Murderer Anthony Pulsifer transferred to Grande Cache Institution. Here are the updates as to where Chad Handsor and Dominic Urichen are.

On November 9th, 2009, Anthony Pulsifer was transferred to Grande Cache Institution in AB. It is a medium-security facility located in Grande Cache AB.

Chad Handsor is in the Mountain Institution in Agassiz, BC. It is a medium-security facility located in Agassiz, British Columbia.

Dominic Urichen is in the Saskatchewan Penitentiary, Regional Psychiatric Centre. It is a medium security facility located in Prince Albert, SK

Battle of the Bands

Well the TJ's Gift Foundation's Battle of the Bands is underway. Click this link to see all the great videos I took of the preliminary rounds.

FINAL BATTLE - November 29th

Garrick Centre

Tickets available at the door for $10.00

Our MC for the evening is Dave Wheeler from Power 97.

Ace Burpee & Bubba B from HOT 103

are among our celebrity judges!

PRIZES

1st place - 10-hour recording opportunity with the recording studio, Private Ear Recording.

2nd place - $500.00 gift certificate

supplied by Long & McQuade Music Store

3rd place - $100.00 gift certificate

supplied by Long & McQuade Music Store.

Winnipeg Sun covers Soaring Eagles Conference

CONFERENCE INSPIRES YOUTH

Soaring Eagles Conference "review," courtesy of Karen Wiebe:

"Eighty-four high school students from Northern Manitoba gathered at the Canad Inns Fort Garry last week to learn more about the dangers of drugs and gangs; and positive peer pressure through leadership and peer monitoring.

"The conference, sponsored by the TJ's Gift Foundation, brought students in to Winnipeg for the two-day event, where they attended presentations by keynote speakers including Michael Champagne and Corey Cook, the RCMP, the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba, local drama coaches and artists, Teen Talk, Manitoba Hydro, and Resource Assistance for Youth, all to promote their own abilities as well as to support their friends in saying 'No!' to involvement in drugs and gangs.

"Students have returned home where they'll contact each other via a private networking site to share information about situational challenges, find resources for problems, and helpful links.

"TJ's Gift Foundation funds student-led drug education programs with youth across Manitoba. Each year, the foundation hosts a fundraising dinner and dance at Canad Inns Polo Park where approximately $150,000 has been raised to date. The next gala happens May 13. Tickets are available by calling 228-2540, or visiting the TJ's Gift website at tjsgift.com."

It's never too early to invest in our youth, folks. Book it.

Winnipeg Free Press covers Soaring Eagles Conference

Teen's legacy soars during city conference

TREVOR HAGAN / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Kimbi Chartrand,

 18, of Norway House/Skownan (left), and Corey Cook, 16, of 

Bloodvain are among 84 who painted mural during the conference.

The tragic death of T.J. Wiebe has inspired his parents to help other Manitoba youths.

Karen and Floyd Wiebe, whose son was murdered in 2003, brought 84 students from northern Manitoba to a leadership and drug education conference this week called Soaring Eagles.

The couple said no family should go through the devastation of losing a child through violence, so their goal is to help enrich the lives of other young people and prevent them from making potentially negative decisions.

"We wanted to reach the youth from more remote communities in order to help them learn," Floyd Wiebe said. "They can then return to their communities and make positive contributions."

The conference was held earlier this week at Canad Inns Fort Garry.

T.J. Wiebe was just 20 and battling a serious drug problem that ultimately cost him his life. He was lured by a group of drug associates outside the city and killed in January 2003.

His parents didn't want their son's death to be in vain, so they created a foundation called T.J.'s Gift to keep his memory alive.

That growing fund has allowed 84 students from the north -- primarily aboriginal kids -- to visit Winnipeg to learn about leadership, mentorship and gang and drug awareness.

The kids were encouraged to remain drug-free and steer clear of gangs, and were asked to teach what they had learned to other students when they get home.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers' punter Troy Westwood was one of several inspirational speakers at the conference. (Editor's Note: Troy Westwood was unavailable for the conference) There were also entertainers, workshops and the opportunity for participants to meet privately with elders and police for guidance.

Now that the conference in over, the Wiebes have set up a communication network for additional support when students return home.

"This is something Manitobans need to hear about," Floyd Wiebe said. "These kids are trying to learn about their future as leaders. They want themselves and their peers to make good choices."

eva.cohen@freepress.mb.ca

NOTE: Troy Westwood did not actually attend the conference. BUt the author didn't know that when she wrote the article.

Floyd speaks at Southeast Collegiate

Today I spoke at Southeast Collegiate. About 130 students gathered in the gym to hear TJ's story. At the end of my presentation, Angela Busch introduced a student named Aaron Bittern. Aaron had done a pencil sketch of a variety of photographs that Angela had asked me for without telling me what they were to be used for. When Aaron presented the framed art work to me, I literally burst into tears. Aaron had done an incredible job of composing the photographs into a montage. WOW!

Brandon Speaking Engagement

Karen and Floyd Wiebe are traveling to Brandon to speak to parents at the "Parents Care - Know the Risks" at Crocus Plains Regional Secondary School sponsored by Brandon School Division / Parent Liaison Committee.

The speaker before us is Reverend Dale Lang of Tabor AB. Mr. Lang is the father of Jason Lang, who was shot and killed by a schoolmate at his Taber, Alberta, high school in April 1999.

Here is the clipping from their local website...

Speaking Engagement in Pilot Mound

Today I spoke to high school kids from the Spirit School Division's Pilot Mound High School. It was in the Rock Lake Christian Enrichment Center. These students were attending an amazing workshop on life skills and I was invited to share TJ's story. They were an amazing group of kids.

Official Press Release - GAP - Gang Awareness for Parents

GAP - Gang Awareness for Parents is a GO!

Well just a few days after my visit to the Western Canadian Justice Minister's Conference, came news that the Manitoba Government is funding my new initiative, GAP - Gang Awareness for Parents. I am so honoured that they have chosen to fund this incredible grassroots organization. Now its off to work!

Another tragedy... and my interview in the Winnipeg Sun

Western Canadian Minister's Conference

Today I was invited to speak at the Western Canadian Justice Minister's Conference in Saskatoon. Manitoba Justice Minister Dave Chomiak invited me to speak about my new initiative, GAP - Gang Awareness for Parents.

I spoke from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, and the reception form the four governments could not have been better! Now I can only hope to get GAP off the ground. In other words, GAP needs funding!

Soaring Eagles Conference Program

Here is the Soaring Eagles Conference Program

Soaring Eagles Conference program.pdf

Soaring Eagles Brochure

Here is the Soaring Eagles Brochure

Soaring Eagles 8.5 X 11 Brochure 2_11x8.5tfb.qxd.pdf

Soaring Eagles Conference Registration Form

Here is the Soaring Eagles Conference Registration Form

Soaring Eagles Conference Registration Form_Layout 1.pdf

Karen is having surgery today.

Just left Karen in the surgery ward... AGAIN... It seems it never quits. If people only really knew how devastating this all is, and it's long term effects.

Concert

Bubba B from "HOT 103FM", Mayor Sam Katz, Karen Wiebe and Floyd Wiebe
pose after a successful meeting for an incredible October 27th
concert. Stay tuned!

Our New Booth!

We are very proud to spread awareness of our Foundation throughout
Winnipeg. Doesn't it look great?

Hello Everyone!

The Foundation will be having a booth at St. Vital Centre from Aug 31 - Sept 4 near the Sears store. Please come and visit us!

We are hoping that this will bring awareness to thousands of kids, teachers and parents about what the Foundation does.

We have just purchased a booth and a banner and it really looks GREAT!

Floyd Wiebe

Ecole Julie Riel

Yesterday I spoke at Ecole Julie Riel, one of the schoold TJ went to. Kelsey Lafreniere asked me to speak to about 100 kids at her school. Her sister Stacey was the keynote speaker at the 2009 Gala.

St. Emile School

Yesterday I spoke at St. Smile School to 110 Grade 5-8 students.

...Sent from Floyd's iPhone

Karen spoke at Windsor Park Collegiate Today

While I was traveling up north, Karen spoke to the students at Windsor Park Collegiate.

Floyd flies up to St. Theresa's Point.

Well I just got off the RCMP plane and helicopter from St. Theresa Point. 
The MKO Northern Manitoba Chiefs were all meeting for a conference called Chiefs General Assembly on Illicit Use of Drugs & Associated Gang Activity.

I spoke to the general assembly this afternoon about the TJ's Gift Foundation's Soaring Eagles Conference in September.

After my presentation, the entire room gave me a standing ovation and each Chief in the room including Grand Chief Ron Evans and Grand Chief Dr. Sydney Garrioch came over to the podium shook my hand and gave me a huge hug. Stu Evans, the RCMP that was with me said that he had never witnessed anything like that before.

I never expected this at all. It was simply amazing. I know that they will all be sending their children to our conference.

Chief Ron Evans pulled me aside and told me that he wants to work closely with me.

Very exciting...

Lavallee School

I have spoken at Lavallee School many times and today I will once
again. Today I am speaking to the Transisitions To Success Progam
students.

...Sent from Floyd's iPhone

Marion School

Today I spoke to Grades 4-8 at Marion School. I've never spoken to
such young kids as this but I didn't change anything at all. They also
needed to hear how bad things can get. They were however full of
questions.

West Kildonan Collegiate

Just left WKC after speaking about the legal system. Also spoke about
how simple decisions can affect the rest of their lives, even murder.

Speaking to Law Class

I am speaking to West Kildonan Collegiate students today. The Law class teacher asked me to speak to his students about my experiences in the legal system. Considering I spent 11 months in court, I have a lot of experience, unfortunately. 11 months, Monday to Friday... This was spread out over a period of three years mind you, but still mind boggling...

More great and powerful quotes from kids...

These are just some of the powerful statements I get from kids after one of my presentations...

1. Hi Floyd, I'm a student from Sisler Highschool. I'd just like to say that was an amazing message you got through to me, and the other students. It was an amazing speech, but it's sad that you had to use your son as an example of such a horrid event. After hearing what you and your family had to go through because of this, I NEVER want to do any drugs under any circumstance. I understand it was hard to talk about, but thank you so much for coming to sisler and telling us about it. Im sure it made students not want to do drugs, or if people have been using or selling drugs, im quite sure they are having second thoughts. Once again, thank you Floyd.

2. I go to St. Pauls Collegiate in Elie, 

I really love your speech and what you had to say. 
it was soooo inspiring, and i know alot of my friends thought so too! 
thanks agaain! (:

3. hey your story about T.J. really touched me and your really cool :D

4. The story you told us grade 9's today was truely inspiring. Your story hit me hard, and I soon hope to i can help my friends in need of help.

5. You probably hear this a lot but your story made me cry like 4 times, I saw the presentation twice, and it made me cry both times. It really touched me. I have some friends that do drugs, well not really friends we used to be untill they started using and I just wanted to ask how do I explain to them that using is just as bad as selling ? I really miss them I know they're way better then that they're real smart kids, and I really want to help them out, just reply when you get the chance.  Thanks so much for sharing the story. 

6. A Facebook Status: Listened to a guy talk about how drugs killed his son. It was an inspiring speach...

Speaking At Sisler High School today with Adapt Campaign

Once again the Adapt Campaign has asked me to speak at one of their campaigns against crystal meth. Fresh IE will be performing before me and I will tell TJ's story to the students.

West Kildonan Collegiate - Student's comments - AMAZING

I am going to publish some of the great comments the kids made to me via Facebook or emails or verbally. They are amazing.

1. "When you said " When you buy a drug, your helping kill another human" It hit me, and I used it on one of my friends because I am really against pot ect. And anyone I hang around with does it. You know how the skateboarders are. Either way good kids, but I kept calling my friend a murderer and he said "I know, I wish I could stop, its just the kids I hang around with" So I hope that knocked some sense into him."

2. "id just like to say thanks for coming to our school that your speach was amazing, all my friends were talking about "T.J's story". one boy in my class asked what T.J's story was...and everybodys answer was the same "you trully have to be there and hear it to understand it " well thanks for coming once again and T.J's story really helped me to see how bad you get get in to drugs. p.s keep it up and im sure at least one or two or even more people in my school have been motavated to change there ways because nobody not even you should have to go through what you did. so all i have to say now is plz keep doing what you are doing!!!"

3. " I also wanted to inform you that one of my friends who is a major marijuana user is trying to quit after hearing your story. I just thought I should let you know that you are making a difference by telling his story, no matter how difficult it may be. "

4. "I just wanted to say thank you for coming to speak to us today what you do is an amazing thing and i wish you and your family the best"

5. "A lot of the people around me still do use drugs. After your presentation today, however, they've taken a step back to look at the whole perspective of things! You really are a brave and strong man to be able to go in front of large crowds and talk about your son like that. I would have never had the strength to do so."

6."I really enjoyed your speech today in the afternoon, it takes some big guts to tell everyone about what happened to your son and what horrible things that go on in this world, its scary. Keep Moving forward with everything your doing, to help with drug related problems that we have in this world!!! I for sure will, I have never been involved with drugs or even tried it and your story is going to be the reason why I will never do drugs in my life. One of the better role models i know now :D"

7. "Thank you so much for comming to West K; the story of your son && the drug dealing may have just helped another life, i know someone who plans on dealing, i mean, nothing big, just weed, but now i know that i will need to convince him that is NOT a good idea. " 

West Kildonan Collegiate

I was invited to speak at the West Kildonan Collegiate today. I spoke to 4 separate groups. The kids were so attentive and riveted at TJ's Story. When I got home, I was absolutely worn out. I jumped into the hot tub, and virtually passed out. Then my iPhone started buzzing and didn't stop all night. 35  kids added me to Facebook, and I was carrying on 3-4 live conversations at the same time. The comments that were made were incredible. 

These kids were telling me that their friends or themselves were stopping drugs as of that day. They told me of friends that were thinking of becoming a drug dealer, and now they had the power to stop their friends going down that road. One student approached me in the hallway and told me that he "was doing a lot of shit" and after hearing TJ's story, we was rethinking what he was doing. That takes a lot of guts to come up to me and admit that. I heard stories of students parents doing drugs and asked how they could help them stop. I just about cried along with them.

The story changes every time I tell it, as it is such a big story. Some of the kids attended more than one session, and when they left, they commented, "Am I ever glad I came back to hear it again! Thank you!" As I left the school, so many kids commented to me about the sessions.

I'm going back on Friday to speak to another large group.