June 16 2023

Nickel Belt News

Providence partnership creates Inuit pilot training program

BY BRENDA SAWATZKY

LOCAL

JOURNALISM

INITIATIVE REPORTER, THE NIVERVILLE CITIZEN

This upcoming September, Providence University College will extend their long-standing aviation program to include a unique new pilot training program that caters specifically to Inuit students.

Canadian North. “Today, I hope this will be the first major step in changing that.”

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Partnering with Canadian North Airlines, the new program will emphasize training students from the north who will return to serve the north.

Though she’s now written a book about her experiences growing up in Churchill, Addictions Foundation of Manitoba northern director Gisele deMeulles said writing wasn’t something she always thought she would do.

“We’re at a time now where we’re facing a fairly severe pilot shortage in this country and right around the world,” says Providence president Kenton Anderson. “So we’re excited to help meet that need. It’s one thing for some of us to hear about a pilot shortage and think about how it might affect our vacation. But it’s a completely different thing when we’re talking about a lifeline, as it affects… things like supply chain resource availability.”

people of the north with essential goods and services for more than 70 years. They service 25 Indigenous communities in the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and the Nunavik territory in northern Quebec. In this region, two percent of Canada’s population is spread out across 40 percent of the country’s land mass.

to write things that you have to figure out. It’s pretty clear when I get through.”

The aviation program at Providence, which spans nearly 40 years, is unique to any other flight school in Manitoba in that students can gain a degree in business management while working to attain their pilot license.

your magnetic compass doesn’t work anymore so we have to have what’s called true north directional indication.”

Other phenomena like the northern lights can also wreak havoc with radio instrumentation, he adds.

Addictions Foundation of Manitoba northern director Gisele deMeulles has written a book about her experiences growing up, mostly in Churchill.

Inuit students will find housing on the Providence campus as well as resources such as an English language program to improve their English proficiency if needed, although De Caria says that most Inuit students with a high school degree have a good working knowledge of English.

ments,” says Providence professor Nicholas Greco.

Rodyniuk says that these ideals align with those of Canadian North, making the partnership a good one.

“In my youth I never felt good at writing,” she said. “But when I moved to Thompson to get into the school of social work, at that point I had to write for university and realized, ‘Holy, I’m not bad at this, right?’ I certainly developed a lot of skill in university and came out of there with a very strong skill in my writing and confidence in my writing. I write very clear and that’s it. It’s there. Some people say it’s kind of blunt or direct. I don’t tend

Canadian North is a 100 percent Inuit-owned airline that has been connecting

Almost all of these communities have no road or rail access. The residents therefore rely on air service for the movement of people, food, and crucial goods. Flight is often the only way to access medical care and government services.

DeMeulles said she wrote her book, titled Whispers in the Wind: Stories from the North - Life in Churchill for a couple of reasons.

‘Oh, I’m just as bad, right?’ I have all these stories and I need to capture them for my grandchildren really because they will be lost if I don’t.”

She also has a reputation as a storyteller herself.

The goal of Canadian North is to equip these people with education and career opportunities that haven’t been readily available to them until now.

“What is not lost on me is the fact that, while we are a 100 percent Inuit-owned airline committed to Inuit and Indigenous self-reliance, for the most part, the men and women that are [flying the planes] into our communities are not Inuit,” says Shelley De Caria of

“I just sort of thought, you know what, this history, this stuff that’s in my head, it’s going to be gone if I don’t write it down,” she said. “My kids are not going to get it if I don’t do it and it’s something I’ve always wanted my mom to do. My mom’s an elder and she’s an artist, she’s got so many wonderful stories because she always tells her stories at Parks Canada in Churchill and I’ve always hounded her, ‘Please, just put it on tape, I will write it for you because your story is going to be lost,’ and she’s never done it and I thought,

“I started my career many years ago and I can tell you that… sometimes pilots are in high demand and sometimes they’re not in high demand, as it was in the late 1980s when I was a pilot,” says Canadian North president and CEO Michael Rodyniuk. “And I can tell you that having a broad educational background is what carried me through.”

“I had such a varied history and I would tell people stories and they would go, ‘That’s not true, is it?’ I’d go, ‘Yeah it’s true.’ They’d go, ‘You didn’t do all that, did you? You’ve got to be really old.’ I was like, ‘No, actually I did all that before I was 27,’ and they went ‘What?’”

The Providence program is unique as well in its ability to equip students with aviation skills specifically required for northern flying.

Looking back, some of those experiences are things she might not do again.

“There’s some unique radio navigation aids and training that has to happen,” Rodyniuk says. “You can imagine when you get close to the north pole that

“I did some pretty bizarre stuff like fuel hauls into the high Arctic at -35,” said deMeulles. “It didn’t dawn on me until after. That was a very dangerous thing to do. Being on a plane full of fuel

The partnership deal with Providence will entrust Canadian North with the obligation of selecting high-potential Inuit students for the program. Successful graduates will then have a guaranteed offer of employment with Canadian North.

was not a very safe thing to do but I jumped at it. I thought that was exciting until the plane landed and they started throwing the fuel off and I realized, ‘Holy cats, I was probably sitting on a bomb.’”

For the past 40 years, Providence has partnered with Harv’s Air Service of Steinbach to deliver the aviation training for their program. For the average student, tuition and flight training together comes with a $120,000 price tag.

Another thing that spurred her on was the hard times facing Churchill since the Hudson Bay Railway suspended operations north of Gillam last spring.

“It used to be a really thriving large community and it’s just dwindled down to such a small population now,” deMeulles says.

Though she’s not there any longer, her parents and her sister and other family members still are.

“My cousin owns the hardware store there,” she says.

For Inuit students, federal grant funding will help cover approximately 70 percent of their tuition, accommodation, and supply costs. According to De Caria, other organizational funding is available to help subsidize the rest.

Because of that, deMeulles finds it hard to

De Caria, herself of Inuit descent, says that Canadian North will ensure that Inuit students will be looked after when it comes to flying home between semesters.

swallow when people say that Churchill residents should just find somewhere easier to live.

“To say, ‘Those people choose to live there. They should just leave,’ is quite simplistic. It’s quite disrespectful. If we were in the same boat in another area I think we would scream about that so why don’t they have the option to do that?

Once a student studying in Montreal, she keenly recalls the culture shock she experienced and the struggles she faced when she was disconnected from family and friends throughout her college years.

As well, Canadian North has a historical connection with Harv’s Air, whose chairman received his pilot’s license with Harv in the 1970s.

For many years, Providence has been known as a welcoming place for students from around the globe.

For all the harsh weather and the dangers of polar bears, deMeulles said if it had been viable she would have moved back to Churchill in a heartbeat.

While the backbone of education at Providence places a strong emphasis on the Christian faith, students of any faith, culture, or background are welcome.

“All of the students that come in do take a certain number of courses that are biblically and theologically based, but that’s only a small part of their require-

I think right now they’re feeling like they’re pawns in a political game and that’s really sad for them because I think the people of Churchill really want to thrive. They’ve built their worlds there. How would we feel if someone came to you and said, ‘I’m sorry, you have to leave your home community and we’re going to displace you somewhere else and all your loved ones and your history is gone?’”

“This is not the most threatening campus that you’re going to find,” Anderson says. “It’s not as large as some others, and I think we’re a friendly place that students can quickly adapt to.”

For Rodnyiuk, bringing the Inuit culture to the south will also have its merits.

“I miss the shoreline, I miss the rock, I miss the polar bears even though they’re very dangerous and I really miss the Hudson Bay,” she says. “When I go back home, standing on the Hudson Bay looking out on the bay, it just gives you an incredible sense. You feel so small and you feel great.”

“One of the great things is not so much the spreading of the southern life experience to our Inuit students, but more so the Inuit students sharing their cultural background and the rich history that they have with the southern folks.”

Now that she’s got one book under her belt, deMeulles says she may try to produce another.

“I have another book in me,” she says. “It’s a darker story, more about personal growth and struggles. Maybe in the next five years it’s something I’ll focus on doing.”

Nickel Belt News photo by Ian Graham

Friday, June 16, 2023

Delivering News to the Nickel Belt since 1960

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Brenda Sawatzky, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Representatives from Providence University College, Harv’s Air Service, and Canadian North Airlines gather to witness the signing of their new partnership agreement.

True North boss pledges to continue building positive relationships with Indigenous people, advance reconciliation

BY DAVE BAXTER LOCAL

JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, WINNIPEG SUN

The man in charge of True North Sports and Entertainment (TNSE) and this city’s NHL hockey team told a crowd this week that his company has been working and will continue to work to build positive relationships with Indigenous people and partners, and to do what they can as an organization to help advance reconciliation both on and off the ice in Winnipeg.

Mark Chipman, the chairman of TNSE, the company that owns the Winnipeg Jets and the Canada Life Centre where the Jets play their home games, spoke on Tuesday morning at an Economic Reconciliation Business Forum hosted by the Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) and Southern Chiefs Economic Development LP.

“Hockey teams and sports organizations have a unique opportunity to engage with their communities,” Chipman told the crowd at the event. “It’s about a game, kids play the sport, adults play the sport, and it’s a way of bringing people together around something they love.

“But with that comes a

responsibility, a responsibility to bring awareness.”

Chipman said that building and solidifying relationships with Indigenous groups and people has become an increasing focus of TNSE and the Winnipeg Jets in recent years.

“It is a journey that our organization has been on, and that I have been on personally for the last twenty some-odd years,” Chipman said. “It has been a journey of relationships that have turned into partnerships that have had impacts on Indigenous youth in our province, and that really is what our focus has been.”

Chipman listed several steps he said that True North have taken including starting the Winnipeg Jets Hockey Academy (WJHA) a play-based program designed to increase school attendance as well as high school graduation rates in socially and economically challenged schools in Winnipeg through hockey based programs.

“This past year we had over 800 children participate in that program,” Chipman said. “These kids are not all Indigenous but many of them are.

“And the goal is not to

always create great hockey players, as much as it has been about creating a close connection between these kids and their schools, to create greater attendance rates and higher graduation rates, and that is data that we can track, and it works.”

Chipman also mentioned steps that TNSE has taken at Winnipeg Jets home games to bring awareness to Indigenous issues and efforts at reconciliation, including having a land acknowledgement announced before every Jets game at Canada Life Centre, something he said that he and others have realized the importance of more and more over time.

“And I am always very heartened by the response it brings,” Chipman said. “I believe you can really sense that there is a very genuine sense of gratitude.”

He also spoke about how the Jets back in 2015 began prohibiting hockey fans from wearing traditional Indigenous head dresses whenever the Chicago Blackhawks came to town, something that some Blackhawks fans have been known to do in home and away arenas for years.

According to Chipman, as soon as Indigenous leaders

told him and others at TNSE that they would prefer that head dresses not be worn at Jets games, than it was an easy decision to ban them from the rink.

“It might have been one of easiest decisions I have ever made,” he said.

Chipman said one of the most anticipated events every year at Canada Life Centre has become when the Jets host WASAC night, an annual event that celebrates Indigenous culture and heritage, and sees

Winnipeg Jets players wear special WASAC jerseys during warmups that have been designed by local Indigenous designers.

He called WASAC night a way to acknowledge “in a very meaningful way the relationship we have with the various Indigenous communities that we share this land with.”

Chipman closed his remarks by saying that as we work towards reconciliation in Manitoba and across Canada, he believes

the most important thing is that people of all cultures and backgrounds show love for one another.

“That is how we need to communicate together, in a spirit of love,” Chipman said. “That is the kind of community I envision us living in, in the years ahead.”

— 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.

Restoration work on the northern section of the Thompson Cemetery will begin July 5.

Work to be completed includes levelling the area and adding topsoil and sod.

The public is asked to remove ornaments and personal effects from the graveside area in the affected section by July 4. Any items remaining after that date will be removed from the sites and discarded.

Restoration work is expected to take 4-6 weeks and access to the area may be limited during this time.

Anyone with questions can call Public Works at 204-677-7970.

OF THOMPSON PUBLIC NOTICE

Splash pads at Eastwood Park and Rotary Park went into operation on May 29. Water is on from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Dave Baxter, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Mark Chipman, the chairman of True North Sports and Entertainment (TNSE) which owns the Winnipeg Jets and the Canada Life Centre speaks on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at an Economic Reconciliation Business Forum hosted by the Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SC0) and Southern Chiefs Economic Development LP in Winnipeg.

PPC’s Maxime Bernier wants Canadian self-defence laws similar to U.S.

BY DAVE BAXTER LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, WINNIPEG SUN

If voters in Portage-Lisgar send Maxime Bernier back to the House of Commons, he says he will take steps to bring in new self-defence laws similar to those in some U.S. states, to give people more rights to defend themselves and their homes, and that would allow those who use violent or deadly force in self-defence to avoid punishment or prosecution in some cases.

“Crime is a rising concern in many regions of the country, including in rural areas like here in Portage-Lisgar, where many houses are isolated and police stations are sometimes many tens of kilometres away,” Bernier said during a Tuesday media conference in Winkler. “One obvious way to deter crime is to make it clear to criminals that there are laws and enforcement means in place that make it likely that they will be caught and severely punished.

“Another is the fear that victims are going to defend themselves.”

Bernier, the leader of the People’s Party of Canada (PPC) is currently running as a candidate in the upcoming by-election, in which Portage-Lisgar voters will

decide who will fill a House of Commons seat vacated when MP Candice Bergen stepped down in February.

During his campaign, Bernier has made a number of promises to attract conservative-leaning voters in the area, including a proposal to open up the “abortion debate” in Canada.

Bernier says the PPC want amendments to Section 35 of the Criminal Code to include the concept of the “inviolability” of one’s home, known as

“Castle Doctrine,” that would allow victims “to use force, up to and including deadly force, to defend themselves against a violent intruder, free from legal prosecution.”

Bernier also wants to modify Section 34 of the code that would “clarify and fortify the right to self-defence, and increase the burden of proof necessary to charge and convict victims who used force to defend themselves against a violent attacker.”

Bernier also wants to see changes to laws that would allow people to openly carry bear spray, as he is proposing that pepper spray be removed from the list of prohibited weapons and made legal to possess and carry for self-defence purposes.

Bernier previously held several roles in Stephen Harper’s Conservative government, including leading the industry and foreign affairs ministries, but he quit the Conservative party in 2018 after losing its 2017

leadership contest to Andrew Scheer.

After forming his own party, Bernier ran in his former seat of Beauce, Que., in the 2019 and 2021 elections, losing both times to a Conservative candidate.

The upcoming by-elec-

PUBLIC NOTICE

tion in Portage Lisgar will take place June 19.

— 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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THOMPSON CITIZEN: EDITOR/REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER

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The Thompson Citizen has an immediate opening for an Editor/Journalist in Thompson, Manitoba. Thompson, known as the “Hub of the North” in Manitoba, is a vibrant city in the middle of an outdoor paradise. The 15,000 residents of Thompson enjoy an excellent airport, a golf course, a ski hill, numerous boating and fishing areas, two ice arenas, public library, indoor swimming complex, great schools, a university campus, a live theatre, and many more amenities to satisfy any lifestyle.

The Thompson Citizen is part of the Prairie Newspaper Group, which is a division of Glacier Media. This position would be a great starting point for an enthusiastic graduate as well as a great opportunity for an experienced reporter looking for an exciting change from the regular day to day workload.

The successful applicant will be expected to cover a wide range of topics. He or she will find himself or herself reporting on current events, writing Q&A’s, business features, personal interest and taking lots of photos.

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This editorial position requires an organized individual who works well on his or her own as well as with a team. They need to be dedicated and diligent with a strong work ethic. He or she must have a degree or diploma in journalism or have at least five years’ experience in newspaper journalism. Experience in photography is necessary. Candidates for this position must have a valid driver license and a reliable vehicle. Kilometers are tracked and the journalist will be reimbursed.

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School board opts for status quo, which way will city council go?

councillor Luke Robinson, who served term on council from 2010 to 2014 bebeing defeated by Mayor Dennis Fenske the race to become head of council last that Thompsonites went to the polls about three-and-half years – was in favour of reducing the numbers, the other seven opposed. Although counhasn’t yet voted on second reading of that bylaw, the next stage towards it becoming official, there’s at least a better than even chance it will be approved. watchers of council have noticed, the proposals that make to the council floor have a tendency to be approved by at least two-thirds of its memand, given that

are the regular critics of council who attend meetings and ask their elected officials questions week after week, their opinions may not be enough to dissuade the majority from forging ahead, especially since the number of people who care about this one way or another doesn’t even reach double digits.

We want to start by expressing our sincere gratitude for your loyal readership. Your ongoing support has allowed us to continue providing timely, relevant and local news to you every week.

Our newspaper has always been a reflection of the community we serve, and we find ourselves in a unique position that allows us to strengthen and build

Whether or not the number of councillors or school board trustees should be reduced is not the sort of question for which there is a right or wrong answer. On the pro side of keeping the current numbers, the option that all but one of the school board members opted for, is the argument that it spreads the

on that connection. Our long-time editor Ian Graham, who has guided our newsroom with his unwavering dedication for the past sixteen years, has stepped away from his role.

As we continue our search for a new editor, we want to take this opportunity to invite you, our readers, to play an essential part in shaping our local news coverage.

During this transition-

versity of viewpoints, though Ryan Land was mostly correct in saying that, in terms of class and ethnicity, the trustees aren’t really a microcosm of the School District of Mystery Lake’s population as a whole. If you’ve been to many school board meetings (and apart from members of the media, well, you haven’t), you would know that they don’t often feature nearly as much debate or division as city council meetings, at least not over the past couple of years. But they’ve made their decision and it appears there will be seven school board trustees at least until 2022.

al period, we are actively encouraging community members to submit articles, photos, and stories about events or happenings around our city. Do you have a unique perspective on a recent city council meeting, or photos from a community event? Has your school or business achieved something worth celebrating? If so, we would love to hear from you.

One of the arguments

or council, is that it will save money. The amount is not large overall – about $20,000 in councillors’ salaries per year plus approximately half that amount, on average, for annual travel and expenses. For the city, which has a budget of around $30 million, that represents probably less than a drop in the proverbial bucket, though it is about a fifth of the overall cost of the mayor and council.

independent-thinking candidates who aren’t married to aligning themselves with any particular side, because right now, the number of opinions on council is generally two – for and against.

Your community, your newspaper: We have a special announcement as we have some changes coming for the Thompson

By participating, you’ll help to ensure that our newspaper continues to be a true representation of our diverse, dynamic community. We believe that by sharing the stories that matter most to you, we can continue to create a more vibrant and engaging experience for all our readers.

Critics of the proposed reduction say that it will prevent “new blood” from being elected and, theoretically, reduce the diversity of opinions, but that would only be true if

Please send your submissions to our email submit@ thompsoncitizen.net, along

Maybe the low turnout of people with opinions on how many councillors there should be isn’t an expression of apathy but of pragmatism. Experience has shown quite often that this council – and others before it –is going to do what the majority of its members think is right, regardless of what the most vocal taxpayers think. If that is the case, does it really matter how many of them there are?

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CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY Child & Family Service Worker

–Permanent Position

OFFICE: Regional Office – Unit B Opaskwayak, Manitoba

Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency (CNCFCA) is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services. CNCFCA is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention services. Our agency will strive to maintain family unity.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Unit Supervisor(s), the Child & Family Service Worker is responsible for providing and administering CFS Services in accordance with the Child & Family Services Act.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

§ Responsible for gathering information and assessing family functioning problems

§ Develop and implement intervention plans within program guidelines for families within program guidelines and provide referrals, support, guidance and problem solving

§ Provides for the placement, case management and ongoing support for children in care

§ Responsible for all file documentation and ensuring services are applied

§ Case Monitoring, Risk Assessment & Follow up

QUALIFICATIONS

§ Work experience in Child and Family Services with demonstrated knowledge of child development, family centered service, early intervention, family support and community-based services

§ Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or related undergraduate degree in Human Services (preferred)

§ Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred)

§ Excellent assessment, intervention and writing skills

§ Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and provincial standards

§ Ability to use a variety of computer applications including CFSIS and FACTS

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

§ Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse and prior check

§ Cannot be active on a protection case

§ Maintain absolute confidentiality

§ Varied amounts of travel required

§ Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license

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§ Other duties related to the position may be assigned

Deadline: June 15, 2023 @ 4:00 pm

Submit cover letter & resume along with three (3) references marked “personal & confidential” to:

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Ag groups tout Bill C-234

BY MIRANDA LEYBOURNE LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, BRANDON SUN

Keystone Agricultural Producers and other farm groups across the Prairies believe it’s imperative that a bill exempting farmers from paying carbon tax on propane and natural gas used to dry grain and heat barns be passed before the Senate breaks for summer on June 30.

Bill C-234 passed the House of Commons on March 23, and the Senate completed its first reading on March 30, but the legislation has been stuck on second reading ever since.

“We’re at the finish line. There’s been lots of support,” KAP president Jill Verwey told the Sun.

“We just want to make that last impression on [the Senate] the importance of not holding it up any further and getting it finished and complete before summer break.”

KAP was joined by the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) and the Alberta Federation of Agriculture (AFA) in calling on the Senate to get the bill passed

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of LJI Keystone Agricultural Producers president Jill Verwey says Bill C-234, which exempts farmers from paying the carbon tax on propane and natural gas used for drying grain and heating barns, has seen a lot of support in the Prairies. KAP and other farm groups across the Prairies are calling on the Senate to pass the bill before breaking for the summer on June 30.

in a joint press release sent out on Tuesday.

Manitoba producers breathed a sigh of relief when the bill passed the House and moved to the Senate for what was hoped would be a swift passage, Verwey said.

But agricultural groups — KAP included — now have serious concerns with

CREE NATION CHILD

Sapotaweyak Cree Nation Shoal River, Manitoba

Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency (CNCFCA) is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services. CNCFCA is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention services.

Our agency will strive to maintain family unity.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Unit Supervisor and as required under the Child and Family Services Act, the Intake Worker assesses requests for service with reference to risk of children, functioning of families and service needs of families, provides crisis intervention, initiates child protection investigations, apprehends children at risk and places them in appropriate and/or available placements, initiates referrals to other community collaterals as required, and completes written reports, file recordings, forms and correspondence.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

§ Receive & assess requests for service;

§ On-Site risk assessment;

§ Determine & implement service;

§ Documentation, practice & relationship building.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

§ Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or related undergraduate degree in Human Services;

§ Work experience in Child & Family Services with demonstrated knowledge of child development, child abuse, family-centered service, early intervention, family support and community-based services;

§ Excellent assessment, intervention and writing skills;

§ Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and provincial standards;

§ Understanding of child development and child abuse theory and practice;

§ Knowledge of available resources within the community;

§ Ability to use a variety of computer applications such as CFSIS and FACTS;

§ Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred).

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

§ Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse registry check and prior contact check;

§ Cannot be active on a protection case;

§ Varied amounts of travel required within this position;

§ Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license;

§ Must be able to provide own vehicle for work;

§ Other duties related to the position may be assigned.

Deadline: June 16, 2023 @ 4:00 pm

Submit cover letter & resume along with three (3) references marked

“personal & confidential” to:

Human Resource Manager

Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency Box 10130, Opaskwayak, MB. R0B 2J0

Fax: 204-623-3847 Email: hr@creenation.ca

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

“Please visit our website at https://creenation.ca”

the delays that have help up further progress of the bill, which Verwey calls a critical piece of legislation that will allow livestock producers to no longer face additional costs for regulating temperature in their barns, which is a key pillar of maintaining best practices of animal welfare.

Keeping moisture levels down for drying grain is also necessary to prevent food safety issues like the development of mycotoxins — toxic compounds naturally produced by certain types of mould — and protects the Canadian brand on the global markets, Verwey added.

KEEWATIN TRIBAL COUNCIL

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY WELLNESS COORDINATOR

Under the general direction of Keewatin Tribal Council (KTC) Director of Health, the Wellness Coordinator will assist member First Nations in developing their own Wellness Teams, supporting and participating in current Mental Wellness programming and capacity building, providing guidance and mentorship to community based workers. The Wellness Coordinator will provide assistance to all KTC member bands as requested by the KTC communities and will assist with developing of a cultural appropriate assessment and treatment approaches.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-Secondary education / training / experience in the Social Services work field with a demonstrated ability in counseling skills; experience with First Nations, community health planning, policy development and ability to build capacity within the communities;

• Additional training or certification an asset i.e.: ASIST, Critical Incident Stress Management, Mental Health First Aid First Nations and/or Psychological First Aid. Effective interpersonal and critical thinking skills required. Ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff, clients, and consultants preferred;

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with maturity and poise to interact with executives at the highest levels of government, business, and academia;

• Knowledge of government policies related to selfdetermination of First Nations people and how these policies have affected them;

• Ability to work independently and take initiative;

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in management and supervision;

• Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail and the ability to set priorities;

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office 2010 applications required;

• The incumbent must possess effective communication and conflict-resolution skills;

• Must be willing to travel on short notice to remote fly-in communities;

• Ability to speak Cree or Dene would be a definite asset;

• A valid Driver’s license required and access to a reliable vehicle;

• Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Checks;

• Child Abuse Registry Check.

• Active Member with the KTC Crisis Response Team.

A written application with detailed resume, including at least two (2) references with written permission to contact the references and your latest immediate supervisor should be submitted to:

Lisa Beardy, Office Manager

23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N OY4

Email: lbeardy@ktc.ca Fax: 204 677-0256

Closing Date: Monday, June 19, 2023 4:00pm

Late applications will not be accepted

We would like to thank those that apply for the position but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. For further information or a full job description contact Lisa Beardy, KTC Office Manager.

Farmers do not have any viable alternatives to propane and natural gas for drying grain and heating barns, and can only rely on the weather, said APAS president Ian Boxall.

“It’s bad enough that Saskatchewan farm families are paying an estimated $40 million in carbon tax to ship grain to port. We should not have to be burdened with an additional $10-million grain-drying tax when there are no alternatives,” he stated in the release.

Meanwhile, farmers in Alberta still rely on propane and natural gas to dry grain and heat barns, said AFA president Lynn Jacobson.

“The carbon tax adds a

significant cost to those farm operations,” Jacobson said.

If Prairie producers experience a wet harvest like they did in 2019, there would be real concerns over the added burden that farms will be forced to absorb, Boxall said.

In the end, Bill C-234 has been a long time coming, Verwey said.

“We have to be able to heat our barns and be able to dry grain. Both are essential.”

The Sun contacted the office of federal Agricultural and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau, but she is currently travelling to India and was not available for comment.

Employment Opportunity

MKO is looking to hire a Program Coordinator

This position will be located in Thompson, Manitoba

For more information on this position and how to apply, please visit our website: mkonation.com/contact/employment-opportunities/ or visit our Facebook page: Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc.

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA

UNIT/OFFICE: KEEWATINO/YATTHE

GHE FAMILY ENHANCEMENT CENTRE LOCATION: THOMPSON, MB

Position: Transition Program Worker North

One (1) Full Time Permanent position

Summary of Position:

The Transition Program Worker North works in the community-based Youth Transition Program, which is part of the Family Enhancement department. The Transition Program’s purpose is to serve youth aged 15-21 years of age in preparing for adulthood, independent living, and leaving care equipped to live successfully in the community. With an understanding of the needs of youth, the Transition Program Worker assists youth participants in preparing for living independently after care with the Agency ends. In a culturally appropriate framework, the incumbent provides care and support to the youth participants; develops and models healthy relationships, while encouraging participants to develop life skills, and connection to community and family of origin.

Qualifications:

• Post secondary education with experience in working with and caring for youth in care preferred or an equivalent combination of experience and training may be acceptable.

• Minimum of 1-2 years of work experience in youth recreational setting, advocacy setting, or group care setting.

• Demonstrated understanding of the needs of youth who are in care.

• Ability to establish and maintain relationship with youth, in a non-judgmental manner.

• Demonstrated commitment to community-based, culturally appropriate programming.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Northern Indigenous communities.

• Ability to speak Cree/Dene an asset.

Working Conditions:

• Community-based, child welfare and independent living environment.

• Access to highly sensitive information for which confidentiality must be preserved.

• Satisfactory Criminal Record, Driver’s Abstract, Child Abuse Registry and Prior Contact checks prior to starting the position and throughout employment as required.

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

Closing Date: Monday, June 26, 2023

Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2023-056 on your resume/cover letter and in the subject line of your email in confidence to:

Human Resources Department

Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba

Competition #2023-056

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

TOWN OF LYNN LAKE JOB POSTING LABOURER

The Town of Lynn Lake invites applications for the position of Labourer.

This is a full-time position. The incumbent will report directly to the Foreman or Acting Foreman of Public Works, the successful candidate must be committed to working in a team environment. He or she should have a strong work ethic with the ability to perform a variety of duties.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Operate municipal equipment as per outlined in the Union Contract

• Perform physical labour, i.e., general construction for roads, utilities/sewer

• Undertake duties as assigned within the Public Works area

• Valid class 5 driver’s license preferrable.

• Work after hours and on call as required

• Must be able to work in extreme temperatures and conditions as required.

Wage: $25.44 per hour **COLA will be rolled into wage upon release from Stats Canada.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 30, 2023.

Applicants are requested to send a resume along with at least 2 references to the attention of the Acting-CAO at: cao@lynnlake.ca

Or by mail to: Town of Lynn Lake P.O. Box 100 Lynn Lake, Manitoba, R0B 0W0

We wish to thank all of those who apply in advance, however only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

KEEWATIN TRIBAL COUNCIL

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DENTAL HYGIENIST – FULL TIME POSITION

Under the direction of the Director of Health, the Dental Hygienist will be responsible to implement and deliver the “Children’s Oral Health Initiative (COHI)” program, which focuses on children from ages 0 – 7 years of age. COHI is a community-based initiative to prevent tooth decay and improve oral health among the 11 KTC First Nations children.

The overall goals of the COHI are: To reduce and delay dental decay among First Nation children; to reduce the need for children to undergo extensive dental treatment involving general anesthetic; to work with community partners such as Aboriginal Head Start and Maternal Child Health programs and schools to bring proven early interventions to First Nations communities, and to improve families’ understanding of their role in promoting oral health as part of a healthy lifestyle.

DUTIES (SUMMARY):

• Ensure the collection of appropriately completed permission/ consent forms

• Provide dental screenings and surveys to determine the oral health status and preventive treatment needs of each child

• Provide pit and fissure sealants for children

• Apply as required, fluoride varnish to children

• Painless procedures used in cavities to limit further decay

• Refer children who require urgent care

• Provide one-on-one oral hygiene instruction

• Oral health education and promotion activities

• Collect, complete and submit data in a timely fashion (ie. Dental Screening forms and Dental Services Daily Records)

• Maintain appropriate records (ie. COHI lists, referral lists, etc.)

• Train and provide indirect supervision of the Dental Worker Aide

• Develop, implement, coordinate, evaluate and maintain preventive and health promotion programs

• Travel within our Tribal area is essential.

• Others as deemed necessary

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledgeable of First Nations cultural practices, traditions, and customs would be an asset.

• Experience working in a First Nation community would be an asset.

• Must have excellent oral and written skills.

• Must be computer literate and have experience working with computer programs such as Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Access Database, and Microsoft PowerPoint.

• Knowledge of Federal/Provincial Health Care Systems.

• Must be a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH), College of Dental Hygienists of Manitoba

• Must be listed on the Registered Dental Hygienists–College of Dental Hygienists of Manitoba

• Current CPR certification

• Must have a valid Manitoba Driver’s License at all times.

• Criminal Record check and Child Abuse Registry Check to be submitted.

Salary ranges between: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 annually

A written application with a detailed resume, including at least two references with written permission to contact the references and your latest immediate supervisor, should be submitted to:

Lisa Beardy, Office Manager

Keewatin Tribal Council Inc.

23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba, R8N 0Y4

Fax: (204) 677- 0256

Email: lbeardy@ktc.ca

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. MONDAY, JUNE 19, 2023 We wish to thank those that apply for this position but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Manitoba injecting $455 million into new Portage hospital

BY DAVE BAXTER LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, WINNIPEG SUN

Construction is underway on a new $455 million health-care centre in Portage la Prairie the province says will expand and improve medical and surgical services in the region, and lead to fewer people being forced to travel to Winnipeg for health-care services.

Once completed, the facility will replace an existing 88-bed hospital in the city located about 85 kilometres west of Winnipeg which is home to approximately 13,000 residents and is located in the Southern Health region.

“Patients in the area will no longer have to travel to receive an expanded set of services, leading to faster care and improved quality

of life,” Southern Health CEO Jane Curtis said in a media release Friday. “It will enable the region to continue to provide high-quality services closer to home.”

Plans for the facility include 114 acute care inpatient beds, increased day surgery capacity to allow more procedures locally, and an expanded emergency department, the province said.

Plans also include new dialysis stations, child and adult rehabilitation services, mental health offices, and enhanced spaces for programs such as diagnostics, palliative care, and outpatient services.

“The new 269,000-sq.ft. hospital will strengthen clinical services for

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY

Out of Community Worker –Permanent Position

Sapotaweyak Cree Nation Regional Office – Opaskwayak, MB

Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency (CNCFCA) is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services. CNCFCA is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention services.

Our agency will strive to maintain family unity.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Unit Supervisor, the Out of Community Care Worker is responsible for providing and administering CFS Services in accordance with the Child & Family Services Act. The candidate will be required to work primarily in the Regional Office, as well as travel to the community of Shoal River on a regular basis.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

§ Responsible for gathering information and assessing child and family functioning problems

§ Responsible for the development of case plans for children and families within program guidelines and provide referrals, support, guidance, and problem solving

§ Responsible for all file documentation, referrals, ensuring services are applied

§ Case Monitoring, Risk Assessment & Follow up

§ Provides case management and support for children in care and families

QUALIFICATIONS

§ Work experience in Child and Family Services with demonstrated knowledge of child development, family centered service, early intervention, family support and community-based services

§ Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or related undergraduate degree in Human Services (preferred)

§ Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred)

§ Excellent assessment, intervention and writing skills

§ Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and provincial standards

§ Ability to use a variety of computer applications including CFSIS and FACTS

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

§ Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse and prior check

§ Cannot be active on a protection case

§ Maintain absolute confidentiality

§ Overnight & regular travel is a requirement, working in the community of Shoal River 2 weeks of every month.

§ 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: June 26, 2023 @ 4:00 pm

Submit cover letter & resume along with three (3) references marked “personal & confidential” to:

Human Resource Manager

Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency Box 10130, Opaskwayak, MB. R0B 2J0

Fax: 204-623-3847 Email: hr@creenation.ca

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

“Please visit our website at www.https://creenation.ca”

residents of Portage la Prairie and surrounding communities and supports the delivery of high-quality care in a rapidly growing area of our province,” Health Minister Audrey Gordon said in a media release.

The province said the centre will put an increased focus on offering Indigenous-centred care, as plans also include an Indigenous health services cultural space with a design that will be “informed by Indigenous partners.”

The province expects construction on the Portage Regional Health Centre in Portage la Prairie to be completed in the fall of 2025.

The province added the construction of the new health centre will be part of a larger strategy to bring more and improved health-

care services and facilities to regions in Manitoba, as the province has said it will invest $1.3 billion to support building, expanding and renovating healthcare facilities across the province.

Those plans include construction of a new hospital in Neepawa, renovations at the Dauphin Regional Health Centre, and expansions at Selkirk Regional Health Centre, Boundary Trails Health Centre in Morden-Winkler, Bethesda Regional Health Centre in Steinbach, and Lakeshore General Hospital in Ashern.

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

CREE NATION

CHILD

& FAMILY CARING AGENCY

Intake Worker –Term Position

Designated Intake Office

The Pas, Manitoba

Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency (CNCFCA) is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services. CNCFCA is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention services.

Our agency will strive to maintain family unity.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the DIA Service Manager and as required under the Child and Family Services Act, the Intake Worker assesses requests for service with reference to risk of children, functioning of families and service needs of families, provides crisis intervention, initiates child protection investigations, apprehends children at risk and places them in appropriate and/or available placements, initiates referrals to other community collaterals as required, and completes written reports, file recordings, forms and correspondence.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

§ Receive & Assess Requests For Service

§ On-Site Risk Assessment

§ Determine & Implement Service

§ Documentation, Practice & Relationship Building

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

§ Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or related undergraduate degree in Human Services

§ Work experience in Child & Family Services with demonstrated knowledge of child development, child abuse, family-centered service, early intervention, family support and community-based services

EXPERIENCE

§ Excellent assessment, intervention and writing skills

§ Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and provincial standards

§ Understanding of child development and child abuse theory and practice

§ Knowledge of available resources within the community

§ Ability to use a variety of computer applications such as CFSIS and FACTS

§ Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred)

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: June 19, 2023 @ 4:00 PM

Submit cover letter & resume along with three (3) references marked “personal & confidential” to:

Human Resource Manager

Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency Box 10130, Opaskwayak, MB. R0B 2J0

Fax: 204-623-3847 Email: hr@creenation.ca

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

“Please visit our website at https://creenation.ca”

Cenovus donates $155K to Minnedosa fire department

BY MIRANDA LEYBOURNE LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, BRANDON SUN

The Town of Minnedosa will soon have a brand-new fire truck and improved fire training grounds thanks to a $155,000 donation from Cenovus Energy, which runs an ethanol plant in the community.

About $100,000 of the donation will be used to buy a new fire truck, and the rest will go to the fire training grounds. Both contributions go over and above the company’s regular annual contribution for contracted fire services, said Sabine Chorley, the Town of Minnedosa’s community development and marketing manager.

Cenovus Energy, a Can

adian integrated oil and natural gas company headquartered in Calgary, has donated to many organiz

ations in Minnedosa, said

the town’s mayor, Ken Cameron.

“The Town of Minnedosa recognizes Cenovus as a very important partner in our town and surrounding communities,” Cameron said in a press release issued by the town on Tuesday.

“Their partnership is helping us grow and provide a quality of life that this community deserves.”

The donation will have a lasting impact on the municipality, which has been striving to maintain a high level of emergency response services throughout the region, Chorley said.

The new fire truck will help minimize potential damage and save lives during emergencies, and the training ground will enable the fire department to conduct multiple training scenarios at once, maximize training time and further enhance the proficiency of its

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY

CIC Supervisor – Perm Position

OFFICE: Mathias Colomb Cree Nation Sub Office

Pukatawagan, Manitoba

Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency (CNCFCA) is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services. CNCFCA is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention services.

Our agency will strive to maintain family unity.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Child in Care Supervisor is responsible for all aspects of the effective day to day supervision of agency social workers and others assigned to the unit as well as all aspects of related service and program delivery activities. The Child in Care Supervisor will ensure that services are delivered in accordance with the Child and Family Services Act, the Adoptions, Act, related Regulations and Standards, as well as CNCFCA policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

§ General Supervision

§ Supervision of Unit Service Delivery

§ Workplace Safety and Health

§ Human Resources

§ Training & Development

§ Unit Activity and Performance Reports

§ Financial and Operational Requirements

§ Other duties related to the position may be assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

§ Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

§ Work experience in Child and Family Services with demonstrated knowledge of child development, family centered service, early intervention, family support and community-based services

§ Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred)

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

§ 5 years supervisory/management experience within an aboriginal child welfare environment

§ Knowledge of AJI-CWI Devolution

§ Excellent assessment, intervention and writing skills

§ Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and provincial standards

§ Understanding of child development theory and practice

§ Knowledge of available resources within the community (formal and informal)

§ Knowledge of Family Systems theory

§ Working knowledge of child abuse

§ Ability to use a variety of computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and data base systems

§ CFSIS and FACTS information systems (preferred)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

§ Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse registry check and prior contact check.

§ Cannot be active on a protection case.

§ Must maintain absolute confidentiality in accordance with agency requirements.

§ Varied amounts of travel required within this position

§ Must have a valid Manitoba’s driver’s license;

§ Must be able to provide own vehicle for work;

§ Other duties related to the position may be assigned.

Deadline: June 16, 2023 @ 4:00 pm

Submit cover letter & resume along with three (3) references marked

“personal & confidential” to:

Human Resource Manager

Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency Box 10130, Opaskwayak, MB. R0B 2J0

Fax: 204-623-3847 Email: hr@creenation.ca

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

“Please visit our website at www.https://creenation.ca”

members.

“The training ground will also be made available to our neighbouring departments to foster further collaboration,” Chorley said.

The donation will also allow the Minnedosa fire department to incorporate specialized equipment required or the ethanol plant into the new fire truck, which they plan to order next year, said fire Chief Dean Jordan.

“We are very fortunate to have their support, and look forward to continuing to partner with Cenovus in the future.”

Cenovus is committed to supporting the communities where their employees live and work, said Avi Bahl, manager of Cenovus’ Minnedosa ethanol plant.

“Helping fund a new fire truck and enhanced fire training ground will im-

prove emergency preparedness in Minnedosa and other nearby towns, and supports our values around developing stronger, more resilient communities,” Bahl said.

The Minnedosa fire department plays an invaluable role in the community, protecting it and helping safeguard the Cenovus ethanol plant, Bahl told the Sun. The company’s investment is part of its commitment to a safe and resilient Minnedosa, hand in hand with the fire department.

“Together, we are making Minnedosa a safer place to live and work,” Bahl said.

Cenovus Energy Inc. and Husky Energy Inc. officially merged in February 2021, when Minnedosa’s former Husky Energy plant was renamed the Minnedosa Cenovus Energy production plant.

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY

Unit Supervisor – Permanent Position

OFFICE: Swan River, MB & Flin Flon, MB

LOCATION: Flin Flon, MB

Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency (CNCFCA) is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services. CNCFCA is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention services.

Our agency will strive to maintain family unity.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Unit Supervisor is responsible for all aspects of the effective day to day supervision of agency service workers and others assigned to the unit such as Child & Family Services (CFS) Workers, Resource Workers, Administrative Assistant, as well as all aspects of related service and program delivery activities. The Unit Supervisor will ensure that services are delivered in accordance with the Child and Family Services Act, the Adoptions, Act, related Regulations and Standards, as well as CNCFCA policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

§ General Supervision

§ Supervision of Unit Service Delivery

§ Workplace Safety and Health

§ Human Resources

§ Training & Development

§ Unit Activity and Performance Reports

§ Financial and Operational Requirements

§ Other duties related to the position may be assigned EDUCATION AND TRAINING

§ Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

§ Work experience in Child and Family Services with demonstrated knowledge of child development, family centered service, early intervention, family support and community-based services

§ Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred)

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

§ 5 years supervisory/management experience within an aboriginal child welfare environment

§ Workplace Safety and Health

§ Knowledge of AJI-CWI Devolution

§ Excellent assessment, intervention and writing skills

§ Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and provincial standards

§ Understanding of child development theory and practice

§ Knowledge of available resources within the community (formal and informal)

§ Knowledge of Family Systems theory

§ Working knowledge of child abuse

§ Ability to use a variety of computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and data base systems

§ CFSIS and FACTS information systems (preferred)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

§ Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse registry check and prior contact check.

§ Cannot be active on a protection case.

§ Must maintain absolute confidentiality in accordance with agency requirements.

§ Varied amounts of travel required within this position.

§ Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license.

§ Must be able to provide own vehicle for work.

§ Other duties related to the position may be assigned.

Deadline: June 15, 2023 @ 4:00 PM

SUBMIT COVER LETTER & RESUME ALONG WITH THREE (3)

REFERENCES MARKED “PERSONAL & CONFIDENTIAL” TO:

Human Resource Manager

Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency Box 10130, Opaskwayak, MB. R0B 2J0 Fax: 204-623-3847 Email: hr@creenation.ca

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

Please visit our website at https://creenation.ca

BE PART OF A BOLD NEW FRONTIER IN EDUCATION

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Then one of these positions might be the opportunity for you:

Frontier Collegiate – Cranberry Portage, Manitoba

• Physical Education Teacher

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The Division provides a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, transportation and moving expense reimbursement, subsidized housing or housing allowance and isolation allowance in qualifying communities, annual travel reimbursement, reimbursement for approved courses and more!

To apply, visit our website at www.fsdnet.ca and select “Careers”

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY

Family Enhancement Supervisor – Permanent Position Mathias Colomb Sub Office Pukatawagan, Manitoba

Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency (CNCFCA) is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services. CNCFCA is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention services.

Our agency will strive to maintain family unity.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Family Enhancement Manager, the Family Enhancement Supervisor will be responsible for providing supervision to the Family Enhancement Workers. This will include overseeing the case management portion, monitoring their outgoing emails, attendance, training and evaluation process. The FE Supervisor will receive the FE Workers financial requests via email and send to finance reception for processing; the incumbent will receive, review and approve the Service Agreement/Case Plan for all families receiving prevention support and ensuring the case lists fall under the prevention category. The FE Supervisor will ensure the delivery of a prevention stream of services for families in First Nation communities. The FE Supervisor will monitor the FE Worker’s travel budget and provide support to the FE Workers in their respective communities. The FE Supervisor will provide quarterly reports to the FE Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

§ General Supervision

§ Supervision of Unit Service Delivery

§ Workplace Safety & Health

§ Human Resources

§ Training & Development

§ Unit Activity and Performance Reporting

§ Financial and Operational Requirements

§ Other duties related to the position and as assigned by the Service Manager

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

§ Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) with 3 years’ experience in child welfare or; Bachelor of Arts (BA) with relevant experience in counselling and child welfare experience

§ Prior supervisory experience in a child welfare agency

§ Ability to converse fluently in Cree

§ Experience in Aboriginal Child and Family Services

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

§ Knowledge of the theory and practice of social work with particular emphasis on risk assessment, case management and file documentation

§ Understanding of First Nation traditions, history, values and family systems

§ Proven supervisory skills to direct, plan and organize service delivery and evaluate staff.

§ High level communication skills to maintain effective communication with agency staff, clients, service providers and community agencies.

§ Analytical and conceptual skills to evaluate and deliver services to families.

§ Ability to resolve difficult and contentious case management and service issues.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

§ Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse registry check and prior contact check.

§ Cannot be active on a protection case.

§ Must maintain absolute confidentiality in accordance with agency requirements.

§ Varied amounts of travel required within this position.

§ Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license.

§ Must be able to provide own vehicle for work.

§ Other duties related to the position may be assigned.

Deadline: June 19, 2023 @ 4:00 pm

Submit cover letter & resume along with three (3) references marked “personal & confidential” to:

Human Resource Manager

Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency Box 10130, Opaskwayak, MB. R0B 2J0 Fax: 204-623-3847 Email: hr@creenation.ca

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

“Please visit our website at https://creenation.ca”