Nickel Belt News Volume 60 • Issue 24
Friday, June 12, 2020
Thompson, Manitoba
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Students to help researchers track climate change and wildlife impacts in the north
BY MICHAEL OLEKSYN, LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, PRINCE ALBERT DAILY HERALD
As part of a University of Saskatchewan research project, small teams of high school students from Saskatchewan and Manitoba will spend their summers in bug jackets, venturing into the wilderness to measure permafrost and track caribou around Churchill. Originally delayed due to COVID-19, the threeyear project is funded by a $129,000 grant to USask agriculture researcher Ryan Brook from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council’s (NSERC) PromoScience Program, which supports projects that promote an understanding of science and engineering among young Canadians. Beginning in 2021 Brook will lead small teams of high school students, Indigenous undergraduate students, high school teachers and staff from Parks Canada in a collaborative long-term study of the impacts of climate change in the Arctic. “The program will engage youth in science, targeting under-represented Indigenous youth and girls in Saskatchewan and Manitoba,” Brook said. “It’s the experience of a lifetime. Students will be the sole human inhabitants
of a national park. Visiting this place can literally change a student’s life.” Every August, a student-teacher-researcher team will helicopter in to conduct field work in Manitoba’s remote Wapusk National Park on the western bank of Hudson Bay. Students will measure vegetation cover, collect plant and soil samples and record the thickness of permafrost at several locations in the park adding to extensive climate data collection started by Brook in 1998. Every winter a smaller team will measure lichen and snow conditions of caribou habitats to better understand the qualities that make a location attractive to the animals. “Caribou are a keystone species,” he explained “They’re a core part of the culture of many Indigenous communities and an indicator of a healthy ecosystem. If they are doing well, then the whole ecosystem is probably doing OK.” During both winter and summer trips, the students will help build a photo database by using long telephoto lenses to capture pictures of caribou at a distance, and will collect images from automatic trail cameras that snap photos year-round. “The really exciting part of the whole project is that
Nickel Belt News photo courtesy of University of Saskatchewan the research is student-led. They take the lead on data collection, analysis, and also learning to be good leaders,” Brook said. “I’m really there as a science advisor and polar bear guard.” In the lead-up to the field trips, students will learn essential skills in data collection and wilderness survival, including dealing with hypothermia, identifying plants, and staying safe around
polar bears. After each trip, the research team will present their findings to the community in Churchill, and upon their return home, the students will present about their experiences to their high school classmates. A small group of students will also get the chance to present at an international conference each year. “Feedback that we have received over and
over again from northern communities is that they want the students from the North to understand both science and traditional ecological knowledge,” he explained “This program recognizes the critical value of engaging the communities.” The research program builds on USask’s international student-led Arctic monitoring and research program and on a USask senior undergraduate field
course which has engaged 400 students directly and hundreds of students indirectly over the last 14 years in hands-on research in the Hudson Bay Lowlands. The research is also made possible in large part thanks to in-kind support by USask and logistical support from the Canadian Polar Continental Shelf program, Parks Canada and the Government of Manitoba.
Human Rights Tribunal ruling allows First Nations to hold feds accountable for discrimination in CFS BY NICOLE WONG, LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, WINNIPEG SUN
The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) delivered the latest ruling last month regarding First Nations children who were subjected to Canada’s discriminatory policies. The ruling on May 28 clarified information on essential service, service gaps and unreasonable delay towards compensation ordered concerning Jordan’s Principle and First Nations child and family services. The tribunal also provided definitions to several issues, including that a
service does not need to be “requested” to be considered “essential” and that the definitions must be grounded in substantive equality. Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO) Grand Chief Jerry Daniels said the ruling strengthens the intent and impact of previous human rights rulings. “This ruling enables First Nations to continue holding the federal government accountable for systemic discrimination that has been allowed to continue,” he said June 5. “The current government has spent millions of dollars to avoid having to provide equitable and
essential services to First Nation children and still, they are willing to tell us they are working in the spirit of reconciliation.” Daniels said the ruling is one structure to make sure the federal government cannot avoid providing compensation to the most vulnerable children in the country. “First Nation children have the highest rate of poverty in Canada. The compensation will assist parents and families to ensure that our children not only survive but thrive in their own homes and communities,” he said. “Furthermore, this compensation is an acknow-
ledgement of our First Nation children that their challenging life circumstances were not just unfortunate outcomes, but the result of structural and institutionalized racism directed at them because they were born as First Nation citizens.” Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc. (MKO) Grand Chief Garrison Settee said the latest ruling by the CHRT is another positive step forward in bringing justice to all First Nations children and families who were subject to Canada’s discriminatory practices. “Compensating the affected children and fam-
ilies fairly is an important step in moving towards reconciliation,” he said in a press release. “MKO also supports the strong recommendation of the tribunal that Canada compensates the estate and family of Jordan River Anderson (the late First Nation child from Norway House whose legacy inspired Jordan’s Principle) as a powerful symbol of reconciliation.” Settee said as grand chief of MKO, he will continue to work with the northern chiefs to restore their inherent jurisdiction over child welfare matters. A Manitoba Families spokesperson said the
province is committed to putting the needs of children first so that services are not delayed for children with disabilities. “Provincial staff will continue to work with families, First Nations partners and the federal government to do so. We are reviewing the most recent CHRT ruling to determine how it may apply to Manitoba,” the spokesperson said. 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.
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Indigenous communities offer pandemic lessons The resilience of remote First Nations in the face of outbreaks may encourage changes in how we plan and manage living spaces BY JOSEPH QUESNEL Indigenous communities have so far been spared from the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic. So Indigenous communities may provide some insights to other Canadian communities on how to
avoid the worst of these outbreaks. As of June 2, Indigenous Services Canada reported there were 219 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Indigenous communities across Canada. Official stats show the cases are
IN MEMORY Mike Snihor June 13, 2004
Every day in some small way We miss you more than words can say. In our hearts you’ll always stay Loved and remembered every day Gone but not forgotten, Wife, Anne, son Blaine, daughter Michelle
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in Saskatchewan, Alberta, B.C., Ontario and Quebec. There are 634 recognized First Nations in Canada. The vast majority have not been affected by the pandemic. That may change but let’s hope not. According to CTV News, in one case in Alberta, the infections were traced to a nearby meat packing plant. In one Saskatchewan case, two elders died in a care facility. There are significant risks if outbreaks should occur in First Nation communities. But some unique circumstances may also protect Indigenous communities from mass outbreaks. The first is the isolation of many Indigenous communities, with some of these communities accessible only by way of airplanes or winter roads. This isolation may have spared many of these communities from being exposed to people who were themselves exposed. By and large, the virus is hitting the larger urban centres hardest. Of course, isolation means a lack of access to proper medical resources to deal with a COVID-19 outbreak. But it seems isolation has shielded these communities. This only reinforces that these communities be
closed off to visitors. That unfortunately includes band members wishing to return to their communities. It seems the early decision to close these communities to outsiders was the right one. Members who have been off-reserve or travelled overseas, of course, are at greatest risk of exposure. These members must be tested prior to returning to their home reserves. Also, on many reserves, housing is spaced apart, sometimes significantly. The vast majority of First Nation communities are in rural or semi-rural areas, where there’s significant space to keep away from others, making social distancing an easier thing to do. However, crowded housing on some First Nations is a perfect recipe for spreading infectious diseases. We’ve seen that in the past with tuberculosis, among other things. Philip Salzman talks of of “dangerous density” in relation to the COVID-19 outbreak, and indeed all outbreaks. Looking at data from the United States, he notes that states with heavily rural and low-density populations have the lowest number of COVID-19 infections. States with large, dense urban regions are hardest hit. TheTONnof This has largely been the
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2,000 COVID-19 tests were processed at Manitoba labs. Manitoba began phase two of reopening the province’s economy June 1. No uptick of cases has been its representation financial plan for the year 2020 at a public regarding thefiscal financial plan. Persons are detected since the phase (NRHA) area. hearing in the Complex Overpass encouraged to Town submit Centre their comments or questions in on Council will hear any person who to make a advance of at the public hearing by mail or email.wishes All July 2, 2020 5:00 p.m. Manitoba provincial began, in contrast to other submissions will be read by The Town's Executive Director representation regarding the financial plan. Persons healthare officials are now jurisdictions in North during the public hearing. Council will hear persontheir who wishes to make encouraged toany submit comments ora questions trackingin only nine active America. representation regarding the financial plan. Persons Pre-registration phone or email required for those to or email. “Manitoba has been advance of bythe public hearing bywishing mail cases ofAllthe virus, with 300 areattend encouraged to submit their the public hearing in order that we comments can maintain or people having tested posi- fortunate with our locasubmissions will be read by The Town's Executive Director physical (social) distancingofrequirements. questions in advance the public hearing by mail tive province-wide since tion and with the timing, during the hearing. or email. Allpublic submissions will be read by The Town’s Copies of the 2020 financial plan will be available for review the outbreak began. Only that our numbers when we Executive Director during the public hearing. after June 10, 2020. Contact information: 204-675-8871 extl 02 three cases or townofchurchill@churchill.ca. Pre-registration by phone or email required for those wishing to have been re- began a reopening were Pre-registration by phone or email required for ported within the NRHA. much lower than many attend the public hearing in order that we can maintain those wishing to attend the public hearing in order Manitoba chief provin- other jurisdictions that physical (social) distancing requirements. that:9U.i.k we � can maintain physical (social) distancing cial public health officer had to reopen,” Roussin Gail Hodkin, CPA, CGA, CA, CMMA requirements. Director of Finance Dr. Brent Roussin gave up- said. Manitoba officials Copies of the 2020 financial plan will be available fordated review numbers at a provin- had been providing testCopies of the 2020 financial plan will be available for after June 10, 2020. Contact information: 204-675-8871 extl 02 update June 8, ing updates three times per cial testing review after June 10, 2020. Contact information: 204or townofchurchill@churchill.ca. saying no new cases were week, but that will change 675-8871 extl 02 or townofchurchill@churchill.ca. starting this week. Instead reported June 8. Any Manitoban with of updates on Mondays, symptoms can get RCMP a Wednesdays and Fridays, Thompson .� I - _1 k • . JJ� \ fl :9U.i.k � health officials will meet COVID-19 test after fillGail Hodkin, CPA, CGA, CA, CMMA Drug Tip Line with journalists via conferGail Hodkin, CPA, CGA, CA, ing out an online screening Director of Finance CMMA Director of Finance ence call twice a week on application. Between June 5-7, over Mondays and Thursdays. BY CASSIDY DANKOCHIK REGARDING 2020 FINANCIAL PLAN FLIN FLONof REMINDER PUBLIC is hereby giventopursuant to subsection 162(2) PUBLICNOTICE NOTICE is hereby given pursuant subsection 162(2) of Monday marked a full Municipal Act that the Council of The Town of Churchill TheThe Municipal Act that the Council of The Town of Churchill intends to present its financial plan for the fiscal year 2020 at a two months since a case intends present financial plan for the fiscal PUBLIC NOTICE isTown hereby given pursuant public to hearing in theits Centre Complex Overpass on toyear 2020 at a of COVID-19 was last July 2, 2020 at 5:00p. m. subsection 162(2)in ofthe The Municipal that the Overpass public hearing Town CentreActComplex on detected in the Northern Council of The Town of Churchill intends to present JulyCouncil 2, 2020 5:00p. m. who wishes to make a will at hear any person Regional Health Authority
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Executive Director The Boys and Girls Club of Thompson is looking for an Executive Director to lead the organization alongside the Board.
Nickel Belt News photos by Ian Graham Now that gatherings of up to 50 people are allowed outside due to relaxed COVID-19 related public health orders, R. D. Parker Collegiate band students and teachers got together on the front lawn of the high school June 3 to play tunes including “Don’t Stop Believin’,� “Ghostbusters� and “Party Rock Anthem.�
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, ECE III 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 Interested applicants applying for the Executive Director position, please submit a resume and cover letter, including your salary expectations to: Hiring Committee: Boys and Girls Club of Thompson via email: director@bgcthompson.ca. Review of applications will begin on June 8, 2020. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate has been hired.
personal needs and comfort of the patient. This is an integrated position that Working Conditions: includes coordination and scheduling of dental procedures for the Operating • Must be able to work in a fast paced environment Room (OR). This will require expertise in developing and maintaining excellent working relationships with a broad range of individuals and organizations. The • Must demonstrate a strong work ethic and be reliable OR Dental Assistant will function within the provisions of the Vision, Mission, • Must adhere to confidentiality when working with sensitive Values, policies and procedures of the Northern Health Region (NHR) and information will incorporate NHR core competencies into working practice (Customer/ Client Focused, Initiative & Pro-activity, Diversity Awareness, Teamwork, and • Must have satisfactory Prior Contact, Child Abuse Registry Check, Collaboration, Development of Self and Others, and Adaptability). Criminal Record Check and Driver’s Abstract
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Thompson Citizen file photo Jordan Pfoh of Flin Flon, captain of the the 2019-2020 under-18 Norman Northstars, has been signed by the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League’s Flin Flon Bombers, the team announced June 2.
Flin Flon Bombers sign local player Pfoh as first offseason commitment BY ERIC WESTHAVER FLIN FLON REMINDER
The Flin Flon Bombers have announced their first signing of the offseason local player and Norman Northstars captain Jordan Pfoh. Pfoh’s deal was announced by the team June 2. The 17-year-old player grew up in Flin Flon and
played in the Flin Flon Minor Hockey Association system. Pfoh attended the last two Bomber training camps. For the past three seasons, Pfoh has played for the Thompson-based Northstars U18 AAA team, playing in 142 games total after debuting at age 15. Pfoh still has one year of U18 eligibility left.
Originally playing as a defenceman, Pfoh was put up as a forward with the Northstars last season and was named the team’s captain. Pfoh finished the season with 20 goals and 50 points in 47 games good enough to lead the team in scoring. Before the position switch, Pfoh led the Northstars in scor-
ing by a defenceman both as a 15-year-old and as a 16-year-old in 2017-18 and 2018-19. Last year’s Northstars squad may have only won five games on the season, but that wasn’t from a lack of effort from Pfoh - in their five wins last season, Pfoh tallied a whopping 17 points.
Manitoba woodcarver creates pandemic-inspired artwork BY NICOLE WONG, LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER, WINNIPEG SUN
A Manitoba woodcarver who is originally from Cross Lake First Nation is creating a new pandemic-inspired carving to serve as an inspiration during COVID-19. Rick Hall has been a woodcarver for 13 years and has decided to make a carving related to COVID-19 that features the seven sacred teachings. “My wife and I were sitting on a deck discussing another project when this pandemic-inspired carving came to mind,” he told the Winnipeg Sun June 1. “We thought that the sev-
en sacred teachings would fit with the current situation that we are in and that the piece would help people cope with the pandemic. The teachings not only applies to Aboriginal people but to everybody and that is why I think this piece is important,” he said. Hall added that the piece features the Earth on top of an eagle with six other animals below it to showcase the seven sacred teachings. “The eagle represents love. Its feathers will flare down encompassing the rest of the teachings which are the wolf as humility; bear representing courage; bison as respect; Sabe or bigfoot as honesty; turtle representing truth and bea-
ver as wisdom,” he said. “We decided to put the eagle as the focus because it signifies that without love, you cannot have the other six teachings. We need love to help us with what is happening today.” Hall said the piece is seven feet tall and 24 inches in diameter. “I started the carving three weeks ago and it would be done approximately three weeks from now. I have just finished putting preservatives on it and after that, I will paint it and continue putting on more preservatives,” he said. “Sometimes, I walk away from a carving and come back with different
inspirations. As the days go by, I will continue tweaking it here and there as this is a very special piece,” he added. Hall hopes that he is able to get the carving out there for people to see when it is done. “I want people to see, understand and learn from it. The carving will be a visual representation of what we have been through during the pandemic,” he said. 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.
Recreational sports leagues can operate this summer, province says BY CASSIDY DANKOCHIK FLIN FLON REMINDER
Break out the balls and gloves, get out the tennis racquets and pick up that basketball. Manitoba officials have given the go-ahead for some recreational sports. Most sporting activities were prohibited by provincial health orders during phase one
of the Manitoba’s COVID-19 reopening plan. When Manitoba entered phase two of the plan June 1, sports were back on the table - albeit with some restrictions. The province has released guidelines on how leagues can safely resume play, with recommendations on how to manage the risk. The guide-
lines can be found at gov. mb.ca/covid19/restoring/ sports-guidelines. “You see in our guidelines we certainly acknowledge we can’t maintain a two metre physical separation while we’re playing these sports,” said Dr. Brent Roussin, Manitoba chief provincial health officer. “We can certainly limit
the crowd sizes, we can limit and ensure there’s physical distancing for people that are not participating.” Roussin stressed the importance of continuing to follow anti-COVID-19 fundamentals if participating in sports - distance when you can, wash or sanitize frequently and stay home if you’re sick.