TCN Journal 11-1 - Tataskweyak Cree Nation

Published by Tataskweyak Cree Nation
Spring 2011
A Community Newspaper for TCN
Volume 11 - Issue 1
Message from the Chief
Tansi,
The last edition of the TCN Journal was distributed to the community in
September 2010. Since then, much has been accomplished. Many of the
reports in this Journal are about goals I discussed during the last election.
I’m pleased to see a number of reports related to the need for community
safety and protection. In addition to the status of the new Constable
Station, the Journal includes reports on my recent meeting with the RCMP
Deputy Commissioner on increasing their presence in our community, the
announcement of funding for our Ooskahtisuk (Youth) Club, and the MKO Justice Program.
There is progress to report on many community infrastructure projects. You’ll find information inside
on the new Constable Station, the Nursing Residences, the Keeyask Centre, a new Shoreline
Protection Project, the Sewer Project, and the restoration of Chief Sam Cook School.
Keeyask Centre
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You will also find updates on the many Future Development activities that are underway.
This edition provides updates on activities by many of our TCN owned companies such as ASI,
TC Builders, Iron North and Ininew.
This Journal also includes a number of community reports concerning the School, the Fishing Derby,
the Dog Sled Races and two hockey tournaments – one which just finished and one which is
upcoming.
We’re on the right path for continued progress and I offer my sincere hope for the best for you and
your family at this important time of year.
Ekosi
Chief Duke Beardy
Announcement of Funding for
Ooskahtisuk (Youth) Club
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Message from Victor Spence,
Manager of Future Development
Tansi,
In the last few months we have continued implementing our Joint Keeyask
Development Agreement. We have started to see the opportunities that
have been negotiated. Work is now underway on PR 280. With our
Partners, we are finalizing arrangements for the Keeyask Infrastructure
Project which will provide training and employment for Cree Nation Partner
Members and opportunities for our businesses. In addition, we continue to
work with our Partners to prepare and review the various documents that will support the application
for Keeyask environmental and regulatory approval.
The Churchill River & CRD Final
Licence
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This edition of the Journal contains reports on the Keeyask Generating Station, including the
Keeyask Infrastructure Project. There are updates on Conawapa, on Bipole III and a report on the
Churchill River. In addition, information about environmental matters, such as the Fish Passage
Workshop, the Fish and Moose Sustainability Plan, the Healthy Food Fish Program, and a Mercury
and Human Health update is included. There’s also an update on the progress of our Operational
Jobs Initiative.
I thank Chief Duke Beardy and the Councillors and the Future Development staff for their support as
we work on building a strong future for our Members and giving hope to our youth.
Ekosi
Victor Spence
Manager of Future Development
Community Events
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Meeting Between Chief Beardy and RCMP Deputy
Commissioner Robinson...........................................pg 9
Ooskahtisuk Youth Club Announcement ..................pg 9
Keeyask ..................................................................pg 10
Bipole III ..................................................................pg 11
Conawapa...............................................................pg 12
Healthy Food Fish Program....................................pg 12
Mercury and Human Health Update .......................pg 13
Fish and Moose Sustainability................................pg 13
The Churchill River and CRD Final Licence...........pg 14
2011 Water Levels and the 60 Day Forecast .........pg 14
Fish Passage Workshop Update ............................pg 14
Shoreline Protection ...............................................pg 15
Operational Jobs.....................................................pg
Update from the Tataskweyak Trust .......................pg
TCN Church Delegation Visits York Factory...........pg
Upcoming DNCs .....................................................pg
Winter Fest 2011.....................................................pg
Winter Fest Event Results ......................................pg
Dog Sled Races with Results .................................pg
TCN 9th Annual Fishing Derby Results ..................pg
Melvin Fontaine Memorial Hockey Tournament .....pg
TCN Trivia ...............................................................pg
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Ininew Project Management .....................................pg
Sewer Project ...........................................................pg
Status of KIP.............................................................pg
ASI ............................................................................pg
TC Builders Update ..................................................pg
Construction Update .................................................pg
Keeyask Centre ........................................................pg
PR 280 Construction.................................................pg
TEA/School Update ..................................................pg
Youth Meeting in Winnipeg .......................................pg
2010 Access Program Photos ..................................pg
MKO Justice Program...............................................pg
Business
Iron n orth
Tataskweyak Cree Nation is the 100%
owner of a new company, Iron North. Iron
North was established to acquire heavy
construction equipment for leasing to
contractors. The company has acquired
10 pieces of heavy construction
equipment (see below for a list of the
equipment). Much of this equipment is
being leased to CCDC for the Sewer
Project. By the end of the sewer work,
Iron North hopes to own all the
equipment.
As more projects begin, Iron North can
add more equipment. Soon, Iron North
may be in a position to work as a subcontractor on other construction projects,
supplying both the equipment and the
operators. A possible example of this is
the upcoming work on the Keeyask North
Access Road.
Iron North is managed by a board of
directors which includes Chief Beardy,
Councillor Norman Flett, and Keith Burak.
Ininew Project Management
Ininew Project Management (IPM) is having another
very good year. Approximately 12 projects are now
under IPM management, worth about $80 million in
construction value. These include INAC or Health
Canada buildings, sewer and water projects, and roads.
All are on First Nation Reserves. Most are in northern
Manitoba including Oxford House, God’s Lake, Brochet,
and Split Lake. INAC projects are a central part of IPM’s
work.
Ininew also expects to be involved in the continuing shoreline protection works at
Split Lake as well as the shoreline monitoring funded by Manitoba Hydro.
Tataskweyak’s civil tech grads who were trained under CETP are expected to be
involved in this work. With some additional training, they will be able to participate
as quality control inspectors for the shoreline work. That kind of training and
experience will allow the civil tech grads to do quality control work on other
construction projects.
Sewer Project
A $14 million sewer project is now under construction in Split Lake. It will replace
the community’s existing sewage lagoon which is over capacity.
The work is being done by CCDC with IPM as project managers and AECOM
providing engineering services. John Flett is the coordinator for TCN. The project
is funded by INAC.
Work is now well underway on the lagoon. At the beginning of April, the site had
been cleared and organics were being stripped. Four thousand metres of piping
will be installed and a truck dump station built. Jack Braun of IPM estimates that
the project will be completed by the end of September this year.
Iron North Equipment at Work –
Split Lake Lagoon
IRON NORTH EqUIPMENT
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1 Mid Sized Loader
2 Dozers
2 Tractor Trailer Gravel
Trucks
2 Articulated Trucks
1 Lowbed Tractor Trailer
The new sewage lagoon will be large enough for at least 20 years of community
growth. Negotiations are underway which would result in Manitoba Hydro paying
to use the new sewage lagoon to service the Keeyask Start-Up Camp. That
Camp will be located near PR 280 and the new North Access Road for Keeyask.
Status of Keeyask Infrastructure
Project (KIP)
No formal announcement has yet been made about the start of the work on the
Keeyask Infrastructure Project, but hopes are high that word will be coming soon.
The timing of any announcement is related to the signing of contracts with
American utilities for the purchase of Keeyask power.
The Keeyask Infrastructure Project will mean direct negotiation contracts for the
Cree Nation Partners (Tataskweyak and War Lake) – work on the North Access
Road, on the Start-Up Camp, and on Phase 1 of the Main Camp, for example.
KIP means business opportunities and employment for TCN and WLFN.
Regulatory approval for KIP is in place and the planning for this work is ongoing.
More details will be provided as soon as the Project’s official announcement is
made.
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Business
ASI
TC Builders
Aboriginal Strategies Inc. (ASI) is a Limited Partnership
between the Tataskweyak Trust and Tataskweyak Cree Nation.
Eighty percent is owned by the Tataskweyak Trust and 20% by
Tataskweyak Cree Nation.
TC Builders, a TCN owned construction company, has been
involved in a wide range of work over the past year. We are
proud to be working in Split Lake and other communities in
northern Manitoba.
We provide a wide range of professional accounting and
management services, including:
In addition to a six unit C.E.A.P. project, TC Builders recently
completed construction of a three cell Constable Station in Split
Lake. Also, we have completed construction of two new Nursing
Residences. We are happy to help provide new infrastructure
for Split Lake and to help improve our Members essential
services, such as policing and healthcare.
• accounting and financial advice;
• comprehensive community budgets;
• financial monitoring;
Some of our other projects in 2010 included:
• debt recovery plans;
• A nursing station in Red Sucker Lake;
• accounting training;
• Renovation of the Northern Store in Red Sucker Lake;
• technical assistance for accounting software;
• system analysis and computer installation;
• A portable building for Manitoba Infrastructure and
Transportation (MIT) Corrections Services;
• policy development;
• Renovation of an MIT engineering office in Dauphin;
• design of payroll systems; and
• A campground office and washroom facility for Manitoba
Conservation;
• loan application and negotiation services.
• Renovation of a three story office building for the
Keewatin Tribal Council;
We do not provide audit services but do assist our clients in
preparing their financial records so that they are ready for audit.
• Construction of a new storage garage and interior
renovations of the Wawatay Inn in Thompson; and
ASI employs eleven accounting staff, two administration staff
and one IT technician.
We currently have ten Ontario First Nation clients and six
Manitoba First Nation clients. In most cases, our services
extend to the business ventures of these communities. These
clients utilize our services to enhance and supplement the
expertise they have available through their own staff. Our
services provide the expertise and support that enable our First
Nation clients to take effective and efficient control over their
administration and finances.
• Five unit living accommodations in Saskatchewan and
Alberta for Agriculture Canada.
We look forward to more projects in our community and
continued success throughout 2011.
Construction Update
In the September 2010 edition of the Tataskweyak Journal, we reported that construction had started on two new and important
facilities for our community. We are proud to report the successful completion of both the new Band Constable Station and the
new Nursing Residences.
The new Band Constable Station is a three cell facility which will allow TCN Band Constables to administer policing in a more
effective way, ultimately making our community a safer place.
The new Nursing Residences will help to increase our healthcare staff efficiencies and provide comfortable living conditions for
our hardworking nurses.
The new Nursing Residences
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Keeyask Centre
Keeyask Centre
Concept drawings have been approved for the Keeyask Centre. The
Keeyask Centre is funded through the Keeyask Adverse Effects
Agreement. It will provide facilities for the administration of the
Offsetting Programs such as the Spring and Fall Access Programs
and the Healthy Food Fish Program.
The plans are for an 8000 square foot building. It will contain 2 board
rooms and 10 offices. A traditional foods preparation area will be
included with separate access, ventilation and large freezers. A
museum or display area will provide a home for the artifacts that are
part of our rich history and culture.
The location for the building is still to be determined. Two or three
sites are being reviewed.
Working drawings are being prepared and should be ready in two
months. Construction could begin as early as June 2011 and will take
about 6 months to complete.
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PR 280 Construction Update
PR 280
Amisk Construction, a joint venture
between Tataskweyak Cree Nation, War
Lake First Nation and Sigfusson Northern
Construction Ltd., is currently engaged in
a variety of important upgrade work on
PR 280. This work includes rock cutting,
drilling, blasting, crushing and hauling
material.
Amisk employs a number of TCN
Members who are involved in this work.
Below is an update of the work currently
happening on PR 280:
• Crushing and hauling of material is
about 25% complete;
• As was originally planned, an
additional crushing spread has recently
been mobilized to help increase overall
production;
• Half of the quarry at km 149 has yet to
be blasted and will be addressed after
the rock cuts are complete;
• Drilling at the rock cut at km 61 is
about 75% complete, which represents
a total of 40% of the entire rock cut
portion; and
• Blasted and placed material at the rock
cut at km 41 is about 40% complete,
for a total of 25% of the rock cut
contract.
The work for April consists of:
• Crushing traffic gravel and 1" at km 85;
• Crushing 4" at km 47;
• Continue rock excavation and
placement at km 61 rock cut;
• Placement of granular on road for
reopening; and
• Drill blast and excavate rock at km 136
rock cut.
Albert Sinclair, Excavator Operator
- Shown above is one of our Driller
Trainees who has excelled in this
position. He has been drilling on
the quarries, being trained and
supervised by very experienced
operators.
Bruce Wavey, Rock Truck Driver
- We have Rock Truck Drivers and
Excavators working on the rock
cuts, moving rock out of the
blasted road and hauling and
placing the rock on each side of
the road.
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Camp Cleaner
Camp Cooks
Fuel Man
Site Clerk Trainee
Survey Assistant (Civil Tech)
Blast Loaders
Driller
Loader Operator
Excavator Operator
Grader Operator
Rock Truck Drivers
Class 1 Drivers
- Our Drillers are currently working
on the rock cuts portion of the
contract, which is also a unique
work environment, performing
shear cuts and road drilling. This
type of work, which is usually
performed in Ontario and B.C, is a
great opportunity to learn these
skills and gain experience so close
to home.
- To support our blasting cleanup,
detour maintenance and detour
construction, we have a skilled
Grader Operator (Ron Sinclair)
who is not shown in the pictures
because he is on time off.
Troy Beardy, Vernon Beardy, Chad Beardy
To date, TCN Members have been
employed in the following positions:
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Jamie Flett, Driller Trainee
- Above are the explosives loading
crew who have been with us
loading holes in the quarries and
are now loading on the rock cuts
contract.
Dean Kitchekeesik, Sheldon Flett, Leroy Spence
- Loading explosives is a good
introduction to becoming a blaster
and exposes the individual to a
unique work environment and
specialized construction methods.
In the near future, the following
positions are expected to be
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1 Dozer Operator
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2 Class 1 Trainees
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School
TEA/School Update
Tansi,
It has been a busy year at Chief Sam Cook School and for the Tataskweyak
Education Authority (TEA). The past year has seen some exciting new
activities for our students and staff.
A school fire occurred on April 18, 2010, and damaged much of the building.
Restoration of the school began in the summer of 2010 and carried into the
fall. The central area of the school was the most damaged and resulted in a
massive cleanup of the entire school facility.
In order to proceed with the school year, the students were placed in different
community buildings and offices to use as classrooms. The high school
students were housed at the TCN Regional Training Centre (UCN) and the
elementary students were transferred to the Band Office boardroom, the
Keeyask Office, the Youth Centre, the Church, the Daycare Centre, the TEA
Office, and the TCN Arena.
The 2010 Graduation Ceremonies were held at the TCN Arena. The teaching
staff and administration should be commended for their participation,
commitment, tolerance and dedication in providing instruction to the students.
At the beginning of the 2010-2011 school year, the school was still not
accessible. Homework packages were developed and delivered to the
students. This continued until October 2010. Students and staff were allowed
back into the school October 12, 2010 for regular classes.
High school students were now in the quarter system. This lasted for 2
quarters up until January 28, 2011. Students were able to pick up 2 credits
from each quarter.
The Christmas Concert was held at the school on Wednesday, December 15,
2010. It was nice to see a lot of parents, guardians, grandparents, leadership
and Elders show up and enjoy the show.
Effective February 1, 2011, the high school was back in the regular semester
system. The elementary and junior high students were in their regular
programs and in their own classrooms. The school was back on regular
routine until we had a second fire in one of the junior high classrooms. Room
22 caught on fire the afternoon of February 12, 2011. The fire was detained
and put out by the maintenance staff and the principal. The fire damage
required restoration and repair. The school was once again closed from
February 14 to March 2, 2011. However, homework packages were prepared
and delivered for the students to do at home. On March 2, 2011, the school
was once again open for the students. The Grade 7B class was assigned to
the library for their classroom. The elementary and junior high students are
back in their regular classrooms.
Mr. Edwin Beardy, a teacher at Chief Sam Cook School, spoke about the
additional curriculum he has been involved in developing for students. The
purpose was to develop culturally relevant curriculum to teach TCN students
about a variety of topics which impact their daily lives. For example, Grade 9
students are now offered a course on electricity, including the study of static
electricity, hydro-electricity, and other important topics. Last spring, students
visited the Limestone Generating Station to see firsthand how hydro-electricity
is produced. As more curriculum is developed, it is planned that much of the
focus will be on important elements of the natural environment.
We are looking forward to a successful year of school for all the students at
Chief Sam Cook School. Please see the sidebar for a list of events which our
students participated in over the last year. Also, please check out the list of
upcoming events for the school.
Former Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin spoke about
education in Winnipeg at the Convention Centre on December
10, 2010, shown here with Councillor Victor Flett
Recent Events
The school recently participated in:
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Derby – February 16,17 & 18, 2011.
12 youth went on a Science field trip to Winnipeg,
Manitoba – Feb. 28 to March 3, 2011, with their
teacher.
24 Youth went to “The Youth Aboriginal
Conference” at R.D. Parker Collegiate Thompson,
Manitoba in February, 2011.
6 Grade 12 students attended the “Brandon
Career Symposium” in Brandon, Manitoba, March
8 to 10, 2011, with the Guidance Counsellor.
“A Totonka Production” – A presentation on drugs
and alcohol was held in the school gym – Grades
K to 12 attended on March 11, 2011.
University College of the North (UCN) Health
Careers presentation for grade 12 students was
held at the school gym on March 11, 2011.
2011 TCN Winterfest – March 14 to 18, 2011.
TCN 9th Annual Fishing Derby – Saturday, March
19, 2011.
Parent-Teacher Night – Tuesday, March 22, 2011
for Grades K to 8.
“Much Music Dance” – November 19, 2010 and
again on Saturday, March 26, 2011.
The School hosted “Rising Above” – Split Lake,
Manitoba.
Spring Break, March 28, 2011 to April 3, 2011.
High School Parent-Teacher Night on Wednesday,
April 13, 2011.
Upcoming Events
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Good Friday, April 22, 2011 and Easter Monday,
April 25, 2011 – no classes & a long weekend.
13th Annual Lighting the Fire Education
Conference – Victoria Inn, Hotel & Convention
Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba – May 11 to 13, 2011.
Last day of school for all students – June 17,
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High School exams – June 20 & 21, 2011.
Kindergarten Graduation – June 23, 2011.
Grade 6 Graduation – June 24, 2011.
Grade 12 Graduation – TCN Arena, June 24,
2011.
Spring and summer are upon us. The annual waterfowl migration will be
happening very soon. Flowers and plants will be blooming and the days will
get longer. Before you know it, the 2011-2012 school year will conclude. May
the Creator bless each and every one in the community. Have a safe spring
and summer.
Ekosi
Teaching Staff & Administration
Chief Sam Cook School
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Youth Meeting in Winnipeg –
February 2011
On February 1, 2 and 3, several TCN youth participated in
meetings in Winnipeg to learn about TCN’s various activities.
They were also able to see some Winnipeg highlights and attend
presentations on topics they wanted to learn about.
The three day trip kicked off with Mr. Joe Keeper, a TCN advisor,
presenting to the youth the history of hydro-electric development
in northern Manitoba, and the relationships which exist between
Tataskweyak, Manitoba Hydro and the Nelson River.
The day continued with a description of the construction of the
first generating station on the Nelson River, Kelsey, in 1957. Mr.
Keeper also discussed the Churchill River Diversion and Lake
Winnipeg Regulation, and the history Tataskweyak now shares
with Manitoba Hydro because of these developments. Mr. Keeper
narrated the hydro-electric development occurring in the North,
while the youth took notes and asked questions.
Mr. Keeper’s presentation highlighted the Agreements made
between Tataskweyak, Manitoba Hydro, Manitoba and Canada.
The presentation described Tataskweyak’s major advancements
in having their rights and interests in the lands and waters of the
Split Lake Resource Management Area (SLRMA) recognized, and
explained the connections between the Agreements and how they
complement and build upon each other.
The youth were then asked to choose a handful of subjects from
topics discussed on the first day (and others), to which the
Manager of Future Development and Tataskweyak’s advisors
would provide more detailed presentations on days 2 and 3.
The remainder of the first day was spent watching a Tataskweyak
produced video titled “The Keeyask Project”, to provide context
for the developments occurring in the North.
The second day started with a group breakfast to discuss the
previous day’s themes, and answer any questions which the
students may have. Following breakfast, a guided group tour was
organized at the Manitoba Museum. The educational tour
highlighted the Province’s rich cultural history from north to south
in the Museum’s galleries. The youth group explored the history
and environment of Manitoba from the Arctic coast to the
southern prairie grasslands.
Throughout the afternoon, the youth enjoyed a formal introduction
to the Manager of Future Development, Mr. Victor Spence. Mr.
Spence discussed the future hydro-electric project and
Tataskweyak’s continued involvement in reaching agreements
and upholding the collective rights and interests of TCN.
On the third and last day, the youth enjoyed presentations on the
topics they selected to learn about. Victor Spence and
Tataskweyak advisors provided a full day of presentations to the
youth. Presentation topics included Keeyask, Bipole III, the JKDA,
and others.
The three day meeting concluded with a group dinner where
youth again took part in a question and answer session with
Tataskweyak advisors, and further developed their understanding
of the connections between Tataskweyak’s Agreements.
Overall, it was a very successful trip, and we would like to thank
all of the youth who participated in this valuable experience. We
look forward to providing similar trips in the near future.
2010 Access Program Photos
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Justice
Roba Gott, of the MKO First Nations Justice
Strategy Diversion Program, is the
Community Justice Worker for Split Lake.
She can be contacted at [email protected]
MKO Justice Program
The Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakinak (MKO) First Nation
Justice Strategy is an ongoing program in Split Lake. TCN is one
of the 16 First Nation communities that has been involved with
the First Nation Justice Strategy since 1998. The MKO First
Nations Justice Strategy is a diversion program and is a joint
initiative with MKO, the Manitoba Department of Justice and the
Department of Justice Canada.
The program is funded by Manitoba Justice and Justice Canada,
through the Aboriginal Justice Directorate and involves sixteen
First Nation communities in the MKO region.
The program offers culturally relevant justice alternatives to the
Canadian justice system for First Nations people charged, or
about to be charged, with a range of offenses. It is essentially a
court diversion model that provides community based
alternatives to court proceedings.
Tataskweyak Cree Nation Justice Committee: Melvin Cook, Michael P. Garson
Sr., Noah Garson, Annette Saunders, Betsy Flett
The program involves restoring the wrong that has been done in
the community. It is not based on punitive measures; rather, it is
about “righting a wrong” at the community level.
TCN will have one Community Justice Worker (CJW) and, with
the assistance of the MKO Justice Team, will develop and use
culturally and community appropriate methods of dealing with
referrals diverted to the CJW by the courts, the RCMP, the Band
Police and the community. This will include an Elder Justice
Committee and a Resource Panel.
Under the current format, the community-based justice model
allows TCN to incorporate traditional peacemaking and conflict
resolution concepts in the justice system. The strategy allows
TCN to have input and involvement regarding the administration
of justice in our community. Our CJW will also play a leading role
in the development of justice initiatives and facilitation of justice
committees, an Elders panel and healing circles.
MKO First Nation Justice Strategy Staff
The CJW will form a Justice Committee which deals with
wrongdoers at the community level. The justice committee will be
made up of a variety of community Members including Elders,
health care professionals, spiritual leaders and others. The TCN
Justice Committee consists of Melvin Cook, Michael Garson,
Noah Garson, Annette Saunders and Betsy Flett.
Unlike the court system, our CJW can deal with the parties in a
personal way to resolve differences, holding the wrongdoer
accountable, as well as participate in healing the wounds
between the wrongdoer, the victim and the community. Our CJW
will work closely with the Crown attorney and RCMP to maximize
the number of wrongdoers being dealt with by the community
rather than the formal court process.
Our CJW are trained to handle a variety of different situations.
Their training includes reintegration, reconciliation, prevention,
intervention, community justice forums, mediation, court
procedures, bail management, self-healing and restoration.
With the hard work and dedication of our CJWs and the TCN
Justice Committee, it is our hope that this program will help to
address the issue of culturally relevant justice in our community.
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Justice
Meeting between
Chief Beardy and
RCMP Deputy
Commissioner
Robinson
On March 2, 2011, Chief Beardy and
Constable Abraham Keeper met with the
Deputy Commissioner of the RCMP, Bill
Robinson, in Winnipeg. The meeting was
held to discuss short and long-term
solutions to the need for an increased
RCMP presence in Split Lake. Both Chief
Beardy and Deputy Commissioner
Robinson reported that the meeting was
very productive. TCN and the RCMP both
understand the needs and are committed
to working together towards solutions.
Robinson said that the need for an
increased police presence is not unique to
TCN. But TCN has some advantages not
enjoyed by other communities, he said.
For one thing, the road access from
Thompson allows for a quicker response
time. He also pointed to TCN’s strong
Band Constable Program as another
excellent resource.
In the short term, Robinson says he will
ensure that an additional RCMP presence
will be provided. This will happen through
adjustments to the ‘Thompson Rural’
RCMP allotment. “This change will make a
big difference,” said Robinson. He said
that since the meeting with Chief Beardy,
the RCMP is already making some
changes regarding how long officers are in
the community. He said it’s possible that
an additional trailer can be provided.
Ooskahtisuk (Youth) Club
Announcement
On March 18th, 2011, Tataskweyak Cree Nation Chief Duke Beardy was in
attendance when Manitoba Public Safety Minister Vic Toews visited the
Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (MKO) offices in Thompson. Minister
Toews announced a combined $3.1 million in federal funding for crime
prevention programs in Split Lake, Cross Lake, Norway House and Peguis.
“I’m pleased to announce that our government is committing more than $3.1
million in funds for crime prevention programs across the province of
Manitoba, to help young people avoid becoming involved in criminal
activities,” said Minister Toews.
TCN received the largest portion of the funding, receiving almost $1.2 million
over four years to spend on the Ooskahtisuk (Youth) Club.
“This is a very significant announcement,” said Chief Duke Beardy. “We
have many challenges in our community as well, and certainly this program
will enhance our capacity for initiating crime prevention in our community.”
The Ooskahtisuk (Youth) Club project targets First Nations youth, aged 5-14
years. The project’s aim is to prevent and reduce substance abuse, drugrelated crime and interpersonal violence. The project has two programs:
Families and Schools Together (FAST) and Project Venture.
Families and Schools Together is an after-school, multi-family program that
strengthens families and communities through substance abuse and
delinquency prevention and education.
Project Venture aims to reduce substance abuse through classroom-based
and after-school activities that reflect traditional Aboriginal values to build
self-confidence, community spirit, and decision and problem solving skills in
youth.
A number of after-school and weekend activities associated with Project
Venture have already occurred. Various trips with students from Chief Sam
Cook School students from Grades 5 to 8, including a seven day camping
trip, have focused on team-building, group problem solving, essential
survival skills, and making traditional crafts such as snowshoes. These trips
have also involved Elders to help pass on traditions and to help guide our
youth. Planning for similar trips in the summer is already underway.
Credit: Nickel Belt News, March 25th, 2011 – “Crime Prevention Programs Land $3.1 Million” – Ryan Flanagan
Credit: http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/media/nr/2011/nr20110318-3-eng.aspx
TCN and the RCMP recognize that the
Keeyask Project will add to the need for
policing. Robinson is committed to working
with northern partners, such as Manitoba,
Manitoba Hydro and Manitoba Public
Insurance, to ensure that sufficient
services are provided, possibly through a
detachment based in Split Lake, although
this has not yet been determined.
As Robinson noted, “I want to make sure
Split Lake receives the best policing
possible”.
Chief Duke Beardy with Minister Vic Toews at announcement of Ooskahtisuk (Youth) Club
From right to left: Chief Duke Beardy (TCN), Chief Nick Saunders (NHCN),
Garrison Settee (PCN), Michael P. Garson Sr. (TCN), Thelma Spence (TCN), A. Beardy
(TCN), Minister Vic Toews
Credit: Ryan Flanagan, Thompson Citizen & Nickel Belt News
Tataskweyak Journal
Spring 2011
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Keeyask
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File Environment
Environment Act
Proposal
(EAPF)
Proposal Form
Form (E
APF) in
June 2011
Keeyask
Keeyask Public Hearings
mid 2012
2010
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• This report will contain a
description of the
Keeyask Project and its
environmental impacts. It
will describe the
measures to be put in
place to lessen or avoid
impacts. It will summarize
all of the supporting
volumes in the EIS figure
below.
• The EIS will also show
the Regulators how the
Project will be sustainable
in the future. It will
describe how the Project
will avoid having
significant adverse effects
on the environment and
the people. It will be used
by the Keeyask Partners
to defend the Project in
the Public Hearings in
2012. The EIS is
important because it will
be used to get the licence
from the Regulators to
build Keeyask.
• Part of the Keeyask EIS
will be a video of the
Nelson River. It will show
how the River was used
in the past as a source of
food and how it will be
used in the future as a
source of revenue from
the electricity that
Keeyask will produce.
The video will tell the
story of TCN Members
and why they voted to
support the Project going
forward.
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March
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Keeyask Focus for
2011 and 2012
• With the Keeyask
Referendum held in 2009
and the Joint Keeyask
Development Agreement
(JKDA) signed by all
Parties, major
negotiations are now
over. Hydro and the
Keeyask Cree Nations,
including TCN, are now
doing what they have
agreed to do in the JKDA.
This means:
- Finishing the technical
documentation in the
Keeyask
Environmental
Assessment
Supporting Volumes;
- Writing the
Environmental Impact
Assessment;
- Filing the application
to start the formal
Regulatory Process;
and
- getting the Licence to
build Keeyask.
• The Cree Nation Partners
Specialist Team is now
reviewing and approving
Hydro reports and
regulatory filings (ongoing
over 2011 and 2012).
Keeyask Generating
Station – Key Dates
(subject to change)
• File Environment Act
Proposal Form (EAPF) in
June 2011.
• Second Round of Public
Information Program
(PIP) in September 2011.
• File Environmental Impact
Statement (EIS) in March
2012.
• Keeyask Public Hearings
in first 5 months of 2012.
• Regulatory Licence and
Approvals expected in
Fall 2013.
• Construction starts in late
2013.
• First turbine turning in
2019.
• All 7 turbines turning in
2021. Revenues flow to
TCN.
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• Executive Summary
• Narrative
• Core
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• 3 TCN Members
participate on the
Partners Regulatory and
Licensing Committee
(PRLC). One TCN
Member is the Co-Chair
with Hydro. This
Committee makes all
decisions related to
getting the Licence to
build Keeyask.
• 3 TCN Members
participate on the Aquatic
Working Group. This
Committee looks at what
can be done to help
sturgeon and other fish.
• 3 TCN Members
participate on the
Mammals Working Group.
It looks at what can be
done to help caribou and
moose.
• 2 TCN Members
participate on the Mercury
and Human Health
Working Group. It is
preparing information for
Members on healthy ways
to eat fish from Split Lake
and Gull Lake after
Keeyask, and from other
lakes not affected by
Hydro development.
• Chief and Council
briefings are being
provided on a regular
basis.
• Community meetings for
all Members in Split Lake
are being planned for this
Spring and Fall.
• Meetings with the Future
Development (OWL) staff
are being held on a
regular basis.
• A Keeyask Management
Committee consisting of
Chief and Council and
Elders representatives is
being set up to enhance
communications with the
Membership.
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Statement (EIS)
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Tataskweyak Journal
Bipole III
Bipole III - Preliminary Preferred Route
Bipole III Update
What is Bipole IIII and Why Does Hydro Want it to go
Through the SLRMA?
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Manitoba Hydro has been planning for a new high voltage
transmission line to increase the reliability of its system. Right now,
there are two transmission lines, called Bipole I and Bipole II. These
lines run from the Radisson Converter Station near Gillam to the
Dorsey Converter Station outside of Winnipeg. Bipoles I and II are
placed right beside each other. The route they follow is between
Lake Winnipeg and Lake Manitoba – the Interlake region of
Manitoba.
Because Bipoles I and II are so close together, they can be
damaged by the weather. In 1997, that happened: both lines were
badly damaged in a wind storm.
Manitoba Hydro sells a lot of electricity to the United States. Hydro’s
American customers need to know that the power won’t be
interrupted. For this reason, Manitoba Hydro needs to build Bipole III
far away from Bipoles I and II.
Manitoba Hydro was going to build Bipole III down the east side of
Lake Winnipeg. The Manitoba government decided against this.
They have said that the east side should be left undeveloped to
protect the boreal forest. They’re trying to get a part of the east side
designated as a World Heritage Site by the United Nations – a kind
of World Park.
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How is TCn involved in Bipole III?
To build Bipole III down the west side of the province means that it
has to go through the Split Lake Resource Management Area.
Approximately 215 km of the transmission line would traverse the
Split Lake Resource Management Area, 11 of our Members
Registered Trap Lines will be intersected, and over 400 steel towers
will be erected.
Since early 2010, TCN has been involved in Bipole III.
First, TCN looked at Hydro’s 3-mile wide route options as
they cross through TCN Traditional Territories. TCN
produced a report which recommended that a route closer
to PR 280 be chosen. Hydro accepted TCN’s
recommendation.
BIPOLE III
Next, TCN looked more closely at the route by interviewing
112 Members, including resource harvesters, Elders, and
youth. Members commented on the 66 metre right-of-way
and the sensitive areas it would pass through. Members
also commented on the expected impacts that Bipole III
would have on TCN Traditional Territories. TCN produced
a report which described the Members’ concerns.
Preferred
Route
Selection
The report concluded that, for TCN to support Bipole III
being built through TCN’s Traditional Territories, TCN
would need to understand the benefits that could come
with Bipole III. What jobs, training, business opportunities
and compensation will Hydro provide? This question will
be answered when TCN and Hydro sit down at the
negotiating table. This negotiation is one of the next steps
that needs to be taken.
Tataskweyak Cree Nation
Report on Bipole III Right-of-Way
and Expected Impacts
March 2011
August 2010
Recently, TCN has been in discussion with Hydro on a
new work plan that would allow TCN to continue
investigating Bipole III and the potential benefits that it
could provide.
Tataskweyak Journal
Spring 2011
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Conawapa
Conawapa Update
•
The Conawapa Generating Station, if built, will be the largest hydro-electric
project ever built in northern Manitoba.
•
Conawapa, when operating on all 10 turbines, will produce 1,485
megawatts of hydro-electricity.
•
It is proposed to be located on the Lower Nelson River, 28 kilometres
downstream of the Limestone Generating Station and 90 kilometres
downstream of Gillam.
•
Conawapa will cause limited flooding to approximately 5 km2 of land, mostly
along the natural banks of the Nelson River. 22% of the Conawapa study
area is within the Split Lake RMA, as is 10% of the anticipated flooding.
•
Conawapa is expected to take 10 years to build, providing for an in-service
date of 2023; and creating an estimated 13,000 person years of direct and
indirect employment.
Status of Conawapa Project
Although no decision has yet been taken to proceed with Conawapa,
planning work is going ahead:
Hydro is undertaking a topographic survey of the Limestone storage area in
spring 2011.
Preliminary design engineering is underway. This includes waterways
management, reservoir clearing, infrastructure design, and transportation.
No designs for the generating station itself have yet been planned.
Illustrations of Conawapa have been prepared. Work on building a scale
model of the project has started. When finished, it could be used to show
the project to communities.
Survey control sensors were buried in March 2010 for an examination of the
soil types, permafrost, etc.
Conawapa field studies include physical (land studies), aquatic (water-based
animals and habitat), terrestrial (land-based animals and habitat), heritage
resources (issues of cultural importance), and social-economic (people,
communities, and how they use their resources).
River temperature monitoring instrumentation stations were completed on
the north side of the Nelson River.
Our Water and Lands
Credit: Manitoba Hydro
TCN Offsetting Lakes
Healthy Food Fish Program
The Healthy Food Fish Program is one of TCN’s Offsetting
Programs. It replaces lost opportunities to fish arising from the
construction and operation of the Keeyask Generating Station.
The Program aims to provide a supply of wholesome food fish to
replace fish which may be unfit for consumption as a result of
temporarily increased mercury levels.
The Healthy Food Fish Program will utilize Pelletier, Recluse,
Waskaiowaka, Limestone and Myre Lakes, referred to together as
the Offsetting Lakes, to provide up to 137,000 pounds of food fish
annually. Other Offsetting Lakes have also been identified within
the SLRMA to act as temporary sources of healthy food fish in
cases where fishing on an Offsetting Lake needs to be
temporarily or permanently halted. These replacement lakes
include Thomas, Christie, Kiask and Caldwell.
By March 2012, construction will have started on a cabin, boat
dock, icehouse, fish cleaning table and storage shed at each of
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the five Offsetting Lakes. In addition to these structures, snow
machines, sleighs, 16 ft aluminum boats and 30 horsepower
outboard motors will also be purchased for TCN to help improve
the efficiency of the program.
By March 2013, additional funding will be available to cover up to
6240 air miles for the transport of fishermen and fish. The
additional funding will also help to replace or repair cabins, docks,
icehouses, sheds, snow machines, sleighs, boats and motors.
Lastly, the funding can be used to purchase fishing equipment,
nets, gas, oil, and will be used to pay fishermen and to cover the
costs of processing the fish.
The Healthy Food Fish Program will be used as part of the Fish
and Moose Sustainability Plan, which is currently being
developed. Please see the article on the Sustainability Plan in this
edition of the Tataskweyak Journal for more information about
how the program will contribute to sustainable fish populations in
the SLRMA for future generations to access.
Spring 2011
Tataskweyak Journal
Our Water and Lands
Mercury and Human Health
Update
Credit: Manitoba Hydro
avoid eating large pickerel and jackfish. Smaller jacks and
pickerel are safe to eat, as are whitefish of all sizes.
When hydro dams cause the
flooding of land in northern
Manitoba, mainly peatlands,
other wetlands or forests are
affected. The soils in these
areas contain organic material
that bacteria use as a food
source to grow rapidly after
flooding. Some groups of
bacteria also incorporate very
small amounts of mercury into
their cells. This is the beginning
of a process known as
bioaccumulation and is simply
described in the graphic to the
right.
Tataskweyak has addressed concerns over increasing mercury
levels after Keeyask is built through the Healthy Food Fish
Program in the Keeyask Adverse Effects Agreement. Through this
program, fish from 5 lakes in the Split Lake Resource
Management Area which are not affected by Hydro or other
human disturbances will be delivered to Split Lake by community
Members beginning in 2013 and continuing for the life of the
Project.
In 2012, cabins, docks, sheds, and fish cleaning tables will be
constructed and boats and motors purchased for use in the
Healthy Food Fish Program. Prior to the start of the Program,
recommendations regarding mercury levels in the various species
of fish will be prepared for distribution in the community.
The known effects of mercury on human health have prompted
the creation of the “Mercury and Human Health Working Group”
for the Keeyask Project, which includes representatives from
Tataskweyak. The Working Group has carefully evaluated these
health concerns, provided information on mercury concentrations
in the curent Keeyask environment and predicted mercury
concentrations after the proposed Project is completed, and
made recommendations regarding the consumption of fish in the
Keeyask Cree Nation Communities.
Existing knowledge about mercury and human health indicates
that mercury levels in fish lower than 0.5 parts per million (ppm)
are safe if those fish are eaten only occasionally (approximately
once per week) and in moderate amounts. Mercury
concentrations in the water itself are several thousand times
lower than in fish and are of no concern to human health. There
is no risk in terms of drinking, bathing or swimming in water.
Recommendations based on current fish mercury concentrations
in several Keeyask Area lakes and on advice by Health Canada
are that women of child bearing age and young children should
Fish and Moose Sustainability
TCN is currently involved in producing a plan to ensure
sustainable populations of moose and fish for future generations
of TCN Members. TCN Members are guaranteed the right to
pursue hunting and fishing in the Split Lake Resource
Management Area (SLRMA) by Treaty 5.
The Access Program and the Healthy Food Fish Program will
continue to increase the domestic harvest of fish and moose
throughout the SLRMA. TCN is working to ensure this is done in
a sustainable fashion so that these resources are available for
future generations. However, the sharing of resources between
outfitters, licensed sportsmen and domestic resource harvesters
is a recent trend which is putting
increased pressure on fish and moose
populations, and must be considered
as part of the plan.
This recent trend raises concern
among TCN Members because it
could diminish the effectiveness of the
Offsetting Programs (detailed in the
Adverse Effects Agreement), whose
purpose is to provide meaningful,
alternative opportunities to exercise
Tataskweyak Journal
Credit: Manitoba Hydro
the customs, practices and traditions (such as hunting and
fishing) which are integral to TCN’s distinctive cultural identity.
Work towards the goal of maintaining sustainable fish and moose
populations started by estimating their populations in the SLRMA.
As the plan is developed, TCN Members will have the opportunity
to significantly contribute to the development of the Sustainability
Plan by providing past and present traditional knowledge, as well
as insight into future fish and moose harvesting.
The Fish and Moose Sustainability Plan will be developed
through community consultations and presentations where TCN
hunters, fishermen and other interested Members will contribute
important information to a report. This will ensure that community
needs, values and interests are incorporated into the
Sustainability Plan.
With respect to fish, the Sustainability Plan will apply to all lakes
identified in the Offsetting Programs. They will be fished under the
TCN Healthy Food Fish Program to help compensate for and
replace any lost fishing opportunities resulting from the Keeyask
Project. The plan will ensure the Offsetting lakes are fished
sustainably.
The Sustainability Plan will help guide moose hunting activities
and monitor populations within the SLRMA, to ensure that both
community and long term sustainability objectives are met.
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Our Water and Lands
The Churchill River &
CRD Final Licence
community concerns regarding
the licensing of the CRD. This
provides an opportunity to
voice our concerns and
opinions about the ongoing
operations of the CRD.
There are a number of important activities occurring on the
Churchill River which have the potential to affect Split Lake.
Manitoba Hydro is currently seeking a final Water Power Licence
for the Churchill River Diversion (CRD). Also, Lake Sturgeon are
being considered for designation under the Species at Risk Act
(SARA). The CRD Final Water Licence is currently being
reviewed for approval by Manitoba Water Stewardship (MWS).
Manitoba has initiated Crown consultation with TCN, under
section 35 of the Constitution Act of Canada, to address
The Department of Fisheries
and Oceans (DFO) is
investigating Lake Sturgeon
populations on both the
Nelson and Churchill Rivers.
This implies that the long-term
health of Sturgeon, and of the
rivers, is being considered
very carefully by Canada. This
also provides an opportunity to
meaningfully contribute to the
preservation of this valuable
species.
The Churchill River is a culturally and ecologically significant
feature to TCN and other First Nations, as well as to Northern
Manitoba, and the rest of Canada. It is a river with great history,
as many of the first white contacts in North America were made
on its banks. Our Cree name for the River, “Manteosippi”,
meaning “Stranger River”, reflects this.
2011 Split Lake Water Levels and the 60 Day Forecast
Under the 1996 Agreement, updated in the 2008 Agreement, Hydro must provide a 60 day forecast at the end of every month for
Split Lake and the surrounding bodies of water and control structures. The forecasts are released in the last week of every
month. Weekly forecasts must be provided when the water levels exceed 551 feet on Split Lake.
The March-April forecast has been fairly accurate. The level on Split Lake was at a peak of 552 feet on March 18 and was
predicted to decline from that point to a level of 550.5 feet in the third week of April. The April-May forecast is for levels to begin to
rise again by over 2 feet in May.
Levels in February were a foot higher than for any other year in recorded history.
Fish Passage Workshop Update
TCN Members and Elders were recently involved in discussions
regarding Fish Passage at Keeyask. Concerns exist over the
ability of fish populations in the Nelson River to freely and safely
pass through the Keeyask Area, including the Generating Station.
This is an issue TCN Members have expressed great interest in,
because of the cultural relationship we share with fish in the
Nelson River.
On March 1, 2 and 3, community representatives and Elders from
each of the four Keeyask Cree Nations (KCN), including their
advisors, met with Manitoba Hydro and North/South Consultants
to discuss fish passage at a three day workshop in Thompson.
Discussions and presentations at the workshop focused on the
following options to address the issue of fish passage:
• A Bypass Channel – This is an artificial creek or river that
would allow fish to bypass the generating station, involving
a series of rapids and pools.
• A Fish Ladder – This is a structure which climbs over the
generating station, on a shallow angle with flowing water,
allowing fish to scale a tall structure such as a generating
station.
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• A Fish Lock – This device attracts and holds fish, until
which time they are moved through a generating station by
means of a tunnel and released into the tailrace.
• A Fish Lift – This is similar to a fish elevator, also attracting
and holding fish, at which point they are elevated over the
generating station and into the tailrace.
• Capture and Transport – This is similar to a trap and truck
technique and involves netting and fish releases, both
upstream and downstream of a generating station.
It was mentioned at the workshop that many of these techniques
only work effectively during the “ice free” months. Given the
unique environment of Keeyask, it was determined that
discussions must continue to identify other unique considerations.
Many Members reported feeling better informed after the
workshop, and KCN representatives expressed their view that this
type of information sharing workshop was effective when
discussing complicated topics such as fish passage.
Although there still many things to consider, it is important to note
that Keeyask would also be the first and only hydro-electric dam
in northern Manitoba to have formal fish passage facilities
constructed alongside the generating station.
Spring 2011
Tataskweyak Journal
Our Water and Lands
Shoreline
Protection
The next phase of work to protect the
shoreline in the community could start
as early as the beginning of May,
according to Jack Braun of Ininew
Project Management. Nearly 2000
metres (1.2 miles) of the north
shoreline will be protected under a
new contract. The contract will also
include some protection of the church
property. The work is funded and done
under the direction of Manitoba Hydro.
Hydro is fully responsible for the
quality of the work. It is expected to
take up to a year to complete and will
provide employment for TCN
Members.
Operational Jobs
ceremony for this program was held at the Kistepinanik Hotel on
Monday, March 28, 2011.
Last year was a busy year for the Operational Jobs staff. In
Operational Jobs staff worked with War Lake First Nation (our
August of 2010, we held a “Hands on Interaction” with Manitoba
Cree Nation Partner), York Factory First Nation, Fox Lake Cree
Hydro at the TCN Arena. We invited Grade 11 and 12 students
from Chief Sam Cook School and there was an open invitation to Nation and Hydro to build internal capacity as the Employment
Working Group. Our group is effective because everyone in the
all TCN Members. We were pleased with the attendance, and
group, including Hydro’s employees, is of Native
look forward to the upcoming Hands on
ancestry. As First Nations people, we are more
Interactions with Hydro. Information about this
familiar with the issues related to recruitment and
For more information please contact:
upcoming event can be found at the end of this
retention supports, and are passionate about
Operational Jobs / Ongoing Jobs
article.
improving the situation by providing extra support
Sarah Cole
to students and trainees. To help our Members,
Alyssa Mayham is a young TCN Member who
Training Coordinator
we prepare them for the Behavioural Descriptive
was recruited by Manitoba Hydro into the
or
Interview Process that Hydro uses to recruit
workforce through the Joint Keeyask
future employees. We also provide test
Development Agreement (JKDA) Operational
Cheryl Moose
Recruitment Coordinator
workshops and resume development. We are
Jobs Initiative. A 2010 Chief Sam Cook High
committed to continuing to provide “Hands on
School graduate, Alyssa is currently training in
Tel: 342-2951
Interactions” which allow our Members to
Gillam.
demonstrate their skills.
In November 2010, Operational Jobs staff hosted a
Working together as the Employment Working Group, our main
“Life Skills Program” for 16 participants over a four week period.
job is to plan and implement training programs for our
In December 2010, Operational Jobs started a program which
communities. We have been working with various entities
was developed by Workplace Employment Manitoba called
including Workplace Employment Manitoba, Junior Achievement,
“Introduction to Industry.” It was a 16 week program delivered
Guiding Circles, Red River College and University College of the
through TCN’s University College of the North Regional Centre.
North, amongst others, to reach our goal of helping our Members
With the support of Hydro, Alyssa Mayham visited TCN to give a
receive training and employment.
presentation and answer questions about her experience. She
gave the same presentation in York Factory. The graduation
The Operational Jobs staff held an Open House in Split Lake to
answer questions and is currently doing a door-to-door survey to
gather information. Our future plans include working with our
partner First Nations to hold Open House information sharing
sessions for off-Reserve Members.
Operational Jobs will be hosting, as we do twice a year, a Hands
on Interaction with Hydro. Activities will include Pole Climbing,
Dead Lift, Bucket Truck, Electrical Wiring, and Electrical Panel.
Hydro will be in Split Lake on April 19 and 20, 2011, for those
community Members that are interested in a career with Hydro.
We would like to invite everyone to come out and join us to
demonstrate their skill and attributes. Operational Jobs staff,
along with Hydro, will be preparing the candidates for the
Northern Aboriginal pre-Placement Program.
Introduction to Industry Program
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Spring 2011
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Update from the Tataskweyak
Trust
The Tataskweyak Trust was established on June 24, 1992 as a
result of a flood settlement with the Government of Canada,
Province of Manitoba and Manitoba Hydro. The main purpose of
the Trust is to provide long lasting benefits to both the present
and future members of Tataskweyak Cree Nation.
The Trust is governed by a Trust agreement which sets out how
the Trust operates and how the Trust funds can be used. There
are currently three Tataskweyak Trustees, namely Randy Beardy,
Joan Ouskan and Chief Duke Beardy, and a Corporate trustee,
the Canada Trust Company. It is the responsibility of the Trustees
to ensure that all provisions of the Trust Agreement are followed
and that the Trust funds are invested accordingly. The Trustees
meet at least four times a year to review the operations of the
Trust, including a review of the investments and to make any
investment decisions. The Trustees are assisted by Wellington
West Capital Inc. which provides investment advice and
recommendations.
The Trust funds are invested in a conservative manner so that
risk is minimized. Second, the investments are meant to
maximize income, which is used to fund programs and services
for the community. Third, the investment strategy is also meant to
provide for some growth of the funds in order to protect against
inflation. Overall, the investment strategy employed by the
Trustees is working well and is accomplishing the objectives of
the Trust and those of the community.
Since the Trust was established it has produced income of
approximately forty million five hundred thousand dollars.
Additional funds are received from Manitoba Hydro and added to
the Trust when water levels exceed specific limits. These funds
are used for programs and services that have been approved by
TCN Members. Such programs and services include Elders’
payments, per capita distributions, property damage claims,
Arena operating expenses, fishing and fur trapping programs,
housing, other capital works projects and cultural and recreational
programs. The amount of money that has been spent on the
various programs and services since inception is almost forty-nine
million five hundred thousand dollars. The current value of the
Trust is approximately thirty-two million dollars. The value of the
Trust must be maintained at a certain level which is approximately
twenty-nine million seven hundred fifty-seven thousand dollars.
More detailed information on the Trust can be reviewed at the
Trust Office.
The Trustees look forward to ensuring that the Trust continues to
support those programs and services that provide benefits to both
the present and future members of the Tataskweyak Cree Nation.
TCn Church Delegation Visits
York Factory
On Thursday March 31st, the Rev. Dr. William Winter of
Kingfisher Lake died at Sioux Lookout, after a brief
period of hospitalization. Dr. Winter had a long and rich
ministry in Northwestern Ontario as a priest of the
diocese of Keewatin.
On October 7th, 2010 a delegation from the Split Lake Church of
St. John the Baptist visited the site of the Hudson Bay post at
York Factory. The trip was made by Manitoba Hydro helicopter.
The Venerable Larry Beardy, the Rev. Melvin Cook, Church
Warden Fanny Beardy and Elder Lazarus Kitchekeesik were
accompanied by the Rev. Gerald Hobbs.
His name was given to the Dr. William Winter School in
Kingfisher Lake, in honour of his leadership in the
development of indigenous ministry training. A
significant number of TCN Members did their university
study and graduated from that program in Saskatoon.
The trip was planned as part of the restoration of the old
cemetery at Chipiy Naya (Ghost Point). After the damages done
at Chipiy Naya by high water, Manitoba Hydro has been working
with the church authorities to rebuild the site with a protected
shoreline. The site has been planted with northern grasses and
shrubs. It will be reconsecrated by the bishop in later this year.
He was able to be present and participate at the
consecration of the Rev. Lydia Mamekwa as
Northwestern Ontario regional bishop in May 2010. His
funeral was held April 4th in Kingfisher Lake.
At the centre of Chipiy Naya will be a memorial stone with the
names of those known to be buried there. The church committee
decided that the memorial stone should come from York Factory,
where the ancestors of the present Split Lake community lived
for generations.
The team walked about the York Factory site for several hours.
They visited the cemetery and saw the graves of TCN ancestors.
A stone was chosen from the shoreline where canoes would
have beached when TCN ancestors came to the fort. Fortunately
there were no polar bears at York Factory during the visit and
everyone returned home safely.
Upcoming Direct
n egotiation Contracts
The following are upcoming Direct Negotiation Contracts
associated with the ongoing repairs to PR 280 and the
Keeyask Infrastructure Project which TCN will have the first
preference to earn:
PR 280
Spot Grade Improvements 2011
Planned Issue Date: April 1, 2011
Tentative Start of Construction: June 1, 2011
Spot Grade Improvements 2012
Planned Issue Date: April 1, 2012
Tentative Start of Construction: June 1, 2012
Delegation at York Factory with Memorial Stone
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Tataskweyak Journal
Community
Winter Fest 2011
The Tataskweyak Cree Nation Winter Fest Planning Committee
implemented the 2011 Winter Fest celebrations from Monday,
March 14 to Friday, March 18, 2011. The week-long event
consisted of 5 days of various activities for all ages including
Children, Youth, Adults and Seniors.
The event kicked off with a community gathering at the Band
Hall on Sunday, March 13, to honour the group of TCN Youth
who were confirmed by Archbishop David Ashdown. The
gathering concluded with a small feast, gospel singing &
opening remarks regarding the confirmation & upcoming Winter
Fest celebrations.
Monday, March 14, started off with a breakfast at the Band Hall.
After breakfast, we started a Sit in a Chair Scavenger Hunt and
a new event – the Kuskayw Race – an ice fishing race from
Northern Bay to Assean Narrows. Participants had to chisel their
own holes, catch a fish & race back to the Split Lake Northern
Bay finish line.
Crawl, Log Throw, and Snow Dash & Swooshing. With the
weather being quite cold, the number of children in attendance
was low. But we had enough children to complete all races and
award various children’s prizes.
The evening indoor events at the Band Hall started at 7:00 pm.
Events included Traditional Trapper’s Dress, Snow Suit Race,
Foot Stomping, Yodeling and a Pie Eating contest.
The 2011 Annual Trappers Competition was implemented and
the main supporter was the Split Lake Trappers Association. We
had the Annual Men & Women Trappers and the Annual Youth
Prince & Princess Trappers Categories.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 started with breakfast, a Sit in a
Chair Scavenger Hunt & musical chairs. A road hockey
tournament for children ages 6-12 yrs old was held. There was a
total of 8 teams with a double elimination format.
Other events that took place outside the Band Hall were Tent
Setting, Log Saw, Log Throw, Sled Pull, and Snow Crawl &
Snow Dash.
We also held the Winter Fest Ice Fishing Derby at Northern Bay.
We had a total 193 ice fishing participants for a very enjoyable
event!
Evening events for King/queen & Prince/Princess Trapper
competitors included: Trap Setting, Arm Wrestling, Leg
Wrestling, Animal Calling (Moose, Goose, Swan and Wolf) and
Flour Packing.
The day continued with a Comedy Stage Show featuring Derek
Starlight. Derek is a puppeteer from Calgary, Alberta, who is well
known across Canada and has received numerous Aboriginal
Achievement awards. From the start of his show, the audience
laughed, cheered and pointed as he alternately displayed
different well known characters & his own Aboriginal characters.
Another show was delivered on Tuesday, which had more
Members in attendance and all shared their laughs and tears
and enjoyed the show.
Thursday, March 17, 2011 started with breakfast, a Sit in a Chair
Scavenger Hunt and musical chairs. Many of our main events
kicked off on Thursday, including the first heat of the Dog Sled
Race. Please see the separate article on the Dog Sled Races
for more information. Local Ski-doo Drag Races also took place
at the Muskrat Bay location with a lot of local ski-doo
participants in attendance.
Winter Fest continued on Tuesday, March 15th with another
breakfast, a Sit in a Chair Scavenger Hunt and musical chairs.
The annual Ski-doo Wood Hauling event began its race down
the lake of Northern Bay with 4 categories: Men, Women, Male
Youth and Female Youth.
Near the Band Hall, our outdoor childrens events began with the
following activities available for our children: Sled Pull, Snow
Winter Fest 2011
Event Results
Winter Road Speed Skating
Race Results:
12 & Under Boys:
1st: Rickson Flett
2nd: Dawson Garson
3rd: Cameron Neckoway
12 & Under Girls:
1st: Robin Ouskun
2nd; Chiara Beardy
13 – 17 yrs Boys:
1st: Austin Cook
2nd: Keegan Neckoway
3rd: Nathaniel Flett
13 – 17 yrs Girls:
1st: April Pronteau
2nd: Melissa Beardy
3rd: Kaitlyn Kitchekeesik
18+ Men:
1st: Darnel Beardy
2nd: Dustin Flett
3rd: Kelly Ouskun
18 + Women:
1st: Shannon Beardy
2nd: Lyndsay Chornoby
3rd: Audrey Ouskun
35 + Men:
1st: Darryl Pronteau
2nd: Stephen Garson
3rd: Fred Cook
Ice Fishing Results:
Burbot (Muriah):
1st: Devon Cook
2nd: Roy Mayham
3rd: Doreen Spence
4th: Michelle Moose
Tataskweyak Journal
The Northern Bay location hosted the Snow Shoe Marathon
races, which began with four categories: 13 to 17 year old boys
and girls and men and women over 18. Following the marathon,
other events included Snow Shoe Sprints, Relays, Ice Chiseling,
Water Hauling & the Chicken Run Race.
Children and Youth Ice Skating Events were delivered at the
TCN arena for all our local hockey players including Speed
Skating, Obstacle Races and Relay Races.
Pickerel:
1st: Ernest Bittern Sr.
2nd: Cornella Beardy
3rd: Clarence Beardy
Jackfish:
1st: Jack Kitchekeesik
Smallest Fish per Category:
Burbot: Johnny Beardy
Pickerel: Clarence Beardy
Jackfish: Jack Kitchekeesik
First Fish Caught: Jude Flett
Most Fish Caught: Michelle
Moose
Ski-Doo Wood Hauling Results:
Mens Division:
1st: Joseph Flett
2nd: Jonathan Saunders
3rd: Ivan Kitchekeesik
Women Division:
1st: Taralee Beardy
2nd: Kathleen Spence
3rd: Arlene Flett
Youth Male:
1st: Cody Keeper
2nd: Craig Flett
3rd: Brayden Spence
Youth Female:
1st: Kaitlyn Kitchekeesik
2nd: Melissa Beardy
3rd: April Pronteau
Flour Packing Results:
18+ Men:
1st: Jim Scott
2nd: Marvin Veilya
3rd: Darryl Pronteau
18+ Women:
1st: Melodie Muskego
2nd: Sharon Garson
3rd: Shannon Beardy
The Singing Talent Show –
Winners Results
12 & Under:
1st: Payton Beardy
2nd: Janelle Beardy
3rd Justice Spence
4th: Turquoise Nicholas
13 – 17:
1st: Hank Saunders
2nd: Tyler Massan
3rd: Shelby Keeper
4th: Raven Nicholas
18 +:
1st: Victoria Catcheway
2nd: Alyssa Mason
3rd: Cheryl Moose
4th: Charissa Ross
50+:
1st: Tony Keeper
2nd: George Beardy
3rd: Marlene Spence
4th: Lillian Spence
Fred Moose & the Dick Brothers provided our festivities with live
music and lead our participants in the Singing Talent Show that
took place Thursday evening at 7:00 pm. There were four
categories in this event: 12 years & under, 13 to 17 years, 18
plus and 50 plus.
Friday, March 18, 2011 started with breakfast and a Sit in a
Chair Scavenger Hunt. Next, the second heat of the 12th Annual
Allison Kitchekeesik Dog Sled Race took place. After that, open
Ski-doo Drag Races and the Split Lake Minor Hockey Monster
Bingo were some of the events that were delivered.
The outdoor events that took place were the Long Distance &
Relay Elan Races. This event continues to be one of the most
popular races, due to people still having Elan ski-doos. Many
Members thought this ski-doo was no longer in existence, but
there continues to be machines still running around our
community and trap lines. We also had our Trapper’s Bannock &
Tea Boiling competitions that took place down the lake at the
Northern Bay area.
The final event that was implemented was our Jigging Contest.
Fred Moose & the Dick Brothers provided live fiddling music.
The Winter Fest planning committee would like to thank all our
sponsors for this year’s festivities including Tataskweyak Trust,
Split Lake Awasis, Split Lake Trappers Association, the Health
Department, Project Venture, the Wawatay Program and Hobbs
& Associates.
We would also like to thank Split Lake Members & out of town
visitors for their support throughout the week. We hope
everybody had fun and enjoyed their time within our community.
For the results of many of these events and competitions, please
see the results boxes attached to this article.
Special thanks to the Winter Fest planning community, judges,
security, cooks, radio announcers, helpers, Fred Moose & the
Dick Brothers, Chief & Council, Grand Chief Arnold Ouskun,
Sydney Garrioch, and Archbishop David Ashdown.
I hope to see you at our upcoming 2011 Summer Indian Days.
Nathan Neckoway,
TCN Recreation Director
9 – 12 yrs old:
Boys:
1st: Alexander Wavey
2nd: Dreelee Beardy
3rd: Jason Ouskun
Girls:
1st: Justice Spence
2nd: Chavonne Flett
3rd: Taiesha Spence
Boys:
1st: Austin Cook
2nd: Devon Cook
3rd: Tyler Ktichekeesik
Girls:
1st: Rene Beardy
2nd: Maureen Morris
3rd: Dana Flett
Trappers King/Queen &
Prince/Princess Competitions:
King Trapper
1st: Jonathan Saunders
2nd: Darryl Pronteau
3rd: Leon Flett
4th: Devon Beardy
queen Trapper
1st: Shannon Beardy
2nd: Sharon Garson
3rd: Marleen Flett
4th: Vera Sinclair
18 -34 yrs old:
5 – 6 yrs old:
Boys:
1st: Dayten Flett
2nd: Joseph Brightnose
3rd: Junín Masson
Women:
1st: Rena Wastesicoot
2nd: Shannon Beardy
3rd: Crystal Flett
Girls:
1st: Shenika Morris
2nd: Dynell Keeper
3rd: Lakeisha Spence
35 – 49 yrs old:
7 – 8 yrs old:
Men:
1st: Neil Flett
2nd: Leroy Spence
3rd: Dennis Ouskun
Boys:
1st: Benjamin Brightnose
2nd: Keenan Flett
3rd: Terrence Beardy
Women:
1st: Leona Catchaway
2nd: Rosaline Ouskun
3rd: Denise Munroe
Girls:
1st: Renia Garson
2nd: Annaileah Wastesicoot
3rd: Megan Flett
50 plus:
Spring 2011
Funniest Jigger Contest
1st: Shirley Beardy Sr.
2nd: Cheryl Moose
3rd: Vivian Sung
13 – 17 yrs old:
Men:
1st: Eugene Spence
2nd: Clayton Spence
3rd: Raymond Flett Jr.
Jigging Results:
Women:
1st: Maria Flett
2nd: Caroline Ouskun
3rd: Annette Saunders
Prince Trapper
1st Craig Flett
2nd: James Garson
3rd: Keegan Neckoway
4th: Nathaniel Flett
Princess Trapper
1st: April Pronteau
2nd: Melissa Beardy
3rd: Taniesha Spenc
4th: Juliana Flett
Split Lake Annual Winter Fest
Raffle: Winners
1st Prize: 2010 Tundra
Snowmobile
Winner – John George Beardy
2nd Prize: $1,000 Cash
Winner – Rhonda Beardy
3rd Prize: 32’ Flat Screen TV
Winner – Eliza Spence
Men:
1st: Elijah Dick
2nd: Samuel Flett
3rd: Jude Flett
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Community
Dog Sled Races
TCN recently hosted our 12th
annual Allison Kitchekeesik Dog
Sled Races on March 17 and 18.
The event was very successful
and was highlighted by the
attendance of Eddy Streeper from
Minnesota, U.S.A, who is a worldclass champion musher!
The first was a 10 mile race for
teams with 8 dogs. This race was
won by Eddy Streeper from
Minnesota. The second race was 7 miles with a 6 dog
team, and was also won by Eddy Streeper. Please see
the full results for both races next to this article.
Dog sled races in the Split Lake area were started by
local trappers from TCN. When asked about the
history of the races, TCN Elder Noah Garson, now 78
years old, said that he witnessed many races from an
early age. He told us that the races were always held
in the spring when the snow was hard-packed, which
made it easy for the mushers to gain speed. He noted
that the mushers used to use very large sled dogs,
which were much bigger than the dogs used today.
Results
Race # 1 – 10 Miles with an 8 Dog Team
1st – Eddy Streeper – Minnesota, U.S.A
2nd – Gerry Merasty – Brochet, Saskatchewan
3rd – George Sewap – Denare Beach, Saskatchewan
4th – Ricky Hall – Thompson, Manitoba
5th – Chris Turner – Cross Lake, Manitoba
6th – Robbie Turner – Cross Lake, Manitoba
7th – Allen Keeper – Split Lake, Manitoba
8th – Brooke Hall, Jake Robinson – Thompson, Manitoba
9th – Louie North – Cross Lake, Manitoba
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Race # 2 – 7 Miles with a 6 Dog Team
1st – Eddy Streeper – Minnesota, U.S.A
2nd – Robbie Turner – Cross Lake, Manitoba
3rd – Brooke Hall – Thompson, Manitoba
4th – Ricky Hall – Thompson, Manitoba
5th – Sydney Garioch – Manitoba
6th – Gerry Merasty – Brochet, Saskatchewan
7th – Allen Keeper – Split Lake, Manitoba
When Noah was growing up, the trappers used their
sled dogs for survival to hunt, trap and fish and to
support their families. They decorated their harnesses
with bells, fox tails, bright ribbons and beads. The
mushers wore beautifully beaded moose leather
jackets, as well as moccasins to display arts and crafts
of their community. Robert Wavey, John James
Ouskan, Joe Beardy and Joseph Keeper are just a few
of the many mushers who passed on the tradition of
dog sled racing in Split Lake.
We are looking forward to more exciting and
successful races next year.
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Community
TATASKWEYAK GAMIn G COMMISSIOn
9th An n UAL FISHIn G DERBY
Congratulations to Marvin Mcn evin from Thompson
He won the Top Prize of $40,000.00 cash with a length of 77.8 cm.
Second Prize went to n ick Agecoutay from Thompson with a cash payout of
$15,000.00 and a length of 75.9 cm
Third Place went to Henry Ross, also from Thompson, with a cash Payout of $5,000 and a length of 72.3 cm
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2012 Derby Ticket
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Derek Cook
Carl Young
Donavan Brightnose
Jerry McDonald
Marc LeClair
Leon McLeod
Adam Anderson
Lillian Muminawatin
Albert Saunders
David Bee
Marilyn Beardy
Sam Dysart
Doreen Garson
Earl Osborne
Brian Garson
Shane Clarkson
James Watt
Cindy Trout
Burnell Anderson
Pipon Moose
Ernest Bittern
Joseph Sass
Kayla Merasity
Angus Frogg
Thomas McKay
Colin Flett
Ralph Robinson
Jeff McKay
Brian Nicholls
Angela Spence
Raymond Beardy
Shawn Flett
Horace Keeper
Bradley Dick
Hubert Hart
Rodney Saunders
Jack Kitchekeesik
Trevor Sass
Audrey Ouskun
Jeremy Saunders
Muriel Desmet
Leon Benson
Christian Papanikus
Nathan Wavey
Arnold Dysart
George McKay
Chris Mayham
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817 Tickets were sold.
Congratulations to all the Winners of the Tataskweyak Gaming Commission 9th Annual Fishing Derby.
The Tataskweyak Gaming Commission would like to thank the following: Crazy Pete’s Trading Post in Thompson, Cruzin’ Fried
Chicken in Thompson, Morris Chicken in Split Lake, Split Lake Construction, Drillers, Security, and all the tickets sellers for making
this year’s Derby a success.
From the Staff and Board Members of the Tataskweyak Gaming Commission.
See You All Next Year!
Tataskweyak Journal
Spring 2011
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Community
Melvin Fontaine Memorial Hockey
Tournament
Eight teams participated in this
tournament at the MTS Iceplex, held
on April 1, 2 and 3. Teams represented
included Tataskweyak,The Pas,
Sagkeeng, Hollow Water, Shoal Lake,
Winnipeg, and Cross Lake. The
Winnipeg Selects won the final game
by a score of 3 to 1.Tataskweyak, with
6 TCN Members, finished in 2nd place,
winning $3000 and a trophy.
Representing TCN were Neil Flett,
Bradley Flett, Leon Flett, Ronny
Beardy, Leroy Spence and Darryl
Pronteau. Cross Lake Members made
up the rest of the team.
TCn TRIVIA
1. Who was the first Chief of Split
Lake (TCn )?
a) Adam Mayham
b) John Garson
c) Billy Spence
d) William Kitchekeesik
TCN Members with Councillor Victor Flett
2. What does the Cree word Keeyask
mean in English?
a) Eagle
b) Mouse
c) Gull
d) Moose
3. What is the natural life-span of an
adult sturgeon?
a) 20-30 years
b) 30-50 years
c) 50-100 years
d) 100-150 years
4. What year was the “Seven
Minutes” incident in Split Lake?
a) 1959
b) 1964
c) 1975
d) 1980
5. Who are the Cree n ation
Partners?
a) TCN and Fox Lake
b) War Lake and York Factory
c) TCN and War Lake
d) Fox Lake and York Factory
6. What year did TCn sign its Treaty
with the Crown?
a) 1867
b) 1962
c) 2006
d) 1908
7. Where is the original home for
TCn ers?
a) Churchill
b) Waskaiowaka Lake
c) Shamattawa
d) York Factory
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