Building bridges between all communities
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PAGE 8 JUNE 2016 LONG PLAINS WINNIPEG GAS STATION: TRUE CUSTOMER SERVICE Let me tell you about customer service from a First Nations business. I dropped off a friend one bright morning last month with a quick visit to the gas station Long Plains First Nation has on their urban reserve. It was a little after eight a.m. and I thought it would be open. There were cars lined up at every pump but one gas jockey, the station is full service, came running over to apologize quite sincerely that it wasn't open yet. That gentleman was none other than Anthony Abigosis. Thanks dude. I spelled his name wrong the first try and he lifted up his uniform shirt to reveal a tattoo of his last name. I didn't mind. In fact, I burst out laughing. And Mr. Abigosis had to tell people over and over again that the station wasn't open yet until a supervisor showed up to open up the gas station. Mr. Abigosis handled the situation well and soon enough the pumps were working. And people were on their way. Mr. Abigosis By Trevor Greyeyes GREA EA EA EATP TPLAINS. S MB MB MB.C .C .CA Whe W rever gre reat books are sold d Winner Robert Kroetsch City Of Edmonton Book Prize "Gripping portraits of youth in their make-or-break moment hinting at an Aboriginal population on the brink of something great." - Th Th Th Th Th Th T e Gl Gl Glob ob ob o e & Ma Ma Ma Mail il il i BY RICHARD VAN CAMP FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA! SOMETHING TO BE PROUD OF... EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RECEIVES 2016 ORDER OF MANITOBA CAHRD would like to congratulate its Executive Director, Marileen Bartlett, for being selected to receive the 2016 Order of Manitoba. On May 12th, 2016, the Govern- ment of Manitoba announced the recipients of the 2016 Order of Manitoba – Manitoba's highest honour. The Order of Manitoba recognizes individuals who have demonstrated excellence and achievement in a variety of fields of endeavour that have benefited the social, cultural and economic well-being of Manitoba and its residents. Each year, up to 12 people are selected. CAHRD is a non-profit, human resource devel- opment organization that delivers Literacy, Education, Training and Employment services to the Urban Aboriginal population of Winnipeg, Manitoba. We have a variety of supports available for our students, including Child Care & Student Housing. College information sessions and Campus tours are held every Friday at 9:00 AM in Room 304 at CAHRD. Call today to reserve your spot! C Marileen is a community leader who has dedicated more than 30 years of leadership to the field of Indigenous literacy, education, training and employment. She is a firm believer that equitable access to education and training are essential to equitable participation by Indigenous people in the econo- my. On behalf of everyone at CAHRD... CENTRE FOR ABORIGINAL HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT INC. 304-181 HIGGINS AVENUE WINNIPEG, MANITOBA R3B 3G1 PHONE: (204) 989-7110 FAX: (204) 989-7113 WWW.CAHRD.ORG Creating futures one family at a time! START YOUR CAREER TODAY! Marileen Bartlett, Executive Director of CAHRD, receives 2016 Order of Manitoba ARE YOUR LOOKING FOR EXCITING NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITIES? CAHRD Creating futures one family at a time! MARILEEN CONGRATULATIONS! Published May 12, 2016 CBC News