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May 25, 1989 Indian and Metis News...Every Week Volume 7 No. 12

Paddle Prairie pulls out

would be protected By Susan Enge which a Windspeaker Staff Writer under the Constitution by new Metis Settlements Land PADDLE PRAIRIE Act still before the Alberta Legislature. In a surprise move, the And they stand to acquire Paddle Prairie Metis settle- self -governing powers ment is withdrawing its defined in the Metis Settle- membership from the Alber- ments Act. ta Federation of Metis Set- Of the 1,200 residents on tlements. the Paddle Prairie settle- GARY GEE The settlement's chair- ment, 400 are eligible to man and councillors took vote in the June 20 referen- Looking back: Jane Ash Poitras the drastic action Wednes- dum on whether to accept At the age of six, in a 1957 photo Poitras is shown natural mother in 1977. day after a series of public the package. She talks about her search for the with her foster grandmother Marguerite Runck and her first time in meetings which heard severe After several hours of the story below. Inset: Jane poses beside a grandson Gordon. Poitras, 37, was searching for her recent criticism of the land -and- discussion, council members painting. cash deal their president decided it would be best to Randy Hardy negotiated disassociate themselves with Premier Don Getty last from the federation and a March. deal they call financially The deal provides all set- inadequate. tlement Metis with a $310 "This money business million financial leaves nothing for us to Poitras' spiritual odyssey compensation package to be make a living," said council- handed out over the next 17 lor Joe Cardinal. years. He said the financial By Gary Gee mony, a Cree ritual of cleansing and renewal. The Metis would gain package offers no assistance Windspeaker Staff Writer In galleries, her work draws large crowds and is a guaran- title to all settlement lands for small business incentive teed sell -out. She talks to young audience as much as possi- programs or development EDMONTON ble about keeping their Native culture, teaches at the Univer- funds for Metis who want to sity of Alberta's School of Native Studies and travels the clear their land, benefits During the 40's and '50's, a tuberculosis epidemic was world with her exhibits. which other Albertans rampant in Canada, wreaking havoc on the lives of By all accounts, the Edmonton -raised artist leads a hectic receive from the provincial Native people everywhere. Thousands of those afflicted but comfortable life. government. with the deadly disease were transported to hospitals in But for all her accomplishments, Poitras says she hasn't On- settlement Metis southern Canada to receive treatment. Many, however, fallen victim to the trappings of success in a mainstream stand to gain part of $310 never made it back home. Jean Poitras was one of those world whose values are not her own. She says without the million earmarked for such victims of tuberculosis and a health care system that Native spirituality, which she rediscovered in a sweatlodge things as the construction of failed her and her family. She died Oct. 12, 1957. Her in 1985, to motivate and inspire her, her life would not be new houses, roads, office six- year -old daughter survived. This is the story of Jane where it is today. buildings and water and Ash Poitras and her search for her long -lost mother. "It was the turning point of my life. I was fully initiated sewer services. More than 100 years ago, Louis Riel said: "My people back into my culture and spiritually prepared for the rest of Before Paddle Prairie's will sleep for one hundred years but when they awake it will my life," she says candidly. councillors take the motion be the artist who gives them their spirit back." That spiritual side is evident in much, if not all, of her art. to withdraw to an All -Coun- For Jane Ash Poitras, that prophecy is being lived out in Vibrant, articulate and passsionate about her work and her t cil meeting scheduled for the her own life today. beliefs, Poitras says like many Native people, it has been a weekend in Edmonton, they In 37 years, she has travelled many roads, but it is the struggle for her to find her place in a world that forced her to ¢ plan to conduct a house -to- "sweetgrass trail" which she chooses to follow today. Like hide her real self and deny who she really was: an Indian. house survey to determine other Native people in this country, that path was not always "I always knew I was Indian. It was only when I got to be how many residents favour there for her. an adult, I decided to go back to my original people, to go the move, said Cardinal. She grew up as a foster child in a white family, has home," she paints out in reference to her sweatlodge etching, "Other colonies are wait- become a renowned Canadian artist in her own right, and is 'Ancestral Village.' 4` ing for Paddle (Prairie) to now the mother of two young sons. That journey home became a spiritual odyssey for make the first move," he Today, Jane Ash Poitras is one of an emerging group of Poitras, a search for her long -lost real life mother after living said. Native artists to gain international acclaim with her paint- with a white family for most of her life. In the process, she w ¿z The Metis Coalition ings, prints and collages depicting the spiritual roots and rediscovered her Cree heritage and her we identity. J Society of Alberta spear- contemporary realities of Cree life. She has only faint memories of her life before being CO Lethbridge prop- self and fell asleep. A Douglas Webber said stress begin searching for answers erty. He may have had to autopsy found he died of caused by an overwhelming A disturbing common into two more Blood Indian cross the fence he eventual- hypothermia. workload led him to that denominator has already deaths. ly died on. Weather reports show the conclusion when he was the reared its ugly head follow- It has already been filled "Because of either intox- temperature went from zero investigating officer with ing two weeks of testimony with accusations of preju- ication or a seizure, he during the day to -4 just the Cardston detachment. Bea profiles at the $2 -million Rolf Corn- dice, racism and brutality stayed in that position caus- after midnight, the night Webber told the inquiry he Rocky Mtn. mission. against RCMP and Leth- ing the blood to rush to his Morning Owl is believed to was embarrassed by his House /Red Deer All three unrelated bridge city police. Still, the head," said Plomp. have died. error. deaths investigated in the ugly See Page 8 -17 underworld of alcohol An uncle said it was Travis Many Grey Hors- Cardston RCMP came eight days of the inquiry are abuse has emerged. more common than not to es, 18, was described by his under further fire when a seemingly connected by Alvin Shot Both Sides, see Alvin drunk. mother, Mary Louise Many former Special Native Con- alcohol abuse. 25, was described by rela- "If he had a chance to get Grey Horses, as devoutly stable testified she was Testimony and toxicolo- tives as an alcoholic subject drunk, he wouldn't turn it religious and a non -drinker ridiculed by her own Blood gy reports at the inquiry to wild behavior, even suici- down' Dennis Chief Moon who had aspirations of join- tribe and was forced to reveal two of the men had dal tendencies. told the inquiry. ing the RCMP. endure racist remarks from been drunk prior to their He was found draped Shot Both Sides even Travis, who had been her colleagues. death while the third was a over a three -strand fence in threatened to puncture his missing for about six Janice Many Grey Hors- severe alcoholic prone to a remote part of west Leth- head with a screwdriver to months, was found slumped es, who has since retired blackouts and delirium bridge July 31, 1981. A tox- relieve the fierce pain of a on the banks of the Oldman from the force, said pressure tremens, a kind of delirium icology report couldn't be hangover. He was taken to River near Diamond City, from both sides caused her caused by alcohol with- Touch of conducted on his body to hospital before he could about 30 kilometres north of to seek a transfer from drawal. determine the alcohol con- locate such a tool. Lethbridge, April 10, 1987. Cardston RCMP. Culture Fashion The six-month inquiry is tent of his blood. A toxicology report on His blood alcohol level was "I felt I couldn't go out to Show reviewed investigating strained rela- An actual cause of death Sedrick Morning Owl indi- .09 per cent. the public anymore, I was See Page 18 tions between the Blood was never determined, but cated a blood alcohol level A friend, Patrick Long always confronted about the band of southern Alberta police said he may have of .13 per cent. Time Squirrel, said he had type of job I did," she said. and Lethbridge police. It choked on his own vomit, Police believe Morning been drinking heavily with The inquiry will resume was ordered by Premier though that couldn't be Owl, 22, was attempting to Many Grey Horses at a keg with investigations into the Don Getty after Blood Chief proven at an autopsy. crawl underneath a chain - party the night Travis disap- deaths of Christopher Roy Fox said the deaths Lethbridge city police link fence in Lethbridge peared. An autopsy said Twigg, 32, and Ivan Gary were never thoroughly Insp. Bill Plomp said it was Nov. 22, 1986, when his Many Grey Horses died of Chief Moon, 25. investigated. theorized Shot Both Sides hair became entangled in exposure, but his death was

JEFF MORROW, WOCepeks Nation's first Karate combines Native & Eastern Paul the philosophies By Jeff Morrow outlined Windspeaker Staff Writer research and development See Page 20 process as "a way to help ALEXANDER band members understand all the issues and problem The Alexander Band and areas (concerning treaty NEXT federal government signed a rights)." historic agreement Tuesday Under the Indian Act, WEEK laying the foundation for the most status Indians who nation's first tribal govern- belong to different bands in ment. Canada are treated largely JUNIOR The Alexander Band, 30 the same. km northwest of Edmonton, New arrangements may WINDSPEAKER will be given $350,000 for now differ from the Indian NEWS FOR research to find out if band Act in areas of legislation, members want self- govern- elections, education, health KIDS ment on the Northern Alber- and judicial authority. ta reserve. Paul said band members The band will be the first will be helped to understand A historic agreement: QUOTE in Canada given the oppor- what their rights are and Chief Joseph Norton and Chief Allan Paul OF THE WEEK tunity to establish a govern- how they could be affected ment under new federal if these rights are changed control their own affairs. opment counsellor Don vide. "In those days, guidelines. through a self-government The Alexander tribe Burnstick said the agree- Grand Chief Joseph Nor- Indian Affairs Minister began working on the agree- ment was a triumph for the ton from the Mohawk Coun- Indians were initiative. Pierre Cadieux signed the There will be five tribal ment in 1986 when it sub- band's children. cil of Kahnawake in Kah- everybody's framework agreement government staff members mitted its proposal to the With a new approach to nawake, Que., was on hand dogs. My before 200 band members in and 16 family representa- federal government self- determination, Native for the ceremony. grandmother the Alexander ice hockey tives conducting research for Cadieux said the talks children will be able to grow Paul said Alexander has arena. the 950 member band. will not jeopardize the up less reliant on the federal been working with Norton would keep me "Your drive and determi- Paul said no completion band's treaty rights or partic- government. to devise programs to out of the sun, nation have made you a date has been set for the ipation in future Constitu- "We want to get the young include in the self- govern- leader among Indian com- tion ment curl my hair and study but it will take as long conferences. people to start taking the ini- package. munities. You have already as possible. Jerome Yellowdirt, tiative to control their own Norton, who has been put white done much within existing The purpose of the study, Treaty 6 health liaison, said future," he said. " It's time working on a similar self- powder on my authorities to take control of said Paul, is to arrive at an the Alexander band should- we started carrying the ball." government proposal, said face." your affairs," the minister agreement -in- principle for n't be too ecstatic over the Alexander Chief Allan the Kahnawake tribe may be said. the establishment of a tribal arrangement yet. Paul said the historic agree- ready to submit its plan to - Jane Ash The event was significant government under new fed- He said the agreement ment will pave the way for the department of Indian Poitras, recalling because it will be the com- eral guidelines approved last should be viewed more as other bands to follow. Affairs. how her foster munity of Alexander that year. administrative control rather He viewed the signing as "We have been doing grandmother tried will decide the outcome of The band contends the than self -government so fed- a way of helping other something similar that will to protect her. the study, said Rene Paul, old system was not flexible eral officials won't be eager Native Canadian communi- eventually lead us to enforce the band's director of tribal enough to allow individual to stop funding bands. ties dictate what assistance our own jurisdiction," he government study. reserves across Canada to Alexander youth devel- the government should pro- said. May 26, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, Page 3 CLOSE TO HOME yaatiffi;sMSEM ...... :°??<,rv.....:.:. ., .:,v.. :t,.:. r:..:::;.;..:.::..:.,<:..:. ::: A :.,F::::::ar,»:. :.::.. <..:::. Effe.,,,MMOMM, Judge calls for treatment centre

By Susan Enge manned by trained Native old Cree girl. P. McNaughton wrote in his at her home on the Samson Okeynan's peers committed Windspeaker Staff Writer counsellors Co be on call at "During her short life, report. McNaughton notes Reserve, 90 km south of suicide that year may have all times, a provincial judge violence, alcohol, drug alcohol was not a factor Edmonton, in June 1987. It contributed to her third and EDMONTON recommends in his two - abuse, and childhood which led to her death. was her third attempt to final attempt, said Louis. page fatality report into the neglect were her constant Lisa Okeynan, shot her- commit suicide during the Okeynan lost her parents A treatment centre crisis tragic suicide of a 17 -year- companions," Judge David self with a rifle in the chest, last five years of her life. at a young age. She was the should be established and The judge suggests the second youngest of five Native community get children. involved and volunteer to Both her parents abused fight for water rights man their 24 -hour crisis alcohol and there was a his- Peigans' line, temporarily suspended tory of family violence and until next October. neglect. refused to recognize our of compensation, perhaps a resources to use every tactic By Jackie Red Crow He also recommends the She was raped at age 12, to their he Windspeaker Correspondent water rights and has forced sanctuary in which to prac- advantage," said. reserve set up a marital became pregnant, and had us into the courts," said tice our spiritual and reli- The Peigan base their counselling facility. three more pregnancies PEIGAN RESERVE Chief Bastien. gious beliefs,' Bastien told a claim on the treaties signed The director of Hobbe- before taking her own life. The Peigans' lawyers, news conference. with the federal government ma's Indian Health Care At the time of her death, Chief Leonard Bastien Thomas Berger and Louise "Our spiritual way of life more than 100 years ago Services says Okeynan was a ward of re- affirmed his tribe's inten- Mandell, have been instruct - will be forever altered and and the new Constitution McNaughtort s recommen- Alberta Social Services and tions to continue their water ed to file an appeal to order changed and will come to a which recognizes Aborigi- dations do not come as a had been shuffled from one rights fight against the the issue of Peigan rights to halt, in particular, the Sun - nal rights. surprise. family to another for most province over the controver- the water of the Oldman dance (ceremony), which is The long -standing debate However, the four of her life. sial Oldman River. River be settled quickly. totally dependent on the dates back two decades reserves desperately need a "She came from a very The Peigan petitioned The Peigan are also ask- flora and fauna of the river when the Peigan blockaded marital counselling service, dysfunctional family. Both the courts for a ruling on ing the courts that they be valley," he added. the water gates on the Old - said Nancy Louis. her parents were deceased claims the Oldman River compensated for the Chief Bastien said the man River to press their "We're weak in that area so she never had a real fam- Dam destroys historically "irreparable damage" band is determined to prove water rights. but we're having problems ily base. And the people sacred areas in the river val- caused by the construction their water rights case but After a lengthy battle, the in getting funds," Louis lost contact with her. But it ley downstream from the and operation of the dam. resents the province's bid to province finally relented said. sounds like she went dam last fall and again in The $352 -million dam is provoke a complicated and and agreed to financially In Okeynan's case, Louis through a really traumatic early January. expected to be completed by costly law suit when other compensate the Peigan for says she isn't sure how her experience," said Louis. However, the courts next spring. avenues are available. leases unpaid to the band suicide could have been pre- So far, few Hobbema recently turned down the "Common sense says "We are prepared to fight since 1929. The compensa- vented. There was a 24- residents have volunteered Peigans'appeal to have the they (the province) are for our rights, especially tion which amounted to hour crisis line and a full - their services for the new case tried in the justice sys- going to go ahead with the when we must fight the about $11.5 million was time psychologist at the alcohol and drug treatment tem. dam, therefore, we would government of Alberta paid to the band two years reserve. centre's crisis -line or pro- "The province has like to be given some type which has unlimited ago. The fact that three of grams.

EXPRESSIONS I'd like to see something for PADDLE our future generation," said ELAINE O'FARRELL Wneepeaker a discontented Ernestine From Page 1 Ridsdale, who attended the May 19 meeting. Totem licly condemn the FMS deal. "We don't have enough Whitford told a packed information. They (federa- hall of Metis in Paddle tion) should put the (referen- Prairie that the land -and- dum) off so people can cash deal is a "sell- out." understand and have it clear pride $310 in their mind whether they're He said dividing million between eight settle- willing to accept the deal," Port Alberni Indian Rita ments would be insufficient she said. Williams carves the symbols when oil wells on the land All settlement members, of her nation into a four -foot pump out more than 18 years and older who are totem pole, a skill handed $100,000 a day. There are registered but do not neces- down from her grandfather. more than 100 oil wells on sarily reside on their settle- With lines etched in pine, Paddle Prairie's settlement ment, will be asked to vote Williams a fourth -generation land, the most resource -rich in the referendum. They carver, shows her seven - Metis settlement in the must pledge their support or year -old son Edmond the province, Whitford said. vote against the terms of the fine art of the Nuu -chah- Last week's meeting agreement. nulth people. culminated in a spur- of -the- Six thousand Alberta Sitting on the grass in moment resolution to pull Metis who live on eight Vancouver's English Bay, out of the federation. But Metis settlements or in other Williams displays her bag- the unanimous vote was ille- rural or urban centres are eli- ful o f miniature totem poles gal and did not become offi- gible to vote. to the tourist who frequent cial position until it was Paddle Prairie is located the area this time of year. passed six days later. on the banks of the Peace Her totems vary in size "I'm not sure of what River 200 kilometres north and price. happens after 17 years is up. of the townsite. Williams proudly admits her life has turned around since she quit drinking four years ago. Since that time, Corrections her financial income and Not all Metis settlements in Alberta consist of prime pride in her Native heritage farm land, as reported in the May 19 issue of have doubled. Windspeaker. In the article Off-settlement Metis want to But William's real home be included in referendum, we incorrectly identified one is in the city where she grew million acres of prime farm land as being divided up. She calls Vancouver and between the eight separate Metis settlements in Alberta. Seattle, Washington home In fact, Kikino, located 300 kilometres northeast of now. Whenever weather Edmonton, sits on bedrock. permits, Williams walks to In the same story, it states that there are 60,000 Metis the bay with an armful of in Alberta but less than 10 per cent hold MAA tools and carves on the grass memberships. One reader pointed out that off -settlement while her boy plays in the Metis can vote providing they are registered settlement sand and talks to tourists. members. Page 4, W/NDSPEAKER, May 26, 1989 YOUR WORDS spéákér musmx mannamenr

Windspeaker is published by the Aboriginal Multi-Media Society of Alberta (AMMSA) each Friday to New -status women have right to residency provide information primarily to Native people of northern Alberta. Windspeaker was established in EDITOR'S NOTE: This letter is in response to Chief Eugene Treaties are considered sacred contracts between two nations 1983 and is politically independent. Steinhauer's letter in Windspeaker on April 28, 1989. that specified conditions to be adhered to by both parities. As Indexed in the Canadian Magazine Index and indexed on -line in the The right to band membership and residency for women, such, Canada was placed in a position of trust for the Aboriginal Canadian Business & Current who have regained treaty status under the present Bill C -31 leg- nations. Affairs Database and Canadian Periodical Index. islation, is a contentious issue that has created division among Nevertheless, when my forefathers signed treaties, they want- 15001 -112 Avenue treaty Indians today. ed to make sure that their generations to come would survive, so Edmonton, Alberta T5M 2V6 Although these women have regained treaty status through the treaties concluded, "as long as the grass grows, the rivers (403) 455 -2700 political action which resulted in legislation to end sex discrimi- flow and the sun shines," meaning that the treaties would last FAX: (403) 452 -1428 nation in the Indian Act, they cannot move back to live on the forever. STAFF reserve from which they came, nor can they claim membership They did not distinguish between men and women when they Bert Crowfoot and benefits because of discrimination and opposition from signed treaties "for generations to come," otherwise the wording General Manager would have been "for men only" excluding those women who Kim McLain their own relatives. Director of Print This is especially true in some of the Treaty 6 area reserves, have married non -treaty men. Therefore, women who have lost Elaine cYFarrelt News Editor including Cold Lake, who have banned their treaty rights by marrying non -treaty men Susan Enge grandchildren and rela- have a legitimate claim to residency and Reporter daughters, sisters, Jett Morrow tives from land that is rightfully theirs under band membership through inheritance, just Reposer Keith Matthew the 1876 Treaty 6 agreement between the like the Aboriginal men. Reporter and several Aboriginal First Nations. The Treaty 6 position on sovereignty Bea Lawrence Crown Reposer In his address on the position of some will not be jeopardized even if they allowed Gary Gee M Features Coordinator Treaty 6 First Nations, with regard to mem- these women and children to live among Margaret Desiarfals bership and self -government, my opponent them and share the same benefits. On the Production Assistant Joe Redcrow affirmed that treaties were international contrary, they are re- affirming the very con- Cree Syllabe Translator agreements made between two nations - cept of the Indian Act which they purport AMMSA BOARD the British Crown and Aboriginal peoples. to reject. The Indian Act was written to Fred Didzena Along with their claim to sovereignty, administer the promises made by the Presdent Noel McNaughton Treaty 6 proponents have maintained that Crown under treaty which placed Canada vice -President not give up the right to govern in a trust relationship with obligations to Chester Cunningham they did Treasurer themselves nor did they give up the right to the Aboriginal Nations. June Fleming Secretary determine their membership. Surely, by agreeing that these reinsta- Leona Shandruk As far as they were concerned, the Cana- tees have a right to Treaty, my proponents Rosemary Willier Carol Wilson into picture when would strengthen their position on unity, dian government came the Linda Minoose they signed treaties on behalf of the Crown thus their position on sovereignty because SUBMISSIONS in a they would be recognizing that treaty The editor encourages readers to which placed them trust relationship submit news articles, photographs, with the Aboriginal Nations. agreements supercede any law made under the Indian Act. features and community news. It the Indian Act became the mechanism Yet, under the Indian Act, the government of Canada has Submissions should be typed and would seem that double spaced whenever possible through which the Canadian government exercised its control effectively controlled the Aboriginal Nations, by unilaterally by 5 p.m. Tuesday in order to be Aboriginal people. making laws that renege on their treaty obligations. printed in the next issue. over the When the Canadian government proposed to amend clause These laws have effectively divided Canada's Aboriginal LETTERS TO 12(1) B of the Indian Act, which discriminated against people people, thus strengthening Canada's position by means of the THE EDITOR who lost their treaty tights upon marriage to non -Indians, Treaty divide -and- conquer strategy. Windspeaker welcomes letters to 6 nations the changes. Therefore, I maintain that women and children who have lost the editor. Letters should be brief adamantly opposed and include the name, address and In spite of the opposition, the Indian Act was amended, their treaty rights by laws under the Indian Act, have a legiti- telephone number of the writer. We which resulted in the reinstatement of treaty rights to women mate claim to band membership and residency by ascription. will not print unsigned letters unless there is a good reason for and their children. This means that they have rights that were passed on to them withholding your name and even In response to the Canadian government, Treaty 6 proponents at birth and by being descendants of those who signed the treaty. then the editor must know the identity of the writer. Windspeaker rejected the Indian Act by developing their own membership Their forefathers are the same as those claimed by the men, who reserves the right to edit letters for codes in addition to Tribal Custom Laws. 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Dear Editor: was not funded by the federal naturally do better in the rights of Indigenous peoples in learned that this way is not our this country and in other countries way. As a chief, I have some government but from the education system. They are would not hope concerns about the content of the communities. We did not have already part of the system. so, Bill there be quick We that the author of the who letter that ran on May 18. As a equal access to the press to state C -31 people are being used condemnation of the people letter will also learn that the treaty chief of a treaty Indian nation, we our position. against us treaty Indian people. are fighting to protect our rights. Indian people have a lot to are opposed to the legislation The author of the letter is naive I have one other point. We contribute but not when our rights Instead, the chiefs and people known as Bill C -31. in thinking that the federal have learned a lot from watching are being threatened on a daily from the communities were government is not using Bill C -31 these women who have married basis. painted in a very negative fashion. We oppose this legislation for to undermine and diminish the out from the communities. Their has the simple fact that it does not This media brainwashing rights of the treaty Indians. lives are a symbol to us who want Yours truly, of recognize our rights to determine obviously affected the author If the author of the letter knew to maintain our way of life and Chief' Alphonse J. Lameman who are our citizens. These so- the letter. more about the struggle of the our home communities. We have Beaver Lake Tribe #131 called fighters of rights were not When the treaty was signed concerned about the rights of with the British Crown in 1876 for indigenous peoples within the Treaty 6, the chiefs told the treaty Tumbleweeds By Tom K. Ryan treaty, they were solely concerned commissioners who were the about their individual rights. citizens for each nation. It was not PER5oriaLLY,I the other way around. When these women married PREFER ME °1WANG!", SORRY l'M LATE, WV! TiNOI1ll1! 11'5 'TRENDIER'. / HAD 1-0 PRAL ?IGE out of their bands they knew what Bill C -31 is a treaty violation M'VOW -1- ! they were doing and signed forms because the federal government -ryJAIJG! and accepted monies for the has taken a very active role in the extinguishment of their rights. We decision process of who is an could not prevent them from Indian. Once a nation loses control exercising their individual right to of who can be its citizens, the choose their future. federal government, then, can determine what rights those However, when these women people will have. were lobbying so hard in Ottawa did they consider the effect that We witnessed the first attempt I HAMA 0A-M FOR1HEDANCE, WHY, I COWRY? EVEN this legislation would have upon at limitation of our rights with the LIMPID LIZARR WHY DONYYOU A*( &I66LE5 HEAR MYSELF COUNTING our treaty rights? No. They chose struggle on education. The federal GOPHER? O011HE PALALE 5?Ei! to go to the federal government to government is telling us that ask them for help to contravene education is not a treaty right. our treaty. What is their justification? It is costing too much. The federal government provided millions of dollars to Yet many people fail to realize these women to fight against the that the addition of Bill C -31 treaty Indian people. Whereas, our people are assimilated into the lobby efforts against Bill C -31 non -Indian world and will

As an integral part of the Public Consultation process, Public Meetings to discuss Alberta -Pacific Forest Industries Inc.'s draft Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report on its proposed pulp mill near Grassland are scheduled as follows:

Monday, May 29 - Grassland Community Centre Tuesday, May 30 - Fort McMurray - Father Patrick Mercredi Community High School (cafeteria) Wednesday, May 31 - Lac La Biche - Jubilee Hall Thursday, June 1 - Boyle Community Centre Friday, June 2 - Athabasca - Nancy Appleby Theatre

Copies of the draft EIA are available at all For further information on these meetings, All meetings Alberta -Pacific Liaison Offices, City Hall in please contact Milt Howe or Gerry Fenner, Fort McMurray, the Alberta-Pacific Office in Alberta- Pacific Forest Industries Inc. in 7: 30 p.m. - 9: 30 p.m. Edmonton and at area Municipal Offices, and Edmonton. Toll -free: 1- 800 -642 -3801, or Chaired by Jody McElligott libraries (see separate ad in this newspaper). Dr. Brian Bietz, Beak Associates, Edmonton, 428 -0003. Page 6, WINDSPEAKER, May 26, 1989 GRASSROOTS a\ M, , ..:s z:.sT.:.av, XV,* alttialtnlr,eltaletizàCCi*lttt?iSS?,:itettlw;x .. ,:suamm .ti a Angus Cockney Trekker experiences 'scary moments' By Susan Enge Canadian on the eight -man the danger of spring break- Windspeaker Staff Writer international team. up. Accompanied by mem- "I could feel the ice going EDMONTON bers from Italy, the U.S.S.R, down under my feet. But it United States, was Angus Cockney sat in Australia, quite flexible and we Edmonton's International Japan and West Germany, didn't fall through," he said. Cockney said he and the Airport with sweat stream- Cockney said most of the Soviet led the trail most team ing down his face after a of was out of shape when gruelling 56 -day Arctic the way. the journey began, which "The Soviet guy I odyssey to the North Pole. and slowed their progress. did all the navigating a lot Sporting a deep sun -tan, "We spent of time through open leads (water). Cockney appeared in excel- waiting. But when we got I learned a lot from him," lent physical condition and midway we sat down and said Cockney. had a showed no signs he had just meeting and told the However, there were a guys we might not make it if walked an arduous 1,000 - few scary moments. kilometres, carrying 55- During we didn't step up the pace. the last half of the The Could feel the ice kilogram back -packs in journey, guys finally started to moving: Angus Cockney the 24 -hour daylight threat- see the light," he temperatures that sometimes said. and checked their position ground as the day before. the Pole May 14, they were ened to melt the floating ice The team then to dropped to a bitter - 50 C. agreed from a geostationary satellite "It was really demoraliz- 10 days behind schedule. pack. "It's nice to be back from double their walking hours and found the ice pack had ing. The Japanese guy Their race to beat spring Expedition leader Robert from 17 the snow, ice and the cold. 8 to hours a day. drifted seven kilometres became very depressed for break -up was successful. Swan told the trekkers to It's good to be on solid Morale hit an all -time while they slept, forcing three weeks. He never said a Cockney's wife, seven increase their pace ground," said the only or risk low when the crew woke up them to cover the same word," said Cockney. months pregnant, who said While the American suf- goodbye to her husband fered from frost -bitten feet March 20 from Ellesmere and the West German lost 20 Island, was waiting for him pounds, Cockney gained in Resolute, N.W.T. weight in the first three Back in civilization, weeks. Their high -fat diet of Cockney claimed he missed whale blubber was not being home -cooked meals most. burned off. With a once -in -a- lifetime One of the highlights opportunity completed, Today's teenagers trust was the building up of huge Cockney said the trip has not ice pressure ridges, Cockney changed him. recalls. He could literally "What has changed is this complex instrument: watch an ice pack slowly how people look at me as a drift into 10 -metre high person," he said. ridges before his eyes. Now, he wants to com- "I have great respect for plete his communications my ancestors. They've lived diploma at Grant McEwan up here all their lives. The College in Edmonton and to weather is so severe you'd begin work on soap -stone think nothing can live there. carvings.Meanwhile, But it's inhabited by so many Cockney will work for the creatures, the polar bears," summer in Yellowknife for he recalled. N.W.T. When the team reached

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was different with my brown hair and brown eyes," says He could tell her little, other than the fact her mother had ASH POITRAS Jane, remembering the classroom teasing throughout her tuberculosis for four years but kept checking in and out of childhood. hospitals in order to keep her children. 1 her in to the she From Page Jane credits interest art Catholic masses "She must have had it really rough. But she must have felt forced to endure as a child. The religious art and prayer loved us very much," Jane says of herself and her sister, years ago clutching her belongings in a small little bag as she books fascinated her. whom she hopes to find someday. "Put a pen or crayon in her hand and she was happy," sat on a curb waiting for her mother to come and take her In an ironic twist of fate, 25 years later, she was able to Allan could see very she had home. remembers Runck. "We early piece together her mother's life by meeting people who knew talent." "I waited and waited. But she never came," recalls Jane. an artistic her mother before she died. By chance, she met her mother's It was art classes that kept her in school. And it was her "When I was growing up, everyone always told me my mom best friend and found out her mother worked in a jean facto- grandmother who taught her it was important to get a good would come and get me. And I waited for 8, 9, 10 years. It ry as a seamstress. education. After high school, she enrolled as a pre -med stu- seems most of my life has been spent waiting for someone to "She told me she was a beadworker. I think that's where I dent at the University of Alberta and earned her microbiolo- come and get me." get my talent in art," says Jane. degree before attending Columbia University to earn her As she would learn years later, her mother Jean Poitras gy She has also met her mother's boyfriend who happened master's degree in fine arts. had collapsed on an Edmonton street that day, was taken to to live just a few blocks from where she grew up and the For most of her 20's, says Jane, she felt depressed about hospital and died of tuberculosis. It was Oct. 12, 1957 and nurse who assisted her mother before her death in 1957. But in 1977, after watching Alex Haley's acclaimed tele- Jane and her sister Majorie were left as orphans and became life. But it was the birth of her own son in 1985 which helped tracing her past. wards of the state. vision series "Roots ", she began put her mother's life in perspective. She encountered a major obstacle in the bureaucracy of Separated from her sister by social workers, Jane remem- "All of a sudden I realized where I came from and what Services. Denied information ahout her natu- bers sitting on the curb one day and being picked up by an Alberta Social my mother went through to have me," says Jane. elderly German widow, Marguerite Runck. In 1986, Jane lost her closest friend and the only mother "She basically found me as a street urchin. She just she really knew when Runck died at 92. picked me up by the hand and took me home. At first, for "There's not a day that doesn't go by that I don't think her, it was like bringing home a puppy. She kept me hidden about that little old woman who brought me up," says Jane. for two weeks in her bedroom. Then she called her son. He She paid homage to her in a painting called 'Spirit Power came over and convinced her to tell Social Services about from the Little People,' depicting a Native burial stand and me. But they didn't care. They didn't even know I was miss- the power of her spirit in the lives of those she left behind. ing," she recalls. Jane is now searching for the grave of her real mother As her foster -brother Allan Runck tells it, the family was who she thinks is buried in a southside cemetery. Once she unable to get any information from social workers about finds it, she hopes to move her remains to Fort Chipewyan to where Jane had come from. be buried next to the grave of her grandmother. "We tried very hard to determine who she was. We were "She has a pauper's grave. I don't think it has a head- told she was Dutch. When we learned that Jane was going to stone. I don't even think she had a funeral." be picked up by welfare workers, there was no way that we Today, she is still bitter about being forgotten by a social would allow that little girl to go back to Social Services. She services system that failed both her and her family. was just a little waif, neglected with no place to go." "I feel cheated. How did I end up getting lost? There are With severe physical problems and unable to communi- medical records of us getting treatment I think they (social cate, she was raised by Runck, whom she calls her grand- services) intentionally hid it because if they told people I was mother. Jane says she had the good fortune of being raised Indian, I wouldn't be adopted." by someone who had similar values to that of a Native fami- As she knows now, her great aunt and her family had ly. been desperately trying to find her for years. In the summer "We became best friends. She was alone and I was alone. of 1977 with the help of her adopted family, she made a fate- She was big -hearted, almost like Mother Teresa with good with her son Joshua at age 2. ful journey to Fort Chipewyan to meet her real family again. solid, traditional values. Her value system was the same as "It was like I was a skeleton coming back from the grave. Indian values. I was fortunate to have been brought up by an They were so happy to see me. It was the first time in my life in elder and learning the wisdom that older people have. She ml mother, Jane accidentally met someone who worked that I felt I fit in and that I belonged." had a reverence for the land, for the Creator, a strong sense Indian Affairs and made a phone call which would change 'Tire most important thing about finding my roots was to of spirituality. She taught me myths and legends about her her life forever. find my sense of family," says Jane, who is now in close family. It was almost like I was raised Indian." Within minutes, she found out she was from the northern contact with her relatives. She also taught Jane English, although somewhere in the Alberta Cree community of Fort Chipewyan which made her Twenty years later, Jane Ash Poitras finally made it young girl's memory, there was another language which she a treaty Indian, the daughter of Jean Poitras. home. could remember speaking. "I was shocked, dumbfounded. To this day, I cannot In a comer of her downtown studio, sits a painting called Growing up in Edmonton's inner city at that time was a understand why Social Services never phoned them up. How "Repatriated Child. "It was painted last spring as a testimoni- difficult and trying experience. Racism against minorities many other wards of state are treaty Indians? How many al to those young Native children, now adults, who are still was widespread. Native kids grow up not knowing who they are ?" she asks searching for a place to call home. As Jane recalls: "In those days, Indians were everybody's angrily. "It's a horrible feeling when you don't belong in the "I was just thinking about all the kids who haven't been dogs. My grandmother would keep me out of the sun, curl society you live in." repatriated back to their homes. They'd be better off in their my hair and put white powder on my face." After learning that her mother had died at Aberhart Hos- own community with their own people. That's the Indian "She was just trying to protect me. But I always knew I pital, Jane sought out the doctor who treated her at the time. way."

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By Bea Lawrence will enable the students to Windspeaker Staff Writer acquire additional educa- tional training at the high RED DEER, Alta. school level or to seek employment." Twenty Hobbema band Another program offered members have successfully through the college is the completed the Red Deer eight -week pre- apprentice- College's eight -month adult ship upgrading program at academic upgrading pro- the Hobbema school. gram which began last fall. "It's specially designed to The students received prepare them (students) to their instruction at the write the provincial appren- Hobbema school from ticeship exam," explained September to April, Therese Dion. Dion said from her Red "Part of the services we Deer campus office. offer include arranging for "We're pleased with the the Apprenticeship Board to calibre of students taking come into the schools to the program and the success give the exams," said Dion. rate is reasonable," said the Fifteen students complet- program manager. ed this program in 1988, Struts his stuff: O'Chiese member Donald Beaverbones This particular program according to Dion.

We take this Chief Robert Whitecalf, opportunity to salute Council and all Tribal Band residents of Members of the Sunchild the the special salute would like to extend a Rocky Mountain House neighbors to our many friends and and Red Deer Area. Mountain throughout the Rocky And extend be s w our frietnds and House and Red Deer area. to all social and neighbors Through economic, throughout the Sunchild spiritual development the entire area. and , From George is proud to be part of s,.-- ` Chief Band Strawberry, Council great community Iq contributing to this Members and all0'Chiese we live in. Band Members. SUNCHILD BAND Box 747 Alberta Rocky Mountain House, O'Chiese Band P.O. Box 1570 TOM 1TO ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE, Alberta TOM 1TO (403) 989 -3740 s (403) 989 -3943 Page 10, WINDSPEAKER, May 26, 1989

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BEA LAWRENCE Parsons House at risk

By Bea Lawrence permit last July to turn it Windspeaker Staff Writer into a parking lot reports the Advocate, the city's local Plans to renovate Par- newspaper. sons House, an 85- year -old "I don't want to be the historical building, into new one who tears down Parsons offices for the Red Deer house," quotes Richards Friendship Society remain from a comment made Bidding to buy Parsons House: Lyle Keewatin Richards at a standstill. recently by the owner. The society handed over "I heard, this is what Bob red brick building to house a report, the position of presi- The most exciting news meeting before the annual their counter proposal to Goodacre is saying now," Native cultural- social cen- dent comes up annually. was the approval of a general meeting, I would purchase the famous land- said Richards to the anxious tre, an art gallery, a craft "I have asked Neil Sper- $40,000 grant toward the like to take this opportunity mark building early in and concerned board mem- shop and a child -care area, ling to come and chair the purchase of Parsons house. to thank you all for all your April, however, Bob bers and staff. along with the centre's meeting. He will," said the The release of the grant hard work and commitment Goodacre, the owner, has The primary concern for administration offices and president. is conditional to the society in the last year," said since been hospitalized. the society's staff is the service programs. Staff member Caroline securing all monies required Richards. "Speaking of house," rental lease contract which Another item of interest Yellowhom will accompany for the purchase price by "It makes my job easier says Lyle Keewatin is up for renewal at the end at the meeting included the the society's board member Dec. 31, 1989. when I am surrounded Richards, the friendship of June. by upcoming board elections. Howard Gopher, to the So far, the society has good people. There were centre's president, at their Richards is opti mistic The centre will elect three provincial annual meeting. been approved a $100,000 some tough decisions made general meeting May 16 "no the owner will respond posi- members to serve a three - The meeting is slated to loan from the Red Deer last year and I believe as a word yet. Maybe, no news tively to their proposal prior year term plus two or three be held June 9 -11 in the Heritage Fund and $75,000 board we handled them is good news ?" to the lease renewal date. others to serve one -year town of Bonnyville which is mortgage, according to Jack well. All of you are a credit The historical building The society is planning terms. located about 160 km north- Wilson from the Advocate. to our organization." owner took out a demolition to use the huge two -storey Richards also notes in his east of Edmonton. "As this is our final

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Roger Chickeness and his wife Sherri, are very pleased with their new brake servicing business in the town of Rocky Mountain House. The couple, married for eight years, relocated here from North Battleford, Saskatchewan a short time ago. Prior to the move, the young Native gentleman completed the Business Administration course at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology in Calgary. The Poundmaker reserve member is really opti- mistic the brake servicing centre will succeed. The Rocky Brake and Alignment Centre 1988 Limited owners recently helped to open the new Rocky Native Arts and Crafts Store. Both volunteered and helped with the store's inte- Possible new home for Red Deer's Native Friendship Centre: Parson House rior design and display cases.

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Showcase of Native handicrafts By Bea Lawrence hand to begin pricing stock. Windspeaker Staff Writer The new store location is inside the converted trailer The Rocky Mountain tourist information centre on Native Arts and Crafts Store the west side of Highway 11 will give everyone a chance going north through town. to view the talents in the Yellowhorn stated the area ,according to manager small store room area has Shirley Yellowhom. been leased from the local "It will provide a good Chamber of Commerce and opportunity to highlight tra- Tourism Information Centre. ditional skills and craftsman- "We had a special big ship of the area for the local sign built for the new store residents and the tourists," but it's too large for this said the manager from her location. Meanwhile, we'll office at the Rocky Native use it for parades and pro- Friendship Centre Society. motions," said the manager, The store was officially in reference to the magnifi- opened at May 19 in the cently bold and colorful presence of the handful who painting in storage at the braved the drizzling rain- friendship centre. storm to join in the opening Yellowhorn recently prayer ceremony. completed a recreational Tags the stock: Store clerk Barbara Jimmy Hanging handicrafts: Shirley Yellowhorn The ritual prayer ceremo- management training course ny was conducted by Carrie at Mount Royal College, ple passed through the infor- chandise prices are very rea- type of business. Some drop assumed her Native name Mason, the executive direc- south of Pincher Creek, mation centre doors last sonable. below 100 per cent, but through a previous 15 -year tor for the local friendship before finding employment year. "We are using the basa there are very few." marriage to a Peigan band centre. here at the beginning of the "At that rate, we're hope- line mark up of 30 per cent. "Our eventual goal is to member. Local Natives Barbara month. ful our business will triple," Others are charging between market only the handmade "The profits will go right Jimmy and Curtis Saulteaux, According to the new she said. 100 to 120 per cent mark up traditional stock items which back into the business to the stores clerks, were on store manager, 17,000 peo- Yellowhorn says the mer- which is the norm for this will be purchased from the purchase more stock," said local reserve members. Yellowhorn, who believes "We will not go commercial. the Rocky Mountain House Presently, we do have some area is of Native historic sig- NOW OPEN! manufactured tanned items nificance and that Native listed for sale," said the non- input should be recognized. Native manager who Rocky Mountain Native gi34 DDCC E; Arts & Crafts Store Drumheller & District 5404 -48 St., Rocky Mountain House, Alberta ROCKY AUTO ELECTRIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (Located in the Tourist Information Centre) & DIESEL REPAIR LTD. Beadwork Belts Buckles Music Tapes Best Prices in Town- Come See us Today "Shaping the New Novelty Items Silver Jewelery Mocassins Plus Much More... Specializing in: Hydraulic Equipment Drumheller Valley" Starters Magnetos 845 -5588 Alternator Rebuilding & Light Plants Explore Exchange Remote Controls the Badlands Open 7 Days a Week Air Conditioning Service Chargers /Compressors & Repair 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Mon.-Sun. Generating Units #22, 170 Centre St. Box 203 Fuel Injectors Electrical Wiring DRUMHELLER, AB PHONE: Box 1927 TOJ OYo (403) 823-2171 Rocky Mountain House, Alberta Now Available: Complete Rewind & Service to - Electric TOM 1TO Motors, Generators, Welders, Pumps Call 845-2133 Call John Skrocki - Manager 2 H.D. Mechanics on 24 Hour duty Serving rural and town areas INN Box 1002, Rocky Mountain House, AB TOM 1TO PMQN1X "Imprintable Garments" Rocky #4° 4407 -45A Ave. Mountain House 845 -2125 (Behind Petro Can - Next to Delta Controls) Chinese & Western Cuisine Baseball Shirts Located in the Parkland Mall, Red Deer, Alberta Sweatshirts (403) 347 -6749 T- Friday Evening & Sunday Smorg Shirts Team OPEN: 8 a.m. Mon -Sat - Sun Noon - 8 p.m. Uniforms Caps Jackets BUS LINES LTD. "Proudly Screen Printed for Clubs, Serving the People of Big Horn" Beaver Flats Pottery Teams, Companies & Resorts Go As A Group Lorris 8 Kathy Williams Charter Trips Group Tours Functional & Aesthetic Design* All Pottery is Lead THE OLD MILL Free, Microwave, Dishwasher & Sightseeing Excursions Oven Safe Custom T -Shirts May through August (403) 729-2392 346 -3780 342 -6390 R.R. 1, Rocky Mtn. House, AB TOM 1TO 5028 Gaetz Ave. September through April 5310 - 54 Street (403) 437-5413 Downtown Red Deer RED DEER, Alberta T4N 6M1 11333 University Ave., Edmonton, AB T6G 1Y8 May 26, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, Page 13

Louis Sunchild Sunchild's first chief Elder Louie Sunchild reserve's former chief, Bigchild. was the very first chief Tom Bigchild. The former chief says elected into office for the "Right now, he's the elder has been Sunchild band. teaching Cree syllabics at involved with these The old man is in his Muskwachees college in classes now for about late 80's, according to the Hobbema," said four years.

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Silkscreen designs show In dai n pride W INOSPEAKER PHOTO FILE By Bea Lawrence stencil drawings in their found Australian accent, Windspeaker Staff Writer work. "the Aboriginals of Australia The basic stencil artwork are poor in comparison to Instructor Mick Marrison is done in one color at the Canada's Natives. At least wholeheartedly believes the first step according to Marri- over here there are outlets silk -screening design course son. At the next stage, the that serve the people and the at the Sunchild reserve will students learn to position communities." provide its members with an colors, then finally they will Prior to teaching the six- opportunity for self- suffi- learn to overlap the colors at month silk- screening course, cency and employment in the printing stage. Morrison owned and operat- future. "Not one of them was an ed a sign writing business at "I'm a great believer in artist, but they will leave Red Deer for 12 years. conserving their culture," here as artists," said the Marrison said he also said Marrison about the cre- instructor with pride in his taught the silk- screening ative Canadian Indian voice. course to a few inmates at designs depicted on numer- "All I can do is guide the Bowden institution ous sweat shirts hanging in them through the industrial February through September the classroom. methods. Then, it's up to the 1988 at which time, he was According to the instruc- individuals if they wish to approached by a visiting tor, the students shy away implement this kind of work elder. from drawing a replica of in their communities." "Elders often come by to any ceremonial symbols, "The students' beadwork visit their members in the which are used by the elders drawings are definitively the prison," said Marrison. for traditional customs. plains Native style of work, "Tom Bigchild, the for- "The sacred symbols and beadwork is the key fac- mer Sunchild band chief, They will leave here as artists: Mick Marrison vary with each tribe. Most- tor here in our classroom. came by one day to visit the ly, we find out about these "Today, the students are course and we talked about symbols through trial and learning to do photographic it. Then, we approached the from Red Deer, is currently dents from each reserve to error," said Marrison. stencil work," continued Canadian job strategypro- working on a proposal to enroll in the college for the Today, there are 10 stu- "The designs show sup- Marrison who was born in gram for further assistance teach his silk- screening course. dents enrolled in the six - port and pride of the Indian England and raised in Aus- to establish the course on the course there at the college. "We also hope to increase month course, all are from culture," said the Bachelor tralia. reserve." The satellite instructor the length of the program the Sunchild reserve. They of Fine Arts instructor as he "You know," said the Marrison, who commutes informed Windspeaker, "we studies from the current six are due to complete the pro- displays the students' basic instructor in his most pro- to work on the small reserve would pick about two stu- months duration to one gram in August. BEA LAWRENCE. Windspeaker

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Centre promotes togetherness,_

By Bea Lawrence Windspeaker Staff Writer

The Rocky Mountain Native Friendship Centre, incorporated in 1975, was manned by volunteers for the first couple of years, according to the centre's executive director Carrie Mason. In the beginning, when things got really bad, one of the members would sell a cow to meet their obliga- tions writes Mason in her recent newsletter. "My father and mother are the original founders of the centre. They spearhead- ed the movement," said Mason on behalf of her par- ents Tom (deceased) and Mae Bouvette. "Our mandate is to bring the community together,1 which we always try to do." Since receiving their core funding from the federal Secretary of State in 1977, the centre has expanded in size and program services. "We are extremely proud to be one of the few friend- ship centres who hold a clear title to their entire facility," says Mason. A Phase One pilot project launched by the centre most recently is the new Rocky Mountain Native Arts and Crafts Store. Mother and daughter team: Mae Bouvette and Carrie Mason Phase Two is to become a supplier of materials to the The founding members, craftsmen and Phase Three arts and crafts and the peo- various programs here to tations at the local schools. by the centre include cultural fun -run pro- aside from the Bouvette cou- is to develop a factory to ple who maintain traditional work with Native and Non - "Because of the liaison workshops, the youth, free cof- ple, are: Louise Legrelle, supply the store, at which skills, adds Mason in her Native people. Chemical worker, a dramatic improve- grams for Ralph Bouvette (brother to point it will be operating newsletter. addictions, lack of education ment has taken place in the fee and drop -in lounge area, Torn), Pastor Lyle Carbert, of the In reference to the centre's and job skills are the main student -teacher -parent rela- hot soup from fall to spring, under the auspices RCMP officer Ron Rocky Native Friendship service programs, Mason grassroot problems of our tionships. There has been an used clothing give -away, states, "We are the only people." obvious decrease in the Friday lunches ($3 meals Linguard, Lawrence Centre. Mackinan, Sharon This store is a method of Native friendship centre in A full -time Native liaison Native student drop-out rate, from fall to spring), a referral McCallum, Christie Joseph, bridging the gap between the Alberta that is funded worker, funded by the depart- especially in the high service, student employment former Sunchild Chief Tom Native and non -Native com- through AADAC for an alco- ment of education, is on staff school," said the executive under the SEED and STEP Bigchild and Emily Potts. munities as well as to pro- hol counsellor. to provide resources for the director. programs, fine- option work, mote an awareness of Native "Our counsellor has set up various programs and presen- Other programs offered and a translator.

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BEA LAWRENCE. WlnAepeaker O'Chiese reserve Log builders By Bea Lawrence day's blowing rainstorm. Writer Windspeaker Staff The students included Eight Sunchild band Patrick and Jack Strawber- ry, Bob Gopher, Charles members are currently Log builders waiting out a rain storm: (L to R) - Patrick Strawberry, Jack Strawberry, Bob Gopher, Charles Redcap, Thomas Redcalf, Thomas and Floyd learning how to build log LaGrill, Floyd LaGrille, Bear Harry Frencheater (top left) Ken Bigchild, project manager. La Grill, Jake Redbear and Jake Red and homes on the reserve. Harry Frencheater. Ken Bigchild leads the crew as the project manag- Dean Moore, a local town. areas on a peeled log. logs required to build their Shirley Yellow horn, who er. farmer from Red Deer is the "No, there aren't too According to the new new store. officially opened the doors is The project going log building instructor. many woman in this trade," arts and crafts store manag- "This is a practice run to the public May 19. well," said the manager Moore's assistant is the assistant replies as she er at the Information Centre for the store. We'll stay "We're shopping around from his truck as he and the Valerie Rasmussen, a local demonstrates a technique in Rocky Mountain House, here until the end of right now for a good loca- crew took shelter from the resident from the nearby for drawing in the cutting the band has donated the August," said manager tion," she explained.

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Two -and -a -half years of planning and effort came to fruition this month when members of the Sunchild Indian band and invited dignitaries and guests celebrated the open- ing of the band's new administration building on May12. Elizabeth Turbayne, regional director general of the Department of Indian Affairs which provided the bulk of the funding for the complex, was on hand to cut the ribbon on the new Sunchild band Multi- purpose Complex. Other dignitaries included Rocky Mountain House MLA Ty Lund; Louis Sunchild, first chief of the Sunchild Band; Richard Arcand, executive director of Yellowhead Tribal Council; and former chief Tom Bigchild. The $360,000 two- storey building was finished two months ahead of schedule on a capital /cost shared basis between the federal government and the Sunchild Band. The 6200 sq. ft. building was the brainchild of former chief Tom Bigchild and was fulfilled when Chief Robert Whitecalf took over this year. "It's a great feeling and opportunity to have a new build- ing," Whitecalf said last week. Whitecalf said the new building finally allows the Sunchild band to have its own building on reserve land. It's previous building, built in 1967, was on surrendered land on the O'Chiese Indian Reserve. Plans are to turn that facili- ty into a school in the future. Ribbon -cutting ceremonies: (1 -r) Chief Robert Whitecalf, Elizabeth Turbayne, and former chief Tom Bigchild The Sunchild band also shared space with the O'chiese Band and Health and Welfare Canada. increases office space from two to ten offices. Project manager Arnold Jerry says that with all the pro- Band manager Gerry Laslo says its a relief to have their The estimated 530 band members will access all pro- grams and staff integrated, it allows the band to become own administration building on their own reserve. "We're grams handled by the band including child welfare, social more administratively efficient, bringing its service capabil- not cramped. There's a little more room to operate. One of development, employment and education services, econom- ities ahead by ten years. the major advantages is all our programs are under one ic development, preventive social services (family and "It's a project which started with good feelings and roof. It aids in the communication of programs and admin- community support services) a Native alcohol and drug ended with good feelings," said Laslo. He said planning and istration of services." program, and administrative services for band members. negotiations by former chief Tom Bigchild and current The band's Native alcohol and child welfare programs The building also houses a drop -in centre for youth and chief Robert Whitecalf and their councils made a long -time were housed in a separate building. But the new building seniors as well as the reserve's fire hall. dream a reality for many people.

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Touch of Culture By Elaine O'Farrell From its explosive opening, with beating drums and Windspeaker Staff Writer models emerging from dry-ice smoke wearing masks representing the four elements (water, wind, Mother VANCOUVER, B.C. Earth and sky), the show was full of fashion flair. The show's unique concept teams Native models and The strong trend toward ethnic design this year was Native designers with Native artists. reflected at Touch of Culture's third annual fashion "Everywhere you look today, on the streets and in the show. magazines, that Native influence is everywhere," said show producer Pam Baker-Wooden. Among the Native designers showcased in the display were Dubonnet Design finalist Garry Oker and Alberta's own Patricia Piche, Gerri Many Fingers, Carol Starlight and Sara Belle Van Laar. Patricia Piche, of Cree and Chipeywan descent from the Cold Lake Band, climbed to fame as a designer with Edmonton Oiler hockey star Mark Messier's design house, Number Eleven. She draws on contemporary Native and Western themes for her designs, using denim, leather and cowhide for her fall collection. Piche's fashions are best suited to women who are not afraid to make a bold fashion statement and are between the ages of 20 and 35. Gem Many Fingers began designing for her five sons before launching a career as a seamstress. Her distinctive Native -designed coats can now be found throughout North America and Europe. Using traditional designs borrowed from Indian baskets and pottery, Many Fingers selects Pendleton blankets from Oregon and Hudson's Bay blankets from Montreal to create her one -of -a -kind fashions. Using the traditional concept of the Medicine Wheel, most Native designers design for the four colors, the four seasons and the four directions. Touch of Culture held its first fashion show with all Native models in June 1986 as a fundraising event for a local softball team. "The whole concept has just flowered and bloomed from there," Baker -Wooden said. Part of TOC's concept is to promote a beter Native self image and develop Native role models for youth. All TOC staff and models are asked not to abuse drugs or alcohol. In July, the fashion show will be travelling to the Colorado Indian Market to display Canadian Native designs to an estimated audience of 30,000.

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C A L E N D A R O F EVENTS Northern Alberta ;SE M.:SSMS1" " Development Council Sober Dance, Last Saturday of the month, Poundmaker /Nechi. Admission $6/person. O Memorial Day Handgame Tournament, May 26 -29, 1989, Fort Hall, Idaho. Call (208) 237 -5239. Student Bursary Healing Mass, May 29, Native Pastoral Centre, 10829 -105 Ave., Edmonton. Phone 424 -1431 or 428 -0846 THIS IS FOR YOU if you are interested in for further information. working in NORTHERN ALBERTA enrolled in Zone IV Metis Regional Council 3rd Annual Meeting, June 2 -4, Grande Cache. post -secondary and your program of study has O North American Indigenous Games Workshop, June 6 -8, Sarcee Indian Reserve. All interested HIGH EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL. delegates call 435 -4424. You may be eligible for a Northern Alberta 0 Elder's Gathering, June 6 -9, Bonnyville. Hosted by Bonnyville Canadian Native Friendship Centre (826- Development Council Student Bursary Award. 3374). Applications available now: 3rd Annual Co -ed Redeye Slowpitch Tournament, June 10 & 11, Howard Buffalo Memorial, Hobbema. Students Finance Board Contact Vaughn at 585 -3012. 10th Floor, Baker Centre 6th Annual All- Native Fastball Tournament, June 16 -18, Louis Bull Reserve, Hobbema. For more info call 10025 -106 St. Mel (Gooch) Bull at 585 -4075. Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1G7 Telephone: 427 -2740 Invitational Track & Field Meet, June 17, Howard Buffalo Memorial, HObbema. Interested teams please Toll 1-800- contact 585 -3012 or 585 -3088. Free: 222 -6485 or Powwow, June 23 -25, Saddle Lake. For more information call 726 -3829. Northern Alberta Development Council Peewee Fastball Tournament, June 24 & 25, Howard Buffalo Memorial, Hobbema. Interested teams please P.O. Bag 900 -14 call Vaughn at 585 -3012. Peace River, Alberta T8S 1T4 O Indian & Metis Friendship 30 Prince Albert Centre Jamboree, June -July 3, Prince Albert, Sask. Contact Telephone: 624 -6274 Eugene Arcand 1- 306 -764 -3431. Applications must be received by June 30, 1989. Poundmaker/Nechi Powwow, June 30-July 1 & 2, St. Albert, Alberta. Call 458 -1884 for more. O Treaty Day, July 1 & 2, Beaver Lake. A men's and ladies fastball tournament - true double knockout - will also be held. Entry fee: $500 for both. Call Eric Lameman at 623 -4549 for more. Eagle Flight '89, Elder/Youth Conference, July 4 -7, Alexander Reserve. Contact Bob Cardinal 962 -0303. ENGLISH RIVER BAND SCHOOL invites applications for PRINCIPALSHIP From persons who are interested in a position in a unique Northern Native setting. The Mackenzie -Liard River Patuanak is a Dene- speaking community located in Northern Saskatchewan. The school is K -9 with an enrolment of 150 and a professional staff of 10. JAMBOREE Interested applicants please submit resumes to: Mrs. Rheda Maurice Education Co- ordinator General Delivery FEATURING PATUANAK, Saskatchewan SOM 2H0 Phone (306) 396 -2144 Northern Canada's Finest Artists Championship Fiddlers Top Male & Female Vocalists Ad Features Coordinator Windspeaker requires a person to write, Top Cash Prizes edit and pasteup advertorials, ad sections and regional profiles, and liason between the edi- June 9 -11, 1989 torial and advertising departments. The successful candidate will have excel- At the Papal Grounds lent journalistic writing and pasteup skills as well as a knowledge of design principles. Please send resume and samples of work to: Director of Print Windspeaker Additional Events 15001- 112 Avenue BINGO on 10, Edmonton, AB T5M 2V6 Cash Saturday, June Deadline: June 2 Start date: June 12 1989 at the Community Hall & The Largest PANCAKE Typesetter/Pasteup Windspeaker requires a person to do type- BREAKFAST on the Island setting and paste up. The successful candi- date will have excellent typing and newspa- from 9 a.m. to Noon per paste up skills as well as a good knowl- edge of design principles. June 10, 1989 Windspeaker produces camera -ready art using a Macintosh Apple desktop publishing system. Please send resume and samples of work: Director of Print Sponsored by Windspeaker 15001- 112 Avenue FORT SIMPSON METIS LOCAL #52 Edmonton, AB T5M 2V6 Deadline: June 2 Start date: June 12 Page 20, WINDSPEAKER, May 26, 1989

SPORTS & LEISURE

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By Keith Matthew blending traditional North run independently of other None of the Windspeaker Staff Writer American Indian philoso- clubs in Canada and have youngsters enrolled phies with traditional been granted special status in the club are EDMONTON Japanese teachings. This by the head instructor of the required to pay for makes them one of the most North American Shito Ryu their lessons. Karate: the name alone unique karate schools in karate. "Both Ed and I conjures up thoughts of North America. "We wanted to do our are bank managers Bruce Lee and explosions of In the past, they brought own ranking and we wanted and I have Metis carefully- orchestrated may- Native elders into the school recognition for mixing both children," said hem. to speak to the students of the Cree culture and some Menary. "What our Nothing could be further the school who are taught of the traditional Japanese basic objective was from the truth when you the Shito Ryu Itosu Kai teachings. We were having to provide free -of- take a look at Canadian style of karate. elders come in and show the charge after -school Native Friendship Centre's The kids are experienc- pipe ceremonies, the sweat - activity for inner - Karate club Manatisowin. ing the traditional Native lodge. There is no other city kids without the According to one of the values and merge them with club in Canada that coaches exclusion of race, coaches for the club, Barry the traditional Japanese val- like that," he said. creed or color." Menary, the meaning of the ties as it applies to the war- "We have up to 30 mem- He said that they Cree word is to lead a good rior aspect of life," said bers at various times but, provide the kids life or to have a respect for Menary. He added that the during this time of the year, with something to all life. values between the two cul- the kids get busy in school do and they also Menary is the assistant tures are very similar in so they start winding down develop self- esteem. coach of the club with Ed terms of respect for life but along the powwow trail. "I could give you Beauchamp acting as head they also teach if you must So, we operate during the 100 success stories, instructor. fight then fight for a reason summer very marginally each one showing They stress total devel- and fight properly. and then it picks up," how effective (the opment of the athlete by The five -year-old club is explained Menary. program is) in building self - esteem. We have Develop self -esteem: Karate school had some kids come 4th ANNUAL YELLOWHEAD TRIBAL COUNCIL in that have just street fighting. If anyone is size is not to fight if you are been a disaster in school. caught fighting outside of angry because you have Contact: CELEBRATIONS Contact: Within six months of train- the school, he would be already lost the fight. In ing and developing that self - Tony Arcand Bob Cardinal expelled. other words, don't hide esteem, they go back into JULY 5- 7,1989 962 -0303 The bottom line is to behind your anger," he said. 939.5887 school and do much better," Youth Conference (YTC) run and if you can't run, "Our big goal is to he said. fight, if you develop the student. It is *No Alcohol f but are going to July 7- 9,1989 "Each of our classes fight, fight hard," he said. not necessary for the karate - or Drugs Powwow start, rather than a tradition- "Self- discipline is the ka (student) to be fighting Allowed al Japanese beginning, we very basic foundation of all of the time. It is neces- ALEXANDER bum sweetgrass in a circle. what we try to instill in the sary for him to be disci - That sort of brings everyone "STRENGTH ALEXIS kids. The emotions and plined, to develop his body, to life and reminds everyone ENOCH spirit run on one side of the to develop his mind, to THROUGH that all life is sacred," said brain. The body and the develop his emotional con- O'CHIESE Menary. mind on the other. One of trol, to develop his spirit," UNITY" SUNCHILD The club frowns upon the things that we empha- Menary said.

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SPORTS & LEISURE

ME: . :: , The quest for the holy grail Couch potatoes are in at the Howard Buffalo wanted to do was browse around and see what kind of seventh heaven right now Memorial Centre when it leagues we have in our area and we contacted Lakeland hosts National with playoffs in basketball SPORTS the Native Minor Baseball Association," said Kakeesim. and hockey and the start of Boxing Championships. But the people decided to form their own reserve teams the baseball season on ROUNDUP Host club will be the and would play local town teams in exhibition games, he television. By Keith Matthew Samson Cree Nations said. Football will also be boxing club which is "Our intent is phase ourselves into the provincial starting in a couple of weeks. EMI coached by Stan Crane playdowns. That is what we wanted. All the kids are With all of these conflicting and Danny Stonewalker. registered with Alberta Baseball and we had the president schedules, it is a nightmare "We're expecting come in and talk to us and tell us what routes we have to just trying to plan a full week about 160 fighters," go through to play in the different levels," explained of watching television. Stonewalker said. Kakeesim. But the most important series on the boob tube right Ten boxing clubs from across the United States have Overall, there are 90 boys in five age brackets from now to every red -blooded Canadian sports fanatic is the already confirmed they will be there with quite a few Saddle Lake signed up with different teams and 53 girls in chase for Lord Stanley's holy grail, the Stanley Cup. Canadian boxing clubs also planning the trip. four categories. The band also sponsored an umpires' Things are starting to heat up between Calgary and Stonewalker expects to have 10 out of his 50 boxers clinic a few weeks ago to get certified umpires for the Montreal. competing in the tournament and he expects team upcoming games this summer. It is thrilling to see two Canadian teams in the final members Roy Crane and Keith Baptiste to shine. Kakeesim would like to thank, Victor Houle, the coach competing at such a high level of play. Crane is the current Alberta provincial welterweight of the provincial Native champs, the Saddle Lake Tykes, I don't subscribe to the ABC theory (Anbody But champ at 147 lbs. and Baptiste is a 156 lbs. Golden for the outstanding effort in guiding the seven- years-and- Calgary) and hope that the Flames can keep the cup out of Gloves champ who was voted the best boxer in the same under hockey team. eastern Canada and in western Canada where it belongs. tournament. "He did a very commendable job. What he did was he Regardless, on to sports around Indian Country. Alexander: Alexander Teepee Crawlers fastball made a community calendar of the kid's pictures and the Goodfish Lake: Rumor has it that winter has left tournament was cancelled. "There was too much snow," kids with their trophies. The man went out of his way to his kids and he is doing the same for minor Alberta. Don't tell that to recreation director Rene Houle Kurt Burnstick said. motivate said Kakeesim. who had to postpone their annual men's and ladies' Early He also mentioned that there is a possibility that the baseball," Bird fastball and baseball tournament because of Teepee Crawlers won't be able to put on another Enoch: Recreation Director Robert Morin said they inclement weather. tournament because of their 80 -game schedule for this have cancelled their mixed slowpitch tournament He says that the storm that brought snow to Edmonton summer. scheduled for the May 27 -28 weekend because of...guess Friday (May 19) also brought rain to his part of the But he said the team may put up a tournament on the what...bad weather. country and shut down the tourney. July 15 -16 weekend. Stay tuned for more details. Enoch Classic Golf tournament is scheduled to go June It was postponed until May 27 -28. Houle doesn't Saddle Lake: Recreation Director Ken Kakeesim 23 -25. Contact either Cec Armstrong at 470 -4657 or Nick expect any problems putting on a three -day tournament as says his minor baseball teams are getting ready to follow Morin at 470 -5666 for more information. opposed to a two -day event because they have three the example of the minor hockey program by organizing Morin also mentioned that both the Alberta Amateur fastball diamonds and one baseball diamond which should their own league for kids living on -reserve wishing to play Hockey meeting and the Alberta Native Hockey Council be able to handle all of the games. baseball. will be having meetings in Red Deer June 2 -3. For more at 465 -4682. Hobbema: June 16 -18 will see fists and blood flying "Initially, what the coaches and the people involved info, contact Chuck Stevenson

Louis Bull Fastball Tournament o CANADIAN NATIVE MEN 5th Annual Allgtative FASTBALLBALL CHAMPIONSHIP F AUGUST 4 -7 19S9 CHARLIE KRUPP MEMORIAL STADIUM June 16 -18 Old exhibition 9iow+dd Louis Bull Reserve, Hobbema, AB WINNIPEG, MANITOBA PRIZE MONIES: I 1st - $4,000.00 3rd - $1,500.00 5th - $ 500.00 Men's 2nd - $2,500.00 4th - $1,000.00 6th - $ 500.00 INDIVIDUAL AWARDS FOR: Entries: 1) M.V. Player 4) M.V. Infielder 7) Top Hitter 2) M.V. Pitcher 5) M.V. Outfielder 8) M.V. Coach $275 Awards 3) M.V. Catcher 6) Most Home Runs 9) M.V. Bat Boy All Star Team Selection per presentation FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: & Barbecue Terry Bone - (204) 942.0228 days - (204) 633-0629 - evenings team Bob Loeppky - (204) 941 -2345 - days - (204) 888 -6425 evenings After Final ADMISSION: Adults $5.00 / day Senior Citizens . $3.00 / day 10 - FREE Ladies Game on Students - $3.00 / day (with card) & Under Entries June 18, BEER GARDEN & ENTERTAINMENT NIGHTLY $200 per 1989 ENTRY FEE: $500.00 - Certified Cheque / Money Order Only PAYABLE TO: McKay United Fastball Club 119 Sutherland Avenue team Winnipeg, Manitoba R2W 3C9

ENTRY DEADLINE: JULY 8, 1989 Send certified cheque or money order to: SPONSORS: Air Canada Men's Entries Ladies Entries Louis Bull Reserve Montana Recreation Box 130 Box 70 Hobbema, AB Hobbema, AB TOC 1NO TOC 1NO (403) 585 -4075 (403) 585 -3744 Mel (Gooch) Bull Cara Currie In Support of Native Fastball Page 22, W/NDSPEAKER, May26, 1989

The Little Red River Cree Tribe Nicola Valley operates three schools in the communities of Garden River, Fox Institute of Lake and John D'or Prairie. Positions open for the fall include: Technology

Change abws our imaginations to flourish, our ambitions to be realized and 1 Principal our goals to be reached. At NVIT, with your commitment, you can be successful 1 Physical Education Specialist in the following programs: Academic Arts & Sciences (University Transfer) 6 Primary & Elementary Administrative Management (Small Business, Finance, Computing) Teachers Applied Arts (Fashion Design & Graphic Design) Community Economic Development 1 Art Specialist College Preparation Natural Resource Technologies (Forestry & Wildland Recreation) 4 Special Education Teachers Social Work APPLICATIONS NOW BEING RECEIVED FOR SEPTEMBER 1989 Cross Cultural, E.S.L. and Native ENROLMENT. NVIT has a very high success rate. Programs and courses offered NVIT fully experience are desired. Salary at the four - by are accredited to other B.C. colleges and universities. For more information contact: year level is from $30,880 - $50,300. Benefits NVIT include health, pension and housing. Registrar's Office Interviews will be held in mid -June in Box 399 Merril, B.C. VOK 280 selected centres. (604) 3782251 or 378 -9797 Applications should be sent by regular mail Classes Commence August 28, 1989 or priority post to: N . V I T "Winds of Change" Mr. M. Fyten Director of Education Little Red River Cree Tribe Box 1830 TEACHERS REQUIRED HIGH LEVEL, Alberta The Fort Vermilion School Division No. 52 is looking for highly TOH 1ZO motivated and dedicated teachers to join our professional organization. We are now accepting applications for the positions in THE FOLLOWING TEACHING AREAS to commence September 5, 1989. 2 Positions, each consisting of: 1/2 Time Guidance Counsellor & 1/2 Time Other in K -12 Schools Special Education Teacher University of Alberta 1 Business Education Teacher with Computer Background The many benefits available to the successful candidates include: a Aboriginal relaxing and beautiful environment, numerous opportunities for Student Council community involvement, air and bus transportation connecting High Level and Edmonton, excellent salary and benefit package, and very reasonable rental housing available in all communities. Y/ Fort Vermilion School Division No. 52 currently operates 14 schools. All schools are located in small community approximately 500 miles northeast of Edmonton. Gratefully thanks the Interested applicants are requested to phone Vicki at (403) 927- 3766. Please have names and phone numbers of references available following individuals and at time of call. groups for contributing to

Graduation Ceremonies 1989 DIRECTOR OF NURSING Due to the early retirement of the incumbent, we are 'Honoring Our Pathmakers' accepting applications for our 17 -bed active treatment hospital. Candidates should have experience in professional nursing Sponsors: care and treatment and have demonstrated leadership and Secretary of State Ray Fox organizaitonal skills. Preference will be given to applicants with a BSN degree and /or Nursing Unit Administration Peace Hills Trust Olive Dickason Course or its equivalent and/or previous management experience. Syncrude Inc. Wilton Littlechild Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Suncor Pearl Calahasen Closing Date: June 10, 1989 Montana Indian Band Jane Ash Poitras Applicants should submit a complete resume to: Donna Wilton Sheraton Plaze N. Moric, Administrator Box 160 Native Services, Municipal Affairs Tom Pocklington Vilna, Alberta Alberta Indian Investment Corp Donna Wilton TOA 3L0 Phone: 420 -1644 or 636 -3533 May 26, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, Page 23

Blue Quills Post- Secondary BLUE QUILLS, a long -time Native education tradition Programs 1989/90 is going to offer a full Vocational, Academic and Applications are now being accepted for the following full -time programs, to Performing Arts Program starting September, 1989. We commence on September 5, 1989: will need teachers in all areas. 1. UNIVERSITY PROGRAM - A combination of University of Alberta/Athabasca University courses for students wishing to pursue a B.A. degree, B.Ed. or a general 2 -year university transfer. Normal University entrance requirements apply. A personal application and interview is required with June English Social Studies Cosmetology Kaida 645 -4455 Ext. 178. Deadline: June 15, 1989. 2. U.C.E.P.P. (University/College Entrance Preparation Program) -A combination Mathematics Automotives Business Ed. of specific high school courses will be available for adult students to meet college /university entrance requirements. Applicants must test at a minimum of Plumbing/ - Office Grade XI or equivalent, and be at least 19 years of age. Testing Dates: Tuesday, May Sciences 30 - 10:30 a.m.; Thursday, June 1 - 10:30 a.m.; Room 206 - Blue Quills Trades Pipe- Fitting Procedures Building. Contact Person: Marion Michaels 645 -4455 Ext. 176 Phys. Ed. 3. GENERAL ARTS & SCIENCES/NURSING - Ideally, applicants must meet Carpentry Horticulture all requirements for entrance into a regular R.N. program. Testing Dates: Tuesday, Fine Arts May 30 - 10:30 a.m.; Thursday, June 1 - 10:30 a.m.; Room 102, Blue Quills Trades Music/Drama Welding Building. Contact Person: Kay Pechawis 645 -4455 Ext. 175 4. MANAGEMENT STUDIES /ACCOUNTING - Admission requirement: Alberta High School Diploma or equivalent. Mature applicants, 18 or over may also Experience or sincere interest in Native education be considered. Testing Dates: Tuesday, May 30 - 10:30 arm; Thursday, June 1 - preferred. Salary grid in place with good benefits 10:30 a.m.; Room 102, Blue Quills Trades Building. Contact Person: Sylvia Leskiw 645 -4455 Ext. 179 package. Screening will take place by June 16, 1989. 5. SOCIAL SERVICES WORKER PROGRAM - Applicants must be at least 19 years of age and have been out of school at least one year. A personal interview is Applications should be submitted to: required. Testing Dates: Tuesday, May 30 - 10:30 a.m.; Thursday, June 1 - 10:30 a.m.; Room 102 - Blue Quills Trades Building. Contact Person: Doug Smith 645- 4455 Ext. 170. NOTE: 1. The availability of these programs is subject to sufficient enrolment; and also to government funding approval. Blue Quills Native 2. Due to funding (Dept. of Indian Affairs) restrictions, the Blue Quills Board cannot guarantee admission to all eligible applicants. Education Centre For further information, contact: Attn: Johanna Janzen, Principal The Director, Post -Secondary Programs P.O. Box 279 Blue Quills First Nations College Box 279 ST. PAUL, Alberta St. Paul, Alberta TOA 3A0 TOA 3A0 Telephone: 645 -4455

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Settlement Land Settlement Government Settlement Financing The Metis Betterment Act of 1938 The proposed agreement would Under the proposed agreement, new enabled the establishment of our Metis establish a unique form of Metis self - financial arrangements are made to Settlements, but the closing down of Wolf government under The Metis ensure the long -term financing and Lake, Touchwood, Marlboro, and Cold Settlements Act (Bill 64). economic development of the Lake Metis Settlements, taught us that our Settlement Council settlements. land was not secure. - The councils are set up as the legal 17 -Year Funding As a result we have been working to governing bodies on the settlements - Settlements receive sufficient funds secure our land base for the last 30 years. to Under this proposed agreement with the with the power make bylaws in from the province to build up and province, we would achieve the goal of areas of local concern. All bylaws are maintain their communities - for securing our land base for our children and subject to the approval of the housing, recreation facilities, roads, for future generations. settlement members. natural gas, and other community Land Ownership and Land Protection - financial accountability rules for development projects. - all existing Metis Settlement Land is councils and their administrations are - Guaranteed annual payments alone protected in the Canadian Constitution (the set amount to $310 -million. highest form of legal protection possible - democratic election procedures are Long -Term Funds under Canadian Law) established for councils. - Money from the province is set aside - Province of the Alberta recognizes our General Council over the first seven years to build a ownership of Settlement Lands Bill (under - The general council is established. It future development fund. This fund will 65) and no longer considers our land to be is made up of the 40 councillors from secure the financing of the settlements crown land the eight settlements and the four non- after Year 17. - title to all settlement land is held collectively by the eight settlements voting executive officers that they - The settlements would continue to (through General Council) elect have their revenues from their current Resource Ownership and Management - General council has the authority to Trust Fund. - the Province of Alberta would own the make policies on matters that are of Agriculture and Other Programs subsurface resources (oil and gas) and the general concern to all eight settlements - Settlement members are guaranteed settlements would own the surface (ie. Surface Rights) access to provincial government resources (ie. forest resources, sand and - General council policies must be programs that they currently cannot gravel) supported by at least six of the eight access (e.g. agriculture development - Oil and gas is developed in a way settlement councils. programs). consistent with settlement priorities and settlement needs. This means that oil and Vige gas company activities are controlled e jointly by the settlements and the province. er - Associated with this proposed O OSS tt, re agreement, the settlements end their litigation with the Province of Alberta over the money from the sale of subsurface resources.

1 -800- 282 -9902 1 or write: Alberta Federation of Metis Settlement Associations If you would like more information on the proposed agreement with the government 2nd Floor, 11104 - 107 Ave. of Alberta, please phone the Alberta Edmonton, Alberta Federation of Metis Settlement Associations, free of charge at: T5H OX8