Nickel Belt News Volume 62 • Issue 13
Friday, April 1, 2022
Thompson, Manitoba
Serving the Norman Region since 1961
RCMP appeal for tips in unsolved hit-and-run that killed 41-year-old man just north of Thompson three years ago
Solomon McDonald, who was struck by a vehicle and killed while walking on the highway just north of Thompson on March 22, 2019. Three years after 41-year-old Solomon McDonald was hit and killed by a vehicle on Highway 391 just north of Thompson, RCMP still don’t have answers about his death. McDonald, a Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation man who had 10 children, seven of whom were under the age of 12 at the
RCMP photos A memorial to Solomon McDonald next to Highway 391 just north of the Burntwood River where he was hit and killed by a vehicle in an unsolved hit-and-run on March 22, 2019.
time of his death, is believed to have died sometime near 1 a.m. on March 22, 2019. Thompson RCMP received a report of a vehicle-pedestrian collision around 1:05 a.m. that day, but there was no vehicle at the scene just north of the Burntwood River when police arrived. Investigation assisted by a forensic colli-
sion reconstructionist and the RCMP Criminal Collision Investigative team determined that McDonald’s death was the result of being hit by a vehicle while walking on the road. RCMP say they conducted many interviews in relation to McDonald’s death and they continue to look for the vehicle that hit him or any witnesses or other people
with information about the fatal collision. Anyone who saw the vehicle hit McDonald or who has information about the collision is asked to call Thompson RCMP at 204-677-6911 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477. Tips can also be submitted online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.
Manitoba shutting down youth jail in Portage, shifting more resources to deal with young offenders into the north BY IAN GRAHAM
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The provincial justice minister announced March 24 that one of two youth jails in the south will be closing permanently this July and more resources shifted to Northern Manitoba, which is where the majority of incarcerated youth are from. Agassiz Youth Centre in Portage la Prairie, which is currently only at about 30 per cent capacity, will shut down July 22, Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced. Approximately 100 Justice Department staff who work there will be offered employment in other areas and the land it occupies may become the site of a previously announced new hospital for the city. Youth currently housed at Agassiz will be transferred to the Manitoba Youth Centre in Winnipeg, which has been below 50 per cent capacity for the past five years. Over the past decade, Goertzen said, youth incarceration has gone down nearly 75 per cent in Manitoba, from more than 300 youth in custody in 2012 to
fewer than 90 today, mainly due to the federal Youth Criminal Justice Act. Meanwhile, in the north, there are no youth jails and no transitional facilities, meaning incarcerated young offenders from the region have to complete their entire sentences at Agassiz or MYC, though a transitional phase before they return to the community is better for reducing reoffending and re-incarceration. “We have many jurisdictions in Manitoba, and certainly in the north, which are really in need of justice services,” said Goertzen, noting that the “vast majority” of youth in custody are from Northern Manitoba. The justice minister announced a healing lodge in Thompson for northern youth offenders on March 25 in Winnipeg, alongside Thompson Mayor Colleen Smook and Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Grand Chief Garrison Settee. “We’ve been working with First Nations partners and other partners over several months, really, in terms of what that might look like,” said Goertzen, noting
Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of Rose Kuzina/Manitoba Historical Society One of the older buildings at the Agassiz Youth Centre in Portage la Prairie, which houses youth who have been sentenced to jail for their crimes and is going to shut down in July due to dropping youth incarceration. that open custody models provide better opportunities for young offenders to transition back into their communities gradually and have access to appropriate and culturally relevant services. The Manitoba Government and General Employees Union, which represents jail guards and other staff at
Agassiz, told the Canadian Press it was not consulted about the closure. “This will impact youth incarcerated there and it will eliminate over a hundred good-paying jobs which support Manitoba families in the community,” said union president Kyle Ross.
Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs acting Grand Chief Eric Redhead said closing the youth jail and enabling youth sentenced to custody to spend at least part of it closer to their home communities is not a complete solution to the many problems that lead to Indigenous youth being overrepre-
sented in Manitoba’s legal and correctional system. “The AMC is in a process of developing our own justice and law centre that would be grounded in our understanding of traditional laws that promote diversion and restorative justice as a response to conflict,” he said.
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tion determined that the victim was walking behind a vehicle when it backed up and struck her. The driver, a Brochet resident, was arrested for dangerous driving causing death. An RCMP forensic collision reconstructionist and the RCMP Criminal Collision Investigative Team are assisting local RCMP with their investigation.
A woman from Brochet was arrested March 27 after a vehicle hit and killed a woman in Lynn Lake.
Man in his 50s becomes 83rd northern resident with COVID to die BY IAN GRAHAM
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One Northern Manitoba resident was among 15 people with COVID-19 who died in the province in the past week, the provincial government said in its March 24 weekly COVID bulletin. The northern resident, whose death was reported March 24, was a man in his
50s whose case was linked to a COVID-19 outbreak at Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg. He is the 83rd northerner with COVID to die since the pandemic began. 1,739 Manitobans with the virus have died in the approximately two years since the pandemic began. In the week leading up to March 23, the first week External Job Posting
Permanent Full-Time Intergovernmental Relations Liaison Job Summary: In collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer, the Intergovernmental Relations Liaison is the technician who works closely with the Chief to address the federal and provincial governments on emerging issues, trends and problems that affect the Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN). This responsibility includes: screening enquiries for priority from members of government and industry concerning strategies and opportunities; and preparing briefing notes, background documents, issue and discussion papers for review and approval; and coordinating meetings with representatives of a wide variety including industry, commercial enterprises, community and business associations, and government agencies; and working collaboratively with the lobbyists and other members of the Community and Intergovernmental Relations Team to support the strategic direction of OCN. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent preferred • Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a policy or program-based role in government (First Nations, federal, provincial, or municipal) • Experience developing strategic plans, operational plans and proposals • Experience in public relations is an asset • Combination of education/experience may be considered • Proficiency in MS Office Suite – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook • Excellent written and verbal communication and, presentation skills • A Valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s License • Ability to speak the Cree language is an asset Applications Must Include: • A resume & cover letter with contact information that clearly indicates how you meet the requirements • Copy of credentials (licenses, training, education) • Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check (or proof of application) • Three professional letters of reference (colleague, supervisor or manager) – or – contact information Deadline: Friday, April 15, 2022 @ 4pm All are welcome to apply. Priority will be given to people with Aboriginal ancestry that meet requirements.
How to apply: For more information or to apply, please email, mail or drop cover letter and resume to and marked “Personal and Confidential” to: Courtney Hester, Personnel Administrator In-person: OCN Payment Centre – Main Floor of the Otineka Mall Mail: P.O. Box 10880, Opaskwayak, MB R0B 2J0 Fax: 204-623-7063 E-Mail: hr@opaskwayak.ca
We thank you for your interest in wanting to work for the Opaskwayak Cree Nation. However, only those individuals that are qualified will only be contacted for an interview.
since the last provincial public health orders expired, 128 people with COVID-19 were admitted to hospital in Manitoba, up 4.9 per cent from the previous week, when there were 119 new hospitalizations. Intensive care admissions rose to 11 from 7 the previous week, a 57 per cent increase. The overall number of Manitobans with COVID-19 in hospital continues to drop however, with 369 patients March 24 compared to 395 a week earlier. The number of patients with COVID in ICU rose by one from March 17 to 18 total patients a week later.
34 northerners with COVID-19 were hospitalized as of March 24, down from 43 a week earlier, and three of them were in ICU, down from four on March 17. About a quarter of the new cases reported from limited testing March 24 affected northern residents. All but two northern health districts still had COVID cases listed as active and three of those districts had more than 100 active infections. There were 35 confirmed active cases in the Thompson/Mystery Lake health district.
NOTICE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 4033515 Manitoba Association Inc., also known as the Thompson Regional Airport Authority, will be holding an Annual General Meeting via Zoom conference call: Date: Wednesday, April 6, 2022 Time: 12:00PM All attendees must RSVP prior to April 4, 2022 For further information or to RSVP, please contact Melissa Lounsbury at 204-677-0729 or via e-mail at: Melissa.lounsbury@fly-yth.ca
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Requests applications from interested individuals with experience, knowledge and capacity in such disciplines as air transportation, aviation, business finance, engineering or other experience which will assist in the management of the affairs of the Corporation as an on-going, viable, commercial enterprise. For further information on the role of the Board of Directors please contact: Curtis Ross Acting CEO via email Curtis.ross@fly-yth.ca. Please send a letter of application to Thompson Airport Authority P.O Box 112 Thompson, Mb R8N 1M9 Email: Melissa.Lounsbury@fly-yth.ca Fax: 204-778-6477 Submission deadline is April 4, 2022
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Better internet service for remote northern communities requires provincial action Now that we’ve headed back to the legislature for our spring sitting, I wanted to provide an update from the last months and highlight some of the key issues I’ll be fighting for in the months to come alongside my NDP colleagues. Something that I have been challenging the PC government on is their interference in collective bargaining. Just last week, an independent arbitrator sided with the workers at Manitoba Hydro and against this government. The PC government tried to impose layoffs in 2019 but was unsuccessful after Manitoba Hydro cited safety concerns with the staff reduction. Then the PCs tried again in 2020, this time using the pandemic as a reason for the need for cost-cutting. The arbitrator ruled that the layoffs requested by former premier Brian Pallister were a clear violation of the “lack of work” clause in the hydro workers union’s collective agreement with Manitoba Hydro. Not only did this PC government interfere with workers’ rights at Manitoba Hydro, they did the same thing at the University of Manitoba. A court found this gove rnm ent undermined negotiations and interfered, and the government has been ordered to pay millions for their inter-
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ference. Meanwhile, thou- Premier Heather Stefanson sands of frontline healthcare about this, she responded workers have been without callously by talking about a contract for five years be- her son’s hockey team. cause of this government’s This shows just how out of interference. This gov- touch this PC government is ernment needs to get stop and that they are not taking interfering with collective the health and safety of all bargaining. Manitobans as seriously as Another main issue the they should. NDP is fighting for during Another issue I have been this legislative session is advocating for is increased access to healthcare and ac- internet access throughout countability when it comes the north. Towns like Lynn to how healthcare is pro- Lake and Leaf Rapids only vided by this government. have access to unstable We’ve repeatedly raised the and severely limited interissue of the death of Krystal net services which threatMousseau, who died last ens the capacity to provide year while in transport from healthcare, education, stable Brandon ICU to Ontario communications, and comduring the third wave of mercial opportunities for the COVID-19 pandemic. residents. I have and will This PC government has continue to call on this PC refused to hold an inquiry government to support prointo her death even though jects that will provide stable a critical incident report and high-speed networks in revealed that health care the north. We need action providers did not have the now, not just more empty right equipment and she words and promises.If you received an inappropriate have any questions or conamount of at least one of cerns, please do not hesitate her medications during to contact my office at 204her transport. When NDP 687-3246 or Tom.Lindsey@ leader Wab Kinew asked yourmanitoba.ca. kelly.bindle.mla.office@gmail.com Constituency Office: Unit 3-40 Moak Crescent Thompson, MB R8N 2B7 204-677-2066 Kelly Bindle
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Manitoba Hydro hereby gives notice that a submission has been added to the Canadian Navigable Waters Act for public comment described herein and its site and plans. Pursuant to paragraph 10(b) of the said Act, Manitoba Hydro has deposited with the Minister of Transport, on the on-line Common project Search Registry (http://cps.canada.ca) and under registry number 5207 a description of the following work, its site and plans:
Manitoba Hydro, on behalf of Keeyask Hydropower Limited Partnership hereby gives notice that a submission has been added to the Navigable Waters Registry pursuant to the Canadian Navigable Waters Act for public comment described herein and its site and plans. Pursuant to paragraph 10(1)(b) of the said Act, Manitoba Hydro, on behalf of Keeyask Hydropower Limited Partnership has deposited with the Minister of Transport, on the on-line Common Project Search Registry (http://cps.canada.ca) and under registry number 5205 a description of the following work, its site and plans:
• SAFETY BOOM: Manitoba Hydro has identified the requirement for a safety boom upstream from the Kelsey Generating Station as part of its Public Water Safety Around Dams Program. The boom is intended to prevent boaters from accessing the dangerous waterway zone immediately upstream from the spillway and has also been designed for ice and debris purposes. Installation of the boom is planned for summer of 2022. Across the Nelson River, on the upstream side of the Kelsey Generating Station. Comments regarding the effect of this work on marine navigation can be sent through the Common Project Search site mentioned above under the Comment section (search by the above referenced number) or if you do not have access to the internet, by sending your comments directly to: Waterway Community Engagement, Manitoba Hydro, 16-360 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg MB, R3C 0G8. Note that comments will be considered only if they are received no later than 30 days after the publication of this notice.
• SAFETY BOOM: Manitoba Hydro, on behalf of Keeyask Hydropower Limited Partnership has identified the requirement for a safety boom upstream from the spillway at Keeyask Generating Station as part of its Public Water Safety Around Dams Program. The boom is intended to prevent boaters from accessing the dangerous waterway zone immediately upstream from the spillway. Installation of the boom is planned for summer of 2022. On the Nelson River, on the upstream side of the Keeyask Generating Station spillway. Comments regarding the effect of this work on marine navigation can be sent through the Common Project Search site mentioned above under the Comment section (search by the above referenced number) or if you do not have access to the internet, by sending your comments directly to: Waterway Community Engagement, Manitoba Hydro, 16-360 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg MB, R3C 0G8. Note that comments will be considered only if they are received no later than 30 days after the publication of this notice.
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Council formed to help guide Indigenous-led searches for children who died at residential schools A council including Indigenous organizations and all three levels of government has been formed to provide guidance on how to support Indigenous-led searches for children who died while attending residential schools, the Manitoba government announced March 23. Participating organizations include Manitoba Keewatinowi Oikimakanak, the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, the Manitoba Inuit Association, the Manitoba Metis Federation and the Southern Chiefs Organization, which will co-chair the as-yet-unnamed council alongside the provincial government. As part of the Regional Indian Residential Schools Resolution Health Support Program, Keewatin Tribal Council will also be working with the council. “This critical work is just the latest example of how we must do all we possibly can to honour the children who attended Indian residential schools, their families and the thousands of children who never returned home,” said SCO Grand Chief Jerry Daniels. “I am pleased to see our relatives and partners, including our treaty partners, coming together to ensure that as we acknowledge the genocidal history and legacy of the residential schools, we collectively do everything we can to locate those missing children, which is such a vital component of the truth and reconciliation process.” Five overarching principles will guide the council’s work: that the
searches for missing residential school students are Indigenous-led with support from all levels of government; that search efforts include families and survivors; that families, survivors, communities and all those engaged in the work have their wellness and healing supported; that the remains of children who died at residential schools and their burial locations be protected; and that the children who died are commemorated for healing, truth-telling and education purposes. “Indigenous leaders, governments, organizations, communities, elders, knowledge keepers and, most importantly, survivors and families must lead the way as we implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action and locate missing children who died attending residential schools,” said Alan Lagimodiere, Manitoba’s Indigenous reconciliation and northern relations minister. “This work is a difficult but necessary part of the healing journey for Indigenous communities and the council will provide crucial support and guidance to the searches for and commemorations of the children who did not return home.” Priorities when searches take place include making sure that they respect the cultural protocols, traditions and laws of all Indigenous peoples and that locations where children are buried are made accessible to families wanting to pay their respects to lost loved ones. “Communicating with survivors
Youth Engagement Worker Thompson Office 2 Year Term with the possibility of extension April 2022 to March 31, 2024 The Youth Engagement Worker (YEW) will be an employee of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) and will be a liaison worker between the various MKO programs and other community agencies. This is a youth and young adult crime and gang prevention initiative between MKO and the Province of Manitoba - Justice Department. The YEW will engage directly with MKO youth and their families by providing opportunities to learn about the importance of personal, family and community wellness as well as education and employment. This position will require high level strategic planning, to provide long-term viable gang exit planning. The goal of this initiative is to assist MKO communities and youth to developing strategies that address personal and social barriers that may be preventing personal and professional growth. The YEW will network with a variety of internal and external community resources that will be both culturally sensitive and appropriate. The YEW will also work with the various MKO community leadership by providing these supports and services to their youth members that will help build self confidence, personal growth and wellness based on traditional Indigenous beliefs, values, culture and teachings. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Work under the direction and supervision of the MKO Justice Program Manager • Engage with youth members of MKO communities either virtually, teleconference, mail, or in person by providing and seeking crime prevention, gang awareness, personal wellness strategies • Provide MKO youth with community resource navigation, education, employment interventions and on-going mentoring and support to assist youth with building self confidence and esteem • Provide monthly reports to the Justice Program Manager for tracking and statistical recording purposes • Participate in high level strategic planning regarding gang exit planning and programming across all MKO communities. This may include engagement on various provincial working groups • Maintain confidentiality with regards to client records and programs • Develop ongoing working relationships with the police, probation officers, court officials and any other community agencies for the purpose of building crime prevention strategies • Work regularly with the MKO Community Justice Workers with regards to interventions and programs • Comply with all policies, procedures, by-laws and directives of the various First Nations QUALIFICATIONS: • Have the ability to travel and work flexible hours as required • Possess a valid Manitoba driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle • Perform all other duties as assigned • Produce a satisfactory criminal record, child abuse and vulnerable sector checks • Proof of double COVID-19 vaccination Interested applicants, please submit a cover letter, resume and three references by 4:00 pm on April 6, 2022, to: Dorothy Smith Email: dorothy.smith@mkonorth.com Fax: (204) 778-7655 Mail: 206-55 Selkirk Avenue Thompson, MB R8N 0N8 We thank all applicants; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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STRATEGY COORDINATOR Louisiana-Pacifi c offers a competitive wage and benefit package in Under the with direction of the Director ofAgreement. Health, theLouisianaTobacco accordance the Collective Bargaining Reduction Coordinator will provide advisory, support Pacifi c is anStrategy equal opportunity employer. services, planning in theonly areathose of tobacco control We thankand all program applicants, however, selected for strategies for thebe 11contacted. KTC communities. The primary goal of interviews will Candidates will be subject thesuccessful Coordinatorcompletion is to provideoftraining and awareness that will to comprehensive background ultimately reduce the rate of non-traditional tobacco consumption screening and health checks. and its effects, in the region served by the Keewatin Tribal Council Please forward your cover letter and resume to: directly, and through the delivery of future programs and content Lorraine Schneider creation, contribute to other region’s efforts to reduce tobacco Human Resource Generalist I consumption as well. Louisiana-Pacific Canada Ltd. Other rolesP.O. andBox responsibilities are toMB provide resources and 189, Minitonas, R0L 1G0 training community health workers. promote Phone:to (204) 525-2479 Ext.resource 2104 Fax: (866) To 678-5969 awarenesse-mail and prevention, and identify training needs of the : lorraine.schneider@lpcorp.com communities. Deliver training of trainer programs and support of any and all community-based programs that addresses the following but not limited to cessation clinics, interactive information sessions utilizing any and/or recently distributed resources, lifestyle coaching, etc.
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QUALIFICATIONS: • University degree in relevant area to the position or a t $PNQFUJUJWF 4BMBSJFT t 3FMPDBUJPO "TTJTUBODF combination and experience may be considered. t $POUJOVJOH &EVDBUJPO t 3FNPUFOFTT "MMPXBODF t &YDFMMFOU #FOFöUT • Must be a non-smoker. • Knowledge and demonstrated skills in specific areas such >Dental Assistant as, community assessments, health promotion and wellness, 5IPNQTPO (FOFSBM )PTQJUBM o 0QFSBUJOH 3PPN harm reduction, 1BSU 5JNF '5& behavior change and community capacity 5IFSF XJMM CF BO PQQPSUVOJUZ UP XPSL QBSU UJNF GPS UIF %FOUJTU JO development and team development. BEEJUJPO UP UIJT QBSU UJNF QPTJUJPO • Experience in delivering adult education styled workshops. • Knowledge of the principals of statistics, collection and Under the direct supervision of the Patient Care Manager or designate, assists research projects and the role they aplay inofidentifying multi-disciplinary team personnel in performing variety patient care best practices. activities and related non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs andincomfort of the patient. This is an integrated position that • Experience completing reports. includes coordination and scheduling of dentalintervention procedures forand the Operating • Familiar with addiction prevention, cessation Room (OR). This will require expertise in developing and maintaining excellent models. working relationships with a broad range of individuals and organizations. The OR will function within provisionsorganizational of the Vision, Mission, • Dental AbilityAssistant to prioritize tasks andthe excellent skills Values, policies procedures of the Northern Health Region (NHR) and • Aware of and tobacco control strategies and resources. will incorporate NHR core competencies into working practice (Customer/ • Aware of Aboriginal traditional use Awareness, of tobacco. Client Focused, Initiative & Pro-activity, Diversity Teamwork, and • Ability toDevelopment work as a team member independently. Collaboration, of Self and Others,and and Adaptability). • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The incumbent fulfill PowerPoint the requirements of the Criminal Records/Vulnerable • Ability to must prepare presentations. Person, Child Abuse Registry check and Adult Abuse Registry check, and adhere • allAbility toHealth speak an Aboriginal language (Cree or Dene) is to Northern Region policies and procedures. an asset. Qualifications: Willing to travelorextensively. t • Grade 12 education equivalent t Successful completion of a recognized Dental Assistant Program required application a detailed resume,Dental including at least t A written Current active practicingwith registration with Manitoba Association t two Excellent knowledge Windows based programs (Microsoft Excel, references with of written permission to contact theWord, references Outlook, and Internet) and your latest immeditate supervisor, should be submitted to: t Minimum three (3) years’ experience as a Dental Assistant required Lisa Beardy, Office Manager t Previous experience working with Pediatric cases preferred Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. t Ability to speak Cree an asset
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from their home communities. We support Indigenous-led, survivwill work to ensure First Nations or-centric and culturally sensitive have the opportunity to memorialize approaches to the difficult but estheir children and create commem- sential work ahead to locate burial orations in honour of our ancestors sites, and commemorate children who died at residential schools.” who were forced to attend residenwww.thompsoncitizen.net The Manitoba government has tial schools – as survivors, families committed $2.5 million to support and communities work towards the identification, investigation, healing and closure,” said federal protection and commemoration Crown-Indigenous Relations Minof children who died at residential ister Marc Miller. schools, while the federal governAs of December 2021, six First ment has provided $3.9 million so Nation communities in Manitoba far to Manitoba Indigenous com- were actively searching various lomunities conducting such search cations where the remains of chil& Bianchini Warehousing efforts. dren who Biggest died at residential schools Thompson’s Little Secret! “Our government is committed may be using ground-penetrating to work alongside the council to radar. MANAGER ASSISTANT PROPERTY
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• We are looking for someone who is dedicated and ambitious to develop management skills for long term future considerations. • Full time, permanent, 35 + hours per week, must be bondable, able to pass criminal background check, have driver’s licence and access to own transportation. • Must have excellent communication/typing skills, experience with Microsoft Office and basic bookkeeping preferable. • Preparing bank deposits, able to organize, prioritize and complete reports by deadline dates. JOB VACANCY • Attention to detail, abilityNATIVE to work independently and within NATIONAL ALCOHOL a team environment confidentiality all matters. & DRUG ABUSEapplying PROGRAM (NNADAP)in ADVISOR • Be open to new ideas andTIME changes that may improve efficiency FULL POSITION in day to supervision day operations. Under the and general direction of the Keewatin • Ability to fill in for the manager when to Tribal Council Director of Health andrequired/willingness in collaboration with company cellCouncil phone in case ofHealth emergency. thecarry Keewatin Tribal Mental Team, the NNADAP • Training flexible workcommunities environment, wages based Advisor willprovided, assist KTC member by providing on experience. advisory services in the field of alcoholism and/or addictions. Start date: ASAP DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Email resume to Carolyn Turpie: 1. Provide health services to the Keewatin Tribal Council member manager@friulirentals.com bands on matters concerning alcohol and drug abuse by: or fax to: 204-677-3195 • assessing and cataloguing community needs and services; or drop off at 31 Oak St. Office. • identifying resources which would interact and enhance Closing date: February 16, 2018 program objectives; member project objectives and • ensuring We appreciatethat the interest of allband applicants, however only those agreements adequately addressed; and individualsare selected for interviews will be contacted. • supporting the KTC First Nations communities to reduce the incidence of alcohol and other substances • Intervention activities provide assessments, referrals to treatment centres. (Assist KTC Community NNADAP Coordinator) • After-care and follow up services provide support to clients returning home to their clients from treatment centres. (Assist KTC Community NNADAP Coordinator)
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2. Identify and facilitate training and upgrading seminars and workshops for the member band projects by: Home Care Nurse- External Posting • assessing level of training and experiences of project staff; • reviewing past and recent struggles that project staff have Marcel First and Nation Authoritytraining is seeking a foundColomb to be difficult as a Health result identifying needs; ed individual to fulfi the roleprograms of Homeavailable Care Nurse. •qualifi documenting number oflltraining at the provincial and national levels; and Summary developing community-based training and workshops where •Job human and financial resources allow it. Reporting to the Home Care Manager, the Home 3. Provide alcohol and drug preventative and counselling sessions Care Nurse is responsible for promoting, protecting where required by: & preserving the health of Marcel Colomb community • being available to facilitate counselling sessions where members requiredthrough services directed to home care Theand/or Home assisting Care Nurse providesprojects holistic in care & •clients. relieving community meeting practices nursing as defi ned by the Registered Nurses program objectives; & in compliance withand thereferral College of Registered •Actfacilitating counselling services at the Keewatin Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice & Canadian Tribal Council Inc; and Association Code ofinformation Ethics; cares & directs ensuring that research and onfor alcohol and drug •Nurses theabuse, overall care of clients; is associations responsibleand for advocating, counselling, training etc. are current providing information, educating & supporting clients to 4. Active member of a KTC Crisis Response team ensure that the highest possible standard of service is QUALIFICATIONS: provided; follows Marcel Colomb policies & procedures; • works Completion of post-secondary in a social in a multidisciplinary teamschool & maytraining be called services field with and specialized in area of of chemical upon to assist other dutiestraining within the scope the dependency. department. • Experience in activities related to alcohol and addictions and in the development of community-based prevention and Position Requirements: support programs. • Good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. • Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical • The ability to work as a member of a team or independently. CRNM or CLPN – ActiveinRegistration • •Knowledge of and experience Case Management. • Valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s FNLicense Community resources • Knowledge of prevention resource, •and Daily access to a vehicle Treatment options. Criminal record & abuse registry checks • •Previous experience inchild the NNADAP program an asset. 2 years of ofthe related nursingcultural experience • •Knowledge Cree/Dene teachings Profi ciency inskills Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook • •Basic ccomputer essential. record up to date • •MustImmunization be willing to travel. • A valid driver’s license would be an asset. Date: 5, 2018 at 4pm. late • Closing Ability to speakJanuary Cree or Dene would be anNo asset. submissions will be accepted. A written application with detailed resume, including at least two references, with written permission to contact the references Applications Mustto: Include: should be submitted
Lisa Beardy–Office Manager • Keewatin A coverTribal letter that clearly Council Inc.indicates how you meet position 23the Nickel Roadrequirements • Email: Resume Lbeardy@ktc.ca • FaxCopy of credentials (licenses, training, education) No.: 204-677-0256 • Three referenceswill (colleague, supervisor or manager) Successful applicants be required to provide proof of andvaccination contact information COVID-19 by providing a Government of Manitoba • Criminal check & child abuse registry checks issued QR code record and photo identification or providing proof of (or indication that they have been applied for) by the an exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination approved • Personal contact information (phone & email) Government of Manitoba. Applications will be accepted until 4:00pm Wednesday, Your application will not proceed to interview without the April 6, 2022. above information. To obtain a complete job description, We like to thank those applyfor forthis theposition position, but forwould additional information or that to apply only those being considered for anapplication interview will please contact or submit your to: be contacted. Email or drop off only
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