Qalipu FN: Media Advisory

November 10, 2021

Qalipu First Nation, along with the Deer Lake Airport Authority will be providing a funding and partnership announcement regarding Indigenous Tourism Sense of Arrival initiative that will be implemented at the facility.

At 9:30am Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at the Deer Lake Regional Airport.

The funding, which was provided by the Provincial Department of Industry, Energy and Technology and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, will provide support for the installation of a Mi’kmaq art piece and Experience Qalipu marketing within the airport, as well as design work for the development of an Indigenous themed trail and outdoor space on Airport Authority Land. This trail will connect with the greater Deer Lake trail system, and the Town of Deer Lake who have been an integral partner in making this project happen.

Media Contact:

Reisha Knott
Communications Manager | Qalipu First Nation
709-634-5163 | rknott@qalipu.ca

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