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On May 30, some of the greatest engineering minds from Thompson elementary schools gathered at Westwood School to show off their unique designs for the 2017 Thompson Spaghetti Bridge Competition.

Overall, these students, ranging from Grade 3 to Grade 8, offered up more than 30 models that were made from nothing but dry pasta and white glue. Representatives from Vale, who organized this event alongside Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba, judged every entry for its structural integrity and choose a winner based on how much weight each bridge could support.

In the end, the team of Melay Desai and Harshan Sidhu from Westwood took home the top prize for the Grade 3–5 category of the competition, with their design being able to withstand 102.14 pounds of pressure.

Sidhu has claimed first place in this competition for the last two years, with his previous bridges being able to carry 88.61 pounds and 43.14 pounds, respectively.

In the Grade 6–8 category, Abbi St. Pierre and Charley Templeton, also from Westwood, grabbed the top spot with their bridge, which was able to withstand 40.8 pounds of pressure.

Both winning teams walked away with Bose speakers for their efforts.

This year’s spaghetti competition saw the submission of over 30 unique entries from elementary school students across Thompson.

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OBITUARY PHYLLIS TOMCHUK April 10, 1945 — May 3, 2017

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Phyllis Kathleen Tomchuk.

Phyllis passed away peacefully at the Northern Spirit Manor in Thompson, Manitoba on May 3, 2017 at the age of 72 years.

Phyllis was born in The Pas, Manitoba on April 10, 1945 to George and Vera (Smorodyn) Montpetit. Her family then moved to Flin Flon where Phyllis grew up with 1 sister and 2 brothers. After graduating from high school, Phyllis studied to become a Licensed Practical Nurse at St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg. In 1965, she moved to Thompson and began her nursing career at the Thompson General Hospital. During her 32 years of nursing Phyllis made many long lasting friendships as she worked throughout the hospital in various departments with the majority of her time being spent in the Emergency Department and did some outpost nursing at numerous nursing stations. Phyllis loved nursing and also loved to learn, so she continued her education receiving her Registered Nursing Diploma as well as her Bachelor of Nursing. She obtained a Camp Nurse Certi¿cate, but due to health reasons was unable to ful¿ll her dream of being a camp nurse. She was known for her great sense of humour, the way she was always willing to share and pass down her knowledge, her open heartedness, and the way she made a connection with the people she met. Phyllis was an adventurous person who liked to travel, enjoy different cultures and customs. She was very talented and enjoyed numerous crafts such as sewing, caribou tufting, crocheting, knitting and reading biographies. Phyllis was a very self-taught, gifted artisan.

In 1966 Phyllis married Walter Tomchuk and was blessed with three children; Doug, Mike and Gina. Phyllis loved and is very proud of her grandchildren Kyle and Emma.

She leaves to mourn her sons; Doug of Thompson, Mike (Tracy) of Thompson, daughter Gina (Jason) of Winnipeg, Grandchildren Kyle and Emma, sister Iris Koski, brothers Donald Montpetit, Clifford (Sandra) Montpetit, sister-in-law Audrey Tomchuk, brother-in-law Melvin Luhoway, and many nieces, nephews, family and close friends.

Phyllis is predeceased by her husband Walter, parents George and Vera, in-laws Carl and Nellie Tomchuk, brother-in-laws; Bill Bilous , Ted Tomchuk, Mike Tomchuk, Roger Koski, sister-in-laws; Mary Bilous, Sandra Montpetit, and Jean Luhoway. Cremation has taken place and a private family gathering will be held at a later date.

We would like to extend our deepest appreciation and thanks to the doctors, nurses, home care workers and all the staff who provided care for Phyllis at the Thompson General Hospital and Nisichawayasihk Personal Care Home in Nelson House and the Northern Spirit Manor Personal Care Home. We are eternally grateful to Phyllis’ many friends and family who came to visit her at the hospital and Care Homes providing her prayer and comfort over the years.

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Ashton announces pregnancy, will continue campaign for NDP leadership Churchill-Keewatinook Aski MP Niki Ashton has announced that she is pregnant but that she remains determined to capture the leadership of the federal NDP, which will be decided in October, just ahead of her due date in November.

“I’m happy to share the news that I’m expecting,” Ashton told CBC news May 29. “Like millions of Canadian women I will carry on my work. This means reaching out to New Democrats, activists and progressives across the country to build a movement for social, environmental and economic justice for all.”

Ashton is vying for the leadership against Quebec MP Guy Caron, Ontario legislature member Jagmeet Singh, Ontario MP Charlie Angus, former ombudsmaan Pat Strogan and B.C. MP Peter Julian.

Ashton participated in a leadership candidates’ debate in Sudbury on Sunday and was in Windsor May 26, where she spoke about her economic vision by a demolished GM plant.

“It’s a community that know what it means to be up against corporations that have taken advantage of workers, this is a community where unions are strong and people fight back,” she said in a CBC article. “But it’s also a community where people realize we need government on our side. We need to take

Nickel Belt News file photo Churchill-Keewatinook Aski MP Niki Ashton, seen here announcing her second bid at the federal NDP leadership in March, said May 29 that she is pregnant but that her leadership campaign will continue. our country back, we need a federal government that’s willing to stand up for us and that’s why I’m running to become leader of the NDP and prime minster.”

Upcoming leadership candidate debates will be held in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Saskatoon, Victoria, Montreal and Vancouver.

Ashton launched her second NDP leadership campaign March 7 in Ottawa, laying out a vision featuring feminism, free post-secondary tuition, im-

proved immigration policies and a strong stance on oil pipelines and the need to transition to a carbon-free economy for the future during her campaign kickoff announcement.

The Northern Manitoba MP lashed out at the rich and powerful elites she says are holding ordinary Canadians back and at the politics of division and hate, proclaiming solidarity with indigenous people, the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay bisexual, trans-gender and queer) community, the

Black Lives Matter movement, millennials having trouble breaking into the labour market and unions fighting for good-paying value-added jobs.

Ashton also came out against neoliberal economic policies, particularly privatization, deregulation, austerity and disadvantageous trade agreements.

Ashton finished last in a pool of nine candidates to replace former party leader Jack Layton in her first leadership campaign in 2012.

Cross Lake man dies after falling from truck and getting run over A 47-year-old Cross Lake man is dead after falling out of the back of a pickup truck and then being run over as it backed up May 27.

Cross Lake RCMP responded to a report of a person being run over just before 3 p.m. Saturday. The man was

taken to the nursing stationed where he was later pronounced dead.

A 32-year-old driver with five passengers was dropping off someone at a residence when the man, who was in the bed of the pickup, stood up. When the truck moved, he fell out of the

pickup and was hit by the vehicle driving in reverse. The occupants of the pickup did not know that the 47-yearold man was in the truck’s bed.

RCMP say the driver was not intoxicated and the investigation is continuing.

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A 31-year-old man is dead and a 27-year-old man is in custody facing a charge of manslaughter after a May 26 incident in Norway House.

Norway House RCMP responded to a call of an aggravated assault at a residence at about 5:15 a.m.

May 26, finding an injured man, who was transported to the nursing station, where

he later died of his injuries.

Leroy Menow from Wabowden was arrested, charged and remanded into custody pending a provincial court appearance in Thompson May 30.

Norway House RCMP, RCMP Major Crime Services and the Forensic Identification Section continue to investigate.

Correction The article “Canoeing accident claims lives of two fathers and their sons” which appeared on Page 1 of the May 26 Nickel Belt News stated that one of the accident victims, Conor Sykes, worked at Manitoulin Transport but his most recent job was with Stittco. The Thompson Citizen apologizes for the error.

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With threat from forest fire over, Red Sucker Lake First Nation evacuees returning home Red Sucker Lake First Nation residents evacuated last week due to a nearby forest fire started to return home from Winnipeg May 30, the Red Cross says.

There were about 615 residents registered with the Red Cross as evacuees, including people who were deemed to be at a health risk from the nearby fire, people who accompanied them and those who were outside of the community when the evacuation began May 25. The Rd Cross was providing the evacuees with lodging, food, clothing, personal items and other necessary support as part of an agreement with Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) to provide disaster assistance to Manitoba First Nations.

The evacuees will be flown back from Winnipeg and it is expected to take until Thursday to return them all home.

“The Red Cross team of volunteers and staff has worked very closely with the leadership of Red Sucker Lake First Nation to make sure the evacuees have received all of the support they have needed,” said Canadian Red Cross senior manager of disaster management for Manitoba and Nunavut Cailin Hodder in a May 30 press release. “We are happy it is now safe for the residents to return and we are working with the community leadership to ensure that happens smoothly so that everyone can get back home to their daily lives.”

Evacuees began to be flown to Thompson May 25 to meet with Red Cross team members and await flights to Winnipeg.

The decision to evacuate was made by Red Sucker Lake First Nation and INAC, which contracts the Red Cross to provide disaster assistance to Manitoba First Nations.

The federal government is covering costs for this evacuation, but people who wish to make donations to help the Red Cross prepare for future disasters can go to www.redcross.ca or call 1-800-418-1111. Those who want to find out how they can volunteer to help with future disasters can go to the website or call 204-983-7330.

Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of Reuben J. Monias/Facebook Red Sucker Lake First Nation residents evacuated last week due to a nearby forest fire started to return home from Winnipeg May 30.

Liberals ask government to launch full inquiry into 2008 death of Vale Manitoba Operations worker The Manitoba Liberal Party is asking the provincial government to launch a full inquiry into the 2008 death of David Fifi, who was working for Comstock at a Vale’s Manitoba Operations in Thompson at the time that he died.

“On behalf of David Fifi’s widow and other employees who many have been exposed to a toxic, unsafe workplace, Manitoba Liberals urge the government to open a full inquiry into the death of David Fifi, to see if the concerns raised and the allegations of a cover-up have merit, and to make recommendations with regard to future protection of workers,” said a Liberal press release May 31.

David Fifi’s widow Lila told Canadian Occupational Health

and Safety News (COHSN) magazine that David phoned her unexpectedly around 5 a.m. on Nov. 6, 2008 and that he was having trouble breathing. He went to the hospital in an ambulance but died shortly after 8 a.m.

David Fifi was 52 years old at the time of his death and was a boilermaker working as part of a team to install a new electrostatic precipitator(ESP) at the Thompson smelter.

Manitoba’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled that David Fifi’s death was not workrelated and Manitoba Workplace Safety & Health concurred with the medical examiner’s determination that his death was the result of natural causes, COHSN

reported, but Lila Fifi does not agree.

“He was blasted for three times a day for six days in a row and there’s not one citation,” Fifi told COHSN. “The day that David passed away, they shut that job down for two days, and they put it up and running, and they haven’t done anything.”

Vale Canada vice-president of corporate affairs told COHSN that the company had provided the workers with proper respiratory protection and gas monitors for the workers replacing the ESP. “There’s nothing to connect this to any workplace-related exposure,” he said. “That does not take away from the tragedy of him losing his life, but it certainly was

not workplace-related.”

Witness statements obtained

by COHSN showed that some of David Fifi’s colleagues said that they did not have enough gas monitors on the job and that David had been coughing on the day of his death.

“Witness testimony, accessed from the files of the Manitoba Labour and Immigration Workplace Safety and Health Division, suggest that many employees may have fallen ill and up to three deaths may have been related to exposure to a toxic work environment,” said the Liberal press release. “Employees report that safety equipment was not up to code, and that they were not properly protected from exposure.

In addition, there is evidence that there were not enough gas monitors during the work shifts. It is concerning that there are reports that both the company and NDP government were aware of the leaks but did nothing to stop the exposures or protect the workers and allowed them to continue operating knowing full well how dangerous it was for the workers employed. David’s wife Lila has been a champion, fighting for her husband for the past nine years. She has been concerned that there was a deliberate attempt to cover up the issues and was, for example, unable to get the witness statements until the new Conservative government was elected.”

Water levels on Churchill River receding but still high High water levels on the Churchill River have dropped over the past few days, the Town of Churchill said May 30, but the river conditions remain dangerous and residents are being urged to stay away from the river.

A washout has eliminated road access to the community’s pumphouse but the water

supply remains operational, with technicians being transported to the facility by helicopter to maintain operations. Manitoba Hydro has added sandbags to raise the level of the dyke around the pumphouse to ensure operations continue.

High water levels that threatened three

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Nickel Belt News photo by Ian Graham Karl Bennett strums his guitar while performing with the group Average Joes at the YWCA Thompson’s Women of Distinction awards dinner May 27 at River Lodge Place.

Flooding cuts off rail service between Gillam and Churchill Train service in Northern Manitoba is currently suspended between Gillam and Churchill due to high water that has damaged the track between the two communities, leaving some of it still underwater.

OmniTrax Canada, which owns the Hudson Bay Railway between The Pas and Churchill, said on the weekend that it had issued an embargo covering all traffic destined for stations on the Herchmer subdivision north of Gillam and that a train currently in Gillam was going back to Thompson.

Via Rail, which operates a passenger train service from Winnipeg to Churchill that travels along the Hudson Bay Railway, said in a May 30 travel advisory that train 690 from Thompson to Winnipeg

on May 31 had been cancelled and that the next trains to operate would be train 692 June 2 from Gillam to Winnipeg, train 691 June 2 from The Pas to Gillam, train 692 June 4 from Gillam to Winnipeg and train 693 June 4 from Winnipeg to Gillam. Via said it was communicating with people who have reservations on the affected trains and that those who wish to change their date of travel could do so at no cost.

The suspension of train service between Gillam and Churchill has left War Lake First Nation without a land link to travel to other communities.

“Our community has expressed great concern because of having no access to rail transportation due to flooding,” said

War Lake First Nation Chief Betsy Kennedy in a Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) news release May 29. “The rail line is vital to having life necessities come in and access to services in other communities. We require and are requesting ongoing support during this time to ensure the needs of our communities are met.”

MKO Grand Chief Sheila North Wilson said environmental conditions have impacted several MKO communities already this spring, including Red Sucker Lake First Nation, which had to evacuate residents May 25 due to a nearby forest fire, and Tataskweyak Cree Nation and York Landing First Nation, which were affected by flooding.

“Our communities have been greatly challenged by these events and thank those who are working with our communities to mitigate the emergency,” she said, thanking first responders, the Red Cross, Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada, the provincial government and its water bomber response team as well as volunteers and local leadership for their efforts to ensure the safety of MKO First Nations members.

“We encourage these efforts to continue and communication is maintained to address issues northern First Nations face. It is incredibly stressful for those who continue to be displaced and have lack of access to transportation that is vital to their health and basic needs.”

Bill to make Oct. 4 an official day to honour missing and murdered indigenous women receives unanimous support of Manitoba legislators Manitoba Legislative Assembly members voted unanimously May 25 in support of NDP MLA Nahanni Fontaine’s bill to establish Oct. 4 as an official day to honour missing and murdered indigenous women and bring attention to systemic violence against them.

“I say meegwetch to all members of the assembly who supported Bill 221 to honour Manitoba’s missing

and murdered indigenous women and girls and their families,” said Fontaine in a press release. “The families have long fought to draw attention to the crisis of violence against indigenous women and girls.”

The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Honouring and Awareness Day Act is expected to receive royal assent at the end of the cur-

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“An official day will bring greater recognition of the crisis of violence against indigenous women and girls,” Fontaine said. “It is one small step toward

honouring those whose lives were tragically lost.

And it recognizes the deep and ongoing anguish felt by the surviving family members of these women and girls. Thanks to the support of every member of the assembly, this will now be an appropriate day to honour Manitoba’s lost daughters, mothers, sisters, grandmothers, partners and friends.”

- Rev Dan Murphy for officiating the service; - Betsy Wrana for playing piano; - Hayley McDonald for singing; - Jody Linklater, Chris Reddy, Kathy Valentino (on behalf of Dylan’s friends), Kartik Ralman, and Bobby Ellis for your tributes; - Smithy and Wendy at Music Makers for sound service - Paul Anderson for Video Service - Wallis Zhao for making the slide show - Bobbi Montean for organizing the vigil at VRCC; - Elder Jack Robinson for smudging; - Our neighbor Colleen Smook for checking on us everyday; - Legion ladies for preparing lunch - Pat Swain at Days Inn for providing rooms to our out-of-town families and friends - Former Ecole Riverside School classmates & friends for flying Chinese Lanterns - Dylan’s hockey coaches, teammates & TMHA for team shirts, jersey, & puck dropping; - Staff at River View and VRCC Concession for your support - Numerous friends, businesses and community supporters who sent food, flowers, prayers & sympathy cards - Everyone who held our hands and lent us their shoulders for our tears From the Cripps family

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Snow Lake families relieved after 100 years of wonder Anyone who studies history will know that the First World War was one of the deadliest conflicts in collective memory. It was known as “The Great War” and “The War to End All Wars” and it took a horrible toll on combatants from both sides. The total number of military and civilian casualties in the war was more than 38 million (17 million deaths and 20 million wounded); 61,000 of those deaths were Canadians with another 172,000 wounded.

Counted among the deaths were numerous soldiers from Manitoba.

The battles in World War I were so horrific that some soldiers were lost on battlefields and presumed dead.

Families of the lost were left to wonder what happened to loved ones who went off to war and were never heard from again. Such was the case when, earlier this month, bones found six years ago outside a French village were identified as those of a Manitoba soldier with two Snow Lake connections. Private Reginald Joseph Winfield Johnston of Fairford, Manitoba was identified through a review of historical facts, forensic evidence and DNA testing.

He was a great-uncle to locals Joanne Schuman and Rupert Klyne.

The private was a mem-

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The Battle of Hill 70 was the first major Canadian action fought for a strategic high point in the war. Approximately 2,100 Canadians perished in the battle. More than 1,300 have not been formally interred.

Joanne Schuman says that the process to identify her great-uncle’s remains came about over a 10-year period. It started when another great-niece from Manitoba travelled to Vimy in 2007 for the 90th anni-

Nickel Belt News photo by Marc Jackson Rupert Klyne with a photo of his great-uncle, World War I Private Reginald Johnston, whose remains were recovered in France. versary of the battle and left her name and some info in the Book of Remembrance there. “When the remains were found and there was a possibility they belonged to our great-uncle, she was tracked down by Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) and

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asked if she would give a DNA sample to assist the Casualty Identification Program with identification,” said Ms. Schuman. “She did this and the result was a positive match. The VAC researched the family history and made many phone calls in this regard. It was finally my Mom (an ancestry buff and Johnston’s niece) who was able to tell them that R.J.W. Johnston still had a niece and a nephew alive. Once the next of kin was located the plans for a burial could go ahead. Other family members learned about the recovery and identification through word of mouth and forwarded emails.”

Great nephew Rupert Klyne was one of those initially contacted by Veterans Affairs Canada and told that Johnston’s remains had been found. He says they questioned him on his relationship to the soldier. They wondered if he could provide any further information from what they had already accumulated.

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ogy of the Johnston family, said he read off a good portion of his information to the person from VAC. He also put them in touch with Schuman, who provided further information.

Although Private Johnston’s name was Reginald, Schuman said he was known within her family as Sandy.

“We all knew him as ‘Uncle Sandy,’” she said. Klyne refers to his great-uncle as “Reggie.” The soldier was the second-youngest of seven children. He was from a hard-working “homestead” family who were involved in fishing and farming in the Fairford, Manitoba area.

“Their father died at a young age so the children took on adult roles at an early age, as in many other families of that era,” Schuman said.

After all these years of sorrow and wonder, the thought of finally being able to put their greatuncle to rest has brought peace and contentment to Johnson family members.

“Personally, I feel relief that he is no longer missing,” said Schuman. “I feel gratitude to the people in the Casualty Recovery Program, who have worked painstakingly to get to this point, and I feel a renewed sense of pride in family; obviously for his service and sacrifice, but also for our ability to share this piece of the past with new generations. There have been four generations that have come after his and today we

are all talking about him.”

Klyne said that he was overjoyed and relieved as well. “I’m just glad that they found his remains and that he is going to get a proper burial,” he said. “I know that my Grandma is probably skipping … and my Mom too. I am also very appreciative of Veterans Affairs for going through all that they have to be sure that relatives know that he has been found.” Klyne says that he had no less than 10 phone calls over a three-week period seeking information. He added that he would love to be in attendance when his greatuncle’s remains are laid to rest. This will happen in August 2017 at Loos British cemetery outside Loosen-Gohelle, France, next to his Hill 70 brothers, almost 100 years to the day since he passed. If unable to attend the interment, Klyne is hoping someone will take and share video.

VAC has arranged for next of kin, nephew Dale Johnston of The Pas and niece Ethel Cottrell of Lac du Bonnet to attend. There are also other extended family members who will attend.

Of note, Private Reginald Joseph Winfield Johnston was in receipt of two medals – the 1914-1918 British War Medal and the Victory Medal. These have been passed down through generations of the Johnston family.

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Back in the time of Noah, God used water in a different way. Through torrential rain, he allowed water to encompass the Earth bringing death instead of life.

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Mourning the loss of everyone he once knew, but rejoicing in the glory of God, serving him and trusting in His great plan.

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again will the waters become a flood to destroy all life. Genesis 9:15 As much as water can bring growth and vitality, it can also cause destruction and great loss. For example, the recent flooding that has occurred in parts of Canada, as well as the major loss that occurred here in our community. Do these tragic events mean that God is any less in control? No, He is always in control and has a great plan despite our pain and sufferings. To fulfill His great plan for us, he has given us His one and only son, Jesus Christ who is the Living Water. Jesus died on the cross for you and me so that he could be sin, taking away the sin

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Continuing to seek provincial support for Lions Senior Manor Manitobans are known for their generosity and we always punch above our weight, per capita, when it comes to volunteering, donating and contributing – more so than any other province in Canada.

I wish to congratulate the YWCA for hosting its

ninth-annual Women of Distinction Awards dinner in Thompson last weekend, and for recognizing Audrey Beaton, Sharon Cordell and Cecile Martin for their outstanding volunteerism and for continuing to make a difference in northern Manitoba.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES WORKER (CROSS LAKE OFFICE)

Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. is seeking (1) full time permanent Child & Family Services Worker in our Cross Lake OfÀce. A satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check are conditions of employment.

Under the direction and supervision of the CFS Team Leader, the Child & Family worker manages a case load of children in care and/or Family Services Àles including protection and voluntary service cases under Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. The worker is responsible for case planning, monitoring, referrals, and ongoing assessment and evaluation. Offer assistance to children and families through basic counseling, advocacy and support as required. Works to empower families to adequately provide for the physical and emotional well-being of their family members.

QualiÀcations: • Bachelor of Social Work Degree or a minimum of 3 years work experience related to Child Welfare; Excellent assessment skills, children’s behavior • management skills and sound knowledge of separation and attachment issues; Excellent communication, grammar, and organizational, • problem solving, computer and evaluation skills; Good working knowledge of Provincial Legislation and • Standards; • Must have a working knowledge of the Child & Family Services Act and Regulations; • Must be available to work after hours and perform on-call duties; • Ability to take direction; • Willing to train; • Ability to work as a team member; • Self motivated; • Knowledge and understanding of First Nation traditional values and beliefs pertaining to families and children; • Ability to speak Cree considered an asset; • Knowledge of resources and collateral services available in the community of Cross Lake; • Must have own vehicle and valid driver’s license; • Will be subject to a Child Abuse Registry and Police Records Check; Responsibilities: • Management of case loads as assigned by supervisor; On-going assessment and evaluation of families serviced; • • Empowers children and families to develop to their fullest potential; • Court preparation; • Functions as an effective team member; • Advocate for families and children; • Referrals to other resources as needed; • Network with external/internal collaterals • Ability to enter on an Information Data Base known as Child and Family Services Information System (CFSIS) Your cover letter and résumé must clearly indicate how you meet the qualiÀcations. Please submit three references at time of application.

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Apply to: Advertisement # NAA93 Attention: Hiring Committee Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc P.O. Box 388 Cross Lake, MB. R0B 0J0 Or for more information contact: Gloria McKay, HR Coordinator Fax: 204-676-3251 Email: gmckay@nikanaa.ca Phone: 204-676-3902 We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Employment Equity is a factor in selection. Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter or resume if they are from any of the following groups: women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

Another example of a northerner making a difference is Ellie Winship, an eight-year-old Brownie, who recently won the Girl Guides of Canada national Confidence Girl Greatness Award that recognizes resourcefulness, courage and making a difference. Well done, Ellie. Good luck with your Brownie career, and hopefully someday we’ll be seeing you nominated for a Woman of Distinction Award, too.

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PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA UNIT: SPLIT LAKE SUB-OFFICE LOCATION: 100-701 THOMPSON DRIVE, THOMPSON, MB

I also want to recognize Nick DiVirgilio for his relentless dedication and continuing effort to develop the Lions 55+ home in Thompson, along with his team

of project supporters. He’s been lobbying government for more than five years and remains dedicated to this cause. The design stage is complete and the project has gone out for proposals, as its planners and organizers hope to begin construction this year.

I will continue to push for support for this project from the provincial government treasury, and I remain hopeful that there will be some sort of funding announcement coming.

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Position: Regional Unit Supervisor One (1) Full-Time Permanent

Position: Maintenance Clerk, Finance Department Full Time Term Position (to April 27, 2018)

Reporting to the Service Delivery Manager and in accordance with Awasis Agency policies, procedures and standards, the Regional Unit Supervisor is responsible for providing leadership to a team of staff within a specific Unit in order to ensure strong staff and work teams, as well as to develop and strengthen community based services. This position requires competencies in the areas of positive role-model leadership abilities, and demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, communication skills, time management, results management, self-management, critical thinking and problem solving.

Reporting to the Director of Finance the Maintenance Clerk performs accounting support functions and is a team player in the Finance Department at Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba. Responsibilities include processing and issuing payments to caregivers, data entry and maintaining an accurate filing system etc., responsible for maintaining confidentiality in accordance with the Agency Policy & Procedure Manual.

The incumbent must demonstrate excellent attention to detail and be able to locate inadequacies and discrepancies in the system. Time management skills are essential that will ensure work deadlines are met; payments are administered and job responsibilities are performed in a timely manner.

Qualifications: • BSW Degree with experience in Child & Family Services with demonstrated positive role-model leadership ability, previous Supervisory experience is preferred • Strong commitment to community based delivery • Demonstrated knowledge of CFS Legislation, Regulations and Provincial Standards • Experience with Child & Family Services Information System (CFSIS) would be an asset • Excellent assessment, planning, interviewing, and counselling skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Experience in crisis intervention and conflict resolution • Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook • Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as a team setting • Sensitivity to and an understanding and acceptance of First Nations culture and values • Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree and/or Dene language will be considered an asset Conditions of Employment: • Must be able to work in a fast paced environment • Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable • Must adhere to confidentiality when working with sensitive information • Must be able to travel • Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry, Criminal Record Checks and Driver’s Abstract • Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle Salary: Salary will commensurate with education and experience.

Closing Date: June 7, 2017 Employment Equity is a factor in selection. Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter or resume if they are from any of the following groups: women, indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

A covering letter indicating the position applying for and updated resume can be sent to: Human Resources Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba 100-701 Thompson Drive Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: (204) 778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca Awasis Agency provides continuous training and a great benefits package to employees We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted

Qualifications: • Business Administration Diploma and accounting experience or a related post secondary certificate and accounting experience will be considered • Knowledge of Child and Family Services legislation and standards is an asset • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Excellent assessment skills • Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills • Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook) • Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team setting • Sensitivity to and an understanding of First Nations culture and values • Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree or Dene language would be considered an asset Working Conditions: • Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal Record Check • Must be able to work in a fast paced environment • Minimal travel required Salary: Salary will commensurate with education and experience Closing Date: Friday, June 7, 2017 Employment Equity is a factor in selection. Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter or resume if they are from any of the following groups: women, indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

A covering letter indicating the position applying for and updated resume can be sent to: Human Resources Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba 100-701 Thompson Drive Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: (204) 778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca Awasis Agency provides continuous training and a great benefits package to employees We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted

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Melay Desai (right) and Harshan Sidhu (left) pose for a picture after winning top spot in the 2017 Thompson Spaghetti Bridge Competition (Grade 3–5). Their bridge withstood 102.14 pounds of pressure.

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Abbi St. Pierre (left) and Charley Templeton (middle) accept their prize for winning top spot in the 2017 Thompson Spaghetti Bridge Competition (Grade 6–8). Their bridge withstood 40.8 pounds of pressure. Nikhil Handa (right), an electrical engineer from Vale, has been organizing this event for the last five years.

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