Thanks to another round of funding from Future Skills Canada, UCN is able to run three IT programs simultaneously for the upcoming academic school year.

In a press release, the institution says Futures Skills Canada is investing over one million dollars to continue the InTeRN and Train the Trainer programs, which address the gaps and barriers preventing northern Indigenous women from entering IT jobs.

UCN states it’s thanks to the success of these programs that it can add a third program that’s open to all northerners: the IT Support Technician program.

The fall and winter intakes will pilot the five month program.

Last week’s election for Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation has resulted in the community electing its first female Chief.

Lawyer Angela Levasseur came away with 496 votes, while incumbent chief Marcel Moody will become Deputy Chief as he had the highest vote total for councillor.

Additionally, Jeremiah Spence, Cheryl Moore, and Ron Spence were re-elected as councillors, as well as former councillor Shirley Linklater and first-time councillor Kim Linklater.

1, 627 NCN members, both on and off-reserve, voted in the election, including 252 living in Thompson.

With the Terry Fox Run coming up in less than a month, our local event’s organizers have put out a call for volunteers.

Co-organizer Samantha Leahy [Lee-hee] says they will be returning to an in-person event this year after two years of virtual walks due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Leahy explains they’re looking for volunteers to help out at the registration tables, water stations, and along the route of the run.

Those interested in helping out or would like more information can call Leahy at 204-679-5962.

This year’s Terry Fox Run will be at the TRCC on Sunday, September 18^th at noon.

For the full interview, listen to Thompson Today at 12:40 and 5:10 this afternoon.

Those thinking about running in the fall municipal and school board election will have an opportunity to learn more about the process and what to expect from the job.

The City of Thompson is hosting a pre-election orientation tomorrow evening.

Communications officer Kacper Antoszewski shares what will be covered in the session.

“Some of the things we will be going over are some of the key dates, deadlines for elections and for the campaign, and some of the key contacts and the people that you need to know to run for office smoothly. The qualifications that the candidate needs, the registration process, what you need to be properly nominated because you do need a certain amount of signatures in order to put in your nomination papers, and some campaign finance rules.  

Antoszewski adds the role of an elected official and the relationship between them and administration will also be covered, and there will be a chance to ask questions at the session.

The pre-election orientation will be held at the Letkemann Theatre tomorrow at 7 p.m.

Listen to Thompson Today at 12:40 and 5:10 this afternoon to learn more.

More than half of parents in Canada are reporting that their children are still experiencing negative impacts of the pandemic.

LifeWorks’s latest Mental Health Index finds about a quarter of parents responded that the events of the last two years have specifically impacted their children’s social and academic development in a negative way.

It adds 27 per cent of Canadians report their children face anxiety about the future, and that kids 15 and older have more anxiety about the future than the national average.

The company’s Paula Allen shares what parents can do to assist with their kids’ mental health.

“So if you do see behaviour that is outside the norm for your child, I mean there are different norms for different children, but the outside the norm for your child and it is concerning you or it’s concerning them, reach out for professional support. The earlier you deal with issues, the easier it will be to deal with. The other thing is that parents really should take care of themselves as well as the parents in an anxious or depressed daze where they are feeling out of control in any sort of way, it’s going to really spill over and be picked up by their child and not be helpful for them.”

For more on the report, catch Thompson Today at 12:40 and 5:10 this afternoon.

A recent survey indicates engaging in sport and physical activity can be good for taxpayers’ wallets and the country’s economy.

The Fitness Industry Council of Canada’s report shows the total value of health savings generated by sport and physical activity in 2019 was 23-point-four billion dollars, including six billion in direct health care savings.

It adds over two-point-two million cases of health conditions were prevented in 2019, which includes over 600 thousand cases each for coronary heart disease, type-two diabetes, and depression.

When asked what the organization plans to do with this data, President Sara Hodson had this to say.

“We are already working with the federal government and minister of finance around what is the economic recovery for the fitness industry but more so for Canadian people. What we are actually very clearly looking at is what it would look like to have a medical tax exemption, which is already line 33099 on our personal taxes, and to have our fitness memberships and services included in that. It’s already a line item, it is just listed as non eligible. We want to see that turned around because now we know the data of how impactful fitness truly is to our health care.”

For more details on the report, catch Thompson Today at 12:40 and 5:10 this afternoon.

Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation members are electing a new chief and council over the next two days.

Voting in Thompson will be at the Thompson Distribution Centre on 131 Selkirk Avenue from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on both days.

In NCN, people can cast a ballot at the Norman Linklater Multi-Plex.

Additionally, mobile polling stations in both communities are available to Elders, people with disabilities, or those who’ve tested positive for COVID-19.

Four candidates are running in the election for Chief: Angela Levasseur, Jerry Primrose, William Elvis Thompson, and Felix Walker.

The Northern Health Region says them being short on physician resources is why they’re unable to accommodate walk-ins at the Thompson Clinic for the rest of the month.

The health authority says while they won’t be taking walk-ins up to September 2^nd, all scheduled appointments at the clinic are still proceeding.

Staffing shortages have been plaguing northern health facilities as of late, with the health centres in Wabowden and Pikwitonei having to temporarily suspend certain services this past weekend due to not having enough staff.

Additionally, the NRHA says the temporary closure at the Leaf Rapids Health Centre’s emergency department announced last month will remain for an indeterminate amount of time.

Skills Canada is offering some workshops to youth in the Thompson area this week.

There are a couple of woodworking workshops taking place tomorrow and Saturday and a photography workshop on Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m..

The workshops are for people ages 15 to 29 who self identify as 2SLGBTQIA plus, women, people with disabilities, Black, Indigenous, or people of colour, or a newcomer to Canada.

They are free to attend, but those interested are asked to register.

For more information, email Harlie Pruder at Harliep@skillscanada.ca.

Oxford House RCMP has arrested a suspect in relation to a homicide investigation in the community.

On Saturday, the detachment was notified that a 49-year-old man had been assaulted and taken to the nursing station in the community.

When they arrived at the nursing station, officers were told that the victim had died.

As a result of the investigation, 46-year-old Wilfred Nelson Chubb of Bunibonibee Cree Nation has charged with Manslaughter and taken into custody.

The investigation continues.

University College of the North says President and Vice-Chancellor Doug Lauvstad will remain in the role for a while longer.

The institute announced Lauvstad’s contract has been extended for another five years until July 31^st, 2028.

Governing council chair Becky Cianflone says UCN has experienced significant growth during his first five years in the role, citing increases in enrolment rates and revenue for its community and industry training programming.

She adds the school’s department of Reconciliation, Research, and Academic Innovation was created while under his leadership, which holds Indigenous content and pedagogy as fundamental that support teaching, learning, and scholarship.

It also supports faculty research, which has helped boost UCN’s research revenue by nearly 18 hundred per cent.

Skin health is often overlooked in pets.

That’s according to Doctor Juanita Glencross-Winslow, a vet and spokesperson for pet food company Royal Canin [cah-nihn].

As a way to highlight this issue, the company and its partners have been holding an annual campaign called Empathy for Itch, and this year they’ve launched a “Pet Check” list that owners can refer to when checking their pets for signs of a skin condition.

“Our focus is really getting pet owners used to looking at their pet’s skin so that they know what normal looks like so that they clue in if things aren’t the same. Some things that a pet owner might notice is that the skin is a little bit redder or they maybe smell a little pungent. They might be scratching more than normal or the skin feels greasy. There might be discharge in their ears. Those are abnormal so if you are looking every day and you are not seeing those things and you know what normal looks like, then these other things are there to clue you in that there might be something going on.”

Pet owners who do come across those abnormal signs should make an appointment with their vet immediately.

Visit the Canadian Academy of Veterinary Dermatology website for the checklist.

Listen to Thompson Today at 12:40 and 5:10 for the full interview.

On August 20, 2022, at approximately 9:20 am, Oxford House RCMP received a report that a 49-year-old male had been assaulted and transported to the nursing station in the community.

Officers attended to the nursing station and were advised that the victim had been pronounced deceased. His death is being treated as a homicide.

As a result of the investigation, 46-year-old Wilfred Nelson CHUBB, of Bunibonibee Cree Nation, has been charged with Manslaughter and remanded into custody.

Oxford House RCMP, along with Major Crime Services and RCMP Forensic Identification Services, continue to investigate.

On August 17, 2022, at approximately 2:25 am, Moose Lake RCMP received a report of a male having been shot and taken to the nursing station.

Officers attended to the nursing station and located a 30-year-old male suffering from several non-life threatening gunshot wounds. He was later transported to The Pas hospital and then flown to Winnipeg for further treatment.

In the early afternoon of August 17, 2022, the investigation led to the arrest of a 17-year-old male who remains in police custody.

Anyone who may have witnessed this shooting or have further information is asked to contact the Moose Lake RCMP @ 204-678-2307 or submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.

Moose Lake RCMP continue to investigate.

On August 18, 2022, at approximately 6:10 am, Oxford House RCMP responded to assault near the band office on Bunibonibee Cree Nation.

The investigation has determined that four male youths between the ages of 14 and 16, were standing outside the band office, when an adult male on an ATV intentionally drove towards them and struck them.

One of the youths was badly injured and was unable to move. The other three youths managed to run to safety. The suspect got off the ATV and proceeded to assault the injured youth by punching and kicking him. The suspect then fled the scene.

The injured 14-year-old male was taken to the nursing station with serious injuries and later transported out of the community for treatment.

A 16-year-old male was also injured and treated at the nursing station.

The incident was captured on video surveillance.

Theuron Chubb, 28, has been arrested and charged with:

Aggravated Assault

Assault With a Weapon x3

Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle Causing Bodily Harm x2

He was remanded into custody.

Oxford House RCMP continue to investigate.

Residents forced to evacuate from Mathias Colomb Cree Nation due to wildfires are returning home now that temporary generators have been installed in the community.

Manitoba Hydro says the utility is now focused on replacing the 77 poles on the power line feeding the community that were damaged by the blaze.

The two 15 hundred kilo watt generators were shipped by rail as they’re too big to be flown into the community, and luckily the fire left the railway into Pukatawagan intact.

The crown entity stated it will continue to update community leadership and the agencies that are assisting with the situation.

Manitoba Hydro says the generators will be in place until repairs are complete, but it hasn't specified when that would be.

UCN has announced that the Northern Health Region’s outgoing CEO will be their next Dean of Health.

Helga Bryant hinted that she would continue working after her retirement from the health authority when it was announced earlier this summer.

Bryant will remain as CEO of the NRHA until next March, and will begin her stint as dean in May.

UCN President and Vice-Chancellor Doug Lauvstad says the institute is excited to bring Bryant onto the team, stating she will ensure UCN’s health programming continues developing and support the needs for northern Manitoba.

Officers in Norway House are on the lookout for a suspect after he and another suspect allegedly shot a young girl outside a home.

RCMP was notified that a firearm was discharged from an ATV in the community Tuesday night.

They say police immediately attended the area and were told a four-year-old girl had suffered a non-life threatening gunshot wound.

Witnesses reported two males were seen riding an ATV through the area at the time of the shooting, and officers were able to identify the suspects.

While a 16-year-old boy has been taken into police custody, RCMP are looking for the 19-year-old suspect.

On August 12, 2022, at 7:35 pm, Thompson RCMP responded to a report of an injured male behind the Wapanohok (Eastwood) School located on Princeton Drive.

Officers arrived and located a 37-year-old-male with serious but non-life threatening injuries. The male was transported to hospital in serious condition and has since been upgraded to stable.

Anyone who may have witnessed this incident or may have information is asked to call the Thompson RCMP at 204-677-6909 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.

Thompson RCMP continue to investigate.

Arthritis Research Canada says further research on the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccination in vulnerable groups of people is needed following the release of their latest study.

The report finds people with autoimmune arthritis are at greater risk of severe outcomes related to COVID-19, as autoimmune arthritis patients have a 30 per cent higher risk of hospitalization and ICU admission.

They also have a 60 per cent increased risk of being placed on a ventilator.

Doctor Antonio Avina-Zubieta explains while the recent COVID-19 wave has not been as fraught as previous ones, it’s important for public health departments to continue to keep the chronically ill top of mind as they inform COVID-19 health policies moving forward.

For more on the report, listen to Thompson Today at 12:40 and 5:10 this afternoon.

The Manitoba government is providing over 17-thousand dollars through the Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund to the Winnipeg Police Service.

Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced yesterday the funds would allow the service to  purchase equipment and undergo training that will allow investigators working with seized firearms to better track and restore their serial numbers.

Goertzen said the funding will help investigators trace the origin of firearms, identify suspects and determine how criminals are illegally acquiring firearms, with the ultimate goal to remove firearms from the streets of Winnipeg.

Since its inception in 2009, the Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund has distributed more than $20 million back to communities throughout the province. The program seizes and liquidates criminal assets, and redirects funding to projects and initiatives designed to protect Manitobans and enhance public safety.

The Manitoba government is opening the 2022-23 intake of applications for the new Arts, Culture and Sport in Community fund, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Andrew Smith announced yesterday.

The ACSC will support three programs.

Under capital projects,  organizations can apply for up to $5 million, on a 50-50 cost-sharing basis,  for large projects that support the development and renewal of spaces and facilities used for arts, culture, and sport programming and activities.

Community celebrations such as festivals that promote cultural exchanges and inclusion and belonging can receive full funding up to $5,000.

And small capital projects and special initiatives can receive between 50 and 100 per cent of eligible expenses, depending on the project’s overall cost.  This will support initiatives such as organizational development opportunities, training, technology, and volunteer and equipment development.

Application deadlines depend on the funding stream. For more information  visit manitoba.ca/acsc.

Kiddies Northern Preschool will be offering a program to support low-income, disadvantaged families looking to enroll their children in their early learning program.

Director Lynn Martin says the SOAR program will assist families with transportation to and from the program, provide snacks, and help them apply for financial support.

Since the preschool is setting aside a portion of its budget to make this program possible, space for the SOAR program is limited.

“Right now, we are limiting it at ten and that is just because we have a limited budget that is just coming from our fundraising and regular operating grants which, as many people know, is not great for early learning and child care programs but it is improving. If we do see a strong interest then we will definitely revisit the budget and do what we can to support even more children.”

People interested in learning more can email kiddies@my mts.net

Or catch Thompson Today at 12:40 and 5:10 this afternoon.

A wildlife biologist with the province is reminding people traversing bear country to ensure they don’t cause a conflict with a bear.

Janine Wilmot says it’s important to let someone know where you’re going, what route you’re taking, and when you’re expected to be back before venturing out.

Wilmot adds being aware of your surroundings and watching for signs that indicate bears might be in the area is key, in addition to carrying deterrent spray and a noise making device.

Here, she shares what to do if someone decides to bring their pet with them into bear country.

“It’s really important to make sure that your pet is kept on leash at all times and not left outside unattended. There have been a number of situations, not necessarily in Manitoba but throughout North America, where dogs in particular that are off leash can provoke a bear into an aggressive response if they are sniffing around and they sniff out a black bear and start barking at it. There have been situations where the black bear has transferred that aggression from the dog to the owner. It’s really important to make sure you’re keeping dogs on leash and with you at all times.”

Catch Thompson Today at 12:40 and 5:10 this afternoon for more bear safety.

As more and more Canadians are looking into getting an electric vehicle down the line, CAA has compiled a list of EVs so that people can find the car that best suits their needs.

The company’s Kristine D’Arbelles says CAA has been supporting the transition to fuel efficient and zero emissions vehicles for about a decade, and wanted to provide a comprehensive guide so that Canadians can find the information they’re looking for in one place.

There are also hybrid models included for residents living in areas like northern Manitoba where owning an EV currently may not be viable.

“It is a reality, especially in rural and northern communities where there is not a lot of public charging infrastructure or there is less public charging infrastructure. We wanted to make sure that even if someone was really interested in making that switch to a zero emission or to a more fuel efficient vehicle it’ll be worth shown all the options. While we do have all the EVs in there, we did want to include hybrids because for some people who might be in a very rural scenario, it might not make sense for them to quite make that jump to an electric vehicle.”

A recent study by KPMG indicated seven in ten Canadians intend to make their next vehicle purchase an EV, with sales growing five per cent in 2021 to nearly eight per cent in the first quarter of 2022.

Listen to the full interview about CAA’s EV Buyer’s Guide on Thompson Today at 12:40 and 5:10 this afternoon.

The MKO Food Bank has been assisting urban Indigenous residents in Thompson since it opened last fall, but getting funding to provide a full food hamper has been a work in progress.

Urban Initiatives manager Shyanna Lynxleg, who oversees the food bank, says current services include a bi-weekly food package consisting of non-perishable food items, the baby basket program, as well as giving away refurbished laptops to families with teenagers in need of one.

Lynxleg says since the Salvation Army closed its food bank in June, the number of clients for the food package program tripled.

“When we first opened, we had a bi-weekly number of 214 individuals and families that we serviced. Every two weeks, we would give a food package to 214. Now ever since the Salvation Army has closed its doors, we now have 673 every two weeks that we are servicing. It has been difficult to try to get as much food to people as possible within Thompson.”  

The MKO Food Bank is currently being funded through Indigenous Services Canada and receives donations from local grocers either monthly or quarterly, but it’s not enough to include perishable foods like produce, bread, and eggs into their packages.

Lynxleg says MKO is looking at ways to provide full hampers to its clients, and adds the food bank is always looking for people interested in helping out any way they can.

Tune in to Thompson Today at 12:40 and 5:10 this afternoon for more information.

Thompson was able to dodge an unexpected summer hail storm that pelted Paint Lake Monday night.

Mike Hameluck, a former pro-athlete who was at the park at the time of the storm, told Arctic Radio that the storm started around 7:30 p.m, and that the hail started off pea-sized before eventually getting hail bigger than golf balls.

Hameluck says the storm lasted around 20 minutes, and it did leave quite a bit of damage in its wake.

“A lot of campers got beat up pretty bad. I lost all of my skylights on my camper and my awning; it hit my truck and took out my sunroof. I’ve got a Ford F150 truck with a full sunroof on the roof and it’s taken out both sheets of glass on the sunroof. It took out my taillight on the back of the truck and we got a bunch of dents on there. Just taking a walk around the park, I noticed that the skylight in one of the bathrooms was smashed out. It did a lot of damage.”

Hameluck adds that he spoke to park staff the morning after the storm, who told him their vehicles suffered “severe hail damage”.

Paint Lake’s park director Linda Horner says while damage around the park was minor, there’s lots of it.

As the past few years has seen more and more people turn to online services, a tech expert is stressing the importance of protecting your identity online.

Doctor Gordon Jones, the co-founder and CEO of a digital wallet company called Thrivacy, says this is especially important as people seek out services like healthcare and commerce virtually.

Here, Jones explains what a digital identity is and how it came to be.

“You get a digital identity when you go online onto the internet. Now, the creators of the internet did not plan on the internet having a way to identify an individual. All they were really doing was sharing research papers back and forth. We evolved the World Wide Web and web pages and websites and applications that we interact with that based on internet technology.”

Jones says it’s easy for users to use fake IDs online, and the task many tech companies are dealing with is making sure a trusted user can remain anonymous and secure their information while still being verified as a valid user.

Data breaches have occurred many times over the past few years in the country, including Ikea Canada this spring, Canada Post last year, and the Capital One breach in 2019.

For the full interview with Jones, catch Thompson Today at 12:40 and 5:10 this afternoon.

The federal minister for Northern Affairs was in town yesterday to announce over 2.3 million dollars that will go towards seven community projects in the north.

Dan Vandal made the announcement at the grand opening of the new PrairiesCan service office in Thompson.

One of the projects is getting 364 thousand dollars for the Thompson Community Development Corporation, which will go towards the winter weather testing sector through the government’s Community Economic Development and Diversification program.

Additionally, CEDF is getting 100 thousand dollars to deliver digital training to tourism businesses in Thompson, Flin Flon, and The Pas.

Also UCN is receiving over 380 thousand dollars to construct outdoor Indigenous gathering spaces at its campuses in Thompson and The Pas.

This comes as both provincial and federal governments announced a joint investment in the Hudson Bay Railway earlier this week.

Heavy equipment has been mobilizing in Deerwood this week to start water and sewer renewal on Deerwood Drive, and contracting crews will start to dig the installation trench on Monday.

That means Deerwood Drive is going to be a busy place.

Here’s what residents in the area can expect.

A Section of Deerwood Drive Will Be Closed to All Traffic, Including Local Traffic

The first section that will be closed on Monday is the section between 124-148 Deerwood Drive, right on the main curve of the road.

Residents will not be able to access or leave their driveways during these full road closures. Residents who need to use their vehicles will need to park down the street, either on Elk Bay, Martin Bay, Beaver Crescent or Staghorn Drive.

We recognize this is going to be an awkward time for some motorists: as long as everyone parks in a way that’s respectful to their neighbours and fellow motorists, we won’t be issuing tickets to residents in the area.

The area where the road is closed will be moving down the road through the project. Contractors will be communicating these movements to homeowners just before they happen, but you can also tell when the area is about to shift: once the trench is backfilled, you know the closed area is about to be relocated.

Crews will also be working near the Rotary Splash Pad on Monday. In this area, only one lane will be closed to prevent blocking access to multiple streets in the area, though work will proceed a bit slower as a result.

As Areas Are Trenched, Curbs and Driveways May Be Damaged

As trenches are dug, driveways are going to be partially ripped up and damaged. Once construction is complete for the season, all driveways and curbs will be repaired with their original materials: concrete for concrete, asphalt for asphalt, gravel for gravel.

Once a trench is dug and backfilled, the contractor will build ramps or make adjustments to ensure people can still use their driveways safely before they are fully repaired.

Juniper Drive Renewals May Start Tuesday

The construction equipment to begin renewals on Juniper Drive are on their way to Thompson and will begin to mobilize next week as early as Tuesday. However, the water main on Juniper Drive is being replaced through a drilling and pushing process, rather than by a full excavation, meaning road closures and driveway interruptions should be minor and minimal.

The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs says a non-confidence vote on whether to remove suspended Grand Chief Arlen Dumas will proceed today as planned.

That’s despite an announcement by Dumas on Wednesday that he will seek trauma-based treatment.

Sandra DeLaronde, an advocate for missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls in Manitoba, said that quote “"If he was sincere about addressing the trauma … he wouldn't have waited until the 11th hour."

In June, DeLaronde was the driving force behind a letter signed by 200 people.

It included lawyers, doctors, sitting federal and provincial politicians, which voiced support for Dumas's accuser and called on the AMC to launch an independent inquiry and trauma-informed process that focuses on victims.

A recent survey finds that work volume, performance demands, and lack of support are the primary causes of work-related stress for Canadians.

Paula Allen, a senior vice-president with LifeWorks, says respondents felt equal amounts of stress in both their personal and professional lives at 26 per cent each.

Allen adds those who felt their mental wellbeing was supported by their employer during the pandemic had the highest mental health scores.

“When there was an offer of flexibility, when employers or managers worked with their employees in order to help make them successful on an individual basis that was deeply appreciated and that was supportive of people’s mental health and helps give a sense of control. The other thing that was important was when employers had and promoted the mental health services that were available to them such as employee assistance, programs, training and resources, benefits. The things that employees can use to help them get through a difficult time.”

Allen says one-third of the working population were considered high risk for mental health issues when compared to 14 per cent pre pandemic.

Listen to Thompson Today at 12:40 and 5:10 this afternoon for more on the LifeWorks Mental Health Index.

Seven people were arrested in relation to a number of drug busts that occurred at five locations around the City of Thompson last week.

Officers executed the search warrants, and as a result seized around 314 grams of cocaine, 719 grams of cannabis, over 20 thousand dollars in cash, and other drug related paraphernalia.

Three of the suspects were to appear in court yesterday for drug trafficking charges, while four of them were released to appear in court this fall.

The investigation is ongoing.

With Pope Francis’s visit to Canada having wrapped up, MKO’s grand chief wrote a letter to the pontiff asking to atone for the Doctrine of Discovery.

The Doctrine of Discovery is a part of international law concepts that were written in the 15^th century that allowed European countries to colonize non-Christian lands and enslave Indigenous Peoples.

Garrison Settee says the papal bulls which form the foundation of the doctrine form an ongoing part of the law in North America, meaning they very much remain in effect today.

Settee also expressed disappointment regarding the Holy See’s official statements when it comes to the current legal effect the Papal Bulls has on Indigenous Peoples in Canada and the US.

He is calling on the pope to accept moral and spiritual responsibility, and to issue a further Papal Bull that would rescind and replace the previous ones that would sever any further reliance on these documents.