EPIC TO HOST CAFE FUNDRAISEREpic Opportunities will host its annual Café Fundraiser event on Thurs., Nov. 6 at the Victoria Inn in Winnipeg. The event is one of the primary fundraisers of Epic Opportunities with a goal of raising money for accessible housing for individuals with intellectual...read moreSTARTING A CONVERSATIONWhen members of the Epic Opportunities recruitment team got together earlier this year to discuss ways of better engaging members of the public at the various career fairs they attend they came up with an idea that fit to a T. Actually, it fit like a T-shirt. ...read moreEPIC CONSULTANT IS ON THE JOBKellie Thai's job could be likened to that of a tour guide. An Employment Consultant with Epic Opportunities' Career Exploration Service, she too takes people on all kinds of exciting journeys filled with both challenges and rewards. While you aren't likely...read morePROVINCE TO BOOST WAGESThe Manitoba government recently announced plans to enhance wages for support workers at agencies which provide residential services to adults with intellectual disabilities
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Our Mission StatementIt is our mission to offer preventative and supportive services to child, youth and families while supporting healthy and nurturing relationships, cultural beliefs and practices. All services are founded on the utmost respect for individual beliefs, values and cultural life style practices. Our Vision StatmentTo become one of the most highly recognized family support service provider in our community over the next five years.Our BeliefEvery situation and family is unique and requires personal care and attention. We believe in the strength of the family. As a result, our caring and knowledgeable service providers offer services to help families overcome crises and struggles. Organization Waywayseecappo Healing and Wellness Committee Inc. was founded as a First Nation Non-Profit Organization in the year 2000. We have over five years of service experience working with Child and Family Service Agencies. We have gained a strong understanding of service protocols and service delivery requirements within the high demand environment.
We are located in Winnipeg, Manitoba and represent workers in the Telecommunications, Alarm, Call Centre and Lotteries industries. We currently represent approximately 900 members, who work for MTS Allstream, AAA Alarms, ADT Alarms, ProTELEC Alarms/Servo Electronics, TigerTel Communications and Manitoba Lotteries.
Our members have been working hard looking after Manitoba’s telephone needs since 1904, and with technology changes they now install and repair a multitude of services including High Speed Internet, TV, and Wireless. Other members are hard at work supplying homes and business’s with alarm and security needs as well as handling important after hours emergency calls through call centres. Our members at Manitoba Lotteries are working hard to install and maintain slot machines and VLT's in Manitoba's casino's and Bar's.
UFCW Local 832 was founded in 1938, and it had grown to about 700 members by 1964 when Bernard Christophe was elected president. By the time he stepped down as president in September 2002, the membership of the Local had grown to over 15,000. Today the membership sits at over 20,000 and continues to grow under the leadership of the current president, Jeff Traeger.
UFCW Local 832 was founded in 1938, and it had grown to about 700 members by 1964 when Bernard Christophe was elected president. By the time he stepped down as president in September 2002, the membership of the Local had grown to over 15,000. Today the membership sits at over 20,000 and continues to grow under the leadership of the current president, Jeff Traeger.
Treatment FacilitiesVision StatementProject Neecheewam Inc. (Neecheewam) is a professionally staffed community based organization. We are designed to meet the unique and individual needs of youth requiring safe care. Plans are facilitated through crisis intervention, alternative care and/or emergency resources that are reflected in a culturally diverse manner.Project Neecheewam Inc. is a professionally staffed community based organization designed to meet the unique and individual needs of youth requiring safe care. Plans are facilitated through crisis intervention, alternative care and/or emergency resources that are reflected in a culturally diverse manner.Project Neecheewam Inc., is a private, non-profit organization which has been in operation since May of 1975. We are governed by a Board of Directors comprised of individuals from varying fields, and representing Native and non-Native communities and interests.Operational OverviewNeecheewam is a private, non-profit organization which has been in operation since May of 1975.
Therefore we will be looking to the membership in short order to get input before informing the Division of our intention to sit at the table (hopefully before the fall) and begin the Negotiating process.Nelson Petrash phone (204-795-9908) or fax (204-667-8731) local110@mymts.net , will be compiling all membership input and will work with myself regarding the appropriate wording required for our suggested Contract changes.1) Monetary will be first on the list2) Benefits will be second3) 4, 5 and 6 will be what the majority of the Membership requiresKeep in mind the Employer will have ideas of their own and we have already heard from the Membership; that our sick time, our stand on part time workers, article 32 and the pension plan remain exactly the same as is right now.To make it even sh
The CommitmentANCR works within a jointly coordinated child and family services system with four distinct mandates (First Nations North, First Nations South, Métis and non-Aboriginal); that is community based; and reflects and incorporates the cultures of non-Aboriginal and Aboriginal peoples.Our Commitment to Children and FamiliesFamilies have responsibility in society to ensure the well-being of their children.Each family is unique and has the right to services:That respect their individual needs, their cultural and linguistic heritage.That fosters their participation in decisions, their independence and sustainability.Any intervention in the affairs of a family should:Ensure that the children in the family are safe.Be as non-intrusive as possible.Ensure that no child is at risk because of gaps between programs and services of agencies.Be preventative, supportive, consistent and respectful.Support children to stay with their own family systems whenever possible.Ensuring the safety, security and well-being of children and their best interests are fundamental responsibilities of society
Junior Achievement (JA) is the world's largest not-for-profit organization dedicated to educating young people about business. With over 120 charters world wide, JA brings a global view of business to local communities. Since 1963 Junior Achievement of Manitoba (JAMB) has partnered with educators, donors and volunteers to bring a real world experience into the classroom. Our programs give students in grades 3-12 the confidence and skills they need to become the next generation of business and community leaders.In 1963 Junior Achievement of Manitoba was introduced to Winnipeg, Manitoba by four businessmen entrepreneurs J.A. Shore, D.A Pollard, N.J. Alexander and F.W. P. Heffelfinger. In 1979, the province granted a franchise to Junior Achievement of Manitoba Inc.