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Council approves zero per cent tax increase tiM BroDY - eDitor

IOUX Lookout Municipal Council has approved a zero per cent residential property class general tax rate levy. Council unanimously approved the 2020 budget at its regular meeting on Jan. 15. The 2020 budget process included special council meetings on Oct. 9, Nov. 27, and Dec. 12. In her report to council, Treasurer Christy McIntomney shared, “To return with a zero percent tax increase the following direction was given from Council to balance the 2020 budget: Operating Budget Changes • Donation request from the Salvation Army $1,500 • Donation request from Friends of Cedar Bay $10,000 • Increase the Library levy by $6,000 Capital Budget ChangesDeleted • Public Washroom Facilities – Centennial Park • Air Conditioner - Travel Information Centre • Cedar Bay Road

• Sturgeon River Boat Launch – Docks & Parking Lot • Solar Lighting for all Boat Launches “The remaining deficit which was estimated to be $18,758 was to be cut from the daily operating budgets.” McIntomney continued, “In 2020 there was an increase in taxation revenue due to assessment changes. The majority of this revenue was absorbed through increased transfers to the reserves from 2019 to 2020 in the amount of $271,268. Long term debt payments increased in the amount of $61,002 and donations increased in the amount of $17,600. “After all the adjustments were completed in the operating budget there is a deficit in the amount of $7,244. In order to recover the deficient, this amount was transferred from the 2019 revenues received for being a host community during the 2019 evacuations.” Sioux Lookout Mayor Doug Lawrance shared with The Bulletin following the Dec. 12 budget meeting, “Following consideration of the second

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Community members remember lives lost in Ukraine plane crash

Community members gathered during a candle light vigil at St. Andrew’s United Church on Jan. 13 to remember the lives that were lost when Ukraine International Airlines flight PS752 was reportedly shot down unintentionally on Jan. 8. All 176 passengers and crew were killed, with 57 Canadian citizens on the flight. Those in attendance had the opportunity to lay a candle in remembrance as well as share a quick word or prayer.

draft budget, and in light of how close that budget was to a zero percent tax rate increase, Council directed Staff to find operational savings

of approximately $20,000 to achieve a zero percent tax rate increase. Municipal budgeting is always a delicate balancing act. Council must consider the

future as well as the present when directing Staff on the budget. We have done that to the best of our ability.”

Kejick Bay students pursue, receive their spirit names Jesse Bonello - staff Writer

RADE six, seven, and eight students at Wa n i n i t a w i n g a a n g Memorial School in Kejick Bay had the honour of receiving their spirit names during a traditional drum ceremony on Jan. 14. Sixteen students, along with their teacher, received their spirit names during the ceremony after spending the last few months learning traditional drumming, traditional singing, sacred teachings, and the seven grandfather teachings from Lac Seul First Nation cultural land-based teachers. “Everything that’s being shared is all geared towards, what we call, the seven grandfather teachings and living with those in our everyday life that they become more in tune with themselves and in tune with the natural world

so that they’re able to walk in a good way, not only with themselves but with all people that are here in the world with us,” said Joe Wesley, cultural land-based teacher. “The students were asking about the spiritual names and how they can get their spiritual names. We approached an Elder, his name is Ralph Johnson, and we asked him to conduct a ceremony to get these kids their spiritual names. There’s different ways and different ceremonies to get a name, and the way we did it here was through a traditional drum ceremony and that was run by Ralph Johnson,” said Weslie Wabano, cultural land-based teacher. The students were thankful for the ceremony, and they said they enjoyed receiving their spirit names. “I was really grateful that it happened and that I was able

to get my spirit name. I was really pumped up when they mentioned it and, knowing that I’m also a dancer, I’ve always wanted my spirit name to come with me as I go through these years… Now that I’m this age, I successfully got my spirit name and I’m happy about it,” said Mohoney Trout, grade eight Waninitawingaang Memorial School student. “I was very happy to get my spirit name. I enjoyed learning from Joe (Wesley) and Weslie (Wabano), and I’ve never felt this happy doing something like this. If there are more classes like this out there, I will probably go to them. I just want to enjoy my own culture,” said Trisha Lawson, grade eight Waninitawingaang Memorial School student. “It was good to get my spirit name. I enjoyed it,” said Joni Trout, grade six Waninitawingaang Memorial

School student. “I like drumming, and it made me interested in my spirit name. It was fun, and I’m grateful for the ceremony,” said Mitchell Trout, grade six Waninitawingaang Memorial School student. Waninitawingaang Memorial School teacher Sean Tudor also received his spirit name. He said he learned a lot from the experience, which he described as humbling and an honour. “This was a different experience because I received a spirit name as well. I actually argued against it and I didn’t think it was appropriate; however Joe (Wesley) and Weslie (Wabano) sat me down and said that I needed to become a part of this. That changed the whole dynamic for me… It’s been extremely humbling. I was a student right along with the rest of the young people in my class, so it was

a major learning experience for me and also a tremendous honour,” said Tudor. Other staff and teachers described the students’ pursuit of the teachings, and their spirit names, as delightful and inspiring. “For me, it was a real honourable stage in their lives to witness and to see the amount of them that wanted to take those steps into that direction. It was also uplifting at the same time too to see that interest from the youth. The youth we’ve been working with seem to take in the information pretty well. It’s almost mindblowing, and it’s a beautiful thing to witness,” said Wesley. “It’s almost like something you really wish for starting to come true. To see the young people wanting to have more understanding of what was here on the continent originally, See IT WAS on page 3

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Workshop teaches the importance of laughter Jesse Bonello - staff Writer

T’S been said that laughter is the best medicine, and participants at the Living Well Through Laughter workshop had the opportunity to learn the science of laughter and how laughter heals. Approximately 15 participants took part in the workshop, which was sponsored by Equaywuk, on Jan. 8 and 9 at the Sunset Suites conference room. The workshop was facilitated by stand-up comedian, and former social worker and addictions counsellor, Ron Kanutski. He said the main goal of the workshop is to build self-confidence

while also looking at the science of laughter. “The main focus that I’m trying to do is build self-worth and self-esteem while encouraging healthy wellness and healthy development. In doing that we’re going to go through looking at humor and laughter. We’re also going to be looking at the science of it, what drives it, where it comes from, and how laughter impacts us socially. It can be based on our ethnicity, our upbringings, traumas and things that we’ve been through, and how that effects what we see as funny and what we find as humorous. We’re kind of looking at all aspects of laughter, but also

looking at the importance of it and how it’s used for healing,” said Kanutski. “The other part is to help people find another active way to help themselves in their healing. There might be people in the room who have come to be comedians or they might want to learn what’s involved in it, and we’re going to give them that opportunity as well, but the biggest piece is to lift peoples’ selfawareness and their selfdevelopment,” he added. Some of the topics covered over the course of the workshop included the history of laughter, the science of laughter, finding your voice, lifting self-esteem, and how

EMPLOYMENT PAGES: 2, 6, 8 to 12 NORTHERN NISHNAWBE EDUCATION COUNCIL

JOB POSTING NNEC is non-profit educational organization. Under the direction of the Sioux Lookout District Chiefs, NNEC delivers secondary and post secondary education programs and services for First Nations people. NNEC operates Pelican Falls First Nations High School and Centre, Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School, Wahsa Distance Education Centre and has offices in Lac Seul (head office), Sioux Lookout and Thunder Bay. NNEC welcome applications for the following position; MANAGER OF STUDENT SAFETY Northern Nishnawbe Education Council is looking to fill the position of Manager of Student Safety, who, under the direction of the Director of Education, will primarily be responsible to oversee all aspects of student safety as well as implement policies, procedures, and best practices in accordance with NNEC requirements. The Manager of Student Safety must possess the following: Ability to supervise and motivate a team to achieve and exceed their goals Ability to identify issues and implement creative and strategic solutions to overcome problems

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Must possess a post-secondary degree in education, social work or a related discipline Five years of experience in a management role and seven years of experience in the field of education and or student services Proven supervisory experience Demonstrated knowledge of secondary school education programs Must be committed to the advancement of First Nation people Knowledge of budgeting and resource requirements Must be self-motivated, organized, able to work as a team member and independently

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NNEC offers competitive compensation and career advancement opportunities. Since this position is engaged primarily in serving the interests of First Nation people, Northern Nishnawbe Education Council shall give preference to First Nation people who possess the requisite skill sets and experience. ACCOUNTABILITY •

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NNEC requires Vulnerable Persons Check from those offered positions Only those persons selected for an interview will be contacted Applications must be received by 4:30 pm, Friday, January 24,2020 Fax your resume with written permission for NNEC to contact three employment references and a brief cover letter to Human Resources at NNEC Head Office in Frenchman=s Head fax (807)582-3865; mail to Box 1419, Sioux Lookout, Ontario P8T 1B9; or email humanresources@nnec.on.ca. For more information about the position please contact Dobi D. Frenette, Director of Education (807) 623-8914

NORTHERN NISHNWABE EDUCATION COUNCIL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

NNEC is non-profit educational organization. Under the direction of the Sioux Lookout District Chiefs, NNEC delivers secondary and post secondary education programs and services for First Nations people. NNEC operates Pelican Falls First Nations High School and Centre, Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School, Wahsa Distance Education Centre, and has offices in Lac Seul (head office), Sioux Lookout, Thunder Bay and Ear Falls. NNEC welcome applications for the following position: Human Resources Manager – Sioux Lookout The Human Resources Manager will be responsible for managing/coordinating an effective human resource management system and its activities, including but not limited to: employee contract development, human resource policy revision and implementation, labour relations and practices, health benefit programs, training and all other personnel services. QUALIFICATIONS o

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A bachelor’s degree in business administration such as human resource management, industrial relations or commerce, with 2 years proven work experience OR A 3 year college diploma in human resource and business administration, with 5 years proven work experience Extensive knowledge of office management, personnel practices and administrative support processes Proven experience in policy development and planning Proven skills in problem solving and decision making an asset Completion of a professional development program on personnel administration eg. HRPAO, PMCP, would be an asset. Must be willing and able to travel A sensitivity to and understanding of First Nations culture and traditions

NNEC requires a Vulnerable Person Check to be completed for all staff at time of hiring. Only those persons selected for an interview will be contacted

Applications must be received by 4:00 pm, Friday, January 24, 2020. Fax your resume with written permission for NNEC to contact three employment references and a brief cover letter to Human Resources at NNEC Head Office in Frenchman=s Head (807)582-3865; mail to Box 1419, Sioux Lookout, Ontario P8T 1B9; or email humanresources@nnec.on.ca. For more information about the positions please contact the Personnel Officer, Ron Angeconeb, 807 582 3245

laughter heals. Participants said the workshop was a fun learning experience filled with new information. “I’ve been really enjoying it because I didn’t realize how many ways people use laughter. Laughter is the best medicine, and it is true. You need to laugh, I love laughing, and it connects you with other people, especially when you share a funny moment together. It can help break the ice,” said Carrie Quoquat. “Laughter, in our tradition, is medicine, and that’s pretty much what I came for as well as my own selfhealing and learning so I can be a better father, better person, and better worker,” said Chris Southwind. “I’ve learned so much already, and I’ve been connecting with other people as well. It’s kind of like a family activity that everyone’s enjoying. It’s great, and I

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Stand-up comedian, and former social worker and addictions counsellor, Ron Kanutski (back left) facilitated the Living Well Through Laughter workshop.

love it,” he said. Equay-wuk Executive Director Darlene Angeconeb said the goal of hosting the workshop was to help people deal with grief and sadness while building self-esteem. “We have a lot of grief we have to deal with. There’s a lot of things like suicides, sickness, diabetes, and cancer, so

there’s a lot of sadness going on… This is also building up self-esteem and being able to get up in front of people, and hopefully the laughter will help. That’s why we decided to have it because it’s part of our mental health,” said Angeconeb. For more information on Ron Kanutski visit ronkanutski.com.

Tree of Hearts Campaign inching closer to 25-year mark Jesse Bonello - staff Writer

HE Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre (SLMHC) Foundation has started their 23rd Annual Tree of Hearts Campaign. The campaign provides an opportunity for community members to remember or honour loved ones through purchasing decorative lights, which assists the health centre in purchasing needed equipment. “All the proceeds go to the Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Foundation, and we’re usually looking to purchase smaller pieces of equipment. Last year we bought a BiliBlanket, which is short for bilirubin. It’s for babies who are born with jaundice and need constant light to get rid of the jaundice. This year, both the extended care and the health centre require beds, so we’ll hope to get enough to buy at least one bed,” said Rita Demetzer, SLMHC Foundation representative. Over the course of the long-time campaign, the community has helped raise over $80,000 dollars to purchase needed equipment. Community members purchase lights for ten dollars to put on trees in the courtyard at the Meno Ya Win Health Centre. Demetzer said they usually ask the town to light the

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Trees are lit with decorative lights, which are purchased by community members, and are on display at the Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre during the week of Feb. 14.

trees downtown at Centennial Park as well. Demetzer thanked community members and businesses for their ongoing support. Lights will be available for purchase at Fresh Market Foods throughout January and February. Lights can also be purchased online, in-person at the SLMHC, and through the mail. “I want to thank all the people and businesses of Sioux Lookout for supporting the Tree of Hearts Campaign over the last 23 years. Without their support, the campaign wouldn’t be successful, and we certainly appreciate every donation we receive,” said Demetzer. “I want to thank all the businesses over the years that have had tickets in

their stores for people to purchase the lights. We’ve changed our model in the last couple of years. Because so many people rarely carry cash anymore, we’re moving towards online donations. If they want to purchase lights, they can do so by going to www.slmhc. on.ca/foundation and then click on the donate button. People can also still send in a cheque to our PO Box or they can stop in to the oﬃce at the health centre and I will be happy to help them,” she added. The lights will be up, and will stay lit, during the week of Feb. 14. Lights can be purchased at the SLMHC front desk and in the mail, being addressed to PO Box 909, Sioux Lookout, ON, P8T 1B4.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Sunday, January 26, 2020 at 1pm Membership form and Payment of Annual Fees (if applicable) are required to be eligible to vote at the AGM. Election of Oﬃcers will be held. Any member interested in running for a position on the Board of Directors please contact SLGCC immediately. 2018 & 2019 Integrated Pest Management Annual Report to be presented to the general public. For more information, please contact SLGCC @ 737-1800 Or email: manager@slgcc.com

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Government of Ontario proposing to implement regular spring black bear hunting season tiM BroDY - eDitor

HE Government of Ontario is undertaking consultation on a proposal for a regular annual spring black bear hunting season. Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry John Yakabuski made the announcement on Jan. 17. “In 2014, Ontario introduced a spring black bear hunting season pilot that supported sustainable hunting of black bears. The spring black bear hunting season pilot has continued each year since then. The province proposes to make the pilot a regular annual spring season subject to annual review,” a Government of Ontario news release informed.

“Ontario is home to a healthy bear population,” Yakabuski said. “The province will continue to monitor black bear populations, harvest results and sustainability indicators to inform an annual review and ensure bear populations are managed sustainably.” All current protections for Ontario’s black bear population would remain in place as part of the proposal. “For example, it would remain illegal to harvest black bear cubs and females with cubs in the spring, a crime that carries a potential fine of up to $25,000 and up to one-year imprisonment,” the government’s news release explained. The

news release further stated, “In addition to this proposal, Ontario is also proposing to take action to support the longterm sustainability of the declining black bear population on the Bruce Peninsula by reducing the bear hunting season in this area. “The spring black bear hunting pilot has been well received by northern communities and the tourism and hunting industries that support small businesses and jobs in northern and rural Ontario. The proposal to implement a regular season was recommended by the Big Game Management Advisory Committee (BGMAC). In Spring 2019, the government

formed BGMAC to advise the province on how to improve big game management in Ontario.” “We are listening to the concerns of northern Ontarians and the tourism industry that an ongoing pilot spring season creates economic uncertainty," Yakabuski said. “A regular, monitored spring bear hunting season would enable tourism outfitters and camp owners to better plan their operations for the entire year, while also allowing hunters to better plan their activities and support local businesses.” The province is also proposing updates to black bear regulations: Eliminating special black bear hunting

OCIF allocations announced for 2020, Sioux Lookout, Pickle Lake receiving funding tiM BroDY - eDitor

HE Municipality of Sioux Lookout and the Township of Pickle Lake are two of the 424 small, rural and northern communities which will receive funding this year through the Ontario Community

opportunities for nonresident landowners and non-residents hunting with immediate relatives. Requiring people guiding resident bear hunters for commercial purposes to obtain a "Licence to Provide Black Bear Hunting Services." The proposed changes are now available on

the Environmental Registry of Ontario for public feedback until February 18, 2020. The Big Game Management Advisory Committee report is available on ontario.ca/moosemanagement-review.

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Confederation College Launches Diversity, Equity and Indigenous Lens Confederation College sPeCial to tHe BUlletin

O N F E D E R AT I O N College launched its new Diversity, Equity and Indigenous Lens Wednesday (January 15), a tool that will help ensure Confederation’s policies, programs and practices are free of elements that knowingly or unknowingly enable the exclusion of Indigenous peoples. The document is an outcome of the recommendations received through the systemic racism review Confederation College undertook in 2018-19 and has been developed in collaboration with DiversiPro. “We are incredibly proud to have reached this milestone in our work to address systemic racism at Confederation College, which further supports our work to advance Indigenous education across the country,” said Kathleen Lynch, President. “This is an important next step in our journey towards decolonization at the College and we hope our efforts will serve as motivation and inspiration to the many other organizations who walk on this journey with us.” Confederation’s new Lens document was shared with employees and students, with access also being extended to the community

at large, including the College’s fellow members of Thunder Bay’s Anti-Racism and Inclusion Coalition. “We have engaged in this work recognizing our role and responsibilities in a national reconciliation process,” added Jeannine Verdenik, Executive Director of Organizational Effectiveness at Confederation. “We seek to honour and renew our relationships with Indigenous peoples as partners for change, and support others in doing the same. This Lens document can serve as a model that can be adapted to meet each organization’s unique situation and needs. We look forward to collectively advancing efforts towards decolonization in the communities we serve.” The Diversity, Equity and Indigenous Lens is built upon a common understanding of the colonial history of Canada and seeks to provide best practices, resources and specific guidance for employees of Confederation College to ensure Indigenous perspectives and Ways of Knowing are incorporated and accurately reﬂected across institutional systems. At the core of the antiracism assessment tool is a series of questions that should be applied before,

during and after actions taken by a department or other area of the College. Questions centre around the policy, program or practice’s particulars/ content, perspectives and principles. If a question is answered with ‘no’ or ‘I don’t know,’ it is a formal acknowledgement that there is more work to do to achieve equity and decolonization. S. Brenda Small, Vice President of the Centre for Policy and Research in Indigenous Learning at the College, explained what employees would do to move the answers from ‘no’ to ‘yes.’ “Once we have identified that action is required to move towards decolonization, our employees can build on best practices and pursue a variety of paths to achieve a ‘yes’ response to the question,” she said. The four pillar

work will be challenging, but the rewards will be great and we don’t expect perfection, but we will strive to achieve it,” said Small. “We don’t want

approaches in moving to a ‘yes’ response include take responsibility and reﬂect, engage and collaborate, research and educate, and test and evaluate. “What we want all of our employees to understand is that the

them to be afraid to try, so we are encouraging them to start a dialogue and seek feedback, knowing they will be supported in their efforts.”

To download and review Confederation College’s Diversity, Equity and Indigenous Lens, visit www. confederationcollege.ca/Lens.

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The 2020 Municipal By-Election will be held during the Voting Period: 8:00 a.m. Monday, January 20, 2020 to 8:00 p.m. January 27, 2020. Electors who are registered on the Voters’ List will be receiving their Voter Instructions Letter (“VIL”) in the mail between January 9, 2020 and January 13, 2020. If you have not received a VIL by January 13, 2020 please contact the Corporate Services Department/Office of the Municipal Clerk: E-mail: voterhelp@siouxlookout.ca - OR - Phone: 807-737-2700 The Municipality of Sioux Lookout will also be on-site at the following locations to provide eligible electors with voting assistance during the following dates and times:

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Timberwolves take on Saints

The Pelican Falls First Nations High School (PFFNHS) Timberwolves hosted the St. Thomas Aquinas High School Saints in girls’ volleyball and boys’ basketball action on Jan. 14. The Saints won both basketball matchups, winning 7824 in the junior game and 64-23 in the senior game. The Timberwolves roared their way to a decisive 2-0 junior girls’ volleyball victory, winning in straight sets. The Saints won the senior matchup three sets to none.

Remote Voting Location (RVL) Sioux Lookout Municipal Office (Clerk’s Department), 25 Fifth Avenue (Public Voting) Sioux Area Seniors Activity Centre, 66 Front Street (Public Voting) Cole Terrace, 62 Princess Street (Residents Only) William A. ‘Bill’ George Extended Care, 75 Fifth Avenue (Residents Only) Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre, 1 Meno Ya Win Way (Patients Only) Patricia Plaza, 30 Third Avenue (Residents Only) Sioux Towers, 33 & 35 Third Avenue (Residents Only) Nishnawbe-Gamik Friendship Centre, 52 King Street (Public Voting) Hudson Community Hall, 29 Second Street (Public Voting)

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Calling all photography enthusiasts! Jesse Bonello - staff Writer

HE Sioux Lookout Photography Club, which has been ongoing since the fall, has been attracting area residents who are looking to learn photography or take their existing skills to the next level. Freelance photographer Devon Opden Dries moved to Sioux Lookout in August, and he kickstarted the idea of a photography club through a Facebook post in the Sioux Lookout & Area Events & Services public group. Photography Club / Submitted Photos “When I first moved Digital Creator Program Lead Sarah Fraser (right) taking part in a Sioux Lookout here, I started looking Photography Club workshop at the Sioux Lookout Public Library. around to see if there was a photography club in town, and I didn’t find any information. I had just come from Fredericton and I was a part of a big photo club there, so I NORTHERN NISHNAWBE EDUCATION COUNCIL wanted to see if there was something similar to that in Sioux Lookout. I checked on the (Sioux JOB POSTING Lookout & Area) Events NNEC is non-profit educational organization. Under the direction of the Sioux Lookout District Chiefs, & Services Facebook NNEC delivers secondary and post secondary education programs and services for First Nations people. NNEC operates Pelican Falls First Nations High School and Centre, Dennis Franklin Cromarty High page and asked if anyone School, Wahsa Distance Education Centre and has offices in Lac Seul (head office), Sioux Lookout and knew of any clubs. There Thunder Bay. NNEC welcome applications for the following position; was no response so I FINANCIAL CONTROLLER asked what if we create one? A bunch of people OVERVIEW said that would be great, Under the authority and general direction of the Executive Director, the Financial Controller will be so I made a Facebook responsible for managing and coordinating an effective financial management system and its activities, including but not limited to supervision of financial staff, management of the financial data systems, page for people to join. financial reporting, budgeting and cash management systems. From there, we tried The Financial Controller will ensure senior management and the NNEC Board of Directors have current seeing what options we and accurate financial information upon which to make their decisions. Ongoing liaison with Indigenous have, and that’s when Services Canada and other funders, and timely and accurate submission of all reporting requirements, is expected. someone suggested the Library… It worked out QUALIFICATIONS: great,” said Opden Dries. • Professional accounting designation (CA, CMA, CGA) “I was new to town • Experience in a senior financial management position in a non-profit organization with revenues of $15,000,000 or greater. and just wanted some • Proven experience in senior management financial policy development and planning friends that were into • Proven experience with computer systems and with financial management software • Proven supervisory experience photography again • A working knowledge and/or sensitivity to and understanding of NNEC First Nation communities and because I knew that I relevant issues • Fluency in Oji-Cree, Cree or Ojibway is an asset would miss that as soon as I moved… I thought it would be fun to have ACCOUNTABILITY The Financial Controller reports to the Executive Director more people interested LOCATION 21 King Street, Sioux Lookout, Ontario in photography and SALARY Grid F, level commensurate with education and experience encourage each other to explore that avenue of NNEC requires Vulnerable Persons Check from those offered positions creativity,” he said. Only those persons selected for an interview will be contacted “It fit hand-in-hand Applications must be received by 4:30 pm, Friday, January 24,2020 Fax your resume with with our plans to extend written permission for NNEC to contact three employment references and a brief cover letter our programming to to Human Resources at NNEC Head Office in Frenchman=s Head fax (807)582-3865; mail adults and to support to Box 1419, Sioux Lookout, Ontario P8T 1B9; or email humanresources@nnec.on.ca. For adult artists, so I was more information about the position please contact Dobi D. Frenette, Director of Education really pleased… So far (807) 623-8914

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we’ve seen about 15 people show interest in coming, and even more on the Facebook page who perhaps can’t make it out,” said Sarah Fraser, Digital Creator North Program Lead. Hosted in the Sioux Lookout Public Library Digital Creator space, Fraser said the Sioux Lookout Photography Club generally runs two Thursdays a month from 5 to 7 p.m. The club is for anyone ages 18 and up. So far the club has run a variety of workshops including photo show and tell, camera settings and functions, intro to Adobe Photoshop, understanding lighting and depth of field, Christmas card making with photos, and practice time with portraits and still life. Opden Dries said he’s planning a fun future event, but the date and location is still to be determined. “I’m planning an event coming up, but I still need to secure a location. One of the workshops we did was on portraits, and it was an introduction to how to photograph a person, how to work with a model, different ways to pose, and

a little bit about lighting… The idea is I want to do a little photo challenge with all the members where they’re paired with a random model, they don’t know until the day, and put in a random location, and they’re given 30 minutes. They can’t delete any pictures, and they’re only allowed to take 30… Full credit for the idea came from the photo club I was at before. They did the same thing, and it was super fun. It will be coming up in the near future hopefully,” he said. Fraser said the Digital Creator space has three DSLR cameras that are available for members that don’t have a camera. The clubs’ events can be seen on the monthly Digital Creator schedule or in their Facebook group titled Sioux Lookout Photography Group. “Any events that are going to take place, the postings will be in our Facebook group. Usually the day of an event, or the day before, there’s also a reminder we send out. It’s also a place for people to share their work or ask questions,” concluded Opden Dries.

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NNEC is non-profit educational organization. Under the direction of the Sioux Lookout District Chiefs, NNEC delivers secondary and post secondary education programs and services for First Nations people. NNEC operates Pelican Falls First Nations High School and Centre, Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School, Wahsa Distance Education Centre and has offices in Lac Seul (head office), Sioux Lookout and Thunder Bay. NNEC welcome applications for the following casual position. (s): Casual Relief Prime Worker (s) – Sioux Lookout, Ontario Under the direction of the Student Support Services Program Manager or designate, the Casual Relief Prime Worker will provide counselling and support services for our students attending Secondary School in Sioux Lookout. The Worker must be able to provide on-call relief and must be able to adapt to varying students situations and a wide range of responsibilities. The Casual Relief Prime Worker must be self motivated with excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills that can perform his or her duties proficiently and efficiently with minimal amount of supervision. The individual must be sensitive to First Nations culture and traditions. Qualifications: -

diploma in social work, social service worker or related fields; minimum of two years experience working in a related field or with First Nations youth preferred; Crisis Intervention Training an asset; must have Ontario Driver’s License class “E” or willing to obtain ; fluency in one of the Sioux Lookout District dialects an asset but not essential must be committed to the advancement of First Nations people; and must be self motivated, organized and able to work as a team member and independently

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A degree or diploma in Accounting or Business Administration and two years accounting experience or the equivalent of five years experience in a senior bookkeeping or financial management position in a nonprofit organization with revenues of $15,000,000 or greater. Proven experience with SAGE or equivalent accounting programs Understanding of computer systems and financial and word processing software A cooperative attitude when working with First Nation People, the public and staff; Fluency in Oji-Cree, Ojibwe or Cree is an asset

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Fax your resume with written permission for NNEC to contact two employment references and a brief cover letter to Human Resources at NNEC Head Office in Frenchman=s Head fax (807)582-3865; mail to Box 1419, Sioux Lookout, Ontario P8T 1B9; or email humanresources@nnec.on.ca. For more information about the position please contact Sharon Angeconeb, DFC Principal / SSSP Manager at (807) 623-8914

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Fat biking, snowshoeing trails continuing to grow at Cedar Bay Jesse Bonello - Staff Writer

VER the past three years, the Cedar Bay Trail Co has been maintaining, grooming, and building trails located at Cedar Bay. Members of the Cedar Bay Trail Co, which is a not-for- profit trail building collective made up of outdoor enthusiasts who volunteer their time, said the trails are the best they’ve ever been for fat biking and snowshoeing. “It’s the best year we’ve had yet. It was a little slow starting just because of the lack of snow, but I have to give credit to Paul (Hoftyzer). He’s the one that got the groomer really dialed in, and the grooming dialed in for this type of snow, and it’s been like riding on a sidewalk. It’s just been that firm, and it’s some of the best conditions we’ve ever had,” said Ryan Jung, Cedar Bay Trail Co member. “The trails set up a lot quicker now with the grooming we’ve been doing. Before, it would take almost a day and a half to get the trails set up, but now it’s an evening. We come in the evening and by the next

morning the trails are perfect,” he added. The group has continued to expand their trail map. They said they’ve been expanding north of the Cozy Cabin, and they have just under ten kilometres worth of trails. Improved grooming has led to an increase in trails as well as a longer riding season. “Over the past couple years, we’ve done another four or five kilometres north of the Cozy Cabin towards Duck Lake. Now we’re just shy of ten kilometres of dedicated single-track. With the grooming more down-pat now, we’re able to get out there and ride sooner in the season. Our season and our riding kilometres are a lot longer than it was,” said John Sprague, Cedar Bay Trail Co member. Fat bikes are an offroad bicycle that feature oversized tires intended for low ground pressure, which allows for riding on terrain such as snow. Both Sprague and Jung said they’ve seen the fat biking population locally, and across the region, grow in numbers and diversity every year. “We had a group ride

Cedar Bay Trail Co / Submitted Photo

An updated fat bike trail map shows the additional trails that have been added north of the Cozy Cabin at Cedar Bay.

last weekend. When I first moved to town, Ryan (Jung) was the only guy with a fat bike. When I came for a group ride on the weekend, there was probably eight people that I had never met before and they all owned bikes, and there was probably around 12 people total on the ride. Every year it’s getting bigger and bigger,” said Sprague. “It’s not just guys that

are out there. There’s probably more women out there riding then there are guys, so it’s a very diverse group that’s coming out. There’s a dedicated group that’s out here doing women’s group rides, so that really nice to see too,” said Jung. When it comes to the trails, the group encourages mainly fat biking and snowshoeing. Regular walking with

winter boots can alter the trail conditions. Moving forward, in a couple months, the group is hoping to have even more fat bikes on the trails as they look to host a fun fat biking race at Cedar Bay. “We’re going to try and organize a race this March. It would be a fun race, so look out for details for that. We’re hoping to get a lot of participants

and people out for that,” said Sprague. Jung said their public Facebook group titled Cedar Bay Trail Co is one of the best ways to find more information on the trails, fat biking, and to contact a Cedar Bay Co member. Community members can also reach out to the Facebook page if they’re looking to give fat biking a try.

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things you can upgrade to fit your style. So look for a well-built home that has the space you need, some features you love, a layout that serves your lifestyle and a price point that allows you to make some changes. With a little TLC, this will be the home you will grow to love. So go ahead and look online to get an idea of the styles and prices available in the area. Realtor.ca will show you all the houses available in the area from all the different brokerage companies. Then take your search oﬄine and go visit the surroundings in person too. You will come across

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Public consultations conducted for Sioux Lookout’s Sports Tourism Strategy Jesse Bonello - staff Writer

D W A R D H o s h i z a k i Development Consulting conducted two public consultations on Jan. 14 to discuss sports tourism development initiatives for Sioux Lookout’s Sports Tourism Strategy. The business sector, user groups, hotel owners and a variety of

community organizations were invited to attend an afternoon consultation. An additional consultation was held in the evening for the general public. The Municipality of Sioux Lookout said Edward Hoshizaki, principal of Edward Hoshizaki Development Consulting, explained the purposes of the Sports Tourism Strategy as well

as discuss the possibility of a new recreation centre in Sioux Lookout. “Mr. Hoshizaki explained the objectives of the Sports Tourism Strategy are to identify gaps in recreational assets and programs; to lay out a promotional framework; and, based on community engagement, to make recommendations to Council on sports

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Employment Opportunity: Youth Centre Coordinator Contract Position until March 31, 2020 (possible extension) We invite qualified candidates to apply for this exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of youth in our community. The Youth Centre Coordinator is responsible for the operational activities and programming at the Community Youth Centre, as well as networking with local stakeholders. The person hired for this position will be required to work evening and weekend hours. Duties and Responsibilities: • Assist in youth development through increasing life skills, safety awareness, nutrition, and healthy physical development, anti-violence training and youth diversion initiatives. • To ensure the development and implementation of a full range of program services as identified by youth in our community. • To promote awareness and ensure access to the Youth Centre Program • Ensure a balanced approach is available to meet the needs of all youth attending and participating in the program • Work closely with and support our community GSA club. • Support with Music Centre program and youth accessing this service. • Liaise with community youth services and organizations. • Provide counseling and peer support if required. • Other duties as assigned by Executive Director

tourism development initiatives. The Baseline Report previously presented to Council contained information on our recreational assets, trends in tourism, market analysis and community process,” said Michelle Larose, Chief Administrative Oﬃcer. “The attendees focused on the possibility of a new recreation centre for the community and how that would promote sports tourism in Sioux Lookout and benefit citizens. Additional discussion ensued regarding the capacity of the community to be able to accommodate visitors, given the lack of hotel space. Overall, the attendees at each session were in support of a new facility as part of the study,” she continued. A federal investment of $67,500, through FedNor funding, was

announced on Jan. 18, 2019, which enabled the Municipality to hire a consultant to prepare a detailed inventory of existing infrastructure, products and services, and provide a plan for the development of new sports tourism programming. A Baseline Report for the Sioux Lookout Sports Tourism Strategy was presented to Sioux Lookout’s Municipal Council during a special Council meeting on Nov. 13. “This study will develop a comprehensive strategy that will identify gaps in recreational assets and programs and recommend a promotional strategy in relation to tourism, and more specifically recreation-based tourism. A proactive program, with community partners will maximize the

potential benefits from Far North communities. This report is a baseline assessment of the Sioux Lookout recreation and tourism capacity. Sioux Lookout’s community profile, trends in tourism, market analysis, and previous and discussed future options will be identified for discussion in the next phase,” the baseline report states. Following the public consultations, Edward Hoshizaki Development Consulting will be compiling a draft Sports Tourism Development and Implementation Plan to present to Council. “The consultant will be creating the draft Sports Tourism Development and Implementation Plan for presentation to Council for discussion followed by the final plan and its adoption,” said Larose.

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Please send cover letter and resume to: Hiring Committee P.O. Box 1299, 52 King Street Sioux Lookout, Ontario P8T 1B8 Email: hr@ngfc.net Closing Date: January 31, 2019 at 4:30 pm Note: Thank you to all who apply, but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. .

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Chickee’s dizzy experience Chickee crashed our afternoon party, bouncing off the living room window, enroute to his famous feast of seeds piled on the fish cleaning table on the deck. I heard a soft thump and watched the immediate dive to the porch, slipped boots on quick as a relay racer passing the torch, and rushed outside. By the time I got to him, ten seconds after splash down, Chickee was upside down in the snow on the ground, still as a stick. His beak was wide open, and tiny feet grasped a twig tight as a mouse trap. Chickee rode in my bare hand to a chair inside the cabin. He didn't struggle at all, but heart was beating like a pile driver. I was afraid

I'd scare the little guy to death, so after a couple minutes I grabbed one of my gloves and placed the quiet ﬂuff of feathers on it on a table outside in the late afternoon sun and watched through the window from inside. For 35 minutes Chickee sat upright, turning his head back and forth periodically, but otherwise remained immobile. As dusk came on, and most of the feeding birds retreated to the pines for their overnight homes, Chickee spread tail feathers, changed position a little bit, looked around with bobbing head, sneezed, then launched into wobbly ﬂight to the nearest tree twig ten feet away. The landing would have made a rookie pilot cringe, but the bird hung on, righted itself, and spent two minutes practicing jumps from one

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branch to another. As the sun set in the west, Chickee leaped to the east, and ﬂew into the woods. He looked like he knew what he was doing. I had firewood to bring in, so smiled a happy goodbye to Chickee, retrieved my glove, and felt thankful I hadn't had to swipe a backhand wipe across my face. I would have smeared Chickee's thank you all over my lips.

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Information Technologist (FT) Excellent wages, benefits & the chance to advance! SLFNHA hires with your future in mind.

Employment Opportunity: Court Worker (Full time – 35 hrs /week) Internal/External Posting The Aboriginal Courtwork Program assist Aboriginal adults, and youth charged with a criminal offense under the Criminal Code of Canada, to better understand their rights, options and responsibilities when appearing before the courts.

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Attend court and advocate for persons appearing before the court explaining court processes and procedures. Complete intake and assessment to gather information on individuals and provide appropriate referrals. Liaison between accused, court officials and others. Explain to the individual their rights, responsibilities and options under the law and nature and consequences of legal matters faced by the person. Negotiate diversions to community justice/alternative justice programs. Define legal terminology, explain and assist with the completion of court forms, affidavits and so forth. Conduct community presentations and provide information regarding Aboriginal issues and values concerning justice. Follow up on referrals made to supportive programs, and with justice personal regarding outcomes of the case. Responsible for detailed record keeping, completion of reports in a timely manner. Other duties as assigned by Executive Director.

Qualifications: • Post-secondary education in the area of social services and/or law related field (previous work experience will be considered). • Personal knowledge and experience in the practice of First Nations culture and traditions of the Sioux Lookout region. • Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate in Oji-Cree and/or Ojibwe being a definite asset. • Proficient computer skills, including experience report writing and creating presentations. • Proven interpersonal skills and teamwork abilities • Valid First Aid and CPR certification • Successful applicant must provide a criminal record and vulnerable person’s sector check. Please submit a cover letter and resume to: Attention: Hiring Committee Nishnawbe-Gamik Friendship Centre P.O. Box 1299, 52 King Street Sioux Lookout, Ontario P8T 1B8 Email: hr@ngfc.net Closing Date: Friday, January 24 @4:30 pm

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Employment Opportunity Addictions Counselor Full time – 35 hrs/week

The goal of the Aboriginal Alcohol and Drug Program is to assist Aboriginal people in addressing alcohol/drug issues and preventing or minimizing the negative effects of addictive substances for aboriginal individuals, families and community. Required Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications: • • • • •

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Promotion of addiction free lifestyles through education and information sessions as well as through sponsoring community events and activities. Extensive knowledge of and experience in assessment, evaluation and intervention strategies. Keen understanding of historical factors/social issues (residential schools, 60’s scoop, colonization, overrepresentation in justice system) that impact our communities. Knowledge of community/regional treatment programs and criteria for accessing services. Sound knowledge of the culture and traditional practices of First Nation people in the Sioux Lookout region. Ability to provide support without judgement, no matter the situation.

Qualifications: • Post-Secondary Education and/or training in the field of Social Service Work, relevant work experience will be considered. • Ability/knowledge of emergency and crisis management, crisis intervention experience is an asset • Knowledge of community resources. • Excellent interpersonal skills and effective communication as well as a high regard and respect for confidentiality. • Ability to work with a client-centered care philosophy and a commitment to excellence in client service. • Ability to understand and speak Ojibway or Oji-Cree an asset. • Proficient computer skills, including experience in data entry and reporting. • Ability and willingness to work in a team environment. • Must provide a criminal record and vulnerable person’s check prior to hiring. Qualified candidates are asked to submit a cover letter and resume to: Attention: Hiring Committee Nishnawbe-Gamik Friendship Centre 52 King St. P.O. Box 1299 Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1B3 hr@ngfc.net Deadline for Application: January 31, 2020 @ 4:30 pm. We wish to thank all those who have applied, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Volume 29, No. 12 - The Sioux Lookout Bulletin

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Marly Quince reflects on hockey pursuit from Sioux Lookout to the ECHL Jesse Bonello - staff Writer

ARLY Quince is in the midst of his first season with the Reading Royals, who compete in the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL). Quince started the year playing in Tennessee for the Knoxville Ice Bears in the Southern Professional Hockey League. After being tied for second in league scoring with nine goals and 13 points, Quince signed an ECHL contract with the Royals in November. Quince’s signing with the Royals, who are aﬃliated with the National Hockey League’s (NHL) Philadelphia Flyers and American Hockey League’s (AHL) Lehigh Valley Phantoms, saw him relocate from Knoxville, Tennessee to Reading, Pennsylvania. Relocating isn’t a new experience for Quince, who moved from Sioux Lookout at the age of 15 to pursue hockey. Quince said the support he’s received from Sioux Lookout throughout his career has made it easier for him to follow his dreams no matter where they take him. “I played minor hockey in Sioux Lookout until I was in grade eight. In grade nine I played high school hockey and also I played for the double-A Paper Kings in Dryden, so I played for both of those teams in grade nine. Then, in grade ten, I moved away to Thunder Bay to play for the Kings… I was 15-years-old when I left so that adjustment was kind of tough, but luckily I had some really nice billets in Thunder Bay. My family and friends were very supportive, and relationships grew everywhere I played,

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Marly Quince

which made it easy for me to keep following what I love to do,” said Quince. “The support you have coming out of a small town like Sioux Lookout is second-to-none. Whenever you’re home, people are asking you questions and are behind you the whole way. When I was younger it was fun with my buddies. We’d have an outdoor rink in the backyard that my dad would make. Having that small group of friends that would come over, we’d push each other to get better. The smalltown-feel really helped me push forward knowing that the support is behind you,” he continued. Previously, Quince played Junior A hockey for the Cornwall Colts from 2011 to 2015. The 25-year-old then played NCAA hockey for Clarkson University from 2015 to 2019. Throughout his career, Quince said he always cherishes the time he gets to come back to Sioux Lookout, typically

around Christmas and early in the summer. “It’s been a long time where I’ve just been home usually for Christmas and then I’ll come home for a month or two during the summers. It’s always great to come home. I cherish my time in Sioux Lookout, and it always feels way too short when I’m there. When I’m home, I usually come for around ten days at Christmas, and that’s been the same for the last four or five years, and then I try to get home usually around May, June, and July… Now that I’m not in school I can probably stick around for July as well. I love playing hockey away, but I also love being home. Everything that Sioux Lookout has to offer, I feel like you really realize when you leave. When you leave and you’re in a city, like I have been for the last number of years, you look back and think of the closest lake or the closest place to go fishing.

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Northern Nishnawbe Education Council EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

NNEC is not for profit educational organization. Under the direction of the Sioux Lookout District Chiefs, NNEC delivers secondary and post secondary education programs and services for First Nations people. NNEC operates Pelican Falls First Nations High School and Centre, Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School, Wahsa Distance Education Centre, and has offices in Lac Seul (head office), Sioux Lookout and Thunder Bay. NNEC welcome applications for the following positions:

PELICAN FALLS CENTRE HOUSE COUNSELLOR(S) and RELIEF HOUSE COUNSELLORS

Pelican Falls Centre is a School with residential facilities for approximately 180 students and staff on a 10 acre site. The House Counsellor will be responsible for supervising and caring for ten to fourteen students attending the Pelican Falls First Nations High School and living at Pelican Falls Centre.

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A post-secondary degree/diploma in social work, youth counselling or a related field AND two years counselling experience with First Nations youth OR the equivalent of five years counselling experience. Must be willing to obtain Class "E" Ontario Driver’s Licence Fluency in Oji-Cree, Ojibwe or Cree preferred A sensitivity to and understanding of First Nations culture and traditions.

LOCATION:

Sioux Lookout, Ontario

HOURS OF WORK:

Modified work schedule from August to June annually.

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Immediately

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Hourly rate, will commensurate with education and experience. Hours of work and payment subject to an averaging work schedule.

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NNEC requires a Criminal Background and Vulnerable Persons Check from those offered positions

OPEN UNTIL FILLED. Fax or email your resume with written permission for NNEC to contact three employment references and a brief cover letter to Personnel Officer at (807)582-3865 fax, email humanresources@nnec.on.ca or mail to Box 1419, Sioux Lookout, Ontario P8T 1B9. For further information contact Rosalie Davis PFC Manager (807) 737-3369:

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The outdoor rink where Marly Quince recollects spending countless hours playing hockey with family and friends throughout his childhood.

Sometimes it’s not close at all and you can’t do a lot outside (in the city), but that’s how I grew up. You cherish being home a lot more because you’ve been in spots where you can’t enjoy those things,” said Quince. Since heading to southern Ontario to play for the Cornwall Colts, Quince has had many opportunities to share his journey and talk about Sioux Lookout with teammates and coaches, who usually have no clue where Sioux Lookout is. “They’re usually pretty surprised. Ever since I moved to play junior hockey down in Cornwall, Ontario, so that’s down south, even there a lot of people didn’t have a clue where Sioux Lookout was. I’d say Dryden or Thunder Bay usually and that would ring a bell, but when I really explained to them how far it is they can’t believe it usually and they’re pretty surprised. In hearing that they’re usually pretty interested in how I moved so far to play and how my journey is gone. I was sitting down in Knoxville, Tennessee, and I was playing there earlier this year. I played nine games there, and I was trying to think about how I wound up down in Tennessee playing hockey. People are usually pretty surprised, and they usually want to know what’s in Sioux Lookout and that far north, which gives me an opportunity to tell them all the things Sioux Lookout brings,” said Quince. Following this season, Quince said he has a couple options for his career. He can remain in the ECHL, with hopes of cracking an AHL roster, or he can relocate even further from home. “My plan is to just

play and put up numbers here in the east coast league (ECHL). I want to try to make it into the AHL (American Hockey League) and play there for a bit. It’s pretty much just see how it goes right now for the rest of this year and, depending how this year goes, I have two avenues. It’s either I stay here and play in the AHL if I make it or I can play over in Europe and expand that way, so I haven’t made up my mind or really thought about it yet. I’m just happy where I am now, and I look forward to finishing the rest of the season here,” he explained. Quince is one of many Sioux Lookout residents that have left town to pursue higher levels of hockey. When asked what advice he’d give high school and minor hockey players in Sioux Lookout, Quince emphasized working hard and having the courage to leave your comfort zone. “I would say to stay humble with your game and work hard. I think a lot of players, when they start doing well in Sioux Lookout or in the immediate surrounding area, start thinking that they’re at a level and they’re a little bit better than they are, so I think just keep your head down and working hard is the biggest thing. I’d also say don’t be afraid to take steps. If you feel that you’re ready and have what it takes, I think don’t be afraid to take a step out of your comfort zone because I think that’s something that you have to do when you’re in Sioux Lookout, or you’re far away from the main hockey hubs, to be noticed. You have to be out of your comfort zone a little bit, and it was tough for me when

I was so young moving away, and it was tough on my mom and family too, but I think in the long run looking back I’m really happy I made those decisions and that I did it when I did,” he said. While reﬂecting on his hockey journey, Quince credited the ongoing support from Sioux Lookout, as well as his Sioux Lookout upbringings, for the success he has achieved so far. “I would not be where I am today, or even close to where I am today, if I didn’t have support the whole way along. I kind of think of Sioux Lookout as a large family. I get text messages and a lot of support, especially when I was younger and moving away early, and I needed that reinforcement and reassurance that I was doing the right thing. I think that helped me a lot when I was younger, and it still helps me today… Living in Sioux Lookout when I was younger I think has the biggest inﬂuence on my hockey through my parents and my brother. My dad always built that rink that a lot of people in Sioux Lookout know about because they’ve been over playing three-onthree hockey, or playing whatever type of hockey. My brother pushed me to always go to the net and battle in the corners and my mom is 58-yearsold and still plays, so it’s just a hockey family that I came from. A mixture of all those things really came together and was exactly what I needed. I can’t say enough about that outdoor rink when I was younger because that is really where my skill level came from. I was out there for countless hours,” he concluded.

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