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What if an Indigenous woman was the face of Canada’s $20 bill?
from January 27 2023
BY MATTEO CIMELLARO LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, CANADA’S NATIONAL OBSERVER
The queen is dead. Is it now time for an Indigenous woman to take her place on the $20 bill?
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The Native Women’s Association of Canada is asking that question through its new art exhibition, “Change the Bill.”
The concept for the exhibition began following the queen’s death, as the decision of changing the figure on the back of the Canadian dollar loomed near, Irene Goodwin, NWAC’s director of policy and programs, culture and art, told Canada’s National Observer
An Indigenous woman has never been represented on a Canadian banknote, Goodwin explained.
The exhibition, which runs from Jan. 20 to 28 at The Local Gallery in Toronto, is a call to action to promote reconciliation through art, according to an NWAC press release. Art pieces are also available to be viewed and purchased online, with all proceeds going to the artists.
The exhibition is on display as part of Design TO’s 2023 festival. NWAC also enlisted TAXI, a leading brand experience agency, to emphasize underrepresented and marginalized Indigenous women in Canadian society, the press release added.
Each piece in the exhibition is a different artist’s reimagination of the $20 bill in both its background design and historical figure. Each artist decided which woman they wanted on their bill as well, Goodwin said.
Some figures include child welfare activist Cindy Blackstock, water protector and Elder Josephine Mandamin and
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former Chief, Elder and Air Force veteran Margaret Pictou.
“If the $20 bill was to be reimagined, it would be to highlight the significant contributions of Indigenous women to the development of Canada, as well as highlight the Indigenous artists that we have,” Goodwin said.
NWAC reached out to several artists towards the end of 2022, a quick turnaround for the art exhibition, and Goodwin says artist contributions continue to roll in. For the exhibition, each artist was asked to celebrate an Indigenous hero without any parameters, Goodwin said.
Some artists chose historical figures like Pictou. Another artist, Mando Littlechild, chose her Kokum (grandmother) who was a residential school survivor, which is “an important story” to tell, Goodwin said.
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Goodwin thinks the exhibition isn’t merely about putting an Indigenous woman on the banknote as an end in itself; instead, it’s a celebration and recognition of the significance of the contributions of Indigenous women. tributions of Indigenous women and fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of their significance creates a more just and equitable society for all Canadians,” Lynne Groulx, CEO of NWAC, said in the press release.
It’s an act of reconciliation to promote both the women on the banknotes and the artists who composed them, Goodwin explained.
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BY DAVE BAXTER LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, WINNIPEG SUN
It was supposed to be a dream honeymoon in a Caribbean paradise for a local couple, but a trip to Mexico turned into a nightmare for a woman who has returned home to Winnipeg and is planning her husband’s funeral.
On Jan. 3, Stacey and Jesse Ropos left Winnipeg for a 10-day Caribbean vacation at the Puerto Aventuras resort in Mexico, a gated community located about 75 kilometres southwest of Cancun.
The trip was planned as a belated honeymoon for the couple that married eight years ago, but never could find time to take a trip between caring for their three kids, and more recently, running their own floor installation business.
“Our daughter was only five months old when we got married, so we were like, ‘We’re not going on a honeymoon now with a brand new baby,’” Stacey said.
“And time went on and life got busy, and it just never happened.”
And as Stacey and Jesse prepared to leave for their
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Administrative Assistant –Permanent Position Grand Rapids Sub Office Misipawistik Cree Nation
Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency (CNCFCA) is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services. CNCFCA is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention services.
Our agency will strive to maintain family unity.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Service Manager, the Administrative Assistant serves as the first point of contact for Agency clients, guests, visitors or others. The Administrative Assistant serves to receive and direct people, correspondence and contact/calls to the appropriate Agency personnel or department. The Administrative Assistant provides a professional and pleasant point of entry for the Agency and will maintain strict confidentiality in performing all duties.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
§ Types, edits, formats and transcribes reports, forms, correspondence, files, recordings, minutes, case planning notes and other material as assigned by the Unit Supervisor. Composes routine correspondence and maintains templates;
§ Receives, screens, assesses, transfers telephone calls and takes messages;
§ Maintains daily attendance records, monitors, records, and relays information regarding staff whereabouts;
§ Assists with photocopying, faxing and other administrative duties as assigned;
§ Manages incoming and outgoing mail;
§ Provides information about administrative procedures for all unit staff;
§ Coordinates meetings and meeting spaces. Takes minutes at meetings as required;
§ Enters information on CFSIS;
§ Monitors and operates office equipment;
§ Provides support to other administrative staff as needed;
§ Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the agency policy and procedures;
§ Petition documents;
§ Apprehension papers;
§ File court documents;
§ Attend court when required;
§ Order birth certificates.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
§ Post Secondary Diploma or equivalent;
§ Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred);
§ Ability to use a variety of computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and database systems;
§ Ability to deal effectively with a variety of visitors and circumstances;
§ Knowledge of customer service (preferred);
§ Good organizational skills and working knowledge of office and administrative procedures and related equipment (preferred);
§ Excellent oral and effective communication skills (preferred).
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
§ Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse registry check and prior contact check;
§ Cannot be active on a protection case;
§ Must maintain absolute confidentiality in accordance with agency requirements;
§ May be assigned to provide coverage or support for other office locations from time to time and as required;
§ Other duties related to the position may be assigned.
Deadline: February 8, 2023 @ 4:00 pm
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“We made so many memories and made so many friends,” she said. “It was perfect.”
But everything changed in the early morning hours of Jan. 13, just about 12 hours before the couple was supposed to return home.
According to Stacey, her husband had stayed at a hotel bar while she returned to their hotel room, and that was the last time she saw Jesse alive.
Just hours after she went to her room, Stacey said she was awoken by staff at the resort and asked to come to the hotel lobby where she saw police tape, and was abruptly told that her husband was dead.
“We went from having this amazing time, and in that one moment it was just a complete flip of the script,” she said.
“In that moment it changed everything for me, for our kids, for our families, for everything.”
A document from a state attorney general's office in Mexico said Jesse died as a result of choking from strangulation, and two men who work at the resort have been arrested.
Although no formal charges had been laid as of Jan.
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20, Stacey said she did expect charges to be laid soon. Both men are considered innocent, and no allegations have been tested in court.
Stacey said she has learned that while at the bar, her husband was involved in an incident that at one point saw him removed, and that eventually led to his choking death, but she said Jesse was not known as someone who would be rowdy or start fights.
“He was not a rowdy guy, and, yeah, we’d had some drinks, but he was not overly intoxicated, because if that was the case I would never have left him,” she said.
Stacey said the funeral was scheduled for Jan. 26 in Winnipeg. She said Jesse was a big fan of colourful clothes and fashion, so she wanted people to show up in colours at the funeral.
“Jesse was known for his fashion,” she said with a laugh. “He owned every colour of shirt and pants, and it wasn’t strange to see him in pink or in floral patterns, he was just a big colourful guy.
“It will be solemn for sure, but it’s also a celebration of his life, so I’m asking people instead of wearing black to just wear the most colourful thing you have.”
The Puerto Aventuras resort in Mexico has yet to respond to the Winnipeg Sun's requests for comment.
Stacey said while she and others now grieve, she will also seek justice for her husband and hopes to one day find out exactly what happened the morning he died.
“I will not have closure until I find out what happened, because no one can understand how this could have happened to Jesse,” Stacey said.
“It just doesn’t make sense.”
— 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.
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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 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:
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§ 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: February 7, 2023 @ 4:00 pm
Submit cover letter & resume along with three (3) references marked “personal & confidential” to:
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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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Manitoba Families, Thompson, MB
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Closing Date: February 6 2023
Salary Range: $46,791.00 - $ 54,602.00 per year plus remoteness allowance and Northern premium, if applicable
The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation.
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Closing Date: February 10, 2023
Salary Range: AS2 $48,210.00 - $58,177.00 per year, AS1 $ 41,250-48,531 per year
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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.
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