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We have had a busy fall at FCI and Christmas break is just around the corner. Right after Christmas grade 12 English students will be writing the Provincial exam. It is very important that all student

return promptly for school start in the New Year which is January 9, 2017.

In the past 5 years we have expanded our programming to include a variety of techni-cal vocation courses and programs in addition to regular high school programming. We firmly believe that students from Northern Manitoba deserve the same opportunities as those attending high schools in larger communities. Students attending FCI have the opportunity to earn a variety of credits and to build their resumes with certificates course such as CPR & First Aid, Safe Food Handling, and Driver’s Education. In addition to course programming, FCI is part of Manitoba High School Athletics and we have a variety of sports for students. There are also many clubs for students to be involved in such as; the Get Out of Town Book Club, Anime Club, Film Club and Art Club.

The main factor in student success is the effort of the individual student. Students need to attend school regularly and keep up with the expected homework for their courses. Between student dedication and the exceptional programming offered at FCI, we work together to build the capacity of all our partner communities.

Our doors are open for tours and visits. Call the school or drop in to our campus if you would like to tour our facilities and receive more information about our programs.

Your partner in education,

Mrs. D. Johnston

Frontier Collegiate Institute First Semester Newsletter [Sept. 2016 - Nov. 2016]

News articles from F.C.I:•DofEOutdoorTrip

•G.O.O.TBookClub

•AdultEducation

•English30SProject

•ManitobaWEDay

•HockeyReport

•Girl’sVolleyball

•NTC:CarpentryProgram

•StudentCouncil

•Grad2017

•H.o.C–ParliamentofCanada

Principal’s Message

Frontier Collegiate Institute Falcon Street Cranberry Portage, MB R0B 0H0

Phone: 204 472-3431 Fax: 204 472-3191

Email: [email protected]

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Welcome to new FCI Staff members:Mr. K. Coutu – Vice PrincipalMrs. R. Kinden – Numeracy and Literacy Support Teacher Mr. R. Mercredi – Educational AssistantMr. N. Rusak – Physical Education and Hockey Skills TeacherMs. C. Sewap – School Social Worker

Returning Staff FCI Staff members:Mr. S. Bachewich – Adult Ed TeacherMrs. L. Bieker – Educational AssistantMs. J. Chastellaine – Educational AssistantMr. W. Eaton – Woodworking & Outdoor Ed TeacherMs. D. Gamblin – Educational Assistant Ms. M. Hellsten – Educational AssistantMr. C. Hobden – Carpentry TeacherMrs. P. Hobden – Educational AssistantMr. B. Hutton – Math & Science TeacherMr. P. Jacobson – Music & Math TeacherMrs. D. Johnston – Principal Mr. T. Johnston – Physical Education TeacherMrs. V. Knight – Math & Science TeacherMr. W. Knight – Geography & History Teacher Mr. R. Lundquist – Educational Assistant

Ms. S. MacMillan – English Teacher Mr. G. Mansell - CustodianMrs. C. McIntosh – Admin SecretaryMr. R. Murnick – Math and Technology TeacherMs. L. Niven – Home Ec TeacherMs. C. O’Neill – Educational AssistantMr. B. Phillips – History & Native Studies TeacherMr. S. Richardson – Educational AssistantMs. T. Richardson – Art & Geography TeacherMs. A. Rochford – English TeacherMrs. S. Rudd – Educational AssistantMs. S. Rumak – Educational AssistantMs. L. Settee – Educational AssistantMrs. A. Sinclair – Educational AssistantMrs. C. Smadella – Library SpecialistMs. K. Stillwell – Commercial Cooking TeacherMr. W. Taylor – Science & Social Studies TeacherMrs. A. Tye – Resource TeacherMs. G. Valladares – Hairstyling Teacher Mrs. I. Vikse – Life Skills TeacherMr. L. Wallmann – CustodianMr. M. Wesner – Carpentry TeacherMr. S. Yaremchuk – Mechanics TeacherMr. T. Zdebiak – Math Teacher

FCI Newsletter 2016-17

On September 17th and 18th a group of students from FCI went on a hiking, canoe and overnight camping trip to Iskwasum. Eleven students, and four super-

visors participated in this grueling, but fun, experience. Three FCI students, Jonah Berens, Alanna Disbrowe, and Katerina Dumas, were able to count this trip as their “Ad-venturous Journey” for their bronze level with the Duke of Edinburgh Award program. Four other students, Moses Castel, Shelby Flett, and Joseph Linklater counted this experience as their “Practice Adventurous Journey” for the bronze level with the Duke of Edinburgh Award program. The other four students on the trip, Miranda Crate, Sonny Francois, Christian Starr, and Preston Yellowback, came along for the fun of it, not being enrolled in the program.

The group traveled from campus to the Iskwasum campground by bus to drop off the camping supplies and equipment. The bus then brought students and staff to the starting point of the 23 kilometer hike at Gyles camp-ground, where they made their way along highway 39. The hike took 5 hours to complete, with rest stops along the way. After the hike, back at Iskwasum, the group met up with Mr. Knight and Mr. Richardson down at the dock who gave up their pickerel fillets, that Preston was later in charge of frying up for supper. Everyone then sat around the campfire for the evening talking, singing songs, playing games, and roasting marshmallows and hot dogs.

After a cold night, staff and students slowly began waking to gather around the campfire, once again, to enjoy a pancake breakfast before taking down camp, and going out on the water. Mr. Eaton and Mr. Taylor conducted a brief canoe safety course, then everyone paired up and went on a 5 kilometer canoe and fishing trip. On the trip, the group had canoe races, and stopped on a small island for lunch, before returning to Iskwasum. A few students were interested in going on one final hike to Karst Springs, and had a taste of fresh spring water there. The bus arrived at 3:30 pm and took everyone back to FCI.

I would like to thank Mr. Eaton, and Ms. MacMil-lan, Mrs. Taylor (for volunteering on the hike), Mr. Guest (for driving the bus), Ms. Stillwell (cafeteria supervisor who provided the food), Mrs. Head (for providing sleeping bags and blankets), all of the students who participated, and everyone else who contributed to the success of the trip.

Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Level Adventurous Journey & Outdoor Education TripSubmitted by: William Taylor (FCI Teacher & Duke of Edinburgh Coordinator at FCI)


The Get out of town Book Club (also known as G.O.O.T.) had their second meeting of the year this week (November 2). We have a strong group of

readers this year and 12 students traveled this week to The Orange Toad where they had specialty coffees and shared their books. The club members read a variety of books that generally fit with the Hallowe’en season. Here is a list of the books that were shared and recommended by the group:

The Book of Lost Things – John ConnollyFiendish – Brenda YovanoffDarkness the Colour of Snow – Thomas CobbThe Lovely Bones – Alice SeboldChaos of the Stars – Kiersten WhiteHarmony House – Nic SheffZom-B –Darren ShanThe Night Wanderer – Drew Hayden TaylorInferno – Dan Brown

Most of these titles are available at the FCI library or through the FCI English department. As always, if commu-nity members are interested in joining the club or just com-ing along to check it out, please contact me at the school (472-3431 extension 7402). We meet monthly, usually in Flin Flon. New members are always welcome!

The next trip/meeting will be in December. The theme of the next trip/meeting is any reading material that fits with the Christmas season. We are also partnering with CPE and working with Library Specialist Mrs. Jenn Mc-Cracken to review books that she has purchased for the library.

Get Out of Town Book Club (G.O.O.T)Submitted by: Anne-Marie RochfordAnneMarie.Rochford@ fsdnet.ca

Never too Old or too Late to Learn We have students enrolled from 19 years of age to

62. We have had students who have worked for years, or who had left high school for various reasons, and realize they need to come back to get their grade 12. There are also those students who lack a few courses towards gradu-ation or who need a refresher in various subjects in order to go on to college, university, or for preparation to write an entrance level test. Whatever the reason, talk to us and see how we can help. Our best references are former and pres-ent students.

Our facilities include: 9 computers, a printer with scanning capabilities, photocopier, a relaxing couch area, and coffee and tea provided. Most importantly, though, is the individualized, one on one, instruction provided as re-quired by the student. Students learn to work independently and progress at their own pace and level. Where courses are not available, every effort is made to accommodate the student, either online or through the acquisition of materi-als.

Students also enjoy the extended after school and evening hours provided by the Adult Learning Centre when they may use the Centre as a study lab.

The Adult Learning Centre is located in the Northern Technical Centre on FCI campus. Check us out. Drop by or call Stan at 204-472-3431 Ext. 7441

Adult Learning Centre – Cranberry PortageSubmitted by: Stan Bachewich


On Thursday November 17, a group of students from FCI boarded a school bus and made the long, but well worth it, trip to Winnipeg for We Day. It was an

remarkable event that energized students to take part in cre-ating a better world for themselves, and for those who will come after. A number of students mentioned how the event exceeded their expectations, and seeing the students so en-gaged with what the speakers were saying both during, and after, the concert was incredible. Some of the highlights of the event, according to students, were Chris Hadfield (the first Canadian astronaut to walk in space), and Rick Han-sen (the Man in Motion). However, the performance that stood out head and shoulders above the rest was who Mike Downie (The Tragically Hip’s Gord Downie’s brother) in-troduced. He first spoke about the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund that he and his brother are involved with. Chanie Wenjack was the 12 year old indigenous boy who died 50 years ago when he ran away from a residential school in Kenora, Ontario. He was trying to get home to his family in Ogoki Post, almost 1,000 kilometres away, but tragically did not make it. Through this fund, Downie’s intentions are to support initiatives that not only identify children who went missing from residential schools but also enable communities to commemorate them. Downie then invited on stage Chanie Wenjack’s sister, Pearl Ach-neepineskum. She sang a hauntingly beautiful Hymn in Cree for her brother, filled with an incredible amount of emotion. The MTS Centre was so still and silent when Ach-neepineskum was on stage. After the event, students shared their thoughts on the performance, and were deeply moved

by it. Now that we’re back at FCI, the We Day group has plans to contribute both locally and globally though events like bake sales, taking the Vow of Silence, and much more. We will continue to keep everyone posted about the events taking place with students at FCI in regards to We Day.

Manitoba WE Day tripSubmitted by: Shannon MacMillan

Justabriefupdate…StudentsareintheprocessofconstructingtheTinyLibraryandwillhavemoretoshareinthenextnewsletter!Thankyouforyoursupport.

Source:littlefreelibrary.org

FCI English 30S Tiny Library ProjectSubmitted by: Anne-Marie RochfordAnneMarie.Rochford@ fsdnet.ca


FCI Hockey Report

FCI is pleased to announce that we are able to provide the students the opportunity to compete and participate in both competi-

tive and recreational hockey leagues while they pursue their studies.

The FCI Raiders Recreational team will compete in the Greenstone High School Hockey based majority out of Creighton, however in the New Year we look to host some homes games at the Cranberry Portage Arena. Teams/communi-ties involved in the Greenstone League include: Flin Flon, Creighton, Sandy Bay, Montreal Lake, Deschambault Lake, and Pelican Narrows, with games taking place on Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons. The Raiders played their first game on Nov. 16/16, and although the final score did not favour them, with an 8-5 loss to Flin Flon, everyone enjoyed their time getting out on the ice.

The FCI/Cranberry Portage Winterhawks is a combination of both Flin Flon and FCI students, as neither community had the required number of players to ice their own team. The Winterhawks are part of the Norman Midget AA League, and has them playing against teams from the following communities: Cross Lake X2, Norway House X2, Thompson, and The Pas. The Winterhawks had a rough season opener, losing 9-2 against The Pas, but haven since bounced back tying The Pas 5-5 in the rematch, and win-ning their next four games versus both Norway House and Cross Lake teams. Their record cur-rently sits at 4-1-1, good enough for 3rd place in current league standings. The Winterhawks have a few tough roads trip coming up the next three weekends before returning to play two home games in Creighton on Dec. 17th & 18th before the Christmas break.

Listed are both team Rosters and their upcoming schedules. We hope to see you out to cheer on and support both teams!

Submitted by: Nic RusakFrontier Collegiate Coach

Frontier CollegiateSports Highlights

Badminton Basketball Hockey Volleyball

FCI Winterhawks33 Keian Weseen4 Keelan Salamondra7 Regan Castel8 Sean Yaworski9 Myles Quick10 Greycloud Moore11 Jayden Patchenose13 Dawson Okemow17 Linden Moore21 Evan Danko23 Eric Rutherford24 Mackenzie Green55 Mitch Reid66 Preston Yellowback77 Trevor Head87 Kyler Castel89 Littlerapids Colomb

Head Coach: Nic RusakAssistant Coach: Kent ReidAssistant Coach/Manager: Anthony Yellowega

FCI RaidersBrandan BrightnoseStewart AndrewsAshton SnowbirdPatrick CaribouKeegan CastelAllison DumasCameron BighettyDarcy MichelleClodimare CaribouJericho Francois Aiden Dumas

Coach: Darrell GuestCoach: Mitch EardleyCoach/Manager: Anthony Yellowega

Jonathan WoodBrydon BighettyMackenzie GreenGreycloud MooreTrevor HeadRegan CastelLittlerapids ColombKyler CastelJayden PatchenoseDawson OkemowPreston Yellowback


FCI Hockey Report: continued...Submitted by: Nic RusakFrontier Collegiate Coach

Frontier CollegiateSports Highlights

Badminton Basketball Hockey Volleyball

FCI/Cranberry Portage WinterhawksNovember 19, 2016

7:00pm, Whitney Forum, Norway House 1November 20, 2016 2:30pm, Creighton Sportex, Cross Lake 1November 26, 2016 7:30pm, @ThompsonNovember 27, 2016 1:00pm, @ThompsonDecember 3, 2016

7:30pm, @Norway House 1December 4, 2016 1:30pm@, Cross Lake 1December 9, 2016

7:30pm, @Cross Lake 2December 10, 2016 3:00pm, @Norway House 2December 17, 2016 6:30pm, Creighton Sportex, Cross Lake 1December 18, 2016 2:30pm, Creighton Sportex, Norway House 1

FCI Raiders ScheduleWednesday, Nov. 16: Sportex @8:30 vs. Flin FlonWednesday, Nov. 23: Sportex @8:30 vs. CreightonSunday, Nov. 27: Sportex @3:20 vs. Sandy BaySunday, Nov. 27: Sportex @4:40 vs. DeschambaultWednesday, Dec. 7: Sportex @8:30 vs. Flin Flon

**All games are played at the Creighton Sportex**


The Senior Girls’ Volleyball team has had a quiet but successful season. They have played various exhi-bition games against Creighton, Moose Lake, and

Oscar Lathlin Collegiate Girls. They played hard and won most of their exhibition games.

On November 4th and 5th they travelled to Snow Lake for the Jace Ryan Memorial Tournament. They won their pool and went on to win the semifinal and advance to the finals. They met up with the host team of JHK Tigers in the final and took the set with 2 straight wins.

Zones were hosted in Moose Lake November 17 – 19th. The girls, once again, played very well and placed

first in their pool. They advanced the semifinals and played against Split Lake. They won the match to advance to the finals and played Oscar Lathilin Collegiate for the ban-ner. The FCI Raiders Girls were successful once again and brought home the banner.

AA Provincials are being held in Morris, MB this year. The team will be leaving November 30 for the tour-nament. I want to thank Allison Sinclair for the time she has put in with co-coaching and a big thank you to the team for working hard to make it to provincials. Good Luck!

Senior Girls’ Volleyball off to ProvincialsSubmitted by: Dodie Johnston

Over at the NTC the year is flying by for both stu-dents and teachers involved in the Carpentry program. It is hard to believe it is already closing

in on one month until the big guy fires up his sleigh, and I am not talking about Mr. Kinden going ice fishing. I know it is going by quick for the students judging by the number of times they say, “ It’s clean up already?”, or “Tomorrows already Friday?”. I take this to mean that they are very involved and interested in what they are doing so they lose track of time, and it flies by.

Cam’s students are busy putting the finishing touches on an 800 square foot house started last January. They completed the exterior siding and have moved on to completing the interior of the house. They just recently completed the insulating and vapour barrier, as well as all the drywall in the house. They did an awesome job. My stu-dents have completed their two smaller projects of a park style bench and a toolbox. The students can be very proud of how nicely these projects have turned out. It was very good to see them taking pride in their work, and ownership of the finished product. Although many of them wanted to start on the bigger projects, they were able to gain good experience with almost all the hand tools and power tools they will need to use by building these smaller projects. We have now started on are garden sheds, in which the students are put into pairs and build the shed from the ground up. They are progressing very quickly, and look very profes-sionally built. Will keep you posted.

Carpentry Program at the Northern Technical CentreSubmitted by: Michael Wesner


FCI Grad 2017 is in full swing! Grads have two fundraisers under our belts and a third in progress. Grads participated in the ongoing yard cleanup/odd

jobs fundraiser in the community. We were out shovel-ing snow, helping with repairs, doing dump runs and just recently have been granted the job of clearing sidewalks at the RCMP detachment! Grads were also busy at the school at the end of October selling, assembling and delivering Hallowe’en Candy Grams. Between the two fundraisers, grads have raised nearly $500 towards their grad fees so far! The grads thank the community members and local RCMP who have supported our efforts thus far.

Tickets for the Christmas in a Box Raffle are now on sale! The annual raffle offers a prize of a large tub of qual-ity and brand name Christmas gifts (Lug, Under Armour, Urban Decay, Skull Candy, Shopkins, Bath and Body Works, and more) and trimmings for all members of the family. Tickets are $5 each or 3 for $10. Please contact the school if you wish to buy tickets. Tickets will also be avail-able from locations around town. Please email me for more information.

On November 8, grads voted for Grad Committee positions. Here are the results:

President: Solomon Cook (Brochet)Vice President: Byron Ducharme (Cormorant)Secretary: Alanna Disbrowe (Brochet)Treasurer: Randy Ducharme (Cormorant)Fundraising Chairperson: Gina Cook (Brochet)Decorating Chairperson: Chloe Jorgensen (Puka-tawagan)

Grads are excited about making this a good year and already we are setting fundraising records due to the great effort and commitment of students!

FCI Grad 2017Submitted by: Anne-Marie Rochford Email: AnneMarie.Rochford@ fsdnet.ca

The Student Council at Frontier Collegiate Institute has the distinct responsibility to not only represent the student body but to also represent many home

communities. In order to provide a more balanced repre-sentation the twenty homeroom teachers ran mini-elections so that each first period class would have a seat at the table. In creating the council this way FCI has a representation that reflects the student population. There are two Grade 9s, six Grade 10s, six Grade 11s, and six Grade 12s. Students on the council are from South Indian Lake, Moose Lake, Brochet, Pukatawagan, Sherridon, Cormonant, Little Grand Rapids, York Landing, God’s River and St. Teressa Point.

After the first few meetings these twenty reps then ran for chair positions. After a second vote for President due to a tie, we have just named the cabinet positions. The positions are:

Moses Castel – PresidentChase Colomb – Vice-President

Riley Spence – TreasurerThea Bighetty- SecretaryWilliam Pronteau – Public Relations Members of the student council have already met

with the FCI school committee to discuss the start of a new school year, held a vary successful school dance for Hallowee’en, and had a conference call with a consulting firm discussing communication issues in Frontier School Division. The council is currently looking into purchasing vending machines for the school and residence in order to provide healthy drink choices for the campus. The students meet every two weeks at lunch and continue to discuss student concerns, campus plans, and initiatives.

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FCI Student Council in SessionSubmitted by: Keith CoutuVice Principal & FCI Student Council Advisor


About the Program: Each year, 40 students are selected from high schools and CEGEPs across Canada to come to Ottawa to work as Pages in the House of Commons. Pages have the opportunity to learn about the House of Commons while witnessing the legislative process first hand.

Those hired as Pages work on a part-time basis during their first year of study at one of the universi-ties in the National Capital Region.

Application Process: The annual recruitment cycle is from October to De-cember.

If you are interested in applying to the House of Commons Page Program, please note that the appli-cation form and additional information are available online during the annual October to December recruit-ment cycle.

To be considered, the online application must be duly completed and accompanied by the following supporting documents:

• Photograph: A group of Pages standing in front of the Canada Doors leading into the Chamber © House of Commons

• a transcript of your final marks from last year (Grade 11 or secondary IV or first year of CEGEP (Québec)), as well as your current year’s marks as they become available;

• an essay (500 words maximum, double-spaced);

• a one-page curriculum vitae outlining your activities and interests

• The names and contact information for two references. (The references may be any teacher, school principal, guidance counsellor, administrator of an academic institution or non-family member who has supervised you in a paid or voluntary ac-tivity. It is your responsibility to inform references about the selection criteria and duties of a House of Commons Page so that they can comment on your personal qualities and achievements as they relate to your suitability for this position.)

The House Of Commons PAGE ProgramSubmitted by: PARLIAMENT of CANADA

For more information visit: http://www.parl.gc.ca/Employment/House/PageProgram/pp_welcome-e

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For questions concerning the recruitment pro-cess, please contact:HouseofCommonsPageProgram(Recruitment)HumanResourcesServices131QueenStreet,Room11-35,Floor11HouseofCommons,Ottawa,OntarioK1A0A6

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Youth & Elder Gathering: Etah-ka-malipayik-kikway “Where something begins”

Submitted on behalf of Frontier Collegiate Elder/Cultural Committee

Saturday morning began at 10 am with a sharing of past generations wisdom and how it connects with us in today’s world. This morning session was followed by tea, berries and bannock and lead by Elders Margaret Head Steppan and partner Dan Steppan. Saturday afternoon featured an impromptu performance by renowned Metis musician Sierra Noble. Sierra shared stories of her personal journey and delivered words of encouragement to students including a fiddling and singing performance second to none.

Creator’s Spirit founder Les Michell spoke on traditional dancing: the arts and culture. The teaching of this emphasized the importance of the passing of this knowledge on today’s youth and the meaning of this as it relates to the aboriginal culture. Les offered knowledge on all aspects traditional dance and how it is connected to the mind, spirit and body of today’s youth.

Traditional Knowledge Keeper Cindy O’Nabigon offered a Medicine Wheel teaching. This teaching encompassed the four aspects of the medicine wheel the emotional, mental, spiritual and physical. Its focus was on student’s ability to find and learn to apply this balance within themselves to enable them to make balanced healthy lifestyles choices.

On the weekend of November 25th Frontier Collegiate partnered with Food Matters Manitoba to host a Youth/Elder Gathering. The weekend began with a welcome opening by Frontier Collegiate boys and girls drum groups, a body mapping activity by Nicole Lamy from Food Matters, followed by an interactive cooking class where bison tacos were made and shared.


Knowledge Keeper Hank Chevillard then shared an “On the Land Teaching” where students learned how to prepare and cook fish on an open fire.

The weekend’s events were concluded with both the boys and girls drum groups singing closing songs and thanking Nicole from Food Matters for the opportunity to learn and engage in this sharing of knowledge.

The evening events featured a traditional cooking class, consisting of wild rice casserole, moose stew and both baked and fried bannock. The delicious meal was then shared amongst all .students as a night snack.

Article submitted by: Lisa Steven

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