ASSB- Algoma District School Board Flyer on the Residential School Unmarked Graves;
This edition of ADSB Family Connect is dedicated to the 215 children who were found in unmarked graves at the former site of the Kamloops Residential School at the end of May, and to the thousands of other First Nations, Métis and Inuit children who died at government and church run residential schools in Canada. Across Canada many reacted with surprise and sadness after the discovery, and memorials like the shoes at Shingwauk Hall at Algoma University, appeared across the country. This is an opportunity to learn more about residential schools and the legacy of residential schools in Canada.
Police Criminal Records Check (PCRC) or the basic criminal record check for employment purposes costs $60.00 (includes HST) which is payable at the time of submitting your application. You must produce government-issued photo identification. (See Photo Identification Standards for acceptable identification.)
Volunteers and students seeking a record check for unpaid placement purposes will only be required to pay a $9.95 (+hst) online service fee.
This check is intended for applicants who are involved as a volunteer, employee or in any situation where a basic PCRC is requested (i.e. immigration, general labour, truck driving, warehouse, retail, etc.). This check is NOT intended for applicants who are seeking to volunteer and/or be employed with vulnerable persons.
This search is based on a query of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police’s National Repository for Criminal Records in Canada. It is based upon photo identification only and, therefore, is not confirmed by fingerprints. The completed check indicating the results of the criminal record search shall include the corporate seal of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service as proof of authenticity.
If an applicant has a criminal conviction, this check can only be provided by the local Police Service where the applicant resides. If the person lives out of town and has a criminal conviction, again the check must be completed in the city in which they reside.
Police Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check (PCRJMC – level two)
Police Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check (PCRJMC – level two) is intended for applicants who are seeking to volunteer or be employed with agencies who require a PCRC (level one) along with a local police involvement and other systems/records where authorized – employment, volunteers, or student placement purposes where the position does not qualify for the vulnerable position screening:
A PCRJMC for employment purposes costs $60.00 (includes HST). This search is intended for individuals who will be employed in positions such as car sales, park wardens, Driver Seat (as Designated Driver), firefighters, etc.
Volunteers and students seeking a record check for unpaid placement purposes will only be required to pay a $9.95 (+hst) online service fee.
Police Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC- level three)
Police Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC- level three) is restricted to applicants seeking employment and/or volunteering with vulnerable individuals. It includes student placements.
A VSC for employment purposes costs $60.00 (includes HST). This search is intended for individuals who will be employed in vulnerable positions such as: day care centres, nursing, social workers, teaching, etc. This search is required when working with children (persons under 18 years of age), the elderly, sick or infirm.
This is available only to residents of Sault Ste. Marie and Prince Township. The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service does not provide record checks to people living outside of Canada. (For more information, please refer to our FAQ below.)
Volunteers and students seeking a record check for unpaid placement purposes will pay $30 as per the new fee schedule (includes HST). This record check is also for individuals who will be volunteering in vulnerable positions such as the: Children’s Aid Society, Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, boys and girls clubs, etc. This is required when volunteering with children (persons under 18 years of age), the elderly, sick or infirm.
Volunteers who require fingerprints to confirm their identity as required by the R.C.M.P.: You must provide AN ACCOMPANYING LETTER from the organization in which you will be volunteering so as to have the administrative fees waived by the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service and the R.C.M.P., otherwise all fees will be collected.
Students: If you are in Sault Ste. Marie attending school, and you are able to prove a Sault Ste. Marie or Prince Township residency, i.e. a bill or lease document, you may have your search done here.
Please note: If you are requesting a Police Vulnerable Sector Check, you will be required to confirm in the application process that the position for which you are applying meets the following criteria:
The position must be one of trust and authority towards vulnerable persons;
You will be interacting with vulnerable clients in a largely unsupervised capacity;
Contact with vulnerable persons will be sustained and regular.
Additionally, you may be required to provide a detailed job description that outlines the above-noted requirements to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check.
The Onus of Proof is on the Claimant and The Taking of an Oath is on the Denier
On the authority of Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him), that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said:
Were people to be given everything that they claimed, men would [unjustly] claim the wealth and lives of [other] people. But, the onus of proof is upon the claimant, and the taking of an oath is upon him who denies. [Baihaqi]
عَنْ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُمَا أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه و سلم قَالَ:
It was related on the authority of Abu Sa’id Sa’d bin Malik bin Sinan al-Khudri (ra) that the Messenger of Allah (sas) said:
There should be neither harming nor reciprocating harm.(A excellent hadith which Ibn Majah, Al-Daraqutni and others related as of sound isnad, but which Malik related in his Muwatta’ as of broken isnad, from ‘Amr bin Yahya, from his father, from the Prophet (sas) but dropping (the name of) Abu Sa’id. This hadith has lines of transmission which strengthen one another (so that it may be regarded as of sound isnad).)
عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ سَعْدِ بْنِ مَالِكِ بْنِ سِنَانٍ الْخُدْرِيّ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه و سلم قَالَ:
” لَا ضَرَرَ وَلَا ضِرَارَ” .
حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ، رَوَاهُ ابْنُ مَاجَهْ [راجع رقم:2341]، وَالدَّارَقُطْنِيّ [رقم:4/228]، وَغَيْرُهُمَا مُسْنَدًا. وَرَوَاهُ مَالِكٌ [2/746] فِي “الْمُوَطَّإِ” عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ يَحْيَى عَنْ أَبِيهِ عَنْ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه و سلم مُرْسَلًا، فَأَسْقَطَ أَبَا سَعِيدٍ، وَلَهُ طُرُقٌ يُقَوِّي بَعْضُهَا بَعْضًا.
This mock jury selection exercise is designed to help you understand the process of establishing an impartial jury. While many of us understand the process of how jurors collaborate and deliberate on a case, the selection process is not often discussed or well understood. Many movies and television shows demonstrate how lawyers persuade jurors when presenting an argument; however, few media sources show the process of forming jury panels and selecting jury members for individual trials. This simulation will assess jury selection in hypothetical scenarios. When incorporated into a lesson, this task will simulate the entire process of jury selection. The re-enactment of this task requires students to play the role of lawyers, a judge, a registrar, prospective jurors, and the accused.
INTRODUCTION TO JURY DUTY Jury duty is one of many responsibilities that Canadian citizens are required to carry out. A jury is a group of individuals that makes a decision about a court hearing in an impartial manner. By being impartial, jurors are required to reach a decision based on the evidence presented in court, and reach a decision without any biases. In order to ensure that jurors are not biased, a series of steps occurs in the jury selection process to ensure that qualified and impartial jurors are selected to participate on juries.
The jury selection process is a critical process for the parties involved in a legal matter because the jury will ultimately decide the outcome of the trial. Therefore, it is important for both sides to have an impartial jury.
THE JURIES ACT The legislation governing the rules and regulations related to juries in Ontario is called the Juries Act. 1 It outlines the laws related to the eligibility of jurors, the preparation of jury rolls, the preparation of jury panels, the drawing of juries during a trial, and bringing challenges against potential jurors on the grounds that they might be biased or otherwise unsuitable to act as a juror.
ELIGIBILITY OF JURORS According to s. 2 of the Juries Act, in order to be eligible to act as a juror in Ontario, one must: (1) reside in Ontario, (2) be a Canadian citizen, (3) be at least 18 years of age at the beginning of the year in which the jury is selected, and (4) be able to speak, read, and understand English or French. A person may be ineligible to serve as a juror depending on their occupation, their connection with the court matter that they are a potential juror for, the recency of their previous jury service, or any personal circumstances that may
On the authority of Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him), that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said:
Whoever removes a worldly grief from a believer, Allah will remove from him one of the griefs of the Day of Resurrection. And whoever alleviates the need of a needy person, Allah will alleviate his needs in this world and the Hereafter. Whoever shields [or hides the misdeeds of] a Muslim, Allah will shield him in this world and the Hereafter. And Allah will aid His slave so long as he aids his brother. And whoever follows a path to seek knowledge therein, Allah will make easy for him a path to Paradise. No people gather together in one of the Houses of Allah, reciting the Book of Allah and studying it among themselves, except that sakeenah (tranquility) descends upon them, and mercy envelops them, and the angels surround them, and Allah mentions them amongst those who are with Him. And whoever is slowed down by his actions, will not be hastened forward by his lineage. [Muslim]
عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ عَنْ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه و سلم قَالَ:
The Kebaowek First Nation’s legal challenge against Canadian Nuclear Laboratories over a proposed nuclear waste facility near the Ottawa River illustrates how progress on Indigenous rights often meets resistance. In a landmark ruling, Justice Julie Blackhawk affirmed that Canada’s commitments under the UNDRIP must meaningfully inform federal decision-making. Canadian Nuclear Laboratories appealed the decision, arguing against application of the UN Declaration Act and the requirement to obtain free, prior and informed consent from Indigenous nations.
Uncertainty is also being used by opponents of Indigenous-led marine protected areas. They promote and leverage the fears and uncertainties of concerned small businesses while also opposing the interests of other small-scale operators, including recreational fishers, that support MPAs.
It’s a familiar refrain: Those with established power seek to prevent change, hiding behind the concerns and doubts of community members, but quickly turn on them when it’s in their interest to do so.
In Manitoba, pushback against a Parks Canada initiative to establish corridors to maintain or restore ecological connectivity is rooted in scare tactics about Indigenous governance, among other fears. At a standing committee on environment and sustainable development meeting in 2024, a policy adviser for the hunting and fishing advocacy group the Manitoba Wildlife Federation said, “When you turn management over to Parks Canada, to Indigenous protected areas or to different control mechanisms that are not by elected officials, how is there any accountability?”
Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (also known as Orange Shirt Day) as a response to Call #80
It is a day to honour and remember the children taken from their families, those who never returned home, and the individuals, families and communities still living with the lasting impacts and trauma caused by the residential school system in Canada. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process. —Government of Canada
People wear orange shirts on this day because of Phyllis Webstad’s story. On her first day at residential school, her shiny new orange shirt, that was bought by her grandmother, was taken away from her as a sixyear old girl. —Orange Shirt Day Society
Indigenous women and girls make up less than 5% of the Canadian population but represent approximately 24% of all homicide victims. They are 12x more likely to be murdered. Over 60% of Indigenous women experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime.
A Statistics Canada report showed that 56% of Indigenous women experience intimate partner violence, more than double the rate for non-Indigenous people. —Amnesty International
The MMIW Red Dress Project is a symbol of awareness and remembrance for the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) epidemic that has plagued indigenous communities across North America. This powerful movement began in 2010 with Canadian artist Jaime Black’s installation, which featured red dresses hung in public spaces to draw attention to the staggering rates of violence against Indigenous women and girls. Since then, it has become a global movement advocating for justice, recognition, and action to address this crisis.
The choice of red dresses as the central motif of this project holds deep significance. Red symbolizes both the bloodshed and the resilience of Indigenous women and girls who have been victimized and marginalized. The dresses tell the story of a missing sister, mother, daughter, or friend whose absence leaves a void in their communities. By placing red dresses in public spaces, the project demands that these stories be seen and heard, challenging society to confront the systemic issues that perpetuate violence against Indigenous women and girls.
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) is a silent phenomenon. These women and girls not only disappear physically, but their experiences with violent victimization are often absent from data and media reports.
May 5 marks the National Day of Awareness and Action for MMIWG. In commemoration, UNCW annually provides a platform to raise awareness about this silent crisis and gender-based violence, both inside and outside the classroom. (US)
Since 2021, UNCW’s awareness-raising events have included the Red Dress Project, panel discussions to empower Indigenous women to speak out against gender-based violence, and solidarity walks and candlelight vigils to foster healing, education, and justice. Students also develop research and documentation projects around the stories of victims and survivors, contributing to a growing body of work and understanding of this issue.
The Messenger of Allah (saw) said, “Do not envy one another, and do not inflate prices for one another, and do not hate one another, and do not turn away from one another, and do not undercut one another in trade, but [rather] be slaves of Allah and brothers [amongst yourselves]. A Muslim is the brother of a Muslim: he does not oppress him, nor does he fail him, nor does he lie to him, nor does he hold him in contempt. Taqwa (piety) is right here [and he pointed to his chest three times]. It is evil enough for a man to hold his brother Muslim in contempt. The whole of a Muslim is inviolable for another Muslim: his blood, his property, and his honour.” [Muslilm]:
On the authority of Abu Sa’eed al-Khudree (ra) who said: I heard the Messenger of Allah (saw) say,
“Whoso- ever of you sees an evil, let him change it with his hand; and if he is not able to do so, then [let him change it] with his tongue; and if he is not able to do so, then with his heart — and that is the weakest of faith.” [Muslim]
عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ الْخُدْرِيّ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ سَمِعْت رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه و سلم يَقُولُ:
From medications to supplements to alcohol, nine ibuprofen interactions to watch out for — and in some cases, and avoid.
Alan Lucks for Doctronic
Ibuprofen is one of the most widely used over-the-counter pain relievers and anti-inflammatory medications. While it’s effective for headaches, muscle aches, and fever, it’s not without risks when combined with other substances. Interactions can increase the chance of side effects like stomach bleeding, kidney damage, or reduced drug effectiveness.
Knowing what to avoid while taking ibuprofen is essential for your safety. Doctronic breaks down nine important ibuprofen interactions to watch out for, explaining why they happen and what signs to look for.
Key takeaways
Ibuprofen can interact with a variety of medications, supplements, and substances, potentially causing serious side effects or reducing effectiveness.
Common interactions include blood thinners, lithium, certain blood pressure medications, and other NSAIDs.
Alcohol and some foods can worsen ibuprofen’s side effects, especially on the stomach and liver.
Always consult a healthcare professional before combining ibuprofen with other drugs or supplements.
Medications and supplements to avoid when you’re taking ibuprofen
1. Ibuprofen and blood thinners
Combining ibuprofen with blood thinners such as warfarin or newer anticoagulants can increase your risk of bleeding. Ibuprofen itself can irritate the stomach lining and affect platelet function, which helps blood clot. When paired with blood thinners, this effect can become dangerous.
Signs of bleeding include unusual bruising, bloody stools, or prolonged bleeding from cuts. If you’re on blood thinners, talk to your doctor before using ibuprofen or opt for safer alternatives.
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