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First Nations organization helping out citizens in need with new food bank in Thompson

Reginald Scatch drums and sings an honour song to celebrate the opening of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak’s food bank in Thompson Sept. 24.

Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak essential services worker Melvin Halkett, left, presents a newborn baby basket to Mildred Cook, right, who is due to give birth in November.

Thompson Citizen photos by Ian Graham Cans of soup and boxes of pasta line shelves in front of charts showing what goes into food packages from Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak’s new food bank in Thompson, depending on the size of the recipient’s family. BY IAN GRAHAM

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Thompson residents who are members of many Northern Manitoba First Nations now have another food bank to turn to for help keeping their fridges and cupboards stocked. Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) held a grand opening for its new food bank at 31 Nelson Road on Sept. 24. “We’re reaching out to help our people that have challenges here in the city of Thompson and I’m thankful for the work that has been done to get us this far,” said MKO

Grand Chief Garrison Settee before cutting the ribbon to officially declare the facility open. Food packages are available to any citizen of one of MKO's 26 member First Nations who is living in Thompson, said the organization’s urban initiatives manager Shyanna Lynxleg. Recipients are eligible for their first food package as soon as their application is approved and another one every two weeks. The food bank will be open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays. “There’s very very little criteria,” she said. “You need an ID, that’s for stats for reporting, but

Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Grand Chief Garrison Settee cuts the ribbon to officially open the organization’s new food bank on Nelson Road in Thompson Sept. 24.

other than that we’re not going to put too much red tape behind it because we know that it’s difficult for some people to request food especially during trying times. We have our urban initiative team standing by always ready. We have packages already pre-made so we don’t have to run around and try to make them. It’s going to be very very busy and hectic but it’s a much-needed program so we don’t mind doing the heavy work.” In addition to food packages, moms-to-be and those with newborns up to three months old can also receive a baby basket with a

newborn car seat, a baby bathtub, diapers, formula, clothing, socks, soap, shampoo and lotion. “We have them all ready and packaged,” Lynxleg said. The car seats are particularly needed since new moms can’t be discharged from the hospital without the proper car seat in which to transport their newborn. “We would often hear them calling at MKO saying, ‘Can we get a car seat? Can you help me? Even if you just loan it to me,’” said Lynxleg. Credit for getting the food bank up and running goes to food bank

co-ordinator Courtney Saunders, intake/packaging support worker Matthew McGillivray and essential services worker Melvin Halkett, Lynxleg says. “[Halkett] is going to be delivering to the elders and people with mobility issues and single parents who can’t get out,” Lynxleg said. “Especially we’re thinking wintertime, if there’s a single mother and she has three kids and she needs food we’re not going to have her pack up her little babies and come trudging through the snow. We want to make sure that we get that food package to them.”

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Hinther said via text that her Grade 5 student does his best to have snacks at school while wearing his FN95 mask. Yogurt tubes work best, she said, adding she’d be more comfortable if schools monitored carbon dioxide levels and installed HEPA filters. Infection-control epidemiologist Colin Furness has no easy solution to address “the blind spot” that is mask removal in lunchrooms. Even quality ventilation systems and frequent air exchange cannot guarantee zero transmission, said the assistant professor of information management at the University of Toronto. “The one thing we can do to maximize school safety is to do regular, frequent screening of kids with rapid tests,” added Furness. Last week, Manitoba chief provincial public health officer Dr. Brent Roussin indicated there are no plans to roll out rapid testing for students and reiterated existing measures in schools. Roussin also announced that in order to limit learning disruptions, Manitoba will require asymptomatic close contacts self-monitor rather than quarantine. A contact’s immunization status and “consistent” mask-use — meaning face coverings are removed for short periods of time, such as snack breaks and when two metres of distancing is maintained — are now being taken into account by officials assessing exposures. But the universal lunchtime unmasking is “terrifying,” said one rural teacher, who is also a mother of students who are too young to be immunized. The educator, who spoke to the Winnipeg Free Press on the condition of anonymity, said schools were stretched for space before the pandemic and many have already repurposed music and art rooms to spread out students as far apart as possible. “It’s one of those impossible conundrums,” she said.

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NDP caucus tours former residential school site BY CHELSEA KEMP

LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE RE PORTER, BRANDON SUN

Sioux Valley Dakota Nation hosted the Manitoba NDP caucus for an afternoon of learning and reflecting at the former Brandon Indian Residential School site Sept. 22. Sioux Valley Chief Jennifer Bone said they were honoured to host the NDP for the first day of its retreat in Brandon. Her hope, she said, is that the caucus gained a better understanding of the lasting impact of residential schools in First Nations and the need to investigate unmarked graves. It’s believed there are 104 graves at the former Brandon Indian Residential School. “Sioux Valley has been carrying on with our own project in relation to the residential schools since 2012,” Bone said. “It makes people aware of the history of residential schools and how it has brought us to where we are to today.” It was powerful bearing witness to Dakota elders sharing stories of their experience at the institutions, she said. Their stories brought the impact of residential schools to life for guests and drove home the urgency of identifying and preserving unmarked graves. “They [the NDP caucus] have a better understanding of what we have gone through as Indigenous people, and what we continue to go through,” Bone said. Healing is needed in communities, she said, and the Calls to Actions cited by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission show unfinished work remains in Canada. She added many issues must be addressed to see true reconciliation take place. “We’ve come a long way … but there’s still a lot of work that needs to be done,” Bone said. Sioux Valley has hosted other groups at the site, including Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak and Southern Chiefs Organization. Bone said Sioux Valley wants to see these groups work together to ensure students buried at former residential schools can find their way home. NDP leader Wab Kinew said given the conversations surrounding former residential schools and unmarked graves in Canada this year, it was important to reach out to Sioux Valley because they have stepped up as caretaker for the Brandon residential school site. “I am the son of a residential school survivor. I’ve heard many recollec-

tions and memories and it never fails to have an emotional impact, even though I’ve probably heard from residential school survivors more than the average person,” Kinew said. “Listening to the people talk today about some very painful memories from their childhood and how it affected their family relationships for years afterwards, it really affects you on an emotional level.” He added as someone in a position of leadership, it is important to hear these stories, and as a team vying to form a majority government in Manitoba, it is critical to unpack these accounts to ensure the NDP remains grounded in compassion, empathy and doing what is right. Kinew said there is a pressing need to take action because there is a short window of time to preserve the stories and oral histories of survivors. He expects that within the next two decades or so, the voices of those who attended residential schools will be lost. Kinew would like to see work done to commemorate and honour survivors while they are still here. This can be in the form of dates like the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30 or through installations commemorating survivors and victims at the former Brandon Indian Residential School site. These actions show survivors they are remembered and their experiences are valued. “You have to have people dedicated to it, people whose job it is to move the work of commemorations and education forward,” Kinew said. “As people involved in the provincial system, I think that’s what we’ll be pushing for — a dedicated task force, dedicated resources to help make this work happen.” Sioux Valley Coun. Elton Taylor and Simon Fraser University PhD candidate Katherine Nichols spoke to guests about the potential unmarked graves at the former Brandon residential school site. Nichols is originally from the Brandon area, and Sioux Valley chief and council and other landowners have collaborated with her to identify graves in the area. “These children need the respect and the honour that they deserve. We honour and respect all other cemeteries and all other graves. Why are these ones being left out and unattended? Why aren’t these ones protected in the same manner as all others? It is an injustice that these kids are left out,” Taylor said. Each site with potential

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Nickel Belt News photo by Chelsea Kemp/Brandon Sun The Manitoba NDP caucus visited the former Brandon Residential School site Sept. 22. unmarked graves is unique, and it’s important to use all available evidence, including survivors’ stories, archival records, archeology and forensic anthropology, to identify potential areas of interest. The duo provided a tour of the area, highlighting the site of the former school and potential unmarked graves. They are currently working to confirm locations and figure out how to best protect and honour the children

found in a way desired by their communities. The project to have the graves recognized has been underway for more than a decade, Taylor said, and it can be a challenging task when the changes and answers needed are at the institutional level provincially and nationally. Governments need to step in and change policies and legislation, Taylor said, while ensuring funding is secured so work can

continue. Having the NDP caucus come to the former residential school site was a step in the right direction, Taylor said, because they were willing to sit, listen and learn. He called on people to keep these experiences on their minds and share stories with those who are unaware of the legacy of residential schools. “At the end of the day, a lot of history gets forgotten

and we don’t want this to be one of those topics,” Taylor said. “Whether it’s social media, whether it’s Truth and Reconciliation Day — keep those things in your mind and understand why there is a day.” For those affected by the recent discovery of unmarked graves at former residential schools, the National Indian Residential School Crisis Line is available 24-7 at 1-866-925-4419.

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KEEWATIN TRIBAL COUNCIL FULL TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE CHILDREN’S ORAL HEALTH INITIATIVE DENTAL WORKER AIDE The community-based Dental Worker Aide will work in partnership with the Dental Hygienist and other Community Health Professionals to provide community –based preventive dental services for children aged 0-7 years enrolled in COHI. DUTIES: • Administration of forms, records, and supplies • Distributes and collects consent forms and medical information from families • Educates and promotes good oral health habits to children and pre/postnatal families • Establish and manage community toothbrush program • Assistance in application of fluoride varnish to children’s teeth • Assisting the dental professional while preforming COHI services such as dental sealants • Schedules and manages appointment bookings for children for future COHI dental services such as fluoride and sealants • Provide oral health sessions for pre/postnatal women, parents/caregivers, children up to the age of 7, and infants • Recording dental chart information under the supervision of the dental professional • Monitors community dental inventory • Others as deemed necessary QUALIFICATIONS: • Must have excellent oral and written skills • Must be computer literate • Knowledgeable of local First Nations language is an asset • Able to work independently • Display a high level of self-initiation • Child Abuse Registry Check • Criminal Record Check • Must be willing to travel to communities • Valid Manitoba Driver’s License A written application with a detailed resume, including at least two references with written permission to contact the references and your latest immediate supervisor, should be submitted to: Lisa Beardy, Office Manager Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0Y4 Email: lbeardy@ktc.ca Fax: 204 677-0256 Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. Friday, October 8, 2021. We wish to thank those that apply for this position but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

KEEWATIN TRIBAL COUNCIL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY HEALTH ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT FULL-TIME The KTC Health Department staff works collaboratively with First Nation Health service providers to provide integrated health services and planning assistance to member communities. Under the direct supervision of the Director of Health, the Administrative Assistant will provide secretarial services by taking and transcribing minutes of meetings; typing a variety of materials; making and keeping up to date confidential files. She/ he acts as receptionist to the Caucus Coordinators Staff, actions and screens information requests and greets walk in clients. The Health Administrative Assistant will also be required to initiate and provide input into the development and management of information systems. They will also be required to coordinate special events. This is a fast paced and busy role which is central to the coordination of Health Services at the Tribal Council. QUALIFICATIONS: • Completion of secondary school • Completion of a one- or two-year college or other program in office administration, special events coordination or a combination of experience and education will be considered. • Previous experience is required. • Possess initiative, judgement and respects confidentiality requirements. • Good and accurate note taking, typing and electronic/ paper file management skills. • Ability to work with others or independently with minimum supervision. • Excellent organizational skills and knowledge of various filing systems is required. • Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) applications. • Must have good communication and writing skills. • Respect for the customs, traditions and practises of the local member First Nation communities. • Ability to speak Cree or Dene would be an asset. A written application with detailed resume, including at least two references, and written permission to contact the references and latest immediate supervisor should be submitted to: Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. Attention: Lisa Beardy, Office Manager 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0Y4 E-Mail: lbeardy@ktc.ca Fax: 204 677-0256

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Manitoba Metis Federation blames province over concerning levels of metal contamination in Manitoba lakes BY DAVE BAXTER

LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, WINNIPEG SUN

The Manitoba Metis Federation (MMF) say they have discovered concerning levels of metal contamination in two Manitoba lakes, and they claim the province is to blame for what they have uncovered because they have not taken the problem seriously for years. In a Sept. 23 press release, MMF said they recently took samples of both water and sediment at Camp Lake and nearby Kississing Lake, two bodies of water that sit near the community of Sherridon, approximately 150 km north of The Pas. Those samples were analyzed by ALS Environmental in Winnipeg, and the results of the analysis, which were obtained by the Winnipeg Sun, found “high levels of metals that could affect the animals and people who rely on the lakes.” MMF said the situation is so bad in the lakes that in some spots it has caused water to turn orange, and they are concerned because they know how important the two lakes are to the Métis community in the region. “Many Métis citizens reside in Sherridon and

Cold Lake, as well as nearby communities that use the lake, and many have relied on the surrounding wildlife to put food on their family’s table for generations,” MMF said in their statement. According to MMF, the metals originate from a former mine in the area that they say has damaged the lakes because of inferior decontaminating standards that were in place at the time it was shut down. “The contaminants are from a copper-zinc and sulphide ore mine near Sherridon, MB that shut down operations 70 years ago, and was cleaned according to the standards of the day,” MMF said. “Since then, contaminants have devastated Camp Lake, turning the water orange. Now, as the MMF’s recent tests have revealed, contaminants from Camp Lake have made their way into Kississing Lake.” MMF president David Chartrand was in the area of Sherridon Sept. 24 touring the lakes, and meeting with local community members, and he placed the blame for the contamination squarely at the feet of the province. “In spite of communicating our concerns to the province for years, Mani-

toba has been neglecting the need to manage and protect the bodies of water,” Chartrand said in a press release. “We will take all necessary reviews of where the last 70 years of neglect have left us. This mine was closed in 1951, and it looks like no one was protecting the citizens or the lakes during this time. The MMF will be reviewing the full effects of this crisis, along with the health status of people in the area.” MMF added they will be looking into whether or not the metals have caused any health issues for anyone who lives near or uses the lake, and they say they won’t be afraid to take action if they find that anyone’s health has been negatively affected. “If this has caused any harm to citizens, we will take any political or legal action necessary to address it,” Chartrand said. “Abandoning the health of these two lakes also disregards the health and well-being of those whose families rely on the lake’s wildlife.” Chartrand is now calling on both the province and the federal government to address the issue, and they say they want to see urgency in that response.

“The MMF will be reaching out to the federal and provincial governments to share the test results and initiate a critical discussion on how we can work to prevent a disaster that the MMF fears is imminent,” Chartrand said. In a statement sent to the Sun Sept. 24 the province said “we are aware of the claims made by the Manitoba Metis Federation and are working with provincially contracted water quality specialists currently doing remediation and water quality monitoring at the Sherridon mine site to understand further the work that MMF has completed. “The onsite team does regular monitoring and sampling and has not encountered the exceptions noted by the MMF to date. Our data is regularly shared with the MMF, and we have reached out to them to get more information on the test results they are reporting.” The Sun also reached out to ALS Environmental, but was told the organization would offer no comment. — Dave Baxter is a Local Journalism Initiative reporter who works out of the Winnipeg Sun. The Local Journalism Initiative is funded by the government of Canada.

A legend reborn

Every once in a blue moon I go for an evening walk. Yes, that’s an odd way to start a column about a car but, just hear … er, read me out. I walk up my street and look to my right and there it is. A car I’ve never seen before. It looks like a Jeep and if I were to guess I would have said Jeep made it. The looks alone made me want it and I hadn’t even heard about the engine or for goodness sake even seen it move. The front of it read Bronco and the headlights depict the universal sign for power. Being born in 2001 means I’d never seen, nor heard of a Bronco until that night. After the walk, I dove right into the depths that are the internet and began my research. See, Ford discontinued the Bronco in 1996 and replaced it with the Expedition. Which in my opinion looked a bit boring but consumer choice was changing at the time, and they are a business with sales numbers to meet. Ford brought back the Bronco in 2021 and it looks absolutely incredible! The Bronco was originally designed to compete with the Jeep

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which makes sense evident in its design. Short in length and big in the wheels which seems to add to its rugged and capable frame. I was very eager to learn about what this 4X4 Ford can offer to the modern off-roader. One thing that stuck out was a camping package that allows a tent to be fitted to the roof of the vehicle. This of course only made me, and I assume most people who enjoy camping, want one even more. There are over 400,000 square kilometres of national parks in Canada and being able to step off the roof of your Ford Bronco, forget you’re on the roof of a car, and fall flat on your face into the road is definitely something I would pay for. I’m serious, it’s better to have a good story than a good

time, even if it’s a story you're falling in. I am genuinely excited about the Bronco leading a new era of off-road vehicles, but the only thing it really has on a Jeep is the fact that it’s modular and has fantastic packages. A Jeep is the ultimate off-road vehicle, and you can’t talk about the Bronco without talking about the Jeep, just like you can’t talk about burgers without fries. Wrangler is to Bronco as burgers are to fries and if you're going to compare them you might as well do it right. To get people to consider the Bronco, Ford needs those extras and striking design to create more buying incentive. In my case, it works. Jeep has the prestige of its brand to bring comfort to consumers when they dream of ram-

ming it up hills only mountain goats dare to climb. I’m not saying Jeeps aren’t good, what I am saying is the Bronco looks just as good covered in mud as it does with a tent on top. Jeep wouldn’t be Jeep if they weren’t good at off-roading, they were in the war so I think they deserve it, but you can’t deny that over the years Jeep has gone the direction of a more relaxed SUV style than a rugged off-road machine, minus, of course, the Wrangler. Evidently that sells, but so do rugged off-road vehicles and Ford has decided to add a great one back into its lineup. Just like Toyota has the Landcruiser but doesn’t only make the Landcruiser. However you see it, I think Ford has made a fantastic decision bringing back the Bronco and the presales show it. At the time of release (July 13) 150,000 people pre-ordered the vehicle and I wouldn’t be surprised if some of those people owned a Wrangler. Don’t worry Wrangler fans, Jeep sold about 201,000 Wranglers in 2020 so I’m sure the company’s safe … for now.

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Canadian Catholic bishops apologize for residential schools BY DAVE BAXTER

LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE RE PORTER, WINNIPEG SUN

The Catholic Church is now publicly and officially acknowledging the pain and suffering it has caused to Indigenous people in Canada through the running of the former residential school system, and apologizing for its role in that suffering. The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) said Sept. 24 that after months of regular meetings and conversations with Indigenous leaders at national and local levels, they have decided to release a statement on the church’s role in the horrific legacy of Canada’s residential school system. “Many Catholic religious communities and dioceses participated in this system,

which led to the suppression of Indigenous languages, culture and spirituality, failing to respect the rich history, traditions and wisdom of Indigenous Peoples,” CCCB said in their statement. “We acknowledge the grave abuses that were committed by some members of our Catholic community; physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and sexual.” Over the course of the system's more than 100year existence, around 150,000 Indigenous children were taken from their families and forcibly placed in residential schools across the country. Many survivors have documented incidents of physical, sexual and mental abuse in the schools, and recently unmarked graves

KEEWATIN TRIBAL COUNCIL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY TOBACCO REDUCTION STRATEGY COORDINATOR Under the direction of the Director of Health, the Tobacco Reduction Strategy Coordinator will provide advisory, support services, and program planning in the area of tobacco control strategies for the 11 KTC communities. The primary goal of the Coordinator is to provide training and awareness that will ultimately reduce the rate of non-traditional tobacco consumption and its effects, in the region served by the Keewatin Tribal Council directly, and through the delivery of future programs and content creation, contribute to other region’s efforts to reduce tobacco consumption as well. Other roles and responsibilities are to provide resources and training to community health resource workers. To promote awareness and prevention, and identify training needs of the communities. Deliver training of trainer programs and support of any and all community based programs that addresses the following but not limited to cessation clinics, interactive information sessions utilizing any and/or recently distributed resources, lifestyle coaching, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS: • University degree in relevant area to the position or a combination and experience may be considered. • Must be a non-smoker. • Knowledge and demonstrated skills in specific areas such as, community assessments, health promotion and wellness, harm reduction, behavior change and community capacity development and team development. • Experience in delivering adult education styled workshops. • Knowledge of the principals of statistics, collection and research projects and the role they play in identifying best practices. • Experience in completing reports. • Familiar with addiction prevention, intervention and cessation models. • Ability to prioritize tasks and excellent organizational skills • Aware of tobacco control strategies and resources. • Aware of Aboriginal traditional use of tobacco. • Ability to work as a team member and independently. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to prepare PowerPoint presentations. • Ability to speak an Aboriginal language (Cree or Dene) is an asset. • Willing to travel extensively. A written application with a detailed resume, including at least two references with written permission to contact the references and your latest immeditate supervisor, should be submitted to: Lisa Beardy, Office Manager Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba, R8N 0Y4 Fax: (204) 677- 0256 Email: lbeardy@ktc.ca

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Friday, October 8, 2021. We wish to thank those that apply for this position but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

have been discovered near a number of former residential school sites in Canada. In the statement, CCCB also acknowledged that there has been intergenerational damage done to Indigenous families in Canada because of the legacy of residential schools, and said the church is sorry for the damage it has created. “We also sorrowfully acknowledge the historical and ongoing trauma and the legacy of suffering and challenges faced by Indigenous Peoples that continue to this day,” the statement read. “Along with those Catholic entities which were directly involved in the operation of the schools and which have already offered their own heartfelt apologies, we, the Catholic Bishops of Canada, express

our profound remorse and apologize unequivocally.” The church says they will now actively work towards reconciliation with Indigenous people in Canada. “We are fully committed to the process of healing and reconciliation,” CCCB said. “Together with the many pastoral initiatives already underway in dioceses across the country, and as a further tangible expression of this ongoing commitment, we are pledging to undertake fundraising in each region of the country to support initiatives discerned locally with Indigenous partners.” — Dave Baxter is a Local Journalism Initiative reporter who works out of the Winnipeg Sun. The Local Journalism Initiative is funded by the government of Canada.

KEEWATIN TRIBAL COUNCIL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY WELLNESS COORDINATOR Under the general direction of Keewatin Tribal Council (KTC) Director of Health, the Wellness Coordinator will assist member First Nations in developing their own Wellness Teams, supporting and participating in current Mental Wellness programming and capacity building, providing guidance and mentorship to community based workers. The Wellness Coordinator will provide assistance to all KTC member bands as requested by the KTC communities and will assist with developing of a cultural appropriate assessment and treatment approaches.

QUALIFICATIONS: • Must possess a Degree/Diploma from a post-secondary institution in a health related or social work field with a demonstrated ability in counseling skills; experience with First Nations, community health planning, policy development and ability to build capacity within the communities; • Additional training or certification an asset i.e.: ASIST, Critical Incident Stress Management, Mental Health First Aid First Nations and/or Psychological First Aid. Effective interpersonal and critical thinking skills required. Ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff, clients, and consultants preferred; • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with maturity and poise to interact with executives at the highest levels of government, business, and academia; • Knowledge of government policies related to selfdetermination of First Nations people and how these policies have affected them; • Ability to work independently and take initiative; • Minimum of 2 years of experience in management and supervision; • Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail and the ability to set priorities; • Knowledge of Microsoft Office 2010 applications required; • The incumbent must possess effective communication and conflict-resolution skills; • Must be willing to travel on short notice to remote fly-in communities; • Ability to speak Cree or Dene would be a definite asset; • A valid Driver’s license required and access to a reliable vehicle; • Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Checks; • Child Abuse Registry Check. • Active Member with the KTC Crisis Response Team. A written application with detailed resume, including at least two (2) references with written permission to contact the references and your latest immediate supervisor should be submitted to: Lisa Beardy, Office Manager 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N OY4 Email: lbeardy@ktc.ca Fax: 204 677-0256 Closing Date: Friday, October 8, 2021 4:00pm Late applications will not be accepted We would like to thank those that apply for the position but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. For further information or a full job description contact Lisa Beardy, KTC Office Manager.

Careers • Page B-5 Employment Opportunity Store Manager Full Time Position Thompson, MB Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO), is seeking a professional and customer service-oriented store manager to oversee store daily operation. The store will sell Indigenous Artists merchandise and will be located in City Centre Mall in Thompson. In this role as the store manager, you will supervise the operation of the store monitoring inventory levels and develop business strategies to meet monthly sales goals. Roles and Responsibilities • Deliver excellent service to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction; • Financial requirements and reporting; • Working with artists and manage consignment art pieces; • Ensure store compliance with health and safety regulations; • Develop and arrange promotional material and in-store displays; • Undertake store administration duties such as managing store records; • Monitor inventory levels and order new items; • Marketing; Qualifications: • Strong leadership and customer management abilities; • Customer service-oriented with knowledge of basic business management; • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; • Flexible with ability to work overtime if requested; • Organizational skill with attention to detail; • Ability to work under pressure; Education and Experience • Business Administration diploma or certificate, Grade 12 or equivalent • Combination of Experience and education will be considered • Minimum 2-3 years’ experience working in a retail environment, ideally in a managerial role • Proficient computer skills including: Microsoft Office 365, Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook • Must have a current satisfactory Criminal Record Check • An understanding of First Nation language, Inherent and Aboriginal Rights and of the unique issues related to Northern First Nations Salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience. If this sounds like the right fit for you. Please email your cover letter, resume and two references by 4:00pm on October 7, 2021 to: Dorothy Smith – dorothy.smith@mkonorth.com. We thank all applicants, only those applicants considered for further review will be contacted. Incorporated in 1981 as the Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO), MKO is a non-profit, political advocacy organization that provides a collective voice on issues of inherent, Treaty, aboriginal and human rights for the citizens of the 26 sovereign First Nations we represent. The MKO First Nations are signatory to Treaties 4, 5, 6 and 10.

Employment Opportunity Thompson Urban Aboriginal Strategy (TUAS) Coordinator MKO Thompson Sub-Office Full Time Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak is seeking a self-starting, highly motivated and organized individual that will perform the functions of the Thompson Urban Aboriginal Strategy Coordinator. Under the Supervision of the TUAS Chair, the TUAS Coordinator will be responsible for the management, coordination and implementation of the TUAS. Under the direction of the Urban Initiatives Manager the TUAS Coordinator will receive assignments for urban community initiatives and activities. As the Coordinator, you will: • Coordinate and provide logistical/administrative support to the TUAS Steering Committee, sub-committees and special projects; • Provide support and liaise with the Committee Chairperson and ViceChairperson, the INAC designate and Committee Members in support of the Urban Aboriginal Strategy; • Participate in TUAS meeting as an ex-officio member; • Coordination of monthly TUAS Steering Committee meetings, including; • Preparing and circulating records of decisions (minutes of meetings); • Identifying agenda items; • Conducting preliminary research and analysis of issues in consultation with the Committee Chair and Vice Chair and the INAC designate; • Preparing briefings, background material and reports; • Arranging meeting participation and other meeting logistics including hospitality arrangements; • Developing and editing reports including preparation of reports for presentation to the TUAS Steering Committee including; • Preparing and distributing meeting invitations, including arranging for public advertising • Book meeting space, ordering hospitality and other arrangements as required; • Coordination of logistic and special event implementation; • Assist with MKO urban initiatives; • Other administrative duties as assigned. To this position, you bring: • Post-secondary education in an administrative field or equivalent • Minimum 1-2 years of experience in an office/administrative environment • Excellent writing, oral and inter-personal skills • Excellent organization skills and the ability to set and priorities • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Proficient computer skills including: Microsoft Office, Excel, Internet, and E-mail • Willingness to learn different computer programs and procedures • Must be able to travel and have a valid class 5 drivers licence • A sensitivity and understanding of culture, language and issues relevant to Indigenous communities • Clear criminal record, child abuse and vulnerable sector checks are required Salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience. If this sounds like the right fit for you, please email your cover letter and resume by 4:00PM on October 7, 2021 to Dorothy Smith at dorothy.smith@mkonorth.com. We thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Incorporated in 1981 as the Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO), MKO is a non-profit, political advocacy organization that provides a collective voice on issues of inherent, Treaty, aboriginal and human rights for the citizens of the 26 sovereign First Nations we represent. The MKO First Nations are signatory to Treaties 4, 5, 6 and 10.

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KEEWATIN TRIBAL COUNCIL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CAUCUS TRANSITION COORDINATORS (1 PERMANENT POSITION; 2 POSITIONS TERM 1-YEAR POSSIBLE EXTENSION) POSITION STATEMENT Under the Direction of the Director of Health the Caucus Coordinators will be the key contacts working with KIM’s (Keewatinoohk Inniniw Minoayawin Inc.) technical team. The relationship with KIM is important as the KTC Caucus Coordination team will aid KIM in implementing and upholding the three-part governance structure now and over time, while aiding KTC in identifying and bringing forward the caucus priorities of the KTC First Nations. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The primary function of the Caucus Coordinator(s) is to act as a key contact for the Caucus. The Coordinator will arrange meetings for engagement sessions with the Caucus as part of establishing KIM’s 3-part governance structure (Regional Caucuses, Keewatinohk Inniniw Okimowin Council, and Board of Directors) which is outlined in KIM’s bylaw. KIM is a newly established northern First Nations-led health entity. The Caucuses are Keewatin Tribal Council, Swampy Cree Tribal Council, Norway House Cree Nation, Pimicikamak, Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation, and O-Pipon-Na-Piwin. The Coordinators will field and respond to questions related to KIM Governance. The Coordinator will also assist and help guide the work to be undertaken for each Caucus in collaboration with KIM. KIM’s team will liaise with the coordinators and provide technical and communications support with respect to the governance model. The Regional Caucus through its Coordinators will: • To provide an orientation to the Caucus on the KIM governance structure and priorities by caucus. • To communicate with the Caucus on the role of KIM. • To assist the Caucus in establishing their own process for selection of their Council member(s) to the KIM, and in completing the required resolution for appointments. • To assist with the advertisement locally for the KIM Board positions to generate interest and applications to serve on the Board. • To assist in disseminating information about what KIM is currently undertaking to transform health and wellness services and outcomes • To prepare logistics in advance of the Caucus engagement session with the KIM • To schedule engagement sessions with the community members, if requested by Caucus. • To assist the KIM technical team with data collection, data analysis and key considerations • To maintain, documentation and accurate records of each engagement session. • To execute any other duties as assigned from time to time by the Caucus.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS • A Bachelor’s degree in Arts, Social Work, Health, or Education with a minimum of five years of experience in community development or related work experience • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with maturity and poise to interact with executives at the highest levels of government, business, and academia; • Knowledge of government policies related to selfdetermination of First Nations people and how these policies have affected them; • Ability to work independently and take initiative; • Minimum of 2 years of experience in management and supervision; • Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail and the ability to set priorities; • Knowledge of most updated Microsoft Office applications required; • The incumbent must possess effective communication and conflict-resolution skills; • Must be willing to travel on short notice to remote fly-in communities; • Ability to speak Cree or Dene would be a definite asset; • A valid Driver’s license required; • Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Checks; • Child Abuse Registry Check.

A written application with detailed resume, including at least two (2) references with written permission to contact the references and your latest immediate supervisor should be submitted to: Lisa Beardy, Office Manager 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N OY4 Email: lbeardy@ktc.ca Fax: 204 677-0256 Closing Date: Friday, October 8, 4:00pm Late applications will not be accepted We would like to thank those that apply for the position but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. For further information or a full job description contact Lisa Beardy, KTC Office Manager.

their shift. Manitoba’s top doctor has signed a new public health order that outlines which workers have direct and ongoing or prolonged contact with vulnerable populations and thus, are subject to new testing requirements. “We’ll be using rapid antigen tests: the Abbott PanBio or BD Veritor. The people who are directed to do this testing, they will be required to have a negative test within 48 hours of their shift, so their shift work will guide the frequency of that,” said Dr. Brent Roussin, chief provincial public health officer, during a virtual briefing Sept. 24. The turnaround time for each test, which has a sensitivity rate of roughly 80 per cent, is approximately 15 minutes, said Roussin, who was joined by other senior

public servants to field media questions. Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated paramedics and workers in the healthcare, home care, education, licensed child care, and child and family service sectors will have to take as many as three tests per week. Public servants and employees of funded agencies who work with vulnerable populations must also abide by the new rules. Testing policies will vary from sector to sector and depend on the nature of each workplace. In K-12 education, for instance, staff will be able to take two tests at home and one at a school site under a designated supervisor on a weekly basis. Vikas Sethi, provincial integration lead for Shared

KEEWATIN TRIBAL COUNCIL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DENTAL HYGIENIST – FULL TIME POSITION Under the direction of the Director of Health, the Dental Hygienist will be responsible to implement and deliver the “Children’s Oral Health Initiative (COHI)” program, which focuses on children from ages 0 – 7 years of age. COHI is a community based initiative to prevent tooth decay and improve oral health among the 11 KTC First Nations children. The overall goals of the COHI are: To reduce and delay dental decay among First Nation children; to reduce the need for children to undergo extensive dental treatment involving general anesthetic; to work with community partners such as Aboriginal Head Start and Maternal Child Health programs and schools to bring proven early interventions to First Nations communities, and to improve families’ understanding of their role in promoting oral health as part of a healthy lifestyle.

DUTIES (SUMMARY): • Ensure the collection of appropriately completed permission/ consent forms • Provide dental screenings and surveys to determine the oral health status and preventive treatment needs of each child • Provide pit and fissure sealants for children • Apply as required, fluoride varnish to children • Painless procedures used in cavities to limit further decay • Refer children who require urgent care • Provide one-on-one oral hygiene instruction • Oral health education and promotion activities • Collect, complete and submit data in a timely fashion (ie. Dental Screening forms and Dental Services Daily Records) • Maintain appropriate records (ie. COHI lists, referral lists, etc.) • Train and provide indirect supervision of the Dental Worker Aide • Develop, implement, coordinate, evaluate and maintain preventive and health promotion programs • Travel within our Tribal area is essential. • Others as deemed necessary QUALIFICATIONS: • Knowledgeable of First Nations cultural practices, traditions, and customs would be an asset. • Experience working in a First Nation community would be an asset. • Must have excellent oral and written skills. • Must be computer literate and have experience working with computer programs such as Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Access Database, and Microsoft PowerPoint. • Knowledge of Federal/Provincial Health Care Systems. • Must be a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH), College of Dental Hygienists of Manitoba • Must be listed on the Registered Dental Hygienists–College of Dental Hygienists of Manitoba • Current CPR certification • Must have a valid Manitoba Driver’s License at all times. • Criminal Record check and Child Abuse Registry Check to be submitted. Salary ranges between: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 annually A written application with a detailed resume, including at least two references with written permission to contact the references and your latest immediate supervisor, should be submitted to: Lisa Beardy, Office Manager Keewatin Tribal Council Inc. 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba, R8N 0Y4 Fax: (204) 677- 0256 Email: lbeardy@ktc.ca Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. Friday, October 8, 2021. We wish to thank those that apply for this position but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Health, said employees across the province, however, can all expect to self-administer tests that will be provided by their employer, alongside easyto-follow instructions. “Direct-care workers will be required to maintain a testing log and they will be asked to produce this log by a manager, as requested, and there will be some spot checks and observed testing, as well,” said Sethi. Per the order, employees who test positive must seek a subsequent negative PCR test to resume work. If they receive a second positive result, they must self-isolate for 10 days before they return to work, test negative again with a rapid test, and provide those results to their supervisor. The province has suggested if and when an individual declines to provide immunization proof or get tested, the situation will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Manitoba is planning for as many as 20,000 people to have to undergo frequent

testing — a calculation made based on the size of the public sector and the assumption vaccine uptake among employees mirrors the rate in the general public. Eighty per cent of residents in Manitoba who are eligible to get immunized have received two doses of vaccine to date. The province will procure rapid tests for free indefinitely, but the central services department has indicated that may change as inventory shrinks. A spokesperson for the local chapter of the Canadian Union of Public Employees said the association is working with individual employers to review workplace protocols and expects any staff tests and results to be kept private. “Vaccine policies are not a replacement for personal protective equipment, proper ventilation, and thorough cleaning regimes,” David Jacks, a communications representative for CUPE Manitoba, said in a statement.

Employment Opportunity Thompson Sub-Office Community Justice Worker Term Position The Community Justice Worker (CJW) will be an employee of Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) as part of the First Nations Justice Strategy (FNJS), which is a partnership between MKO, the Province of Manitoba and the Federal Justice Departments. The FNJS works to improve the current Justice System for MKO First Nation communities by providing alternatives and initiatives to the implementation of justice. These alternatives will be provided through a Restorative Justice approach which are both culturally sensitive and appropriate. The CJW networks with a variety of internal and external resources that will promote personal growth, healing and reconciliation for both the individual(s) and victim(s) of crime. The CJW will work with their respective community leadership by providing these alternatives that will help restore Balance, Harmony, and Peace within the community based on Traditional Indigenous Beliefs, Values, Culture and Teachings. Duties and Responsibilities: • To work under the supervision of the MKO Justice Programs Manager or designate; • To manage Pre and Post Charge Diversions, Referrals from the Court, Crown or Police; • To review and assess all referrals/diversions for suitability/eligibility for Program Participation; • To update the Crown or Police with regards to the status of the referred matter(s) and advise of all successful/unsuccessful completions and/or to request remands for on-going program involvement; • To attend training and deliver programming in the areas of Family Violence, Anger Management, peace-making, conflict resolution, mediation and any other; • To perform daily case management duties and maintain a proper filing system for any interventions, activities, or programs completed; • To provide monthly written reports to the MKO Program Manager on the status of all client referrals/diversions for tracking and statistical recording purposes; • To network with local and external resources when/as required; • To maintain confidentiality with regards to client records and programs, and advise the Program Manager(s) immediately of any conflicts of interests that may arise; • To attend Court sittings regularly and develop on-going working relationships with the Crown, Defense and Police and any other referral source(s); • To participate in ongoing professional development and training as provided by MKO; • To work with the Justice Portfolio Councillors and provide updates in the area of Justice to Chief and Councils; • To follow through with any recommendations of the Justice Committee which can include sharing circles, sentencing circles, peace-making process, mediation, conflict resolution and any other as directed or recommended; • To monitor the Fine Option and Community Service Work Program; • To comply with all policies, procedures, by-laws and directives of the MKO First Nation Community; • To have the ability to travel, work flexible hours as required; • To possess a valid Manitoba Drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle; • To perform all other duties as assigned; • Criminal record, child abuse and vulnerable sector checks are required; Interested applicants please submit a cover letter, resume and three references by 4:00pm on October 7, 2021 to: Dorothy Smith – dorothy.smith@mkonorth.com We thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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heading west on the Perimeter tried to exit north onto Highway 6 but failed to make the turn, travelled through the ditch and hit three vehicles stopped at the intersection. A man and a woman from Winnipeg suffered non-life-threatening injuries from the crash. When witnesses attempted to help the driver of the vehicle, she displayed the knife to them. Emergency medical services treated and released

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Residential Tenancies Officer Regular/Full-Time Manitoba Finance, Consumer Service Officer, Thompson, MB Advertisement Number: 38090 Closing Date: October 17,2021 Salary Range: $61,184.00 to 73,742.00 annually The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities). This is a preference competition. All applicants are encouraged to apply, however first consideration for this competition will be given to Indigenous people. Applicants are requested to self-declare at the time of application. Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay. An eligibility list may be created for similar positions in Winnipeg and may remain in effect for 12 months. This competition may be used to appoint successful candidate(s) to current and future regular, term or acting status appointments subject to staffing approval. Introduction

Sheriff’s Officer Term/Part-Time Sheriff Services, Manitoba Justice, Thompson MB Advertisement Number: 38121 Closing Date: October 22, 2021 Salary Range: 21.59 - $27.96 per hour plus remoteness allowance and Northern premium where applicable The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities). Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

The Residential Tenancies Branch administers The Residential Tenancies Act, The Condominium Act and The Life Leases Act. The branch is responsible for the resolution of landlord and tenant disputes through investigation, mediation and adjudication, and is also responsible for the regulation of rent increases and enforcing compliance with the regulation. The branch is looking for a qualified individual to fill a repair officer position in Thompson, Manitoba, to conduct investigations and ensure compliance in areas of health, safety and building standards.

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Indigenous health-care challenges remain 13 years after Brian Sinclair’s death triage spoke with Sinclair On Sept 21, 2008 short- across the country. that afternoon, made notes ly after midnight, a secAn inquest into on his condition, and then urity guard at the hospi- Sinclair’s death led to a It was 13 years ago this asked him to wait, and tal finally noticed that report completed in 2014, month that Brian Sinclair Sinclair wheeled himself Sinclair was dead, and and that report concludentered a Winnipeg emer- into a corner of the wait- alerted hospital staff. ed Sinclair's death was gency room with a treat- ing room. According to reports, “preventable.” able medical issue, but According to reports, as rigor mortis had already The report put forward one that could turn deadly hospital employees came set in on Sinclair’s body 63 recommendations to without proper care. and went and fellow pa- when staff discovered overhaul parts of WinniMore than 34 hours tients were sent in and out that he was dead, and peg's health-care services, later, Sinclair sat slumped for care over the next 34 that is why an exact time including how patients and dead in his wheelchair hours, Sinclair sat in that of death has never been in ERs are triaged and in that same emergency same corner while no hos- determined. registered. room, while all around pital staff came to offer An autopsy later found But the final report from him people came and him the opportunity to be that Sinclair had a treat- the inquest did not rule went, but no one even admitted for care, or even able bladder infection that Sinclair's death was noticed that he was dead. check on him. brought on by a blocked a homicide, and no staff At the age of 45, Sinclair While Sinclair sat and catheter, and had been de- members who worked had lived a life that had waited, he vomited on ceased for between two to during the time he was thrown many challenges several occasions as his seven hours before finally in the ER have ever been his way, including cogni- body shut down, and at being noticed by medical disciplined. tive impairment, chronic some point during the 34 staff at the hospital. Sinclair a victim of raillness, addictions, and hours Sinclair succumbed It was later revealed cism, working group says confinement to a wheel- to sepsis, a condition ex- that some staff members After the report was chair due to having both plained as the body’s working over that 34 hour made public a group of his legs amputated. “extreme response to an period had assumed that doctors and academics On Sept. 19, 2008, infection.” Sinclair was intoxicated or from across Canada conSinclair arrived by taxi at Sepsis is said to happen possibly sitting in the ER ducted their Pageown 1 of examin1 the Health Sciences Cen- when an untreated infec- because he was homeless ation of Sinclair’s death, tre (HSC) in Winnipeg, tion a person already has and looking for a place to and in 2017 the group NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION and just before 3 p.m. he triggers a chain reaction sleep. released their own report SALE OF LANDS OF TAXES was wheeled into the hos- throughout the FOR body.ARREARS The death of Sinclair titled Out of Sight, which TOWN OF SNOW LAKE pital’s emergency room af- Without timely treatment, made local and national looked at the role that raterPursuant being referred there by sepsis can Municipal rapidly lead to notice headlines, andgiven brought to cism played in Sinclair’s to subsection 367(7) of The Act, is hereby that unless the tax arrears for a local clinic because of costs tissue organ lightdescribed the issue of Indigen-aredeath. the designated year and in damage, respect of the failhereinafter properties paid in full to the abdominal pain, problems ure, and death. ous people and their treatblindness Municipality prior to the commencement of the auction, the Municipality will on “This the 11th day of to Mr. with his catheter, and an With no treatment or as- ment and care within the Sinclair’s experiences alSeptember, 2018, at the hour of 1:00 PM, at Town of Snow Lake, 113 Elm Street Snow Lake, inability to urinate. sistance for 34 long hours, health-care systems both lowed him to die in plain Manitoba, proceed to sell public was auction followinghere described properties:and sight,” the Brian Sinclair A hospital employee at by Sinclair leftthe to die. in Manitoba, BY DAVE BAXTER

LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, WINNIPEG SUN

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Description

Assessed

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION Value SALE OF LANDS FOR ARREARS OF TAXES TOWN OF LYNN LAKE

AT SNOW LAKE AND BEING: LOT 13 BLOCK 3 PLAN 646 Act, notice Pursuant to subsection 367(7) of The Municipal is hereby L -$12,200 PLTO (N DIV) IN 68-17 SUBJECT TO THEfor the designated year and costs given thatWPM unless the tax arrears B -$58,100 RESERVATIONS CONTAINED IN THE CROWN LANDS ACT -are paid in full to in respect of the hereinafter described properties 148 WILLOW CRESCENT

the Municipality prior to the commencement of the auction, the AT SNOW BEING LOT 5 BLOCK 5 PLAN 646 AM, at Town 3400 L -$12,200 Municipality will on the LAKE 1st dayAND of November, 2021, at the hour of 9:00 of Lynn PLTO (N DIV) IN 68-17 WPM SUBJECT TO THE Lake, 503 Sherritt Avenue, Lynn Lake, MB, proceed to sell by public auction the following RESERVATIONS CONTAINED IN THE CROWN LANDS ACT described properties: 145 WILLOW CRESCENT

15600

AT SNOW LAKE AND BEING PARCEL ONE: THE NWLY 30 of Arrears L -$12,200 Amount & Costs AssessedAVENUE FEET PERP OF ALL THAT PORTION OF MAPLE Description for Which Property May be B -$18,800 Value (NOW CLOSED) PLAN 646 PLTO (N DIV) IN 68-17 WPM Offered for Sale WHICH LIES BETWEEN THE STRAIGHT PRODUCTIONS LOT 5 BLOCK 7 PLAN 689 PLTO (N DIV) L -$1,000 $2,625.75 5000 SELY OF THE NE AND SW LIMITS OF LOT 1 BLOCK 17 PLAN EXC ALL MINES, MINERALS AND OTHER B -$1,400 646 PLTO (N DIV) EXC ALL MINES AND MINERALS PARCEL MATTERS AS SET FORTH IN THE CROWN TWO: THE SWLY 50 FEET PERP OF LOT 1 BLOCK 17 PLAN LANDS ACT AS SET FORTH IN WPM TRANSFER 646 PLTO (N DIV) IN 68-17 EXC THE NWLY 20 FEET 96599 PLTO (N DIV) 90-23 WPM - 269 PERP SUBJECT TOIN THE RESERVATIONS CONTAINED IN ELDON AVENUE LANDS ACT - 101 ELM STREET THE CROWN 15600 LOT BLOCK 13 PLAN PLTOLOT (N DIV) L -$1,000 AT18SNOW LAKE AND689 BEING 24 PLAN 749 PLTO$8,226.60 (N DIV) L -$13,700 25900 EXC ALL MINES, MINERALS AND OTHER B -$13,500IN THE SUBJECT TO THE RESERVATIONS CONTAINED B -$44,800 MATTERS SET FORTH IN68-17 THE CROWN CROWNAS LANDS ACT IN WPM - 118 BALSAM STREET LANDS ACT IN TRANSFER 96599 PLTO (N The tax sale theSHERRITT following terms and conditions with respect to DIV)is INsubject 90-23 WPMto- 439 AVENUE Roll Number

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Working Group & wrote in Amount of Arrears their report. Costs for Which “Sinclair Property Maycame be to the HSC ED seeking Offered for Sale urgent,

but not critical care. Had $7,210.89 he received the care he needed, he would not have died. His presence in the waiting room was visible $4,176.75 to HSC staff, but he was not seen as a patient needing care. Instead he only appeared as someone to $6,487.01 be ignored. “Even as his medical situation worsened and he began vomiting and slumping further in his chair, no one saw him as a patient in distress. Even when members of the public intervened on his be$14,161.72

half, HSC staff members were quick to explain that he was not sick, but rather sleeping or intoxicated.” And while some health care workers assumed Sinclair was intoxicated, his autopsy later revealed that he had no drugs or alcohol in his system at the time of his death. The group’s report recommended a number of actions to be taken by the health-care system in this province and across the country to improve health care for Indigenous people. The report also stated that health-care professionals in all sectors of the system must “address the ongoing systemic discrimination and racism that continues to contribute to poor health outcomes and in extreme circumstances, even death, as in the case of Brian Sinclair.” The Winnipeg Sun reached out to the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) to ask what measures have been put in place since Sinclair’s death to prevent inferior care for Indigenous people, and prevent another death like that of Sinclair’s. WRHA president Mike Nader declined to be interviewed, but in a statement a WRHA spokesperson said “WRHA has a number of initiatives in place meant to acknowledge and address the barriers that Indigenous peoples face when seeking health care, that non-Indigenous people may not experience.” WRHA also said that over the last 10 years they have worked to train their employees so they can more effectively and respectfully treat Indigenous people involved in the health-care system.

“Over the past decade, WRHA has greatly increased the delivery of cultural safety training for health-care providers in all areas of the health-care system and region, as well as with partner organizations and educational institutions. These education and training sessions are all ongoing.” Dr. Mary Jane McCallum, a history professor at the University of Winnipeg and an expert in Indigenous history was one of the academics who worked with the Brian Sinclair Working Group. She said that even today she hears from Indigenous people that say that when they enter health care facilities in this country, they assume they will be forced to deal with racism and negative stereotypes. “Many Indigenous people still anticipate racism when going to a hospital or health care facility, and so we can't say that the problem has been fully resolved,” McCallum said. She added she believes issues with Indigenous health care are systemic, and rooted in colonialism, but also rooted in “indifference.” “In order to understand and make sense of Sinclair's death, we need to understand the historical context of colonialism in the city of Winnipeg and in Canadian health care, and how it impacts lives like Sinclair’s,” McCallum said. “It produces an indifference to Indigenous suffering.” — Dave Baxter is a Local Journalism Initiative reporter who works out of the Winnipeg Sun. The Local Journalism Initiative is funded by the government of Canada.

each property:

The purchaser of the property will be responsible for any property taxes not yet due.

The tax sale is subject to the following terms and conditions with respect to each property: Municipality maywillexercise its right to property set a reserve in the amount of the arrears and • TheThe purchaser of the property be responsible for any taxes notbid yet due. • Thecosts. Municipality may exercise its right to set a reserve bid in the amount of the arrears andIfcosts. the purchaser intends to bid by proxy, a letter of authorization form must be presented prior to • If the to bid by proxy, a letter of authorization form must be presented thepurchaser start ofintends the auction. to the start of the auction. priorThe Municipality makes no representations or warranties whatsoever concerning the properties • Thebeing Municipality sold. makes no representations or warranties whatsoever concerning the being sold. properties The successful purchaser must, at the time of the sale, make payment in cash, certified cheque • The successful purchaser must, at the time of the sale, make payment in cash, certified or bank draft to the Town of Snow Lake as follows: cheque or bank draft to the Town of Lynn Lake as follows: i) The full purchase if it isor$10,000 i) The full purchase price if itprice is $10,000 less; OR or less; OR ii) If the purchase price is greater $10,000, the purchaser must provide a nonii) If the purchase price is greater than $10,000, thethan purchaser must provide a nonrefundable in the amountandofthe $10,000 and balance refundable deposit deposit in the amount of $10,000 balance of the the purchase price of the purchase price must within2020 days ofsale; the AND sale. mustbe be paid paid within days of the iii) Arisk fee in amount $309.75 for preparation of the following transfer of the auction.  The forthethe property lies($295 withplus the GST) purchaser immediately documents. The purchaserfor willobtaining be responsible for registering the transfer of  Thetitle purchaser is responsible vacant possession. title documents in the land titles office, including the registration costs.  If the property is non-residential property, the purchaser must pay GST to the Municipality or, if • The risk for the property lies with the purchaser immediately following the auction. Google and Facebook are using their power to scoop up 80% of online revenue generated a GST registrant, provide a GST Declaration. • The purchaser is responsible for obtaining vacant possession. by hardworking journalists and publishers across Canada. Other governments are  The purchaser will be responsible for registering the transfer of title in the land titles office, • If the property is non-residential property, the purchaser must pay GST to the Municipality standing up to the web giants and protecting local news in their countries. Parliament including the registration costs. or, if a GST registrant, provide a GST Declaration.

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