WINDSPEAKER PHOTO FYE
SP February 10, 1989
Volume 6 No. 49
Chiefs slam qovernme.
Wednesday. By Jeff Morrow which began Tribal chiefs from west- Windspeaker Staff Writer A sea of brown faces: Slave Lake PC nomination meeting ern Canada shared the grief FORT McMURRAY, Alta. they've experienced because their treaties aren't Treaty 8 chiefs and being properly followed. elders gathered in Fort "Treaties will be wiped McMurray this week to out by 1990" if things keep unite their voices in protest going like they are, said hoping their cries for jus- Sucker Creek band Chief wins tice will soon be heard in Don Galahasen Calliou.
Ottawa. He said his land is being W INOSPEAKER PHOTO FILE They called for an encroached upon and his alliance between bands to people are suffering By Lyle Donald Windspeaker Correspondent combat what they referred because the population is to as treaty infringements. not growing and there's KIN USO, Alta. They also accused the Tory enough room. government of trying to Speaking through an Natives continue to make their mark within the Pro- erode the Native society in interpreter, Hay River gressive Conservative Party, as yet another Native candi- Dene Elder Daniel Sonfrere Canada. date, 37 -year -old Pearl Calahasen, a Mens from Grouard, During the first national told the Treaty 8 assembly was nominated in the Lesser Slave Lake riding on Febru- Treaty 8 assembly of his band welcomes an ary 5 at the Kinuso Agri-plex. Chiefs, held at the alliance to right the wrongs In her victory speech Calahasen said she was going to Sawridge Hotel, band that have affected his band open an office in Grouard, and anywhere else people from Alberta, members for so long. want her to open one. "I want to go to the people not British Columbia, "We have to protect our have the people come to me. This is only step one," she and North- Saskatchewan culture and way of announced. "Now we have to prepare for an election, and aired their west Territories lif...wé ve negotiated with keep everybody involved." "watered hostilities about Canada and they can't give Calahasen made history in the riding. Not only is she down" agreements. up that responsibility. We the first Native person that has been successful winning leaders criti- Conference need to look at another way the nomination but she is also the first woman to win it. federal cized the Canadian to survive." Calahasen was one of three Native people running for He's out, she's in: Shaben and Calahasen government for mishan- He said Treaty 8 solidar- the nomination along with Stan Jenkins and former presi- by dling treaties signed ity should put pressure on dent of the Metis Association of Alberta Sam Sinclair. Calahasen and Sinclair sold a lot of their memberships their tribal forefathers the Canadian government The nomination went four ballots and after the first, to the people on the reserve and settlements in the riding beginning in 1876. to realize what the treaties Mayor Bill Pearson of Slave Lake lead the race with 195 and bused most of them there. including Treaty issues really stand for. votes more than Calahasen and Sam Sinclair in third with "I really appreciate all the people that came out to sup- dangers to the environment, The spirits of our forefa- 235. port me and especially the other candidates and their self - land claim disputes, thers are being trampled on After the first round Sinclair pulled out and sent his campaign committees that came over the helped us win and denial to government by the Tory government, campaign committee over to the Calahasen camp for the nomination. I also have to thank my campaign man- topped adequate education declared Roy Louis, presi- posters and buttons which really changed things around ager Jeannette Calahasen for all the help and support she conference the three -day dent of the Indian Associa- for Calahasen as she took the lead never looked back gave me. She was with me up and down the road during tion of Alberta. from there. the campaign, and I really appreciate that...," announced He said the time has The second ballot seen Calahasen jump from 421 Calahasen after the win. come for Indian bands to votes in the first round to 682 with Pearson going from The final ballot showed Calahasen took 819 out of a come together in defiance 6(16 in the first to 621 in the second. After pulling out in possible 1,545 ballots with Bill Pearson finishing with Continued Page 6 the first round Sinclair stated that Aboriginal people have 726. to stick together and since " Calahasen got off to the best Outgoing MLA Larry Shaben said that this was an start, I threw my support for her." exciting race with the number of people that came out to More Treaty 8 Nomination co- ordinator Peter Moore said that this support the constituency and that Pearl Calahasen has his on Page 6 was the best turnout ever in the history of the riding. full support in the upcoming election. Janvier re- elected band chief
fill a By Everett Lambert The elections for four will also three -year one in which the band Nehiyaw News Service positions took place Feb. 6. term in office as councillor. implemented its own elec- Voter turnout was good with Archie and Stuart Janvier tion bylaws instead of using JANVIER RESERVE, Alta. 81 of the 88 eligible voters tied for third with 34 votes procedure set out in the going to the polls. each and will fill the Indian Act. The Indian Act Walter Janvier has been remaining two positions on is federal law which gov- Janvier was given the re- elected as the chief of council. erns Indian reserves. nod by 55 of the voters and this small northern Alberta The band will decide will serve a three year term. Chipewyan band. The 300 - which one gets a three year Tony Punko, manager of member reserve is located The next highest tally term, with the other getting the Athabasca Tribal coun- 40 kilometers south of Fort went to Fred Cardinal who a two year term. cil ran the election as the McMurray. collected 42 votes. Cardinal The election was the first chief electoral officer. Re- elected: Walter Janvier Page 2, WINDSPEAKER, February 10, 1989 CLOSE TO HOME INSIDE THIS WEEK Leaders size up Cadieux, relieved McKnight is gone think settling Indian land By Susan Enge a Windspeaker Staff Writer claims requires skills of labour negotiator," replied Dan Maclean EDMONTON Coutoreille. speaks out Both David Crombie and served as on land issues Some Native leaders are Bill McKnight reserving on minister of Labour before See Page 6 their comments the newly appointed federal being appointed to the Indi- minister of Indian Affairs, an Affairs and Northern Pierre Cadieux, until they Development portfolio. meet. But, one spokesman, Neither Indian Associa- Lawrence Coutoreille, tion of Alberta president Assembly of First Nation's Roy Louis nor vice- presi- Alberta vice -president, says dent of Treaty 6 Percy Potts Cadieux could fall prey to would not comment on the department's bureaucrat Cadieux's appointment influence unless he meets However, Courtoreille is with Indian representatives relieved McKnight has been first. replaced. "He should meet with "He was the worst minis- Indians across the country ter of Indian Affairs we ever Theatre before those bureaucrats get had," he said. "He just has social a hold of him," said Coutor- never took the lead in any- His bureaucrats led message eille. thing. Cadieux is a lawyer. He him around," concluded 14 See Page became a Member of Parlia- Courtoreille. ment in 1984 representing Cadieux is currently the riding of Vaudreuil, meeting with Indian groups Quebec. He served as and familiarizing himself Chairman of the Standing with the department, said Committee on Government his press secretary Maryse Operations, and Vice Chair- Pasant. So far, he's met man of the Standing Com- with the Prairie Treaty mittee on Justice and Legal Nation's Alliance, the Coun- Affairs. cil of Yukon Indians, and In 1986, the Prime Minis- the Indian Taxation Adviso- ter appointed him Minister ry Board. of Labour. Cadieux will receive "It's funny how the assistance from junior min- Comics for Prime Minister should ister of state for Indian appoint members who have Affairs and Northern Devel- kids and TV minister: Pierre Cadieux a background in dealing opment Kim Campbell, an New Indian Affairs Crossword with labour disputes. You'd MP from British Columbia. See Page 20 NEXT E -12 protesters to meet in Ottawa shouldn't be discretionary. WEEK By Susan Enge provide participants with an time they had to respond. paper work" for Indian Windspeaker Staff Writer opportunity to "discuss Indian Affairs distributed Affairs officials responsible Native students are strategy" and possibly copies of their draft policy for administering post-sec- suspicious of E -12 revisions. Traditional. EDMONTON impose -a "moratorium" on change in August. ondary expenses, said Dave "I think they're scared of any new policy Respondents were provided Schepens, acting regional us. We're trying to get up Native educators, implementations, a decision a four -month time frame to superintendent of continu- there and they don't want us Cree university students, elders based ,on a resolution that reply, a restriction they ing education for Indian to," said Adrian Soloway, a and politicians who was passed at their last viewed as completely Affairs in Alberta. student at Old Sun college in Calendar adamantly oppose proposed annual general assembly. insufficient. However, the potential Gleichen, referring to changes to Indian Affairs' Treaty Indians are facing Under the new policy 40 changes in policy could acquiring a master's degree. post- secondary education a major battle because months of undergraduate mean students are left out in "We don't want to be funding policy, commonly federal government officials studies plus 8 months of the cold as far as higher dependent on government, QUOTE referred to as E -12, will claim Treaty Indians do not graduate studies will be paid degrees are concerned. we don't want handouts as in Ottawa Feb. 20 to mount "I look forward to Indian people. What other OF THE WEEK have a right to post- for by Indian Affairs. Under can't a major publicity campaign secondary education the old system, 24 months of graduate studies," said way do we have to become "Business against its implementation. funding. undergraduate studies and Darrell Brenton, a 24 year- somewhat independent and Native cul- The federal government Paying for post- 24 months of graduate old fourth year Liberal Arts without education ?" said tum are not a wants to limit Treaty Indian secondary education costs is studies was provided. student at Blue Quills Adele Arcand, adminstrator contradiction... post -secondary education "not a treaty right," said Ken In addition, living costs education centre located on of the Alexander school funding, a position Indian Just because Kirby, director -general of divided between rent, child Saddle Lake Reserve. Other board. students feel violates their Indian education services for care and special care will be students feel "more time" is Native representatives, you are suc- Treaty rights. the department of Indian combined in one budget. needed to complete their some university students, cessful does "The federal government Affairs in Ottawa. "That's These add -on allowances undergraduate and graduate from every province and not mean you has not recognized a lot of our official position." were previously dealt with degrees. territory will attend the are no longer their obligations," said Judy He said resolving this singularly and meant poten- Out of the 50 meeting. Political Native." Ramos, education policy dispute will "likely be the tially more income to the recommendations, explained representatives from the - Mark Gordon, analyst for the Assembly of first item on the agenda." student. Ramos, the AFN produced National Indian Education Native business- First Nations. She said A major complaint Students will have the from its national review of Council, the Chiefs' man the Ottawa meeting, Indian students have "sole responsibility" of education, one of them Committee on Education fmanced by the Department towards policy changes is identifying all these costs declares funding of post- and executive council of of Indian Affairs, will the insufficient consultation which will "cut down on the secondary education AFN will participate. February 10, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, Page 3 CLOSE TO HOME NEWS BRIEFS H..awue;. 9m.`az. :'.iE,
Lubicon talks to province, Bill C -31 ers join fight A federal judge has accepted a group representing non -status and new -status Indians as an intervenor in can't agree on compensation a court case involving the Canadian government and four Alberta bands. provincial government Discussion with provin- Lennarson will consult with The four bands - Sawridge, Ermineskin, Sarcee By Susan Enge and Blackfoot are challenging changes made by Windspeaker Staff Writer building. cial negotiators, over the Chief Bernard Ominayak - Bill C -31 to the Indian which The Lubicons want 10 last two days, have while provincial negotiator Act would see re- instat- ed Natives returned to bands EDMONTON per cent revenue share the focused primarily on the John McCarthy will seek without band input. provincial government cur- problèm both sides share direction from Solicitor The Native Council of Canada (Alberta) states in a After two days of talks, rently receives from oil and over the final land claims General Ken Rostad. press release: "The Twinn suit, though depicted by the Lubicon and provincial gas companies who are situ- settlemerjt offer made by The Lubicon are not (Sawridge chief) Twinn and his wife Cathy, as a case government negotiators ated on their traditional the federal government on close to reaching the com- of Indians versus the government, is not that at all. could not reach an agree- land. The amount could be Jan. 25. However, the prehensive land claims set- Rather, it is...solely for monetary reasons...These money reasons ment Feb. 8 on the issue of as high as $100 million. issues of identifying the 79 tlement they were hoping are the opposite of the Indian cultural value compensation and plan to "We don't see eye -to- square miles surface and could be achieved with the of sharing." seek further instruction eye...but we're continuing sub -surface ownership plus federal government last Diana Goldie, who works in Catherine Twinn's office, responded: is from their leaders before to talk," replied Lennarson. the surface -only ownership Christmas. Talks broke off "The issue band membership and it is inappropriate to say that either side resumes talks. They were unable to work of an extra 16 square miles Jan. 25 when the federal the plaintiffs are only interested in protecting money." We didn't agree on the out a "joint course of and wildlife management goverment offered a $45 their question of compensation," action ", he added. control were brought up but million socio- economic Sarcee teen stabbed said Lubicon advisor Fred He said they are looking not resolved. development package as a Steve Heavenfire, 18, died from a stabbing on the Lennarson outside the at "possible next steps ". In the meantime, final offer. Samson reserve near Hobbema on an early Saturday moming Jan. 28. A 17- year -old girl has been charged with second Police will not arrest protester Laboucan degree murder. fine in three days, fine "is over Police are continuing their investigation. By Susan Enge manning a road blockade default unpaid Windspeaker Staff Writer in October in Little Buf- it means if you don't pay with." Thunder nears falo, who has not paid his your fine you do your Laboucan was the first Ottawa Jim Thunder, the Slave Lake man running PEACE RIVER, Alta. $200 fine, will not be arrest- three days in jail. of 27 arrested at the three Cree to ed. "But in this case, he road blockade sites. New York to retrieve the sacred Big Bear bundle, is expected to be in Ottawa Feb. 10. Peace River's RCMP "There's no default was fined $200 with no Lubicon Cree and sup - Staff Sergeant Lynn period, so there won't be default...there's no porters from across the Thunder is running 20 miles a day and hopes to Julyan says Terry Labou- any arrest," said Julyan, authority to arrest him," country gathered in Little reach the New York museum March 21. He has two can, the young Lubicon calling the court decision said Julyan. Buffalo to assert Lubicon companion runners - Henry Basil and Fred Sinclair Cree who was convicted a bit unusual. Julyan added, as far as jurisdiction on lands they - Alfred Beaver has left the run. of contempt of court "Usually when some- the RCMP are concerned were claiming as their An advance team, Don and Louis Cardinal, are in charges Nov. 9 while one gets fined, say a $50 the matter of Laboucan's own. Ottawa arranging a welcoming committee. Thunder and his companions are raising enough money to pay for food, motels and gas. EXPRESSIONS Thunder hopes to return the bundle to Saskatchewan elders who will then decide what to do tMe: - ó na Ve. ,i.taMMÇ:..>>F.:MMEi:'.`.`
KIM MCLMN, Windspeekw with the bundle. Teachers accept contract Southern Alberta teachers have voted 67 per cent in favor of accepting their board's latest contract offer. Of the 704 teachers voting in the region, 472 voted to accept, while 232 voted to reject. Commenting on the vote, teachers' representative Ralph Klintberg said, "I am pleased with the number of teachers who came out to the meetings, given the severe weather conditions in the last few days...I am also pleased that we have finally resolved this dis- pute." Micmac wins half-million Stanley Johnson, a Micmac businessman at Truro, N.S., won a whopping $561,827.40 in the Dec. 28 Atlantic Lotto 6/49. Johnson had been buying lottery tickets since 1967 using the same numbers. He plans to buy another retail store on the Millbrook reserve and use the money to help pay for his legal battle with the Nova Scotia and Ontario gov- ernments over his right to operate tobacco outlets and sell tax -free cigarettes. He said the court case cost him about $100,000 in legal fees last year. Bruyere answers charges Louis (Smokey) Bruyere, in an effort to clear his name of alleged financial mismanagement, has writ- ten a letter to the editor of the Micmac News. Bruyere resigned as president of the Native Council of Canada -a group representing non -status and new -status Indians - at the council's annual meeting last October. In the letter, Bruyere listed reasons why the coun- cil had a $160,000 deficit. Topping his list, Bruyere blamed the Metis National Council for taking $300,000 of the council's funding. He also blamed the increase in airfare and accommodation prices. He said the council gained new groups from Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Newfoundland and did- n't get any new funding to pay for the additional Hmmm...what would mom say if... costs. He also cited inflation as a factor and added that the previous president, Harry Daniels, left him That look of concern on Lance Manywounds Manywounds in was lost thought while he played with a $150,000 deficit in March 1983. face might be a mask for mischief, who knows? on his Sarcee backyard swing last summer. The five -year -old son of Peter and Vi - Photo by Kim McLain Page 4, WINDSPEAKER, February 10, 1989 YOUR WORDS <:,. A:::OIW MMEMERMVXMEM° speaker WINDSPEAKER PHOTO FILE
Wíndspeaker is published by the Aboriginal Multi Media Society of Alberta (AMMSA) each Friday to Band seeks help provide information primarily to Native people of northern Alberta. W ndspeaker was established Po Dear Editor: assistance from the federal 1083 and is pohtically independent In 1945 the federal government government. Indexed in the Canadian Magazine (Indian Affairs) without proper We have legal opinions, and ndex and indexed on -lino in the belief, that our case will be Canadian Business & Current consultation arranged for the Fort the Affairs Database. St. John Beaver band reserve #172 justly settled in the near future. HEAD OFFICE to be surrendered for sale. In We are inviting Native people to 15001.112 Avenue 1948, although our people invest in our case. When the Alberta T5M 2V6 Edmonton, protested, Indian Affairs sold the courts rule in our favor we (403) 455-2700 land to Veteran's Affairs, another propose to reimburse all FAX: (403) 452-1428 department of the federal contributors in the following government. manner. All funds received will be STAFF After many years of struggling paid back at the rate of 100 per :8M Cröw...foot with Indian Affairs in dealing with cent interest. For example, if a , land and revenue, in person invests $1,000 in our court KlteMrLatn the loss of 1978 we were able to get case, we will pay back $2,000. If elders ,kBkh Matthew. information which allowed us to the courts rule against us in our Inmate thanks <;:: Stat:Edhär Susan Enge begin the legal research for our case, we will repay the investment Dear Editor: ones who will carry on the Aepöeer court case. as our bands have the capability. My name is Dave Giroux. I am traditional ways. Jeff Morrow in In any the Native Reporter Our trial started on January 12, Please note that our bands at present serving a sentence event, Elaine O'Farrell 1987 and finished March 16, 1987 (Blueberry & Doig) and our Edmonton Institution. First of all, Brotherhood in the institution is Repele' us his ruling on members will not be reimbursed I'd like to thank the Windspeaker stronger and is certainly an Bea Lawrence the judge gave epo^ November 4, 1987. We feel that until we have paid off all other staff for your interesting articles opportunity for today's prisoners Margaret Deajarlals he did not give us a fair judgement investors. and for encouragement and to participate in the traditional Prsexoon Edwr Joe Redcrow as he did not deal with the fact the If you would like more community news, and to all the ways. Crce S')llka,c Tanslan? surrender was taken illegally and information please contact Native associations as well as the In closing this letter, a special therefore was not valid. councillor Barb Davis at 787 -4466 readers in general who have thanks to all Native elders who AMMSA BOARD Our bands have now spent over or councillor Sandra Apsassin at helped inmates. participated in local events and Fred Didzena At I would like to local functions. We look forward p rey à nl $750,000 in our attempt to settle 630 -2584 or Headman Clarence this time Noel McNaughton the issue of, why Indian Affairs Apsassin 785-0612. thank all of our elders who share to more cultural and traditional VcePrevdent the wisdom to all the ways. May the Great Spirit be Chester Cunningham sold our land and resources. Since traditional Treaslt er 1945, our bands have lost $437 Chief Joe Apsassin brothers who's families are on the with you. June Fleming million in revenues plus 18,000 Blueberry River Band outside. They also help and give Secretary Leona Shandruk acres of land. Chief Gerry Attachie guidance on the challenges in life Sounding Sky Rosemary Wither We have not received any Doig River Band which lie ahead for all our little Dave (Tiny) Giroux SUBMISSIONS 71'íe editor encourages readers to submíinews articles, photographs, I features end comet unity news. AS SEE IT... SVbmt$$tond *hoard t o typed at d trelattieltelat.ire bz au:'0ù..üR&tt?!i et:e?
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Lake elder, and father of 14, The unemployment rate it's time for a change. is also a major concern of He says the Canadian the aging elder who fights government believes Alberta for tribal recognition. land is theirs to do with as The federal government they please. And now it's doesn't even count us as slowly disappearing. unemployed" when they It's not because Native bring in foreigners. "There's families are getting bigger, no work as it is." he says. It's because the He says the problem is Canadian government is let- made worse when Natives ting the wrong things hap- turn to alcoholism and crime pen. as a result of low employ - Maclean, 76, says after ment opportunities. 40 years of caring for his The Canadian govern- people as a tribal elder, he is ment is forcing natives off starting to feel like a foreign- their land and out of jobs. er in his own land. "We want them to know He questions Tory rea- this is our land, and they soning in handling Canadian can't have it." society. He feels the govern- Alberta region vice -chief ment is more compassionate of Assembly of First Nations with refugee claims than Lawrence Courtorielle Native claims. believes foreign investors are "I don't know what they also having a significant (Canadian government) are impact on Native society. thinking. This government is "All of our bush land is in a deficit now. Why do going to be controlled by the they keep bringing foreign- Japanese. They're going to ers here? We're running out control our north." of land." It was announced last Maclean attacks Bill C- year Japanese -owned 31 which allows non -status Daishowa will be opening a Natives to return to their pulp mill near Peace River. reserves. Crestbrook Forest Indus- The federal government tries Ltd. of British is not taking into account the Columbia will also be help- dwindling land mass the ing finance a $1.3 billion reserves have. pulp mill in Athabasca. "People there have estab- Crestbrook is jointly owned lished families and now we by Mitsubishi Corporation are short on land. The feds and Honshu Paper Company. Dwindling land and increased population worry elder: Dan Maclean, 76 aren't recognizing this. . Both are Japanese compa- now there are people coming nies. CHIEFS tant." changed in terms of land. at the government for try- Courtorielle said the to jail. That didn't work. From Page 1 He lauded his forefa- Together we must come up ing to persuade the general first priority is to get Treaty They tried to take us from of these treaty infringe- thers for the courage they with resolutions that will public Native Canadians 8 chiefs to sit down and our schools. That didn't ments. showed in dealing with the affect all bands." are a burden to society. evaluate each treaty, then work. Now they want to Louis insisted govern- white government but said He said treaty reform "They are trying to get come up with a plan to turn the public against us." ment officials have contin- times and circumstances will be most important to the public to turn against offer the Canadian govern- Courtorielle also ued to ignore the agree- have changed. the future of Indian nations us. The average Canadian ment. "We need a good addressed the imposition of ments as they were origi- When it was signed in throughout the country. doesn't even know we have relationship. . .we need a self-governing treaty rule. nally written and the prob- 1876 it was viewed as a "Whatever we're doing rights. ..or that a treaty strength and action." He said the most impor- lem is getting worse. sacred document by Indian will filter back to our chil- exists. They think we are He said since the treaties tant consideration of this "We are at a crossroads. ancestors, and wasn't meant dren. We have to be more responsible for destroying were signed the federal agreement would be fiscal These are enormous issues to be taken lightly, he con- aggressive" so they can wildlife, but it is them government has been trying responsibility established and something must be cluded. benefit, he said. (government)," he said. to drive the Native Canadi- by band chiefs. done. . . They're being "Perhaps they were lax His sentiments were "We've got to stick an from his land. Environmental issues eroded. If we can come up in trying to get what was echoed by conference together as Treaty 8 "They tried to take us were discussed in private by with resolutions we are best. But this our land. . . chairman Lawrence Cour- chiefs... we've got to come from our homes. It didn't band members and will be doing something impor- We have been short torielle when he lashed out up with a plan of action." work. They tried to send us made public at a later date. February 10, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, Page 7 LIFESTYLE .g.M's'MtM;Itt2M i.:' Native voting power still u By Elaine O'Farrell Windspeaker Staff Writer EDMONTON Aboriginal people will continue to be under -represented in government until they concentrate on ballots instead of lanci claim negotiations, says a University of Alberta political science professor. The feeling has been that the election of one or two Aboriginal people is not going to have a major impact and local leadership has not placed a big priority on it," said Prof. Tom Pocklington. Traditionally, Natives have been too preoccupied with land -claim settlements and band administration politics to enter the federal or provincial arena, Pocklington said. You don't yet see the massive voter registration drives like Jesse Jackson embarked on in the States for example, getting blacks who had never registered before out to the polls," he observed. Eligible Native voters: Patterns reveal that only 25 -40 per cent vote And turnout at most reserves and Metis settlements has been appallingly low. elected in the Western Arctic riding. and constitutional issues concerning Native rights. In a study of Native voting in the 1984 federal and On the provincial front, Pearl Calahasen, a Metis from "He provides a positive role model for Indians thinking provincial elections, Pocklington estimates about 45 per cent Grouard won the Conservative nomination in Lesser Slave about how they should become politically active and plays of eligible Metis turned out at the polls and only about 25 Feb. Lake 5. She joins Native candidate Mike Cardinal, who an important role in shaping non -Aboriginals' views about per cent of Treaty Indians exercised their right to vote. won the P.C. nomination in the Athabasca riding. Natives in politics," Dacks said. Countless studies on voting patterns indicate those who Despite the victories, most experts agree a distinct Sam Sinclair, ex- president of the Metis Association of are rich, those with more formal education and those who vote" not "Native does exist in Canada, said Pocklington, Alberta, believes Natives are ready to test the political hold prestigious jobs are more likely to vote. who has written a book about government politics on Metis waters. Natives usually don't fall into those categories, settlements. The drive for self- determination and the high profile of Pocklington noted. Natives make up only a tiny proportion of Alberta's the Lubicon Lake land settlement talks have "put new heart" Ironically, the study indicated more Natives turned out to less 2 per population, than cent. into efforts to unite Aboriginal people, Sinclair said. vote provincially than for federal elections even though the But he Natives said could conceivably gain control of "Our people have to face up to the fact that the federal government is responsible for Native affairs. much northern Alberta, including Fort McMurray, Peace government responds to numbers not to individuals," he The study also found more prosperous reserves, such as River, Lesser Lake, Slave Athabasca -Lac La Biche and added. "The young people are starting to get wiser and the Sawridge band and oil -rich Hobbema bands, were Bonnyville ridings, if they began to vote as a block. getting involved." overwhelmingly Conservative. And recent gains made by Native candidates on the By About 2,500 Natives were on hand for last week's contrast, Cold Lake Indians turned out in record federal and provincial scene may encourage others to seek Tory meeting in numbers for New Democrats. office, says another U of A political scientist. Slave Lake, the highest attendance in recent And memory, said Sinclair, who was unsuccessful in his throughout Alberta, support for the Liberals, favored "Willie Littlechild's nomination and election did a lot to bid for by Native voters since the Riel Rebellion, has dwindled mobilize people in his riding," said Prof. Gurston Dacks. the nomination. considerably. Littlechild's credentials for elected office are impressive "We have got to encourage our own people to be Among minorities, the lack of representation for indeed. Articulate and movie -star handsome, he holds a candidates and continue to support those candidates, if Aboriginal people in the 34th Parliament is particularly master's degree in physical education, a law degree, owns a successful, in any given party they represent. We should disturbing, says the executive- director of the Canadian travel company, sits on the executive of Edmonton -based support them all the way through the political process until Ethnocultural Council. Peace Hills Trust Co. and is a Canadian representative to the they become MLAs and MPs." "I find it appalling that we have just two Aboriginal International Labor Organization's Geneva conference on members of Parliament," Andrew Cardozo said. "It's Indigenous rights. amazing that less than one per cent of the members of Littlechild, 44, who speaks fluent Cree, is an honorary Parliament are Aboriginal." Chief of the Cree Nation, a two -time winner of the Tom Conservative Willie Littlechild, a full- blooded Cree Longboat Award as Canada's outstanding Indian athlete and Clearance Sale on Quality lawyer, romped to easy victory in the Wetaskiwin riding. a member of the University of Alberta Sports Hall of Fame Unredeemed Merchandise! Jack lyerak Anawak took the Northwest Territories riding of for his achievements in hockey and swimming. TOOLS MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS ELECTRONICS Nunatsiaq for the Liberals and Grit Ethel Blondin was His law practice centres on oil and gas leases, sports law GUNS CAMERAS JEWELLERY AND MORE PRESTIGE PAWN BROKERS 1007 -1 St. S.W., CALGARY, Alberta 264 -5009 NORTHLAND SCHOOL DIVISION #61 MOOSEHORN Quality Education MARKET LTD. Gas Hardware Li Propane Begins with Quality Educators Ice 0 Groceries At Northland School Division, we are proud of our dynamic, dedicated and ambitious teaching $ 331 -3922 team. We are currently looking for additional Native and non -Native teachers for all areas of specialization. Of special interest to us are those individuals with experience in cross -cultural courses Calling Lake, Alberta or in teaching English as a second language. Whether you have much experience or none at all, if you can demonstrate commitment to your chosen profession, we can offer you the career opportunity of a lifetime. At Northland School Division, you'll work with parents and the community, in an exciting multicultural setting featuring new or modernized schools with all the necessary teaching equipment. In addition to an excellent salary and benefits package, divisional housing is available. SUPER A FOODS To receive an application form, please write to: Your Home Town Brian Callaghan Superintendent of Schools and Human Resources Food Store! Northland School Division No. 61 Bag 1400 SULPER High Level Super A Peace River, TOH P.O. Box 1080 Alberta 2X0 A Completed applications must be received at our office by February 24, 1989. Successful applicants will High Level, AB TOH 1Z0 be notified of interview dates. FOODS Tr 926 -2231 Page 8, WINDSPEAKER, February 10, 1989 GRASSROOTS W INOSPERKER PHOTO FILE Desmeules updates MAA By Everett Lambert Metis Rural Housing Corpo- Edmonton, Red Deer and senate has dealt with, is that Nehiyaw News Service ration. AMRC serves Metis Calgary. It also plans to of the membership problem. homes not located in large move into Lac La Biche, Ft. Both Dan Martel and wife EDMONTON urban areas. Archie Labou- McMurray and Peace River, Sharon Johnstone -Martel of cane, who is housing inspec- all in northern Alberta. Edson had their member- In an interview at the tor says most of the clients Desmeules says "it's the ships struck as a result of a Metis Association of Alberta live in northwestern Alberta. largest housing program in conflict with other associa- (MAA) office, President He explains that it's basical- Canada. We have 525 hous- tion leadership. Larry Desmeules gave an ly the same area as the es." They are home to about The elders senate has yet update of the association. MAA's zone four region. 1,800 children. to set any internal policies or He says the group is "tak- Desmeules says the pro - Native Network News is guidelines as to how it will ing initiatives on many is "moving into a profitable the association's communi- operate. The president fronts." situation." cation arm. The Native would like to discuss this One of those areas is The president says the paper is a recent addition to with the elders during a housing, which is a major association plans to expand the association, as well as to February meeting. He says issue in almost every Native the growth of its urban hous- Alberta's Native communi- "it's not true" that some of community. ing program. cations community. the elder senators do not The association recently Presently the program He says the paper "sus- know what their job is as far revived its housing efforts operates in Grand Prairie, tains itself on advertising Initiatives on many fronts: Larry Desmeules as the senate goes. by incorporating the Alberta Bonnyville, Lloydminster, alone." He also adds the Desmeules also says that association has plans for the many local members are paper, that they "are not making successes in the ready to announce yet." business world. Recently a Apeetogosan (Metis) "flagship" agreement involv- Development Corp., the ing the huge Syncrude tar association's money lending sands development at Ft. , H company is open but McMurray was signed and Desmeules says "things involves five Metis locals. PAU ERS IN EDUCATI 1N aren't going as smoothly as Metis locals are the basic they should. But it's doing unit of the MAA. All the its job within the confines of locals within a certain area its contract" make up what is called the The association also has regional council. Local pres- MARCH 15 -18,1989 the framework agreement idents each have one vote on which was recently re- the regional council. There signed, "with dollars are six regional councils Hotel Convention Inn South attached to it" It was signed within the MAA. with the Alberta government The agreement seeks to Edmonton, Alberta and sets out to improve gov- give Metis input on the ernment services to Metis major pulp mill projects people. However, being constructed in Send Registrations to: Desmeules commented that northern Alberta. he does not feel the agree- Partners in Education Conference ment is the "major initiative Desmeules says that the taking place" within the association's money situa- association. He feels, tion "is sound" and that that #307, Wesgrove Building instead, that the MAA is it should "have a $6,000 sur- "taking initiatives on many plus after March 31st." Head 131 - 1st Avenue fronts. But certainly it office presently employs six involves everything else that people. When asked what we're going." the yearly budget is, Spruce Grove, Alberta T7X 2X8 Desmeules says that Desmeules did not want to another priority is that of disclose this but said "it's Phone 962- 0303 "restructuring" the organiza- public information." tion and updating some of The zone offices have Registration Fee - $125; Students - $80; (Includes 3 banquets and 3 lunches) the MAA bylaws, some of also recently been equipped which he calls "simply out- with a database and facsimi- dated." le machines which can send As part of the restructur- copies of documents around Hosted by the Yellowhead Tribal ing, a Metis elders senate the world in seconds. The was approved of at last sum- machines, which are a big Council & Rocky Mountain School mer's annual MAA assem- part of government and bly held in Lac la Biche. business, greatly improve Division #15, County of Lac Ste. One of the recent issues the communications. Anne #28; Edmonton Catholic School District #7 Native Pastoral Centre SPEAKERS INCLUDE: Native Catholic Community Stephen Lewis Howard Rainer David Suzuki Howard Green AA Meeting Every Friday 8 p.m. Billy Mills Velma Kirkness Mass Every Sunday 11 a.m. Willie 10829 -105 Avenue Littlechild Thomas Berger Edmonton, Alberta Plus many others... 428 -0846 424 -1431 February 10, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, Page 9 GRASSROOTS reMIAMMEMM :MO._»< 'A:MrA>M::,.;:, Buildings, bargains and big bucks Tansi? Gla Doh Ttou? only two," laughed Boyd. workmanship is Hello! excellent, it's beauty alone is a great "I said, 'I think I won,' but moral boost to our people." Let me apologize for my DROPPIN' IN I didn't believe it." week. Bissell Centre: Bargains, bargains! The Bissell absence last She's believing it That By Ben Lawrence Economy Store at 10922 -97 St. is the best place to shop blizzard week now, as she drives around if you are on a low or fixed income, or if you enjoy brought me down with a in her new $6,000 bargain- hunting. sinus infection which Silverado Chevrolet wouldn't leave. Telephone (403)455 -2700 to have your The store offers a friendly, relaxed atmosphere for (Feeling truck. Boyd and her about 70 per cent better community happenings considered here shopping and is open six days a week Monday to free of charge....no news is too small. husband also took a short today). Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. "Single moms or holiday vacation to visit How dads, seniors, and students are especially welcome," said did you survive that their friends in Winnipeg blizzard? Bet you toughed it Kathy McCurrach the centre's public relations before coming back to coordinator. out most courageously, considering our ancestors had to Edmonton to purchase the truck. always brave these kinds of winter Children's pants and tops cost 75 cents and men's and temperatures. According to the Western Canada lottery office, Anyhow, ladies' pants are $1.50 a pair and most blouses and shirts did you enjoy the new personalized format Boyd was the first in these parts to win on the new 'beat are priced $1. Household items and furniture are also of this column? (As per, the January 27 issue ?) Hope the skier's time' lottery tickets. so. Do share your stories. Your input is needed. priced reasonably. Paddle Prairie: With the help of a grant from Submit photos too. Don't be shy! the Funds generated from these sales cover the centre's Wild Rose Foundation this community Are you still awake? Good! Listen up, we still want built themselves expenses and surplus revenue is channelled into other an attractive log building dubbed, The Paddle Prairie your calls for the calendar events ... Bissell Centre programs. Programs include: Child care, of page so, what Centre.' and where are all the activities happening these days? women's drop -in, youth activities department, evening Currently, the building serves as Adult Education Give us a call. leisure programs and social services which provide Centre for community members. "The beautiful Beginning soon, our assistant ( "awesome ") editor counselling, referral and emergency services. atmosphere created by this building will no doubt raise Keith Matthew will take your calls for the calendar of "The Bissell Economy store operates entirely on the level of knowledge gained by the students," events page. Meanwhile, you may contact any one of said donations. If you are in need, or if you know of anyone Lawrence Graham the centre's manager. the reporters on staff to assist with these matters. who could benefit from this service, please call us at "This type of grant is a tremendous boost for any Now, the news ... 424 -3602," says McCurrach. community. The long term benefits are immeasurable. Goodfish Lake: Congratulations, Angie That's all (nee: So, hats off to the Wild Rose Foundation people for the folks! Will be talking to you all again next Grandbois) Boyd. week. Until then, take care, job they do - may they long continue in this capacity," smile and be good. (Hug -a- The former Cold Lake First Nations resident won added Graham. buddy, too!) $10,000 Jan. 24 when she purchased a scratch and win The team welcomes the general public to view and And, remember to share your news with your people. lottery ticket at the IDA drugstore in St. Paul. "I bought tour the new structure and share their excitement. "The They are interested! 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By Bea Lawrence local control will Both the commission and Who is responsible for Staff Writer tion of Windspeaker issues including: sub -committee members the success of our students cover Only a handful: About 95 per cent drop out will be seeking answers to and to what degree? HOBBEMA, Alta. school curriculums, Treaty Rights, post -secondary edu- these questions: The commission will written verbal The Four Nations Educa- cation, the relationship Why are we delegated accept and "This process allows the cat. Members from the in from any inter- tion Research and Planning between the provincial only to an advisory role submission people of the Four Nations Louis Bull reserve are: Commission has obtained a school systems and the our own schools? ested groups or individuals to have input into a funda- Henry and Gordon Raine mandate from the Four reserve; and the communi- Why do students from starting this month. Interest- mental experience of life, and Helen Bull. Montana Nations chiefs and councils ty's role within education. the Four Nations have a 90- ed parties can contact any- the quest for quality educa- reserve members include: rate in the members at 585- to establish an inquiry into Twelve members from 95 per cent drop out one of tion," explained Wildcat. Darrel Strongman, Lillian the definition of 'Local Con- the four reserves make up the provincial schools? 3790. "We encourage other band Potts and Carolyn Buffalo. will be trol of Education' for the the commission committee What role do the elders This examination members' participation. Par- And, Samson reserve mein - ten month people of the Maskwachees for researching the educa- of our community play in conducted over a ticularly, parents, elders and bers are: Twaine Buffalo and of Four the area. tional systems. "A subcom- the formal education period and commission resource people." Wilson Buffalo. The purpose of the com- mittee will also be selected Nations students? will present its findings to Commission members "We will try to present a action Four Nations Chief and mission is to prepare a rele- to assist with gathering What types of the for the Ermineskin reserve real alternative for the future to help delibera- vant and practical definition information and reviews," should we take Council for final are: Ken Cutarm, Charlie of our students," concludes improve the success of our in the fall. from a number of different said chairman of the corn- tions Roasting and Darrel Wild- Wildcat. Building a NADC Public Forum Fishing Lake 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 21, 1989 better workplace Community Hall The Northern Alberta Development Council holds regular public meetings throughout Northern Alberta, giving everyone the opportunity to present briefs on matters for Albertans of concern and general information. The Council consists of ten members and is chaired by Bob Elliott, MLA for Grande One of the most important laws to protect employees in provincially regulated Prairie. industries is the Employment Standards Code. It protects employees by ensuring Groups or individuals interested in meeting may their pay and entitlements are at least equal to the legal minimums. In today's making submissions at this contact Council member Marcel Ducharme dynamic work world it's important for employment standards to keep in step with in Bonnyville at 826 -3278 or 826 -3905, or changing conditions. That's why the minimum standards were changed on the Northern Development Branch in Peace River at 624 -6274 for assistance. November 1, 1988: to enhance existing standards to provide new benefits to establish new levels of protection for employees. The new Employment Standards Code means a better workplace Alban for Albertans. Some changes which could affect you are: NORTHERN ALBERTA DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Maternity and Adoption Leave Increased Paid Vacation Greater Flexibility in Hours of Work A Rest Period after Five Consecutive Hours of Work Enhanced Employee Protection Native Venture Extended Notice of Termination Capital Ltd. The Code also includes standards for employee wages, overtime, Co. general holidays, and the employment of adolescents, ...A source young persons, farm workers and domestic employees. of business financing for For further information on how the new Code may affect you, please contact the Alberta Native Employment Standards Branch in your area: business Calgary Edmonton Grande Prairie Lethbridge ventures. Telephone: 297 -4339 427 -3731 538 -5253 381 -5447 (403) 453-3911 Medicine Hat Red Deer St. Paul 529 -3524 340 -5153 645 -6360 (To call toll -free consult your telephone directory under Government of Alberta) Suite 202 Alberta 11738 Kingsway Ave. Employment LABOUR Edmonton, Alberta Standards Code T5G 0X5 E February 10, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, Page 11 GRASSROOTS CALENDAR OF EVENTS ...... nt:=MPA F ..e iriA0RM,ae,.00MMWA2A .,...SUMFhY Men's Floor Hockey Tourament, Feb.17 -19, Alberta Tourism grants Wetaskiwin. Entry Fee $250. Contact: Craig 585 -3800. Goodfish Lake Winter Carnival, Feb.17 -19, Goodfish Lake Reserve. Round Dance, Feb. 18, Poundmaker/Nechi, St. Albert, 8 p.m. - 4 a.m. Contact: Alfred Bonaise 458 -1884. Goodfish beach project 0 2nd Annual Ermineskin Open Coed Volleyball Tourney, February 18 & 19, Howard Buffalo Memorial Centre. Call 585 -3088 (Danny) or 585 -3089 (Evan). D Provincial Museum Tour for adults, Feb. 22, 7:30 p.m. hosted by Families of Native Children group. Pre- gets $47,000 boost registration is necessary. Contact 437 -1287. Senior Hockey Tournament & Oldtimers, Feb. 25 -27, Regina, Sask. Contact Melton Tootoosis (306) 584 -8333. Alberta Tourism develop- other reserves to take Labor costs are not tabu- By Bea Lawrence Annual All Native Hockey Tournament, Feb. 24 ment division in Edmonton. advantage of the benefits lated in the grants. "Anoth- 6th Windspeaker Staff Writer & 25, Regina. Inquiries call: (306) 584 -8333 "It took four months of offered by Alberta er source of revenue must U 10th Annual Mixed Bonspiel, February 24 -26, Slave GOODFISH LAKE, Alta. loyal, dedicated service by Tourism," he added. be taken into consideration Lake. Sponsored by Slave Lake Native Friendship eight volunteer committee "Now, we can continue to cover labor rates," Centre. Call Jennifer at 849 -3039 for more. After a lot of hard work members before reaching with the committee's action - explained Half. Adams Tournament (10 & 11 yrs. old), Feb. 25 & 26, and dedication, the Good- this stage," said the band's steps towards achieving our Alberta Tourism will Goodfish Lake. For more info contact Kevin Halte or Ed beach recreation director and pro- goal for improving tourist consider proposals from fish Lake band's Cardinal at 636 -3622. gram manager Kevin Half. attractions on our reserve." urban incorporated munici- development proposal was 7th Annual Talent Show/89, March 3, 7 p.m. The committee's imme- palities, Native bands, Metis granted $47,100 by the "I strongly encourage Sagitawa Friendship Society, Peace River. For more diate tourism enhancement settlements, villages, towns information call 624 -2443. plans include building pic- and hamlets. D 1 st Annual Men's & Ladles Volleyball, March 4 &5, nic sites and jogging trails Individuals or organiza- Hobbema. For more info call Cyndie Swampy 585 -3793. Eleven Dene along the beach. In future, tions wishing more informa- Teen Lip Sync Contest, March 10, Slave Lake the group is anticipating tion can contact any one of Friendship Centre. Dance to follow - Sorry no adults. restaurant construction of a the three assistant communi- Fire Fighting Training Interviews, March 15 -17, get job training and a convenience store. ty tourism coordinators Native Outreach Office, #301, 10603 -107 Ave., Call 428- Alberta Tourism was manned by the tourism 9350 to register. Businesses, community groups, municipalities and non- recently provided with $30 development division in the Poundmaker's Lodge 2nd Annual AA Roundup, profit organizations are eligible to act as employers. million from Alberta Lotter- city. March 17 -19. For further information call Maureen K., or Projects can last up to one year. ies to subsidize community "Though Native consul- Don. T. at 458 -1884. The 11 trainees will get practical experience by interests for tourism devel- tant Steven Brant, is special- D Co -ed Volleyball Tournament, March 17 & 18, Louis repairing and renovating old and run -down houses and opment. ly assigned to look after Bull Recreation Centre, Hobbema. Contact Bill or Anne at buildings owned by the band. Final allocations are cal- Native interests, there are 585 -4075 for more information. The Dene band of Assumption received $163,787 to culated on a per capita additional assistant commu- AEM Floor Hockey Tourament, March 17 -19, Entry Fee: $250. Contact: Craig at 585 -3800 train eleven band members in a 36 -week upgrading and basis. Alberta Tourism will nity tourism coordinators Wetaskiwin. 585 -2211. carpentry course. contribute 75 per cent on the here to provide the neces- or Dave Native Provincial Curling Bonspiel, March 17 -19, The project is being funded under the Canadian Jobs contingency that 25 per cent sary information," said O All- Wetaskiwin. Hosted by Hobbema Curling Assn. Contact: Strategy program. The job development program offers is matched by the prospec- Donna Nay, one of the Marcia Crier 585 -3793 or Dennis Okeymow 585 -2220. employers a wage subsidy to hire and train workers. tive investor. tourism coordinators. Health Santé et and Welfare Bien -être social Canada Canada "I just Dropped By To See Some Friends Of Mine Who Used To Sniff" Disability and death caused by solvent abuse can be prevented. If you have questions concerning solvent abuse call the 24 hour toll -free solvent abuse information line: 1- 800 -267-6358 Canadá Page 12, WINDSPEAKER, February 10, 1989 GRASSROOTS WINDS,AKFFI PHOTO FILE Lac La Biche hopeful for funding and procedures within By Bea Lawrence of its programs. mistic enough to acconio- "We're in dire straits," tion Wndspeaker Staff Writer The centre's $60,000 date some of the applica- said Ernest Thom acting the centre. grant proposal for sustaining tions in the proposal, " said executive director at the cen- Currently, the friendship LAC LA BICHE operations has met with Mike Cardinal, a community tre. "We're three months centre offers free coffee and optimistic approval accord- initiatives consultant with behind in rent." card games for its patrons. After a wait of nearly 15 ing to Native Services Unit Alberta Social Services in According to Thom the "There are other service years Lac La Biche's Native Executive Director Cliff Athabasca. previous centre organizers organizations in the area but Friendship Centre may final- Supemault of the Municipal The centre's interim exec- "abandoned ship." The cen- the elders prefer to come ly receive a substantial Affairs' Improvement Dis- utive members packaged the tre's lack of funds and disor- here because of the Native Volunteer: Whitford amount of funding from the trict office in Edmonton. proposal for review which ganization led them to too r oriented atmosphere," said provincial government for "I talked with Cliff Mon- Cardinal forwarded to many frustrations. Russ Whitford the centre's "Although, our initial inter- core- funding to operate all day and he said they're opti- SupemaulL The new executive board former vice -president. est, is to hire a couple of anticipates tremendous Whitford continues to qualified people to adminis- growth potential in the area offer his volunteer efforts to ter and operate this facility." due to the proposed pulp sustain the centre. "This Present executive mem- mill development and new non -profit organization was bers include: president road construction into Con- incorporated in July 1986. Willie Lanstrom, vice- presi- klin. At that time the centre dent Leon Bastarache, secre- Currently, the centre's received a core -funding of tary Leonard Cardinal and services cover two reserves $3,500 from the Secretary of treasurer Ernie Thom, Revelation and two Metis settlements State," explained Whitford. "Some former executive around the Lac La Biche "That funding kept us going members have volunteered of Inner area. Seventy to eighty per over the past two and a half to stay on with centre. Like cent of the 10,000 people past treasurer Willie Land - Strengths living in the area are of "This time, the centre's strom," said Whitford. Native origin. executive members would Whitford, the centre's former An exciting exhibition "We want to sustain the like to see a realistic vice -president is happy to of new works by centre's operations and for- amount," continued Whit- remain with the group "only mulate for the ford. Alberta Native artists: programs on a volunteer basis." people," added Thom. "Our The centre's operations La Littlechild "Seems like the Lac George major concem is the money have always been adminis- Biche Native Friendship Ken Swan required to keep this facility tered and maintained by vol- Centre movement is just a Todd Kervin open." unteers including its execu- cry in the woods," contin- Ann McLean The centre's executive tive members past, and pre- ued Whitford. "This is the Rocky Barstad members met in the latter sent. third effort at establishing a Sam Warrior part of December to reorga- "There are no paid Native Friendship Centre in Faye HeavyShield nize operational administra- employees," added Thom. this area." Kim McLain Beaver House Gallery 3rd floor, 10158 - 103 St. NEW ON CASSETTE TAPE! Edmonton, Alberta Feb. 1 to Feb. 24, 1989 Monday to Friday 8 :30 am to 4:30 pm Proudly presented by: The Alberta Indian Arts & Crafts Society ERNEST MONIAS 501, 10105 - 109 St. f-- Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1M8 PRISCILLA MORIN (403) 426 -2048 Urban Indian Pain Dance III' by George Littlechild ELVIS GREY JOANNE MYROL CHUCKY BEAVER 89.9 FM CRYSTAL LAC LA BICHE First for Entertainment, First for FM! BE WISE - ADVERTISE! Box 2250, LAC LA BICHE, Alberta TOA 2C0 titx 2250 lac i.a >gcher AB (403) 623 -3333 A Division of the Aboriginal Multl -Media Society of Alberta February 10, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, Page 13 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ,,; MOM -:EMW NRSAMMINIM . :*::>:::.;.:. MEM Artists move to mainstream By Elaine O'Farrell of administration and financ- a foreign culture. movement. Painted against a Windspeaker Staff Writer ing for the Alberta Indian The haunting portraits fea- contrasting turquoise and Arts and Crafts Society ture symbolic Indian motifs magenta backdrop, the fig- EDMONTON (AIACS) , which sponsored borrowed from more tradi- ures appear to leap right off the exhibit. tional arts and crafts of bas- the canvas. "Revelation of Inner The display, which runs ketry and embroidery, includ- His "Sleep, Number Nine" Strengths ", an art exhibition until Feb. 24, features 29 ing circles, arrows, stars and shows an imaginative use of now on at Edmonton's Beaver pieces by intermediate artists pyramid shapes. color and design. House Gallery, presents a whose style ranges from tra- Using day -glo colors of And "I Dream About strong showing by six native ditional to more contempo- fuchsia, electric orange and Buildings...Number Nine ", Bold brush strokes: Rocky Barstad painting artists. rary works. neon green, metallic paints an acrylic and mixed media Curator Colleen Bence Most important among the and gummed decals, the Cree collage, incorporates a hand- held February and March work by Ken Swan, Todd said the exhibit, to be called works are those by two young artist integrates contemporary written poem and pho- 1987 at Calgary's NOVA Kervin, Ann McLean, Rocky "Mainstream Move" when it artists whose dramatic Native issues with the ancient tographs of brick buildings Gallery. Barstad and Sam Warrior. moves to Calgary's Nova imagery and vivid use of Indian crafts and symbols. into its textured and dream- His works are represented After only five days of Gallery next month, signifies color dominates the show. Littlechild's popular style like imagery. in the public collections of the exhibition, three works have a movement of Native an into George Littlechild's won him a third place tie in McLain, a Cree artist who Alberta Native Secretariat, already attracted buyers, the mainstream of society. "Urban Indian Pain Dance" is the 1986 Asum Mena Festival is editor for Windspeaker, Alberta Indian Arts and Crafts Bence said. "There is a movement a series of bold, modern of juried Alberta native art. was one of five Native artists Society, Peace Hills Trust and The society is planning a away from being a Native totems depicting the pain, Kim McLain's vibrant featured in the Society's Indian and Northern Affairs major show of new Native is artist to be an artist who uncertainty, fear and angst "Stage No. 1" and "Stage No. "Alberta Inspirations: A Con- Canada's national collection. works in Amherst, Mas- Native," says Bence, director today's Native faces living in 2" are full of expression and temporary Native Art Show" The exhibit also features sachusetts in March. FRIENDSHIP BINGO CENTRE Doors Open 5 p.m. Early Bird Games 6:30 p.m. Regular Games 7:30 p.m. One Big Bonanza Every Evening March 4 & 5, 1989 Open Sat. & Sun. 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Alberta Volleyball Asso- "CAREFUL & PROFESSIONAL" ciation rules in effect. Page 14, WINDSPEAKER, February 10, 1989 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ., .,. :. . ;:.x:: K..,, .l+,':+i'n3iM.. . 'w'S`çi' ao .,..,, ..:< `: )-...ä... ..:+.t .K..'^.ffY...c`. ,a.. LESILE CROSSINONAM, Special OWWMpe*R Lessons learned through theatre by the west coast or the By Lesley Crossingham ideas from requests Wetiego dance of the Cree Windspeaker Correspondent sponsoring communities and just life in general. says Wildcat. It is part of HOBBEMA, Alta. Currently work is begin- the cultural identity of ning on a play about vision Native people as well as a Native theatre is an quest which is still "in the social analytical tool that essential element of mod- thinking stage." can be used for change or ern and traditional Native The group consists of education. life that transcends the bar- Darrel Wildcat, a Cree "Through dance and riers of time, space and from Hobbema, Lori theatre, complicated politi- A play about suicide: The Four Winds theatre group modern technology, Davey a Cayuga from the cal stories can be played even last eight say members of the Hobbe- Six Nations in Ontario, out so that everyone under- Wildcat's says brings the experience of vision quest throughout the ma Four Winds Theatre Rosa John a member of the stands and can feel part of audience and the actors in an effort to explain it to years. This is group. Taino/Lucayan nation from what is happening. closer together. those who don't under- Melvin John graduated Although many people Cuba and Melvin John, a the Native way. It is natural "Before the show we stand. from the Native Theatre view theatre as pure enter- Cree from Kehewin. for us to use this tool rather warm up physically and Lori Davey is originally school in 1981 and has tainment with little or no "We'll have to do mime than the written word that meet in a circle. In the cir- from Ontario and has been toured throughout Ontario, social worth, this group pieces," laughs Wildcat, the non -Native world uses. cle we burn the sweetgrass involved in theatre since New York and Michigan says people forget that the- explaining that the Natives Theatre is a primary tool which is the symbol of 1981. She recently worked with the Native Earth pro- positive atre and story telling has of El Salvador only speak for change through unity and concentrated with a drug and alcohol duction of Who Am I? He is been a vital element of tra- Spanish. "We'll use a lot of imaging." energy. It is the unity of prevention program on a fancy ditional Native society for music, images because that Wildcat points out that tradition and the contempo- year -long national tour also a well known centuries and is often the is always understood. And it is not a case of his group rary and also the unity of through Native communi- dancer who has concentrated ideal way to introduce new of course we'll be taking "lecturing" to the commu- thought and action. The ties. She has worked with his study on the preservation ideas and ways to solve our masks." nity but rather the commu- concentration of energy is puppet theatre, masked the- of traditional performance. problems to the communi- The group make and nity determining the sub- for the task at hand and atre, giant marionette pup- He recently worked on ty. paint paper-mache masks ject matter of the theatre performance and to put all pet construction and sees his own reserve, Kehewin, Currently the four mem- for each play. Each charac- piece. the players into the same theatre as a viable tool in as director of the Rainbow ber group are touring with ter wears a mask and the "We look for a frame - frame of mind." aiding the coexistance of Believers, a youth project. a play about suicide called actors decorate the mask word of support from the Wildcat has been in the traditional and modern As well as performing, high - It's My Life. The play cen- with images of the person- community. The answer to performing arts since the group runs drama work- during the past Native expressions in soci- ters around the young girl ality of the character they the situation, whatever it is, school and shops and theatrical training six years has undertaken ety. who is depressed about life portray. comes from the community; camps held in Hobbema sui- intensive training in popu- Rosa John originally and is contemplating "Theatre and drama this research for the answer during the summer holidays. cide. The play has toured lar theatre as a student of came from Cuba and has have been a community -is conducted by the group, These workshops consist of primary and secondary of social and the dramatic arts. been performing since 1971. confirmation the material is then grouped mask and movement train- schools, community cen- religious beliefs of Native His search for knowl- She devotes her energy in the different aspects of ing, voice and relaxation tres and drug and alcohol North America for cen- edge has taken him to toward musical theatre and the material and presented." techniques, inter- prevention conferences. turies," says Wildcat. "The Bangladesh, Quialit (form - has toured in the United dramatic pretations, technical theatre The play was sponsored tradition of theatre has Wildcat points out that ly known as Frobisher States with several drama no censorship by the group he skills, dance, and developing by the Ermineskin Educa- existed in the form of Bay) where focused and dance groups. She has because the Inuit their tion Trust Fund through a dance, song, storytelling takes place toward the and toured Hong Kong and a community theatre. Today object is to try to find a unique situation. special education grant. and shadow puppets. China with the Theatre of Each workshop is mold- The group toured several groups like solution and then role He is both actor and contemporary the Gians and throughout ed specifically for the age communities and schools Four Winds are a combina- model the situation so peo- director and has been con- Canada with the Native and topic focus of each par- and a total of 1,579 people tion of traditional and mod- ple can relate to what is centrating on writing ticular group. eventually saw the play. em performance styles." being said and what is hap- recently. He is particularly Earth group. Four Winds Theatre can The group has also Four Winds has its roots pening. excited about the new play John's knowledge of developed plays about firmly planted in traditional Before each perfor- on the vision quest which Native clown and ritual per- be contacted at Box 912, other problems Native peo- performance whether it mance, the group conducts he says will contain vivid formance has been the cor- Hobbema, Alberta, TOC ple face. They get their comes from a potlatch of a "series of rituals" which recounts of the Native nerstone of her work 1NO or call 585 -3904. 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"Business and Native Chief among them is culture are not a contradic- Metis architect Douglas tion," contends Mark Gor- Cardinal, 54, who has just don, past president of completed work on the Northern Quebec's Makivik magnificent Canadian Corporation, who appears in Museum of Civilization in the video. Hull, Quebec. Despite "Just because you are intense wrangling with fed- successful does not mean eral administrators over you are no longer Native." design and doubling the The video, titled Ready project's $80 million budget, for Take -Off, charts the Cardinal has created "a startling growth of Native breathtaking structure business within the country. whose flowing forms look An estimated 5,000 as if they were sculpted by Canadian businesses are nature itself," according to now Native -owned and one enthusiastic supporter. operated by Indian, Inuit or Producer Tony Belcourt, Metis, many run by Native of Wolfwalker Communica- communities or bands. tions in Ottawa, hopes the More than 40 Native -run video will help destroy the financial service institutions "Hollywood stereotype" have sprung up across the which hampers Natives' country over the past 10 ability to do business. years. They handle more "The Native people have than $100 million in capital not bought what the apolo- which is reinvested into a gists have tried to sell - the myriad of projects and corn - welfare mentality," said Bel - munities. court, a 45- year-old Metis Contrary to popular who hails from Lac St. myth, many Native leaders Anne, Alberta. now believe a strong eco- "It's simply not true; we nomic base is the path to would not have survived if self- determination. we were not self-sufficient." "Obviously, the key that Funded by the Native is going to unlock the door Economic Development of self -government will be Program of Industry, Sci- the key of economic devel- ence and Technology, the opment," says George Watt, video was shot last summer 9 pieces of chairman of the Economic with crews stationed all Development Committee of over Canada. Several Abo- delicious First Nations. riginal societies provided Already, there are dozens material from the north and chicken of Native business success 75 per cent of production stories to be told. staff for the project were In Alberta, the Samson Native. medium box band of Hobbema owns Copies of the video are Peace Hills Trust, worth being distributed to Native french fries nearly $1 billion in assets. organizations, societies and In Northern Quebec, the newspapers. The company is Makivik Corporation owns also negotiating sales with 250 mL gravy Air Inuit, which turned a educational TV networks tidy $2.5 million profit last and dubbing rights with high year. The corporation is also schools and colleges to considering the commercial instruct business students. viability of a commercial Single VHS or Beta caribou hunt and establish- copies are available for ing a small eider down $39.95 through Wolfwalker industry. Communications in English, In Saskatchewan, the La French or Inuktitut. Ronge band has established The production is sched- its own development corpo- uled to air on CTV's My Clucken Partners, My fried ration through such ventures People pro- as manufacturing beef jerky gram later this month. The Real Taste of Living and international sales of Wolfwalker Communica- wild rice. Next on the draw- cations, a year-old company ing board is a mall and hotel geared to publicizing Native complex slated to create 400 issues, plans to produce a set jobs for Native people. The of 10 how -to videotapes to bands goal is to gather $40 advise Natives how to set up million in assets to become and market their own busi- self- sufficient. ness. Page 16, WINDSPEAKER, February 10, 1989 SPORTS & LEISURE MUr R:.:=M;:IVON Browning run'n'guns Bloods come as Browning was just team who would build up points in a close 87 -82 win, Keith Matthew By warming up. their lead to over 15 points the fourth game the Eagles Staff Writer Windspeaker The first half saw and hold on to defeat them ran roughshod over the by by a final score of 119 -112. Lethbridge Running Rebels STAND OFF, Alta. Browning leading at half a 57 -43 margin. They were Golden Eagle Bob Arnett 92 -80. Awe -inspiring, run n'gun led by all -world guard finished the game with a In the women's final, the Pincher Indian basketball the way it Leland Kicking Woman whopping 51 points to lead non -Native Creek kicked Agency by is meant to be played. who ran off a string of eight all scorers with Leland team Old That describes the men's consecutive points with Kicking Woman scoring 38 almost 30 points in winning final game of the Sik -Ooh- two -three pointers and one to lead Montana scorers. 73 -44. Renee Heavy Kotoki 20th Anniversary lay -up eleven minutes The trail to final game Shields paced the all- Native Invitational which was held before the half. for Browning lead through team with 14 points in a los- at the Gerry Dawson Athlet- The Golden Eagles three teams. The first game ing effort. ic Centre on Feb. 5 in Stand couldn't run with the faster saw Browning down the In earlier action, Old Off about 150 miles south Browning team and resorted Blood reserve Golden Agency beat Kainai 46 -35, 70- of Calgary. to an inside game with hulk- Eagles 102 -85, the second the Lethbridge Express The game saw the ing centre Bob Arnett. game they whipped the 10, and Hobbema 57 -50. Browning, Mont. team tan- The second half saw the Blood Renegades 119 -111, Hobbema placed third in the gle with the Blood reserve Golden Eagles claw and the third game they beat six-team event. Golden Eagles. The scratch their way back into Lethbridge Running Rebels Ladies allstars were Browning team actually had the game and with 11 min- 112 -94. Pokey Currie of Hobbema, only three players from its utes left in the game, had Blood Reserve Golden Sharon May of Pincher nine -man roster from Mon- the margin down to two Eagles, after losing their Creek, Denise Renford, Old tana with the remaining points with Browning lead- fast game had to fight their Agency's Renee Heavy players coming from south- ing 83 -81. way through the back door Shields, and Judy Daychief. ern Alberta. However, Kicking of the tourney to again meet The most valuable player The game began with a Woman took control of the with Montana. for the tournament was bang as Browning centre game for Browning by can- In their second game Sharon May of Pincher Lyle Smith came swooping ning eight consecutive they met up with Brocket Creek. from outside of the key to points for Browning to and taught them a lesson by The men's first allstar corral a loose offensive break the Golden Eagles whipping them 103 -66, the team consisted of: Blood rebound with one hand and hearts. third game saw them meet Golden Eagles Bob Amett slam dunk the ball home That would be the closest with the Blood Renegades and Don Webb, Lethbridge with authority. that the Golden Eagles and Bob Arnett lead the friendship centre's Mark It was a sign of things to would come to the Montana Golden Eagles with 24 Brave Rock, Harlan McMaster and George Woodward of Browning. Second team allstars REGINA 6TH ANNUAL were: Jim Plume of Blood reserve, Vernon Young Pine ALL NATIVE HOCKEY TOURNAMENT of Lethbridge, Raymond Rough stuff: Sik- Ooh -Kotoki action Young Pine of Peigan, Blood Renegade's Elliot the award for scoring the Jim Bruisedhead says, Feb. 24th, 1989 - OLD TIMERS Fox and Lethbridge Rebels' most points in the tourna- "From the staffs point of Alvin Mills rounded out the Feb. 25th - ment. view, the player's and the & 26th, 1989 SENIORS selections. Taking the award for a fan's - they got their mon- Lyle Bruno Smith from never say die attitude was ey's worth. Next year it will S.A.H.A Sanctioned the winning Montana team Blake Standing Alone who be just a matter of timing it was the overwhelming took home the Mr. Hustle right on a warmer weekend. EXHIBITION STADIUM * choice as most valuable award. We are quite satisfied with player as he also racked up Tournament organizer the turnout" Come out for the ACTION!! 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Sponsors: -Saskatchewan Indian Federated College 12827 - 53 Street (403) 473 -4347 Edmonton, Alberta -Regina Native Sports Association T5A 2G7 (403) 473 -4919 -City of Regina Community Services & Parks - Molson Brewers February 10, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, Page 17 SPORTS & LEISURE SPORTS BRIEFS Tomahawks Hawk gets scholarship go Former undefeated Hobbema Hawks star hockey player Marty Yewchuk was one of five recipients of the $650 Charles S. By Lyle Donald Noble Scholarship awards presented at the Junior 'A' All - Windspeaker Correspondent Star banquet in Hobbema Jan. 21. Earlier, Dave Russell the minister of advanced educa- ENOCH, Alta. tion had announced the names of the winners from his office. The Enoch Tomahawks "These athletes, in addition to the dedication they give went through another all - to their sport and their school, are a source of Native hockey tournament tremendous pride for the communities they represent on and off ice. undefeated as they squeezed the They stand out as an example to younger by their arch rivals the athletes of what sportsmanship, commitment and sense of community can Hobbema Oilers 5-4 in the achieve," said Russell. final game of the Canadian Yewchuk's hockey success earned him recognition Native Friendship Centre as the most dedicated and most popular player. Over the past hockey tournament held at two years the young athlete was the top scorer for the the Enoch Recreation Cen- Hawks. ter on Feb. 3 -5. Unfortunately for the team Yewchuk recently reached It was a repeat of the the age of 18 whereby he had to forfeit his centre portion final game that they had in with the Hawks. The junior A hockey league is only open Hobbema a couple of weeks Tomahawks versus Oilers: Bingo Morin makes the save to players aged 17 and under. ago with the same results. Yewchuk is currently enrolled in the Faculty of Physical Sherman Cutknife started period off right by putting Big bad Harley Morin the Arrows, 6-3 in the final Education at the University of Alberta in Edmonton. the scoring for the off Oilers one by Oilers goalie Johnny got the Tomahawks back game. The Arrows' R. Pet - with less than two minutes Alexander to take the lead into the game by tying up awaysin scored a hat trick gone in the first period get- About the scholarship once again. The period the score 4-4. Cam Twinn for them in a losing cause. The Charles S. Noble Scholarships for Junior 'A' ting one by the Tomahawks ended 3 -2 for Enoch Toma- iced the win for Enoch by Hockey provides an incentive for the players to continue goaltender Harvey (Bingo) hawks. putting one by Hobbema their post -secondary education in Alberta. Morin. Enoch's Don Jones Hobbema coach Buddy goaltender Johnny Alexan- Tournament All -Stars The Charles S. Noble Scholarship was established with evened the scoring two min- Currie must have gave his der with 2:36 left on the were: left defense, Don - endowments from both the Alberta Junior 'A' Hockey utes later but Oilers' Paul team Fiddler; Oilers a good talking clock. The Oilers tried to avon right defense, League and the Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund. Up to Pilon put them back ahead after the to second period as get another one but the Duane Johnson (Oilers), five scholarships are awarded annually. of the Tomahawks. With they caught fire and scored Tomahawks goalie Bingo center, Cam Twinn (Enoch), Since its inception in 1980, the Heritage Fund has less than three minutes left two goals in the first three Morin stoned them cold giv- right wing; Dennis Chali- awarded in excess of $68 million to over 48,000 Albertans the Tomahawks Cam Twinn It was minutes of third. ing the Enoch Tomahawks foux (Sucker Creek), left through 10 scholarship programs. tied the score to end the first Sherman Cutknife tying the another tournament victory. wing; Richard Sharphead The Heritage Fund was established by the Government period 2 -2. game for the Oilers and "B" side (Enoch). action seen two Most Valuable of Alberta through a $100 million endowment from the The Tomahawks' Bruce Dennis Whitebear putting teams from Alexis, the Jets, Player: Cam Twinn Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund. Ward started the second them ahead. defeating their home rivals, (Enoch). G o o d f i s h L a k e 2nd Annual Valentine Winter Fun February 17- 19,1989 February 17 12 Team No -Hit Hockey Tournament - $300 Entry Fee. Contact Lyle Jackson 636 -3622 or 636- 2102 or recreation department. Basket Social 10 p.m. at the School - Entertainment By Blue Water Band February 18 D Free Pancake Breakfast - 9 a.m. at the School D Kids Outdoor Events - 1 p.m. in the Schoolyard o Fancy Horse Decorating - 3 p.m. Contact: Rene Houle Talent Show - 5 p.m. at the School (Junior & Senior Vocals - male & female; Jigging Contest - Couples only Jr. & Sr.; Duet Vocals; Fiddling; February 19 Laughing Contest) Contact: Rene Houle u Ice Fishing Derby - Registration - 9 a.m. at the Valentine's Dine & Dance at Vilna - 9 p.m. - Arena - $5 Entry Fee per Category. Contact: Pauline Entertainment by Blue Water Band Houle Dog Sled Rides for the Kids - Noon For further information on all Cross Country Ski Race -1 p.m. -16 years & up. events contact: Darlene Jackson at Contact Dorothy Seenum Arm Wrestling - 3 p.m. at the Arena. Contact: the Band Office - 636 -3622 John Sunday Page 18, WINDSPEAKER, February 10, 1989 OUR PEOPLE w:namm .. .memomm JOSIE AUGER. Special b ntre nuvialiut to trek o North Pole preparing himself for his be facing dangerous By Josie Auger encounters with drifting ice, Windspeaker Correspondent journey. Even though Angus has open water, and polar bears. EDMONTON to spend a lot of time Angus will be the only team preparing for the trip he member carrying a gun and On March 15th, a 32 smiled and said "Inuit never he will be responsible for year old Inuvialuit student had an excuse to go to the cleaning it daily so it doesn't will embark on the chal- north pole, it wasn't impor- freeze up. He will also be lenge of his life. Angus tant," and added "for non- in charge of maintaining the Cockney, a first year audio natives it's a geographical team's ski equipment and visual student at Grant point that people want to share chores such as setting MacEwan college will be a reach. To be on top of the up camp and cooking. member of an eight man world." Even though the team expedition that will trek to However, Angus Cock- will be using high -tech the North Pole. ney is not the first Indige- equipment to guard them The purpose of the trip is nous person to trek to the against the land and its ID make people more aware North Pole. According to harsh environment they of the environment in the the Canadian Encyclopedia, will be using one piece of North. an explorer named Robert traditional Inuit clothing, Angus will have to leave Perry tried three times to the seal skin boots or his studies for a while to be reach the North Pole. On kamiks. a part of this history making his third attempt in 1908, With a proud gleam in venture. "I thought I'd Perry left Cape Columbia his eyes Angus took the never get this opportunity with four Inuit claiming to grey boots out of the pro- again in my life," said have reached his destination tective plastic bag and Cockney. Luckily though, but today he is generally boasted of how lightweight this Grant MacEwan student discredited with this and waterproof they are. has been guaranteed a place achievement. One scientific advance- in the AV program for next Cockney feels it is ment he is grateful for is September. important to be a part of this the disposable contact lens- leader is The expedition venture because "Native es that he will have to use a British explorer named people are left out in deci- on his journey. Cockney is Robert Swan. He has sions regarding the environ- the only member of the already been to the South ment," even when "the land Historic journey ahead: Angus Cockney team that requires eye -wear Pole would be the first is so important to the Native and he's glad that Johnson man to make it to both poles people." & Johnson will sponsor of the earth. "I know Native organiza- him, so he won't have to Cockney was asked to be tions are forcing the govern- keep cleaning his fogged team member and accord- a ment in decision making. I up glasses. BY TENDER ing to Angus "I think it's an hope one day we won't have FOR SALE The expedition members honor, I feel quite thrilled, to force the government to Division #61 of Peace River is offering the following used will be in radio contact Northland School when there are other people listen to us. Hopefully one school buses for Sale by Tender on a as -is, where is basis. with their base camp on a equipment and to be considered." 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IMAGE MODELLING AGENCY NNE Deposits be returned on unsuccessful bids. rAAnE APD will 421 -8321 February 10, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, Page 19 OUR PEOPLE Crowfoot claims he got raw land deal In 1970 he moved to He says By Everett Lambert the council thought feels should have known approve of all sales of farm commented that when lands Edmonton, where he tried to had Nehiyaw News Service they offered 500 acres, about Section 32 of the Indi- produce, which includes ani- am leased out, these monies make his marriage work. it but was actually 1400 an Act, federal law which mals, grain, hay, crops, or are "put in a band trust EDMONTON In 1972 he returned to acres. He says the legal land governs Indians living on plants. Also, Section 58 (2) account and distributed the reserve and found out by description was misinter- Indian reserves. says that band members who Indian Affairs, because they Cecil Crowfoot, 60, feels that his farm had been taken preted. Indian agents are no are "in lawful possession" of are trustees of Indian I he is getting a raw deal and away from him, sometime lands. longer a part of life for lands which are leased will know wants to be re- allotted 900 between 1970 and 1972. "It took me about ten that any time money is reserve Indians in Canada, be paid a "reasonable rent..." spend on reserve acres as compensation for Clifford Many Guns, is the years to set up a farm like land you however, in the days of the A question posed is whether it land he lost after he left the present band councillor in that," Crowfoot says. All don't get back." As for the Indian agent, these men or not Crowfoot was in "law- Blackfoot reserve at Gle- charge of land. Many Guns the work he has put into it is buildings Crowfoot lost, she were placed on reserves to ful possession." In addition, said "I ichcn in 1970. says the band council took the reason he wants to com- don't think there represent the government Section 58(3) says that the would be compensation for Crowfoot is a great - his land because Crowfoot pensated. Crowfoot adds and enforce the Indian Act. Indian Affairs minister can infrastructure." grandson of the famous had "left the reserve, (he) that he also did about four Indian Agents often had bad lease an Indian's land "upon Blackfoot chief Crowfoot, kind of neglected the whole miles of his own fencing, reputations and Crowfoot his application for that pur- Crowfoot is who signed Treaty 7. Cecil thing." built his own well, and was presently referred to one as "a dicta- Pose.' asking for any advice as to was also a farmer on the The house which Crow- one of the very few at that Edna Deranger is the what he should reserve for much of his life foot built and paid for him- time to build his own house. do, whether Certain parts of the Indian director of Treaty and Abo- it be advice from lawyers, and was born and raised on self was torn down and the In addition to band lead- Act refer to such races. Sec- riginal Rights Research, Native leaders or anyone the reserve. farm buildings were gone. ers, he the Indi- also blames tion 32, for instance, says which is part of the Indian else with experience in the In 1946 Crowfoot started He said that some of the an Agent of the day, who he that the Indian Agent must Association of Alberta. She area working for the federal Indi- farmers, who had little land an Affairs Department as a when he had left, were now farmer. Shortly after that, in farming on larger pieces of 1948, he received 160 acres land. He says that "they (the from the band and in the fall band council) never even of that year he bought his notified me, that they were own tractor. going to take my farm In addition to working away." his own land, he also did Many Guns explains that farm work for his father and "right now there's no one custom work for the band. working the land" (Crow- By the early 1950s he had foot's original land). "It's up CASH expanded his farm to 900 for grabs," he says. acres and by the late 1950s In the spring of 1986, he had started to build up a Crowfoot approached the herd of cattle. He says this band council and asked to was about the time some be compensated for the faim leaders complained that he which he had lost. A quo- was taking up too much rum of the band BACK council land. agreed, however four of the However, he says, that councillors were not in ín1957 he started drinking attendance. Crowfoot says HIM BLOCK heavily. "You know how it they agreed to allot him 900 kind of sneaks up on you," acres, which is what Crow- he says. Once he started foot wants. The land offered drinking he stopped expand- was on the southwest end of ing his farm. He did, how- the reserve, south of the ever continue to farm for Bow River. Why wait for your tax refund when other band members. He The next meeting was says that when they allowed attended by all of the band you could get Cash Back fast? Indians to drink in bars in council and the decision 1966 his drinking increased. was rejected and over- He says, he became a "24 turned. Many Guns says the hour drunk." decision was overturned Due to drinking, he "because (Crowfoot) want- If you you can get a began selling his cattle, ed more land" than what qualify cheque for 85% of the eventually they were all was being offered. He also first $300 of your tax refund and of rest. gone. His farming began to adds that the band mistaken- 95% the deteriorate, as well as his ly offered him more than Plus your tax return will be accurately prepared marriage. what they really wanted to. at no extra charge. So why wait for the refund cheque to arrive by mail? Ask about Cash Back at H &R Executive Director Block, and get your refund fast. Sagitawa Friendship Centre The primary function is to direct the total organization Athabasca Bonnyville Breton towards a high standard of operation in achieving the Barrhead goals and objectives of the Sagitawa Friendship Centre. Camrose Didsbury Drayton Valley Drumheller DUTIES: Responsible for all phases of management, Edmonton Edson Fairview Fort McMurray including administration; supervision of staff and promo- Fort Saskatchewan Gibbons Grand Cache Grand Centre tion of all areas of the organization; responsible and Grande Prairie High Prairie Hinton Innlsfall answerable to the Board of Directors. Lac La Biche Lacombe Leduc MorInville QUALIFICATIONS: Administration and management; Peace River Ponoka Red Deer Rimbey experience in service organization; good communication Rocky Mountain House St. Paul Stettler skills (written and oral). Spruce Grove Stony Plain Valleyview Vegreville REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge of aboriginal culture and Sylvan Lake able to speak Cree; must be willing to traveL Wainwright Westlock Wetaskiwin Whltecourt SALARY: Negotiable with experience. Send resume to: Ruth Kidder, President Sagitawa Friendship Centre P.O. Box 1283 Available at most Peace River, Alberta TOH 2X0 - Applications will be accepted until suitable candidate is found. H &R Block offices. Page 20, WINDSPEAKER, February 10, 1989 THE TV CROSSWORD AROUND THE HOUSE 1;>:. . Wars 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 8 7 : 13 14 be smart buyers 18 17 Teach children to 15 2... 18 19 .. A talking sales- not allow the children to be this influence, short of ban- toys," recommends Dr. Mer- . smooth 22 23 25 26 man is alone with your chil- creative," says psychologist ning the box? "Make the chant. "Provide toys that .24 dren about five hours a Dr. David Merchant, "and child think about what is make the child use his imag- 27 28 29 .. 30 ...31 week. He is on television too many have limited func- being presented and how," ination to operate," suggests .. 33 34 . and he will be seen over tions." Commercials rarely advises psychologist Dr. Jay Dr. Bishop. The "Toy 35 350,000 times by the time give details about size, oper- Bishop. Point out tech- Report" published by the .36 37 the kids are 18, according to ating instructions, or cost. niques giving an unrealistic Canadian Toy Testing as 39 UI ° the ACT Study on Chil- Special effects are used to view of the product. Put Council is an excellent 43 U 45 46 47 41 42 .44 dren's Television. Psycholo- make toys more appealing. commercial claims in per- resource for rating toys. Is 48 50 .. gists are concerned that the Products are shown in spective by making compar- the toy safe and age appro- se 51 toys he is selling are, for the idealized contexts, with sub- isions with available toys, or priate? Does it require bat- 52 53 ..54 . most part, designed to make tle promises of excitement by comparing ads to the teries or have complicated 55 se ...... au. good commercials rather and friendship. Disclaimers actual product. Repeat operating instructions? . information missed during ... than good play products. such as "Assembly Two members of the Psy- required" are often missed the visual excitement. Not all advertised prod- / ACROSS 45 Buttons or Skelton 1 '- Tables" (Kerr) 48 Film of Verdi opera chologists Association of or are beyond the vocabu- Explain why you reject a ucts are bad, but to ensure 9 "- Island" (Redgrave) 50 "- Mouse" (Bums) teach 13 Broderick tilo, 51 Tiny bit Alberta were asked to com- lary of younger viewers. product and offer alterna- more fun per dollar, 14 "- Cinders" 52 "- the Music" ment on purchasing toys. tives. your child to be an educated 15 Vicinity 53 "The -" (Moreno) 16 Response: abbr. 55 "- Comes the Navy" "Most advertised toys do How can parents combat "Buy materials to create consumer. 17 - recorder 56 Barbara Jane and Herb 18 Nellie - 19 "Lou Grant" DOWN 21 Agronsky monogram 1 Mop 22 U.S. tax agcy. 2 Singer Wrightson PALS 23 "The - Doctors" 3 Hunt for food PEN 25 Bain monogram 4 Turk. leader sx 27 Blazing 5 Anderson monogram 30 film 6 Hoard Lancaster 9 32 Veronica or Arthur 7 Southern state: abbr. 33 '- Down in Darkness" 8 Gist Sandra Kaskamin Tara Peters 34 Ultimatum words 9 "You - Your Life" If you'd like to make friends in other 35 "The -" (Reeves) 10 TV actor Jack Garden River, Alberta C -2, Sckham Site, RR #3 37 "The - Sisters" 11 "Serylco" star 38 "- Time for 12 "Norma -" communities, just send us your name, TOH 1NO HOPE, B.C. VOX1L0 Sergeants" 19 "You - There" 39 "- My Dust" (Howard) 20 Car of old address and age and we'll print it on Age 13 Age 7 40 "- o' My Heart" 22 Dunne or Castle 41 O'Neal monogram 24 "Sorry, - Number" the kid's page. 43 "The - That Failed" 26 Betty - 27 "The - Burke Show" Richie Angus Robert Giroux 28 "My - Martian" 29 Eisenhower nickname C -2, Sckham Site, RR C -2, Sckham Site, RR 30 "To -, with Love" Name 31 Money player #3 #3 33 Beatles film Address Answer 36 "My -Sal" HOPE, B.C. VOX 1L0 HOPE, B.C. VOX 1L0 37 "The Desk -" 40 Aspect Age 10 Age 13 42 Scent Next 44 "- Times" (Sitcom) Postal Code Age 45 Ponselle of opera 47 "A Yank Sharryn McCarthy Joyce Dumais 47 August and Ravenven Week 48 "- Wednesday" Mail to: The Editor, Box 240 Box 7616 49 "The Hairy -" Windspeaker, 51 Doctrine 15001 -112 Ave., Edmonton, Alberta BONNYVILLE, BONNYVILLE, 54 Levane monogram Alberta T9N 1H3 Alberta T9N 2H9 511989 Tribune Media Services, Inc. T5M 2V6. All Rights Reserved Age 15 Age 14 e Bob Weber Jr:s to lit? @ILM F -/ ( ' . .,t;,OO HOW TO DRAW 1116 e1GG1NS A SPIDER EVEN WITH THEIR LARGE STOMACHS, COWS DON'T DO ALL OF THEIR OWN DIGESTION. MICROSCOPIC THE PIGGLYS ARE VISITING THE SUNDAY COMICS PRINTING PLANT IN BUFFALO. NEW YORK. THE PRESS ORGANISMS CALLED BACTERIA LIVE IN THE COWS' PRINT-54 THOUSAND PAGES PER HOUR. AT THIS RATE, HOW MANY PAGES ARE PRINTED IN 1 F. STOMACHS AND DIGEST MUCH OF THEIR FOOD FOR CAN MINUTE? G THEM. 31nNIW 3NO NI 031NIad 35V S351Vd o38CNfIH 3NIN - 63MSNV SIyloclgox ñ( WITHIN THE LAST FIVE MINUTES SOMEONE HAS EATEN THE BLUEBERRY PIE THAT GRANNY SQUIR- REL LEFT ON HER WINDOWSILL. INSTEAD OF QUESTIONING THE SUS- PECTS, SLYLOCK FOX IS TELLING THEM JOKES. GRANNY IS FURIOUS. IS SLYLOCK IGNORING HIS RESPONSI- BILITIES? 3f19NO1 BACTERIA (also known as germs) LIVE IN YOUR CNV 61331 81361 NO SNIVIS 3X19 3AVH DIGESTIVE SYSTEM, TOO. THESE BACTERIA ARE NOT THE A19V9OBd a1XOM 31d 351 31V 63A3OHM SAME ONES THAT MAKE YOU SICK. INSTEAD, THEY HELP SH1nOVJ 613H1 01NI 335 NV7 3H OS H911V1 YOU DIGEST FOOD THAT YOUR BODY CAN'T DIGEST ON S173dSf1S 3H1 9NIMW4 SI x7O1A1S ON ITS OWN. `` l February 10, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, Page 21 Fuhr and Compton team up Dozens of excited and Adam's president and co- autograph- seeking owner, has worked and Wetaskiwin kids lined up owned a General Motors inside the new facility of dealership for 12 years and Adams Pontiac GMC Ltd. feels excited about the new not so much to celebrate venture. The GM dealer, the General Motors dealers born and raised in Assin- opening ceremony, but to aboia, Sask. plans to pro- get an autograph from co- mote his product and owner Edmonton Oiler's establish a foothold in the goalie Grant Fuhr. Western Canadian market. "It's good business to get Wetaskiwin is Alberta's into. I can't play hockey automobile per capita sell- forever," said Fuhr. Once ing capital. There are six his puck blocking days are other dealers in this com- over, Fuhr said he plans to munity of 10,000 people, use this latest business but Compton is confident investment as "something Adams Motors, located at to fall back.on." the top of the Auto Mile off Clarke Compton, Highway 2A will succeed. Autograph seekers at grand opening: Oilers Norm Lacombe and Grant Fuhr Home of the Great Save... "Come in and meet our competant, professional sales staff!" Gary Greenwall Mel Wiebe Lloyd Grapentine Fred Zouboules Mike Baril Gordon Kutryk Warren Hansen PONTIAC BUICK GMC LTD 352 -3311 Del At The Top Of The Auto Mile Durstling Page 22, WINDSPEAKER, February 10, 1989 :::.. x`.?. ";,,:.,<;< >i^<;.b,.>:>is,`^',!,¢ i.::<.>?. ,.$14wa .1 g p ..I. . Single mother learns new skills During the summer months. time," says Blanche. Albertans are going into months an office assistance "It was the accounting For many people a career business for themselves, I company can be kept quite skills I had that really inter- change has its ups and don't have all the business busy, and Doreen Neil's ested Doreen," says downs and Blanche relates skills but I have a wide vari- operation in Lloydminster Blanche. "Doreen was look- some of her problems. First, ety of skills I've developed was no exception. ing for someone with the acquiring a professional that I can offer a Girl Friday Doreen ran a one- person potential to manage the looking business wardrobe type of operation," says operation, specializing in a business in her absence. suitable for her role as an Blanche. type of Girl Friday opera- Here was the kind of oppor- office manager was a big Blanche has come a long tion. She started the business tunity I needed to get start- challenge after being in an way in changing careers Girl Friday: Blanche Fandrick in June and was kept busy ed," relates Blanche. Doreen industrial setting. Secondly, and the Employment Alter- with summer temporary had heard of the Employ- overcoming her shyness so natives Program with its natives Program is designed employment. requirements from small ment Alternatives Program she could recruit clients and employment subsidy has to help individuals on For individuals interest- businesses in the area. When and with the subsidy it make the necessary business placed her smack in the Social Assistance or those ed in further information Doreen's husband was trans- offered Doreen the opportu- contacts to obtain future middle of a new career who have exhausted their about EAP contact your ferred to Calgary, she found nity to hire Blanche, pay her contracts, proved to be an opportunity. "It is an oppor- UIC benefits to find gainful Social Services counsellor it impossible to operate the more than a starting wage even bigger challenge. How- tunity and one I don't want employment. This employ- or nearest Canada Manpow- business herself and finan- and spend the time training ever, these concerns paled in to walk away from," ment has to provide the er office. Employers inter- cially impractical to com- her. comparison now as new cir- explains Blanche. "Here's opportunity to develop new ested in hiring uner EAP mute from Calgary. The job proved to be a cumstarices presented an my chance to become an career skills that will hope- are encouraged to contact Along came Blanche real training ground for even greater challenge. entrepreneur. fully provide greater assur- the nearest Career Develop- Fandrick looking for Blanche. "Doreen gave me Doreen's move to Cal- The Employment Alter- ance for permanent future ment Centre. employment. Blanche was the benefit of her business gary has forced her to sell an unemployed single parent experience and insight," the business. As Blanche with two teenagers to sup- says Blanche. The challenge looks at her options she feels port. The downturn in the to learn both a wordprocess- she is in the best position to filled her out ing on carry on the business. "After 5,000 oil industry had put and business program jobs of work and there was little the computer provided the all I'd sure hate to give up demand for her drafting opportunity to develop what I've put into this job," The Employment Alter- participants the experience Twenty -five per cent of the skills in the Lloydminster transferable skills Blanche she says. She would like to natives Program ( E.A.P.) and skills required for long- total budget has been dedi- area. Realizing a change in couldn't resist. "Doreen was buy the business from started in June 1987 with a term employment. This is a cated to pre- employment careers was her only hope an excellent employer. She Doreen and not only insure budget of $16.9 million for voluntary program designed support, counselling and for employment, Blanche helped me to learn from my herself of employment but the fiscal year ending March to assist those individuals training. had previously enrolled in own mistakes without mak- enter a new phase in her life, 31, 1988. who want to become self- The shift in emphasis on an accounting technicians ing me feel she was looking a new career as an When the program was sufficient. year two of the Employment program that lasted nine over my shoulder all the entrepreneur. "A lot of introduced the government As a result of the assess- Alternatives Program is expected 3,000 -4,000 posi- ment done on the E.A.P. in towards counselling and tions to be funded in the the first three months of training. The goals previ- first year. By early Decem- 1988, a series of changes ously mentioned remain the ber the program far exceed- have been implemented to same. ed expectations as more the program. The changes Some of the major bene- NNADAP Worker than 5,000 positions had are as follows: fits attributed to E.A.P. been approved for funding. 1. The budget of $16.9 mil- include: In December 1987 the pro- lion has been increased to Recreational -Cultural gram was suspended for $22 million. 1. A more positive attitude three months so that an 2. Wage subsidies were by employers towards social assessment could be carried changed from 75 per cent of allowance recipients. Co- ordinator out. total wages to 60 per cent. 2. More than 3,000 individ- The goals of E.A.P. are The maximum government uals gained work experi- The Chief and Council of Fort McMurray Indian Band located to provide employment and contribution has also been ence. at Gregoire Lake, Alberta are seeking an individual for the training opportunities for changed from $4.50 per 3. Forty per cent of the indi- above position. Albertans who are receiving hour to $4.00 per hour. viduals in the program Salary: Negotiable - depending on qualifications. Starting social assistance or who 3. The maximum length of gained financial indepen- date: Immediately. have exhausted their unem- the individual contracts has dence. Successful candidate must have: ployment insurance bene- been changed from one year 4. A strong feeling of self- - lifelong experience with Indian culture as well as fits. Employers funded to six months. worth and greater self- previous recreational involvement under E.A.P. are encouraged 4. The use of a training sub- esteem by individuals - a good understanding of alcohol and drug abuse to provide employment sidy of $1,000 per individu- employed through the pro- problems opportunities that will give al has not been changed. gram. - good organizational skills in dealing with recreation and cultural activities Duties will include: - participation in one on one and group counselling - co- ordinate and organize workshops and meetings - co- ordinate, organize and operate recreation and cultural LIFE SKILLS TRAINING CENTRES LTD. functions - must be able to communicate well with both young and "15 Years of Cross -Cultural Experience Throughout Canada" old people - must good show leadership skills Support Training for CHR's & Addictions - must have own transportation and be prepared to attend training workshops out of town. Counsellors, Band Council Communication - good understanding of Indian culture and recreation - good understanding of the ways of life of Indian people Skills, Experiential Life Skills, Life Skills would be a definite asset Coach Training, Certification for Performance Please submit written resume to: Centered Counselling Fort McMurray Indian Band P.O. Box 8217 Clearwater Station Fort McMurray, Alberta T9H 4J1 Life Skills Training Centres Ltd. 7th Floor, 10242 -105 St. Or apply in person to Don Tupper, Band Manager - Band EDMONTON, Alberta office - Telephone (403) 334 -2293. T5J 3L5 Deadline for applications: February 24, 1989 Interview Date: March 3, 1989 (403) 424 -3843 February 10, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, Page 23 What Ever Happened to Sylvia's Sewing Room? In 1973, Sylvia Rempel identified a golden opportunity. /i Namely, to provide Canadians with a good fitting, high quality and reasonably priced outerwear and sportswear line. What began with a big dream and a modest $7,000 investment, is today the Sun Ice Corporation, a thriving Canadian enterprise with 1988 domestic sales of $18 million and $4 million in exports to the United States. An example of Alberta's diversifying economy. SYLVIA REMPEL ON GETTING 14 'Alberta is full of opportunities for all sorts STARTED: "I ended my first year with a $16,000 of businesses. Look at mine: we continued to grow loss and a wealth of experience. My friends thought I right through the 1982 recession. It was tough - was crazy, but I kept at it. Soon the orders were rolling but with the help of government programs, we made in. X. "When my basement would no longer it. I% "There are millions of opportunities in Alberta do, we moved into an abandoned pool hall (I have a secret list). All you have to do is in the old St. Louis hotel, It was no look for them. And then, be prepared to Buckingham Palace - but the price work for them. Success has never fallen was right. I% "Today, we employ into anyone's lap." over 200 people and produce in excess of 200,000 garments a ALBERTA CAREER year" 4 SYLVIA REMPEL DEVELOPMENT AND ON INITIATIVE: "Nobody EMPLOYMENT ON owes you anything. If you want SYLVIA REMPEL: Make no it, you've got to get it your- mistake. Sylvia Rempel's success And that self. takes initiative. story is not about luck - it's about Character. 4 "Forget the word an individual who recognized 'can't' - it's the ugliest word opportunity beyond Alberta's in the English language. 14 "If "traditional" economy. And opportunity knocks, go for it. Set through plain hard work and dedi- standards for yourself. Make them cation made that dream come true. tough enough to challenge you - We can help you adapt to our but realistic too. Ix. "Be patient. diversifying economy with training, And remember, you can learn as counselling and job creation programs. much from your mistakes as you can from your triumphs. I certainly did." SYLVIA REMPEL ON % ALBERTA ALBERTA'S ECONOMY: "Some CAREER DEVELOPMENT people see Alberta as an oil and gas AND EMPLOYMENT economy - and that's it. I disagree. Solutions at work. Aberra For further information on Alberta Career Development and Employment call toll -free by dialing 0 and asking for Zenith 22140. Edmonton residents are asked to call 422 -4266. Page 24, WINDSPEAKER, February 10, 1989 Community Initiatives in Conquering Alcohol and Drug Abuse Phase II Alcohol and drug abuse is considered the number one health problem in Native communities today. To overcome this problem, everyone must learn ways to help and be willing to work together. We all need to be involved. Join us and find out how you can be part of the solution. ADULT SERIES WORKSHOPS Feb. 20 - March 3, 1989 "Mamawihkamatotak" 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. "Let's work together and help each other." Guest Speakers: David Belleau is from the Alkali Lake community in B.C.; Paul Hanki is from the Nechako Treatment Centre in Prince George, B.C. DATES SPEAKERS LOCATIONS Feb. 20 David Belleau Chipewyan Lake Feb. 20 Paul Hanki Peerless Lake School Feb. 21 David Belleau Peerless Lake School Feb. 21 Paul Hanki Atikameg Recreational Centre Feb. 22 David Belleau Atikameg Recreational Centre Feb. 22 Paul Hanki Desmarais Centre Feb. 23 David Belleau Desmarais Centre Feb. 23 Paul Hanki Swan River Band Office Feb. 24 David Belleau Swan River Band Office Feb. 24 Paul Hanki Calling Lake Community Complex Feb. 25 David Belleau Calling Lake Community Complex Guest Speakers: Theresa Strawberry, Albert Whitford and a youth speaker from the O'Chiese Reserve will share personal experiences of a community that came to grips with alcohol and drug problems. DATE LOCATION Feb. 27 Trout Lake Feb. 28 Atikameg March 1 Wabasca March 2 Kinuso March 3 Calling Lake For more information contact: Arvilla at 849 -7127 or Joeke at 849 -7168 r-- ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Alberta Social ServicesAlberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse CommissionAVC - Lesser Slave Lake.Bigstone Cree BandCouncil of Community Education CommitteesLakelands Family and Community Support ServicesLesser Slave Lake Indian Regional Council Metis Association of Alberta Zone V Regional CouncilNative Counselling Services of AlbertaSlave Lake Native Friendship CentreNational Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program (NNADAP) These workshops made possible by funding through Community Action Programs of Health and Welfare Canada