April 14 2023

As the IPCC issues ‘final warning,’ youth raise their voice in push for stronger climate action

BY RACHEL MORGAN LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, THE POINTER

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change gave a ‘final warning’ in late March when it published its Synthesis Report of the sixth cycle, the most in-depth report on the status of climate change since the signing of the Paris Climate Agreement in 2015.

The exhaustive data, pulled together by hundreds of scientists working collaboratively around the

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world, confirms what experts have been cautioning for decades: the window for extreme action to combat the climate crisis is closing quickly.

The effects of climate change have been accelerating across the globe, and the consequences are becoming more and more visible. From June to October of last year, heavier monsoon rains and melting glaciers following a dramatic heat wave—the direct result of a warming cli-

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mate—decimated Pakistan, killing over 1,700 people and causing unprecedented financial losses. Six months after floods ravaged the nation, over 10 million people living in affected areas were still deprived of safe drinking water. It was estimated that 20.6 million people, including 9.6 million children, were in need of humanitarian assistance.

as heatwaves, heavy precipitation, droughts, and tropical cyclones, and, in particular, their attribution to human influence, has strengthened since AR5.” (AR5 was the IPCC’s fifth assessment cycle of climate change impacts originally published in 2014).

that the impacts of climate change are not felt equally, as those whose lifestyles cause the most damage are often protected from the consequences, while others around the world whose carbon footprints are much, much smaller suffer the most.

as terrifying,” said Ottavia Paluch, a youth activist with Future Majority, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to make politics more accessible and sustainable for young people.

According to the IPCC, global surface temperature has warmed faster since 1970 than during any other 50-year period in the last 2,000 years. Between 2010 and 2019, average annual emissions were the highest ever recorded. The report offers some hope; while emissions are at an all time high, the rate of increase is lower than it was in the previous decade.

Often, those who face the harshest consequences of climate change are not making governing decisions. Commonly, people in positions of power are motivated to protect the status quo, which has given them the lifestyles they are accustomed to.

This difference in experiences has led to the spread of youth activism across the country, challenging climate change legislation at all levels of government.

Just within the past year, youth groups have taken both the provincial and federal governments to court, demanding more responsibility and stronger action for climate mitigation.

Celebrate Education Week: April 16-20, 2018

Registration for the 2023/2024 School year is being accepted at all School District of Mystery Lake schools, during regular school hours. Please call the school to make arrangements.

Registration must be completed for your child at your catchment school. Applications for School of Choice must also be submitted to your catchment school on or before May 15, 2023. The School Of Choice form can be found at https://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/schools/choice/index.

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The Board of Trustees invites you to celebrate Education Week 2018 in our schools. Happy Education Week to all of the District staff. It takes everyone to support our students in their learning. Thank you for all that you do to enrich the lives of our students.

School District of Mystery Lake will be offering half-day Kindergarten programs at all schools for the 2023/2024 school year. Students entering Kindergarten must be five years old by December 31, 2023 (born 2018)

“You can teach a student a lesson for a day; but if you can teach him to learn by creating curiosity, he will continue the learning process as long as he lives.” Clay P. Bedford

Welcome to Kindergarten events for the month of June will be posted on the District web site www.mysterynet. mb.ca and school web sites.

Thank you.

In September, a cataclysmic hurricane tore through Cuba and the southeast United States. Hurricane Ian was the deadliest to strike Florida since 1935, killing 149 people in the state, six across other southern states and five in Cuba. Approximately 50,000 people there were evacuated from their homes and in Florida over 35,000 residences were damaged or destroyed in just a single county. Damage was estimated at $113.1 billion, the costliest disaster in the state’s history and the third costliest disaster globally on record.

The person registering the child must; • Be a parent or legal guardian.

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Vale Career Day 2023

You’re invited to Vale’s first Career Day!

Learn more about the career possibilities within the mining industry through interactive and experiential activities.

Thompson Regional Community Centre Gym

Thursday, April 27th 2023

9:00 am to 3:30 pm – Invite only (Elementary & High Schools)

4:30 to 6:30 pm - Open to the public

According to the World Economic Forum, there were 10 disasters globally in 2022 that cost over $3 billion in damages, compared to seven in 2021. The total sum of damages from these 10 disasters was well over $150 billion.

“Human-caused climate change is already affecting many weather and climate extremes in every region across the globe,” the IPCC report states. “Evidence of observed changes in extremes such

By signing the Paris Climate Agreement, countries committed to policies that would limit warming to an average of 1.5 degrees globally, compared to pre-industrial levels. Since what was heralded as a groundbreaking international call to action, it has become devastatingly clear that governments, including Canada’s, had little will to oppose corporations across almost every sector that continue to profit from emitting carbon. With the 1.5 degree threshold ignored, and the Paris Agreement representing little more than lip service, scientists began modelling scenarios for two, three and even four degrees of warming.

This week’s report shows that Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) announced prior to COP 26 (in Glasgow in 2021), mean it is “likely” that warming will exceed 1.5 degrees and, if no additional commitments are made, it will be difficult to limit warming to two degrees. Average global temperature is likely to reach 1.5°C between now and 2040 even under the very low GHG emissions scenarios.

Without strengthening policies, the IPCC estimates we are looking at 2.2 to 3.5 degrees of warming by 2100.

This will radically alter human life on Earth.

“The cumulative scientific evidence is unequivocal: climate change is a threat to human wellbeing and planetary health,” the report states. “There is a rapidly closing window of opportunity to secure a liveable and sustainable future for all.”

“What is missing on the messaging is that that is the window that we have. But we can also choose to change the outcome of this window of opportunity,” Stefania Maggi, a professor in the department of psychology at Carleton University who specializes in psychological barriers to climate action and youth activism, said.

The report highlights

“Drawing on diverse knowledge and partnerships, including with women, youth, Indigenous Peoples, local communities, and ethnic minorities can facilitate climate resilient development and has allowed locally appropriate and socially acceptable solutions,” the IPCC report states.

Wildfires and localized flooding have made the headlines, but Canada has not seen a disaster on the same scale as Pakistan or Florida.

Youth, increasingly, are confronting leadership that has proven to be ineffective. Historically, politicians have prioritized the concerns of older voters elected officials relate to and who turn out to election polls at a high rate.

Youth who have grown up over the past two decades, cannot escape the threat of climate change. From extreme weather events to changing air quality, the bleaching of our oceans and the disappearance of entire lakes, the scenes that have unfolded around them, including in the constant portrayals of dystopian life in popular culture, are unlike what their parents and grandparents experienced. Few elected officials who grew up with the advent of hyper-consumerism and the calming of the Cold War, can relate to the sense of climate anxiety more and more young people are living through—it’s only their air, water and planet that’s at stake.

“For young people who are thinking about their future, for example, knowing that there is an expiration date to their ability to realize their life goals, is very daunting,” Maggi said. Older generations, she adds, might share some of the fear, but even that is often a sense of concern for their children and grandchildren, who will actually have to live with the consequences.

“It becomes a matter of existentialism. How can I even plan for the future? So the choices I make today, do they even matter? Is there even a place for me to give meaning to the things that I do?”

“Adults might like warmer winters, but we see them

In September, seven youth from across Ontario came together to take the provincial government to court for the weakening of emissions reductions targets. Former Ontario premier Kathleen Wynne helped pass legislation in 2016 which committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 15 per cent below 1990 levels by 2020, 37 percent by 2030 and 80 per cent by 2050. In 2018, Premier Doug Ford replaced the Act with the Cap and Trade Cancellation Act. While the new act still focuses on a reduction of emissions, the targets are not nearly as aggressive and do not meet standards set by most jurisdictions around the world committed to global reduction goals.

Under the Cap and Trade Cancellation Act emissions are compared to 2005 levels which in Ontario were already 13 percent higher than in 1990. The PCs set the target of 30 per cent reductions from 2005 levels by 2030, a far lower goal than the original one set by the Liberals.

The youth challenged the legislation under Section 7 and 15 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms which guarantees life, liberty and security for all Canadians and ensures every Canadian, regardless of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, colour, sex, age or physical or mental disability, is to be treated with dignity and respect. The plaintiffs argued that climate change disproportionately affects young people.

The Mader case, as the provincial case is known, is not the only example of youth mobilizing in the legal system to fight for stronger climate policies. Fifteen young people from across Canada initially took the federal government to court in 2020 for allegedly violating their rights under Section 7 and Section 15 of the Charter. The case was dismissed by the federal courts on two key grounds: Justiciability, referring to whether the matter at hand falls within the jurisdiction of the courts; and the overly broad nature of the complaint.

Heavy snow collapses South Indian Lake school roof

Children and youth in a Northern Manitoba First Nation have nowhere to attend classes after heavy snow caused the school’s roof to collapse on Easter weekend.

Thunderbird School in O-Pipon-Na-Piwin Cree Nation at South Indian Lake, about 300 kilometres by road northwest of Thompson, is about 50 years old, according to Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak, which issued a press release about the collapse on the evening of April 10.

Engineers will be in the First Nation April 11 to assess the damage. It is currently unknown how long the building will remain unusable.

“The large amount of snowfall this winter caused the roof of our school to collapse,” said OPCN Chief Shirley Ducharme, who declared a state of emergency in her community March 6 after tragic deaths shook the First Nation. “The high winds lifted the sheet metal and left the roof bare which concerns us because with freezing rain forecasted for the area it could cause further damage to our school. We have been in need of repairs to our school for some time and this certainly doesn't help matters.”

234 students attend Thunderbird School. OPCN has an educational agreement with Frontier School Division,

Charges laid in connection to April 3

Wasagamack shooting

A 35-year-old man arrested after an April 3 shooting in Wasagamack First Nation has been released while charges have been laid against three other men.

Trenton Harper, 23, is charged with aggravated assault, discharging a firearm with intent, careless use of a firearm and using a firearm in the commission of an offence.

Trinity Wood, 27, and Dylan Knott, 31, are charged with obstruction of justice.

Police say they entered the residence where the shooting occurred, which was secured by First Nation Safety Officers, and attempted to clean up.

All three men remain in custody.

The charges related to the shooting of a 27-year-old man, which was reported to Island Lake RCMP around noon April 3. The victim was taken to the nursing station and then medevaced to a Winnipeg hospital, where he remains.

which is the employer of about 45 staff members.

MKO is assisting OPCN with its efforts to get a new school built.

“It seems when it rains it pours sometimes," said MKO Grand Chief Garrison Settee. "We have already set the wheels in motion to assist in getting the community a new school.”

Frontier superintendent Reg Klassen told the Winnipeg Free Press that the school is one of the least inviting buildings in the division and that about $1 millin has been spent on Band-Aid solutions since a 2018 feasibility study recommended that the building should be demolished.

Autopsy shows

A March 24 death in Thompson has been deemed a homicide, police say.

Thompson RCMP were called to a report of an unresponsive woman at a Grey Wolf Bay residence around 10 p.m. that day and pronounced a 36-year-old female dead.

An autopsy was performed and investigators confirmed that she had been killed by the actions of another person.

Thompson RCMP, Major Crime Services and RCMP Forensic Identification Services are investigating.

Anyone with information related to this death can call Thompson RCMP at 204-677-6909 or 204-677-6911 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477. Confidential tips can also be submitted online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.

HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC

Are you a skilled mechanic who is team-oriented and is interested in making a contribution to our community?

The City of Thompson requires a Heavy Duty Mechanic at the Public Works Department. The successful candidate will be a Grade 12 graduate or equivalent, possess a valid Provincial or Interprovincial Heavy Duty Mechanic Certification and hold a valid Manitoba Class 3, preferably Class 1 Manitoba Driver’s License with air endorsement. Experience in welding, diesel equipment repair and hydraulic systems is an asset.

The duties include overhauling, repairing, installing, dismantling, modifying, adjusting, testing, inspecting, lubricating, cleaning and maintaining City vehicles and equipment. Other duties as per the job description.

The City of Thompson offers an extensive compensation and benefits package, with an hourly rate between $35.51-41.29. Detailed resumes outlining experience, education, qualifications and references will be received by the undersigned until the position is filled. Those interested may apply in confidence to th address below.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

City of Thompson requires a Human Resources Manager who, under the direction of the City Manager, will primarily be responsible for planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and evaluating the human resources department. Responsible for the oversight and delivery of all HR functions for the City of Thompson, including Recruiting, Onboarding, Labour Management, Collective Bargaining, Policy Development, Benefits Administration, Business Continuity Planning, Health and Safety, and Return to Work coordination. The HR Manager ensures strategic objectives for HR and the organization are met, demonstrated ability to manage HR core processes such as talent management, succession planning, and employee relations.

The successful applicant should possess a Degree or diploma in business administration, human resources management, or a related field required. Certification in human resources management by CPHR would be considered an asset. The candidate will possess a minimum of 5 years of work experience in a human resources specialist or generalist position, have an ability to interpret and implement personnel related legislation and a demonstrated basic knowledge of labour laws. The incumbent should be able to make sound business decisions and evidence based recommendations to senior management, use effective communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organization. Presentation skills, leadership, staff management, and teambuilding skills are necessary. City of Thompson offers competitive salary and benefits packages, and career advancement opportunities. The salary for this position starts at $75,753.00

Please send detailed resumes outlining experience, education, qualifications and references by Friday May 5, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. to:

Human Resources – City of Thompson, 226 Mystery Lake Road, Thompson, Manitoba R8N 1S6

FAX: (204) 677-7981

E-Mail: jmelanson@thompson.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Those requiring assistance with the application process should call 204-677-7924. The City of Thompson is committed to providing a superior quality of life and unlimited opportunities. We are dedicated to supporting healthy growth and our northern urban lifestyle while providing our residents with high quality municipal services and facilities.

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Thompson man found dead outside Snow Lake business

A 44-year-old Thompson man was found dead outside a Snow Lake business on the afternoon of April 4.

Snow Lake RCMP were called to a business on Lakeshore Drive around 2:15 p.m. and arrived to find the man’s body lying in the snow.

Cause of death has yet to be determined but police believe the man had been outside for a period of time before his death, and temperatures had dropped to a low of -24 degrees Celsius overnight.

Snow Lake RCMP and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner are investigating.

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Thunderbird School in O-Pipon-Na-Piwin Cree Nation at South Indian Lake. The First Nation’s chief says the school’s roof collapsed over Easter weekend, leaving 234 students with nowhere to attend classes.

March 24 death in Thompson was the result of homicide

Keep fi against tuberculosis

To the Editor:

is a highly contagious disease, Each year, TB claims the lives people worldwide. TB is not only a World countries, but also here in higher prevalence in the north. vaccination, disease prevention

Tuberculosis (TB) is a highly contagious disease, caused by bacteria. Each year, TB claims the lives of 1.7 million people worldwide. TB is not only a problem in Third World countries, but also here in Canada, with a higher prevalence in the north.

Due to the lack of vaccination, disease prevention is most important. Additionally, some TB bacteria have changed over the years, giving rise to forms of multi-drug resistant TB, which means treatment is lengthy, complicated and accompanied by severe side effects.

Additionally, some TB bacteria the years, giving rise to forms resistant TB, which means treatment complicated and accompanied by severe one in four people in this world is World TB day, raising awarean opportunity to mobilize funds elimination. I am glad to see Canada as global fund to fight tuberculosis. commitment continues in the future our goal to stop TB.

Did you know that one in four people in this world have TB? March 24 is World TB day, raising awareness and providing an opportunity to mobilize funds towards TB elimination. I am glad to see Canada as a top donor to the global fund to fight tuberculosis. I hope that this commitment continues in the future so that we can meet our goal to stop TB.

Karolin Klement Calgary

Mayor to address business owners on their turf

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hough it has been nearly six months since she was elected for a second term late last October, Monday, April 17 will be the first time Mayor Colleen Smook addresses Thompson business owners in a forum in which they are the hosts and she is the guest.

mer councillor Luke Robinson, who served one term on council from 2010 to 2014 before being defeated by Mayor Dennis Fenske in the race to become head of council last time that Thompsonites went to the polls about three-and-half years ago – was in favour of reducing the numbers, with the other seven opposed. Although council hasn’t yet voted on second reading of that bylaw, the next stage towards it becoming official, there’s at least a better than even chance that it will be approved. As watchers of council will have noticed, the proposals that make it to the council floor have a tendency to be approved by at least two-thirds of its members and, given that

Organized by the Thompson Chamber of Commerce and billed as “a talk with the mayor,” the event is open to “all business-minded people who care about this city” and will feature a presentation by Smook before the floor is opened for questions.

Obviously, there are many concerns for Thompson business owners and their employees, some of which are common to businesses across Canada, and others that are more specifically local, though it is unlikely that any of Thompson’s socalled downtown issues or quality of life concerns are unique to the city. Though people are fond of seeing something unusual or undesirable and saying “only in Thompson” as they ruefully shake their heads, unless it’s a skinned muskrat carcass in a shopping cart

Both of Thompson’s local elected bodies have considered proposals to reduce the number of representatives comprising them and one of them made a choice March 13 not to shrink its numbers, as school board trustees voted 6-1 against a resolution by trustee Ryan Land (the only vote in support) to reduce the number of trustees from seven to five.

many of the people opposed to the plan are the regular critics of council who attend meetings and ask their elected officials questions week after week, their opinions may not be enough to dissuade the majority from forging ahead, especially since the number of people who care about this one way or another doesn’t even reach double digits.

in the Wal-Mart parking lot or a caribou hoof tossed off the balcony of an apartment building to remain in a snowbank unseen until spring finally (with many setbacks) rolls around and melts all the snow, most things that happen here would not be unfamiliar to residents of many other communities across Canada, whether they are bigger or smaller or about the same size.

When they appeared before council at a December committee meeting, a delegation of local business owners and managers told council that they think the situation in Thompson’s downtown is getting worse, with some of the opinion that the city has basically lost the fight against unwanted behaviours.

One night earlier, slightly more than a half-dozen Thompsonites showed up to voice their opinion on a proposed bylaw that would see council shrink from eight councillors to six, not including the mayor. Only one of that handful of people with an opinion – for-

Whether or not the number of councillors or school board trustees should be reduced is not the sort of question for which there is a right or wrong answer. On the pro side of keeping the current numbers, the option that all but one of the school board members opted for, is the argument that it spreads the

Surveys completed by business owners and representatives over five focus group sessions last fall indicated that 75 per cent of them deal with property damage, threats to staff and customers, and having to clean up excess litter and human waste. The delegation said that, in many cases, when such incidents occur, business owners don’t even

mer councillor Luke Robinson, who served one term on council from 2010 to 2014 before being defeated by Mayor Dennis Fenske in the race to become head of council last time that Thompsonites went to the polls about three-and-half years ago – was in favour of reducing the numbers, with the other seven opposed. Although council hasn’t yet voted on second reading of that bylaw, the next stage towards it becoming official, there’s at least a better than even chance that it will be approved. As watchers of council will have noticed, the proposals that make it to the council floor have a tendency to be approved by at least two-thirds of its members and, given that

workload around and allows for greater diversity of viewpoints, though Ryan Land was mostly correct in saying that, in terms of class and ethnicity, the trustees aren’t really a microcosm of the School District of Mystery Lake’s population as a whole. If you’ve been to many school board meetings (and apart from members of the media, well, you haven’t), you would know that they don’t often feature nearly as much debate or division as city council meetings, at least not over the past couple of years. But they’ve made their decision and it appears there will be seven school board trustees at least until 2022.

call the police anymore because it doesn’t prove helpful, and that people running businesses are constantly faced with making the choice of whether to file an insurance claim for damage or just eat the cost of repairs themselves in hopes that their insurance premiums don’t continue rising.

School board opts for status quo, which way will city council go?

many of the people opposed to the plan are the regular critics of council who attend meetings and ask their elected officials questions week after week, their opinions may not be enough to dissuade the majority from forging ahead, especially since the number of people who care about this one way or another doesn’t even reach double digits.

The economic climate in Thompson isn’t necessarily bad, per se. A visit to WalMart on a weekend or a look at the massive new Ford dealership building being constructed on the corner of Station and Nelson roads is evidence of that. Still, issues like property damage and rising insurance costs make margins tighter while visible homelessness and addiction may besmirch some visitors’ impressions of the town and businesses and organizations are struggling to fill open jobs.

Some of these issues are too large for an organization the size of the City of Thompson to deal with. Homelessness is by no means unique to Thompson and a small municipality does not have the resources to address one of the root causes of the problem: a lack of affordable hous -

One of the arguments

Whether or not the number of councillors or school board trustees should be reduced is not the sort of question for which there is a right or wrong answer. On the pro side of keeping the current numbers, the option that all but one of the school board members opted for, is the argument that it spreads the

for reducing members, whether they belong to the school board or council, is that it will save money. The amount is not large overall – about $20,000 in councillors’ salaries per year plus approximately half that amount, on average, for annual travel and expenses. For the city, which has a budget of around $30 million, that represents probably less than a drop in the proverbial bucket, though it is about a fifth of the overall cost of the mayor and council.

ing, particularly for people who have difficulty or are incapable of holding down a job, whether for physical or mental reasons, because of an addiction or because they have young children to care for. A city like Thompson can’t build housing when even much larger cities struggle with ensuring an adequate supply of places to live.

Similarly, the labour shortage and associated issues, like inadequate health care services, are not something limited to Thompson, though perhaps there has been a persistent need for workers in this city longer than in some other communities in Canada. This week’s print edition of the Thompson Citizen has about 30 career or job fair ads, and that only represents a fraction of the job vacancies that actually exist in the city. The municipality is far from immune to such economic trends itself, with a half-dozen vacant jobs on its website.

Critics of the proposed reduction say that it will prevent “new blood” from being elected and, theoretically, reduce the diversity of opinions, but that would only be true if

Then of course, there is crime, which is apparently so expected in Thompson that it takes more than two weeks to reveal that a person was robbed

workload around and allows for greater diversity of viewpoints, though Ryan Land was mostly correct in saying that, in terms of class and ethnicity, the trustees aren’t really a microcosm of the School District of Mystery Lake’s population as a whole. If you’ve been to many school board meetings (and apart from members of the media, well, you haven’t), you would know that they don’t often feature nearly as much debate or division as city council meetings, at least not over the past couple of years. But they’ve made their decision and it appears there will be seven school board trustees at least until 2022.

the citizens of Thompson elected more truly independent-thinking candidates who aren’t married to aligning themselves with any particular side, because right now, the number of opinions on council is generally two – for and against.

by someone holding a gun in a public place within a block of the police station. That, too, is hardly unique, though perhaps in Thompson it is driven in larger part by alcohol than in some other communities, where significant amounts of crime are the byproducts of other addictions, particularly to methamphetamines.

TSchool board opts for status quo, which way will city council go?

for reducing members, whether they belong to the school board or council, is that it will save money. The amount is not large overall – about $20,000 in councillors’ salaries per year plus approximately half that amount, on average, for annual travel and expenses. For the city, which has a budget of around $30 million, that represents probably less than a drop in the proverbial bucket, though it is about a fifth of the overall cost of the mayor and council.

Although there are many problems Thompson wrestles with that are common across the country and around the world, and “cleaning up” or “revitalizing” its downtown are goals that the government and other organizations have been striving for for literal decades, there certainly are things that are well within the city’s ability to control, like property tax rates, snow clearing and road repairing practices, park maintenance and so on. In many ways, these may the wisest areas in which to concentrate municipal efforts because, as the Liquor Mart and homeless shelter/healing centre have shown, moving something that has issues related to it doesn’t change anything except where those issues occur. Thompson snowfall and the resulting road condi-

One of the arguments

Maybe the low turnout of people with opinions on how many councillors there should be isn’t an expression of apathy but of pragmatism. Experience has shown quite often that this council – and others before it –is going to do what the majority of its members think is right, regardless of what the most vocal taxpayers think. If that is the case, does it really matter how many of them there are?

Critics of the proposed reduction say that it will prevent “new blood” from being elected and, theoretically, reduce the diversity of opinions, but that would only be true if

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tions during the winter and early spring are uniquely local, as is the lack of a pool, and it may be issues like that that are more of an important factor in people deciding to move, stay or operate business here than some of the other, larger issues mentioned above, since people who relocate will likely still have to deal with them in their new homes.

If Thompson business owners and managers really want to help with making Thompson more business- and resident friendly, and there’s every reason to believe that they do, they should come to the meeting with the mayor not only with concerns but also ideas and suggestions. As many people, including those of us in the journalism field, know, pointing out problems is far easier than coming up with and implementing solutions. Acknowledging warts is important, but so is actually getting rid of them. As we’ve said before in this space, the problem with longstanding problems is that the reason they’re longstanding may be because they are difficult to solve. The easy issues don’t persist for decades.

the citizens of Thompson elected more truly independent-thinking candidates who aren’t married to aligning themselves with any particular side, because right now, the number of opinions on council is generally two – for and against.

Maybe the low turnout of people with opinions on how many councillors there should be isn’t an expression of apathy but of pragmatism. Experience has shown quite often that this council – and others before it –is going to do what the majority of its members think is right, regardless of what the most vocal taxpayers think. If that is the case, does it really matter how many of them there are?

Spending billions on F-35 jets an inexplicable choice

To the Editor:

Peter MacKay was the last minister to get infatuated by the seduction of the F-35 jet and yes, now our prime minister has done the same.

I have listened to the people who fly the vast area on patrols and, without exception, the pilots affected do not want to fly a one-engine white elephant and have expressed con-

cern over long-distance patrols in a single-engine aircraft. Yet our prime minister boasts of plans to spend $7.8 billion on a flock of lame ducks when the F16 Hornet is cheaper and renowned worldwide as a versatile fighter-bomber.

Why?

Angus Campbell Sr. Thompson

BY WALLY DAUDRICH

Racism. What does this mean? First off, this has become one of the most bandied-about words in our present culture, usually associated with other terms, again often used, but given no context. Racism today, as it is often used, is a word of derision, hate, or malice towards another person. For sure, no one in their right mind would conclude, “I would like to be a racist.”

One of its common and legitimate uses is when

describing those who supported the National Socialist German Workers Party (Nazis) in the Second World War. And rightly so. Here was a people group who hated other ethnic groups and, as a result, attempted with fury to eliminate certain classes of Untermensch (underpeople or subhumans) because of their heritage, culture and, importantly, religion.

Today, the term is so often used by certain societal leaders that the word could fall into disrepair. Often times, the term is used to hurt or blemish a person because of their ethnic background or their culture or political and religious beliefs. So a type of so-called reverse racism occurs, which is actually hate

used often by people who want to look virtuous, but are actually contemptuous.

In the winter of 2022 one of our leaders used several terms to describe an occupation organized by people categorized as truckers. Using all the “hurt” words to put a group of people down, terms like misogynist, bigot and racist were utilized to describe an entire working group of people who just months before were hailed as heroes. Could it be, that the terms were used in hate and not to actually expose people who actually harbour some or all of these negative attitudes? Could it be that our leadership failed us and used these terms to cause hatred towards people which included men, women, and people

of various religious and ethnic backgrounds who were arguably protesting for the freedom that they once enjoyed just a year or two before? They were maligned, called names, and often referred to as ignorant and stupid by the media who tells us they are the upholders of virtue. The media has slowly, over the years, lost its importance though it still represents a slice of Canadians.

The owner of Lazy Bear Expeditions and lodge in Churchill, Wally Daudrich has twice run as a federal candidate for the Conservative Party of Canada in the Churchill riding, in 2008 and 2011, and was the riding’s Reform Party candidate in the 1993 federal election.

PCs northern track record dismal

Last week, I had the honour to present the resolution calling on the provincial government to restore Thompson’s foot care clinic in the Legislative Assembly. I was saddened, albeit not surprised, to see that the government was not in support of returning the much-needed foot care services to Thompson. The Progressive Conservative government cut our health system right before a pandemic and they should be held accountable for undermining our public healthcare system right before the virus struck, and leaving the north under-equipped to properly provide care.

The provincial government has offered far too little attention and support to Northern Manitoba for many years, and the cuts that led to the closure of the Thompson foot care clinic are proof of that. The PC government closed the Thompson foot care clinic in 2019, and has not made any effort to reopen the clinic despite thousands of community members ex-

pressing the need for the services that it offered to the north.

This provincial government’s track record in the north is dismal. Cutting healthcare across the board, including birthing services, an emergency room, a brain injury unit and foot care clinic. Pulling support programs like the Communities Economic Development Fund, leaving Thompson without an aquatic centre for years, and cutting support for communities that are dealing with mine slowdowns or shutdowns, Northern Manitoba has been left to struggle for so long that communities need desperate attention now to address the issues that have arisen in the past years of

austerity.

For years now, the PC government has not supported Northern Manitoba adequately and pushed our priorities to the side. This is not sustainable, and it absolutely does not reflect the wishes of Northern Manitobans.

Northern Manitoba deserves the attention of this government, and the longer that this government goes without investing significantly in the north, northern families and communities will continue to struggle to make ends meet.

While the PC government has ignored the needs of the north, the Manitoba NDP has consistently offered a voice of support for the north as opposition.

While the PC government has not listened to the needs of Northern Manitoba, your Manitoba NDP has listened to your concerns and we have worked to hold the government accountable.

I look forward to hearing from you, so please do not hesitate to reach out by calling my office at 204677-4789, reaching us by email at Eric.Redhead@ yourmanitoba.ca, or coming to see us at 402-79 Selkirk Avenue in Thompson.

Four men from Easterville are wanted by police in connection with an assault that left another man with serious injuries.

Chemawawin RCMP were alerted around 11 a.m. March 11 that a 24-year-old man was being taken to the Easterville nursing station for treatment of serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Investigation determined that four men entered the victim’s home earlier that morning, assaulting him and causing extensive damage before leaving.

Police are asking for the public’s assistance in finding 29-year-old Mitchell Howard Ledoux, 27-year-old Steven Shane Klyne, 26-year-old Shawn Eric Umpherville and 20-year-old Nathan Walter Umpherville, all from Easterville, who are believed to have fled to Winnipeg. The four face numerous charges including aggravated assault, assault with a weapon and breaking and entering.

Anyone with information on any of the suspects’ whereabouts is asked to call Chemawawin

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The youth returned with their litigation team in February, this time at the federal court of appeal, arguing for their chance to be heard in court. Both cases are currently awaiting a decision.

Maggi stressed the importance of other forms of activism at other levels.

“If you are not the kind of person who is politically involved, who likes to go and do collective gatherings and fight climate change at that level, then you tend to feel that there's no space for you to make a contribution towards climate action.”

As we move closer to human-caused climate danger she stresses the importance of localized and individualized projects that can still spark positive action.

“So the division between us and them, or the messaging that nothing is happening, or nothing is working, which is also not true; there's things that are happening, but we need to do more,” she said.

The exhaustive IPCC report, based on hard data from around the world, is overwhelming to many.

Some of the most bleak consequences of climate change, many of which are now irreversible, highlighted in the report include:

-irreversible losses, in terrestrial, freshwater,

cryospheric, and coastal and open ocean ecosystems

-hundreds of mass loss of local species driven by increases in the magnitude of heat extremes

-mass mortality events recorded on land and in the ocean

-irreversible ecosystem loss from hydrological changes due to the retreat of glaciers or changes in some mountain and Arctic ecosystems

-reduced food security and affected water security

-impacts on agricultural productivity mainly in midand low latitude regions

-ocean warming and ocean acidification adversely affecting food production from fisheries and shellfish aquaculture

-severe water scarcity for roughly half the world’s population at least part of the year

-extreme heat events resulting in human mortality and morbidity in all regions

-climate-related foodborne and water-borne diseases and the incidence of vector-borne diseases

-some mental health challenges in assessed regions associated with increasing temperatures, trauma from extreme events and loss of livelihoods and culture

-population displacement in Africa, Asia, North America and Central and South America with small island states in the Carib-

bean and South Pacific disproportionately affected

-economic damages from climate change have been detected in climate-exposed sectors, such as agriculture, forestry, fishery, energy, and tourism

-individual livelihoods affected through destruction of homes and infrastructure, and loss of property and income, human health and food security, with adverse effects on gender and social equity

-residents in urban areas suffering health impacts, consequences to livelihood and key infrastructure

-hot extremes intensifying in cities

-urban infrastructure, including transportation, water, sanitation and energy systems compromised by extreme and slow-onset events with resulting economic losses, disruptions of services and negative impacts to well-being

-adverse impacts are concentrated amongst economically and socially marginalized urban residents.

The soul-wrenching list is all too familiar to many young people who have grown up surrounded by this ominous reality.

“I don't think, genuinely, anyone is actually prepared for something like this; psychologically, socially, I don't think we are,” Maggi says. “But that doesn't mean that we cannot do it.”

Helping Build Stronger Communities

RCMP head briefs council on staffing, crime trends and off-duty officer coming to girl’s rescue

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The officer in charge of the Thompson RCMP detachment spoke to city council about crime trends, staffing challenges and an officer who saved a child from being more seriously injured when he appeared before them at their March 20 committee of the whole meeting.

Insp. Damon Werrell said the detachment had only five of nine clerical positions filled as of that date and that there were two police officer vacancies.

“We did receive our new GIS (general investigation section) sergeant so that leaves us with two hard vacancies,” Werrell said, explaining that a hard vacancy is one that the previous officer has left but that hasn’t been filled by someone new yet. “We do know

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who’s going in there. We’re just waiting for the transfer process to proceed and bring those personnel in.”

Over the first two months of this year, the detachment had a 10.3 per cent increase in calls for service from the same period in 2022, with 2,720 calls for service in January and February of this year compared to 2,440 in the first two months of last year. That averages out to about 46 calls for service every day.

The inspector also informed council about the trends in various crime categories.

“The crime trends are pretty much increasing across the board," he said, with significant increases in property crimes such as mischief, damage to property and residential breakand-enters, which are up nearly 21 per cent from the

previous year, while motor vehicle collisions are up 24 per cent and the number of prisoners lodged in the detachment’s cells was 17 per cent higher for the first two months of this year compared to 2022.

There are some ares that have seen significant decreases, however, including drug possession and drug trafficking incidents, which are down 120 per cent from 2022, and impaired driving, down 13 per cent.

Werrell also highlighted the actions of an unnamed officer who came to the aid of a nine-year-old girl who was hospitalized for injuries after being attacked by three dogs on Baffin Crescent Feb. 1.

“One of the first people that were in attendance to help the girl that was being attacked was actually an off-duty RCMP officer,” said Werrell. “She heard the girl being attacked from her home, looked out the window and saw the attack occurring and ran out without her uniform and her equipment to pull the girl free and save her from the dogs. It highlights that officers are expected to act whether or not they’re on shift. She didn’t hesitate to to step in.”

The officer will be officially recognized for her actions that

More than 400 community groups are building, repairing and enhancing projects big and small, thanks to funding from the new Arts, Culture and Sports in Community Fund.

Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham Insp. Damon Werrell, the officer in charge of the Thompson RCMP detachment, updated council about the first two months of policing in Thompson this year at the March 20 committee of the whole meeting.

First Nations leaders hail revised child welfare settlement

BY JEREMY APPEL LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, ALBERTA NATIVE NEWS

The Assembly of First Nations and the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society have agreed on a final settlement agreement worth $23 billion for children who were systematically discriminated against in the Canadian child welfare system.

The deal was subsequently endorsed by delegates to the AFN’s special chiefs assembly on April 3, bringing a 16-year legal battle to a conclusion.

In 2007, the AFN and caring society first brought forward their complaint to the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal, which was accompanied by a class-action suit from those who suffered under the child welfare system’s discrimination against Indigenous people.

A 2016 CHRT decision found that the Canadian government’s perpetual underfunding of on-reserve First Nations child welfare and family services, and its refusal to pay for health

care through Jordan’s Principle, amounted to racial discrimination.

Jordan’s Principle states that in disputes between federal and provincial governments regarding funding for First Nations services, the priority is for the service to be provided, with financial disputes between governments resolved after the fact.

A tentative $20-billion compensation deal reached last year between the Crown and AFN was struck down by the tribunal, upon the urging of the caring society, because it excluded children who weren’t in federally funded child welfare placements.

The additional $3 billion ensures that everyone who is entitled to $40,000 in compensation receives it, according to a joint news release from the AFN and caring society.

“We’ve held our children, youth, and families in our hearts and in our prayers throughout negotiations towards the revised FSA,”

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA UNIT/OFFICE: SHAMATTAWA LOCATION: 701 THOMPSON DRIVE, THOMPSON, MB

Position: Case Aide One (1) Full Time Permanent position

Summary of Position:

The Case Aide provides practical and administrative support to the Worker(s) and Supervisor(s) in their assigned Unit. While following guidelines related to clients’ safety and privacy, the Case Aide is responsible for facilitating case-related activities on behalf of the unit when working with families and children. Demonstrating a working knowledge of legislation, Agency policies and practices the Case Aide is responsible to check case progress, conduct interviews, assist with compiling case particulars for Court, ensuring accurate and timely documentation, among other tasks.

Qualifications:

• Some post-secondary education, or an acceptable combination of education and work experience.

• 1-2 years of experience in an administrative role or child welfare work environment.

• Proficiency in use of Microsoft office (Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook).

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.

• Good understanding of Northern First Nation cultures and communities.

• Ability to speak and write Cree/Dene an asset.

Working Conditions:

• Fast-paced, time-sensitive child welfare working environment.

• Provide satisfactory Criminal Record, Child Abuse Registry and Prior Contact checks prior to starting the position, and throughout employment as required.

• Independent work performed as part of a team.

• Access to highly sensitive and confidential material for which privacy must be maintained.

• Performing on-call rotations, and overtime required.

• Occasional lifting to 30 lbs.

• Up to 20% travel, some of which may be remote and overnight.

Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience

Closing Date: Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2023-034 on your resume/cover letter and in the subject line of your email in confidence to:

Human Resources Department

Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba

Competition #2023-034

701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, MB R8N 2A2

Fax: 204-778-8428

Email: hr@awasisagency.ca

We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process

**Note: Awasis Agency Vaccination policy mandate: fully vaccinated plus booster

AFN Manitoba Regional Chief Cindy Woodhouse said in the release.

Woodhouse credited the “collective efforts of the AFN and caring society at the negotiating table” with achieving the “best possible agreement to compensate our children and families harmed by Canada’s discrimination.”

Caring society executive director Cindy Blackstock said “this compensation recognizes the serious harms First Nations, children, youth, and families suffered including unnecessary family separations and the denial of life saving and life wellness services.”

Blackstock said it’s of the utmost importance to “ensure this is the last generation of First Nations children who are hurt by the government of Canada. That work continues and they are our inspiration to get it right.”

Woodhouse added that the AFN special chiefs assembly’s approval allows the AFN to bring the new

agreement to the rights tribunal with one voice.

The Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs, in a statement, applauded the agreement for including all those who were previously excluded from the initial deal.

Grand Chief Stewart Phillip hailed the “unparalleled and unprecedented recognition of and compensation for the egregious harms experienced by First Nations children, their families, and communities, as a result of Canada’s discrimination.”

“We must reflect on, celebrate, and honour our children who became victims and survivors, some of whom are with us and some whom have passed on, whose stories have led to the revised Final Settlement Agreement on Compensation for First Nations Children and Families, being achieved, to end the cycle of child removal and abuse,” Phillip added.

Cheryl Casimer, First Nation Summit political executive, said the new deal “is a long-fought and

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY

Child & Family Service Worker (2 positions)–Permanent Position

OFFICE: Regional Office – Unit B Opaskwayak, Manitoba

Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency (CNCFCA) is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services. CNCFCA is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention services.

Our agency will strive to maintain family unity.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Unit Supervisor(s), the Child & Family Service Worker is responsible for providing and administering CFS Services in accordance with the Child & Family Services Act.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

§ Responsible for gathering information and assessing family functioning problems

§ Develop and implement intervention plans within program guidelines for families within program guidelines and provide referrals, support, guidance and problem solving

§ Provides for the placement, case management and ongoing support for children in care

§ Responsible for all file documentation and ensuring services are applied

§ Case Monitoring, Risk Assessment & Follow up

QUALIFICATIONS

§ Work experience in Child and Family Services with demonstrated knowledge of child development, family centered service, early intervention, family support and community-based services

§ Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or related undergraduate degree in Human Services (preferred)

§ Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred)

§ 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

§ 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

§ Other duties related to the position may be assigned

Deadline: April 18, 2023 @ 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” Our office ensures that best practices in COVID-19 are observed. Under Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency’s COVID-19 vaccinations policy, all applicants are required to be fully vaccinated.

long-awaited step towards meaningful reconciliation.”

“No settlement will ever undo or reconcile the harms experienced, which continue to have revolving impacts on our families and communities. It is our responsibility to continuously work to end the imposition of colonization on our peoples, as manifested through ongoing child welfare systems, policies, and practices,” Casimer said.

B.C. AFN Regional Chief Terry Teegee said the fight to have all victims compensated, rather than most of them as the previous deal would have done, “reflects our continual and collective pursuit of justice for our children, youth, and families, nothing less of which will suffice.”

While the April 3 agreement is “cause for tremendous celebration and will be remembered in our hearts and history books, as a pivotal moment in our shared history,” it’s now time to ensure broader reform to the system, Teegee

added.

The system must be reformed to guarantee the “prioritization of long-term, sustainable, predictable, and needs-based funding to ensure our people are adequately equipped to exercise their inherent rights to jurisdiction over child and family services.”

Chair of the Indigenous Child & Family Services Directors Our Children Our Way Society, Mary Teegee (Maaxw Gibuu) of Takla Nation, identified three goals of the litigation: “to end discrimination against children and families, to ensure discrimination never happens again, and to compensate the children and families who suffered.”

The revised agreement will provide a “measure of justice to our children,” who “are our most precious resource, and they deserve nothing less,” Mary Teegee added. But work on longterm reform to the system must continue to guarantee “that no child suffers discrimination ever again.”

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY

Family Enhancement Worker –1-Term Position/1-Permanent Misipawistik Cree Nation Grand Rapids, Manitoba

Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency (CNCFCA) is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services. CNCFCA is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention services.

Our agency will strive to maintain family unity.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Service Manager, the Family Enhancement Worker is responsible for providing and administering CFS Services in accordance with the Child & Family Services Act. The Family Enhancement Worker will develop and implement intervention plans within program guidelines and provide referrals, support, guidance and problem solving to families to address issues related to family functioning and mitigate the risk to children. The goal of the program is to increase family capacity and prevent children coming into care.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

§ Assessment;

§ Intervention Planning;

§ File Documentation;

§ Follow Up.

QUALIFICATIONS

§ Work experience in Child and Family Services with demonstrated knowledge of child development, family centered service, early intervention, family support and community-based services;

§ Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or related undergraduate degree in Human Services (preferred);

§ Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred);

§ 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;

§ 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.

Deadline: April 14, 2023 @ 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 https://creenation.ca”

Our office ensures that best practices in COVID-19 are observed. Under Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency’s COVID-19 vaccinations policy, all applicants are required to be fully vaccinated.

Semi crash south of The Pas kills one trucker, injures another

A 59-year-old man from Truro, Nova Scotia was pronounced dead at the scene of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 10 April 12, police say. The accident occurred about two kilometres north of the junction of Highway 10 and Highway 60 just after midnight, The Pas RCMP say. Investigation has determined that the truck the

Nova Scotia man was driving southbound veered into the northbound lane and collided with a northbound truck driven by a 22-yearold man from Assiniboia, Saskatchewan.

The 22-year-old was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

The Pas RCMP continue investigating alongside a forensic collision reconstructionist.

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“Change must be for the good” mean

Police prevail on the scoreboard but hockey game a win-win event

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Thompson cops and teenagers hit the ice at the C.A. Nesbitt Arena for a hard-fought hockey game that delighted dozens of students in the stands on April 6.

The under-18 Thompson King Miners finished strong with a pair of third period goals, one on a penalty shot in lieu of a power play, after trailing 6-4 at the second intermission, but the Thompson RCMP squad netted one final period tally to earn a 7-6 victory.

Ultimately, however, it wasn’t about who won or lost, said Manitoba RCMP North District commander Supt. Ryan Mitchell after the final buzzer sounded.

“We want our people to be involved in the communities,” he said. “We want them to engage with the youth. We want them to work towards meaningful reconciliation. This particular event made me incredibly proud because it fulfilled all three of those mandates.”

Following the game, the King Miners players were invited back to the detachment for a hot dog lunch and a tour.

“I don’t think it’s any secret that the RCMP are, probably policing writ large

is, suffering, like a lot of other industries, with recruitment and retention,” said Mitchell, who oversees about 300 Manitoba RCMP members and civilian support staff stationed everywhere north of the 53rd parallel to the Nunavut boundary. “I see a lot of potential recruits to help us. If they want to look at making a difference in their community, if they feel policing could be better, and they want to be involved in it in any city or town in the north, then we strongly encourage them to start thinking about a career with the RCMP. It's an incredible job with endless possibilities.”

Interactions like this, he said, give youth a chance to see police officers as three-dimensional people, rather than just as the people in uniforms who show up when someone is having one of the worst days of their life or has been affected by a tragedy.

“They're your coaches, your managers, your volunteers, your people setting up hockey games.”

Mitchell also stressed that this isn’t something that upper management roped officers into.

“It’s them saying, ‘Hey, we want to do this thing,’ and then they put it together and orchestrated the

schools coming in and the choir singing the national anthem and everything. I know how busy they are in their day-to-day work, so to be involved in all these different activities and to put something like this on, it was truly appreciated, their efforts.”

Thompson Citizen photos by Ian Graham

The RCMP squad and the under-18 Thompson King Miners shook hands and posed for a photo together at the conclusion of their April 6 hockey game, won 7-6 by the police team.

The RCMP squad gets a puck on net against the under-18 Thompson King Miners during an exhibition game April 6 at the C.A. Nesbitt Arena.

Lack of committed Indigenous tourism dollars in federal budget shocks national tourism organization

BY SHARI NARINE LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, WINDSPEAKER.COM

The Indigenous tourism industry has been “destabilized” by the lack of targeted dollars in the 2023 federal budget that was tabled in the last week of March, says Keith Henry, CEO of the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada.

“In previous federal budgets there were dedicated resources to help ITAC coordinate a national Indigenous-led tourism strategy. Our big concern is that this budget really destabilizes our development and marketing programs,” said Henry.

ITAC, a national non-profit Indigenous tourism industry organization, was established in 2015 and tasked with growing and promoting the Indigenous tourism industry across the country.

The federal budget includes no specified funding for Indigenous tourism, said Henry Instead, it offers $14 million for arts and heritage “including Indigenous cultural celebrations,” which doesn’t kick in until the 2024-25 fiscal year; $108 million over three years to the regional development agencies to support communities, small businesses, and non-prof-

it organizations in developing local projects and events; and $50 million over three years to Destination Canada, to attract major international conventions, conferences and events.

Henry says cultural celebrations are only a small piece of the Indigenous tourism industry. And while funding earmarked for Destination Canada may result in spin-off benefits for Indigenous-operated and owned hotels and conference centres, it’s not direct funding to that Indigenous sector.

As for the $108 million over three years to regional development agencies, past policy practise has seen Indigenous tourism get 10 per cent of that, but that’s not specified in the budget document.

The budget also calls for the development of a new Federal Tourism Growth Strategy to “chart a course for growth, investment, and stability in Canada’s tourism sector.” That strategy is supposed to be developed in consultation with Indigenous tourism operators, along with the tourism industry and provincial and territorial counterparts. However, points out Henry, the strategy will not be specific to Indigenous tourism operators.

The lack of commitment

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY

Family Enhancement Worker –Permanent Position

Sapotaweyak Sub Office Shoal River, MB

Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency (CNCFCA) is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services. CNCFCA is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention services.

Our agency will strive to maintain family unity.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Unit Supervisor(s), the Social Worker is responsible for providing and administering CFS Services in accordance with the Child & Family Services Act.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

§ Responsible for gathering information and assessing child and family functioning problems;

§ Responsible for the development of case plans for children and families within program guidelines and provide referrals, support, guidance and problem solving;

§ Responsible for all file documentation, referrals, ensuring services are applied;

§ Case Monitoring, Risk Assessment & Follow up;

§ Provides case management and support for children in care and families.

QUALIFICATIONS

§ Work experience in Child and Family Services with demonstrated knowledge of child development, family centered service, early intervention, family support and community-based services;

§ Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or related undergraduate degree in Human Services (preferred);

§ Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred);

§ 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;

§ 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.

Deadline: April 18, 2023 @ 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 https://creenation.ca”

Our office ensures that best practices in COVID-19 are observed. Under Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency’s COVID-19 vaccinations policy, all applicants are required to be fully vaccinated.

from the federal government is a double blow, says Henry.

In 2022, Indigenous tourism was strong, gaining back its losses from the extraordinary hit it suffered under COVID-19 and pandemic shutdown measures.

“We were rebuilding very fast because of consumer demand.”

He said Canadians have become much more strongly attuned to the legacy of residential schools, especially since the unmarked graves have started to be located on those institutions’ sites.

Canadians are “looking to explore and learn cultural education through Indigenous tourism, so we were seeing a very, very strong rebound,” said Henry.

Last year Indigenous tourism stabilized at the pre-COVID number of 1,900 operating businesses and with the best domestic year ever with approximately $1.1 billion to $1.2 billion in revenues.

Federal budget allocations from 2021 and 2022, including money from the tourism relief fund and $2.2 million from Destination Canada, helped form the bulk of the $12 million ITAC administered in 2022 “to stabilize our sector and continue

building it,” said Henry.

On top of that past support were promising pre-budget discussions with Tourism Minister Randy Boissonnault, who agreed that Indigenous tourism was important, noted Henry. Discussions centred around the work ITAC had done to develop an Indigenous tourism brand and implement an accreditation program and the need to continue that work.

“At a time when we’re really seeing such strong rebuilding and such strong growth because of the infrastructure we’ve set up, to see it completely, sort of systematically now disappear from those (budget) investments, was really a shock,” said Henry.

Since the budget came down, Henry says discussions have been ongoing with Boissonnault, who also serves as associate minister of finance, and staff “trying to find a pathway forward. But my question is, how did we ever get here?”

Henry said Boissonnault was “very surprised” by ITAC’s reaction to the budget “because he thinks there’s been some important investments.”

But Henry is quick to add that when resources allegedly become scarce in the tourism

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY

Training Coordinator – Full Time

Permanent Position

OFFICE: Regional Office LOCATION: The Pas, Manitoba Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency (CNCFCA) is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services. CNCFCA is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention services.

Our agency will strive to maintain family unity.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Human Resource Manager, the Training Coordinator will be responsible for designing, organizing, scheduling, and directing a wide range of training activities for the organization. The Training Coordinator will collaborate with the Unit Supervisors and Coordinators to identify training needs for all employees. The overall goal of the Training Coordinator is to provide and have confident and highly trained front line workers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

§ Program Design

§ Program Implementation

§ Monitoring and Documentation

§ Reviews

QUALIFICATIONS

§ Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or related undergraduate degree in Human Services (preferred)

§ Must have a minimum of five years child welfare working directly with clients

§ Must have supervisory experience

§ Knowledge of Manitoba CFS Act and CFS Standards

§ Comprehensive knowledge of child welfare theory and practice and demonstrated experience in the development and provision of education and training within child welfare environments

§ Experience in providing and leading training or educational sessions, including being comfortable presenting to large groups

§ Computer skills is a definite asset: Microsoft (Teams, Powerpoint, Word, Excel)

§ Experience in curriculum development

§ CFSIS is an asset

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

§ Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse and prior contact check

§ Cannot be active on a protection case

§ Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license

§ Must be willing to travel

§ Other duties related to the position may be assigned

Deadline: April 25, 2023 @ 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 https://creenation.ca” Our office ensures that best practices in COVID-19 are observed. Under Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency’s COVID-19 vaccinations policy, all applicants are required to be fully vaccinated.

industry, it’s the support for Indigenous tourism that gets pushed aside. And that abandonment comes despite the fact that Indigenous tourism-related businesses, many of which operate off-reserve, accounted for $70 million to $80 million in federal income tax.

“I don’t understand why the entire government doesn’t see Indigenous tourism as such an important contribution, not only to the economy but also reconciliation in general,” said Henry.

The lack of federal funding will have an immediate impact on existing infrastructure needs, he says, including employment.

For this new fiscal year, ITAC will have an approximate budget of $17 million, with about $12 million of that coming from current federally committed dollars.

The present budget is close to $10 million short of what an economic analysis said ITAC needed to continue its work in 2023-24.

Henry also says that in the past, federal dollars have been used to leverage funding from provinces, territories and industry. That lack of federal support will have a trickle-down effect for support on the ground.

“We’re going to keep advan-

cing and advocating and…all the things we’ve been doing are going to carry on,” said Henry. “We hope and remain confident we’ll work with the minister to figure this out, but it was really disappointing. We need to see a better pathway forward.”

“Indigenous Tourism is crucial for the recovery of Canada’s visitor economy,” said Boissonnault in an email response April 4 to Windspeaker.com. “As we move towards reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, we see tourism as reconciliation in action, providing unique experiences and stimulating job creation and economic growth for Indigenous communities.”

Boissonnault confirmed a portion of the funding to the regional development agencies will go to Indigenous-owned and Indigenous-led projects “in line with the priorities that will be outlined in the renewed Federal Tourism Growth Strategy.” However, he did not specify what percentage of the budgeted $108 million would be Indigenous-dedicated.

He said his department was working closely with ITAC to “leverage their specialized expertise and knowledge of the Indigenous tourism industry (and) their national reach.”

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY

Human Resource Generalist–Permanent Position LOCATION: Regional Office OFFICE: The Pas, Manitoba

Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency (CNCFCA) is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services. CNCFCA is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention services.

Our agency will strive to maintain family unity.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Human Resource Generalist facilitates and provides a full range of HR services to CNCFCA and all employees in various locations. Provides guidance, support and direction regarding all Human Resources matters to all CNCFCA.

RESPONSIBLITIES:

§ Employee Attendance

§ Training and Development

§ Benefits Administration

§ Compensation

§ Recruitment and Selection

§ Employee Communication

EDUCATION & TRAINING

§ Human Resources Management Diploma or related equivalent education (preferred)

§ Minimum three years human resources management experience is required

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

§ Ability to use a variety of computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and database systems

§ Ability to deal effectively with a variety of visitors and circumstances

§ Knowledge of customer service (preferred)

§ Good organizational skills and working knowledge of office and administrative procedures and related equipment (preferred)

§ Excellent oral and effective communication skills (preferred)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

§ Must pass a 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

§ Must have a valid Manitoba’s driver’s license

§ Must be able to provide own vehicle for work

§ Other duties related to the position may be assigned

Deadline: April 14, 2023 @ 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 https://creenation.ca”

Our office ensures that best practices in COVID-19 are observed. Under Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency’s COVID-19 vaccinations policy, all applicants are required to be fully vaccinated.

Post-secondary institutions must face false identity allegations, prof says

BY JEFF PELLETIER LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, NUNATSIAQ NEWS

An Inuk university professor says post-secondary institutions must find ways to handle allegations of people falsely claiming Indigenous heritage for financial gain.

She made the comment in light of Nunavut Tunngavik Inc.’s recent announcement it is investigating what it called the “possible fraudulent enrolment” of two women Inuit beneficiaries under the Nunavut Agreement.

Karla Jessen Williamson, an Inuk from Greenland, is a professor at the University of Saskatchewan and has contributed decades worth of academic research on various Inuit topics.

She has a PhD in anthropology and says she is the first Inuk to become a tenured professor at a Canadian university.

Jessen Williamson said

she was shocked to read the news that NTI, the organization responsible for enrolling Inuit as beneficiaries of the Nunavut Agreement, is looking into whether Queen’s University graduates Amira and Nadya Gill had fraudulently been enrolled as Inuit beneficiaries by their mother, Karima Manji.

The Gill sisters earned their degrees from Queen’s with financial help from Indspire, a national charity that provides support to Indigenous post-secondary students.

Jessen Williamson describes her own early education as a process of forced assimilation into Danish culture, away from her Inuit community. In her post-secondary career, which was mostly spent at the University of Saskatchewan, she said she got no financial support.

“They have no idea what hell we went through … [This] has been very, very

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY

Family Enhancement Worker–Term Position

Mathias Colomb Cree Nation Office

Pukatawagan, Manitoba

Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency (CNCFCA) is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services. CNCFCA is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention services.

Our agency will strive to maintain family unity.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Unit Supervisor(s), the Social Worker is responsible for providing and administering CFS Services in accordance with the Child & Family Services Act.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

§ Responsible for gathering information and assessing child and family functioning problems;

§ Responsible for the development of case plans for children and families within program guidelines and provide referrals, support, guidance and problem solving;

§ Responsible for all file documentation, referrals, ensuring services are applied;

§ Case Monitoring, Risk Assessment & Follow up;

§ Provides case management and support for children in care and families.

QUALIFICATIONS

§ Work experience in Child and Family Services with demonstrated knowledge of child development, family centered service, early intervention, family support and community-based services

§ Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or related undergraduate degree in Human Services (preferred)

§ Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred)

§ 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

§ 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

Deadline: April 25, 2023 @ 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 https://creenation.ca”

Our office ensures that best practices in COVID-19 are observed. Under Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency’s COVID-19 vaccinations policy, all applicants are required to be fully vaccinated.

emotional because we were denied to be Inuit,” she said.

“For these two individuals to be given funding, where I didn’t get any funding specifically for all the work that I have done in university … What audacity do they have to do that?”

Stories of people falsely claiming Indigenous heritage are not new to Jessen Williamson.

Even at her own university, a medical professor, Carrie Bourassa, stepped down last year over questions about her self-proclaimed Métis heritage. At the time, Bourassa said she did not have evidence of her Métis heritage but was working to piece together her ancestry.

That scandal, covered by national news media, led to the university launching a task force to verify claims of Indigenous identity of all its staff and students.

Jessen Williamson said rigorous reviews of people’s

identity would help ensure that someone who is not Indigenous is not taking up space and funding that should be used for supporting Indigenous students’ education.

“For the institutions that have been awarding [bursaries to] them, they need to do a better job, and in many ways, it’s opening up the sort of can of worms to do that: each of the institutions making sure that they do it the right way,” she said.

“I just know I went through hard times, through these various institutions to be able to say who I am, and to do the knowledge system that I have of my ancestors.”

Amira Gill told Nunatsiaq News that her Inuit heritage comes through the Noah and Hughes family in Iqaluit.

But Noah Noah, whose mother is Kitty Noah and father is the late Harry “Bud” Hughes, said the Gills have no relation to his family.

CREE

NATION CHILD

& FAMILY CARING AGENCY

Intake Worker – Permanent Position

Sapotaweyak Cree Nation

Shoal River, Manitoba

Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency (CNCFCA) is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services. CNCFCA is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention services.

Our agency will strive to maintain family unity.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Unit Supervisor and as required under the Child and Family Services Act, the Intake Worker assesses requests for service with reference to risk of children, functioning of families and service needs of families, provides crisis intervention, initiates child protection investigations, apprehends children at risk and places them in appropriate and/or available placements, initiates referrals to other community collaterals as required, and completes written reports, file recordings, forms and correspondence.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

§ Receive & assess requests for service;

§ On-Site risk assessment;

§ Determine & implement service;

§ Documentation, practice & relationship building.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

§ Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or related undergraduate degree in Human Services;

§ Work experience in Child & Family Services with demonstrated knowledge of child development, child abuse, family-centered service, early intervention, family support and community-based services;

§ Excellent assessment, intervention and writing skills;

§ Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and provincial standards;

§ Understanding of child development and child abuse theory and practice;

§ Knowledge of available resources within the community;

§ Ability to use a variety of computer applications such as CFSIS and FACTS;

§ Ability to converse fluently in Cree (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;

§ 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: April 18, 2023 @ 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 https://creenation.ca”

Our office ensures that best practices in COVID-19 are observed. Under Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency’s COVID-19 vaccinations policy, all applicants are required to be fully vaccinated.

Golf Course Turf Maintenance Person

The Thompson Golf Club is seeking a Golf Course Turf Maintenance person for its operations for the 2023 season. This is a seasonal full time position that runs from the beginning of May through to the end of September which may involve working on weekends. We are looking for a team player who is enthusiastic, hardworking, reliable, and enjoys working outdoors.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Daily mowing of Greens, Tees, Fairways and Rough areas using a variety of mechanical equipment and hand tools in a safe manner

• Daily golf course set-up including hole changing, tee blocks, garbage collection

• Bunker grooming with and without mechanical equipment

• Assist with topdressing, aeration, brushing, dew removal and hand watering

• Maintain esthetics of golf course through clippings collection, line trimming and cart path trimming and clearing

• Maintain tidy working areas with regular cleaning of equipment, storage areas, and maintenance shop

• Observes all safety standards and works in a safe manner at all times.

• Performs all other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to follow direction and work independently as well as part of the team

• Ability to work outside in hot/cold conditions

• Ability to operate various motorized vehicles (with training)

• Ability to operate small hand held landscaping equipment in a safe manner (with training)

• Must be reliable

• Must display professionalism at all times and portray a positive image, in accordance with the company’s policies and expectations Thompson Golf Club will accept applications until April 22, 2023 Submit your application with resume to thompsongolfclub@gmail.com or mail to:

Thompson Golf Club P.O Box 1205 Thompson Manitoba, R8N 1P1

We thank everyone in advance for your interest, but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY

Family Enhancement Worker –Permanent Position Thompson Sub Office Thompson & Lynn Lake, MB

Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency (CNCFCA) is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services. CNCFCA is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention services.

Our agency will strive to maintain family unity.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Unit Supervisor(s), the Family Enhancement Worker is responsible for providing and administering CFS Services in accordance with the Child & Family Services Act.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

§ Responsible for gathering information and assessing child and family functioning problems;

§ Responsible for the development of case plans for children and families within program guidelines and provide referrals, support, guidance and problem solving;

§ Responsible for all file documentation, referrals, ensuring services are applied;

§ Case Monitoring, Risk Assessment & Follow up;

§ Provides case management and support for children in care and families.

QUALIFICATIONS

§ Work experience in Child and Family Services with demonstrated knowledge of child development, family centered service, early intervention, family support and community-based services;

§ Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or related undergraduate degree in Human Services (preferred);

§ Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred);

§ 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;

§ Maintain absolute confidentiality;

§ Varied amounts of travel required;

§ Travel is required to work in Lynn Lake office one week per month;

§ 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: April 25, 2023 @ 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 https://creenation.ca”

Our office ensures that best practices in COVID-19 are observed. Under Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency’s COVID-19 vaccinations policy, all applicants are required to be fully vaccinated.

Flin Flon, company reach MOU for possible hydrogen development

BY ERIC WESTHAVER FLIN FLON REMINDER

The City of Flin Flon has signed a memorandum of understanding with Toronto-based Minnova Corp. to discuss possible green hydrogen production around Flin Flon.

The deal was announced March 29 in a news release by Minnova, then circulated by the city later in the week.

Minnova is likely best known around Flin Flon for their role with the PL mine project, located near Puffy Lake. The company has attempted to bring the mine near Sherridon into production for the past several years, dating back to 2015.

“Canada is already a large producer of hydrogen used primarily for oil refining, ammonia production, methanol production and steel production. Virtually all this is grey hydrogen produced from fossil

fuels and releases significant CO2 to the atmosphere,” reads the Minnova statement on the MOU.

Large-scale extraction of hydrogen is mostly produced by fossil fuels, specifically from steam reforming natural gas or other hydrocarbon-based fuel, heating up the fuel to extremely high temperatures and using a chemical reaction to produce hydrogen and carbon monoxide. Hydrogen made through this method is often called “grey hydrogen” or “blue hydrogen.” Other hydrogen production methods include extracting it through “water splitting,” using electrolysis to extract hydrogen from water.

This method, often called “green hydrogen” production, appears to be what Minnova is aiming toward with Flin Flon.

“Green hydrogen can be produced from renewable hydroelectric power, which is a key part of the City’s and

KEEWATIN TRIBAL COUNCIL

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY WELLNESS COORDINATOR

Under the general direction of Keewatin Tribal Council (KTC) Director of Health, the Wellness Coordinator will assist member First Nations in developing their own Wellness Teams, supporting and participating in current Mental Wellness programming and capacity building, providing guidance and mentorship to community based workers. The Wellness Coordinator will provide assistance to all KTC member bands as requested by the KTC communities and will assist with developing of a cultural appropriate assessment and treatment approaches.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a Degree/Diploma from a post-secondary institution in a health related or social work field with a demonstrated ability in counseling skills; experience with First Nations, community health planning, policy development and ability to build capacity within the communities;

• Additional training or certification an asset i.e.: ASIST, Critical Incident Stress Management, Mental Health First Aid First Nations and/or Psychological First Aid. Effective interpersonal and critical thinking skills required. Ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff, clients, and consultants preferred;

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with maturity and poise to interact with executives at the highest levels of government, business, and academia;

• Knowledge of government policies related to selfdetermination of First Nations people and how these policies have affected them;

• Ability to work independently and take initiative;

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in management and supervision;

• Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail and the ability to set priorities;

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 2010 applications required;

• The incumbent must possess effective communication and conflict-resolution skills;

• Must be willing to travel on short notice to remote fly-in communities;

• Ability to speak Cree or Dene would be a definite asset;

• A valid Driver’s license required and access to a reliable vehicle;

• Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Checks;

• Child Abuse Registry Check.

• Active Member with the KTC Crisis Response Team.

A written application with detailed resume, including at least two (2) references with written permission to contact the references and your latest immediate supervisor should be submitted to:

Lisa Beardy, Office Manager

23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N OY4

Email: lbeardy@ktc.ca Fax: 204 677-0256

Closing Date: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 4:00pm

Late applications will not be accepted

Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination by providing a Government of Manitoba issued QR code and photo identification or providing proof of an exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination approved by the Government of Manitoba

We would like to thank those that apply for the position but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. For further information or a full job description contact Lisa Beardy, KTC Office Manager.

province of Manitoba’s energy infrastructure advantage. Green hydrogen production in the vicinity of the City of Flin Flon represents both an ambitious goal and a unique opportunity,” reads the Minnova statement.

Similar projects are in production in Quebec, where German corporation Thyssenkrupp and Hydro-Quebec are working on a facility that could produce more than 11,000 metric tons of green hydrogen per year.

According to the recently released federal budget, the Canada Infrastructure Bank currently plans to invest at least $20 billion in building clean electricity and infrastructure projects. Billions more in tax credits have also been set aside specifically for clean electricity projects.

What exactly a hydrogen

production project would look like around Flin Flon is still up in the air, along with where it would be located and what would be required to build.

City executive staff said the Minnova/city agreement is not a guarantee of a future project — it merely gives the two groups the green light to work together and discussions are still non-binding.

“The MOU is not a project — it is a memorandum of understanding that gives us and Minnova the opportunity to work together to support the valuation and possible future development of largescale green hydrogen, based on renewable hydroelectric power. It is also an opportunity to evaluate the potential for the City of Flin Flon and surrounding communities to become a regional trading hub for hydrogen and hydrogen-based

HELP WANTED

Administrative Assistant

Start: As soon as possible

Salary: 22.00 hourly

Hours: 80 hours bi-weekly Full-time employment Day, On Call

energy carriers,” said city chief administrative officer Lyn Brown in a statement to the Flin Flon Reminder about the deal.

“However, most importantly, it is an opportunity for the City of Flin Flon to make it clear that we are interested in attracting new industries such as Minnova and that we are open for business and willing to engage with industry partners.”

Discussions between Minnova and Flin Flon started in 2022, with the company reaching out to then-regional economic development co-ordinator Brian Lin. When Lin left the job last year for a new post with the City of North Vancouver, the city and the company continued talks.

At a council meeting in Feb-

ruary, Mayor George Fontaine spoke about the Flin Flon’s discussions on hydrogen development, saying that two companies had reached out to the city about such a project. The mayor did not name any company or mention any details about any project, but did say the city’s ongoing talks with the provincial government to acquire Crown land within city limits would be key for such a project.

“As for what happens next, we will continue to support Minnova through collaboration and advocacy when needed. The MOU does not create any enforceable legal or equitable rights or obligations, but merely acknowledges the intentions of the participants to pursue mutually beneficial initiatives,” said Brown.

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY

Intake Supervisor

– Permanent Position

Thompson, MB

Benefits: Health benefits, Long term benefits

Job Bank #2371758

Overview

Languages

• English Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

• Experience an asset

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Arrange and co-ordinate seminars, conferences, etc.

• Record and prepare minutes of meetings, seminars and conferences

• Determine and establish office procedures and routines

• Schedule and confirm appointments

• Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages

• Answer electronic enquiries

• Compile data, statistics and other information

• Order office supplies and maintain inventory

• Arrange travel, related itineraries and make reservations

• Greet people and direct them to contacts or service areas

• Open and distribute regular and electronic incoming mail and other material and co-ordinate the flow of information

• Set up and maintain manual and computerized information filing systems

• Type and proofread correspondence, forms and other documents

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic scheduler

• MS Excel

• MS Office

Technical terminology

• Financial

Area of specialization

• Correspondence

• Reports and records

• Statistics

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

• Valid driver’s licence

• MS Word

• Quick Books

• Business

• Invoices

• Charts, tables, graphs and diagrams

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment

• Work under pressure

• Tight deadlines

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan

• Disability benefits

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits

• Pension plan

How to apply

• Repetitive tasks

• Attention to detail

• Health care plan

• Vision care benefits

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

By email: melissa.lounsbury@fly-yth.ca

By mail: Box 112 Thompson, MB R8N 1M9

This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?

• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Mathias Colomb Cree Nation Pukatawagan, Manitoba

Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency (CNCFCA) is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services. CNCFCA is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention services.

Our agency will strive to maintain family unity.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Intake Supervisor will work together with the MCCN Service Manager to ensure that all aspects of agency services meet the requirements of the Child and Family Services Act, the First Nations mandate, provincial licensing and service standards, as well as the agency’s mandatory policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

§ Leadership

§ Service Delivery

§ Workplace Safety and Health

§ Human Resources

§ Training & Development

§ Unit Activity and Performance Reports

§ Financial and Operational Requirements

§ General Supervision

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

§ Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) with 3 to 5 years experience in child welfare or;

§ 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)

§ Minimum 3 years supervisory experience within an aboriginal child welfare environment

§ Workplace Safety and Health

§ 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: April 25, 2023

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 https://creenation.ca”

Our office ensures that best practices in COVID-19 are observed. Under Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency’s COVID-19 vaccinations policy, all applicants are required to be fully vaccinated.

UCN is building better futures for a stronger North. UCN provides learning opportunities to northern communities and its people offering more than forty academic degree, diploma, and certificate programs.

We commit to offering a safe, welcoming and inclusive work environment where innovation and creativity is welcomed. We offer a generous Total Compensation Package with health benefits, great pension plan along with the opportunity for personal and professional growth.

NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTOR

Faculty of Skilled Trades, Apprenticeship & Technology

Full Time, Perm, Position

The Pas, Manitoba

Competition No: 23-015

Closing Date: April 21, 2023

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.

HERE YOU CAN UCN.CA University College of the North

HELP WANTED

2 Airport Security Guards Thompson, MB

Start: As soon as possible

Salary: 21.00 hourly

Hours: 80 hours bi-weekly

Permanent, Full-time employment Day, Evening, Weekend, Overtime, Early Morning, Morning

Benefits: Health benefits, Long term benefits

Job Bank #2370253

Overview Languages

• English Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

• or equivalent experience

Former Crown attorney in Grand Rapids and The Pas named judge

A former Crown attorney who has worked throughout Northern Manitoba is the newest provincial court judge in The Pas, the government announced April 6.

Lori Ann Hunter is succeeding Theresa McDonald, who retired in January, said provincial Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen in a press

release.

“I am confident Judge Hunter, who throughout her career has worked to improve access to justice in the north, will continue to work to uphold and strengthen the rule of law in her new role.”

A lawyer since 2012, Hunter began her career as a Crown attorney with the

CREE NATION CHILD &

FAMILY

CARING AGENCY

CIC Supervisor – Perm Position

OFFICE: Mathias Colomb Cree Nation Sub Office Pukatawagan, Manitoba

Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency (CNCFCA) is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services. CNCFCA is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention services.

Our agency will strive to maintain family unity.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Child in Care Supervisor is responsible for all aspects of the effective day to day supervision of agency social workers and others assigned to the unit as well as all aspects of related service and program delivery activities. The Child in Care Supervisor will ensure that 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 & EXPERIENCE

§ 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

§ Knowledge of AJI-CWI Devolution

§ Excellent assessment, intervention and writing skills

• Enforce regulations to maintain order and resolve conflicts and to monitor establishment activities

• Investigate unlawful acts of employees or patrons of establishments and recommend security systems

• Operate security control room equipment

• Patrol assigned areas

• Pick up and deliver cash and valuables

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles)

• Security Guard License

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel • MS Outlook

Additional information

Security and safety

• Child Abuse Registry check

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

• Own vehicle

• MS Word

• Driver’s validity licence check

• Valid driver’s licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

• Fast-paced environment

• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills

• Excellent oral communication

• Judgement

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan

• Disability benefits

Long term benefits

• Life insurance

How to apply

• Sitting • Standing for extended periods

• Walking

• Work under pressure

• Reliability

• Team player

• Health care plan

• Vision care benefits

• Pension plan

By email: melissa.lounsbury@fly-yth.ca

By mail: Box 112 Thompson, MB R8N 1M9

This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?

• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

§ 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’s driver’s license;

§ Must be able to provide own vehicle for work;

§ Other duties related to the position may be assigned.

Deadline: April 25, 2023 @ 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”

Our office ensures that best practices in COVID-19 are observed. Under Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency’s COVID-19 vaccinations policy, all applicants are required to be fully vaccinated.

Manitoba Prosecution Service in Grand Rapids and at youth court in The Pas, and has also attended circuit court in Pukatawagan, Moose Lake, Snow Lake, Cranberry Portage and Flin Flon.

The press release announcing her appointment said that Hunter, who is of Métis descent, has extensive personal and professional

ties to Northern Manitoba, having been a small business owner in The Pas, a member of its Chamber of Commerce and a board member of Aurora House women’s shelter.

Goertzen said Hunter’s experiences give her a good foundation for understanding the unique and systemic issues affecting northern communities.

KEEWATIN TRIBAL COUNCIL

FULL TIME

PATIENT SUPPORT LIAISON-CASE MANAGER

The goal of the Patient Support Liaison Case Manager is to ensure Non-insured Health benefits are delivered in accordance with the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) Transportation program policy and guidelines to eligible clients in Keewatin Tribal Council Inc Region.

Under the general direction of Keewatin Tribal Council (KTC) Medical Transportation and Referral Supervisor and Director of Health of Keewatin Tribal Council, the Patient Support Liaison Case Manager will provide, client centered service and maintain liaison between the authorized service providers of transportation and accommodations and First Nation and Inuit Health.

DUTIES

• This position inspects service providers by attending/ arranging regular site visits

• Meeting and interacting with clients

• Discussing and documenting the client experience

• Researching the issue including:

• Verifying appointment availability/client arrival

• Denial of service

• Standard of service including medical facility experience

• Standards in meals and accommodation

• Being the point of contact for issues and complaints

• Documenting issues and advocating within current structure of KTC, would check accommodations and verify and support the client and complaint/issue being rectified immediately with hotel manager/owner.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The incumbent should have completion of Grade 12 or equivalent;

• Should have excellent communication and organizational skills;

• Knowledge and proven proficiency in computers and various software, programs, ie: word processing, email, client records software, Excel – creating and use of spreadsheets.

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment;

• Should have thorough knowledge of transportation systems within the Province of Manitoba;

• Should have thorough Knowledge of health care facilities within the province;

• The knowledge of medical Terminology is an asset;

• Should be aware of native culture, lifestyles and spiritual beliefs;

• The ability to speak Cree or Dene is an asset;

• Must have a valid Driver’s License and access to vehicle.

• Provide a currently clear Criminal Records Check and Fingerprints, Child and Vulnerable persons checks. Prior to commencement of employment.

A written cover letter with detailed resume, including at least two

(2) references with written permission to contact the references and your latest immediate supervisor should be submitted to: Lisa Beardy, Office Manager or Dion McIvor, Referral & MTS Supervisor 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N OY4

Email: lbeardy@ktc.ca Fax: 204 677-0256

Closing Date: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 2023

Late applications will not be accepted

Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination by providing a Government of Manitoba issued QR code and photo identification or providing proof of an exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination approved by the Government of Manitoba

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 pm, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 2023. We would like to thank those that apply for the position but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Cop intervenes in argument, seizes gun and six knives

An Island Lake RCMP officer on their way to the store stopped a heated discussion and ended up seizing a gun and six knives on April 5.

The officer was driving to the Northern Store at the end of a work day when they saw a man known to police in a tense conversation with another community member. The officer stopped to make sure everything was OK and learned that the man was barred from Garden Hill First Nation and that he was carrying drugs.

RCMP photo

After the man was taken into custody, a search of his vehicle uncovered a sawed-

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY Administrative Assistant –Permanent Position

Pukatawagan Sub Office

Mathias Colomb Cree Nation

Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency (CNCFCA) is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services. CNCFCA is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention services.

Our agency will strive to maintain family unity.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Service Manager, the Administrative Assistant serves as the first point of contact for Agency clients, guests, visitors or others. The Administrative Assistant serves to receive and direct people, correspondence and contact/calls to the appropriate Agency personnel or department. The Administrative Assistant provides a professional and pleasant point of entry for the Agency and will maintain strict confidentiality in performing all duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

§ Types, edits, formats and transcribes reports, forms, correspondence, files, recordings, minutes, case planning notes and other material as assigned by the Unit Supervisor. Composes routine correspondence and maintains templates;

§ Receives, screens, assesses, transfers telephone calls and takes messages;

§ Maintains daily attendance records, monitors, records, and relays information regarding staff whereabouts;

§ Assists with photocopying, faxing and other administrative duties as assigned;

§ Manages incoming and outgoing mail;

§ Provides information about administrative procedures for all unit staff;

§ Coordinates meetings and meeting spaces. Takes minutes at meetings as required;

§ Enters information on CFSIS;

§ Monitors and operates office equipment;

§ Provides support to other administrative staff as needed;

§ Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the agency policy and procedures;

§ Petition documents;

§ Apprehension papers;

§ File court documents;

§ Attend court when required;

§ Order birth certificates.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

§ Post Secondary Diploma or equivalent;

§ Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred);

§ Ability to use a variety of computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and database systems;

§ Ability to deal effectively with a variety of visitors and circumstances;

§ Knowledge of customer service (preferred);

§ Good organizational skills and working knowledge of office and administrative procedures and related equipment (preferred);

§ Excellent oral and effective communication skills (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;

§ May be assigned to provide coverage or support for other office locations from time to time and as required;

§ Other duties related to the position may be assigned.

Deadline: April 25, 2023 @ 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 https://creenation.ca”

Our office ensures that best practices in COVID-19 are observed. Under Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency’s COVID-19 vaccinations policy, all applicants are required to be fully vaccinated.

FULL TIME POSITION

TECHNICAL ADVISORY SERVICES / EDUCATION & TRAINING ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK

The Keewatin Tribal Council Health Department is seeking a highly motivated individual with management skills for a fulltime position role of Administrative Clerk within the Student Services and Technical Services department.

PURPOSE

Under the general direction of Keewatin Tribal Council (KTC) Director of Student Services and Director of Technical Services perform a variety of administrative, clerical and accounting data entry duties in support of the Education & Training services and Technical Advisory Services

JOB DUTIES: Perform some or all of the following duties:

• Create, organize and maintain a comprehensive filing management system for Technical Services projects.

• Assist staff in the preparation and maintenance of Technical Services project progress claims to Government.

• Assist in the maintenance and reconciliation of projects on a regular basis.

• Accounting Data Entry for the Technical Department’s Project Management Infrastructure Projects.

• Record and prepare minutes of meetings.

• Travel arrangements for staff;

• Prepare, key in, edit and proofread correspondence, reports, invoices, presentations, forms and other related material using computerized systems.

• Conference and event planning:

• Compile data, statistics and other information and conduct research as requested using computerized systems.

• Set up and maintain manual and computerized information filing systems.

• Share and maintain front desk reception duties with other administrative secretaries on a rotational basis as required.

• May schedule and confirm business appointments and meetings of Program Managers

• Prepare correspondence, reports, and information related to these duties as required.

• Determine and establish departmental office procedures for a continual improvement.

• Attendance at Employment & Training Student Services staff / Technical

• Advisory Services meetings

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

The Administrative Clerk should have the following qualifications:

• Completion of secondary school.

• Completion of a two-year college or other program for Business Administration

• Completion of an accounting and/or finance courses.

• Must be reliable

• Must have at least 3 years clerical and administrative experience

• Requires experience in coordinating activities.

• Possess initiative and judgement.

• Excellent planning, organizing, interpersonal and communication skills.

• Respect for the customs, traditions and practices of the local member First Nation communities.

• Knowledge of Proposals and preparing proposals

• Ability to speak Cree or Dene would be an asset.

• Class 5 Drivers License is a mandatory requirement

• Ability to travel

A written application with detailed resume; including at least two

(2) references with written permission to contact the references of your latest immediate supervisors should be submitted to:

Lisa Beardy, Office Manager 23 Nickel Road, Thompson, MB R8N 0Y4

Email: lbeardy@ktc.ca Fax 204-677-0256

Deadline Wednesday, April 19, 2023@4:00 pm Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination by providing a Government of Manitoba issued QR code and photo identification or providing proof of an exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination approved by the Government of Manitoba.

We would like to thank those who have applied. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

off shotgun, six knives and a large amount of ammunition. The suspect had four outstanding warrants related to drug charges and is prohibited from possessing

firearms.

Preston Kakegamic, 31, was remanded into custody on firearms charges and for failing to comply with conditions of an undertaking.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY HEALTH TRANSFORMATION FACILITATOR FULL TIME

POSITION STATEMENT

Under the Direction of the Director of Health the Health Transformation Facilitators will collaborate with Keewatinohk Inniniw Minoayawin (KIM). KIM is an established northern First Nations led health entity with a 3-part governance structure consisting of the Keewatinohk Inniniw Okimowin Council (KIOC) of elected leaders, regional caucuses and a Board of Directors. The Keewatin Tribal Council is a regional caucus as set out in the KIM Bylaw.

The Health Transformation Facilitator will assist with implementing and facilitating health transformation with the KTC caucus in collaboration with KIM. KIM’s Director of Governance and health team will liaise with the facilitators and provide technical and communications support fir understanding the governance model, the identification and implementation of health priorities, community engagement and communications materials.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Health Transformation Facilitator is responsible for:

• Develop a sound understanding of the governance model to maintain communication throughout the community engagements and health transformation timelines for the 11 First Nations served by KTC;

• To provide orientation and information to the KTC Caucus on the role of KIM and its’ governance model;

• To provide support and assistance to the KIOC representatives appointed by the Keewatin Tribal Council and collaborate as a team member with the KIM Director of Governance and health team.

• To schedule and facilitate community engagement sessions in order to identify health priorities and health related issues in each of the 11 KTC First Nations;

• To maintain documentation and accurate records of each engagement session.

• To assist the KIM technical team with data collection, data analysis and key considerations.

• To assist in the collation and preparation of statistics, briefing materials, presentations and reports.

• To assist with presenting information on KIM activities and efforts to transform health and wellness services and outcomes for KTC 11 First Nations.

• To be available to carry out any other duties as assigned by KTC, the caucus or KIM time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Post-secondary education is preferred;

• Experience in data collection methods & group facilitation;

• Excellent written and oral communication skills;

• Ability to communicate in the (Cree / Dene) language is an asset;

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with maturity and poise to interact with executives at the highest levels of government, business, and academia;

• Knowledge of government policies related to selfdetermination of First Nations people and how these policies have affected them;

• Ability to work independently and take initiative;

• Experience in management and supervision;

• Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail and the ability to set priorities;

• Knowledge of most updated Microsoft Office applications required;

• Must be willing to travel on short notice to remote fly-in communities;

• A valid Class 5 Driver’s license required;

• Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Checks;

• Child Abuse Registry Check.

A written application with detailed resume, including at least two (2) references with written permission to contact the references and your latest immediate supervisor should be submitted to:

Lisa Beardy, Office Manager 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N OY4

Email: lbeardy@ktc.ca Fax: 204 677-0256

Closing Date: WENDESDAY, APRIL 26, 2023, 4:00pm

Late applications will not be accepted

Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination by providing a Government of Manitoba issued QR code and photo identification or providing proof of an exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination approved by the Government of Manitoba

We would like to thank those that apply for the position but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. For further information or a full job description contact Lisa Beardy, KTC Office Manager.

KEEWATIN TRIBAL COUNCIL

An off-duty police officer who stopped to check if two people arguing were OK ended up seizing a shotgun and six knives from one of them on April 5.

KEEWATIN TRIBAL COUNCIL

HEALTH ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT FULL-TIME

The KTC Health Department staff works collaboratively with First Nation Health service providers to provide integrated health services and planning assistance to member communities. Under the direct supervision of the Director of Health, the Administrative Assistant will provide secretarial services by taking and transcribing minutes of meetings; typing a variety of materials; making and keeping up to date confidential files. She/he acts as receptionist to the Crisis team actions and screens information requests and greets walk in clients. The Health Administrative Assistant will also be required to initiate and provide input into the development and management of information systems. They will also be required to coordinate special events. This is a fast paced and busy role which is central to the coordination of Health Services at the Tribal Council.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of secondary school

• Completion of a one- or two-year college or other program in office administration, special events coordination or a combination of experience and education will be considered.

• Previous experience is required.

• Possess initiative, judgement and respects confidentiality requirements.

• Good and accurate note taking, typing and electronic/ paper file management skills.

• Ability to work with others or independently with minimum supervision.

• Excellent organizational skills and knowledge of various filing systems is required.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) applications.

• Must have good communication and writing skills.

• Respect for the customs, traditions and practises of the local member First Nation communities.

• Must have valid MB Drivers license

• Ability to speak Cree or Dene would be an asset.

A written application with detailed resume, including at least two references, and written permission to contact the references and latest immediate supervisor should be submitted to:

Keewatin Tribal Council Inc.

Attention: Lisa Beardy, Office Manager

23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0Y4

E-Mail: lbeardy@ktc.ca Fax: 204 677-0256

Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination by providing a Government of Manitoba issued QR code and photo identification or providing proof of an exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination approved by the Government of Manitoba

Deadline for Applications WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 2023 4:00pm

Late applications will not be considered.

We would like to thank those that apply but only those persons selected for interviews will be contacted.

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA

UNIT/OFFICE: SPLIT LAKE (TATASKWEYAK) SUB-OFFICE LOCATION: SPLIT LAKE, MB

Position: Foster Care Worker

Two (2) Full Time Permanent positions

Summary of Position:

Foster Care Workers identify, recruit and approve short and long-term foster homes for placement in culturally appropriate/customary care whenever possible. The Foster Care Worker trains foster parents on agency policy and procedures with respect to children in care and builds ongoing relationships with foster families to ensure they are equipped for their role. The incumbent is knowledgeable in, and follows applicable legislation, program standards, directives and agency policy. The work environment is fast-paced and requires confidentiality, empathy, and cultural sensitivity while carrying out their responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• BSW preferred.

• 1-year of work experience preferred.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Knowledge of, or work experience in northern Manitoba communities preferred.

• CPR & First Aid an asset.

• Valid drivers license required

• Effective, well spoken communication skills.

• Speak and understand the Cree or Dene languages an asset.

Working Conditions:

• Fast-paced, community-based, multi-disciplinary child welfare environment.

• Access to highly sensitive information for which confidentiality must be kept.

• Attend home visits in the community.

• Overnight and remote travel required occasionally.

• Satisfactory Criminal Record, Child Abuse Registry, Prior Contact checks as well as a Drivers’ Abstract required prior to starting the position and throughout employment as required.

Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience

Closing Date: Friday, April 28, 2023

Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2023-035 on your resume/cover letter and in the subject line of your email in confidence to:

Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2023-035

701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: 204-778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca

We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process

**Note: Awasis Agency Vaccination policy mandate: fully vaccinated plus booster

PRO SHOP ATTENDANT

Summary

The Pro Shop Attendant is responsible for opening and closing the pro shop, processing all guest purchases, registering golfers for their tee times, handling guest inquiries, booking tee times and lessons, and working with other staff members to ensure an efficient player registration process and golf operation.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Opens and closes the pro shop while adhering to the opening/ closing checklist to ensure that all tasks are completed.

• Greets guests/golfers as they arrive in clubhouse, checks them in and takes payment.

• Processes all pro shop sales following pre-established money handling procedures.

• Accurately books tee times and lessons over the phone; handles all guest inquiries.

• Communicates effectively with professional staff to ensure prompt service to guests requiring technical assistance or lessons.

• Maintains strong knowledge of pro shop merchandise and assists with inventory, restocking and designing golf displays.

• Routinely inspects all guest areas (restrooms, lobby, patio, etc.) to ensure that each area is clean and organized.

• Provides support to the operation of the Clubhouse/kitchen and Driving Range areas.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 18 years of age

• Smart choice certificate

• Excellent guest service skills.

• Some knowledge of golf is preferred.

• Ability to keep accurate records.

• Ability to work well, and communicate effectively, within a team environment.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays and a variety of shifts.

Note: May until September 2023

To apply or for more information email resume to thompsongolfclub@gmail.com