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Volume 62 • Issue 05

New bylaw would change committee structure, eliminate community feedback section of council meetings

BY IAN GRAHAM

EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Thompson city council approved first reading of a new organizational and procedural bylaw by a vote of 5-3 at a special meeting Jan. 27.

If passed, the new bylaw will replace two existing bylaws – one organizational and one procedural – in place since 2020.

The main change in the new bylaw is that standing committees, although they can still be established if council wishes, will be replaced by committee of the whole meetings twice a month, on the first and third Mondays.

The committee meetings will be at 7 p.m., the same time as council meetings, which are scheduled for the second and fourth Mondays of every month, and will be recorded and broadcast via the internet as regular council meetings are now, according to councillors.

“Moving forward as a committee of the whole is a great idea to me,” said deputy mayor Brian Lundmark, later noting that it could remove some redundancy and delay caused by one issue being reviewed at multiple standing committees under

to have to keep an eye on,” said Mayor Colleen Smook, who supports the committee of the whole structure. She also said there is nothing preventing citizens from reaching out to councillors about issues they have, just as nothing stops councillors from running ideas by former citizen committee members or other residents of Thompson.

The new bylaw would also do away with the community comments and feedback portion of council meetings, limiting public participation to delegations and presentations, which appear by the invitation of council.

At one time, council meetings had two opportunities for impromptu public participation: a general inquiries section near the beginning of the meeting, later renamed community comments and feedback, and a question period following the mayor’s report at the tail end of meetings.

The general inquiries section was added to give people an opportunity to ask council questions without having to sit through a whole meeting. After it was introduced, the question period was removed from council meeting agendas.

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

Thompson City Hall the current structure.

Coun, Andre Proulx said he thought having committee of the whole meetings in the evening once every two weeks might make running for council more attractive to people who could not make themselves available to attend standing committee meetings, which were monthly or biweekly and generally during business hours on weekdays.

“This seems to be something that works in other municipalities throughout the province,” said Coun.

Braden McMurdo.

Pointing out that this would mark the third time this term that council has tweaked its committee structure, Coun. Earl Colbourne said he would not support the bylaw. Coun Duncan Wong also voted against first reading, as did Coun. Les

Ellsworth, who doesn’t like the lack of public participation in the proposed bylaw.

Coun Jeff Fountain was not present at the meeting and all the other members of council voted in favour.

“I have a very difficult time when you don’t involve the community as you should,” Ellsworth said.

Broadcasting and making recordings of the committee meetings available online

will help them reach more people than standing committee meetings, which had participation from citizen representatives who were committee members, but usually few if any spectators, said Coun. Kathy Valentino.

“If we get more viewers then it is being effective,” she said.

Less public interaction is “something we’re going

Vale gives city $125K to buy asset management software For the second time in base accessible to staff at just over a month, Vale different levels and in difCanada has made a six-fig- ferent departments. The ure contribution to the City system will also enable of Thompson and associ- the city to track the cost of ated entities for ongoing maintenance over time and, projects. along with current software, The latest cash infusion, keep track of labour hours Nickel Belt News photo by Ian Graham announced Jan. 27, is of and more.

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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 for cost savings and sus- wellness and public safety ‘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. tainable improvement.” committee to fund a new right?’

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“It didn’t dawn hardware store there,” she and we’re going to displace al growth and struggles. the asset management plan Thompson’s sobering deputy mayor Brian Lundmark and Mayor Colleen Smook in council chambers. The money is earmarked for the purchase clear and that’s it. It’s there. you because your story on me until after. That was a says. you somewhere else and all Maybe in the next five years will include a central data- for centre. of asset management software.

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022

Off the air for two years, CBC’s North Country morning show still lacking host

BY IAN GRAHAM

EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

There’s been dead air from its Thompson studio for two years now, but the CBC says it still has plans to bring back the North Country morning show once a new host is hired.

The show, which used to air in the morning and at noon when longtime host Mark Szyszlo was still behind the microphone prior to his 2017 retirement after more than 30 years in radio, has been in a state of suspended animation since late January 2020 when Ramraajh Sharvendiran, who started hosting it in October 2018, departed Thompson for a new gig in Newfoundland.

Though the public broadcaster is not currently advertising for the position on its website, it still intends to fill it, CBC central region managing director John Bertrand told the Thompson Citizen Jan. 25.

“We’re in the process of reposting again and continuing on with recruitment,” Bertrand said.

“Finding that position for the Thompson programming still remains really important and covering stories all across the entire province including the north is really important.”

In a story familiar in industries and locations across Canada, filing the job has been delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic and by a lack of willing applicants capable of filling the role.

“It’s been very hard to

Thompson Citizen photo by Gesundheit/Getty Images No one has been behind the microphone at the CBC North Country studio in Thompson for two years but the public broadcaster says it still intends to find a new host. find qualified candidates but we haven’t given up and we’re going to continue to search and find somebody as soon as we possibly can,” Bertrand

said.

The current two-year stretch is the latest extended hiatus between hosts. The show was off the air for 17 months follow-

ing Szyszlo’s retirement at the end March 2017. Those two gaps, combined with the eight months Szyszlo spent on a sabbatical in 2015, add up to more than

four years off the air or without a host out of the last seven. CBC had intended to find a short-term replacement host to fill in during Szyszlo’s sabbat-

ical in 2015, but ultimately were unable to do so.

Churchill-Keewatinook Aski NDP MP Niki Ashton, who led a successful campaign to save the show from the chopping black, along with another one-person station La Ronge, Sask, in 2009, less than six months after first getting elected to Parliament, says the hostless interval is too long.

“It is not acceptable that the position in Thompson has remained vacant as long as it has,” she told the Citizen. “There are people with broadcasting experience in our North and people who can be trained. As the MP who fought to save CBC North Country a few years ago, I will be pushing for the CBC to fill this position as soon as possible.”

Although being off the air for two years is unacceptable, it appears Ashton foresaw such a possibility, as she wrote to the CBC president in January 2020, before Sharvendiran’s last day on the air, urging her to ensure that the Thompson studio remained open.

Bertrand says that despite the difficulties of finding a new North Country host, the CBC remains committed to Thompson and Northern Manitoba.

“I know there can be a feeling that we’re trying to have cost savings,” he said.

“There’s no such conversation happening. There’s nothing to do with cost savings or abandoning the location.”

Rural Manitoba paramedics talk burnout, staff shortages

BY SARA BETH DACOMBE LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, NIVERVILLE CITIZEN

Rural paramedics are facing burnout, with daily COVID-19 cases having reached record levels in January. The ongoing crisis has had cascading effects, not the least of which is the increasing degree of mental health concerns that have only gotten more serious and persistent over the course of the past two years Emergency responders have seen the worst of the human toll exacted by COVID-19 — and recently, much of the staff at stations serving Niverville and the surrounding area have been either hit with COVID themselves or been unable to work.

The Manitoba Association of Health Care Professionals (MAHCP), the union that represents more than 800 rural paramedics, calls the situation a staffing crisis and has been sounding the alarm.

The problem has been getting worse since they initially reported about staffing issues last summer. On Jan. 6, they formally asked Manitoba’s government for

a response.

Since that time, no response has been received.

The most recent MAHCP report points to some staggering figures. There have been more than 17,000 hours when ambulances were out of service and unavailable to assist Manitobans in an emergency. This troubling statistic is a five-year high, and there’s no sign of the trend improving due to the ever-increasing demand on ambulances and paramedics right when they are at their shortest supply.

“During the pandemic, rural paramedics have worked unprecedented levels of overtime and continue to do so, but they can’t keep up,” says Bob Moroz, president of the MAHCP. “The Manitoba government refuses to address the staffing crisis that is overwhelming rural paramedics.”

Holiday burnout Two local paramedics can confirm the prevalence of burnout facing many exhausted emergency responders. They agreed to share their experiences with the Niverville Citizen on the condition of anonymity.

Paramedic one says that

over the holiday season calls for emergency services typically rise, but December 2021 was even busier than usual for a number reasons.

“Things over the Christmas holidays were much busier than past holidays for the following reasons: the increase number in COVID cases and the new provincial protocol to move patients from city hospital to rural hospital,” they say of their workload. “City paramedics are not running patients out here. Rural medics are expected to pick up and drop off these patients.”

They also report that staff are calling in sick with either COVID-like symptoms or debilitating mental and emotional fatigue.

“Things always get busier over the holidays,” agrees paramedic two, who adds that there was also increased call volume this year due to a spike in opioid overdoses.

“We were also plagued with illness this year, making us more short-staffed than usual. The general challenges are fatigue and lack of support.”

Paramedic one confirms that the province’s southern region sometimes sees

eight trucks pulled at once because there is no one to staff them.

Unprecedented overtime The staffing issue is the largest challenge facing emergency personnel, and it’s one that already existed before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Paramedic one explains that rural Manitoba has always lost paramedics to the city because the city pays on average $8/hour more.

When COVID-19 hit, it turned a bad situation into one that was much worse.

Shared Health has provided no relief, they say.

“Paramedics have left over the last year or two for other opportunities,” says paramedic one. “However, Shared Health has made the decision to leave those positions vacant. They are left vacant and a small group of full-time floats, in addition to a small group of casual paramedics, are sent out to fill the void. There has only been one hiring effort in the last year or two at most.”

In general, the rural paramedics left carrying the responsibility of responding to rural Manitobans in the southeast are working

overtime as the rule, not the exception.

Paramedics in the southern region are working multiple 24-hour shifts per week, trying to cover for others who are out sick.

They say that staff are doing their best to pick up shifts to fill the void and are regularly working 60 to 72 hours weekly.

“People who become paramedics care deeply about people and worry that they will not get the help that they need if trucks have to be pulled,” says this paramedic. “The cycle of working so much extra time with the intention to ensure that our neighbours will have the help they need, when they need it, is the fuel that burns a paramedic out. It takes a large toll mentally and physically working so many hours, especially if those hours are concurrent without any break. Especially 24-hour shifts. It’s not often that we have the opportunity to put our head down in the early hours of the morning after a call to get a nap in.”

Overwhelmed and afraid Overall, these two paramedics zero in on the mes-

sage that they want the community to know what it’s like being a paramedic during a pandemic: they are overwhelmed and afraid that they won’t be able to be there when rural Manitobans need them most.

“It is a challenging time to be a paramedic,” says paramedic one. “We respond to calls where we see some of the sickest COVID patients. We do everything in our power to help, but there have been so many patients who we haven’t been able to help. We’ve had to take patients to Winnipeg and as far as Brandon as of late because there isn’t enough room in our hospitals to house every sick patient who needs our help.

Our system is so incredibly overwhelmed and EMS is exhausted.”

Paramedic two concurs: “I am pretty sure we are all burnt out. I know I am. The call volume has increased significantly. There is no room in the hospitals. I really don’t know what to say.

COVID is a severe illness or it can be mild. I’ve seen the sick people. I’ve seen the backlogs. It needs to be treated with respect.”

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

www.thompsoncitizen.net

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Current public health orders extended one week as omicron wave appears to be peaking

BY IAN GRAHAM

EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Some indicators are hinting that the omicron wave of the COVID-19 pandemic may be peaking in Manitoba but the province has extended public health orders by one week before making decisions on loosening restrictions.

“We’re seeing early signs of stabilization and positive

indicators that COVID-19 is stabilizing in our province,” Health Minister Audrey Gordon said at a Jan. 28 press conference.

The orders were due to expire on Feb. 1 but will now remain in effect until 12:01 a.m. on Feb. 8.

The orders include limits on indoor and outdoor gatherings in public and private places, as well as capacity

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wave is peaking before making changes.

“Another week of data’s going to give us even more information,” he said. “Our goal is always to loosen restrictions as soon as it’s safe to do so.”

There were 110 adults in intensive care in Manitoba on Friday, about half of them with or recovering from COVID-19 infections.

limits at gyms, movie theatres and restaurants, but not in stores, except in the southern health region. The number of people allowed at some gatherings depends upon whether there any any unvaccinated people over age 12 present.

Chief provincial public health officer Dr. Brent Roussin said the government wants to be sure the

Dr. David Matear, health system co-lead of the provincial government’s Unified Health Sector Incident Command, said it is possible more patients may be sent outside of their home health regions for treatment if the province needs to ramp up the number of intensive care beds available.

In the past three months, over 250 stable patients

have been transferred to health care facilities outside their region, including 39 in the past week.

The province announced Jan. 28 that it would cover some of the costs for up to eight visits per month by transferred patients’ designated support persons, including money spent on meals, transportation and accommodations.

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ouncil’s proposed on alternating Mondays, also council meetings. At any rate, ed, assuming that it is, does not residents with questions unrelat- eliminated makes council less change to the or- makes them more accessible to explicit mention of that agenda in itself prevent people from ed to the matters dealt with at publicly accountable than it has ganizational bylaw, residents, many of whom have item is no longer mentioned in seeking and even receiving an- the meeting wouldn’t have to been over at least the past 15 which would see the body’s jobs working the day shift. With the bylaw, as it was in the pro- swers from those who are an- sit through the whole thing in years, and most likely longer. mer councillor many of councillor the people workload around and forswerable reducing members, the citizens of of Thompmer councillor Luke many people workload around and reducing members, citizens Thompothoth ofLuke ThompLuke many ofinofeffect thethe people workload around and fortofor reducing members, thethe citizens of of Thomporder make theirThompquery.

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It for the change is, which could the end was done away with, them or score cheap pointsaligning in fore defeated by meetings and ask their mostly correct in saywill save money.

The married to aligning posalsto toreduce reducethethefore fore being defeated meetings theirmostly mostly correct say-willwill save money. married to to posals being defeated by bymeetings andand askask their correct in in saysave money.

TheThemarried aligning be efficiency ornot something less themselves to all of Dennis them, to a committee of elected was evenofficials difficult for questhe media ing Obviously, a democracy, apparently because it was con- some sort of political pissing Mayor Fenske that, in in terms ofquesamount is that, large with any number of representaMayorDennis DennisFenske Fenskeelected elected officials quesin terms ofamount amount notlarge largethemselves themselveswith withanyany of in representaMayor officials inging that, is is not defensible, hasn’tin beenterms spelled ofsidered the number whole model, which all to attend many, as news outlets the ultimate form of accountredundant.

Doing that contest.

Perhaps that was unin the racecomprising to becomethem tionsinweek after week, classtions and ethnicity, the overall –class about $20,000 particular side, because tives comprising them in the race to become tions week after week, and ethnicity, the overall – about $20,000 particular side, because tives the race to become week after week, class and ethnicity, the overall – about $20,000 particular side, because of council participates in com- in Thompson do not have more ability is having to appeal for out specifically. But this is also had the effect of making some comfortable for some members head of council last their opinions notandlast trustees really innot salarright the number and one of them made headof ofmay council last their opinions may trusteesaren’t really in councillors’ salarright the number and one of offer them made council opinions may not trustees really innow, councillors’ salarright now, the number mittee work, does certain people wait longer for answer. thanhead a single journalist each the their votes ofaren’t residents every four thecouncillors’ continuation ofaren’t a precedof council but ifnow, they don’t like time that Thompsonites be enough to dissuade a microcosm of the ies per year plus apof opinions on council a choice March 13 not time that Thompsonites be enough to dissuade a microcosm of the ies per year plus apof opinions on council a choice March 13 not time that Thompsonites be enough to dissuade a microcosm of the ies per year plus apof opinions on council Assume you had a question public scrutiny, they could aladvantages with respect to sim- several committees a week eats years, in the case of Manitoba ent, one established not by this went the polls the from forSchool District ofwhat Mysproximately that is about generally two –half for shrink its numbers, the about majority from forSchool District of Mysproximately halfthat that is generally – for council but byDistrict ahalf previous plicity and transparency. intomajority thewent number of paidpolls hours municipalities.

If you something that happened ways not run for office.

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Mysproximately isjust generally twotwo – for three-and-half years ging ahead, especially tery Lake’s population amount, onLake’s average, against.

You don’t have board to go thattrustfartrustthisthree-and-half newspaper or CHTM radio are ging doing is really unpopular, At one time, there was no and during a meeting.on Aton one time, all questions were necessarily school board three-and-half years ging ahead, especially tery population amount, average, against. as as school years ahead, especially tery Lake’s population amount, average, andand against. youfor might get an answer at the back to recall the same comdedicate producing news won’t get But for council meetfrivolous and the removing the turnago –ees was in favour of against since the of as asince whole.

If you’ve travel Maybe the low turnees voted 6-1 ago –number was favour of since thenumber number ofannual as a of whole.

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If the reducing the numbers, people who care about been to many school expenses.

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Pandemic highlights gaps in First Nation health care

BY CHELSEA KEMP

LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, BRANDON SUN

The latest wave of COVID-19 is highlighting the gaps First Nations face in health care, pushing forward a conversation advocates have been having for decades.

The past two years have been the most challenging time in Melanie MacKinnon’s 25-year career. She is the lead for the Manitoba First Nations COVID-19 pandemic response co-ordination team, a partnership between the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC), Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakinak (MKO), First Nations Health and Social Secretariat of Manitoba and Keewatinohk Inniniw Minoayawin.

The fourth wave of the

pandemic has been different because the omicron variant of the virus appeared quickly and aggressively.

“It was in a handful of communities to start and then, of course, that grew in more days and in the first couple of weeks,” MacKinnon said.

The pandemic response team has been trying to keep up with increasing volumes of infections, testing for COVID-19 and contact tracing, on top of traditional public health protocols and guidelines that have been actioned in previous waves.

“It was very apparent that the workload burden or the demand given our supply was going to be challenging to manage in those first couple weeks. The ability to pivot was also a pretty significant

strength of all the partners,” MacKinnon said.

Omicron was also different because it arrived in nations during the holiday season — a time where staffing levels are already fairly low. Illness and absenteeism throughout the workforce have been additional obstacles.

These experiences create unique challenges in First Nation communities because resources are much more finite and need to be preserved and protected, MacKinnon said.

The pandemic response team was fortunate to deploy rapid molecular tests in several First Nation communities, but keeping up with the increased testing volume proved challenging, she added. While the province has stepped up to provide plenty of supplies, the team con-

tinues to advocate and lobby for more rapid tests, she said.

The team was able to access the federal stockpile of rapid tests in the last couple of weeks, securing about 50,000 for Manitoba.

“We’re continuing to work with our federal and provincial partners [and others] for those types of tools and technologies … to kind of pause and pull their existing resources to build that surge support roster so we can help that local finite health resources to ensure there is some sustainability there.”

For decades it has been well documented that First Nations are at higher risk when it comes to maintaining health supports, MacKinnon said, and this has only been further substantiated by the omicron wave.

Factors include over-

knowing there are no ambulances available, or the closest unit is three or four hours away, he added.

A typical shift at the MTCC should have around nine medical dispatchers, Moroz said, but members have reported they have worked shifts where they are down to only two staff.

“Not only are we short on paramedics and ambulances, but the people who answer your calls are continuing to be asked to do so much more with so much less,” Moroz said. “They’re feeling a lot like Shared Health just ignores their needs because they’re situated in Brandon as opposed to Winnipeg.”

Some shifts at the MTCC are staffed at 60 per cent capacity, Moroz said, as a result of people booking time off and burnout.

“We just don’t have a robust enough staff in the MTCC to be able to manage that, and that’s being ignored,” Moroz said.

Dispatchers stay on the line with callers until paramedics arrive on the scene.

This could be for up to 30 minutes at a time, he said.

“The longer it takes for that ambulance to arrive on the scene when our dispatchers are still talking to them, they have to be able to manage ... not only what they physically need that person to do, but manage the mental and psychological anguish that is going on,” Moroz said. “That’s a high-stress environment.”

These emergency calls come on top of organizing inter-facility transfers for patients via ambulance while working to find available ambulances for the movement of patients and working with STARS and Lifelight.

“It is enormously complicated right now, and they are feeling the pinch because they are short-staffed,” Moroz said. “Where is the support?”

Moroz said the province needs to post more permanent positions for the MTCC. The union estimates the facility needs to hire at least six permanent positions to en-

sure the unit is fully staffed each day. This would be just enough to get the MTCC back to a baseline of worker coverage. Posting casual positions will not do the trick, Moroz added.

“On the ground, we are hurting.”

Staffing at the MTCC has been a pressing issue for a number of years, pre-dating the COVID-19 pandemic.

“There’s very little incentive for people to be there [other than] a love of what they do,” Moroz said. “Even that has a limit.”

He noted one of the things MTCC staff pushed for was a workplace assessment to help their employer better understand the conditions they work in. A third party was brought in for the review, Moroz said, but so far the results have yet to be shared with members from MTCC. “It has to be factual. It has to be actual. It has to be truthful. It has to have tangible results to deal with why we were having it in the first place,” Moroz said. “Everything we’ve heard from our members is it has been essentially the exact opposite.”

Real and immediate investments in terms of recruitment are essential, he said.

A spokesperson with Shared Health provided a written statement to the Brandon Sun regarding staffing at the MTCC. “Claims made about current vacancy rates at the MTCC are factually inaccurate and should be treated as such,” said the statement. According to Shared Health, the MTTC has the equivalent of 35 full-time positions, with 34 currently filled. The statement noted the open position is the result of resignation and is in the process of being filled.

The MTCC is in the middle of its annual winter recruitment drive to fill a handful of casual, not full-time, positions.

“Like other workforces, the MTCC is seeing a higher than normal absentee rate in recent weeks due to high levels of COVID activity being seen throughout the

province ... even if including sick rates, staffing levels at the MTCC have not been close to approaching what’s being alleged.”

Shared Health noted overtime and call-outs to casual staff have been offered when unplanned absences have occurred. Management has also helped cover shifts when multiple sick calls are received.

Even after the Sun received this response from Shared Health to clarify the union’s claims, Moroz maintained his previous assertions about the staffing situation at the MTCC.

Dispatchers short-staffed in rural Manitoba, union claims

BY CHELSEA KEMP

LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, BRANDON SUN

An organization that represents health-care professionals in Manitoba is calling on the province to address ambulance dispatcher shortages and a workplace experiencing flatlining morale.

Emergency medical dispatchers at Brandon’s Manitoba Transport Coordination Centre (MTCC) are currently struggling to keep up with increasing call volumes and complexity, according to the Manitoba Association of Health Care Professionals, the union that represents them.

“In rural Manitoba, these are the folks who pick up the phone when you dial 911 for your emergencies,” said Bob Moroz, the president of the Manitoba Associated of Health Care Professionals.

“You can imagine just on that description alone the amount of work and critical nature of the work that these folks do.”

Rural ambulance coverage has thinned out over time and this issue is only compounded by dispatcher staffing shortages at the MTCC, Moroz said.

“There are staffing shortages ... One of the things that often is forgotten and is among the most stressful parts of their job is when someone calls, that emergency medical dispatcher stays on the line and they are helping manage those emergencies until that help can arrive,” Moroz said.

“It’s a stressful job on a good day and now with the struggle with the call volumes, the complexity, the lack of available ambulances across the province, it’s just having an enormous toll on these folks.”

Staff, who feel hidden behind the phone, are looking for some recognition from their employer and the province in regard to the critical role they play in health care.

Members are working overtime hours to ensure there is coverage in the province when someone calls 911 in an emergency, Moroz said.

The issue swells when a dispatcher starts their shift

crowded housing, lack of potable water, poverty, income insecurity and limited access to comprehensive health-care services close to home.

“There’s long-standing health status concerns with respect to long-standing chronic diseases, like hypertension and diabetes. The list goes on as to what puts us at higher risk,” MacKinnon said.

There are going to be long-term effects and consequences from the pandemic from a societal perspective, but there will also be opportunities that emerge during this time of adversity.

The pandemic has highlighted cracks in the healthcare system when it comes to care available to First Nations, even if these issues were already known in communities or through advocacy and research for many years.

“This has been a conversation for most of my career and for others, much, much longer. It’s not new, unfortunately, but I do think we would all collectively be remiss if we didn’t take this time and this opportunity to reframe system improvements,” MacKinnon said.

Organizational leads are working to foster positive change, she said, including the Southern Chief’s Organization Federal Health Transformation Program, MKO, the AMC and others.

The team is noticing a fatigued workforce throughout the health-care system across Manitoba and Canada. The recovery stage of the pandemic will require some intensive support, and possibly areas of other investments in regard to other losses the sector has experienced in terms of people leaving the industry.

“None of us have done this work alone in the past 22 to 24 months. It has been a real collaboration between both levels of government, as well as our First Nation leaders and our health system and health-care leaders, to really come together and build the biggest suspension bridge to overcome those jurisdictional gaps that we’ve experienced in the past,” MacKinnon said.

“Our hope and our intent [is] for that degree of collaboration to continue well after this pandemic.”

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Punjab is also the state which has the most number of illegal immigration consultants, with only 2,880 registered while over 6,000 firms were found to be operating without a licence.

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“Many people in Canada continue to confuse human trafficking with international border smuggling. In reality, human smuggling and human trafficking are very different crimes,” the centre said in an emailed statement to NCM. It described human smuggling as facilitating the illegal entry of an individual into Canada for a profit, and human trafficking as an illegal act for the purpose of exploiting victims or facilitating their exploitation.

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Statement of claim against former Métis National Council leadership alleges unlawful conduct

BY SHARI NARINE

LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, WINDSPEAKER.COM

The Métis National Council (MNC) is asking the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to approve damages of $15 million against former executive president and CEO Clement Chartier, former acting president David Chartrand , the Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF), and former MNC executive director Wenda Watteyne. It also asks that the court freeze their funds and investment accounts on an interim basis. The MNC is also looking for $1 million in “aggravated, exemplary and punitive damages.”

On Jan. 27, a 48-page statement of claim was filed in the Ontario Court alleging “breach of fiduciary duties and the other unlawful conduct.” It alleges that approximately $9 million from the Métis Veterans Recognition Payment Contribution Agreement unlaw-

fully went from the MNC to MMF; that $800,000 was wrongly paid in severance to four people; and $1.15 million in lump sum payments were wrongly made to five consulting firms.

Allegations made have not been proved in a court of law.

The legal action, said president Cassidy Caron on a Facebook posting today, was brought about after a review of governance and financial practices and policies had “uncovered agreements, contracts and consultation arrangements that may be questionable in nature.”

“We shared everything that was uncovered by this audit with our legal counsel, who have now compiled these pieces into a statement of claim against several individuals alleged to be involved in these matters,” said Caron.

The overview of the claim alleges Chartier, Chartrand, MMF and Watteyne “in-

tentionally cause(d) severe financial harm and other injury to MNC” to their benefit upon leaving MNC in 2021.

It goes on to allege that Chartier, Chartrand and Watteyne exploited their control of MNC during the COVID-19 pandemic from early 2020 throughout 2021.

The statement of claim also alleges that consulting agreements with the Louis Riel Institute and Gabriel Dumont Institute are “excessive, commercially unreasonable and oppressively onerous payment obligations” and a Métis database assignment and purchase agreement with the University of Alberta are unlawful.

The statement of claim also alleges “excessive or inappropriate” spending of MNC funds for benefits and gifts to associates, colleagues and spouses.

Along with the damages the MNC is seeking from Chartier, Chartrand, MMF,

and Watteyne, the organization is also asking that the court overturn the severance and termination payments for the consultants, and that it make them repay the amounts the “court finds to be appropriate.”

The statement of claim alleges the actions taken

by Chartier, Chartrand and Watteyne were done in order to “cripple MNC and denude MNC of its status, finances and authority on behalf of Canada’s Métis Nation.”

MMF is no longer part of the MNC, having withdrawn its membership last September.

The statement of claim alleges the withdrawal of MMF, as well as the three individuals, resulted in a “scorched earth policy to intentionally cause financial harm and other injury to MNC, recognizing that MNC and MMF would now be competing to be the legitimate or recognized authority and voice

of the Métis Nation going forward.”

In announcing the legal action undertaken by the MNC, Caron said, “I believe the apparent actions of the past are impeding our ability to move forward in a positive way. I believe that the reputation of the Métis National Council has been tarnished.”

She said it was with this in mind that she determined a legal course of action was necessary.

“We deserve justice and we deserve to put a period on the past and finally move forward together. This is what is right for our nation, for our people,” said Caron.

Caron was elected as the first woman president of the MNC on Sept. 30. She won on the third ballot.

She said she ran because she wanted to put an end to the “constant turmoil” that existed among the Métis Nation people.

Caron said she would not speak further on the legal

action because it was now before the court.

In a statement, Métis Nation-Saskatchewan president Glen McCallum said he fully supported Caron’s actions.

“The allegations of questionable financial practices and unaccountable government leadership contained in this statement of claim are distressing,” said McCallum. “The Métis Nation deserves full transparency and accountability in this matter and a fulsome understanding of the true state of the MNC’s past, present and future.”

Also named in the legal action are Storm Russell; Kristina Monette: Marc Leclair and Leclair Infocom Inc; Celeste McKay Consulting Inc.; John Weinstein and Public Policy Nexus Group Inc.; Kathy Hodgson-Smith and Infinity Research Development and Design Inc.; and Wei Xie and Systemway Consulting Inc.

from 11 defendants and named in the suit are former MNC official and current MMF president David Chartrand, former MNC president Clément Chartier, former MNC official Wenda Watteyne, and well as the entire MMF organization.

The lawsuit, which was filed with the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, also asks that the court freeze MMF’s funds and investment accounts on an interim basis and MNC said they are seeking $1 million of the $16 million because of “aggravated, exemplary and punitive damages.”

Chartrand had been involved with the MNC for more than two decades in a number of roles before leaving the organization in 2021 and Chartier was president of MNC from 2003 before

resigning in 2021.

But a growing dispute between MMF and MNC has been brewing in recent months and has now seemingly hit a boiling point with the Jan. 27 news of the lawsuit.

In September of 2021, Chartrand suddenly pulled MMF out of MNC, and at the time said the pullout was because MNC was allowing membership into the organization of people with invalid or questionable claims to Red River Métis citizenship.

The lawsuit now claims that while still in their roles with MNC Chartrand, Chartier, and others were taking money that belonged to MNC and putting it instead into the hands of MMF and MMF officials.

“MNC’s claims arise

from a scheme perpetrated by each of Chartier, Chartrand, MMF and Watteyne in the province of Ontario to intentionally cause severe financial harm and other injury to MNC, and to correspondingly benefit, among others, themselves, upon their departures from MNC in the summer of 2021,” the statement of claim reads.

The organization says they filed the lawsuit after an “extensive review of the organization.”

“For many years, each of Chartier, Chartrand and Watteyne were in de facto control of MNC’s affairs,” the lawsuit reads.

“During a COVID pandemic that arose in early 2020 and remained throughout 2021, Chartier, Chartrand and Watteyne were able to exploit that con-

trol and thereby conduct MNC’s affairs in breach of their statutory and common law duties and in contravention of MNC’s bylaws, customs, policies and practices, which were designed to provide checks and balances and to safeguard MNC’s rights, interests and stakeholders.”

Chartrand said because of what he has been told by MMF’s legal team so far, he says has no concerns about the impending lawsuit.

“They can look at anything they want, there are hundreds of transactions and there is not one cent unaccounted for and in fact when we left, we left them with a surplus,” he said.

“Even our lawyers are scratching their heads and asking where they are getting this $16 million number

from, it just seems like a number pulled out of the sky.”

With MMF pulling out of MNC last fall and because of the growing rift between the two organizations, Chartrand is now claiming the lawsuit is a way for MNC to put negative attention on him and on MMF. “They’re trying to find a way to attack the federation because we are highly respected and I am highly respected,” he said.

“This is all smoke and mirrors and they are throwing out some big numbers that are based on nothing.”

— 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.

‘Nothing there:’ Chartrand blasts MNC lawsuit against MMF

BY DAVE BAXTER

LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, WINNIPEG SUN

The president of the Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF) is now firing back against allegations of financial impropriety, after being named in a lawsuit filed by the Métis National Council (MNC) that seeks millions of dollars in damages.

“If you look at the claims there is just no basis of fact or law and nowhere here can we even see where they account for any lost funds,” MMF president David Chartrand said Jan. 28, one day after being named as a defendant in a newly filed lawsuit.

“Legally there is just nothing here.”

On Jan. 27, MNC filed a statement of claim seeking $16 million in damages

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• Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Ability to speak Cree or Dene would be an asset • Must have strong Organizational skills and ability to work independently or in a team environment; • Knowledge of the Keewatin Tribal Council (KTC) geographical communities and demonstrated respect of the Cree and Dene culture and traditions ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: • Possess valid driver’s licence, own or have access to vehicle; • Willingness and ability to travel extensively; • Willingness and ability to work after hours and/or weekends when required.

Position will be subject to a Child Abuse Registry Check and Criminal record Check Closing Date: Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 4:00PM Late applications will not be accepted Please Forward Resumes to the Attention of: Lisa Beardy, Office Manager 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N OY4 Email: lbeardy@ktc.ca Fax: 204 677-0256 We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Reporting to the program Director and working within an integrated multi-disciplinary team and in partnership with other service providers, nurses are required to provide services to adult clients seeking addiction treatment.

This position requires a commitment to a client-centered philosophy and approach to the development, provision and support of AFM programs and services.

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This is an exciting time for Manitoba health care. Manitoba’s health system is currently in transition with planning and changes aimed at improving the quality, accessibility and efficiency of health care services throughout Manitoba. AFM contributes to the health and resilience of Manitobans across the province by providing addictions services and supporting healthy behaviours. If you would like to be part of a foundation of excellence in addictions services and support and build a new vision of integrated health services in Manitoba, consider a career with us.

A chart shows the percentage of positive COVID-19 tests and the testing volume in the Northern Regional Health Authority from Jan. 12-25. staff who may possibly have The uptick in the total per- are unvaccinated. been exposed to an infected centage of people who have 80 per cent of current person in a child care centre had two or three doses from COVID-19 cases affect can continue attending and 78 to 79 per cent appears to people with either two or working provided they do mostly be the result of people three doses of vaccine, not have any cold or flu-like who have received one dose while 73 per cent of those symptoms getting a second shot, as the in hospital have had two or 39 per cent of eligible percentage of eligible people more doses. 42 per cent of Manitobans have now with one dose of vaccine intensive care patients with received three doses of dropped from seven per cent COVID-19 are unvaccinated, COVID-19 vaccine, while 40 to 6. Fifteen per cent of eli- the same as the percentage per cent have received two. gible people in the province who have received two doses.

72 per cent of recent deaths of COVID-infected patients are among those with two or KEEWATIN three doses of vaccine.

Roussin said there conTRIBAL tinues to be significant COUNCIL benefits to being vaccinated against the virus and that oral antiviral treatments are now EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY available to treat Manitobans.

CULTURAL SUPPORT WORKER (CSW) These drugs must be taken Keewatin Tribal Council Health Department is currently seeking within five days of sympa Cultural Support Worker to provide direct support services to toms showing up to provide Indian Residential Schools (IRS) Survivors and their families in benefits.

Northern Manitoba.

“It’s not a substitute for ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: vaccination,” he said.

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ster the deadline for in the April 10 edition ickel Belt News is onday, April 6, 2020.

Manitoba chief provincial public health officer Dr. Brent Roussin said at a Jan. 26 press conference that hospitalizations and intensive care admission rates remain high but that they are stable.

582 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 were reported in Manitoba Jan. 27, 81 of

them in the north, but Roussin said Wednesday that these are significant underestimates because they only include those who received PCR lab tests or had rapid tests administered by a medical professional.

Incomplete data makes it impossible to definitively say where Manitoba is in this wave of the coronavirus pandemic, Roussin said, noting

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Careers • Page A-9 JOB POSTING–REPOSTED REHABILITATION COUNSELLOR Full Time-Permanent Position ADDICTIONS FOUNDATION OF MANITOBA Eaglewood Addictions Centre, Thompson, MB

This is an exciting time for Manitoba health care. Manitoba’s health system is currently in transition with planning and changes aimed at improving the quality, accessibility, and efficiency of health care services throughout Manitoba. AFM contributes to the health and resilience of Manitobans across the province by providing addictions services and supporting healthy behaviours. If you would like to be part of a foundation of excellence in addictions services and support and build a new vision of integrated health services in Manitoba, consider a career with us.

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Two forwards from Manitoba and one from Nunavut are the Norman Northstars featured players of the week.

Ethan Portey of Thompson, 16, has the most points of the three with two goals and nine assists, four of them on the power play, in 24 games, along with 18

Thompson Citizen photos courtesy of Norman Northstars Kadin Eetuk Allan Wesley penalty minutes. Portey’s sweater sponsor is Assante Wealth Management.

Kadin Eeetuk from Rankin Inlet, 15, is the sniper of the trio, with five goals and two assists in 29 games played, along with 30 penalty minutes. His sweater sponsor is ET Blades.

Allan Wesley, 16, of Norway House has one goal and one assist as well as 23 pen-

alty minutes in 29 games this season.

The 10th-place Northstars have an 8-23-4 record for 20 points They are five points ahead of the last-place Interlake Lighting and six back of the ninth-place Winnipeg Bruins. The Northstars are at home this weekend to take on the Winnipeg Wild on Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon.

Sheriff’s Officer Regular/Full-Time Sheriff Services, Manitoba Justice, Thompson, MB Advertisement Number: 38605 Closing Date: February 18, 2022 Salary Range: $21.59 - $27.96 per hour plus remoteness allowance and Northern premium where applicable The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

Qualifications Essential: • Written communication skills • Ability to work under minimal supervision • Strong commitment to teamwork • Excellent organizational skills • Ability to interact with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds • Strong problem solving, decision making and sound judgement skills • Experience handling stress and the unexpected effectively and responsibly • Effective interpersonal skills including a positive attitude as well as ability to maintain a respectful environment • Excellent verbal communication skills Please visit our website for a complete list of qualifications, duties and conditions of employment at www.manitoba.ca/govjobs.

Apply to: Advertisement No. 38605 Civil Service Commission 1130 - 405 Broadway Winnipeg MB R3C 3L6 Phone: 204-945-3204 Fax: 204-948-7373 Email: hrsjus@gov.mb.ca

Reporting to the Supervisor of f In-House Programs, the Rehabilitation Counsellor provides a wide variety of AFM services for Thompson and the surrounding area. The focus of this position is to provide counselling, education, and support services to individuals, families and the community related to alcohol, drugs and gambling, with the capacity to work in other program areas as required. This position requires a commitment to a client-centered philosophy and approach to the development, provision, and support of AFM programs and services.

The Rehabilitation Counsellor will work as a member of the In-House team and will demonstrate the following: • Ability to communicate respectfully and positively with clients and staff and presents self in an approachable and friendly manner.

• Demonstrates a genuine enthusiasm for client-centred care and demonstrates empathy and compassion.

• Exhibits the ability to respond to client requests and crises in a responsible, timely and flexible manner.

• Demonstrates the ability to balance the needs of clients, other staff persons and those of the organization.

• Demonstrates enthusiasm for ongoing professional development activities and engages in reciprocal learning experiences with colleagues and supervisors.

• Recognizes the importance of regular individual and team supervision meetings.

• Demonstrates active listening abilities, is coachable and responds positively to supervision.

• Works collaboratively in the context of a provincial organization, with numerous colleagues, to ensure a consistent “AFM” approach.

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to personal and professional ethics, integrity and responsibility.

• Ability to manage one’s own emotions and strong feelings; maintain a calm and tactful composure under a broad range of challenging circumstances; think clearly and stay focused under pressure.

• Awareness of the unique circumstances and needs of adults in addictions treatment.

Responsibilities: • Demonstrated ability to conduct bio-psychosocial/spiritual assessments and collaborate with clients to design client-centred, strength-based treatment plans that reflect evidence-based practices and clinical skill.

• Demonstrates knowledge and skill related to individual and group counselling services to adults whose primary concerns are alcohol and drugs.

• Ability to match treatment services to client’s unique circumstances.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain current and accurate confidential records of client files.

• Demonstrates skill and knowledge related to Motivational Interviewing techniques and coaching skills.

• Works collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team within the organization.

• Participates on committees, teams or work groups at the local and provincial level as requested by supervisor.

• Establishes and maintains professional working relationships and regular communication with community and other related organizations relevant to client’s needs.

• Demonstrates the ability to operate Microsoft software applications, internet and email communications.

QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences or related field with a minimum of one year supervised counseling experience (or volunteer experience); working in the addictions field an asset or a Diploma in applied counseling with a minimum of two years supervised counseling experience (or volunteer experience); working in the addictions field an asset. Demonstrated knowledge and skills related to assessment, individual and group counselling; excellent organizational, interpersonal and oral communication and documentation skills; knowledge of the addictions and mental health fields and demonstrated ability to work within a complex systems of services are required. Experience working from a client-centred perspective and training and/or experience in the utilization of Motivational Interviewing techniques is essential. Experience in planning, preparing and presenting educational material is an asset. Demonstrated ability working within and contributing to a positive team environment is required. Effective communication and problem-solving skills are required. An understanding of, and sensitivity to, working with culturally diverse populations is essential. The ability to communicate in French will be considered an asset. The ability to communicate in Cree will also be considered an asset. A valid driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle and travel to outlying communities may be required.

The Competencies for the Rehabilitation Counsellor opportunity are: • Adaptability/Flexibility • Client Centred Change • Continuous Learning • Diversity and Cultural Responsiveness • Effective Communication • Ethical Conduct and Professionalism • Planning and Organizing • Teamwork and Cooperation • Case Management • Counselling • Crisis Intervention • Understanding Substance Use, Abuse and Dependency This position may require the ability to work some evenings and varying hours.

From this competition a three-month eligibility list will be established for term and casual positions within the same program, work location and job classification.

It is AFM practice to request a criminal record check and conduct a child abuse registry check prior to finalizing the appointment of successful candidates.

Direct care workers are required to either be vaccinated for Covid-19 or to participate in on-going regular Covid-19 testing pursuant to Orders made under the Public Health Act C.C.S.M. cP210. Successful applicants will be notified at the time of offer of the applicability of this requirement for this position.

Competition No: # 2021-187 Salary Range: $29.51 to $35.42 per hour (under review) plus remoteness allowance if applicable (Potential to move to a maximum of $38.12 per hour with specific qualifications) Closing Date: February 11, 2022

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

When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

Please be advised that job competitions may be grieved and appealed. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor’s representative or the grievor, if unrepresented. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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Apply in writing to: Director, Northern Area Addictions Foundation of Manitoba 90 Princeton Drive Thompson, MB R8N 0L3 Fax: (204) 677-7328 Email: afmnorth@afm.mb.ca We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. is seeking (1) full time permanent Child & Family Services Worker in our Thompson Office. A satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry Check and Proof that you are fully immunized against COVID-10 are conditions of employment.

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

QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor of Social Work Degree or a minimum of 3 years work experience related to Child Welfare; • Excellent assessment skills, children’s behavior management skills and sound knowledge of separation and attachment issues; • Excellent communication, grammar, and organizational, problem solving, computer and evaluation skills; • Good working knowledge of Provincial Legislation and Standards; • Must have a working knowledge of the Child & Family Services Act and Regulations; • Must be available to work after hours and perform oncall duties; • Ability to take direction; • Willing to train; • Ability to work as a team member; • Self motivated; • Knowledge and understanding of First Nation traditional values and beliefs pertaining to families and children; • Ability to speak Cree considered an asset; • Knowledge of resources and collateral services available in the City of Thompson; • Must have own vehicle and valid driver’s license; • Must pass a Child Abuse Registry and Police Records Check;

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• Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical FAMILY ENHANCEMENT • CRNM or CLPN – Active Registration WORKER (THOMPSON • Valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s License • Daily accessOFFICE) to a vehicle • Criminal record child checks Nikan Awasisak Agency& Inc. is abuse seekingregistry (1) full time permanent • 2Enhancement years of related nursing experience Family Worker in our Thompson Sub Office.

Proficiency in Microsoft A•satisfactory Criminal Record Word, Check,Excel, Child Outlook Abuse Registry • Immunization record to date Check and Proof that youupare fully immunized against COVID-19 are conditions of employment.

Closing Date: January 5, 2018 at 4pm. No late Under the direction and supervision of the Thompson Unit submissions will be accepted.

Supervisor and Associate Director, the FE Worker will be responsible to gather information and assessment of family Applications Must Include: function and problems.

The worker is responsible for case planning, monitoring, referrals, and ongoing assessment and • A cover letter that clearly indicates how you meet evaluations, offer assistance to children and families through the positionadvocacy requirements basic counseling, and support as required. Works Resume to• empower families to adequately provide for the physical • emotional Copy of credentials (licenses, training, education) and well-being of their family members.

• Three references (colleague, supervisor or manager) QUALIFICATIONS: and contact information • Bachelor of Social Work Degree or a minimum of 3 years • work Criminal record checkto&Child child Welfare; abuse registry checks experience related (or indication that theyskills, have been applied behaviour for) assessment children’s • Excellent • management Personal contact information (phone & email) skills and sound knowledge of separation

and attachment issues; application will not proceed to interview without the •Your Excellent communication, grammar, organizational, above information.

To obtainand a complete jobskills; description, problem solving, computer evaluation additional informationof or to apply for this position and knowledge Provincial Legislation •forWorking please contact or submit your application to: Standards; • Must have a working knowledge of the Child & Family Email or drop off only Services Act and Regulations; • Must be available to work after hours and perform oncall duties;Cree Nation Tribal Health Centre • Ability to take 107direction; Edwards Avenue, The Pas •Noreen Willing Singh, to train;Finance Manager, nsingh@tribalhealth.

• Willing to travel; ca or •Wilma AbilityCook, to work as a teamLead, member; TNO/Team wcook@tribalhealth.ca • Self-motivated; Please mark all correspondence “CONFIDENTIAL” • Knowledge and understanding of First Nation traditional values and beliefs pertaining to families andfor children; Please note that only those selected an • Ability to speak and Understand Cree will be considered interview will be contacted an asset; • Knowledge of various resources within Thompson and elsewhere; • Must have a valid driver’s license.

RESPONSIBILITIES: • Management of cases as assigned by supervisor; • Assessment, Intervention, Intervention Planning and Follow Ups on cases; • On-going assessment and evaluation of families serviced; • Knowledge of Family Systems; • Working knowledge of Child Abuse; • Empowers children and families to develop to their fullest potential; • Functions as an effective team member; • Advocate for families and children; • Referrals to other resources as needed; • Network with external/internal resources Your cover letter and résumé must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications. Please submit three references at time of application.

Salary: Based on qualifications Deadline for Applications: Wednesday, February 9, 2022 @ 4:00 p.m.

Apply to: Advertisement # NAA228 Attention: Hiring Committee Email: hr@nikanaa.ca Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. P.O. Box 388 Cross Lake, MB. R0B 0J0

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ADVERTISING DEADLINE Or for more information contact: Karen Antsanen, Supervisor Thompson Sub-Office Due to Easter the deadline for the April 10 edition Phone: (204) 677-1730advertising Cell: (431)in354-1066 of the Fax: Nickel204-677-1736 Belt News is Email: kantsanen@nikanaa.ca 3:00 pm Monday, April 6, 2020.

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The Case Manager position provides a comprehensive community health service in conjunction with its health care team. The Case Manager will provide supervision Wednesday, February 2, 2022 & peer support to the Child Development Workers, Assistant to the Case Manager and Respite Workers, in each SCTC community to provide a model of service PROFESSIONAL delivery for children with complex needs and their EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY families. Provide elements in which services have a particular responsibility to take the lead in securing AWASIS AGENCY effective development, OF delivery and review of services.

NORTHERN MANITOBA Recognize the deficits with service systems and the need MANTO SIPI SUB-OFFICE to protect children through early intervention, sharing GOD’S RIVER, MB and of information, effective co-ordination of services appropriate training.

Position: Child & Family Services Worker One (1) Full-Time, Term Position until July 2022 Qualifications: Reporting to the Unit Supervisor the Child & Family Services Worker is responsible to implement the policies, procedures and specific • RN or BN preference for someone with a nursing directions/directives of Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba when background in rehab care and must be in good working with families and children in the field of child protection. The standing with CRNM; or Bachelor of Education or duties would include managing a case load, conducting interviews Bachelor of Social Work and assessments, compiling case particulars for Court, investigating/ • Supervisory and case management experience; follow up on allegations of child protection issues, maintaining regular • Knowledge of Jordan’s Principle Child First Initiative; visits, ensuring accurate and timely documentation, developing long/ • Child development background or equivalent short term case plans, developing/facilitating workshops, community • Experience working in First Nation Communities; education and networking with collateral resources/services.

• CPR and First Aide Certification; Qualifications: • Excellent computer skills of Social with and experience in child welfare •• Bachelor Knowledge ofWork CreeDegree language culture; or an equivalent combination experience and • preferred A highly-motivated individual who isof innovative and training be considered has amay proven ability to work with a very high degree • Strong commitment community based service delivery of accuracy and to attention to detail; CFS legislation, standards and issues skills; •• Knowledge Excellentoftime management and facilitation Child &and Family Servicescommunications Information Systemskills; (CFSIS) •• Knowledge Effectiveofverbal listening and counselling skills •• Excellent Strongassessment, leadership,interviewing, critical thinking, decision making • Excellent written solving and verbal communication skills and problem skills. organizational and time management skills weekly.

•• Good Valid Driver’s License, with ability to travel ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines •• Demonstrated The position is subject to satisfactory criminal and • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Outlook other checks, and isWord, subject toand terms and conditions • Must self-motivated with the ability to work independently in abe proposed written agreement. as well as a team setting • Sensitivity to aand an understanding of First along Nations culture Please forward resume with 3 references with andletter, valuesin confidence, to: cover • Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree and/or Dene language would be an asset Email or drop off only NoreenConditions: Singh, Finance Manager, nsingh@tribalhealth.ca Working • Fast paced environment OR TNO/Team Lead, wcook@tribalhealth.ca •Wilma StrongCook, work ethic and be reliable • Adhere to confidentiality when working with sensitive Deadline to Apply: Open until filled. information • Willing to travel Only successful applications will be contacted Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal • Satisfactory further interview.

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Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience Closing Date: Friday, February 11, 2022 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 2022-008 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 #2022-008 315 McGee Street, Winnipeg, MB R3G 1M7 Fax:a204-790-4455 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca If you spot crab, the first thing you might notice We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected is the for way it moves. But do you know why these an interview will be contacted. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation relatedto to the materials activities curious crustaceans walk the sideor instead of used throughout the selection process. forward? **Note: Following the Provincial Mandate – all employees must provide proof of full covid-19 vaccination

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Position: i/Foster Care Worker/Intake Stats Clerk One (1) Full-Time Term Position (July 2022) Under the direct supervision of the Unit Supervisor the Foster Care Worker/Intake Stats Clerk will ensure services are being delivered in accordance with Provincial Standards. Awasis Agency Policies & Procedures and specific directives. The Foster Care Worker/Intake Stats Clerk is the contact person for Intakes by which the community can express its concern for children who may be in need of protection.

The Foster Care Worker/Intake Stats Clerk is responsible for statistics, to maintain and administer up-to-date records of activities regarding children in care and services to families. The Foster Care Worker/ Intake Stats Clerk is responsible to recruit and license foster homes for placement of children who are coming into care. The incumbent is required to have excellent organizational, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Qualifications: • BSW Degree preferred with experience in child welfare or combination of education and experience in a related field with the completion of 2 years in the BSW program may be considered • Strong commitment to community-based service delivery • Working knowledge of CFS legislation, standards and issues • 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 a team setting • Sensitivity to and an understanding of First Nations culture and values • Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree language would be considered 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 • 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: Friday, February 11, 2022 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 2022-006 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 #2022-006 315 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: Following the Provincial Mandate – all employees must provide proof of full Covid-19 vaccination

Maple cucumber-peach relish INGREDIENTS • 1 English cucumber, grated • 4 peaches, grated • 2 tablespoons maple butter • Juice and zest of 2 limes • 1 teaspoon crushed chili pepper flakes

Prep time 25 minutes Cook time 1 hour Servings 2 (500 millilitres, 2 cups)

DIRECTIONS 1. In a bowl, combine cucumber and peaches.

2. Dilute maple butter in lime juice and add to cucumber mix.

3. Add in lime zest and pepper flakes. Gently mix using a spatula.

4. Place a large strainer over the bowl, pour in relish and refrigerate 1 hour before draining.

5. Transfer relish to an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator.

This relish pairs well with hamburgers, hot dogs and your favourite roasted meats.

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TOWN OF GILLAM FINANCE OFFICER The Town of Gillam is seeking a dynamic individual to fill the role of Finance Officer. Reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Finance Officer oversees the day-to-day accounting requirements of the Municipality. As an experienced manager, you will have an outstanding work ethic, excellent interpersonal skills, and will oversee the financial management of the municipality including budgets, financial reporting, financial planning, asset management, assessment and taxation, and municipal audits.

The successful candidate will possess the following: • Strong financial background, communication, analytical, interpersonal and leadership skills • Two (2) years accounting experience • Completion of a professional accounting and/or business administration program • Familiar with fund accounting and PSAB reporting standards • Experience with Human Resource functions and policy development • Office management experience • Completion of the certificate program for Manitoba Municipal Administration (CMMA) or equivalent postsecondary education in a related discipline considered an asset • Advanced computer and software skills, including the use of Microsoft Office applications, email, internet, and website use. MuniSoft municipal software experience an asset, however training will be provided.

• High level of personal integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality

Do you have a strong desire to make a difference in people’s lives and have you always wanted to give back to communities? If so, have you considered a career in social work?

The University of Manitoba, Northern Social Work Program in Thompson, is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community and welcomes applications from members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

The Northern Social Work Program is a four-year fulltime Bachelor of Social Work Degree program. Part time studies are also available. Individuals can apply either under ACCESS or EXTERNAL categories. The ACCESS category is for mature students, 21 years or over, who have under 30 credit hours of university level courses. The EXTERNAL category is for students who have 30 credit hours or more of university level courses.

If you are a Northern resident for six months or longer and are committed to social justice, change and to a professional helping role, the Northern Social Work Program may be the right choice for you! The program is especially suitable to those who have been denied a university opportunity due to financial, social, and cultural reasons, lack of formal education or residence in remote areas; we strongly encourage you to apply.

Deadline for applications is March 31, 2022.

For information, contact the Faculty of Social Work at 204-677-1450 or toll-free 1-866-237-5509 or NSWP.admissions@umanitoba.ca.

Salary dependent upon qualifications and experience. An attractive benefits package (excluding housing) is also provided.

Application should include a resume, salary expectation and submitted to the undersigned by email, fax, or mail by February 11, 2022. We thank all applicants in advance, however, only those meeting the desired qualifications will be contacted.

Town of Gillam 323 Railway Avenue Box 100 Gillam, MB R0B 0L0 Phone – 204-652-3152 / Fax – 204-652-3199 Email – cao@townofgillam.com Attention: Kristine Brown

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA UNIT: BROCHET (BARREN LANDS) SUB-OFFICE LOCATION: BARREN LANDS, MB Position: Unit Supervisor One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position Reporting to Director of Services (North) and in accordance with Awasis Agency policies, procedures and standards, the Unit Supervisor is responsible for providing leadership to a team of staff within the specific unit of Brochet in order to ensure strong staff and work teams, as well as toINGREDIENTS develop and strengthen community based services. This position requires competencies in the areas of • 1/2 red onion, chopped positive role-model leadership•abilities, effective 1/2 cupand belldemonstrated pepper, colour of your choice, diced interpersonal skills, communication skills, time management, • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil results • 1/4 critical cup maple syrupand problem management, self-management, thinking • 1 cup cooked chicken, chopped solving.

Maple-infused carrot KEEWATIN and millet tabbouleh INGREDIENTS Tabbouleh • 1 cup millet • 1 1/2 cups pure maple water • 3 carrots, peeled and grated • 1 cup sunflower seeds EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY • 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped • Zest of an orange REFERRAL CLERK

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• 1/2 cup store bought salsa, mild or strong

Qualifications: • 8 20-centimetre (8-inch) tortillas • BSW Degree preferred • 1 cup Tex-Mex mix grated cheese Monday to Friday–Full Time Day Child Family Services with • 5+ years of experience•inSalt Vinaigrette andand pepper Under the general supervision of the Referral Supervisor, the • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar • Sour cream, to garnish demonstrated positive role-model leadership ability, previous clerk provides patientoil services for patients in transit by; local Extra salsa, to garnish • 3 tablespoons sunflower Supervisory experience is•preferred • 2 tablespoons maple syrup transportation, repatriation of patients upon medical clearance; • Working knowledge of CFS legislation, standards and issues DIRECTIONS service delivery • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard arranging accommodation/boarding, any other special services • Strong commitment to community-based 1. In a frying pan, brown the onion and peppers in oil required while in transit; maintain patient medical records; • Assessment, planning, interviewing, and counselling skills and maple syrup. Allow to reduce until most of the DIRECTIONS provide information regarding Non-Insured Health Benefits; • Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills 1. In a saucepan, combine millet and maple liquid evaporates. maintain medical confidentiality at all time and perform other • Experience andto conflict resolution Prep timein crisis intervention 2. Transfer a bowl.

Add chicken and salsa. Season water. Bring to a boil uncovered. Partial• Proven ability to prioritize workloads and pepper meet deadlines 10 minutes ly duties. cover and cook 20 to 30 minutes. with salt and if necessary.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excelthe andtortillas Outlookon a work surface. Sprinkle 3. Spread 2. When millet is cooked, uncover pan and QUALIFICATIONS: Cook time fluff with incumbent a fork. Let cool. overtoeach and cover with vegetable • Must be self-motivated withcheese the ability workhalf, independently should have completion of Grade 12 or • The 30 minutes 3. In a salad bowl, combine the remaining tabbouleh ingredients. as well as a team setting and chicken mixture. Fold back and close tortillas, equivalent.

4. Whisk together all vinaigrette ingredients in a bowl. Pour over salad and serve. • Sensitivity then squeeze Servingsto and an understanding and lightly. acceptance of First • Must have knowledge of medical terminology.

4. In a large non-stick skillet, brown the first quesa4 culture and values Nations • Must have customer service skills Source: Maple from Canada (maplefromcanada.ca) dillas in a little oil over low Dene heat for about 3 miand/or • Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree • Previous knowledge of the MTRS National Program nutes on each side. language would be an asset • Must have current CPR and First Aid Certification.

• Should have good communications and organizational skills.

Working Conditions: • Should have a thorough knowledge of transportation systems • Fast-paced environment within the Province of Manitoba.

• Confidentiality environment with access to sensitive information • Should have a thorough knowledge of health care facilities • Overnight and remote travel approximately 10% of the time within the Province of Manitoba.

• Maintain a satisfactory Prior Contact check, Child Abuse Registry • Should be aware of native culture, lifestyles and spiritual Check, Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract Recipe cre INGREDIENTS beliefs.

• Maintain a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle

by Nancy Sa • 1 1/3 cup + 1 teaspoon milk • Ability to speak Cree or Dene an asset. chocolate m Salary: Awasis Agency offers•a3/4 competitive salary cup maple sugarand employee • Knowledge and proven proficiency in computers and various 2 1/2 tablespoons butter benefit package. Salary will •commensurate with unsalted education and software programs (i.e. Database, Word processing, etc.)

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• Work well under pressure – fast pace environment • 1 pinch of salt Closing Date: Friday, February 11,medium 2022 egg yolks • Candidate must submit a Criminal Record Check or Fingerprint •2 • 1 whole medium egg and families, Check and also a Child/Adult abuse registry check; Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children INGREDIENTS • 20 millilitres (1 ounce) Sortilège, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants.

All interested applicants must hand in a detailed resume, • 3 ripe bananas a CanadianIndividuals whisky-maple liqueurin Prepare time Applicants encouraged to self-identify. interested including at least two references, one being your latest immediate • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 5 minutesopportunity please reference Competition Number this challenging supervisor should be submitted to: • egg DIRECTIONS 2022-007 ontime your resume/cover and include it inmilk, the subject Cook • 2 tablespoons maple 1. Inletter a saucepan, heat the maple sugar and butter.

Lisa Beardy, Office Manager line of10your email, in confidence to: to cool. minutes syrup 2. Allow Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. • Butter, for cooking Human Resources 3. PourDepartment over the flour and salt (already sifted togeServings 23 Nickel Road Northern Manitoba • Maple syrup, to serve in a bowl.

4 Awasis Agency of ther) Thompson, Manitoba, R8N 0L6 4. Add the 2 egg yolks, whole egg, and maple liqueur.

Competition #2022-007 Fax No.: 204-677-0258 DIRECTIONS Whisk mixture until smooth.

315 McGee Street, Winnipeg, MB R3G 1M7 1. With a fork, mash the bananas and with 5.

Cover with plastic wrap placed directly onto the Email address: lbeardy@ktc.ca Fax:mix 204-790-4455 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca the flour, egg and maple syrup. dough refrigerate or dmcivor@ktc.ca We thank all applicants whoand apply, however,overnight.

2. Heat a non-stick skillet and add a little butter.

6. The next day, remove from fridge and whisk again, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applications will be accepted until Wednesday,3.February 2022. (2 tablespoons) of pancake Pour 309, millilitres until smooth.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to We would like to thank those that apply for the position, but batter and cook for 1 minute on each side.

7. Pour the batter into 10 large silicone canelé moulds. the materials or activities used throughout the selection process only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

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8. Bake 15 minutes at 200 C (400 F). Reduce oven **Note: Mandate employees 4. Serve theseDion hot pancakes with mapleFollowing syrup. the Provincial to 180 C (350 –F)all and continue to bake for 40 to For further information or a full job description, contact must provide proof of 45 fullminutes. covid-19 vaccination McIvor, Referral Supervisor.

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INGREDIENTS Tabbouleh • 1 cup millet • 1 1/2 cups pure maple water • 3 carrots, peeled and grated • 1 cup sunflower seeds • 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped • Zest of an orange

INGREDIENTS • 1/2 red onion, chopped • 1/2 cup bell pepper, colour of your choice, diced • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil • 1/4 cup maple syrup • 1 cup cooked chicken, chopped • 1/2 cup store bought salsa, mild or strong • 8 20-centimetre (8-inch) tortillas • 1 cup Tex-Mex mix grated cheese • Salt and pepper • Sour cream, to garnish • Extra salsa, to garnish

Vinaigrette • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar • 3 tablespoons sunflower oil • 2 tablespoons maple syrup • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard DIRECTIONS 1. In a saucepan, combine millet and maple water. Bring to a boil uncovered. Partially cover and cook 20 to 30 minutes.

2. When millet is cooked, uncover pan and fluff with a fork. Let cool.

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