Nickel Belt News Volume 62 • Issue 05
Friday, February 4, 2022
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Suspect in two Tadoule Lake assaults fatally shoots self as police try to get him to drop his gun
Sayisi Dene First Nation Chief Evan Yassie said during a Jan. 31 press conference that the death of a 21-year-old man from a self-inflicted gunshot wound while police were trying to arrest him stems from illegal drug use in the remote community. BY IAN GRAHAM
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A two-day manhunt for a suspect in several assaults ended with the alleged perpetrator dying of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, Thompson RCMP say. The series of events began around 4:15 a.m. Jan. 27 when Thompson RCMP received a report of a 21-year-old man bear spraying three people at a home in Sayisi Dene First Nation (SDFN), Manitoba’s northernmost First Nation, which is only accessible by air outside of winter road season. Officers from Thompson and police dog services from The Pas were sent to the community. Even before they had left, a second call was received about the same
suspect assaulting two adults while in possession of a knife before fleeing. The caller told police the suspect may have also had a gun. When RCMP arrived they were told that some community members had confronted the suspect and taken his gun, which went off during the confrontation but did not injure anyone. Police were also told that the man may have had access to more guns. Efforts to locate the suspect failed until police were notified of his location around 8 p.m. Jan. 28. They found him holding a gun outside a home and verbally commanded him to drop the weapon, which is when he shot himself. Officers administered first aid and the man was taken to the nursing sta-
tion, where he was pronounced dead. SDFN Chief Evan Yassie said during a Zoom press conference Jan. 31 that he believed drugs were the catalyst for the assaults and resulting death. “[Drugs are] coming in steady through the mail and so it gets in and gets distributed and situations become dangerous and volatile,” said Yassie. “I know cocaine is one of them. A couple of times there was meth. They have all these different types of crazy pills that they have on the streets. That what’s coming in and alcohol.” SDFN is a dry reserve where possession of alcohol is prohibited, but First Nation Safety Officers (FNSOs) don’t have the resources to protect themselves while trying to
enforce the bylaws of the First Nation, which doesn’t have an RCMP detachment but falls under the jurisdiction of the Thompson Rural RCMP detachment. “Sometimes [FNSOs] put themselves in harm’s way,” Yassie said, because people high on drugs can behave erratically. “Paranoia kicks in and then their fight or flight mode kicks in. They start damaging and inflicting pain on whoever comes across them or whoever upsets them. When people are on these heavy drugs and mixing it with alcohol, there’s no rational thinking.” Yassie said he is worried about more drugs and alcohol coming into Tadoule Lake while the winter road is open but says the First Nation has a hard time stopping them throughout
the year, as people bring drugs in by plane or ship them to the community through the mail. Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Grand Chief Garrison Settee says laws prevent more intrusive searches for drugs. The grand chief sent a letter to Premier Heather Stefanson regarding the situation Jan. 31. With a lockdown in effect due to the current omicron wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and no police in the community, circumstances add up to a potential powder keg, says Settee. “The mental and emotional state of people who have been under lockdown is exacerbated by drugs. It’s a dangerous place for anyone to be. It’s costing the lives of people.”
Yassie, who says the community is also running low on fuel and can’t offer the sort of remote learning other schools in the province can because of the poor internet, is worried abut the effect of this latest tragedy on the young people of SDFN. “I know there’s a few of them out there right now still struggling,” he said. The death of the 21-yearold will be investigated by the Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU), which looks into serious incidents involving on- and off-duty police officers in the province, because it happened in the presence of RCMP officers. As the incident involves a fatality, the IIU requested a civilian monitor from the Manitoba Police Commission.
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First Nations leaders in Northern Manitoba are calling for more resources to support mental wellness among youth and mechanisms to curb bootlegging and illegal drug sales after the death of a young person in Sayisi Dene First Nation. The first nation’s Chief Evan Yassie issued a statement of condolences Jan. 29 after the death of a young man who died in a “tragic and hurtful way.” “We need to work together on an urgent basis to address the need for more resources, address the addictions, and to put supports in place for the benefit of our youth,” Yassie wrote. The following day, Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO), which represents Sayisi Dene First Nation and 25 other First Nations in Northern Manitoba, sent out a statement by Grand Chief Garrison Settee, which said that the events that led to the death began with the consumption of drugs that are believed to have been delivered via Canada Post to the remote community, located at Tadoule Lake and only accessible by air except during winter road
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Nickel Belt News file photo A lack of resources, no full-time police presence and the prevalence of alcohol and illegal drugs played a role in the recent death of a young man in Sayisi Dene First Nation, Northern Manitoba First Nations leaders say. season. “I have repeatedly raised with the Manitoba justice minister, premier of Manitoba and senior officials the urgent need to make arrangements to inspect mail, parcels and packages for alcohol and drugs being delivered into MKO First Nations,” Settee’s statement said. He said the provincial government's responses to previous requests have prohibited First Nations Safety Officers from carrying out searches of passengers or cargo at airports. Sayisi Dene First Nation does not have an RCMP detachment and Settee says remote First Nations without a full-time police presences have high violent crime rates, which are strongly associated with alcohol and drug use, abuse and addictions.
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demic and public health measures instituted in response. The negative effects of isolation and COVID-related lack of normal social gatherings have affected youth especially hard, the chief said. “Young people are calling out for resources and I urge provincial and federal partners to provide support to them immediately,” Yassie said. In addition to mental wellness and addictions treatment supports, Sayisi Dene First Nation needs better internet connectivity and to be linked to the rest of Manitoba by the introduction of cell phone
approach. “It will take a co-ordinated approach to address these issues in a holistic culturally relevant way,” said Yassie. “There must be a committed, focused, multi-jurisdictional engagement of policing, health, harm reduction, social services, and child and family services to address the harm caused and victims created by the virtually unrestrained activities of bootleggers and drug dealers and the adverse effects and too-oftentragic outcomes of alcohol and drug use, abuse and addictions,” echoed Settee.
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‘We’re begging:’ Leaf Rapids sends cry for help to fix health care in the north BY DAVE BAXTER
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A Northern Manitoba woman says she hopes a letter she wrote will give Manitobans a better idea of the dire state of health care in her community, and she wants those with easy access to health care to imagine what life must be like for those who live in Leaf Rapids. “As concerned citizens of Leaf Rapids we’re asking, we’re begging that our health and well-being finally be taken seriously,” Leaf Rapids resident Liz Charrier wrote in a letter she recently sent to the Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) and that has since been shared publicly. “This letter is our community’s long overdue cry for help in addressing these long-term issues of inaccessible health care in our community, as well as in other northern communities.” On Jan. 24 the Leaf Rapids Health Centre, a health care facility in the remote community of 580 residents that sits 1,000 kilometres north of Winnipeg, opened back up after being closed since Dec. 27 because of what the Northern Regional Health Authority (NRHA) said were “ongoing and persistent staff shortages.” When the health care centre in Leaf Rapids closed on Dec. 27, it
marked the third time since the beginning of the pandemic that the facility had been forced to close because of staffing issues. On Jan. 26, MKO, an organization that advocates for several northern First Nations communities and for residents in the north, held a virtual press conference and invited Charrier to come on and read parts of her letter. “It is a regular occurrence for our community to be without a doctor for weeks at a time,” Charrier said in the letter. “We have no family doctor, when we do have a doctor in town it’s rarely the same doctor, so this makes it extremely difficult for doctors to diagnose medical issues and provide accurate medical treatment.” And while the health care centre has reopened, the NRHA also warned that the staffing situation remains “fragile” in Leaf Rapids, and that they could not say for sure if the centre could be closed again in the near future. Charrier said in her letter that the uncertainty of what health care services are going to be available from one day to the next are a source of great stress and frustration for many in Leaf Rapids and leave many to hope that they aren’t forced to deal with a medical emergency. “Just take a minute to
imagine that you or someone you love was in dire need of immediate medical attention,” she wrote. “Now imagine travelling one hour to see the nearest doctor, by this point you could be dead. “What if you lost someone you love prematurely because you could not access emergency services or even basic health care? “This is the everyday fear and reality for the community members in Leaf Rapids.” Charrier said she and many in the community are now asking that both the provincial and federal governments immediately step in to address health care in Leaf Rapids. During the Jan. 26 press conference MKO Grand Chief Garrison Settee referred to the state of health care in Leaf Rapids as “unacceptable” and “unethical.” “These are our people, our relatives, and this is something where we cannot simply stand by and watch this happen,” Settee said. “The people that are there are people that have human rights just like anyone else, and for me it is unacceptable that a community is abandoned by the system. “It’s simply unethical to wash our hands and leave people to fend for themselves, and it is something that I will not accept.”
On Jan. 27, the NRHA responded to Charrier’s letter in a statement sent to the Winnipeg Sun. “The Northern Health Region understands the writer's frustration and is committed to seeking a long-term, sustainable solution to long-standing problems that have plagued the area residents for dec-
ades,” an NRHA spokesperson said. “The Leaf Rapids Health Centre has had a 100 per cent staff vacancy rate which means that we rely on agency nurses to fill shifts, as we have for years. “Despite these challenges, compounded and exacerbated by COVID-19, the region is hopeful that
our upcoming and ongoing discussions with MKO will bring us closer to those solutions for all community members.” — Dave Baxter is a Local Journalism Initiative reporter who works out of the Winnipeg Sun. The Local Journalism Initiative is funded by the government of Canada.
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RCMP officers enter burning house in Moose Lake and rescue five-year-old boy
RCMP officers went into a burning house in Moose Lake Jan. 29 and rescued a five-year-old boy.
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Ten Years Later The memories, the moments and the people that made each day bearable through a time in our lives that we did not see coming. You chose to be a part of and helped to make the best of a terrible time. Family, friends, employers, coworkers, United Steelworkers 6166, acquaintances, healthcare providers, hospital staff and strangers. You showed such kindness through actions, generosity, words, thoughts and prayers. We want to say we have not and will never forget the support you gave us. Rachael is a hard working director of Nursery School and a mom to a wonderful little boy now. Grant has graduated University with a Bachelors Degree and is working his way to his goals. I know Ray is watching them and so proud!! Your support and kindness helped make moving forward easier. Knowing we were not alone made a world of difference. In Ray’s memory you all deserve to be reminded of our gratitude! Your kindness and support will never be forgotten!! Claire, Rachael and Grant
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A five-year-old boy was rescued from a burning house by Moose Lake RCMP officers Jan. 29. The officers saw the fire at a house across the street from the detachment around 4:25 p.m. on Saturday afternoon, just as a woman came into the detachment to tell them that a child was still in the house. After attempting to enter but turning back due to thick smoke, officers began breaking windows to let some of the smoke escape. They then went room to room, taking breaths at the open windows, until they found the boy on the floor, covered with a blanket. They picked him up and ran outside. The boy was taken to hospital in Winnipeg, where he is in stable condition. The officers were treated at the community’s nursing station and released. Four other residents of the home – two adults, and two other boys aged 5 and 2 – got out of the house and received only minor injuries. Police say the cause of the fire, which destroyed the home, doesn’t appear to be criminal in nature.
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‘Freedom convoy’ draws support and criticism BY SARA BETH DACOMBE LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIV REPORTER, NIVERVILLE CITIZEN
On Tuesday, Jan. 25, crowds gathered at the Centre of Canada Park in the Rural Municipality of Tache to show their support for a convoy of semi trucks and other vehicles making its way across the country in protest of a federal vaccination mandate for cross-border truckers. Dubbed the “freedom convoy,” organizers have been trying to gain the attention of the federal government after a vaccine exemption for trucking industry professionals expired, requiring truckers who cross the border into the United States to be vaccinated as of Jan. 15. As trucks from coast to coast arranged to drive together, organizers said their goal was to send a broad message to the federal government about pandemic restrictions which they feel violate our freedoms. Over the weeklong trip, the initiative gained traction on social media. A fundraising campaign raised more than $6.5 million, and rallies have been organized to show support. Canada Unity is an online forum and discussion group organizing the movement. The group bills itself as “Canada’s #1 solution to getting
Thompson Citizen photo by Sara Beth Dacombe/Niverville Citizen The Freedom Convoy rolled through Manitoba’s Rural Municipality of Tache Jan. 25 on its way to Ottawa to protest the requirement that truckers who cross into the United States be vaccinated as of Jan. 15. our lawful freedom of choice back” and says it “represents and defends a coalition of Concerned Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents, Indigenous Communities, Employers, Employees from private and government bodies, Institutions and Businesses at large.”
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The group is opposed to restrictions and mandates related to COVID-19 for being “unlawful” and “discriminatory.” However, despite substantial support coming from southeastern Manitoba, not everyone is in favour of lifting vaccine mandates. And reports of far-right and white nationalist groups joining the convoy clearly demonstrate that the initiative has attracted those with political aims other than to simply encourage the federal government to repeal vaccine mandates. The Canadian Trucking Alliance has released a statement denouncing the convoy. “The vast majority of the Canadian trucking industry is vaccinated with the overall industry vaccination rate among truck drivers closely mirroring that of the general public,” reads the statement. “Accordingly, most of our nation’s hard-working truck drivers are continuing to move cross-border and domestic freight to ensure our economy continues to function. The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) does not support and strongly disapproves of any protests on public roadways, highways, and bridges. CTA believes such actions—especially those that interfere with public safety—are not how disagreements with government policies should be expressed.” Social media activity One thing the self-styled freedom convoy has already succeeded at doing is gaining attention through social media. Some social media comments from convoy supporters claim that Canadians will see emptier grocery shelves, or even starve, due to a lack of truck drivers to bring food to grocery stores. Others claim that the movement is unifying Canadians who are fed up with restrictions that have contributed to economic hardship by promoting a powerful
message of hope for change, starting with the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions. Still others have latched on to the convoy as a vehicle to prompt riots, including violence similar to the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol by supporters of former president Donald Trump. One of the freedom convoy’s original organizers, Tamara Lich, serves as secretary for the Maverick Party, a federal party with roots in Alberta separatism. Lich has used Facebook to say that the positions of those with extreme political views don’t reflect the position held by the majority of the convoy’s supporters. The convoy has attracted international attention with individuals in many countries sending supportive messages to the rally Canadians, including Donald Trump Jr., who encouraged the public to fight against “tyranny.” Social media has also been used to organize many stops along the way to provide drivers with rest, food, and overnight accommodations. Political support Many Conservative Members of Parliament have come out in favour of the freedom convoy, including Conservative party leader Erin O’Toole and Provencher’s Ted Falk. Falk says that he had the opportunity talk to the truckers and two of the promoters of Freedom Convoy 2022 when they drove through Winnipeg. He also says that he’s heard from people all across Canada who have contacted him at his constituency office saying that they are vaccinated but do not support mandates prompted by the pandemic restrictions. “These are people that are law-abiding citizens who love Canada and want to make a peaceful statement as they are feeling unheard,” Falk says. “For the last couple months, trucking companies and truckers have been contacting me regarding their concerns for the
forthcoming mandates. Our trucking industry is essential to Canada’s economic recovery and our supply chain. Conservatives understand how important it is to keep truckers on the road, which is why we have made a number of requests for accommodations … I support a peaceful and law-abiding convoy and have clearly stated that I am opposed to these discriminatory mandates.” Some locals in favour Maria Thiessen organized the Freedom Convoy Support Rally held at the Centre of Canada Park, a historical site north of Landmark. She says that she was inspired to get involved because of her extended family members who have gone through mental health challenges during the pandemic, as well as for personal reasons. “I was sitting with my inlaws and we were talking about how it was their wedding anniversary [recently],” says Thiessen. “They have had a very hard time with these restrictions. My mother-in-law was diagnosed with cancer last year and had suffered really badly at the hands of a very poor medical system. She was in the hospital strapped to a bed unable to move for five days and none of her family, not even her husband, could go see her. It really broke her.” Thiessen says that she connected organizers of the freedom convoy with her desire to celebrate her in-laws’ wedding anniversary, but she never thought she would get over 700 responses on Facebook within two days. “It really goes to show that people are really tired,” she says. “They’re ready to move on with their lives. They’re ready for these restrictions to go away.” Thiessen says that the main message of the rally at the Centre of Canada Park is not to protest vaccinations. “A lot of people think it’s just a bunch of anti-vaxxers. It’s not,” says Thiessen.
“This protest is not protesting vaccinations, but the mandating of them. A lot of people I know and talked to on social media are fully vaccinated and just tired of what the government is doing.” Thiessen uses the Canadian national anthem as an example that stands in contrast with how she feels the federal government is currently making decisions that take away the freedom of its people. “The government should be here to serve the people, not force them into choices by taking away their freedoms if they don’t comply,” she says. “This rally is about people taking a stand against discrimination of people for their own personal choices. Our national anthem states, ‘God keep our land glorious and free.’ It’s in our anthem but so far from the truth in our country right now. We are not free. We have not been free for a long time. It’s time we take a stand and take back the freedom we have lost.” The rally Thiessen organized on Jan. 25 drew Manitobans from all over the southeast region, with people singing, chanting, and holding signs of support for the truckers along with messages for the Canadian government. Thiessen says the energy was extremely positive. “Everyone was happy, happier than I’d seen people in a long time,” Thiessen explains. “It’s almost like we were all family. People felt like they had a sense of hope and belonging. It was like -25 outside and that didn’t stop people from standing out there for hours, because it meant they could be a part of something that mattered to them. Everyone that was there had a personal reason to be there and they finally felt like they could do something to change the state of our country.” Continued on Page 7
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'Any ideology that causes others harm is cause for concern,' says anonymous detractor Continued from Page 6 Thiessen adds that the movement is necessary to ensure the views of people in Western Canada are being fairly represented. Despite the rallies attracting political extremists, the organizers of the freedom convoy, including Thiessen, say that the movement is committed to a peaceful protest. “Sadly all political movements attract extremists,” says Thiessen. “The organizers of the freedom convoy have condemned all forms of violence and they are doing their part to ensure that the rally remains peaceful and lawful.” Local business owner and convoy supporter Larissa Plett joined the group inside one of the semi-trucks being driven across Manitoba. Plett was part of a group of trucks that organized themselves to join the trek locally but not complete the entire journey to Ottawa. “We just joined them for the day,” says Plett. “It was important to us to show support, so we drove to Brandon to welcome them to Manitoba, and then drove with them to Ontario, turned back around, and came home.” Plett heard about the event being organized on Facebook one week before it was scheduled to come through Manitoba. Despite the short notice, she was blown away by the turnout at the Centre of Canada Park rest stop. “The energy and atmosphere was indescribable,” Plett says. “We saw thousands and thousands and thousands of people through the entire province who were all so incredibly supportive, loving, kind, and generous. There were tears from people in the convoy being overwhelmed from the generosity and support of total strangers. There were veterans standing at attention and saluting the convoy. There were First Nations people dressed in tribal clothing banging drums, singing, ‘Freedom!’ There was clapping and waving. There were so many people handing out food containers to people in the convoy! It was unreal to see so many people, from so many different backgrounds, all come together.” For Plett, the message of the rally was less about protesting the vaccine mandate for cross-border truckers and more about a positive message of hope that would unite all Canadians. “The message of the rally to me is hope and unity for our country,” she says. “We’ve been so divided, and our government has created huge amounts of that division. The truckers, and all the Canadians who came out to support them, are standing for everyone having the right to make their own decisions and have their own opinions, and for that to be
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Excellent skillsprovides holistic care & Theorganizational Home Care Nurse significantly contribute to quality of life •practices Ability to interact people from diverse cultures nursing as with defined by the Registered Nurses and backgrounds children and their families are enabled Act & in compliance with the College of Registered • Strong problem solving, decision making and sound judgement skills that is as full and as normal as possibl of Manitoba Standards of Practice & Canadian •Nurses Experience handling stress and the unexpected effectively and responsibly Nurses Association Code of Ethics; cares for & directs • Effective interpersonal skills including a positive attitude as well Position as ability Summary: to maintain thea overall careenvironment of clients; is responsible for advocating, respectful providing information, educating & supporting clients to The Case Manager position provides a • Excellent verbal communication skills ensure that the highest possible standard of service is community health service in conjunctio provided; Marcel for Colomb policieslist & procedures; Please visitfollows our website a complete of qualifications, duties and conditions of Manager will prov care team. The Case works in a multidisciplinary team & may be called employment at www.manitoba.ca/govjobs. & peer support to the Child Developme upon to assist with other duties within the scope of the Assistant to the Case Manager and Re Apply to: department. each SCTC community to provide a m Advertisement No. 38605 delivery for children with complex need Civil Service Commission Position Requirements: families. 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Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. is seeking (1) full time permanent Family Enhancement Worker in our Thompson Sub Office. A satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry Check and Proof that you are fully immunized against COVID-19 are conditions of employment. Under the direction and supervision of the Thompson Unit Supervisor and Associate Director, the FE Worker will be responsible to gather information and assessment of family function and problems. The worker is responsible for case planning, monitoring, referrals, and ongoing assessment and evaluations, offer assistance to children and families through basic counseling, advocacy and support as required. Works to empower families to adequately provide for the physical and emotional well-being of their family members. QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor of Social Work Degree or a minimum of 3 years work experience related to Child Welfare; • Excellent assessment skills, children’s behaviour management skills and sound knowledge of separation and attachment issues; • Excellent communication, grammar, organizational, problem solving, computer and evaluation skills; • Working knowledge of Provincial Legislation and Standards; • Must have a working knowledge of the Child & Family Services Act and Regulations; • Must be available to work after hours and perform oncall duties; • Ability to take direction; • Willing to train; • Willing to travel; • Ability to work as a team member; • Self-motivated; • Knowledge and understanding of First Nation traditional values and beliefs pertaining to families and children; • Ability to speak and Understand Cree will be considered an asset; • Knowledge of various resources within Thompson and elsewhere; • Must have a valid driver’s license. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Management of cases as assigned by supervisor; • Assessment, Intervention, Intervention Planning and Follow Ups on cases; • On-going assessment and evaluation of families serviced; • Knowledge of Family Systems; • Working knowledge of Child Abuse; • Empowers children and families to develop to their fullest potential; • Functions as an effective team member; • Advocate for families and children; • Referrals to other resources as needed; • Network with external/internal resources
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Under the direction and supervision of the CFS Team Leader, the Child & Family worker manages a case load of children in care and/or Family Services files including protection and voluntary service cases under Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. The worker is responsible for case planning, monitoring, referrals, and ongoing assessment and evaluation. Offer assistance to children and families through basic counseling, advocacy and support as required. Works to empower families to adequately provide for the physical and emotional well-being of their family members. QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor of Social Work Degree or a minimum of 3 years work experience related to Child Welfare; • Excellent assessment skills, children’s behavior management skills and sound knowledge of separation and attachment issues; • Excellent communication, grammar, and organizational, problem solving, computer and evaluation skills; • Good working knowledge of Provincial Legislation and Standards; • Must have a working knowledge of the Child & Family Services Act and Regulations; • Must be available to work after hours and perform oncall duties; • Ability to take direction; • Willing to train; • Ability to work as a team member; • Self motivated; • Knowledge and understanding of First Nation traditional values and beliefs pertaining to families and children; • Ability to speak Cree considered an asset; • Knowledge of resources and collateral services available in the City of Thompson; • Must have own vehicle and valid driver’s license; • Must pass a Child Abuse Registry and Police Records Check; RESPONSIBILITIES: • Management of case loads as assigned by supervisor; • On-going assessment and evaluation of families serviced; • Empowers children and families to develop to their fullest potential; • Court preparation; • Functions as an effective team member; • Advocate for families and children; • Referrals to other resources as needed; • Network with external/internal collaterals • Other duties as may be assigned Your cover letter and résumé must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications. Please submit three references at time of application.
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: • Liaise/network with Northern Aboriginal communities and other stakeholders in raising awareness about the Indian Residential Schools, Truth and Reconciliation and Commemoration events; • Conduct information sessions, presentations and workshop on the History Of Residential Schools, • Identify Survivor support needs, provide for these needs and refer as necessary to the appropriate resources as well as existing community services and supports; • Respond to calls from all stakeholders involved in the IRSSA and IRSRHSP; • Prepare activity reports and participate in regular IRS program planning activities;
QUALIFICATIONS: • Applied Counselling Certificate or equivalent education and experience; • Knowledge & sensitivity of each community’s cultural practices; • Knowledge of the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement (IRSSA) Program • Knowledge of the IRS Survivors and intergenerational impacts; • Computer skills: Microsoft Office, Word, PP, Excel etc. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Ability to speak Cree or Dene would be an asset • Must have strong Organizational skills and ability to work independently or in a team environment; • Knowledge of the Keewatin Tribal Council (KTC) geographical Material for communities and demonstrated respect of the Cree and Dene culture and traditions weekly gam
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Gods Lake Narrows RCMP are investigating a Jan. 16 hit and run in God’s Lake Narrows First Nation that injured a pedestrian. Police were notified about the collision around 10:40 p.m. and learned that a 28-year-old woman walking on the Main Road near the band office had been hit by a vehicle that was then driven off. She remained where the hit-and-run occurred for awhile before help arrived. She was taken to the nursing station and then transported out of the community for treatment of serious injuries. RCMP are asking for help identifying the driver of the vehicle, which is only described as being a dark colour. Anyone with information about the hit-and-run can call Gods Lake Narrows RCMP at 204-335-2464 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222.-8477. Tips can also be submitted online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.
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Olé maple-chicken quesadillas INGREDIENTS • 1/2 red onion, chopped • 1/2 cup bell pepper, colour of your choice, diced • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil • 1/4 cup maple syrup • 1 cup cooked chicken, chopped • 1/2 cup store bought salsa, mild or strong • 8 20-centimetre (8-inch) tortillas • 1 cup Tex-Mex mix grated cheese • Salt and pepper • Sour cream, to garnish • Extra salsa, to garnish DIRECTIONS 1. In a frying pan, brown the onion and peppers in oil and maple syrup. Allow to reduce until most of the liquid evaporates. 2. Transfer to a bowl. Add chicken and salsa. Season with salt and pepper if necessary. 3. Spread the tortillas on a work surface. Sprinkle cheese over each half, and cover with vegetable and chicken mixture. Fold back and close tortillas, then squeeze lightly. 4. In a large non-stick skillet, brown the first quesadillas in a little oil over low heat for about 3 minutes on each side.
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