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Death of man who was detained in Oxford House RCMP cell was result of meningitis, police watchdog finds Manitoba’s police watchdog agency has concluded that actions by Oxford House RCMP did not contribute to the death of a man who died in Winnipeg March 28, two days after being found unresponsive but breathing in the detachment’s cells. The man who died was arrested on the morning of March 26 at the Oxford

House nursing station for causing a disturbance while he was highly intoxicated. He was placed in one of the cells and, during a prisoner check at 5:48 p.m., was observed to be unresponsive but still breathing. He was transported back to the nursing station. Officers who spoke to the Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU), which investi-

gates all serious incidents involving on- or off-duty police in the province, said nursing station staff gave them no indication that the man’s condition was serious and said they would contact police if the man became violent. On March 30, RCMP received a phone call from the Bunibonibee Cree Nation chief informing them that

the man had died March 28 at Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg. His cause of death was identified as bacterial meningitis, an outbreak of which was affecting the community at the time, according to nursing station staff. The IIU did not find any evidence that any force was applied to the man when he was arrested or that he had

injured himself while in the cell. The man’s medical records did show that he had been hit in the head with a hammer on March 11. “In summary, this inves-

tigation has determined that there is no causal connection between any act or omission by the RCMP and the subsequent death,” the IIU concluded.

Death of woman in Pukatawagan being investigated as homicide: RCMP BY ERIC WESTHAVER FLIN FLON REMINDER

RCMP in Pukatawagan are investigating the death of a 22-year-old woman as

a homicide. The woman was found in a wooded area June 26 around 8 p.m. and reported to Pukatawagan RCMP. The death is

being considered suspicious by police, who are now seeking any additional information in the case. Manitoba RCMP Ma-

jor Crime Services are investigating the incident along with local RCMP. Anyone with information relating to the

death is asked to contact Pukatawagan RCMP at 204-553-2343. If suspicions are confirmed, the case would be the second homicide

in the community this year. Two people were arrested in relation to the death of a 23-yearold man in Pukatawagan Jan. 4.

Provincial travel restrictions to Northern Manitoba lifted CASSIDY DANKOCHIK FLIN FLON REMINDER

For the first time since April 16, travel above the 53rd parallel from the south is fully allowed in Manitoba. Public health orders posted to the Manitoba government’s website June 26 made the change official, effective immedi-

ately. Dr. Brent Roussin, Manitoba’s chief provincial health officer, and Health Minister Cameron Friesen approved the end of the travel ban. The change was also announced in the provincial government’s daily COVID-19 news release. “I have determined that conditions have evolved

and the prohibitions and restrictions contained in the order are not currently required,” it reads. All non-essential travel to Northern Manitoba from southern Manitoba was restricted April 17 by a provincial health order. Exemptions to the rule were eventually created for southerners heading

north to camp, but only if they travelled directly to their campsite or cabin. The order was last updated June 18. Travel to southern Manitoba from the north was not recommended, but allowed before June 26. The public health orders still outline the need for travellers to respect local

rules, such as restrictions enacted by First Nations communities. Such restrictions, including checkpoints at northern communities like Cross Lake, are not affected by the rule change and will remain up at the discretion of First Nations. Additional changes to health orders announced

June 26 include allowing individuals who are self-isolating because of travel to visit relatives with life-threatening diseases if the institution allows it. Up-to-date changes to Manitoba’s public health orders can be found at www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/ soe.html.

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Vegetable upstart in Norway House beginning to sprout BY NICOLE WONG, LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, WINNIPEG SUN

A hydroponic garden project by Norway House Cree Nation called Life Water Gardens is finally selling its vegetables this month after the project started one year ago. Life Water Gardens provides fresh and uncontaminated produce every week that will be sold affordably and delivered to the community’s grocery store without any shipping cost. Norway House Chief Larson Anderson said it is hard to get fresh produce into Northern Manitoba. “With this program, we are able to provide community members with fresh food,” he said June 24. “As most people know, we have severe health issues in the north and having a healthy diet is important to us.” Norway House spent a year providing free vegetables to businesses and different organizations within the community before selling their produce

at their local store. Anderson added that the project is a springboard to an initiative that the council is working on. “The initiative is to provide greenhouses for up to 50 families to raise their interest and get them to grow crops, vegetables and even flowers. We have already designed the greenhouses for individual homes,” he said. Life Water Gardens co-manager Ian Maxwell said that every week, 450 plants come out of their container to be sold. “The produce consists of wildfire, butterhead and romaine lettuce, kale, bok choy, spinach, parsley, cilantro, basil and mint,” he said. “We have 1,800 planting slots in our grow room right now and they can grow up to 140 varieties of produce. If someone doesn’t like a certain kind of vegetable, we can adjust that and try to find a product that works.” The hydroponic garden uses the latest technology that controls water-level

flow, filtration, lighting, temperature, humidity, nutrient, PH level, airflow and carbon dioxide level of the room. Maxwell said the project is important because fresh produce is often not available to the community. “The shipping cost for fresh produce is huge and almost unaffordable. The project allows the local grocery store to sell fresh vegetables that have not been travelling in a truck and sitting in a warehouse for two weeks,” he said. “The plants we provide almost do not look real because it is that perfect. There is just no comparison and they even last an extra week in the refrigerator as well.” Life Water Gardens co-manager Virginia Muswagon said that the community is still getting used to using the fresh produce. “In the beginning, many people did not recognize some of the products that were offered. When we were handing out the free

Nickel belt News photo courtesy of Life Water Gardens Vegetables grown in the Life Water Gardens hydroponic facility in Norway House Cree Nation are now available in the community’s grocery store. produce, we distributed some recipes so they know how to use them,” she said. “For example, no one knew how to use bok choy except that they could get it in a Chinese restaurant but it can be easily used and added to their cooking. We

have posted some recipes on our Instagram and Facebook page so people know how to use these different types of produce.” The program is an initiative between the First Nation, the Manitoba government and BDO.

Nicole Wong covers northern and Indigenous issues for the Winnipeg Sun under the Local Journalism Initiative, a federally funded program that supports the creation of original civic journalism.

Movember funds Indigenous men’s mental health resources in Churchill BY NICOLE WONG, LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, WINNIPEG SUN

In conjunction with National Indigenous Day June 21, Movember announced it is funding over $1 million for Canada’s first subarctic Indigenous mental health and addictions centre in Churchill. The Churchill Wellness Centre will help provide mental health support needed in the subarctic and Churchill region with local mental health programming options, particularly targeted towards local Indigenous populations. Movember’s director of global Indigenous programs

Sonia Prevost-Derbecker said there are few services around addictions and mental health in Northern Manitoba. “We know that health determinants greatly impact outcomes. Churchill is one of the areas that have very few extra supports in the community whether it is support for aftercare addiction, mental health or counselling,” she said June 19. “These extra levels of support really make a difference around people’s health outcomes. The wellness centre is something that could accommodate the number of needs and we are pleased to be the first in Canada to do that.”

The wellness centre will include several different programming streams aimed at helping the local community to develop stronger social connections and support positive mental health awareness. “In discussion with the city and health providers in the area, they realized that there is a real appetite for a wellness centre that looks at health and addictions in a holistic way,” said Prevost-Derbecker. The centre will be connected to the Churchill Health Centre and, as such, will benefit from referral needs such as emergency beds for those needing detox and access to formal

treatment supports. Planned programming includes the establishment of a local land-based program which seeks to preserve cultural traditions and introduce traditional teachings, and a men’s group program. The men’s group program will focus on the benefits of male-focused group-based activities such as traditional arts or beadwork as a means of developing stronger social connections. According to Prevost-Derbecker, young men in Northern Manitoba aged 18 to 29 are more at risk of adverse impacts due to insufficient access to health services, healthy food, or mental health services or

to experience poverty and unemployment. Prevost-Derbecker added that Churchill is a community filled with resilient people who have survived many tests and trials. “It is wonderful to see the gifts and the strength of this community being capitalized on to create change in supporting men and mental health treatments,” she said. Churchill’s Mayor Mike Spence said that these are exciting times. “The development of this centre offers our community the opportunity to provide mental health support to Indigenous people where they live in a way that is respectful of their heritage

and their culture while, at the same time, allowing them to remain closer, to their natural support networks,” he said in a press release. The Churchill Wellness Centre is expected to be fully operational by the end of September. Movember is the leading charity focusing on men’s mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer. Nicole Wong covers northern and Indigenous issues for the Winnipeg Sun under the Local Journalism Initiative, a federally funded program that supports the creation of original civic journalism.

Manitoba government invests $675K in youth engagement, leadership initiative LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, WINNIPEG SUN

The Manitoba government announced June 19 that it is investing more than $675,000 in a youth engagement and leadership initiative called PAX Dream Makers. PAX Dream Makers will provide two years of training and engagement to 88 youth from northern First Nation communities, Rolling River and other school divisions. Indigenous and Northern Relations Minister Eileen Clarke said these youth will become PAX Dream Makers and interact with children and youth in their schools and communities, inspiring more than 800 other young Manitobans. “PAX Dream Makers promotes youth as the change-makers, supporting their work toward Mino

Pimatisiwin (the good life) by helping them develop and implement action plans for themselves and their communities,” she said in a press release. “This investment will help students undertake training to become ‘Dream Makers’ and take on leadership roles that help them engage other children and youth in their schools.” PAX Dream Makers participants are brought together from different schools, allowing youth from various communities to foster relationships and learn from one another. Participants who completed the program can become mentors and teach new Dream Makers in the future. Families Minister Heather Stefanson said the program will help build stronger communities leading to more positive mental health outcomes. “By empowering youth

to take leadership roles by creating peace, productivity, health and happiness in their communities through PAX Dream Makers, we help them strengthen their relationships with each other and with youth in other communities,” she said. Past participants need fewer special education services and have better mental health, including fewer suicidal thoughts and attempts, according to the province. The program also leads to fewer smoking, alcohol and drug addictions, and participants are less involved in crime into their adult years. PAX Dream Makers directly responds to several Truth and Reconciliation Commission calls to action, including eliminating educational gaps between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal Canadians, and establishing community-based youth organizations to deliver pro-

grams on reconciliation. Nicole Wong covers northern and Indigenous

issues for the Winnipeg Sun under the Local Journalism Initiative, a federally funded

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Nickel Belt News photos by Ian Graham From left to right, Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls liaison unit two-spirited and gender diverse co-ordinator Heidi Spence, Kevin McKay and Acelynn Doran-Campbell at the Diversity Is Our Strength Celebrating Pride Event in Thompson June 25.

MKO Pride event emphasizes love and acceptance of all, regardless of sexuality or gender identity BY IAN GRAHAM

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Acceptance and understanding of people with various sexual orientations and gender identities was celebrated in Thompson June 25 during Manitoba

Keewatinowi Okimakanak’s (MKO) Diversity Is Our Strength Celebrating Pride Event. Feeling like they weren’t or might not be accepted was a common theme among speakers at the

IN MEMORIAM NEAL G. STAPLETON April 19, 1950 – July 3, 2019

Remember him with a smile today He was not one for tears Reflect instead on memories Of all the happy years Recall to mind the way he spoke And all the things he said His strength, his stance, and the way he walked Remember these instead The good advice he’d give us His eyes that shone with laughter So much of him will never die But live on ever after As we loved you, so we miss you In our memory you are near Loved, remembered, longed for always Bringing many a silent tear

Missed: Molly and family

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event, some of whom said it was difficult for them to disclose who they really were because of fear their families, friends or coworkers would not be understanding. “It just still seems like a few years ago that I wasn’t comfortable, 100 per cent comfortable in my own skin but today I can be proud to identify as an Indigenous two-spirited woman,” said Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) liaison unit two-spirited and gender diverse co-ordinator Heidi Spence. “Being gay bi or lesbian just wasn’t something I could wrap my head around when I was younger because of all the stereotypes and negative societal attitudes that there were. It just wasn’t OK when I was younger so I did really struggle with that. I didn’t have a lot of the supports that you see now and I know being in this role is something that I’m really happy and I’m really passionate about because I want to be able to help and direct a person that is maybe a little confused or needs a bit of direction when they’re going on this journey because it can be scary if you do it by yourself.”

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Acelynn Doran-Campbell, who spoke to provide a youth perspective, said coming out was something that occurred in stages over time for her, as she learned to accept her own sexuality. “It was all very confusing through middle school,” she recalled. “Through seventh and ninth grade I began to identify myself to my closest friends as bisexual or pansexual but around this time I also began to question my sexuality again and when I was 14 I came out again to my closest friends as a lesbian woman and that’s the label I’m comfortable calling myself today. I didn’t come out to my mom until two years ago when she kind of found out on her own and I came out to my grandparents around that time as well. I feel like being out has been a healing experience for me. I feel like I’m not hiding a large part of myself anymore.” Joshua Steven said it is important that LGBTQIA2S people can express themselves not only to their families and friends but also in their workplaces. “It’s nice to finally feel like I can be myself in a professional setting,” said

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In COVID-19 2020, graduation ceremonies come to you

JOB POSTING RESIDENTIAL CARE WORKER One Part-Time (0.4) Permanent Weekend Position (Rotating Day, Evening & Night Shifts) ADDICTIONS FOUNDATION OF MANITOBA Eaglewood Addictions Centre,--THOMPSON, MB 90 Princeton Drive

Deerwood School teachers and staff marked the end of Grade 8 for their graduating students, including Trinidad Alvarado, with a mobile graduation ceremony on the back of a flatbed truck June 23-24, complete with a podium and a speech.

Grad celebrations get started with parade

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. Reporting to the Supervisor, In-House 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. 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.

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R.D. Parker Collegiate kicked off three days of grad celebrations with the annual grad parade through Thompson, past all six School District of Mystery Lake elementary schools, June 24.

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• 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 (the ability to communicate in French and/or an Indigenous language 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

It is AFM practice to request a criminal record check and conduct a child abuse registry check prior to finalizing the appointment of successful candidates. Competition #:2020-076 Salary Range: $17.22 to $21.55 an hour (under review) plus remoteness allowance if applicable. Closing Date: July 10 2020 Apply in writing to: Director, Northern Area Addictions Foundation of Manitoba 90 Princeton Drive Thompson, MB R8N 0L3 Fax: (204) 677-7328 Email: afmnorth@afm.mb.ca

Nickel Belt News photo by Ian Graham R.D. Parker Collegiate hosted a grad barbecue for the Class of 2020 on the school’s front lawn June 25.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. AFM VALUES DIVERSITY AND LIVED EXPERIENCE www.afm.mb.ca

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Indigenous entrepreneurship trending up despite significant challenges BY SAM LASKARIS,

LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, WINDSPEAKER.COM

Indigenous entrepreneurship is on the rise. Yet many Indigenous people in the northern parts of the country and in remote communities continue to face numerous obstacles to self-employment. These were the findings of a research report released June 15 by the Conference Board of Canada, the country’s leading evidenced-based applied research organization. The 25-page report is titled “Support for Success: Indigenous Entrepreneurship in Northern and Remote Canada.” Indigenous businesses in the northern portions of seven provinces—British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and Prince Edward Island— were studied, as were those in the three territories and the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. Monday’s report was the first of two parts of a

research project. The first part examines the state of Indigenous entrepreneurship in the northern and remote areas of the country. And the second part, expected to be released in the coming weeks, examines the support systems available to Indigenous entrepreneurs. The initial part of the report shows that, according to the 2016 census, there were 54,255 Indigenous people in Canada who reported being self-employed. This marks an increase of more than 32,000 people compared to 1996 figures. It also represents an annual average growth of 4.9 per cent over those two decades. But Stefan Fournier, the director of Indigenous and Northern Communities for the Conference Board of Canada, said it is impossible to get a precise accounting of Indigenous entrepreneurship in Canada because collecting on-reserve data has proven difficult. “The trend is real even though we can’t put a

KEEWATIN TRIBAL COUNCIL Jordan’s Principle – Child First Initiative Services Coordinator The Keewatin Tribal Council is seeking a highly motivated individual with strong case management skills who will successfully implement the Jordan’s Principle – Child First Initiative (JP-CFI) program. This is a new program focusing on all First Nations children living on-reserve, who have disabilities or complex needs. This program will ensure those children and their families have access to the health and social services they need, when they need them and to ensure that they do not experience denials, delays or disruptions of services due to jurisdictional disputes.

Under the general direction of Keewatin Tribal Council (KTC) Director of Health, the JP-CFI Services Coordinator position will be responsible to plan, implement, deliver and evaluate the JP-CFI program at the Tribal Council level, and support the program in each of the area communities. QUALIFICATIONS: • BN, RN or BSW from a recognized education institution • Current registration and in good standing with respective regulatory body in the province of Manitoba • Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check to be submitted • Knowledge and respect for the culture, traditions and customs of the local First Nation communities. • Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills • Must be computer literate and have experience working with programs (Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Knowledge of Federal, Provincial and First Nation Health Care Systems • Experience working with First Nation organization • Must have a valid class 5 Manitoba Drivers’ License at all times and be willing to travel • Ability to speak Cree or Dene would be considered an asset.

A written application with detailed resume and three (3) work related references from most recent employers including one from latest immediate supervisor should be submitted to: Please Forward Resumes to the Attention of: Lisa Beardy, Office Manager 23 Nickel Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N OY4 Email: lbeardy@ktc.ca Fax: 204 677-0256 Closing Date: July 10, 2020

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 pm, Friday July 10, 2020. We would like to thank those that apply for the position but only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

specific number on it,” Fournier said, adding other Conference Board of Canada reports involving Indigenous issues often face similar concerns. Another key finding from the report is that while Indigenous entrepreneurship is increasing in the research area, Indigenous people remain under-represented in self-employment categories. According to 2016 stats, Indigenous people represented about 4.0 per cent of Canada’s labour force. Indigenous people, h o w e v e r, o n l y a c counted for about 2.5 per cent of those listed as self-employed. Yet another key finding was the fact that while some Indigenous people aspire to run their own businesses, they often do not have adequate resources to ensure success and face significant socioeconomic constraints. Running a business in an isolated community also poses numerous challenges.

“They have to think about how the supply system works,” Fournier said. “It costs a lot to bring goods into a (remote) community.” In many cases, simply finding a spot to operate a business in a northern location can be challenging. “There’s often not a lot of available extra space to set up shop in the communities,” Fournier said, adding it is not always possible to run businesses out of already overcrowded houses, community centres or administration offices. The report finds the lack of infrastructure, including limited or no telecommunications or roads, also hinder Indigenous entrepreneurs in northern and remote communities. Plus, in many cases, northern entrepreneurs are trying to run businesses that target small or isolated populations. The report also listed Indigenous people’s motivations to pursue entrepreneurship—finances, personal agency and self-determination, as

CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY CARING AGENCY CHILD ABUSE INVESTIGATOR – PERMANENT POSITION DIA/Intake Office – The Pas Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency is situated on Opaskwayak Cree Nation and is responsible for administering and providing for the delivery of Child and Family Services. Under a provincial mandate, the Agency services the Swampy Cree communities, as well as Flin Flon, Thompson, Swan River, Winnipeg and Lynn Lake/ Marcel Colomb First Nation. Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency is dedicated to providing comprehensive CFS Services that are community-based and incorporate both protection and prevention service. Our agency strives to maintain family unity. POSITION SUMMARY: The primary responsibility of the Child Protection Worker is to provide services by implementing the Child & Family Services Act, Standards and Objectives set by Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency. RESPONSIBILITIES: § Investigating all Child Protection Matters and ensuring good case work through: § Planning and conducting investigations § Documentation § Information sharing and training § Child apprehension QUALIFICATIONS § Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or related undergraduate degree in Human Services (preferred) § Familiar with Child & Family Services Act § Ability to speak one of the Swampy Cree Dialects is an asset § Must possess Case Management Skills § Good Oral/Written Communication skills § Must have strong computer skills and a working knowledge of all MS Office applications § Applicants subjected to Police Check and Child Abuse Registry Check § Valid Manitoba Driver’s license § Travel as required Deadline: July 9, 2020 @ 4:00 PM SUBMIT RESUME AND COVER LETTER ALONG WITH THREE (3) REFERENCES MARKED “PERSONAL & CONFIDENTIAL” TO: Human Resource Manager Cree Nation Child & Family Caring Agency Box 10130, Opaskwayak, MB. R0B 2J0 Fax: 204-623-3847 Email: hr@creenation.ca We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. “Please visit our website at www.https://creenation.ca”

well as community and culture were noted. In terms of finances, often one seeks to become an entrepreneur primarily because there are no other regular employment opportunities available in a community. “It offers up a source of gainful income,” Fournier said. “And it allows one to choose their own path.” For those that choose to do so, gaining financial independence can enable individuals to remain in their own communities. As for personal agency, the report states some individuals seek to operate their own business in order to be their own boss and have the ability to set up their own schedules and workloads. They can also utilize the skills they have to do a job they enjoy. And yet another reason why some pursue entrepreneurship in northern and remote Indigenous communities is because of a desire to fill a community need or to share their culture through business.

In some cases, a business could end up providing jobs for others in the community as well. Financial obstacles, however, were listed in the report as a key challenge that Indigenous entrepreneurs encounter. These financial barriers include having insufficient capital, less than ideal credit and unsatisfactory valuations. The report also stated that the 2016 Aboriginal Business Survey found that more than half of Indigenous entrepreneurs, 51 per cent, had problems finding funding. This is not uncommon though as the 2018 Canadian Entrepreneurship Census found that 75 per cent of all entrepreneurs in the country had challenges finding funding. Also. 45 per cent of respondents to the 2016 Indigenous survey said they had challenges meeting loan requirements. To read the report, click here: https:// www.conferenceboard. ca/e-library/.

Executive Director The Boys and Girls Club of Thompson is looking for an Executive Director to lead the organization alongside the Board. ABOUT THIS ROLE: This position requires the proven ability to work collaboratively with the community, partners, and donors in order to garner support and secure the resources essential to fulfilling our mission. Are you a creative thinker and inspirational leader who is experienced and passionate about building strong young people and communities? We are looking for a child, youth, and community building expert who is positive, innovative, and who models exemplary leadership skills. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director provides visionary leadership and strategic direction to the Boys and Girls Club of Thompson. The Executive Director is responsible for enhancing new and current revenue streams and providing senior managerial oversight of key decisions, initiatives, human and financial resources, and child and youth program delivery. As leader, the Executive Director models and promotes excellence, accountability, quality, respect, transparency, collaboration and empathy throughout the Club. QUALIFICATIONS: • Post-secondary degree in Social Sciences, Business Administration, Public Administration, Early Childhood Education, or a Bachelor of Arts in a in a related field with 3-5 years of progressively responsible management and leadership experience in the non-profit sector • Experienced professional with proven leadership skills and the ability to coach and mentor staff at all levels • Knowledgeable in the area of communications, marketing and community development • Analytical, financial and business management experience • Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and collaborating with other community organizations Application deadline June 30, 2020. Job type: Full Time, Permanent Salary: $60,060 to $70,980/year Interested applicants applying for the Executive Director position, please submit a resume to: Hiring Committee: Boys and Girls Club of Thompson via email at director@ bgcthompson.ca. A full job description can be found at: https://www.bgcthompson.ca/ *All successful candidates will need to provide their Police Record Checks with Vulnerable Sector Screening, as part of the selection process. Boys and Girls Club of Thompson is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all candidates for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Graduating student uses class project to give future students a literacy boost BY IAN GRAHAM

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A graduating R.D. Parker Collegiate student’s class project could have a lasting effect on future generations of students. McKenna Brown, who officially ended her high school career at the graduation ceremony in Thompson’s C.A. Nesbitt Arena June 26, used her global issues class project to work with the Northern Regional Health Authority public health department and the Burntwood Parent Child Coalition to secure a grant that will put books into the hands of parents of young children in hopes of establishing a solid literacy foundation for their children. Brown received $2,000 from the Burntwood Parent Child Coalition after an interview with Jamie Steeves and put it towards books for public health nurses to give out to children receiving immuniza-

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Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of Jolene Brown R.D. Parker Collegiate graduate McKenna Brown, second from left, poses with Rachelle MacDonald, left and other Northern Regional Health Authority public health nurses holding canvas tote bags that will be used to distribute books to parents of young children through the Children’s Books in Children’s Hands program. tions, along with a pamphlet about reading. “I wanted to get books to young children so that they can start reading at a young age to increase their love

for reading as well as entice them to read more as they grow older,” said Brown. She hopes this program will ensure more children are exposed to books and

reading before they reach school age. “Recently more and more kids [starting school] don’t even know how to hold a book,” said Brown.

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Description • Facilitate group discussions and presentations each day • Facilitate and deliveron prescribed program activities in and out of program location • Assist with establishing job placements for participants • Provide referrals for appropriate resources/ programming • Record participant attendance and report hours • Create, implement and follow up on life skills presentations or workshops • other duties as require • use and illustrate the uses of MS programs (Excel, Word, Outlook) Essential Skills: • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Strong organizational and time management skills • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines • Attention to detail • A sensitivity to issues impacting Indigenous communities and youth Closing Date: July 7, 2020 Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume to: Tamara Katchmar Boys and Girls Club of Thompson MB Email: ybdirector@bgcthompson.ca

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AWASIS AGENCY OF NORTHERN MANITOBA THOMPSON CENTRAL OFFICE LOCATION: THOMPSON, MB

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

Qualifications: • Bachelor of Social Work Degree with experience in child welfare preferred or an equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered • Commitment to community-based service delivery • Experience entering data in Child & Family Services Information System (CFSIS) an asset • Demonstrated ability to develop positive and productive relationships with youth • Knowledge of CFS legislation, standards, and regulations • Demonstrated assessment, interviewing, and counselling skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook • Sensitivity to and an understanding of First Nations culture and values • Ability to speak and/or understand the Cree and/or Dene language 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

Working Conditions: • Community-based, child welfare environment • Access to highly sensitive and confidential information • Flexible work schedule, including some weekends and evenings • Rotating on-call responsibilities • Satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract • A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle

Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience.

Closing Date: July 7, 2020 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 2020-029 on your resume/cover letter and include it in the subject line of your email, in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2020-029 315 McGee Street, Winnipeg, MB R3G 1M7 Fax: 204-790-4455 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

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 2020-028 on your resume/cover letter and include it in the subject line of your email, in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2020-028 315 McGee Street, Winnipeg, MB R3G 1M7 Fax: 204-790-4455 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

Position: Street Reach Worker Two (2) Full-Time Permanent Positions The Street Reach Worker is a member of a multi-disciplinary team whose purpose is to identify, and work with children who are at risk of, or being sexually exploited. Jointly reporting to the Child Abuse Coordinator at Awasis Agency, and the Street Reach North Coordinator, the Street Reach Worker assists in the location of highrisk children and youth and returns them to safety. Following the initiatives outlined in Tracia’s Trust, the incumbent coordinates multisystems case planning; consults with external collaterals regarding the unique needs of sexually exploited children; and assists police services and Child and Family Services agencies in identifying and investigating suspected child sex offenders. Additional duties include delivering education and training to the Awasis Agency staff on the topic of human trafficking and child sexual exploitation.

Salary: Awasis Agency offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. Salary will commensurate with education and experience Closing Date: Friday, July 3, 2020 – Or Until Filled Awasis Agency provides service to Indigenous children and families, therefore preference will be given to Indigenous applicants. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify. Individuals interested in this challenging opportunity please reference Competition Number 2020-027 on your resume/cover letter and in the subject line of your email in confidence to: Human Resources Department Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba Competition #2020-027 701 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

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