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Volume 63 • Issue 15

Mall mural depicts Indigenous painter’s journey to reconnect with the land and her culture

BY IAN GRAHAM

EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Book a way to preserve and pass on memories of growing up in Churchill

A young Indigenous artist who painted a mural in Thompson’s City Centre Mall said that although the idea had been percolating in her mind since 2017, it underwent a transformation as she was painting it because she was going through a personal struggle.

Christine McKay, who is a member of Pimicikamak Cree Nation and grew up in Cross Lake while also spending a lot of time in Norway House, was selected by the owners of the mall and Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak to paint the mural based on a submission she made.

Featuring an Indigenous woman surrounded and animals representing the seven sacred teachings, the main subject of the mural’s face is broken and also disconnected from the rest of her body, revealing a night scene with northern lights behind it.

Thompson Citizen photos by Ian Graham “My original piece, it A mural by Indigenous artist Christine McKay was unveiled at Thompson’s City Centre Mall April 17. wasn’t broken like this,” McKay said in an interview ceremonially smudged by the land,” she said. after the mural was unveiled elder Jack Robinson, whose McKay completed the on Monday morning. “Her birthday was acknowledged mural while also pursuing face was just disconnected by Mayor Colleen Smook, post-secondary studies to but I went through some- Strathallen representatives become a teacher, noted thing this past year that presented McKay with Strathallen’s national made me feel very discon- $1,000 for her efforts, which marketing manager Jesse nected, very not sure of my- was then matched by MKO Manastyrski. self and my culture. I want- in a surprise announcement.

“She found time between ed it a little more focused on The decision to commis- classes and tests to take the reconnection because that is sion and display the mural time to complete it,” he said. what my personal mission is comes after Strathallen “I think that speaks to not right now just to be proud raised the Nisichawayasihk only the talent that she has, of whom I am. Making the Cree Nation flag on one of but also the work ethic.” mural was such a healing its flagpoles last year and Strahallen has put up simexperience for me.” installed a monument ac- ilar murals in other malls The incident that caused knowledging that the prop- it owns, including one in her distress was being called erty is within NCN’s trad- Prince Albert, Sask., said a savage on Truth and Rec- itional territory. their vice-president of asset Nickel Belt News photo by Ian Graham onciliation Day by someone The artwork is part of management Sean Pharasi, Addictions Foundation of Manitoba northern director Gisele deMeulles has written a book about her experiences growing up, mostly in Churchill.

McKay told CBC was con- mall owner Strathallen’s on- one of the people who descending about her recon- going efforts to pay tribute pulled the covering off McBY IANwith GRAHAM For all the harsh weather to write things that you have ‘Oh, I’m just as bad, right?’ was not a very safe thing swallow when people say necting her culture. to the Indigenous Peoples kay’s artwork to officially EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET I have all these stories and to fi gure out.

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

I that Churchill residents and the dangers of polar Satisfying as it was to be on whose traditional terri- reveal it.

Artist Christine McKay talks about the mural she painted in the City Centre Mall at its April Though now written I get through.”

I need to capture them for thought that was exciting should just find somewhere bears, deMeulles said if it selected forshe’s an complete the when tory it lies and to recognize Following the flag raisunveiling while elderand Jack Robinson smudges her and thehad artwork. a book paint aboutmural, her experienDeMeulles said she wrote my grandchildren really 17 until the plane landed easier to live. been viable she would acrylic McKay that its existence is highly ing, the company raised the ces growing up in Churchill, her book, titled Whispers in because they will be lost if they started throwing the “To say, ‘Those people have moved back to Churchsaid it was also nerve-rack- dependent on the relation- idea of a mural with MKO. Addictions Foundation of the Wind: Stories from the I don’t.” fuel off and I realized, ‘Holy choose to live there.

They ill in a heartbeat. ing because she was given ship the company main“They liked the mural and Manitoba northern director North - Life in Churchill for She also has a reputation cats, I was probably sitting should just leave,’ is quite “I miss the shoreline, I such free rein

by Strathallen tains with Northern Mani- we were fortunate to find Gisele said writ- a couple of reasons. as a storyteller herself. on a bomb.’” simplistic. It’s quite disre- miss the rock, I miss the and bydeMeulles mall administrator toba First Nation residents Christine,” he said. “We ing wasn’t something she “I just sort of thought, “I had such a varied hisAnother thing that spectful. If we were in the polar bears even though Arlene Katchmar. who rely on Thompson as a knew that we wanted somealways would you know what, this his- tory and I would tell people spurred her on was the same boat in another area they’re very dangerous and “She thought said thatshe I seemed shopping and service hub. thing that was inspirational, do. this stuff that’s in my stories and they would go, hard times facing Churchill I think we would scream I really miss the Hudson pretty confident in every- tory, “It’s our communities that something that connected to “In my youth I never head, it’s going to be gone ‘That’s not true, is it?’ I’d go, since the Hudson Bay Rail- about that so why don’t they Bay,” she says. “When I go thing that I was doing which help keep this mall alive,” the community. Honestly, it felt at at writing,” she if I don’t write it down,” she ‘Yeah it’s true.’ They’d go, way suspended operations have the option to do that? back home, standing on the was good not true all,” McKay said MKO executive direc- turned out even better than said.

“But when I moved “My kids are not go- ‘You didn’t do all that, did north of Gillam last spring. I think right now they’re Hudson Bay looking out on recalls.

“I was terrified and said. tor Kelvin Lynxleg. what I was expecting.” to Thompson to get into ing to get it if I don’t do it you? You’ve got to be really “It used to be a really feeling like they’re pawns the bay, it just gives you an nervous to do anything the NCN Chief Angela LePride will be the domthe school of social work, and it’s something I’ve alold.’

I was like, ‘No, actually thriving large community in a political game and that’s incredible sense. You feel so whole time. It’s so hard to vasseur said that the discon- inant emotion for McKay at I had to write wanted my mom to I did all that before I was and it’s just dwindled down really sad for them because I small and you feel great.” go that frompoint a huge blank can- ways nection McKay depicted is when she sees her mural for My mom’s an elder and 27,’ and they went ‘What?’” to such a small population think the people of ChurchNow that she’s got vas,university trying to and scalerealized, up my do. something that many In- while visiting the mall.

‘Holy, I’m not bad at this, she’s an artist, she’s got so now,” deMeulles says. one book under her belt, Looking back, some of ill really want to thrive. drawing into that big huge digenous people have felt.

“I never though that I right?’

I certainly wonderful stories be- those experiences are things Though she’s not there They’ve built their worlds deMeulles says she may try piece. Trying to developed figure out many “I believe that your would do something like a lot to of fill skillthat in space university she always tells her she might not do again. any longer, her parents and there. How would we feel to produce another. how was cause beautiful mural will touch this,” she said. “I never and came out of there with stories at Parks Canada in “I did some pretty bizarre “I have another book in something I had challenges people’s hearts and will thought that I would put her sister and other family if someone came to you and a very strong skill in my Churchill and I’ve always stuff like fuel hauls into the members still are. said, ‘I’m sorry, you have to me,” she says. “It’s a darker with.” help them to find that recon- myself out there like that writing confidence in hounded her, ‘Please, just high Arctic at -35,” said “My cousin owns the leave your home community story, more about personAt theand unveiling of the nection, that longing that because I’m just generally my writing.

I write very put it on tape, I will write it deMeulles.

“It didn’t dawn hardware store there,” she and we’re going to displace al growth and struggles. mural, which was then they’re feeling for home and not that type of person.” clear and that’s it. It’s there.

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

for you because your story is going to be lost,’ and she’s never done it and I thought,

on me until after. That was a very dangerous thing to do.

Being on a plane full of fuel

says.

Because of that, deMeulles finds it hard to

you somewhere else and all your loved ones and your history is gone?’”

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

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Friday, April 21, 2023

‘Thompson was so dynamic,’ says author of book about the city’s early days

Thompson Citizen photos by Ian Graham About 30 people showed up to the Thompson Public Library on April 15 to hear long-time resident Wayne Hall discuss his book ‘“Where You From?” The Building of a Northern City: Thompson, Manitoba’ and sign their copies.

BY IAN GRAHAM

EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

A long-time Thompson resident and author of the book ‘“Where You From?”

The Building of a Northern City: Thompson, Manitoba’ entertained an audience of about 30 people with tales of the city’s early days at the Thompson Public Library April 15.

Wayne Hall, who came to Thpmpson in 1961, recalled how people who were too young to drink could get beer and what made Thompson such an interesting place to live in the years before it officially became a city in 1970.

Although Hall had many amusing stories to tell those who came to hear him speak, “Where You From?” was written as a history and required painstaking research to fact check various assertions.

“I had to be able to prove it,” Hall said. “Nobody else had written it down before so thats basically why it took seven years to find everything that I needed to write that.”

As for why he wrote the book, Hall said it was a unique moment in history.

“It was a once in a lifetime experience and that is why I wanted to put it all on paper. Am I an author?

By no stretch of the imagination. I just put a lot of facts down on paper.”

He cherishes his mem-

ories of Thompson so much that he wishes his own children could have had a similar experience.

“Thompson was so dynamic, there was so much happening,” Hall recalls.

“You could walk to work in the morning and when you walked home in the afternoon, right after your shift, it was a different picture because there was so much being built so fast.

It was just a great, great place and I’ve said before I often wished there would have been a Thompson to send our boys to.”

Described by the library’s Michelle Pegus in her brief introduction as “a man of many hats,” Hall had numerous jobs since arriving in Thompson, including working in a pool hall below where the Strand Theatre is today, working in hotels, working for the government and, of course, operating his own business, Wayne Hall Delivery.

When he first arrived in Thompson, however, he got a job at the refinery, but he didn’t last there long due to a medical issue.

“I got an infection in my flesh,” he said “It went right to bone. I went into the hospital around mid-December and they cut the end of my toe off.

After I got out of the hospital, I wasn’t going back.”

Continued on Page 6

Wayne Hall, who has lived in Thompson since 1961, spent seven years researching and writing his book ‘“Where You From?” The Building of a Northern City: Thompson, Manitoba.’

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Crime and communication among topics at mayor’s talk with business owners

BY IAN GRAHAM

EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Thompson Mayor Colleen Smook highlighted positive developments that have taken place in the city and region since she first won the job in 2018 as well as the ongoing challenges it faces in an address to business owners and representatives at the Citrus Lounge on April 17.

In a wide-ranging speech that touched on everything from infrastructure, including five-year road and water/sewage system plans supported by the provincial and federal governments, to the demand for services such as dry cleaning in the city, Smook also dicussed hot button issues like crime, the water utility and the need for a public washroom to accommodate people who have nowhere else to go.

Though the construction of a new pool to replace the Norplex, which has now been shut down for more than four years, has not yet been tendered, nor the overall financing of it worked out, or at least not publicly, the mayor said she understands why it is a priority for many people.

“I understand the passion and how badly we need it,”

Smook said. ”We have lost people from town because of it. We are going to get that on the go.”

She also admitted that some new ventures, such as the relocation of services formerly provided at the Thompson homeless shelter downtown to the healing centre at the corner of Station Road and Princeton Drive, have merely shifted old problems around and that more needs to be done to address root causes of unwanted behaviours.

“In the past couple of weeks I’ve had a couple of letters from businesses in the area that have been very affected by the negative impact of that. So I just want you to know that we’re dealing with those issues.”

In a question-and-answer session following the Smook’s speech, Thompson McDonald’s operator Ouzzy Traore said that Thompson has a very low bar for what kind of behaviour is acceptable in public, pointing out the gathering spot between his restaurant and CIBC that is littered with empty alcohol bottles as a result of its use as a public drinking spot. He also said that spending so much time dealing with security and safety concerns is

Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham Thompson Mayor Colleen Smook speaks to local business owners during an April 17 meeting at the Citrus Lounge, organized by the Thompson Chamber of Commerce. draining.

“It’s really, really frustrating for business owners,” he said. “It just takes away the joy of running a business.”

Traore said the city also needs to do a better job of public relations and communicating good things about the city to balance and counteract unflattering information.

Communication was similarly stressed by Volker Beckmann, giving an anec-

dote about another resident who has called the city eight or nine times about an issue and not received a response.

The Highway 6 lobbying group seeking to make the main transportation link to Thompson safer also had trouble getting a meeting with city officials, he said, as did the proponents of an airship research centre who were seeking to meeting the with Thompson Community Development Corporation, the city’s arm’s-length

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economic development agency.

“For heaven’s sake, talk to groups that are raising these questions,” he said.

“We all love our community and want to make it safer and cleaner and better overall.”

Deputy mayor Kathy Valentino briefly took the microphone to say she wanted communication to be a two-way street, with the business community and the city each keeping

the other up-to-date on their initiatives.

“It takes all of you as business owners to be part of the plan,” she said.

Asked by Thompson Chamber of Commerce president Ethel Timbang about plans to deal with crime, Smook and city manager Antbony McInnis said the longer-term goals are guided by the community safety and well-being strategy but that more immediate efforts are also being made, such as working with Thompson RCMP to adjust the detachment’s priorities.

“The direction has been that RCMP will be spending more time downtown intervening in the issues that they’re seeing,” McInnis said. “We’re going to be meeting with them monthly to see if that’s happening and if it’s meeting people’s needs.”

At the outset of the meeting, arranged by the chamber, Timbang said her goal is for the organization to be an active advocate and to work with the city.

“The chamber is a working chamber that is willing to sit down and collaborate to make the city a healthy place for investors,” she said prior to Smook’s speech.

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The Thompson Seniors Community Resource Council held its first drop-in pickleball session at the rec centre April 14 with hopes that it will turn into a popular free activity for residents of all ages.

Turnout for the first session, from 3 p.m to 5 p.m. on a Friday afternoon, was small, but seniors council co-ordinator Penny Byer hopes it will attract enough people to justify further sessions in the summer and fall after its two-and-a-half month trial.

“Once I see that we have people who are interested, then we’ll be booking more times,” she said after coming off the court last Friday. “Right now we’re just booked to the end of June.”

Shannon Ethier showed up for the first drop-in session after having had a short sample of pickleball during Winterfest, when the seniors council held its initial trial run.

“I really enjoyed myself,” she said, calling it a kinder, gentler tennis and a good way to ease back into more physical activity after becoming more sedentary since the COVID-19 pandemic came along.

“It seems like once you stop doing something it can be hard to get back into it,” Ethier said. “This seemed like a good opportunity to try something different.”

Byer first heard of pickleball, which has been all over the news in the past year or two, in Swan River, where she gets hay for her horses.

“For at least two years, we’ve had a handful of seniors talking about pickleball,” she says. “And so we decided, let’s give it a try.”

What Byer didn’t know when that decision was made was that Naveed Butt, who moved to Thompson in 2019 to run the Shell gas station and Circle K convenience store, had been a highly accomplished pickleball player while living in High River, Alberta.

Butt first tried the sport in 2017 when a friend invited him to give it a shot, knowing that Butt was a badminton player. Less than two weeks after first grasping a pickleball racquet, which is sort of like

an oversized ping pong paddle, he was entering his first tournament. Since then he has competed in Palm Springs, in Arizona, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho and in Canadian national championships, where he won gold in his competition category.

Since coming to Thompson however, he had only played a little, at the tennis courts between the skatepark and La Voie Du Nord School.

Butt says the good thing about pickleball is that anyone can play it, young or old, and that people who have played other racquet or paddle sports like table tennis, tennis or badminton, already know the basics.

“It’s a good, good game for anybody to play,” he said. “I’ve seen lots of people, even 70-, 80-yearold people, playing.”

As someone with arthritis, Byer said the sport proved fairly low-impact and not too strenuous.

“It’s good to have this workout today, this little workout,” she said, noting that she was able to swing the racquet despite having what’s known as a frozen shoulder. “I feel really good.

If I can do this, I’m sure other people can. It’s just the right amount of physical. If it was something where you had to really smash the ball for it, I think that would be too much.”

Ethier agrees that its a good way for people who haven’t ben as active as they might have liked to get moving again.

“It’s not running around,” she said. “It’s just some gentle movement.”

The seniors council has six more drop in pickleball sessions at the Thompson Regional Community Centre gym between now and the end of June, thanks to a grant from the Thompson Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation. They take place from 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. on April 21, April 28, May 5, May 12, June 16 and June 30 and are open to players of any age for free.

“Hopefully people come out and play, at least for some exercise,” said Butt, who has several racquets and is willing to help people get the hang of the sport, and even pass on some rules

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‘Thompson was so dynamic,’ says author of book about the city’s early days

Photos from Thompson’s early days are displayed in the Thompson Pubic Library during a book discussion and signing on April 15.

Continued from page 2 Talking about being 20 in Thompson back in the 1960s, Hall said he practically felt old. But being young also had disadvantages, like being unable to purchase alcohol. But where there’s a will, there’s a way and people found a way to get free beer.

Alcohol wasn’t allowed in the Inco camps where the mine workers lived, so they would often buy 24 bottles and drink them in the woods before heading home to sleep. If they couldn’t finish all the beer they bought, they would bury it in hopes of finding it again another day.

“The hitch was that they were burying in the dark,” Hall said. “Us younger guys were going back and looking in the daylight. We used to save up enough beer until we has enough for a party.”

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had to be ordered from a liquor store in The Pas by telegraph. It took two days to arrive.

“Wednesdays were the best day, your most favourite day to put your order in,” he said. “They came in on the train on Friday.”

Finding parties, on the other hand, was easy: you just walked around until you saw a bunch of “Thompson Oxfords” — rubber boots — outside a home’s door.

“I went to so many parties in this town, “Hall said.

“Lots of times I didn’t even know who the homeowners were.”

The important thing was not to drink so much that you couldn’t tell which boots were yours.

“You would turn them down about that far,” he said, indicating a distance of a coupe of inches with his fingers, “and you would write your name on the in-

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We to areallaware body damage, Happy Education Week of theofDistrict staff. includingIt front and rear bumper, box takes everyone to support our and rust; transmissionstudents is in needinof repair or replacement and their learning. there is noThank reverse yougear. for all that you do to This vehicle isenrich sold onthe anlives “as is, is” basis. ofwhere our students.

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“You can teach a student a lesson for a day; Bids must be placed in a sealed envelope clearly marked but if you can teach him to learn by creating on the outside of the envelope “TENDER FOR SALE OF curiosity, he will continue the learning process VEHICLE”. as long as he lives.” Clay P. Bedford Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

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Bids can be forwarded by regular mail to: Board of Trustees Kelly Knott,The Secretary-Treasurer School District of Mystery Lake 408 Thompson Drive North Thompson, MB RSN OC5 Inquiries can be made by contacting Kelly Knott via email: kknott@mystervnet.mb.ca Only bids that are equivalent to or in excess of the established reserve price will be considered.

Copies of old Inco newsletter pages on a table at the Thompson Pubic Library during an April 15 book discussion and signing by Wayne Hall, who recently published ‘“Where You From?” The Building of a Northern City: Thompson, Manitoba.’ side of them.”

Pas and Highway 10 taking was at the site and would and do the same thing for Although Thompson re- something like 14 hours. wait for a number of cars to people headed in the opposmains a remote city that Highway 6 from Thompson arrive and then go through ite direction. takes a long time to reach to Ponton was gravel when pushing water and mud to Hall said he did some from larger cities, it was far it was first built and there the side so the cars could things in his younger days different in the 1960s, with was one particular area that come through behind it. that he didn’t realize were a trip to Winnipeg via The was swampy, so a grader Then it would turn around dangerous, like driving to drop off his friend at the Pipe Lake Mine after attending a party and then driving back without any proper winter gear in the vehicle.

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Manitoba, MMF to partner on Métis education strategy

BY MAGGIE MACINTOSH

LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, WINNIPEG FREE PRESS

A new intergovernmental partnership is investigating ways to improve academic outcomes, including student engagement and graduation rates, among Red River Métis children and youth studying in K-12 schools across the province.

On April 18, the Manitoba Métis Federation and Manitoba Education announced they had signed a memorandum of understanding that lays the groundwork for a “a shared, long-term, distinctions-based education strategy.”

“It’s the beginning of a new journey that we’re going to be working on together, and it’s going to ensure that our students stay in school and that they’re successful throughout their educational journey,” said Joan Ledoux, MMF minister of education.

The Métis education strategy, which has been a year in the making, is anticipated to tackle cultural learning supports, data analysis and graduates’ transitions into both the workforce and

post-secondary education.

The partners are planning to establish a working group featuring representatives from key stakeholders, including the provincial education department’s Indigenous inclusion directorate, public school boards, teachers’ society and association of superintendents.

Ledoux said she wants to bolster school curriculum on her peoples’ distinct history and cultural practices so Métis students know where they come from and others understand the uniqueness between Indigenous groups.

There is also a need to remove barriers, especially financial ones, that marginalized learners face, she said.

The high price tag of post-secondary education has long prevented Métis citizens from pursuing it, Ledoux said, noting the MMF has recorded a surge in the number of students enrolling in these institutions since Ottawa dedicated more bursary dollars for them.

There are about 1,200 Métis students enrolled in colleges and universities

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Manitoba does not publish detailed reports on Métis student achievement, although its annual elementary, middle and high school evaluations chart a stark gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous learners’ academic success.

MMF indicated it currently collects specific demographic data, but could not provide information on April 18.

Last year, Manitoba’s ontime graduation rate was nearly 83 per cent provincewide. Among non-Indigenous students, it was 91 per cent — 40 points higher than the same figure for First Nations, Métis and Inuit pupils.

The discrepancies start when students are young: only 17 per cent of third graders who identify as Indigenous were meeting grade-level expectations for mathematics in the fall, compared to 39 per cent of their non-Indigenous peers.

Grade 3 reading results show one-quarter of the former group is on-track versus

half of the latter cohort.

These figures reflect the disproportionately high number of racialized people living in poverty and intergenerational scars connected to the residential school system and other colonial policies.

Manitoba Education Minister Wayne Ewasko indicated one of the objectives of the partnership is to “collect more robust data.”

“The scope of the working group will include consideration of the nature and scope of the learning environment, associated supports, and curricula needed to facilitate the increased success of Métis learners in the K to 12 education system,” Ewasko said in a statement.

The minister noted this partnership advances commitments set forth in the province’s Indigenous education policy framework, Mamahtawisiwin: the Wonder We Are Born With and builds on existing collaborations with MMF to both promote Michif and roll out the elders-inschools initiative.

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ANTOINE ADRIEN (TONY) PRENEVOST July 8, 1942 – April 15, 2023

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Tony Prenevost at the Thompson General Hospital on April 15, 2023 after a lengthy illness. Tony passed peacefully, surrounded by his loving family.

Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at the Lutheran-United Church, 52 Caribou Road, Thompson, Manitoba.

If friends so desire in lieu of flowers donations in Tony’s memory can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Heart and Stoke Foundation.

Those we truly love never leave us there are things that death cannot touch.

Full obituary can be found at www.boardmanfh.com

In Memory of March 15, 1963 - April 12, 2003 Loved by all who knew her You had a smile for everyone You had a heart of gold You left the sweetest memories This world could ever hold To us you were so special What more is there to say Except wish with all our hearts That you were here today You never failed to do your best Your heart was true and tender You gave us all you had to give And all of us remember Forever loved and remembered by family and friends

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Education leaders in Manitoba recommit to Indigenous Education Blueprint

BY DAVE BAXTER

LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, WINNIPEG SUN

An agreement originally signed in 2015 to improve educational services and outcomes for Indigenous people was resigned on April 14, and leaders of this province’s major educational institutions and organizations pledged to continue to work to help Indigenous people succeed in all areas of Manitoba’s education system.

A ceremony held Friday morning at the RRC Polytech campus in downtown Winnipeg, saw representatives from Manitoba’s major universities and colleges join with Indigenous education leaders, political leaders, and Manitoba school board representatives to re-sign the Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education Blueprint (the Blueprint), and to recommit to the recommendations made in the Blueprint.

When it was first signed in 2015, the Blueprint was touted as an “official partnership agreeing to advance commitments informed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action,” and it was intended to help support First Nations, Inuit and Métis residents navigate through all levels of the education system, through 10 key commitments.

In an April 14 media release, officials involved with the Blueprint said there has been progress made in the years since it was signed.

“Since the initial signing, each partner has made considerable progress in fulfilling the Blueprint commitments through increasing access to services, programs and supports for Indigenous students, and bringing Indigenous knowledge, culture and approaches into curriculum and pedagogy,” the statement read.

Education officials say the Blueprint is also focused on educating Indigenous and non-Indigenous students and residents of Manitoba on the history of what the education system, and specifically the former residential school system and other systems put many Indigenous people and communities through for decades, and the intergenerational harms and ongoing traumas that some of those institutions have caused.

Officials say they are doing that by offering “more opportunities for everyone to understand the history of colonization, Treaties, Residential Schools, and the contemporary realities that Indigenous Peoples in Canada experience.”

While speaking April 14, Charles Conchrane, the executive director of the Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre, one of the signatories of the Blueprint, said although he has seen progress since 2015 in educational outcomes and services because of the Blueprint, he still believes far more can and should be done to move its recommendations

forward.

“When we look at First Nations people as some of the fastest growing populations in this country, it’s very important that every child in our country and in our First Nations are given every opportunity, and I believe this is a very good vehicle for that,” Conchrane said.

“But what we also have to keep in mind when we look back at some of the struggles our people have had in institutions such as this, is that we have to keep opening those doors for people.”

Conchrane added he believes the Blueprint is and will continue to be valuable because of the many institutions that it brings together to work towards the same goals.

“We are going to continue down that path, and it’s all about working together to get to where we want to go, and to what we want to achieve,” he said.

“It’s about bringing together all of these institutions for the betterment of our children.”

University College of the North was one of the institutions that reaffirmed its commitment to Indigenous education.

"UCN's participation in the Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education Blueprint exemplifies our ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that respects and celebrates Indigenous knowledge, culture, and values," said UCN president Doug Lauvstad in an April 14

news release. "As we re-sign the Blueprint, we look forward to continue to work alongside our partners to create a brighter future for Indigenous students and their communities."

The Northern Manitoba university-college says it has increased services, programs and support for Indigenous students since 2015 and has integrated Indigenous knowledge, culture and approaches into its course content and teaching methods, giving all students the opportunity to learn about the history of colonization, treaties, residential schools and the current realities that Indigenous Peoples face in Canada.

"The re-signing of the Manitoba Collaborative Indigenous Education Blueprint is an important milestone for UCN and our commitment to Indigenous education,” said Dr. Ramona Neckoway, UCN associate vice-president of Indigenous initiatives and reconciliation.

“We have made progress in recent years, but much work still needs to be done. Our renewed partnership signifies our ongoing dedication to creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment that empowers Indigenous students and contributes to reconciliation."

— Dave Baxter is a Local Journalism Initiative reporter who works out of the Winnipeg Sun. The Local Journalism Initiative is funded by the Government of Canada.

- with files from Ian Graham

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‘What is your relationship with racism?’

BY MAGGIE MACINTOSH

LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, WINNIPEG FREE PRESS

Teachers unsure about how to start embedding anti-racism in their lesson plans need look no further than the Canadian Museum for Human Rights’ latest project.

Sarah Adomako-Ansah, the museum’s current teacher-in-residence, has spent the better part of the last two years creating Pass the Mic: Let’s Talk About Racism.

The free teaching guide, which is being rolled out with educational tours for all ages, serves as a starting point for educators who are hesitant about bringing up topics ranging from micro-

aggressions to allyship. “‘What is your relationship with racism?’ It’s such a weird question, but it’s one that, I think, needs to be explored because whether we like it or not, whether we want to admit it or not, we all have a relationship with racism,” said Adomako-Ansah, who is based out of Edmonton, where she taught Grade 6.

“Some of us have benefited from it, and some of us are on the other end of it, where there’s all sorts of harm that comes from it.”

Adomako-Ansah said classroom teachers have a responsibility to support students as they learn about the world around them and

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY Child & Family Service Worker Permanent Position Brandon Sub Office Brandon, 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

it is inevitable that learners are exposed to racism — through personal experience, social media, altercations at recess or all of the above.

At the same time, she indicated she often hears from teachers who are intimidated about having frank conversations about race in their classrooms.

When she was named teacher-in-residence — not long after disturbing video footage of a white police officer killing George Floyd in Minneapolis sparked global unrest in 2020 — she made it her mission to equip colleagues with the know-how and confidence to create safer schools for racialized students.

Her capstone project includes videos featuring three Canadians — Edmonton Olympic bobsledder Dawn Richardson Wilson, Yukon bhangra artist Gurdeep Pandher and Montreal drag performer Dimitri Nana-Côté, all of whom she recruited — speaking about their lives and first-hand experiences with biases and stereotypes.

“I wanted students to be able to see themselves in many of these different identities that these three individuals hold,” the creator said, noting she wants listeners to learn the toll of seemingly innocent microaggressions, such as asking a person of colour if they can tan.

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA SHAMATTAWA (UNIT OR THOMPSON) SHAMATTAWA OR THOMPSON, MB Position: Intake Investigator One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position ***Preference to Local Applicants*** A key member of the Child & Family Services (CFS) Unit, the Intake Investigator ensures that the appropriate range of services and programs to children and families are delivered in accordance with the philosophy, practices and policies as set forth by Awasis Agency First Nations and the Child and Family Services Act of Manitoba. The incumbent performs the work from a prevention and trauma-focused lens, acting on referrals, and completing thorough assessments to ensure the safety of children. The position requires critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills. The work is performed in an environment requiring collaboration with others, and confidentiality.

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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

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Qualifications: • BSW, or in progress of attaining a BSW in combination with relevant experience.

• 1+ years’ experience within the child welfare field.

• Knowledge of CFS legislation, standards, and regulations.

• Experience with using the CFSIS database, including IM an asset.

• A valid drivers’ license and access to a reliable vehicle.

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

• Demonstrated understanding and respect for Indigenous culture.

• Ability to speak Cree an asset.

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Deadline: April 27, 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.

voices, practising empathy and thinking about what it means to be an ally.

There’s a gap in academic resources on the subjects, she said, adding she hopes this project will spark the creation of more related resources so anti-racist education is the default education students receive going forward.

Adomako-Ansah’s stint as teacher-in-residence comes to a close at the end of the school year.

The museum recently started accepting applications from candidates interested in the next two-year term, starting in September.

Teachers from anywhere in Canada are eligible for the remote role.

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.

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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 child welfare environment with a focus on prevention and trauma informed interventions.

• Overnight and remote travel approximately 40% of the time.

• Some overtime required.

• Access to very sensitive information for which confidentiality is required.

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

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.

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

Closing Date: Wednesday, May 3, 2023

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 2023-039 on your resume/cover letter and include it in the subject line of your email, in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2023-039 701 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

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

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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

Complementary lesson plans and assignments provide ideas on how to discuss privilege, intersectionality and other topics related to anti-racism in classrooms.

The bilingual documents were designed with middle years in mind, although they can be adjusted up or down to meet students at whatever level they are in between kindergarten and Grade 12.

“Students will understand what it means to pass the microphone to others,” states an excerpt from the virtual cross-curricular resource.

For Adomako-Ansah, co-founder of Alberta’s Black Teachers, passing the microphone means listening to marginalized

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Justice minister says he lacks the power to call an investigation into First Nations woman’s death

BY SHARI NARINE

LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE RE­ PORTER, WINDSPEAKER.COM

The family of Linda Mary Beardy is calling on Canada to appoint an independent investigator to examine the details of her death.

However, says Justice Minister David Lametti, he can’t do that.

“As Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, I do not have the authority to appoint a coroner’s inquest into a death. This power lies with the province of Manitoba, which is responsible for the administration of justice,” said Lametti in an email statement to Windspeaker.com April 13.

The family issued a statement on April 6 calling “on Canada to immediately appoint an independent investigator, to thoroughly investigate the untimely death of our sister under suspicious circumstances.”

Staff at the south Winnipeg Brady Road landfill discovered the remains of Beardy, a 33-year-old woman, on April 3. Beardy, the mother of four and youngest of five sisters, is a member of Lake St. Martin First Nation.

On April 6, the Winnipeg Police Service publicly delivered details of what led to Beardy’s death and concluded that no foul play had been involved.

Beardy’s family say they did not give the police permission to release those details.

According to the police, video surveillance observed Beardy climbing into a dumpster but does not indicate she left the dumpster. A few hours later, a commercial collection truck picked up the bin, emptied its contents into the truck and drove away. The truck emptied its contents into the Brady Road

landfill site.

In a statement, the family said they felt “intimidated” by the police and called the police’s actions “dismissive.”

They said the investigation needed to be “more fulsome” and that “unresolved questions” remained.

Lake St. Martin First Nation Chief Chris Traverse has added his voice to the condemnation of the work undertaken by the Winnipeg Police Service.

In a statement, Traverse said the police had tips they were neither acting on nor sharing.

“I think they are trying to avoid a proper investigation,” he said.

“I know the family is looking for answers. There are probably a variety of tragic reasons that resulted in Ms. Beardy’s death. I think people need answers and those families need an-

swers,” said Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Marc Miller in an interview with Windspeaker.com April 12.

“As my colleague Minister Miller has said, it is critically important that we work together, with First Nations, Inuit and Metis communities, and with all orders of government, to put an end to the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG),” said Lametti.

“No one should have to experience the grief and pain that Linda’s loved ones are facing right now. My heart is with them during this incredibly difficult time,” he added.

Traverse said Beardy had been evacuated to Winnipeg in 2011 as part of the “forced displacement” of hundreds of residents when Lake St. Martin First Nation flooded.

The flooding was the result of a decision by the Manitoba

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

government to divert water into Lake Manitoba.

Successful litigation in 2022 eventually saw $90 million awarded to Lake St. Martin and three other First Nations affected by the flooding. Rebuilding has been ongoing but more than 1,000 people still remain displaced.

Beardy’s death is just one more among MMIWG, said Traverse.

From March 15 to early May 2022, four Indigenous women were murdered in Winnipeg, their bodies disposed of in landfill sites in and near the city.

Jeremy Skibicki, a Winnipeg man, has been charged with all four murders.

The partial remains of Rebecca Contois, 24, of O-Chi-Chak-Ko-Sipi First Nation, were also found midMay at the Brady landfill.

Two women from Long

Plain First Nation, residing in Winnipeg, were believed to have been killed in early May. The remains of Morgan Beatrice Harris, 39, and Marcades Myran, 26, are believed to be in the Prairie Green landfill site north of Winnipeg. A feasibility study is presently being conducted to determine whether a search should be undertaken for their remains.

Police believe the first victim, a woman given the name of Buffalo Woman, was killed on or about March 15, 2022.

DNA links Skibicki to the four murders, according to the police.

Traverse said that due to “racism and misogyny,” shelters are hunting grounds for predators. Easy access to landfill sites combined with the reluctance from police and government to search them “perpetuates the cycle.”

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 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.

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: May 1, 2023 @ 4:00 pm

Deadline: May 1, 2023 @ 4:00 PM

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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Manitoba RCMP apologizes after officer points weapon at youth in PCN

BY DAVE BAXTER

LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, WINNIPEG SUN

The chief of a northern First Nation is asking for an investigation and an apology after an RCMP officer pointed a firearm at a group of young girls last week and RCMP apologized on April 18, saying the gun was pulled because the officer believed lives were in danger.

“I have an obligation to protect the well-being of our community members as chief, and I am very angry right now,” Pimicikamak Cree Nation Chief David Monias said in a statement on April 17. “The girls were traumatized and obviously we feel there was no imminent threat to the officer that would have warranted drawing his firearm, let alone point it at a group of girls.

“I am demanding an

apology and an investigation by the Independent Investigation Unit as the result of this.”

Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Grand Chief Garrison Settee said in a statement that there are three girls who are now “traumatized” by the incident, and he said MKO has responded by dispatching workers from their Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Unit to PCN — located about 700 kilometres north of Winnipeg and commonly referred to as Cross Lake — to provide counselling and supports to the girls in the aftermath of the incident.

Settee echoed calls for an independent investigation to be conducted by the IIU. “We received information that an RCMP member pointed his gun at three girls on the First Nation

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY Intake Worker – 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.

over the weekend,” Settee said. “This concerns me greatly, as anytime a firearm is brandished there is an increased risk of loss of life. For that reason, I am calling for an investi-

gation of the incident by an independent party. The IIU exists for that purpose.”

In a statement sent to the Winnipeg Sun, an RCMP spokesperson explained that the weapon was pulled

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY Family Enhancement Worker– Term Position Mathias Colomb Cree Nation Office Pukatawagan, Manitoba

because the officer mistakenly thought they saw a firearm, and that there was an immediate danger to people in the area and possibly to themselves.

According to police, a Cross Lake RCMP officer was driving past a residence in PCN on April 14 when the officer saw what they mistakenly believed to be a long gun being held and pointed towards other residences by several people on the deck of a home.

RCMP said the officer immediately responded, “as per protocol to a firearm-related incident.”

“The officer did draw their sidearm and yelled instructions to the individuals. Those instructions were complied with immediately, and the officer replaced their sidearm as soon as the perceived weapon was no longer a threat,” RCMP said.

“As soon as the officer got closer and saw that

the perceived long gun was actually a telescope, the officer asked for and received permission to enter the vestibule of the home, where the officer spoke to the homeowner and the youths involved in the incident to apologize for the misunderstanding.

“The intent of the officer was to ensure public safety, and the officer responded to a perceived threat immediately in the interest of keeping the public safe.”

RCMP also said April 18 that they were sorry for the incident, and for how it has now affected the youth who were involved.

“The RCMP apologizes to the youths who were frightened as a result of this incident,” RCMP said.

— Dave Baxter is a Local Journalism Initiative reporter who works out of the Winnipeg Sun. The Local Journalism Initiative is funded by the government of Canada.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 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.

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

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

Deadline: April 25, 2023 @ 4:00 pm

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Our agency will strive to maintain family unity.

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the DIA Service Manager 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 TRAINING § 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 EXPERIENCE § 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)

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Higher rates of HIV reported in Flin Flon, testing available at public health: NRHA

BY ERIC WESTHAVER FLIN FLON REMINDER

The Northern Regional Health Authority is sounding the alarm over more people in and around Flin Flon testing positive for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

In a statement issued April 17, the NRHA called for people to be tested for the virus.

“Northern Health Region public health has seen an increase in HIV in Flin Flon and surrounding areas.

Public health is urging the public to be tested for HIV,” reads the statement.

Testing for HIV in Flin Flon is conducted at the Flin Flon Primary Health Care

Centre.

Over 1,400 Manitobans have HIV or AIDS, according to the Nine Circle Community Health Centre. The province has the second-highest proportion of all Canadian provinces of people testing positive for HIV/AIDS each year, behind only Saskatchewan.

In 2021, 27 people in the NRHA tested positive for HIV, the second-most of Manitoba’s five health regions.

HIV has no medically available cure, but can be treated and monitored. If not treated, HIV can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Anyone can get HIV — getting the

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA UNIT: WINNIPEG SERVICE DELIVERY OFFICE (WSDO) LOCATION: 315 MCGEE STREET WINNIPEG, MANITOBA Position: Child & Family Services Worker One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position Reporting to the Unit Supervisor, the Child & Family Services Worker is responsible to implement the policies, procedures and specific directions/directives of Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba when working with families and children in the field of child protection. The duties include conducting Intakes and Assessments, responding to community service requests and carrying a case load of protection and voluntary family files.

Conducting interviews and assessments, compiling case particulars for Court, investigating/follow up on allegations of child protection issues, maintaining regular visits, ensuring accurate and timely documentation, developing long/short term case plans, developing/ facilitating workshops, community education and networking with collateral resources/services.

Qualifications: • Bachelor of Social Work Degree with experience in child welfare preferred or an equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered • Strong commitment to community-based service delivery • Working knowledge of CFS legislation, standards and issues • Knowledge of Child & Family Services Information System (CFSIS) • Assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills • Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills • Strong work ethic and reliable • Proven ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, as well as part of a child protection unit team • Sensitivity to, and an understanding of First Nations culture and values • Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree or Dene language would be an asset Working Conditions: • Fast-paced environment • Confidentiality environment with access to sensitive information • Overnight and remote travel approximately 30% of the time • Maintain a satisfactory Prior Contact check, Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract prior to starting the position and throughout employment as required.

• Maintain a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience Closing Date: Wednesday, April 26, 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 2023-036 on your resume/cover letter and include it in the subject line of your email, in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2023-036 315 McGee Street, Winnipeg, MB R3G 1M7 Fax: 204-790-4455 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

virus does not guarantee that a person will get AIDS or that the person will suffer grave health impacts.

HIV is mainly transmitted through bodily fluid contact with someone who has the virus. That can include sharing syringes, razors, toothbrushes, or tattoo or

piercing equipment with someone who has the virus, through unprotected sex with someone who has the virus or through activities like breastfeeding. The virus does not spread through normal bodily contact, coughing or sneezing or through insect or mosquito bites.

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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.

KENANOW ASSISTANT PROFESSOR / UNIVERSITY INSTRUCTOR Kenanow Faculty of Education Full Time, Perm, Position Thompson, Manitoba Competition No: 23-011 Closing Date: May 12, 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.

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Thompson RCMP Drug Tip Line

204-677-6995

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA SPLIT LAKE (TATASKWEYAK) SUB-OFFICE SPLIT LAKE, MANITOBA Position: Family Enhancement Worker One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position Reporting to a Family Enhancement Supervisor, the Family Enhancement Worker will provide children and families with support services to keep them from entering the child and family services protection system by providing preventative service opportunities and resources, facilitating awareness and education, advocacy and counselling. The overall aim is to engage parents, extended family, and community partners in identifying problems and participating in services and supports that address family needs. The Family Enhancement Worker will utilize a continuum of resources, develop case plans, coordinate the resources and supports needed and arrange linkages/connections to other community resources such as day programs, respite services and other culturally appropriate resources. The Family Enhancement Worker will possess and utilize the interpersonal skills to work with children, families, staff, and collaterals.

Qualifications: • Bachelor of Social Work Degree (BSW) with experience in child welfare preferred, or a combination of experience and training • Commitment to community-based service delivery • Working knowledge of CFS legislation, standards and issues • Knowledge of Child & Family Services Information System (CFSIS) an asset • Assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills • Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills • Demonstrated crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills • A strong work ethic and reliable • Proven ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, as well as part of a prevention unit team • Sensitivity to, and an understanding of First Nations culture and values • Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree language would be an asset Working Conditions: • Fast-paced environment • Confidentiality environment with access to sensitive information • Overnight and remote travel approximately 10% of the time • Maintain a satisfactory Prior Contact check, Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract prior to starting the position and throughout employment as required.

• Maintain a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience Closing Date: Wednesday, May 10, 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 2023-041 on your resume/cover letter and include it in the subject line of your email, in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2023-041 701 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

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PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA OFFICE: WINNIPEG FAMILY ENHANCEMENT CENTRE LOCATION: 1240 MAIN STREET WINNIPEG, MB Position: Family Enhancement Worker One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position Reporting to a Family Enhancement Supervisor, the Family Enhancement Worker will provide children and families with support services to keep them from entering the child and family services protection system by providing preventative service opportunities and resources, facilitating awareness and education, advocacy and counselling. The overall aim is to engage parents, extended family, and community partners in identifying problems and participating in services and supports that address family needs. The Family Enhancement Worker will utilize a continuum of resources, develop case plans, coordinate the resources and supports needed and arrange linkages/connections to other community resources such as day programs, respite services and other culturally appropriate resources. The Family Enhancement Worker will possess and utilize the interpersonal skills to work with children, families, staff, and collaterals.

Qualifications: • Bachelor of Social Work Degree (BSW) with experience in child welfare preferred, or a combination of experience and training • Commitment to community-based service delivery • Working knowledge of CFS legislation, standards and issues • Knowledge of Child & Family Services Information System (CFSIS) an asset • Assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills • Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills • Demonstrated crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills • A strong work ethic and reliable • Proven ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, as well as part of a prevention unit team • Sensitivity to, and an understanding of First Nations culture and values • Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree language would be an asset Working Conditions: • Fast-paced environment • Confidentiality environment with access to sensitive information • Overnight and remote travel approximately 10% of the time • Maintain a satisfactory Prior Contact check, Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract prior to starting the position and throughout employment as required.

• Maintain a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience Closing Date: Wednesday, April 26, 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 2023-037 on your resume/cover letter and include it in the subject line of your email, in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2023-037 315 McGee Street, Winnipeg, MB R3G 1M7 Fax: 204-790-4455 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

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The Thompson Recycling Centre is hiring a full time

Lead Hand

This position is to assist the Operations Manager with supervision, processing of materials and maintenance of equipment and machinery.

This position is also responsible for the work flow within the plant, oversee the shipping/receiving duties, maintain housekeeping and ensure safety policies are followed.

Essential qualifications: • Experience in the operation of a forklift and or skid steer. Must hold a valid class 5 or higher Manitoba Driver’s Licence. If not certified in Forklift or skid steer, ability to be certified.

• Experience conducting maintenance checks on a regular schedule and performing minor maintenance on equipment.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to cooperate and effectively work with staff.

• Experience applying/implementing Workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures.

• Must be physically capable of bending, twisting, standing and sitting for long periods of time as well as lifting up to 50 pounds.

Any previous supervision is not required but considered an asset.

Please email your resume and cover letter outlining your experience and interest to trcadmin@mymts.net or drop off your resume at the Thompson Recycling Center. Position open until filled.

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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.

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MANITOBA PUBLIC INSURANCE (MPI) PROGRAM COORDINATOR

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Community and Industry Solutions Full Time, Term, Position ending March 31, 2024 The Pas, Flin Flon, or Thompson, Manitoba Competition No: 23-032 Closing Date: April 28, 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.

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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 Community Programs Coordinator will work together with the Family Enhancement Manager to ensure that all aspects of agency services meet the requirements of the Child and Family Services Act, the First Nations mandate, and service standards, as well as the agency’s mandatory policies and procedures.

The Community Programs Coordinator will be responsible to assist the Family Enhancement Manager in leading, managing and directing assigned staff in the delivery of agency programs and services within the community. Work with the FE workers and FE Supervisors to ensure programming needs are met within the respective communities.

RESPONSIBILITIES: § General Review § Leadership § Service Delivery § Financial and Operational Requirements § Human Resources § Unit Activity and Performance Reporting § Financial and Operational Requirements § Workplace Health and Safety § Other duties related to the position and as assigned by the FE Manager EDUCATION AND TRAINING § Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) with 3 to 5 years experience in child welfare or; related combination of education and experience KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE § Prior supervisory experience in a child welfare agency § Ability to converse fluently in Cree § Experience in First Nation Child and Family Services § Coordinating or facilitating or initiating programs, activities and camps § Work effectively with resources and collaterals § Knowledge of the theory and practice of social work § Leadership skills to direct, plan and organize service delivery § High communication skills to maintain effective communication channels with agency staff, community agencies, groups and general public § Ability to resolve difficult and contentious case management and service issues 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. § Must be able to travel to remote communities. § Other duties related to the position may be assigned by the FE Manager.

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CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY Community Program Coordinator – Permanent Position Regional Sub Office Opaskwayak, Manitoba

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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 § 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 28, 2023 @ 4:00 pm

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

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.

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.

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Intake Supervisor – Permanent Position 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.

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Thompson RCMP Thompson RCMP looking for missing Lynn Lake woman investigating how Spilt Thompson RCMP are asking the public been successful and her family and police Lake man received lifefor help with locating a missing 39-year- are concerned for her well-being. old Lynn Lake woman.

Sullivan is described as 5’6” tall and Jocelyn Sullivan was reported missing 105 pounds with long reddish-brown hair threatening injuries around 9:30 a.m. April 18. Her family and blue eyes.

Thompson RCMP are looking for information about an incident that sent a man to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Police responded to a report of an injured and unresponsive man in the parking lot of a Station Road business around 10 p.m. April 5 and found a 32-year-old man from Tataskweyak Cree Nation with potentially fatal injuries.

He was transported to hospital, where he remains in critical but stable condition.

Anyone with information about this incident can call Thompson RCMP at 204-677-690 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Tips can also be submitted online at www. manitobacrimestoppers.com.

Thompson RCMP and RCMP Major Crime Services are investigating.

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.

said she had last spoken with them on March 26 and was last seen March 30 in Thompson. Not being in contact with her family for that long is unusual for her, they said.

Attempts to locate Sullivan have not

RCMP photo Jocelyn Sullivan of Lynn Lake, who was last seen in Thompson March 30, was reported missing April 18.

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY 2 Family Enhancement Supervisors – Permanent Position 1 Regional Sub Office 1 Mathias Colomb Sub Office Opaskwayak, Manitoba & 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 Family Enhancement Manager, the Family Enhancement Supervisor will be responsible for providing supervision to the Family Enhancement Workers. This will include overseeing the case management portion, monitoring their outgoing emails, attendance, training and evaluation process. The FE Supervisor will receive the FE Workers financial requests via email and send to finance reception for processing; the incumbent will receive, review and approve the Service Agreement/Case Plan for all families receiving prevention support and ensuring the case lists fall under the prevention category. The FE Supervisor will ensure the delivery of a prevention stream of services for families in First Nation communities. The FE Supervisor will monitor the FE Worker’s travel budget and provide support to the FE Workers in their respective communities. The FE Supervisor will provide quarterly reports to the FE Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES: § General Supervision § Supervision of Unit Service Delivery § Workplace Safety & Health § Human Resources § Training & Development § Unit Activity and Performance Reporting § Financial and Operational Requirements § Other duties related to the position and as assigned by the Service Manager EDUCATION AND TRAINING § Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) with 3 years’ experience in child welfare or; Bachelor of Arts (BA) with relevant experience in counselling and child welfare experience § Prior supervisory experience in a child welfare agency § Ability to converse fluently in Cree § Experience in Aboriginal Child and Family Services KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE § Knowledge of the theory and practice of social work with particular emphasis on risk assessment, case management and file documentation § Understanding of First Nation traditions, history, values and family systems § Proven supervisory skills to direct, plan and organize service delivery and evaluate staff. § High level communication skills to maintain effective communication with agency staff, clients, service providers and community agencies. § Analytical and conceptual skills to evaluate and deliver services to families. § Ability to resolve difficult and contentious case management and service issues.

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 28, 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.

Anyone with information on Sullivan’s whereabouts can call Thompson RCMP at 204-677-6909 or 204-677-6911 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-2228477. Tips can also be submitted online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.

KEEWATIN TRIBAL COUNCIL 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.

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STAFF REPRESENTATIVE I LOCATION: THOMPSON, MANITOBA POSTED: April 6, 2023 POSTING ID: 20230428SRI The Staff Representative I is a complex and responsible position where the incumbent administers and enforces collective agreements on behalf of the membership of the MGEU. The Staff Representative I mentors members and activists and acts as a resource to assigned union Locals, Components, and a variety of union committees.

RESPONSIBILITIES • • • •

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Provide support and advocacy on behalf of MGEU members for prompt resolution of all complaints and issues.

Conduct investigations and where necessary prepare, file, and present grievances. This may also include assisting in appeals and arbitrations.

Mentor members to increase their labour relations knowledge and experience, and encourage union activism.

Assist in arrangements for meetings within assigned areas, and attend such meetings for purposes of communicating union business/policies, acting as a resource to members, and providing advice and leadership, where required.

Proactively identify issues of broader concern and work with leadership to follow up and ensure prompt resolution.

Represent the MGEU at external events and meetings; support and participate in MGEU campaigns and activities.

Perform other related duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS •

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A minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Staff Representative, or the equivalent combination of experience and education as a union activist or labour relations expert, which must include experience advocating on behalf of members regarding complaints and grievances.

Able to read and interpret collective agreements and other related legislation and regulations.

Experience investigating and researching labour related issues.

Able to deal with a variety of personnel and stakeholders, and portray an effective image in numerous situations.

Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to speak effectively in public.

Strong organizational, planning and prioritizing skills.

Able to promote Labour and MGEU values and navigate through the MGEU organizational structure and unionized workplaces.

Good computer skills and able to work with MS Office and databases Able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Must have a valid drivers licence and be able to travel, including overnight hotel stays.

Post-Secondary education in a related field is an asset.

Friday, April 21, 2023

Trio charged for carjacking Good Samaritans in St. Theresa Point Three people from St. Theresa Point First Nation have been arrested for a carjacking that occurred when a driver stopped to provide aid to another vehicle stuck in the snow.

Gino Monias, 21, Irvin Harper, 32, and Taylia Wood, 30 are charged with kidnapping, robbery, assault with a weapon, uttering threats and other weapons-related offences.

They were remanded into custody.

The carjacking occurred just before 2 p.m. April 8 when a 20-year-old driver stopped the vehicle that he and two females, aged 18 and 21, were travelling in when they came upon a vehicle stuck in the snow.

All three were robbed of their money and belongings and the driver was pulled out of the vehicle and as-

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The suspects then sped off in the stolen pickup truck with the two female occupants still inside. The pair were released a short time later without any injuries.

The driver was taken to the nursing station, where he received treatment for minor injuries and was released.

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