringing together family through Mikmaw culture, traditions, and ceremony. It is a 2-day event which includes panel discussions from local Indigenous authors and knowledge holders, sweat lodge ceremony, children’s programs, craft vendors and much more. On this episode of Qalipu Today Angela & Kristen who will provide more information on this exciting event.

The Qalipu Development Corporation is the band’s business investment arm. It is an independent, arms-length entity responsible for managing investment interests, businesses, and properties. Find out more about what’s happening on this side of the house this week on Qalipu Today with guest John Davis, CEO for the Development Corporation.

Last week, Chief Jenny Brake was in Rotterdam, Netherlands attending the World Hydrogen Summit. She presented to an international audience on the importance of building meaningful relationships between Indigenous communities and industry partners.

On this episode Chief Brake speaks with Lenny on Qalipu Today.

The Moose Hide Campaign is a nationwide movement to engage men and boys in ending violence towards women and children. The campaign holds a day of action annually on Thursday May 16th. This year the Qalipu First Nation and the Men’s Fellowship Circle are hosting an event to show their support at the Majestic Lawn.

On this episode of Qalipu Today we hear from Ernest Green and Keith Cormier, members of the Men’s Fellowship Circle, and learn more about the significance of the Moose Hide Campaign and details about this upcoming event.

Qalipu First Nation recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Glenwood with the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) to protect to a very special place, called Charlie’s Place. This area is recognized by both parties for it's cultural and ecological significance.

On this episode, Band Manager, Charles Pender spoke about the intent of the MOU and the shared goal to protect and conserve this wildness area.

May 5 is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2 Spirit People.

Qalipu First Nation will host a commemorative event in Corner Brook.

Tune in this week on Qailpu Today to hear from Miranda Osmond, Education Outreach Officer, and Communications Manager Alison Muise who will share some details on this important day and how you can get involved.

Did you know that bats are Endangered? In Newfoundland, The Little Brown Myotis and Northern Myotis face threats from logging, harvesting, colony eradication and White Nose Syndrome.

Natural Resources Technicians Julia Ball and Byron Bennett on this episode of Qalipu Today talk about these bat species and ongoing recovery efforts.

Lenny speaks with Acting Chief Jenny Brake with Qalipu First Nation about her recent trip to Germany. She was there recently to learn about clean hydrogen energy and spoke about her experience.

Children's author Judy Falle shares details about an upcoming visit from Phyllis Webstad.

Ernest Green, founder of the newly formed Men's Fellowship Circle in Corner Brook talks about what the group is all about, how to get involved and about the most recent gathering where Elder Mutchie Bennet was a guest. He also speaks about his involvement with Empowering Indigenous Woman for Stronger Communities- a group that recently extended it's work to working with men to offer training and opportunities.