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NRHA CEO retiring next spring

BY IAN GRAHAM

EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Helga Bryant plans to retire from her position as Northern Regional Health Authority CEO next March 30.

Her pending retirement was announced by the NRHA in a June 23 press release.

“I have been privileged with an amazing career that has literally taken me from the bedside to the boardroom,” said Bryant. “It’s been my honour to work with such outstanding and committed teams of health professionals throughout the NRHA.” Bryant was named CEO of the NRHA in June 2012, shortly after the new health authority was created by amalgamating the Burntwood Regional Health Authority, which was responsible for health care services in Thompson and elsewhere in the north, and the NOR-MAN Regional Health Authority, which was based in and provided services in the western portion of Northern Manitoba, including Flin Flon and The Pas. “As the Northern Health

Region’s first CEO, Helga Bryant has earned a reputation as a caring, compassionate registered nurse who never failed to advocate for our northern patients,” NRHA board chair Cal Huntley said. “Helga built and nurtured great relationships with people and communities in the North. She remains committed to the goal of ending indigenous racism in health care that we will continue to work toward.”

Prior to becoming the NRHA CEO, Bryant was CEO of the NOR-MAN health region for just over a year.

“On behalf of our government, I commend Helga Bryant on her dedication and tireless efforts to advance healthcare in Northern Manitoba,” said Health Minister Audrey Gordon. “Her leadership and commitment to Northern Regional Health Authority staff and communities of the north is admirable.”

Bryant completed a bachelor of science in nursing at Brandon University in 1993. She went on to earn a master’s degree in health care administration through

Central Michigan University in 1997. She was the acute care and diagnostic services vice-president for the Brandon Regional Health Authority from 1998 to 2002, when she became vice-president and chief nursing officer at Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, a position she held until 2009, when she was appointed as the executive director of the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba.

"I want to salute the exceptional team of colleagues that I still have the privilege to work with daily on my executive leadership council," said Bryant, who does not plan to stop working after she leaves the NRHA but says she intends to spend more time at her home near Riding Mountain National Park. “We still have much to accomplish in the spirit of reconciliation and I plan on dedicating all of my remaining months fulfilling our mission, in support of our vision of healthy people, healthy north.”

The search for a new CEO will begin soon, once a board committee has been created to oversee it, Huntley said.

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

Thompson Citizen file photo Northern Regional Health Authority CEO Helga Bryant talks to one of the region’s first recipients of a COVID-19 vaccine at the vaccination super site in Thompson in February 2021. Bryant is going to retire next March 30, the NRHA announced June 23.

Swearing-in ceremony a ‘very emotional’ experience for new Thompson MLA “Growing up in Shamat- chamber. But he plans to to putting in the work and tawa, you don’t think that keep busy over the summer, making sure that I do the Being sworn in as things like this are possible, establishing his constitu- riding right and fight for Thompson’s seventh MLA you really don’t,” Redhead ency office in Thompson what it deserves,” he said. was an unexpectedly emosaid. “The trials and tribu- and hearing more from the “I plan on fighting my Nickel News for photo

by Iankeeping Graham tional experience for Eric lations that life had thrown riding’s residents, not as a Belt hardest them, Redhead. Foundation of Manitoba northern director Gisele deMeulles has written a book about at meher at experiences such a young age candidate time, but as Danielle’s legacy alive.

Addictions growing up, mostly this in Churchill.

The June 24 ceremony and to be able to be where I their voice in government. Continuing the work that BY IANwith GRAHAM Fordone all the weather not athanks very safe when say she’s began the former to write things that you have ‘Oh, I’m just as bad, right?’ was am today, to thething con- swallow “It was, ‘Put people your trust is harsh very, very imEDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET do butofI Thompson. jumped at it.

Churchill thetodangers of polar Shamattawa First Nation to figure out. It’s pretty clear I have all these stories and to stituents I’mI that in me,’ and now residents it’s going and portant me. Continuing Though she’s now written I need to capture them for thought just find somewhere deMeulles saidconif it chief entering Room 200 when I get through.” honouredthat thatwas the exciting citizens should to be, ‘How can I help?’ bears, to connect with the a book about her experienDeMeulles said she wrote my grandchildren really until the plane landed and easier to live. had been viable she would at the Manitoba legislature of the riding have put their That’s going to be the stituents is going to be the ces growing up in Churchill, started the difference.”

“To say, ‘Those people have moved to the accompaniment of her book, titled Whispers in because they will be lost if they priority for back me.”to Churchtrust in me to throwing be their voice Addictions Foundation of the Wind: Stories from the I don’t.” fuel offlegislature.” and I realized, ‘Holy choose to live there.knows They ill The in a party heartbeat. drumming by the Whiteat the leader said in a Redhead already Manitoba northern She also has a reputation cats, probablyon sitting justofleave,’ quite press “I miss thethat shoreline, horse Singers anddirector Pastor North - Life in Churchill for HisI was reflections his should release he is con-I what one his topispriorGisele deMeulles said writa couple of reasons. as a storyteller herself. on a bomb.’” simplistic.

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They’d go, have the option to do that? back home, standing on the way suspended operations going to be frank, said. unbelievable blow to the munity leader who will Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Manitoba NDP said.

“But when I moved ‘You didn’t do all that, did said.

“My kids are not gonorth of Gillam last spring.

I think right now they’re Hudson Bay looking out on it was very emotional,” Eric Redhead, right, was sworn in as Thompson MLA in a “That’s so young,” said citizens and people really fight for northern families,” to Thompson to get into ing to get it if I don’t do it you?

You’ve got to be really “It used to be a really feeling like they’re pawns the bay, it just gives you an Redhead told the Thomp- June 24 ceremony witnessed by party leader Wab Kinew, Redhead. “Times are tough need that service. We’re said Kinew. “Eric worked the school work, thriving large growing community in a sitting politicalbut game and that’s hard incredible You so son Citizenofinsocial a June 24 and it’s something I’ve al- old.’ I was like, ‘No, actually when you’re up not that doesn’t to getsense. where hefeel is toleft, and about 100 other people, including family, friends at that call. point“ItI had write it’ssituation just dwindled down really for them because and you feel great.” phone tooktoa lot of ways wanted my mom to I did all that before I was and mean sad I can’t pressure andI small in that but things day and I know he will conandMy Northern First Nation chiefs. for university realized, mom’sManitoba an elder and 27,’ and they went ‘What?’” to a small population the people ChurchNow that hard she’s got strength to holdand back tears.” do. continue to pushoffor these tinue to work to make cansuch change.

Anything can think

BY IAN GRAHAM

EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

‘Holy, bad were at this, OverI’m 100not people in right?’

I certainly developed attendance at the ceremony, a lot of skill in university including Manitoba NDP and came of there leader Wabout Kinew andwith the a verymembers strong skill my other of theinNDP writing confidence in caucus, and as well as Redmy writing.

I write very head’s family and friends clear and that’s It’s there. from across the it. country and Some people say it’s kind of blunt or direct. I don’t tend

she’s an artist, she’s got so Northern Manitoba First many wonderful beNations leaders stories including cause she always her Shamattawa Chieftells Jordna stories Parks Canada in Hill andatNisichawayasihk Churchill andChief I’ve always Cree Nation Marcel hounded her, ‘Please, just Moody. putThe it on new tape, IThompson will write it for you because yourexpect story MLA said he didn’t is going to be lost,’ and she’s never done it and I thought,

back, some of to Looking react as strongly to the those experiences arebefore things ceremony as he did she might not do again. it got started.

“I some pretty bizarre “I did went in thinking, ‘We stuff hauls he into the have like thisfuel down,’” said, high Arctic at -35,” said but upon reflecting on how deMeulles.

“It didn’t dawn far he’s come, the gravity on me until after.sank Thatin. was a of the moment very dangerous thing to do.

Being on a plane full of fuel

now,” deMeulles says. happen.”

Though she’s not there Though he has now tranany longer, her parents and sitioned from MLA-elect her sister and other family to Thompson MLA, the members are. legislaturestill is on its summer “Myand cousin the break it willowns be awhile hardware store there,” she before Redhead takes his says. seat or rises to speak in the Because of that, deMeulles finds it hard to

ill really want to thrive. things.”

They’ve their worlds Takingbuilt a cue from his there.

How would we feel predecessor as NDP MLA, if someone came to Adams, you and the late Danielle said, ‘I’m sorry, have to Redhead said you he doesn’t leave your home community plan to be a guy just sitting and going to displace in anwe’re office. you else and all “Isomewhere am looking forward

your loved ones and your history is gone?’”

one book for under belt, life better the her families deMeulles says she may try in his constituency.

He will to produce another. be an incredible MLA and have our another in he“Imakes teambook strongme,” she Eric says.on “It’s a darker er. With our team, story, more the about personwe continue NDP’s legal growth and struggles. acy of representing all of Maybe in the next five years Northern Manitoba.” it’s something I’ll focus on doing.”

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Friday, July 1, 2022

The return of Nickel Days After being cancelled the last two years, Nickel Days made its long-awaited comeback to Thompson last weekend. The Lions Club parade, the National King Miner contest, midway rides, Li’l Nick and a Saturday night concert: all the familiar staples of Nickel Days made an appearance June 23-26, with the exception of the traditional rain, which held off until after the midway shut down on Sunday evening.

The Lions Club parade with a theme of health care heroes drew a healthy number of spectators seeking to collect some of the less-than-healthy candy that parade participants were handing on out on the morning of June 25.

IN MEMORY Memorial Service for

Joanna Mary Koblun

July 3, 2022 from 1 - 3 PM at the Juniper Centre, 108 Nelson Rd. Joanna passed away on November 15, 2021 at St. Boniface Hospital (Wpg). Due to pandemic restrictions and the winter season, a small intimate family service was held in Winnipeg.

Predeceased by her husband Paul (2013). A resident of Thompson since 1965, she was a “special mom” to hundreds and a dear friend to many. We welcome those whose lives she touched, to join her family on July 3, her birthday, to celebrate a life fully lived.

Thompson’s Wakefyre rocked the C.A. Nesbitt Arena as the opening act for the June 25 social.

NEAL G. STAPLETON April 19, 1950 – July 3, 2019

He was... Still is... and always will be a part of who we are...

Today, tomorrow and forever.

“As you were, you will always be, treasured forever in our memory.”

- Molly

Sleepy the Clown kept the audience wide awake on Saturday afternoon by juggling knives while balancing on an unstable platform.

Thompson Citizen photos by Ian Graham Canadian rockers Prism displayed the musical talents that have kept them making music since the late 1970s in the C.A. Nesbitt Arena June 25.

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President’s reception opens first Nickel Days in three years

Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham From left to right, Vale Manitoba Operations general manager Gary Annett, honorary driller Tom Flett, honorary King Miner Wes Haney, United Steelworkers Local 6166 president Warren Luky and mascot Li’l Nick at the Nickel Days president’s reception June 22.

BY IAN GRAHAM

EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

One day shy of three years from when the last Nickel Days ended, the 2022 edition began at the president’s reception June 22, where Tom Flett and Wes Haney were named honorary driller and honorary King Miner, respectively.

Flett began working underground in 1988 and stayed there for 13 years before eventually

finishing his career with Inco and then Vale as a Red Seal electrician.

Haney first worked at a mine in Flin Flon as a summer student, abandoned his plans to go back to school to keep working there and then moved to Thompson from Leaf Rapids when he was out of work due to a labour dispute.

“It’s a real honour to have them both here today,” said Warren Luky, president of United

Steelworkers Local 6166, which represents hourly workers at Vale Manitoba Operations.

The first Nickel Days in three years after the COVID-19 pandemic put an end to a long uninterrupted run was also the first for Vale Manitoba Operations general manager Gary Annett.

“I’m very excited to be part of it,” he said. “I can’t wait to see the National King Miner contest.

It is the elite contest in mining, for sure. Let’s have a great time and make sure that we make it a Nickel Days to remember as the first one in three years.”

Thompson Mayor Colleen Smook and Nickel Days president Wendell Fitzpatrick emphasized the role teamwork plays in making Nickel Days happen.

“It’s a lot of work by the Nickel Days committee,” said the mayor.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: The City of Thompson (COT) currently has a volume of R-22 contained in systems at the Norplex Pool. The COT has released this Expression of Interest to know if your company has an interest in the removal of this material at your sole expense.

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Company Name Amount per pound for the material to the COT Schedule for all product to be removed from the Norplex Pool Workers Compensation Confirmation – form available at City Hall Copy of MOPIA certificate.

CONTRACTOR'S INSURANCE i. The Contractor agrees to obtain and maintain, at its cost, throughout the term of this work: ii. Commercial general liability insurance covering claims for personal and bodily injury, death, or damage to property arising out of the Contractor or its officers, employees, sub-contractors, or agents providing the Services and carrying out Work, in the amount of not less than Two Million ($2,000,000) Canadian dollars per occurrence; and all deductibles will be less than $2,500 and to be paid by the Contractor. iii. Automobile liability insurance for owned and non-owned automobiles used for or in connection with the work for at least two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) at all times during the performance of the work and until completion of the work. iv. Without limiting the generality of Section 5.i.: a. COT shall be noted as additional insured on the policy or policies; b. the insurance shall be underwritten by insurers acceptable to the COT; c. the errors and omissions liability insurance must provide coverage for negligent acts, errors, and omissions of the Contractor and its officers, employees and agents; and d. if the errors and omissions liability insurance are claim-based, the Contractor must maintain the coverage for a minimum of twenty-four (24) months following the completion of the Services, or alternatively, the Contractor must purchase extended claims reporting coverage for that period. v. The Contractor shall provide the COT with at least thirty (30) days advance written notice in the event of cancellation or material reduction of coverage regarding the required insurance policies. vi. The Contractor shall ensure that any sub-contractors engaged by the Contractor to perform the work are insured under the Contractor’s policies, or alternatively, the Contractor shall ensure that any sub-Contractor engaged by the Contractor to perform the work obtain and maintain comparable coverage. vii. The Contractor shall provide the COT with a certificate(s) of insurance for itself and for all of its sub-contractors, verifying the required insurance coverage before the commencement of any Work. viii. By setting the foregoing minimum coverage, the COT does not represent that such amount is adequate to cover all possible claims or losses of this kind and expressly disclaims any such representation. The Contractor acknowledges that it is solely responsible for determining the adequacy of insurance coverage.

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“We appreciate all that you do.”

Fitzpatrick says the business community plays a vital role in the summer fair.

“Without the sponsorship of Nickel Days, we couldn’t put the show on,” he said.

As is tradition, Nickel Days was formally declared open when Fitzpatrick, Annett and Luky toasted with the secret recipe boot cocktail.

CITY OF THOMPSON UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE PLANNING ACT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING On the date and at the time and location shown below, a PUBLIC HEARING will be held to receive representations from any person(s) who wish to make them in respect to the following matter: CITY OF THOMPSON BY-LAW NO. 2028-2022 Being an amendment to the City of Thompson Zoning By-law 1891-2012, as amended.

HEARING LOCATION City of Thompson Council Chambers 226 Mystery Lake Road Thompson, MB DATE & TIME Monday, July 11, 2022, 7:00 pm GENERAL INTENT 1) To add “Manitoba Hydro Offices” as a Conditional Use in the PER Zone. Current bulk regulations are to be utilized for all future developments.

2) To add “Manitoba Hydro Offices”, to be defined as, “office space dedicated to Manitoba Hydro and its associated day to day operations and programming” to the Use Class Definition Section Zoning By-Law. AREA AFFECTED PER Zone FOR INFORMATION CONTACT Lyle Safronetz Director Development & Technical Services City of Thompson Ph: (204) 677-7922, Email: lsafronetz@thompson.ca A copy of the above proposed By-law may be inspected at the location noted above during normal office hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Thompson Citizen photos by Ian Graham 2022 King Miner contest team event winners Tyrell Hall, Alex Martin, Scott Kennedy and Joe Burton with honorary driller Tom Flett, honorary King Miner Wes Haney, United Steelworkers Local 6166 president Warren Luky and Vale Manitoba Operations general manager Gary Annett at the June 26 award ceremony in the C.A. Nesbitt Arena.

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A new King Miner was crowned at Nickel Days on June 26 after two years with no contests as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tyrell Hall claimed top spot for the first time, edging Josh Forest, who won the contest from 2017-2019.

Warren Luky, president of United Steelworkers Local 6166, which represents hourly workers at Vale’s Manitoba Operations and organizes the contest, said the difference between the two top finishers through the 11 events comprising the contest was a mere 22 seconds.

Hall won the rookie award in 2014 and has finished in the top four sev-

eral times since. He was also a member of the foursome that won the team award, along with Scott Kennedy, three-time contest champion and oldest 2022 competitor Joe Burton, and Alex Martin.

Anthony Roberts was named tops among rookies, who comprised 11 of the 20 competitors this year.

Luky said at the contest’s opening ceremonies June 25 that, despite Vale being a much smaller operation now than it was in the past when the smelter and refinery were still operating, mining remains a viable and vital career path.

“It’s going to be a big part of the future,” he said, especially if nickel continues to be a key component in batteries for electric vehicles.

Vale’s general manager in Manitoba, Gary Annett, said the contest is a great way to show the public what miners can do.

“This showcases mining and you see the people out here working hard and making sure that we’re showcasing what we do and we’re proud of what we do,” he said. “We provide the metals to the world that make the world a better place.”

This year marked the 49th edition of the National King Miner contest in Thompson.

Hall is the 13th person to win the contest. Only four of the past champions have only won it a single time. Ed Chuckrey holds the record for the most wins, with 12, one ahead of Brian Woytkiw.

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50 years ago June 24, a Winnipeg plane crash killed eight students headed back to Oxford House

Thompson Citizen photos courtesy of MKO During a 2019 visit, Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Grand Chief Garrison Settee paid his respects to eight young people killed in a 1972 plane crash at the Bunibonibee Cree Nation cemetery where they are buried.

Bunibonibee Cree Na- who was a member of Nor- legiate Institute. tion marked a painful way House Cree Nation but The school in BCN at milestone June 24 — the grew up in Oxford House. that time only offered edu50th anniversary of a plane The pilot also died in the cation up to Grade 8. In crash that killed eight stu- crash.

1973, it was expanded up dents who were on their The plane had just left to Grade 10 and then later way back to Oxford House the airport in Winnipeg, to Grade 12. after completing the school according to reports at the A new school opened year. time, and was at an altitude up in the community last The crash of a Beech- of about 300 feet before the October. It is named 1972 craft plane operated by engines began to falter and Memorial High School in Ilford Riverton Airways it crashed in an empty lot honour of the memories of claimed the lives of Mary between two houses and the students who died.

Rita Canada, 18, Wilkie caught fire.

“June 24, 1972, was one Muskego, 16, Roy Sinclair, Two of the students — of the darkest days for 16, Deborah Sinclair, 14, Grieves and Weenusk— Bunibonibee Cree Nation,” Iona Weenusk, 21, Mar- were students at portage la said Manitoba Keewatigaret Robinson, 16, Ethel Prairie Residential School, nowi Okimakanak Grand Grieves, 17, and Rosalie while the others were liv- Chief Garrison Settee in a Balfour, 16. All were BCN ing with billet families and news release commemoratmembers except Balfour, attending Stonewall ColMORTGAGE SALE The land and building known as 1013 Wolf Street, Thompson, Manitoba, as described in Certificate of Title No. 2288426/3, will be sold by public auction by a Licensed Auctioneer on July 20, 2022, at 10:30 a.m.

The auction sale will be held by way of video or teleconference.

There will be no in-person attendees at the auction.

In order to participate you must pre-register at least 24 hours prior to the auction by contacting Matthew Underwood at either (204) 954-6421 or auctions@fillmoreriley.com.

The Vendor is informed that the property consists of a 1975 manufactured home approximately 624 square feet, with kitchen, living room, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, on a lot with frontage of approximately 42 feet.

Realty taxes (excluding any accruing water charges) are paid to December 31, 2020.

Prior Charges: Caveat Nos. 33795N/3, 33796N/3, 41071N/3 and 1015997/3.

TERMS OF SALE A deposit of $5,000.00 by way of certified cheque or bank draft payable to Fillmore Riley LLP, or cash (the cash component of the deposit not to exceed $7,500.00) and the balance according to conditions which will be available for public view electronically by contacting the individual below prior to the auction. The property will be sold subject to a Reserve Bid of $102,000.00 plus such other additional and incidental costs which may be incurred by the Vendor from the 23rd day of June, 2022 to the date of auction and which costs will be announced prior to the commencement of the sale.

The auction sale will be conducted pursuant to an Order for Sale issued by the District Registrar. Certain parties may be prohibited from purchasing the property, including but not limited to, parties who by virtue of their employment or relationship to a person involved in the sale process would have special knowledge of the circumstances pertaining to the sale. For more information and a list of prohibited purchasers please visit: www.teranetmanitoba.ca

Bunibonibee Cree Nation Chief Richard Hart poses next to a memorial honouring eight students who were killed in a 1972 plane crash while heading home to Oxford House at the end of the school year. ing the tragedy. “We will never stop wondering what those eight young people could have achieved had they not been victims of that plane crash. I know there are still questions around the cause of the crash, and I hope one day these questions may be answered. These young people from Bunibonibee were required to leave their home community to pursue their education. This plane crash and the loss of these young people is one impact of the residential school system in Manitoba.”

Many First Nation stu-

dents from remote communities still leave home to complete high school in Winnipeg, Thompson or at Frontier Collegiate institute in Cranberry Portage.

“Our young people should be able to complete their education in their own First Nations,” said Settee.

There is a memorial to the students at the former site of the residential school two of them were attending. The students are buried together in a fenced-off area in a cemetery in BCN. BCN Chief Richard Hart told the Winnipeg Free

Manitoba camp offers support, healing for residential school survivors

BY DAVE BAXTER

LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, WINNIPEG SUN

A summer camp planned for next month will invite those who have survived Canada’s residential schools to connect with other survivors, and to work towards healing and recovery.

Pimicikamak Cree Nation, also commonly referred to as Cross Lake, has announced the Mamawitenamatowin Summer Healing Camp will take place in the community that sits more than 750 kilometres north of Winnipeg, beginning on July 11.

With revelations and discoveries of what are believed to be unmarked graves near former residential schools across the

Thompson Citizen file photo Pimicikamak Cree nation Chief David Monias in August 2021. country over the last year with the goal of supporting and with the recent news those who were forced into of anomalies being found in residential schools. the ground in two Manitoba They also wanted to First Nations, PCN Chief hold the event as they now David Monias said the com- undertake their own search munity believed it was time for unmarked graves in the to set up a large event, all community near where the

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Press last fall that people are still dealing with mental and emotional fallout of this crash as well as of the residential school system in general and that not having to leave the community to finish high school is a relief to many residents.

“It means a lot that students can get their education at home, stay at home, be with their parents and graduate in the community,” Hart said. “It means a tremendous amount of pride and, at the same time, without the fear of having to send out your kids at such a young age.”

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former St. Joseph’s Indian Residential School once stood.

“The focus of the Mamawitenamatowin Summer Healing Camp is to continue to facilitate the healing journeys of the residential school survivors, especially in light of these findings,” Monias said in a media release.

“Cross Lake is undertaking its own search for unmarked graves beginning on July 11, 2022. During the Summer Healing Camp, there will be a tour of the search site, including the observation of a search.”

According to Monias, the event will focus on healing for survivors, and include several activities including healing workshops, sharing circles, and numerous other activities for all ages, and participants are invited to camp on the grounds where the event will be held.

“Organizers invite all survivors who attended St Joseph’s Residential School or another residential school to join the nation at the Mamawitenamatowin Summer Healing Camp, along with their families,” he said.

“Anyone and everyone are invited to attend.”

— 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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Congratulations to the Class of 2022 Graduation gift ideas

for 5 types of grad Is someone in your life graduating this year? If so, here are some gift ideas.

1. FOR THE TECHNOPHILE If your graduate loves gadgets and gizmos of all kinds, you can’t go wrong with a smartwatch. These devices allow users to do everything from receiving texts and emails right away to playing music without having their phone nearby.

Alternatively, wireless ear­buds or headphones are sure to keep those that rely on public transit entertained on their way to school or work. And, if they have trouble getting up in the morning, consider gifting them with an alarm clock that uses light as well as sound to help them wake up more easily.

2. FOR THE FITNESS JUNKIE Swap their old, stinky duffle bag for a luxurious leather model they’ll be proud to carry to and from the gym or anywhere else.

If they prefer to work out on their own, they’re sure to appreciate a new set of weights or running shoes. On the other hand, if they love taking part in group exercise classes, buy them a pass to a local gym, spinning club or yoga studio.

3. FOR THE TRAVELLER Is your graduate taking a year off to travel the world? If so, they’re definitely going to need a new travel backpack to carry all their stuff.

A water bottle with a built-in filter will enable them to have access to clean drinking water no matter where they are in the world. And earplugs or noise-cancelling headphones will ensure they can get some rest on airplanes and in loud youth hostels.

4. FOR THE MUSIC LOVER Are they passionate about music? A Wi-Fi or Bluetooth speaker will let them share their favourite tunes with all their friends.

If they prefer more traditional ways of listening to music, a record player and a selection of their favourite albums is sure to be a hit. Alternatively, consider buying them pas­ses to a music festival happening in your area.

5. FOR THE ACADEMIC For those that are continuing on with their studies, a day planner will help them stay on top of their coursework and schedule.

An insulated travel mug will keep their coffee or tea warm during those late nights at the library. And what student wouldn’t love to receive a brand new laptop to do their work on? Or, give them a break from their studies with a novel or magazine subscription you think they’d enjoy.

If all else fails, most graduates will appreciate a gift card to their local big box or grocery store so they can stock up on essentials.

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Test your knowledge of Canada July 1 is an excellent occasion to learn more about this vast and beautiful country. Here’s a little game to reveal how well you know Canada.

1. In which province would you find each of these towns?

2. Of the following statements, which three are false?

a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i) j) k) l) m)

a) In 2010, Vancouver was the third Canadian city to host the Olympic Games. b) Ontario is the most highly populated province in Canada. c) The miniseries Anne of Green Gables was the most-watched television show in Canadian history. d) The Yukon Quest is a 1,000-kilometre dog sled race. e) Mount Fairweather is the highest mountain in Canada. f) New Brunswick is the only officially bilingual province. g) Quebec is the largest province in Canada. h) Formerly the SkyDome, the Rogers Centre in Toronto was inaugurated in 1979. i) The West Edmonton Mall contains more than 800 stores and services. j) The first Arctic Winter Games were held in Yellowknife in 1970. k) The Gold Leaf Awards were replaced by the JUNO Awards. l) The Jets returned to Winnipeg in 2011. m) The pacemaker is a Canadian invention.

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Canada by the numbers On July 1, Canadians celebrate their home country for its beauty, culture and history. Many people partake in colourful events, such as performances, parades and fireworks displays to mark the occasion. Others take the day to reconnect with family and friends in a festive atmosphere to show their colours and express their civic pride.

As you raise a glass to Canada, think about all the things that make this country great and give you cause for celebration. Here are a few noteworthy facts and figures.

• 12.9 is the length, in kilometres, of the Confederation Bridge that links Prince Edward Island to New Brunswick. It’s the longest bridge in the world crossing ice-covered water.

• 18 is the number of times Canadians have won the prestigious Nobel Prize,

including six for physics and five for chemistry.

• 563 is the number of Canada’s lakes with a surface area of over 100 square kilometres. Canada has the most lakes of any country in the world. The Great Lakes alone comprise 18 per cent of all fresh water on the entire planet.

• 1000+ is the number of cheese varieties produced in the country. If you’re a cheese lover, that’s plenty of reasons to celebrate.

• 340,000 is the number of square kilometres of land and freshwater protected inside Canada’s 48 national parks and park reserves. Canada has vast areas to protect. After all, it’s the second-largest country in the world.

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Canada Day July 1, 2022 · Thompson Regional Community Centre canadadaythompson.ca

Activities Pancake Breakfast 9:30 am - 11:00 am CA Nesbitt Arena

Junk in the Trunk Community Sale 9:30 am - 11:30 am TRCC Parking Lot

Performances West African Drumming 11:30 am CA Nesbitt Arena

Greetings & O’Canada English, French, and Cree 1:00 pm CA Nesbitt Arena

Bring Your Bloomers Contest

Fiddling w/ Jonathon Daniels

Multicultural Foods & Crafts

Folklorama: Chile Luca y Canta

Playland

Ricky Pronteau & Kevin McKay

10:00 am - 12:00 pm TRCC Parking Lot

11:00 am - 10:00 pm TRCC Lobby & CA Nesbitt Arena 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm TRCC Gym

Fireworks

Dusk TRCC Parking Lot

1:30 pm CA Nesbitt Arena

2:00 pm + 8:00 pm CA Nesbitt Arena 3:00 pm CA Nesbitt Arena

Aurora Dance Academy 4:00 pm CA Nesbitt Arena

Kids’ Activities

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Virtual Scavenger Hunt

Humble Rumble

TBD TRCC Athletic Track

All Day Pick up forms in the lobby at the MMF table

5:00 pm CA Nesbitt Arena

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7:00 pm CA Nesbitt Arena

Folklorama: Chile Luca y Canta 2:00 pm + 8:00 pm CA Nesbitt Arena

Bola Beats

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Parade kicks off grad countdown Graduating R.D. Parker Collegiate students kicked off their last week as high school students with the 2022 grad parade on June 22, departing the high school and winding their way through Thompson past all of the elementary schools.

Prom was held June 25 and R.D. Parker Collegiate graduation ceremonies are June 29 at the C.A. Nesbitt Arena.

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Indigenous initiatives key for Canada to hit conservation goals

BY NATASHA BULOWSKI

LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, CANADA'S NATIONAL OBSERVER

Canada can hit its conservation targets if the provinces and territories work with Indigenous partners to formally protect ongoing conservation initiatives like the Seal River Watershed in Northern Manitoba — one of the world's largest remaining ecologically intact watersheds.

The watershed is completely free of industrial development, logging, mining and permanent roads. It is named for the large numbers of harbour seals that venture as far as 200 kilometres inland from where the Seal River meets Hudson Bay and is home to a wide range of species at risk. The Seal River Watershed is a proposed Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area that received $3.2 million from the federal government in 2020 but has yet to be permanently protected by the province.

The federal government is less than halfway to its pledge to protect 30 per cent of Canada’s lands and oceans by the end of the decade. A new CPAWS report identifies dozens of ongoing conservation projects

that, if designated, would get us there.

One of these is the 50,000-square-kilometre Seal River Watershed.

The proposed IPCA is unique and there are countless reasons it must be protected, says Stephanie Thorassie, executive director of the Seal River Watershed initiative.

“The amount of carbon that's stored in the watershed is incredible,” says Thorassie. “We're now able to prove that the habitat actually holds three different types of bears, which is really rare. Not a lot of spaces like this exist that have polar bears, black bears and grizzly bears.”

The region is also home to at least 22 species at risk, including wolverines, grizzlies, killer whales and lake sturgeons and is a major hub for migratory birds.

As part of the initiative, 15 recording devices have been set up in the watershed to monitor different species of animals and birds and youth workers are currently learning about permafrost testing with Parks Canada, said Thorassie.

She says there are so many “magical reasons” to protect this area, now the largest IPCA submission in

Thompson Citizen image courtesy of Seal River Watershed Initiative A map of Northern Manitoba shows the location of the Seal River watershed.

Canada. Thorassie’s community, Sayisi Dene First Nation, is the only one in the watershed but three other First Nations and the Inuit have interests in the area.

After talking to more than 300 community members about the land, harvesting sites, sacred burial grounds and traditional knowledge sites, the Seal River Watershed initiative found the land use of these communities exceeds the boundaries of the area.

The initiative has about 30 staffers who work with elders and community members to sustainably

harvest fish or caribou, put on local events and clean up and protect the land.

One community member just spent a week in a helicopter setting up towers to monitor birds and their migration routes near Churchill, says Thorassie.

“I asked them, ‘How do you feel? How do you feel about everything?’ And he just kind of smiled. And he put his head down for a second. And then he looked at me with the most sincere face and he said, ‘Steph, I feel like I'm doing what I'm supposed to be doing.’”

A large proportion of the potential areas for conserv-

ation that CPAWS identified are Indigenous-led initiatives, so approving and supporting projects like the Seal River Watershed is critical to meeting Canada’s conservation targets.

The biggest barrier is a lack of political will, the report states. One of its six recommendations is for provinces and territories to increase funding to establish and manage protected areas.

Thorassie says conversations with the provincial government were slowed by the COVID-19 pandemic and were further hindered by a cabinet shuffle earlier

this year.

“All of our outreach and information ended up basically having to go back to square one,” she says.

“We've yet to run into really difficult conversations ... with the province just because of how slow initial engagement has gone.”

Thorassie expects the province will say the area they want to set aside is too big. The obvious response is that any pollution in the region would affect the entire watershed and harm all beings that rely on the land.

But if the area becomes an IPCA, it would also mean incredible things for communities, says Thorassie.

“It means there's constant hope for the future … there's a space for us to practice our cultures without worry, we can speak our own languages without having to worry, we can create jobs for our youth or future generations based on our own values, based on our own cultures,” she says.

It would create opportunities for people to pursue careers as land users or guardians and promote their language and culture.

More people could feel like they’re “doing what they're supposed to be doing,” says Thorassie.

Hudbay ends active production at 777 mine, closure efforts underway for Flin Flon operations

BY ERIC WESTHAVER FLIN FLON REMINDER

After 18 years, Hudbay has confirmed that production at 777 mine is officially over.

In a statement issued by the company June 22, the company confirmed that active production at the mine has concluded and that operations there would now fully transition to closing down. The shutdown means that, for the first time since the 1930s, Flin Flon will have no active mines operating close to the community.

"Hudbay today announced that mining activities at the company’s 777 mine in Flin Flon, Manitoba, have concluded after the reserves were depleted following 18 years of steady production," reads the statement.

"Closure activities at the 777 mine have commenced and employees and equipment are transitioning to the company’s operations in Snow Lake, Manitoba."

Workers pulled off the final blast underground at the mine June 12, while the final ore hoist from underground came up June 17.

The Flin Flon mill was processing the final ore pulled from the mine last week.

“Stope production ended on Thursday, June 16 and final production skipped to

Flin Flon Reminder photo by Eric Westhaver The headframe of the now-closed 777 mine in Flin Flon. surface was on Friday, June 17. This included cleaning out of the underground ore storage bins,” said a Hudbay spokesperson in a statement released to the Flin Flon Reminder June 20.

777 mine is expected to be fully closed by this fall, along with the company's Flin Flon zinc plant and powerhouse facilities.

Those facilities are slated to start a phased-out closure later this month that will continue on throughout the summer.

The mill will be placed on “care and maintenance”, the

company says, with current projections seeing that take place by the end of August.

Some areas of the company’s operations — its administrative offices and its mechanical shop, for instance — are likely to stay open past this summer, although for how long they'll stay in operation is unclear.

Operations in Flin Flon were originally supposed to close by the end of May, but work was extended for several weeks due to what Hudbay spokespeople described in April as “higher levels of concentrate than had been

forecasted, enough to merit extending operations for a few weeks.”

"The c o m p a n y ’s hydrometallurgical zinc facility in Flin Flon will also be closed after more than 25 years of successful operations. The 777 mine and the zinc plant are scheduled to be safely decommissioned by September 2022," reads Hudbay's June 22 statement.

"The Flin Flon concentrator and tailings impoundment area will be shifted to care and maintenance, which could provide op-

tionality should another mineral discovery occur in the Flin Flon area. Hudbay strives to achieve the highest closure practices and has considered stringent and detailed environmental plans to manage water and the remaining infrastructure and processing plants in Flin Flon."

As Hudbay plans to move most of its Manitoba resources into the Snow Lake area, much of the company’s Flin Flon-area operations are either closing or being dramatically scaled back.

Workers and equipment from Flin Flon are already being moved or transferred to work in Hudbay's Snow Lake operations, which include the Lalor mine, the recently reopened New Britannia gold mill and the Stall concentrator.

After years of pre-production, 777 mine officially started production in 2004, with a 10-year mine life expected — that was extended another eight years through expansions in operations and mine reserves. The mine has been on a ticking clock for years, with the company warning that its time of operation was slowly winding down.

Exploration around the Flin Flon area has not revealed — at least, not to the public at large — any other largescale mineable deposits

around the area.

"After extensive drilling in and around the mine in recent years, no new deposits were identified and the 777 mine hoisted its last skip of ore late last week," reads the Hudbay statement.

Hudbay president and CEO Peter Kukielski said in the statement that the company plans to continue exploration in the area.

“777 was a state-of-theart mine that represented the pinnacle of a century of shared success for Hudbay and Flin Flon,” said Kukielski.

“Though the closure of 777 marks the end of a mining era in Flin Flon, we will continue with exploration activities in the region. We care deeply about the community and creating a bright future for mining in northern Manitoba. Hudbay’s transition to Snow Lake will help deliver that future and demonstrate our commitment to being a valued member of our communities.”

"Hudbay would like to thank the many Flin Flon employees that made 777 a modern, safe and successful mine," reads the company statement, accessible on Hudbay's website, along with a four-minute-long tribute video to workers at the mine.

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Manitoba puts up $2.5 million to help find and commemorate unmarked burial sites

BY DAVE BAXTER

LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, WINNIPEG SUN

Elders, politicians and Indigenous leaders gathered in Portage la Prairie June 15 to honour children who didn’t make it home from residential schools, while Manitoba’s premier said the Progressive Conservative government is now committed to doing whatever it takes to help Manitoba communities search for, and identify unmarked graves.

“We recognize that this is a deeply emotional and demanding task that requires support and collaboration from all of us,” Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson said during an event at which hundreds gathered on the grounds of the former Portage la Prairie Indian Residential School.

“Our message today is, we are here for you, we are here with you, and we are here to learn from you.”

First Nations, Métis, and Inuit representatives from across the province gathered at the site of the former school, and Stefanson announced $2.5 million in funding the province first pledged last year to “find and commemorate” unmarked grave sites near former residential schools will be distributed directly to Indigenous-led organizations and governments.

“We are proud to move forward together with this important healing process,” she said.

“We recognize that this work must be Indigenous-led, which is why we are flowing our financial investment directly to key

Indigenous governments and organizations, to enhance resources, provide community support, and to build structures that prioritize families and survivors.”

Stefanson said she believes that along with financial contributions, the province must also listen to survivors and to those who have been directly and indirectly affected by the residential school system that ran for more than a century in Canada, and systematically forced Indigenous children away from their homes and families, and their culture and traditions.

“Each and every day we learn how we can help, and how we can learn from those who experienced these horrific things,” she said.

The premier said she hopes that identifying and commemorating children who died at residential schools would be an act of providing some dignity to those lost children.

“Every child matters,” she said. “And it is up to all of us to help First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities claim the dignity of these children, and of these communities that were tragically severed because of the residential school system.”

The announcement comes just more than one year after the news that what is believed to be 215 unmarked graves were discovered near a former residential school in Kamloops B.C., and as a number of Manitoba communities, including the Sagkeeng First Nation and Pine Creek First

Thompson Citizen photo by Dave Baxter Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Winnipeg Sun Residential school survivor Eleanor Elk speaks at an event in Portage la Prairie on June 15.

Nation, continue searches this platform, we heard the survivor says no amount for unmarked graves in their prayers of our elders, and of money or apologies can communities. our people, still praying in ever repair the damage that Manitoba Keewatinowi their languages. was done to her, and to so Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) “The regime to destroy many who were forced to Grand Chief Garrison Set- us did not work and it has attend residential schools. tee said that the many resi- failed, so we celebrate the Residential school surdential school survivors resilience of our people on vivor Eleanor Elk spoke who attended the event and this very historic day. We June 15 about the abuse who took part in prayers can stand strong as the ori- she dealt with in a residenand ceremony were living ginal people of this land, tial school when she was proof that the residential because they have done a child, just for trying to school system failed in its everything to destroy us and speak her own language. efforts to eradicate Indigen- everything to crush us, but “I had no knowledge of ous culture, language and we are still here as nations, the English language, I only ceremony. and we are still here with spoke my Dakota language, “It is humbling to stand our languages, and our cere- and I remember that they before this very institution monies, and our identity. tried so hard to make me “We are still here.” that represented the atspeak the English language, tempted colonization and Money can't make up for they washed my mouth with assimilation of our people, pain of residential schools soap, they punished me, and attempted annihilation Although the govern- they strapped me.” of our culture, our lan- ment and the premier have She also spoke about how guages and our identities,” pledged money and support there are many residential Settee said. “But I also to help in the search for un- school survivors, includwant to celebrate the fact marked grave sites near for- ing herself, that have felt that just before we got on mer residential schools, one for years that their stories

of abuse and mistreatment were not believed, or taken seriously.

“This is the truth and someone has to say the truth,” Elk said. “These are the real experiences we went through, this really did happen and nobody made anything up, and I am not standing here making anything up.

“This is the truth, this is what I went through.”

According to Elk, it is that treatment and that abuse that so many dealt with for so many years in residential schools that has caused generations of hurt and trauma for Indigenous people, and that is why money alone won’t take away that hurt.

“I’ve always said no amount of money and no apologies are going to heal people, and it’s not going to heal my spirit,” she said.

She said she is now asking the province to do all that it can to support Indigenous communities now searching for unmarked graves, but also to listen to survivors of residential schools and those affected by the residential school system.

“The governments need to see what we went through, and need to understand and hear and feel what happened to us, because it is those governments that did this to us in the first place,” Elk said.

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

Manitoba tabs $20M for K-12 education recovery

BY MAGGIE MACINTOSH

LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, WINNIPEG FREE PRESS

As teachers grapple with COVID-19 learning loss, Manitoba is earmarking specific dollars to address disengagement, school readiness and academic catch-up.

Education Minister Wayne Ewasko has announced $20 million is being allocated to public and independent schools to undertake recovery education so all learners can achieve grade-level expectations, regardless of personal circumstances.

“Some of these students have not seen so-called normal school yet and so there’s many things that they have not even had the opportunity to learn about yet — whether that’s coming in in the winter and taking off your boots at the door … or lining up to go to the gym,” Ewasko told reporters during a news conference June 23 at Sansome School in Winnipeg.

The new funding is for initiatives in four particular areas: literacy and numer-

acy; mental health and well-being; student re-engagement; and additional supports for students with disabilities.

It includes $11 million in flexible funding that will be distributed to divisions and independent schools on a per-pupil basis so they can choose how best to support remedial learning at a local level.

A total of $9 million has been set aside for targeted investments, including specific dollars to support children with delayed entry to the K-12 system and learners returning from home-school arrangements, for schools that have been most affected by the pandemic.

Asked about what particular groups have suffered the most significant learning loss, Ewasko indicated divisions are reporting students of all ages were uniquely affected at various developmental stages in their K-12 careers.

The province is looking at ways to better understand how the pandemic has affected the health and

behaviour of students, and to perform both recovery learning research and evaluation, Ewasko said.

The Manitoba Teachers’ Society welcomed the $20 million, but the president of the union said the new funding will simply help with “firefighting.”

“It’s a one-time injection of money into a system that’s been underfunded for years now — and it doesn’t solve any of the long-term issues within the public education system,” said James Bedford, who represents upwards of 16,000 public school educators.

As far as Bedford is concerned, if provincial funding had kept up with enrolment and inflation in recent years, schools would not be facing challenges related to class sizes and substitute shortages at present.

The new dollars represent the equivalent of an additional approximately $100 in funding per K-12 student.

There has been limited standardized assessment data made available to the public in recent years due to many provincewide assess-

ments being put on hiatus amid the pandemic.

Manitoba’s overall graduation rate has continued on a steady incline, with the four-year, on-time convocation figure increasing to 82.6 per cent in 2020 and 83 per cent in 2021, from 81.9 per cent in 2019.

However, successful math and English credit attainment among Grade 9 learners has slightly decreased since the first COVID-19 school closures in March 2020. The percentage of first-time Grade 9 students who attained a math credit by the end of the academic year dropped to 86.6 per cent in 2020-21 from 89.4 per cent in 2019-20. There was a decrease of nearly two percentage points in the English Language Arts category during that period.

As part of the latest funding announcement, Manitoba’s online high school will receive $200,000 in order to provide free credit-recovery programming over the summer.

“It’s allowing for equity.

It’s allowing for accessibility, which is really im-

Thompson Citizen file photo Manitoba Education Minister Wayne Ewasko in Thompson in December 2021, when he was still advanced education minster. portant because … cover- counsellor services and ing the fee allows for the professional development opportunity for all,” said opportunities across west Mike Wake, superintend- Winnipeg. ent of St. James-Assiniboia, St. James-Assiniboia which operates InformNet is also considering hiring in partnership with Pembina an additional community Trails. connector — an expert Also on June 23, Wake with a social work backtouted the flexibility that ground who can support is being given to divisions school efforts to re-engage when it comes to making students — and more subinvestments in remedial stitute teachers in order to learning at a local level. free-up classroom educators The K-12 leader said his so they can look at assessdivision may spend dollars ment data and collaborate on expanding guidance on strategies.

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Rock-throwing and arson damage RCMP and government-owned homes in Chemawawin F. D. Services has immediate openings for the following positions: · Carpenters; · Persons with construction experience; · Labourers; and · Plumbers Please drop your resume off at: 1F-20 Berens Congratulations toRoad, theThompson or Email: f.d.services.adm@gmail.com Quarter Century Phone: Inductees 431-354-1353

RCMP photos Several RCMP and government-owned homes in Chemawawin were damaged by rocks in a June 13 incident and one of them was intentionally set on fire four days later, RCMP say.

Gods Lake Narrows RCMP looking for driver of ATV involved in hit-and-run A 14-year-old girl in Gods Lake Narrows received non-life-threatening injuries when she was hit by an ATV whose driver then fled the scene.

Gods Lake Narrows RCMP were notified around 11:20 p.m. June 26 that the girl had been hit around 9:45 p.m. while walking on a trail behind the community’s old school.

The green ATV that hit her was being ridden by two males, who stopped briefly but then left.

The girl who was hit managed to call for help and received medical treatment at the nursing station.

Police are trying to identify the driver of the ATV and ask anyone with information about the incident to call Gods Lake Narrows RCMP at 204-335-2260 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477. Tips can also be submitted online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.

Three people, including two minors, face mischief charges related to damage done at RCMP and government-owned homes in Chemawawin, one of which was later deliberately set on fire.

Lavern Chartrand, 18, is charged with five counts of mischief and five counts of failing to comply with court conditions in relation to rocks being thrown through the windows of the homes and several parked vehicles on June 13. Two 14-year-old girls also face five counts of mischief. One is also charged with failing to comply with conditions.

One was released until a court appearance scheduled for Aug. 18 in Easterville, while the other 14-year-old and Chartrand were remanded into custody.

The suspects were caught the night of the incident with help from video surveillance.

On June 17, the Chemawawin RCMP and Chemawawin Fire Department responded to a house fire at one of the properties that was damaged four days earlier.

Police officers extinguished the fire and firefighters ensured that it was completely out.

No one was injured in the fire.

RCMP say there have been several other incidents of mischief and arson to the homes in the last year.

Anyone with information on the fire or other incidents can call Chemawawin RCMP at 204-329-2004 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477. Tips can also be submitted online at www.manitobacrimseoppers.com.

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A 43-year-old woman is charged with impaired driving causing death after a vehicle hit a pedestrian in Lynn Lake on June 25.

Lynn Lake RCMP were called to a report of a vehicle-pedestrian collision on Sherritt Avenue shortly after 2 a.m. Saturday. They were told that a 26-year-old man was Don Landego Kelly walking on the road when he was hit by a vehicle. The man was taken to hospital with Cecile Keith Hykawy Apply life-threatening injuries and later transferred to Winnipeg for further treatment before Terry Lamontagne James MacInyre Learning and Development Apply by: Saturday, July 16th, 2022 dying of his injuries on June 27.

Dan Dnistransky Steve Peterson Richard Blake Recruiter Contact Information: Jillian Woodfine at C0649289@vale.com The woman who was driving the vehicle remained at the scene after the collision and was arrested for impaired driving causing bodily harm. Breath samples she gave at the detachment were over the legal limit, RCMP say.

After the victim died, the woman, who had been released, was arrested for impaired driving causing death and released to appear in court on Aug. 23.

Lynn Lake RCMP continue investigating.

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Friday, July 1, 2022 Cree Nation Tribal Health Centre External Posting

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

We commit to offering a safe, welcoming and inclusive work environment where innovation and creativity is welcomed.

We offer a generous Total Compensation Package with health benefits, great pension plan along with the opportunity for personal and professional growth.

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Full Time Permanent Position Tribal Diabetes Coordinator Unionized Position Frontier School Division is seeking applicants to join the “Frontier Family” for the following positions: Fiddling Instructor (Two Positions) Permanent Positions Based in Thompson, Manitoba

Skilled Trades, Apprenticeship & Technology Full Time, Regular Position The Pas, Manitoba Competition No: 22-071 Closing Date: June 30, 2022

These positions are based in Thompson, Manitoba and will provide instruction at the following schools:

Please visit our website for more detailed information about UCN and this employment opportunity. At http://www.ucn.ca, select “UCN Careers”, and select from the list of positions to view. Thank you for your interest in UCN.

Position 2 - Brochet School (Brochet, MB), D.R. Hamilton School (Cross Lake, MB), Julie Lindal School (Ilford, MB) and Mel Johnson School (Wabowden, MB).

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For more details and how to apply, please visit our website at www.fsdnet.ca and select “Careers”.

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA UNIT: BUNIBONIBEE SUB-OFFICE LOCATION: OXFORD HOUSE, MB Position: Child & Family Services Worker One (1) Full-Time, Permanent Position Reporting to the Unit Supervisor the Child & Family Services Worker is responsible to implement the policies, procedures and specific directions/directives of Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba when working with families and children in the field of child protection. The duties would 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, ensuring accurate and timely documentation, developing long/ short term case plans, developing/facilitating workshops, community education and networking with collateral resources/services.

Qualifications: • Bachelor of Social Work Degree with experience in child welfare preferred or an equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered • Strong commitment to community based service delivery • Knowledge of CFS legislation, standards and issues • Knowledge of Child & Family Services Information System (CFSIS) • Excellent assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Good organizational and time management skills • Demonstrated ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook • Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as a team setting • Sensitivity to and an understanding of First Nations culture and values • Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree and/or Dene language would be an asset

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 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

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 and/or understand the Cree language would be an asset Working Conditions: • Fast-paced environment • Confidentiality environment with access to sensitive information • Overnight and remote travel approximately 5% of the time • Maintain a satisfactory Prior Contact check, Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract • Maintain a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle

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

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

Closing Date: Friday, July 22, 2022

Closing Date: Tuesday, July 5, 2022

Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants.

Applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2022-055 on your resume/cover letter and include it in the subject line of your email, in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2022-055 315 McGee Street, Winnipeg, MB R3G 1M7 Fax: 204-790-4455 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. **Note: Awasis Agency Vaccination policy mandate: fully vaccinated plus booster

Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants.

Applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2022-052 on your resume/cover letter and include it in the subject line of your email, in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2022-052 701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: 204-778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process **Note: Awasis Agency Vaccination policy mandate: fully vaccinated plus booster

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Qualifications: Minimum of Registered Nurse (RN) required. RN must be registered with College of Registered Nurses of MB and in good standing. RN must have demonstrated expertise in Diabetes prevention care planning, programming, and community development.

• Knowledge of scope of practice issues, liabilities and standards of the nursing profession; • Knowledge of other linkage with the ADI program; • Previous working experience with First Nations and a demonstrated understanding of the particular health & social issues; • Should have years of experiences with the Diabetes program; • Knowledge of First Nation Culture and Language is an asset; • Excellent interpersonal & communication skills; • Self-directed and the ability to work independently; • Strong organizational skills; • Valid Class 5 Driver’s License, with availability to trave; • Basic Foot Care knowledge to assist clients; • First Aid and CPR; • Excellent computer skills, knowledge of various data tools.

Unionized Position: Salary is according to MNU Salary Scale in currently in effect.

Closing date: July 8, 2022 at 4:30pm by email only.

Send resume with cover letter and 3 references to Jeanette Sayese at jsayese@tribalhealth.ca

**The successful candidate must have satisfactory Criminal Record and Child and Adult Abuse checks. We thank all that apply but only the successful applicants will be further contacted.**

Reporting to the Unit Supervisor, the Child & Family Services (CFS) Worker 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.

Working Conditions: • Fast paced environment • Strong work ethic and be reliable • Adhere to confidentiality when working with sensitive information • Willing to travel • Satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract • Valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle

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Purpose: In collaboration with and under the professional direction and guidance of the Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative (ADI) FNIHB, Manitoba Region and under the direct supervisor Tribal Nursing Officer. To actively work with the member SCTC bands in the implementation of the ADI Program.

The Tribal Diabetes Coordinator will provide diabetes prevention, consultation and advise establishment of processes to support the delivery of ADI services. Required ADI components for the prevention and health promotion services with the ADI workers in SCTC First Nations will be the main focus.

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CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY Family Enhancement Worker – Term Position Misipawistik Cree Nation Grand Rapids, Manitoba Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency (CNCFCA) is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services. CNCFCA is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention services.

Our agency will strive to maintain family unity.

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

RESPONSIBILITIES: § Assessment; § Intervention Planning; § File Documentation; § Follow Up. QUALIFICATIONS § Work experience in Child and Family Services with demonstrated knowledge of child development, family centered service, early intervention, family support and community-based services; § Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or related undergraduate degree in Human Services (preferred); § Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred); § Excellent assessment, intervention and writing skills; § Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and provincial standards; § Ability to use a variety of computer applications including CFSIS and FACTS. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT § Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse and prior check; § Cannot be active on a protection case; § Maintain absolute confidentiality; § Varied amounts of travel required; § Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license; § Must be able to provide own vehicle for work; § Required to provide on-call services on a rotating basis; § Other duties related to the position may be assigned.

Deadline: July 4, 2022 @ 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.

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PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA UNIT: WINNIPEG SERVICE DELIVERY OFFICE (WSDO) LOCATION: 315 MCGEE STREET WINNIPEG, MANITOBA

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The full-time Women’s Programs Coordinator will report to the Executive Director and be responsible for coordinating annual YWCA events and operating the Women’s Resource Centre in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures.

Duties include but are not limited to: peer support, internal and external referrals, oversee, coordinate and/or deliver programs and activities in the Women’s Resource Centre, supervise summer and Social Work placement students, represent the organization at community committees, conceptualize, coordinate and host community events, light housekeeping duties.

The successful candidate has experience with peer support either one-on-one or in a group setting, excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, experience with telephone and in-person support, demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective team member. They will demonstrate attention to detail and be aware of women’s and girl’s issues. They must have an understanding of, and be aligned with, a traumainformed, harm reduction framework, while upholding a client-centered approach. Must have the ability to deal effectively with conflict and crisis, and be knowledgeable in local resources, supports and opportunities.

Send resume to Kim Hickes, Executive Director 39 Nickel Road, Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0Y5 or email executivedirector@ywcathompson.com A full job description is available upon request.

Deadline to apply is July 8, 2022.

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA UNIT: WINNIPEG SERVICE DELIVERY OFFICE (WSDO) LOCATION: 315 MCGEE STREET WINNIPEG, MANITOBA

Position: Child & Family Services Worker One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position

Position: Child & Family Services Worker One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position

Reporting to the Unit Supervisor, the Child & Family Services Worker is responsible to implement the policies, procedures and specific directions/directives of Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba when working with families and children in the field of child protection. The duties include conducting Intakes and Assessments, responding to community service requests and carrying a case load of protection and voluntary family files.

Reporting to the Unit Supervisor, the Child & Family Services Worker is responsible to implement the policies, procedures and specific directions/directives of Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba when working with families and children in the field of child protection. The duties include conducting Intakes and Assessments, responding to community service requests and carrying a case load of protection and voluntary family files.

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

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

Qualifications: • Bachelor of Social Work Degree with experience in child welfare preferred or an equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered • Strong commitment to community-based service delivery • Working knowledge of CFS legislation, standards and issues • Knowledge of Child & Family Services Information System (CFSIS) • Assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills • Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills • Strong work ethic and reliable • Proven ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, as well as part of a child protection unit team • Sensitivity to, and an understanding of First Nations culture and values • Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree or Dene language would be an asset

Qualifications: • Bachelor of Social Work Degree with experience in child welfare preferred or an equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered • Strong commitment to community-based service delivery • Working knowledge of CFS legislation, standards and issues • Knowledge of Child & Family Services Information System (CFSIS) • Assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills • Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills • Strong work ethic and reliable • Proven ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, as well as part of a child protection unit team • Sensitivity to, and an understanding of First Nations culture and values • Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree or Dene language would be an asset

Working Conditions: • Fast-paced environment • Confidentiality environment with access to sensitive information • Overnight and remote travel approximately 30% of the time • Maintain a satisfactory Prior Contact check, Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract • Maintain a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle

Working Conditions: • Fast-paced environment • Confidentiality environment with access to sensitive information • Overnight and remote travel approximately 30% of the time • Maintain a satisfactory Prior Contact check, Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract • Maintain a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle

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

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

Closing Date: Thursday July 7, 2022

Closing Date: Monday July 11, 2022

Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants.

Applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2022-054 on your resume/cover letter and include it in the subject line of your email, in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2022-054 315 McGee Street, Winnipeg, MB R3G 1M7 Fax: 204-790-4455 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process **Note: Awasis Agency Vaccination policy mandate: fully vaccinated plus booster

Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants.

Applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2022-057 on your resume/cover letter and include it in the subject line of your email, in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2022-057 315 McGee Street, Winnipeg, MB R3G 1M7 Fax: 204-790-4455 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process **Note: Awasis Agency Vaccination policy mandate: fully vaccinated plus booster

We commit to offering a safe, welcoming and inclusive work environment where innovation and creativity is welcomed.

We offer a generous Total Compensation Package with health benefits, great pension plan along with the opportunity for personal and professional growth.

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Young Thompson artist takes first place in her age category at Northern Juried Art Show

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Thompson artists claimed four top-three finishes at the

2022 Northern Juried Art Show that was held in Flin Flon June 2-3, including two first prizes.

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One of the top prizes went to Jan Hall, who took first place in the creative fibre art category with “Death Trap” and also received an honourable mention in the same category for her piece “Repurposed.”

Marigold Carter was the youngest Thompson winner. The 11-year-old took first place in the youth 9-12 division for the body of work she submitted, which included two slow-stitched wall hangings made mostly from sewing scraps, as well as a felting piece and another one made by gluing tissue paper onto a surface.

Finding out she won, which she learned by email, was a thrill, but not as big of one as seeing her pieces again.

“I was even more excited when my artwork came back because, well, it came with a prize,” Marigold says.

The prize was $100, which she says she may use

Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham Marigold Carter shows off the ribbon and certificate she received for her first-place finish in the youth aged 9-12 category at the 2022 Northern Juried Art Show in Flin Flon, She is also holding “Chickadee Falls,” a tissue paper creation, which was one of four pieces she submitted to the show for consideration. for something to surprise This is Marigold’s first says she will likely do so her cousins who are coming time entering the Northern again, noting that she has to visit soon.

Juried Art Show but she an air-dried clay piece she made after the deadline for entries to this year’s contest had passed.

“I’ve always just been interested in doing art,” says Marigold, whose sisMLA FOR FLIN FLON CONSTITUENCY ter Adira Carter took second place in photography for a photo called “TBA.” REPRESENTING: Black Sturgeon Falls, Brochet, Cold Lake/Sherridon, Family affinity for art was Cranberry Portage, Cross lake, Flin Flon, a common theme among Herb Lake Landing, Lac Brochet, Leaf Rapids, Thompson’s prize-winners, Lynn Lake, Norway House, Pukatawagan, Snow Lake, with Leigh Hall taking third South Indian Lake, Tadoule Lake place in drawing and printmaking for her piece titled “Phoebe.”

As much as the recogPLEASE WEAR A MASK, AND KNOCK BEFORE nition and the money she ENTERING. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE received are appreciated, Marigold says neither are AND UNDERSTANDING. her favourite part of her PHONE: 204-687-3246 prize package.

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