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Oswald Sawh voted in as the new City Councillor

BY MATTHIAS J. JOHNSON

beyond her role as she served on the City Council in the past, providing her In the recent by-elec- ZLWK YDOXDEOH ¿UVWKDQG H[tion held on September perience and insight into the 10th, 2024, Oswald Sawh election process. emerged victorious, securIn the School District ing 545 votes to become the of Mystery Lake Board of eighth City of Thompson Trustees election, Michelle Councillor. This election Nicole-Sawh led the way showcased the active civic with 562 votes, demonengagement and participa- strating strong support tion of Thompson residents, from the community. Her UHÀHFWLQJ D VWURQJ YRWHU election to the school board turnout and competitive underscores the importance race for the councilor pos- placed on education leaderition. Meanwhile, Michelle ship and the community’s Nicole-Sawh was elected trust in her abilities. Addito the School District of tionally, the runner-up for Mystery Lake board with the School District of Mysan impressive 562 votes. tery Lake Board of TrustWith only 300 people ees, Abbey Ogumbanwo, who participated in the received 280 votes, while Advanced Voting session the opposing candidate on September 4th, rapid for the vacant Councillor votes came in the final position, Linda Markus, day. Norma Howitt, who received 315 votes. was appointed as the SenThe recent by-election LRU (OHFWLRQV 2I¿FHU 6(2 has not only brought new for the second year by the faces to positions of leadercity, played a crucial role in ship but also highlighted overseeing the entire voting the active engagement and process and ensuring a fair informed decision-making and transparent election. It of the residents. The elecis worth noting that How- tion demonstrated a strong itt’s contribution extends sense of community inTHOMPSON CITIZEN STAFF REPORTER

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File photos Oswald Sawh (left), newly elected City Councillor, and Michelle Nicole-Sawh (right), newly elected School District of Mystery Lake trustee. volvement and a commit- are in good hands. With of individuals like Norma of Mystery Lake are poised ment to ensuring that local WKH QHZO\ HOHFWHG RI¿FLDOV Howitt, the City of Thomp- for continued progress and governance and education and the dedicated efforts son and the School District success.

Manitoba Mourns the passing of Grand Chief Cathy Merrick

BY MATTHIAS J. JOHNSON

ence and respect in hon“Lisa and I have known dedicated work priori- thoughtful perspectives She was not just a leader, or of Grand Chief Cathy Cathy for years” Said Pre- tized areas of concern for on the multifaceted issues but also a nurturing mother, Merrick. Her extraordin- mier, Wab Kinew, “She Indigenous communities, and challenges faced by the a caring grandmother, and a The passing of Grand ary legacy as the inaug- approached her work with particularly focusing on the Pimicikamak Cree Nation shining beacon of hope for Chief Cathy Merrick has ural woman to ascend to joy, compassion, thought- safety of women and girls. and similar Indigenous the Northern communities. deeply saddened the com- the esteemed position of fulness and a spirituality “I admired Grand Chief communities in the north- Her profound impact, deep munity, leaving behind Grand Chief of the Assem- that was grounded in the Merrick and her commit- ern regions. wisdom, and unyielding a legacy of compassion, bly of Manitoba Chiefs has belief that we are all equal ment to service and to the Grand Chief Garrison dedication to our people commitment, and un- evoked profound pride and in the eyes of the Creator community” Said Assistant Settee expressed his griev- will be eternally rememwavering dedication. As admiration among Indigen- and that we all deserve to Commissioner Scott Mc- ance on the Provincial loss, bered. Grand Chief MerWKH ¿UVW ZRPDQ HOHFWHG DV ous and non-Indigenous live a good life. I will miss Murchy, “Her dedication referring to her as a kind rick was renowned as a grand chief of the Assem- communities across our her wise counsel, her drive to people, above all else, and loving soul who would formidable yet empathetic bly of Manitoba Chiefs, province. Grand Chief to get things done and most made her a strong, proud share her love of life and advocate for First Nations Grand Chief Cathy Mer- Cathy Merrick’s indomit- of all – her hugs. No matter voice in this province that was graceful in the way she across Manitoba. Her abrick touched the lives of able spirit, characterized KRZ FKDOOHQJLQJ RU GLI¿FXOW advocated for those in her conducted herself. “SheNickel News photo D byVLJQL¿FDQW Ian Graham be- Belt VHQFH OHDYHV many with her kindnessofand by her unparalleled any political community” in the of unity void, and her legacy will Addictions Foundation Manitoba northern directorkindGisele deMeulles has conversation written a book about her experiences growing lieved up, mostly inpower Churchill. grace. Her impact as a lead- ness and boundless love was, Cathy Merrick always She was an unwavering and collaboration, always be deeply cherished. Let us BY mother, IAN GRAHAM 'PS BMM UIF IBSTI XFBUIFS UP XSJUF UIJOHT UIBU ZPV IBWF A0I * N KVTU BT CBE SJHIU XBT OPU B WFSZ TBGF UIJOH TXBMMPX XIFO QFPQMF TBZ er, and advocate for life, resonated deeply greeted you and said fare- advocate for her First Na- striving to build bridges join together to extend our EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET * IBWF BMM UIFTF TUPSJFT BOE UP m HVSF PVU *U T QSFUUZ DMFBS UP EP CVU * KVNQFE BU JU * UIBU $IVSDIJMM SFTJEFOUT BOE UIF EBOHFST PG QPMBS for First Nations across with all who had the priv- well by hugging you” tion community, always between our communities heartfelt condolences and 5IPVHI TIF T OPX XSJUUFO XIFO * HFU UISPVHI w UIPVHIU UIBU XBT FYDJUJOH TIPVME KVTU m OE TPNFXIFSF CFBST EF.FVMMFT TBJE JG JU Manitoba will be forever ilege of encountering her. * OFFE UP DBQUVSF UIFN GPS Grand Chief Merrick col- prioritizing the needs and fostering understand- articulate the immense loss B CPPL BCPVU IFS FYQFSJFO +HU GLJQL¿HG DQG JUDFHIXO %F.FVMMFT TBJE TIF XSPUF laborated NZ HSBOEDIJMESFO SFBMMZ VOUJM UIF QMBOF MBOEFE BOE FBTJFS UP MJWF IBE CFFO WJBCMF TIF XPVME remembered. closely with the of the people and striv- ing among all Nations. Her and enduring impact she DFT HSPXJOH VQ JO $IVSDIJMM IFS CPPL UJUMFE 8IJTQFST JO CFDBVTF UIFZ XJMM CF MPTU JG UIFZ TUBSUFE UISPXJOH UIF i5P TBZ A5IPTF and QFPQMF IBWF NPWFE CBDL UP $IVSDI The Legislative Build- stewardship as the Grand RCMP to create a stronger, ing to make their voices passion, resilience, un- has left on all the lives she "EEJDUJPOT 'PVOEBUJPO PG UIF 8JOE 4UPSJFT GSPN UIF GVFM PGG BOE * SFBMJ[FE A)PMZ wavering DIPPTF UP MJWF UIFSF 5IFZ JMM JO B IFBSUCFBU * EPO U w ing has solemnly lowered Chief served as an inspir- safer community through heard.

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Future of northern transportation explored at Thompson symposium

BY MATTHIAS J. JOHNSON THOMPSON CITIZEN STAFF REPORTER

The Northern Transportation Symposium, hosted

by The Thompson Chamber of Commerce on September 5 and 6, was aimed to address the pressing transportation challenges and opportunities faced by northern Canada’s remote communities. With a focus on sustainable growth, economic development, and the impact of climate change, this two-day event brought together over 110 participants and featured 15 prestigious guest speakers from across Canada. Many northern communities brought representatives from Gillam, Grand Rapids, NCN, St Theresa Pointe, The Pas, and others. The symposium underscored the importance of collaboration and innovation in improving transportation infrastructure for the region, shedding light on a wide range of topics from intermodal hubs and airship transportation to the rapid growth of electric vehicles.

Organizer Volker Beckmann stated that he wanted this to be far more than just coming together to have a good time and learn, but rather using it as an opportunity to better the Northern transportation and gain experienced and residential feedback.

Taking the feedback, the Chamber will undertake

an evaluation from all attendees. “we want ideas to come out of this, we want a collaboration to hopefully make things better with transportation” Said Volker; “If you hear something, you think it’s a good idea, business opportunity something that you feel would be EHWWHU PRUH HI¿FLHQW PRUH costly, you can write that down”.

Thompson Hub of the North, a city with a population of 14,000, is located in the central part of northern Manitoba, covering an area of 440,000 sq. km.

Northern communities are often spread apart with vast wilderness between them, and many lack all-weather roads, making access possible only by air or ice roads during the winter.

“This is a great place to have this. Right in the Hub of the North” Said Mayor Colleen Smook.

The primary modes of transportation in and around Thompson are by road along Highway 6, covering a distance of 485 miles to Winnipeg, or by air, whereas Thompson’s new $120 million airport is currently under construction, as announced by Curtis Ross, CEO/CDO of the Thompson Regional Airport. This along with many other hot topics were addressed.

Chris Avery, the esteemed CEO of Arctic Gateway, recently high-

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OLJKWHG WKH LQHI¿FLHQFLHV RI the Bayline, describing it as an excessively slow mode of transportation for both cargo and tourists making their way to Churchill, a highly sought-after destination in Manitoba. In response to this issue, Arctic Gateway has committed to a substantial investment exceeding $100 million aimed at overhauling and fortifying the rail bed to enhance its performance and reliability.

The Manitoba Airship Research Task Force is currently working on establishing a cold weather testing and research center in Thompson. This center aims to support airships that haul cargo to the Arctic, as well as facilitate mine exploration and ore hauling in remote areas. Dr. Barry Prentice of the Transport Institute suggests that the Canadian military could utilize airship surveillance as the effects of climate change open up Arctic Ocean pathways for foreign commercial and military vessels. Additionally, Dr. Prentice serves as the Chair RI ,62 3RODU D QRQ SUR¿W organization that advocates for the use of cargo airships in Northern Canada.

Advancements in transportation technologies from drones to pilotless airplanes and airships received much curious feedback for instructor Carl Pigeon; Cofounder and CEO of Ribbit, as he explained these new technologies are being considered for hauling cargo

into remote areas of northern Canada.

Robert Elms, who has been serving as a Director of the EV association since 2012, discussed the remarkable global surge in electric vehicle usage. He emphasized the necessity for a rapid charging infrastructure, particularly in Northern Manitoba, where it is currently lacking. Elms highlighted the issue of hydropower from northern hydro dams being utilized to support EV transportation in the southern region but not in the north.

Doug Jansen discussed the challenges posed by the diminishing winter/ice roads, which are making it LQFUHDVLQJO\ GLI¿FXOW WR GHliver essential goods, fuel, and materials to remote Indigenous communities in northern Manitoba. Draw-

ing from his extensive 18 years of experience working for Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure, particularly within the provincial Winter Roads Program, Doug provided valuable insights. The event also featured numerous other inspiring teachers and topics, all of which received glowing feedback.

“It’s important for us to all come together and address things concerning the mining, the forestry, tourism, and general travel,” said Mayor Colleen Smook The Northern Transportation Symposium was a pivotal event that brought together experts, industry leaders, and stakeholders to address the unique transportation challenges faced by northern Canada’s remote communities. The Chamber will decide if the

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next Symposium should be in 1, 2 or 3 years and give the opportunity to focus on sustainable growth, economic development, and the impact of climate change underscored the importance of collaboration and innovation in improving transportation infrastructure for the region.

With insightful discussions on a wide range of topics, from airship transportation to the growth of electric vehicles, the symposium provided a platform for valuable exchange of ideas and actionable solutions.

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Thompson Council unanimously supports Deputy Mayor Kathy Valentino’s candidacy for AMM President THOMPSON, M8– Fellow Councillors gave a resounding endorsement to City of Thompson Deputy Mayor Kathy Valentino’s bid to lead the Association of Manitoba Municipalities (AMM) at their September 9 meeting.

All seven of the Deputy Mayor’s colleagues voted in favour of her candidacy to become the AMM Executive Committee President.

The election will take place at the AMM Fall Convention in Winnipeg November 25-27.

Valentino currently serves as Vice-President

of AMM, which represents all 137 municipalities in the province.

She has previously served as an AMM Director and was elected as 3*° Vice-President of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) in June. FCM represents municipalities across Canada at the federal level.

A City of Thompson Councillor for 10 years, Valentino has served six of those years as Deputy Mayor and served on numerous boards and other committees during and before her time on Council.

“Deputy Mayor Kathy

Valentino has served the residents of Thompson well and has the respect of her fellow Councillors and the many municipal leaders she has served alongside as an AMM Director and Vice-President,” said Mayor Colleen Smook, who was first elected to council in the same year as her Deputy Mayor.

“She works hard, fights hard for her community and all other municipalities, and is great at building relationships. All of us Council members in Thompson know that she would do great things as AMM President.”

Swim North postpones live duck race to Sunday Out of respect for the family and friends of Grand Chief Cathy Merrick, the Swim North Committee will be postponing the live duck race on the Burntwood River. The race, originally scheduled for Saturday, September 14, 2024, will now take place on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at 2:00 PM. 7KH VHUYLFH IRU WKLV YHU\ LQÀXHQWLDO FRPPXQLW\ PHPEHU LV VFKHGXOHG IRU 6DWXUGD\ September 14, 2024, and we wish to honor this day of mourning by not live streaming or broadcasting our event. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

The duck race will still be open to the public in person along the Burntwood River on Sunday, September 15, 2024, and it will be live streamed on Facebook for those who cannot attend in person.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

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Thompson Citizen photo by Matthias J Johnson Far Left; Curtis Ross who serves as the CEO/CDO of Thompson Regional Airport, and closely intertwined with the development of winter weather testing facilities in Thompson, particularly collaborating with Honda Canada on their cold weather testing platforms.

Far right; Laura Finlay who leads the groundbreaking winter weather testing initiative at Canada's newest advanced cold weather test facility, Area 55.

In the center; Lisa Naylor who was first elected as the MLA for Wolseley in 2019. She is currently the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure and Minister of Consumer Protection and Government Services.

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Worker speaks out on harassment and unfair termination I informed them that I was being maliciously gossiped about in a sexual manner.

That’s where my ordeal started.

I went through an appeal process to get one word redacted from my claim, but I was unsuccessful. However, when my ex-employer made a defamatory and derogatory statement about me to :&% WKH SULYDF\ RI¿FHU had no issue redacting that information. I found this appalling, as it seemed to protect the employer’s interests over mine. , ZDV GHQLHG E\ :&%

twice within a four-month time frame in 2022. Determined, I appealed all the way to the Appeal Commission and won my appeal on April 8, 2024. Despite this victory, I have been waiting over two years for the Manitoba Human Rights Commission to address this distressing matter.

I feel I have no other choice but to share my story publicly. I will continue to exercise my workers’ rights DQG ¿JKW IRU WKH ULJKWV RI other workers as well.

Thank you, Tyler Gibbs.

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MKO applauds Justice Huberdeau’s decision to Wednesday, March 21, 2018 formally approve the $530 million settlement.

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Statement from MKO Grand Chief Garrison Settee on the Passing of AMC Grand Chief Cathy Merrick It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that I, on behalf of the Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc., extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and community of Grand Chief Cathy Merrick following her sudden passing. Grand Chief Cathy Merrick was a kind and loving soul who would share her love of life and was graceful in the way she conducted herself as the Grand Chief.

Grand Chief Merrick was not only a remarkable leader but also a true champion for First Nation rights and social justice. She dedicated her life to advocating for the needs and aspirations of our First Nations, tirelessly working to uplift our voices and bring attention to the issues that matter most to our people. &DWK\ H[HPSOL¿HG WKH strength and spirit of our people, serving as a beacon of hope and inspiration for many. She believed in the power of unity and collaboration, always striving to build bridges between our communities and fostering understanding among all Nations. Her passion, resilience, and unwavering commitment to First Nation peoples will be deeply missed.

In this time of mourning, let us come together to support one another, honoring the memory of Grand Chief Merrick and the vital work she dedicated herself to. We must continue her vision for a stronger, healthier, and

more just society for all First Nations peoples.

Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends, and Pimicikamak Cree Nation during this incredibly

GLI¿FXOW WLPH 0.2 *UDQG Chief Garrison Settee offers “We have lost one of the greatest warriors in First Nation leadership and our Nations mourn knowing

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Pimicikamak Nation Mourns the Loss of a Respected Leader It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of a great leader whose presence was felt throughout the First Nations. She was more than a leader; she was a mother, a grandmother, and a guiding light not only to her family but to countless people across our communities. Her impact, her wisdom, and her unwavering dedication to our people will be remembered forever.

As a leader, she left an indelible mark in the hearts of all First Nations.

Her passion for justice, her

commitment to unity, and her relentless advocacy for our rights and well-being brought about meaningful change that will echo for generations to come. She did not just lead; she inspired, nurtured, and uplifted everyone around her.

It was my honor to nominate her for Grand Chief—a role in which she made a profound difference. She was my leader, and I will deeply miss her leadership, her courage, and her guidance.

On behalf of the Pimi-

cikamak Nation, we extend our sincerest and heartfelt condolences to her husband, children, and grandchildren.

We mourn with them and share in their grief during WKLV GLI¿FXOW WLPH +HU ORVV is a tremendous one for all who knew her, and she will be sadly missed.

In this moment of sorrow, we also celebrate her legDF\²RQH GH¿QHG E\ ORYH strength, and unwavering commitment to our people.

Her spirit will continue to guide us, and her memory will be a source of inspira-

tion as we move forward in unity and hope.

May her soul rest in peace, and may her family ¿QG FRPIRUW LQ WKH RXWSRXUing of love and support from all those who were touched by her remarkable life.

We send thanks to everyone that has called and reached out and thank you to all the Chiefs for making her our Grand Chief.

Issued by the Pimicikamak Cree Nation Chief David Monias

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Honouring and Acknowledging Our AMC Grand Chief Cathy Ann Merrick

BY CHIEF ANGELA LEVASSEUR

for our First Nations, she longed to be with them.

On behalf of the leadership and We will never ever be able to citizens of the Nisichawayasihk UHSD\ KHU IRU WKH VDFUL¿FHV WKDW RXU Cree Nation, we offer our deepest Grand Chief made in service to condolences and send prayers to our people and our Chiefs. Grand everyone that knew AMC Grand Chief Cathy Merrick walked with Chief Cathy Merrick and loved our ancestors and you could feel her. their power in every step she took We extend sincere condolences and in each word she spoke. and prayers to her husband, chilGrand Chief Merrick descended dren, grandchildren and entire from a long line of matriarchs and family. We stand with you in our carried their hopes, dreams, and collective grief and in solidarity, their power in her blood and that while we walk with hearts that power coursed through her veins are broken. each day- giving her the strength AMC Grand Chief Cathy Mer- to lead our Manitoba First Narick was a very powerful Ininiw tions. Grand Chief spoke truth to Okimaw Iskwe. power at every turn- and she never Her voice was like thunder and hesitated to say what needed to she used it to inspire and empower be said. young First Nations women and *UDQG &KLHI DI¿UPHG WKH GLJQLW\ to support other First Nations of our Nations and staunchly reOHDGHUV +HU ¿UH DQG KHU WKXQGHU jected false notions of ethnocenDPSOL¿HG WKH YRLFHV RI HYHU\ IH- trism and racial superiority from male Chief in Manitoba, Canada, mainstream society and governand across Turtle Island. Grand ments. Grand Chief upheld the Chief Merrick elevated female humanity and the sacredness of leaders with her mere presence First Nations lives and made sure and existence. Grand Chief Cathy that the world knew that Every Merrick loved her fellow Chiefs Child Matters and that every First and Grand Chiefs and we loved Nations life matters! her too. Grand Chief also loved, Grand Chief never took no for valued and appreciated her staff at an answer and commanded reAMC and often spoke highly of spect for our Nations . She fought them and praised their hard work. hard for our land and waters and Above all, Grand Chief loved it meant everything. her husband Todd, their children Grand Chief felt the pain of our and grandchildren. She loved her daughters whose mothers were family immeasurably and with all stolen from them and fought to her heart. Grand Chief loved all of restore justice to our families and her relatives and her community of nations. Grand Chief fought hard Pimicikamak Cree Nation. Every to restore the sacredness of our second and every minute that women, our life givers.

Grand Chief Cathy Merrick was And Grand Chief respected and away from her family she missed loved our Elders like no other. She them, loved them, and thought of relied on their knowledge, wisdom them. And even as she fought tire- and guidance to lead in a good lessly and relentlessly to advocate way. And no one could ever disNISICHAWAYASIHK CREE NATION

respect or harm or kill our people ZLWKRXW IHHOLQJ KHU ¿UH 6KH ORYHG respected and protected us all.

We will all miss her kind, warm, and loving energy, that amazing smile and wonderful laughter.

Finally, as Niigaan said; Grand Chief Cathy Merrick fought for others with her last breath. Grand Chief Cathy Merrick fought for First Nations with total conviction and unbelievable passion. She was a true warrior and a brave and ¿HUFH OHDGHU ZKR UHIXVHG WR EDFN down and would never lower her voice. Grand Chief Cathy Merrick would never surrender and we will never surrender!

Even when her heart is returned to Mother Earth, Grand Chief’s ¿UH ZLOO FRQWLQXH WR EXUQ EULJKWO\ forever and ever.

We love, honour and cherish you, Grand Chief Cathy Merrick, and we will not let you down.

Ekosi, Kitam kikawapamitin Grand Chief- Kisahkitin Kapi Kapi Chief Angela Levasseur, Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation

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Legal battle continues over moose hunting licenses in Manitoba

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AMC grand chief remembered as a strong leader and ‘fierce advocate’

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BY DAVE BAXTER

ris, said Merrick was a “powerhouse” as a leader, and for her work on the Cathy Merrick will lie in ODQG¿OO VHDUFK DQG VDLG VKH state at the Manitoba Legis- was instrumental in getting lature on Wednesday, while two levels of government to tributes continue to pour in come together to fund and for the late-grand chief who support the search which is some are calling a “power- expected to begin sometime house” as a leader and an next month. advocate.

“I don’t know where The province has an- WKLV ¿JKW WRZDUGV VHDUFKnounced that Merrick will LQJ DQG WKH ¿JKW IRU RXU lie in state between noon people could have gone if and 5 p.m. and members of it weren’t for your words the public are invited to pay and guidance, and strength their respects at the Mani- every step of the way,” Hartoba Legislative Building. ris wrote.

A book of condolences “From pushing for a will be placed at the base of search, to a feasibility the Grand Staircase, while VWXG\ WR ¿QDOO\ QHDULQJ D flags at the Legislative search: I’m so heartbroken Building will stay lowered you won’t be there to see it to half-staff until after happen. Your love for the Merrick’s funeral, which community showed with is planned for Saturday in every step you took as you her home community of led with your good heart.”

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ed for everyone around her.”

On Tuesday, AMC released a schedule of events and ceremonies being held this week to honour Merrick, which includes a candlelight vigil scheduled for 7 p.m. on Tuesday evening in Winnipeg in front of the Manitoba Law Courts where she collapsed and died last week.

There is also a sunrise ceremony scheduled for 7 a.m. Wednesday morning at The Forks in Winnipeg.

According to AMC, Merrick’s body will arrive at the legislative building at 10 a.m. on Wednesday for the public viewing starting at noon. Her body will then be taken from the legislative building to the RBC Convention Centre where a wake service is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

There will also be several ceremonies held in her home community of PCN, as AMC said Merrick’s body will return to the community where there will be wake services held on Thursday and Friday.

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PCN on Saturday, before a planned funeral service interment at the Cross Lake Cemetery.

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“She also brought attention to the MMIWG2S+ epidemic, stressing the importance of proactive measures. Her commitment to equitable healthcare in First Nations communities never wavered, as she pushed for accessible, high-quality care no matter the obstacles.

“She was a true Treaty warrior and made sure that governments knew her position of the role First Nations played in shaping this country.”

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

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Friday, September 13, 2024

School nutrition programs get provincial funding boost

BY BRENDA SAWATZKY

LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, THE NIVERVILLE CITIZEN

Grade schools across Manitoba have been beefing up their school nutrition programs this fall thanks to newly allocated provincial funding.

To make good their promise to help remove barriers to childhood learning, the province announced an additional $30 million in nutritional funding earlier this year.

The new funding is being rolled out in three streams.

The first $15 million has been distributed directly to school divisions to help them establish or enhance their nutritional meal programming. Student enrolment numbers and socioeconomic factors govern the differing division allotments.

An additional $6 million is being allocated to individual public schools where the socioeconomic need is markedly high.

Finally, $9 million in grant money is available for nutrition programming on an application basis.

This funding may be used to support family outreach initiatives and after-school, summer, and school break programs.

DSFM Joel Mangin, Director of Student Services with the division scolaire Franco-Manitobaine (DSFM),

says he is excited for provincial funding that will help enhance his division’s existing nutrition programs.

Even so, he hopes parents understand that a universal food program means better all-around access, not food for everyone.

“I hope nobody has the illusion that every kid is going to get fed lunch every day, because that’s not what this is,” says Mangin.

In DFSM, the bulk of the new funding will continue to be funnelled towards three Winnipeg schools which exist in areas of higher socioeconomic need.

“We already had a more robust meal plan that we were just funding ourselves for our really high-needs schools,” says Mangin. “We provided about 200 lunches through a contract with a caterer who assembles lunches and we just deliver them to those three schools every single day.”

Even so, each school in the division received a survey last year allowing DSFM to assess need. If, at any time throughout the school year, schools indicate a need for additional food assistance, Mangin says the division will continue to provide accordingly.

“We’ve got some schools that have basically said, ‘All of our kids have lunches.

We don’t have any kids that come to school starving,’” Mangin says. “They

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learn in a way that honours and respects their dignity.”

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SRSD According to Teresa Hampton, assistant superintendent at the Seine River School Division (SRSD), a grant of $266,000 was received from the province for nutrition programming for this school year.

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Crowded classes lead to ‘hallway education’

BY MAGGIE MACINTOSH

ately caught the attention of mother Kelly Bishop, a health and safety director, Makeshift classrooms — when she attended a Grade including a library set up in 3 orientation session last a corridor, which one moth- week. er likened to “hallway eduBishop said she has since cation” — have Manitoba FRQWDFWHG WKH SURYLQFLDO ¿UH families fed up about the commissioner over conpace of new school plan- cerns the set up does not ning to address enrolment meet code requirements. pressures.

“It’s like taking a pie Elementary students in and splitting it into more West St. Paul and Winni- pieces,” she said, noting the peg’s Island Lakes sub- number of washrooms and urb are among those who play structures, among other started the school year in an infrastructure, remains ununconventional classroom. changed. “Your child gets ³, ZDV ÀRRUHG E\ ZKDW less of everything.”

I saw … we have hallway In 2019, as she began to medicine, and now we worry about new develophave hallway education,” ments and the number of said Corrie Hucul-Dudley, young families searching a mother of two at West St. for daycare spots on her Paul School. street, Bishop said she There are currently up- reached out to her local wards of 600 students trustee to inquire about a attending the kindergart- second school to service the en-to-Grade 8 school. fast-growing area north of That’s roughly 150 more the Perimeter Highway. attendees than there were The project remains in ¿YH \HDUV DJR limbo, which she said is In order to accommodate especially frustrating given growing registration, the West St. Paul was ranked library was separated into the 10th fastest growing two multiage classrooms municipality in Canada in over the summer break. A 2022. librarian desk and bookCensus data show the shelves were moved outside population grew nearly 25 WKH ¿UVW ÀRRU URRP DQG VHW per cent between 2016 and up along an adjacent hall- 2021. way area.

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It was chosen because it has “a bit of an open area,” Kreml said, adding he wants the same thing as parents — a new build — but teachers are making do by using non-traditional spaces so class sizes remain reasonable.

Kreml noted the province made a 2019 commitment to open a dual-track elementary school in West St. Paul with capacity for 700 VWXGHQWV DQG GLYLVLRQ RI¿cials continue to liaise with the province to get authorization for the project.

Seven Oaks’ board recently updated catchment areas to alleviate pressure by rerouting students from Rossmere and North Main to other buildings, he added.

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The Tories have repeatedly accused the NDP government of pulling support for nine new schools the previous government planned to build through a controversial public-private partnership model.

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ger at his predecessors on Monday, saying the NDP government has inherited “extraordinary circumstances” as a result of Progressive Conservative cuts to public schools.

Altomare said satellite libraries are less than ideal, but the books themselves and relationships between teachers and students are the most important thing.

“Schools have to be creative in this environment and they’re doing that because they know how important it is to get books in hands,” he said.

Multiple parents of children studying in the former library told the Free Press noise has already proven challenging in the largely open space that was halved with furniture no taller than three feet in height.

“I don’t want it to deter her love of learning and her want of learning,” said Alana Woods, adding her Grade 3 daughter’s teacher asked kids to arrive with headphones to help them concentrate.

Jeff Cieszecki, president of the local teacher’s union, said he was aware of the enrolment pressures but had yet to hear from members about the recent adjustments.

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Supplied photo West St. Paul School staff have moved bookshelves into a first-floor hallway area to accommodate the conversion of the elementary building's library into two Grade 3/4 classrooms for 2024-25. schools to convert libraries ing place outdoors, weather into classroom spaces while permitting, and the music awaiting new builds, Cies- program is currently zecki said. mobile.

Island Lakes Community Administrators in the School has transformed a Louis Riel School Division gymnasium, community are hopeful that the arrival room, and a chunk of the of four portables, two of elementary library into which have been secured homerooms to accommo- and are expected to be funcdate ballooning enrolment. tional by mid-October, will Phys-ed classes are tak- free up space.

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dŚĞ &ŽƐƚĞƌ ĂƌĞ tŽƌŬĞƌͬ ĂƚĂ ůĞƌŬ ŝƐ Ă ŵĞŵďĞƌ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ &ŽƐƚĞƌ ĂƌĞ ĂŶĚ YƵĂůŝƚLJ ƐƐƵƌĂŶĐĞ ĂŶĚ ĂƚĂ ĚĞƉĂƌƚŵĞŶƚƐ͘ dŚĞ ŝŶĐƵŵďĞŶƚ ĚĞǀĞůŽƉƐ ƌĞůĂƟŽŶƐŚŝƉƐ ǁŝƚŚ ĨŽƐƚĞƌ ƉĂƌĞŶƚƐ ĂŶĚ ĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶ ŝŶ ĐĂƌĞ͕ ƉƌŽǀŝĚŝŶŐ ŽŶŐŽŝŶŐ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚ ĂŶĚ ůŝĐĞŶƐŝŶŐ ŚŽŵĞƐ͘ dŚĞ ŝŶĐƵŵďĞŶƚ ƌĞĐĞŝǀĞƐ ĂŶĚ ĞŶƚĞƌƐ ĚĂƚĂ ŽŶ Ăůů ĐĂƐĞ ƚLJƉĞƐ ĂŶĚ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞƐ ŵŽŶƚŚͲĞŶĚ ƌĞƉŽƌƚƐ ŽŶ ĐĂƐĞ ĮůĞƐ͘ dŚĞ &ŽƐƚĞƌ ĂƌĞ tŽƌŬĞƌͬ ĂƚĂ ůĞƌŬ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚƐ ƚŚĞ ǁŽƌŬ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ŐĞŶĐLJ ǁŝƚŚ ĂĚŵŝŶŝƐƚƌĂƟǀĞ ƚĂƐŬƐ͕ ĞŶƐƵƌŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ĂĐĐƵƌĂĐLJ ŽĨ ĚĂƚĂ ŝŶƉƵƚ ǁŚŝůĞ ĨŽůůŽǁŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ŐĞŶĐLJ͛Ɛ ƉŽůŝĐŝĞƐ ĂŶĚ ƉƌĂĐƟĐĞƐ͘ dŚĞ ǁŽƌŬ ŝƐ ĚĞƚĂŝůĞĚ ĂŶĚ ƌĞƋƵŝƌĞƐ ƚŚĂƚ ĐŽŶĮĚĞŶƟĂůŝƚLJ ďĞ ŵĂŝŶƚĂŝŶĞĚ͘

^ƵŵŵĂƌLJ ŽĨ WŽƐŝƟŽŶ͗ dŚĞ ĂƐĞ ŝĚĞ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞƐ ƉƌĂĐƟĐĂů ĂŶĚ ĂĚŵŝŶŝƐƚƌĂƟǀĞ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ tŽƌŬĞƌ;ƐͿ ĂŶĚ ^ƵƉĞƌǀŝƐŽƌ;ƐͿ ŝŶ ƚŚĞŝƌ ĂƐƐŝŐŶĞĚ hŶŝƚ͘ tŚŝůĞ ĨŽůůŽǁŝŶŐ ŐƵŝĚĞůŝŶĞƐ ƌĞůĂƚĞĚ ƚŽ ĐůŝĞŶƚƐ͛ ƐĂĨĞƚLJ ĂŶĚ ƉƌŝǀĂĐLJ͕ ƚŚĞ ĂƐĞ ŝĚĞ ŝƐ ƌĞƐƉŽŶƐŝďůĞ ĨŽƌ ĨĂĐŝůŝƚĂƟŶŐ ĐĂƐĞͲƌĞůĂƚĞĚ ĂĐƟǀŝƟĞƐ ŽŶ ďĞŚĂůĨ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ƵŶŝƚ ǁŚĞŶ ǁŽƌŬŝŶŐ ǁŝƚŚ ĨĂŵŝůŝĞƐ ĂŶĚ ĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶ͘ ĞŵŽŶƐƚƌĂƟŶŐ Ă ǁŽƌŬŝŶŐ ŬŶŽǁůĞĚŐĞ ŽĨ ůĞŐŝƐůĂƟŽŶ͕ ŐĞŶĐLJ ƉŽůŝĐŝĞƐ ĂŶĚ ƉƌĂĐƟĐĞƐ ƚŚĞ ĂƐĞ ŝĚĞ ŝƐ ƌĞƐƉŽŶƐŝďůĞ ƚŽ ĐŚĞĐŬ ĐĂƐĞ ƉƌŽŐƌĞƐƐ͕ ĐŽŶĚƵĐƚ ŝŶƚĞƌǀŝĞǁƐ͕ ĂƐƐŝƐƚ ǁŝƚŚ ĐŽŵƉŝůŝŶŐ ĐĂƐĞ ƉĂƌƟĐƵůĂƌƐ ĨŽƌ ŽƵƌƚ͕ ĞŶƐƵƌŝŶŐ ĂĐĐƵƌĂƚĞ ĂŶĚ ƟŵĞůLJ ĚŽĐƵŵĞŶƚĂƟŽŶ͕ ĂŵŽŶŐ ŽƚŚĞƌ ƚĂƐŬƐ͘

ŬĞLJ ŵĞŵďĞƌ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ŚŝůĚ Θ &ĂŵŝůLJ ^ĞƌǀŝĐĞƐ ; &^Ϳ hŶŝƚ͕ ƚŚĞ /ŶƚĂŬĞ /ŶǀĞƐƟŐĂƚŽƌ ĞŶƐƵƌĞƐ ƚŚĂƚ ƚŚĞ ĂƉƉƌŽƉƌŝĂƚĞ ƌĂŶŐĞ ŽĨ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞƐ ĂŶĚ ƉƌŽŐƌĂŵƐ ƚŽ ĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶ ĂŶĚ ĨĂŵŝůŝĞƐ ĂƌĞ ĚĞůŝǀĞƌĞĚ ŝŶ ĂĐĐŽƌĚĂŶĐĞ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ ƉŚŝůŽƐŽƉŚLJ͕ ƉƌĂĐƟĐĞƐ ĂŶĚ ƉŽůŝĐŝĞƐ ĂƐ ƐĞƚ ĨŽƌƚŚ ďLJ ǁĂƐŝƐ ŐĞŶĐLJ &ŝƌƐƚ EĂƟŽŶƐ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ŚŝůĚ ĂŶĚ &ĂŵŝůLJ ^ĞƌǀŝĐĞƐ Đƚ ŽĨ DĂŶŝƚŽďĂ͘ dŚĞ ŝŶĐƵŵďĞŶƚ ƉĞƌĨŽƌŵƐ ƚŚĞ ǁŽƌŬ ĨƌŽŵ Ă ƉƌĞǀĞŶƟŽŶ ĂŶĚ ƚƌĂƵŵĂͲĨŽĐƵƐĞĚ ůĞŶƐ͕ ĂĐƟŶŐ ŽŶ ƌĞĨĞƌƌĂůƐ͕ ĂŶĚ ĐŽŵƉůĞƟŶŐ ƚŚŽƌŽƵŐŚ ĂƐƐĞƐƐŵĞŶƚƐ ƚŽ ĞŶƐƵƌĞ ƚŚĞ ƐĂĨĞƚLJ ŽĨ ĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶ͘ dŚĞ ƉŽƐŝƟŽŶ ƌĞƋƵŝƌĞƐ ĐƌŝƟĐĂů ƚŚŝŶŬŝŶŐ͕ ƉƌŽďůĞŵͲƐŽůǀŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ĂŶĂůLJƟĐĂů ƐŬŝůůƐ͘ dŚĞ ǁŽƌŬ ŝƐ ƉĞƌĨŽƌŵĞĚ ŝŶ ĂŶ ĞŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚ ƌĞƋƵŝƌŝŶŐ ĐŽůůĂďŽƌĂƟŽŶ ǁŝƚŚ ŽƚŚĞƌƐ͕ ĂŶĚ ĐŽŶĮĚĞŶƟĂůŝƚLJ͘

YƵĂůŝĮĐĂƟŽŶƐ͗ ͻ ^ŽŵĞ ƉŽƐƚͲƐĞĐŽŶĚĂƌLJ ĞĚƵĐĂƟŽŶ͕ Žƌ ĂŶ ĂĐĐĞƉƚĂďůĞ ĐŽŵďŝŶĂƟŽŶ ŽĨ ĞĚƵĐĂƟŽŶ ĂŶĚ ǁŽƌŬ ĞdžƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ͘ ͻ ϭͲϮ LJĞĂƌƐ ŽĨ ĞdžƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ ŝŶ ĂŶ ĂĚŵŝŶŝƐƚƌĂƟǀĞ ƌŽůĞ Žƌ ĐŚŝůĚ ǁĞůĨĂƌĞ ǁŽƌŬ ĞŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚ͘ ͻ WƌŽĮĐŝĞŶĐLJ ŝŶ ƵƐĞ ŽĨ DŝĐƌŽƐŽŌ ŽĸĐĞ ; džĐĞů͕ tŽƌĚ͕ dĞĂŵƐ͕ ĂŶĚ KƵƚůŽŽŬͿ͘ ͻ sĂůŝĚ ůĂƐƐ ϱ ƌŝǀĞƌ͛Ɛ >ŝĐĞŶƐĞ͘ ͻ 'ŽŽĚ ƵŶĚĞƌƐƚĂŶĚŝŶŐ ŽĨ EŽƌƚŚĞƌŶ &ŝƌƐƚ EĂƟŽŶ ĐƵůƚƵƌĞƐ ĂŶĚ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƟĞƐ͘ ͻ ďŝůŝƚLJ ƚŽ ƐƉĞĂŬ ĂŶĚ ǁƌŝƚĞ ƌĞĞͬ ĞŶĞ ĂŶ ĂƐƐĞƚ͘

YƵĂůŝĮĐĂƟŽŶƐ͗ ͻ ^t͕ Žƌ ŝŶ ƉƌŽŐƌĞƐƐ ŽĨ ĂƩĂŝŶŝŶŐ Ă ^t ŝŶ ĐŽŵďŝŶĂƟŽŶ ǁŝƚŚ ƌĞůĞǀĂŶƚ ĞdžƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ͘ ͻ ϭн LJĞĂƌƐ͛ ĞdžƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ ǁŝƚŚŝŶ ƚŚĞ ĐŚŝůĚ ǁĞůĨĂƌĞ ĮĞůĚ͘ ͻ <ŶŽǁůĞĚŐĞ ŽĨ &^ ůĞŐŝƐůĂƟŽŶ͕ ƐƚĂŶĚĂƌĚƐ͕ ĂŶĚ ƌĞŐƵůĂƟŽŶƐ͘ ͻ džƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ ǁŝƚŚ ƵƐŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ &^/^ ĚĂƚĂďĂƐĞ͕ ŝŶĐůƵĚŝŶŐ /D ĂŶ ĂƐƐĞƚ͘ ͻ ǀĂůŝĚ ĚƌŝǀĞƌƐ͛ ůŝĐĞŶƐĞ ĂŶĚ ĂĐĐĞƐƐ ƚŽ Ă ƌĞůŝĂďůĞ ǀĞŚŝĐůĞ͘ ͻ <ŶŽǁůĞĚŐĞ ŽĨ͕ Žƌ ǁŽƌŬ ĞdžƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ ŝŶ ŶŽƌƚŚĞƌŶ DĂŶŝƚŽďĂ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƟĞƐ ƉƌĞĨĞƌƌĞĚ͘ ͻ ĞŵŽŶƐƚƌĂƚĞĚ ƵŶĚĞƌƐƚĂŶĚŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ƌĞƐƉĞĐƚ ĨŽƌ /ŶĚŝŐĞŶŽƵƐ ĐƵůƚƵƌĞ͘ ͻ ďŝůŝƚLJ ƚŽ ƐƉĞĂŬ ƌĞĞ ĂŶ ĂƐƐĞƚ͘

tŽƌŬŝŶŐ ŽŶĚŝƟŽŶƐ͗ ͻ &ĂƐƚͲƉĂĐĞĚ͕ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJͲďĂƐĞĚ͕ ƟŵĞ ƐĞŶƐŝƟǀĞ͕ ŵƵůƟͲĚŝƐĐŝƉůŝŶĂƌLJ ĐŚŝůĚ ǁĞůĨĂƌĞ ĞŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚ͘ ͻ /ŶĚĞƉĞŶĚĞŶƚ ǁŽƌŬ ǁŝƚŚ ůŝƩůĞ ĚŝƌĞĐƚ ƐƵƉĞƌǀŝƐŝŽŶ͘ ͻ ŽŶĮĚĞŶƟĂů ĞŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚ ǁŝƚŚ ĂĐĐĞƐƐ ƚŽ ŚŝŐŚůLJ ƐĞŶƐŝƟǀĞ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶ͘ ͻ ZĞƉĞƟƟǀĞ ĐŽŵƉƵƚĞƌ ǁŽƌŬ͘ ͻ KǀĞƌŶŝŐŚƚ ĂŶĚ ƌĞŵŽƚĞ ƚƌĂǀĞů ŵĂLJ ďĞ ƌĞƋƵŝƌĞĚ ŽĐĐĂƐŝŽŶĂůůLJ͘

tŽƌŬŝŶŐ ŽŶĚŝƟŽŶƐ͗ ͻ &ĂƐƚͲƉĂĐĞĚ͕ ƟŵĞͲƐĞŶƐŝƟǀĞ ĐŚŝůĚ ǁĞůĨĂƌĞ ǁŽƌŬŝŶŐ ĞŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚ͘ ͻ ĂĐŬŐƌŽƵŶĚ ŚĞĐŬƐ ŵƵƐƚ ŵĞĞƚ ŐĞŶĐLJ ŵŝŶŝŵĂů ĂĐĐĞƉƚĂďůĞ ƐƚĂŶĚĂƌĚƐ ͻ /ŶĚĞƉĞŶĚĞŶƚ ǁŽƌŬ ƉĞƌĨŽƌŵĞĚ ĂƐ ƉĂƌƚ ŽĨ Ă ƚĞĂŵ͘ ͻ ĐĐĞƐƐ ƚŽ ŚŝŐŚůLJ ƐĞŶƐŝƟǀĞ ĂŶĚ ĐŽŶĮĚĞŶƟĂů ŵĂƚĞƌŝĂů ĨŽƌ ǁŚŝĐŚ ƉƌŝǀĂĐLJ ŵƵƐƚ ďĞ ŵĂŝŶƚĂŝŶĞĚ͘ ͻ WĞƌĨŽƌŵŝŶŐ ŽŶͲĐĂůů ƌŽƚĂƟŽŶƐ͕ ĂŶĚ ŽǀĞƌƟŵĞ ƌĞƋƵŝƌĞĚ͘ ͻ KĐĐĂƐŝŽŶĂů ůŝŌŝŶŐ ƚŽ ϯϬ ůďƐ͘ ͻ hƉ ƚŽ ϮϬй ƚƌĂǀĞů͕ ƐŽŵĞ ŽĨ ǁŚŝĐŚ ŵĂLJ ďĞ ƌĞŵŽƚĞ ĂŶĚ ŽǀĞƌŶŝŐŚƚ͘

tŽƌŬŝŶŐ ŽŶĚŝƟŽŶƐ͗ ͻ &ĂƐƚͲƉĂĐĞĚ ĐŚŝůĚ ǁĞůĨĂƌĞ ĞŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚ ǁŝƚŚ Ă ĨŽĐƵƐ ŽŶ ƉƌĞǀĞŶƟŽŶ ĂŶĚ ƚƌĂƵŵĂ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĞĚ ŝŶƚĞƌǀĞŶƟŽŶƐ͘ ͻ KǀĞƌŶŝŐŚƚ ĂŶĚ ƌĞŵŽƚĞ ƚƌĂǀĞů ĂƉƉƌŽdžŝŵĂƚĞůLJ ϰϬй ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ƟŵĞ͘ ͻ ^ŽŵĞ ŽǀĞƌƟŵĞ ƌĞƋƵŝƌĞĚ͘ ͻ ĐĐĞƐƐ ƚŽ ǀĞƌLJ ƐĞŶƐŝƟǀĞ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟŽŶ ĨŽƌ ǁŚŝĐŚ ĐŽŶĮĚĞŶƟĂůŝƚLJ ŝƐ ƌĞƋƵŝƌĞĚ͘ ͻ WƌŽǀŝĚĞ ƐĂƟƐĨĂĐƚŽƌLJ ƌŝŵŝŶĂů ZĞĐŽƌĚ͕ ŚŝůĚ ďƵƐĞ ZĞŐŝƐƚƌLJ ĂŶĚ WƌŝŽƌ ŽŶƚĂĐƚ ĐŚĞĐŬƐ ƉƌŝŽƌ ƚŽ ƐƚĂƌƟŶŐ ƚŚĞ ƉŽƐŝƟŽŶ͕ ĂŶĚ ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚŽƵƚ ĞŵƉůŽLJŵĞŶƚ ĂƐ ƌĞƋƵŝƌĞĚ͘

^ĂůĂƌLJ͗ ǁĂƐŝƐ ŐĞŶĐLJ ŽīĞƌƐ Ă ĐŽŵƉĞƟƟǀĞ ƐĂůĂƌLJ ĂŶĚ ĞŵƉůŽLJĞĞ ďĞŶĞĮƚ ƉĂĐŬĂŐĞ͘ ^ĂůĂƌLJ ǁŝůů ĐŽŵŵĞŶƐƵƌĂƚĞ ǁŝƚŚ ĞĚƵĐĂƟŽŶ ĂŶĚ ĞdžƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ͘

^ĂůĂƌLJ͗ ǁĂƐŝƐ ŐĞŶĐLJ ŽīĞƌƐ Ă ĐŽŵƉĞƟƟǀĞ ƐĂůĂƌLJ ĂŶĚ ĞŵƉůŽLJĞĞ ďĞŶĞĮƚ ƉĂĐŬĂŐĞ͘ ^ĂůĂƌLJ ǁŝůů ĐŽŵŵĞŶƐƵƌĂƚĞ ǁŝƚŚ ĞĚƵĐĂƟŽŶ ĂŶĚ ĞdžƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ

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Fox Lake Cree Nation mourns the loss of AMC Grand Chief Cathy Merrick On behalf of Fox Lake Cree Nation, we extend our condolences to the family and friends of Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Grand Chief Cathy Merrick on the news of her sudden journey to the spirit world. *UDQG &KLHI 0HUULFN ZDV NQRZQ DV D ¿HUFH \HW FRPpassionate advocate for First Nations across Manitoba, and everyone who had the opportunity to encounter her felt the kindness and love that she carried in her soul. In her passing, she has gifted us all with a piece of her soul to carry and share with those we encounter daily. $V )LUVW 1DWLRQV ZKLOH WKLV QHZV LV GLI¿FXOW WR SURFHVV we know that she has moved on to the next journey and her spirit will continue on in her legacy. ~ Okimakan Morris Beardy

Tataskweyak Cree Nation Statement On behalf of Tataskweyak Cree Nation, Chief and Council offer our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, colleagues, and to the home community of Pimicikamak Cree Nation on the loss of Grand Chief Cathy Merrick of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs.

Cathy Merrick was an extraordinary leader who had a passion for advocating for First Nations rights and well being of Treaty, and non-Treaty, people across Manitoba, and on the national stage. She demonstrated great leadership who inspired others and gave hope to our communities while planting positive change.

Cathy showed kindness and love to everyone and was sure to greet with a hug. Her legacy will forever be remembered, and she will be truly missed by many.

Granville Lake First Nation I/we are saddened of the sudden passing of a great leader & advocate. We will miss her! May creator watch over her family & loved ones! She was a good leader.

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