October 6 2023

Nickel Belt News

Thompson celebrates Day of Truth and Reconciliation

EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

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

to figure out. It’s pretty clear when I get through.”

Thompson came alive as it celebrated the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

The city had various events throughout September 29 and September 30. Featuring things such as a Keewatin Tribal Council gathering, the painting of a cross walk at Selkirk Avenue and also including cultural celebrations traditional dances, drumming and signing. These festivities allowed attendees to experience the rich cultural heritage of Indigenous people and appreciate their contribution to our community. While the Day of Truth and Reconciliation was a momentous occasion, it was also a call to action. It urged Thompson residents to take meaningful steps towards reconciliation, both individually and collectively. The importance of

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

listening, learning and engaging with Indigenous communities was emphasized, as was the need to support initiatives that promote healing and well-being.

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

She also has a reputation as a storyteller herself.

alone often cannot express. The mural is not just a showcase of his artistic talents, but is also a celebration of the deep connection between art and community.

to do but I jumped at it. I thought that was exciting until the plane landed and they started throwing the fuel off and I realized, ‘Holy cats, I was probably sitting on a bomb.’”

that Churchill residents should just find somewhere easier to live.

For all the harsh weather and the dangers of polar bears, deMeulles said if it had been viable she would

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

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

Art played a significant role in the day. Jason Lucas’s latest creation is a breathtaking mural painted in the Lobby of the TRCC. The mural portrays the stunning northern landscape, with vibrant colours that bring the scenes to life. It features elements such as ice hockey, animals that are known in the north and majestic northern lights dancing across the night sky. In a heartwarming ceremony filled with community members, Jason Lucas was presented a plaque to commemorate his hard work. This mural is a powerful means of conveying emotions and stories that words

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

Thompson’s Celebration for the Day of Truth and Reconciliation marked a significant step towards building bridges of understanding and empathy. It demonstrated the community’s commitment to supporting healing and working towards a more inclusive and equitable future for all residents.

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

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

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

As the sun set for the day, Thompson residents left with a renewed sense of unity. The day of Truth and Reconciliation was not just an event; it was a symbol of hope, compassion and the collective determination to move forward together on the path of reconciliation.

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

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

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

Because of that, deMeulles finds it hard to

your loved ones and your history is gone?’”

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

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

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

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

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More than $700,000 in aid distributed to Ukrainian refugees in Manitoba

BY EMMANUEL NWANERI LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, NEW CANADIAN MEDIA

The Ukrainian Canadian Congress Manitoba Provincial Council (UCC-MBC) has allocated more than $700,000 to date to assist Ukrainians fleeing war in their home country with resettlement in Manitoba.

In an email response to questions from New Canadian Media, Lesia Szwaluk, UCC-MBC treasurer, confirmed that hundreds of thousands of dollars have been put aside to support newcomer Ukrainians in Manitoba. The money has come from several donors, including the Manitoba Métis Federation which donated $100,000 towards the cause. Manitoba Chambers of Commerce president Chuck Davidson also contributed a $5,000 cheque to support UCCMBC, Szwaluk said. ,

Other major donors include the Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF) which donated $100,000 to support

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refugees leaving Ukraine to come to Manitoba, as well as the Chambers of Manitoba Ministers, whose president Chuck Davidson gave a cheque for $5,000 to support UCC.

Farmery Estate Brewing, a Manitoba-based brewing company, has also directed proceeds from its Ukraine Fundraiser beer packs to the Ukrainian Canadian Congress and the Canadian Red Cross, Szwaluk said.

Money collected by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress was distributed to more than 20,000 displaced Ukrainians who have arrived in Manitoba since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022.

“We have been helping over 1,000 people a month since the war, with volunteers greeting them at the welcome desk at the airport to the hotel where the province had a centre set up for individuals to register for health cards,” Szwaluk said.

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OBITUARY

May 7, 1935 - September 24, 2023

With heavy hearts, we announce that our Mother/Grandmother/Greatgrandmother Norma Leahy (Taylor, Woodhouse(birth)) passed away in the wee hours of Sunday September 24th 2023 at Betel Personal Care Home Selkirk. She was a remarkable woman who touched the lives of many. She was a lively and formidable woman who had an incredible sense of humour, fun, and could be mischievous, especially in the last year.

Mum was born in Blackpool UK to Rosina & Ivey Woodhouse in 1935. Due to a variety of tragic and sad circumstances she was then adopted by Rose & Albert Taylor at 6 months. Mum grew up during the war and post war years, and experienced many factors of life that we don’t know today. Mum was reconnected with her birth family in the UK in 2011 and was able to meet many of them.

Mum was very active in sports as she grew up, especially swimming, tennis and field hockey. She would go on to nursing school in Preston, the beginning of a long career of caring for others. While there she met her to-be husband at the Preston Royal Infirmary (UK) where they both worked.

Mum married Jerry Leahy in 1958 and they would go on to have four children. The family would move a lot during her life; Blackpool, Preston, Wimbledon, Singapore, Tidworth, Blackburn, Gällivare, Thompson, Spruce Haven Farm, Betel Home Selkirk. Spending almost 50 years in Thompson where she was a valued member of the community. Mum was very active in many community organizations, including Girl Guides/Scouts, St John Ambulance, Red Cross, AFM, Thompson Crisis Center founding member, YWCA, Thompson Seniors Resource Council, Thompson Community Foundation (founding member), Business and Professional Women, Chamber of Commerce, CASARA, Northern Times Newspaper, Crime Stoppers, MARN, UCN Elders Council and too many more to list. Mum was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal in 2012 and the YWCA Woman of Distinction Award in 2015.

During her life Mum worked at Preston Royal Infirmary, Gällivare English Language School, Thompson General Hospital, Elections Canada, Skyward Air Ambulance and UCN Elders Council and others. Mum is survived by her children Maura (Bill), Sheila (Harry), Pat (Anna), her grandchildren Brittany (Ryan), Jesse, Samantha, Ben (Taryn), Daniel (Sydney), Alan (Aleah), Jesse (Amanda), great grand children Sarah, Harrison, Joe and Bailey, nephew Graham (Linda), cousins, nieces and nephews, in the UK, Ireland, Australia and USA. She was predeceased by her parents, husband Jerry, youngest daughter Cathy, biological siblings, aunts, uncles and cousins along with Jerry’s siblings, nephew Rory. The family would like to thank all the people that contributed to her care during the last 13 months, Selkirk Hospital, Grace Hospital, Thompson General Hospital, Concordia Hospital, St Boniface Hospital, EMS, Oakbank Home Care, Oakbank Adult Day Care, Betel Home Selkirk and Thompson Home Care.

In lieu of flowers we ask that you consider a donation in her name to the Thompson Community Foundation @ Endow Manitoba or a charity of your choice. Services will be held Oct 10th at 11am St. Lawrence Hall, 114 Cree Road Thompson, and Oct 15th at 11am Park Café Assiniboine Park – Tamarack Rm, 330 Assiniboine Park Dr, Winnipeg.

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Provincial Council president Joan Lewandowsky, the province has processed Manitoba health cards for 20,400 Ukrainian families, meaning the number of individuals receiving health cards is much higher.

Szwaluk said the more than $700,000 was spent on a variety of things, including beds and mattresses for children and families, bus

tickets, a shuttle service to help people move into their new accommodations and more.

“One of the needs that was identified was dental care, and we provided partial coverage of their dental needs,” Szwaluk said. “Adaptors were also provided upon their arrival so their electronic devices could be used here in Canada. We assisted in transportation for job

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fairs for them to find employment as well as organized and paid for training courses, like food handlers, first aid, CPR etc. Our volunteers assisted in finding employment and resume preparation.”

In 2022, UCC-MBC also operated a summer day camp program for newcomer Ukrainian children with grant funding from the Province of Manitoba.

Reacting to reports of

Ukrainian refugees who chose to return back to Ukraine due to difficulties they faced here in Canada, Szwaluk said that she did not have those statistics and has not kept this information. However, “but we know of a few families that have returned not necessarily back to Ukraine but to Europe. One family that I know left because they were very homesick and had a hard time settling-in, and another family needed the support of their family and returned”.

Yuliia Sorokotiaha, a 33-year-old Ukrainian refugee in Winnipeg who spoke to NCM, revealed that she also knew of two other families who chose to return back to Ukraine after failing to settle in Winnipeg.

She revealed that their reasons for returning back home ranged from insecurity they faced on the streets of Winnipeg especially since they had to rely on public transportation to move around; inability to find proper jobs; poor English language skills; and homelessness which they witnessed constantly on the streets of downtown Winnipeg – something which they were not familiar with.

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Joanne Lewandowski (middle) President of the Ukrainian-Canadian Congress of Manitoba, flanked by members of the Manitoba Chambers of Ministers, who donated $5000 to the UCC to help re-settle war victims from Ukraine.

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Keep it real

After an incredibly difficult Friday, I made a point of getting some fresh air and physical exercise. Saturday was consumed with chores around the farm, not generally a day of leisure nor what one might suspect an executive (of sorts) to do in off-hours.

A day on the farm is a respite from a world that is becoming more difficult to recognize, let alone understand. A few hours in, stressors melt away and the mind gets a reprieve from the circus of contradictions Canadians face every working day. In those hours of solitude, there is the chance to think freely and, on a good day, develop clarity on a subject.

Chiefly on my mind were column ideas for an important message from ‘the chair’ celebrating National Newspaper Week. Other colleagues had already submitted the perfunctory columns about supporting local media and the importance of journalism. If it hadn’t been for Friday the 15th, I would have felt compelled to offer up the same.

Unfortunately, the celebrations of an industry thousands of people strong and hundreds of titles deep will be muted this year. Centuries of combined community service in Ontario collapsed with the stroke of a pen.

Missing from the fold this year are over 71 community newspaper titles and over 600 employees who were let go when Metroland shuttered its print products. On top of that,

there were hundreds of unmentioned drivers and carriers who, without fail, delivered the newspaper to the doors of their community. They were family too.

Those hundreds of workers were neighbours, friends and contributing members of the communities they served. They were people and it would be a shame if their impact over the years was left unrecognized.

The demise of that operation offers a jolt to the system, begging reflection on what is happening or will happen to journalism in this country. Clarity is needed on whether this is the beginning or the end.

One can point to the changing advertising mar-

ket and the monopoly that multi-national corporations like Google and Facebook bring to bear. Left unregulated for two decades, they have done what cartels do: vacuum up revenue and profit immensely from unsuspecting consumers who have had their privacy subjugated by stealth.

Fingers can also point to governments who handed advertising budgets to agencies without instruction to support Canadian firms. In the rush to be hip and with it, local media saw ad dollars – desperately needed to keep journalism alive – evaporate and flow to online monopolies. Efforts to stabilize the industry were too long coming, held up by politics.

The newspaper industry

itself has points of divergent contention between online disruptors, legacy operators and various hybrid operations.

Prognosticators, often from the halls of academe without a nickel on the line, have plenty of opinions but offer little in the way of concrete solutions to funding journalism. The callous commentary from some reacting to the closure was unwarranted, but hey, that seems to be the way now when someone is down. One more kick for good measure.

Even CBC, the national broadcaster, subsidized to the hilt, a full-on competitor in the advertising market offering its news for “free”, has impacted the media landscape’s ability to find a sustainable path forward.

The blame game can be fun, but it’s not constructive.

Canadian publishers are nowhere near the end of their story, but shades of a new era are beginning to show. Innovation and service to readers must be our singular focus. Providing objective news and holding institutions to account ensures democracy persists, not wilts. Our mission to inform and entertain has never been more critical.

Support local news – we keep it real.

Dave Adsett is the Chair of News Media Canada and is a second-generation newspaper publisher from Fergus, Ontario. He runs the Wellington Advertiser as well as the North Wellington Community News.

The importance of Canadian news media in the age of misinformation

The Canadian news media landscape has changed and evolved more over the last decade than ever before. We’re living in the age of information overload. Without tools to distinguish fact from fiction or help us find what’s relevant to our day-to-day lives, misinformation makes it easy to get lost and confused.

Independent local news media outlets are essential to providing Canadians with the factual and reliable information they need. Canadians need to know where and how to access credible news. Here are four ways to stay connected with your local news:

Go directly to the source–When in doubt, get it straight from the source! There’s no better way to access credible, relevant news than heading straight to your local newspaper’s website, reading the e-edition of the paper, or picking up a print copy.

Newsletters–If you’re looking for convenience, get the news straight to your inbox by subscribing to a newspaper newsletter. You’ll get local content straight from the source, and you can sign up for multiple newsletters from different newspapers to get a variety of relevant content.

Subscriptions–Check to see if your local paper has a subscription service, whether print or digital. It’s a surefire way to support your newspaper and the industry, all while keeping you informed through credible news.

Podcasts–Are you often on-the-go, or just not a big reader? Many outlets now offer news podcasts as a great and reliable way for Canadians to access relevant information. It’s easy to stay informed with dependable and factual information even if you lead a busy lifestyle.

Ultimately, there are many ways to consume local news media content. Interacting with your local newspaper and supporting its content is an act of civic engagement that helps to uphold our country’s democracy.

Local news outlets are champions of the truth. To honour and commemorate their work this National Newspaper Week, News Media Canada has created its first-ever illustrated book entitled “Champions.” This book features the stories of notable Canadians from the news media industry who play an integral role in keeping newspapers alive–the most credible source of information that remains written by humans, for humans.

Learn more about National Newspaper Week and show your support for the industry by purchasing a copy of the Champions book and downloading the “Champions” font at www.ChampionsoftheTruth.ca.

CITY OF THOMPSON NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

A public hearing on By-law No. 2036-2023 will be held October 10 at 7 p.m. at City Hall. The intent of the bylaw is to amend the City of Thompson Zoning By-law to add “Care Home” as a conditional use in the Residential High Density Zone.

For more information, contact Lyle Safronetz, Director of Development & Technical Services, at 204-677-7922 or lsafronetz@thompson.ca.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

A public hearing on By-law No. 2037-2023 will be held October 10 at 7 p.m. at City Hall. The intent of the bylaw is to amend the City of Thompson Zoning By-law to add “Retail Sales Store” as a permitted use in the Commercial Downtown Revitalization Zone.

For more information, contact Lyle Safronetz, Director of Development & Technical Services, at 204-677-7922 or lsafronetz@thompson.ca.

The next committee of the whole meeting is Tuesday, October 10 at 7 p.m. in council chambers at City Hall. The public is welcome to attend. The meeting is also livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube.

Upcoming meeting agendas are available on the City of Thompson website the Friday before the meeting at https://www. thompson.ca/p/minutes-agendas. Minutes of previous meetings are also available there.

Stay informed on the go through Thompson Connect

To get important notices about things like road closures, boil water advisories and water shutoffs sent directly to your phone, register for our direct communication system Thompson Connect.

Sign up for email, text and voice message notifications at: www.thompson.ca/p/connect

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

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

Sikh Society of Thompson celebrates

Pehla Parkash Purab of Sahib Sri Guru

Granth Sahib ji Maharaj

BY KANWALJIT SINGH KHALSA GRANTHI, GURDWARA SAHIB

The Sikh Society of Thompson joyously celebrated the Pehla Parkash Purab of their revered Guru, Sahib Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji Maharaj, on September 23 and 24 at Gurdwara Sahib, Sikh Society of Thompson. The festivities were followed by a Grand Procession under the leadership of Sahib Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji and Panj Pyaras (Five Beloved Ones).

The program commenced on September 23 with Evening Prayers and a Keertan (singing of sacred hymns) at Gurdwara Sahib, followed by Guru ka Langar (a free community kitchen).

On September 24 (Sunday), the program began with Morning Prayers at Gurdwara Sahib, followed by another Keertan program, Guru ka Langar, and then Nagar Keertan (Religious Procession). The procession started from Gurdwara Sahib at 111 Goldeye Cres, proceeding through Thompson Drive, Giant Tiger, RDPC, Thompson Library, Cree Road, KFC, Thompson Dr, and concluded back at Gurdwara Sahib, 111 Goldeye Cres.

Historical Significance of Guru Granth Sahib

In September 1604 A.D., the Guru Granth Sahib, initially known as Adi Granth, was installed for the first time.

Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji, the compiler and editor of Adi Granth Sahib, be-

stowed the sewa (service) of installation upon Baba Buddha Ji, the first Granthi, who took the first Hukamnama (Guru’s Order of the day) from Adi Granth Sahib.

The Guru Granth Sahib was first compiled by the Fifth Sikh Guru, Arjan Dev, in 1604 in the city of Amritsar, Punjab, India. Its second and last version was finalized by Guru Gobind Singh at Damdama Sahib in 1705 and was later designated as the Eternal Guru in 1708 at Nanded, Maharashtra, by the tenth and last human Guru, Guru Gobind Singh. Sikhs respect the scripture as a Living Guru. It is kept on a raised platform under a canopy in Sikh temples, known as Gurdwaras, and Sikhs typically bow before it out of respect when they enter the prayer hall.

Inclusivity and Unity in Guru Granth Sahib

The Guru Granth Sahib contains Bani (sacred hymns) from 6 Sikh Guru Sahibs, 15 Saints, 11 Bards, and 3 Gursikhs (disciples of Sikh Gurus). It is the only scripture of its kind, encompassing songs, hymns, and utterances from a diverse array of saints, sages, and bards. Notably, a substantial part of the volume includes compositions from Hindu bhaktas, Muslim divines, Sufi poets, and other spiritually elevated souls. Their hymns and couplets, rendered in their own idiom, find a

ready correspondence in the songs of the Sikh Gurus. Evidently, Guru Arjan Dev aimed to affirm the fundamental unity of all religions and the unitary character of all mystic experiences.

The Guru Granth Sahib embraces the compositions and utterances of high-born Brahmins and proud Kshatriyas, as well as the so-called lowly Shudras and unlettered Jats, at a time when the caste system in India had paralyzed the conscience of man.

Guru Granth Sahib:

A Unique Scripture

The Guru Granth Sahib is a sui generis scripture in the world. It is a magnificent compendium of religious, mystic, and metaphysical poetry written or uttered between the 12th and 17th centuries in different parts of India. Simultaneously, it reflects the sociological, economic, and political conditions of those times. The satire on the reactionary and tyrannical rulers, the obscurantist clergy and sects, and the fake fakirs is open, uncompromising, and telling. While showing the path to spiritual salvation, the Guru Granth does not ignore the secular and creative side of man. It stands unique among the world’s great religious scriptures, considered the sovereign, spiritual authority, serving as a guide for Sikhs on all aspects of life, and promotes a message of equality, humanity, and universal understanding.

Photos courtesy of The Sikh Society of Thompson

Groups want government focused on ag

BY MIRANDA LEYBOURNE LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, BRANDON SUN

Although Manitoba is commonly known as the breadbasket of Canada and is home to the third-largest farm area in the country, political parties vying to lead Manitoba were relatively quiet about the issues facing the agriculture sector in the leadup to yesterday’s election.

As the Sun previously reported, leaders of the Progressive Conservatives, New Democrats and Liberals all announced their commitment to provide financial support for a new facility for agriculture and education to be built at Assiniboine Community College during a debate hosted by the Brandon Chamber of Commerce at the Keystone Centre.

But for some agriculture and producer groups, there just wasn’t enough talk of agriculture across the board during this year’s provincial election.

“Agriculture had a very, very low profile throughout the campaign,” Charles Fossay, president of Manitoba Canola Growers, told the Sun on Tuesday

afternoon.

“There’s a lot of issues out there that we’re dealing with — the environment and greenhouse gas emissions — that weren’t discussed or debated at all, that I heard.”

Although producers make up a small amount of the population — the number of farm operators in Manitoba accounts for 3.4 per cent — the industry itself affects everyone across the province and the country.

“Agriculture is a big economic driver in the province, but seems to have been ignored by all the parties,” Fossay said.

Fossay believes the reason for this is that the Progressive Conservatives can sometimes take rural constituencies for granted, counting on a win in areas where agriculture is the main industry. The New Democrats, on the other hand, are very focused on Winnipeg, he said.

“The Liberals, I also think they’re very focused on the ridings where they can win, which basically would probably be the urban ridings in Winnipeg, if they can win any there at all,” Fossay said.

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The best outcome for the election, in Fossay’s opinion, would be to have a minority government, no matter which party wins.

The Progressive Conservatives did make promises to permanently cut in half rental fees for agricultural Crown lands in the lead up to the election, but that would only partially roll back the fee increases that Manitoba producers have faced over the last several years, Manitoba Beef Producers general manager Carson Callum previously told the Sun.

In 2019 and the years following, beef producers saw doubling, if not tripling in some instances of those rental fees, and in light of other market pressures or weather challenges, that really impacted producers’

bottom line.

Yesterday afternoon, Callum said it’s important that all candidates in the provincial election, including in urban constituencies, understand the importance of agriculture in Manitoba.

“We want to be sure that any policies that are made, whether it’s from this government or future governments, consider the real economic driver that agriculture is,” he said.

Although other issues have taken centre stage during this election, Callum does feel positive about the conversations that Manitoba Beef Producers has had with various parties on the importance of agriculture.

“We just hope that now that we’re getting close to the end time here for this election, all producers in

THE TOWN OF LEAF RAPIDS NOTICE OF 2024 Board

of Revision

Pursuant to Section 41 of the Municipal Assessment Act, NOTICE is hereby given that the 2024 Assessment Rolls for the Town of Leaf Rapids will be open for inspection starting on October 3, 2023 at the Town Office, Town Centre, during normal office hours Tuesday to Friday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The public is also advised that the Board of Revision will sit to hear applications for revision on:

DATE: November 15, 2023

TIME: 3:00 PM

PLACE: Town Council Chambers

A person in whose name property has been assessed, a mortgagee in possession of property under subsection 114(1) of The Real Property Act, an occupier of premises who is required under the terms of a lease to pay the taxes on the property, or the assessor may make application for the revision of an assessment roll with respect to a) liability to taxation; b) amount of assessed value; c) classification of property; or d) refusal by an assessor to amend the assessment roll under subsection 13(2).

An application for revision must:

a) Be in writing

b) Set out the roll number and legal description of the assessable property for which a revision is sought

c) Set out which of the matters referred to in subsection 42(1) are at issue, and the grounds for each of those matters

d) Be filed by delivering it or causing it to be delivered to the office above or by serving it upon the secretary, at least 15 days before the scheduled sitting date of the board (Oct. 31 2023)

to-steer tractors for injection, helps to reduce runoff, the website says.

The industry has also helped the local economy, Dahl says.

“I would really ask … the new government for a recognition of the contribution that modern agriculture has made to building our communities and creating jobs and developing our local economy.”

Policies, regulation and legislation across the agriculture industry must be based on well-understood science, Dahl says.

“We need to ensure that our actual regulations and legislation are based on sound science.”

their various ridings … get out to vote,” he said.

There are three important things that Manitoba Pork, the group that represents pork producers across the province, will be looking for from whatever government emerges victorious at the polls — collaboration and communication, recognition for the good that the agriculture industry does for the province, especially environmentally, and policies that are more collaborative as opposed to punitive.

Communication is of utmost importance for the sector and the government, Manitoba Pork general manager Cam Dahl told the Sun.

“Things will be a lot more effective if we can talk about proposed policies or proposed legislation and regulation with producers in advance,” he said.

“I think that’s the most important thing that we’re looking for.”

Agriculture has made significant advances when it comes to environmental sustainability, Dahl said, and will only continue to do so. Proper recognition, he added, is well deserved.

“We’re going to continue to go down that path of continuous improvement on the environmental sustainability question, and it’s important that farmers are really a part of that discussion,” he said.

While critics uphold that waste from pigs contributes to groundwater pollution in the forms of groundwater seepage, Manitoba Pork believes that pork producers are excellent stewards of the land. Its website says that pork producers use highly sophisticated techniques and best management practices to reduce odour, greenhouse gases and runoff into waterways.

The use of precision manure applications, which utilize GPS-guided au -

Direct Farm Manitoba is a co-operative of farms and farmers’ markets that works to advance farms and farmers’ markets interests through education and advocacy. Kristie Beynon, Direct Farm Manitoba’s executive director, hopes that regardless of which party wins the election, agriculture continues to be supported, especially when it comes to finding climate solutions.

“We would hope that whatever party comes to power after today, that they would continue to be strong supporters of the agriculture sector, but also to consider climate when we’re making agricultural policies,” Beynon told the Sun Tuesday afternoon. “We would also hope that … local food systems will continue to be prioritized, including food security.”

Costs of operating for livestock producers have risen substantially in the last three years, says Robert Johnson, president of the Manitoba Bison Association.

“Whether it’s interest rates, which are out of the control of the provincial government, or the carbon tax, overall, I feel like we’re kind of being nickeled and dimed with all of our inputs we’re having to buy,” Johnson said.

“That’s probably the biggest complaint our producers have.”

Johnson would also liked to have seen more drought assistance for producers in western Manitoba this past summer.

“A lot of times, if it doesn’t happen within 100 kilometres of … Winnipeg, it doesn’t get on the radar very well,” he said.

Johnson hopes that any decisions the provincial government makes going forward will be made with a nod to producers, and an understanding of the everchanging dynamics of the industry.

“I would like to see whichever party takes government or resumes governing to be in tune with how fast … we need to make our decisions in this day and age,” he said.

The Sun will follow up with ag groups across the province following the election.

Photo by Tim Smith/The Brandon Sun

Combines harvest a crop along Grand Valley Road west of Brandon.

A big thank you to Jason Winship for the CASARA photos

BY NOAH COOKE

In the world of search and rescue, there are stories that words alone cannot convey. These stories unfold in the skies, on land and in the hearts of the unsung heroes of the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association. Through the lens of a camera, we can take a visual journey and were able to look into the inner workings of CASARA’s dedicated volunteers. This article is a heartfelt expression of gratitude for Jason Winship, as he photographed so many incredible photos of the CASARA search and rescue exercise on September 23, 2023.

Behind every successful

CASARA mission are the faces of dedication. These volunteers come from all walks of life, United by their commitment to serving their communities. The passion and determination in their eyes are evident in each photograph. With Jason’s photos playing a vital role in etching this event into our memories and in our hearts. “A picture is worth a thousand words.” And in an age defined by the constant stream of pictures, photographers stand as a vital part of our visual narratives. They possess the unique ability to freeze time, encapsulate emotions, stories and precious moments that might otherwise fade into

obscurity. So we say thank you to Jason Winship and show our deepest appreciation for your dedication to your craft, for your patience in seeking the perfect shot and for your ability to capture the essence and excitement of life. Your photographs are more than just images; they are a testament to the beauty and adventure that goes along with taking every picture.

Make sure to read the CASARA Search and rescue exercise article on page 8 in the September 29, 2023 issue of the Thompson Citizen to read about what CASARA is up to in Thompson and see more pictures taken by Jason.

Photos courtesy of Jason Winship

You’re going to lose access to local news on Facebook and Google.

Dear readers,

Your access to local, provincial and national news is going to be revoked on Google, Facebook and Instagram.

And it’s not because of anything we’ve done.

Recently, Canada passed the Online News Act, also known as Bill C-18, which has led to a standoff between the government, Google and Meta — the parent company behind Facebook and Instagram.

Both Google and Meta have said they plan to cut ties with the news industry in Canada as a result.

This means Meta will block the posting and sharing of our news articles on Facebook and Instagram. Google will also remove links to our sites and articles in Google News, Discover and search results. They’ll also cancel significant content licensing agreements already in place with our parent company, Glacier Media.

Undoubtedly, this will have a huge impact not solely on us but, more importantly, on people like yourself who may use these platforms to discover what’s happening in your community and to get context to events happening in your own backyard.

We’re not planning on going anywhere, but here’s how you can help:

1. Sign up for our free daily newsletter by scanning the QR code. (And encourage your family and friends to do the same.)

2. Bookmark our website as the homepage on your devices

3. Consider becoming a member if you aren’t already. Your support will help us continue to cover local stories, by locals.

4. If you own/operate a local business, consider supporting local by placing ads with 100% Canadian-owned media outlets, like us.

With your help, more people will be able to get their local news from a trusted source. In today’s age of misinformation, that’s more important than ever.

Thank you. We appreciate you.

Sincerely,

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Progressive Conservatives' 'stand firm' pledge not to search Manitoba landfill denies international human rights: Indigenous leaders

BY DAVE BAXTER LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, WINNIPEG SUN

Indigenous leaders say that by using a promise not to search a landfill for human remains as a pillar of

their re-election campaign, the Manitoba Progressive Conservatives are now running on a promise to deny international human rights.

Voters will go to the polls Tuesday to pick Manitoba’s

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY Receptionist – Permanent Position

Winnipeg Sub Office Winnipeg, Manitoba

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

Our agency will strive to maintain family unity.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Service Manager, the Receptionist serves as the first point of contact for Agency clients, guests, visitors or others. The Receptionist serves to receive and direct people, correspondence and contact/calls to the appropriate Agency personnel or department. The Receptionist provides a professional and pleasant point of entry for the Agency and will maintain strict confidentiality in performing all duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

§ Meets people in a pleasant and professional manner in the reception area, identifying their purpose, answering inquiries and directing them to the appropriate person. Receives screens and directs calls accordingly.

§ Ensures phone and messaging system is up to date and working.

§ Maintains and updates message slots and keeps track of staff whereabouts at all times.

§ Maintains daily attendance records.

§ Ensures the staff directory is up to date.

§ Maintains general order and tidiness of reception area. Ensures the bulletin board at the front reception area is neat and up to date with current information.

§ Handles all incoming and outgoing mail/parcels and records distributes staff memos and documents.

§ Receives, records and date stamps all incoming mail, packages, faxes etc. and distributes them to staff mail boxes. Receives and distributes contacts to appropriate supervisors when local workers are away.

§ Distributes cheques to service providers and foster parents.

§ Prepares and distributes general correspondence.

§ 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

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

§ Excellent oral and effective communication skills

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

§ High school diploma or equivalent

§ Post Secondary certificate or diploma preferred

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

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

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

§ Knowledge of customer service, Good organizational skills and working knowledge of office and administrative procedures and related equipment

§ Excellent oral and effective communication skills

§ Ability to meet deadlines even under stress and pressure

§ Ability to work alone or with a team

QUALIFICATIONS

§ 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: October 10, 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”

next provincial government, and in the final days and weeks of the campaign, the PCs have been pushing through both newspaper ads and billboards a promise to “stand firm” and continue to say no to offering any assistance for a search of the Prairie Green Landfill for the remains of Morgan Harris and Marcedes Myran, two First Nations women believed to have been murdered and dumped there by an alleged serial killer.

According to the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, inaction on a search constitutes a violation of human rights under Article 12 of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and they are concerned that a political party would campaign on a promise they say contradicts Article 12.

UNDRIP outlines that Indigenous people have the

right to develop and teach their own spiritual and religious traditions, customs and ceremonies, and have “the right to the repatriation of their human remains.”

“The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs is growing increasingly concerned about the human rights violations prevalent in Premier Heather Stefanson’s newest campaign slogan,” AMC Grand Chief Cathy Merrick said in a media release reacting to the PC’s “stand firm” pledge.

“In a crucial election season, Heather Stefanson had a unique opportunity to use her platform as a leader to amplify the voices of First Nations women, and in doing so, all women.

“It is with deep disappointment that we cannot trust Heather Stefanson’s leadership to uphold international human rights laws.”

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY

Legal Administrative Assistant –Permanent Position

Winnipeg Sub Office

LOCATION: Winnipeg, Manitoba

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

Our agency will strive to maintain family unity.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Service Manager, the Legal Administrative Assistant provides administrative legal and general administrative support services for unit leadership and workers and ensures that all related activities are conducted in accordance with the Child and Family Services Act, applicable Regulations and Standards, as well as CNCFCA policies and procedures. The Legal Administrative Assistant supports and ensures that all legal files, case documents, agreements and related court documentation are accurately prepared, maintained and filed in a timely manner. The Legal Administrative Assistant will maintain strict confidentiality in performing all duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

§ Prepare and maintain legal documents

§ Notification and coordination of expires

§ Prepares for and attends court

§ Serves court documents

§ Order and maintain Birth Certificates

§ Other administrative duties as assigned EDUCATION AND TRAINING

§ Post Secondary Diploma or equivalent

§ Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred) 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

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

§ Excellent oral and effective communication skills

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: October 10, 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.

Merrick said AMC is also concerned because should the PCs remain in power after Tuesday, she believes there could be a continued belief among Indigenous women and girls that if they go missing, the province would not help to look for them.

Harris and Myran, both members of the Long Plain First Nation, are believed to have been targeted and killed by alleged serial killer Jeremy Skibicki, who now faces first-degree murder charges in the death of four women in total.

After Skibicki’s arrest, Winnipeg Police confirmed they believe that the remains of both Harris and Myran are in the Prairie Green Landfill near the community of Stony Mountain, north of Winnipeg.

Stefanson has said on several occasions that her decision not to help search the landfill is based on health

and safety concerns raised in a feasibility study that show there could be safety risks to those who would conduct a search at Prairie Green, including possible exposure to carbon monoxide, methane, and hydrogen sulfide, which are all byproducts of decomposition.

Long Plain First Nation

Chief Kyra Wilson has been advocating since news of the deaths was made public for a search at Prairie Green, and she continues to criticize Stefanson for her decision not to help search the landfill, and more recently for her “stand firm” pledge.

Wilson said that Stefanson and the PCs are now guilty of “exploiting the pain of these families to score political points.”

“As a province, we need to move past divisive rhetoric,” Wilson said. “Her insensitivity to the families grieving lost loved ones is unacceptable.”

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY

CFSIS Specialist – Term Position OFFICE: Regional Office LOCATION: 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 direction of the Quality Assurance Coordinator, supervised by the Service Manager, the CFSIS Specialist will be responsible for the overall work plan with regards to meeting and maintaining CFSIS and Intake compliance. The CFSIS Specialist will implement procedures and work plans for ensuring that all relevant information is collected and updated into the data base system from all units. The CFSIS Specialist will assist with training others to promote the ongoing use of CFSIS in the Agency and also assist the Quality Assurance Coordinator with ensuring the agency is in compliance with the Child & Family Services Applications System.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

§ CFSIS monitory

§ Program Implementation

§ CFSIS training

§ Compliance Reviews

QUALIFICATIONS

§ Administrative Assistant Diploma.

§ Two years of administrative experience

§ Presentation and teaching skills is an asset

§ Must be familiar with Manitoba Child & Family Services Act, Regulations & Standards, Regulations.

§ Excellent interpersonal skills

§ Team building skills

§ Excellent written, communication and organizational skills

§ Detail oriented; able to multi task and meet deadlines

§ Knowledge of office and administrative procedures and related equipment (preferred)

§ Maintain strict confidentiality

§ Ability to use a variety of computer application such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and database systems. Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel.

§ 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

§ Travel is 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: October 10, 2023 @ 4:00 pm

SUBMIT COVER LETTER & RESUMES 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”

• Resume

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

We commit to offering a safe, welcoming and inclusive work environment where innovation and creativity is welcomed. We offer a generous Total Compensation Package with health benefits, great pension plan along with the opportunity for personal and professional growth.

BACHELOR OF NURSING INSTRUCTOR

Faculty of Health

Full-Time Term Position

(November 17, 2023 to November 1, 2024)

The Pas, Manitoba

Competition No: 23-112

Closing Date: October 11, 2023

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

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If you have questions, please contact:

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Phone: 515-817-2996

Koch Fertilizer Canada Limited is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Respectfully, we can only acknowledge those under consideration.

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

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

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

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

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Full-Time Regular Position

Thompson, Manitoba

Competition No: 23-114

Closing Date: October 12, 2023

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

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:

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

General Duties to include but

Please mark all correspondence “CONFIDENTIAL”

• Provide friendly, professional reception services

• Client check in and check out

• Maintain daily cash flow

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

• Answer phone – direct clients to appropriate department

• Provide quality customer service

• Report damages or concerns to manager

• Light housekeeping

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum Grade 10 or equivalent education

• Previous Front Desk/Reception experience would be an asset, however, willing to train

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to speak an Indigenous language would be an asset

Starting wage: $15.30 – Benefits provided after probation period.

Submit resumes to:

Nina Cordell, Associate Director associatedirector@ywcathompson.com

39 Nickel Road Thompson, MB R8N 0Y5 Deadline for Full-time submission is October 13, 2023 at 5:00pm.

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY

Resource Worker

– Permanent Position

Winnipeg Sub Office

Winnipeg, 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 Services Supervisor, the Resource Worker is responsible for developing, maintaining, supporting, educating and licensing foster care resources for children in the care of the Agency. Adheres to the Child and Family Services Act and regulations and ensures that provincial standards are met.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

§ Resource Pool Development

§ Licensing

§ Support to Foster Care Providers

§ Training

§ Assist with placement

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 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: October 11, 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”

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY

Child & Family Services Worker

–Permanent Position

OFFICE: Shoal River, MB

LOCATION: Shoal River, 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 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: October 12, 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”

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Permission slips raise parental concerns

BY MAGGIE MACINTOSH LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, WINNIPEG FREE PRESS

Permission slips asking parents whether they want to police their child’s reading choices have sparked backlash among families concerned about growing calls to censor LGBTTQ+ books.

Last month, a group of middle years teachers in St. Boniface sent home papers requesting the parents of Grade 7 and 8 students to check a box indicating if their child is allowed to independently select any book they wish to read in class.

The alternative option is to receive emails with book titles throughout the 2023-24 school year in order to approve or deny them before a child flips through their pages.

The template letter, which has been in circulation in local schools for decades, acknowledges classrooms in question have a large collection of novels, ranging in genres, themes, authors, levels of difficulty and maturity level.

“I make every attempt to match the material with the interest and ability of

the student, however I also respect the different family values that may come into play with some books,” states an excerpt of the form that one mother recently posted to Facebook with the caption, “Seriously?!”

“That’s what triggered me — the ‘family values.’

I was really upset,” said Corinne, another mother in the Louis Riel School Division who, considering the current political climate, was shocked when her oldest brought home the slip. In order to protect her children’s privacy, she requested her last name not be printed.

“With what’s happening in Saskatchewan and New Brunswick, where they are not protecting the rights of a child… it’s a very scary time for kids.”

Those provinces have sought to update school gender-identity policies and require teachers to obtain guardian approval before calling a student under 16 by a new name or pronoun.

In Manitoba, the Progressive Conservatives have been campaigning for re-election on a vague pledge to enhance “parent -

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

§ 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: October 13, 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”

al rights” — a popular term used by U.S. movements to ban books with LGBTTQ+ content.

Against that backdrop, about 1,500 protesters attended a “Hands Off Our Kids” rally outside the Manitoba legislature on Sept. 20. Attendees promoted false and outrageous claims about teachers being “groomers” and “predators” who are pushing an agenda to indoctrinate children with LGBTTQ+ lessons and stocking pornographic books.

(Several days later, thousands rallied on the grounds in solidarity with transgender students, vocalizing their support for ongoing efforts to make schools inclusive spaces with Pride flags on display and library collections including books about LGBTTQ+ families.)

Superintendent Christian Michalik said contrary to recent fear-mongering about schools withholding information from parents, reading permission forms are just one example of the numerous ways teachers communicate with families about what’s going on in their classrooms.

Michalik said he’s aware

of just one form that was returned by a parent requesting to approve their child’s book choices this year.

Career educator Syd Korsunsky drafted the permission slip 30 years ago to keep families in the loop about his then non-traditional approach to reading instruction.

Teachers often assign a single book to their entire class, or group children into literature circles based on reading levels.

Korsunsky, who taught grades 7 to 12 throughout his career, is in another camp of educators who strongly believe in the benefits of encouraging students to pick whatever book they like, and deliver universal lessons accordingly.

“Even though I was a progressive liberal thinker, I did want parents to know I respect parents’ input. I didn’t want to be the sole adjudicator of what was right for the kid,” said the literacy coach, who at age 75 continues to mentor teachers in Winnipeg schools.

He said his practice changed in 1988, after reading In the Middle by

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY

Family Enhancement Worker–Permanent Position Mathias Colomb Sub Office Pukatawagan, 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 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: October 13, 2023 @ 4:00 pm

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

“personal & confidential” to:

Human Resource Manager

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

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

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Nancy Atwell, an American educator and author who won the first Global Teacher Prize, a $1 million award known as the “Nobel Prize for Teaching.”

Atwell was a groundbreaking thinker who proposed allowing students to pick their own reading material would improve the quality of their learning, he said. “I had books in my classroom beforehand, but that was a quantum leap for us.”

At the same time, Korsunsky said he wanted to build trust with parents who were unfamiliar with the newfound independence for children in his classrooms.

His template has since been shared with teachers across the province, including in LRSD. It was a support document distributed with the former English Language Arts curriculum.

“It’s an indication that teachers have been consulting with parents all along,” said Brandi Bartok of the Manitoba School Library Association.

While noting she respects all of her colleagues’ professional judgment, Bartok cautioned about

the precedent using a form like this could set. It is an immense amount of work to closely police a child’s reading and communicate everything they pick up to guardians throughout any given year, the teacher-librarian said.

Parents should be encouraged to talk to their students about reading choices, but no one has the right to censor what their child’s peers are reading, Bartok said, adding allowing parents to simply decline a title via email may be a lost opportunity to engage in nuanced discussion about a novel and its themes.

For Corinne, a mother of three in LRSD, the point of public school is to expose all children to diverse viewpoints and experiences, and teach them respect and empathy despite differences.

“I want to be aware of what’s going on at a school, but Grade 7, 8 is where they start to figure out the world. They need their independence,” said the mother, whose oldest just began the seventh grade. “(Self-discovery) has got to be on their time, not on a parent’s time.”

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: October 11, 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”

Gimli renames roads named after colonization

BY DAVE BAXTER LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, WINNIPEG SUN

Another rural Manitoba community has voted to change the names of streets previously named after the act of colonization.

“Changing these street names is just one step in our ongoing journey of reconciliation, learning and growth,” Gimli Mayor Kevin Chudd said after a Sept. 25 council meeting in the RM of Gimli, where council voted unanimously to rename four Gimli streets that all contained the word colonization.

With the vote the Gimli roads previously named South Colonization Road, North Colonization Road, Colonization Close, and Colonization Road have been renamed South Beach Road, Loni Beach Road, 6th Avenue, and Ramsay Road respectively.

The move comes more than two years after some

Gimli residents started an online petition asking for the names to be changed, claiming that the original names were offensive to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, and could be “traumatizing” to Indigenous people who live near or drive down any of those four roads in the community north of Winnipeg.

“Colonization is defined as the action or process of settling among and establishing control over the Indigenous people of an area; the action of appropriating a place or domain for one's own use,” a statement on the 2021 petition reads.

“We have many great attributes in the RM of Gimli that are worth celebrating and giving honour through place names and road signs. Colonization, however, is not one of them.”

Chudd said he hopes the name changes will be just

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY

Intake Worker – Permanent Position

Sapotaweyak Cree Nation Shoal River, Manitoba

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

POSITION SUMMARY:

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

§ Receive & assess requests for service;

§ On-Site risk assessment;

§ Determine & implement service;

§ Documentation, practice & relationship building.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

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

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

§ Excellent assessment, intervention and writing skills;

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

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

§ Knowledge of available resources within the community;

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

§ Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred).

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

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

§ Cannot be active on a protection case;

§ Varied amounts of travel required within this position;

§ Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license;

§ Must be able to provide own vehicle for work;

§ Other duties related to the position may be assigned.

Deadline: October 12, 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”

one of many moves the current council in Gimli will make to work towards reconciliation, and to build relationships with Indigenous people and communities in the area.

“Our history is built on the strong relationship between the Indigenous and Métis people and our community,” Chudd said.

“It’s our responsibility to continuously foster these relationships.”

The changes come less than two years after another Manitoba road named after colonization was renamed.

In November of 2021, the former Colonization Road in St.Clements, a street located along Highway 59, north of Selkirk and south of the Brokenhead Ojibway Nation, was renamed Reconciliation Road, and the name change was celebrated with a ceremony at

Labour/Back Up Class 1 Driver

Arctic Gateway Freight Services – Thompson, MB

This position combines a wide variety of tasks, including (but not limited to):

the corner of Highway 59 and Reconciliation Road.

St. Clements Mayor Debbie Fiebelkorn said at the time that she had heard the previous name had been troubling and offensive to many, including residents who lived in Brokenhead, and often travelled past the road while travelling on Highway 59 to get to and from the First Nations community.

“It currently resonates with those who have been affected directly or indirectly by colonialism and are reminded by the display of colonial public names and the negative impact of colonization,” Fiebelkorn said.

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

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY

Out of Community Worker –Permanent Position Sapotaweyak Cree Nation Regional Office – Opaskwayak, MB

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

Our agency will strive to maintain family unity.

POSITION SUMMARY:

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

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

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

§ Case Monitoring, Risk Assessment & Follow up

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

QUALIFICATIONS

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

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

§ Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred)

§ Excellent assessment, intervention and writing skills

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

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

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

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

§ Cannot be active on a protection case

§ Maintain absolute confidentiality

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

§ Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license

§ Must be able to provide own vehicle for work

§ Required to provide on-call services on a rotating basis

§ Other duties related to the position may be assigned

Deadline: October 12, 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”

• Responsible to spot the operator when loading freight onto railcars and tie down equipment.

• Ensure proper tools are loaded into work trucks.

• Operate the pig gun when loading trailers on and off pig cars.

• Responsible for the daily maintenance and upkeep of the equipment.

• Responsible to keep rail yard and compound clean. Clearing snow when required.

• Responsible to monitor supplies and request restocking when needed.

• Assist the Manager in any other miscellaneous tasks they require from time to time

The successful candidate will:

• Have a valid Class 1 license

• Complete a successful pre-employment drug and alcohol test

• Have strong reading and writing skills

• Be committed to working safe

• Be willing to work in a positive, respectful environment

• Have experience in the railroad industry (asset but not required)

Here’s what we offer:

• A competitive wage

• Extensive benefits

• A positive, supportive work environment

• The satisfaction of being part of a growing company in the north with a lot of potential

EEO: Arctic Gateway is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage the application of Indigenous candidates. Apply to: Lena Johnson Office Manager, Freight Services Box 187, 196 Station Road, Thompson, MB R8N 1N1 T: (204) 677-4338 C: (204) 670-4728

ljohnson@arcticgateway.com

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: October 13, 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”

MAPS AGM: fostering positive community change Foundation to help MMIWG2S+

The Annual General Meeting for Men Are Part of the Solution (MAPS) The meeting served as a platform to discussions on important issues and reaffirm the commitment to fostering positive change within the community. The MAPS’ AGM was a testament to the organization’s dedication to creating a space for open dialogue and collaboration. Participants engaged in meaningful conversations about the challenges facing Thompson and explored innovative solutions to address these issues. Some of the key points being: Mental health awareness, addictions awareness, substance abuse, community engagement and community safety. Looking ahead, MAPS reaffirmed their vision for a stronger, more resilient community. The organization remains dedicated to working with community members to implement initiatives that enhance the ability to help others in their needs. As the meeting concluded, it left with some good ideas to work on moving forward. The future is bright when the community comes together to address challenges, advocate for improvements and create a supportive environment.

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY

Family Enhancement Supervisor – Permanent Position Mathias Colomb Sub Office

Pukatawagan, Manitoba

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

Our agency will strive to maintain family unity.

POSITION SUMMARY:

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

§ General Supervision

§ Supervision of Unit Service Delivery

§ Workplace Safety & Health

§ Human Resources

§ Training & Development

§ Unit Activity and Performance Reporting

§ Financial and Operational Requirements

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

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

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

§ Prior supervisory experience in a child welfare agency

§ Ability to converse fluently in Cree

§ Experience in Aboriginal Child and Family Services

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

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

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

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

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

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

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

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

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

§ Cannot be active on a protection case.

§ Must maintain absolute confidentiality in accordance with agency requirements.

§ Varied amounts of travel required within this position.

§ Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license.

§ Must be able to provide own vehicle for work.

§ Other duties related to the position may be assigned.

Deadline: October 11, 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”

BY MIRANDA LEYBOURNE LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, BRANDON SUN

A new foundation that aims to provide tools, education and resources to combat the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and twospirited individuals across Canada has launched in Gambler First Nation.

The John James Tanner Legacy Foundation was announced via a press release sent out by Gambler First Nation, located 178 kilometres northwest of Brandon, on Tuesday, one day before the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous

Women and Girls (MMIWG), as well as 2SLGBTQQIA people.

John and James Tanner were historic leaders of Gambler First Nation, Chief David LeDoux said in the release.

“Their legacy inspires this initiative, turning our ancestors’ wisdom into the vision for the future.”

The ongoing crisis of MMIWG casts a dark shadow over Canada, and the foundation represents a step toward a brighter and more just future, LeDoux said. It also signifies the First Nation’s commitment to the well-being of all Indigenous people, he added.

CREE NATION CHILD

& FAMILY CARING AGENCY

Child & Family Services Worker –Term Position (CFSIS File Closure)

OFFICE: Regional Office

LOCATION: Opaskwayak, MB

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

Our agency will strive to maintain family unity.

Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency is situated on Opaskwayak

Cree Nation and is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services Under a provincial mandate, the Agency services the Swampy Cree communities, as well as Flin Flon, Thompson, Swan River, Winnipeg and Lynn Lake/Marcel Colomb First Nation.

Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention services. Our agency will strive to maintain family unity.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Unit Supervisor, the CFS Worker is responsible for providing administrative and service functions within a child welfare service unit. The CFS Worker will assist with a variety of tasks inclusive of support to children in care and services to families.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

§ Conduct home visit with identified family/child

§ Review intakes and issue management screens in CFSIS for the family/child

§ Complete necessary forms

§ Provide general support to other front line workers

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: October 12, 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”

“The issue of MMIWG2S+ is often labeled as a ‘First Nations’ problem, but we know this isn’t accurate. There are many contributing factors to the MMIWG2S+ crisis, and as First Nations, we have a responsibility to care for one another,” LeDoux said.

The statistics around the MMIWG2S+ crisis are dire, according to the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, whose website states that Indigenous women are four times more likely than non-Indigenous women to be victims of violence.

Indigenous women make up 16 per cent of all homicide victims and 11 per cent of missing women, yet Indigenous people make up

only 4.3 per cent of the population of Canada.

Women who are Indigenous are twice as likely to experience violence from their current or former partner, at a rate of 13 per cent, a proportion twice as high as non-Indigenous people at 5.7 per cent.

Fifty-six per cent of Indigenous women have suffered physical assault, and 46 per cent have experienced sexual assault. By comparison, about one-third of non-Indigenous women have suffered such assaults during their lifetimes.

The Sun contacted Gambler First Nation for more details on the foundation but did not hear back by press time.

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA TADOULE LAKE (SAYISI DENE)

SUB-OFFICE LOCATION: TADOULE LAKE (SAYISI DENE) OR THOMPSON, MB

Position: Child & Family Services Worker (Possible Regional)

One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position

***Preference to Local Applicants***

Reporting to a Regional Unit Supervisor, the Child & Family Services Worker (CFS) is responsible to implement the policies, procedures and specific direction of Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba when working with families and children in child protection. Duties include managing a case load, conducting interviews and assessments, compiling case particulars for Court, investigating/follow up on allegations of child protection issues, maintaining regular visits, providing accurate and timely documentation, developing long/ short term case plans, developing/facilitating workshops, community education and networking with collateral resources/services.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Social Work Degree (BSW) with experience in child welfare preferred, or a combination of experience and training

• Commitment to community-based service delivery

• Working knowledge of CFS legislation, standards and issues

• Knowledge of Child & Family Services Information System (CFSIS) an asset

• Assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills

• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills

• A strong work ethic and reliable

• Proven ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, as well as part of a child protection unit team

• Sensitivity to, and an understanding of First Nations culture and values

• Ability to speak and/or understand the Dene language would be an asset

Working Conditions:

• Fast-paced environment

• Confidentiality environment with access to sensitive information

• Overnight and remote travel approximately 20% of the time

• Maintain a satisfactory Prior Contact check, Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract

• Maintain a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle

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

Closing Date: Friday, October 20, 2023

Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2023-092 on your resume/cover letter and include it in the subject line of your email, in confidence to:

Human Resources Department

Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba

Competition #2023-092

701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, MB R8N 2A2

Fax: 204-778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca

We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process

TNRC celebrates year of triumph and community uplift at annual meeting

The Thompson Neighborhood Renewal Corporation recently held their Annual General Meeting, providing a platform to reflect on the organization’s achievements, community progress and future initiatives. The events showcased the commitment of TNRC to enhance the quality of life for residents in Thompson.

The TNRC AGM emphasized the importance of com-

munity engagement and collaboration. With wonderful feedback being brought up; such as Jasyn Lucas painting an absolutely stunning mural in the downtown area, located in the parking lot between the Strand Theatre and Prince Furniture. The Seniors Society gave a heartfelt thank you to TNRC as they received a small grant to help with three programs, the first one being to introduce pickle

ball to Thompson (drop ins every Sunday afternoon at TRCC). The second one being to help deliver the Senior Society bike program for the second year, where they take seniors our for bike rides around Thompson to enjoy the sunshine and get some fresh air. The last one being for World Elder Abuse Awareness, the funds helped put on collaboration with the High School drama club,

where they put together three skits dealing with different aspects of elder abuse. Also receiving feedback from the Special Olympics group in Thompson. Where they received help with their pep rally, before heading to the provincial games. 15 athletes from Thompson went to the provincial games, in which 13 of them came back with medals. The Special Olympics club has also started

three new clubs. They have started snowshoeing, cross country skiing and rhythmic gymnastics. With this, the club has gone from about 20 members to now up around 60. With even more groups voicing their appreciation and strong outcomes from the help TNRC has given.

As the AGM Concluded, the message was clear. Thompson is on a path towards renewal, growth and

THOMPSON CITIZEN: EDITOR/REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER

Location: Thompson, Manitoba

prosperity. TNRC’s commitment to community development and improvement remains unwavering, setting the stage for a bright and promising future for our entire community. The TNRC AGM was more than just a meeting, it was a celebration of community, collaboration and the shared vision of a thriving neighborhood where residents can flourish and enjoy life.

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

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

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

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

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