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Thompson Bus headed to Winnipeg spins out after colliding with pickup truck stopped on Highway 6 Passenger says friends of his saw the truck on the highway before the crash occurred and reported it to police

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BY IAN GRAHAM

EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET

A southbound NCN Thompson Bus spun out into the ditch on Highway 6 about 20 kilometres south of the Highway 60 junction Nov. 20 when the driver tried to avoid a stationary vehicle. The accident was reported to RCMP around 3:15 a.m. Sid Varma of NCN Thompson Bus said the company was alerted about the accident around 3:30 a.m. “There was a pickup truck in the middle of the road,” he said. Unable to stop in time to avoid the pickup, the bus driver tried to swerve around it and ended up spinning out into the ditch, damaging the front of the bus. RCMP said that the driver of the truck suffered minor injuries. A passenger on the bus, who asked to remain anonymous, said that the truck on the road had been reported to RCMP an hour or two before this collision occurred by friends of his who were driving to Winnipeg. They told him via Messenger that the man had stopped him to ask for a battery boost and that he was “drunk and disorderly.”

Nickel Belt News photos courtesy of Leeron Stern Some of the damage caused when a southbound NCN Thompson Bus driver swerved in an attempt to avoid a pickup truck stopped on Highway 6 and spun out into the ditch Nov. 20. “A life could have been taken,” said the passenger, who was in the back of the bus and thrown to the floor by the force of the collision, sustaining a scrape on his leg. “We’re all shook. A lot of anxiety.” The passenger said he was standing three feet away from the man with the pickup truck and that he appeared drunk. “I know what people look like [when they’re drunk],” he said. Corrine Hart, who was on the bus and sleeping just be-

fore the crash, said she woke up when someone yelled and the bus began to swerve. “For sure I thought, ‘Oh my God, we’re gonna roll,’” Hart told the Nickel Belt News. “It was all a flash before my eyes.” Hart said the bus driver said that the other vehicle, which appeared to be damaged afterwards, didn’t have hazard lights or any other lights on. RCMP were at the scene of the crash within 30 minutes, Varma said, adding that none of the bus passengers

were seriously injured in the crash. Regulations prohibit bus companies from continuing a trip in a bus that has been involved in an accident, so passengers were taken back to Grand Rapids to wait inside while a bus made its way up from Winnipeg. The bus that went into the ditch was being towed to Winnipeg as regulations require. “We have a protocol to follow,” Varma said. The passengers were given breakfast at the Misipawistik Cree Nation band

hall in Grand Rapids before getting on the second bus that arrived to take them the rest of the way to Winnipeg when it arrived around 9 a.m. The other passenger who spoke to the Nickel Belt News said that they weren’t yet in Winnipeg as of just before 2 p.m. Wednesday. RCMP said there was an earlier report of an abandoned vehicle but that the information they received was that there was nobody with it and that it was parked on the side

of the highway. Hart didn’t continue on to Winnipeg but stayed in Grand Rapids with one of her children trying to get a ride back to Thompson. She also said she won’t be taking any overnight buses in the future. RCMP continue gathering more information to determine if any Highway Traffic Act or Criminal Code charges may be warranted against the driver of the pickup.

Bail practices for accused persons in custody in Northern Manitoba should ‘shock the conscience’ of reasonable people, judge says Nickel Belt News photo by Ian Graham BY IAN GRAHAM Addictions Foundation of Manitoba northern director Gisele deMeulles has written a book about her experiences growing up, mostly in Churchill. EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET pair GRAHAM of Northern Mani- to write things that you have ‘Oh, I’m just as bad, right?’ was not a very safe thing swallow when people say BYAIAN For all the harsh weather tobans charged with criminal to ﬁgure out. It’s pretty clear I have all these stories and to do but I jumped at it. I that Churchill residents and the dangers of polar EDITOR@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET offences had their Charter Though she’s now written when I get through.” I need to capture them for thought that was exciting should just ﬁnd somewhere bears, deMeulles said if it of November 2017 for not custody awaiting a bail hear- Lake was arrested in Thomp- situation, and the hearing there were still cases on the rights violated as a result of dayDeMeulles a book about her experiensaid she wrote my grandchildren really until the plane landed and easier to live. had been viable she would resolved until Jan. docket, resulting in many excessive delays in having complying with an undertak- ing, and Justice Chris Martin son on Jan. 1, 2018 for a wasn’t ces growing up in Churchill, her book, titled Whispers in because they will be lost if they started throwing the “To say, ‘Those people have moved back to Churchof aggravated assault 23, when his bail was denied. accused having their aptheir bail applications heard in ing she had signed upon her found that she had not given charge Addictions Foundation of the Wind: Stories from the I don’t.” fuel off and I realized, ‘Holy choose to live there. They ill in a heartbeat. initial arrest for assault char- her consent to being held in stemming from an incident in Some of the delay between plications “timing out” and Thompson, a Manitoba Court Manitoba northern director North - Life in Churchill for She also has a reputation cats, I was probably sitting should just leave,’ is quite “I miss the shoreline, I from Nov. 2 to Nov. his hometown of Split Lake. Jan. 8 and Jan. 23 was the then having to wait for the of Queen’s Bench judge said ges about five weeks earlier. custody Gisele deMeulles said writ- a couple of reasons. as a storyteller herself. on a bomb.’” simplistic. It’s quite disre- miss the rock, I miss the The charges against Balfour 24 of that year, or for other His bail application began in result of judges being under next day when bail applicain a Nov. 14 ruling. ing wasn’t something she “I just sort of thought, “I had such a varied hisAnother thing that spectful. If we were in the polar bears even though were eventually stayed and delays in her bail application provincial court in Thompson “strict instructions” from the tions were being heard, usuOne of the applicants whose always thought she would you know what, this history and I would tell people spurred her on was the same boat in another area they’re very dangerous and had no criminal record at being heard from Dec. 7-Dec. Jan. 8, but the judge wanted province’s chief judge to end ally Mondays, Tuesdays and rights were violated was Les- she do. tory, this stuff that’s in my stories and they would go, hard times facing Churchill I think we would scream I really miss the Hudson the time of her arrest, but she 19, 2017. more information about his bail application hearings at Thursdays. ley“In Balfour of Norway House, my youth I never head, it’s going to be gone ‘That’s not true, is it?’ I’d go, since the Hudson Bay Rail- about that so why don’t they Bay,” she says. “When I go spent more than 51 days in Dwayne Young of Split address and employment 5 p.m. regardless of whether who was arrested on the first Continued on Page 2 felt good at writing,” she if I don’t write it down,” she ‘Yeah it’s true.’ They’d go, way suspended operations have the option to do that? back home, standing on the

Delays in bail hearings that violated Charter rights of accused people from Split Lake and Norway House are result of systemic issues

said. “But when I moved to Thompson to get into the school of social work, at that point I had to write for university and realized, ‘Holy, I’m not bad at this, right?’ I certainly developed a lot of skill in university and came out of there with a very strong skill in my writing and conﬁdence in my writing. I write very clear and that’s it. It’s there. Some people say it’s kind of blunt or direct. I don’t tend

said. “My kids are not go- ‘You didn’t do all that, did north of Gillam last spring. ing to get it if I don’t do it you? You’ve got to be really “It used to be a really and it’s something I’ve al- old.’ I was like, ‘No, actually thriving large community ways wanted my mom to I did all that before I was and it’s just dwindled down do. My mom’s an elder and 27,’ and they went ‘What?’” to such a small population she’s an artist, she’s got so Looking back, some of now,” deMeulles says. many wonderful stories be- those experiences are things Though she’s not there Contact Nelson 204-307-0281 cause she always tells her atshe might not do again. any longer, her parents and stories at Parks Canada in “I did some pretty bizarre her sister and other family pruderspropertyservices@gmail.com Churchill and I’ve always stuff like fuel hauls into the members still are. hounded her, ‘Please, justproperty high Arctic at -35,” said “My cousin owns the to discuss your needs! put it on tape, I will write it deMeulles. “It didn’t dawn hardware store there,” she for you because your story on me until after. That was a says. is going to be lost,’ and she’s very dangerous thing to do. Because of that, never done it and I thought, Being on a plane full of fuel deMeulles ﬁnds it hard to

Yer snow gotta go!

I think right now they’re feeling like they’re pawns in a political game and that’s really sad for them because I think the people of Churchill really want to thrive. They’ve built their worlds there. How would we feel if someone came to you and said, ‘I’m sorry, you have to leave your home community and we’re going to displace you somewhere else and all your loved ones and your history is gone?’”

Hudson Bay looking out on the bay, it just gives you an incredible sense. You feel so small and you feel great.” Now that she’s got one book under her belt, deMeulles says she may try to produce another. “I have another book in me,” she says. “It’s a darker story, more about personal growth and struggles. Maybe in the next ﬁve years it’s something I’ll focus on doing.”

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Friday, November 22, 2019

Committee guiding project to increase snowmobile tourism in the north meets for the first time in Snow Lake A committee to help increase snowmobile tourism in Northern Manitoba met for the first time in Snow Lake Nov. 14. The committee includes four task force groups to guide the project of increasing snowmobile tourism in the areas of infrastructure, marketing, product development and special events. Each task force includes representatives from several organizations and communities in the north and they will meet on a regular basis to meet key objectives outlined in a report based on a summit that took place in 2018. “I am very excited for this project and the impact it will have on tourism in Northern Manitoba,” said Travel Manitoba northern tourism consultant Alan McLauchlan in a press release. “Snowmobile tourism is a multimillion-dollar business in Manitoba and the north has excellent trails connecting our communities. I also want to thank the local snowmobile clubs and SnoMan who have been instrumental in moving this project forward. Without their dedication to snow-

mobiling we would not be where we are now.” The project aligns with the Northern Manitoba tourism strategy of getting more people to visit the north and, once some additional trails are created, snowmobilers will be able to travel from the western boundary of Manitoba to Gillam on groomed trails, which will benefit communities, lodges and other business owners. “This is a good project for Snow Lake and for Northern Manitoba,” said Snow Lake Chamber of Commerce president Gerard Lamontagne. “Snow Lake will be opened up for winter tourism where we had little before. Now we will have year-round tourism opportunities.” The project, which is funded by Western Diversification, Northern Manitoba Community Futures offices, Travel Manitoba, and northern communities and organizations, will be guided by northern co-ordinator Laura Finaly. “We are very happy that Laura has accepted the position of coordinator” said Community Fu-

Nickel Belt News file photo Travel Manitoba northern tourism consultant Alan McLauchlan, seen addressing Thompson city council in 2018, says a project to increase snowmobile tourism in Northern Manitoba will inject money into the region’s economy. tures North Central Development manager Tim Johnston. “She brings with her a vast set of skills which will be beneficial to this

project.” To learn more about the Northern Manitoba snowmobile tourism project or to obtain a copy of

the summit report, contact Finlay at lfinlay@northcentraldevelopment.ca or McLauchlan at amclauchlan@travelmanitoba.com.

‘A disturbing chronicle of a dysfunctional bail system’ Continued from Page 1 The decision to hold Young in custody pending trial was later reviewed by the Court of Queen’s bench and found to have been justified. Martin also presided over Young’s trial, which ended up with him being found not guilty. “The bail practices at play in Northern Manitoba, related to the Thompson judicial area, should shock the conscience of any reasonable person,” Martin wrote, having noted earlier that if Balfour’s situation had arisen in Winnipeg, it would have

been resolved within a couple of days, rather than taking seven weeks. “This is a disturbing chronicle of a dysfunctional bail system,” read the first sentence of Martin’s decision. While Martin said in his ruling that he did not have the power to order changes to the way bail applications are handled in Thompson, which is the judicial centre for at least 16 outlying communities, he said that systemic issues contributed to the lengthy delays Balfour and Young experienced in having

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their bail applications heard. These conditions include the requirement that judges stop for the day at 5 p.m., the lack of a remand centre in Thompson to hold accused persons awaiting bail hearings or trials, and a general lack of sufficient resources to handle the caseload in Thompson, which likely has the highest volume of criminal cases in Manitoba outside of Winnipeg. Affidavits from lawyers working in Thompson that were presented to the court as part of the Charter rights

case said that “individuals have had their time in custody extended because of the lack of resources,” that “the phenomenon of matters not being reached in bail court is one that is long standing,” and that “These types of delays were the general rule, not the exception.” A former Crown attorney said in a deposition that she could not recall a single time when the court was able to substantially address every case on a bail court docket and that accused sometimes spent months on the custody

co-ordination docket, an administrative court used in Thompson to deal with bail applications, while waiting to hear from Legal Aid lawyers, who handle the majority of criminal cases in Northern Manitoba. She also said she “witnessed thousands of accused be practically denied the right to reasonable bail due to [a] crippling lack of resources.” Because both Balfour and Young’s cases had been resolved before the Charter violations were addressed, Martin could not ask for a

stay of proceedings on the charges against the two, so he took the uncommon step of ordering the Crown to pay costs of their lawyers, including $5,000 each and reimbursement for all their out-of-pocket expenses. He said that if delays in hearing bail applications like this continue to occur, “at some point a stay of proceedings or significant damages, through a civil Charter lawsuit, will be the only effective remedies to motivate the powers that be to move appropriately on this issue.”

Crime prevention and justice reform both needed Crime in the North has been increasing. We know when crime spikes, that it is a greater sign of deeper social and economic inefficiencies. The current government’s cuts have put community safety at risk and there is a need for an emergency response system and long-term investments which will deal with the underlying causes of crime. Rather than simply focusing on a policing model we need to begin focusing on socially based approaches and community resolutions to help deal with the root causes of crime. We need to empower our community organizations or offer their services and programming that help to address poverty, trauma, housing inequalities and mental health and addictions. For this to happen that means that the provincial government must provide community organizations with stable long-term funding to ensure the continuity of their programming. Sadly, the government have made it more difficult for community

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organizations to access funding to staff and offer critically needed programming and supports through their new Building Sustainable Communities grants and operating grants– this needs to change. Investing in education ensures that every child has the best possible start and an opportunity to succeed in the future, helping to end the cycle of poverty. I am afraid that the government does not share these values. We have already seen a decrease in funding to public schools, teachers wages frozen and class sizes grown, and this is all before their K-12 education review is completed. With this government, review means cuts, and I will continue to stand

for the families of the constituency of Thompson in the legislature to ensure that our children’s education is not compromised. When services and supports are not there to help individuals in a time of need, many turn to crime. But those who have gone down the wrong path because they lacked supports shouldn’t be further victimized by our justice system. Issues pertaining to justice and the court system have been highlighted in the North lately. The phrase “Innocent until proven guilty” has been switched around for “guilty until proven innocent”—especially when it comes to Indigenous people. This is evident in the re-

cent cases of Lesley Ann Balfour and Dwayne Gregory Young. They were charged with criminal code offences. Though their cases were nowhere near related, they had challenges with bail applications resulted in them spending lengthy amounts of time in jail. The delays in their bail applications were unconstitutional in that according to the Criminal Code, all individuals must be brought before a judge in a timely manner, and have a bail hearing within three days of their first court hearing. This led Justice Martin to make an appeal for a review of the justice system. With a greater focus surrounding the Northern bail system. He admits that the current justice system marginalizes people taken into custody, has a debilitating lack or resources, and is slow to deal with issues. The deficiencies in the system need to be addressed. I, along with my colleagues at the Legislature, will call on the government to undertake this review.

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Province investing $2.1 million over three years to re-establish StreetReach team to work with vulnerable youth in Thompson

Nickel Belt News file photo Manitoba Justice Minister Cliff Cullen, seen here in Thompson in February, and Families Minister Heather Stefanson announced $2.1 million in funding over three years for the re-establishment of a StreetReach program in Thompson to work with youth at risk of being victimized and drawn into the sex trade. The Manitoba government announced Nov. 19 that it is providing $2.1 million over three years to re-establish a StreetReach program in Thompson. Modelled after the Dallas, Texas police department’s high-risk victims unit, StreetReach’s main goals are to stop children and youth from running away from home, prevent future sexual abuse and exploitation, redirect runaway children to prevent them from being victimized and intervening to stop those who exploit young, highrisk victims. Established in 2009, with teams in Winnipeg as well as one in Thompson, which was later discontinued, StreetReach brings together law enforcement, child welfare and non-governmental organizations to help prevent children from being victimized and drawn into the sex trade. “We know more resources are needed in Northern Manitoba to reduce the numbers of people involved in the justice system, and ensure they have the supports and care they need,” said Families Minister Heather Stefanson in a press release. “These investments will ensure we are better supporting Manitobans in crisis and building stronger communities by providing mental health and addictions services.” Funding to re-establish the Thompson StreetReach team will include one-time costs of $124,000 plus $225,000 this year, as well as $900,000 in each of the next two years.

The Winnipeg-based StreetReach program and the Thompson RCMP received funding from the Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund last February for an initiative known as Project Deliver Home, which engaged 185 youth, checked 27 addresses to locate missing youth, returned 56 youth to safe places, made four arrests and located one intoxicated youth who was returned to a safe place between February and October. “Thompson consistently has one of the highest numbers of reported missing youths in the province,” said Manitoba RCMP north district commander Supt. Kevin Lewis. “The RCMP’s partnership with the StreetReach program allows us to work collaboratively, so we can identify at-risk and vulnerable youth, locate them quickly, and ensure they are returned to safety.” Thompson RCMP receive about six to eight missing persons reports nightly, often involving youth in care who have not returned home by their curfew, Staff Sgt. Chris Hastie told the City of Thompson’s public safety committee at their Nov. 14 meeting. The first step in creating the new Thompson StreetReach team will be community consultations to create partnerships and working to integrate existing mobile crisis and addiction programs, including mental health, addictions and spiritual/elder supports. Former mayor Dennis Fenske wrote a letter to the province in September

2018, about a month before his term ended, asking for the StreetReach North program to be re-established. At that time, the province said it was requesting proposals to evaluate the effectiveness of the Street Reach program. “Over the last year, our council has worked hard to foster positive relationships with the province,” said Mayor Colleen Smook in a post on the City of Thompson’s Facebook page. “Together with the expertise and commitment of our partners, we have provided hard facts and numbers to demonstrate our community needs. We’re extremely happy to see that our approach is paying off, and we’re excited to keep working with the province to build greater understanding towards new solutions.” The province is also providing $55,000 to enhance a community mobilization hub in Thompson. Hubs connect social service professionals and community agencies with at-risk youth and families to ensure they are receiving the supports and interventions. The province’s Policing and Public Safety Strategy announced in May 2019 identifies community mobilization as a good way to build partnerships, prevent crime and help keep at-risk individuals out of the criminal justice system. “Together, these services will increase protection and safety for sexually exploited youth in Northern Manitoba and reduce the likelihood of them moving or being trafficked to Winnipeg,” said Justice Minister Cliff Cullen.

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individuals 55+ to stay in the community. Seniors are a valuable part of our community as they volunteer, contribute to the economic well-being and can mentor our youth. Lions Manor 55 is a non-profit affordable housing cooperative targeted at northerners 55 years of age and over. Currently under construction, the 2-story, 30-unit facility will be complete by December 2020. It is an exciting time to join our Board as we prepare for the completion of the housing cooperative. Time commitment for meetings is approximately 3 hours per month and depending upon the role of interest, additional hours to carry out related tasks (ie: Board Member in charge of social media and marketing). This board will be in place until the facility is ready for occupancy, at which time a new board, made up of owners will take control. To indicate your interest please send a brief bio as it relates to your interest in the project and any applicable experience to:

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RDPC focusing on attendance in an effort to boost abysmal four-year graduation rates BY IAN GRAHAM

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Trying to boost attendance over the province’s minimum acceptable standard of 90 per cent is one way that R.D. Parker Collegiate teachers and administration are trying to improve the schools’ four-year graduation rates, which only topped 50 per cent twice in the years 2013-2017, principal Rob Fisher told the school District of Mystery Lake board of trustees Nov. 19. Even six-year graduation rates, which show how many of the students who entered Grade 9 six years before have graduated, are below 70 per cent for the last several years. The provincial graduation rate is a bit over 80 per cent, Fisher

said. One of the most important tools in increasing graduation rates is ensuring that students are attending classes, Fisher said, noting that RDPC is consistently below the 90 per cent threshold. When attendance is below that level, it has to be reported to the provincial education department. Missing one day of school per week is 80 per cent attendance. Ninety per cent attendance requires every student missing no more than the equivalent of two school days in a month. Seeing 300 out of 1,000 students miss at least one class a day is normal for RDPC. One of the ways the school tries to increase attendance is by ensuring that parents and caregivers

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know if students are missing classes. Automated phone and email messages are sent out every time a student misses a class without explanation. “We know that our email hits are good,” says Fisher, meaning they are being sent to valid email addresses. “Whether people are reading the emails, we can’t tell.” When a student has three to five absences, teachers call their parents and caregiver.s If they have eight to 10 absences, counsellors, vice-principals and the principal call them in for a credit review to see how many credits they still have the ability to earn that semester. “When a kid can no longer get the credit then they’re discontinued from the class,” Fisher says. Another way to help ensure students are attending is to tie extracurricular activity participation to attendance and marks, though Fisher says most students in sports, band and other traditional extracurricular activities are not the ones with poor attendance. Recently, the school began offering the video game League of Legends as an inter-school sport, and some of the participants are people who had poor attendance. “It’s a way for us to say if you want to do this, come to school more,” he said, noting that experience shows that getting Grade 9 students involved in at least one extracurricular activity, no matter what it is, improves the chances of them graduating within four years. Specialized programs are also offered for stu-

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Nickel Belt News photo by Ian Graham R.D. Parker Collegiate principal Rob Fisher talks to the School District of Mystery Lake board of trustees Nov. 19 about steps the school is taking to try to improve its four-year graduation rates, which have not exceeded 55 per cent over the past six years. dents who can’t adapt to the regular school schedule but still want to complete high school. There is a selfdirected learning program where students come in once a week and work at their own pace in between. “It’s weak to say the best,” said Fisher. “You can imagine it’s very hard to pass that.” There is also an off-campus mature students programs. Taking these students, who are 19 or over and have not yet graduated from high school, away from the normal school environment into a location of their own has helped more to graduate, with about 15 doing so each year for the past couple of years. Helping Grade 8 students Friday, March 2, 2018 Friday, March 2, 2018

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Fighting for our NorthThis week I was officially sworn in as member of Parliament for Churchill-Keewatinook Aski for the 43rd Parliament. The swearing-in is part of the formal process of newly elected and re-elected Members of Parliament being able to sit in Parliament. The words were legal. The process very formal. But for me the most important thing is that I once again have the honour to represent our region, our north in Parliament There are two key aspects to representing our region. One is keeping in touch. My commitment as we enter the

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CN conductors’ strike affecting freight shipments on Hudson Bay Railway A strike by about 3,200 train conductors and railway co-ordinators in Canada could affect the shipment of freight to Churchill along the Hudson Bay Railway (HBR), its owners say. The unionized employees, who are members of the Teamsters Canadian Rail Conference - Conductors, Trainspersons and Yardpersons (TCRCCTY), went on strike at one minute after midnight Nov. 19. “A strike on CN lines will restrict and/or stop the supply of cars delivered to HBR as well as restricting and/or stopping cars delivered to CN from HBR from proceeding on CN lines during a strike,” said the Arctic Gateway group, which owns the HBR and the Port of Churchill, in a Nov. 19 Facebook post. ”It is the understanding of Arctic Gateway that this strike will only affect freight services and not passenger services.” The TCRC-CTY says CN currently requires its members to operate trains alone from the outside of locomotives, hanging on to moving trains with one hand while operating a remotely controlled locomotive with the other and that their demand to stop this practice has not been met. “Fatigue has been recognized by the Transportation Safety Board as a major safety problem in this industry,” said TCRC president Lyndon Isaak. “Too many railroaders are operating trains when they should be resting. For the safety of all Canadians, we cannot allow CN to make it even harder for our members to get the rest they need.” The union also says their employer is trying to impose a lifetime cap on prescription drug coverage but wages are not a major sticking point in the negotiations. TCRC-CTY says the company is trying to force them into binding arbitration to achieve gains they otherwise couldn’t. “CN is telling our members that they are facing tough times, but the reality is that they made over $3.8 billion in the third quarter of 2019,” said Isaak. “They should be ashamed to be pleading poverty. This obsession with profits and shareholder return, at the expense of just about everything else, is exactly what is wrong with our economy.” Contract negotiations have been going on for seven months, with the assistance of federal mediators for the past five. “In the spirit of protecting the Canadian economy, we have offered the union binding arbitration and they have declined,” said CN executive vice-president and chief operating officer Rob Reilly prior to the

Nickel Belt News file photo A strike by CN train conductors and railway co-ordinators will affect freight shipments on the Hudson Bay Railway from The Pas to Churchill, says the Arctic Gateway Group, which owns the railway and the Port of Churchill. strike deadline. “If a settlement cannot be reached this weekend, we will once again encourage the union

leadership to accept binding arbitration as an alternative to disrupting the Canadian economy.”

JOB POSTING RESIDENTIAL CARE WORKER Casual Position (Rotating Day, Evening & Night Shifts) ADDICTIONS FOUNDATION OF MANITOBA Eaglewood Addictions Centre, THOMPSON, MB 90 Princeton Drive

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This is an exciting time for Manitoba health care. Manitoba’s health system is currently in transition with planning and changes aimed at improving the quality, accessibility and efficiency of health care services throughout Manitoba. AFM contributes to the health and resilience of Manitobans across the province by providing addictions services and supporting healthy behaviours. If you would like to be part of a foundation of excellence in addictions services and support and build a new vision of integrated health services in Manitoba, consider a career with us.

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Reporting to the Supervisor, Residential Programs, 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.

UNIT: SPLIT LAKE (TATASKWEYAK) LOCATION: SPLIT LAKE, MANITOBA

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 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

Position: Family Enhancement Worker One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position Summary of Position: The Family Enhancement Worker will provide children and families with support services to keep them from entering the child and family services protection system by providing preventative service opportunities and resources, facilitating awareness and education, advocacy and counselling. The overall aim is to engage parents, extended family, and community partners in identifying problems and participating in services and supports that address family needs. The Family Enhancement Worker will utilize a continuum of resources, develop case plans, coordinate the resources and supports needed and arrange linkages/connections to other community resources such as day programs, respite services and other culturally-appropriate resources. The Family Enhancement Worker will possess and utilize the interpersonal skills to work with children, families, staff, and collaterals. Qualifications: · Knowledge of CFS legislation, issues and standards · Knowledge of Child & Family Services Information System (CFSIS) is an asset · Excellent assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills · Demonstrated crisis intervention and conflict resolution 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 · BSW Degree preferred with experience in child welfare or combination of education and experience in a related field · Enrolled or interest in the BSW program is ideal · Sensitivity to and understanding of First Nations culture and values · Ability to speak the Cree language would be considered an asset Working Conditions: · Must be able to work in a fast paced environment · Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable · Must adhere to confidentiality when working with sensitive information · Must be willing 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 Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience. Closing Date: Monday, December 2, 2019 – Or Until Filled Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2019-076 on your resume/cover letter in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition Number 2019-076 701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 Fax: (204) 778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca We thank all applicants who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

It is AFM’s practice to request a criminal record check and conduct a child abuse registry check prior to finalizing the appointment of successful candidates. Competition #: 2019-161 Salary Range: $17.22 to $21.55 an hour (under review) plus remoteness allowance if applicable. Closing Date: Open until filled Apply in writing to: Director, Northern Area Addictions Foundation of Manitoba 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

support to the facility located in the beautiful Swan River Valley as it embarks on a new and exciting journey of producing siding for a growing market. Louisiana-Pacific offers a competitive wage and benefit package in

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Pacific is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.PROFESSIONAL Candidates will be subject EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY to successful completion of comprehensive background screening and health checks.

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Lorraine Schneider UNIT:Resource THOMPSON CENTRAL Human Generalist I OFFICE (TCO) LOCATION: THOMPSON, MB Louisiana-Pacifi c Canada Ltd. P.O. Box 189, Minitonas, MB R0L 1G0 Position: File Clerk 525-2479 Ext. 2104 Fax: (866) 678-5969 Phone: (204) One (1) Full-Time Term Position (Dec 2019-Dec 2020) e-mail : lorraine.schneider@lpcorp.com Reporting to the Supervisor of Administrative Services, the File Clerk is responsible for organizing and maintaining an accurate filing system at the Thompson Central Office by classifying, coding, crossreferencing, logging and storing records timely and appropriately. The file clerk is expected to take a lead role in ensuring an effective and up to date filing system is in place and in compliance with standards.

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Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable TheÂˇ incumbent must fulfill the requirements of the Criminal Records/Vulnerable Person, Child Abuse Registry check and Adult Abuse Registry check, and adhere Âˇ Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check to all Northern Health Region policies and procedures. and Criminal Record Check Qualifications: t Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee Grade 12 education or equivalent t benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and Successful completion of a recognized Dental Assistant Program required t Current active practicing registration with Manitoba Dental Association t experience. Excellent knowledge of Windows based programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet) Closing date: Monday, December 2, 2019 - Or Until Filled t Minimum three (3) yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience as a Dental Assistant required t Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, Previous experience working with Pediatric cases preferred t Ability to speak Cree an asset therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants.

Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference For complete list of qualifications please visit our website www.nrha.ca. Competition Number 2019-077 on your resume/cover letter in

Please submit resume by February 2, 2018 to: confidence to: Lori Rasmussen, Recruitment Officer Human 867 Thompson Drive South Resources Department Thompson, MB Awasis R8N 1Z4Agency of Northern Manitoba Fax: (204) 778-1477Competition Number 2019-077 Email: recruiteast@nrha.ca 701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, MB R8N 2A2 $BMM VT UPEBZ -PDBM PS 5PMM 'SFF

Fax: (204) 778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca

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Email resume to Carolyn Turpie: manager@friulirentals.com or fax to: 204-677-3195 or drop off at 31 Oak St. Office. February 16, 2018 Nickel Belt Closing News date: â&#x20AC;˘ www.thompsoncitizen.net We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

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204-677-4534 Home Care Nurse- External Posting Cree Nation Tribal Health Center Inc. is seeking Qualifications: Must be vibrant, dependable, energetic, and CLASSIFIED@THOMPSONCITIZEN.NET applications for a full-time term position of Case Manager have the ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with (Registered Nurse, Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Marcel First Nation Health Authority is seeking a all levels Colomb of staff and customers is essential. Forklift experience 510 â&#x20AC;˘ RETAIL/ Social funded under the Jordanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Principle- Child ed individual to and fulfillcustomer the role services of Homeexperience Care Nurse. isqualifi an asset. Warehouse is an 510Work), â&#x20AC;˘ RETAIL/ First Initiative Project for Marcel Colomb First Nation â&#x20AC;˘ abstract. HELP WANTED asset. Class 5 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence with301 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OFFICE SPACE OFFICE The purposeSPACE of the newly funded Jordanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Principle Job Summary Arctic Beverages offers a competitive salary with an outstanding Child First Project is to implement a comprehensive and comprehensive benefits package. No experience necessary as OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE 500-5000 integrated approach of coordinated services to help Reporting theindividual. Home Care Manager, the Home we train theto right sq ft.Marcel available. Cameron/Hoe Colomb First building Nation Health to provide support Care Nurse is responsible for promoting, protecting APPLY IN PERSON 81 Churchill Drive. Contact Joe Aniceto. for advertising rates and respond to children with complex and special needs & preservingatthe health of Marcel Colomb community 201 Hayes Road, Thompson 204-679-0490 Neil Cameron 306and their or families, in partnership withand other health and information members throughorservices directed to home care 477-5668. 19nb-tfn-nb fax to 204-677-2854 social professionals and agencies. These services should clients. The Home Care Nurse provides holistic care & SPACE FORMERLY RENTED BY INsignificantly contribute to quality of life ensuring that SPARATION DAY SPA, IN SOUTHWOOD practices nursing as defined by the Registered Nurses children and PLAZA. 3,034 SQ FT their FULLYfamilies FINISHED.are enabled to experience a life Act & in compliance with the College of Registered is as fullRATES. and as normal VERYthat REASONABLE IDEAL FOR as possible. Nurses of Manitoba Standards of Practice & Canadian HAIRDRESSING, SPA, GENERAL SPACE Nurses Association Code of Ethics; cares & directs Opaskwayak HealthforAuthority Position Summary: OR MEDICAL OFFICES. TO VIEW CALL Requires licence. the overall care of clients; is responsible fordriverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s advocating, Beatrice Wilson Health Centre DOUG 204 - 677 - 2957 AFTER 4 PM. Please send resume: providing information, educating & supporting clients to The- Case Manager position provides a comprehensive OR 250 491 - 3946 05NB-TFN-NB mrplumb@mts.net ensure that the highest possible standard of service is Employment Opportunities community health service in conjunction with its health provided; follows Marcel Colomb policies & procedures; 204-677-2013 care team. The Case Manager will provide supervision works in a multidisciplinary team & may be called 2nb-tfn-nb & peer support to the Child Development Workers, Opaskwayak Healthwith Authority seekingwithin qualifiedthe individuals to fill upon to assist otheris duties scope of thethe Assistant to the Case Manager and Respite Workers, in following positions: department. each SCTC community to provide model of service CREE aNATION CHILD delivery for children with complex andAGENCY their Dispatcher â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jordanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Principle (Term) & FAMILYneeds CARING Position Requirements: families. Provide elements in which services have a Event Planner 183 Cree Rd, Thompson MB, R8N 0C2 particular responsibility to takeSOCIAL the leadWORKER in securing Family Visitor â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Maternal Child Health (Term)PH: 204-778-8387 Toll free: 1-800-565-2401 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; PERMANENT FAX: 204-677-4087 effective development, delivery and reviewPOSITION of services. â&#x20AC;˘ Registered Nurse orMidwife Licensed Practical ENHANCEMENT Recognize the deficitsFAMILY with service systems andWORKER the need Quality & Safety Coordinator â&#x20AC;&#x201C; HR (Term) Looking for 1 full time and 1 â&#x20AC;˘ CRNM or CLPN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Active Registration (MATHIAS COLOMB sharing OFFICE) to protect children through early intervention, Telehealth Clinical Technician partLicense time cook starting wage â&#x20AC;˘ Valid Manitoba Class 5 Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of information, effective co-ordination of services and $14.00/hr with experience â&#x20AC;˘ Daily access to a vehicle Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency is situated on Opaskwayak appropriate training. â&#x20AC;˘ Criminal record & child abuse registrypreferred. checks

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Previous working experience with 204-939-4382 or visitrelated Mormon.org Â§ Other duties to the position may be assigned Pastor Murat Kuntel and a demonstrated understanding of the particular health THE SALVATION ARMY Regular Hours: 11 am Church service Deadline: November 27, 2019 @ 4:00 pm and social issues encountered and experienced by First Thompson Corps (Church) CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP LETTER & RESUMES ALONGWe WITH (3)for someone to Nations is desired. areTHREE looking 305SUBMIT ThompsonCOVER Dr. - 204-677-3658 328 Thompson Dr. N. 677-4457 REFERENCES MARKED â&#x20AC;&#x153;PERSONAL & CONFIDENTIALâ&#x20AC;? TO: Worship services every Sunday at 7. Ability to work well with othersSun. and in team settings existing sales team! This is a full-t School 9:45 am â&#x20AC;˘ service 11 am Human Resources Manager 11 am 8. 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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Commercial Fishing Resource Development Officer

Are you passionate about the North? Do you enjoy the outdoors and the endless opportunities it can provide? Are you motivated, energetic with an open mind? Would you like to help northerners and communities in the area of economic development? If you answered yes to any of these questions then this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for.

HELP WANTED CUSTODIAN POSITION THOMPSON REGIONAL AIRPORT Qualifications: Must have ability and experience in cleaning commercial buildings. Applicants must have valid class 5 driver’s license. Must be able to manage and prioritize his/her workload. Effective interpersonal skills. Communication skills and proven to work co-operatively in a team environment are essential. Duties: Reporting to Operation Manager the incumbent will provide regular cleaning of the airport terminal building. Cleaning will involve mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, stripping, waxing and buffing floors, washing windows, walls, bathrooms, offices, lunch rooms and emptying garbage cans etc. in air terminal building and maintenance shop. Incumbent will also provide backup for day or evening shifts, when required. Applicants are requested to indicate in their cover letter or resume how they meet the qualifications of the position. This position is part time, salary will be $21.27 per hour based on the collective agreement. Closing date will be November 25, 2019.

Communities Economic Development Fund (CEDF) is recruiting for its Commercial Fishing Resource position. The successful candidate will have an educational background in economic development and/or equivalent experience in the commercial fishing industry. This position will require you to travel throughout Northern Manitoba to engage northerners and communities in the area of value-added opportunities specifically related to the commercial fishing industry. The successful candidate will require a high level of written and oral communication skills, including but not limited to, engaging in areas of consultation and workshop delivery. CEDF is a Manitoba Crown Corporation. Its legislative mandate is to encourage economic development in Northern Manitoba. CEDF offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. The position will be located in either our Thompson or The Pas office, but will be providing services to the region. Interested applicants can submit a cover letter and resume to the following: CEDF Attn: Chris Thevenot 15 Moak Crescent, Thompson MB R8N 2B8 Phone: 204-778-4138 Ext 239 or 1-800-561-4315 Fax: 204-778-4313 Email: admin@cedf.mb.ca We thank all applicants, however only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

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Mystery Lake Motor Hotel is looking to hire an ASSISTANT MANAGER for Trappers Tavern/Mystery Lake Hotel, in Thompson MB •

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The candidate must be able to work with minimal supervision; Ability to communicate both orally and written; Ability to manage and work with employees including hiring, training and releasing if necessary; Working knowledge of computers including Microsoft Office, computerized payroll and ability to learn new programs in a timely manner; Detail oriented; Manage inventory, including ordering supplies and taking stock; Ability to follow all company procedures in place, implement improvements; Ability to work evenings and weekends. Ability to obtain Smart Choice Certification; Salary commensurate upon business experience and employment history. Closing date: November 29th, 2019. Send resume to donna@mysterylakehotel.ca

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KEEWATIN TRIBAL COUNCIL 23 Nickel Road Thompson, MB Ph: (204)-677-2341

JOB OPPORTUNITY Job Opportunity: CEO/ Executive Director EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Special Needs Advocate Off Reserve Case Manager PROFESSIONAL The Executive Director/CEO is the key management leader of The Juniper Centre. The Executive Position : for Residential Housethe Manager EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Director/CEO is responsible overseeing administration, programs and strategic plan of The Keewatin Tribal Council Health Department is seeking key include fundraising, community outreach. The Hours ofduties work: To be determined basedmarketing, on resident and needs. AWASIS AGENCYthe organization. Other a highly motivated individual with strong case management Days, afternoons and alternating weekends. position reports directly to the Board of Directors. OF NORTHERN MANITOBA skills for a full-time position role of Special Needs Advocate Off The Juniper Centre was established inhouse 1975manager and is acontract. Non-Profit Organization that supports over Reserve Case Manager, funded under the Jordan’s PrincipleRate of pay: As per STATISTICS CLERK LOCATION: 40 adults living with developmental disabilities in our day and residential programs. The Juniper Child First Initiative Project. THOMPSON CENTRAL OFFICE Qualifications: Centre employs aprox 100 full time/part-time and summer students. The Juniper Centre has an THOMPSON, MB • Must have Grade 12 Diploma. operating budget of $4 million and oversees over 10 cost centres. Under the general direction of Keewatin Tribal Council (KTC)

• A valid Class 5 Drivers license. Position: Statistics Clerk Director of Health, the Special Needs Advocate Off Reserve • At least two years experience in the human services field. One (1) Full-Time Permanent Position Case Manager will be responsible to plan, implement care GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: • Strong computer skills (Word, excel, outlook, smart phone One (1) Full-Time Term Position (Jan 2020 - Jan 2021) plans, deliver and evaluate the Jordan’s Principle CFI program etc.) 1) Board Governance: Works with board in order to fulfill the organization mission. at the Keewatin Tribal council level, and support the program Responsibilities: • Good team leader with exceptional communication and in each of Responsible for leading The skills. Juniper Centre in a manner that supports and guides thethe area communities. • Reporting to the Stats Supervisor the Statistics Clerk is responsible for organization organization’s mission defitoned bya the Boardinof coordinating and recording the receipt of month end statistics reports • The as ability direct workforce anDirectors. efficient and on Agency case categories. The incumbent must possess excellent Combined professional manner. • Responsible for communicating effectively with the Board and providing, in a timely andRole Position Summary: computer skills and be adaptable to software applications used by • allAbility to work independently and as Board part of atoteam. accurate manner, information necessary for the function properly and toSpecial make Needs Advocate case manager offers support for The Awasis Agency. There is a requirement for thorough knowledge of children and adults with special needs, disabilities, and or • The use of own vehicle for work purposes with third party informed decisions. policies, procedures and regulations of the Agency. There is also a liability insurance. mental health issues off reserve by navigating the system to 2) Financial Performance and Viability: Develops resources suffi cient to ensure the financial requirement to demonstrate initiative by offering solutions when • Valid First Aid Certification access services in the Urban centres. They will support First health of the organization. problems or discrepancies are identified in the system. Nations people by accessing those services needed based on • Completion of “Foundations in Disability and Community Responsible for the Support” fiscal integrity ofRiver the Juniper Centre, includeissubmission totheir the Board • from Red College or a similartoprogram, a medical need/disability, make referrals, offer short/long Qualifications: benefit, but not required. Thefinancial successfulstatements, candidate must of a proposed annual budget and monthly which accurately ect and finding resources to ensure needs are met both termrefl respite · Grade 12 be willing toorganization. obtain the “Foundations” certification within a the fi nancial condition of the in the medical and school settings. Receives and prioritizes · Certificate in an administrative training program with CFS year of their date of hire. and assessments, file review and information sharing statistics experience is preferred or a combination of education • Responsible for fiscal management that generally anticipates operating within theintake approved with theinfamily and experience in a similar work setting can be considered budget, ensures maximum resource utilization, and maintenance of the organization a and team, and on-going monitoring of knowledge and skills. Provides a safe and supportive environment both in · Ability to adhere to confidentiality when working with sensitive Theposition. qualified candidate will be a team leader responsible for: positive financial the community and schools. The combined role recognizes the information • Responsible for developing resources necessary to support Juniper • fundraising Organizing,and training, directingother and corrective disciplining deficits with service systems and the need to protect children · Fast and accurate keyboarding skills of staff. Responsible for staff scheduling and time sheets/ Centre’s mission. through early intervention, sharing of information, effective · Analytical problem solving and conceptual skills time off request. 3) Organization Mission and Strategy: Works with board and staff to ensure that the co-ordination mission is of services and appropriate training. · Must have good verbal and written communication skills • Ensuring home is up to RCL standards. fulfilled through programs, strategic planning and community outreach. · Proficient using Microsoft Word and Excel • Covering for residential managers at all residential homes. · Knowledge of Child and Family Services Information System Qualifications: Responsible for•implementation of Juniperand Centre’s programs • Screening, Interviewing orientation of newthat staff.carry out the organization’s (CFSIS) BN, RN, BSW, Teacher and LPN from a recognized • mission and the VPA. • Scheduling, organizing, training, directing, and disciplining institution. Working Conditions: staff. • Responsible for strategic planning to ensure that the Juniper Centre can successfullyeducation fulfill Current Registration and in good standing with respective • · Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check for HR filing. Scheduling staff for training. its Mission into• the Responsible future. body in the Province of MB and Criminal Record Check All areas of resident care andCentre’s supervision in a by high needsactive and visible regulatory Responsible for• the enhancement of Juniper image being in the • · Must adhere to confidentiality when working with confidential residential house. Case management experience; community and by working closely with other professional, civic and private organizations. information • On-call duties in rotation and short notice coverage of all • Experience working with First Nation Communities; 4) Organization Operations. and implements appropriate resources to ensure that the · Must be able to work in a fast paced environment fill-inOversees shifts for all houses. • CPR and First Aide Certification; · Minimal travel required operations of the organization are appropriate. • Assisting residents with medical appointments and • Knowledge of First Nation language and culture; medications. • Responsible effective administration of Juniper Centre operations. Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee A highly-motivated individual who is innovative and has a • • Assisting residents with person centered planning and benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and • Responsible for thedevelopment hiring and retention of competent, qualified staff. proven ability to work with a very high degree of accuracy of relationships within the community. experience. and attention to detail; • Responsible for all with, notes, agreements, and other instruments made and entered • signing Assisting reviewing, and reconciling resident and Closing Date: Monday, December 2, 2019 – or until filled into and on behalf of house • Excellent time management and facilitation skills; the finances. organization. • General care and cleanliness of Juniper Centre Inc. • Effective verbal and listening communications skills; • Five or more years senior nonprofit management experience Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, property (owned or leased). Strong leadership, critical thinking, decision making and • therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Solid, hands-on, budget management skills, including budget preparation, analysis, • • Assisting with meal preparation and meal planning. problem-solving skills. Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference decision-making and reporting Competition Number 2019-075 on your resume/cover letter and Valid Driver’s License with driver’s abstract. Travel based • All other duties as assigned by senior management or their • Strong organizational abilities including planning, delegating, program development and in the subject line of your email in confidence to: designate(s). on need. Minimal. task facilitation Human Resources Department • Clear criminal record check, child abuse registry check Submit letter of intent by Nov 28 , 2019 16:00 to: Ability to convey a vision of Juniper Centre’s strategic future to staff, board, volunteers Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba • and vulnerable persons check. Anna Nelson, Competition Number 2019-075 and donors Please forward your resume along with 3 references and a 701 Thompson Drive, Thompson, MB R8N •2A2 Knowledge of fundraising strategies andCEO donor relations unique to nonprofit sector cover letter, in confidence, to: ceo@junipercentre.org Fax: (204) 778-8428 Email: hr@awasisagency.ca Keewatin Tribal Council • Skills to collaborate with and motivate board Road members and other volunteers 108 Nelson We thank all applicants who apply, however, Thompson, MB Lisa Beardy Fax 204-677-0255 • Strong written and oral communication skills only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Deadline Friday, November 22, 2019 @4:00 pm Applicants may request reasonable accommodation to to interface • related Ability and engage diverse Posting # 2019-11-13-01 KS volunteer and donor groups the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.

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UCN student committee clothing drive a tribute to former member BY IAN GRAHAM

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The student committee at University College of the North’s (UCN) Ininiwi Kiskinwamakewin Centre (IKC) in Thompson is honouring a former member and helping out homeless people with a winter clothing drive. Hart for the Homeless is a tribute to the memory of Jordon Hart, a former IKC student committee member from Pukatawagan who organized a clothing drive in the autumn of 2016 because he himself had been homeless. Hart died the day after the donation drive ended and his family gave the IKC its endorsement to continue the initiative using his name. “He had a compassion for the homeless because he was a person who was also on the street at one time,” said IKC cultural co-ordinator Karl Laubmann. “It’s an important initiative to do. We’ll do it every year as long as need be and as long as we’re here.” This year’s clothing drive began Nov. 8 and will run until Dec. 13. Unlike in previous years, the IKC is appealing to the wider community to help them help the homeless this time around. “We never really though about going community-wide until this year,” Laubmann says.

Three of the IKC student committee members helping organize the clothing drive say they too have experienced homelessness. “Sometimes when you’re down and out you need a hand to help pick you up,” said Felicia Lobster, who is studying to get her Grade 12 diploma. “I understand the struggle,” says Jaydeen Lachapelle, who is pursuing her bachelor of arts degree in Aboriginal and northern studies. “When someone gives you a helping hand, it means a lot,” says bachelor of arts student Joel Highway, who intends to pursue a nursing degree and has also experienced periods of homelessness. For Yvonne Meredith, a second-year early childhood education student who joined the IKC student committee this year, the Hart for the Homeless clothing drive has a personal connection, as she knew Hart because they came from the same community. “It’s also a great memorial to him,” she said. The IKC’s resident elder Marie Ballantyne said Hart, who made a large dreamcatcher that hangs in the window of the IKC’s ceremonial room, was always helping other people.

Nickel belt News photo by Ian Graham From left to right, University College of the North’s (UCN) Ininiwi Kiskinwamakewin Centre (IKC) resident elder Marie Ballantyne and student committee members Jaydeen Lachapelle, Joel Highway, Felicia Lobster, Yvonne Meredith and Kincaid Thomas hold up a bin for donations to the annual Hart for the Homeless clothing drive, named for former UCN student Jordon Hart, who organized the first such drive in 2016 and made the dream catcher in the window behind them. Student committee member Kincaid Thomas said that it’s his first time taking part in a charity drive like this. “It’s really heart-touching” he said. “I’m proud to be a part of this.” In addition to this clothing drive the IKC also organiz-

es activities and events for students, including a food pantry, workshops on traditional teachings and crafts, and the annual Leslie W. Turner Memorial Pow-wow for graduating students. Its goal is to promote awareness of Indigenous culture and to incorporate culturally

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appropriate practices into all structures at UCN. “This committee has been a big part of identity-building for me,” says Lachapelle. To donate to the Hart for the Homeless clothing drive, which seeks items such as jackets, ski pants,

sweaters, hoodies, socks and boots, as well as winter accessories like hats, scarves, neckwarmers, mittens and gloves, call Karl Laubmann at 204-677-6364 or drop by the IKC at room 143A of the Thompson UCN campus, where donation bins will be set up.