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Nickel Belt News photo by Ian Graham Mayor Collen Smook, left, and deputy mayor Les Ellsworth, right, pose with the Grey Cup, which was on display at the Thompson Regional Community Centre for five hours Feb. 5 as part of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers’ championship tour around the province.

Grey Cup championship an honour for Winnipegger with blue and gold in his family’s veins a lot of blue and gold run- real and special moment for “It’s definitely a lot better ning through the blood of me as a Winnipegger.” to be in an off-season with For linebacker Thomas the veins in my family memMiles’s teammate, full- a Grey Cup than to be in an Miles, a native Winnipeg- bers so it was just incredibly back John Rush, who comes off-season without one,” ger, having the chance to special to be part of the team from Niagara Falls, wasn’t Rush says. “I’ve experibe a part of the Winnipeg that ended, I think, the long- even born when the Blue enced two so far and offBlue Bombers team that est drought in team history,” Bombers previously on the seasons without Grey Cups captured the Grey Cup af- said Miles. cup in 1990. He said the are pretty boring and pretty ter 28 seasons of frustration It first sunk in that the atmosphere at the end of sad. Having the Grey Cup, Nickel Belt News photo by Ian Graham was “such an honour.” team was going to win the the game was so hectic that it’s a lot of fun.”

Miles, Foundation who wasof in championship few minutes he and Miles, who area best Miles his focusgrowing is al- up, mostly in Churchill.

Addictions Manitoba northern adirector Gisele deMeulles has written book about her said experiences Thompson Feb. 5 as part before the end of the game, friends, didn’t even man- ready turning towards next BY IANGrey GRAHAM For all the harsh weather to write thatfor youMiles have age ‘Oh,toI’m as bad, was not a very safe thing swallow when people say of the Cup tour and but the things highlight getjust a picture ofright?’ them- season.

EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET I have all these stories and to fi gure out.

It’s pretty clear to do but I jumped at it.

I that Churchill residents and the dangers of polar to speak to R.D. Parker Col- was during the Grey Cup pa- selves together.

“As every day goes by it Though she’s now written when I get through.”

I need to capture them for thought that was exciting should just fi nd somewhere bears, deMeulles said if it legiate students about sexual rade, as the team made their “We’ve never been a become more about, ‘How a book about her experienDeMeulles said Avenue she wrote my grandchildren really untilwe thedo plane landed and had been viable she would assault and violence, said way onto Portage in part of a Grey Cup so we do it again?’” he easier to live. ces growing up in Churchill, her book, titled Whispers in didn’t because theyknow will bewhat lost to if said. they “The started “To say, ‘Those people have moved back to Churchhis late grandmother bought downtown Winnipeg. really firstthrowing month orthe so Addictions Foundation of the Wind: Stories from the fuel off and I realized, ‘Holy choose to live there. They ill in a heartbeat.

I don’t.” her first Blue Bombers sea“It was just lined with do or where to go or how you’re just riding a high and Manitoba director North - Life Churchill for to She has a reputation cats, every I was probably sitting should just leave,’ is quite “I miss the shoreline, I son ticketsnorthern in 1970 and that people, no in traffic everyact,”also said Rush.

“It was then day that passes Nickel Belt News photo by Ian Graham Gisele deMeulles writa coupleshut of reasons. as a storyteller on a kind bomb.’” that account passedsaid on to his thing’s down,” Miles kind of start thinking, simplistic. It’s quite disre- miss the rock, I miss the of all just herself. a blur after you WinnipegIfBlue Bombers linebacker Thomas Miles, seen ing wasn’t something she said.

“I just had such a varied his- ‘So Another that spectful. we were in the polar bears even though uncle, meaning his family “It’ssort justofusthought, and the the“Igame.” how do wething repeat that? speaking Parkerarea Collegiate students during a Feb. always thought she would you and know thisonhisand I would tell people spurred her replicate on was this the same boattoinR.D. another they’re very dangerous and will have held those tick- fans thewhat, workers the tory Winning the championHow do we do. tory, this stuff that’s my ship hard timesThe facing Churchill would scream I really the Hudson stories and his they would go, feeling?’ visit towe Thompson with the Grey Cup,miss said being part of ets for 50 years come next scaffolding and theinsuits in just third season answer is to I5 think “In my youth I never in ‘That’s not helped true, is Rush it?’ I’drealgo, go that so why don’t Bay,”the she says.

“When first I go head, going to be gone since theto Hudson Bay to Railhis hometown team andthey capturing Blue Bombers’ season. the it’s offices clapping and in the CFL back work and go about felt“That’s good at writing,” she if I don’t write it down,” she ‘Yeah it’s true.’

They’d go, have the option to do that? back home, standing on the way suspended operations a lot of history, waving. That was a real sur- ize how sweet victory is. win it again.”

CFL championship since 1990 was an honour.

BY IAN GRAHAM

EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

said. “But when I moved to Thompson to get into the school of social work, at that point I had to write for university and realized, ‘Holy, I’m not bad at this, right?’ I certainly developed a lot of skill in university and came out of there with a very strong skill in my writing and confidence in my writing. I write very clear and that’s it. It’s there.

Some people say it’s kind of blunt or direct. I don’t tend

said. “My kids are not go- ‘You didn’t do all that, did north of Gillam last spring. ing to get it if I don’t do it you? You’ve got to be really “It used to be a really and it’s something I’ve al- old.’ I was like, ‘No, actually thriving large community ways wanted my mom to I did all that before I was and it’s just dwindled down do. My mom’s an elder and 27,’ and they went ‘What?’” to such a small population she’s an artist, she’s got so Looking back, some of now,” deMeulles says. many wonderful stories be- those experiences are things Though she’s not there Contact Nelson 204-307-0281 cause she always tells her atshe might not do again. any longer, her parents and stories at Parks Canada in “I did some pretty bizarre her sister and other family pruderspropertyservices@gmail.com Churchill and I’ve always stuff like fuel hauls into the members still are. hounded her, ‘Please, justproperty high Arctic at -35,” said “My cousin owns the to discuss your needs! put it on tape, I will write it deMeulles. “It didn’t dawn hardware store there,” she for you because your story on me until after. That was a says. is going to be lost,’ and she’s very dangerous thing to do.

Because of that, never done it and I thought, Being on a plane full of fuel deMeulles finds it hard to

Yer snow gotta go!

I think right now they’re feeling like they’re pawns in a political game and that’s really sad for them because I think the people of Churchill really want to thrive.

They’ve built their worlds there. How would we feel if someone came to you and said, ‘I’m sorry, you have to leave your home community and we’re going to displace you somewhere else and all your loved ones and your history is gone?’”

Hudson Bay looking out on the bay, it just gives you an incredible sense. You feel so small and you feel great.”

Now that she’s got one book under her belt, deMeulles says she may try to produce another.

“I have another book in me,” she says. “It’s a darker story, more about personal growth and struggles.

Maybe in the next five years it’s something I’ll focus on doing.”

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Popularizing hallelujahs: a reflection on is Psalms in the Bible Spiritual food also life-sustaining

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Travis Harms knows how long. upheld the lives of other examines and written by King David micro-stars in our very own Psalm 51, because in Psalm Likewise,byCohen this “emotional Hence,started if I also alexperience.

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The stadium into an open-air their way onto the streets— by his sinful behaviour as and it pleased the Lord.” not doctrinal treatises, nor Levite Leonard Cohen in church. I remember vivid- flowing a river wide — depicted in the David/Bath- I am intrigued at how this even sermons … Most his “Hallelujah,” I will not ly that fumbling bass line while crying out David’s sheba narrative in 2 Samuel, passionate love story gone emphatically the Psalms sense the same emotional introducing “40,” followed ancestral Psalm to modern chapter 11. Three thousand wrong —Faculty that weoffollow must be read … with all connection to David’s soul, by the Edge’s wailing gui- souls,“How long, how long, years after 2 Samuel was in 2 Samuel 11 — makes the licences and all the for- or to that soulful singing Social Work tar, then Bono singing: how long/How long, to sing written, Cohen’s “Halle- its way into Psalm 51 by malities, the hyperboles, of Bono: “How long, to I waited patiently for this song.” According to lujah” brings millions and way of the themes of guilt the emotional rather than sing this song” as I did on the Lord the @U2 website, U2 has millions mercy.Program Yet, the song’s logical connections, which that October night when I of us back Social to that and Northern Work He inclined and heard my performed that ritual over tragic love story: connection to Psalm 51 also are proper to lyrical poetry slowly made my way out cry 1,762 times to millions and Theheard University of Manitoba, of Social Work atevidence Thompson … Otherwise we shall miss from the stadium in that I’ve there was a Faculty provides ample He brought me up out of millions around the world. secret is now accepting applications that for the Northern Social Work what is in them and think unforgettable river of fire. chord Cohen’s “Hallelujah,” the pit Gilbert McInnis is comU2’s 40 is not very differProgram. deadline for submitting is March we see what is not.” (2-3; That DavidThe played, and like U2’sapplications “40” are possible 1, 2017.the The program is scheduled to beginof September 2017. italics mine) Out of the mire and clay pleting his master’s degree ent from David’s Psalm 40, it pleased Lord hits because the enduring Students may complete the Northern Work Program as a I will sing, sing a new According to Lewis, in Divinity through Queen’s so reflecting back on that But you don’t really care natureSocial of the Psalms. fulltimedo or part-time song era, I am intrigued to know for music, you? student. However intriguing the making “emotional rather College, Memorial UniI will sing, sing a new why U2’s 40 went almost …Well your faith was crossover to pop culture by than logical connection” versity, and currently is an kelly.bindle@leg.gov.mb.ca The program provides post-secondary education for Residents in the Psalms help us to assistant professor and the song… unheard of in the churches strong but you needed proof these two Psalms is, a troubof Northern Manitoba, in particular those who have not had Bono pleads: “You sing at that time? I believe the empathize with the human co-ordinator of the writing You her bathing on lingand emotional “gap” exists thesaw opportunity due to economic cultural reasons, lack of it.” AsKelly the Bindle Edge’s guitar answer partly lies in why the roof. element embedded in them, centre for University Colbetween the “theological” formal education, linguistic barriers or residence in remote areas. prods us on, we sing: and to “see” the invisible lege of the North, Thompanother popular artist alInRelocation Cohen’s to song, the alnarration Thompson will be required. in 2 Samuel 12 in them—thus filling in the son. His forthcoming book and that of David’s soulful After attending a Brandon Chamber of Commerce stakecry inACCESS Psalm 51.

David’s cry gap. Therefore, the “invis- “Kurt Vonnegut: Myth and Individuals can apply either under or EXTERNAL holders meeting during AgDays in Brandon this week, I was categories. The ACCESS category for mature students, 21 ible,” such as the Apostle Science in a Postmodern in theisPsalm, “Create in me present at the Legislative Building in Winnipeg on WednesPaul declares, “…since the World” will be released in years or over, who have under 30 credit hours of university level a clean heart, O God, and day for an exciting announcement that ties in with our new creation of the world his the spring by Peter Lang courses.

The EXTERNAL category is for regular students who put a new and right spirgovernment’s rebuilding of the Manitoba economy. Premier have 30 credit hours or more ofituniversity and us are eternal power and divine Inc. See his Amazon Authwithin level me”courses invites Brian Pallister and Agriculture Minister Ralph Eichler made in good academic standing. Forinto both communion categories, applicants must nature, invisible though or’s website for more works with him the announcement that Roquette, a France-based bio-food have resided in Northern Manitoba forhe6 is months or morewith prior they are, have been under- by him. when struggling company, is making a $400-million investment in Manitoba

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through construction of a pea-processing facility in the Rural of the North.

Municipality of Portage la Prairie. The project will create about

350 jobs during its two-year design and construction phase For information or applications contact the Faculty of Social and 150 permanent, well-paying jobs when the plant is up Work at Thompson at 204-677-1450 or No Charge Dial 1-866and running. This is the largest single private-sector invest237-5509 or visit http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/social_work/ ment in Manitoba’s history, and will be Roquette’s launching programs/northern/591.html point for its product in North America.

To further rebuild our economy, our provincial government has been in consultations with the tourism industry to develop a strategy for improved promotion and investment and in PUBLIC NOTICE December, the Department of Growth, Enterprise and Trade approved a Manitoba Star Attraction enhancement grant of Air transportation is $17,639 for the Thompson Spirit Way to replace and upgrade important to Canada and display panels along the Millennium Trail.

Canadians.

Separately, I want to thank Chief Ted Bland and band counAir is imublic notice is hereby given thattransportation Manitoba Housing cillors Louisa Constant, Leroy Constant and Frank Wastesiintends to conduct the following pesticide-control portant to our region. coot from York Factory First Nation for braving bitterly cold programs in and units during 2017.

I was pleased recently to be ST around their housing weather last week and travelling to Thompson to meetSTwith Public notice is hereby givenappointed that Manitoba Housing critic transportation me to discuss issues affecting their community. It was an intends to conduct the following pesticide-control for our NDP caucus. insightful discussion regarding York Factory’s history, current programs in and around their housing units during 2017.

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Blue Bombers deliver message about sexual assault and consent to students

BY IAN GRAHAM

EDITOR@THOMSONCITIZEN.NET

Winnipeg Blue Bombers fullback John Rush and linebacker Thomas Miles accompanied the Grey Cup to Thompson Feb. 5, where they also spoke to R.D. Parker Collegiate students about sexual assault and violence against women.

Rush, originally from Niagara Falls, has been giving these presentations for three years, but this was his first time in Thompson and he told students that consent to sexual activity must be freely given and enthusiastic and can be withdrawn at any time.

“Just because you consent to one thing doesn’t mean you consented to anything else,” he said. “As a man or a partner you have no right over their body.

Just because they came over late at night doesn’t mean anything.”

Miles said that the culture of sports contributes to a lot of behaviour that wouldn’t be tolerated in other settings and shouldn’t be acceptable in locker rooms.

“We still see all sorts of really toxic behaviour in the locker room,” he said. Ad-

dressing it when it happens in front of you is one way to help make it clear that it isn’t acceptable. “At least we’re planting the seed in their mind that, “I said something I shouldn’t be saying.’”

One in three Canadian women will experience some form of sexual assault in their lifetime, students were told, but actions that fall short of assault can still cross the line past consent.

“If they did not specifically ask for a picture of below your waist that is constituting sexual harassment,” said Rush.

Most women who experience sexual assault don’t report it to police, Miles said, largely because there is a tendency to blame people who are assaulted for not preventing the incident in ways that wouldn’t be applied in other situations.

“We don’t teach kids who are learning to drive how to avoid a drunk driver,” said Miles. “It should be the same way when someone comes forward with a sexual assault claim.”

Rush told the Nickel Belt News that he was asked when he joined the Blue Bombers a few years ago

The University of Manitoba, Faculty of Social Work at Thompson is now accepting applications for the Northern Social Work Program. The deadline for submitting applications is March 1, 2020. The program is scheduled to begin September 2020. Students may complete the Northern Social Work Program as a full-time or part-time student.

Relocation to Thompson will be required.

Individuals can apply either under ACCESS or EXTERNAL categories. The ACCESS category is for mature students, 21 years or over, who have under 30 credit hours of university level courses. The EXTERNAL category is for regular students who have 30 credit hours or more of university level courses and are in good academic standing.

For information or applications contact the Faculty of Social Work at Thompson at 204-677-1450 or No Charge Dial 1-866-237-5509 or visit http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/ social_work/programs/northern/591.html

if he would like to deliver these presentations on sexual assault and bullying to students because he isn’t afraid to speak out.

“It was a real eye opener, realizing how much stuff of this nature happens in our communities,” he said.

“I’m really glad I got involved in the program and … presenting to all these different schools.”

Miles said he volunteered to give presentations because he wanted to give something back to his hometown of Winnipeg and his home province.

“I think that our insight as athletes into the culture that’s prevalent in hockey locker rooms and football locker rooms and really just our society … can really help men realize what their actions are doing to the people around them and how their ways of thinking impact the way that we end up treating the people around us,” he said. “You

Nickel Belt News photo by Ian Graham Winnipeg Blue Bombers fullback John Rush speaks to R.D. Parker Collegiate students about sexual assault and consent in the Letkemann Theatre Feb. 5. speak with survivors and and your eyes are opened this is right here at home. then you get the training and you realize just how It’s a program that I’m realfrom qualified instructors much of a pressing issue ly proud to be a part of.”

I Love To Read Month The beginning of February is the start of a month long celebration- “I Love to Read Month.” This is a great opportunity for teachers, parents, relatives, friends and siblings to motivate our children and youth in reading and writing, helping promote an understanding of the importance of literacy for our communities.

This year’s theme is Books for a Better World.

To me, that means if we develop the culture of reading and writing we can discover and harness unique skills that can later be used to make our community, our country and ultimately our world a better place.

Reading is a skill that, once gained, cannot be taken away. Books will take us around the world, teach us many lessons and help us discover who we are. They also build our vocabulary,

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teach us to engage effectively in our communities, and give us knowledge that can help us better contribute to society.

“Education is the key to success” is a popular phrase many of us know. A well-rounded education curriculum will produce well rounded children, and youth who are future leaders in making Northern communities successful. Education builds the mental, social and physical capabilities of our children. In a world that is increasingly becoming digitized, parents,

educators and adults have a greater responsibility to promote the significance of developing literacy skills.

This will help children and youth understand, interpret and apply information that they learn from educational materials.

This is why it is important that the government invests in education rather than investing in reviews that lead to cuts. The government must reinstate smaller class sizes to allow for more one-on-one time between teachers and students and reverse their

cuts to support staff in our classrooms. All these factors are important in promoting the overall success of our children.

As your NDP, we understand that we need to put the needs of kids first, ahead of budget cuts, because we want every child to succeed. We will continue to advocate for smaller class sizes, more educational assistants and more funding towards education.

I will be visiting day care centres and schools through the course of this month. I look forward to spending time with students as we celebrate this month and support them in the development of their literacy skills.

If you have any questions or concerns, you are welcome to contact me on (204) 677 2744 or email me at Danielle.Adams@yourmanitoba.ca.

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ST. JAMES ANGLICAN 10 Caribou • 677-4652 11 am Sundays ST. JOSEPH UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC 340 Juniper • 778-7547 ST. LAWRENCE ROMAN CATHOLIC Fr Shantha Gandamalla Fr Guna Sekhar 114 Cree Rd • 677-0160 Sat. 6:30 pm & Sun. 10 am CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP Pastor Mario Buscio 328 Thompson Dr N • 677-4457 Sunday school 9:45 am • Service 11 am FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 456 Westwood Dr S • 778-8037 11 am Service

THOMPSON PENTECOSTAL Pastor Mel Versluis Associate Youth Pr Fred Ntwari Associate Children’s Pr Karen O’Gilvie 126 Goldeye • 677-3435 thompsonchurch.ca Sunday School 10:25 am Coffee Time between services Services at 9:00 am and 11:30 am THE SALVATION ARMY Thompson Corps (Church) 305 Thompson Dr • 677-3658 Worship services 11 am Sunday ST. ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN 249 Thompson Dr • 204-677-2799 Pastor Murat Kuntel 11 am Service

LUTHERAN–UNITED CHURCH OF THOMPSON 52 Caribou Rd • 677-4495 10:30 am Sunday service LIVING WATER CHURCH Pastor Archie McKay • 677-2469 Sunday services @ 7:00 pm.

LIGHT OF THE NORTH CHURCH 32 Nelson Road GATEWAY BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Chris Lowe 159 Cree Rd • 677-3000 Sunday school 10:00 am AM Service at 11, PM Service at 7 Prayer meeting–Wednesday 7 pm

THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS 83 Copper Rd Everyone welcome Sundays at 10 am For more information, church tours or home visits call the missionaries at 204-939-4382 or visit churchofjesuschrist.org BURNTWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH 39 Beaver • 778-4494 Pastor Lee Pickett Sunday morning service 11:15 am Sunday evening service 7:00 pm Wednesday prayer meeting 7:00 pm

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Thompson Public Library celebrates I Love to Read Month

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R.D. Parker’s Emma Deibert named Manitoba’s rural high school athlete of the week Spiritual Thoughts

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Thompson Citizen photo by James Snell Thompson Public Library administrator Cheryl Davies is spearheading I Love to Read Month celebrations at the library in February.

BY JAMES SNELL

JAMES@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The Thompson Public Library is celebrating I Love to Read Month, a yearly celebration that encourages reading, writing, and sharing the joy of literacy.

Library administrator Cheryl Davies is excited for the weeks ahead, and how they might bring new readers into the literacy fold.

“What we have noticed, for the size of our population, is that we don’t have a lot of readers,” explained Davies. “So really, we encourage people to come in and take advantage of what we have to offer here. I think reading and literacy are valuable. You don’t have to read. You can listen to audiobooks. You can browse a magazine. You can read a graphic novel. We have books here that are called high-interest, low-level, where the words are easier, but the concept is adult.

The library also has DVDs, CDs, audiobooks and access to downloadable e-books, audiobooks, and magazines – all to read on your devices

or computer.”

Davies said the theme for this year’s reading month, as determined by the Reading Council of Greater Winnipeg, is Books For a Better World.

“So we are doing a few things,” the 15-year Thompson Public Library employee explained. “We have a calendar that talks about all the things you can do in a month that might help build a better world. We have three book displays this month. Books For a Better World is one of them. One of the reasons we celebrate a month of reading is because even though as librarians we love to read every month, we can’t take for granted that everyone reads. And we all know that the enjoyment of reading, for study or pleasure, creates life skills.”

Davies said the other book displays are Black History Month, Valentine’s Day and Freedom To Read Week – which is coming up Feb. 23-29.

“For the month, we are encouraging patrons to write down the title of a favourite

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book, or author, and stick it on a heart and put it up on our window,” she said. “We are asking people to write on our whiteboard what they love about books, reading, the library, literacy in general, or about building a better world.”

A table for free books will be set up at the Thompson Regional Community Centre Feb. 23 during Winterfest.

“We also have story time twice a week,” she said.

“And during the month of February it’ll be all about reading and the love of books. There’s always a book-themed craft as well.

We have some kids’ events at the library, so if parents come in to get a library card, they can come in and participate.”

The Thompson Public Library has an Instagram account that’ll be showcasing Books for a Better World.

All I Love to Read Month events, exploring culture, Pride, change, peace and hope, are posted on the library Facebook page or get information by calling 204-677-3717.

R.D. Parker Collegiate senior girls’ basketball team member Emma Deibert was named the Manitoba High Schools Athletic Association’s rural high school athlete of the week Feb. 5 after being named an all-star at a Jan. 30-Feb. 1 tournament in Sanford.

Deibert averaged 13.5

points, five rebounds, four “Putting extra work in at the blocks and three steals per gym is something that Emma game at the tournament to consistently does, she’s alhelp her team go undefeated ways wanting to learn new and claim the championship. things that will better her “From a young age she game, an extremely coachhas always displayed strong able kid who is dedicated and ce@gmail.com leadership both on andkelly.bindle.mla.offi off willing to work hard.” ce: DeiA Grade 12Offi student, the basketball court, attrib- Constituency has a 70Crescent per cent acautes that her team relies on,”Unitbert 3-40 Moak said coach Christine Sim.Thompson, demic average.

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Thieves smash Thompson store window with sledgehammer to steal hockey sticks and jerseys Hockey sticks and jerseys were stolen from ET Blades at the Westwood Mall by thieves who smashed a window early on the morning of Feb. 5.

Thompson RCMP were called to a complaint of a break-and-enter at the store around 7 a.m. The arrived and learned that the window had been broken with a sledgehammer by two youth suspects who had been observed entering the store to steal merchandise.

Anyone with information about this break-and-enter can call Thompson RCMP at 204-677-6909 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222Thompson RCMP 8477. Tips can also be submitted onDrug Tip Line line at www.manitobacrimestoppers. com.

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2018 Manitoba Games committee donating $60K to the City of Thompson

BY JAMES SNELL

JAMES@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Murray Kissick, co-chair of the 2018 Manitoba Games committee, presented a cheque for $50,558, with $10,000 more to come, from the event’s surplus funds, to the City of Thompson at the Feb. 3 council meeting.

“During the beginning of the games, the city itself had an agreement with Sport Manitoba, $75,000 cash, and $75,000 towards capital projects,” Kissick said. “Sport Manitoba matched that.

With what we had done, the community pitching in as it did, we had a surplus of funds for infrastructure.

We were able to come forth with extra funds back to the city itself.”

Kissick said part of the donation is earmarked for a splash park that will be constructed in Eastwood Park.

“There was such a huge demand on the Deerwood area splash park that the city felt the need to have a second one,” he explained.

“In that particular part of our

city, a lot of kids can walk to that location and they really enjoy it. We are happy to contribute to that.”

Upgrading the Gordon Beard Arena heating system was also a priority for the games committee.

“The current system has been a workhorse in the facility for a long time,” said Kissick. “So with the upgraded bleachers, the old heating system just wasn’t cutting it … it never has … and so it was another thing that we looked at. It may not be this year, but hopefully by next year the families that come to participate will benefit from that.”

Money is also being put towards equipment for a new pool to replace the Norplex Pool, which was permanently shut down for safety reason just under a year ago.

“We wanted to make sure that funds went specifically to employees at the pool,” he explained. “The lifeguards – giving them new equipment – whether it’s a lifesaving

Nickel Belt News photo by James Snell Murray Kissick, co-chair of the 2018 Manitoba Games committee, presents $50,558 to Thompson city council at their Feb. 3 meeting. dummy to continue practising on, pool toys for special needs people … anything that they’d require. So we

want to put our money, and have our name put towards,

that particular kind of thing in the community. We are

really happy to be able to do that for the city.”

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RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS • Perform preventative and pro-active maintenance on buildings and facilities • Home Conduct routine, inspections of facilities Care Nurse-non-licensed External Posting including fire equipment • Ensure fire protection equipment is properly maintained Marcel Colomb First Nation Health Authority is seeking a and up to date qualified individual to fulfill the role of Home Care Nurse. • Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs to buildings and facilities including carpentry and painting Job Summary • Basic plumbing and electric knowledge is an asset • Coordinate major maintenance and repairs as required to Reporting to systems the Home Care Manager, the Home mechanical Nurse responsible for promoting, protecting • Care Ensure theissafety and protection of buildings including &ensuring preserving the health Colomb community doorways are of notMarcel blocked and that buildings and members through services directed facilities are locked when not in use to home care The Home Care Nurse provides • clients.

Help staff with assemble/move furniture.holistic care & nursing as defined by the Registered Nurses • practices Knowledge of inspection procedures & in compliance withsafety the College of Registered • Act Knowledge of workplace requirements and procedures of Manitoba of Practice & Canadian • Nurses Knowledge of recordStandards keeping systems Association • Nurses Team building skillsCode of Ethics; cares for & directs • the Decision overallmaking care ofskills clients; is responsible for advocating, • providing Ability toinformation, read and write maintain&daily logs clients to educating supporting • ensure Time management skillspossible standard of service is that the highest • provided; Effective verbal listening communication skills followsand Marcel Colomb policies & procedures; • works Class 5 Driver License team & may be called invalid a multidisciplinary to assist with other duties within theincluding scope ofat the Aupon written application with detailed resume, least department. two references, and your latest immediate supervisor should be submitted to: Position Requirements: Lisa Beardy, Office Manager Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. • 23 Registered Nurse or Licensed PracticalR8N 0Y4 Nickel Road, Thompson, Manitoba, • Fax CRNM or CLPN – ActiveEmail: Registration No.: 204-677-0256 lbeardy@ktc.ca • Valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s License Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. Friday, February 7, • Daily access to a vehicle 2020. We would like to thank all those that apply for the position, • onlyCriminal record & childfor abuse registrywill checks but those being considered an interview be contacted. • 2 years of related nursing experience • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook • Immunization record up to date Closing Date: January 5, 2018 at 4pm. No late PROFESSIONAL submissions will be accepted.

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A cover letter that clearly indicates how you meet THOMPSON CENTRAL OFFICE (TCO) the position UNIT: requirements • Resume LOCATION: THOMPSON, MB • Copy of credentials (licenses, training, education) Position: File Clerk • Three references (colleague, supervisor or manager)

One (1) Full-Time Term Position (Feb 2020-Dec 2020) and contact information Reporting to the Supervisor of Administrative Services, the File • Criminal record check & child abuse registry checks Clerk is responsible for organizing and maintaining an accurate filing (or indication that they have been applied for) system at the Thompson Central Office by classifying, coding, cross• Personal contact information (phone & email) referencing, logging and storing records timely and appropriately. The file clerk is expected to take a lead role in ensuring an effective and Your application will not proceed to interview without the up to date filing system is in place and in compliance with standards. above information. To obtain a complete job description,

for additional information or to apply for this position Qualifications: please contact or submit your application to: ¡ High School Diploma ¡ Previous experience as a File Clerk ¡ Experience working in a child and family services environment Email or drop off only is preferred ¡ Must have excellent attention to detail Cree Nation Tribal Health Centre Juniper Centre Inc. ¡ Good written and verbal communication skills 107 Edwards Avenue, The Pas ¡ Organizational, time management and prioritizing skills Noreen Singh, Finance Manager, nsingh@tribalhealth. ¡ Demonstrated ability to problem solve and meet deadlines ca or ¡ Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook Wilma Cook, TNO/Team Lead, wcook@tribalhealth.ca ¡ Please Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently mark all correspondence “CONFIDENTIALâ€?

HELP WANTED as well as a team setting ob Opportunity: CEO/ Executive Director Are you looking for work? Are you looking for a change? ¡ Sensitivity to and an understanding of First Nations culture he Executive Director/CEO the key management of The Juniper Centre. The Executive Please note that only those selected for an JuniperisCentre is looking for staffleader to support individuals and values rector/CEO is responsible forinoverseeing the administration, programs and strategic plan of interview will be contacted our day and residential programs. e organization. Other key duties include fundraising, marketing, and community outreach.

The Conditions: Working Fulltime/Casual positions available. osition reports directly to the Board of Directors. ¡ Must be able to work in a fast paced environment you are looking for a and fulfilling gratifying career, ¡ over Must adhere to confidentiality when working with sensitive he Juniper Centre wasIfestablished in 1975 is a and Non-Profi t Organization that supports come join our Juniper Centre Team. information 0 adults living with developmental disabilities in our day and residential programs. The Juniper We offer a rewarding work environment with competitive ¡ Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable entre employs aprox 100 full time/part-time and summer students.

The pay Juniper Centre has an and benefits. We are willing to train, so no previous experience is ¡ Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check perating budget of $4 million and oversees over 10 cost centres. necessary. If you are compassionate and hard-working and Criminal Record Check this might be the place for you! www.glaciermedia.ca/careers

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ENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee Prior to employment: must have clean criminal record check, benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and positive reference checks and not be on the Adult Abuse Registry.

Board Governance: Works with board in order to fulfi ll the organization mission.

Friday, March 16,given 2018 Nickel Belt News • www.thompsoncitizen.net will beThe to the Centre applicants have athat high supports school experience.

Responsible Priority for leading Juniper in who a manner and guides the diploma and a class five driver’s license. organization’s mission as defined by the Board of Directors.

Closing date: Tuesday, February 11, 2020 - Or Until Filled youcommunicating are interested please drop off a resume at 108 Rd in a timely and ResponsibleIffor effectively with the Board andNelson providing, Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, Attn: daymanager@junipercentre.org accurate manner, all information necessary for the Board to function properly and to make therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants.

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Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Call Sabrina Norman 677-2970 ext.1 Financial Performance and Viability: resources nancial Or drop Develops by the Juniper Centre.sufficient to ensure the fiCompetition Number 2019/20-077R on your resume/cover letter ealth of the organization.

CLASSIFIED@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET in confidence to: Responsible for the fiscal integrity of the Juniper Centre, to include submission to the Board Human Resources Department of a proposed annual budget and monthly financial statements, which accurately reflect Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba 510 • RETAIL/ the financial condition of the organization.

Competition Number 2019/20-077R 301 • HELP WANTED Responsible for fiscal management that generally anticipates operating within the approved 701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 OFFICE SPACE budget, ensures maximum resource utilization, and maintenance of the organization in aFax: (204) 778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca positive financial position.

OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE 500-5000 We thank all applicants who apply, however, ft. available.

Cameron/Hoe building Responsible for fundraising and developing sq other resources necessary to support Juniper only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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The Rehabilitation Worker is the primary staff person responsible for providing service to participants. motivational Interviewing) to assist participants to gain skills and resources that assist them to choose, get and keep meaningful roles related to living, working, learning and socializing.

Salary Range: $20.00 to $24.00 per hour Permanent Position (Needed ASAP) Skills and Qualifications • This position requires three years completed post secondary education at the undergraduate level in human service related or Education JOB OPPORTUNITY – External Posting and two years of direct service experience in a community based Marcel Colomb First Nation organization or an appropriate equivalent combination of education JP-CFI Case Manager (Full-Time Term Position) and experience. • Must possess professional helping and teaching skills Cree Nation Tribal Health Center Inc. is seeking • Must possess organization and co-ordination skills applications for a full-time term position of Case Manager • Must possess verbal and written communication skills (Registered Nurse, Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of • Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s licence Social Work), funded under the Jordan’s Principle- Child • Knowledge and understanding of mental health, mental illness and First Initiative Project for Marcel Colomb First Nation community resources The purpose of the newly funded Jordan’s Principle • Knowledge and understanding of public presentation Child First Project is to implement a comprehensive and • Designing Programs and programming integrated approach of coordinated services to help • Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows applications Marcel Colomb First Nation Health to provide support • Assist with IT leads and proficient with Computer programs and respond to children with complex and special needs • Must possess a certificate in a recognized First Aid and CPR training and their families, in partnership with other health and course or be willing to acquire within a specified period of time social professionals and agencies. These services should • Ability to function effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary significantly contribute to quality of life ensuring that mental health team children and their families are enabled to experience a life • Must provide a recent Vulnerable Persons Criminal Records check that is as full and as normal as possible. • Knowledge of Aboriginal culture and ability to speak an Aboriginal language would be an asset.

Position Summary: Please send Resume with cover letter to: Paulletteposition Simkins,provides Executive aDirector The Case Manager comprehensive 43 in Foxconjunction Bay community health service with its health Thompson, MBwill R8Nprovide 1E9 care team. The Case Manager supervision Email: director@cmhathompson.ca & peer support to the Child Development Workers, 204-677-5534 Assistant to the CaseFax: Manager and Respite Workers, in each SCTC community to provide a model of service delivery for children with complex needs and their families. Provide elements in which services have a particular responsibility to take the lead in securing CREE effective development, delivery and NATION review of CHILD services.

Recognize the deficits with&service and the need FAMILYsystems CARING AGENCY to protect children through early intervention, sharing SOCIALofWORKER – of information, effective co-ordination services and appropriate training.

PERMANENT POSITION QualiďŹ cations:

Family Enhancement Worker (Mathias Colomb office)

• RN or BN preference for someone with a nursing Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency situated on good Opaskwayak background in rehab care and ismust be in Cree Nation and is responsible forBachelor administering and providing standing with CRNM; or of Education or for the delivery of Child Family Services Under a provincial mandate, Bachelor of and Social Work the servicesand the case Swampy Cree communities, as well as • Agency Supervisory management experience; Flin Thompson,ofSwan River,Principle Winnipeg Child and Lynn Lake/Marcel • Flon, Knowledge Jordan’s First Initiative; Colomb First development Nation. • Child background or equivalent • Nation Experience in First Nation Communities; Cree Child & working Family Caring Agency is dedicated to providing • CPR and CFS First Services Aide Certifi cation; comprehensive that are community-based and • Excellent skillsprevention services. Our agency incorporate both computer protection and • strive Knowledge offamily Cree unity. language and culture; will to maintain • A highly-motivated individual who is innovative and POSITION SUMMARY: has a proven ability to work with a very high degree Under of theaccuracy supervision of attention the Unit Supervisor(s), and to detail; the Social Worker is• responsible providing and administering CFS Services Excellentfortime management and facilitation skills; in accordance with verbal the Child & Family Services Act. • Effective and listening communications skills; • Strong leadership, critical thinking, decision making RESPONSIBILITIES: and problem solving information skills. § Responsible for gathering and assessing child and • family Valid Driver’s problems License, with ability to travel weekly. functioning • Responsible The position isdevelopment subject to satisfactory andand § for the of case planscriminal for children otherwithin checks, andguidelines is subjectand toprovide terms referrals, and conditions families program support, in a proposed written agreement. guidance and problem solving § Responsible for all file documentation, referrals, ensuring services Please forward a resume with 3 references along with are applied cover in confi dence, to: § Caseletter, Monitoring, Risk Assessment & Follow up § Provides case management and support for children in care Email or drop off only and families Noreen Singh, Finance Manager, nsingh@tribalhealth.ca QUALIFICATIONS OR § Work experience in Child and Family Services with demonstrated Wilma Cook, TNO/Team Lead, wcook@tribalhealth.ca knowledge of child development, family centered service, early intervention, family support and community-based services Deadline to Apply: Open until ďŹ lled. § Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or related undergraduate degree in Human Services (preferred) Only successful applications will be contacted § Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred) for further interview. § Excellent assessment, intervention and writing skills § Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and provincial standards § Ability to use a variety of computer applications including CFSIS and FACTS

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT § Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse and prior check § Cannot be active on a protection case Page 10 § Maintain absolute confidentiality § Varied amounts of travel required § Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license § Must be able to provide own vehicle for work § Required to provide on-call services on a rotating basis § Other duties related to the position may be assigned

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SUBMIT COVER LETTER & RESUME ALONG WITH THREE (3) REFERENCES MARKED “PERSONAL & CONFIDENTIAL� TO: Human Resource Manager Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency Box 10130, Opaskwayak, MB. R0B 2J0 Fax: 204-623-3847 Email: hr@creenation.ca We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. “Please visit our website at www.https://creenation.ca�

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KEEWATIN TRIBAL COUNCIL FULL TIME OR PART TIME FOOT CARE NURSE Under the general direction of Keewatin Tribal Council (KTC) Director of health and reporting to the Tribal Nursing Officer, the Keewatin Tribal Council Health Department is seeking nurses for the announced foot care program. This is a program focusing on providing foot care service directly within the KTC communities.

QUALIFICATIONS: • Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse • Current registration and in good standing with respective regulatory body in the province of Manitoba • Graduate of a certified foot care course or willing to obtain on commencing employment • Current BLS certification • Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check to be submitted • Knowledge and respect for the culture, traditions and customs of the local First Nation communities.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office–Word, Excel, PowerPoint • Must have a valid class 5 Manitoba Drivers’ License at all times and be willing to travel • Ability to speak Cree or Dene would be considered an asset.

A written application including a cover letter, a detailed resume and three (3) letters of reference from immediate supervisors should be submitted to: Closing Date: Friday, February 21, 2020 Please Forward Resumes to the Attention of: Lisa Beardy, Office Manager 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N OY4 Email: lbeardy@ktc.ca Fax: 204 677-0256

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 pm, Friday, February 21, 2020. We would like to thank those that apply for the position but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Juniper Centre Inc.

Opaskwayak Health Authority Beatrice Wilson Health Centre

Employment Opportunities Opaskwayak Health Authority - Beatrice Wilson Health Centre is seeking qualified individuals to fill the following positions: Behavioural Health Clinician - Minopamatasaywin (2 positions) Behavioural Health Clinician – Mental Wellness (2 positions) Dispatcher – Jordan’s Principle Family Visitor – Maternal Child Health (Term) Midwife – Maternal Child Health (2 positions) Program Coordinator – Minopamatasaywin

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University College of the North (UCN) is committed to building a workforce that is representative of the populations we serve. Applications are invited from individuals who have a demonstrated interest and ability to work with Indigenous learners and mature students. Preference will be given to Indigenous candidates.

NURSING INSTRUCTOR

Full-Time Regular Position Thompson, Manitoba Competition No: 20-017 Closing Date: March 13, 2020; however, will remain open until filled Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select “UCN Careers”, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN.

These are preference competitions. All applicants are encouraged to apply, however first consideration for this competition will be given to current OCN employees, OCN members & Indigenous applicants.

Applicants are requested to self-declare at the time of application.

All positions are open until filled. Please contact us to obtain a complete job posting prior to applying.

Thompson (866) 677.6450

Carol A. Buchberger, Human Resource Manager Opaskwayak Health Authority Email: carol.buchberger@ocnhealth.com

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY DIRECT SERVICE COORDINATOR –TERM POSITION MATHIAS COLOMB OFFICE

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY CIC SUPERVISOR– PERMANENT POSITION WINNIPEG Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency is situated on Opaskwayak Cree Nation and is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services Under a provincial mandate, the Agency services the Swampy Cree communities, as well as Flin Flon, Thompson, Swan River, Winnipeg and Lynn Lake/Marcel Colomb First Nation.

Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention service. Our agency strives to maintain family unity.

CAREER Opportunity: CEO/ Executive Director POSTING POSITION SUMMARY: Centreleader Inc. of The Juniper Centre. TheThe xecutive Director/CEO is the keyJuniper management Executive Child in Care Supervisor is responsible for all aspects of the or/CEO is responsible for overseeing the administration, programs and strategic planday ofto day supervision of agency social workers and others FINANCIAL/ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT effective assignedThe to the unit as well as all aspects of related service and ganization. Other duties include marketing, and community outreach.

The key Juniper Centre offersfundraising, a rewarding work environment, come program delivery activities. The Child in Care Supervisor will ensure on reports directly to team. the Board of Directors. join our that services General Definition in 1975 and is a Non-Profit Organization that supports uniper Centre was established overare delivered in accordance with the Child and Family Services Act, the Adoptions, Act, related Regulations and Standards, The Finance/administrative assistant is an out of scope position • ults living with developmental disabilities in our day and residential programs. The Juniper as well as CNCFCA policies and procedures. responsible for directly supporting CFO and general assistance e employs aproxto 100 time/part-time and summer students.

The Juniper Centre has an thefull other members of the management team.

RESPONSIBILITIES: ting budget ofPre-requisite $4 million and oversees over 10 cost centres. qualifications

§ General Supervision • All applicants must be able to provide a clear criminal record § Supervision of Unit Service Delivery check and adult abuse registry check.

ERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: § Workplace Safety and Health • Must have a valid class 5 driver’s license and use of personal ard Governance:vehicle Worksrequired. with board in order to fulfill the organization mission. § Human Resources § Training & Development • Physically handle (but not in limited to) repetitive office Responsible for leading able The to Juniper Centre a manner that supports and guides the § Unit Activity and Performance Reports work and lifting/carrying office equipment/supplies. organization’s mission as defined by the Board of Directors. § Financial and Operational Requirements Education and Experience Responsible for with thewith Board and providing, in a§ timely Other and duties related to the position may be assigned • communicating Preference will beeffectively given to applicants post-secondary accurate manner,education all information necessary for the Board toand function properly and to makeAND TRAINING in office administration and accounting, who have EDUCATION previous experience working with people living with disabilities. nformed decisions. § Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) A combination of education and experience will be considered. experience in Child and Family Services with demonstrated § Work ancial Performance and Viability: Develops resources sufficient to ensure the financial Required Knowledge. Skills. and Abilities knowledge of child development, family centered service, early of the organization.

• Integrity, credibility, and a commitment to the social sector intervention, family support and community-based services with a passion for working in a mission-driven Responsible for the fiscal integrity of the Juniper Centre, toenvironment include submission to the Board § Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred) • Collaborative and flexible with a strong service mentality of a proposed annual budget and monthly financial statements, which accurately reflect • Effective written and verbal communicator KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE he financial condition of the organization.

• Self-starter with the ability to multi-task while being highly § 5 years supervisory/management experience within an aboriginal Responsible for fidetail-oriented scal management that generally anticipates operating within the approved child welfare environment • An understanding of Northern culture budget, ensures maximum resource utilization, and maintenance of the organization in a of AJI-CWI Devolution § Knowledge A proficient positive financial position.knowledge in the following areas: § Excellent assessment, intervention and writing skills • Computer skills including computerized accounting programs, § Knowledge Responsible for fundraising developing necessary to support Juniper of the Child and Family Services Act and provincial spreadsheets,and Office suites, andother word resources processing. Experience standards Centre’s mission.with Microsoft Office 2010 +and Simply accounting are a benefit. § Understanding of child development theory and practice • Accounts payable and receivable anization Mission and Strategy: Works with board and staff to ensure that the mission is § Knowledge of available resources within the community (formal • Generally accepted accounting principles d through programs, strategic planning and community and informal) • Preparation of financial statements and reportsoutreach.

Responsible for•implementation Juniper Centre’s Administration ofofemployee benefits programs that carry out the organization’s § Knowledge of Family Systems theory • VPA. Payroll systems and reporting mission and the § Working knowledge of child abuse • Office administration § Abilityfulfi to use Responsible for strategic planning to ensure that the Juniper Centre can successfully ll a variety of computer applications such as Microsoft Demonstrable skill in: Word, Excel and data base systems ts Mission into• the future.

Time management and organization § CFSIS and FACTS information systems (preferred) Stress managementof Juniper Centre’s image by being active and visible in the Responsible for• the enhancement CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Dutiesclosely and Responsibilities community andEssential by working with other professional, civic and private organizations. § Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse registry check and • Ensure the duties of the position are met in an accurate and anization Operations. and implements appropriate resources to ensure thatcontact the check. § prior timely Oversees manner tions of the organization are appropriate. § Cannot be active on a protection case.

• Maintain the accounts payable and accounts receivable systems in order to ensure complete and accurate records of all moneys § Must maintain absolute confidentiality in accordance with agency Responsible effective administration of Juniper Centre operations.

• Petty cash requirements.

Responsible for the hiring and retention of competent, qualifi ed staff.

• Support efficient and effective office management § Varied amounts of travel required within this position.

• signing Report toall thenotes, Financial Officer and Senior Management Responsible for agreements, and other instruments made and entered § Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license.

• Assist in agency fund raising nto and on behalf of the organization. § Must be able to provide own vehicle for work.

• Working collaboratively with the CBA § Other duties related to the position may be assigned.

Five or more years seniorallnonprofi t management experience • Perform other duties as assigned my management

Deadline: February 12, 2020 @ 4:00 pm Solid, hands-on, budget analysis, Salary Range management skills, including budget preparation, • Salary range will be dependent on applicant’s qualifications decision-making and reporting SUBMIT RESUMES ALONG WITH THREE (3) REFERENCES MARKED and experience.

“PERSONAL Strong organizational abilities including planning, delegating, program development and& CONFIDENTIAL” TO: • The Juniper Centre offers a competitive benefits package.

Human Resource Manager ask facilitationStart Date TBD Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency Ability to convey a vision of Juniper Centre’s strategic future to staff, board, volunteers Please submit resume to Box 10130, Opaskwayak, MB. R0B 2J0 and donors Trina Reid, CFO Fax: 204-623-3847 Email: hr@creenation.ca Centre 108 Nelson Roadunique to nonprofit sector Knowledge of fundraising Juniper strategies andInc, donor relations 204-677-2970 ext 6 or email cfo@junipercentre.org We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected Skills to collaborate with and motivate board and other volunteers

by Friday, February 14,members 2020, at 3pm. for further consideration will be contacted.

Strong written and oralNote: communication Out of Scope skills Position/ Non Unionized “Please visit our website at www.https://creenation.ca” Ability to interface and engage diverse volunteer and donor groups Demonstrated ability to oversee and collaborate with staff Strong public speaking ability

Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency is situated on Opaskwayak Cree Nation and is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services Under a provincial mandate, the Agency services the Swampy Cree communities, as well as Flin Flon, Thompson, Swan River, Winnipeg and Lynn Lake/Marcel Colomb First Nation.

Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention service. Our agency strives to maintain family unity.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Direct Service Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of the effective day to day supervision of agency service workers and others assigned to the unit such as Family Enhancement Workers, Intake Workers, Child In Care Supervisor and Administrative Assistants, as well as all aspects of related service and program delivery activities.

The Direct Service Coordinator will ensure that the services are delivered in accordance with the Child and Family Services Act, the Adoptions, Act, related Regulations and Standards, as well as CNCFCA policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES: § General Supervision § Supervision of Unit Service Delivery § Workplace Safety and Health § Human Resources § Training & Development § Unit Activity and Performance Reports § Financial and Operational Requirements § Other duties related to the position may be assigned EDUCATION AND TRAINING § Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) § Work experience in Child and Family Services with demonstrated knowledge of child development, family centered service, early intervention, family support and community-based services § Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred) KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE § 5 years supervisory/management experience within an aboriginal child welfare environment § Workplace Safety and Health § Knowledge of AJI-CWI Devolution § Excellent assessment, intervention and writing skills § Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and provincial standards § Understanding of child development theory and practice § Knowledge of available resources within the community (formal and informal) § Knowledge of Family Systems theory § Working knowledge of child abuse § Ability to use a variety of computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and data base systems § CFSIS and FACTS information systems (preferred) CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT § Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse registry check and prior contact check. § Cannot be active on a protection case. § Must maintain absolute confidentiality in accordance with agency requirements. § Varied amounts of travel required within this position. § Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license. § Must be able to provide own vehicle for work. § Other duties related to the position may be assigned.

Deadline: February 14, 2020 @ 4:00 PM SUBMIT COVER LETTER & RESUME ALONG WITH THREE (3) REFERENCES MARKED “PERSONAL & CONFIDENTIAL” TO:Human Resource Manager Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency Box 10130, Opaskwayak, MB. R0B 2J0 Fax: 204-623-3847 Email: hr@creenation.ca We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

“Please visit our website at www.https://creenation.ca”

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Friday, February 7, 2020

From Boston to Winnipeg to reality TV, Thompson goaltender’s hockey career has taken her place she never imagined it would

BY IAN GRAHAM

EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of Travis Bloomer 18-year-old goaltender Shayna Moore from Thompson appeared in the Manitoba Women’s Junior Hockey League all-star game this season, her first with the Prairie Blaze.

KEEWATIN TRIBAL COUNCIL

Job Title: Capacity Development Facilitator - Housing Office Location: Thompson, Manitoba

Employment Type: Full-time Term, until March 31, 2021, with possibilities of extension

Reporting to the Director of Technical Services the Housing Advisor will work closely with KTC communities to coordinate strategic housing planning, housing workplans and conduct initial capacity assessments following a phased approach as outline by the Manitoba Indigenous Housing Capacity Enhancement & Mobilization Initiative.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Act as a liaison between the KTC communities at a community level and Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) Manitoba region, Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation, other levels of government.

• Represent KTC as a member of the Manitoba Indigenous Housing Capacity Enhancement Mobilization Initiative (MBIHCEMI) working group and participate in the development of a Terms of Reference (TOR), vision, mission and goals based on consultation and feedback from communities and frontline personnel.

• Facilitate community involvement workshops with their Housing Capacity Enhancement vision statements • Support KTC communities to enhance capacity of existing housing policies, procedures, governance structures pertaining to housing, community housing workplans, etc. Provides recommendations to develop/improve policies, procedures and practices.

• Research work on other Housing Capacity Enhancement models in Manitoba and Canada.

• May need to work with other tribal councils, first nations in Manitoba and Canada on their Housing Capacity Enhancement models.

• Train and mentor KTC Communities’–identified housing staff and community members.

• Assist and advise on developing databases and input information as requested.

• Coordinate with proper personnel on enquiries concerning requirements of the Building Code and applicable laws affecting construction.

• Attend meetings as requested.

• Liaise with other agencies and organizations regarding regulations, compliance, housing policies, housing plans and housing authorities.

• Prepare detailed and accurate reports as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS ESSENTIAL • Post-secondary degree or diploma in a discipline pertinent to the job function including experience.

• Knowledge on First Nations housing needs and challenges.

• Knowledge on housing funding applications and opportunities from various funding agencies.

• Knowledge on working housing policies and housing authorities.

• Certified or willing to work toward certification for a First Nation Building Officials Association (FNBOA), Manitoba Building Official Association (MBOA) certificate within a mutually agreed upon time frame (to better advise the KTC communities as required), • Certified or willing to upgrade knowledge of the National Building codes, Manitoba Building codes, Manitoba Building Code Act (to better advise communities as required) • Able to travel when required.

• Must have valid Manitoba driver’s license and access to an insured reliable vehicle.

• Strong knowledge/Excellent understanding and application of MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

• Understanding of Aboriginal Cultural Traditions and practices.

• Strong organizational skills, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.

• Strong organizational skills in workshops facilitation.

• Ability to perform public speaking.

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written form.

• Team player and capability to work unsupervised.

WORKING CONDITIONS • Willing and able to travel as required and have a valid Manitoba Driver’s License.

• Generally, working an office environment and community visits are a requirement to set up and facilitate in community workshops.

• Additional hours beyond the standard regular hours of work may be required at times.

• Any work conducted after regular standard working hours will be banked at straight time.

• Banked time will be taken off in lieu of.

Please forward all applications and resumes, including two (2) references that KTC will contact with applicant written permission to: Lisa Beardy, Office Manager Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. 23 Nickel Road, Thompson, Manitoba, R8N 0Y4 Fax: (204) 677- 0256 Email: lbeardy@ktc.ca

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. Friday February 21, 2020. We wish to thank those that apply for this position but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

When Shayna Moore volunteered to be her team’s goaltender as a first-year novice player in Thompson, she couldn’t have imagined where the decision would lead her.

“No one wanted to be goalie,” Moore, 18, a Pimicikamak Cree Nation member, recalls. “We were all supposed to take turns but no one wanted to so one day I just volunteered and played every single game. I loved it.”

More than a decade later, that decision has taken her to Winnipeg and Boston and to a couple appearances at the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC), including a gold medal.

It was tough at times as a younger player, being the only girl on boys’ teams, and Moore said there were times when she thought about quitting.

“I think I was the only girl in my age group in Thompson that played hockey,” Moore says. “Being the only girl on the teams was like, ‘Oh my gosh, I don’t want to do this again every year.’ It was mostly when I was younger, like maybe peewee age.”

When the Norman Wild of the Manitoba Female Midget Hockey League were established, Moore got the chance to show her skills around the province on an all-female team.

“I didn’t know there was a female league until maybe a week before tryouts,” she said.

That exposure led to a recruiter for the Boston Shamrock of the Junior Women’s Hockey League (JWHL) landing her a spot on the team in Massachusetts, along with a few other Northern Manitobans – Saige McKay, Carrigan Umpherville and Julie Albert.

“During Norman Wild I played with Saige and Carrigan and Julie,” Moore says. “Knowing they were also going out there made it a whole lot easier.”

That said, it was a big switch from what she was used to.

“It was very different. Thompson’s pretty small and then going to a city that size but I think it was a good learning opportunity and I enjoyed my time there.”

Moore had offers to play university hockey in the U.S. but instead chose to return to her home province, completing her high school education last year at Balmoral Hall in Winnipeg , which also has team that competes in the JWHL Moore was named to the league’s all-star team and as its top goaltender.

This year, having started attending the University of Manitoba with hopes of eventually going into some type of medical field, Moore was planning to not play hockey and to focus on school instead, at least until Dale Bear, who had coached her at the NAHC, asked if she would be interested in playing in the Manitoba Women’s Junior Hockey League. Moore said she would.

“Lucky enough during the draft he picked me,” she said.

Moore’s first season with the Prairie Blaze of the MWJHL has seen her named to one of the league’s all-star teams.

“I thought that I was having a pretty good start to the season and stuff but there’s so many other goalies in this league that have been around for so many years and know what it’s actually like and what the league is like so I was pretty surprised [to be picked for the all-star game],” she says.

Playing MWJHL games, which take place on Thursday, Satrudays and Sundays, while also starting university has been a challenge, Moore says.

“It’s very tough to juggle things like time management and stuff but I think it’s going pretty well,” she says.

Her two years of experience in the JWHL made her transition to the MWJHL pretty smooth.

“I feel like I was pretty used to it when I started having the opportunity to play with Boston and BH [Balmoral Hall] because that was also a junior women’s hockey league that spanned across North America so there was lots of competition,” Moore says.

Another experience she couldn’t have predicted was being on a team featured in season seven of the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network reality series Hit the Ice. “I’m such a shy person and then cameras were rolling all the time,” Moore recalls. “After a couple of days I got used to it. The first couple of days I tried to be behind, like in the back of the group or whatever. It was a great opportunity. I thought it was pretty cool. It aired on APTN so lots of people were watching.”

MWJHL playoffs begin later this month.

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