INSIDE THIS WEEK i STEPHEN WUTTUNEE'S second part in a series about predator calling on Page 12 BEING IN PRISON, a candid account from inmate, Dino Agecoutey is on Page 7.

VALLEYVIEW /STURGEON LAKE communities are profiled on Pages 1, 8 and 9.

New proposed Sturgeon Lake Band members, Brent Cooper and policy could Lawrence Goodswimmer work on a new house project, while Joe Moses operates the tractor, keeping it steady. jeopardize Native - Photo by Rocky Woodward big game hunters

By Terry Lusty Alberta (AIGO), there is, indeed, cause for concern. A proposed policy affect- The chief danger says ing big game hunting in Stienwand, respects the Alberta is scheduled to go salability, transferability of before the legislature in permits for hunting. Also at mid -March of this year. stake are the allotments of Quite recently, however, big game which would there have been expres- mean less for Native people sions of concern from the he said. Native and non -Native The real shocker, accord- community that the policy ing to Stienwand comes in may have serious implica- the form of what areas tion regarding Aboriginal would then be accessible hunting rights. for hunting and who would According to Russell control licencing. The new Plante, a Native hunter policy, if accepted, would from Edson and Norman remove the government Stienwand of Castor who controls and put it in the happens to be the president hands of private business. 1 of the Independent Alberta Guides and Outfitters of Continued Page 3 Calgary Friendship Centre will hold re- elections

By Anne Georg in the case, George Chatsis. The court case resulted The Calgary Native from the dispute about the Friendship Society has validity of proxy votes cast decided against launching in the Calgary Native an appeal contesting a Friendship Society's Board judge's ruling that the of Directors elections of Board of Directors May 24 nine of its 12 members. The Sturgeon Lake has much activity elections are invalid. society's constitution is Instead they will hold a re- vague on how proxy votes Both Dave Willier and 154 is located just since much of their busi- election at an unspecified are to be used. But accord- By Rocky Woodward west of Charlie Chalifoux were Valleyview along ness was finished. time in the near future. The ing to the judge's ruling on Highway kind enough to point me in 34. There are two smaller The Sturgeon Lake Band date of the special meeting January 20 the use of the STURGEON LAKE I the right direction, but not Council consists of nine and the re- elections will be proxy in the May election RESERVE - woke up reserve areas, 154A and with until we finished some good councillors and one chief. decided after board mem was unconstitutional. the sun shining through 1548, which are located on my in Val - conversation. the east Not all of them were pres- bers meet with the plaintif Chatsis claims that some motel window shore of Sturgeon leyview. It was later than I Dave and Charlie are Lake and on the west ent when I arrived, but I was of his supporters phoned shore and I had promised musicians, aside from their of Goose Lake. All fortunate enough, for my the Calgary Indian Friend- thought three myself, over supper the work with the Lesser Slave reserves encompass a total interview, to meet with ship Centre to find out if night before, that I would be Lake Regional District area of 22,380 acres. Chief Francis Goodswim- they could use proxy votes. at Office out of High Prairie. mer, Councillors, Dwayne They were told they had to the Sturgeon Lake Band In June 1899, a small They were in fact surveying group Plante, Ed Goodswimmer, be present at the elections office by nine o'clock. of Cree Indian peo- day before, I had for the Sturgeon Lake ple met in Slave Keith Goodswimmer and to cast a vote. "It was done The Lake to travelled Peace River, Band. sign Adolphus Kappo. intentionally," he says. from Treaty 8 on behalf of where I had the day Right now their country Chief Goodswimmer has The board's decision to spent the people of Sturgeon picking up stories and band is called "Redstone" Lake. In August 1908, been chief for only five hold a re- election rather the and operates out of Sucker months, but prior to his than to appeal the case visiting. Department of Indian Not knowing just where Creek, but they say the Affairs surveyed the appointment as chief, does not surprise himiat all. three the name may change. Of Goodswimmer sat on "They have no chbice. Sturgeon Lake Band reserves. The choice of Office was, I drove in the course we talked about where to live on the council for eight years. They can't appeal. It's a reserve the "Native Nashville North" Some of the council black and white case. Vot- general direction of areas was decided by a and after they promised to members have ing by proxy was dead reserve which was on the band membership vote, present stay in touch, I was on my community leaders wrong," Chatsis highway, somewhere, lead- and the Goose Lake por- been says. way. Calgary ing to Grande Prairie. tion was then set aside for for quite some time, such as Native Friend- The ride ship Society president Luck was with me. I into Sturgeon haylands. Ed Goodswimmer (20 spotted two men surveying Lake is nothing but beauti- When I entered the band years) and Adolphus Kappo o Aurele Dumont doesn't feel along the highway and a ful. Even in winter, this office a band council meet- (20 years). C) there was any wrongdoing sign on the they were area, full of trees and the ing was taking place The membership of the U in the May 24 election. truck and sight of the lake, is Sturgeon Lake Band is Nonetheless he agrees with driving read Lesser Slave after the lady receptionist Lake Regional Council, or tremendous. told them of my arrival, I Continued Page 3 something to that effect. Sturgeon Lake Reserve was invited to sit with them Continued Page 8

A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 2, February 6, 1987, WINDSPEAKER Survey reveals National what Canadians think about us OTTAWA - In a study agreed that the Constitution conducted by the University should specifically protect of Calgary's Research Unit Aboriginal rights. Over a International Native conference for Public Policy, Canadians third of respondents, were found to be more selected from the 10 in to abuse concerned about "improving provinces, believed that held response solvent the social and economic provincial premiers who situation of Canada's oppose Constitutional Native people," than about protection of Aboriginal a free -trade agreement with rights are harming Native the United States. people. "The message to the A major international Health Board, United networks and to stimulate hotel reservations is 1 -800- governments of Canada Erasmus went on to say conference will be held to Indian Recovery Associa- the development of treat- 528 -0444 or (918) 495 -1000. and the provinces from this that "it is obvious that the address the increasing tion, the Four Worlds ment and prevention Hotel registration deadline study should be very clear," lack of political will on the educational and health care Development Project from strategies. Sharing sessions to insure hotel accommoda- says Georges Erasmus, part of some provincial problems of solvent abuse the University of Lethbridge, will address a variety of tions and special rate is national chief of the governments, to agree to within Indian communities Alberta, Canada and the interest areas for health February 15, 1987. Assembly of First Nations. constitutional protection of across the U.S. nation and Division of Alcohol and care providers, educators, Registration for the "It is important to most self- government and other Canada. Drug Abuse Studies, child welfare workers, International Native Canadians that the First Aboriginal rights, shows In response to this University of South Dakota, community health rep- American Solvent Abuse Nations and other Native them to be out of touch growing drug abuse have brought together resentatives, law enforce- Conference is $165.00 per peoples of Canada be with the opinions and phenomenon, the first some of the outstanding ment officers and concerned person. Early pre- confer- treated justly and equitably." wishes of a majority of their International Native authorities in the field of community members. ence registration is $120.00 Forty five per cent of the constituents. The data American Abuse Confer- drug abuse to share the The Doubletree Hotel per person if payment is 1,834 people polled thought from this study give the ence will be held at the most up-to -date information will provide special rates for received prior to February that governments should Assembly of First Nations Doubletree Hotel in Tulsa, on the identification, conference participants. A 1, 1987. For additional put more effort into (AFN) some timely educa- Oklahoma March 2 -4. treatment and prevention group rate of $59.00 per information, contact, Bunny protecting the rights of tional material to use in the The Native American of solvent abuse (inhalants). night (single /double) will be Jackson, Conference Native people. Similarly, days and weeks before the Research and Technical It is a conference designed available upon request, Register at (405) 382 -5693 44% thought that what First Ministers Conference Assistance Centre, with to facilitate sharing of please refer to the confer- or write to NARTAC, 411 Native people need the this spring. Be assured we participating sponsorships information, to generate ence or to ` NARTAC.' "E" Street, Seminole, OK most are more Constitu- will make good use of this from the National Indian national and international The telephone number for 74868. tional rights, and 41% information."

Rainbow Motel was known for its hostile attitude to Four make Indians. Worlds For some reason I can't explain, I don't remember being very surprised or being very angry about the presentation to UN incident. I didn't do anything about it then because I felt there was little I could do. After all, in those days the OTTAWA Human Rights Commission didn't exist. REPORT Since then, I've probably stayed in a hundred hotels LETHBRIDGE - Phil hunger, famine, food and motels but I've never forgotten The Night At The Lane, coordinator of the security, disaster relief, Rainbow Motel. The funny thing is that it didn't hurt University of Lethbridge's human rights, and narcotics By Owenadeka that much then to be the target of discrimination. What and Four Worlds Development substance abuse really hurts is the thought that I didn't put up a fight Project, recently made a control. -even though there probably wasn't much I could do. presentation to the United Lane's presentation The Ontario Human Rights Commission has decided Over the past 15 years my memories of that night have Nations Annual Conference focused on the work that that the price of racial discrimination, in one recent bothered me more and more so that I'm now more the Worlds Devel- for Non -Governmental Four case, is $2,600. That's how much it'll cost a motel owner angry with myself than I am at the motel owner. Organizations. opment Project has under- in Sault Ste. Marie to settle a complaint. It seems he But something happened recently to change my feel- The conference was held taken in research and made racist remarks to a group of Native people staying ings completely. I was reading some old newspaper in New York City January education for Native groups. at his motel and one of them complained. clippings when I came across a headline which said: 22 and 23 at UN Head- The project works towards That person was Gene Rheaume. He's a Metis and "Indian band now owns local motel." The article des- quarters and attracted re- establishing channels for he just happens to be a member of the Human Rights cribed how the Bums Lake Indian Band was now the more than 800 delegates. human and community Commission. He's also a former Member of Parliament proud owner of - you guessed it - the Rainbow The conference high- development, the end and he's no slouch when it comes to speaking his mind Motel. result lighted the `Betterment of being the elimination and sticking up for his rights. I wanted to know more so I called the band chief, of and abuse. the Human Condition.' alcohol drug When I read about it, I couldn't help thinking about John Charlie. He told me that motel was located on the Issues concern were The major resource used in of some other discrimination cases - cases I know Burns Lake Indian Reserve. He said the motel had goal is the those with international achieving this something about. changed owners several times since I was there. The implications, including wisdom of Native Elders. Ten years ago, a Vancouver landlord refused to rent latest one, he said, was three years behind in his rent so an apartment to my wife. He admitted to the Human the band forced him out and took over. Rights Commission it was because she was an Indian. The motel is small - employs just four people. That That cost him $300. may not sound like much, but it's made quite a differ- Three years ago, a friend of mine was refused service ence when you consider that there are only 34 people in in an Ottawa lounge. She was told it was a company the band. John Charlie says the motel is getting lot of policy not to serve Indians. When she complained to Indian business these days and he says it's making a lot the Human Rights Commission, the company offered of money for the band. 4:maker to settle the matter by giving her a free lunch. Not The news about the change of owners at the Rain- surprisingly, she refused. The lounge went out of busi- bow Motel erased my anger. In fact, I smile now when I ness after that so her complaint was never settled. think about the place. Even though there's no connec- I also want to tell you about one of my own incidents. tion between the band's takeover and what happened Fred Didzena Rocky Woodward Even though I'll never be confused with Sitting Bull, I to me, I like to think that the complaint I should have Resident have Bert Crowfoot Reporter been close enough to the beast of racism to smell made 15 years ago has finally been settled. General Manager George Pillas the stench. One particular incident happened about 15 Considering what happened to my friend, to my wife Reporter Kim McLain years ago in Burns Lake, a small logging town in central and even Gene Rheaume, I also like to think that the Production Editor May Strynadko British Keith Chiehnoon Columbia. Human Rights Commission could not have done a Margaret DesJarlais It was my first trip Production Assistant Mel Miller there. I drove into town and better job. After all, the human rights people can only Joe Redcrow Ad Sales headed straight for the Rainbow Motel. A man came to do so much. Apologies don't cost anything at all and Cree Syllabics Gail Stewart the office door, took one look at me and said, "Sorry, no they are not always sincere. Financial penalties don't Sales Manager Clint Buehler vacancy." He didn't look sorry. erase pain, anger or humiliation and they don't change Editor I told him I had reserved a room. He told me, "Sorry, racist attitudes. there must be some mistake." He still In any event, I what eventually happened to the W raspeaker is a weekly publication of the Abaignol Mutti-Medb SCCety t t didn't seem very liked Aibelta W ndspeoker is published emery, (hu++.1 at 15001 - 112 Avenue, sorry and he moved to close the door. Rainbow Motel because a race of people who weren't Eónonlon. Abets. 15M 2V6. Rial. 003) 4552700. I told him AO.ert'serrents devoned etIXltl prod cedby Wr%lpookeros well OS wigs S. the "Vacancy" sign was still on. He looked welcome at one time now own the place. I've never nee. cortoons. ed torso, content and otter pining ngtelal are p rop:tees of at it, switched on the "No Vacancy" sign and closed the been back to Burns Lake but it's good to know that if I Vgydueoker and may not be used by anyone without the expressed wetter pemvsen a and or:eke, (Abonanal Muel7Mtedá Society of aberta). door without saying a word. ever do return, the town won't hold the same painful I ended up sleeping on the couch at the local Native memories. And you can bet that the first place I'll go will Second Class Mail Registration No. 2177 drop -in centre. The people there told me later that the the Rainbow Motel.

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Edmonton courtroom allows pipe swearing Provincial in ceremony `King of the Woods' dies at 85

By Ivan Morin bundle may come from the fact that they have never Funeral services held for Dan Willier History was made in an encountered a Native who Edmonton Courtroom practiced his Native spiritual when two Native witnesses ways. By Jean Lacey Daniel Willier died in High Close to 200 people spent his lifetime with the were allowed to take the Peter Hanington, who Prairie hospital on Sunday, packed the tiny church. forest. As his health failed oath traditionally using the represents Pelltier, said DRIFTPILE - Most of the January 25, 1987. Many more remained over the past year, he said, Sacred Pipe. that he was singularly population of Driftpile Mourners travelled from outside in their vehicles. "when I can no longer be in James Dean Agecoutay impressed with the swearing gathered at the Roman British Columbia and The congregation remained the woods, I won't stay and Wayne Bruce received in of the two witnesses He Catholic Church on this Edmonton to pay respects stoic throughout the moving around long." their swearing in from an says that for so long the frosty winter morning to to the Native naturalist service conducted in both Al Oeming, renowned Elder to giving prior courts have relied on say farewell to one of the known as "King of the English and Cree by the naturalist and owner of testimony at a preliminary Christian oath, or an patriarchs of the community. Woods "...Big Dan Willier. Reverend E. Fillion, but Polar Park, talked with hearing into murder charges affirmation, and to finally tears ran freely as those reverence of Willier's against Phillip Bearshirt recognize the need for inside the church filed past accomplishments through and Robert Pelltier. Pelltier Native people to be able to the open casket for one last their 40 -year friendship. "I and Bearshirt are charged speak their truth in their good -bye. remember when Big Dan, with the August 25, 1986 own way is encouraging. Interment followed at the Emil and Victor Willier murder of Richard Roche. "Taking the oath through Calgary Friendship Driftpile Cemetery. A packed those bear cubs for Lawyers for both accused the Sacred Pipe is a much lonesome chant accom- 50 miles out of the hills have strongly advocated more serious matter than Centre decides to panied by a single drum (Swan Hills). It was 23 in in swearing ceremonies taking an oath on the bible echoed in the winter years ago. Big Dan (the the courts. Karen Gainer of and saying I do. I will from hold re- elections frostiness as the casket was male grizzly named after Calgary, lawyer for Bear - now on ask all my Native lowered into the ground. Dan Willier) is still going shirt, says at an initial clients if they would like to Pallbearers were Eugene strong, as is one of his application made in Calgary take the oath in this way. From Page 1 run for board membership. Laboucan, Roger Collins, sisters; the other bear died on December 16, 1986, she This is definitely a ressurec- Chatsis does not plan to Daniel Collins, Denis a couple of years ago," said received some opposition tion of the Native culture." the board's decision to hold renew it until he sees more Andrews, Elmer Belcourt, Oeming. He went on to from the crown prosecutor, The Elder who performed re- elections rather than to accountability from the and Ned Willier. Honorary say, "They don't make men but that Queen's Bench the swearing in says that fight the case. "It would board. His concern in Pallbearers were Scott like Big Dan any more. He Court Justice Sulatycky these sort of happenings have been a long, expen- bringing the case to court Willier, George Okimaw, had a wonderful philosophy ruled in favor of Bearshirt are not ceremonies or a sive legal procedure. And was simply to see "some Louis Willier, Joe Willier, of life. This is the end of a having his bundles in the religion, they are a way of we don't have the money. fairness done." Harvey Giroux, and Marcel.. legend." courtroom and testifying life. The Elder adds that it's We're talking about pro- A press statement Giroux. In the setting sun of the under his own religious taken Native prisoners to gram money for the centre released by the Board of Following the graveside late afternoon, only the beliefs oath. But because of show the good and honesty and we don't feel we should Directors February 2 says service, friends and family mound of earth covered complications in getting in the Native way of life. play with that," Dumont that the Calgary Native gathered at the Community with floral wreaths marked Bearshirt's spiritual They've shown that there is commented. Friendship Society does Centre for refreshments the last resting place of Big to the hearing, the swearing good in them. In prison, For his part, Chatsis said not hold any animosity and shared fond memories Dan Willier, but the drum in never took place. our people only have the that he is not planning to towards Chatsis and his of a man who will be sadly still echoed on the wind. His Gainer says that the Creator and the Pipe, and run in the new elections. He supporters and that in the missed story will live on in the the use of traditional to take that away from has not renewed his mem- name of Native brother- Big Dan Willier was born hearts and minds of all who courts initial ignorance of them is to take away their bership for the society and hood and unity new elec- August 12, 1901 on the had the honor of knowing the significance of the life. that makes him ineligible to tions will be held. Sucker Creek Reserve. He "the King of the Woods." Proposed policy could hurt Native hunters

and completely take over hunting From Page 1 ?" example where, on the east rights if they give you rights policy. our forest grazing leases, Where will he hunt side of the province he on one hand but are taking When asked by Winds - This means that Natives alpine grazing leases, indeed! With grazing and knows of several operators. away with the other hand? peaker what the people can would have to deal with that deeded lands and commun- pasturing leases tied up as "These people are asking in While everybody is saying do about it, both Stienwand new system when reapply- ity pastures all because well as Crown lands, where the neighborhood of $4,200 they can't do that, they're and Plante urged the public ing for their licence. "When they have the money." will the Indian hunter go if (American) a week for already doing it." to lobby the politicians. they go in after March 31 to Stienwand charges that he cannot go anywhere whitetail hunting" which is Although Fish and Wild- They suggest that the pub- renew their licences, the government is being outside of his own reserve? $6,000 Canadian. If there's life officers and the Fish and lic send letters to their they're going to be advised, insensitive, blind and stone- "The problem right 100 permits or licences sold Game Association support MLAs and the premier or at `sorry fella, you are history' hearted. "It's total incon- now," says Plante, "is our in there right now, that's our cause," claims Stien- least phone them and voice and they don't even know sideration of our heritage Native people don't know over half a million dollars wand, they are powerless their objection to the "Non- it's coming down," explained ...of the people that put what is happening. A lot and how can the resident because the decisions are resident Big Game Outfit- Stienwand. He says that them into power," he stated. are saying the government hunter or Native hunter being made at the political ting and Guiding Proposal." the proposed policy is a The industry he says will be can't do this because compete against that kind level. Those politicians and If the government should travesty. dominated by outsiders. "A they're protected by Ottawa. of money ?" he questions. the advisory committee to push the policy through Money- oriented and lot will be Americans...and There's no such thing as These permit holders the minister in charge of says Stienwand, he chal- monopolistic are key terms Europeans because this is can't," exclaimed Plante, would be able to raise their Forestry, Don Sparrow, lenges the public to vote dif- here. For example, there is the most lucrative deal in "I've seen this before - I've fees and effectively remove are "people unfamiliar and ferently the next time they only one Native in the pro- the world because we in seen it in the logging indus- the Native hunter from the totally unaware of he rami- go to the polls. "I don't care vince in the sheep guiding Alberta Are so unique." We try and it looks like this is picture says a perturbed fications of this policy," if they have to vote for a pig industry because the rest have been the envy of the heading in the same direc- Stienwand. "First off, the says Stienwand. He adds in a barrel," he suggests, have been eliminated rest of the world because tion." He sees the future as game belongs to the Native that, "Mr. Sparrow simply "but make sure it ain't for through competition. That we have what they do not one that will attract the people, then it belongs to turns a deaf ear because his the Conservative party is what will happen in this Stienwand said in relation speculators and monop- the Albertan...when they advisory people say, in fact, because they have com- siutation says Stienwand to the areas and rights of olizers. are allotting up to 20% of that this is good for the pletely turned a deaf ear to because, "it's going to be Albertans to hunt through- It could well become a the big game harvest for industry." Stienwand also the need and wants of the under contract of some big out such a vast range of the situation for those out to non- resident use, that's tak- decries the fact that the people.' multi -million dollar corpo- province. make big money adds ing away from the rights of advisory committee con- ration. And, it will take a lot Russell Plante agrees. Stienwand. It would be the the Native people," he sists of some individuals In concluding, the public of money to benefit from "Once this is passed, how large corporations and oil added. He calls it a who appear to have vested is being requested to get to the corporation or wha- long is it before I cannot go firms that could use their "mockery" against Treaty interests because they are their political leaders and tever system is put in in those areas? When all investments as tax write - and constitutional rights. in the guiding -outfitting bus- provincial MLAs quickly as place," he added. This is a the moose, elk, whitetail offs and the' little guy will Plante also questions the iness themselves and see time is most important and very real fear. Anyone with and other big game is allot- not be able to benefit at all; supposed wisdom of this this as nothing short of their the policy is going before a lot of money "can virtually ted to the different outfit- he'll be squeezed out of the injustice. "What good is golden opportunity to capi- the house in just a matter of monopolize the industry ters, where am I going to go market. He provides an entrenchment of Treaty talize of the proposed weeks. A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS

Y PAGE 4, February 6, 1987, WINDSPEAKER NVCC invests in Native business ventures

By John Copley Power, Bow Valley Indus- been met. He joined Nova in 1976 tries, Interprovincial Pipe- "We are not in business where his skills have been "Current economic con- line, Nova, Pan Canadian to own other businesses. utilized in areas including ditions probably affect us Petroleums, R. Angus, and Our aim is to support solid Alberta Gas Trunk Line, more than other compan- Hobbema's Samson Band. prospects and help them to the Alaska Project Division, ies," states Milt Pahl, presi- NVCC joins sound busi- grow and succeed. and Foothills Pipe Lines dent of Edmonton -based ness ideas from Alberta "We rely on our close (Yukon) Ltd. He has held Native Venture Capital Co. Native entrepreneurs with working relationship with his present position since Ltd. the financing needed to bankers, accountants, 1982. into Pahl is a former MLA and turn those ideas reality. administrators etcetera, as "With input from senior Alberta minister responsi- In most of its invest- they play an important role managemeet people like ble for Native Affairs. ments NVCC takes the pol- in the formula needed to Bob Snyder we have the icy of seeking a minority make a business venture excellent built -in source of "Our management team interest (10% to 50 %) in the succeed." talents required to make in in is still the learning stage portfolio company. NVCC's board of direc- things work," says Pahl. what is a unique Canadian This means that the bus- tors plays a major role in Deputy Chairman of venture, and we could be iness or individual seeking the development of success. NVCC is Ken Littlewood, affected more because we partnership with NVCC "I'm really impressed by currently vice president of haven't yet had the benefit must be willing and able to the board," said Pahl. the Royal Bank. Other of years of experience from provide the major portion "They're business - board members include which to learn." of funds required. Other oriented people who come Roy Louis, chairman of Native Venture Capital forms of debt or equity par- from a wide variey of pro- Peace Hills Trust; Loma (NVCC) is a company that ticipation, however, will fessional backgrounds. Jardine, a well -known Cal- provides a source of financ- also be considered. Co- "They provide invaluable gary horticulturist, and ing for potentially viable investors are also encour- expertise and experience Jerome Morin, former chief Alberta Native business aged to participate. which is extremely helpful of the Enoch Band. prospects. The term 'Native' Since its conception in in planning a successful "We welcome all Alberta refers to any Alberta resi- September of 1983, NVCC future for our clients." Native entrepreneurs who dent who is of Native des- has invested about $2.1 mil- The 13- member board are either interested in cent and includes all status lion in 17 Alberta Native includes a broad range of expanding their current and non -status Indians and business ventures. senior industry executives operation, or have a viable Metis. NVCC investments are MILT PAHL as well as government, plan for a new venture," The NVCC is controlled spread across Alberta. ...has experienced support Indian and Metis represent- says Pahl. by the 13 shareholders who Resource development atives. Current potential invest- joined together as partners includes a moccasin factory resource activity can help ested in new business ven- The chairman of the ment areas include pipeline to create the company. on the Peigan Reserve and in the development of good tures," says Pahl. NVCC Board of Directors activity, transportation, A total of 29 voting a tourist lodge in Fort spin -off business opportun- "We help them to capital- is Nova Corporation Senior personal services and shares are distributed Chipewyan. The company ities. Especially important is ize on sound business Vice President Bob Snyder. manufacturing. among the 13 partners. has also invested in such the ability of a company to opportunities; we expect to Snyder brings a lot of tal- In order to qualify for The largest shareholder things as hotels, motels, dry create employment for earn a reasonable risk - ent into the NVCC. His business assistance, clients is the Alberta Government cleaners, trucking and con- Native people and to adjusted rate of return and employment background are required to submit a with 10 voting shares. Esso struction companies. hasten the goal of eco- we hope that eventually the includes a position with the proposal to the NVCC with Canada and Gulf Oil have 3 Enterprises most sought nomic self -sufficency for successful entrepreneur Northern and Central Gas an outline which must shares each while Shell after by Milt Pahl and his Alberta's Native commun- will own 100% of his busi- Corporation (1958 -1976) include evidence of viability. Canada, The Royal Bank, assistant and office man- ity as a whole. ness. We invest by purchas- where he was the senior If your company is one of and Transalta Utilities have ager, Jo -Anne House, are "We are set up to help ing shares in the company, vice president in charge of those that qualify (1 in 100 2 a piece. Partners with those ventures operating in existing Alberta Native then we sell them back after everything from construc- make it) you will have the single shares are Alberta remote areas where strong companies and those inter- the economic goals have tion to over -all operations. chance to turn your dreams into reality. In most instances, the anticipated time of NVCC investment is under 10 years. To date only two companies have failed and another, Roy and Ray's CUT OUR Auto Body of Calgary, has COUPON not only succeeded but has bought its shares back from NVCC as well. For further information AND CUT YOUR on NVCC services call (403) 453 -3911, or write 11738 Kingsway Avenue, FUEL COSTS. Edmonton, T5G 0X5. f^''"."4"1"01,. Canadians use more petro- Take The First Step Today leum for their cars than for any Send for your free copy of Good News The Car Economy Book by Party Line other purpose. That's why it completing and mailing the makes good sense to know how coupon below. you can save energy and money when you're driving. I The Honourable Minister of Energy, NATIONAL The Car Economy Book is Marcel Masse Mines and Resources an ada EDUCATION filled with helpful hints on pur- FREE. The Car Economy Book. WEEK chasing, operating and maintain- The Car Economy Book ing your vehicle. By following Communications Branch Featuring Native Talent Energy, Mines and Resources Canada Grande Prairie the book's expert advice, you'll Holy Cross School, 580, Booth Street save money, reduce pollution, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0E4 March 23 to 27 and ease the demand on our Please rush my copy of The Car Economy Book. natural Name resources. Address City L Prov. Postal Code PUT /THERE. Call or write the editor to include good newse of non-rofit events you to e,Ocourtesy of GTwant

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Natives had judicial system based on truth

Guest Editorial by Keith Chiefmoon

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A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINbSfEÁKER, February 8, 1987, PAGE 7 Opinion

By Dino Agecoutay prisoner, one soon learns really great to be able to sit to receive regular visits compound the size of a prisoners who share the how to adapt to the down in the tiny exercise from an Elder from southern tennis court. Yes, after same basic challenges and Over the past five years environment, regardless compound and share some Ontario who would bring going through these problems that Indian of my recent imprisonment, how harsh or extreme, time with another Indian, a me and the other Indian indignities and many, many people are forced to more, I thought that I had contend with when they are I've been in a number of because if you don't it will brother. Most of us were prisoners braids of sweet - Canadian federal peniten- soon overwhelm and devour from western Canada and grass which the prison died and gone to heaven in prison, I know that I am tiaries right across the you totally. This is one of they, too, much like myself, administrators reluctantly when I first walked through not alone with these country, everywhere from the basic realities of prison were forced to go without permitted us to have. If it the gates of the_Edmonton feelings that I now speak of. the Millhaven Special tht you would do best to seeing their families as well. were not for the caring and lnsitution. Now don't get I needed the contact and Handling Unit in Ontario, learn as soon as possible for We were all virtual strangers concern of that one Old me wrong, the Edmonton support of my people, the to the Prince Albert Special your benefit and overall in a strange land and an Man who took the time and Max is certainly no paradise Indian people, when I was Handling Unit in Sask- wellbeing. even stranger environment. went out of his way to come but, in comparison to the being imprisoned 2500 atchewan, and now, the Prison is not a new Over the months that to the prison every week, to Special Handling Units, it miles away from my home, its Edmonton Institution. experience to me and I were to follow, we developed see how I was doing and to does have benefits. but being so far away from Prison can be a very found it relatively simple to a very strong bond between talk to me, my isolation So then, what is the them I could understand difficult environment to live adapt to The harsh and the five of us. We became a would have been complete. purpose of all this you ask. and accept the fact that let me little in even at the so- called, inhuman living conditions family, a family of brothers, I owe a lot to that man for Well, to begin with there was very that "best of times," but when that prisoners are forced to and we looked to one doing what he did for me, say that I didn't write this they could do for me. Now tell I in things are going wrong and contend with while incar- another for the support and and I will always remember whole article to you my that am hack home and you find yourself being cerated in a super maximum encouragement that one him and his kindness for as life story, for that is not its the midsts of my people, I have simply the Indian people, there is transferred all over the security prison. What I did would normally look to his long as I live. purpose. country, from one prison find difficult to adapt to was immediate family and loved Finally, after 21 months decided to share with you a no real reason why my calls stronghold to another, being so far away from my ones for, but these were not of being imprisoned in the bit of myself and my should still go unanswered. miles away from your home and family in "normal" times, nor were Millhaven Special Handling experiences to create a Just because I am no longer friends and family, that Saskatchewan. That was scenario that I hope will being imprisoned on the of country, which was once "difficult" one of the few things that I only help you to grasp the other end the soon becomes unbearable. never ever did learn how to full meaning of what it is this does not mean that I no that I am about to make an longer need or look to my That's what I found from adapt to while I was in the my own personal expe- Mallhaven Special Handling attempt at articulating. For people, the Indian people, it me this for their support. I am still riences, anyway. Perhaps Unit. Instead, I merely you see, took this may not be the case "endured" it. experience to understand in prison and I still need the what it is that I am about to support of the Indian with other prisoners who When I was in that like it is have had the same mis- Ontario prison it was Inmate tells it say. And since most of you people. fortune to share my expe- virtually impossible for my will never ever go through Now, I do not mean to the prison system, I feel it imply that the Indian riences, but I don't think so family to come and visit me because we are not so because they, being an necessary to then bring the community should just that they different from one -another average poor Saskatchewan IN PRISON prison system to you to drop everything BEING my message is are doing and come running in this regard. Indian family, could not ensure that not only recorded in your to my aid simply because I I am originally from afford to cover the expenses Regina, Saskatchewan. that such a trip would incur. minds, but felt in your am a prisoner and I need is what I Born, bred, and raised. So They were having a difficult hearts as well. For you see, help. No, this not I have long since reached am saying at all. Nor do I it is easily understandable time just making ends meet the conclusion that it is not mean to imply that the that I was left feeling very and I knew that they enough to just make Indian community should much alone when I was couldn't really afford to always all in prison shipped to the Millhaven come and visit with me people aware of a problem cater to those Special Handling Unit regardless of how much that will inspire them to because it just does not form positive work that way. I am simply located in the Kingston, they may have wanted to. our immediate families and Unit, it was closed down take some of all were to correct and trying to say that there Ontario region. What hit So I wrote my family and loved ones available to us in and the prisoners action to a brand new alleviate the said problem should and could be more me the hardest was not so told them that I didn't want our time of need. We only transferred special handling unit that but that one must also community support for the much the fact that I was them to come out to had one another to look to their very hearts to Indian prisoner than what being sent to one of Ontario because I would for support while we were was opened to Prince touch Canada's two super have felt bad knowing that in this prison so far away Albert, Saskatchewan. ensure their support. With there is today. The calls for let that maximum security facilities, they would have had to from our original homes Needless to say, I was all that said and done, assistance and support ecstatic over the sudden me now begin to address come from within confines which meant that I would really overextend the family and families in western I these be be forced to live under budget in order to cover the Canada. To say that these transfer. At last was back the problem which has of prisons should some very extreme and cost of such a long journey. were very difficult times for in the land of my people, inspired me to go to such reaching a lot more people It lengths to bring to than they do. harsh living conditions, but It hurt me greatly to have us as Indian prisoners does and my family. wasn't great long before I began to once your, the Indian commu- Outside support from that I was so far away from to tell my family this, and I not even begin to explain attention... the Indian community both friends and family. know that it hurt them as how it felt to be so totally again receive regular visits nity's, my return from the means a lot to Indian people When you are in prison, well, but everyone under- isolated and alone. from my friends, family, and Since on the outside who are general contact and support stood that we had to be The isolation did not end relations. Although the eastern regions of the I will myself gbing times of from one's friends and realistic about the entire there, either. There were visits in a special handling country find through glass experiencing darkness. It's very family can be very condusive situation. When I wrote more. Being super max- unit are all restricted occasionally of encouraging to have your to one's morale and general that letter to my family, imum prisoners we were visits, I was more than those same feelings and aloneness that people come to your aid in state of mind. After all, explaining the visiting not allowed to participate in satisfied to just be allowed isolation family and be able caused my such internal your time of need. It shows even people who are not situation, I remember any type of Native Brother- to see my again. turmoil when I was being you that you are not alone incarcerated have the same feeling like I was on another hood programs such as the to talk to them once my 25 and that you have not been basic need and desire to planet, a planet so far away ones that can be found in Four months after imprisoned some miles away from forgotten. But most know that they are loved from my home that my other lesser security prisons. transfer to the Prince hundred it shows cares family couldn't even come This was so because Albert Special Handling friends and family. Only important of all, and that someone actually about what happens to and visit me. programs of this type were Unit, I went before the now it's not quiet, the same you that someone Segregation Review type of isolation that I find cares about you enough to them. You do not suddenly Not only was I isolated not permitted in a super National with, stop and help you get back surrender this basic human from my friends and family maximum security prison. Board and was granted a myself trying to deal it is, it on feet again. need when you enter a while imprisoned in Ontario, Not only were we not transfer to a lesser security yet in many ways and your institution, the Edmonton hurts me even more. It's Sometimes that's all it takes prison. If anything, this I was also isolated from allowed to participate in ' I hard for me to explain, to make a person really need is magnified and social interaction with any type of Native Brother- Max. January 85 was very . try to understand want to stand up and try intensified when one is other Indian people. At the hood group activities while flown to the Edmonton much less Max, and I have been here and deal with. again. So it's easy to suddenly and forcibly time that I was in the we were incarcerated in the I the importance removed from his home Millhaven Special Handling Special Handling Unit, but ever since. In many ways have understand I to my home, to and impact that support and family, only to be Unit there were only five we were also isolated from When first came to the returned and all this is from the Indian community locked up in a totally alien other Indian prisoners in participating in any tradi- Edmonton Institution it was my people, but there are times means to Indian people and hostile environment. the entire prison. And tional ceremonies such as a almost like being released good, from prison altogether. when I still find myself who are being imprisoned. The 21 months that I although we were in the sweatlodge or pipe cer- that no closer to In closing, I would just spent locked up in that same prison, our interaction emony. This was one of the After serving two years in feeling I'm the Indian like to say to you, the Indian Ontario prison were perhaps was greatly limited by the hardest things for me to the Special Handling Unit, my people, where you spend most of people, then I was when I community, the next time the most difficult time that I way that the Special deal with, much less imprisoned on that you find yourself in. a have been forced to deal Handling Unit program was accept. Not only had the your time locked up in a was being where you end of the position to be of some help with during the past five designed and operated. prison system succeeded in solid steel cell, the other country. Here I am, literally to someone in prison, be it a years that I've been in Believe me when I tell you isolating me from my are strip searched and handcuffed every time you surrounded by thousands stranger or someone you prison. It wasn't so much that we all really came to friends and family but now people, and still I may know, always remem- the prison and the harsh appreciate the company of they were refusing me a leave your cell, where you of Indian are given an hour each day find myself feeling isolated ber this; he is your brother living that I had one another, something very big and important part conditions And from and he needs your support to contend with that lead that over the years we have of my life. to exercise in a small and and alone. speaking with other Indian and prayers... me to say this, for as a all taken for granted. It was I was fortunate enough heavily guarded concrete

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Goose Creek is the link the surrounding scenery of The band plans to open a between the two lakes. the Sturgeon Lake area, it factory to make these The Band Administra- is small wonder the band chopsticks from the finest tion employs 16 people for decided to embark on the timber when the project, paper work and other creation of their own still in its planning stages, duties and the housing campgrounds, fully materializes. crew, which is very busy, modernized. consists of 16 people. "It is a band -owned CULTURE INTACT The band also has on campground and we have hand two Caterpillars, 101 stalls, 33 of them with "We still have our culture three gravel trucks, a front - power for trailer hook- as Indian people here, but end loader and backhoe. ups," said Francis. there is a decline in how These machines are kept "It creates employment many people still speak our busy clearing land, digging for 10 people and we try to Native language. basements and other jobs run it through a student "People still hunt, fish for the community. program," added Adolphus and trap, but not as much Ed Goodswimmer takes Kappo. anymore. They do not a bit of pride in owning his Keith Goodswimmer depend on it solely as a own bus business. He has sees it as a good venture means of livelihood," com- four women band members but is concerned over an mented Keith. who are driving the buses agreement he says they At one time, Sturgeon (Left to right) Dwayne Plante, Ed Goodwimmer, Adolphus Kappo, Chief that deliver students to had with the provincial Lake held many traditional Francis Goodswimmer and Keith Goodswimmer. school in Valleyview. government. powwows and, according "They are very good "They opened up Willi- to Ed Goodswimmer, this drivers and reliable. They amson Provincial Park and was basically the doings of have to be because they we had an agreement that the Elders. "We don't do it Sturgeon Lake has much activity drive about 140 students to when our park was opened anymore. Powwows today school in town and another they would shut their's are just for money - peo- 18 to Kindergarten here on down, but they didn't. We ple dress up nice and win." From Page 1 "Many of them took we started busing students the reserve," said were developing our beach Adolphus believes that scrip and then sold it to to the Catholic School in Goodswimmer. front when they decided to powwows are not really cul- estimated to be at 1,014, non -Indian people. We Valleyview. Four miles west of Val - start work on the provincial turally inclined anymore, and Chief Goodswimmer have fought and got some "We are locked into the leyview a new townsite for park." and "it's just for competi- says that council is still of the land back, but these Catholic School Board the band is in the making, However, after looking tion." working on the Bill C -31 are the people we are talk- agreement, but plans are and Chief Goodswimmer at the Sturgeon Lake There are not many membership code, and, ing about," said Keith. still going ahead to build our says they have just recently Campground area, I see it Elders left at Sturgeon Lake according to Keith Goods- As chief and council are own school from Kinder- finished phase one. as an ideal place for a and Keith Goodswimmer wimmer, a survey of where still working on the Bill C -31 garten to Grade 9 on the A water plant has already vacation. sees this as why a lot of and how many people code, no further comments reserve - that's if negotia- been established and a Sturgeon Lake is moving their culture is gone. could be reinstated as band could be made as to how tions don't fall apart with sewer system is in place ahead. The community "The Elders are almost members took place three much has been accom- Indian Affairs," says Keith. where members living at boasts a fire hall, along with all gone and I even years ago. plished. According to Chief the townsite can enjoy its own fire truck, a huge remember an Elder at "We looked all over Sturgeon Lake is a busy Goodswimmer, they have a these modern necessities. arena where dances, bin- Hobbema once who said Alberta and British Colum- place. Before driving to the Kindergarten school oper- Basically, all the homes on gos and family get -togethers we are all losing our culture, bia and found 160 people. band office, I took a tour of ating on the reserve but are the reserve have running take place and a rink for just like our dancing." We estimated 75 per cent the reserve and saw con- most definitely looking into water and sewer lines in hockey games and general Sturgeon Lake has a of the people who filled out struction of homes being a school for the reserve place and most of the peo- skating. home for the elderly which forms for reinstatement we built throughout the reserve. ...something Goodwimmer ple use a combination of There are three major is a six -unit housing build- found," commented Keith. The main administration believes is needed. fuel oil and wood for their band -owned businesses in ing and it was built so that Goodswimmer added area overlooks Sturgeon heating and cooking the community which are the Elders could stay on the some history as to why Lake itself and, as I said ear- EMPLOYMENT purposes. Sturgeon Lake Develop- reserve and be cared for by these people lost status and lier, is a picturesque site, As we sat there, Keith ment, Lakeside Indian Ven- their own people. it dated back to the time of even in winter. There is some employ- mentioned that they were tures and Cree Valley The visit to Sturgeon the treaty signing of 1899, ment on the reserve, and as open minded to the media Industries. Lake was tremendous, and moreso in the 1940s. SCHOOL NEEDED chief and council stressed, present, saying they still like Sturgeon Lake Devel- I have to commend Chief "In the 40s many of the they are always looking into to keep a low profile and I opments was basically set Francis Goodswimmer and people in the Sturgeon There is no school at future prospects that the could only think that it was up for off -land development his Council for offering so Lake area were kicked off Sturgeon Lake, so all stu- bend can get into. quite thoughtful of chief and Lakeside Indian Ven- much history and present the land, told to get off the dents from Grade 1 to high Adolphus Kappo com- and council to share some tures undertakes construc- day knowledge of what is reserve. are These people, school bused to Valley - mented that they have an of the experiences that tion work on and off the taking place on the Stur- they were saying, did not view for their education. environmental program their band is going through reserve. geon Lake Reserve and its belong to the treaty. Then "We had a Mission where some of the band with "Windspeaker" and its Cree Valley Industries is future. they were given a choice to School here for many years members are hired to keep readers. unique in that it was just Keith Goodswimmer take scrip and they were and it was a central point Goose Creek clean of drift- recently set up to explore and the rest of Council, we not Metis, these were for northern Alberta at one pile so the fish can have CAMPGROUND the possibilities of supplying thank you for sharing your Indian people they were time, but it quit operating easy access between Goose chopsticks to business in thoughts and expertise dealing with. around 1963. That's when Lake and Sturgeon Lake. Because of the lake and Japan. with "Windspeaker."

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and many others in her area are going to miss his article. Town of "I just wanted to let the editorial staff know how Valleyview disappointed we are to hear he will not be at Windspeaker anymore," said Heather York who also has colorful history mentions that his writing ability is very astute and that Wagamese has a very good perspective. "He is great." DROPPIN IN Heather also says that although the Windspeaker By Rocky Woodward With a population drawn paper is most of the time late getting to her, she is still from the four corners of the By Rocky pleased with its content and "it is the best Native paper VALLEYVIEW - Since time earth, the people of the Val - that we receive." immemorial, the Native leyview region are unusu- Woodward "I am pleased to see articles by Jim Thunder in people of the north have ally tolerant of each other Windspeaker," she finished. lived and hunted in the Val - and welcome newcomers Thanks a load Heather and our feelings are mutual in leyview region. By the mid with the some enthusiasm Hi! This morning I woke up late for work and it regards to both Wagamese and Thunder. 1700s, their furs were being that greeted their pioneer reminded me of some of the poor excuses I have It was a shock to many of us here when he traded through the Cree used took a ancestors when they first over the past few years, leave, but we hope to have him back, Indians to the Hudson's arrived to when confronted by my boss or hopefully, in the homestead. just by calling in. How about this one: not too distant futurè. Bay Company for items While virtually everyone "Hey boss! Is that you on the phone? (Who else manufactured in Europe. speaks English, visitors LEDUC: Nice talking with you Cher and Tom would it be if that is who you asked for ?) "Ya, look, my Daniels. In the early 19th century, shouldn't be surprised to Cher and Tom finally found time to chat with truck has all kinds of frost on its windows so I'm waiting me and the thing white traders were drawn hear a smattering of first they mentioned was a proposed for the sun to melt it." fund to the area because of the Ukrainian, Cree, Chinese raising benefit jamboree at the Legion Hall right on Then there's the guy who always blames others: main news of the rich resources or French, not to mention street Leduc for the Danny Charles Memorial "Hello boss? You wouldn't believe it but my wife of beaver and pelts. In Trust Fund. other the rich accents of the Brit- went and let me sleep in." 1802, the first "fur fort" was ish Isles. So if I can get the guys and Terry DAniels to offer "Boss you won't belive this but we had friends over their established near the pres- Valleyview has a popula- music as the band for the jamboree - it may take and they kept me up all night. I fell asleep and darned if I place. ent day settlement of tion of over 2,200. Its stra- didn't wake up two weeks later...it won't happen again The will be held Friday, if Grouard. Then, and at the tegic location at the junc- jamboree on February 20, boss." and Dan see fit, regarding close of the 1800s, "Peace tion of the main highways to Cher time and involvement "Hi Boss! What time is it? Noon! Now how did that from River Jim" Comwall and a the Yukon and the North- other people willing to attend, something that happen ?" Danny partner built the Bredin and west Territories have made wanted to see continue. Here is the real storyteller: Since the trust fund has been put in way Cornwall Trading Post near it a major stopping place for place back in "Boss you won't believe this. I ran over a little old by it the present day Sturgeon travellers bound for Alaska October Cher and Tom has worked - through all lady, swerved my car into a telephone pole, got Lake Reserve, only a short and the Dempster the benefits started by the fund idea, which at that time Highway electrocuted from the telephone wires and then when was to distance from the present to the Arctic. raise money for Danny's treatment and they were carrying me into the emergency room at the expenses to Toronto and back by plane, and lodging. day Valleyview. At this time In addition, it has become hospital, they dropped me and I received a concussion, "Danny told me that if he did get the Hudson's Bay Com- increasingly important as a once better then he so I'll be a few minutes late." was going to very much his time pany had already estab- regional trade and agricul- donate of playing The desperate last minute in the morning is handled benefits and helping who needed help. if lished a post there and, tural centre, as well as others He said like this: he didn't get better then he would like to see along with Jim Cornwall becoming the base of oper- the fund "Boss, is that you boss? Look, I'll be in when I find my continue to help others," said Tom. and his partner, they were ations in northwestern damn shoes!" the first non -Native people Alberta for a Cher and Tom say they are going to work out number of Here is the guy who thinks bosses do everything: to settle the Valleyview petroleum companies. something and since October they have gone to the "Hi Boss. Look, sorry I'm late but my car won't start. extent of forming a legal corporation in the name of the area. The town offers a full Can you pick me up ?" Danny full As the fertile Peace range of services to the Charles Trust Fund, with board and Here's the guy who doesn't think much of himself: executive. country began to open up, motorist, including repairs "Boss? I'm late so I quit." "The trust fund has already helped a little girl. a number of pioneer farm and most major brands of Here's the guy who doesn't need a job: Although not with money, when we were families settled in about gasoline, a variety of lodg- contacted by "Boss I made an important decision this morning. My the girls mother because of the 1916 in the vicinity of the ing (including the Century - organizations and work or sleep and...well, bye." people have met through organizing the Danny area that the Cree people Motor Inn where this weary we Then there's the wife: Charles Trust Fund, we were able to help referred to as Mighkop- traveller stayed) and res- them with "Hello? Is this Mort's boss? Well I just wanted to tell information ower Seepesis or Red Wil- taurant facilities. and put them through the proper channels. you that Mort won't be late anymore. In fact Mort won't low Creek. The name was "Alberta Health Care has now picked up the whole be late for anything anymore...bye..." bill for is shortened to Red Willow Surprisingly, a booklet the little girls treatment, so there one person And this is how I handle being late: - because of the news that produced as a guide to the that the trust fund has already helped," commented "Bert! You got five bucks for gas? Can you make it another hamlet had adopted Valleyview area lists agri- both Cher and Tom. twenty and send it to the Cromdale ?" I the same name. culture, and now the petro- know that Cher and Tom done a lot of leg work in I just had a visit from Percy Johnson The name was changed leum industry as the basic HOBBEMA: regards to all the benefits that have occured in and and it seems a lot of things are happening out in the around I wish you all the best in in 1929 to Valleyview, in economic mainstays of the Edmonton, and seeing region. I Hobbema area as far as television is concerned. Percy that this fund raising idea not recognition of the view the While was visiting important does end. informs me they have completed a new settlement enjoys over the the nearby Sturgeon Lake almost EDMONTON: Remember every first Monday of I television studio in there community. valley cut by Sturgeon Indian Band, asked them Congrats each month the Native Pastoral Centre has a music and Creek. what they thought was the Hobbema! song night at their building on 109 Street and 105 If none of you remember, Percy was one of my first Growth remained slow economic foundation of the Avenue. until after the Second area and they basically guests on Native Nashville North back in the QCTV FORT VERMILION: Congratulations to Louis and came up with the days. World War when oil was same Christine Lizotte of Fort Vermilion who celebrated Percy still recalls those days when we all volunteered discovered. The resulting answer, except that they their 50th wedding anniversary on January 28. The say there are to help out on each production that we did. Sometimes boom caused Valleyview to three main Lizottes' have 16 children, 59 grandchildren and 20 I would have a guest for a half hour, then when he be incorporated as a village economic bases -agri- great grandchildren and with those numbers they could culture, oil and finished his songs, the guest would go on camera for the in 1954, and three years gas and retake Prince Alberta. Just kidding and many more next guest who was on camera for him. later as a town. Indian industries. annual kisses as each year goes by. Remember those days Percy? is How come I didn't know this and had to be told about Friendliness a tradition As the history of Valley - NORWAY HOUSE: Is in Manitoba and we just it great in which local residents view proclaims, they all go through my boss, Bert? 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By Rocky Woodward instead. Most of the crafts are of the activities is the The Executive Director made by Native people and outreach work that they do PEACE RIVER - It has of the Sagitawa Centre is are hand -sewn beaded within a 60 mile radius. been quite some time since Judy Norstrom. Judy was works of art. Kay informed Places such as Cadotte I paid a visit to the Sagitawa out of town on business so me that things like moc- Lake, Duncan Reserve and Friendship Centre at Peace Programs Coordinator, casins, necklaces, wrist- sometimes the Assumption Sagitawa \ River, so when I was sent Kay Setz gave me a tour of bands, Native pictures, and area are visited to see if by Windspeaker to make a the building. much more, are for sale social services are being trip up north to other areas, Since my last visit, the and at a very reasonable understood - properly centre has gone through price. filling forms, hospital visits Friendship I made it a point to spend sometime in Peace River many changes for the Native people from the and visiting the elderly of also, and am I glad that I better and Kay told me it Wabasca, East Prairie and the communities are Centre has had did. had a lot to do with the High Prairie areas sell their working. I didn't reach Peace arrival of Judy as director. handicrafts here at the At the centre, bingo River until 11 p.m. in the "A lot has changed since centre as do local ánd games are held regularly. strong growth Judy arrived," commented nearby rural area people. I Basic sewing with a great evening, having left a group of life skills students at Kay. don't usually buy things instructor, Helen Gust, as in all because of high prices, but began 14 in short time Twinn Lakes earlier, who I Of course on February and had the opportunity to centres there is usually an the prices were right at this hot noon lunches are meet and talk with. arts and crafts display and centre so I bought three always available for When morning arrived many of the artifacts are items. travellers or people who is the following day, I didn't usually for sale - such There are many activities simply need a good meal of stop for breakfast but made the case at the Peace River that the centre surrounds bannock and stew. my way to the centre Centre. its' work involvement with, A talent show will be held such as a recent activity February 20. This will be that saw Cadotte Lake the sixth year for the annual Junior High School students affair that has many THE HARDWARE STORE meet at the centre in a entertainers from in and gesture of friendship with around Peace River and I AN AUTHORIZED MACLEOD DEALER students from the Glen understand some of the Mary School in Peace talent from the Correctional River. Institute at Peace River will In October of last year also be in attendance. the Glen Mary students A list hangs on a wall at had a Tipi waiting for the the centre that shows off

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reasons." Natives to the legal system," By Mark McCallum "The media department said Allman, explaining the moved out here because it department's responsibil- The main office of Native was set up before as a ities. Counselling Services of production space for us "A lot of situations arise Alberta (NCSA) in and other non -profit where a person is just not Edmonton has moved two organizations to use," said aware of the law. So by blocks from its old location Media Coordinator Bob educating them through at 10009 -108 Street to 800 Allman. "Downstairs we workshops and media Highfield Place, 10010 -106 have a sound stage which productions we can help Street (phone 423 -2141). can be used to shoot video them with legal education, Program director of productions in, and a sound our primary objective. administration Don production area. Upstairs "The media department Wenham said "the old we have two darkrooms, a uses the court workers and building was purchased by photo -work area and video the research people at the a new owner recently. But, editing space. So the (NCSA) main office as well the person we were leasing building is ideal for our as throughout the organiza- the office space from department." tion for legal advice when offered to pay for the move Privately funded by the doing research (for audio and designed the new Alberta Law Foundation visual productions) because offices just the way we since 1979, the media we're mainly production wanted them. The move department was established people." was very beneficial for us." in 1976 "to educate Native Allman, 35, estimates The Legal Education' people on legal matters that they have made about Media Department, one of with respect to their rights, 50 video shows, with 23 of 15 different programs obligations and responsibil- those being made in 1986. NCSA offers, has also ities on to the law, through "We do productions in moved from the old facility audio visual means. the direction of crime to 14805 -119 Avenue (phone "We try to explain the prevention, which covers a JIM HERMAN 453 -3253 for "convenience cultural differences of variety of areas beyond just ...helped make about 23 videos in 1986 the legal education." The department has a and urban areas of the Abuse Program) has just for affiliates of CTV and number of shows on alcohol province sometimes face accepted another one of CBC before coming to the CANADIAN & abuse, battered women, different problems," he our shows on drinking and media department over a and productions two recent reasoned. "We,have certain driving called "The Bad year ago. NATIVE ART on glue sniffing called "Up resources in the city that Dream," and two more on "Productions are also Your and "79¢ PAINTINGS Nose" are not always available in glue sniffing...they will available at any one of High." GRAPHICS remote communities. distribute them free to Native Counselling's eight "All the shows that we're SCULPTURES "Our function in doing educational and Native regional offices. If people working on are designed for POTTERY these shows is that we get groups across the country, want copies, we just ask for JEWELLERY Native communities. But it them out and get them so this certainly helps us get basic costs for the tape and INUIT CRAFTS a little tricky in that can be used. NNADAP (National the message across," said labor (or they can borrow INDIAN CRAFTS the communities in rural Native Alcohol and Drug Allman, who SOAPSTONE CARVINGS has worked them at no charge)." IVORY CARVINGS JADE CARVINGS D HAppy VALENT1NErS Ile The &S Group D & S Petroleum Consulting Group Ltd. WESTERN WEAR SHOP Engineering Consultants Oil 6 Gas Evaluations Reservoir Studies A Simulators Ladles and Mens Wear Geological Services &a/friar-0 94&re, Log Analysis Work and Casual Wear Plaid Services e Production 6 Revenue Accounting Cowboy Boots and Shoes Engineering Software Sales 479 -8502 Databases Timesharing Service Bureau 9724 - 111 AVE. 524-3090 8 BLOCKS NORTH OF FOUR SEASONS HOTEL VALLEYVIEW, ALBERTA OPEN MONDAY THRU' SATURDAY 268 -6500 700-125 . 9th AVE. 8.E. PALUSER SQUARE ONE

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Walk or at least quarter into the wind while heading towards your stand. This will eliminate any suspicious man scent from being swept across the animal territory. PREDATOR CALLING: Part 2 Also, once on stand make sure the sun is behind you, as any animal coming in to the calls will be partially blinded. Wherever you make your stand, always take advan- tage of natural cover to conceal yourself in. A good caller should remain in the shadows as much as possi- ble since strong sunlight amplifies any movements. Choice of location of Some swear by camouflage clothing, but on many occasions I've worn blue jeans, an ordinary plaid shirt, rings and all. Varmints don't seem to mind, they've come right up to close range as readily as if I were top wearing from head to I hunting camouflage area priority toe. In any case, don't wear any brightly colored clothing while calling. During the seasons of spring through fall, I stick to the grays, browns and greens, slipping into my white camo suit when snow covers the ground. By Stephen G. Wuttunee Most good callers seek the areas where predators You can make yourself an economical winter camo bed down. This could be a narrow strip of willows in a outfit simply by taking a large white bed sheet and Should you wish to try your hand at predator calling, meadow for foxes or coyotes. Foxes, especially, like to cutting a slot through the middle large enough to slip keep in mind that certain guidelines must be observed rest on the slight rise so they can keep an eye out for your head through. Slip it on while hunting and "voila "! in order to succeed. danger. Bobcats are mainly woodland creatures; their Instant camouflage. Start off by buying a good quality mouth blown call bedding areas could be situated in a particularly nasty And, you know, if there is one single thing that scares (most imitate a wounded rabbit) and also an instruc- cluster of half grown poplars, or where many deadfalls off more animals than anything else, it has got to be tional tape or cassette. You can't go wrong with a call litter the forest floor. Fresh tracks, recently used trails, movement. It is critically important to stay motionless make by a reputable manufacturer. droppings and bits of hair snagged on barb wire fences while on stand for at least 15 minutes, so make sure Practicing the right sounds early will pay off later in brushy regions are all clues that will help define the you're comfortable before you begin to call. during the actual hunting. Then, once the calling tech- predators' territory. For predators, call upwind, hard and fast right from nique is mastered proficiently, the next important step Needless to say, if you're to achieve any success at all the start. Some believe that the correct way is to blow a is to find a good place to call. while varmint calling, your approach to the calling site few series of calls, then to wait a couple of minutes and By the way, speaking from experience, rd say that must be very discreet, so as to not alert any wildlife in resume afterwards. I've found that action comes much 75% of successful calling is in the choice of the hunting the area. Walk quietly, without stepping on any loose faster if one calls continously, without any pauses or area. If enough emphasis could be placed on this factor, stones or twigs that could snap underfoot. Any unex- breaks. If there is no noticeable wind, stay low and turn I would definitely write it in terms that would make any pected noise (coughing, clanging metal, etc.) will surely your head as you blow, thus carrying sounds in all novice caller put it in top priority. send nearby predators fleeing into the next county. directions. I've had a coyote respond in less than a minute, but the action usually comes within 15 minutes. A good tip from veteran callers is to be ready for anything at all times (remember the owl incident menti- oned earlier ?). Coyotes and foxes will sometimes attempt to circle OLD l downwind to check the scent. It you hunt with a partner, place him about 80 yards downwind from your NINE& position to intercept circling predators. Stop calling OLDUfl once something shows up (unless the animal stops out COMAtLJtliy COLLEGE SHAWN C. NUITALL of range and seems to be looking for the source of the Phone: Co-ordinator cries, then continue calling softly to coax him on in) and 7343882 P.O. Box 339 get into position to shoot in one swift motion as soon as Calgary Direct: Gleichen, Alberta the animal has momentarily gone of is : 4858 out sight or SICSeK TOJ 1 NO looking in another direction. Varmints wise up quickly to overcalling. No area for

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"I've got some tapes, uhm, ah...Zig. On them are con- EDMONTON: On February 24, the Valdy Pacific versations taped in secret meetings between Pat Quinn, Western Tour will be performing at the Citadel Rice Thea- 1 Canuck and L.A. King representatives." tre at 8 p.m.. Money raised from the performance will go to "Say, this isn't Eddy Shack is it." the Canadian Native Arts Foundation. Tickets are availa- "No! I told yOu..." ble at Bass ticket outlets for $12.50 or at the Citadel box SPORTS "Eddy, I'm not falling for it. Why don't you call `Punch' in office for $25 tax deductable to patrons of the CNAF. ROUNDUP Toronto ?" A Valentines Day dance, sponsored by Metis Local The line goes dead and Ziegler is handed a full report of 1885 and the Metis Youth Council of Edmonton, will be the secret negotiations between the three parties held at the Kingsway banquet room from 9 p.m. to 1:30 By Mark concerned. a.m.. Entertainment will be provided by the Fourth Gen- He mumbles to himself, "geez, I McCallum wonder who that guy eration Band and a midnight buffet will be served. Tickets was." for the February 14 dance cost $8 per person or $15 per No, it didn't happen like that. But, the NHL president is couple with proceeds going to the council, who plan to almost treating Los Angeles coach Pat Quinn's signing take in the -First Ministers Conference in Ottawa. Call The phone rings and National Hockey League president with the Vancouver Canucks like a double -oh -seven flick. 421 -1885 for more information. John Ziegler puts down his putter, unaware of the impend- I could see where there might be a problem if Quinn and ing trouble that would follow, and says, "Hi, you're talkin' the Canucks were signing contracts without okay from the COLD LAKE: The Dave Kutt Senior Hockey Memor- to the pres..." L.A. Kings. But, it didn't happen like that. ial Tournament will see eight teams, guaranteed three low "Hello," says a mysterious, voice on the other end, Doesn't matter though. Quinn was suspended from games each, play for cash prizes, on February 20, 21 and "my name is not important, but you can call me `Short coaching until the 1990 -91 season and Vancouver was 22. Cold Lake First Nation's recreation department can be Throat'." fined $310,000, the maximum Ziegler is allowed to fine contacted for more details at 594 -7183. The president whispers harshly into the phone, "look, I anyone in the NHL. told you never to call me here." The Kings publically admitted that they were aware of SLAVE LAKE: The Friendship Centre will be hosting "No, no...you've got it all wrong. I'm phoning from Van- dealings. So, what did 'Zig' do after he found this out? The a mixed bonspiel, which will accept 32 or 48 rinks, on couver, and I've got some dirt on some of your NHL president fined L.A., too. But, the NHL team probably February 20, 21 and 22. Call Executive Director Alex affiliates," says the voice. figured it was a small price to pay to get rid of the moon- Courtoreille at 849 -3049 and tell him you'll have your $100 I Yah! "Oh...sorry, thought you were my...bookie. lighting coach. After all, who in their right mind would want entry fee in before the deadline, on February 17. That's it. I thought you were my bookie. You can call me to work for the Canuck franchise? And, they sure don't 'Zig'. want a guy like that working for them. GRANDE PRAIRIE: Youth worker Danny Bellerose says, "we're currently working with surrounding commun- ity organizations such as Cool -Aid Drop -In Centre and the Southside Recreation Centre, to establish programs for youth." He says starting on February 21 until late June, they'll run a gym night every Saturday from 2 -4 p.m. for youths 10-16 years, at the Holy Cross School. Every Thursday from 7 -9 p.m., another gym night will be held at the Southside Recreation Centre for ages 12 -16. And, an eight week home skills workshop will be held for children 7 -12, from February 2 until March 23. Call Danny today at 539 -7514, if any of these programs interest you. &p HTERPRIsEs Until next week, that's all. ST. JUDE - Thanks for prayers answered. LM.S. presents FRED GLADSTONE NADC Public Forum Appreciation Night & Rodeo Fort Assinboine 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 17, 1987 "Roast" Legion Hall The Northern Alberta Development Council In attendance will be some of the Old Time Greats. holds regular public meetings throughout Northern Alberta, giving everyone the opportunity to present briefs on matters BANQUET & DANCE of concern and general information. The Council consists of ten members and El Rancho Convention Centre is chaired by Bob Elliott, MLA for Grande Lethbridge, Alberta Prairie. February Groups or individuals interested in making 21, 1987 submissions at the Fort Assiniboine meeting should contact Council member Vince Rice in Kinuso at 775 -3790 or the Northern Development Branch in Peace River at lp "Entertainments" 624 -6274.

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As spring approaches, the Summer Temporary WINDSPEAKER PICTOGRAM Employment Program is gearing up for its 15th year of By Kim McLain operation. Alberta Career Development and Employment anticipates the creation of 9,700 jobs this year through STEP. To be eligible for employment through STEP Use a pen or pencil and fill candidates must be: in the segments that - unemployed contain a dot. If done - 15 years of age and older correctly, the filled in - legally entitled to work in Canada segments will reveal a There is also residency requirement which is hidden picture. This currently under review. In the past candidates were week's pictogram will be required to have lived in Alberta for a minimum of three 441t shown in next week's years, but according to a spokesperson with Alberta 44, . paper in completed form. Career Development, the residency 14. requirement may be lowered. There are four program elements under STEP: Community Element Program PO'Tsivroltl, Eligible employers under this program are: non -profit organizations; school boards; municipalities, and agricultural societies. The Alberta government will reimburse employers up to $3.80 an hour, plus an 4540°A.C ) additional 10 per cent for employment benefits for each 4,L employee hired. Last year, jobs created under this 1144) element included tour guides, playground leaders, marketing assistants and nurses aides. Summer Farm Element Under this program full time Alberta farmers will be reimbursed up to a maximum of $300.00 per month for employee's wages. This year the program is expected to create more than 800 jobs for high school students. Career Opportunity Element 1NORDSEARCH The Career Opportunity element is designed to give By John Copley post- secondary students career- related experience as well as work skills. Students will receive career -related Í experience in fields such as veterinary work, law enforcement, recreation work and resource Circle the words from the following list and the remaining letters starting from left to right (working across) will give you management. Other work opportunities will be made a phrase or sentence. Letters may be used more than once in order to achieve available in public administration, social work and post- another word. Words may run vertically, horizontally, backwards and secondary educational institutes. diagonally. Under this element, wages may vary depending on THEME: National Hockey League Players the type of work, the level of expertise required or the education level of the applicant. S M O O B E K U E B K R A L C

Provincial Government Element P S K X O F L E E S V R A J It is anticipated that approximately 2,000 jobs will be E S N A V E R L W T K Y E A N created in 28 provincial departments under this program. Employee's hired under this program will N N E M A A H O W E E N L E receive $5.50 per hour. N E M G R Y T L N A C T N T The application deadline for employers applying for the STEP program is March 31, 1987. Y O E F O G O L N N U R O O The onus is on the employer to advertise STEP C U S U O S A W K 5 R A S R positions. For people interested in finding employment through STEP, Alberta Career Development and X U C R V M G H O P K B G R B employment suggests keeping an eye on positions S H S E E A B R O W N A U E E posted in Hire A Student Offices, or calling organizations and government departments to find out E E L D R E D H K B N T S if they are hiring through the program. L X W S R A N H L E T O C E N For further information call Alberta Career E T E 5 U R 5 U V E I P Development and Employment at 427 -4740 in A C N Edmonton. For outside Edmonton dial "0" and ask the M A L E Y T U E O F R M S operator for Zenith 22078 (toll free). A L S M Y L E R G R R E K S U * « « H L Y K z T E R D If you have questions needing answers or problems G G O O M Q needing answers, write to: WORDLIST Smyl Penny Gretzky In Touch Wood Quinn Hextall c/o Windspeaker 3 - letter Sauve Higgins 15001 -112 Avenue Fox 5 - letter Smith Lemieux Edmonton, AB Adams Suter Messier T5M 2V6 4 - letter Brown Semenko Burr Bruce 6 - letter Cote Clark Broten 8 - letter PLYWOOD Fuhr Evans Gainey Anderson METAL Gare Gould Jarvis Larouche PLASTIC Howe Hamel Secord Peterson Tikkanen VEHICLES' Kerr Keans Levo Kurri 7 - letter SCREENPRINTING Lowe Lewis Fogolin 9 - letter Moog Maley Gartner Beukeboom MOM FOR: "We don't want all Banners the business lust yours." Displays LAST WEEK'S: Sharing In Alberto History Graphics 9807-63 Avenue O Outdoor Signs 437.3730 Edmonton, AB Showcards 437-0667 Windows T6E 0G7

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