Thompson veterinarian could close up shop due to lack of qualified staff
For the second time in just a few years, Thompson pet owners and animal care organizations are facing the prospect of not having a local veterinarian unless solutions are found quickly.
Dr. Keri Hudson Reykdal, the owner of North of 55 Veterinary Services in Thompson and the only practising vet in the Northern Manitoba city, said in a Jan. 15 letter to customers that the toll of running her clinic without another veterinarian or any registered veterinary technicians is taking a toll on her and she is punting the ball into the community’s hands in hopes of finding a sustainable long-term solution.
Hudson Reykdal first started coming to Thompson in 2021 after the city’s previous vet service provider, the Thompson Veterinary Clinic, stopped seeing customers.
At first, Hudson Reykdal came to Thompson for brief periods of a week or so to provide vital animal health services. Later, after hiring a Thompson-raised veterinarian to work alongside her, she bought the Hayes Road building that her clinic is now based in as well as a home to live in while she was getting the clinic up and running, expecting to be able to return to her home and family in Ashern after a year or so, leaving the practice in the hands of her colleague.
business alive by taking on responsibilities that should be spread amongst a half-adozen or so people.
“When I came to Thompson, I did not plan to be here permanently full time,” she told her customers. “I have a home, a husband, animals and a family farm in Ashern. My intention was to help the community, provide support to a new vet and be here on a part-time basis. Obviously, that is not how things have gone. The demands of my work here in Thompson are wearing on me mentally and physically. I miss my husband, I miss my family, I miss my home.”
her later.
The vet clinic does blood tests on four to 10 animals per day and x-rays several times a week, she says. But if no person or organization steps forward to foot the cost of the contract until May 2028, Hudson Reykdal says the equipment will be returned. As it stands, no blood tests or x-ray will be available for pets as of two weeks from now, which means Thompson pet owners and those from outlying communities will have to travel hundreds of kilometres when such work is required.
she will shut down her clinic.
Oswald Sawh, board chair of the Thompson Humane Society and one of its founding members, said that while having a local veterinarian to provide vaccinations and spaying and neutering services for animals being adopted out is nice, having vet services at times of emergency is vital.
“If you were to ask me my biggest fear, it’s that when you have those injured animals and they die because we cannot access that here right away,” he said in a phone call Jan. 17.
a job she feels is better left to people with a long-term stake in the community.
“I came here to help the community but at the end of the day, this is not my fight,” she wrote. “Thompson is not my home. I have invested my time, energy, passion and dedication, I’ve bought a home, built a fully equipped vet clinic — trying to help the community. But I am worn out after two years of giving everything I have. Veterinary services in this northern community need investment from the community to be sustainable and provide long term reliable access to veterinary care.”
She says she reached out to Thompson MLA Eric Redhead as well as the city and Vale in early December in an effort to find solutions but has not received any response. After a prior appeal to the city last July, they offered help with government contact to help find foreign workers.
This was confirmed by city manager Anthony McInnis during council’s Jan. 16 committee of the whole meeting, at which a letter from Hudson Reykdal was briefly discussed.
Reykdal’s court when it comes to moving that process forward.
“If there’s any issues at all the ministers have agreed with us and the staff, with Anthony, that we’ll do our best to get things worked out.”
From the sounds of Hudson Reykdal’s followup email to customers the day after council discussed her letter, the work needed to get foreign workers would be one more task added to her already bursting to-do list and is not in the cards, especially since it isn’t a permanent or timely solution.
“The challenge with hiring foreign veterinarians is that many do not come from institutes who are accredited by the CVMA/AVMA, which means they have to undertake additional steps to be licensed to work in Canada,” she wrote. “This process can take months to years and is very costly. Until they are fully accredited, they can work under direct supervision only. So a fully licensed vet must be on the premise at all times. Even getting a vet into Canada from an accredited university is a huge undertaking.”
A meeting for concerned pet owners was held at University College of the North on Jan. 18.
BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NETThough she’s now written a book about her experiences growing up in Churchill, Addictions Foundation of Manitoba northern director Gisele deMeulles said writing wasn’t something she always thought she would do.
However, she says, that veterinarian, who said they wanted to live and practice in Thompson for at least five years, left after less than a year, as did RVTs who were working at the practice. Hudson Reykdal says part of the reason for the staff turnover was having too few resources to serve the busy Thompson and Northern Manitoba market for vet services, which led to a lack of work-life balance. She herself is experiencing the same thing as a result of trying to keep the
“In my youth I never felt good at writing,” she said. “But when I moved to Thompson to get into
Some people say it’s kind of blunt or direct. I don’t tend
to write things that you have to figure out. It’s pretty clear when I get through.”
DeMeulles said she wrote her book, titled Whispers in the Wind: Stories from the North - Life in Churchill for a couple of reasons.
When North of 55 opened, Hudson Reykdal signed a contract with Idexx, a veterinary pet care company that provides equipment at no cost in exchange for meeting contractual obligations. The company has agreed to let her out of her seven-year contract five years early without any financial obligation as of Jan. 31 but she says it would be better for Thompson to find someone to take the contract on, as it would be cheaper than signing a new contract and getting the equipment shipped
“I just sort of thought, you know what, this history, this stuff that’s in my head, it’s going to be gone if I don’t write it down,” she is going to be lost,’ and she’s never done it and I thought,
‘Oh, I’m just as bad, right?’ I have all these stories and I need to capture them for my grandchildren really because they will be lost if I don’t.”
“We will be unable to diagnose serious conditions including advanced heart disease, pancreatitis, foreign bodies, kidney disease, liver disease etc. in a timely fashion,” she said in a letter to customers. “It is imperative that there is access to in-house veterinary lab equipment in Thompson, but I am not willing to be responsible for the contract for another 5 years.”
Lack of local vet services would also make it more difficult to find people willing to adopt animals which would lead to more being shipped to other humane societies down south, where at least Sawh knows they would have access to the health care they need during their lives with their new owners.
McInnis said he and the mayor had spoken with the provincial minister in charge of immigration matters about helping to facilitate the entry of foreign veterinarians and technicians into Canada.
How to deal with a lack of vet care is a topic the humane society has been discussing for several months now, according to Sawh.
She also has a reputation as a storyteller herself.
If no person or organization can take over the contract, Hudson-Ryekdal says she will provide only limited veterinary services until June of this year, at which point
“I had such a varied history and I would tell people stories and they would go, ‘That’s not true, is it?’ I’d go, ‘Yeah it’s true.’ They’d go,
was not a very safe thing to do but I jumped at it. I thought that was exciting until the plane landed and they started throwing the fuel off and I realized, ‘Holy cats, I was probably sitting on a bomb.’”
A veterinary clinic is viable in Thompson with no worries about a lack of business, but Hudson Reykdal says the only way to make it viable in the long-term is through other forms of community support as well, and making that a reality is
Another thing that spurred her on was the hard times facing Churchill since the Hudson Bay Railway suspended operations
very dangerous thing to do. Being on a plane full of fuel
Because of that, deMeulles finds it hard to
swallow when people say that Churchill residents should just find somewhere easier to live.
“Those people could be fast-tracked especially if they’re part of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade agreement,” said McInnis. “The city’s role in terms of getting staff here would be to work with the province. The city can’t actually engage or hire any of the people but we can facilitate getting any workers here that are needed. That’s something that we’re able to do and as soon as we have names or names are put forward, we can vet those through with the province.”
“We saw the situation emerging,” he said. “At the minimum, we need to have some structure in place where there's regular vet services in Thompson, and when I say regular, it has to be on a monthly basis.”
For all the harsh weather and the dangers of polar bears, deMeulles said if it had been viable she would have moved back to Churchill in a heartbeat.
Sawh says the organization is open to talks with anyone about how to serve their needs and those of pet owners.
Mayor Colleen Smook said the ball is in Hudson
“To say, ‘Those people choose to live there. They should just leave,’ is quite simplistic. It’s quite disrespectful. If we were in the same boat in another area I think we would scream about that so why don’t they have the option to do that?
your loved ones and your history is gone?’”
“I miss the shoreline, I miss the rock, I miss the polar bears even though they’re very dangerous and I really miss the Hudson Bay,” she says. “When I go back home, standing on the Hudson Bay looking out on the bay, it just gives you an incredible sense. You feel so
“We are more than willing to work with anyone to try and work out some solution to this,” he said.
Now that she’s got one book under her belt, deMeulles says she may try
“I have another book in me,” she says. “It’s a darker al growth and struggles. Maybe in the next five years it’s something I’ll focus on doing.”
BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET
Manitobans normally head to the polls every four years to elect municipal councillors, mayors and reeves but Lynn Lake residents will be repeating the whole process for the second time in less than four months this February after having too few candidates elected or acclaimed to achieve a quorum in the general election at the end of October.
There were only three candidates — two mayoral and one for council — in the Oct. 26 election. Vicki
Phillips was acclaimed as a councillor with the three other positions on the body left open, while David Campbell, a councillor from 2018 to 2022, beat former mayor Audie Dulewich 92 votes to 65 in the mayoral election. There were 325 registered voters in Lynn Lake at the conclusion of the Oct. 26 election, said Lynn Lake municipal clerk and senior election official Darryl Watts, putting voter turnout at close to 50 per cent, which is high for a municipal election. With only two of five
Sept 8, 1940 – Jan 15, 2023
David Rempel of Gimli, MB (born September 9, 1940, raised in Lowe Farm, MB) passed away in the early morning of January 15, 2023 at age 82. Dave was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.
He is survived by his beautiful wife, Deanna, his three sons, Blain (Hali), Barry (Bonnie), Brad (Danielle), as well as his six grandchildren Cassidy, Leanna, Matthew, Brenna, Brooke, and Blake. Dave is also survived by his siblings John, Abe (Judy), Kathy, and Jackie. He is predeceased by his parents Sarah and Jacob, siblings Susie, Nettie, Bill, Tina, Mary, Anne, Lena, and Eddie.
Dave was the tenth of thirteen children born to Sarah and Jacob Rempel and grew up with his family in Plumas, MB. This is where he met his sweetheart in high school, Deanna (nee Kreutzer), before spending a short period in northern BC for a year and then moving to Thompson in March of 1962. Dave and Deanna were married in Thompson on November 2, 1963 and would have been celebrating 60 years of marriage this coming November.
Dave had several jobs while in Thompson, but being a machinist at Mutschel Bros. was where lifelong friendships were created and he was affectionately known to the guys as “Red”. The crew he worked with were like family and many laughs were had over the years, whether it was in the shop, on a remote adventure, or at the Trappers Tavern during the lunch hour having a cold one. The interesting antics and stories told were seemingly endless.
Dave was also the Labatt’s representative during many years in Thompson. This was the ultimate side job for him as it meshed well with what he loved to do; socialize and be with people. People who came across Dave in this era would have been the recipient of his generosity in some way shape or form, most likely a Labatt product or a cold case. He loved people and they loved him. His generosity always came with conversation and kindness.
Dave and Deanna were blessed with three amazing boys – Blain, Barry, and Brad. The boys’ childhood home on Silver Crescent was a safe and welcoming home for many. Whether it was a weekend of conversation and playing cards, or a cold beer in the backyard, the Rempels made everyone feel like part of the family. After creating many friendships and lasting memories in Thompson, Dave and Deanna continued their adventure by moving to Gimli in 1999.
Gimli was new to Dave and Deanna, but he took this as an opportunity to meet more people and explore more towns and neighborhoods. It also brought them closer to a beach, which turned out to be a highlight for the entire family. Countless hours were spent playing with grandchildren on the sand or in the water or just simply sitting in a beach chair watching the day go by.
Dave also had a passion for sport, particularly hockey. He got involved with almost every hockey pool or contest that came his way and collected more hockey paraphernalia than one could imagine. He also became an avid fan of the Winnipeg Jets and rarely missed watching a game.
Dave had so many one-liners that his son Brad compiled them into a book. After reminiscing as a family we realized that there may be sequels to the book in order to encapsulate all of Dave’s famous sayings. There wasn’t often a moment of silence with Dave around as he was continuously whistling, telling a joke or belting out some George Jones. Dave and Deanna were blessed with the health and ability to travel to many hot destinations and Dave loved being on the beach to work on his tan. They travelling with friends and family to Maui, Hawaii on their 50th wedding anniversary and this became his favorite new destination.
Dave enjoyed the social circles that he was a part of and left a lasting impression on all of those who had the pleasure of knowing him. He was always the first one to lend a helping hand to a friend or neighbour and never failed to let others know they were appreciated. He often left a smile on the faces of people who met him.
Dave took his last breath peacefully in the comfort of his home with his loving wife by his side. Loved and adored by many, he will be missed.
A Celebration of Life will be held in Gimli MB at a later date. A personal message of condolence can be left on the Gilbart’s Funeral Home website.
April 15, 1958 – January 1, 2023
Suddenly on January 1, 2023 at age 64, Ronald Edward Dearman of Thompson, MB left this earth to become an angel among the stars.
Ron worked in a meatpacking plant to pay for his education to enter the law profession. He was well versed in many aspects of law and never stopped learning. He was caring and meticulous with all his friends and clients.
Ron’s interests varied from books, politics, music, history, wine, science fiction, countries’ histories, nutrition, and sports especially baseball and hockey.
Ron earned the distinction of B (Hons) in Classic Studies, made the Dean’s List in U of M and a prestigious 2008 pro bono award from the Manitoba Bar Association for work in helping to enhance access to public interest in legal services in Manitoba.
He leaves to survive him his wife of 34 years, Linda, his son David Dearman and grandson Daxton (Mel), stepdaughter Jodi Pawlachuk (Kirk), his stepson Todd Dearman/Trubiak, his siblings: Jack (Ana),Christine (Frank Zamkotowich), Clifford, George, all of Winnipeg and Kathleen (Jim) of Calgary and many nephews and nieces. He was predeceased by his parents Robert and Rosemary.
Meeting Ron at his new abode were his pets Kato, Spock, Roscoe, and eventually Turq.
Ron’s physical body has left us but just a glance at the stars reminds us he is still watching over us.
A Celebration of Ron’s Life will be held at a future date.
positions filled — the head of council and one councillor — there wasn’t a quorum, which requires a minimum of three elected representatives, effectively rendering the election results null and void.
“Without quorum, a municipal council cannot fulfill basic municipal functions such as approving payments, making decisions, responding to emergencies, or fill vacancies on the council after the election by appointment or by calling a byelection,” said a provincial government spokesperson.
Under Manitoba law, a council or school board with quorum can either hold a byelection to fill empty positions or appoint people who meet eligibility requirements, provided the elected members can agree on who to appoint.
As a result of not enough elected positions being filled, the province appointed an administrator to oversee what would normally be the responsibilities of the mayor and council on Oct. 27. When such an administrator is
appointed, the elected members of council are deemed to have resigned.
“The administrator was ordered to hold an election to elect a new council for the Town of Lynn Lake as soon as reasonably possible,” said the spokesperson.
As a result, Lynn Lake voters will once again cast ballots in a byelection on Feb. 15.
On the bright side, however, this time they know they won’t be repeating the process again anytime soon, barring any post-election resignations.
Registration of candidates concluded Jan. 10 and this time there are two mayoral candidates and six people running for four council positions.
Campbell is seeking to get the most votes for mayor again, this time in a two-person race with another member of the same family as his opponent in October — Brandon Dulewich.
Phillips has put her name forth as a potential candidate again. She is running against Anne Kenny Thompson, Ashley Moreau, Mitch Skomorowski, Eugene Shin and Tyler Hunt.
Advance voting is scheduled for Feb. 8 at the town office from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters who will not be able to go to the voting place to cast ballots on Feb. 8 or Feb. 15 can apply in person to the senior election official for a sealed envelope ballot between Jan. 18 and Feb. 14.
Once the new mayor and council is elected, the administrator’s appointment to oversee town affairs will be revoked.
Nelson House RCMP are investigating a Jan. 13 hit-and-run that killed a 45-year-old woman.
Police were called to a vehicle-pedestrian collision around 8 p.m. Friday evening after an injured woman was found lying on Otetiskiwin Drive in Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation.
RCMP believe she was hit by a vehicle whose driver then fled the scene.
The victim, from Norway House, was taken to the nursing station for treatment but died of her injuries.
Police contained the
scene and deployed a traffic analyst to the community to assist with the investigation.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or has information about it can call Nelson House RCMP at 204-484-2837 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477. Tips can also be submitted online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.
A 41-year-old Bunibonibee Cree Nation man has died after being struck by a vehicle outside a business in the remote Northern Manitoba First Nation Jan. 10.
Oxford House RCMP attended the scene of the collision around 8 p.m. Tuesday evening and learned that a vehicle was leaving
the business when it hit the pedestrian. The man was taken to the nursing station for treatment but died of his injuries.
The 64-year-old woman who was driving the vehicle and a 16-year-old male passenger were not injured in the collision and Oxford House RCMP continue investigating.
A 28-year-old woman from Norway House is charged with manslaughter in the Jan. 13 death of another woman, Manitoba RCMP said Jan. 16.
Police responded to a report of a stabbing in Norway House around 2:45 p.m. last Friday and found the 23-year-old victim injured at the scene. She was
taken to hospital where she died of her injuries.
Alicia Menow was charged with manslaughter and remanded into custody.
Norway House RCMP, RCMP Forensic Identification Services and RCMP Major Crime Services continue to investigate the homicide.
Happy New Year everyone, I hope the holidays were a wonderful chance to spend time with family and unwind.
2023 will be an exciting year for me as your MLA, as I have the opportunity to see our community continue to grow and thrive after the many challenges of the past few years.
I am also excited as we have entered the last year of the current legislative session before the general election scheduled for October 2023, and I will be fighting hard for our communities until the very last moment!
Working as your MLA for Thompson has been such an amazing experience so far. I’ve received a great deal of love and support from our community and have learned new perspectives on the challenges our communities face.
Unfortunately, under the Progressive Conservative
Eric Redheadgovernment led by Heather Stefanson, many issues that we face in the north are being ignored. For example, the maintenance and clearing of roads and highways in the north has consistently fallen short, a fact that was highlighted this holiday season. The PCs have failed to fill highway staff positions across the province, which has led to our highways not being cleared in a timely manner, leading to more dangerous driving conditions. The provincial government should take road and highway safety seriously and act to fill
vacant maintenance and snow clearing positions. The PCs should also stop their cuts to maintenance and snow clearing so that all Manitobans are safe on our roads. Safe roads are important not only for the safety of Manitobans, but also for the health of our economy. Fewer road closures due to poor conditions leads to easier transport of goods and services, which increases economic activity.
Having lived in the north for my whole life, I’ve seen the danger of uncleared highways first hand, as I’m sure many of you have.
Without proper funding and urgent action by the provincial government, uncleared and poorly maintained highways will become more common, putting drivers and our economy at risk.
The NDP caucus will continue to fight for proper investment in northern infrastructure and road safety. We will continue to hold the PC government to account for their neglect, austerity, and poor decisions that have made life less affordable and endangered the lives of Northern Manitobans.
I continue to look forward to seeing many of you in the community during the legislative break, so please do not hesitate to reach out over the coming weeks by calling my office at 204677-4789, reaching us by email at Eric.Redhead@ yourmanitoba.ca, or coming to see us at 402-79 Selkirk Avenue in Thompson.
First Alberta, then Saskatchewan, but will Manitoba follow? Next year will be the final year for the Saskatchewan government to retail alcohol – nearly 100 years after it began. This history demonstrates how long government keeps its hands on something once it starts, but also how an incremental approach can allow it to let go with minimal resistance.
Saskatchewan’s prohibition era lasted from 1915 to 1924, starting a year sooner and ending a year later than Manitoba’s. The outright ban on alcohol had clear downsides. An RCMP report in 1923 estimated that Saskatchewan had more illicit stills than the rest of Canada combined. A year later, the Saskatchewan government had the province’s only liquor stores, part of a pattern that soon went nationwide.
The first province to surrender its monopoly of liquor retail was Alberta. In 1993, the province announced its government liquor retailers would close, promising more selection, consumer convenience, and small business opportunities.
A 20-year retrospective in the Edmonton Journal confirmed the anticipated results. By 2013, the total
number of stores had grown from 208 to nearly 2000 in 2020, while product selection grew from 2,200 items to 19,000. Irving Kipnes opened a liquor store in Edmonton and branched out until he developed North America’s largest publicly traded liquor retail chain –Liquor Depot.
Saskatchewan followed with baby steps under Brad Wall’s leadership in 2014, when the Saskatchewan Party government finally issued permits for four private liquor stores. Two years later, the province sold 39 government stores and issued permits for 11 new private ones. Former Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming employees won six bids, continuing their careers without having to pay union dues.
Once again, businesspeople proved better at capturing the market than the government. Profits at SLGA stores dropped from $9.4 million in 2018-19 to $3.2 million in 2021-22, with a mere $395,000 expected in the current fiscal year. In October, Scott Moe’s Saskatchewan Party government announced it would sell its booze boat before it sunk.
All government retail stores will close by March 31, 2023. Nineteen buildings and their contents, plus
34 liquor licences, will be sold to the highest bidder. And, as in Alberta, the Saskatchewan government will remain the wholesaler and regulator.
On Nov. 30, NDP Opposition Jobs critic Aleana Young made a last-ditch defence of the final 350 union jobs at Saskatchewan liquor board stores. The Regina MLA stood in front of the government store in Moose Jaw and said the store’s 13 employees (only four fulltime) worked at a “flagship for retail commerce” in the city, lamenting the “heartbreaking holiday season” that the “hard-working public servants” have been given from their pending job losses.
Grasping at straws to defend the government retailers, Young even conceded the “Sask Party government [was] sitting in a good place economically when it comes to the government books” as a reason it could continue to carry the stores.
Tentative steps made by the Manitoba Progressive Conservative government last spring to expand private liquor sales give citizens hope the government may eventually divest itself entirely. If Premier Heather Stefanson hurries, she could keep Manitoba from the dubious distinction of being the only prairie province
stuck in its post-prohibition approach for an entire century. Cheers to that!
Lee Harding is a research associate at the Frontier Centre for Public Policy. He holds a Master's in Public Policy from the University of Calgary, a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Regina, and a Bachelor of Arts in Theology from Briercrest College and Seminary.
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A Northern Manitoba First Nation has partnered with the federal government and the province and is embarking on a project that will bring more affordable housing to downtown Winnipeg, and offer affordable housing options to First Nations people living in the city.
A ceremony in Winnipeg on Jan. 11 saw Opaskwayak Cree Nation Chief Sidney Ballantyne join Housing, Diversity and Inclusion Minister Ahmed Hussen, Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal and other officials to break ground on a $17.4 million apartment complex project at 380 Young St., just steps from the University of Winnipeg’s downtown campus.
Once completed, the seven-storey complex, which will be owned and operated by OCN, will be home to 69 “new and affordable” housing units, and OCN said they will lease the units with a “strong focus on serving Indigenous students, young families and elders.”
The complex will feature heated indoor parking, free water and Wi-Fi for all units, and according to
OCN, 40 per cent of the rental units will be offered at “highly discounted rates.”
Funding for the project includes $15.6 million from the federal government, through the National Housing Strategy’s National Housing Co-Investment Fund, $1.8 million from OCN, and $105,000 from the province through their Efficiency Manitoba program.
During the groundbreaking ceremony, Ballantyne spoke about what the new complex will mean for downtown Winnipeg, but also for OCN, a Northern Manitoba First Nation located about 620 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg near The Pas.
“This building not only allows our Cree nation to start capitalizing within the real estate market, it will allow us a place in the city to house some of our own citizens who are leaving the north to begin their higher education journeys in the south,” Ballantyne said.
“The lower rent would ease the financial stresses so that our sponsored students can focus on their school work and their career paths, which in turn will allow them to continue to make successful contributions to
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PHILLIP OTTO RODGERS, late of the Town of Lynn Lake, in the Province of Manitoba, Deceased.
ALL CLAIMS against the above Estate, duly verified by Statutory Declaration, must be sent to the Executor of the Estate Oral Raymound Rodgers, 321-133 Jarvis Street, Hinton, Alberta T7V 1R8 on or before March 31, 2023.
DATED at the Town of Lynn Lake, in the Province of Manitoba, this 11th day of January, 2023.
not only Opaskwayak, but to the entire country.”
Ballantyne said OCN now plans to lease several of the units to First Nations people, because of the affordability of the units, and because of the building’s central location, and proximity to UW, and to major bus routes in the city.
Hussen said that affordable housing for Indigen-
ous people continues to be a “top priority” for the federal government.
“This is our government’s National Housing Strategy in action,” Hussen said. “Every Canadian deserves a safe and affordable place to call home. By investing in affordable housing here in Winnipeg and across Canada, our government is providing more Canadians with
access to affordable and quality homes in vibrant and welcoming communities.
“Thanks to today’s announcement, members of the Opaskwayak Cree Nation will have access to affordable housing while pursuing their educational goals.”
The federal government also said that the complex will “help to address the sig-
nificant shortage of affordable rental units in the city of Winnipeg.”
Vandal said that he knows the importance of affordable housing in Manitoba and for First Nations citizens, because he said it is a topic that often comes up when he speaks to people across the province.
“For many students, leaving home and getting acquainted to their new environment is half the challenge of beginning the next chapter of their lives,” Vandal said.
“Having a home that is affordable is fundamental in our collective ability to achieve success in other areas of our life.”
Construction on the project is now expected to take approximately 18 months, and should be completed by the summer of 2024.
— 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.
Three-quarters of Manitoba’s public school divisions are receiving fewer operating dollars today than they were a decade ago, when those figures are adjusted for inflation over time.
Despite the rising cost of running a classroom in the 21st century, new data reveal only nine boards have recorded an overall percentage increase in annual provincial base funding since 2012. The inflation-adjusted value of
the majority’s funding has fallen between one and 20 per cent.
Concerned about his employer’s worsening budget crunch, accountant Michael Harder — a rural resident who self-identifies as “a small-government guy” — set out to analyze K-12 budgets across the province.
“For kids that are very competent at school, that are good at school or good at a certain subject, a lack of resources isn’t going to hold them back. But when kids struggle with a subject, (it does),” said the
school division employee.
Harder compiled a spreadsheet using public division revenue statistics and Canada’s annual rate of inflation over the last 10 years.
The resulting data show Beautiful Plains, Western, Brandon, Hanover, Garden Valley, Seine River, Seven Oaks, Mystery Lake and the francophone district are in the minority group that has had base funding increase between 2012-13 and 2021-22.
ary grants.
Only one of the 15 divisions that have suffered the greatest losses — meaning base funding, when adjusted with inflation, has dropped by 15 per cent or more — is not a rural district.
Five of them have added more students to their schools since September 2012.
Do you enjoy working with people and are genuinely concerned for their wellbeing? Do you have a natural ability to listen to people without judgement or ridicule in order to help them overcome their difficulties? 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, Social Work may be the career 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 1, 2023. For information, contact the Faculty of Social Work at 204-677-1450 or christy.watkinson@umanitoba.ca.
Experience the great outdoors in Manitoba’s provincial parks this summer.
Apply today for the seasonal camping program and occupy the same campsite for an entire season –including long weekends. Both serviced and un-serviced sites are available in Manitoba campgrounds. All sites are distributed through public draws. Get your application and information package online at manitobaparks.com, or pick one up at your local Environment, Climate and Parks office.
The application deadline is February 3, 2023 for all provincial park seasonal campgrounds.
For more information about the seasonal camping program, please call 204-945-3934; toll free 1-800-214-6497; or email seasoncamp@gov.mb.ca
Alan Campbell, president of the Manitoba School Boards Association, called the findings “completely unsurprising.”
“When it comes to the ever-increasing operational realities of running schools in Manitoba, the funding was way behind before COVID (pandemic) and it’s much worse now — both in terms of the costs of the system and in terms of the needs of the students and the staff,” said Campbell, a veteran trustee in the Interlake School Division, which has recorded an 18 per cent decrease in base grant dollars.
Manitoba’s funding formula for public education, which was implemented in 2002-03, has long been criticized for creating inequities across the K-12 system, despite an equalization formula built into it. It allocates dollars based on student population, transportation requirements and building expenses, among numerous line items and supplement-
In the Prairie Spirit School Division, encompassing Treherne, Cartwright and many farming communities between, funding has dropped, even though enrolment has increased by nearly 100 pupils.
“It’s a difficult combination,” said Jan McIntyre, chairwoman of the south central district’s board.
“Basically, for the last two years, we’ve been running a deficit budget to maintain basic services and we’ve had to make cuts that have directly affected students.”
The division has scaled back its literacy and numeracy support staff and consolidated bus routes, while aiming to obey the province’s expectation no child spends more than one hour on a one-way bus commute to class.
While noting trustees no longer have the ability to raise funds through local taxation, McIntyre said reduced provincial funding ultimately results in increased pressure on hardworking staff and burnout.
The Tory government announced its plans to
BY ERIC WESTHAVER FLIN FLON REMINDER
City council hopes a new deal with Travel Manitoba will provide a lot of bang for the city’s buck.
Council approved signing off on a new agreement with Travel Manitoba to have the provincial tourism group create special content meant to advertise the Flin Flon area. In total, the city will give the group $5,000 in exchange for the content.
Councillors did not say exactly what form the content will take or what it will look like — final stylistic decisions will be left in large part up to the tourism group — but at least some of the money will go towards making tourism videos, social media posts
and other items aimed at a non-northern audience.
The goal, councillors say, is to attract more people from outside the north to come to Flin Flon and the surrounding area.
Coun. Mike Slipp said that the Travel Manitoba work could also be used by the city as an extension of its own tourism efforts, including sticking with “the Water and the Wild” place brand created through Travel Manitoba back in 2018.
“Coun. [Bill] Hanson brought this to our attention before — the province is offering $5,000 [as an offer] to do videos and jump in and really promote us,” said Slipp.
“We can send them to
places, like Camp Whitney, Blueberry Jam, whatever. They do a professional job and put it on social media — and we can use these videos or whatever else they offer us throughout the year. It’s something that we really should take advantage of.”
Hanson said the move would be a cost-conscious way of increasing awareness of the hidden gems of the Flin Flon area.
“If we had to pay for this, it would be in the $30,000 to $40,000 range. This is a bargain. In the past, we haven’t promoted well enough — Camp Whitney should be busy from spring until fall, it’s a real gem, but we haven’t marketed it well enough,” he said.
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A new version was anticipated to be in place for the 2023-24 school year, until Education Minister Wayne Ewasko announced more time was needed late last year.
In a statement, Ewasko said the review team is developing a model “that is equitable, supports longterm planning, and provides schools and school division leaders with additional flexibility to address local needs.”
“The (spreadsheet author) uses school divisions’ budget reports, which reflect the funding budgeted by the school divisions at the beginning of the school year and does not take into account in-year funding,” he said, noting recent COVID-19-related funding announcements and grants
distributed to address wage pressures.
(The latter sums have been distributed after divisions were ordered to back pay staff because the Tories’ proposed public-sector wage freeze legislation was ruled unconstitutional.)
The minister noted Manitoba has earmarked $460 million for K-12 education — $308 million for capital projects, $77 million for wage pressures and other costs, and $22 million “to strengthen student support and learning” — on top of base funding for the current school year.
“Top-ups will never fulfill what’s needed in communities and schools, simply because there are costs that go up every year — heating the buildings, salaries, benefits,” countered NDP education critic Nello Altomare.
The Transcona MLA
criticized the government for wasting time on Bill 64, the now-defunct piece of legislation that aimed to abolish school boards, and not prioritizing a funding formula update.
The main problem with the current equation, as far as Harder is concerned, is it fails to recognize employee salaries are the major driver of growing expenses rather than varying class size numbers.
It would make more sense if Manitoba Education came up with “a reasonable definition of what a classroom is,” and distribute base funding per classroom rather than per pupil, according to the accountant.
Manitoba is expected to release 2023-24 funding details in the coming weeks; school boards must submit upcoming budgets before March 15.
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BY ERIC WESTHAVER FLIN FLON REMINDER
After decades of work covering thousands of square kilometres, the Flin Flon chapter of the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association (CASARA) is hanging up its wings.
The local chapter of the organization, created to help aid police and authorities in search and rescue work, will dissolve and donate the items attached with it to different sources.
The group’s rescue trailer, currently located at the Flin Flon Airport not far from the main terminal building, will be donated to the airport itself. The six members of the group officially handed the keys off to airport manager Jeni East Jan. 6. The trailer served as an operations base and meeting centre for the group for years.
Inside the terminal, there will be two plaques, mounted on a wall, commemorating the work of CASARA and the volunteers who kept the
group running for decades.
The ongoing march of time and age is the reason for the move. The group now has six members remaining–the average age of the six is over 80. None of the group can get out to search anymore and members have been unable to find younger, qualified pilots with the ability to aid in search and rescue work.
Stewart Graham served with the group for over 35 years. When it came time to hand over the keys, he said he was upset to see the group end.
“To be honest, I’m sad to see it go. If you see the group though, there’s lots of grey hair there. The average age is 80–I’m the youngest and I’m 71,” he said.
Any items belonging to CASARA Manitoba will be donated to other remaining units, while any funds left in the organization’s accounts will be donated to the airport itself.
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“The airport has been very good to us,” Graham said.
When the group started in the 1990s, CASARA’s Flin Flon chapter did not have a permanent operations base, meeting in church basements, rented rooms and halls, unused hangars and the basement of the Flin Flon Public Library. A permanent base was needed, which led to the building of the CASARA trailer.
Member Gene Kostuchuk had access to a mechanical shop and oversaw the building of the trailer. Volunteers raised money to cover expenses, holding bingos to help cut costs, while other volunteers helped furnish the trailer, electrify it, maintain it and provide it with up-to-date equipment–the total number of people involved went into the dozens.
“I used my shop and built everything in there, with everybody helping me,” said Kostuchuk.
The motto for CASARA nationally is “that others may live”–the volunteers who take part travel great distances at high personal risk to help make the save when needed. Standard search procedure would
call for a four-person unit–one pilot to fly the search plane, one navigator in the front seat and two spotters searching the ground below–“the most important people on the plane,” Graham said.
“They’re the eyes of the plane. The pilot’s keeping them flying safely, the navigator’s keeping it on line and the spotters are looking out the window.”
In times past, CASARA would be called on by authorities to help locate possible downed planes or people lost deep in the bush. Pilots flew to remote areas, often requiring landing to refuel at remote wilderness lodges or camps, to find people who had been reported missing.
Kostuchuk’s Cessna 185, which seated four people, was perfect for the job, as were other planes belonging to local pilots.
“We could get called out by RCMP–we could get called out if there is a downed airplane. There’s an emergency locator transmitter [ELT] in the plane–you crash, that’ll set it off,” Graham said.
“[Canadian Forces Base] Trenton gets a signal, they localize it and then if it’s in our area, they’ll call us
and say, ‘here it is–set up a search, give us the numbers,’ and we go and find them. We search at a thousand feet, 1,500 feet above ground, going two miles a minute.”
“I put in quite a few hours in training,” said Kostuchuk.
“There was an awful lot of training in first aid, survival, how to get by if you’re stuck some place. It was a lot of training mainly into first aid, because it’s search and rescue, but with a lot of training in spotting. We spent an awful lot of hours flying, because we had several planes and we had quite a few spotters.”
Calls for searches came
from across the north for the local chapter. CASARA member Gerry Angell, himself an accomplished pilot, recalled one call for lost canoers who were lost between Nelson House and Hudson Bay.
“They were 17 days overdue. We took off, landed at a lake at a lodge and got extra fuel, then followed the river up to York Factory and the rapids there. That’s where we found them–they were on shore. They had tipped their canoe over and they were on the shore,” he said.
“We circled there and threw a message to them out of the airplane, saying that a helicopter would be there
for them either that night or tomorrow morning. That was all done by volunteers.”
Not every rescue call was a life-or-death matter. Angell also recalled one rescue call that took a Flin Flon crew hundreds of kilometres north to Reindeer Lake.
“One time, we got a call from Trenton–they called us and said they had an ELT going off north of Reindeer Lake. They said it faded in and out and it wasn’t stationary–it was an odd thing. We loaded up a crew, we got there with extra gas in my floats,” he said.
“What it was, was some canoers. One of them was a pilot and he took his ELT
out of his airplane and took it in his backpack. He’d tripped and fell or dropped it and that set it off–they were cruising down rivers, going behind rocks and all that.”
Other chapters of the group are also starting to fall away for similar reasons to the Flin Flon chapter. The CASARA chapter in Swan River shut down last year, but other chapters remain in operation, ready to assist in looking for people lost in the woods and bring them back to safety.
“It’s like the slogan says–‘That others may live’. That’s the purpose of your service–so others may live,” Kostuchuk said.
Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency is situated on Opaskwayak Cree Nation and is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services. Under a provincial mandate, the Agency services the Swampy Cree communities, as well as Flin Flon, Thompson, Swan River, Winnipeg and Lynn Lake/ Marcel Colomb First Nation.
Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention service. Our agency strives to maintain family unity.
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Service Manager, the Quality Assurance Coordinator is responsible for developing a framework that is based on the continual defining, measuring and improving of the quality of services. This framework focuses on services coordination, quality outcomes for children and families, effective and efficient systems and processes, relevant indicators and collaborative teamwork with First Nation Child and Family Services Agencies.
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)
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.
As an MP, Greg Fergus’s job has taken him to some unusual places, including behind the walls of federal penitentiaries. The Liberal MP for Hull-Alymer was shocked at what he discovered.
“When I saw the number of Indigenous Peoples who were incarcerated … it just shocked me. I’m talking about northern Saskatchewan,” Fergus said Jan. 12 at an Ottawa press conference where the federal government announced $1.5 million in funding to help Métis organizations co-develop its Indigenous Justice
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Strategy.
The Indigenous Justice Strategy is intended to address systemic racism and to reduce the overrepresentation of Indigenous Peoples, including Métis citizens, in Canada’s criminal justice system, according to the federal government’s website.
More than 50 per cent of women in maximum security prisons are Indigenous, according to a recent report by
the Office of the Correctional Investigator. In total, Indigenous offenders make up 32 per cent of people incarcerated in Canada’s criminal justice system, while only representing five per cent of the country's population, according to an access-to-information request filed by Canada’s National Observer
The federal government unveiled the Indigenous Justice Strategy back in 2021, but it
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Child & Family Service WorkerPermanent Position OFFICE: 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 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
§ 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
§
Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse and prior check § Cannot be active on a protection case § Maintain absolute confidentiality § Varied amounts of travel required § Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license § Must be able to provide own vehicle for work § Other duties related to the position may be assigned
Deadline: January 26, 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.
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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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PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA
UNIT/OFFICE: THOMPSON SERVICE DELIVERY OFFICE (TSDO) LOCATION: THOMPSON, MB
Position: Case Aide One (1) Full Time Permanent position
Summary of Position: The Case Aide provides practical and administrative support to the Worker(s) and Supervisor(s) in their assigned Unit. While following guidelines related to clients’ safety and privacy, the Case Aide is responsible for facilitating case-related activities on behalf of the unit when working with families and children. Demonstrating a working knowledge of legislation, Agency policies and practices the Case Aide is responsible to check case progress, conduct interviews, assist with compiling case particulars for Court, ensuring accurate and timely documentation, among other tasks.
Qualifications:
• Some post-secondary education, or an acceptable combination of education and work experience.
• 1-2 years of experience in an administrative role or child welfare work environment.
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft office (Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook).
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Good understanding of Northern First Nation cultures and communities.
• Ability to speak and write Cree/Dene an asset.
Working Conditions:
• Fast-paced, time-sensitive child welfare working environment.
• Provide satisfactory Criminal Record, Child Abuse Registry and Prior Contact checks prior to starting the position, and throughout employment as required.
• Independent work performed as part of a team.
• Access to highly sensitive and confidential material for which privacy must be maintained.
• Performing on-call rotations, and overtime required.
• Occasional lifting to 30 lbs.
• Up to 20% travel, some of which may be remote and overnight.
Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience
Closing Date: Friday, January 27, 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 2023-002 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 #2023-002 701 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
contained no established timeframe, according to reporting by CBC News.
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The funding announced Jan. 12 is allocated over three years. It’s unclear if the Indigenous Justice Strategy is expected soon after the work done by Métis organizations is completed.
Under the direct supervision of the Patient Care Manager or designate, assists multi-disciplinary team personnel in performing a variety of patient care activities and related non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of the patient. This is an integrated position that includes coordination and scheduling of dental procedures for the Operating Room (OR). This will require expertise in developing and maintaining excellent working relationships with a broad range of individuals and organizations. The OR Dental Assistant will function within the provisions of the Vision, Mission, Values, policies and procedures of the Northern Health Region (NHR) and will incorporate NHR core competencies into working practice (Customer/ Client Focused, Initiative & Pro-activity, Diversity Awareness, Teamwork, and Collaboration, Development of Self and Others, and Adaptability).
tional sentences, will have a “great impact” and “it’s not just a matter of the number of [mandatory minimums] that were removed, but a matter of which,” Justice Minister David Lametti said at the press conference.
The announcement comes on the heels of Ottawa repealing several mandatory minimum sentences late last year. That same bill also expanded conditional sentences, which the federal government says will help alleviate the overrepresentation of Indigenous Peoples in Canada’s prisons.
The incumbent must fulfill the requirements of the Criminal Records/Vulnerable Person, Child Abuse Registry check and Adult Abuse Registry check, and adhere to all Northern Health Region policies and procedures.
Qualifications: Grade 12 education or equivalent
Successful completion of a recognized Dental Assistant Program required
When asked how the funding will help prisoners today, Lametti pointed to repealing mandatory minimums, expanding conditional sentences, and a metaphor. He described reforming the justice system as a process of trying to “strip off the layers that were laid over by colonialism for over 150 to 200 years,” he said.
Current active practicing registration with Manitoba Dental Association
However, the bill stopped short of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action to remove all mandatory minimums.
Excellent knowledge of Windows based programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet)
Minimum three (3) years’ experience as a Dental Assistant required
Previous experience working with Pediatric cases preferred Ability to speak Cree an asset
“All we can do is identify them and strip them back. Admittedly, we started 150 years too late,” he added.
For complete list of qualifications please visit our website www.nrha.ca
provided; works upon department.
In a previous interview with Canada’s National Observer, Sen. Kim Pate called mandatory minimum penalties a “red herring” that distracts from the systemic realities of Canada’s criminal justice system.
Please submit resume by February 2, 2018 to: Lori Rasmussen, Recruitment Officer 867 Thompson Drive South Thompson, MB R8N 1Z4
Fax: (204) 778-1477 Email: recruiteast@nrha.ca
Statistically, the mandatory minimums repealed, and the expansion of condi-
Cassidy Carron, Métis National Council president, called the funding “one piece of the puzzle,” pointing to the work needed at the community and system levels.
Northern RHA has a Representative Workforce Strategy, we encourage all applicants to selfdeclare. Criminal Record, Child Abuse, & Adult Abuse Registry Checks are required. We thank all candidates for applying. Only those selected for interview will be contacted. www.nrha.ca
“I hope we look back on this in 20 years and how important [the Indigenous Justice Strategy] was in transforming our country,” Fergus said.
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UNIT/OFFICE: SPLIT LAKE (TATASKWEYAK) SUB-OFFICE LOCATION: SPLIT LAKE, MB
call us at 204 -677- 4534 or email ads@thompsoncitizen.net
Summary of Position:
Foster Care Workers identify, recruit and approve short and long-term foster homes for placement in culturally appropriate/customary care whenever possible. The Foster Care Worker trains foster parents on agency policy and procedures with respect to children in care and builds ongoing relationships with foster families to ensure they are equipped for their role. The incumbent is knowledgeable in, and follows applicable legislation, program standards, directives and agency policy. The work environment is fast-paced and requires confidentiality, empathy, and cultural sensitivity while carrying out their responsibilities.
Qualifications:
• BSW preferred.
• 1-year of work experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Knowledge of, or work experience in northern Manitoba communities preferred.
• CPR & First Aid an asset.
• Valid drivers license required
• Effective, well spoken communication skills.
• Speak and understand the Cree or Dene languages an asset.
Working Conditions:
• Fast-paced, community-based, multi-disciplinary child welfare environment.
• Access to highly sensitive information for which confidentiality must be kept.
• Attend home visits in the community.
• Overnight and remote travel required occasionally.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record, Child Abuse Registry, Prior Contact checks as well as a Drivers’ Abstract required prior to starting the position and throughout employment as required.
Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience
Closing Date: Friday, January 27, 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 2023-003 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 #2023-003
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
A national First Nations organization has released what they are calling a “framework” to advance Indigenous economic reconciliation across the country, and to empower First Nations communities to reach greater financial prosperity and independence.
On Jan. 9, the First Nations Financial Management Board, an organization that works to support First Nations across Canada to build good governance and financial practices, announced they have released a “practical framework” they are now calling the RoadMap project.
According to FMB, the RoadMap offers “realistic and meaningful options to support First Nations governments in moving past the one-size-fits-all approach of the failed colonial system.”
“RoadMap is about moving from a system where the First Nations’ governments manage poverty, to a framework for First Nations
to generate wealth,” FMB executive chair Harold Calla said. “There is an urgent need to unlock the Indigenous economy, which has the potential to grow to $100 billion in the coming years.
“RoadMap proposes options for realizing this potential by sharing wealth and power, and fundamentally it’s about First Nations having control over their economic futures.
“Making that happen is in the interest of not only First Nations, but all Canadians.”
According to FMB, RoadMap will “empower First Nations to achieve economic prosperity, self-reliance and the capacity for effective self-government” and “support the implementation of the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, through Indigenous-led initiatives.”
RoadMap is presented in eight chapters totalling more than 400 pages of what FMB said are “concrete proposals for change” designed to “empower” First Nations communities.
“RoadMap reflects what
Child & Family Service Worker (2 positions)–Permanent Position
OFFICE: Regional Office – Unit B Opaskwayak, Manitoba
Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency (CNCFCA) is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services. CNCFCA is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention services.
Our agency will strive to maintain family unity.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Unit Supervisor(s), the Child & Family Service Worker is responsible for providing and administering CFS Services in accordance with the Child & Family Services Act.
RESPONSIBILITIES: § Responsible for gathering information and assessing family functioning problems § Develop and implement intervention plans within program guidelines for families within program guidelines and provide referrals, support, guidance and problem solving § Provides for the placement, case management and ongoing support for children in care § Responsible for all file documentation and ensuring services are applied § Case Monitoring, Risk Assessment & Follow up
QUALIFICATIONS § Work experience in Child and Family Services with demonstrated knowledge of child development, family centered service, early intervention, family support and community-based services § Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or related undergraduate degree in Human Services (preferred) § Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred) § Excellent assessment, intervention and writing skills § Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and provincial standards § Ability to use a variety of computer applications including CFSIS and FACTS
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT § Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse and prior check § Cannot be active on a protection case § Maintain absolute confidentiality § Varied amounts of travel required § Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license § Must be able to provide own vehicle for work § Other duties related to the position may be assigned
Deadline: January 24, 2023 @ 4:00 pm
we’ve been hearing from the First Nations we serve,” FMB CEO Geordie Hungerford said.
“It reflects the ideas and experiences of our First Nations partners, and other Indigenous organizations, related to economic reconciliation and self-governance.”
FMB said that in the coming months they will actively engage First Nations governments, organizations, and leaders to advance the RoadMap project.
They will also ask the federal government to support RoadMap, and propose legislative and policy changes and resource allocations required to implement the project.
During a December media conference in Winnipeg, Sagkeeng First Nation Chief Derrick Henderson spoke about the importance of Indigenous communities reaching greater financial prosperity, and communities offering their members opportunities to succeed financially.
“I think it’s so important
for our people to be able to thrive economically,” Henderson said. “I always say it’s important for our people to feel good about themselves, and if you have a job, a home and a family, then you can
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
§ 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
§ Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse and prior contact check § Cannot be active on a protection case § Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license § Must be willing to travel § Other duties related to the position may be assigned
Deadline: January 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”
feel good about yourself, and that’s what we are striving for.
“We want a better life for our communities and our people, and that’s what we all strive for.”
— 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.
Family Enhancement Worker –Permanent Position Thompson Sub Office Thompson & Lynn Lake, MB
Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency (CNCFCA) is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services. CNCFCA is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention services.
Our agency will strive to maintain family unity.
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Unit Supervisor(s), the Family Enhancement Worker is responsible for providing and administering CFS Services in accordance with the Child & Family Services Act.
RESPONSIBILITIES: § Responsible for gathering information and assessing child and family functioning problems; § Responsible for the development of case plans for children and families within program guidelines and provide referrals, support, guidance and problem solving; § Responsible for all file documentation, referrals, ensuring services are applied; § Case Monitoring, Risk Assessment & Follow up; § Provides case management and support for children in care and families.
§ 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
§ 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: January 24, 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”
COVID-19 vaccinations policy, all applicants are required to be fully vaccinated.
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 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.
Thanks to Upper Deck, a world leader in the sports collectibles industry, eight former Indigenous players, who made it to the world’s highest stage for their sport, now have their own National Hockey League licensed trading card.
Official news of the Upper Deck’s eight-card NHL First Peoples Rookie Cards set was released on Jan. 13.
A total of 10,000 of the eight-card sets have been printed. They will be distributed free of charge at various Indigenous hockey camps, Indigenous youth tournaments and at an Indigenous-owned hobby shop, First Row Collectibles in Winnipeg.
The eight players featured in the set are Ted
Nolan, Jason Simon, Rocky Trottier, Dan Frawley, Danny Hodgson, and Victor Mercredi as well as Johnny Harms and William LeCaine, who are now deceased.
The idea for the hockey set was spawned a few years ago when an Upper Deck representative met with hockey card collector Naim Cardinal, a member of Tallcree First Nation in Alberta.
Cardinal had earned some recognition in the sports card industry last decade as he had a large collection of rookie cards of Indigenous players who had suited up for at least one game in the NHL.
Cardinal discovered through his hobby that there were several other Indigenous players who had seen some NHL action that never had a licensed
rookie card produced for them. That’s when Upper Deck stepped up and offered to make a limited edition set.
“I’m honoured to work with Upper Deck to help shine a spotlight on Indigenous hockey legends and be a part of bringing these cards to life,” Cardinal said. “These former players have earned their names and images on official trading cards, and it’s great to see both Indigenous and non-Indigenous people honour them as athletes in a real way.”
Representatives from the NHL, the National Hockey League Players’ Association and the Hockey Hall of Fame assisted with the project.
Jacob Alexis, an artist from Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation in Alberta, designed the cards. And
Cardinal also worked with a board, comprised mostly of Indigenous people, who provided advice throughout the project.
Cardinal and his team encountered some challenges along the way, including trying to find family members of players who had passed away.
Paul Nguyen, Upper Deck’s senior marketing manager, talked about one of the hurdles that had to be overcome.
“I believe the imaging was a little bit difficult to find because sometimes there were much older images of what we could use,” he said. “Trying to source those and making sure they were the proper imaging the families wanted to use, that got a little bit difficult.”
But Nguyen is pleased with the final product.
“We really wanted to make sure that they were done properly and correct,” said Nguyen, who works in Upper Deck’s office located in Carlsbad, Calif. “And now that we finally have them in our hands and can see them and knowing that people will be able to see them as well, is really exciting.”
Nguyen believes members of the public will be pumped once they see the cards.
“I think they’re going to be just as excited,” he said. “Seeing someone that had never really gotten their official NHL trading card before and now seeing it on a card, people are just going to be speechless.”
Nguyen said he’s thrilled Indigenous youth will be receiving these cards for free.
“If we’re doing some -
thing really for the goodness of the community, it’s really important to have accessibility, especially when we really focused on providing them at these Indigenous hockey tournaments and camps,” he said.
“It was just important that those in the community would have these and if we were to add a cost to it, that’s just a barrier that I don’t think was necessary when we’re trying to highlight these athletes and put a spotlight on them.”
Nguyen also believes the set of Indigenous cards will provide inspiration to Indigenous youth.
“Seeing someone that they can look up to from their own community, I think that just speaks volumes saying if they can do that and accomplish so much, I can see myself doing that as well,” he added.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA
UNIT: SPLIT LAKE (TATASKWEYAK)
SUB-OFFICE
LOCATION: SPLIT LAKE, MB
Position: Child & Family Services Worker One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position
direction of Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba when working with families and children in child protection. Duties include managing a case load, conducting interviews and assessments, compiling case particulars for Court, investigating/follow up on allegations of child protection issues, maintaining regular visits, providing 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 (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.
• 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 child protection unit team.
• Sensitivity to, and an understanding of First Nations culture and values.
• Ability to speak Cree and/or Dene an asset.
Working Conditions:
• Fast-paced environment.
• Confidentiality environment with access to sensitive information.
• Overnight and remote travel approximately 20% of the time.
• Provide satisfactory Criminal Record, Child Abuse Registry and Prior Contact checks prior to starting the position, and throughout employment as required.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle.
Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience.
Closing Date: Friday, January 27, 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 2023-005 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 #2023-005 701 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
Reporting to a Unit Supervisor, the Child & Family Services Worker (CFS) is responsible to implement the policies, procedures and specific direction of Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba when working with families and children in child protection. Duties include managing a case load, conducting interviews and assessments, compiling case particulars for Court, investigating/follow up on allegations of child protection issues, maintaining regular visits, providing accurate and timely documentation, developing long/ short term case plans, developing/facilitating workshops, community education and networking with collateral resources/services.
• 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.
• 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 child protection unit team.
• Sensitivity to, and an understanding of First Nations culture and values.
• Ability to speak Cree and/or Dene an asset.
Working Conditions:
• Fast-paced environment.
• Confidentiality environment with access to sensitive information.
• Overnight and remote travel approximately 20% of the time.
• Provide satisfactory Criminal Record, Child Abuse Registry and Prior Contact checks prior to starting the position, and throughout employment as required.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle.
Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience.
Closing Date: Friday, January 27, 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 2023-004 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 #2023-004 701 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
OF NORTHERN MANITOBA
UNIT: THOMPSON SERVICE DELIVERY OFFICE (TSDO)
LOCATION: THOMPSON, MB
Position: Child & Family Services Worker
One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position
Reporting to a Unit Supervisor, the Child & Family Services Worker (CFS) is responsible to implement the policies, procedures and specific direction of Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba when working with families and children in child protection. Duties include managing a case load, conducting interviews and assessments, compiling case particulars for Court, investigating/follow up on allegations of child protection issues, maintaining regular visits, providing 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 (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.
• 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 child protection unit team.
• Sensitivity to, and an understanding of First Nations culture and values.
• Ability to speak Cree and/or Dene an asset.
Working Conditions:
• Fast-paced environment.
• Confidentiality environment with access to sensitive information.
• Overnight and remote travel approximately 20% of the time.
• Provide satisfactory Criminal Record, Child Abuse Registry and Prior Contact checks prior to starting the position, and
• Maintain a
Awasis
the subject line of your email, in confidence to:
Human Resources Department
Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2023-001
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
Assiniboine Community College and the Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology have come together to offer a tuition-free applied building construction program for Indigenous youth.
The program will be offered at Assiniboine’s Parkland campus in Dauphin beginning on Feb. 27.
The partnership between the two colleges will provide barrier-free access to people interested in trades, Assiniboine dean of trades Kevin Poirier told the Brandon Sun “Lots of times there are barriers for folks getting into it — the cost of tools, the cost of tuition, the cost of the books — so being able to remove those barriers gives everybody
equal access.”
Costs for training that supports entry into the job market is an “ongoing barrier” to employment, said Kris Desjarlais, Assiniboine’s director of Indigenous education.
“It’s welcome news when we’re able to offer opportunities where students can receive handson training free of this financial strain,” Desjarlais stated in a press released sent out by Assiniboine Dec. 23. “With this, students are free to focus on learning.”
The six-month program, which is funded by Algonquin College in Ontario, has space for 15 students and will focus on engaging Indigenous youth between the ages of 18 and 30 who are not currently employed or enrolled in other training or education. Tuition, text -
Child & Family Services Worker/ Intake Worker –
Permanent Position
Lynn Lake Sub Office
Lynn Lake, Manitoba
books, personal protective equipment, supplies and tools are all included in the program at no cost.
The applied building construction program is made up of six months of theory and practical learning, followed by a seven-week paid practicum, and is accredited by Apprenticeship Manitoba. Students who complete the program with an average of 70 per cent or higher in core trades subjects, find employment and register as an apprentice within two years of graduating will receive credit for Level 1 in-school technical training and 900 hours in the carpenter apprenticeship program.
The program will open
the door to important, in-demand career opportunities for students and will bring skilled workers into the trade, Poirier said.
“We’re thrilled to have Algonquin College on board to advance this opportunity for Indigenous learners,” Poirier said.
“This funding … goes a long way toward both transforming students’ lives and strengthening Manitoba.”
Anyone interested in entering the program can attend a free information session as part of their admission process. Sessions are available on Jan. 26, Feb. 1 and Feb. 8.
For more details or to register for a session, visit Assiniboine.net/ appliedbuilding.
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.
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.
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)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT § Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse registry check and prior contact check. § Cannot be active on a protection case. § Varied amounts of travel required within this position. § Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license.
§ Must be able to provide own vehicle for work.
§ Other duties related to the position may be assigned.
Deadline: January 26, 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.
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 Services Worker/Intake 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 § Receive & Assess Requests for Service § On-Site Risk Assessment § Determine & Implement Service § Documentation, Practice & Relationship Building
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 (is an asset)
§ 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
§ Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse and prior check § Cannot be active on a protection case § Maintain absolute confidentiality § Varied amounts of travel required § Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license § Must be able to provide own vehicle for work § Required to provide on-call services on a rotating basis
§ Other duties related to the position may be assigned
Deadline: January 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.
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)
§ 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: January 26, 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.
The new year has kicked off with Alberta’s premier and environment minister up in arms over the federal government’s yet-to-be-released Just Transition Act.
The Liberals’ bill was originally pitched as a way to “ensure energy workers and communities can shape their own futures” by giving them access to the training, support and new opportunities needed to succeed in the clean economy. But Alberta politicians are raising concerns about the legislation signalling a possible phaseout of the oil and gas sector.
Premier Danielle Smith panned the government’s just transition plan as “ill-conceived” and “short-sighted” in a tweet posted Jan. 3 after Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson told CBC News the long-awaited legislation will be tabled early this year.
Smith’s repeated assertions that the federal government wants to shut down the oil and gas sector clash with comments Wilkinson made late last year.
“This global shift to a low-carbon future can be accomplished without phasing out Canada’s oil and gas sector,” Wilkinson told the House of Commons on Nov. 14 after being asked
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
§ 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
§ 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)
§ 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: January 26, 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.
about just transition consultations by Conservative MP Pat Kelly of Calgary Rocky Ridge.
Wilkinson went on to say the cause of climate change “is not fossil fuels themselves but the carbon emissions associated with producing and burning them,” and that “Canada’s challenge is to aggressively reduce those emissions because hydrocarbons will continue to have a role to play in a net-zero economy.”
Natural Resources Canada’s just transition webpage and discussion paper do not mention the words “oil and gas” at all, and the paper only includes one explicit reference to the “clean energy transition” in the context of mining.
“With an election looming (in Alberta), I think it's very difficult for the (United Conservative Party)
to accept anything from the federal government that implies that there's going to be a transition. They've adopted the strategy of running in the election against the federal government,” Lisa Young, a political scientist at the University of Calgary, told Canada’s National Observer
When asked about the ongoing just transition conversation, Alberta Opposition leader Rachel Notley told reporters: “We need to perhaps move away a little bit from the debate that seems to be developing over the use of language and instead focus on the object.”
The objective, Notley said, “must be to support the growth of jobs within our oil and gas sector” focused on reducing emissions to ensure Canada is “wellplaced to be the market of choice internationally.”
The federal and Alberta
Authority
governments align in a lot of ways, at least at a big-picture level, despite Smith’s squabbles with Ottawa, said Kathryn Harrison, a climate policy researcher and professor of political science at the University of British Columbia.
“Both the federal and provincial governments have this sort of fanciful idea that the last barrel of oil will be produced in Canada,” said Harrison. She pointed to the International Energy Agency’s 2021 World Energy Outlook report, which projects that if countries follow through on their current climate pledges, Canadian oil production drops 43 per cent by 2050, worse than the global average. The same is true for Canadian gas production: the IEA expects it to decline more steeply than the global average.
There are more reasons
Student Support Facilitator (Mental Health Clinician)
Office Location: Thompson
The Student Support Facilitator works under the supervisory function of the Clinical Team Lead, which in turn reports to the Assistant Director of Inclusive Education Services.
The Student Support Facilitator acts as a member of a multi-disciplinary team of professionals and is responsible for providing specialized services in mental health and student wellness to First Nations schools. The Student Support Facilitator will provide direct or in-direct services to students, staff, and parents to support the unique needs of each child. This includes development and implementation of appropriate programming for students.
Specific Responsibilities
• Respect and apply First Nations knowledges, languages, cultures, and world views in practice;
• Assess student and school concerns and develop and implement a variety of interventions. This may include work with individuals, families, group work, classroom-based work, school-family mediation and networking;
• Provide social/emotional wellness services to assigned schools which includes one on one counseling, small groups/ classroom based and school wide;
• Conduct observation and assessment to determine students’ needs to co- develop, follow up and monitor Student Specific Plans with resource teachers and classroom teachers, as required (both formal and informal assessment procedures);
• Participate in case conferences and co-develop Student Specific Plans (Safety Plan, Behavior Plan, etc.) as required;
• Provide consultation to school staff, caregivers and school team members about best practices in the area of mental health;
• Develop resources and provide program recommendations for assigned schools and specific students in areas of social emotional wellness, mental health and social emotional learning strategies;
• Facilitate professional development/information sessions that focuses on providing social/emotional wellness services with school and teacher leaders to assess student and school concerns (grief, loss, suicide prevention, trauma informed schools, bullying etc.)
• Provide liaison service to community agencies and to the community on student and family specific issues as required;
• Assist with crisis intervention as needed;
• Maintain caseload and student records using database system that includes follow up, charting notes, consultation notes and year-end summaries;
• Complete reports as MFNERC requirements;
• Maintain a high level of professional practice;
• Flexible to travel (includes flying to remote locations) to First Nations schools throughout Manitoba;
• Participate in supervision and self-reflective practice;
• Participate in meetings, special assignments, initiatives, and projects and developmental work as assigned/required.
• Bachelor’s Degree or Masters Degree in Social Work and/or Education Degree with a Master’s in Guidance & Counselling Education; or equivalent experience in mental health counseling appropriate to First Nations schools and/or community healing;
• Experience in professional practice in an area relevant to First Nations children and families;
• School related experience and knowledge of educational issues would be an asset;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural skills to work in a First Nations environment;
• Strong time management and organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure;
• Prioritize multiple tasks and meet all deadlines;
• Professional behaviors that personify strong work ethics;
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively in an interdisciplinary team of professionals;
• Ability to speak a First Nations Languages would be an asset;
• Ability to travel to First Nation communities within Manitoba including flying to remote and isolated communities;
• Adhere to MFNERC policies and administrative procedures with specific attention to attendance and professional ethics;
• Possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license and reliable vehicle;
• Criminal and Child Abuse record check clearance.
Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume and cover letter (please state position title applying for), along with (3) professional reference listings (including a most recent employer reference) by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 to:
Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre Inc. 2-1100 Waverley Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 3X9 Email: employment@mfnerc.com | Fax: 204.942.2490
We thank all who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. MFNERC has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for all employees. Successful candidates will be required to show proof of the vaccination. Preference will be given to First Nations people and applicants are asked to self-declare in their resume or cover letter. Incomplete applications will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted. Successful candidates must provide satisfactory criminal and child abuse registry checks.
Date Re-Posted: January 17, 2023
climate researchers, including Harrison, don’t buy arguments that Canada can produce the last barrel of oil. Harrison said Canada’s oil is generally more costly to extract than other sources and although government subsidies for carbon capture technology can lower the production emissions, other jurisdictions can do the same.
“The idea that the rest of the world’s industry isn't playing the same game, I think, just ends up being a race to the bottom with taxpayers holding the bag,” Harrison said.
We have lost years and years of time denying Canada’s oil and gas exports will be challenged by global action on climate change — years that could have been spent planning for a transition, said Harrison.
“I don't see how we can have an … intellectually honest (and) practical conversation about just transition in Canada without naming the oil and gas industry,” she said.
The Liberals first promised a Just Transition Act in 2019. More recently, Wilkinson has described the legislation as an action plan for “sustainable jobs,” rather than a “just transition.” Ian Cameron, director of communications for Natural Resources Canada, confirmed to Canada’s National Observer that the minister “will be advancing the federal government’s work on Sustainable Jobs” early this year.
“The term ‘just transition’ plays very well with environmentally concerned voters, but that ‘T-word’ — transition — is acknowledging the reality … that certain sectors are going to see decline,” said Harrison.
“That's the point that we've been in denial about.”
If the world hopes to meet its climate goals and protect the planet, there must be a swift transition away from fossil fuels, according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. When the IPCC report was released, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said countries increasing fossil fuel production are “truly dangerous radicals” and called investing in new fossil fuel infrastructure “moral and economic madness.”
The federal government walks a “very fine line” on energy issues, said Young.
On the one hand, it has positioned itself as supporting meaningful reductions of greenhouse gas emissions in Canada and, on the other hand, as supporters of the oil industry, said Young, pointing to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s 2018 decision to “rescue” the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project, which is now likely to cost taxpayers billions more.
Smith did not respond to requests for comment by deadline.
A 15-year-old male faces multiple charges after a New Year’s Day shooting in Moose Lake that injured two people.
Moose Lake RCMP were notified of a shooting on Sesame Street just before 6 a.m. Jan. 1 and learned that three teens were walking down the street when a male suspect shot at them. Two females aged 15 and 19 were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries while the third person shot at was not injured.
The suspect was identified, arrested and remanded into custody on two charges of discharging a firearm with intent, two charges of assault with a weapon, assault causing bodily harm and two counts of failing to comply with conditions
Assessment Officer 2 Regular/Full-time Municipal Relations, Thompson, MB Advertisement Number: 40245
Closing Date: February 10, 2023
Salary Range: AS2 $48,210.00 - $58,177.00 per year, AS1 $ 41,250-48,531 per year
Do you have a background or interest in real estate, agriculture, land survey systems, geographic information systems, building construction or municipal government and enjoy meeting and interacting with people? Are you looking for a position that provides excellent career advancement potential, on-the-job training and financial support for required educational programs? Manitoba Municipal Relations is looking for motivated individuals to join our Thompson Property Assessment Team! If you’re interested in a challenging career that combines office work, the outdoors and travel within the service region, a career as an Assessment Officer could be for you!
Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. All applicants are encouraged to apply, however first consideration for this competition will be given to Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minorities.
Applicants are requested to self-declare at the time of application.
The Science and Technology Facilitator works under the supervisory function of the Languages and Cultures Coordination Team.
The Science and Technology Facilitator functions as a team member and is responsible for providing science and technology services and support to First Nations educators. The facilitator will be guided by the philosophy of lifelong learning with languages and cultures as the foundation for all training and capacity development activities. The facilitator will provide innovative teaching strategies using technology to support First Nations educators. The facilitator will work as part of the assigned Language Area Team and Specialty Area Team on the planning and development of instructional resources.
• Promote the use of Place-Based Learning (PBL) as a teaching methodology, and the integration of science across the curriculum through PBL, Place-Based Education, and Cross- Curricular Planning;
• Provide science and technology support to teachers through innovative training and programming;
• Provide innovative teaching strategies using technology and ensure that they are aligned with the school plan;
• Advise school personnel in collaboration with the Languages and Cultures Department on the purchasing of supplementary educational software and resource materials;
• Advise school administrators, teachers and teams involved in the implementation of the appropriate usage of information technology in the classroom;
• Conduct on-site and online services for the purposes of demonstrating computer and other technology usage in the classroom;
• Assist in delivering informational workshops to all education rightsholders on the use of computers and other technologies in the classroom;
• Ensure that the community education development philosophy is part of the approach utilized in the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of all initiatives;
• Identify, develop and deliver professional development support and instructional resources for teachers through the Professional Learning Communities (PLC);
• Ensure professional development and subject specific planning align with the school plans;
• Provide professional development opportunities and supports for teachers locally, regionally and provincially;
• Develop webinars and remote support as part of the Professional Learning Communities (PLC) strategy;
• Complete Service Report Tracking Reports (SRTS) on services provided in a timely manner;
• Participate in regular team meetings to plan and review progress of activities and projects;
• Ensure that reports are completed for assigned regional gatherings and community planning sessions; and
• Participate in special assignments, initiatives and projects as assigned/required.
• Minimum Bachelor of Education degree and/or a combination of related education;
• Minimum of five years of teaching experience at the elementary and/or senior high levels;
• Must respect the philosophy that the answers are within each First Nation and each First Nation is distinct;
• Familiarity with curriculum design, development, implementation and evaluation;
• Knowledge of Manitoba First Nations education development initiatives such as Education Law Framework;
• Experience working with First Nations in the field of education;
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural skills to work in a First Nations environment – fluency in a First Nations language is considered an asset;
• Appreciation and respect for First Nations education transformation;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in technical and plain language writing;
• Ability to relate to and communicate with other professionals;
• Experience with the implementation of the Manitoba curriculum frameworks and strategies, particularly for science;
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team of professionals in a respectful manner;
• Adhere to MFNERC policies and administrative procedures with specific attention to attendance and professional ethics;
• Computer literate and proficient;
• Possess a valid Class 5 Drivers License and willing to travel extensively to the project schools;
• Criminal and child abuse record check clearance.
Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume and cover letter (please state position title applying for), along with (3) professional reference listings (including a most recent employer reference) by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 31, 2023:
Human Resources
Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre Inc. 2-1100 Waverley Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 3X9
Email: employment@mfnerc.com Fax: 204.942.2490
We thank all who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. MFNERC has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for all employees. Successful candidates will be required to show proof of the vaccination. Preference will be given to qualified First Nations applicants; applicants are asked to self-declare in their resume or cover letter. Incomplete applications will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted. Successful candidates must provide satisfactory criminal and child abuse registry checks.
Re-Posted: January 17, 2023
Conditions of Employment:
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Possess and maintain a valid full stage Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s Licence
• Satisfactory Driver’s Abstract
• Satisfactory Criminal Records check
• Must be willing and able to travel extensively throughout the assessment district with occasional overnight stays
• Must be willing to work overtime as required.
Qualifications:
• Experience in Property Valuation, Business/Economics, Accounting / Finance, Drafting Design, or Municipal Administration. An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.
• Experience providing superior client service in a professional environment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills for prioritizing competing and multiple demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain relationships with staff, clients, as well as internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills identify and explain complex issues and formulate appropriate responses.
• Excellent verbal communication skills for effectively conveying information to clients and other stakeholders.
• Excellent written communication skills for communicating simple to complex information to all levels of audiences.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook) or equivalent software.
Desired:
• Experience using mathematical concepts and calculations.
• Knowledge of real estate transactions to confirm sales verification.
• Knowledge of land legal descriptions; land survey system and geographical information systems or statistical analysis.
• Knowledge of building construction of various types of structures (residential, farm or commercial).
Duties:
Under the supervision of the Thompson District Supervisor and with the guidance of the Valuation Coordinators, the Assessment Officer 2 inspects properties for valuation, classification, and assignment of liability to taxation. This role is responsible for updating property ownership characteristics in the Manitoba Assessment Valuation and Administration System (MAVAS) and may defend assessments at the Board of Revision hearings. The incumbent is required to participate in education and training programs as needed by the profession and must be able to travel to various locations in Manitoba.
Apply to: Advertisement No. 40245 Service Centre 2 Human Resource Services 360-1395 Ellice Avenue Winnipeg, MB, R3G 3P2
Phone: 204-945-7182
Fax: 204-948-2841 Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca
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 and résumé must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.
This competition may be used to establish an eligibility list to fill current and future term or regular full-time similar positions. The eligibility list will remain in effect for 12 months.
Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.
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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