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Pukatawagan receives national and international attention
Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of DNTO Sook-Yin Lee, host of CBC radio’s Definitely Not the Opera (DNTO), stands in front of the Pukatawagan sign after arriving from Toronto. DNTO will be airing a Pukatawagan-themed show on Feb. 21. BY MOLLY GIBSON KIRBY MOLLY@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET
Pukatawagan, Manitoba has been a top spot to visit recently for storytelling and education. Sook-Yin Lee, host of CBC’s Definitely Not the Opera (DNTO), a crew of producers and a videographer visited the remote community during the week of Feb. 9. “One of the values we strive for on DNTO is diversity, and trying to find the greatest range of voices we can. One of
the things that struck me about Pukatawagan was, certainly there is an incredible range of aboriginal First Nation voices, but also there are people from the rest of Canada, and the world who live in Pukatawagan,” said Winnipeg-based producer Kaj Hasselriis, who first suggested the team visit the Mathias Colomb Cree Nation. Sook-Yin Lee, who has travelled to Northern Manitoba before, found the trip inspiring. “To me
it’s a place of deep, quiet intensity. Even landing, everything looked black and white. The tree line looked black, the snow looked white. The world became quite visibly different. Many of the people are facing incredible challenges with living somewhere so remote.” While there, the CBC crew knocked on doors, went to the school, the youth centre, anywhere a resident would tell their story to them. Lee
said meeting a local gentleman named Joseph Caribou was a moment she will never forget. Caribou, paralyzed from the waist down from a hunting accident lives in a small shack with his wife and two children waiting for a home to be built for them. “There is no ability to have a shower. It is very challenging for a man not able to walk. He’s hoping and praying to have supplies to come in, waiting for his home to be built.
This is Canada, and it’s a stark reality to see the reality people can face.” Lee went on to explain how challenging it is for some people to even buy an orange in Pukatawagan, since a single one can cost up to $3 and a pack of cigarettes can cost $20. The hope of this themed show is for people to open their minds, Lee says. “I hope people can put their heads together and figure out ways to inject re-
sources into their economy. We need to be able to see the beauty, see the people, and figure out how to help to sustain that community because it’s a treasure.” The Pukatawagan show will air Feb. 21 at 1:30 p.m. on CBC radio. The show will also feature music northern residents suggested like the Pukatawagan song by Sidney Castel. Before DNTO and Sook-Yin Lee took to the Continued on Page 7
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Boreal forest stakeholders meet in OCN
Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of Ron Thiessen Representatives of First Nations, government, northern communities and conservation groups gathered in Opaskwayak Cree Nation Feb. 17 to discuss development and protection of the boreal forest. BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET
Representatives of First Nations, government, northern communities and conservation groups gathered at the Kikiwak Inn on Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN) Feb. 17 to discuss future plans and aspirations for the boreal forest that covers 80 per cent of Manitoba. Items up for discussion included methods of obtaining scientific data and other local knowledge and information; co-ordinating existing and future plans, policies and initiatives; collaborating to balance economic prosperity and northern jobs with environmental health; addressing issues related to endangered species, ecological goods and services and changing water
management; and adapting to the impacts of and risks posed by climate change. “To create a broad and well-balanced approach to the boreal region, we need to combine the strengths of traditional ecological knowledge, scientific research, integrated planning, data gathering and monitoring,” said Gord Mackintosh, conservation and water stewardship minister for the provincial government, which organized the summit. “We look forward to the boreal summit where so many views and ideas will be brought together to contribute to the future of our province.” Support for boreal forest conservation is strong in Manitoba, according to a survey conducted for the International Institute for
Sustainable Development (IISD) by Probe Research Jan. 14-27 with a sample of over 1,000 Manitobans. The survey found that 88 per cent of respondents wanted half of the boreal forest protected and 63 per cent felt more than half should be protected. The importance of conservation was highlighted by the fact that 34 per cent of survey respondents thought conservation should be the highest priority for the boreal forest while only three per cent thought that development should be the highest priority. Four-fifths of respondents said that companies operating in the boreal forest should be required to share resources extracted from traditional lands with aboriginal residents. Curtis Brown, Probe Re-
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search vice-president, said support for balancing conservation and development existed across the political spectrum. “While some debate might be expected between those who want broader conservation and those who want more development, according to Probe’s analysis, the debate is only between those who want to see half of the region protected and those who want more than half protected.” “The Canadian boreal is the world’s largest remaining intact terrestrial ecosystem,” said Dr. Hank Venema, chief scientist at IISD, “Manitoba has a big piece of it and it is really only now coming under pressure from development. Manitobans want to see their economy and communities prosper, but want it done in a way that is respectful of the land and the people who live on it. We have in this province a unique opportunity to look forward, to strive for—and achieve—the right balance between development and conservation. To get things right where in many other places it has gone wrong.” That indicates that efforts to implement principles in the Boreal Forest Conservation Framework are broadly supported, said Venema. “The framework calls for landscape scale planning in partnership with indigenous communities to protect at least half of the boreal, and provide world-class standards for sustainable development on the remainder,” said Venema. “Quebec and Ontario have already adopted many of the principles of the framework, but nowhere has the public
support for this approach been as high as we’re seeing here in Manitoba—and across party lines. It’s very encouraging to see that Manitobans strongly favour taking the long view and embracing conservation and sustainable development for such a large and important part of the province.” Chief Ron Evans of Norway House Cree Nation said he was happy the government is taking First Nations perspectives into account when it comes to boreal forest development and conservation. “I am pleased to see the inclusion of aboriginal and First Nation participants in this summit,” Evans said. “It is important that we share our teachings, values, knowledge and experiences, all of which are critical to the protection and sustainability of our lands, waters and resources.” Ron Thiessen, executive director of the Manitoba chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS), which said recently, along with Ducks Unlimited Canada, that 2015 could be a good year for Canada’s boreal forest, said the summit was one step towards seeing that prediction come true. “Manitoba is envied around the world for having a canvas that we can paint with a balance of sustainable developments and a wholesome environment,” said Thiessen on the organization’s website. “In many jurisdictions, the brushes have splattered their entire landscapes with piecemeal developments and now they are trying to restore a healthy balance, which is extremely challenging and
expensive. It’s clear we are ready to design a plan for maintaining our wildlife populations and ecological services such as fresh water and clean air in tandem with business investment, partnerships, and employment that are so good for the economy. Everyone in Manitoba would benefit. It is our good fortune that we have the opportunity to plan for a future founded on principles of responsible land use and protection.” The province announced in a Feb. 18 news release that it had signed a 20year joint management agreement with OCN to ensure land-use and natural resource management in OCN’s traditional territory would continue to be a cooperative effort between the First Nation and the government. “This agreement was born from the tireless work of the late conservation minister Oscar Lathlin, whose passion and commitment to working with the people of the north and First Nations communities will never be forgotten,” said Aboriginal and Northern Affairs Minister Eric Robinson. “This partnership ensures everyone with a stake in this important region is involved in the decisions that affect us all.” “The 20-year joint management agreement strengthens OCN’s inherent ties to the land, giving recognition to the importance of working together with the province of Manitoba,” said OCN Chief Michael Constant. “OCN is committed to the sustainable management of all natural resources in its traditional territories.”
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Police on lookout for armed alleged abductor BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET
A 17-year-old girl who was believed to have been abducted from a home in Lac La Ronge First Nation in Saskatchewan was found safe by RCMP in Cranberry Portage within hours of Saskatchewan RCMP issuing an Amber Alert but her alleged abductor is still at large. Police are searching for Jonas Budd, who is the estranged common-law spouse of the 17-yearold’s mother, according to the Winnipeg Free Press, which also reported that a man had died of a gunshot wound at the home the teenage girl was taken from.
Budd is described as aboriginal, 5’9” tall and 170 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He has several tattoos, including a bear paw on his left forearm, an eagle head on his left calf, a ribbon with the name Nicole on his left shin and feathers on his upper torso and back. Police said Budd has connections to Cumberland House, Pinehouse, Sturgeon Landing and Prince Albert in Saskatchewan as well as Thompson. RCMP believe Budd fled on foot into the bush in northwestern Manitoba and should not be approached because he may be armed with a rifle.
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The Lord’s Presence Spiritual Thoughts mkuntel@shaw.ca
Pastor Murat Kuntel In my younger years, I did not believe in God, because I could see the birds, the clouds, and people, but I could not see God. I believed it should be possible to have a tangible encounter with everything that exists. Since I could not even sense God’s presence I believed God should be a man-made concept. I followed what suited my
mind. As I got older and looked back I noticed that by believing in something that was not true, I always got hurt. In some cases I believed because it was my parents’ tradition. In other cases I believed in things because they were not my parents’ tradition. So, I followed my own desires and thoughts and when these
were not in line with the truth sooner or later they harmed me. I learned that having a belief in something is not a good idea, but only in the things that are true. When I read Jesus saying, “I am the truth,� my heart warmed and a yearning emerged: “How can I remain closer and closer, tangibly closer to Jesus?� Following our conversion my wife and I attended each Sunday to a different church. We were looking for Bible-believing and truth-teaching churches and loving congregations that would share our enthusiasm and thirst for more of the Lord. We found a congregation
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THOMPSON
THE RELAY FOR LIFE KICKOFF will be held at the Quality inn on Saturday, February 21 from 1 – 3 pm. Register your team or just come ďŹ nd out more information about relay which will take place April 18. You may also register online at relayforlife.ca. Call Donna Wilson for more info at 204-939-1576. WHITEWATER KAYAKING CLINICS are starting up again for the 2015 season at the Norplex Pool in Thompson. These clinics run every second Sunday morning. No experience necessary - there are classes designed for beginners. Skill development includes basic paddling strokes, how to exit an over-turned kayak, kayak rescue techniques and for the more adventurous - the kayak roll. Children and adults are welcome. Contact Ben at (204) 778-9940 to sign up. PRENATAL CLASSES are free and held every other month on Wednesday evenings at the Northern Health Region building (next to the Hospital). We welcome all pregnant women and a support person to join us in learning about the birthing process, tour our hospital and discuss breastfeeding. All classes are facilitated by a Public Health Nurse. Please contact Angela, a Public Health Nurse at (204) 778-1550 to register or for more information. OPEN ADULT VOLUNTEER GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP - Meets every second Thursday evening from 6-8 pm at the Northern Spirit Manor, 879 Thompson Drive South. These sessions are free. For more info call 204-679-1660 or 204-679-6339. SUFFER FROM ANXIETY/DEPRESSION? A support group will be starting again, can you give an hour or two of your time to get some help? Learning and helping each other does work. Let’s join together and get back our health. Phone Barbara at 204-778-6306 at Anxiety Disorders of Manitoba. NRHA HEALTHY LIVING CLASS: A free how-to class series for improving your physical activity and nutrition habits, includes strength training evening. Registration required in advance and participation in all sessions suggested. Wed evenings March 4 & 11. For info contact: Lynn Watkins, Health Promotion Coordinator, lwatkins@nrha.ca, 204-6771788 or Kathleen Hodgins, Registered Dietitian Khodgins2@nrha.ca, 204-677-1780. IF YOUR LOVED ONE or friend has a problem with alcohol, and you need help, join the Alanon group meeting at 1079 Cree Rd at the Nickel Group trailer, across from Co-op Gas, Wed at 8 pm. Call Wendy at 204-778-7841 for information. DO YOU HAVE A DISABILITY? Are you looking for employment or work experience and have a disability? The Thompson Supported Employment Program (TSEP) provides a comprehensive variety of quality employment services to persons with disabilities as well as acting as a resource to local progressive employers. For more information or to book an appointment: contact Thompson Supported Employment Program at 204-677-8322. BABIES BEST START Nutrition program for pregnant women and new moms (Post natal new moms Wednesdays 1:30- 3:30 pm. Pregnant moms (pre-natal) Thursday 1:30 - 3:30 pm. High school Tuesday 12 pm - 1:10 pm. Phone 204-677-4431. 125 Commercial Place, Thompson. GIRLSPACE IS BACK! We will be offering this program to young ladies 12-15 years old every Wednesday from 3:30 - 5:30 pm at Wapanohk. We will talk about relevant issues, host guest speakers and have fun activities. No cost to attend.
which seemed they loved the Lord, their pastor would teach the Scriptures. They were thirsty and enthusiastic in their worship of the Lord, and that at least some among them were encouraged to hear our conversion into faith and our attendance gave them joy. We stayed there until the Lord called me to serve Him in the ministry. At least some Sundays I would encounter God’s presence when we were there. One Sunday morning we were there and I noticed a bruise on my left hand which I had no clue how it occurred. A fear of “perhaps that’s a symptom of some internal abnormalities in my body� swept over my conscience and I could not forget about myself to concentrate on the Lord to worship Him. I prayed to Him, telling Him that this fear was keeping me from worship to Him asking Him to remove the fear from me. That moment, my fear was gone. This was
another tangible encounter of the Lord which gave me such joy. I became thankful to God and worshipped Him with great enthusiasm expressing my thankfulness for His goodness as we sang worship songs. On this I ďŹ nd Jesus saying, “The true worshippers will worship the Father in spirit and truthâ€? (John 4:23). In that church and for me worship has been both a cerebral and emotional expression of the truth through songs which enables me to release my love and thankfulness for the Lord. Quite often I would notice the loving presence of the Lord embracing me with such gentleness, comfort and encouragement that a peace would settle within me, strengthening my faith and giving me strength to face the life’s challenges knowing that the God of the universe became my Father through my faith in Jesus Christ and cares about my well-being. Church provides a set-
ting therefore for people to meet with God, those who distance themselves from Him to reconcile with Him and for the rest to throw themselves into God’s arms of love. For children, no toy can be a substitute for parents. In the same way, no blessings of God can satisfy our souls which yearn to enter into love relationship with the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. “Blessed are the poor in the Spiritâ€? says Jesus. God answers the prayers of the hungry and the thirsty. My prayer for us in Thompson is that we may increasingly be hungry and thirsty for God’s peace giving, strengthening, loving presence in our churches as we strive to worship Him in spirit and truth so that our hearts may be satisďŹ ed by the peace-giving, loving presence of the Lord. Murat Kuntel is the pastor of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. He came to Thompson in June 2014.
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North Stars win once in KJHL BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET
The Norway House North Stars split a pair of games with the Peguis Juniors in Keystone Junior Hockey League action at home Feb. 14-15, dropping the opener 8-6 and rebounding for a 12-8 win
on Sunday. Sam McKay Jr. had a hat trick for the North Stars in the Feb. 15 win, while Trevor Scribe, Austin Ross and Glen Paupanekis each had a pair. Mitchell Simpson, Ronald Robertson, and Travis Scribe had one goal each in the game,
which saw the North Stars build up a 8-3 lead over the first 40 minutes and then score three times in the last five minutes after allowing the Juniors to make it a 9-8 game in Norway House’s favour. Sean Bradburn stopped 47 shots in net for the
North Stars, who were outshot 55-45. Peguis scored five times in the second period the previous day after Norway House established a 2-1 lead in the opening period. The North Stars scored three in a row to tie the game 6-6 in the third
period before the Juniors notched the game’s last two goals for the win. Paupanekis had two goals for the North Stars in that game, while Robertson, Ross, Trevor Scribe and Travis Scribe had one apiece. Bradburn made 44
saves as Norway House got outshot 52-34. The North Stars are seventh in the league with a 13-17-2 record for 28 points. They are 10 points ahead of the eighth-place Lundar Falcons and three points back of the sixthplace St. Malo Warriors.
Cross Lake teams clip Eagles’ wings in midget AA league hockey BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET
Cross Lake 2 won a pair of games at home in the Norman Regional Minor Hockey Association (NRMHA) midget AA league Feb. 11 and Feb. 15, knocking off Cross Lake 1 8-4 in the first contest and the Split Lake Eagles 5-3 in the second. Dennis Scatch had a hat trick against Cross Lake 1
Feb. 11, with Derian Garrioch and Damian Ross adding two apiece and Christopher Thomas a single. Carter Halcrow, Julien Monias, Ethan Muswagon and Vince Gill Scott were the goalscorers for Cross Lake 1, which got 21 saves from Caige Halcrow and 18 from Jamie Anderson, while Kris Wood stopped 35 shots for Cross Lake 2.
Tristen Muskego scored twice for Cross Lake 2 against Split Lake Feb. 13, with Keith Monias, Scatch and Treymian Trout recording the other goals. Wood stopped 29 shots in net, getting beaten twice by Thomas Osborne of the Eagles and once by Payton Beardy. Julien Kirkness made 47 saves for Split Lake. Split Lake dropped a
7-4 decision to Cross Lake 1 on Feb. 14. Quinton Scatch had a hat trick for Cross Lake and Vince Gill Scott a pair, while Carter Halcrow and Magnus Cody Ross chipped in one each. Beardy, Nolan Kirkness, Nicholas Mayham and Osborne had the goals for the Eagles, who got 36 saves from Julien Kirkness, while Anderson stopped 35 for Cross Lake
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Prior to their trip to Cross Lake, the Eagles lost 11-4 to the Thompson King Miners at home Feb. 12. Beardy, Cory Flett, Marlin Moose and Osborne had Split Lake’s goals, while Kirkness stopped 27 shots. Charles
Monger had a trio of tallies for Thompson, while Keith Blacksmith, Chase Gurniak and Trent North had two apiece. Gordon Reuther and Justin Spence were the King Miners’ other goalscorers, while Cruz Mitchell made 46 saves for the win.
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Northern Social Work Program The University of Manitoba, Faculty of Social Work at Thompson is now accepting applications for the Northern Social Work Program. The deadline for submitting applications is March 2, 2015. The program is scheduled to begin September 2015. Students may complete the NSW Program as a full-time or part-time student. The program provides post-secondary education for Residents of Northern Manitoba, in particular those who have not had the opportunity due to economic and cultural reasons, lack of formal education, linguistic barriers or residence in remote areas. Relocation to Thompson will be required. Individuals can apply either under ACCESS or EXTERNAL categories. The ACCESS category is for mature students, 21 years or over, who have under 30 credit hours of university level courses. The EXTERNAL category is for regular students who have 30 credit hours or more of university level courses and are in good academic standing. For both categories, applicants must have resided in Northern Manitoba for 6 months or more prior to the application deadline or have been a long term resident of the North. For information or applications contact the Faculty of Social Work at Thompson at 204-677-1450 or No charge dial 1-866237-5509 or visit http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/social_work/ programs/northern/591.html
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OBITUARY CLIFFORD DOMAN 1928-2015
On Friday, Feb. 13, 2015 Mr. Clifford Doman of Swan River, Manitoba, formerly of Benito & Thompson, Manitoba passed away at the age of 86 years.
Musician inspires students to stay hopeful
Survived by ; his loving wife Anne and 3 children Sylvia Rozmarnowich of Gilbert Plains, Mb., Russ (Shelly) Doman of Thompson, Mb. and Step Daughter Patricia Willis of North Bay, On. 4 Grandchildren, Jo-ann (Mel), Mark, Kris & Cory, 2 Great Grandchildren, Charles & Cile , his sister Pat and brother Allen (Eileen) of Maidenhead, England. He was predeceased by his Father Frank, Mother Mabel, his 1st Wife Toini, Son In-law Fred Rozmarnowich and Step Son Leonard Willis. Cliff was born on March 01, 1928 in Oxford, England. Cliff was married to his loving wife Anne for 33 years. Cliff came to Canada as a teenager and started working as a farm hand. He joined on with Patty Harrison in Sudbury, Ont. in the mining industry, this brought him to Thompson, Mb. to drive the ¿rst INCO Head frame shafts. Upon completion of the shafts, he was offered a supervisor role at INCO in Thompson, Mb, which he accepted until his retirement in 1985. Cliff enjoyed gardening and he was well known in Thompson for his award winning garden. Cliff and his wife Anne were also well known in the Swan Valley for their home gardens in Benito, Mb.
Nickel Belt News photo by Marc Jackson Front (R): Robb Nash and his drummer Jonny Holliday pose with the secondary students of J.H. Kerr School.
Cliff enjoyed the outdoors, where he and his family tented on the islands of Ospawagan Lake and later owned a remote cottage on an island on Paint Lake, which was affectionately named Doman’s Domain. Cliff’s other interests included carpentry, where he enjoyed making outdoor furniture, travelling, boating, ski-dooing, ¿shing, curling and a game of cards with family & friends. A memorial service was held from the Chapel of Swan Valley Funeral Services on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 2:00 PM with Reverend Kevin Sprong of¿ciating. Interment followed in the Birchwood Cemetery Columbarium, Swan River, MB. with Cory Doman serving as the Urn bearer. If friends so desire, donations in Clifford’s memory may be made to the charity of their choice. Swan Valley Funeral Services Ltd. 363 Kelsey Trail Swan River, MB R0L 1Z0 734-5775 www.swanvalleyfuneralservices.com
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My Take on Snow Lake mjaxon@gillamnet.com Through the din of winding guitar, staccato bass, and a strong backbeat, Robb Nash was introduced
to the J.H. Kerr School secondary student body on the morning of Jan. 28. He took to the gym’s makeshift stage in a flurry and began to immediately build a rapport with his audience. Upbeat and playful, Nash began doing impressions of cartoon and television personalities, but from the earlier intro it was apparent issues of a more serious nature would be discussed here today. Nash gleefully begins his story and everyone is smiling along with him until they realize it really isn’t the type of story that makes one smile. At the age of 17, he and a few friends were out for a joyride when they passed a car while speeding on an icy highway. They hit a semi head-on. Miraculously, three of the boys survived with just superficial injuries; however, Nash was severely injured. He lost a portion of his skull and actually died at the scene. He was revived and had a titanium plate put in his head, but the prognosis was not good. Doctors felt if he ever did awaken from his coma, he would be seriously brain damaged. He did awaken three months later and regained his memory; however, his recall of the accident and the time shortly before it were completely erased. He couldn’t do much for himself for that first while and he went through a very dark personal time as a result. He admits to feeling anger, self-doubt and depression; all combined at times. He cringed when people dropped those “try to make you feel better” clichés, like “I guess this is your fate,” or “Robb, everything happens for a reason!” “Even though people mean well when they say this, it does more damage than good,” said Nash. “Things don’t happen for a reason, but things happen with potential. My accident had the potential to leave me angry and bitter for the rest of my life, or I could turn things around and use my story to try and help others.” Nash says that he has
seen with his own eyes and heard the stories of people who didn’t make it through tragic events. He doesn’t know why he got a second chance and certainly doesn’t feel that he did anything to deserve it. Realizing there aren’t many who go through what he did and get a second chance, he decided that he would stop being angry and do something with his life … something that mattered. He began by phoning the driver of the semi that hit him and having an extended conversation with the man. He found that the driver believed he’d killed Nash and, on medication for depression, hadn’t driven since the day of the accident. Nash assured the driver that it was his fault and said that he could feel the weight of responsibility being lifted from the man. Two people were made whole again by that phone call and it began Nash’s journey to where he is today. It was noted at this event, as well as on Nash’s website, that “through personal stories, song, and video, Nash sensitively deals with serious issues including drug and alcohol addiction, bullying, self-harm, depression, and suicide. He inspires youth to stay hopeful, recognize their unique strengths and make positive choices. “Nash and his band tour across Canada performing more than 150 concerts each year in schools, detention centres, First Nations communities and other venues. For each of the past three years, the Robb Nash Project has presented live to over 50,000 young people. Nash also stays connected to his audience through Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and his website.” The musician says that he wants to tell his story to kids so that they don’t have to die before they live like he did. He basically gave up a promising music career in order to carry his message to the people who need to hear it and he doesn’t charge anything from those he performs for. Everything
in his show from the guitars to his amazing tour bus is donated by benefactors who see the value of his message. Those who wonder how many he really reaches with that message need only to have sat through his JH Kerr presentation. The young people hung on his every word. He was real, he spoke with emotion; he talked about things that affect and bother us all, but most of all – he’d been to some very dark places and made it back whole. Nash spoke of the epidemic of teen suicide and how young people should choose the words they speak to one another. What is acceptable to one could pierce the very soul of another. He talked about teens who have heard his message and approached him afterwards, handing over suicide notes that they had prewritten. About those who heard his words and decided to end long histories of self-abuse, contacting him months later to show arms that hadn’t felt the slice of a razorblade since his talk. Nash lives by several mottoes; one – “Just for today” – is very important to him. It means that one should try to live their life one day at a time and that anyone can stop doing things that cause harm for a single day; it is when they look at it over a life long-term that things get complicated. Another is – “If pain doesn’t go away, either does strength” – meaning that people can always muster the strength to meet and beat back pain. Finally, “Wake up and be available to do something for someone.” Nash says that by becoming more attentive to the needs of others, we stop focusing on ourselves and our problems become miniscule. Nash’s music was enjoyed by all in attendance and his message was in a sense, music to this crowd’s ears. He did an extensive question-and-answer session after the performance and urged anyone in the gym with problems to talk to him afterwards.
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Nurses get look at medicine in remote community Continued from Page 1 north, 10 nurses from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) visited the remote community in the middle of September. Kelly Castel, a student from the UCLA Masters Entry Clinical Nurse program, led the trip. “I thought it would be a good idea as a nursing student, and it would be a very enriching educational experience to go up there and see if I could volunteer and help out in the community.” During the visit, students shadowed public health nurses in Pukatawagan and paid home health visits to elders and disabled people. “They invited us to participate in traditional sweat lodge ceremonies, they introduced us to a lot of the traditional medicine they use up there. We also got to speak to some medicine men and women, and see how the delivery of health care is in Pukatawagan at a nursing sta-
tion.” Since returning to UCLA, the students have been putting the finishing touches on a community needs assessment. “It’s a report we are going to submit hopefully mid-2015. What we did was we went around and interviewed around 31 community members, asking them what the needs of the community are, what challenges are being faced, what resources are needed, and how can issues be addressed,” Castel explained. Chief Arlen Dumas of Mathias Colomb Cree Nation says it was an honour to have both groups visit the area, and hopes this brings a better level of health care to the area, and a better way of life for his people.
Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of Kelly Castel Ken Bighetty, MCCN Health Authority director stands outside the Pukatawagan nursing station with UCLA nursing students, during their trip up north.
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Manager of Assets and Infrastructure FINANCIAL OFFICER The Town of Leaf Rapids (www.leafrapids.ca) is a beautiful town in the middle of a boreal forest. It offers sandy beaches and tranquil lakes along the majestic Churchill River system. A variety of both summer and winter activities enriches your life experience in the North. Currently the Town Office is seeking a self-motivated individual to fill the permanent position of Financial Officer (FO). Position Overview: Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the financial department, which support the operational and strategic plans of the Municipality. Duties are performed in accordance with legislation, PSAB, best business practices, and departmental policies. The FO will manage day-to-day accounting services using Munisoft - i.e. accounts receivable, accounts payable, reconciling revenue/expenses to budget, project costing, reports, forecasting, tax compliance, monthly reporting for Council, etc.
Employment Opportunity Cultural Support Worker (CSW) Keewatin Tribal Council Health Department is currently seeking a Cultural Support Worker to provide direct support services to Indian Residential Schools (IRS) Survivors and their families in Northern Manitoba. Roles and Responsibilities: •
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The City of Thompson is seeking a Manager of Assets and Infrastructure to join our executive team and invites qualiďŹ ed applicants to submit a resume for consideration: The City of Thompson is committed to establishing the appropriate infrastructure to promote the continued growth of this dynamic city which is the prime service centre supporting central and Northern Manitoba. The Manager of Assets and Infrastructure coordinates and implements the delivery of technical services to the City based on the policies adopted by City Council. This position plays a central role in the implementation of the Capital projects and ensures that planning for replacement, acquisition, maintenance and improvements to the City’s infrastructure and assets is completed. Supervision and leadership experience in a municipal environment and a post-secondary degree in Civil Engineering ďŹ eld with an emphasis on Project Management, and experience in human resource, ďŹ nancial management, planning and administration are required. Candidates who possess certiďŹ cation in Civil Engineering Technician and have experience as mentioned above will also be considered. The salary starts at $70,000 and the right candidate can expect a salary that reects their level of experience. The City of Thompson also offers an extensive beneďŹ ts package. Please send detailed resumes outlining experience, education, qualiďŹ cations and references by Friday, February 27, 2015 at 4:30pm. Deanna Kondakor HR Manager City of Thompson 226 Mystery Lake Road, Thompson, MB R8N 1S6 Fax: 204-677-7981 Email: dkondakor@thompson.ca We thank all interested applicants; however, only those considered for interviews will be contacted. The City of Thompson is committed to providing a superior quality of life and unlimited opportunities. We are dedicated to supporting healthy growth and our northern urban lifestyle while providing our residents with high quality municipal services and facilities.
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> Families First Home Visitor – 2 Positions Available *OEFÜOJUF 5FSN t 8BHF 3BOHF 6OJPO "óMJBUJPO .(&6 -ZOO -BLF )PTQJUBM t +PC 1PTUJOH 5) t -ZOO -BLF .# -FBG 3BQJET )FBMUI $FOUSF t +PC 1PTUJOH 5) t -FBG 3BQJET .# The Families First Home Visitor will work as a team with the family Public Health Nurse to support and provide education and information to families as needed in order to enhance parent-child relationships, improve child health and development, and connect families to community resources. This position functions within the provisions of the Vision, Mission, Values, Policies and Procedures of the Northern Health Region and will incorporate NHR core competencies into working practice (customer/client focused, initiative & proactivity, diversity awareness, teamwork and collaboration, development of self and others, and adaptability). Qualifications: t .JOJNVN HSBEF PS FRVJWBMFOU FEVDBUJPO t .VTU QPTTFTT B EFQFOEBCMF DPOTJTUFOU BOE SFMJBCMF XPSL SFDPSE JODMVEJOH attendance at work. t "UUFOEBODF BU EBZ *OUFHSBUFE 4USBUFHJFT 5SBJOJOH JT NBOEBUPSZ QSJPS UP visiting any family independently. t $FSUJÜDBUJPO JO UIF (SPXJOH (SFBU ,JET $VSSJDVMVN 5JFS BSF NBOEBUPSZ includes all follow-ups. t 8SBQ BSPVOE USBJOJOH o #PPL .BUFT t .VTU IBWF B WBMJE $MBTT %SJWFST MJDFOTF BOE BDDFTT UP B SFHJTUFSFE WFIJDMF t /FX IJSFT BSF TVCKFDU UP B DMFBS $SJNJOBM 3FDPSE $IFDL BOE $IJME BOE "EVMU "CVTF 3FHJTUSZ $IFDL 'PS DPNQMFUF MJTU PG RVBMJÜDBUJPOT QMFBTF WJTJU PVS XFCTJUF www.nrha.ca. Aboriginal applications are encouraged to self-declare when submitting applications & resumÊs. Full job descriptions are available upon request. Positions will remain open until filled. For more information, please contact: Mr. Dion McIvor, RPR, Recruitment Officer 867 Thompson Drive South, Thompson, MB R8N 1Z4 Fax: (204) 778-1477, Email: recruiteast@nrha.ca
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IMMEDIATELY REQUIRED Automotive Detailer/Lot Person Required Busy Collision Repair shop needs a Detailer/Lot Person. Must have general knowledge of vehicles and a driver’s licence. This is an entry level position into the Auto Body ¿eld. Email hayesauto@mts.net or drop resume at:
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Stittco Energy Limited In Thompson, Manitoba Requires 1 Full Time Truck Driver. The Ideal Candidate Must Possess A Class 1 With Air Brakes Driver’s License. competitive wages and excellent benefit package offered.
has an immediate opening CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Our team has an opening for a full time customer service representative. Duties to be performed both in the dealership and at our airport location. They will include greeting and directing customers, answering telephones, coordinating and renting vehicles, computer duties, cashiering, filing and other various tasks. The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills, an outgoing personality, professional image, computer knowledge and excellent organizational skills. Customer service experience would be an asset. Wage will be determined based on experience and skills.
Drop off resume to: 31 Gay Street Thompson Manitoba 204-677-2304
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RESIDENTIAL CARE WORKERS .4 Part Time Permanent Position (Weekend) & Casual Positions ADDICTIONS FOUNDATION OF MANITOBA Eaglewood Addictions Centre 90 Princeton Drive, Thompson
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The Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM) is a Crown Agency that contributes to the health and resilience of Manitobans by providing addictions services and supporting healthy behaviors. Reporting to the Residential Supervisor, Residential Care Workers provide client and facility support. These positions require a commitment to a client centred philosophy and approach to the development and support of AFM programs and client services. Hours of work will follow a rotating eight hour shift schedule of days, evenings and nights. The Residential Care Worker will demonstrate the following: • Ability to communicate respectfully and positively with clients and staff and presents self in an approachable and friendly manner. • Demonstrates a genuine enthusiasm for client-centred care and demonstrates empathy and compassion. • Exhibits the ability to respond to client requests in a responsible, timely and flexible manner. • Demonstrates the ability to consider the needs of clients, other staff persons and the organization when making decisions within the role. • Demonstrates enthusiasm for ongoing professional development activities, and engages in reciprocal learning experiences with colleagues and supervisors. • Recognizes the importance of regular individual and team supervision meetings. • Demonstrates active listening abilities, is coachable and responds positively to supervision. • Demonstrates a strong commitment to personal and professional ethics, integrity and responsibility. • Ability to manage own emotions and strong feelings; maintain a calm and tactful composure under a broad range of challenging circumstances; think clearly and stay focused under pressure. Responsibilities: • Provide support and be present where clients are. • Respond warmly, politely and helpfully to everyone, including all visitors to the building. • Respond appropriately to emergency crisis situations, modelling to clients how this is done in a positive way. • Conduct facility orientations. • Facilitation of educational sessions and client house meetings. • Performing light housekeeping/maintenance. • Building security duties. • Coordination and distribution of client and program supplies. • Copying program materials. • Responding to telephone calls. • Documentation according to role requirements. • Demonstrates the ability to operate Microsoft software applications, internet and email communications. Qualifications: • Grade 12 education. • Suitable combination of education and experience working in a residential facility, addictions related employment experience and/or volunteer work. • Experience working from a client centred perspective. • Excellent interpersonal skills. • The ability to work within and contribute to a positive team environment. • An understanding of, and sensitivity to, working with culturally diverse populations is essential. • Valid CPR-C with AED training and First Aid certification are required prior to beginning work. • Knowledge of the addictions field is required. • Fluency in English (French verbal and written an asset). The Competencies for the Residential Care Worker opportunity are: • Adaptability/Flexibility • Client Centred Service • Diversity and Cultural Responsiveness • Effective Communication • Ethical Conduct and Professionalism • Planning and Organizing • Teamwork and Cooperation • Crisis Intervention • Understanding Substance Use, Abuse and Dependency This position may require the ability to work some evenings and varying hours.
Maintenance Trades Person 52 Week Non-Seasonal Departmental Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship, Paint Lake, Manitoba Advertisement Number: 29749 Closing Date: March 2, 2015 Salary Range: $45,725.00 - $52,174.00 per year plus remoteness allowance, if applicable The Regional Services and Parks Division of Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Maintenance Trades Person at Paint Lake Provincial Park. Paint Lake is located approximately 740 kilometers north of Winnipeg.
Qualifications: Regional Services and Parks Division, Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Maintenance Trades Person at Paint Lake Provincial Park. Paint Lake is located approximately 32 kilometers south of Thompson and 740 kilometers north of Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Essential Qualifications: UÊ Ý«iÀ i ViÊ«iÀv À }Ê« Õ L }ÊÀi«> ÀÃÊ> `Ê ÃÌ> >Ì ÃÊ V Õ` }ÊÜ À }ÊÜ Ì Ê submersible, jet and centrifugal pumps. UÊ Ý«iÀ i ViÊ ÊÌ iÊ «iÀ>Ì Ê vÊÜ>ÌiÀÊÌÀi>Ì i Ì]Ê` ÃÌÀ LÕÌ Ê> `É ÀÊÜ>ÃÌiÊÜ>ÌiÀÊ collection and treatment systems. UÊ Ý«iÀ i ViÊ ÊLÕ ` }ÊV ÃÌÀÕVÌ ]ÊÀi«> ÀÊ> `Ê > Ìi > Vi° UÊ L ÌÞÊÌ Ê ÌiÀ«ÀiÌÊ > Õ> ÃÊÌ ÊÌÀ ÕL iÊà ÌÊ«À L i ÃÊ> `Ê«iÀv À ÊÀi}Õ >ÀÊ > Ìi > ViÊ on equipment. UÊ `ÊÛiÀL> ÊV Õ V>Ì Êà ð UÊ L ÌÞÊÌ ÊÜ À Ê `i«i `i Ì ÞÊÕ `iÀÊ > ÊÃÕ«iÀÛ Ã ° Duties: Reporting to the District Park Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for the maintenance, daily testing and operation of the class 2 water treatment, class 1 distribution system of `À }ÊÜ>ÌiÀÊ> `ÊÌ iÊÌiÃÌ }Ê> `Ê «iÀ>Ì Ê vÊÌ iÊ iÛi Ê£ÊV iVÌ É iÛi Ê£ÊÌÀi>Ì i ÌÊ wastewater facility at Paint Lake Provincial Park. For complete listing of qualifications, duties, and conditions of employment, please see >`Ê °ÊÓ Ç{ Ê>ÌÊÜÜÜ° > Ì L>°V>É} Û LÃÉ
Apply to: Advertisement No. 29749 Manitoba Civil Service Commission 300-305 Broadway Winnipeg, MB, R3C 3J7 Phone: 204-945-2608 Fax: 204-948-2193 > \Ê} Û LÃJ} Û° L°V> 9 ÕÀÊV ÛiÀÊ iÌÌiÀ]ÊÀiÃÕ jÊ> `É ÀÊ>«« V>Ì Ê ÕÃÌÊV i>À ÞÊ ` V>ÌiÊ ÜÊÞ ÕÊ iiÌÊÌ iÊ qualifications. We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. « Þ i ÌÊ µÕ ÌÞÊ ÃÊ>Êv>VÌ ÀÊ ÊÃi iVÌ °Ê «« V> ÌÃÊ>ÀiÊÀiµÕiÃÌi`ÊÌ Ê ` V>ÌiÊ ÊÌ i ÀÊ V ÛiÀ }Ê iÌÌiÀ]ÊÀiÃÕ jÊ> `É ÀÊ>«« V>Ì Ê vÊÌ iÞÊ>ÀiÊvÀ Ê> ÞÊ vÊÌ iÊv Ü }Ê}À Õ«Ã\Ê women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities and persons with a disability. Find out about other current job opportunities — click on the Jobs button at manitoba.ca.
It is AFM practice to request a criminal record check and conduct and child abuse registry check prior to finalizing the appointment of successful candidates. When applying, please indicate which position you are interested in. Competition No.: 2013-099 Salary Range: $33,204 - $41,551 per annum ($15.91 - $19.91/hr.) (under review) Closing Date: February 26, 2015 APPLY IN WRITING TO: Client Services Manager Eaglewood Addictions Centre 90 Princeton Drive Thompson, MB R8N 0L3 Fax: (204) 677-7328 E-Mail: afmnorth@afm.mb.ca We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. AFM VALUES DIVERSITY AND LIVED EXPERIENCE www.afm.mb.ca
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