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around a lot as a kid. He BY JAMES SNELL A line of approximate- landed in a Winnipeg high ly 80 cyclists streamed school in 2001. “It was a big life change through The Forks in Winnipeg on the evening of July in a sense that I wasn’t 19 in support of 33-year- used to being away from old professional artist Peatr the woods for that long,” Thomas, who set out on July he said. “Naturally, I faced 20 to cycle home to Pimi- some discrimination in the cikamak Cree Nation (Cross city, so it was tough for Lake) in support of Indigen- me personally. There were ous health and well-being. fights sometimes, and I had Thomas led the cyclists to take care of myself.” Thompson Citizen photos by James Snell Moving to Winnipeg Pimicikamak Cree Nation member Peatr Thomas set out from Winnipeg July 20 for a cycling trek to Cross Lake in support through some of his cherished Winnipeg art spaces also brought opportunities of Indigenous health and well-being. on Sunday evening – for Thomas, including an Nickel Belt News photo by Ian Graham through green space, under artistic rebirth inspired by street art, and a career in Addictions Foundation of Manitoba northern director Gisele deMeulles has written a book about her experiences growing up, mostly in Churchill. a graffiti-covered overpass, and behind heritage build- carpentry. BY GRAHAM For all the harsh weather write things to thatthe you have city ‘Oh, I’m just as bad, right?’ was not a very safe thing swallow when people say ings,IAN stopping on occasion to “Moving EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET I have all these stories and to fi gure out. It’s pretty clear to do but I jumped at it. I that Churchill residents and the dangers of polar to share stories and play in- brought that back for me,” Thoughinspired she’s nowhip written I get through.” he said. “And so I started I need to capture them for thought that was exciting should just find somewhere bears, deMeulles said if it digenous hop. when a book experienDeMeulles said she wrote had been viable she would again. I was a car- my grandchildren really until the plane landed and easier to live. The rideabout endedher with a barbe- painting ces growing up in Churchill, her book, titled Whispers in because they will be lost if they started throwing the “To say, ‘Those people have moved back to Churchcue at The Forks skateboard penter for 10 years. I did my Addictions Foundation of the Stories from fuel off and I realized, ‘Holy choose to live there. They ill in a heartbeat. ownWind: subcontracting for the the I don’t.” park. Thomas has since Manitoba northern director North - Life Churchill She also has a reputation cats, I was probably sitting should just leave,’ is quite “I miss the shoreline, I last few, and in then decidedfor to finished his epic adventure, Gisele deMeulles said writa couple of reasons. as a storyteller herself. on a bomb.’” simplistic. It’s quite disremiss the rock, I miss the receiving a hero's welcome become a full-time artist.” ing wasn’t something she “I just sort of thought, “I had such a varied hisAnother thing that spectful. If we were in the polar bears even though questions about residents’ your co-workers. Even tell The city said the advisory BY JAMES SNELL Outside of graphic dein Cross Lake. Residents always she would you know what, thisbusy history and I would tell people spurred her on was another area they’re verywanted dangerous and current and future visionthe of same peopleboat whoin don’t live here, committee to host The City of Thompson, Thomas stays honkedthought their horns and sign, do. tory, this stuff that’s in my hard times facing Churchill I think we would scream I really miss the Hudson stories and they would go, but visit Thompson often.” an in-person public forum held signs in support of his with videography and the Ma-Mow-We-Tak Thompson. “In my youth I never head, going be gone ‘That’s not true, is it?’ I’dand go, since the Hudson Bay Railthat so can whyfill don’t she however, says. “When I go Thompson Mayor Col- about Residents outthey the Bay,” in April, public Friendship Centre, leadingit’syouth arttoprograms accomplishment. feltThomas, good atthe writing,” she if I don’tthe write it down,” she ‘Yeah it’s true.’ They’d go, way optionthe tocity do that? standing the suspended leen Smook saidoperations in a press have surveythe online, said, back healthhome, orders made on it imThompson RCMP are askaround province. son of resisaid. “But when I moved ‘You didn’t do all that, did said. “My kids are not gonorth of Gillam last spring. I think right now they’re Hudson Bay looking out on “I do what I do out of ing residents and regular release the survey is import- or they can obtain a hard possible. The committee dential school survivors, to Thompson to get into ing to get it if I don’t do it you? You’ve got to be really “It used to be a really feeling like they’re pawns the bay, it just gives you an ant, adding residents know copy at City Hall or the Mawill attempt another hearing announced his plans to ride love,” he said. “I’m basic- Thompson visitors to fill out the school ofin social al- old.’ I wasinlike, ‘No, large community a political game and that’s incredible sense. You orders feel so of Thompson’s challenges. in Mow-We-Tak Friendship when public health a survey order toactually collect thriving ally it’s an something open bookI’ve when home earlier July.work, After and at that point had for to write wanted mom to Iupdated did all public that before it’s just dwindled down really sad for them because and you feel great.” “But we need this bird’s Centre. Hard copies can beI small have changed. healthI was and and it comes to mymy past – my putting out aI call sup- ways for university and realized, do. My mom’s an elder and 27,’ and they went ‘What?’” to such a small population think the people of ChurchNow that she’s eye view to ensure that we returned in sealed envelThe committee begangot its port, around $5,000 came trauma and things I’ve safety information. ‘Holy, I’m not bad at this, she’s an artist, she’s got so now,” deMeulles says. one book under her belt, Looking back, some of ill really want to thrive. capture the voice of the opes to City Hall during work in January 2020 when The anonymous survey learned the hard way – to in, allowing him to gear up right?’ certainly developed wonderful storiesthat be- those experiences are things whole Though she’s not there builtortheir saysgovernment she may try community, and They’ve office hours, in theworlds city’s deMeulles the provincial asks residents to communihelp people realize for the I780-kilometre trip. many a lot of skill in university cause she always tells her she might not do again. any longer, her parents and there. How would we feel to produce another. He cycled alone, although they’re not alone if they’re cate their sense of security to make sure our team is safe deposit box between awarded the city with a and came out of from thereother with stories at Parks in and “Itheir did some bizarre her sister and family if someone to youHard and $35,000 “I havegrant another book in working fromother a united 8:30 a.m. came and noon. to hire Comsensepretty of communon reserve – youCanada feel like he had requests a very strong in my and always like fuel hauls intosurthe members ‘I’m sorry, have to me,” sheSafety says. “It’s a darker still are. place of where Thompson said, copies will be you submitted munity Knowledge ity connection. The it’s the end likeI’ve I did. But stuff cyclists wantingskill to share the Churchill writing and confidence in hounded her, ‘Please, just high Arctic atbasic -35,” said is,“My cousinit owns home community moreasabout personand where shouldthe be leave to theyour Community Safety story, Alliance consultants vey includes ranked there is hope. I’m living experience. myThomas, writing.whose I writemothvery put it on tape, I will write it deMeulles. “It didn’t dawn hardware store there,” she and we’re going to displace al growth and struggles. going,” she said. “Tell your and Well-Being Advisory to facilitate the planning proof of that as a byprod- yes-and-no questions, in clear andathat’s it. It’smoved there. for because your story on me untilto after. That was a says. somewhere and all Maybe family, tell your friends, tell you Committee as a else whole. process.in the next five years addition open-ended uct you of residential schools.” er was teacher,

Survey seeks residents’ input on public safety and community connection in Thompson

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is going to be lost,’ and she’s never done it and I thought,

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it’s something I’ll focus on doing.”

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30-year-old man drowns while swimming in the Burntwood River near Thompson’s Miles Hart Bridge A 30-year-old man originally from Split Lake drowned while swimming with a group of people in the Burntwood River July 29, police say. Thompson RCMP re-

ceived the report of a possible drowning near the Miles Hart Bridge around 11:20 a.m. Investigation determined that a group of people were on the shore of the river

and began to swim when the 30-year-old man began struggling and multiple bystanders pulled him out of the water. RCMP and Thompson Fire & Emergency Services

arrived and began resuscitation attempts. The man was transported to Thompson General Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Thompson RCMP continue to investigate.

Traffic stop on Thompson Drive results in seizure of cocaine and two arrests

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Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once.

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Thompson RCMP Thompson RCMP seized 32 grams of cocaine and about $2,000 during a July 29 traffic stop that resulted in two men being arrested to face multiple charges.

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University College of the North invites contractors toTOcomplete a Tender for provision ofHOW Parking HOW PLAY: TO PLAY:Lot Maintenance Services at Thompson Campus for a period of 2 years with an option to extend between September 1st, 2020 to August 31, 2022. ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 774

Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once.

Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started. Remember: you must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3x3 box.

Two men were arrested July 29 after a traffic stop that led to Thompson RCMP seizing more than an ounce of cocaine and $2,000. Police stopped a vehicle on Thompson Drive South around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday night, which resulted in the arrest of an 18-year-old Thompson man who was found in possession of 32 grams of cocaine and cash. He faces multiple charges and was released to appear in court at later date, as was a 27-year-old man who was also arrested and faces multiple charges.

Man found dead following Kisseynew Lake mishap BY ERIC WESTHAVER FLIN FLON REMINDER

A 42-year-old man from ANSWER TO PUZZLE 775 Sherridon has beenNO.found dead after going missing Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3x3 box contains while swimming at Kisthe numbers 1 through 9 only once. seynew Lake. Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. On July 26, the man You already have a few numbers to get you started. Remember: you must not repeat the numbers was at Kisseynew with 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3x3 box. a family member about 30 kilometres away from Sherridon when he jumped

Tender Documents may be obtained from: Denise Barker, Purchasing Agent 436 Seventh St. E. Box 3000 The Pas MB R9A 1M7 Phone: 204-627-8625 e-mail purchasing@ucn.ca

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off a bridge over the lake. The man, who has not been identified by RCMP, did not resurface. The family member searched the area, but was not able to find the man. Cranberry P ortage RCMP were called to Kisseynew Lake later that day around 6:45 p.m., once the family member was able

to call police – the incident took place in a remote area with no cell coverage. RCMP searched the scene but could not find the man. The search continued July 27. Around 2:30 p.m., the man's body was found in the water near the bridge. RCMP are investigating the death.

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RDPC principal outlines possible school reopening scenarios in letter to students’ families BY JAMES SNELL R.D. Parker Collegiate (RDPC) is gearing up for September, although the new COVID-19 normal remains unclear for students, staff and families. In a recent letter to parents and families, principal Bonnie Rempel said the decision to reopen the school ultimately rests with the Manitoba government and Manitoba Health Services.

The letter was sent out prior to the province announcing school reopening plans last week. Rempel said there are three scenarios in terms of back to school possibilities: in-class learning resumes with near normal conditions, in-class learning resumes with additional public health safety measures, and remote learning with limited use

of the school. “We are hoping for option one and planning for option two and three,” she said, adding staff, students and families have questions about what’s happening in September. “As plans develop and announcements are made, we will continue to connect with our families in order to keep you informed.” The School District of

Mystery Lake is taking steps to ensure that health risks are minimized should there be a return to in-class learning in September: Anyone experiencing a cough, fever, or shortness of breath must stay home. Social distancing of two metres must be practised. Proper cough etiquette and frequent hand washing will be encouraged. The 15-minute morning

break will be eliminated and there’ll be five-minute class changes throughout the day. Lockers won’t be available. Hallways will have one-way traffic where possible. Disposable hall passes will be used. Frequent cleaning and disinfecting will take place throughout the day. Students will be encouraged to go home for lunch and to bring reusable water

bottles, as fountains have been turned off. “We are working hard to ensure that RDPC is ready to deliver the best possible educational experience for our students,” Rempel said. “When school begins in September, no matter what the scenario, RDPC will be ready to welcome students and help everyone move forward with their education.”

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Dated at the City of Thompson, in the Province of Manitoba, this 5th day of August, A.D. 2020. ϭϵ ϮϬ Ϯϭ ϮϮ Ϯϯ Ϯϰ ϮϱPellizzaro Mayer Dearman & Solicitors for the Executrix Attention: ROBERT G. PELLIZZARO

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The City shall have the right to disqualify Proponents from the bidding process if they have failed to complete their obligations under any prior contract with the City of Thompson or have been involved in litigation with the City.

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“Back-to-school shopping is going toKarolin be a lot Klement different Karolin Klement Karolin KarolinKlement Klement Klement this year. We’re going to have masks onKarolin the shopping list, Calgary Calgary Calgary Calgary Calgary for one thing,” Kinew said, flanked by NDP colleagues and local parents on the park playground. Editorial Editorial Editorial Editorial Editorial Touting his party’s five-pillar plan, he said there is a need to balance protecting kids from COVID-19 and looking out for their developmental and educational needs — and the only way that can be done is by investing in education. COLUMNISTS The expansion of school infrastructure to accommodate smaller class sizes is the largest single investment of the five, totalling $80 million, per the party’s math. (Kinew said the plan is based on estimates from Manitoba Education figures, the party’s 2019 campaign infrastructure math and in collaboration with stakeholders, custodians included.) The NDP recommends divisions turn school libraries and gymnasiums into temporary classrooms and rent vacant oth Luke many ofof the workload and for members, the citizens ThompothofofThompThomp- mer mer councillor councillor Luke mer many the people people workload around and workload forreducing reducing members, the citizensof of Thomp- the oth councillor Luke ofof around the around and reducing members, othofto ofThompThompmer councillor Luke many many the people people workload around and for for reducing members, thecitc businesses, conference venues and other spaces allow for many oth of Thompmer councillor Luke of to the people around and reducing members, the citizens of Thompson’s local Robinson, who opposed the plan allows greater diwhether they belong son elected more truly son’s local Robinson, whoserved served opposed to the plan workload allows for for greater di- for whether they belong son elected more truly son son’s local Robinson, who served opposed to the plan allows for greater diwhether they belong son’s local Robinson, who served opposed to the plan allows for greater diwhether they belong sonele all of Manitoba’s upwards of 200,000 students to served resume opposed to the plan allows for greater diwhether they belong son elected more truly son’s local Robinson, who elected bodies one term on council are the regular critics versity of viewpoints, to the school board independent-thinking elected bodies one term on council are the regular critics versity of viewpoints, to the school board independent-thinking elected bodies one term on council are the regular critics versity of viewpoints, to the school board indepe elected bodies one term on council are the regular critics versity of viewpoints, to the school board indep in-personelected instruction. No in-school child-care programs bodies one term on council the regular critics versity of viewpoints, school board have considered profrom 2010 toto2014 beof who attend though Ryan Land was or council, that itit independent-thinking candidates aren’t havehave considered profrom 2010 2014 be- are ofcouncil council who attend though Ryan Land was to or the council, is that candidates aren’t have considered profrom 2010 2014 becouncil who attend though Ryan Land was or council, iswho it it candid have considered profrom 2010to to 2014 beof of council who attend though Ryanis Land was or council,who is that that candi should to lose their space as a result of public health have considered pro2014 becouncil who attend Land was council, is in that it candidates aren’t posals to the fore being defeated by meetings and ask their mostly correct inintheir saywill save money. The married towho aligning posals to reduce reduce the from fore2010 being defeated by of meetings and ask their mostlyRyan correct say- or will save money. The married to aligning posals tototo reduce the fore being defeated byby though meetings and mostly correct will save The posals reduce the fore being defeated meetings andask ask their mostly correct insaysaywill save money. money. The marrie marr protocols, Kinew added. posals toofofreduce the fore being defeated by meetings and their correct in saysave isin money. The to not aligning number representaMayor Dennis Fenske elected officials quesing inin terms ofof will amount large themselves any Northern Manitobans see It has Dennis been a ask couple of mostly number representaMayor Fenske elected officials quesing that, that, terms amount not large themselves with any themse number ofDennis Mayor Fenske elected officials quesing that, terms ofof married amount is large number ofrepresentarepresentaMayor Dennis Fenske elected officials quesing that, isinnot terms amount is with not large them Speaking in support of the plan, Winnipeg mother Zilla number of representaMayor Dennis Fenske elected officials quesing that, in terms of amount isethnicity, not$20,000 large themselves with any particu tives comprising them in the race to become tions week after week, class and ethnicity, the overall – about particular side, because months since the legislathough this façade. They tives comprising them in the race to become tions week after week, class and ethnicity, the overall – about $20,000 particular side, because tives comprising them in the race to become tions week after week, class and the overall – about $20,000 tives comprising them in the race to become tions week after week, class and ethnicity, the overall – about $20,000 partic Jones said Tuesday shethem wants her kids — whoto are become entering tions week after week, class and ethnicity, the overall – about $20,000 particular side, because tives comprising in the race that governments hadopinions its short and made head of council last their may not trustees aren’t really in salarright now, the andone them made head of council last ture their opinions may not their trustees aren’t really in councillors’ councillors’ salar- know right now, thenumber number and one ofof them made head of council last opinions may not aren’t in councillors’ salarand one them made head ofunusually council last their opinions may not trustees trustees aren’t really really in councillors’ salarright rightn Grade 4 one andof 8of —them to return to school with physical education, and one of them 13 made head of council last their opinions not trustees aren’t councillors’ salarnow, the number dueThompsonites toThompsonites COVID-19. shouldn’t making cuts or ofofopi a achoice March that Thompsonites be to dissuade abe microcosm ofreally per apof on council choice March 13not not that Thompsonites beenough enough tomay dissuade a enough microcosm of the the in per year year plus plus ap- right ofopinions opinions on council atime choice March 13 time that be totodissuade aies microcosm of ies per year plus apmusic and extracurricular activities. atime choice March 13not not session time that enough dissuade aies microcosm of the the ies perbe year plus apop atoto choice March 13 not time that Thompsonites enough to dissuade microcosm ofofMysthe ies per District year half plus apon council In 2020, the has delaying implementing paid shrink its numbers, went toto the polls about the majority from forSchool District of proximately that isproximately generally two –that for shrink itshave numbers, went the polls about be the majority from for- a School District Mysproximately half that of isopinions generally two –that for isisgen shrink itsits numbers, went to polls about the majority from forproximately half “Kids already more thanto enough screen time (withto shrink numbers, went tothe theassembly polls about the majority from for- School School Districtof ofMysMyshalf ge to shrink its numbers, went to important theboard polls they about majority from forDistrictespecially of Mys- proximately half that is generally – for only satahead, 15 days, and just School sick days during a average, pandemic asas school board trustthree-and-half years ging especially tery Lake’s amount, on average, and against. out e-learning),” Jones said. “It’s really be the school board trustthree-and-half years ging ahead, especially teryahead, Lake’s population amount, on average, and against. as school three-and-half years ging Lake’s population amount, onontwo as school boardtrusttrustthree-and-half years ging ahead,population especially tery tery Lake’s population amount, average, and andaga Danielle.Adams @leg.gov.mb.ca as school board trustthree-and-half years ging ahead, especially tery Lake’s population amount, on average, and against. 26 days total since the 42nd — or at the very least that ees voted 6-1 ago – was in favour of since the number of as a whole. If you’ve for annual travel and Maybe the low turnback, it has to beagainst done safely.” eesbut voted 6-1 against ago – was in favour of since the number of as a whole. If you’ve for annual travel and Maybe the low turnees voted 6-1 against ago – was in favour of since the number of as a whole. If you’ve for annual travel and May ees voted 6-1 against ago – was in favour of since the number of as a whole. If you’ve for annual travel and Ma ees voted 6-1 against ago –400 was in favour of the number of as a whole. If you’ve for annual travel and Maybe low turnlegislature began in the fall. government should have asked ifby itby istrustee feasible hire new educators to since a When the numbers, people who about been to many expenses. For city, out people with aresolution resolution trusteeto reducing the numbers, people who care about been to many school expenses. Forthe the city, aexpenses. out ofofthe people with out areducing resolution by trustee reducing the numbers, people who care about toto many school For a resolution by trustee reducing thecare numbers, people who careschool about been been many school expenses. 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Northern Manitoba health centre to close for almost two weeks due to high water, lack of staff BY NICOLE WONG

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As of July 28, the Leaf Rapids Health Centre is closed temporarily until Aug. 10 due to current high-water issues in the area, along with a lack of staff. The announcement of the closure was made by the Northern Regional health Authority (NRHA) July 24 on social media. Flin Flon NDP MLA Tom Lindsey said the closure leaves the Leaf Rapids community with no healthcare for almost two weeks. “They have one ambulance in the community. So, if that ambulance has to take someone in an emergency situation to Lynn Lake or Thompson, that community is left with absolutely nothing,” he told the Winnipeg Sun. “If someone is having chest pains, for example, the best they can hope for is that the ambulance happens to be there. And on a good day, it is a minimum three-hour drive, but with an ambulance, it is probably going to be closer to four before they can actually get medical care.” Lindsey reached out to the NRHA when the announcement was made, expressing his concerns. “Someone from the [NRHA] said that

they had emergency plans in place and not to worry about it. Their concern was with the rising floodwaters, potentially from the Churchill River. They were concerned that the water treatment plant will go down,” said Lindsey. “I have spoken to people in charge of the community and municipal relations. They are very confident, they have got sandbags and pumps in place, that there is minimal danger to the water plant. For the health region to suggest that is why they shut the facility down is unacceptable.” As the local MLA, Lindsey is frustrated that the NRHA was not able to provide answers to some of his questions concerning the closure. “Are they short on doctors or nurses? I don’t know the answer to that as they just said they were short on medical personnel. The health centre relies heavily on fly-in and fly-out doctors and nurses all the time,” he said. “So what has changed that they can’t get medical people to fly in? They weren’t able to answer that question either. Imagine how frustrated the people in the community will be, because they might feel as if they are being abandoned by the [NRHA].” All scheduled prenatal, postnatal and

Flood warnings in effect for Sandy Bay, Pukatawagan, Leaf Rapids and others BY ERIC WESTHAVER FLIN FLON REMINDER

Flood warnings are in effect for Sandy Bay, Pukatawagan, Granville Lake, Leaf Rapids, Cormorant and The Pas after a rainy, wet summer has forced northern rivers past their normal banks. As of July 30, the Manitoba Hydrologic Forecast Centre (HFC) forecast information map shows flood warnings are currently in place for several communities near Flin Flon in northern Saskatchewan and Northern Manitoba. Sandy Bay, Pukatawagan, Leaf Rapids and Granville Lake are each under flood warnings and the Churchill River system is already past its normal banks in all four locations. According to the HFC and the federal Water Survey of Canada, the water level of the Churchill River at Sandy Bay is now over 10 metres, more than two-

and-a-half metres higher than normal levels. The river is higher than it has ever been before, flooding portions of the Island Lake dam, according to reports from the community. The HFC data also says the river is flowing at 2,370 cubic metres per second – well over the river's listed bankfull capacity of 1,520. The river is expected to peak Aug. 4 and rise to 10.29 metres – another nine inches or so past its current level – and rush up to 2,460 cubic metres per second. In Pukatawagan, further along the Churchill River system, Highrock Lake has now reached its normal bankfull capacity, with the water level hitting 276 metres July 30. Further up the system at Granville Lake and at Leaf Rapids, levels have also increased past bankfull capacity, currently sitting more than a metre over typical capacity. Several lakes in north-

ern Saskatchewan, including Amisk Lake, Jan Lake and Deschambault Lake, are being called "areas of increasing concern" for high water levels after recent heavy rain. The WSA expects water levels from 2017 will be surpassed in each of the three lakes, with levels possibly reaching higher than they have for nearly five decades. The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency (WSA) expects there to be "scattered showers over southern areas of Saskatchewan's boreal forest" Thursday, with as much as 10 millimetres of rain expected. Following those showers, five days of dry weather is expected. Further south in Manitoba, flood warnings are in effect for both the Carrot River and the North Saskatchewan River in The Pas, as well as Cormorant Lake. The water level at all three locations has now gone past the normal boundaries.

immunization in-home visits will continue to happen during the closure, as will other scheduled public health activities. Residents can still call the centre, but those calls will be forwarded to Lynn Lake where staff are there to assist them with their health care needs. For all health emergencies, Leaf Rapids residents are encouraged to call 9-1-1 for emergency care. An ambulance is staged in the community as part of a robust contingency plan. “No one wants to close a health centre; even for a few days. We understand the apprehension. Our goal is to implement our plan to meet the health needs of citizens served by the Leaf Rapids Health

Centre during this period of closure,” said NRHA communications consultant Glenn Hildebrand. “Working together, we will all get through this period of closure just fine. Contingency plans have been put in place and are being implemented. Reach out to us if you need care.” A Town of Leaf Rapids spokesperson noted that they will continue to work with the NRHA to ensure access to quality care for their community members. Nicole Wong covers northern and Indigenous issues for the Winnipeg Sun under the Local Journalism Initiative, a federally funded program that supports the creation of original civic journalism.

Northern Manitoba First Nation blocks rail line over lack of access BY NICOLE WONG

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The War Lake First Nation community blocked the rail line running through their territory July 29 because of their lack of ability to purchase tickets on these trains, along with mixed messaging about COVID-19 health measures. War Lake residents were not able to purchase train tickets to Ilford because Via Rail has been selling most of their tickets to tourists heading to Churchill, according to War Lake First Nation Chief Betsy Kennedy. “We wanted to make sure they were treating our members accordingly. We wanted to let them know upfront that if they do not treat our members respectfully, we will take other means to make sure we are accommodated,” said Kennedy. “This affects our medical patients who go to Thompson to attend their appointments. We can’t keep postponing appointments because we don’t have any seats for passengers,” she said. On July 31, Kennedy spoke to Via Rail about these concerns. In response, Via Rail said it will be putting on another coach so that the community will be

accommodated for now. However, Kennedy does not believe that this is a long-term solution as tourist season will continue until September and again, in November. Another concern the community had was that the residents were instructed to wear masks while traveling on Via Rail due to COVID-19 but non-Indigenous tourists were witnessed traveling without wearing a mask. “Right now, we have a pandemic going on. We wear our masks, and our members are given masks before going onto the train. Members are upset when they don’t see tourists wearing masks. We are concerned because we do not know where people are coming from, and we certainly do not want the virus to then be exposed in our homes,” said Kennedy. Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Inc. has sent a letter to Via Rail earlier this week asking them to rectify this situation immediately. “The citizens of War Lake First Nation rely on rail service to travel and to transport goods,” said MKO Grand Chief Garrison Settee in a press release. “I have asked the CEO and president of Via Rail to investigate the concerns of

War Lake citizens immediately in an effort to avoid direct action being taken by War Lake citizens. There are plans to block the tracks heading to Northern Manitoba if they do not receive a satisfactory response from Via Rail.” A Via Rail spokesperson said that Via Rail is sensitive and understands the nature of the concerns raised and is working to find and quickly implement the best solution for all communities. “We will not comment further at this moment as we are currently having ongoing discussions to address the concerns and are adjusting our service operation plans accordingly,” said the spokesperson. The spokesperson noted that masks are now mandatory at all times for all employees on trains and in stations. For the health and safety of all passengers and employees, boarding will be denied for passengers not wearing masks, and passengers will be detrained if they refuse to wear a mask during the trip, the spokesperson added. Nicole Wong covers northern and Indigenous issues for the Winnipeg Sun under the Local Journalism Initiative, a federally funded program that supports the creation of original civic journalism.

Canda and AFN sign protocol regarding Indigenous jurisdiction over child welfare BY LAURA MUSHUMASKI

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Much like having a minister of indigenous services to ensure Indigenous people can take care of themselves, the history of the Canadian child welfare system has left lingering trails of oppression that have bled into every part of Indigenous ways of being. There is an alarming number of 40,000 First Nations youth and children currently in the Canadian child welfare system. And even though last year when the Trudeau government passed Bill C-92: An Act Representing First Nations,

Inuit and Metis Children, Youth and Families, the bill did not include any funding tied to the new law. In the year 2020, there are more Indigenous children and youth in the care of the child welfare system, than at the peak of the residential school era. Bill C-92 specifically was established to affirm the rights and jurisdiction of Indigenous peoples in relation to child and family services and to set out principles applicable, on a national level, to the provision of child and family services in relation to Indigenous children. In other words, to reduce

the number of Indigenous youth and children in the child welfare system and allow Indigenous communities to create their own child welfare systems so they can bring and keep their youth within their communities. Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde wrote in regards to Bill C-92, “I have often spoken of ‘occupying the field’ as an important first step to regain our rightful and sovereign law-making authority. The Act affirms First Nations rights and jurisdiction over child and family services, including the authority of First Nations to

establish laws grounded in their culture, beliefs and values, and sets out national standards and principles aimed to support First Nations child and family wellbeing. The Protocol is the first step in determining how the Act will be implemented, as determined by First Nations. Its main purpose is to define how Canada and the AFN will explore principles and processes that will support the transformation of First Nations child and family services and the inclusion of greater input, control and decision-making by First Nations.” At the beginning of July 2020,

Minister of Indigenous Services Marc Miller signed an agreement for the Protocol on the Indigenous Child and Family Services Act with AFN National Chief Bellegarde. The established agreement for First Nations child and family services created a forum where the federal government and Assembly of First Nations can negotiate funding in support of communities who want to take on the responsibility of caring for Indigenous children. The estimated cost to restructure the new First Nations led child welfare system would require $3.5 billion Continued on page 10

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Manitoba First Nation to develop own child welfare law by next October BY NICOLE WONG

LOCAL JOURNALISM, INITIATIVE REPORTER, WINNIPEG SUN

Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN) will be developing their child welfare law that is set to be fully operational by October of next year. Last year, the federal government passed Bill C-92, An Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis Children, Youth and Families, to reduce the number of youth in care and allowing Indigenous communities the chance to create their child welfare system. “We are moving towards nation-building and full jurisdiction control over our child and family services,” said OCN Chief Christian Sinclair July 30. “Right now the way the system is designed, it is based on a Euro-centric approach. It is apprehension-based while we want to consult with our families so that it can become a process where there is a dialogue on our traditional forms of governance and justice,” he said. The law should be drafted

and ready by Oct. 16 this year. Once the law is drafted, OCN and their legal team will sit with the federal and provincial governments to discuss harmonization with the existing laws. OCN will spend approximately $500,000 from their financial resources to fund the new law. The First Nation sees this investment as a way to correct the wrongful perspectives of the Cree nation people and to put them on par with all other Canadians. “We need to ensure that we are on the same level as any of the child and family services in Canada. We are fully confident we have a strong OCN Child and Family Service centre, and we know moving forward, that we can do it better than anyone when it comes to Opaskwayak,” said Sinclair. The OCN has hired a Winnipeg law firm, Cochrane Saxberg Johnston, Johnson and Scarcello LLP to draft and implement the new child welfare law. Cochrane Saxberg Law is the largest Indigenous law

firm in Manitoba. Harold Cochrane, a member of Fisher River Cree Nation, along with Jessica Saunders, an associate at the firm and member of the OCN was hired as legal counsel. “We are working with the chief and council and the OCN team to develop the new law. Our objective is to deconstruct and replace a broken provincial child welfare regime. The OCN law will be based on Cree values, customs and traditions,” said Cochrane. “The current provincial child welfare system has not worked for Indigenous communities, families and children. Instead of helping Indigenous families and children, provincial laws and standards have created an adversarial child welfare system resulting in the breakup of First Nation and Metis families and communities,” he added. There are approximately 11,000 children in care in Manitoba and approximately 90 per cent are Indigenous children. Cochrane said the OCN

wants to support families instead of breaking them apart and that child safety will continue to be the priority. “We intend to put a 'Creelens' on the law. For example, the provincial child welfare system uses risk assessment tools to assess families and risks to children within their families. One complaint is the provincial risk assessment tool is biased against Indigenous families,” he said. “The result is higher apprehension rates and higher intervention by the system with Indigenous families than is often warranted. The Indigenous child welfare agencies do a good job now of working within the provincial system, but it is difficult when the deck is stacked against Indigenous children and families to begin with.” Nicole Wong covers northern and Indigenous issues for the Winnipeg Sun under the Local Journalism Initiative, a federally funded program that supports the creation of original civic journalism.

Remdesivir given Health Canada approval to treat severe COVID-19 symptoms BY ERIC WESTHAVER FLIN FLON REMINDER

It isn't a cure, but it may be a start. Health Canada has given the green light to using a drug to treat certain COVID-19 patients. Canada's national health body authorized the use of remdesivir, an antiviral medication used in the past to combat ebola and hepatitis C, for severe cases of COVID-19. The drug is manufactured by Canadian pharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences and will be used with COVID-19 patients with pneumonia and difficulty breathing. Remdesivir is not a cure or

vaccine for COVID-19, but can be used to treat some of the disease's more severe symptoms. Remdesivir, also known by its brand name Veklury, is only authorized in Canada for people ages 12 years old and up who weigh at least 40 kilograms. The drug is not authorized for children or pregnant women. The drug is given to a patient through an IV and will only be used in some health care facilities. "The Department completed an expedited sixweek review of the available safety, efficacy and quality data to determine that the

drug’s benefits outweigh its risks when used for the authorized indication," reads a statement issued July 28 by Health Canada. A small number of Canadians with COVID-19 have been treated with the drug through Health Canada's Special Access Program, a federal program that provides drugs that have not yet hit commercial markets or drugs not yet approved by Health Canada to people in dire need. "Health Canada will continue to closely monitor the safety of remdesivir in Canada and will take prompt action should any safety

concerns arise," reads the Health Canada statement. Gilead will need to submit post-market safety monitoring reports and information on drug reactions, data on the drug's safety and efficacy, information from clinical trials and other quality data to Health Canada. Two clinical trials on remdesivir, both authorized by Health Canada, will continue on as planned. Remdesivir has been granted at least partial authorization by health authorities in the U.S., Australia, Japan, Singapore and in some European countries.

Manitoba reports 27 long weekend COVID-19 cases BY ERIC WESTHAVER FLIN FLON REMINDER

Over the long weekend, more than two dozen cases of COVID-19 were found within Manitoba. Aside from that, little other information has been made available. Tweets from the official Manitoba government account gave brief updates over the weekend, updating only case numbers and providing no extra details. Two cases were found August 1, but numbers jumped on

Sunday and Monday, with 18 cases found August 2 and another seven August 3. Manitoba has now reported 442 total cases of COVID-19. As of August 3, the provincial government had not updated statistics for three days and would not announce further updates until August 4. The number of new cases reported August 2 is the highest number of cases found in the province in one day since the original spike

of COVID-19 in late March and early April. Without confirmed information from the province, new information about COVID-19 cases has slipped into anecdotes coming from outside. According to media reports, two cases of COVID-19 were found in Steinbach and were linked to businesses including a local credit union. No public health advisories were issued by the province over the weekend. According to the provin-

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$2,100 per worker. means less federal funds.” Fund distribution in Industry-level analysis Manitoba dropped by eight shows “Professional, Scienpoints in early May, doub- tific & Technical Services” ling the decline in June and took the top chunk (around reaching a total of 40,650 12 per cent) of all subsidy people receiving around funds. Food service, health $1,965 through the program care and construction secin July. tors were just a few points But while similar trajec- behind (at around 10 per tories were seen in Nova cent, each). Scotia and Saskatchewan, Meantime, education, culOntario and Quebec’s num- ture, finance, entertainment bers rose with each period. and arts industries received Out of the nearly $24 bil- the lowest rung of total www.thompsoncitizen.net www.thompsoncitizen.net lion federal wage subsidy funding (just between one funds allocated to date, and two per cent, each). Ontario and Quebec have Overall, however, each received about 40 and 20 sector’s demands for fedper cent of all reserves, eral funds nearly halved by respectively, from March early July. through July. Gregory Mason, econom“It definitely comes down ics professor at the UniFour men from Easterto how each is re- versity of Manitoba, says Four menprovince from Easterville are wanted by police ville are wanted by police that might have to do “less covering from COVID-19 in connection with an asin connection with an as- with need and more with cases,” says sault that left Parisa anotherMahman sault that left another boubi, senior analystman at targeting.” with serious injuries. withC.D. serious injuries. “It’s extremely hard to the Howe Institute Chemawawin RCMP Chemawawin RCMP target this kind of support in Toronto researching were alerted around 11 were alerted around 11 to begin with,” he said. “But demographics and that labour a.m. March 11 a a.m. March 11 that a as we continued to recover markets. 24-year-old man was be24-year-old man was bere- from the pandemic, criteria ing“Manitoba taken to has the been Eastering taken to the Easteropening its economy a for this sort of support beville nursing station atfor ville nursing station for came more developed.” much faster rate than most treatment of serious but treatmentwith of people seriousgoing but provinces Mason pointed to the non-life-threatening innon-life-threatening inback to work without many juries. Investigation de- composition- and size-level juries. Investigation demandatory shutdowns,” she breakdown of data released termined that four men termined that fourmeans men by government, which said. “More activity entered the victim’s home entered the victim’s more but ithome also earlierearning, that morning, as- showed over 70 per cent of

all businesses supported by the wage subsidy comprised 25 or less employees. Medium-sized companies of 26 to 250 people received less than a quarter of program funding, while larger companies with over 250 workers took up just over one per cent. “I think what we also have to understand that the only option for quite some time was the CERB program,” said Mahboubi. “CERB means more individual applicants with a much more generous criteria,” she said. “That’s not necessarily the case with the wage subsidy.” Mason agreed, but said “we can never really definitively pin down why these numbers look the way they do.” “For all we know, people might also be afraid of the government clawing back this funding when tax season comes around.” It remains unclear how many Manitoba applications for funding were denied. Data released Tuesday only showed numbers from “approved” applications. temur.durrani@ freepress.mb.ca

RCMP RCMP seeking seeking four four suspects suspects Easterville Easterville home home invasion invasion

earlier that morning, assaulting him and causing saulting him and causing extensive damage before extensive damage before leaving. leaving. Police are asking for Police are asking for the public’s assistance the public’s assistance in finding 29-year-old in finding 29-year-old Mitchell Howard Ledoux, Mitchell Howard Ledoux, 27-year-old Steven Shane 27-year-old Steven Shane Klyne, 26-year-old Shawn Klyne, 26-year-old Shawn BY LETOUR Eric MICHÈLE Umpherville and Eric Umpherville and NEAU 20-year-old Nathan Wal20-year-old Nathan WalLOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE ter Umpherville, all from REPORTER, BRANDON SUN ter Umpherville, all from Easterville, who are beThe Manitoba Easterville, whoMetis are Fedbelieved to have fled to Wineration July 27 lieved toannounced have fled to Winnipeg. The four face numit would support Métis stunipeg. The four face numerous charges including erous with charges including dents two programs aggravated assault, asaggravatedmore assault, astotalling than sault with a weapon $10 and sault with a the weapon and million for 2020-21 breaking and entering. breaking and entering. school year. Anyone with informaAnyoneofwith informaSome funding tion on any the of the sustion onfrom any the of the suscomes 10-year pects’ whereabouts is pects’ whereabouts is Post-Secondary Education asked to call Chemawawin asked to callsigned Chemawawin Sub-Accord in 2019

MMF earmarks $10M for students

lege or university, those see an additional $4 million who plan to go to college to fund Métis students in and university, or who are colleges and Métis students recent graduates. … We in the last year of their uniunderstand that you are versity degree program. suffering during this diffiThe COVID-19 Emercult time,” Ledoux said in a gency Student Assistance video announcement. Program is a $1.8-million Ledoux added the feder- fund to support students ation knows what students who have been financialare feeling regarding the ly impacted due to the impact the pandemic. or pandemic. RCMP atof204-329-2004 Tips can also be submitted RCMP atknow 204-329-2004 or Tips alsotobebe submitted “We had “Incan order Crime Stopper they Anonymsecurely online ateligible www. Crime Stopper Anonymsecurely online at planned to start a summer for this, you have to www. be atously at 1-800-222-8477. manitobacrimestoppers. ously 1-800-222-8477. manitobacrimestoppers. job in at May. We know that tending college or univerby the federal government they are now worried about sity or be a recent graduand the Métis National how they’re going to pay ate,” Ledoux said. Council. their rent or their basic cost The amount of additional “This agreement en- of living. We know they’re assistance will be based on sures that Métis students in struggling to find meaning- need, the federation stated Manitoba will have access ful work in light of the pan- in a news release. to much-needed financial demic. ... We know this is a “This year, we would like and other student supports critical time in their lives.” to see more Métis students over the coming decade. The Post-Secondary going to universities, colUnder Budget 2019, the Education Support Pro- leges, applying for these MMF will receive close to gram totals $6.6 million for programs,” Ledoux said. $90 million over 10 years Métis university students “I encourage you to take and $9.9 million for each for the 2020-21 academic that step, just one step, and year thereafter,” MMF min- year. This is the second year get that career that you’ve ister of provincial education that the program is being wanted. It doesn’t matter Joan Ledoux said by email. offered. For the last school what your age is. This is Another portion of fund- year, the program provided the time.” ing is linked to the feder- more than $2.3 million to Ledoux added: “No stual government’s Canada 540 Métis students living dent will be left behind.” Emergency Student Benefit. in Manitoba. She also said that within ThatLicensed program helps support This year, the MMF an- three hours of launching the Technician: Licensed students and newTechnician: graduates nounced the program will program at 10 a.m., close to • Licensed Heavy Equipment Technician. Licensed Technician. who•aren’t eligible Heavy for the Equipment not have an intake 30 Manitoba Métis students • Perform shop and field repairs to all deadline Surface and U/G Epiroc Canada Emergency • Perform shopReand fiand eldstudents repairs will to allbeSurface U/G Epirocon their onable to and were working Equipment as required. sponse Benefit (CERB). apply at any time during the line applications. Equipment as required. • Machine audits required. “We that ouras academic year. The application can be • understand Machine audits as required. • Developing and maintaining a positive relationship machine students, especially those The Metis Employment foundwith online at mmfedu• Developing and maintaining a positive relationship with machine and customer representatives. who are operators currently in coland Training Program will cation.ca operators and customer representatives. • Daily time entry. • Daily time entry. • Daily shift reports. • Daily shift reports. • Other duties as assigned and required to maintain the contract. • Other duties as assigned and required to maintain the contract.

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> Purchasing Clerk Permanent Part-Time Position (0.5FTE) Thompson General Hospital -Thompson, Manitoba Under the direction/guidance of the Regional Manager, Materials Management & Logistics Services and the Purchasing Lead, the Purchasing Clerk is responsible to ensure that proper processes are followed throughout the Region. The incumbent is involved in the daily aspects of procurement in a health care setting and is responsible for a group of commodities requiring technical and product knowledge. The incumbent is responsible for purchasing materials, equipment and services for clinical and operations departments aiming to assure the supply of items for business continuity, product quality, delivery times and pricing accuracy. The incumbent acts as a liaison between vendors and end users regarding product concerns. The Purchasing Clerk assists with improving and maintaining the efficiency of the department, performance of any clerical duties and assists in projects affecting the department as required. Qualifications: • Grade 12 education • Certificate in Bookkeeping or General Business (other combinations of education and experience may be considered) • Enrolment in recognized Purchasing Certification/ Designation Program is an asset • Valid Manitoba Class V driver’s license • Minimum five (5) years progressive experience in related roles • Two (2) years’ experience working in a computerizes office environment For complete list of qualifications please visit our website: www.northernhealthregion.ca Please submit resume by August 16, 2020 to: Lori Rasmussen, Recruitment Officer 867 Thompson Drive South, Thompson, MB R8N 1Z4 Fax: (204) 778-1477 Email: recruiteast@nrha.ca

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Substitute teachers must have a Grade 12 academic standing or its equivalent from an approved jurisdiction. Applicants with an Undergraduate degree from approved university with a major or minor in the subject area or Post-Secondary course work completed are preferred. Experience working with students. Proven organizational skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and decision making skills. Ability to exhibit a high level of confidentiality. Successful Criminal Records and Child Abuse Registry Check will be required prior to employment commencing.

Written applications including qualifications, experience with at least three references should be submitted to: Angele Bartlett, Superintendent of Human Resources & Policy School District of Mystery Lake 408 Thompson Drive North Thompson, MB R8N 0C5 Phone: 204-677-6150 Please apply online at www.mysterynet.mb.ca and select Job Connect We thank all who may apply and advise that only those selected for consideration will be contacted.

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CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY CHILD PROTECTION COORDINATOR – PERMANENT POSITION DESIGNATED INTAKE AGENCY The Pas, Manitoba 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: Reporting to the DIA Service Manager, the Child Protection Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of the day to day supervision of the agency Child Protection Investigators as well as the child abuse investigations as required under the Child and Family Services Act. RESPONSIBILITIES: § General Supervision § Child protection supervision § Workplace Safety & Health § Human Resources § Training and Development § Unit Activity and performance reporting § Financial and operational requirements § Other duties related to the position may be assigned EDUCATION AND TRAINING § Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) with 3 to 5 years of experience in Child and Family Service Delivery EXPERIENCE: § Minimum 3 years of experience in Aboriginal Child and Family Welfare service delivery § Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred) § Prior supervisory experience in a child welfare agency § Knowledge of the theory and practice of social work with particular emphasis on forensic child abuse investigations § Analytical and conceptual skills to evaluate and deliver services to children in care § Ability to resolve difficult and contentious case management and service issues

INTAKE WORKERS – PERMANENT POSITION MATHIAS COLOMB CREE NATION Office MATHIAS COLOMB OFFICE 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 Child and Family Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention service. Our agency strives to maintain family unity. POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the DIA Service Manager and as required under the Child and Family Services Act, the Intake Worker assesses requests for service with reference to risk of children, functioning of families and service needs of families, provides crisis intervention, initiates child protection investigations, apprehends children at risk and places them in appropriate and/or available placements, initiates referrals to other community collaterals as required, and completes written reports, file recordings, forms and correspondence. RESPONSIBILITIES: § Receive & Assess Requests For Service § On-Site Risk Assessment § Determine & Implement Service § Documentation, Practice & Relationship Building EDUCATION AND TRAINING § Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or related undergraduate degree in Human Services § Work experience in Child & Family Services with demonstrated knowledge of child development, child abuse, family-centered service, early intervention, family support and community-based services EXPERIENCE § Excellent assessment, intervention and writing skills § Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and provincial standards § Understanding of child development and child abuse theory and practice § Knowledge of available resources within the community § Ability to use a variety of computer applications such as CFSIS and FACTS § Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT § Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse 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

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.

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SUBMIT COVER LETTER & RESUME ALONG WITH THREE (3) REFERENCES MARKED “PERSONAL & CONFIDENTIAL” TO: Human Resource Manager Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency Box 10130, Opaskwayak, MB. R0B 2J0 Fax: 204-623-3847 Email: hr@creenation.ca

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. “Please visit our website at www.https://creenation.ca”

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WINTEr WEAThEr TESTINg MANAgEr Full time position for 8 months that could lead into a longer term. Person will promote winter weather testing to various transportation manufacturers in North America. Position will entail marketing, sales, management, and coordination of all needs for testing companies during winter months. Travel is required to attend trade shows & meet with testers. Canadian passport is necessary. Person will be responsible to a Thompson Chamber of Commerce and Sub Zero North Inc. working group. Person will work from an office and in the field to serve the needs of testers. A job description is available upon request. A full resume with work history and multiple references will be requested. DEADLINE to apply August 17, 2020 CoNTACT: Thompson Chamber of Commerce Ph. 204-679-5194 • commerce@mymts.net

SUBZERONORTH.CA PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA UNIT: AGENCY WIDE LOCATION: TO BE DETERMINED (TBD) Position: Child Abuse Worker One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position Reporting to the Child Abuse Coordinator, the Child Abuse Worker is responsible for implementing policies, procedures and specific directions/directives of Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba when working with families and children in the field of child protection. The duties include screening and assessing referrals to the child abuse program; investigating child abuse allegations; providing crisis intervention services; completing all required written documentation and documentation required to CFSA and providing related services under the mandate of the Child and Family Services Act and Child Abuse Regulations. Qualifications: • Bachelor of Social Work Degree with experience in child welfare preferred or an equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered • Strong commitment to community based service delivery • Strong commitment and understanding of the trauma-informed practice • Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a child welfare environment, as a child protection worker, with experience conducting safety and risk assessments • Previous experience conducting child abuse investigations • Knowledge of Child and Family Services Application (CFSA) • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Good organizational and time management skills • Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as in a team setting • Sensitivity to and an understanding of First Nations culture and values • Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree and/or Dene language would be an asset Working Conditions: • Must be willing to travel (car, air, plane, train) to remote and northern areas • Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable • Must adhere to confidentiality when working with sensitive information • Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract • Must possess 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, August 7, 2020 Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number #2019/20-066RR 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 #2019/20-066RR 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

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CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY SERVICE MANAGER – PERMANENT DESIGNATED INTAKE AGENCY The Pas, Manitoba 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 service. Our agency strives to maintain family unity. POSITION SUMMARY: As a member of the Management team and reporting to the Executive Director, the DIA Service Manager will be responsible to lead, manage, and direct assigned staff in in the delivery of agency programs and services within the service unit. The DIA Service Manager will also be assigned responsibilities for specific liaison, special projects, policy or reporting functions. As a member of the Management team, the DIA Service Manager participates in the establishment and review of the agency strategic plan. RESPONSIBILITIES: § Leadership & Planning § Service & Delivery § Financial & Operational Requirements § Human Resources § Other duties related to the position may be assigned EDUCATION AND TRAINING § Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) § Work experience in Child and Family Services with demonstrated knowledge of child development, family centered service, early intervention, family support and community-based services § Ability to converse fluently in Cree (preferred) KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE § 5 years supervisory/management experience within an aboriginal child welfare environment § Workplace Safety and Health § Knowledge of AJI-CWI Devolution § Excellent assessment, intervention and writing skills § Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and provincial standards § Understanding of child development theory and practice § Knowledge of available resources within the community (formal and informal) § Knowledge of Family Systems theory § Working knowledge of child abuse § Ability to use a variety of computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and data base systems § CFSIS and FACTS information systems (preferred) CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT § Must pass a criminal records check, child abuse registry check and prior contact check. § Cannot be active on a protection case. § Must maintain absolute confidentiality in accordance with agency requirements. § Varied amounts of travel required within this position. § Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license. § Must be able to provide own vehicle for work. § Other duties related to the position may be assigned. Deadline: August 13, 2020 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”

Continued from page 5 in funding for over the next five years. Bellegarde stated on the AFN bulletin page, “For the first time in Canadian history, the Act affirms that First Nations’ law is paramount to federal, provincial, and territorial law. As National Chief, I believe the Protocol is a positive step that will help ensure that the unique needs of First Nations children, youth and families are met. The signing of the Protocol was a priority for me because it ensures that a distinctions-based framework is used to implement the Act in a meaningful and

respectful way.” The restructuring of the new First Nations led child welfare system would include costs that cover the complexities relating to legal issues and coordinating with provincial agencies. According to AFN’s Manitoba Regional Chief Kevin Hart, some First Nations may end up in debt before anything is implemented if funding is not allocated properly because of preexisting funding agreements with each individual First Nation. The essence of Bill C-92 is about rebuilding Indigenous communities, and the funding for the restructuring of the care

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for our Indigenous children and youth heavily relies on how the federal government will properly resource funds so First Nations can respectfully take over the sovereignty and jurisdiction of Indigenous children and youth. Between the federal government and the Assembly of First Nations, there has also been an agreement made to ensure that the progress and commitment of Bill C-92 is carried out by having regular bilateral meetings. Both parties are to develop a ‘national distinctions-based policy’, along with tools and mechanisms to support First Na-

tions with the transition of instilling national standards on how Indigenous children and youth should be treated. To date, First Nations national organizations have signed an agreement with the federal government to take over the sovereignty and jurisdiction of First Nations children and youth, but both Métis and Inuit national organizations have not established an agreement to take on responsibility for caring for Métis and Inuit children and youth. Laura Mushumanski is a Local Journalist Initiative reporter for Alberta Native News.

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POSITION: Family Enhancement Worker - Full-Time Permanent Position OFFICE: Mathias Colomb Sub Office LOCATION: Mathias Colomb, Manitoba

POSITION: Family Enhancement Worker - Full-Time Permanent Position OFFICE: Mosakahiken Sub Office LOCATION: Moose Lake, Manitoba

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 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

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

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: August 12, 2020 @ 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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All interested applicants must hand in a detailed resume, including at least two references, one being your latest immediate supervisor should be submitted to: Lisa Beardy, Office Manager Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0L6 Fax No.: 204-677-0258 Email address: lbeardy@ktc.ca Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. Friday, August 07, 2020. We would like to thank those that apply for the position, but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. For further information or a full job description, contact Dion McIvor, Referral Supervisor. dmcivor@ktc.ca

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