May 19 2023

Money seized from criminals redirected to community-building initiatives

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The RCMP Manitoba North District is turning money confiscated from criminals into positive programs for various communities and First Nations throughout their jurisdiction, which extends from Grand Rapids north to the Nunavut boundary.

Through collaboration with local leaders and residents in some of the communities in which the force provides policing services, it has secured $169,000 from Manitoba’s criminal property forfeiture fund to help support programming for youth in about 10 northern communities this year.

Established in 2009, the criminal property forfeiture fund has distributed more than $19.9 million obtained by seizing and liquidating criminal assets to initiatives that support communities, invest in youth and help victims of crime.

Manitoba North District RCMP commander Insp. Ryan Mitchell says obtaining

and

grants for community initiatives is part of ongoing reconciliation efforts that police are making.

“I would like to think what we’ve done here, in the last couple of years, through listening and learning… is moving from a learning movement and into an action movement,” he told

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the Thompson Citizen. “We did some really unique, outof-the-box ones to give back to the community.”

The north district obtained funding to support a baker’s dozen of projects and events in the communities of Thompson, Nelson House, Gillam, Tadoule Lake, Gods Lake Narrows, Churchill, Lynn Lake, Grand Rapids and the Island Lake region, as well as a multi-community workshop series aimed at elders.

Individual project and event funding ranges from a low of about $5,200 to as much as $64,000, with most in the $10,000 to $20,000 range.

Among the initiatives that received funding this year are an annual powwow for graduating students in Thompson, which got $10,000, a youth hunting camp land-based healing program in Norway House, which received $15,000, and a youth engagement program in Nelson House, supported by a $7,584 grant for the purchase of sports equipment to

help prevent youth violence.

A land-based education program at the Chief Sam Cook Mahmuwee Education Centre in Split Lake received $15,600 to establish a mentorship program promoting Indigenous teachings for students at the school.

Billy Wavey, the landbased program co-ordinator at the Split Lake school, says the RCMP securing money for the program is a stepping stone in the right direction towards reconciliation, given the often troubled relationship between the police force and Indigenous Peoples through the past and up to the present day.

Traditionally, said Wavey, education was something that Indigenous youth learned from their parents and other community members by helping them.

“Setting a net, setting a trap, we didn’t learn that in school, we learned that out of school,” he said. “Those are vital, vital living skills out here and it’s important that they learn these skills.”

As important as getting

the money for community projects was doing it in a collaborative way, says Staff Sgt. Shayne Smith of the RCMP Manitoba North District.

-building initiatives benefits everyone, Mitchell says.

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“We don’t have all the answers, as members on the ground or detachment commanders working with communities to identify and work towards addressing those problems,” he said. “Working with them to address issues that are affecting that community, I think it’s absolutely vital for us as an organization or members.”

Smith is also working to identify more people who worked with the force as Indigenous special constables in the past, assisting police with their knowledge of the land and their communities.

“A lot of our information is scattered before 1950,” he said. “I’m trying to essentially come up with a database of Indigenous special constables in Northern Manitoba.”

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Smith encourages anyone who may know of a relative or community members who served as a special constable to contact their local RCMP detachment or him at the Manitoba North District, particularly if they know of someone who served prior to the 1950s that the RCMP may not have records of.

“We recognized early on that we could not do our jobs without Indigenous special constables,” he says.

Working in partnership with First Nations and their leaders on their community

“The criminal justice system in particular, I think it represents an important, maybe even vital step in the path towards reconciliation,” he said. “Together, we need to find better ways of preventing Indigenous Peoples from experiencing first contact with the criminal justice system so that people aren’t drawn into a vicious cycle of court appearances, court order breaches, return to custody and spending more time incarcerated than they are in the communities.”

The opportunity to interact with residents of the communities they serve in informal, relaxed settings is valuable for RCMP officers too, the district commander says.

“People are phoning us on their worst days, in the worst moments of their lives,” he said. “That’s when they’re dealing with us. So it’s aways a negative connotation. Some of those encounters, they can have a mental impact on some of our officers as well, when they’re just constantly dealing with the people that are in crisis.”

Giving members the chance to deliver basketballs and shoes to students, for example, and then shooting some hoops with them, helps both parties see each other in a different light.

“They’re having positive interactions from the start of their youth to while they’re growing up,” Mitchell says.

RCMP Manitoba North District commander Insp. Ryan Mitchell presents Billy Wavey of Split Lake with a cheque to support land-based education.

RCMP Manitoba North District Staff Sgt. Shayne Smith, right, presents Lester Balfour with a cheque to support a land-based healing program for youth in Norway House.

Thompson Citizen photos courtesy of RCMP RCMP Manitoba North District commander Insp. Ryan Mitchell, right, and Staff Sgt. Shayne Smith, second from right, present Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation Chief Angela Levasseur, third from left,

other community members with a cheque to support youth sports programs.

Honour band experience helps clarinet player expand her potential

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Tanisha Sempla was definitely excited when she found out she had been accepted as a member of the provincial honour band a few weeks after submitting a video audition.

The Grade 9 R.D. Parker Collegiate student was doing homework one afternoon when she decided to call a friend in Winnipeg, where she lived before her family moved to Thompson.

“When I called her, the first thing she said was congratulations for making it into this honour band and I just actually started screaming,” Sempla says. “I opened up my computer that instant and I checked and I screamed some more.”

That moment was the end of a long, agonizing wait of more than two weeks since she had submitted her audition tape.

“I was thinking of everything that went wrong or not as good in my audition,” she recalls. “And then I tried to think of things that went OK and good. But then I felt like, ‘Is it enough? Did it tip over the scales for me to get accepted into this?’ And then I’d just be like, ‘Forget it. I’m not thinking about this anymore.’”

The only bass clarinetist chosen for the band, which

was made up overwhelmingly of students from Winnipeg and the nearby area, Sempla was also the sole rural or northern resident selected for the band.

“Tanisha, on the list, was the only [bass clarinet player] accepted in the province which is pretty exciting,” said RDPC music teacher Stevie MacPherson. “After the panel heard her audition, they decided this is all we need is just one strong bass player.”

Even better than finding out she made the cut was spending two days performing with some of the best high school musicians in the province, Sempla says.

“It was amazing,” she said. “I’ve never been with such amazing people and they take their music so seriously. It was so much fun because I got to make music and that’s something I really love.”

The experience also opened her eyes to the fact that, as dedicated as she has been, there’s still room for further growth.

“I’ve always been really big on practising because I’ve always wanted to just get better and better and just hone my skill even more,” says Sempla, who’s been playing bass clarinet for three years, sticking with the

first instrument that caught her eye. “Now I feel like I can practise even more than I previously realized because one of our rehearsals was seven hours long and I didn’t get tired through any of that so it feels like I’ve expanded my capacity.”

MacPherson says this could just be the beginning for Sempla, who was part of the Grade9/10 provincial honour band.

“She’ll have the chance of getting in again,” the teacher says. “It’s nice when we can send Thompson kids off to a band of that calibre of musicianship that they play in this ensemble because it’s really exceptional. They’re playing music beyond what our senior band could play.”

The example Sempla sets for other students can also have the same motivating effect on them that playing in the provincial honour band had for her.

“Tanisha comes back and shares her experiences and is just so much of a better musician after that experience,” MacPherson says. “It just strengthens everything in our program.”

Sempla says her participation left her wanting to do it again.

“I’m just really glad I got a chance,” she says. “I kind of miss it already but I hope to go back next year.”

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Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham

Grade 9 R.D. Parker Collegiate student Tanisha Sempla, left, who recently played bass clarinet in the Grade 9/10 provincial honour band in Winnipeg, and music teacher Stevie MacPherson, right, who encouraged Sempla to audition and helped record a video of her playing to submit.

Death of Tadoule Lake man in police presence not caused by officers, IIU finds

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

A police watchdog investigation into the self-inflicted shooting death of a Tadoule Lake man in January 2022 has found that RCMP officers did not contribute to the outcome through actions or inaction.

A 21-year-old man fatally shot himself in the presence of police officers on Jan. 28, 2022 after having been involved in an assault the previous day.

The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba, which looks into allegations of serious misconduct by on- or off-duty police officers in the province, as well as deaths of people in police custody or while officers are present, determined that “there is nothing to support any conclusion that there is any level of contribution by any police

officer to the cause of [the man’s] death, either by inaction or inaction.”

Released May 15, the IIU investigation report reached its conclusion based on interviews with the four police officers who were present and three civilian witnesses.

Thompson Rural RCMP, which provides policing services for Sayisi Dene First Nation at Tadoule Lake, responded to a report of the man who later shot himself assaulting another man and threatening to shoot him on Jan. 27, 2022. Attempts to locate the suspect proved unsuccessful until Jan. 28, when they learned that he was standing outside a residence with a firearm.

One of the civilian witnesses said they heard the shooting but did not witness it. Another of the civilian witnesses, who is a band

Actions or inaction by police officers present when a Tadoule Lake man fatally shot himself in January 2022 were not factors in his death, a police watchdog investigation concluded.

constable in Tadoule Lake, said he saw the man holding a gun to his stomach outside a home and advised police he had seen earlier of the suspect’s location. A third witness said the man who died showed up at her relative’s home while she was there and that she accompanied police to show them where they could find the suspect. She said she heard a gunshot as police approached the man.

The police officers who

Police seek suspect in Norway House home invasion during which shots were fired

Norway House RCMP are looking for one of six men alleged to have taken part in a home invasion, during which shots were fired in a house with children and a male occupant was stabbed. Police were called to a home in Kinosao Sipi First Nation just before 9 a.m. May 3 and learned that the residents had been the victim of a home invasion. Three males with hoodies and bandanas covering their faces had broken into the home of a family, including four children aged six to 13, all of whom were present at the time, and fired shots within the residence.

An adult female escaped with two of the children and a 50-year-old man who lived in the home confronted the intruders and was stabbed, sustaining serious but non-life-threatening injuries. The intruders then fled from the home, joining up with three other men outside.

None of the children were physically hurt during the home invasion.

Police identified the suspects, all but one of whom are Kinosao Sipi residents. Over the next several days, RCMP arrested Peter Sheldon Keeper, Cory Joseph Keeper, Malcolm William McLeod, Robert William Menow and Bradley John Easter, who is a resident of Moose Lake.

Menow was released by a judge until a future court date while the other four were remanded into custody on charges including breaking and entering, aggravated assault, robbery with a firearm, recklessly discharging a gun, using a gun in the

commission of an offence, possessing a restricted gun and possessing weapons contrary to a court order.

A sawed-off shotgun was seized during the investigation and police are investigating if it was the weapon fired during the home invasion.

Norway House RCMP are still looking for 29-year-old Evan Cromarty, who had four previous arrest warrants and is

wanted in connection with the May 3 incident as well. He is described as six feet tall and 170 lbs with black hair and brown eyes. Police believe he is still in the community.

Anyone with information can call Norway House RCMP at 204-359-6483 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.

Tips can also be submitted online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.

were present when the man shot himself said that they armed themselves with rifles and approached him and that the man shot himself as they were instructing him to put his weapon down.

At the time of the incident, Sayisi Dene First Nation Chief Evan Yassie and Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak said that they believed drugs had been the catalyst of the man’s behaviour and death. A toxicology report showed that the man’s blood contained cocaine, gabapentin and other substances, the IIU said.

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Norway House RCMP are looking for Evan Cromarty, who is suspected of involvement in a May 3 home invasion.

A sawed-off shotgun Norway House RCMP seized while investigating a May 3 home invasion in which shots were fired inside a home while four children were present.

Moose Hide Campaign Day event explores roots of violence

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Keewatin Tribal Council hosted an awareness walk and an afternoon of guest speakers at the Royal Canadian Legion in Thompson in recognition of Moose Hide Campaign Day on May 11.

A grassroots Indigenous-led movement to reduce violence against woman and children that began in British Columbia, the Moose Hide Campaign has distributed over three million moose hide pins, which are worn to signify one’s commitment to honour, respect and protect women and children.

Although violence against women and children is overwhelmingly, though not exclusively, perpetrated by men, speakers at the KTC event stressed that it is not only up to individuals but

to communities, organizations, governments and society as a whole to ensure that mechanisms are in place to support all people, since violence is often the result of anger instigated by inequality and mistreatment, creating a self-perpetuating cycle in which those who were once abused become abusers themselves.

“Many of us were not given the skills as a young man to deal with [emotional trauma] and how to handle it, how to cope,” said Greg Robson, a healing and prevention initiatives co-ordinator with Manitoba Keewatinwi Okimakanak’s Missing and Murdered Women and Girls Liaison Unit’s MAPS project.

Robson says he is a recovering addict and that he was led down that path by a lack of self-worth resulting

from parental abandonment.

“I thought to myself, ‘I was given away twice, who would want to spend any time with me?’” said Robson, who says it’s important for anti-violence programs to not only equip men with the skills to deal with their own emotions but the ability to pass on that knowledge and mentor others in their journeys.

Domestic violence doesn’t only affect those who experience it personally, said Oswald Sawh, board chair for Men Are Part of the Solution, which offers services including counselling and supportive transitional housing for men with addictions who are trying to stay sober and deal with their own anger and hurt.

“I grew up in an abusive home,” he said. “I was too young at the time to be smacked around by my father but I saw enough of the violence on my other siblings. What do you think it does to a little child when you see that level of violence? Whether it’s done by the mother or the father, it has a fundamental impact on your worldview.”

Physical assaults aren’t the only way that men can hurt the women and children they claim to love, said KTC health director John Spence.

“I didn’t do domestic violence when I was drinking,” he said. “However, there was an awareness. There were things I said to my partner that I shouldn’t have said and I can’t apologize for that.”

Even being emotionally unavailable has an effect on your family members, said Greg Fontaine of MKO’s mobile crisis response team.

“I didn’t know how to express my emotions,” he said. “I didn’t know where it was safe to express my emotions because the only thing I saw is anger.”

That, said Fontaine, is a legacy of the residential school system, which traumatized so many Indigenous people that they shut down emotionally as a way to cope. He also took issue with the Western medicine idea that only therapists or psychologists or medication can help people mentally and emotionally heal.

“From time immemorial, we knew how to do these

things,” he said. “My message to everyone we work with is you know exactly what it is that you need. You are capable of the things that are being put into your life that are good for you. We are blessed, the way that we gather, the way that we speak, the way that we love, the way that we share the kindness. That is medicine. No doctor can prescribe that.”

Francis Budd, the MKO mobile crisis response LGBTQ2S team member, said it took time to be able to speak and be vulnerable in front of other people, which is part of their healing journey.

“For a very long time, I shut down my voice. I experienced a lot of bullying growing up. I experienced a lot of the impacts of intergenerational trauma and the way those things influenced my family,” Budd said.

Oswald Sawh, board chair for Men Are Part of the Solution.

Greg Fontaine of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak’s mobile crisis response team.

Keewatin Tribal Council health director John Spence.

Greg Robson, a healing and prevention initiatives co-ordinator with Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak’s Missing and Murdered Women and Girls Liaison Unit’s MAPS project.

Thompson Citizen photos by Ian Graham

The Red Cree drummers perform at the closing of Keewatin Tribal Council’s Moose Hide Campaign Day event in Thompson May 11.

Northern ministers meet in Churchill to discuss economic reconciliation

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Two provincial ministers and one federal one met in Churchill this week to discuss issues related to northern development and Indigenous reconciliation.

The first northern development ministers forum since 2019 saw Manitoba Natural Resources and Northern Development Minister Greg Nesbitt, Newfoundland and Labrador Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation Minister Lisa Dempster and federal Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal gather in Northern Manitoba’s Hudson Bay port town for discussions centred around the theme of economic reconciliation through action.

Among the topics the ministers covered at the forum were advancing northern and Indigenous youth leadership, planning to address remediation of contaminated sites in the north, and developing tools and models to help northern jurisdictions advance economic reconciliation with their largely Indigenous populations.

During the forum, Vandal announced that the federal government is putting $3.75 million over three years towards developing Indigenous partnerships in the area of critical mineral development in Manitoba, which has deposits of nine of 31 critical minerals, which are used in various products, including

mobile phones and electric vehicle batteries, that are expected to play key roles in a more connected and greener future economy.

At a virtual press conference that concluded the forum, the ministers agreed that infrastructure and access are keys to enhancing northern Indigenous economic development.

“We heard loud and clear from Churchill officials this week that access is so important,” said Nesbitt. “Having plenty of air flights to the community, getting the railway back up and running again is the only thing limiting potential for tourism and development in the north. We’re very encouraged with the Arctic Gateway Group [that owns the Hudson Bay Railway and the Port of Churchill], how they’re proceeding on the railway here with the work that’s undergoing this summer and next summer and hopefully more frequency of trains moving forward, moving freight up here to the port and perhaps moving goods to the south as well.”

On the subject of labour shortages, which were an issue in Northern Manitoba and many other regions of Canada’s north long before they became a countrywide phenomenon, Vandal said they are partly due to the number of jobs that have been created in the country since the end of severe economic disruptions caused by the

COVID-19 pandemic.

“Part of the reason for there being a lack of workers is that there’s a lot of jobs that have been created post-pandemic,” he said.

Manitoba’s northern minister said addressing worker shortages requires a twopronged approach of making the province attractive to people so that they will move here and building on the capabilities of the people that are already here.

“That’s our strategy moving forward is to encourage more immigration to the province and also to increase the training opportunities, especially in the north,” Nesbitt said. “If the people are from the north, there’s a much better chance they’re going to stay here.”

Although there are differences between the geography and economies in Northern Manitoba and Labrador, which will host the 2024 northern ministers forum, Dempster said all northern regions have much in common.

“When you represent the north, you represent regions that are resource-rich, that hold tremendous opportunity, but we also have challenges that other parts of our beautiful country do not experience,” she said. “We will continue those conversations of how we grapple with some of the challenges that are in the north and how we build on the tremendous potential that that north holds.”

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Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of the Province of Manitoba Manitoba Natural Resources and Northern Development Minister Greg Nesbitt, left, with federal Northern Affairs Minister Dan Vandal, centre, and Newfoundland and Labrador Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation Minister Lisa Dempster, right, during a northern development ministers forum in Churchill.

Health care union head blasts Manitoba health minister for ‘actively ignoring’ them

BY DAVE BAXTER LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, WINNIPEG SUN

Members of a union that represents thousands of allied health care workers in Manitoba rallied in Winnipeg May 16, as the union continues to seek a new contract, while the president of that union is now accusing the health minister of “actively ignoring” allied health care workers in this province.

The Manitoba Association of Health Care Professionals, a union that represents approximately 6,500

allied health care workers in Manitoba, held a rally on the steps of the Manitoba legislative building on Tuesday as they continue to push for a new collective bargaining agreement.

MAHCP represents members in several health care fields including rural paramedics, laboratory technologists, mental health and addictions counsellors, and respiratory therapists, but officials with the union say they have now been trying for more than five years to get a new contract after the

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Under the supervision of the Director of Education & Training, the Training & Employment Program Assistant will be required to maintain accurate financial records and provide support to the Training & Employment Coordinator and Employment & Training Workers in KTC Communities. Provide regular financial reports to the KTC First Nations and Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak ISET Program on the Employment & Training budgets for KTC. (Includes Consolidated Revenue Fund & Employment Insurance Programs).

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• Knowledge of the eligibility and reporting requirements of the ISET.

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• Must be able to travel to remote northern communities to work with Training & Employment Workers.

• Valid driver’s license for the Province of Manitoba is an asset.

• Ability to speak either Cree or Dene is an asset. Salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience. A comprehensive benefits package is provided. A complete job description can be obtained by calling (204) 677-2341 or Aggie Weenusk, Director of Education & Training at (204) 677-0399. Interested candidates are invited to submit in confidence a resume with references and a letter of application stating salary expectations before 4:00 p.m., FRIDAY, MAY 26, 2023 to:

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previous one expired, but continue to feel they are not getting any closer to an agreement with Shared Health or the province.

And although MAHCP says they are now in mediation with Shared Health, they continue to be frustrated with a lack of progress on contract talks.

“Everyone is frustrated,” MAHCP president Jason Linklater said while speaking to the Winnipeg Sun. “We have not seen any real evidence to this day that they are interested in getting things done.

“It is the same rhetoric over and over again from this government, and it still doesn’t seem to be going anywhere.”

Linklater said he is also frustrated with Manitoba’s Health Minister Audrey Gordon, as he says MAHCP continues to try and initiate discussions with Gordon, but often feels “ignored” by the minister.

“That is one of the biggest reasons we have been so frustrated,” Linklater said. “We have been asking the health minister over and over again for meetings, and she actively avoids and rejects meeting with us.”

Back in April, MAHCP held a strike vote, and approximately 99 per cent of members voted in favour, according to Linklater, and he says that shows just how frustrated their members have become.

“When you have 6,500

members and 99 per cent vote to strike, than that is a clear and overwhelming message,” he said.

Linklater said that he hopes negotiations can lead to a collective bargaining agreement before it gets to the point where employees go on strike.

“The strike is always going to be a last resort, and we will try and take every step we can take before we get to the point where we go on strike, but our members are sending a strong message that we need to see progress, and we can’t wait any longer,” he said.

A Shared Health spokesperson said they are optimistic that a deal will get done that will satisfy MAHCP members.

“Active negotiations with MAHCP are ongoing and the parties are in mediation. A block of upcoming sessions are occurring with Mr. Arne Peltz, a mediator with more than 30 years’ experience,” the spokesperson said.

“We have concluded mutually satisfactory collective agreements with all of our other health care workers, and look forward to concluding negotiations and securing a new, fair and long-term contract for our valued MAHCP staff.

“Like the other contracts, we expect this will include compounding annual increases in each year, significant retroactive pay, and special market

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• Provide secretarial and communication support as needed.

• Provide administrative support to all departments as needed.

Women’s Programs Assistant: The successful candidate will provide support services to The Women’s Resource Center, as well as additional support to other departments as needed

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create a warm, welcoming environment.

• Assist with general inquiries such as: Internet searches, filling out applications, etc.

• Organize donations.

• Maintain tidiness.

• Develop and deliver summer programming (dependent upon funding and/or resources).

• Assist with events.

To apply, submit resume to: Regan McLellan, Wellness Coordinator By email at wellnesscoordinator@ywcathompson.com or in person at 39 Nickel Road or by fax at 204-778-5308

DEADLINE to apply: June 2, 2023 @ 4:00 pm

We thank all that apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted

adjustments.”

In a statement, a provincial spokesperson did not respond to Linklater’s specific comments regarding the health minister, but did say the province also hopes to see a deal done soon.

“Manitoba’s allied health care workers are respected and appreciated by all Manitobans and we need to let the bargaining process work,” the spokesperson said. “Government is not the employer, but all of the parties are in very active

bargaining, assisted by a highly regarded mediator.

“Like all other dedicated health care workers already under contract, about 85 per cent of the total health care workforce, we fully expect that new, fair, long term agreements for all allied health staff will be achieved.”

— 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.

EDITOR/REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER THOMPSON CITIZEN

Location: Thompson, Manitoba

Deadline for applications: May 8, 2023

DESCRIPTION

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

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.

Please send resume with cover letter to:

Noah Cooke, Publisher Thompson Citizen P.O. Box 887, Thompson, Manitoba R8N 1N8 or E-mail: generalmanager@thompsoncitizen.net

Thompson Citizen photo by Dave Baxter, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Winnipeg Sun Manitoba Association of Health Care Professionals president Jason Linklater spoke at a rally at the Manitoba legislative building on May 16 as the union continue to seek a new collective bargaining agreement.

Returning champion Rams run away with track meet title

FULL TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE CHILDREN’S ORAL HEALTH INITIATIVE DENTAL WORKER AIDE

The community-based Dental Worker Aide will work in partnership with the Dental Hygienist and other Community Health Professionals to provide community –based preventive dental services for children aged 0-7 years enrolled in COHI.

DUTIES:

• Administration of forms, records, and supplies

• Distributes and collects consent forms and medical information from families

• Educates and promotes good oral health habits to children and pre/postnatal families

• Establish and manage community toothbrush program

• Assistance in application of fluoride varnish to children’s teeth

• Assisting the dental professional while preforming COHI services such as dental sealants

• Schedules and manages appointment bookings for children for future COHI dental services such as fluoride and sealants

• Provide oral health sessions for pre/postnatal women, parents/caregivers, children up to the age of 7, and infants

• Recording dental chart information under the supervision of the dental professional

• Monitors community dental inventory

• Others as deemed necessary

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have excellent oral and written skills

• Must be computer literate

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

The École Riverside School Rams successfully defended the Knights of Columbus track meet championship they wrested away from the Westwood School Vikings four years earlier when the first post-COVID edition of the event took place May 12 at the C.A. Nesbitt Arena.

Riverside ran away with the title, collecting 226

points overall, more than twice as many as runners-up the Deerwood School Dragons.

Westwood, which won the championship for 16 straight years from 2003 to 2018, finished with 72 points, tied for third with the Burntwood School Bobcats.

The Juniper School Jaguars finished with 40 points, La Voie du Nord 17 and the Wapanohk Community School Wolves did not pick

KEEWATIN TRIBAL COUNCIL

NATION REBUILDING PROGRAM PROJECT COORDINATOR

Reporting to the Program Managers, the Nation Rebuilding Project Program Manager and the Community Safety & Well Being Program Manager–the Project Coordinator will support project in general areas of organization, communication, documentation, reporting and scope of work.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with the Program Managers to identify areas of support and to address issues.

• Collaborate with the Program Managers to address stakeholder requests.

• Disseminate/communicate all relevant data to the Project Teams and all stakeholders.

• Organize and provide all project reports and summaries.

• Develop and maintain all document retention and record keeping including project decision logs and process tracking.

• Collaborate with the Program Managers to capture discussions and outcomes.

• Manage project administrative functions and organize project meetings.

• Collaborate with staff and Project Teams to organize travel planning and project materials.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in a project or executive setting.

• Experience: Business communications, managing and prioritizing multiple activities and adhering to deadlines and budgets.

• Skill set: Excellent written and oral communication, excellent attention to detail, proficient in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint and Outlook

• Must have a valid Driver’s License

• The ability to speak Cree or Dene is an asset

• Provide a currently clear Criminal Records Check and Fingerprints, Child and Vulnerable persons checks prior to commencement of employment.

A written cover letter 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:

Closing Date: TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2023

Late applications will not be accepted

Please Forward Resumes to the Attention of: Lisa Beardy, Office Manager or Dion McIvor, Referral & MTS Supervisor

23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N OY4

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

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 pm, TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2023. We would like to thank those that apply for the position but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

up any points.

Riverside’s dominance was almost total, as they collected more points in the long jump, the high jump, shot put, 50 metres, 300 metres, the co-ed relays and the 4x100-metre relays than any other school. The only race category in which they were not the school

with the most total points was the 1,000-metre runs, as the Bobcats took five points, two more than the Rams.

The annual indoor track meet involving hundreds of competitors from all of Thompson’s seven elementary schools wasn’t held for the past three years as a result of the pandemic.

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY

Child Protection Investigator –Permanent 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:

The primary responsibility of the Child Protection Worker is to provide services by implementing the Child & Family Services Act, Standards and Objectives set by Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

§ Investigating all Child Protection Matters and ensuring good case work through:

§ Planning and conducting investigations;

§ Documentation;

§ Information sharing and training;

§ Child apprehension.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

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

§ Familiar with Child & Family Services Act;

§ Ability to speak one of the Swampy Cree Dialects is an asset;

§ Must possess Case Management skills;

§ Good Oral/Written Communication skills;

§ Must have strong computer skills and a working knowledge of all MS Office applications;

§ Applicants subjected to Police Check and Child Abuse Registry Check;

§ Valid Manitoba Driver’s license;

§ Travel as required.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

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

§ Cannot be active on a protection case;

§ Must maintain absolute confidentiality in accordance with agency requirements;

§ May be assigned to provide coverage or support for other office locations from time to time and as required;

§ Other duties related to the position may be assigned.

Deadline: May 29, 2023 @ 4:00 pm

• Knowledgeable of local First Nations language is an asset

• Able to work independently

• Display a high level of self-initiation

• Child Abuse Registry Check

• Criminal Record Check

• Must be willing to travel to communities

• Valid Manitoba Driver’s License

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

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

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, 2022. We wish to thank those that apply for this position but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Wiiji’idiwag Ikwewag Women Helping Each Other

Wiiji’idiwag Ikwewag

Women Helping Each Other

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Indigenous Birth Helper (5 Positions)

Based in Thompson, Manitoba

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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.

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.

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

Wiiji’idiwag Ikwewag Inc. (Women Helping Each Other) is an organization that empowers families to connect to their Indigenous language, culture, and identity throughout the journey of pregnancy, birth and postpartum.

The Keewatinohk Inniniw Minoyawain Inc. (KIM) is working to advance the health of Northern First Nations and has selected Wiiji’idwag Ikwewag Inc. to facilitate wholistic prenatal, birthing and post-partum care for pregnant mothers and families giving birth in the Thompson General Hospital (TGH).

Indigenous Birth Helpers support mothers and families on their healing journeys and overall wellness.

• � s�r�ng �nders�anding �� �radi�i�nal c�l��ral �eac�ings� s�ngs and kn�wledge �� �radi�i�nal Indigen��s �ir��ing and �aren�ing �rac�ices as relevan� �� ��eir �wn c����ni�ies and e��eriences�

The candidate should posses:

• ���erience w�rking wi�� �irs� �a�i�ns�Indigen��s �lders� w��en and �a�ilies a� a c����ni�� and��r �r�gra� level� • ��ili�� �� ��ild and �ain�ain res�ec���l and e��ec�ive rela�i�ns�i�s wi�� diverse gr���s� �rgani�a�i�ns� and individ�als�

• A strong understanding of traditional cultural teachings, songs and knowledge of traditional Indigenous birthing and parenting practices as relevant to their own communities and experiences;

• ��r�ng in�er�ers�nal skills and ��e a�ili�� �� ��ild ra���r� wi�� ����ers and �a�ilies�

• Experience working with First Nations/Indigenous Elders, women and families at a community and/or program level;

• ��ili�� �� ��l�i �ask� se� �ri�ri�ies e��ec�ivel�� �i�e �anage �r��le� s�lve and �� c����nica�e e��ec�ivel� ���� �rall� and in wri�ing� ��ili�� �� devel�� and d�c��en� s����r� and wellness �lans� d�c��en� �ee�ings and �r�d�ce re��r�s�

• �r��icienc� in ��e �se �� Micr�s��� ���ice incl�ding ��rd� ���l��k� ��wer��in� and ��cel�

• Ability to build and maintain respectful and effective relationships with diverse groups, organizations, and individuals;

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with mothers and families;

• �rade �� grad�a�e wi�� an Indigen��s D��la cer�i�ica�i�n �r a �ini��� �� � �ears e��erience w�rking wi��in a �irs� �a�i�n �eal�� �r s�cial service �rgani�a�i�n�

• Ability to multi-task, set priorities effectively, time manage, problem solve and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;

• M�s� �e willing �� ���ain Indigen��s D��la and Breas��eeding �����r� cer�i�ica�i�n� ��ssess a s�r�ng �nders�anding �� �radi�i�nal c�l��ral �eac�ings� s�ngs and kn�wledge �� Indigen��s �ir��ing and �aren�ing �rac�ices as relevan� �� �wn ���r c����ni�ies and e��eriences�

• Ability to develop and document support and wellness plans, document meetings and produce reports;

• ��ili�� �� w�rk �le�i�le ���rs� sc�ed�le �a� incl�de evenings� weekends and ��ssi�le nig��s�

• ��ili�� �� �ravel� ��ld a valid Class 5 MB Driver’s License and �ave access �� a relia�le ve�icle�

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel;

Qualifications/Requirements:

• ��l�ill ��e re��ire�en�s �� ��e Cri�inal �ec�rd C�eck and C�ild ���se �egis�r� C�eck� �lease s���i� a c�ver le��er� res��e �� ��e a��en�i�n ��� L�rraine McLe�d� ��ec��ive Direc��r l�cle�d�wi�ir��ing�ca

• Grade 12 graduate with an Indigenous Doula certification or a minimum of 3 years experience working within a First Nation health or social service organization;

• Must be willing to obtain Indigenous Doula and Breastfeeding Support certification;

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• Possess a strong understanding of traditional cultural teachings, songs and knowledge of Indigenous birthing and parenting practices as relevant to your own communities and experiences;

• Ability to work flexible hours, schedule may include evenings, weekends and possible nights;

• Ability to travel, hold a valid Class 5 MB Driver’s License and have access to a reliable vehicle;

• Fulfill the requirements of the Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.

Please submit a cover letter, resume to the attention of:

Lorraine McLeod, Executive Director lmcleod@wibirthing.ca

Applications will be accepted by email until: 4:30 pm on May 29, 2023.

We thank all those who apply, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. We encourage individuals with Indigenous ancestry to self-declare in their cover letter.

Thompson Citizen photo by Ian Graham

The École Riverside School Rams dominated the 2023 Knights of Columbus indoor track meet in Thompson, collecting twice as many total points as the second-place Deerwood School Dragons.

Highway 6 safety group continues lobbying effort for road improvements that began in early 2022

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

A coalition of northern residents who are lobbying the provincial government to make substantial improvements to Highway 6 say it is continuing and ramping up its efforts to get the highways minister to commit to a fiveyear improvement plan.

The #SaferHighway6 Citizens Action Group, which was launched in the wake of former Thompson MLA Danielle Adams’s December 2021 death in a collision on the province’s main northsouth corridor, recently sent a letter to Transportation Minister Doyle Piwniuk, whom members met with last year at the legislature in Winnipeg. The letter and accompanying resolutions from northern municipalities, First Nations and organizations like the Thompson Chamber of Commerce call on the minister to outline a five-year highway improvement plan based on International Road Assessment Program standards and

to submit these plans to the parties who have signed the resolution by June 1.

Two of the coalition’s members, Volker Beckmann and Linda Markus of Thompson, say that they both knew Adams long before she became an NDP MLA and that this is not them trying to shame the current government.

“Safety should be a non-political issue,” said Beckmann.

The need for safety improvements to Highway 6, including more passing lanes, wider paved shoulders and better cellular service along all sections of the highway, is longstanding.

Markus said when she was president of the Thomson Chamber of Commerce more than a decade ago, the body passed a resolution that then went through the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce to the NDP government of the day, calling for passing lanes on the highway.

“This is clearly not a political or partisan issue,”

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY

Human Resource Generalist–Permanent Position LOCATION: Regional Office 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:

The Human Resource Generalist facilitates and provides a full range of HR services to CNCFCA and all employees in various locations. Provides guidance, support and direction regarding all Human Resources matters to all CNCFCA.

RESPONSIBLITIES:

§ Employee Attendance

§ Training and Development

§ Benefits Administration

§ Compensation

§ Recruitment and Selection

§ Employee Communication

EDUCATION & TRAINING

§ Human Resources Management Diploma or related equivalent education (preferred)

§ Minimum three years human resources management experience is required

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

§ Ability to use a variety of computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and database systems

§ Ability to deal effectively with a variety of visitors and circumstances

§ Knowledge of customer service (preferred)

§ Good organizational skills and working knowledge of office and administrative procedures and related equipment (preferred)

§ Excellent oral and effective communication skills (preferred)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

§ Must pass a 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

§ 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: May 22, 2023 @ 4:00 PM

SUBMIT COVER LETTER & RESUME ALONG WITH THREE (3)

REFERENCES MARKED “PERSONAL & CONFIDENTIAL” TO:

Human Resource Manager

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

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

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

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

Our office ensures that best practices in COVID-19 are observed. Under Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency’s COVID-19 vaccinations policy, all applicants are required to be fully vaccinated.

Markus said.

Among the signatories of the group’s resolution are the Town of Churchill, the Town of The Pas, the City of Flin Flon, the Town of Snow Lake, the Town of Grand Rapids, Tataskweyak Cree Nation and Nisichawaysihk Cree Nation.

“We’re all wanting the same thing,” said Markus.

The group’s members are disappointed that the City of Thompson, which has

told them it is pursuing the matter via the Association of Manitoba Municipalities, the organization that represents all municipalities in the province, has not yet signed the resolution.

“It puzzles me that they wouldn’t see the writing on the wall, see that the other communities have taken that resolution and approved it,” Markus said.

It is also frustrating to have

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY

Family Enhancement Worker –Permanent Position Moose Lake Sub Office Mosakahiken Cree Nation

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

Our agency will strive to maintain family unity.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Service Manager, the 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: May 29, 2023 @ 4:00 pm

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

Human Resource Manager

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

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

“Please visit our website at https://creenation.ca” Our office ensures that best practices in COVID-19 are observed. Under Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency’s COVID-19 vaccinations policy, all applicants are required to be fully vaccinated.

to keep restating their case to changing staff in the minister’s office, Beckmann says.

“We’re constantly dealing with new people and there’s no continuity,” he said.

The minister has been cooperative and willing to listen to the group and Beckmann notes that Piwniuk even drove up to Thompson for a visit last June.

Conditions in the winter, however, are much, much different.

“In January, when it’s dark at 5 o’clock and it’s 40 below and you can’t see when a semi comes, that’s a whole different experience,” said Beckmann. “Those kind of conditions put people at risk.”

And although some trips can be postponed on account of poor driving conditions, others can not.

“If you have a medical appointment tomorrow or you have a plane to catch for holidays, you can’t wait the day or two,” says Beckmann.

Improving the highway, which is already a major

commercial thoroughfare with semis carrying goods north and ore trucks carrying nickel concentrate from Vale’s Thompson mines south, is further needed with a gold mine in Lynn Lake and a lithium mine in Snow Lake planning to begin production within as little as a few years.

“We understand the economic value and benefits will be significant and don’t mean to slow down economic growth,” said the letter sent Piwniuk April 10.

Another Manitoba minister spoke a little about Highway 6 during a press conference at the conclusion of a northern development ministers forum in Churchill that wrapped up May 17.

“Highway 6 from Winnipeg to Thompson, certainly it’s a very critical road for us and we want to make sure that it’s as safe as possible for the traffic that’s going north and south on that road daily, “ said Natural Resources and Northern Development Minister Greg Nesbitt.

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY

Child & Family Service Worker (2 positions)–Permanent Position

OFFICE: Regional Office – Unit B Opaskwayak, Manitoba

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

Our agency will strive to maintain family unity.

POSITION SUMMARY:

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

§ Responsible for gathering information and assessing family functioning problems

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

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

§ Responsible for all file documentation and ensuring services are applied

§ Case Monitoring, Risk Assessment & Follow up

QUALIFICATIONS

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

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

§ Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred)

§ Excellent assessment, intervention and writing skills

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

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

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

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

§ Cannot be active on a protection case

§ Maintain absolute confidentiality

§ Varied amounts of travel required

§ Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license

§ Must be able to provide own vehicle for work

§ Other duties related to the position may be assigned

Deadline: May 29, 2023 @ 4:00 pm

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

Human Resource Manager

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

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

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

Our office ensures that best practices in COVID-19 are observed. Under Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency’s COVID-19 vaccinations policy, all applicants are required to be fully vaccinated.

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of #SaferHighway6 Citizens Action Group

A photo taken by a motorist of a house being transported along Highway 6 is an example of the large loads that drivers may have to contend with while travelling up and down Manitoba’s main north-south highway.

Program to boost Indigenous participation in critical mineral development

The federal government announced funding May 16 that is intended to help Indigenous people and businesses in Manitoba to benefit from critical mineral production.

Dan Vandal, minister responsible for PrairiesCan, an economic development agency for Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta, announced while in Churchill that the government is spending $3.75 million on the Manitoba Indigenous Critical Minerals Partnerships Initiative over the course of three years, with hopes that the money will leverage more than $8.25 million in additional funding and create jobs in Northern Manitoba.

“This presents a generational opportunity for Indigenous Peoples to prosper from mineral development activities,” Vandal said in a news release. “We will increase education around mining, maximize local benefits, and focus on creating good jobs in Northern Manitoba."

Used in products from mobile phones and solar panels to electric vehicle batteries, critical minerals

Thompson Citizen file photo Dan Vandal, minister responsible for PrairiesCan, seen here in Thompson last year, announced May 16 in Churchill that the federal government is spending $3.75 million over three years to increase critical mineral development opportunities in Northern Manitoba for Indigenous people and businesses.

include some found in abundance in Northern Manitoba, such as nickel and lithium. They are expected to play a key role in the economic and environmental future of Canada and the world as more people begin driving electric vehicles.

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY

Training Coordinator – Full Time

Permanent Position OFFICE: Regional Office LOCATION: The Pas, Manitoba

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

Our agency will strive to maintain family unity.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Human Resource Manager, the Training Coordinator will be responsible for designing, organizing, scheduling, and directing a wide range of training activities for the organization. The Training Coordinator will collaborate with the Unit Supervisors and Coordinators to identify training needs for all employees. The overall goal of the Training Coordinator is to provide and have confident and highly trained front line workers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

§ Program Design

§ Program Implementation

§ Monitoring and Documentation

§ Reviews

QUALIFICATIONS

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

§ Must have a minimum of five years child welfare working directly with clients

§ Must have supervisory experience

§ Knowledge of Manitoba CFS Act and CFS Standards

§ Comprehensive knowledge of child welfare theory and practice and demonstrated experience in the development and provision of education and training within child welfare environments

§ Experience in providing and leading training or educational sessions, including being comfortable presenting to large groups

§ Computer skills is a definite asset: Microsoft (Teams, Powerpoint, Word, Excel)

§ Experience in curriculum development

§ CFSIS is an asset

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

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

§ Cannot be active on a protection case

§ Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license

§ Must be willing to travel

§ Other duties related to the position may be assigned

Deadline: May 29, 2023 @ 4:00 pm

SUBMIT COVER LETTER & RESUME ALONG WITH THREE (3)

REFERENCES MARKED “PERSONAL & CONFIDENTIAL” TO:

Human Resource Manager

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

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

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

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

Our office ensures that best practices in COVID-19 are observed. Under Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency’s COVID-19 vaccinations policy, all applicants are required to be fully vaccinated.

Indigenous Services Canada Minister Patty Hajdu said reconciliation requires that more be done to support Indigenous self-determination by improving economic opportunities.

“Today's investment does exactly that – by empow-

ering Indigenous communities to fully participate in Canada's natural resource economy,” she said. “The Manitoba Indigenous Critical Minerals Partnership Initiative will create new jobs and economic opportunities for Indigen-

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY

Family Enhancement Worker –Permanent Position Thompson Sub Office Thompson & Lynn Lake, MB

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

Our agency will strive to maintain family unity.

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

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

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

§ Case Monitoring, Risk Assessment & Follow up;

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

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;

§ Travel is required to work in Lynn Lake office one week per month;

§ Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license;

§ Must be able to provide own vehicle for work;

§ Other duties related to the position may be assigned.

Deadline: May 29, 2023 @ 4:00 pm

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

“personal & confidential” to:

Human Resource Manager

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

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

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

Our office ensures that best practices in COVID-19 are observed. Under Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency’s COVID-19 vaccinations policy, all applicants are required to be fully vaccinated.

ous Peoples, while accelerating the critical minerals production we need for the clean economy."

A frequent criticism of the mining industry in Northern Manitoba is that it relies heavily on a work force recruited from largely outside the region and that much of the economic activity it generates therefore leaves the area rather than recirculating through local economies. This is especially the case for First Nations, who often saw no benefits from mining projects within their traditional territories.

“It is important that the economic benefits resulting from these opportunities be widely accessible,” said Manitoba Chambers of Commerce CEO Chuck Davidson, who is originally from Snow Lake. The MCC is also in charge of overseeing the Manitoba Mineral Development Fund, a provincial program that supports mineral exploration and workforce development activities as well as partnerships with communities and First Nations to advance the Northern Manitoba mining industry. “The federal

government is creating a pathway to partnerships for communities in Northern Manitoba to participate and benefit from the mining development happening in their areas. This initiative complements current strategic investments being made in the mining sector and will have positive long-lasting economic and community impacts."

Supporting efforts to ensure Indigenous people benefit from mineral development that simultaneously contributes to a hopefully greener and cleaner future economy is important for Canada’s future, said Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson.

"The federal government is delivering on its promise to invest in and support Indigenous communities, including in the critical minerals space. Today's announcement is another important example of our commitment to support Indigenous self-determination while building off of Canada's comparative advantages in the fight against climate change."

COMMUNITY SAFETY AND WELL-BEING PROGRAM (CSWBP) PROJECT MANAGER

The federal CSWBP Program is designed to revive the communal approach to safety and well-being to affirm the holistic view of encompassing safe, secure and resilient communities. Reporting directly to the KTC CEO, the CSWBP Program Manager will develop a detailed three (3) year Work Plan involving the KTC Eleven Nations citizenships from start to finish.

ROLES AND RESPONSABILITIES

• Create and implement an Action Plan that adheres to project and organizational objectives.

• Establish a small Project Team extending to each KTC memberships.

• Maintain organizational standards communication, collaboration and quality deliverables.

• Coordinate all internal resources of the Project Team to maintain quality deliverables.

• Record all consultations for comprehensive documentation.

• Manage all required budgets and schedules, project progress and deliverables.

• Conduct timely program reviews to create program and outcomes reports to KTC Executive Staff.

• Analyze and evaluate the CSWBP to address Program risks. QUALIFICATIONS

• Postsecondary education in business, Indigenous Studies, Community Relations, Social Services or a related discipline.

• Minimum four (4) years’ experience in Project Management Leadership or 2 plus years in a related field.

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Able to manage various program elements simultaneously.

• Knowledge of: social and marginalized group issues, federal and provincial areas of focus related to marginalized populations, federal government legislation and programs related to Indigenous issues, self-determination and northern living parameters.

• Policy analysis experience to develop written responses to government policies and programming.

• Able to disseminate government policies in “user friendly” language so the KTC Eleven Nations can apply for Government Programs .

• Must have a valid Driver’s License

• The ability to speak Cree or Dene is an asset

• Provide a currently clear Criminal Records Check and Fingerprints, Child and Vulnerable persons checks. prior to commencement of employment.

A written cover letter 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:

Closing Date: TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2023

Late applications will not be accepted

Please Forward Resumes to the Attention of:

Lisa Beardy, Office Manager or Dion McIvor, Referral & MTS Supervisor

23 Nickel Road

Thompson, Manitoba R8N OY4

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

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 pm, TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2023. We would like to thank those that apply for the position but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

• Resume

• Copy of credentials (licenses, training, education)

• Three references (colleague, supervisor or manager) and contact information

• Criminal record check & child abuse registry checks (or indication that they have been applied for)

• CPR and First Aide Certification;

• Excellent computer skills

• Knowledge of Cree language and culture;

• A highly-motivated individual who is innovative and has a proven ability to work with a very high degree of accuracy and attention to detail;

• Excellent time management and facilitation skills;

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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. TUESDAY, May 23, 2023. We wish to thank those that apply for this position but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

• Personal contact information (phone & email)

Your application will not proceed to interview without the above information. To obtain a complete job description, for additional information or to apply for this position please contact or submit your application to:

BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

Email or drop off only

Thompson organizations are receiving nearly $475,000 in funding through the provincial government’s Building Sustainable Communities program, it was announced May 16.

Cree Nation Tribal Health Centre 107 Edwards Avenue, The Pas Noreen Singh, Finance Manager, nsingh@tribalhealth. ca or Wilma Cook, TNO/Team Lead, wcook@tribalhealth.ca

Please mark all correspondence “CONFIDENTIAL”

The Boys & Girls Club of Thompson is the biggest local recipient, receiving $331,962 toward building an addition to the youth centre to expand program capacity and making improvements to existing facilities.

Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted

The City of Thompson is receiving $60,000 to support the creation of a development plan and zoning bylaw, while the Thompson YWCA residence is receiving $44,865 for facility improvements and the Thompson Community Development Corporation is getting $38,152 for tourism development.

The program supports up to 50 per cent of project costs for planning activities, organizational cap-

acity building initiatives, equipment costs, capital infrastructure and other projects that enhance community sustainability.

“Locally developed projects are, by design, tailored

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: May 24, 2023 @ 4:00 PM

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

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

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

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

• Effective verbal and listening communications skills;

• Strong leadership, critical thinking, decision making and problem solving skills.

• Valid Driver’s License, with ability to travel weekly.

$475,000 in provincial funding flowing to four Thompson organizations

• The position is subject to satisfactory criminal and other checks, and is subject to terms and conditions in a proposed written agreement.

to address their community’s specific, unique needs and opportunities,” said Municipal Relations Minister Andrew Smith in a press release. “Our government is pleased to continue supporting community-based projects that foster thriving, sustainable neighbourhoods and improve residents’ quality of life.The BSC program is making a remarkable difference in communities provincewide. From installing play structures to creating outdoor recreation spaces to renovating community centres, these projects make communities healthier, stronger and more competitive.”

Please forward a resume with 3 references along with cover letter, in confidence, to:

Email or drop off only

Noreen Singh, Finance Manager, nsingh@tribalhealth.ca OR Wilma Cook, TNO/Team Lead, wcook@tribalhealth.ca

Deadline to Apply: Open until filled.

Churchill is getting $73,075 for a cemetery memorial and basement restoration, while the Churchill Joint Group Committee is getting $39,500 for upgrades to Camp Nanuq and the Churchill Northern Studies Centre is receiving $39,199 for a community composting program.

Only successful applications will be contacted for further interview.

Other northern organizations receiving funding through the BSC program include the Flin Flon Trout Festival Association, which is getting $14,750 for the second phase of its festival remodelling, and the Town of The Pas, which is getting $550,225 for upgrades to its arena and Winton Pool. The Church of St. Pauls in

“The Association of Manitoba Municipalities greatly appreciates the collaborative partnership between our organization and the Manitoba government in assessing municipal project applications under the Building Sustainable Communities program,” said Kam Blight, president of the AMM, which advocates on behalf of all Manitoba municipalities. “Municipalities have identified numerous projects and initiatives that benefit local communities and contribute towards building a stronger Manitoba. Thus, this funding announcement is certainly timely and will help grow our province.”

KTC CHILD DAY CARE COORDINATOR

Under the direction of the Director of Education & Training Services the KTC Child Day Care Coordinator will provide technical assistance and support to a KTC First Nations Child Day Care Working Committee. The KTC Child Day Care Coordinator will be responsible to coordinate and facilitate the development and enhancement of quality child day care services and programs in the 8 KTC First Nations communities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide monthly, quarterly and final reports to the Director of Education and Training Services and MKO to ensure community awareness of the day care services in the KTC Region.

• Travel to KTC First Nations Day Care Centers and Family Day Care providers to monitor standards and to license facilities.

• Provide written feedback in the form of evaluation sheets and checklists after each visit and to discuss them with the Day Care Director or family Day Care provider.

• Provide interpretation of the Manitoba First Nations Child Day Care Act and Regulations and Guidelines.

• Consultation with Day Care Directors on day care operation, administration, behavior management, program development, etc..

• Provide resources and technical assistance to KTC First Nations Child Day Care Centers and/or Board of Directors.

• Assist in compiling community assessments, community budget projects, program reports and other applicable information and to ensure the required information is submitted to the appropriate authority in a timely manner.

• Attend Manitoba First Nations community workshops, conferences and other applicable meetings as requested.

• Liaise with other First Nations Child Day Care Coordinators, First Nations Child Day care programs, related agencies and the Manitoba Child Day Care Association.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Certificate or Diploma in Child Day Care or equivalent related work experience.

• Computer experience would be an asset. (ie. Microsoft Word, Excel etc).

• An understanding of the Government of Manitoba policies, procedures, programs and services in the field of Child Care.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Must be a self-starter and capable of working with limited supervision.

• Ability to work as part of a team is essential.

• Ability to speak Cree or Dene would be an asset

• Must be able to travel in Northern communities

• Valid Manitoba Driver’s License

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

Lisa Beardy, Office Manager Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. 23 Nickel Road Lbeardy@ktc.ca Fax: 204 677-0256

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Friday, May 26, 2023. 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 Aggie Weenusk, Director of Education and Training or Lisa Beardy, Office Manager.

KEEWATIN TRIBAL COUNCIL

Thompson Citizen photo courtesy of Legislative Assembly of Manitoba Manitoba Municipal Relations Minister Andrew Smith

Thompson RCMP looking for missing woman last heard from in April

Thompson RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance to locate a missing 48-year-old woman.

Arlene Tait of Thompson was reported missing May 10, about a month since her family last heard from her on April 9.

Tait was in Winnipeg at that time and police and her family are concerned for her well-being.

She is described as 5’3” tall with light brown hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information about Tait’s whereabouts can call Thompson RCMP at 204-677-6909 or 204-677-6911 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477. Tips can also be submitted online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.

RCMP photo

Arlene Tait, 48, of Thompson was reported missing on May 10. Her family last heard from her on April 9 and she was in Winnipeg at that time.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY

Unit Supervisor – Term Position

OFFICE: Winnipeg & Brandon LOCATION: Winnipeg & Brandon

NATION REBUILDING PROGRAM (NRP) PROJECT MANAGER

The federal Nation Rebuilding Program (NRP) is designed to develop a collective Framework Agreement for the KTC Eleven Nations memberships on its continuing path of selfdetermination and self- government. A Project Manager is required to take the lead.

Reporting directly to the KTC CEO, the Project Manager will construct the NRP into a detailed action plan with the assistance of the KTC Eleven Nations leaderships and its citizens. This collaborative approach will lead to the development and implementation of the KTC NRP Action Plan that is its own strategically-phased initiative of its inherent self-government.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create an Action Plan adhering to project and organizational objectives with achievable outcomes.

• Create standards of communication and collaboration for quality performance and deliverables.

• Create a project team to fit internal resources to ensure program participation and deliverables.

• Report to the KTC Eleven Nations leadership and its citizens in a timely fashion.

• Ensure all consultation and participation is documented.

• Report all budget managements, project progress, schedules and deliverables.

• Ensure all deadlines and targets are met.

• Manage all relationships with clients and stakeholders.

• Oversee all incoming and outgoing project documentation.

• Conduct/Create all project reviews and submit all reports to the KTC Executive and Leaderships.

• Evaluate and solve all program risks.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Business Administration, Indigenous Studies, Community Relations, Social/Political Science or a related discipline.

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in Project Management/ Leadership or 2 plus years’ experience in a related field.

• Experience in helping First Nations on projects with tight deadlines.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Able to manage various project elements simultaneously.

• Knowledge of policy analysis as per Indigenous selfgovernment at both levels of government.

• Excellent computer skills.

• Must have a valid Driver’s License

• The ability to speak Cree or Dene is an asset;

• Provide a currently clear Criminal Records Check and Fingerprints, Child and Vulnerable persons checks prior to commencement of employment.

A written cover letter 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:

Closing Date: Tuesday, MAY 23, 2023

Late applications will not be accepted

Please Forward Resumes to the Attention of:

Lisa Beardy, Office Manager or Dion McIvor, Referral & MTS Supervisor

23 Nickel Road

Thompson, Manitoba R8N OY4

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

Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination by providing a Government of Manitoba issued QR code and photo identification or providing proof of an exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination approved by the Government of Manitoba.

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 pm, Tuesday, May 23, 2023. We would like to thank those that apply for the position but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

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: May 26, 2023 @ 4:00 pm

SUBMIT COVER LETTER AND RESUME ALONG WITH THREE (3)

REFERENCES MARKED “PERSONAL & CONFIDENTIAL” TO:

Human Resource Manager

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

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

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

Our office ensures that best practices in COVID-19 are observed.

Under Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency’s COVID-19 vaccinations policy, all applicants are required to be fully vaccinated.

GRAD 2023 is just around the corner.

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CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY

Family Enhancement Supervisors – 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: May 26, 2023 @ 4:00 pm

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

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

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

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

Our office ensures that best practices in COVID-19 are observed. Under Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency’s COVID-19 vaccinations policy, all applicants are required to be fully vaccinated.

KEEWATIN TRIBAL COUNCIL