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Human remains found in the rural municipality of Springfield on June 1 were confirmed by the Winnipeg Police Service June 3 as those of Christine Wood, a 21-year-old woman from Oxford House who went missing in Winnipeg Aug. 19. RCMP Oakbank detachment officers responded to a call of possible human remains around 10:15 a.m. June 1 and confirmed they were human, resulting in investigation by the RCMP Serious Crimes Unit and the Forensic Identification Section. A gathering in honour of Wood was held in the area where her body was found June 6. “With the news of Christine being found, it is with mixed emotions that her family and community return to the site where she was found,” said Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) Grand Chief Sheila North Wilson in a press release. “It will be very painful but it is a part of the grieving and healing process that many families of our missing and murdered indigenous women have not been afforded. This gathering will be held for Christine, her parents, siblings and family in an effort to provide some closure to this unimaginable experience. We stand with them in prayer during this time of grief and moving forward we will be diligent in the call for justice in her life being taken from her.
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Human remains found in the rural municipality of Springfield June 1 were confirmed June 3 by Winnipeg police as those of Christine Wood of Oxford House who went missing in Winnipeg last August. On behalf of MKO, we send our deepest condolences to Christine Wood’s family. We hope that this gathering of prayers and support will bring the family some peace.” Thirty-year-old Brett Overby of Winnipeg was charged April 7 with second-degree murder in relation to the homicide of Wood. He had been arrested March 21 on an unrelated matter when Winnipeg police executed a search warrant at a Burrows Avenue residence and was charged with second-degree murder after the Winnipeg Police Service’s Forensic Identification Unit spent several days at that residence
gathering evidence. “In March 2017, the family was notified by the Winnipeg Police Service that Christine’s life was taken in a home on Burrows Avenue and that an arrest was made,” said MKO’s press release. “The news on the loss of their daughter was devastating. It was an ongoing nightmare to not know where their daughter was and that her body was not laid to rest. Having her body located has brought both relief and a great sense of loss. The family is now in the process of making arrangements for her burial.” Wood was with her parents in
Winnipeg to accompany another family member to a medical appointment at the time she went missing. The former University of Winnipeg student went out for the evening Aug. 19 and never returned, with calls and texts to her cell phone going unanswered. Members of the Winnipeg Police Services missing persons unit began collaborating with homicide investigators in January. MKO thanked the Winnipeg Police Service, the RCMP, the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, the Bear Clan and everybody who provided support to the Wood family.
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Thompson’s community safety officers (CSOs) have been limited in the duties they can performed since their two-year pilot program agreement between the city and the province expired May 24, leaving them unable to enforce provincial statutes. Council unanimously voted to approve a new agreement with the province at their June 5 meeting after previously having approved
the agreement with funding clauses removed at their May 23 meeting. The reversal came after city manager Gary Ceppetelli received a letter from Manitoba Justice director of municipal policing Owen Fergusson June 1 informing him that legislation required that the agreement include stipulations about where the funding for the program would come from. “We recognize your concerns and note that the City’s approval of the new
agreement does not rescind Thompson’s request for ongoing provincial funding or impact these discussions with Manitoba,” Fergusson wrote. “The purpose of the new operating agreement is to provide Thompson’s CSOP [community safety officer program] and CSOs with the legal authority to continue the operation of the program while these funding discussions continue. As The Police Service Act requires the operating agreement to address the fi-
nancing of the program, we are required to include those provisions within the new agreement. As noted in our earlier correspondence, with discussions regarding provincial funding support for your CSOP ongoing, at this time, the CSOP operating agreement indicates funding for the program will be provided by Thompson. The agreement can be amended at a later date to reflect the outcome of the funding discussions. As the two year pilot concluded on May 24,
2017, it is important that we put in place a new agreement as soon as possible so that the CSOs can continue working to improve public safety in Thompson.” “If we want the CSO program to go forward and support the program, this agreement has to be approved,” said the city’s chief financial officer Jenny Krentz. “I’ll take the provincial government at its word that by passing this resolution Continued on Page 8
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OBITUARY MICHAEL “MICK” JOHN LANG It is with deep sadness that the family announce the peaceful passing of our dear husband, father, granddad and brother-in-law. Michael was born in Peterborough, England on January 4, 1946. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years Thérèse (Meery); son Ian of Nottingham, England; daughter Erin (Tim Runions) of Thompson, MB; and cherished granddaughters Aimee (Mitchell Wright) of Brandon, MB and Emily of Thompson, MB. He is also survived his sister Gillian (John Newton) of New Zealand; sisters-in-law Helen, Polly, Mickie and Geri; and brothers-in-law Ervin, Al¿e and Darrell. He was predeceased by his parents Isaac and Dorothy Lang and special cousin Valerie Roberts of Beeston England. A Celebration of Life will be held at Glen Lawn Funeral Home, 455 Lagimodiere Blvd., on Saturday, June 10th at 2:00pm, with Reception to follow. A private family interment will take place at a later date at Glen Lawn Memorial Gardens. The family wishes to thank Sean and everyone at Palliative Care Services. Donations in Mick’s honor can be made to Palliative Manitoba, 2109 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R2J 0L3.
Saunders loses singles final at Canadian racquetball championships BY IAN GRAHAM EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET
Former Thompsonite Jennifer Saunders fell 15-7, 15-8 to Frédérique Lambert of Montreal in the women’s singles final at the Canadian racquetball championships in Brossard, Quebec. Saunders had been seeking her 10th women’s national singles championship at the tournament. Saunders and Lambert both had byes in the first round. Saunders then beat Erin Geeraert of Calgary 15-
11, 15-8 in the quarterfinals and Michele Morrissette of Baie-Comeau, Que. 152, 15-5 in the semifinals. Lambert previously defeated Saunders for the national singles title in 2015. Earlier at the championship, Saunders fell one win short of her 13th national women’s doubles racquetball championship for the second year in a row May 23 as she and partner Danielle Drury of Saskatoon lost 15-17, 13-17 to Morissette and Christine Richardson of Winnipeg.
Both doubles teams in the finals had been undefeated in the round robin. Saunders and Drury opened the tournament with a 15-1, 14-16, 11-3 win over Muriel Bouvin of Quebec city and Julie Dechene of Ottawa, then followed up with a 15-4, 15-3 win over Valerie Fallu of Candiac, Que. and Cassie Prentice of Macrorie, Sask. The eventual silver medallists qualified for the final by beating Geeraert and Alexis Iwaasa of Lethbridge, Alberta 15-8, 15-17, 11-7.
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Search warrants and traffic stops lead to drug charges against nine people in Norway House Norway House RCMP seized cocaine and marijuana during the course of executing two search warrants and conducting a pair of traffic stops in late April and early May, laying charges against nine people as a result. William Sampson, 46, and 28-yearold Caressa Ettawacappo were arrested and charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and possession of property obtained by crime when Norway House RCMP executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at a Norway House Cree Nation residence April 30. A traffic stop conducted May 10 in Norway House Cree Nation resulted in RCMP finding marijuana and cocaine during a vehicle search. Charges of possessing cocaine for the purpose of trafficking were laid against 48-year-
old Eleanor Albert, 29-year-old Cory Keeper and 32-year-old Joseph Muskego as a result. On May 11, RCMP executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at a residence and a vehicle belonging to the occupants, finding crack cocaine in both. Fifty-two-yearold Grant Monias and 42-year-old Verla Monias were arrested and charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose
of trafficking. A May 16 traffic stop in Norway House Cree Nation resulted in police finding cocaine and marijuana and laying charges of possessing a controlled substance, possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and possession of property obtained by crime against 19-year-old Carter Cromarty, 18-yearold Isaiah Cromarty and 29-year-old John Robinson.
Correction The article “Thompson students showcase impastably strong bridges,” which appeared on Page 1 of the June 2 Nickel Belt News, had an incorrect spelling of co-winner Malay Desai’s name. The Nickel Belt News apologizes for the error.
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Churchill seeking help as suspension of rail service drives cost of living upwards As 2017 continues to be a year of troubles for the Northern Manitoba port town of Churchill, its local government and other organizations are appealing for help from the provincial and federal governments as well as transportation companies while flooding cuts off the community from the rest of the province via its only land link: the Hudson Bay Railway, which is currently closed north of Gillam. The Town of Churchill said in a June 7 community update posted on social media platforms that community leaders met recently with Infrastructure Minister Blaine Pederson, Enterprise and Trade Minister Cliff Cullen and Indigenous and Municipal Relations Minister Eileen Clarke and that it is proposing the creation of a Manitoba/Churchill working group to examine issues related to the loss of rail service including the increased cost of living, tourism industry losses, job losses and Employment Insurance. The town has also been in touch with the federal government is working to arrange meetings with federal representatives. “It has been a trying time for our community and through working together, we can continue to persevere,” said the community
update. “Upon the rail line becoming impassable, we have been doing everything within our power to bring about the resumption of our normal way of life.” Clam Air and Gardewine have worked with Churchill to provide additional air transport and freight linkages and the town is in regular contact with OmnTrax, which owns the Hudson Bay Railway, regarding their progress in assessing damage to the rail line and bringing it back to operational status. The Manitoba Chambers of Commerce (MCC) and the Manitoba Hotel Association (MHA) are asking the provincial government to help Churchill businesses facing higher freight costs by developing an emergency fund to offset these increased costs and provide assistance in transportation logistics until train service is restored. “With the rail line under close to 10 feet of water in places, a solution to help those impacted is of the essence,” said MCC president and CEO Chuck Davidson in a joint June 6 press release with the MHA. “We are aware that another flight is being added but the simple fact is small locally owned businesses cannot afford to offset the additional cost of flying larger freight to Churchill, adding to the costs
passed on to residents and consumers.” The tourism industry could also suffer from the loss of rail service because guests cannot reach the community by train and hotel owners are having trouble obtaining the goods they need to serve the guests who do arrive. “We know that visitors come to Manitoba from all over the world to experience the beluga whalewatching season and that these visitors take their impression of Churchill and Manitoba back home with them,” said MHA president and CEO Scott Jocelyn. “It will be tremendously detrimental not only to the local Churchill business community but also to our entire provincial tourism industry if we cannot provide the necessary supports to the local hotels and other businesses to allow the Churchill travel season to proceed successfully.” “The provincial government has a responsibility to all Manitobans wherever they live to ensure they have food security and access to medical care,” said NDP Flin Flon MLA Tom Lindsey in a press release June 5. “We call on the province to live up to that duty and immediately organize flights of food and medical supplies to isolated communities. With tourist season about
to start, Churchill will be hit yet again by the closure of the rail line. The province must work with OmniTrax and other levels of government to get the line open as quickly as possible. Churchill needs help in the short run but the Pallister government must enact a long-term strategic plan to end the economic uncertainty and supply shortages. We urge the province to work with the federal government to nationalize this rail line. The time for half measures is over. Not only are there strong strategic reasons for the government to own and run that rail line, ensuring its future is the right thing to do for the people who live and work in the north.” “Throughout all of this, we have continually impressed upon the companies, agencies and businesses that they must establish and maintain regular communication with the community to keep us all abreast of the situation,” said Churchill’s community update. “The town has agreed to share their messaging through our various social media outlets. We know that these are challenging times and we will see ourselves through this. We need to stand strong and work together to solve these challenges. We know that we can count on our community to do that.”
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My’s Place in Wabowden broken into twice Wabowden RCMP are investigating two breakins at My’s Place gas station over the past two months. An undisclosed amount of cash was stolen from the business during a
break-in June 4, police say. The establishment was broken into previously between April 13 and April 17. Cash was also stolen from the premises at that time. My’s Place was closed
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Last week’s column on Private Reginald Joseph Winfield Johnston summoned thoughts of the country’s veterans and the great debt we as citizens owe them. I read some time back that if a person is truly grateful for the sacrifices people in uniform make on our behalf, we shouldn’t keep it to ourselves … we should thank them. The article urged readers to thank a vet whenever the chance arises. I took that suggestion to heart and have – whenever the chance has arisen – thanked every person I have encountered in uniform. Most of them are humbled, all have offered a smile or a handshake; not one has been offended by my forwardness or ungrateful for the gesture. Recently, two such occasions have warmed my heart and I’m certain the hearts of the vets I thanked. The first was two months ago during an appointment at Cancer Care Manitoba. I was sitting in a chair in the waiting room and a massive man in uniform walked by with a
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My Take on Snow Lake mjaxon@gillamnet.com child. As he walked by me, he looked down and I smiled and said, “Thanks for your service, man.” He smiled back … and I mean it, this guy was beaming. He said, “Thank you; that means a lot to me.” He walked a little further and said to his little girl, “Did you hear what that man said to me?” The little girl said yes and asked why I’d thanked him. He told her it was because I was grateful for the job he does. “Me too, Daddy,” was the little girl’s reply. He met his wife just down the hallway and proceeded to tell her about the man who thanked him as he walked by the waiting room. I saw them pointing my way and they were all smiling. It seemed to be a pretty special encounter for them … me too. The next instance was just two weeks ago in a Canadian Tire Store in St. Albert, Alberta. I was at the till paying for my purchases and while fumbling for my wallet, I noted the gent behind me was in uniform. He too was a big man. The face under the black beret was stern and the man stood rigid. He was about a foot taller than me, so I looked up and said, “Thanks for your
Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of the Johnston family Private Reginald Joseph Winfield Johnston service.” His face and demeanor changed immediately. He slouched a bit, broke out in a smile and said, “You’re welcome.” I went about fumbling with my wallet, paid for my purchases and was just about to leave the till. There was a tap on my shoulder and when I turned around, the soldier was handing me something. I put out my hand and he placed a small Velcro-backed Canadian flag in it. He’d taken it from the shoulder of the camouflage he was wearing. I said, “Jeez, thanks a lot!” Again he said, “You’re welcome.” I stood outside the door looking at the shoulder flash, wondering where it had been and turned just in time to see him march through the exit and walk ramrod straight to the parking lot. As he walked by
me, he nodded his head and said, “Take care.” “You too,” I replied. These were two of many instances where the smallest sprinkling of gratitude on my part had made, what I assume was, a portion of difference. Maybe not in the way they did their job, but perhaps in knowing that someone other than their own circle of acquaintance appreciated what they did in service of their country enough to acknowledge it. Who knows the horrors some of these men and women go through on our behalf, putting themselves in harm’s way, so that we can live the lives we choose. It is a noble calling and one that many soldiers like Private Reginald Johnston don’t come back from. It seems our thanks is the least we can offer in return.
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Let’s talk about alternatives to public service cuts BY MICHELLE GAWRONSKY During the provincial election last year, the Pallister government made a number of promises to Manitobans. One of their key promises was to “protect frontline services and the jobs of the workers who provide those services.�
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LIGHT OF THE NORTH CHURCH 32 Nelson Road GATEWAY BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH Pastor Dave Cook 159 Cree Rd 204-677-3000 Sunday school 10:00 am AM Service at 11, PM Service at 7 Prayer meeting - Wednesday 7 pm THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS everyone welcome Sundays at 10 AM 83 Copper Rd For more information, church tours or home visits call the missionaries at 204-939-4382 or visit Mormon.org THE SALVATION ARMY Thompson Corps (Church) 305 Thompson Dr. - 204-677-3658 Worship services every Sunday at 11 am APOSTOLIC FAITH CHURCH 111 Goldeye Crescent 7:00 pm evening service Wednesday: 7:00 pm bible study followed by prayer time. June 4, 7 pm. Special speaker Rev Christopher Hewlett Contact us at 204-679-2693 or 204-677-5003 BURNTWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH 39 Beaver Crescent Thompson MB R8N 1C5 204-778-4494 Pastor Lee Pickett Sunday morning service 11:15 a.m Sunday evening service 7:00 p.m Wednesday prayer meeting 7:00 p.m
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Marymound is presently seeking: Youth Care Practitioner – Marymound North Receiving Home – Permanent, part-time, 32 hours bi-weekly, overnights, weekends Competition#: YCP 17-62 This position is responsible for supervision and safety of residents in the unit, accomplished through daily interaction, care and supervision. This position reports directly to the Program Coordinator. Experience working with high risk youth and experience in a supervisory position preferred with excellent physical and emotional health. Education and experience considered. Satisfactory Criminal Record and clear Child Abuse Registry/ Prior Contact checks are requirements of all positions as well as emergency first aid, valid driver’s license, and abstract. Knowledge of Indigenous customs, traditions, and beliefs will be considered an asset. For more information about Marymound, visit www.marymound. com Submit cover letter and rÊsumÊ quoting Competition # to: Competition No. PC 17-62 Human Resources 442 Scotia Street Winnipeg, MB R2V 1X4 By 4:00pm June 15, 2017 e-mail: careers@marymound.com or online at www. marymound.com We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
CAREER OPPORTUNITY PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DIABETES INTEGRATION PROJECT NURSE (RN/LPN) – 2 FULL TIME THOMPSON, MANITOBA Are you a nurse who would enjoy providing excellent care to Manitoba’s First Nations people? Do you have a desire to support individuals living with Type 2 Diabetes? Then this is the opportunity for you. Under the auspices of the First Nations Health and Social Secretariat of Manitoba, the Mobile Diabetes Health Care Service Delivery Team nurse (Thompson Team) will work collectively with the Diabetes Integration Project staff to implement diabetes care, screening and treatment services in First Nation Communities in the Thompson Region. POSITION SUMMARY: • The Diabetes Health Care Team Nurse will provide mobile diabetes care and treatment services to individuals living with Type 2 Diabetes within First Nation communities including the following: • Diabetes Complication and Risk Factor Assessment; • Medication Review/Foot Inspection/Footwear Inspection; • Assess Emotional Wellness, Nutrition and Physical Activity Screening; • Diabetes Education Counselling Services; • Capacity Building – Community Health Staff and Clients; • Referral Services/Data Entry. The work involves extensive travel to the First Nation communities in the Keewatin Tribal Council/North Region. The incumbent must be exible and be able to travel upon request for overnight travel up to 4 days per week. Travelling alone may be required at times as well as occasional travel to the Southern Region. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • Completion of a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, Registered Nurse, or Licensed Practical Nurse with relevant experience from a recognized educational institution and current registration from their respective College regulatory body; • Knowledge of 2013 Canadian Diabetes Association Clinical Practice Guidelines; • Familiarity with and ability to apply care algorithms; • ProďŹ ciency in computer software programs; • Must be professional and must maintain conďŹ dentiality at all times; • Excellent verbal/written communication skills; • Must have a valid Manitoba Driver’s License; • Must be able to lift approximately 50 lbs of equipment; • Knowledge of First Nation customs, values and traditions. CLOSING DATE: June 21, 2017 AT 4:30 P.M. (CST) Please submit a cover letter and resume identifying your qualiďŹ cations, salary expectations to the attention of: Deborah Simmons, Human Resources Generalist/Governance Strategist Email: dsimmons@fnhssm.com We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Employment Equity is a factor in selection. Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter if they are from any of the following groups: women, aboriginal people, visible minorities and individuals with disabilities
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RESOURCE WORKER – PERMANENT POSITION THOMPSON 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 CFS 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 Unit Supervisor, the Resource Worker is responsible for developing, maintaining, supporting, educating and licensing foster care resources for children in the care of the Agency. Adheres to the Child and Family Services Act and regulations and ensures that provincial standards are met. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Resource Pool Development • Licensing • Support to Foster Care Providers • Training • Assist with placement 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 uently 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 registry check and prior contact check. • Cannot be active on a protection case. • Must maintain absolute conďŹ dentiality 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: June 23, 2017 @ 4:00 pm SUBMIT COVER LETTER & RESUME ALONG WITH THREE (3) REFERENCES MARKED “PERSONAL & CONFIDENTIALâ€? 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.creenation.ca
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School District of Mystery Lake Family Outreach Coordinator Out of Scope Term Contract Position Start Date: August 15, 2017 End Date: June 30, 2018
Position: Foster Care Resource Worker One Full-Time Position (Term to March 30, 2018)
Job Posting# AD053117001100 Major Emphasis of Position The Family Outreach Coordinator would serve a cluster of schools as assigned. The Coordinator would work with the Community Connector, school and divisional staff and community agencies to identify coordinate and establish a menu of resources, learning opportunities and workshops that help build capacity in ways that address family-school-community assets and needs. Facilitate programs and services that would be aligned with school and divisional goals, connect families to teaching and learning goals for students and help them assume greater involvement in their children’s’ healthy development and learning. Develop programs and services that would draw upon natural support systems and existing organizations and resources in our community. Duties and Responsibilities •
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Facilitate home visits particularly for those families least connected to the school and whose children are struggling academically, socially and emotionally. Visits are not designed to be assessment of families rather they are relational in nature and specifically designed to be respectful of families’ assets and strengths and to build the home capacity of the family to support the overall well-being and academic and social success of every student. Identifying, establishing and coordinating the delivery of workshops, training, academies that support family well-being and capabilities for parental involvement. This can include sessions on child enrichment activities, physical and mental health development, nutrition, supporting school transition, adult learning, foster parent support groups and working with families with children in care. Assist school staff, new teachers and guidance counsellor better understands family dynamics and backgrounds to better support student learning as well as help/advocate for families at IEP meetings and making arrangements for speech/ physiotherapy referrals for children in the 0-4 age group.
Under the direction of the Unit Supervisor the Foster Care Worker will perform a full range of foster care activities for Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba, Thompson Service Delivery Office; this includes recruitment, home assessments, orientation, training, foster home licensing, places of safety and support services to foster homes and foster parents. The Foster Care Worker provides temporary and long term placements for children as directed by the Child and Family Services Act and the Program Standards. The Foster Care Worker will also ensure that services are being delivered in accordance with the policies, procedures and specific directives of Awasis Agency.
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Qualifications: A Bachelor of Social Work Degree, Bachelor of Education Degree or equivalent. Term/Salary of Position: This is a term contract position salary will be based upon qualifications and experience. The start date for position is August 15, 2017 with end date of June 30, 2018. For further information please contact Lorie Henderson, Superintendent of Educational Services at 204-677-6 130. Please direct applications stating qualifications, experience and at least 3 references by Friday, June 16, 2017 to: Lorie Henderson, Superintendent of Educational Services & Programming, School District of Mystery Lake, 408 Thompson Drive, North, Thompson, Manitoba R8N OC5 Please apply online at www.mysterynet.ca and select Job Centre and/or email employment@mysterynet.mb.ca We thank you for your application however only applicants shortlisted will be contacted.
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BSW Degree preferred with experience in child welfare or Combination of education and experience in a related field with the completion of 2 years in the BSW program may be considered Must be professionally registered or already be in the process of acquiring registration Knowledge of CFS legislation, issues and standards Knowledge of Child & Family Services Information System (CFSIS) Excellent assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills Excellent written and oral communication skills Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills Demonstrated ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook Must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as a team setting Sensitivity to and an understanding of First Nations culture and values Ability to speak the Cree and/or Dene language would be considered an asset
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Must be able to work in a fast paced environment Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable Must be able to travel 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
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Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. is seeking one (1) full time permanent Child & Family Services Unit Supervisor for our Thompson OfÀce. A satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check are conditions of employment. Under the direction and supervision of the Associate Director, CFS Supervisor manages a case load of children in care and/or Family Services Àles including protection and voluntary service cases under Nikan Awasisak Agency Inc. Team Leader is responsible for coordinating the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of programs and services. 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. QualiÀcations: • Bachelor of Social Work Degree or a minimum of 3 years work experience related to Child Welfare; • Excellent assessment skills, child behavior’s 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; • Ability to take direction and provide appropriate service; • Willing to train; • Team orientated and self-motivated; • Knowledge and understanding of First Nation traditional values and beliefs pertaining to families and children; • Ability to speak and understand Cree considered an asset; • Knowledge of resources and collateral services available in the City of Thompson & Community of Cross Lake; • Must possess a valid driver’s license; Responsibilities: • Implementing the policies & speciÀc directions as approved by the Board and directed by the Executive Director; Coordinate the planning, development, and implementation • and evaluation of programs & services delivered by CFS Unit; • Manages all aspects of service delivery & case management for respective CFS team; • Coordinates all court work related to statutory requirements & serving as Agency’s court representative; • Functions as an effective management team member; • Carry out personnel functions for respective CFS staff & assist in Agency relations; • Identify & assist in implementations of training needs and initiatives; • Providing direct services and other duties as negotiated. Ability to enter on an Information Data Base known as • Child and Family Services Information System (CFSIS).
Employment Equity is a factor in selection. Applicants are requested to indicate in their covering letter or resume if they are from any of the following groups: women, indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.
Your cover letter and résumé must clearly indicate how you meet the qualiÀcations. Please submit three references at time of application.
A cover letter indicating the position applying for, an updated resume and three references can be sent to:
Salary: Based on qualiÀcations
Human Resources Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba 100-701 Thompson Drive Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: (204) 778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca
Deadline for Applications: Monday, June 19, 2017 @ 4:00 p.m.
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The second annual Thompson Touch a Truck event took place at the parking lot of the Vale Regional Community Centre June 3. Four-year-old Paige Gegenfurtner gets familiar with the controls of an excavator at the June 3 Touch a Truck event.
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For the second year in a row, Thompson youngsters got their hands on some heavy-duty machinery through the Touch a Truck fundraiser. Throughout the late morning and early afternoon June 3, the merchandise was on full display at the Vale Regional Community Centre parking lot, and families were allowed into the event area after paying a $20 entry fee (or $5 per person). Once inside, Lynn Martin, one of the event’s organizers, said families had free rein to explore the assortment of dump trucks, excavators, graders, loaders and other equipment that was on display. “While the children are here they get to climb in, on, and around the variety of construction, recreation and emergency vehicles, just to
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get up close and personal and learn a little more about them and some of the businesses in town.” Overall, the event’s organizers ended up raising $3,800 in proceeds that are going directly towards Kiddies Northern Preschool, a nursery school program for children aged two to six. Martin, who serves as the facility director for this preschool, said that much of this success is due to lead organizer Amanda Smook, whose great fundraising work is ensuring that the Touch a Truck event will live on. “We plan to do this ongoing and we get bigger
and better every year,” said Martin. Martin also thanked the following sponsors for providing vehicles, food and other services during this year’s Touch a Truck event: United Rentals, Toromont Cat, Vale, Steinbach Hydrovac, Entrec, RCMP, Twin Motors, I Scream Shack, ANTZ Towing, the City of Thompson public works department, T.E. Holdings, A&B Builders, Smook Contractors, Rick’s Marine, Thompson Trailbreakers, Crazy Pete’s, RA Distributing, Arnason Distributors, Family Foods, Canadian Tire, The Design Trail and McMunn & Yates.
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