spéáke May 8, 1987 Volume 5 No. 9

Killer roads claim 6 Natives

By Terry Lusty recently -completed gravel road from McMurray to Two head -on collisions, Janvier. Until the road was which claimed six built, Janvier was accessi- Native lives in a recent five - ble only by air. day period, have height - The three victims were ened controversy about the among four occupants of quality of both roads. one vehicle. All are related An April 25 crash on to Janvier Chief Walter Highway 2A north of Pon - Janvier. Dead are the oka took the lives of Charlie chief's cousin Simon, 46, Orr, 57, of Hobbema, Gary his brother Alvin, 23 and his Gunn and his mother Julie, uncle Arthur, 63. 53, of Rocky Mountain RCMP officials at Fort House. All were travelling McMurray have not yet in a van. released the causes and Four other circumstances of the acci- residents were killed in the dent. RCMP officials at same accident. Their Sub- Ponoka say the occupants urban truck was struck by of the van had been the on- coming van which drinking. strayed across the centre- Both roads have been line of the highway, accord- the subject of much con- ing to police. troversy. Traffic on High- LITTLE GUY A BIG WINNER The Wetaskiwin vehicle way 2A at Ponoka increased was occupied by Ernie dramatically in recent years 4'71=yeat -old Warren Bird of the took home an armful of awards at the Paul Band Sports Roundup banquet held last 14 LeClerc, 56, his wife and officials of nearby weekend. Windspeaker's Mark McCallum was there, see Page for more. Photo by Mark McCallum Norma, 46 and their daugh- to arshavebeenpæssi gTvan- - ters Adrienne, 9, and Amy, ment for an extra traffic 4. lane in the area. LeClerc, the director The McMurray -Janvier and founder of Hobbema's road, since its completion Muskwatchees Ambulance last fall, has been the site of Authority, was well -known many accidents. The social in the Hobbema area for his impact of the new land community service. connection between the Five days later, between two communities has also Fort McMurray and Janv- raised concerns, many ier, 120 km southeast of focussing on easier access Injunctions Dr. Anne Native Educator McMurray, seven more to alcohol and drugs for granted in gets much students presents people were involved in Janvier residents. Metis community winners in wholistic another head -on collision. (Next week, Winds - Three Native residents of peaker will present an in- feud support math contes view Janvier were killed. depth article on the road See Page 16 See Page 3 See Page 10 See Page 11 The collision, 25 km sou- and what people are saying theast of Fort McMurray, about its impact on the involved two cars on a community of Janvier.)

2 councillors quit Books don't balance at Buffalo Lake By Norman Blyan and unanimously. Ernest Howse Sr. and Mer- the regulations state: " f he member resigning from council. But because they Mark McCallum A financial review was vin Desjarlais announced Board (council) may, by council must be present at were still on the council conducted by St. Paul Dis- their resignations. A spe- unanimous consent, waive the meeting where their according to the regula -. The past council of the trict Settlement Branch cial Council Meeting was notice of any meeting and resignation is considered. tions,. they were not eligible Buffalo Lake Metis Settle- Manager Dennis Woolsey held on April 4 to decide hold a meeting at any time, This was not done. to be nominated until their ment has not been able to and released on March 24. when the settlement could but every member of the The meeting was attended terms expired on April 21. account for a $268,590 A summary of the review nominate and elect a new Board must be present at by councillors Glen Auger Both men have subse- deficit. the says settlement owes council. such a meeting." and Horace Patenaude, quently been elected to the At a January 19 general outside industries $154,590. Only two members of the Missing from the meeting who moved to set the nom- council. membership meeting of the The settlement -owned Buf- four -man council attended were Edward Ladouceur ination deadline for elec- The other council settlement, a motion by a falo Lake Cast Const. Ltd. the special meeting, though and the two resigned coun- tions on April 6 and the vot- members are Harold Blyan, Buffalo Lake resident that also owes $114,000 to other settlement regulations cillors, Howse and ing for the council of the Felix Desjarlais and Edward an audit be conducted of all Buffalo Lake organizations. require the whole board to Desjarlais. settlement on April 21. Ladouceur. Ladouceur is in the settlement's financial When the deficit was be present at the meeting. The settlement regula- Auger and Patenaude the final year of his - accounts three was passed found, council members Section 7, paragraph 4 of tions also require that any were nominated for the year term. PAGE 8., May 8, 1987, WiQ1TIq6.P$AKER

Native leaders snubbed at Meech Lake

The leaders of the four to protect our rights in the appears to be solidifying," national Aboriginal peoples Constitution and we must he added. organizations are angry participate at the Meech The Aboriginal leaders that they have been totally Lake meeting and other sent a joint letter to Prime ignored at the constitu- constitutional meetings Minister Brian Mulroney tional talks held at Meech where necessary," he recently insisting that they Lake recently. added. participate at the Meech "9t is incredible that Brian "We've been talking all Lake meeting on April 30 at Mulroney and the premiers along about Completing the the table as participants on can contemplate such circle of Confederation by most of the agenda items. major amendments to recognizing our inherent The leaders also pointed Canada's Constitution right to self- government," out that Section 35.1 of the without us, especially when said Zebedee Nungak, co- Constitution requires that most of the agenda items chairman of the Inuit the Aboriginal people be affect us," said Georges Committee on National invited to FMC's on the Erasmus, national chief of Issues, representing the Constitution when items the Assembly of First Inuit in Canada. "Instead of affect them. Most of the Nations, the group repres- GEORGES ERASMUS completing the circle, they Aboriginal leaders are in enting the in ...ignored are closing the circle Iqaluit during the week of Canada. amongst themselves." April 27 at the meeting of The Aboriginal leaders other items on various pro- "The Aboriginal leaders the Inuit Tapirisat of met in Ottawa for the first vincial constitutional agen- ended last month's consti- Canada. time since the March 26 - das will affect Aboriginal tutional conference with In addition to having a 27, 1987, First Ministers and Treaty rights," said unprecedented unity role in all FMC's on com- Conference on Aboriginal Smokey Bruyere, president amongst us on a common prehensive constitutional PETER MANYWOUNDS Rights, which failed to of the Native Council of constitutional amendment," change agenda items, the ...encourages membership codes achieve an amendment on Canada (NCC), which said Yvon Dumont, rep- leaders called for an on- Aboriginal self- government. represents over 1 million resenting Metis National going process to deal with "Senate Reform, federal non -status and Metis peo- Council (MNC), which unfinished business on proposals on a new amend- ple in Canada. represents Metis people on Aboriginal and Treaty ing formula and a variety of "We have a responsibility the prairies. "That unity rights items. C -31 high

if Ethel Stewart has her way. She has studied the language patterns of some Indian tribes in North Amer- on agenda ica and the Turkish people of Asia and she says there are many similarities in language and culture. Ethel By Terry Newborn wounds. Stewart wants us to believe that we and they are kissin' After negotiating with cousins. She already has the Turkish -Canadian Cultu- OTTAWA - Peter government officials for a Association her bide and if her idea catches on, REPORT Manywounds, political . year, the IAA is "encourag- the joke about Columbus looking for Turkey won't be advisor to the Indian ing First Nations to put funny anymore. And so, Ethel I have Stewart, one small Association of Alberta their codes in place," says By Owenadeka but good- natured message for you and your idea -- (IAA), says the impact of Manywounds. "gobble- gobble." Bill C -31 is "one of the "We are not trying to The next two names on my list are Dr. David Roy and important items on our encourage them to restrict Despite popular demand, I'm back this week to con- Dr. Christopher Tsoukas. At a recent Ottawa confer- agenda presently." their membership but to tinue giving special recognition to a few people in the ence on AIDS, they told the story of an Inuit man who At the IAA assembly last make sure that the First world of Native affairs. You may remember that this a of the AIDS became carrier virus after he had a blood June, delegates directed Nations members are the sometimes takes the form of a pat -on- the -back or a transfusion in Montreal. The man and his community the IAA to seek an extension people that make the kick -in- the -pants. were not blamed. The doctors told the man to practise to the June 28, 1987 decision about who will or Picking up where I left off last week, my first hurrah safe sex when he returned to the He and North. didn't deadline for bands to draw will not be members of their goes out to the people organizing the Winter he ended up giving the virus to three women. up membership codes and particular tribe." Olympics. They torpedoed a plan to include an old - The story quickly became front page news. Until have them approved by IAA Solicitor Tony fashioned cowboy- and -Indian wagon -burning as part of then, Northerners had felt secure because AIDS had Indian Affairs. Bands not Mandamin has prepared a the opening ceremonies. An estimated one and one- yet the not touched North but the media coverage complying would be bound draft membership code to half billion people will see the opening ceremonies on an People fearful created uproar. became that their by membership criteria guide the tribes in developing television. The organizing committee asked officials was no longer community safe from the deadly disease. determined by Indian their own codes. The draft from the Calgary Stampede to plan the grand finale. They were worried and they wanted answers. That's Affairs. code was delivered and The Olympics wanted something western, something when the doctors made their incredible confession. To date, out of 575 bands distributed in early February exciting and the Stampede people came up with a They said the story they told the wasn't at conference in Canada only 10 band of 1987, said Manywounds. dandy of an idea. The Stampede people wanted a -- they entirely true but wouldn't say which parts were membership codes have Peter said "every tribe horde of Indians to swoop down on a wagon train. The and were false. true which They wouldn't say which met government approval, has that right to decide who Indians, complete with war paint, would torch the wag- community was involved and they wouldn't even say with transfer of control their members are. This is ons and finish the scene with a war dance. whether the man was an Inuk after all. And so, Dr. Roy moving from Indian Affairs a fundamental exercise of When Indian leaders heard about the idea, they were and Dr. Tsoukas, you deserve a kick -in- the -pants for to the bands, says Many- their self governing powers." livid. One said he would agree to the plan only if the scaring the heck out of northerners and then refusing to white guys in the burning wagons were the guys who clean up the mess you created. thought it up. Thank goodness the Olympics people The last one on my list is a guy from Winnipeg named can recognize a public relations disaster when they Barry Marchand. He gets a little hurrah and a great big hear one. Because of the Lubicon boycott, the Olym- boo. In a letter he wrote to the Winnipeg Sun recently, _ pics people are extremely sensitive about bad publicity he a Wind as -- identified himself Native person and he involving Indians so when the plan for a wagon- burning expressed an opinion that he is unpopular with the vast hit the news, they killed it - fast. majority of Native people. speaker So, here's a cheer for the people organizing the He said he was against self -government for Native Calgary Olympics. people. Indians can't manage their reserves and in Fred Didzena President Bert Crowfoot General Manager Next, a little boo goes out to Ethel Stewart. She some cases, he said, they can't even manage their Rocky Woodward Acting Editor knows, as as well anyone, that we ended up being called personal lives. Native people will misuse their money Kim McLain Production Editor Indians because Columbus got lost on his way to India. and abuse their power if they ever get self- government, Margaret Desjarlais Production Assistant Most Indians also know it's a darn good thing he wasn't he said. He topped it all off by saying that if it weren't for Mark McCallum Reporter Stewoit Manager looking for Turkey. the white man he would still probably be using bows and Gail Sales Just think about it, if you Mel Miter Ad Sales thought being called an arrows and our kids would be dying of diseases we May Injun Strynadka Ad Sales or an itchy -bum was bad, how would you like to be couldn't cure. Sharon Barbeau Ad Sales called a turkey all your life? And if you thought some So, Barry Marchand, you get a little hurrah for having Joe Redcrow Syllabics bozo putting their hand over their mouth and going the courage to swim against the tide of popular opinion. wntlspeokef K o week y psmlconon of tt,e Aboegmal MwerNedo Society d "whoo -whoo -whoo -whoo" was bad, just imagine a life- But you also get a big boo for exposing your ignorance Alberto Wnrispoaker K perninhery every ItwRaay nt 15001 - 112 Avenue. time of people Eclmonlols. AEMIO, 75M 2%). Rare: (403)455-2700. taking one look at you, tucking their and the bad feelings you obviously have against Native M+en.ernentsoesq+ed set ard praaceaby Wnrispeake,as weeospctues neon cerlban,. edema, entent ana other penkn0 material ore properre5.o, hands up under their armpits and then going -- people. And one more thing remember that it's better winaspeaker ono "Oy rot be uteri Dy oncle vnrhour me eepr.ed wenn "gobble- gobble -gobble." to be considered a fool than to write a letter to a Pem,tssú, of Wmaspeoker (AOOrgmal Multi-Mledo society of Alberto) That little nightmare could become a reality, though, newspaper and remove all doubts. Second Class Mail Registration No. 2177 r-_

WINDSPEAKER, May 8, 1987, PAGE 3 Provincial Penguins' Chabot Regional Council decentralizes By Albert Burger to Hobbema band level, although we responsibilities, Giroux nistrative, consultation and have yet to see it." says "the bands feel they support. Staff cuts brought about Giroux said three of the are in a position to assume by The district decentralization of sevi- people laid off by LSLIRC the responsibility. It's a administra- By Terry Newborn tion ces, have hit the Lesser were picked up by the very important step that of LSLIRC will con- Indian Regional tinue in a financial monitor- It was Driftpile Band and a fourth the bands are taking HOBBEMA - Council (LSLIRC). But ing function with respon- confirmed recently by is now working for the towards control of their director R. sibility for accounting, says Larry Hendricks, minor John Giroux Sturgeon Lake Band. destiny and future." says the 14 employees were its director. hockey director in Hobbema The cuts eliminated four laid off "because the bands The regional council will that John Chabot, a member regional council positions in are assuming responsibili- continue to provide admin- Meanwhile, the regional of the Pittsburgh Penguins finance and administration, ties istration support for capital council which is directed by National Hockey League of the regional adminis- three in education, two in tration" and At least four of projects such as water and a board of chiefs and coun- team, will be coming to technical services, two in the 14 employees were sewer and school buildings, cillors from its member - Hobbema on May 13, 1987. band support and capital simply transferred to but more delivery of servi- reserves, returned Jimmy John Chabot is an management, and one each bands. - ces will go to the reserve Giroux of Driftpile to the Algonquin Indian from the in social development and LSLIRC, Giroux says, level. Giroux says this presidency at its annual Maniwaki Reserve in economic development. "is in the unique position "provides an opportunity elections, April 24, in Quebec, but now resides in Director Giroux also lost that it is composed of the his executive secretary. for their band members to . Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, the shoot for employment where the Penguins are bands and "each of Says Giroux: "downsiz- Also elected to one year JOHN CHABOT own goals. It will improve the located. bands have their ing and devolution is one of terms were; Jim Badger of ...NHL player organizational structure. the objectives of the organ- socio- economic status of John Chabot is causing a the reserves." Sucker Creek, first vice "The positions were ization which is ultimately president; Dustin Twinn lot of headlines in Hobbema be master of ceremonies at funded through Indian of these days and everyone the banquet. to prepare the bands to Giroux insists that the Swan River, second vice Affairs by lump sum pay- deliver services and admin- layoffs are "positive from president; Sidney Halcrow according to Larry "is all Hendricks went on to ment and the regional excited about him taking say "the seeds have been ister programs at the the band perspective. They of Grouard, third vice pres- council determines its own level." the time off his busy planted kids reserve haven't lost services. These ident; Clifford Freeman of and that our staffing. Indian Affairs is schedule to share a special are starting to enjoy Though the bands will are transferred to the band Driftpile, secretary; and, downsizing and intends to not receive additional minor hockey banquet with themselves playing hockey fund- level. We're still here as a Pete Joyce of Sturgeon pass the savings to the ing to take on the additional the kids here in Hobbema." and developing a bond core staff entity" for admi- Lake, treasurer. Hendricks said, "He is a between them and friends." very special person and Hendricks said, "We he's a good role model for have a lot of resources and Native kids across Canada support here for our minor Dr. Anne gets help, money and this is one of the hockey program and we reasons why we wanted are trying to create an By Mark McCallum him as a guest speaker." environment of good living Chabot will arrive in and good skill development With only two days Hobbema on May 12 and and sportsmanship." notice, Edmonton Metis will be giving lectures at the In conclusion Larry said, and Native-organizations schools for two days, as "We just want to give our put on a benefit dance and well as meeting a lot of the kids a boost in life that if you raised over $1,000 for the community members in work hard and achieve Dr.Anne Anderson Native Hobbema. your goals through educa- Heritage and Cultural Wilton Littlechild, a hall tion and sports you will get Centre, in jeopardy of of famer himself with the your rewards like John closing down in recent University of Alberta, will Chabot." months due to government funding cutbacks. "The government (Native Nechi Institute Services) kept promising that they would give me funds to run the place... gets $735,731 And then all of a sudden, they phoned and said this EDMONTON - The couldn't carry on anymore," Nechi Institute in St. Albert explained Anderson. will receive $735,731 under The centre has been the Canadian Job Stra- scratching by on book sales tegy's Innovations program from her "Cree Produc- to operate a national three - tions" franchise and a bank year training project loan she took out. announced Employment "I'm doing everything I and Immigration Minister can to help myself," said Benoit Bouchard recently. Anderson, who eventually The project is designed received help on May 1 to develop and test a model when organizer Leonard to train Native people from Gauthier and more than 30 across Canada to.be pro- volunteers arranged the fessional trainers. At this benefit dance held at time there is no systematic, Eastwood Hall. continuous process for BENOIT BOUCHARD Remarked Gauthier: developing Native trainers "This has brought us all a in Canada despite the fact ...employment Minister lot closer together." that positions and oppor- The institute will not only Metis Local 1885 tunities for work exist. provide the skill -building President Stan Plante, who "This project will provide necessary for managerial helped organize the dance, the opportunity for many and training activities but it explained "we want the Native people to become will also help with the job government to know that DR. ANNE ANDERSON professional trainers to fill hunting and job matching she has a tremendous ...overjoyed by community support an increasing number of functions that are so crucial amount of support in the vacancies that will become in getting employment for Metis and Native commu- most of her life to helping admitted Woodward, "but were behind me and willing available as Native devolu- Native people. nity. the Metis and Native we want her to know that to help me," she concluded, tion progresses," said The innovations pro- "It's been the tradition of community. She has she has support in the "it certainly gave me a lot Bouchard. gram encourages new ways our people to help their worked and struggled hard community." more strength. I don't have The Nechi Institute is to generate growth in the own," added Plante. with no recognition. "I kept hoping that enough words to say thank recognized nationally as a Canadian labour market. It The acting vice president "We know that the something would happen you." highly credible organization funds ideas that explore of the Metis Regional proceeds shell get out of to change my financial The $1,000 raised may with a proven track record creative solutions designed Council Zone 4, Mike this benefit will never come problems but nothing did," buy the centre some time, of providing Native people to keep the labour market Woodward stated, "Dr. close to what she can get said Anderson. but its financial future with training and education. up -to -date and effective. Anderson has dedicated out of government funding," "When I heard people remains in doubt. PAGE 4, May 8, 1987, WINDSPEAKER White Braid Society performs in Albuquerque

By Dorothy Daniels The Oklahomas led the shirt for his efforts. of White Braid Society Group dance -- performed Other members who traditionally by their Nation. travelled to Albuquerque "It's powwow time!" It's like a round dance included White Braid That's all the Immigra- except that the lead dancers Society's new President tion officer at the Canada- start from a distance away Martha Campiou- US border said when he from a large group of Zarutsky, Elder and lead saw the van and car loaded drummers (4 drums in this drummer Morris Cryer, with White Braid Society case with about a dozen Austin Tootoosis, Irvin in with members -- adults, teenag- singers) and move Waskawich and John ers and children -- feather each beat as the drum gets Keeley. Other members bussels hanging from win- more intensified and more of the group included dow hooks and drum music dancers join the many cir- Frank (Foxy) Morin playing on the tape decks. cles around the drummers. and his son Bobby Hun- And powwow time it was The jingle dress dancers ter, Theresa and at the "Gathering of also did a special perfor- George Bellerose and Nations" in Albuquerque, mance. Women wear silver their children Rita, Don- New Mexico, April 17 and jingle bell noise makers avan and Shawna (as 18, 1987. along the front, back and well as Wasikuan), Over seven-hundred sides of their dresses and Deanna Cardinal, and dancers filled the "pit" for move slow or fast with the Dorothy and Anoch the two -day event. The drumbeat. Scarves are Daniels. White Braid's 24 "pit" at the University of worn around the neck and members got there by van, New Mexico is shaped like wrists, with a feathered fan car, truck and plane. the Coliseum in Edmonton held in one hand. These In addition to the -- an oval -shaped, covered scarves replace the shawl excitement of being involved arena with descending usually worn by women in a large Gathering of seats. dancers of many Nations. Nations (400 tribes are , Traditional, fancy and claimed to have been Mixed with the grand represented in Albuquer- specialty dancers, like the entries, intertribals and jingle que), the White Braid dress performers, specialty dancers, were the descended the long stair- members saw a lot of coun- competition dances. Two try, met and dealt with Indi- ways from four directions White Braid members, to in ans from many parts of join unison during the grass dancer Rick Boud- grand entries held each North America, and visited reau and traditional dancer Navajo and Pueblo reserves. day. Auger both placed From noon to dawn, Craig Canadian Indians did in the finals. Navajos, Apaches, Pueb- well at Albuquerque. los, Oklahomas, Canadian The youngest member, Celeste Tootoosis of and many more three -year old Wasikuan Poundmaker's Reserve in danced, gathered, talked, Bellerose, was featured in was crowned bargained for jewellery, NBC television network "Miss Indian World." traded goods, danced and coverage of the Gathering. Celeste, a student at the gathered some more. Joey Stebbings, with University of Regina, takes And during this entire BOBBY HUNTER White Braid since it started combined Indian studies time, only one eagle feather ...White Braid dancer at New Mexico powwow 11 years ago, was given a courses. She is an inspira- was dropped. porcupine head roach for tion to young Native It was evident in Albu- ing. It paid off here. There the 700 who packed the pit. drums would gather around his performance. Stoney women across the continent. querque that we require was no bumping into each Even those drawn by the the loudspeakers, respect- Whiskeyjack, a drummer White Braid plans to par- minimum pre -planned other, trampling of toes, or desire to get as close as ing each other's dance and grass dancer, received ticipate in other American organization when gather- ruffling of feathers among possible to the pounding space. a Navajo tribal printed T- Indian experiences.

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Presented by the International Indigenous Peoples' Education Association PAGE 6, May 8, 1987, WINDSPEAKER Editorial To mothers, it's your day Guest Editorial by Terry Lusty

Mothers. Who are they? What are they? Why honor them with a special day? First, they brought each and every one of us into this world. They nurture us as young babes, give us food, love mental and spiritual strength. Our mothers comfort us when needed, talk to us and counsel us so we can learn and share their widsom, care for us when we are hurting. Their sensitivity is irreplaceable. They hurt when we hurt, worry when we worry, laugh when we laugh, and cry when we cry. Mothers really are a godsend! What would we have ever done without them? Who would have tied our shoelaces, washed our clothes, wiped our noses and mended our broken hearts when Too few Native grads we suffered the inevitable emotional wounds of our teen years. By Howard T. Rainer Why don't we point the finger at ourselves and say, "I Some of us have one mother, some have more will help change the dropout statistics by working with than one. At different time, or even at the same Soon hundreds of high school graduations will gather my own child, son, or daughter." proud parents, time, there are those who are blessed with more relatives and admiring friends to high I only know of four simple ways to change the plight more one mother. school campuses across the United States and of our youth dropping out of school: Canada. parents She may be a natural mother, a foster mother, First, get involved in what is happening to Thousands of graduating seniors will step forward your son or daughter in the classroom. If you care, really close aunt, grandmother or, yes, a mother - and receive their diplomas while commencement someone at the school they attend must pay attention in -law. A mother might also be a speeches of admiration and admonition will be spoken. to you. Wherever there are supporters and friends of adopted or vice versa. While all this is going on, where will the Natives of Native people who understand their challenges Whoever our mothers may be, no matter Canada be? In some schools in Canada, there will be adjusting to the non -Indian's education, Indian people some who will be rejoicing but for most Native what we may do as we travel the difficult paths in young should reinforce their commitment and concern for the people, the dream of graduation and fulfilling high welfare of Native students. Too often we fail to our life, they seem to always be there at our side, school dreams is dismal at best. acknowledge and thank those non -Natives who want when we need them most. It is a tragic reality that for the majority of Native our children to succeed: Let them know that we are Whatever they are, mothers extend the students who enter a non -Indian high school, the aware of them and appreciate their extra efforts to warmth, love, understanding and caring that we chances of them graduating or even completing a high reach out and touch our children's hearts and spirits. school education is remote. so desperately need if we are to grow, to Second, if our Indian parents valued reading and Why have we allowed so many of develop, to become both human and humane. our brightest, encouraged their children to read, there could be talented and creative Native students to walk away positive changes of grades and accomplishments in the What can we give in return? Certainly our from high school and become another fallen statistic or classroom. It is not that our Indian youth are not respect and admiration, as well as our love. just another "drop out ?" Whose fault is it, or where intelligent but that they don't know how to read, write Especially our love. should we point the finger in seeing so many hundreds and express themselves. What is one day of each year in our lives? We of our Native youth fall by the wayside on a defeated Third, every Indian community should play up Native path that has owe at least that and much, much more. Per- no happy ending? youth graduating the same as they do hockey players, Some could blame the school system, the teachers, haps we should baseball and rodeo stars. There should be the same celebrate Mother's Day more the educational process or the teaching methods. kind of recognition to those who have graduated. When often. Others might blame the government for their failure to we as adults and parents value education, so will our They cherish us, their children. The very least rectify the serious attrition rate among Native youth but children! we could do is return what they have given. They where else can we point the finger? Fourth, speaking up and expressing your concern Could it are special individuals who have given of them- be that Native parents have been silent too for our child's education is vital. Educators and school long and have quietly selves. allowed their children to come officials must know that Indian parents collectively will home a failure from school? Could it be that Native no longer tolerate a "no care" attitude towards their Thank you mothers, for everything. students themselves have not been taught the value of a children. high school education? We, as Native people, spend so We can no longer afford to have our Native children much time, money and energy turning our young into be "invisible people" in the classroom where 7.1441.i44,- they sit "super athletes." We have ignored this same energy and hide in the shadows of silent discontent. It is up to and effort to ensure and demand that our young people the parents to step inside the school of their children Please write: are not only going to graduate from high school but and see what is happening in the educational process of prepare to further their education. their children. Reserves across Canada will soon face the Editor same We as Native people must speak up or speak out and problems Indian people living on U.S. reservations express our displeasure in seeing so many of our youth must Windspeaker address, what to do with a growing population of leaving school as a failure. This is not right and only you 15001 -112 Avenue untrained, unskilled Native youth under the age of can make the difference. Edmonton, Alberta twenty -five. What will we do with thousands of young If our Indian people would talk about education and people T5M 2V6 who have not finished high school, who have tell their children they value it, then the Native student failed in their first semester of college and given up on might see his role and importance of not only surviving education? in school, but making good grades, contributing his or If Native people value their future, part of the price her talents and graduating. that must be paid will have to come from supporting If one hundred Native parents went to their schools and demanding quality education for their children. We and expressed their concerns, made sure that they are can no long afford to have our youth quit before informed what the schools plan to do to alter the graduating, sitting in the back and be ignored in the dropout rate, then we might begin to see more Native classroom. We can't sit and watch our most prized students in the graduating lines in the coming years. Native resource become defeated and unproductive to their communities and people. The future for Native people may well depend on Why don't we set a goal for next spring and make how many Native youth can successfully finish high sure that there will also be hundreds of proud Native school or college and use their professional skills to parents watching their children receive their diplomas? save their lands, resources and culture. WINDSPEAKER, May 8, 1987, PAGE 7 Opinion Windspeaker a winner Tribute to a lost friend And I want to know if you'll please in even a minute doing the Dear Editor: print this Dear Editor: Windspeaker, for my best friend Jennelle pictograms, or a few more was my "Tansi!" My name is Tamara Lynn Papin and I'm only friend in this world. I am lost without her and I Congratulations! minutes to do the puzzles. 20 years old, I'm from Enoch Reservation. trusted only her with my heart and soul. I had to write to say that I Having been associated I never knew much about my Native ways for I Everybody else just used and abused me, she am very proud of with the newspaper in the was living in the city always. I am wanting to learn never did. She was my only friend. I really miss her a its recent past, I can say that I know Windspeaker on lot. achievements with the that the newspaper makes more for I feel weak inside. I am doing three years and eight months in the Please send me a Windspeaker with the thing I Native American Press every effort to put out the pen. I'm at prison for women in Kingston, Ontario. I wrote of me and my friend Jennelle. Thank you very Association. "best" and in the future last year (July 22, 1986). much. there could only be room lost my best friend Jennelle Eight first place winnings for more advancements out of 13 is very remarkable and as the past has proved, and furthermore, taking the In memory of my only true friend in this world, my For you were the only friend more achievements. Overall Excellence award friend Jennelle. that knew I was crying out I am very proud to have proves that you and your for a real family and loue Windspeaker team at Windspeaker are been a part of My friend with true colors. For you were my family. and am glad to know that I doing a tremendous job. With whom I grew up with , will continue reading your through the struggles on the street. My friend it was a struggle for I knew material week after week. always that the Together my sister we were there for each other's the both of us. newspaper To the Windspeaker Windspeaker understanding. For I knew that you were a lady it team, "Way To Go," and I was read by many and with a big heart won't say keep up the good reached a numerous crowd When you were hurting And a very caring person. who were delighted to work because I know you I was hurting there day receive this paper weekly. guys down strive When you cried Nobody could take my heart in and day out to do so. The content is not only I would hold you and let you and friendship in your place appealing to those interested Again, Congratulations! know that I was a true friend to you forever. "euer" - in news in Indian country I know you would want me to but it is also enjoyed by George Poitras And you would do the same for me. stay strong and to walk proud like those who to spend Fort For we shared each other's laughter. And I will my friend and sister. When one of us was hungry For I really miss you with all And little of money in our pockets my heart and 1 pray euerynight We would share that little hunger to the Great Spirit to take care and look at each other and smile. of you and to keep me strong For we knew in our hearts and souls Inside, for I love you my friend That we were there for one another You were a beautiful friend. for our struggles And I feel so lost and lonely On the street, and life always without you Missing you my friend Your Best Friend, You were my only true friend With all my love. Tamara Papin, in this world. Little Feather Bella Bridget McGilvery Her star shone briefly -- but brightly

March 10, 1084. Auntie Bella Dion helped to Gwen. When Bella and friends. in From Vera Cardinal: Dear Editor: She started school in deliver her. Stacey came to visit us Saddle Lake from kinder- Bella had pride and Elizabeth, we'd sit and talk Toward the end, Bella garten to Grade 5; from valued Native culture, Cree about how amazing it is to was granted the serenity to I enjoy reading your newspaper especially the to at language, education, respect have children. She said, accept the things she could editorial and feature stories. Grade 6 9 Blue Quills, and Grade 10 to 12 at St. for Elders and her own "Remember, you and I not change, the courage to The reason for writing to you is to share the eulogy Paul Regional High School. religion. used to fight with dirty change the things she could of my cousin, Bella Bridget McGilvery. The Bella also attended AVC, Bella's friends and diapers, slapping each and the wisdom to know McGilvery family had asked me to write one up and Lac La Biche with a relatives knew her as Chan - other and get a strapping the difference. One of her send it to a paper. She is the young lady who passed certificate in Early Childhood ni -chick or Bellasis. Our from our Mom. At least many wisdoms was to help away on March 20, 1987 from cancer. Services. Her first job was late Mosum used to sing now our children are just one another and to encour- It was sad and the most beautiful funeral with Indian Affairs as a her a song, called chanichich arguing." age each other. ceremony I've ever attended. By beautiful I mean, it and she would jump up- I went to visit Bella a Bella will certainly be was traditional with drum singing and having Native Student Counsellor and -down to dance for him. couple of times and we greatly missed by her family Honorary Pallbearers. The eight ladies, as honorary at St. Paul School. She then worked as a supervisor Bella was a kind, gener- shed tears together and and dear, close friends. ballbearers, each carried an eagle feather. We lifted for Day Care Services and ous, honest, and respected had a long talk. Bella had a From Valerie Denneny the eagle feathers as the casket went down with the Boarded Students at Blue young woman of this strong mind and a will to (Cardinal): drum singing in the background. It was so choking I Quills for a few years. community and elsewhere. live. She was quite aware of Bella was one of the had to cry. Bella decided to back to Bella volunteered her her life coming to an end. finest woman I have had the I read the eulogy and was one of the pallbearers. school to pursue a Bachelors time in the church. She Her strong belief in God privilege of becoming On behalf of the McGilvery family, we thank you Degree of Arts through sang in choirs and helped kept her sane all through friends with. Bella and I very much for putting the eulogy in your paper. University organize and plan things her sickness. worked and played together. Thanks to all the people who helped support the Athabasca which she received in early with the priest and nuns. Just to share with you, Bella taught me a lot about family in any way. March of 1987. Bella was a firm believer, we asked friends, "how did friendship - friends are Pearl Cardinal read her the Catholic way. Her main you remember Bella ?" there for you always. It's Yours truly, very difficult to lose one of Pearl Cardinal personal history: request was to pray From her friend, Margaret It's an honor to share everyday and thank God, Mooswah: your best friends - but I Grand Centre in my heart that the Bella's personal history. I the Creator, for what we What I learned from a know am Bella's cousin. She was have, especially our families, friend, Bella was a woman Creator has a special place my personal friend and, in children, health, love and to with courage, courage you for Bella. I know that there EULOGY OF Also, her parents, Louie the Indian way, she was my forgive one another. cannot explain. We used to will be another time and it is another place when I will BELLA BRIDGET and Emma McGilvery, two sister. I will share with you Bella was independant; talk about life, how so McGILVERY sisters, Denise and Sally, some personal and general what she had is what she short. And how life is so meet my dear friend again. nine brothers, Buddy, Lea, information of Bella's. worked for and she had her precious. For her life was I thank the McGilvery me to Bella Bridget McGilvery. Samuel, Bruce, Ovide, Bella was a home birth own way of doing things, so precious because of the family for allowing was born on May 12, 1956 Peter, Lyman, Robert and baby at our grandfather's, like good housekeeping. good life she shared with share my thoughts and Bella. in Saddle Lake, Alberta. Hector, all of Saddle Lake. Edward Cardinal's place. Bella enjoyed working her parents and her brothers feelings about She is survived by her She was predeceased by Our grandmother, with children of all ages. and sisters. And most of all, friendship, daughter, Stacey and her her older sister, Rose Margaret, midwife of the She was especially thrilled her baby and all the good With love and boyfriend, Teddy Quinney. Margaret McGilvery on reserve in the 50s and to have her own, Stacey times she had with her Val. PAGE 8, May 8, 1987, W1NDSPEAKER People 50 golden years By Brian Caillou The couple raised nine Twinn of Sucker Creek. children, only one of which Clem and Elizabeth have SUCKER CREEK - was their own. All nine 42 grandchildren and 66 Approximately 200 friends were present and comprised great -grandchildren, most and relatives attended the the head table with the of who were in attendance. celebration of Clem and original bridesmaid, Agnes Brian Calliou acted as Elizabeth Calliou's 50th Willier. emcee with Mickey Calliou wedding anniversary at the The nine children they interpreting in Cree for the new Sucker Creek recrea- raised were: Peter Harvey benefit of the many Elders tional hall on April 19. The Calliou of Sucker Creek, who attended. Victoria celebration followed an Angeline Willier of Driftpile, Calliou asked for a blessing Easter Sunday Mass at the Mickey Calliou of Mc- of the food with a beautiful church where the couple Lennan, Peter Francis prayer in Cree. were blessed by Father Calliou of Little Buffalo, Clem and Elizabeth were Fred Grouleau of GrQuard. Yvonne Arlidge of Hinton, presented with a number of Violet Litwin of Hinton, certificates and mementoes Clem Calliou married Sherman Calliou of Sucker that were sent to commem- Elizabeth Lagrande in Creek, Sandra Goulet of orate the occasion by Joussard on April 6, 1937. Edmonton and Joyce Lieutenant Governor Helen Hunley, Premier Don Getty, Opposition Leader Ray Martin, MLA Larry Shaben and MP Jack Shields. Grandchildren and great - grandchildren came from many parts of Alberta and one family attended from Nova Scotia. The principle characteris- tic of both Clem and Elizabeth Calliou is the overwhelming love they have offered through their lifetimes. They have touched many lives and illustrative that, indeed, CLEM AND ELIZABETH CALLIOU some people do have a ...touched many lives heart of gold. Whitneyjoins Nechi

Roy Whitney, Jr., a holic, has experience in munities face in the field of council member, and seeking funds and negotiat- community addictions. former Chief of the Sarcee ing with govern- FOUR GENERATIONS TOGETHER Reserve, has joined the ment levels. Whitney has a strong Standing on the right, is great grandmother Gladys Calliou from Edmonton. To Board of Directors of Nechi Whitney is at present commitment to the field of her left, is her daughter Peggy Crevier. Seated from left to right is Sherry Crevier Institute. Whitney is mar- involved with the NNADAP addictions and will bring with Cher and 5- month -old daughter Cheryl and Shelley Crevier with 1- month -old ried and has four children. evaluation team and has community insight into our daughter Jenna. The two babies were baptized at St. Eugene Catholic Church in Whitney is a graduate of the developed a new aware- vision in continuing to Fishing Lake on Palm Sunday. Photo by Diane Parente-au Nechi Basic Counselling ness of the training and develop a responsive pro- Series, is a recovering alco- program issues our com- gram to community needs.

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DAVE KEELEY ...has active lifestyle "Turning point" Youth meets tradition By Mark McCallum father," over three years pointedly. "I wasn't too ago when the society was pleased, but I took it in "I had a negative attitude formed. But, it wasn't until stride and rolled with the when I was 17. I was only six months ago that Keeley punches like you do in going to sweatlodges began volunteering some of boxing." because my mother told his time to the society, Keeley did eventually put me to," admitted 21 -year- which operates three ongo- the dance on the following old Dave Keeley. ing programs; a karate month but only 10 people But, this way of thinking club, Cree classes and showed up for it. Shrugging changed after Keeley met Native Junior Achievement off the incident, he said, Berry Menary at a Kehewin project. "but, what can you do CO-OP sweatlodge. Keeley He spends most of his about that." CALGARY explained, "that was a turn- volunteer hours at the kar- Always looking for some- Serving you with twelve convenient locations ing point in my life. Berry ate club where he achieved thing positive in everything in Calgary and one in Strathmore. showed me in his own little enough knowledge in the that happens to him, Kee- way how to be a traditional art of self- defense to ley says, the experience did man. He taught me that no receive a yellow belt. teach him how to organize matter what culture you're How serious is Keeley and plan things out. These Because We Care ... We Bring You the Best in, if you do things the tradi- about karate? skills should help Keeley tional way, you will. always "I'm serious enough to when he takes charge of be a man. come here (Edmonton Project Lead later this year. "I learned respect, how Friendship Centre) every Project Lead is another to be a positive person and Tuesday and Thursday (6 venture of Manatisowan, GOODFISH LAKE how to get a job," he says, to 8 p.m.) for the class. But which means respect in adding that he just "floated" if something comes up and I English. 3rd ANNUAL EARLY BIRD from job to job up until this can't make it to class," he "Project Lead will teach point in his life. explained, "that's alright young people (from 13 to BALL TOURNAMENT At present, Keeley is because I know it will 18) to become stronger attending the Computer always be here for me." with themselves and to Career Institute and is a But, Keeley has also become leaders," explained MAY 16 &17,1987 disc jockey at one of the learned to take the initia- Keeley. "They'll do short Franklin's Restaurants in tive, using his D.J. talents term goals like doing odd LOCATED AT PAKAN PARK Edmonton. to start a dance at the jobs in the community." Keeley says after his friendship centre. A burning desire to mother and Menary "One day I volunteered become a pipe -holder, "snagged each other," they to put on a dance for young compelled Keeley to ask his became a family. adults, who come from Elders for this important Keeley, born in Prince alcoholic backgrounds. responsibility. But, they MEN'S BASEBALL - 6 Teams George, was introduced to But, it fell through because told him to wait and be Entry Fee: $250. non -refundable the Manatisowan Cultural the hall got booked over in for he will know patient First: $700. - Second: $500. - Third: $300. Society by Menary, who he March - the day of the when he is ready to carry calls his "spiritual adopted dance," he admitted disap- the pipe. Championship Trophy - Runner Up Trophy - MVP

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Fishing Lake students catch toy award By Diane Parenteau their time (through Easter went into the project, break) outside the school, creative ability, originality, FISHING LAKE - The realizing that all projects logic, imagination, explana- science students at JF Dion can't be done in two or tion, and the presentation. School in Fishing Lake are three hours. We don't Fifty per cent of the mark holding their heads up high. often see those things." came from the alien, the Last week, two students Subsequently, two eleven other fifty per cent from from the special education year olds, Bridgette Tucker judge interviews with the class for advanced students, and Sara Daniels, both in children. were awarded first place in Grade 6, with some help "We weren't planning to the junior division at the from Special Ed teacher win," said Tucker. "We just National Museum of Science Brian Tucker, created entered for fun." and Technology and the "Ambrocius." "1 kept telling myself not Edmonton Space Sciences The name Ambrocius to get too disappointed," Centre National "Invent an comes from Merlin the said Sara Daniels, "that we Alien" contest. Magician's father. This weren't going to win. When The northern Alberta with a creature, "highly our name was announced, I regional contest held at the developed philosophy and almost fainted." Space Sciences Centre in theology that rejects war Edmonton April 25, received and violence," was given "One thing you can say 54 entries from across the species name Ellmon- for sure," added Tucker, "the parents northern Alberta. Half of drill, which means peace. It showed a them were in the junior was taken from the book, great deal of excitement." category for grades 4, 5 and Quest for a Far Dawn. As Ken Klein said, 6. The idea for the two and "Unless the teacher goes An invitation to enter the one -half foot scale of the with the interest of the contest reached the school creature stems from a one- students and works with just four weeks ago. It celled organism called the them, things won't happen. included contest curriculum Uglena. There was also a great deal to follow. Students were "We looked up plants of parental concern and told to study the planet and found a one -celled involvement. It was a joint Mars. On the basis of their organism, and we enlarged effort." research, the students it," said Bridgette Tucker. were required to construct As described in the For their first place a three dimensional model printed explanation, winning, the children and of an alien creature that Ambrocius is "an intelligent one teacher or parent received a free trip could successfully live on plant with a large brain that (Clockwise from top left) Teacher Brian Tucker, Sara Daniels, to that planet. evolved locomotive func- David Ottawa to compete in the Bridgette Tucker, Candice Desjarlais and Daniels. "Ambrocius" National Invent an Alien The contest also asked tions." It goes into detail lays on the counter. that the students keep in about the clear semi- contest on June 4, 5 and 6. mind things like what the permeable outer membrane transfers radiant energy During their stay they will Ambrocius communicate The entrants were allowed participate in alien will eat and breath, (saran wrap), and the into heat energy through educational using telepathy and have a to build a Mars landscape activity how it will move, reproduce, insulating layer of clear fat the events including a greenhouse effect and strong cultural background. or backdrop to complement meeting with Canada's communicate, and whether (dippity do) that covers a uses chlorophyl and sunlight They are committed to their aliens. As Sampson or not it is social astronauts. a creature green inner skin (plaster - to change radiant energy philosophy and traditions. noted, the JF Dion team that uses any form of cine). into chemical energy. Community programmer found some red soil from an Winners of the Ottawa technology. "It has four arms; two are The creature is a member and contest coordinator old well, that contained iron competition will receive a "The whole telescope for project retractable," said Sara of the Matriarchal society from the Space Science oxide and used it for their their school. started with students Daniels. They are used to that mates, marries, holds Centre, Russ Sampson, model. It was interest," said the same Sara and Bridgette were school burrow down through the general meetings and said one thing that really type of soil that is found on assisted in the final stages principal Ken Klein. "The surface of Mars, to where familial Olympiads. struck him about the girls Mars. That extra effort and of the project by 10 -year- students saw something moisture can be found. They have developed was their knowledge and "indepth knowledge" old Grade 5 student David that they liked and brought Alien characteristics migratory paths and use enthusiasm. impressed him. Daniels and 12- year -old it to the attention of the outlined by the girls, photosynthesis to absorb "These kids were se- Entries were judged on Candace Desjarlais who is teacher. They volunteered describe how the creature and store energy. rious," added Sampson. how much scientific thought in Grade 6. Natives big winners in city math contest

By Mark McCallum The contest came through the mail to the school, EDMONTON - On April explained teacher Remi 30, in an emotional award Mailhot, who became the ceremony, Prince Charles teaching coach for the student Jessica Andrews students a month before was presented with a the contest. trophy and plaque for "They gave up all of their finishing first in an Edmonton recesses, noon hours and Public School Board took one hour of their class mathematics contest held a day (which was made up on March 4. for with extra homework) Jessica accepted the to prepare for the contest," honor with tears running said Mailhot. down her face after finishing ahead of over 11,000 "I kept making the tests students from across harder and harder when I Edmonton. She was prepared the students for awarded the plaque for the contest," he added. placing first out of Grade 6 Danine Bullion also did students and the trophy very well at the contest, was for a first place finish finishing second for her over -all. grade and second over-all Eleven other students just behind Jessica. And, from Prince Charles entered Tania Collins was a first CONTEST WINNERS the contest, which included place winner for Grade 5 ...Jessica Andrews (far left) was first, second place winner (next to her) Dinane Bullion, both Grades 4, 5 and 6. students over -all. from Prince Charles Elementary School. WINDSPEAKER, May 8, 1987, PAGE 11 Education Educator presents wholistic view By Diane Parenteau stand Native American oral In one example, a student modern psychology course Providing the person has ions at higher altitudes history, it became apparent was asked to read, but do it that had some of the same lived a life of harmony produce calmness enabling BONNYVILLE - What do to Dr. Ross that different while moving. "His reading ideas as traditional Indian between good and evil, the a person to reach the Native American stories fields of study were improved in a snap. He is a thought. One course was energy will return to the collective unconscious. have in common with interrelated. right brain learner." on Jungian Psychology that center. If a person lives too Steam contains negative archeology, paraphychology One aspect of this The health and phys ed followed the thoughts of much on one side or the ions. Running for a long or metaphysics? According wholistic view of the classes teach wholistic swiss psychiatrist Dr. Karl other, the energy enters ways will eventually lead to to Dr. Allen "Chuck" Ross, universe deals with educa- medicines like roots and Gustaf Jung. His theory another body. This is called contact with the collective Superintendent of Schools tion. Dr. Ross introduced herbs. Home ec students divided the human mind "red road" and "black unconscious. on the Standing Rock the wholistic education study natural foods. They into three parts. road." The red road is the "Indians, Holy Men, have Reserve in North Dakota, system being used in all grow natural plant medicine The lowest level, collective balanced. been saying this for "all things are related." four schools on the Standing in solar greenhouses built unconscious, consists of Dr. Ross, a self -pro- thousands of years," This wholistic view of the Rock Reserve. and designed by school latent memories of a claimed alcoholic was able stressed Dr. Ross who universe was presented by The system is a balanced classes. It's their garden person's ancestry. Jung to come to grips with his repeatedly asked, "How did Dr. Ross during a day -long approach that addresses "hands on" project. says the way to contact the drinking problem by getting they know ?" workshop held at the the childs total mind, body "In communities this level is through dream on the "red road." He Fifty or so people attended Bonnyville Indian /Metis and spiritual needs. It is spring, we have four interpretation. Dreams doesn't say "yes" or "no" to the first workshop. Oliver Rehabilitation Centre April based on the idea that the gardens where, in the past then show through with a drink but says "maybe" or Soop, executive director of 14. Participants from brain is divided into two 15 years, there hasn't been images and symbols that "later." the Bonnyville Indian /Metis surrounding communities, hemispheres. The left any," said Ross. "The kids must be understood. Ross talked about how Rehabilitation Centre, was seated in the mural- covered controls: logic, linear are bringing them back." Indian ceremonies and Indians who used the instrumental in bringing Dr. gymnasium, welcomed the thinking, reading, writing, Ross says that the medicine men deal with sacred pipe, claim they can Allen "Chuck" Ross to well spoken visitor. time, conscious and verbal. wholistic approach still problems such as alcoholism talk to the plants and to the share his insights on Native The one -time school The right: creativity, uses left brain learning but by calling upon lower levels animals. ancestry. teacher, principal, university wholistic thinking, dance, supplements it with right of the mind. "That's what the Holy professor and health music, spatial thinking and brain type instruction. Studies by Dr. Allen Man has been saying for "It really fits in with our here at the centre," consultant has lectured in intuition. In addition to teaching Ross revealed similarities thousands of years but no program -44 states and six provinces One of the two sides both hemispheres of the between parapsychology one listened to him," said said Soop. 10 dominates during the brain, students receive and traditional Indian Ross. in Canada. His The Bonnyville Indian/ - presentation lecture series learning process. According health education and thought. Indians go into the Metis Rehabilitation Centre which includes illustrative to Dr. Ross, 60% of children wholistic counselling. This Parapsychology theorizes mountains to pray. "It uses Native sweatlodges, lectures, handouts and are right brain learners and teaching of a person's that a mass of energy grew helps him make contact pipe ceremonies and drum from of with slide presentations began the other 40% are left. identity using wholistic up the center the the collective un- ceremonies in their program. 24 years ago as a search for Most education being counselling, can replace universe and spread conscious." Sweatlodges, the origins of his tribe. It taught in schools today is low self- esteem with the outward like spokes in a running of prayers, sun- Soop is planning a eventually grew into the geared toward left brain good and the positive. A circular shape. When a dances...they are all second two day workshop origins of mankind. learners. The right brain good self- esteem works person is born, energy methods to make contact in September `that will be the "I grew up very ignorant learners are being neglected towards preventing self - enters the body; when with the spiritual world. more geared towards of my culture and my and so, don't do well in abuse through drugs or soniteone dies, the energy is It is now known that a youth, teenagers and history," said Dr. Ross. "I school. alcohol. released. large distribution of negative university students." looked in the mirror; I "We want to educate While working on his I sides of the brain," dissertation looked like an Indian but both Doctorate The didn't know anything about said Ross. "That's what upon which the lecture University of March 2, 1987 being an Indian." wholistic education is all series is based, Dr. Ross While trying to under- about." was introduced to some THE THIRD ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL SHARING INNOVATIONS THAT WORK CONFERENCE Deadline May 15 June 29 - July 3, 1987 Dear Friends, The Tha Indian Band and the Four Worlds Development Project are very pleased to announce the third international, community -based SHARING INNOVATIONS THAT WORK CONFER- ENCE at Assumption, 70 miles east of High Level, Alberta, June 29 - July 3, 1987, beginning with a awards on the evening of June 29. Native -wow student welcome drum dance and pow By Terry Lusty Submissions for the very close to the deadline This year's co- sponsors also include the Alkali Lake Indian Band, the Chief Dan George Memorial Directors and the awards should be entered and are concerned about it Foundation, the Native Training Institute, the National Association of Treatment Nechi Institute. The deadline is fast through one's school getting to the Journal in Bands who would be willing to serve as for Native teacher or principal. Con- time, a phone call to their We would also like to welcome other organizations and approaching co- sponsors by providing cooking assistance, workshops, security, camp clean up and other related students who may wish to testants grades, projects communications depart- conference support. Please write or give us a call if you would be willing to help. As last year, due to have their names submitted and related activities ment would help. They can limited budgets, we will be unable to pay any consultant fees or travel expenses. for the annual Edmonton should be detailed in the let- be reached by phoning This important community -based conference will focus on positive innovations in a wide variety of Journal "Native Student ter to the Journal. Of Edmonton office at 468 -4010. human and community development efforts in Native communities. The workshop topics include education and Awards." further assistance would be cultural development, appropriate technology and economic development, wholistic health, the prevention and treatment of alcohol and drug abuse, and human and community develop- Begun in 1985, the a short summary of the The mailing address for ment to student's community ser- awards are made deserv- submissions to the compe- The Registration fee is $60 per person; food is being provided free of charge. Conference participants ing Natives at the senior vice and personal goals and tition is: Native Student are responsible for bringing their own camping and sleeping gear, as this year's conference may be high school level. The crite- plans for the future. Awards, Community Rela- attended by 2,000 or more people. There will be limited housing in the homes of the people of the Dene ria for the awards are based Because the deadline for tions Department, The Tha Band for Elders and in teepees on a first -come, first -serve basis. on academic achievement entries falls on May 15, Edmonton Journal, Box Pre -registration can be confirmed by returning the attached registration form..On site registrationwill be in Assumption. as well as community entries should be submitted 2421, Edmonton, AB T5J conducted contact the Dene Tha Indian Band office (403) service. immediately. If you are 256. For information on how to travel to Assumption please 321 -3842. With Warm Greetings, The Dene Tha Indian Band and The Four Worlds Development Project

World forum in B.C. Registration Form #0307850 SHARING INNOVATIONS THAT WORK CONFERENCE The University of Lethbridge Lethbridge, Alberta By Terry Lusty contacts in the UBC genous Peoples' Education June 29 July 3, 1987 program. to organize the teacher education Association Name. Addres Chairperson Kane Gainer meeting. Education of Native Poses Code- people will be under the hopes "the success of this The registration fee is Telephone. Business Residence - first will pave spotlight June 8 13 as conference $150, with a 50% discount for more." Organisational Affiliation or Band. delegates from around the the way available to students and and Signature' world gather in Vancouver. "Tradition, Change senior citizens. VISA Number: Expiry Date: Authorising Survival" is the conference The First World Confer- Conference fee: 560.00 Amount Enclosed: ence on Indigenous Peo- theme. Some professionals Single day fees are $45 -- Payment: Payment must accompany all completed Registration Forms. Cheques or money orders should be made payable to ples' Education is expected have prepared the program $20 on June 9. The University of Lethbridge. No post -dated cheques will be accepted. VISA aim muet give account number, expiration date to attract up to 800 dele- for over two years. In addi- and authorising signature. Native and Single rooms on campus Mail forms and fee payment to: Conference Office gates to the University of tion, numerous Division of Continuing Education British Columbia site. non -Native educators and are available at $26 a day or The University of Lethbridge room. For 4401 University Drive Already 100 delegates from international leaders have $40 for a twin Lethbridge, Alberta TIE 3M4 call (604) New Zealand and Australia joined forced with UBC accommodation For funher information phone 14031329 -2427. have registered through and the International Indi- 228-2963. OfflITIMIIMMIMMMierviivve.- PAGE 12, May 8, 1987, WINDSPEASER Culture Poitras' paintings earn rare reviews By John Copley University's Fine Art seeking her style. program, Poitras paints Referring to Poitras as Magnificent! Dazzling! from the heart. Good "one of Canada's great Unbelievable! Her best feelings and bad are evident stars and not only as an Canadian show to date. on the walls of one of artist," Dr. Vik concluded These comments came Edmonton's most popular that "the extreme amount from first time gallery-goers galleries as her brush OPENING NIGHT - Jane of energy and work required and experienced art strokes harmony and Ash Poitras, far left, mingles to get an exhibition together collectors at Edmonton's anguishes lie in plain view with guests. The insert is is well worthwhile" from a Vik Gallery during the for all to see. one of her latest works. viewpoint of satisfaction. recent (May 1) solo opening "It's (painting) not about Satisfaction, happiness by Canadian Native artist, technique," said Poitras, and sales The first two of Jane Ash Poitras. "it's about putting your soul these perhaps give the Poitras, a well -known out front for all to see." artist and gallery a sense of Cree artist who was born in From the brightly lit self -worth and accom- Fort Chipewyan on October colors of life to the blacks plishment but the latter 11, 1951 currently makes and grays of death, Poitras pays the bills and if this solo her home in Edmonton. establishes a realm of show is any example of her Her two page artistic realism that gives her a success, Poitras has it resume includes many unique identity. made. group exhibitions around "I usually feel good and Though Edmonton liquor the world, numerous awards have fun when I paint," laws forbid sales of paintings scholarships from Canada Poitras said, "and and in a gallery setting while and the U.S.A. and a series intense colors are part of drinks are being served, of teaching and lecturing that feeling." decisive buyers "blue - stints across the continent. Though she claims to like dotted" (intent -to- purchase Collections of her works painting "the world in bright stickers) about 12 paintings can be seen in such places colors, " Poitras admits that in the first hour of the as the National Art Gallery other elements are some- opening show. Before the in Ottawa; the Brooklyn times also present. permit had expired (10 and New York museums; "The burial sequences in p.m.) over 20 of Poitras' and both Yale (Connecticut) my recent work are a paintings had been ear- and the Columbia (New dedication (of sorts) in part and to the ancient ways." when her son Joshua was son. marked for sale. York) universities. of my foster mother who Poitras said the series born and the previously Poitras was pleased that The paintings fetch A proficient artist, as is passed away last year. I was a "visionary idea" that painted "Sky People" her opening was such a anywhere from about $400 established by her masters wanted to dedicate the idea surfaced similarly to those series, brushed while she success and credited much to $4,000 each. degree from Columbia of the theme to spirituality of the "birth sequence" was carrying her unborn of it to the gallery. Poitras' personal man- "Knut and his staff have ager, Clint Buehler, explain. been wonderful, as always," ing the philosophy of she said explaining the opening night said, "it's dedication and hard work more of a social function ROYAL BLACKFOOT BAND that was necessary for than a sales arena and it's success. really about people getting TRAILER Dr. Knut Vik, an together to appreciate art. MOTHER'S DAY Edmonton medical doctor It gives the artist a chance CO. LTD. and family physician, wiles to talk one -on -one with the away his extra time at the gallery patrons." gallery he opened in 1983. He explained that the POWWOW Showing Poitras' works artist could "then relate to PRICED for the ECONOMY since 1984 he said "we try their questions and con- to keep a display of Jane's cerns" and that they "will DURABLE - ATTRACTIVE MAY 10, 1987 art on hand for viewing but have a better understanding COMPLETE HORSE TRAILER GLEICHEN, ALBERTA she is very popular and her of the artist and perhaps It into the SERVICE CENTRE work sells extremely fast. some insight is terribly hard to build up a particular piece they may ALL PARTS & REPARS GRAND ENTRY AT 7:00 P.M. FIRST SIX stock of her art." be interested in." DRUMS PAID CARNATION FLOWER GIVE- Vik added that families, The Vik Gallery's (10129- AWAY TO MOTHERS VARIETY OF MEMORIAL individuals and corporate 104 St.) exhibition of GIVEAWAYS BY ACW SPONSORED BY BLACK - buyers all rank high on the Poitras' current works will FOOT ANGLICAN CHURCH WOMEN FOR BOX 604 list of anxious persons continue through May 20. MORE INFORMATION CONTACT RUTH MAJORS LETHBRIDGE, AB (403) 328-5835 734-2307 OR NORA AYOUNGMAN 734 -2387, TIJ 324 (403) 328-0772 GLEICHEN, ALBERTA Native artists vie for big bucks By Kim McLain

FRONTIER Alberta Native artisans will soon have a crack at big money and recognition. The Alberta Indian Arts and Crafts Society (AIACS) has just announced a call for entries for the 1987 Alberta Contemporary 35 AIR CONDITIONED ROOMS Native Crafts Competition. CAFE SERVING WESTERN & Entries will be accepted in the following CHINESE CUISINE categories; Traditional skills used on modern articles, Ceramics/pottery, Fashions (contemporary, TAVERN FEATURING ENTERTAIN- new designs), Home Decorator Products, and MENT EVERY THURSDAY, Special Articles. FRIDAY & SATURDAY NIGHT $1,500 is up for grabs for Best New Product, with $500 and $250 for third finishes in THE DEN RESTAURANT The Kainai Family Crisis Centre second and place the same category. The same prize money will be FEATURING ALL OUR NEW Serving Native Families awarded for Best Overall Quality, too. Judging will AND SOON TO BE FAMOUS in Alberta take place in late June, 1987, but the deadline for PIZZA entries is no later than June 15. For entry forms and more information write; Alberta Indian Arts and Crafts Society, $501, 10105 - 109 10214 - 100 Avenue (403) 939-4185 Street, Edmonton, AB T5J 1M8 or phone (403) Morinville, AB TOG WO (403) 939-3500 426 -2048. WINDSPEAKER, May 8, 1987, PAGE 13 Historical background to Peltier's case By Guiou Taylor the confusion. in the streets of every imposes the faces of four at the hands of untrained the action which followed, New towns sprung up all American city. The Black American Presidents on guerilla troops, the AIM the two FBI agents were Guilt or innocence is a over the west. By 1876, Civil Rights movement and the heart of Indian country. civilians. killed. legal finding reaching by only eight years after the and Anti -war movement AIM was gaining a national For several months, AIM There followed in the judges or juries. Leonard Laramie Treaty and the had prompted other move- reputation for being "A and its supporters held next year a chase that Peltier was found guilty of granting of the Black Hills ments including the New Kind of Indian." Wounded Knee in the face crossed America and into several crimes in U.S. after "in perpetuity," Red Cloud Feminists to proclaim that In the early '70s, a series of the organised federal Canada where Peltier was his extradition from Canada of the Oglala was forced to something had to change. of killings of Indian men forces. Finally, under the captured at Chief Smallboy's in 1973. sign a new document Indians were not idle in around the Pine Ridge area glare of the world press and camp in Alberta. After It is not the mandate of relinguishing those hills to these struggles and on the and in South Dakota, led to the support of numerous several Canadian hearings Windspeaker to re -try the the United States. This was Pine Ridge Reservation, the a confrontation between church groups, movie stars he was extradited to the legal cases. the year of the Custer site of the Wounded Knee traditionals on the reserva- and other celebrities, the United States where he However, in this analyt- defeat on the Little Big Massacre in 1890, the tion and the current BIA- government backed down. was tried and convicted. ical story, freelance writer Horn. struggle for change was not aproved regime of Charles One Indian was killed. In recent years, a wide Guiou Taylor portrays The signed away unnoticed. Wilson. But the government, network of international Peltier as one in a long line the Black Hills and -22 By 1968, The American Acting in a symbolic embarassed, had not voices has arisen to protest of warriors who, over 500 million acres of their Great Indian Movement (AIM) protest, AIM moved with a forgotten. Nor had Charlie Leonard Peltier's violent years, have attempted to Reservation at gun point. had been formed. It united small group of the historic Wilson, whose para- military capture by foreign agents defend Indian lands and The Sioux were rounded young Indian men and village at Wounded Knee. troops had not been on an Indian reserve in culture against the up, restricted to the nine women, determined to use In an unprecedented capable of keeping the Canada, and the much - European intrusion power. traditional reservations and their urban skills to push for move, the State of South peace against its own challenged evidence leading This is part of Taylor's forbidden under military Indian rights and ensure Dakota, fearing a second members. to his conviction. Windspeaker series "On threat to trespass on the 40 that historic treaties by the Wounded Knee, called out On June 26, 1975, late in the Borderline." million acres of land they United States government the state police who were the morning and un- Whatever its outcome, Objibwa -Sioux Leonard had not ceded to the were honored. later joined by the National announced, two FBI agents other Leonard Peltiers are Peltier's current address is government. In the fall of 1970 AIM Guard, the FBI and other with no jurisdiction or now raising the call for Leavenworth, Kansas, a Over the years leading established a base camp in military personnel. The authority on the reservation, Indian rights as the land, its maximum security prison. up to the birth of Leonard the public eye at Mount United States clearly was approached a small house minerals and animals loom Serving a term after convic- Peltier, this great land base Rushmore, a symbol of not about to let itself suffer looking for a man about more and more important tion for crimes aginst the was gradually eroded from American arrogance which another defeat, like Vietnam, "stealing a pair of boots." In in the life of North America. United States, the killing of the Sioux nation through two FBI agents on the Pine government controlled Ridge, South Dakota, leases, outright sales, and Sioux Reservation, Peltier manipulation of Indian is now claiming international families under the Land LOUIS BULL MEMORIAL RODEO attention. Allotment Act. Whatever Peltier's By The next 60 years, personal situation, the 10,000 Indians had lost their May 17 & 18, 1987 Peltier Defence Committee lives fighting for the rights of feels Peltier's treatment by United States citizens in the legal system is an the First World War. 1 example of the legal lynching Citizenship was granted in p.m. of Native people, one of 1924. thousands of cases since Unfortunately, this did Performances the settlement of Europeans not guarantee the right to in the new world. survive. Reserve Indians Behind the criminal found their "rights" did not Louis Bull charges against Peltier and include adequate food, others lies a long history of education, or health care. land grabs and treaty Programs of the federal Rodeo violations covered in the government acknowledged last two issues of that the plight of the Indian Grounds Windspeaker. was terrible. Peltier's mother is a With the end of World member of the Pembina War II in 1945, a new Entries open Ojibwa tribe, with relatives generation of young Indians, 11, in both the United States often in the cities where May 1987 and Canada. From a U.S. their parents had fled from 10 a.m. -4 p.m. Treaty in 1864 which the inhumanity and poverty awarded 1,150 square miles of the reservations, began a Call Back for a new reservation, that new struggle for Indian land base had dwindled to rights. May 13, 1987 less than 70 square miles in By the late '60s a genera- 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 1970. tion of young urban Indian LOUIS BULL BAND On his father's side, warriors had been in To Doris Roasting at Box 130, Hobbema, AB Peltier is Sioux. That "whiteman's jails," served 423-2064 nations land loss has been in the United States military, 585 -3852 (Hobbema) reported in the stories on and seen some of the world Sitting Bull, The Little Big outside the reservation. Horn and Gen. Custer, and Leonard Peltier was one of the Massacre at Wounded them. Knee. In November 1972, a The great plains of the large group of Indians and Missouri River valley had sympathizers set out on K Odoro Kitchens Ltd. been "purchased" from the "The Trail of Broken aim LOCAL MANUFACTURERS French Emperor Napoleon Treaties," a trek to OF: Bonapart in 1805 by the Washington, D.C. to ALBERTA United States government, confront U.S. President in order to finance his Richard Nixon, and the CO -OP TAXI campaign to conquer Bureau of Indian Affairs in Europe for the French. their own turf. CUSTOM BUILT Yet settlement of the The trail ended with the Ir CHARGEX L IGtchen Cabinets AMERICAN plains, which includes the occupation of the BIA EXPRESS { (Traditional & European Styles) states of Oklahoma, building and the refusal ASA of China Cabinets MASTERCARD Louisiana, Kansas, Missouri, the administration to Vanities TAXI FIRST COMPUTER Arkansas, north to the entertain the 20 demands of Desks DRIVER OWNED DISPATCH SYSTEM Canadian border, and west the delegation. Wall Units OPERATED to the Rocky Mountains, In 1973, America was Custom Wood Work had remained slow -- until facing what it considered a Entertainment Centres the end of the War. 425 -8310 Civil more demanding challenge NEW & REMODELS Suddenly, immigration than unhappy Indians - from Europe thrust millions the Arab/OPEC Oil Crisis. 10544 -110 Street, Edmonton, AB of new people into America, Americans were panicking 1112 - 18th AVENUE, COALDALE, AB For Service at the Top Call Co -op and land for establishing over the lack of oil and farms, towns and railroad gasoline. lines to the west was vital. The previous decade had Happy Mother's Day Indian rights were lost in seen hippies and passivists f PAGE 14, May 8, 1987, WINDSPEAKER Sports Hockey parents Buddy McGilvery Go see your kid play -- Paul big in badminton By Mark McCallum

By Albert Burger After an opening prayer by Elder Mel Paul at the VALLEYVIEW - Buddy McGilvery had a dream. It Paul Band Sports Roundup involved birds, but not the kind that fly. banquet on May 2, Chief On May 1 and 2 he realized that dream. That's when Walter Rain set the tone for he hooked up with the best senior high school badmin- the banquet. ton players in the province in the Alberta Schools "We need more parent Athletic Association championships. involvement" was the mes- "For three years," McGilvery told Windspeaker, sage Rain, the recreation "that's all I wanted - to go for the provincials. I think staff and hockey coaches, I'm the first Indian that ever came here to the who honored their players provincials." at the event in the Spruce The Grade 12 student at Onchaminahos School at Grove Motor Inn, echoed Saddle Lake won the local county badminton cup, then repeatedly. the zone playoffs, to advance to the Alberta high school "If you have $10," said championships. the Chief, "put it in your gas At Valleyview's Hillside School, McGilvery emerged tank and go see your kid undefeated from his pool, besting players from Leth- play hockey." bridge, , and Edmonton. In the Rain stressed that par- semi -final match -up he was defeated by silver medalist ents must motivate and . Doug Fystro of Peace River, and bumped to fourth encourage their children. place by bronze winner Rory MacKay of Lethbridge. He also asked for volunteer James Tang of Calgary won gold in the senior boys support. competition. Rain, a tireless volunteer, To McGilvery, athletes and ancestry are inseparable. won his second consecu- Besides concentrating on badminton, he and coach tive Francis Rain Memorial Zen Chaba were tireless ambassadors, handing out Award for distinguished pens and caps compliments of the Saddle Lake band contributions towards the administration. Paul Band Recreation McGilvery said he enjoys "showing white people activities. there can be good Indian athletes." "The first time I won the Added coach Chaba, "younger students look up to award, people were coming MEL PAUL him." up to me and saying next ...with words of wisdom Soon, Chaba said, there may be another McGilvery year they would take the on the provincial badminton scene, Buddy's 14- year -old award away from me, said plaques and trophies. On scorer, took home a very Bird (Most Sportsmanlike brother Bradley. Rain. "But if that's what the Tom Thumbs team, special award. The 11 -year- Player) were the team's "He's already pretty good," Buddy smiled. happens, I'd be happy Nathan Paskewich (Most old, the Adams' MVP, also other winners. Each McGilvery, all -round young athlete, was prominent because that would mean Sportsmanlike Player), won the Most Outstanding member of the champion- on the Saddle Lake volleyball team until he hurt his there is more support for Jimmy Belhouse (Most Minor Hockey Athlete ship Pee Wee team got an back recently in practice. "I try in everything sports our kids than the year Improved Player), Jason trophy. award to celebrate their -hockey, volleyball, badminton," he added. before." Michel (Most Valuable Jason Giselbrecht, who winning season. He has attended school at Saddle Lake since play - Volunteer plaques were Player), Jay Rain (Most played on the Paul Band The midget team gave school, and at the band -operated Onchaminahos presented to Debby Improved Player), B.J. Rain Provincial Pee Wee D Zone awards to Edwin Burnstick School since it was built. McLeod, Shelly Belhouse, (Most Valuable Player) and 3 Championship team this (Most Sportsmanlike Buddy is the second youngest child of Emma and Rema Adams, Bernice Bull, Rainbow Bird (Most year, tied Donavan Adams Player), Kevin Toews Louis McGilvery who have 13 children, some of them Shirley Martin, Theresa Sportsmanlike Player) all for the Most Outstanding (Rooky of the Year), Lome adopted. Bird and Bernice Bird for took awards. Minor Hockey Athlete Rabbit (Most Dedicated His sister, Bella McGilvery, died last March of cancer the time they devoted to Adams players Warren honors and added it to his Player), Charles Bearhead at 31. Before she died she was awarded a Bachelor of the teams. Bird (Most Improved MVP award. Pee Wee (Best Two -Way Player) and Arts degree. Paul Band hockey play- Player) and Donavan players Leon Bull (Most Terrence Rabbit (Most ers won most of the 71 Adams, the team's leading Improved Player) and Kyle Improved Players).

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Eventually, Gordon hopes, each province will have a players, but the team could use fan support for its first qualifying play -off for the games with finalists going on season. But.Kevin says the midget girls' fastball team is to the nationals. looking for five or six players to fill out its roster. "They'll The games are limited to friendship centres. But, be playing in the McMurray Senior Ladies Fastball reasons Gordon, "anyone can join a centre whether League and we already have four tournaments with SPORTS they're from a reserve or a city." other friendship centres lined up." ROUNDUP For more information about the games phone Gor- The centre's NFIS track and field team is officially don at 482 -6051. opening training camp on May 18. The team will train FORT CHIP -- Recreation director Bev Davis says for one month before the centre holds a mini -Olympics By Mark the Flossie Cyprien, Lloyd Benoit and Leeroy to decide who will represent the centre at the NFIS Gladue volleybll teams were winners at a mixed tour- games. McCallum nament April 28, 19 and 30. Kevin says the centre is starting 15 new summer Bev added slow -pitch teams have until about the programs this year, so call him at 743 -8555 for more details. June 21, the official first day of summer, grows nearer middle of May to register for league play, so call her at TRIBE -- At the Standoff Red Crow Park, and baseball and track teams are sprouting out all 697 -3682. BLOOD five 10 -mile road races will 23. across the province. Most community friendship cen- HIGH PRAIRIE -- The Friendship Centre will host a and be held May The open to all age groups, but you have to tres seem to be gearing up for the National Friends In singles mens' and womens' table tennis tournament races are register before 10 a.m. Recreation worker Olv- Sports games at Edmonton July 6 to 9. May 16. Recreation director Lome L'Hirondelle John explained, "we were suppose to have the National? says the entry fee is only $2, but players must register shoes race(s) in the fall, but it was too cold and wet then. So, Yup, two short years ago when the games founders, by May 14. we decided to wait for warmer weather." the Edmonton Friendship Centre, first hosted the On May 12, the centre will begin try -outs for fastball Phone 737 -3998 for more details. games, it was a provincial event. But, this year the and track teams to compete in the National Friends In After the Alberta Junior Provincial Boxing Cham- games have expanded and could include any centre in Sports (NFIS) games. They were fastball champions at pionships completed eliminations on April 25 and 26 at the country. the games last year, and hope to repeat. the Edmonton Friendship Centre, coaches from boxing Edmonton recreation director Gordon Russell says, "A lot of people complimented us on our sportsman -' clubs in the province selected the Alberta Junior C "we don't expect all the centres in Canada to be at the ship after we won the fastball championships," remarked Lome, "and that's what we want to repeat Boxing Team. The team includes Rory O'Leary, games this year because it's a new event and none of Baler, Todd Peterson, Grant Burwash, enough time to raise money or prepare a again this year." Doug them have had Randy McQuaig and Shawn Simpson. team to come to Edmonton. But, once the word gets Call Lorne or Vern Lamouche at 523 -4511, for Windspeaker should have results from the team's around we hope more centres do make it out to the more information. efforts at London, Ontario where the boxers have just games." FORT McMURRAY -- The Nistawoyou Friendship finished fighting for National Junior C Boxing titles in The next national games will be held in three years. Centre has entered a midgets (18 and under) hardball their weight classes. This should give more friendship centres time to team in the Zone 7 Baseball Alberta League. Recreation Until next week, that's all there be. prepare. director Kevin Daniels says they don't need more

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Sponsored Faust Ladies Fastball Club $100.00 CONSOLATION PR IZE ON BOTH BONANZAS For More Information Call 355 -3987 6120 -3 Street S .W. 255-2522 Entry Deadline May 10, 1987 (Kitty Korea to Ckieeek 1.111) CALGARY, AB PAGE 16, May 8, 1987, WINDSPEAKER WHAT'S HAPPENING Injunctions granted By Mark McCallum council members. from their positions were council, when their involve- On May 1, the injunction made at an Annual ment and actions in a EDMONTON - On April was varied by Madam Jus- Assembly of the Metis recent attempt to remove 29, court ordered injunctions tice Picard, after the former Regional Council, Zone 4 in the MUHC Board of were served to Metis council members appealed Edson on April 25 and 26 Directors failed. Regional Council Zone 4 it. Picard ruled that Cour- after issues they were The attempt began last Vice -President Ben trille and LaRocqué could involved with errupted into month when Courtrille and Courtrille and board enter the offices of the a dispute between them LaRocque sat on a commit- member Ron LaRocque council. They had been and other council members. tee which also made efforts which stated that they can restrained from doing so by The council wanted to fire MUHC Regional no longer have any dealings the initial injunction. The Courtrille and LaRocque to Coordinator Peter Pelletier with the council. varied order restrained answer questions concern- and suspended Housing The injunction was both men from identifying ing the Metis Urban Housing Manager Larry Desmeules' passed by E. Picard, themselves as officers of Corporation (MUHC). contract with the corpora- Madam Justice of the the council. Council members wanted tion. But these actions of due, in BEN COURTRILLE Court of Queen's Bench Motions that Courtrille to know why they acted were all overturned ...was injunction Alberta, at the request of and LaRocque be removed without the approval of the great part, to a MUHC served Tenants Association rally at the Edmonton Friendship behalf," stated the appointed disrupted and a dispute Centre where tenants acting vice -president Mike occurred." voiced their disapproval of Woodward. Courtrille says that "the the committee's actions. Metis Local president by -laws state that the only Council members also and council member Stan .wanted to know why Plante said, "There was a ones who have authority to MUHC employees have motion passed on Saturday remove me are the board of not been paid for a month. (April 25) in which Mr. directors for the MAA Courtrille and LaRocque Courtrille and Mr. LaRocque (Metis Association of refused to discuss the $19 voted to suppress any Alberta)..." at million corporation at the discussion and instructed Courtrille adds that the assembly reasoning that, the chairman that there assembly was "illegal" because they were defend- should be no discussion on because there were not IN. General Store ants in a court case Metis Urban Housing. enough council members in involving MUHC, their When the chairman (Bruce attendance. Come In now participation in any Gladue) instructed them But, Gladue says that he discussion of the organiza- that they could not partic- was in constant consultation tion would be a conflict of ipate in voting on the with legal advisors at the interest. motion because it would be assembly. "They should have a conflict of interest as On May 23, another abstained from voting on well," explained Plante, annual assembly of the issues concerning MUHC "they made a motion to Metis Regional Council because this is (also) a remove the chairman. This Zone 4 will be held at conflict of interest on their is when the assembly was .

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lOli QUALI'l'Y Treaty days CANADA/ALBERTA IN DAIRY PIi,OI)U(:'l'S at Heart Lake NORTHERN By Terry Newborn championship game they DEVELOPMENT won last year here." HEART LAKE - Chief According to Chief AGREEMENT Eugene Monias and his Monias the game between band members at Heart Indian Affairs and Heart Lake are gearing up for Lake will take place on Applications are being taken for projects NORTHERN ALBERTA DAIRY POOL LTD. their seventh annual Treaty Friday Afternoon. This which will contribute to northern economic days celebrations which will game is separate from the development. The following may apply: Telephone 451 -3890 be held on June 19, 20 and festivities planned but an H EAD OFFICE Community and regional organizations 16110.116 AVENUE, EDMONTON, ALBERTA 21. added flavour to the whole Small and medium -sized businesses According to Chief three day celebration. Metis Settlement and Band councils Monias they are expecting Some of the events For Application Guidelines and forms, and further "So Good So a capacity crowd this year scheduled are fastball information, contact: MANY Ways" because of the variety of tournaments, hand games, Canada/Alberta Northern Development Agreement sporting events they have fish derby, horse shoe Bag 900 -14, Peace River, Alberta T0H 2X0 planned for the three days. tournament, powwow, best Telephone, toll free: 1- 800 -362 -1353 The opening ceremonies story teller, women fiddling will take place on Friday contest and canoe races. . morning and following that Added also to the agenda the distribution of Treaty of festivities is open air Canada /A@ena money will take place. dances on Friday and Northam DevNUp.ent Almeeee A free lunch will be Saturday evening. A served for all the visitors powwow is also scheduled ZooiOn the Zadell and participants and for Saturday and Sunday. included on the menu is In conclusion Chief dried moose meat and fish. Monias said "we are Chief Monias says, "we looking forward to having a are welcoming everybody good time and if you need to come out and celebrate more information don't be Buy Direct - All types available; Deerskin, this very special occasion afraid to call, our number is smoked and factory tanned moose, cowhide pigskin, Shearling, suede, etc. Also SPRUCELAND He went on to 623 -4130 or 623 -4099. You with us." available, all types of dressed furs, needles, RADIATOR LTD. say, "Indian Affairs from St. can ask for me or Darlene thread, stroud, glass seed beads, rugs, full Paul and Edmonton will be Francis. We look forward head mounts, trapping supplies. Mail 962 -8797 in attendance because they to seeing you and serving orders welcome. Price list on request. 20 OSWALD DRIVE, SPRUCE GROVE their you." Wanted: We buy all types of hides, wild furs have to defend and games hides. Tanning: Get your moose, deer or elk hide custom tanned into a tan coloured, garment weight leather.

426-7349 422 -2751 426-7358 Automotive or Industrial We repair them all (Fur Buyers) Cleaning Repairing Native Perspective 10529 - 105Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5H 3X7 Recoring Steam Heaters Gas Tanks Repaired Oil Coolers hosts Good Times Transmission Coolers New Heaters By John Copley The guitars start pickin' at 2:00 p.m. with a three - Native country musi- hour jamboree featuring cians will be at center stage entertainers such as Ernie SEXTON EDUCATIONAL CENTRES next Saturday when Native Gambler (Calling Lake), BUTLER SURVEY SUPPLIES LTD. Perspective radio goes to Albert Chalifoux (Edmon- PREPARATION FOR its first annual ton), Tom Cardinal and the SURVEY FIELD EQUIPMENT - SALES RENTAL - REPAIRS air with Law School Admission Test (LSAT) "Good Times Jamboree." Tomahawks (Grande Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) SOKKISHA - LEVELS - TRANSITS - THEODOLITES - LASERS Ray Fox, director of the Prairie), and Edmonton's Graduate Record Examination (GRE) ELECTRONIC DISTANCE MEASURING EQUIPMENT Aboriginal Radio and Tele- Terry Lusty and Wabasca's Miller Analogies Test (MAT) Authorized Sokkisha and Kern Repair Centre vision Society (ARTS), sis- Chuckie Beaver. OFFICES ACROSS CANADA & U.S.A. 3927.347 St. NE ter organization of AMMSA, Co- hosting the extrava- Calgary, Alberta 10032 - 79 Ave. will host the show. He says ganza with Fox will be well - Mer Hours Res. Edmonton, Alberta the mega music program known country recording 106, 11012 MacLeod Tr. S. Morris Butler 284-3943 433 -2596 Calgary, AB 2784070 Terry Stevens 230.4879 Tos Fee: 1-600461 -1129 will provide a showcase for artist Bill Hersh. Priscilla Native performers and will Morin and Hersh will be the also help publicize the featured guests at the 6:00 Native Perspective radio to 8:00 p.m. banquet and WEAR network. supper show. BEDDOW S MEN Say It In Friesen's General Store "The small size of our Special invited guests you saw headquarters (in Lac La The Wlndspeaker include local area MP Jack and receive S50° off any WRANGLERS Biche) prevented us from Shields, and opposition Building Supplies Hardware holding a large grand open- member Leo Paquette Hours thru Fri. Groceries Imperial Products ing last year so we've JEANS, SHIRTS, Mon. (NDP). Sam Sinclair, the 9:30 - 5:30 p.m. Tires Propane decided instead to hold a Metis Association presi- DRESS PANTS OR says Thurs. 9:30 - 8:30 p.m. music jamboree," dent, is expected as is IAA JACKETS B III & Jake ARTS Director Ray Fox. leader Gregg Smith. Ft. Vermilion, Alberta 927-3455 The jamboree, to be held Spruce Grove at the Lac La Biche Jubilee Last on the day's agenda 9620080 at Hall, will hold about 425 will be a dance, beginning people. 9:00 p.m. and continuing through 2:00 p.m. This part "This is actually a cross - BIG LAKE SOD ARM HAppy MOThER'S DAy cultural promotion," said of the program will see var- c) ious dit iP Fox, "that will provide 12 country performers on Ser'; and stage doing what they do : 'IPI; r- - hours of fun and frolic ... Member give everyone the oppor- best. TANT AT' N N. Alberto Queen's Hotel new friends Tickets, which cover the Turf Grast tunity to meet - REGISTERED+` &mock:Non Fort Macleod and see new faces." jamboree, banquet and TOUCHDOWN - CHERI - BANFF Early indications suggest dance are $20. To arrange AMERICA KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS 429.1372 24 Rooms - Some With Shower & Bath that good support is forth- tickets or get more infor- Office & Sod Farm Located EDMONTON Approximately coming from both the mation, call 623 -3333. Mlles E. of Native and non -Native sec- Admission is by advance ByyCoal Lake 352 -úV37 PHONE FOR DIRECTIONS WETASKIWIN. 553-4343 or 553-2545 tors of the area. ticket sales only. R.R. 3 PAGE 18, May 8, 1987, WINDSPEAKER TEACHERS

The Tall Cree School Division requires teachers for K -9 and special education Trades for the 1987 -88 school term.

The Division serves two band controlled schools near the town of Ft. Vermilion Division and is accessible by all weather roads. Opportunities for skilled craftsmen and Above average salary, isolation allowance and subsidized housing are part of qualified tradesmen are far reaching ... the benefits offered.

Knowledge of the and/or cross cultural training experience or Trades can offer a wide range of employment E.S.L. training an asset. possibilities. From large industries to small business, the demand for skilled tradesmen is constant. Please submit resumes or request for further information to: Bernie Meneen, Chairman Tall Cree School Division This September can be your opportunity to become part of that workforce and begin a rewar- Box 310 ding career. Applications for September 1987 programs are now being accepted: Fort Vermilion, AB Preemployment Motor Mechanic Trade TOH 1NO Preemployment Carpenter Trade Pre -employment Cabinetmaker Trade Phone: 927-3727 or 927 -4263 Preemployment Welder Trade or Edmonton 451 -2965 Advanced programs in B- Pressure, MIG and T1G Welding are offered later in the year.

Training is offered in conjunction with the Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Branch of Alberta Manpower.

Applicants must be at least 17 years of age. Financial assistance, accommodation, daily tran- sportation and day care facilities are available.

Join the growing numbers at the Alberta Vocational Centre - Grouard for the best in career training. PRINCIPAL/ADMINISTRATOR Call the Student Services office today - 751 -3915.

The Tall Cree School Division requires a principal /administrator for the 1987- 88 school term. Alberta GROUA R D Qualifications: Vocational Centre CAMPUS B.Ed and training and experience in educational administration with a minimum o five years teaching experience. Must be in possession of a permanent teaching certificate - must be eligible for Alberta certificate. Cross cultural experience in Native education a definite asset.

Please submit resumes and requests for further information to: Bernie Meneen, Chairman Tall Cree School Division Box 310 Fort Vermilion, AB TOH 1NO COORDINATOR

Phone: 927 -3727 or 9274263 for Edmonton 451 -2965 The Chief and Council of the Dene Tha Band invites applications the position of Coordinator of Family & Children's Services.

The coordinator will act as a member of a management team in facilitating a comprehensive community development process leading to the re- development of community biased Child Welfare Services. This will involve the following duties: program development, supervisor of eight staff including family support workers, homemakers and receiving home staff, liaison with local NATIVE LANGUAGE agencies and public education campaigns. The applicants should have the following: Master of Social Work or TEACHER Bachelor degree with extensive experience in Child Welfare Services; familiarity with the provisions of the Child Welfare Act and legislation; experience in family life enrichment and public awareness activities; related experience in working in Native Salary Negotiable on Experience communities; and, familiarity and appreciation of traditional Indian Deadline June 12, 1987 values, customs and family life. Interviews June 17, 1987 Selections June 19, 1987 Salary negotiable depending on previous experience and training.

.tti;_ r... Submit Resumes To: Closing Date: June 5, 1987.

Mrs. Roseanna Cattleman Send resume to: Education Department Bill Pelech Mon i, Montana Band Dene Than Ehtf -Ande Tiilktl` Box 70 Social Development Program fidnlinlsti"dtion Box 958 Hobbema, Alberta High Level, AB (403)585-3744 TOC 1N0 TOH 1Z0 í4o3) 585 -3998 (403) 926 -2422 WINDSPEAKER, May 8, 1987, PAGE 19

The Windspeaker Calendar of Events ULU k £.,3! Activity Corner

2nd Annual Thunder Bear Powwow, May 15, 16 & 17, Winnipeg, . 3rd Annual Early Bird Ball Tourney, May 16 & 17, Pakan Park, Goodfish Lake, AB. Faust Fastball Tourney, May 16, 17 & 18, Faust, AB, for more information call 355 -3987. Summer School, May 19 -21, Poundmaker /Nechi Lodge, for more information call Wendy Fagin at 458 -18M. WORDSEARCH White Swan Powwow, June 5, 6 & 7, Yakima, Washing- ton, USA. By Jolui Copley 1 North American Indian Celebrations, June 5, 6 & 7, Oklahoma, USA. Morning Star Class of'77 Reunion, June 20, Blue Quills School, St. Paul, AB. For more information call 645- 4455/429- Circle the words from the following list and the remaining letters starting from left to right 2971 (Ext. 139). (working across) will give you a phrase or sentence. Letters may be used more than once in AVC Lac La Biche Awards Night, June 20, Lac La order to achieve another word. Words may run vertically, horizontally, backwards and Biche, AB. diagonally. Saddle Lake First Nations Annual Powwow, June 26, 27 & 28, Saddle Lake, AB. THEME Canadian Magazines Badlands Celebration, June 27, Brockton, Montana, USA. Sakimay Celebration - 8th Annual Powwow, June P G N V L N R E T S E W C 26, 27 & 28, Grenfell, Saskatchewan. R O E E E C O V E H T C A Poundmaker /Nechi Annual Powwow, July 3, 4 & 5, Edmonton, AB. H A R V N D R A J N O M N L Can Kaga Otina Wacipi (Powwow), July 3, 4 & 5, Birdtail Sioux Reserve, Beulah, Manitoba. C V E R O C S B J O U W A G Goodfish Annual Celebration Days, July 3, 4 & 5, Goodfish Lake, AB. E S U M Y A N G E R O B L A Friends in Sports, July 6, 7, 8 & 9, University of Alberta, P E T Edmonton, AB. E X C N G O N O D E R Treaty Days, July 9, 10, 11 & N L T L G E F E R A L F Y 12, Cold Lake Reserve, Cold Lake, AB. International Golf Tourney, July 9 & 10, The Liuks, T A A S E N T N A L N M Spruce Grove, AB. Mission Indian Friendship Centre International A C N M H G A R T E H N E T A Powwow, July 10, 11 & 12, Mission, B.C. L U E CNFC Senior Games, July 13 & 14, Canadian Native H G H L G H T S G Friendship Centre, Edmonton, AB E T A N D z S P B L T S T E A CNFC Kiddies Day, July 15, Canadian Native Friendship Centre, Edmonton, AB. T C G A P A O W L Y S R z Canadian Native Princess Pageant, July 16, 17, 18 & 19, West Edmonton Mall, Edmonton, AB. A R N O O T U P E S L U P M I Mens' and Womens' International Fastball Tour- ney, July 17, 18 & 19, Enoch Reserve, AB. H A E K L W E A O E F R Q D N Klondike Days Breakfast, July 19, Canadian Native E F E K T Friendship Centre, Edmonton, AB. C S V A V V R E Lac St. Anne Annual Pilgrimage, July 19, 20, 21, 22 & 23, O.M.I. Mission, Alberta Beach, AB. WORDLIST Plan 6 - letter 9 - letter Little Pine Powwow, August 6, 7, 8 & 9, Little Pine, Time Saskatchewan. 3 - letter Arctic Expecting 24th Annual Shoshone Bannock Festival, August 6, 5 - letter Entity Mon Jardin 7, 8 & 9.Fort Hall, Idaho, USA. . _. Act Regina Blackfoot Indian Days, August 7, 8, & 9, Gleichen, AB. Now Bijou 10 - letter Four Bands Powwow, August 7, 8 & 9, Hobbema, AB. Ovo 7 - letter Standing Buffalo Powwow, August 6, 7, 8 & 9, Fort Flare Qu'Apelle, Saskatchewan. Owl Gamut Chatelaine Piapot Annual Celebration, August 14, 15 & 16, Piapot, Ten Hibou Halcyon Highlights Saskatchewan. X -it Labor Impulse Bear Shin Bone Family Reunion Powwow, Quill 13 -letter November 1, Blood Reserve, AB. 4 - letter Score 8 - letter Blackfoot Veteran's Powwow, November 11, Gleichen, Spoke Canadian Forum Chip Style Sentinal Western Living Elan Topaz Take Five SPECIAL NOTICE TO Fuse Unite The Voice 15 - letter POWWOW COUNTRY Golf Verve Muse Vivre Calgary Magazine Windspeaker is publishing a special issue devoted to powwow and we need your help. Press time is scheduled for early June and we are compiling a LAST WEEK'S: (Easter Issue) Leave carrots for the Easter schedule of powwow events - so please, send or call in any bunny so he'll come back next spring. events you know about, and powwow organizers please check the above dates. Windspeaker's Powwow Country, be a part of it! Write Winds. peaker at; 15001 - 112 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5M 2V6 or phone (403) 4552700. P.S. Anyone interested in sponsoring the powwow calendar or SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS placing advertising in the special powwow issue, please contact Gail Stewart, ad sales manager, at (403) 455 -2700. NORTHLAND SCHOOL DIVISION (Up to $75,000)

EDUCATION The Minister of Education is searching for a senior educational administrator who will be able to VpKE Av undertake a broad and complex assignment containing extensive educational and administrative Jß responsibilities. libRyAbo P ; ' As Chief Executive Officer of the twenty -four member Board of Trustees of Northland School Division, the Superintendent will be responsible for advising the Board in the policy development, imple- AMISK COMMUNITY SCHOOL mentation, and operation of educational services to 2500 students. Of importance will be the P.O. Box 960, Lac La Biche, AB TOP. 2C0 planning, advising and recommending of present and future needs for all students with emphasis on native people's education. Further, maintaining good communication with all constituent communities, the staff and agencies of Government is fundamental to the position. Extensive travel TEACHERS in Northern Alberta is required from the Divisions headquarters in Peace River. Required for the 1987/88 school year: Strong verbal /written communication and consultative skills are essential for this contract position. Minimum requirements are a B.Ed. degree, one year of graduate work in education and a valid Alberta (Grades 1, 2 & 3) Teacher 1- Division One Teaching certificate. Extensive teaching and administrative experience in a school system is required. 7, 8 & 9) Teacher 1- Division Three (Grades A background in inter -cultural education working with native groups is highly desired. 1- E.C.S. Teacher (Half Time) Your application outlining academic preparation, work experience and the names of three Send Resumes by May 30, 1987 to: business /school references should be submitted to: Mr. D. Kirby, Principal DEPUTY MINISTER'S OFFICE, ALBERTA EDUCATION Amish Community School 10TH FLOOR, DEVONIAN BUILDING, 11160 JASPER AVENUE P.O. Box 960 EDMONTON, ALBERTA T5K OL2 Lac La Biche, AB TOA 2C0 All applications will be acknowledged. The deadline for applications is May 15, 1987. PAGE 20, May 8, 1987, WINDSPEAKER

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