STEINHAUER FUNERAL IN SADDLE LAKE
MAA in financial and election crisis By Lesley Crossingham
The Metis Association of Alberta is in a crisis situation says ousted member Ron LaRocque who claims the association is not only struggling with a $80,000 debt but must deal with allegations of election mismanagement. The debt occurred, says LaRocque after an honorarium of $15,000 was given to former president Sam Sinclair and severance pay totalling $40,000 was paid to two ex- employees who were dismissed shortly after the election. LaRocque claims a further $25,000 was overspent on the annual assembly.
These figures were "I just want to get on with neither confirmed or denied my life and forget about this by Zone 4 vice -president, whole thing," she said. Dan Martell. However, he However, Elda Goodin PETER MANYWOUNDS JR...leads funeral procession with chiefs bonnet and portrait added that the issue of the who was employed for dismissal of former employ- almost 14 years says she is ees Donna Woodward and bitter over her treatment Elda Goodin was discussed and is in dire financial Ralph Steinhauer at the board meeting. difficulty as her telephone Woodward, who now was cut off and she is works at the Canadian unable to pay her rent. Prominent Native leader Native Friendship Centre "I came into work on the in Edmonton says she 14th (September) and saw received a letter of dismissal another girl sitting at my desk. I asked what she was passes away 14. suddenly Sept. doing and then someone "There was no reason handed me a letter telling By Dianne Meili developing agriculture on Indian reserves and Metis given. I was told just to me I lost my job. I was so the pack up and leave," she settlements throughout Alberta. At Saddle Lake surprised." Ralph Steinhauer, who passed away on Sept. 19 after said adding she had worked reserve, he helped develop a project which eventually Woodward and Goodin pulmonary problems, will be remembered by many as for the association brought 12,725 acres of land into production. His own for four one of the most prominent Native leaders years. claim they did not receive in the 20th grain and cow /calf operation was an example of any verbal communication century. superior farming techniques. However, Woodward from president Larry Though best known as Alberta's 10th lieutenant - Steinhauer was appointed to the Alberta Agriculture would not confirm or deny Desmeules although their governor serving from 1974 to 1979, he also established Hall of Fame in 1984 and was also awarded the Order of the figure of $15,000 letters were signed by multiple Native organizations to help his own people. Canada medal. But, second only to his appointment as severance pay alleged by Desmeules. "He led by example. He was a leader who could lieutenant -governor; his proudest moment came when LaRocque saying it was her motivate people sheerly through his own self - he was named to the Kainai chieftainship in 1976. "own business." Continued Page 2 confidence and the confidence others had in him," says "They named him Flying Eagle. It was a major Hugh Dempsey, associate director of the Glenbow concession on the Blood Tribe's part because of past Museum in Calgary and a close friend of Steinhauer. differences. Steinhauer was a Cree - and the Cree are The Cree leader, born in Morley, Alberta in 1905, traditional enemies of the Bloods," explains Dempsey. INSIDE considered himself basically a farmer, but he had an "It showed how much he was recognized by all Native "overriding sense of obligation to serve his people," people." THIS WEEK Dempsey points out. Steinhauer is quoted in the Dempsey, who was an honorary secretary of the Western Producer magazine as having said: "I have Indian Association of Alberta in the late '50s and early farmed all my life - I have no capacity for anything else. '60s, maintains Steinhauer was one of the best Having an education just wasn't all that easy in my presidents the association ever had. "At the time he time." was with them, there were a number of battles going on Steinhauer did have a desire to get an education, with Ottawa. He played a major role in helping protect Special report Ski jumper though, and enrolled in Grade 4 at the Brandon Indian the rights of Indians in the early '60s." Steinhauer is on Residential school in Manitoba when he was 15- years- quoted in a news article as having said, "I was always at hunting Olympic old. Hè originally attended the Red Deer Indian school, loggerheads with the Indian Affairs department. Maybe & trapping hopeful but was constantly moving around because his father I was a bit backwards about saying what I thought." See Page 7 See Page 18 was involved in United Church missionary work. He Steinhauer may have had a lot to say concerning eventùally finished at the Brandon school with Grade 8. political issues because he was so well informed. Perhaps influenced by half -days spent working in the "He was a voracious reader. He was tremendously Brandon school farm, Steinhauer established his own well read," Dempsey says, adding he was also a devout farm on the Saddle Lake reserve in 1929. A year before member of the United Church. Dempsey believes he had married Isabel Davidson, a school teacher at Steinhauer may just as well have preferred to stay on Vilna, Alberta. The couple eventually had five children. his farm reading rather than become involved in politics Steinhauer first political ties were with the United and fighting for Native rights. Farmers of Alberta in the 1920's; he went on to become "I remember him as not really wanting to get into Slave Lake Medicine man district president of the organization. In later years he politics. He was elected to the tribal council more out of cultural to go would become chief of the Saddle Lake reserve, duty than anything. He knew he was needed and that to president of the Indian Association of Alberta, and the he could get the job done, so he did it. He was a fest China first North American Indian to run as a candidate in a tremendous individual." See Page 15 See Page 19 federal election. In 1963 he made an unsuccessful bid About 1,000 politicians, chiefs, ex- chiefs, relatives for the Vegreville Liberal seat. and friends attended Steinhauer's funeral at the Saddle Aside from politics, Steinhauer is credited for Lake United Church Sept. 23. - i
PAGE 2, October 2, 1987, WINDSPEAKEi , Provincial
By Dan Dibbelt course which works in con- the first time, a community offered at Old Sun two Creery. "They are planning Naturally, with the Territo- junction with high school health worker program," years ago, but not because to offer a similar program ries withdrawal from the Attendance is up, and upgrading. said Creery. "It's a good of budget cuts. up there." program student housing is more classPs than ever are "We're developing an program and there is a defi- The program which was Creery said their deci- running at minimum being offered at the Old interesting agricultural pro- nite demand for health initially offered to increase sion was based on the low capacity. Sun Community College gram," said Creery. "We've workers," she adds. the number of Natives standings students were "We definitely have the on the Blackfoot reserve, taken on an agricultural But the college is feeling working in the health scien- getting, largely blamed on room to accommodate despite a 15 per cent coordinator to set up the the economic crunch des- ces operates in conjunction homesickness. more students in the stu- budget cut by Indian and program that will work in pite its numerous improve- with the University of "The students were just dent housing," said Creery. Northern Affairs and Can- conjunction with the high ments. "We are under a lot Calgary. too far from home and it "It's an excellent home. It's ada Employment, said Old school upgrading course." of pressure," said Creery. The program was intend- was difficult for them to quiet and offers a good Sun president Marion "Students who take the "Our funding definitely lim- ed to serve not only Alber- adapt," said Creery. studying atmosphere." Creery. agricultural course will be its the number of students ta's Natives but also those A student housing block With the first semester "Our enrollment in high eligible to transfer to col- we can afford to take in." from the two territories. was built at the same time well under way, Creery school upgrading is the leges such as the one in The program feeling the "They, (the Yukon and as the Health Sciences pro- could not say whether fund- highest it has ever been," Olds," said Creery. greatest drop in enrolled Northwest Territories) gram, in order to accom- ing cuts would affect Janu- said Creery. "And we've The course showing the students is the Health have decided not to partici- modate those students ary's curriculum. "It's just a even added some new greatest interest from stu- Sciences program, first pate this year," said coming from the north. matter of wait and see." programs." dents is the early childhood New to the college this education program, which year is a glass working pro- works side by side with gram, designed with hopes Lethbridge Community of providing apprenticeship College, said Creery. MAA staff dismissed training, and an agricultural "We are also offering, for From Page 1 association that treats people this way," she said. However, Goodin says "We don't want to be in she has not received any an association that kicks its PROVINCIAL severance pay although membership in the head," after working for 14 years she added. NEW she says she feels she is President Larry Des - BRIEFS entitled to "at least a year's meules is also disputing salary." poll at the Owl River local Both ex- employees say claiming there were more they are mystified over votes and registered their dismissal saying members. Lubicons compared to terrorists, neither were involved in the However, Owl River tie ridiculous politics of the organization director Emiel Cardinal chief calls and that Goodin herself says the president is "out to Comparisons between the Lubicon Lake Indian was unable to vote during lunch." band and Palestinian terrorists made by the security the election as she had "We are a strong local chief at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics are "ridiculous" recently regained her here and we have a lot of says Lubicon chief Bernard Ominiyak. Indian status. people joining us because LaRocque, who was RON LAROCQUE Edgar Best, former Olympic security chief, says the ...ousted member unhappy with election we do things," he said. Lubicon's justifications for protests at the Calgary ousted as a member of the "Larry doesn't know what Winter Olympics are similar to those of Black association at the first allegations because it this wasn't the procedure he is talking about, there is September, a faction of the Palestine Liberation board meeting after the "would give ammunition to then," she said. nothing wrong in Owl Organization. election, says he is also the other side," Sinclair said However, a bitter and River. He is just upset Lubicon chief Ominiyak responded: "We don't have puzzled over the treatment the allegation that he was angry Norris whose father because no one voted for any intention of killing or causing a riot. I can only say of the two ex- employees biased because of his Malcolm Norris helped him." that it's something ridiculous." particularly as the associa- brother, Paul Sinclair, had form the Metis Association Cardinal says he too is Black September's attack on Israeli athletes at the tion is already in debt. "no basis in fact." in the 1920s says she is upset over the results of the 1972 left 17 people dead. "This (severence pay Munich Olympics "Paul goes his way and I going to burn her member- election and predicts Jo- and annual assembly funds) go mine. I tried to make the ship card and look for an Ann Daniels will win the totals some $80,000 that Indian Affairs man quits, election fair," he said. organization that will look 1990 election. the MAA must or has paid after her concerns. calls treatment `disgusting' President Larry Des - for which there is no "It means a lot to keep "I am the president of the meules was unavailable for this association going and Robert Laboucane has quit the federal Indian Affairs budget. Where will that Alberta Beach local and I've comment this week as he is this fighting could destroy department calling the treatment by the service money come from - the been treated unfairly. This attending a Metis National "deplorable, despicable, disgusting." only place it can - that the association," he added. is detrimental not only to Council conference. Last year Laboucane was fired for publicly criticizing which was allocated to self - However, the Zone 4 the association but to the Desmeules will be given the the department. He appealed the decision and won -- he government," he says. returning officer joined the Metis people. We want a opportunity to comment was then ordered back to work, but transferred to LaRocque is also disputing fray this week saying she different leadership and we fo,r next edition of Edmonton. the MAA election and has had seen many irregularities don't want to be in an Windspeaker. After he was fired, he couldn't afford mortgage sent a letter listing his in the election procedures. payments for his Kelowna home, Laboucane said. A concerns to Chief Electorial Freezien Norris, who Tourists damage Kelowna credit union foreclosed and sold the house for Officer, John Sinclair. was fired from her position $12,000 less than the mortgage he held. The credit But Sinclair says he says she was dismissed union is now after him for the $12,000. "doesn't have to investigate because Sinclair was late Native site "I believe I'm being forced to file for personal such allegations at all," arriving at the counting IQALUIT - Visitors to nean stone houses, kayak bankruptcy," said a bitter Laboucane. adding that he is not yet station Sept. 12. the historic Inuit dwelling stands, graves and food Laboucane also blames the stress caused by the sure of how the investigation "I was waiting but he place near here have been caches from the Thule dispute for the breakup of his 22 year marriage. He is "would work because it has didn't turn up so when I damaging the site looking period. It was extensively now divorced. never been done before." went home I received a for artifacts, says Regional excavated by archaeologists "I'm finished dancing with these (government) guys," Sinclair says he felt the letter firing me. Larry Tourism officer David a number of years ago. Laboucane said. In the meantime Laboucane is looking election was fair and Desmeules and Len Monteith. Qaummaarviit is now for a job and has filed for unemployment insurance. democratic and that he had Gauthier came in their car Although people caught being developed by the consulted a lawyer before to give me the letter," she disturbing the site or Department of Economic $3.6 million elementary school making any decisions. said. removing artifacts without Development as a historical However, opened by Blackfoot band he says he is "I know what I saw," she a permit are in violation of site for local people and prepared to meet LaRocque added. N.W.T. regulations and visitors, however, much The Blackfoot band officially opened the new $3.6 in court. Norris, who claims she is may be charged, many has been lost as some of the million elementary school Aug. 28. The brick structure "But I don't think he still owed about $370 in tourists continue to remove rock walls of the Thule has eight classrooms, two kindergarten areas, a gym wants to do that. He won't expenses, says Sinclair priceless artifacts. houses have been torn and library. The new school replaces the four portable go through with it. But I am would not allow her to Particularly hard hit is down, whale bones and ribs classrooms used before. ready and my lawyer is examine oaths, vouchers the Qaummaarviit site once used as roof supports Construction began in 1985 and was completed on ready if necessary," he said. and ballots on her own. located at Peale Point near have been taken from the time and under budget in time for this school year. Although Sinclair said he "I was returning officer at lqaluit. The site contains a site and some digging has was afraid to answer the the last (1985) election and number of semi -subterra- been done. R
WINDSPEAKER, October 2, 1987, PAGE 3
This year's Calgary Native awareness days draws crowds
By Dan Dibbelt arts and crafts displays and a Native fashion show, that "It doesn't matter whether the week's objective of was your relatives came over on met. the Mayflower, or whether The fashion show, organ- you are a Native," said ized by Yvonne Wuttunee, Winston Wuttunee, a shared the stage with nine Native folksinger and lec- Native businesses and turer. "We're all in the organizations Sept. 23, and same boat." was also held at the Wuttunee was address- Chamber of Commerce. ing a breakfast crowd of 150 A small but appreciative people, Sept. 22 at the Cal- crowd that showed up to gary Chamber of Com- talk to the business people merce, during Native and to view the talents of Awareness Week, Sept. 21 Native models and fashion - 25. designers, including designs "When the earth was by Doreen Healy and Eula- flooded, it wasn't just one lia Running Rabbit. color that perished," said On Sept. 24, Richard Wuttunee. "It was all the Price, formly of Native colors, animals and trees." Affairs, and now a Univer- Wuttunee's speech sity of Calgary professor of revolved around spiritual Native studies spoke to a conservation and was well - receptive crowd during a received by the approxi- breakfast seminar.
mate 85 per cent non - Present throughout the Native crowd. five day event was a selec- "It's what we were hop- tion of Native foods ranging ing for," said Maggie from bannock to buffalo Mowry of Native Outreach stew with artichokes, as and one of the week's well as a good dose of organizers. "We were try- Native hospitality. ing to reach out to the non- The week wrapped up SARCEE OPENS NEW SCHOOL Native community, trying with arts and crafts show to familiarize them with the and sale at the Friendship Preschooler Keven Starlight gets creative during 8 with 38 students enrolling on the first day, 20 Native lifestyle." Centre, featuring the han- playtime at the new school for kindergarten and preschool and 18 kindergarten. And it was through lec- dicrafts and art of well preschool children at the Sarcee Reserve. The school will be named in a contest and will be tures by Native community known artists including Al The Sarcee Nation officially opened the school Sept. announced later. leaders and businesspeo- Many Bears of the Black- ple, through business and foot reserve. Native tradition is
OTTAWA tolerant toward gays REPORT There is a mountain of evidence to show that Albert They either keep their homosexuality a secret, he is right. The fact is that in days gone by homosexual says, or they move to the big city. (By the way, Albert men were accepted as part of everyday Indian life -- says the only people who don't pressure Native gays I By Owenadeka especially on the Prairies. A homosexual man was are the Elders.) Once Native gays move to the city, known then as a berdache. He dressed like a woman Albert says they face the second half of a double and did women's work and no one, apparently, thought whammy. Shunned by their own people, Native gays oe Guy Wood is one of the most respected Indian anything of it. But the special role of Indian are also shunned by the gay community. The reason, leaders in Manitoba. He has a reputation as a homosexuals began to change once the missionaries Albert says, is pure and simple racism. forceful and articulate fighter on behalf of Indian and the churches entered the picture. Nowadays, Albert is a good example of one of the biggest rights. there is one But group of Native people who he Indian homosexuals are treated as outcasts. problems that most Native gays have -- they're afraid to says are not entitled to equal rights. The people he Albert is one of them. He doesn't want his last name come out of the closet. He says Native gays face a lot of won't fight for -- the people he's fighting against -- are used because he doesn't want everyone to know he's pressure to conform to the image of the macho Indian Native gays. gay. He's a 32- year -old Metis/Cree. He grew up in a warrior. In fact, just the term "Native gays" is enough to drive small northern Manitoba town. He's now a commercial This whole controversy has been more than a little him wild. "I don't even want to hear those two words artist living in Winnipeg. distressing for me. After all, I am by nature a very put together," is what he says. Joe Guy Wood says Over the years he's watched other Native gays drift tolerant kind of guy. I believe in equal rights for homosexuality is worse than an affliction -- it's a into the city. He's watched many of them drift into a everyone -- even for those Native people who play golf, disgrace. So you can imagine what he must have said vicious circle of booze, drugs and depression. He's vote Liberal or wear sunglasses on top of their heads when the government of Manitoba acted recently to known 4 half -dozen Native gays who gave up the fight outlaw discrimination against homosexuals. and killed themselves. Seriously, though, the one thing I like about being an In Manitoba, it's now illegal for employers to refuse to One suicide in particular moved Albert to action. A Indian is the feeling of togetherness -- the feeling that hire gays just because they're gay. It's also against the year ago a Native gay, who Albert says had talent, pride despite the differences we may have as individuals, law for landlords to refuse to rent an apartment to gays and potential, hanged himself. Albert knew it was time we're all members of one big Indian family. Whether it's a I because they're gay. But Joe Guy Wood, and a half - to do something. So he put up some posters and barfight or the First Minister's Conference, think we dozen other Indian leaders in the province, say it's a bad invited the Native gays in Winnipeg to a meeting. should continue to stick together. The trouble is that law. They say Native people should be protected from Sixteen people showed up. some of our so- called leaders think that some of us are discrimination -- but not if they're gay. Joe Guy Wood is They formed the Nichiwakan Native Gay Society. not entitled to the same rights. I object to that because against equal rights for Native gays because he says the Nichiwakan is a Cree and Saulteaux word which means it's tearing our Indian family apart. idea goes against traditional Indian religion and "someone who walks beside me." It's a fitting name The lesson for me in this situation is clear. Like most traditional Indian culture. because the group fills a gaping hole in the life of many of the problems we face as Native people today, the That's what he says. I spoke recently with a Native Native gays. The weekly meetings and socials help solution lies in our history and traditions. So when it gay from Manitoba who says otherwise. His name is make life as an outcast a little more bearable. comes to the subject of equal rights for Native gays, I Albert. He says people like Joe Guy Wood are Albert is the president of the Nichiwakan group. He think we could use a lot less narrow -minded religious ignorant. What's more, he says they don't really know says Native gays are under a lot of pressure in small bigotry and a lot more old- fashioned Indian tolerance their own history and culture. Native communities. based on mutual respect. PAGE 4, October 2, 1987, WINDSPEAKER WHAT'S HAPPENING Contributing to children's education Parent's groups add culture to school By Margaret Koski GRANDE PRAIRIE For the second year in a row Native parents have such as Constable Melvin The highlight of this and guests during this taken a leadership role in Calahasen of the RCMP. year's program was Native week. These parents also the education of their This year 1986 -87, has Education Week, March worked on garage sales, children at Holy Cross seen the Cree language and 23 -27, 1987. In cooperation bottle drives and raffles to School in Grande Prairie. culture program continue with three other schools, a support these programs. Alice Willier, Fred Gladue, with 28 students, 20 Native varied program of Elders, Lena Moostoos, Linda and eight non -Native entertainers and arts and Plans have now been Backer, Maureen Dumas, students enrolled. This crafts programs were made for the 1987 -88 Shirley Plante, Melvin program is taught by offered to students. school year. The parents Willier and Esther Prince Margaret Koski who is also Presenters included are sponsoring with the provided direction to the the school's student support Winston Wuttunee (song- school board a self -help school for Native programs. worker. The advisory writer /folk singer), Wasis class for adults who would In 1985 -86 the main task board has been very Valley Dancers, Mary like to complete their was to form the Native pleased with Koski's work Louis Willier (storyteller/ Grade 12. These parents Parent Advisory Committee. and credits her with the legends), Joe Blyan and hope that these studies will After meetings with leaders good relations that exist Flora Cardinal, LOUISE WILLIER and WUTTUNEE Shirley help not only themselves for such as Gary Neault the between students to the Letendre, Rost Johnson, but their children as well. ...storytelling and songwriting youth group was finally organized. school. As student support Octave Ferguson, Bentley They have asked that would like to see a visit between the school boards Activities that year included worker; Koski welcomes Bone (Arts and Crafts), and another student support planned to a Band office on and the Grande Prairie Cree language and culture students to the school, Cora Voyageur (Tolerance worker be hired for the high one of the reserves in the Friendship Centre at the classes, visits from Elders helps them adjust to a new and Understanding). Lunch school. These parents area during the next year. administrative level and the such as Eddie Bellerose and school, provides assistance was served by the Native support the continuation of The key to the success of co- operation between exposure to Native people with studies and maintains Parents' Advisory Group to the Cree language and this program is the co- parents and teachers at the in positions of responsibility contact with the homes. over 200 students, teachers culture program and they operation that exists school level. GIFT LAKE EDMONTON Rita Houle Award nominees sought
Applications for the male any other registered Native presented Nov. 7, 1987 and female Native athlete of organization and be between during the Rita Houle the year are currently being the ages of 14 and 20. The banquet to be held at the accepted by the Canadian application deadline is Oct. Canadian Native Friendship Native Friendship Centre. 28, 1987. Centre located at 10176- The winners of the The awards will be 117 Street in Edmonton. categories will receive a $1,000 scholarship from the Alberta government. MISTAKE Candidates must be OUR nominated by a friendship A story entitled "University of Alberta Native centre, a Tribal council, student director appointed," which appeared in the Metis local or settlement or September 11, 1987 issue of Windspeaker, contained incorrect information. Employment Marilyn Dumont is the academic advisor, not Doreen Richardson. Ms. Dumont looks after the office moves essential functions of pre- admission counselling and provides orientation for Native students on campus. EDMONTON - Effec- Also Native Student Services offers a first year full - tive Sept. 28, the Edmonton time program for students who do not meet the BRIDE West Canada Employment GAIL FLETT and GROOM FLOYD GOODSWIMMER regular admission criteria at the U of A. The Co- Centre will be relocated to ...with friends and relatives ordinated University Transfer Program is new offices in the Family administered by Gillian Sanderson. Life Complex, #100, 17420 Stony Plain Road. In a story published in our Sept. 25 edition, Cliff Goodswimmer The Edmonton West Sinclair was wrongly titled Father Cliff Sinclair. and Flett wed Canada Employment Sinclair is currently studying for the priesthood, but On Aug. 15, 1987, Floyd all wore beautiful royal blue numerous helpers. A Centre serves West has not yet been ordained. The number of Sinclair's Goodswimmer and Gail mid -length dresses, and special thanks going out to Edmonton as well as the sibblings were also incorrect, he has six brothers and Flett, pledged their love to carried fresh white roses Angeline Anderson who communities of St. Albert, five sisters. each other forever. The tied with royal blue ribbon. organized the supper for Stony Plain, Spruce Grove, ceremony was performed Erin Willier, flower girl, the reception. The reception Mayerthorpe, Drayton by Rev. C Jaycox and Mrs. niece of the bride, wore a was held at the Gift Lake Valley, and Morinville. R. Jaycox played the organ. floor length white dress Community Hall with Rev. "Because of the import- The wedding took place in with royal blue trimming Larry Jaycox saying grace. ance of unemployment the Gift Lake Native and matching bouquet. A dance was held in the insurance payments to our Chapel. Wind-low The groom wore a white honour of the bride and clients, we will ensure that The bride wore a beautiful, tuxedo and a red rose. Best groom with music provided there is no delay in the floor length, white gown man was Curtis Mitchell by the "Bulldogs." processing of UI cheques," with a long train, puff and the groomsmen were Master of ceremonies, said Manager Caroline President Fred Didzena sleeves, and pearl beads on Bryan Goodswimmer and Allan Lamouche, a Fairbrother. "The only did General Manager Bert Crowfoot the bodice. She also wore a Douglas (Jr.) Flett. The wonderful job. A song was disruption to service will be matching hat with veil Editor Dianne Meili best man and the grooms- dedicated to the bride by the closing of the office now News Editor Lesley Crossingham attached and pearl beads men wore black pants and her sister Valerie Willier, located at Brittania Place, Reporter Mark McCallum the hat. A trimming white dinner jackets with she dedicated the song 10158 - 156 Street all day Reporter Rocky Woodward bouquet of royal blue roses royal blue sashes and a blue "Mama He's Crazy." The Friday, Sept. 25 to facilitate Production Editor Kim McLain and white petals was carnation. The ring bearer, cousin of the groom, Mavis the move." Production Assistant Margaret Desjarlais carried by the bride. Sales Manager Gail Stewart Lee Lamouche, wore a Goodswimmer dedicated a Inquiries on employment - The bride was given Cree Syllabics Joe Redcrow white tuxedo and carried a song to the groom "All I related information should away by Douglas W ndspeoker is weekly (wblicatan of the Aboriginal Mufti -Meda Öt her father, white pillow with white and Have to Offer You is Me." continue to be directed to a 50pietV (Sr.) Flett. Maid of honour Alberto W,dspeaker is published every morcday of 15001 112 Avenue. blue lace trimming. The special evening was 489 -2277 and to 420 -2207 Edmonton. Alberta. r5M 2V0. Phone: (401) 4552700. was Sandi Smith, and the Supper was provided by enjoyed by relatives and for information on un- Advertisements designed. set and produced by W ndspeoker as well as pint unes. bridesmaids news. cartoons. editaal content and other printing rroteool ore prow,. d were Jennifer the bride's mother Pauline friends who attended the employment insurance W ndspeaker and may rot te used try anyone wancut the expressed written pem+lssion d Wodspeoker Multi -NUda socety of Alberta) Flett and Florence Good - Flett and the groom's celebration of the new Mr. claims. Office hours will (Aborgnai swimmer. The maid of mother - Margaret Good & Mrs. Floyd Good - also remain the same, from Second Class Mail Registration No. 2177 honour and the bridesmaids swimmer along with swimmer. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. WINDSPEAKER, October 2, 1987, PAGE 5 IN YOUR COMMUNITY `Taking care of our own' theme for conference
During the past two the local situation," she years, the Lesser Slave SLAVE LAKE said, adding that although Lake Indian Regional they have no legal authority, Council (LSLIRC) has conference next year that welfare programs from formally took over authority Elders, councillors, band the committees can direct been bringing together will involve the member - provincial authorities, over Indian child welfare staff, and concerned band child and family representatives of Indian bands of the Yellowhead much progress has been programs on the reserves residents. service workers and regional in the region Blackfoot made: are communities Tribal Council, "people more of its nine member -bands, "They sit as the decision - child welfare workers in in which they and LSLIRC, to find ways Tribal Council, aware of the philosophy of after new provincial legisla- making body," Good - implementing actions that themselves can develop as well as other Indian taking care of our own," tion allowed the minister to swimmer said, in local are effective in dealing with want to take on -- positive child welfare bands that and also perhaps more delegate to such organiza- custody or support agree - the problems. programs at the local level. child welfare programs and important, "Of all our tions. ments, placement of This work on the local "Taking care of our own," might be able to learn from children (56 under care), There are now local child children, or to provide level and the authority of they call it. , the regional councils. only a handful are in non- welfare committees on assistance to families to the Indian regional council. This year, so much said since Native homes" -- a sharp each reserve. Goodswimmer Typically, avoid hying children should prevent Indian progress was made that the LSLIRC took the first steps contrast with the past. said Goodswimmer, such removed. communities losing their regional child welfare toward taking over child Last April, LSLIRC committees are made up of "The committees know children to an alien and program is casting its net often distant culture. over a wider area. At the third annual child Sometimes, it can even welfare conference, or- Esso man gets Native Outreach award help set past errors right. ganized by LSLIRC, Sept. Honourable Rick Orman, and since that time he has Goodswimmer cites the 16 - 17, at Sucker Creek, Minister of Career Devel- GRAND CENTRE maintained a close liaison case of a Whitefish Lake representatives of the opment and Employment between Esso and Native family which came to Yellowhead and Blackfoot presented an award to Outreach. LSLIRC to ask for help in tribal councils were also Native Outreach's longest locating a daughter's invited. standing board member, The recent announce- children who were taken Cheryl Goodswimmer, Garth Leask ment by Esso to expand its into care by provincial in the LSLIRC director for child Orman made the pres- production area authorities many years ago. reaffirmed the commitment welfare, said she hoped to entations at his office at the "We found three girls in by Esso to utilize Native see two results from this legislature Aug. 13, 1987 B.C.," Goodswimmer said. Outreach services to hire year's conference: before senior staff and They returned as adults to A network between the board members of the locally. Leask plays a key the home reserve which role in Esso's community three Indian councils which association. The minister they had been forced to relations have authority over child expressed, on behalf of the program which leave. his welfare programs delegated Alberta government and further demonstrates "They didn't even know MP RICK ORMAN commitment to the Native to them by the Alberta Native Outreach, his they were Treaty Indians," ...gives award to Garth Leask people fo the region. minister of social services congratulations to Leask said Goodswimmer. so that a united front on for 14 years of consistent Community Affairs Advisor board members of Native The silver tray presented LSLIRC hopes that with issues affecting Indian child service as a board of for Essq Resources, is Outreach. He was in- to Leask acknowledges his its child welfare program in welfare can be presented; director. located at Grand Centre, strumental in the formation contribution to the Native place, this will be a story and, plans for a larger Leask, who is the Senior and was one of the original of the association in 1973, people of Alberta. never again to be repeated.
Rocky goes on hunting trip, turns into a Metis Rambo
When we got back to the cabin...let me tell you...l INDIAN SUMMER WORLD FESTIVAL OF
was plum tuckered out from all that driving and blowing - ABORIGINAL MOTION PICTURES. The festival is a up things...but hey...I felt real good. non -juried event for films and videos made by, for or When it was time to head back to the city...the old about Aboriginal peoples of the world. Hi! Isn't this a great trapping and hunting trapper gave me a fox pelt and a couple of skinned The festival includes films and videos from around special...which reminds me of the time I went rabbits for the trail. That was great because we both the world as well as workshops and seminars and trapping with an old trapper at Salt Creek. knew I would tell all my friends how I tracked and killed cultural events and attractions. Naturally being from the city I came prepared. When those sly little devils. If anyone is interested in travelling to Pincher Creek I first talked with the old man, he said we would be In return I handed him a brand new $500 bill and we near the Peigan Indian reserve, the dates are Oct. 8 -11. trapping for beaver, lynx and any other worthy fur. So I called it even. We walked outside and I in my army I understand that it has become a big affair and many brought some dynamite, a rifle that shoots grenades, briefs...smelt the clean forest air and said...Next time people from all over the world are scheduled to attend. and since we would be hunting rabbits for food, I old trapper...I'II come by helicopter...why we'll bolt It was thought, because it was the first time a venture of brought with me land mines that I could plant on the down a machine gun and..." The old trapper gently this magnitude was ever undertaken that the little rabbit trails. pushed me into my Jeep while he muttered to participation would be somewhat less than the huge Now I'm not saying I forgot my Native roots while himself... "I wonder what he would do if I really took him response received. growing up in downtown Anzac...it's just that after hunting...thank the Lord for dump grounds..." he So hats off to the Pincher Creek Film Society...for living in the city for so many years...! became modern! chuckled to himself. making it happen. Another big step for Native people. Anyway, when I arrived at the old trapper's cabin, he GIFT LAKE: For all you Leonard Flett fans, Leonard greeted me as old trappers will with some potato CALGARY: Winston Wuttunee just called and what says to tell you that he is just taking a break...sort of a moonshine and a chunk of dried moosemeat. Oh, it he told me I think is worth sharing, especially with all holiday, from his sports work and reporting to was great to be out on the trapline again...with all my you fantastic performers we have had on Native Dropping In. "I need time to relax," said Leonard. equipment...rope, nets with spikes in them to catch Nashville North. So Leonard packed his bags far a great fun filled trip those little beavers underwater...the ones I couldn't He said: "Rocky, remember one thing when you're to High Prairie, Alberta! Get lots of sun, Leonard! blow away with my dynamite...or shoot down with my up there doing your job as host of the show. Remember DROPPING IN: Well now that the Native Nashville automatic high powered rifle...hey! This was gonna be that it is a talent you have a God -given talent that is North shows are all in the can...it's time for me to jump fun! supposed to be shared with everyone. God didn't give in my Native pickup truck and head north to visit with The next morning after dipping into some great it to you to keep for yourself, so share it." various communities. steaks and lobster I had brought just so we could have a The other evening when one of my guests was By the time some of you northerners read this... good breakfast...we hit the trapline -trail...in my experiencing a letdown, I took him aside and told what Dropping In...will have already stopped at your house, Overlander four wheel drive high powered 1987 Jeep of Winston had shared with me...and it helped! I don't ate a meal, petted your ugly dog...done a story and left. course. think my guest will care if I mention his name, because Places I will be visiting are Boyer River, Fort I really had fun! For some reason the old trapper all professionals, like Marcel Gagnon, feel stage fright Vermilion, Tall Cree, Little Red River Band, High Level, didn't know where to look for any game, and we found before they get up in front of a crowd, let alone Paddle Prairie, Slave Lake, Salt Creek...Opps! no beaver dams...so instead I just threw grenades, blew television cameras, to perform. Have to run...have a safe weekend everyone. away trees with my automatic high powered rifle and So when the shows air January, watch for Marcel, Actually the date right now is Sept. 25, Friday, and we made the odd raven invisible with my time exploding because he did indeed take Winston's words at heart have one more show to do for Native Nashville North... tipped arrows, tin cans...garbage bags and all kinds of and performed brilliantly. guess who? junk...simply disappeared! PINCHER CREEK: Will be the site of the first That's right...WINSTON WUTTUNEE. PAGE 6, October 2, 1987, WINDSPEAKER Editorial Opinion
Erosion of treaty Where are the Elders? rights continue Reader searches for This week Windspeaker has a special feature section on hunting and trapping. We have tried to answers to today's problems touch on most of the issues facing Native hunters and trappers, however, there continues to be many threats to this way of life. Dear Editor: events. we turn away from each answer or an escape to get Recently the Alberta government undertook a Soon we.will have nothing other. Our Elders are put away from their real Many years ago the to each to our young. The series of discussions with farmers over the issuing of into homes where others problems. Myself, being wh'teman came and took children used to father can care for them, many grazing conservation leases for unoccupied Crown one of many young Natives, our land away from us. around the Elders and years ago they were treated search for answers to any land. Most of this land lies in the south and in the They destroyed its beauty would listen with anticipation with respect and now they questions. Where are we foothill areas. by making life more easy for as they spoke of many are treated with disrespect to look? Help us grand- The Indian Association of Alberta is currently themselves which was the legends that are hundreds even by their own families. fathers and grandmothers, meeting with the minister and is lobbying for at least beginning of the end of our of years old. Today where Many young Natives search we cry out for your know- some input into the discussions. However, currently way of life. They took our are the Elders to tell the for knowledge of their ledge, wisdom, and strength their pleas are falling on deaf ears as treaty rights land and next they will take stories to their children, so culture and it is hard to find so we can go on and live continue to be eroded by an uncaring Alberta our freedom and culture they can pass on to their an Elder to teach them forever. government. away from us. They do not children? How are we to what they must know. So our powwows, And another traditional Native occupation is also understand learn without Elders to they are lost because they Wayne & Marlene sacred pipes being threatened. Outfitters and guides are now to or our heritage teach us? We read many do not belong to the Longmore which are symbols of peace books and still they do not whiteman's be regulated by the Alberta government. A new world and they For any comments pieuse for our people. Many teach us all we must learn. are castaways government policy restricts licenses for new from their write to: Wayne Longmore, sundances and feasts were Where is our sacred circle own people. What are they c/o Brenda outfitters Longmore, and guides and makes it just impossible to held and now you have to that has been for hundreds to do? Poundmakers /Nechi enter this industry. travel a long distance to go of years? In that circle all Many Natives turn to Centre, Box 3884, Station Recently we have seen the erosion of education to one of these special became as one but today drugs or alcohol as an D, Edmonton, AB T5L 4K1. rights for Indian students, now hunting, outfitting and guiding appears to be in jeopardy. Native people are going to require all the leadership and perseverance A"A a"Cc Vc.` 4yrV°Ar'(T° PAU° V' they can muster to fight these unjust and damaging D4 Dl r"CA VP 4+L` bPy°P6+ rrb new regulations. i L._.] d. l=x) V PAU. ° Co"P V6 CP 4c7r4% Vc.dU L'D l b CL' C f< t "\I b+ba` Vydb"A bP 4*L` A"A ba'DUb Rumoured split Oc.dU 96- rCCDrCa° CC"P 4^A' U`° ó^A bLrC% a'C° 04° rCCDrCa° P could finish MAA DL 64+C°46'D L°D AcidU VDU4%. VW L'D tib+b' V" Co 4+c.r4r ` V6 V By Lesley Crossingham The anti -fur street demonstrations that dominated the media last summer may have actually been beneficial to many hunters and trappers, however the Ontario Humane Society says it will continue to oppose what it calls the "inhumane and cruel" practice of trapping. Since the demonstrations took place in Toronto last June, featuring a protest rally complete with an inflatable beaver and a video showing blood oozing from fur coats, many trapping and hunting organizations have formed, including two in Alberta. The federal government has also been forced into a more active role which has seen the Fur Institute, based in Ottawa, expand its operations and coordinate many programs through Environment Canada and the provincial governments. The Fur Institute of Canada was formed four years ago and is funded by the federal government and private sector fur industries, however, institute spokesman Kirk Smith says his organization was not formed in reaction to the anti -fur lobby. "We were formed to look at research into the environment and into the harvesting of furs as well as looking to educate both hunters and trappers and the public," he said. The institute keeps a close eye on the numbers of certain animals killed each year and ensures that no species is over -harvested. Although Smith dismisses the anti -fur and anti -seal skin groups as "extremists" he does feel the industry was adversely affected by the publicity surrounding the controversy. "A lot of innocent people have been hurt, including the general public, over the media extravaganza. Most of those hurt were the Inuit and inshore fishermen." However, Smith feels that the publicity surrounding of the extreme and often violent methods used by the Research into new and more humane traps is being the annual seal -kill in eastern Canada will not be anti -fur groups. studied in Vegreville and the controversial leg -hold trap repeated over other fur -bearing animals because most "Many realize that the ends do not justify the means has been modified, said a Canada Environment of these animals are not so "eye- appealing" as the baby and we can't destroy Native people just to protect the spokesman. seals. environment -- we can't destroy property to preserve However, these concessions do not appease the "We'll probably never see another white -coat kill animals." opponents of the fur industry. One of the organizers of because of that lobby, but that's as far as it will go... Other government- funded departments have joined the recent protests is Ottawa Humane Society Public other organizations have tried the same tactics with with the Fur Institute to look into education including Relations officer Christine Mason, who feels that like other animals, such as the crocodile and the elephant, Environment Canada which has formed a trap research bear -baiting, cock fighting and pit -bull fighting, trapping but they have not succeeded," he said. program based in Vegreville and is currently working will eventually die out. Smith also feels that the average Canadian is "tired" on a series of trapper education programs. "There is public awareness of the cruelty of traps," says Mason, whose group maintains that humane traps are impossible. "Yes, you could invent a trap that would kill immediately, but the pelt would be ruined. And that is why people trap," she says. The rules and regulations that Mason feels Aboriginal people are being used as a "front" for unscrupulous non -Native business people apply to treaty who want to make a "living from the suffering of Indians animals." "Right here in Ontario we have 1,500 licensed trappers -- only 300 are Native as opposed to 1,200 By Dianne Meili treaty rights only when hunting big game and birds non -Natives. I'd like to question who those government (such as ruff and spruce grouse) that are native to departments are protecting. It certainly isn't Native The following applies only to Treaty Alberta because these animals are under provincial people," she says. Indians. legislation. However the hunting of migratory game "No one disagrees with the idea that Natives must Treaty Indians who hunt on a subsistence level birds is governed by federal legislation. Indians must trap to supply their needs. But non -Natives don't have (killing only enough to feed their families), hunt on follow the same legislation when hunting these birds the right to do that." unoccupied Crown land or have gained permission as non -Natives, except they do not need a hunting Unlike most government officials who feel the seal kill to hunt on private land, are generally not subject to license. This means Indians must comply with hunt - protest was just an isolated victory for the anti -fur Alberta's hunting legislation. ing season designations, bag limit, possession regu- lobby, Mason says she is confident that within a century But, Indians who hunt on private land without lations and other regulations. there will be no fur harvest. getting permission from the land owner, or traffic The fisheries act is also under federal legislation, "It's not going to happen overnight but eventually it (sell for profit) the meat or hides of animals hunted, so Indians between the ages of 16 and 64, must have will happen. I realize that to many people we are can be charged under Alberta's Wildlife Act. a fishing license to angle or catch fish using a net. attacking a tradition but all our ancestors were Laws which prevent the wasting of meat or hides Licenses for both types of fishing can be obtained hunter/gatherers; we all had to adapt to our changing of killed wildlife (eg. killing a mountain goat and from the government at no charge. environment. Native people must adapt too." taking only the horns), and trafficking, also apply to "By issuing these fishing licenses, we can better "Trapping is cruel and inhumane and I don't think the Indians, according to Alberta Fish and Wildlife manage our resources," explains Hansen. fur industry can dispute that," she says, adding that "in Native liaison officer Ron Hansen. He adds that the end we will win this battle because we have right on safety regulations, such as those which prohibit hun- An Indian who traps animals using the fur or meat our side." for his own or his family's subsistence, is also free to ters from shooting too close to inhabited human Currently the Humane Society is running anti - dwellings, shooting from a highway, or travelling with exercise his Treaty rights, even though he may be trapping television advertisements on Canada's east loaded guns in the vehicle, apply to Treaty Indians trapping on another person's line. coast and in the northern United States. However. just as they do to non -Native and non -status Indian But, if he sells the fur, then he must register his Mason will not disclose further details of the Society's hunters. trapline or obtain a resident trapper's license says plans because she is "well aware of what the opposition. He stresses that Indians are free to exercise their Hansen. with all their many millions, can do to sabotage out plans." PAGE 8, October 2, 1987, WINDSPEAKER Special Report: Hunting & Trapping Trapper joins in battle against industries By Mark McCallum Johnson says Fish and Wildlife "insists industries send trappers a letter, to inform them of their activities William Beaver has trapped in northern Alberta and try avoid any possible dangers. forests for 34 years but he says the natural resources But, Johnson admits most trappers don't get the industry is "destroying" his livelihood. letters in time to respond because they spend long Beaver, 55, explains his trapline near Trout Lake has periods of time in the bush. He also says even if the been overrun with about 12 industrial companies in the trapper did respond, he couldn't stop the industry from last four years. coming to the land, only stay out of the way. The Desmarais -bom trapper blames the companies Johnson points out that compensation for the for "scaring off the big game animals" he depends on by trapper is possible. In 1980 a trappers' compensation WILLIAM BEAVER ...trapline overrun building cut lines and roads only yards away from his program was undertaken to replace any lost, stolen' or awarded. cabin. vandalized articles as well as pay fees to trappers for Beaver is "not satisfied" with this system. He says his and industrial activities "It's a real problem; trapping additional labor caused by the industry. But, cash average harvest along with many other trappers in the an Alberta Fish and Wildlife conflict," said Bill Johnson, amendments are only made for damages caused by the same area has steadily decreased in past years because resource officer. oil and gas industry, because it funds the program. the resource industry has taken its toll on the forests. Johnson says not much can be done because He says his department will try pursue other He adds trappers can't wait for the trees to grow and trappers and industry both have a.claim to crown land. industries such as logging companies, to pay trappers neither can the wildlife. "The trapper is given the assurance that he alone can for losses, but there are no guarantees. Beaver is also unhappy with the traplines being harvest the land for furs. However, the natural resource When a trapper does apply for compensation, he issued by Fish and Wildlife. He explains that in the past industry also has the right to the land because a must prove that his harvest has been lowered by trappers were given narrow stretches of land about 50 different product is being yielded from the _land," he showing Fish and Wildlife what his average annual yield miles long, to combat the changing cycles in wildlife and explains. was for the past five years. Johnson adds the average the advent of industrial companies. If a trapper wasn't "Unfortunately, both have to work the green zone harvest of other trappers in the area is also taken into harvesting furs on one part of the strip, he could move (crown land) in the winter." consideration before compensation dollars can be his traps a fair distance away and hope his luck would change. Today, the average trapline is about eight square miles, limiting the trapper to a small block of land. Trapping a way of life for Simpson Beaver was recently elected vice- president of a newly formed trappers' organization and plans to change By Terry Lusty was the case four years ago when fire ravaged Wood present trapping laws. Buffalo National Park. The organization was formed by the Indian Although none of his three sons may ever take Simpson lost about 70 per cent of his trapline. Association of Alberta because it is also concerned that over his trapline, for Archie Simpson of the Fort With the decline in wildlife, his annual earnings took Treaty hunting, fishing and trapping rights may be Chipewyan Cree Indian Band, trapping is the only a sharp downturn from about $10,000 to $2,000 wiped out if Native trappers don't have proper life he knows. yearly. representation to deal with the government and changing laws. Simpson, 70, has trapped for 55 years at Peace And the government would not compensate Association vice -president Point which lies about 50 miles northeast of Fort trapper losses and the local trappers association Lawrence Courtorielle says the more than 500 Alberta Treaty trappers are Chip. His Wood Buffalo National Park trapline is could not afford to either. more than 100 miles long. People like Simpson do not know the word `quit,' "automatic" members of the group. he simply "hangs in." Sure, the going gets tough and After a series of meetings in five different regions of Like many trapers, Simpson also does a lot of he is not afraid to admit it. the province, two representatives from each region hunting and fishing and However, he is very despite its hardships, it is a were elected to a board of directors and started life he loves. on a list "The animals and shrubs are making a bit of a working of tentative objectives. Today, times are not quite so difficult for Simpson comeback already," he says. "Another few years One of the groups primary goals is to lobby with the because he now owns a skidoo. Before that he used and things might be back to near- normal. Even the government for control of Alberta forests, to make the dogs, something that very few Fort Chip trappers moose might be back by then," he smiles. land fertile for wildlife again. use today. Simpson feels for his people. He knows that most "We're the best environmentalists in the country," Simpson owned several dogs and to keep them of them rely on hunting and trapping for their said president Marcel Piche. "We want to prove this to fed, he would stock up on fish in the fall and snare livelihood. It is not just himself or a mere handful of the general public and educate non -Natives on this rabbits. people. Many depend on the traditional ways. topic Those days were not always pleasant and deep That is why he feels government policies and The group also plans to keep Treaty trappers on top snow - and 40 50 below zero weather were constant regulations threaten trappers. One example is the of new laws and issues that affect them. Treasurer enemies. He spent at least three weeks at a stretch plan to restrict the number of lynx trapped on the Francis Alexis says awareness will play a large roll in on his trapline. But, when his dogs were replaced by basis of their numbers. Simpson says government is keeping the Treaty trappers rights intact. He explains the skidoo, the three weeks turned into three days. claiming that the lynx population has dwindled "a lot of Indian trappers are losing their traplines Then trips into Fort Chip became more frequent, dramatically. because many of them are unable to read. Even almost weekly. "I don't believe that," Simpson challenges. "The renewing a licence can be difficult. We need someone Although Simpson denied any real hardships, he animals, they're moving; they don't stay in the same to keep these people informed." did tell of one time he tried to go home one place." Working out of the Indian Association office through Christmas. He set out from his cabin on what would Even people move around he argues. Animals are a $35,000 Indian Affairs grant, executive director Lloyd be a three day trip but soon discovered that he and no different. They all come and go in cycles says Antoine was hired to keep the members informed. his dogs were being stalked by wolves. It happened Simpson who makes examples of muskrats, rabbits, Antoine is currently trying to secure more funds for the to be one of those years when the wolf population martens, fishers and lynx. group, but he can be contacted at the association if a was higher than usual. Simpson knows he is fairly powerless to change member has any concerns. Simpson had to fight off sleep and whenever he government policy. He finds he must usually put his The group also hopes to expand into the marketing stopped, he would have to make a fire. Sometimes, faith in the powers that be. In the meantime, he will and manufacturing end of fur trade, to get top dollar for he would have to fire off his rifle to help maintain continue to do what he does best. its members' furs. Antoine feels the Indian community some distance between himself and his dogs and the At an age when most men look forward to can "definitely" have a place in the fur marketing wolves. But he did make it home alright. retirement, Simpson looks ahead to his return to the industry. Another problem is fire. Fire not only destroys trapline. Come fall, that is where he will be found... The response from the community has been so great natural vegetation, it also chases away the wildlife, as trapping in the wilds of Alberta's northeast. that the group plans to hold a membership meeting either before the trapping season begins or shortly after. THIS PAGE SPONSORED BY: PEACE Hills TRUST HEAD OFFICE CORPORATE OFFICE EDMONTON BRANCH OFFICE Hobbema Branch Office Winnipeg Branch Samson Band Office 10th Floor, Minn Floor Masaachees Shopping 244 Ponape Avenue P O. Box 159 Kensington Place Kensington Plate Centre w,e,, a`g, Manitoba Hobbema, Alberta 10011 109 Street 10011 109 Street Highway 2A South R3C OBI TOC INS Edmonton, Alberta Edmonton, Alberta P.O. Box 60 Telephoner (403) T5J 943 -801.3 358 T5J 358 Hobbema, Alberta Telephone: (403) 4211606 Telephone: 1403) 421.1229 TOC INO Telephone: (403) 585-3013 WINDSPEAKER, October 2, 1987, PAGE 9 Special Report: Hunting & Trapping AVC offers training courses for trappers By Mark McCallum manufacturers prefer to buy beaver coats that have the province. In a one week span, students receive a an oval, more natural shape, to keep the maximum hunting manual and written material, ending the If you ever want to learn how to snare a rabbit or density of the fur." week with a field trip. catch a grizzly bear, Emiel Robertson may have just So, he reasons the course can appeal to even the Robertson what you're looking for. more experienced trapper, who wants to keep up said, `Instructors will travel to even the most areas of Robertson is the coordinator for trapper training with changes in the fur industry. remote the province on request." courses, offered to Alberta students at the Lac La Robertson adds the courses have attracted the In the advanced course, instructors do not leave Biche Alberta Vocational Centre. attention of the Northlands School Division, which the centre, located in central Alberta. "There's more Robertson explains the courses were developed has educational facilities established throughout material to cover and students gets hands -on at the request of Alberta trappers after the public northern Alberta. He says Northlands asked the experience with traps...in the three week course," outcry over "the seal hunt" and a call for more centre to offer the trapping courses as an alternative he explains, adding the centre has sleeping and "humane methods of trapping." to students lacking interest in regular school eating facilities to accommodate students from out To satisfy groups that want to see an end to subjects. of town. trapping, the course offers details on modern The student benefits because courses deal with Robertson admits a few techniques and breakthroughs in trapping such as the biology and history that surrounds the fur trade weeks is "not an ideal amount of time to teach the "padded foot hold trap." It also shows trappers as well as the trapping and hunting aspect. And, trapping. But, people usually can't get away for a more lengthy period of what standards the fur buying public expects in each course is taught by two instructors, a trapper time." pelts. and a person with a teaching degree. For example, Robertson explains: "The fur The basic trapping course is a 27 hour Robertson concludes, "We hope that younger industry used to ask trappers to shape beaver pelts introduction to trapping. But, the course is unique trappers pick up enough knowledge and interest to in a rounded form when drying them...but now because it's mobile and travels to different parts of develop new skills on their own and stick with it." The technique and skill of moose calling explained By Terry Lusty making a moose call or horn. These are fashioned quite simply by forming a cone from birchbark, linoleum, The success of a hunter is often due to a special cardboard, tar paper or lightweight plastic. technique or skill and when it comes to hunting moose, Through proper use of the horn, the hunter can the technique of moose calling can save a hunter a lot of practically call a moose to his doorstep. time and effort. There are, of course, certain considerations before To lure a bull moose, the hunter should consider trying to call moose. The direction of the wind, location of the sun and the type of terrain -- all play an important role. The hunter should look for an area known for moose How to make a habitation and one that shows moose "signs" such as wallows, dung or droppings, tracks and scraped branches. moose horn But the hunter must first learn how to imitate the call By Terry Lusty of the moose from someone who knows how, and then practice. A resourceful tool for hunting moose is a `horn,' or As with any skill, practice and develop your ability at `call.' When completed the call should look calling. Learn the cadence (rise and fall of the voice) something like a megaphone. It should be large and the rhythm. Also, learn how to reach deep into your enough to do the job, yet small enough to not really lungs and stomach for better depth and resonance. get in the way when moving about in the bush. Once the area has been determined, the hunter be have - LVIE DONALD To make the initial pattern, lay flat a large piece of should certain to the sun on his back. High paper or cardboard. At a point near the bottom ground is preferred as it gives the hunter better center, hold onto the end of a piece of string which command of the surrounding territory. Any swamps, or along rivers, cutlines of logging trails. That will serve as a compass. approaching animal will then be easier to sight. way, it is far easier to spot the intended target. Also, moose usually even when Tie a pencil about 12 inches from the end of your Calling works best when they are your quarry is close by, continue with a few mid soft string and draw an arc that will give a fan shape to rutting. Between September and late November, calls to keep its interest and to encourage its your pattern. Near the bottom end of the string, cows are in heat and easily attract bulls with their low, continued advance. draw another arc which is only three inches and will grunting sounds. It is that gutteral "un- waugh" which There are a few other devices one can use to lure become the mouthpiece for the horn. draws the bull to the cow or, in this case, the bull to you. moose. One is to snap twigs or to splash a paddle in the to water to imitate Once the pattern is complete, trace it onto the When first starting call, it should be done softly the sound of another moose making its way through actual material to be used for the cone -shaped call. because a bull may be quite close. The call should be a the brush or water. series to four Yet another Cut the pattern out, shape it into a cone so it looks lasting three minutes, then stopping for scheme is to pour water from a like a megaphone, and punch several holes along the about 15 before repeating with increased volume. After container onto a river or lake to imitate the sound of a - female seam. Using shoelaces, wire, strips of hide or spruce another 10 minutes of calling, wait 10 15 minutes again. moose urinating in the water. roots, stitch the seams together to complete your Maintain this sequence for up to two hours. If there is Whatever method you may choose, your hunting horn. still no results, try another location. can be made simpler and you could get quicker results Calling should be done by open plains, lakes or by resorting to the lures just mentioned. Good luck. THIS PAGE SPONSORED BY: BLACKIMOODS BEVERAGES LTD. 4815 - 78 Ave. S.E. Calgary, Alberta T2C 2Y9 Telephone: (403) 236 -2180 SuPPorts sate Hunting PAGE 10, October 2, 1987, WINDSPEAKER Special Report: Hunting & Trapping hile the names of the Scottish, English and French fur traders and explorers have left their traces in the history books and on maps and street signs across Canada, Aboriginal hunters were the key to the fur trade from TRADE: the start. Not only did they trap the fur but, especially in FUR the earlier periods, they provided European THE traders with food and transport, and the knowledge necessary to survive in a difficult land. They were also customers And the vital contribution for manufactured products from Europe - guns and ammunition, traps, metal utensils, and footstuffs. The contribution- of Aboriginal people to the of the Aboriginal people development of the fur trade was vital. Recent historical research shows that -- to a far greater extent than is sometimes realized - early traders and Hudson's to the history of the trade. Bay Company managers were often dependent upon Native hunters, even for their own food supplies. The Indian people, by contrast, especially before guns were in common use, were largely self- sufficient. Letters from post managers to their principals in Europe record a never -ending lament about the difficulty of securing furs. Logically enough, hunters brought in only enough fur to satisfy their relatively modest requirements for manufactured goods. Or worse, they brought their furs to competing posts, run by the North West Company. Until the two companies were merged in 1821, hunters in many regions grew skillful at playing one company off against the other. Letters like the following, from a frustrated post manager to his suppliers in London, were not at all uncommon: The guns that came up this summer, the Indians all refuse them, being so bad locks on them, which is a great hurt to this place for this year's trade... Master James Forgget, Neoskweskau Post, 14th October, 1806 Terms and protocols of the fur trade were often influenced by the Native hunters. So, while the prices paid for furs in London might vary greatly, the Indians refused to accept such fluctuations, and prices in Canada remained quite stable over long periods. Most important, many post managers, especially in northern regions, were Native people, often Metis descendants of early white traders and their Native wives. The vital contribution of Indian women to the development of the fur trade is another story which is only beginning to be appreciated. Native North Americans, of course, have always trapped and hunted animals. They also traded furs from one region to another. The growth of major foreigh market for pelts certainly caused significant changes: some groups specialized as traders, carrying European manufactured goods far into the hinterlands. Others began to trap more extensively than before. European weapons and tools made it easier to catch animals -- not a small thing for people whose very survival depended upon the success of the hunt. On the other hand, as some traditional hunting methods gradually fell into disuse, Indian hunters became dependent upon supplies of ammunition and other manufactured goods. Still, the fur trade was one of the few sectors of the European economy in which Aboriginal hunters could participate while maintaining -- and reinforcing -- their traditional lifestyle and cultural values. The fur trade in Canada, moreover, served to some extent as a. brake on the expansion of European settlement. Colonists cut down forests to plant their crops, thus reducing willife habitat and therefore the number of furbearers. They were not seen as friends of the fur -tarding companies, any more than they were - COURTESY OF FUR INSTITUTE OF CANADA welcomed by Aboriginal hunters. This explains, in part, THIS PAGE SPONSORED BY: INDIAN ASSOCIATION OFALBERTA 11630 Kingsway Ave. Edmonton, Alberta T5G 0X5 452 -4330 WINDSPEAKER, October 2, 1987, PAGE 11 Special Report: Hunting & Trapping - COURTESY OF FUR INSTITUTE OF CANADA why Indian- European relations were often less violent in hang the trachea of Canada geese from the branches of whom trapping income continues to play a vital role in Canada than in the United States, where the fur trade trees, so that the wind can blow through them, "calling the maintenance of a traditional bush -oriented way of was never as influential. other geese." life. Surveys have revealed that in many cases the value It was believed that for every animal taken a human of the meat obtained from trapping may actually be Native hunters & wildlife: was given in return, on another "dream" plane of greater than the money received for the pelts. Native reciprocity existence. At the end of his own life the hunter himself hunting communities regularly eat beaver, muskrat, Even today, the fur trade is important for the passed over to the other side, and often some animal or and rabbit, and sometimes lynx and bear. These livelihood of many Aboriginal Canadians. Much of bird would appear near the hunter's village to take his animals provide them with an important source of Canada is unsuited to agricultural development, and a place. protein in regions where nutritious food is otherwise bush -oriented lifestyle remains a viable, and often the All of these rituals and beliefs had the effect of uniting scarce. But even though the cash received from the only, economic alternative. About one half of Canada's humans and animals in one complete, reciprocal sale of furs is limited, it is needed to buy equipment and 80- 100,000 trappers are Aboriginals -- Indians, Metis, or relationship. Humans were required to respect animals supplies, ammunition and gasoline, without which Inuit. because they were so completely dependent upon subsistence hunting could not be continued. For many Hunters today may use snowmobiles and high - them. Today, we are only beginning to appreciate the white trappers, too, income from furs is needed if they powered rifles, which make their work easier and, full ecological wisdom of the Aboriginal hunter's are to remain in a rural setting where they are able to sometimes, safer. But this is often a change of understanding of himself within nature. For we too, of supply many of their requirements for food, fuel and "artifacts" rather than a real difference in culture and course, are ultimately dependent upon the health and building supplies from the natural environment. lifestyle. In many regions traditional attitudes about stability of our natural environment. While traditional hunting values have been severely hunting and the relationship between man and his eroded in some areas, in many other parts of Canada natural environment remain surprisingly unchanged. Wildlife management in Canada: they have survived and may even be regaining lost For Native people, the proper relationship between respecting animals ground. The James Bay Cree have begun a major the hunter and his prey was one of respect and In wildlife management, many Aboriginal practices program to codify traditional hunting procedures and reciprocity. They believed that animals "gave" and beliefs are now being confirmed. Of the furbearer rituals in writing to allow them to be taught to their themselves to the hunter. If proper respect wasn't management tools which have been developed in children who now spend much of the year in schools. shown for these "gifts," they would be withdrawn, with Canada over the past 40 years, one of the most And, after a period when many people left the bush to disastrous consequences for the hunter and his family. important is the Registered and Resident Trapping seek employment in the towns, there are now more On the ecological level, Native hunters were required Areas (RTAs). Under this system trappers are granted "full- time" Aboriginal trappers/hunters in the James to respect animal populations by not taking too many exclusive trapping rights within their areas, which Bay region than there were 10 years ago. individual animals. In part, this was achieved by dividing ensures that they become fully committed to Not least important, recent conflicts in many regions the land into traditional hunting territories, with family responsible management of the furbearers they of Canada over land rights in the face of impending elders deciding who would hunt when and where. And contain. This arrangement is in some ways similar to hydro -electric, pipeline, and other industrial even today, among the Jame Bay Cree, if a man kills the traditional Aboriginal hunting territories, and in fact developments have allowed many Canadians to learn more animals than he can use, it will be said that he many Native RTAs are the very territories in which for the first itme how important hunting and trapping hasn't many more years to live -- a clear reminder of the their families or communities have traditionally hunted. still are today for Aboriginal communities. Nor is this close interrelationship between human and animal The Aboriginal understanding of the need to not take merely a "northern" question, for the Aboriginal vision destinies. too many animals has now been codified into a system of man's place in nature has many important lessons for On the level of the individual creature, hunters of licensing trappers, closed seasons, scientific a world where there is increasing concern about the respected animals by making every effort to "kill well," monitoring of wildlife populations and, in some cases, impact of industrial society on the natural environment. and by ensuring that once an animal had been killed its quotas. Native hunters also believed that animals "gifts" were not wasted. Allowing meat to spoil would be offended if their "gifts" were not taken and, (perhaps by not taking enough care in preparing it) interestingly enough, this notion too is now being This information supplied by The Fur might lead to the hunter failing in future hunts, for the recognized as ecologically sound. Populations which Institute of Canada /Institute de la fourrure offended animal spirits would no longer come to him. are allowed to grow too large may outstrip the capacity du Canada. For more information write to: Respect for animals was also expressed through of their habitat, resulting in disease, starvation, and 60 Bloor Street West, Suite 205, Toronto, many hunting rituals and procedure: beaver and drastic population declines. Ontario, M4W 3B8 (416) 926 -8289 or salmon bones are still often returned to the water, the The most important element of continuity is that 1 -800- 387 -4485. element from which they came. The James Bay Cree many Canadian trappers still are Aboriginal hunters for THIS PAGE SPONSORED BY: vi ALBERTA ALBERTA WHEAT POOL 505 - 2nd Street S.W., POOL Box 2700 Calgary, Alberta T2P 2P5 .. PAGE 12, October 2, 19S7, WINDSPEAKER Special Report: Hunting & Trapping Profiles of the hunted Twenty different Canadian wildlife species are used in the fur trade today. Ten species account for over 95 per cent of trapper income in recent years, while just five species make up close to 90 per cent of all animals trapped: muskrat, squirrel, beaver, raccoon, and marten. None of the 20 furbearers trapped in Canada is endangered. Those most commonly used in the fur trade are abundant. None of the Canadian furbearers is listed as endangered by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), an international control body governing trade in endangered animals or products derived from them. Trade in otter, wolf, lynx, and bobcat, however, is closely monitored, because they resemble species which are endangered in other countries. Canada's strong furbearer populations have not been achieved by accident. They are the result of careful management policies: scientific research and monitoring, licensing of trappers, controlled trapping seasons, quotas when necessary, and especially the introduction of Registered and Resident Trapping Areas in many regions. Trappers thus become responsible for wise management of furbearers within their own licensed areas -- a strong personal incentive to ensure a healthy supply of animals from year to year. Over 90 per cent of the furbearers trapped in Canada can now be taken by relatively humane means. About two thirds of the furbearers taken in Canada spend some time in water (e.g. beaver, mink, otter, muskrat). These species can readily be taken in quick -killing traps set on land or under water. Or traps may be set near water, to take advantage of the animal's tendency to dive for its natural cover. The traps are attached to one -way slide locks, designed to prevent the animal resurfacing. This assures a relatively quick death. from COURTESY OF FUR INSTITUTE OF CANADA When caught in these sets, beaver and most muskrat do not take water into their lungs, and they expire Mostly they set traps in A key to their adaptive success is their high within minutes through oxygen depletion. This is special ways designed to be attractive only to the target reproductive potential: sexually mature by one -year similar in effect to methods used by humane societies to species. Killing traps for marten or fisher can be set in old, females produce from two to four litters and an put down certain animals in shelters, using carbon boxes on tree branches, for example. Birds can feed on average of 18 to 20 young each year. Females born in monoxide or nitrogen. the bait through a wire mesh that covers an opening on the first litters may already have their own young by fall. seven to ten year "boom and Most terrestrial species can now be taken in quick - one side to avoid accidental release and capture of the Populations tend to follow killing systems. If furbearers are to be killed, the bird, while the opening for the targeted furbearer is bust" cycles. When populations become too dense, Federal -Provincial Committee for Humane Trapping "brushed over" with spruce branches through which muskrats are highly vulnerable to tularemia and (1974 -1981) reasoned, then they should die as quickly the target animal will enter, but not the bird. Sets such infectious hemorrhagic diseases; females neglect their and humanely as possible after entering a trap. as these also protect pets or farm animals. young, and fighting and cannibalism increase. Up to 90 No effective quick -killing trap has as yet been devised Some preliminary studies in British Columbia and per cent of muskrats may die of natural causes before for the larger predators (wolves, coyotes, lynx, and Manitoba suggested that land -set traps took only about the end of their first year. foxes) which account for about eight per cent of the 9 to 10 per cent of non -target species. Water -set traps Muskrats are managed by changes to their habitat furbearers trapped in Canada. For these species, the took only about two per cent of non -target species. (e.g. by controlling water levels), and especially by Fur Institute of Canada is now analysing soft -holding With increasing trapper education even these numbers trapping, to keep populations in balance with the legsnares (equipped with a device to prevent them from can be reduced. One survey of Ontario Trappers carrying capacity of the environment. Fall trapping tightening more than necessary to firmly hold the Association members (where education programs have removes surplus animals, which would in any case animal), and a new padded leghold trap. Preliminary been established for many years) reported that as many probably not survive through the winter. Draining tests suggest that these types of traps cause virtually no as 60 per cent took virtually no non -target animals. wetlands for housing and agriculture has reduced damage to the legs or paws of captured animals. Another 25 per cent reported only one to two per cent muskrat habitat in many areas, but the resurgence of Two other areas of humanitarian concern have been non -target captures. beaver populations across the country (and therefore the accidental capture of non -furbearers, and the rare MUSKRAT (Ondatra zibethicus) Population of beaver -ponds) has probably compensated for these cases where animals bite through their own paws to status: Abundant. This large member of the rodent losses. escape from leghold traps. Increasing use of family takes its common name from the musky odor BEAVER (Castor canadensis) Population underwater sets, quick -killing traps, and soft- holding produced by well- developed scent glands in the male. status: abundant; range and numbers expanding; devices will virtually eliminate the second problem. By far the most numerous species trapped in Canada, causes flood damage to farmland, trailways and roads Trappers are likely to do their best to avoid it, not only muskrats accounted for fully one half (1,443,000) of the in some areas where trapping is not intensive enough to for humanitarian reasons, but also because losses are fur pelts taken in the 1982 /83 season. The most widely control numbers. Much of North America was first simply not in their own best interest. distributed furbearer in North America, muskrats explored by Europeans in search of new supplies of this Capturing non- furbearers is not in the trappers' range from the Arctic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico and important furbearer. Beaver was used to make interest either, and they use a variety of techniques to from the Atlantic to the Pacific. waterproof felting for hats. By the start of the 20th THIS PAGE SPONSORED BY: We'll go to work for you right away! We are dedicated to serving "PREMIERE" the livestock industry! The "ONE STOP" For All Your LIVESTOCK & POULTRY NEEDS PREMIEREMIX FEEDS LTD. 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Wild beaver back in strength throughout their former range: mink accounted for about four per cent of trapping surviving beaver were "farmed" and reintroduced into income in 1982/83. other areas where necessary, and closed seasons were COYOTES (Canis latrans) Population status: imposed for many years. Today, wildlife biologists abundant; range and numbers expanding. About conduct aerial surveys in prime beaver areas to provide 75,000 coyotes were trapped in Canada in 1982/83, but trappers with quotas for the number of animals they the popularity of long -hair furs increased their value to may take each year. The increase in beaverponds the sixth most important source of trapping income, across the country, meanwhile, has improved habitat close to nine per cent of total sales that year. Coyotes for many other animals, especially muskrat, otter, have been successful despite the increased presence of mink, waterfowl and marsh birds. Beaver are territorial humans, and their numbers and range are expanding in animals, and tend to spread into new regions as their all regions. Increased trapping is not inhibiting their numbers increase. Where populations approach or expansion in their range. exceed carrying capacity, increased spread of disease ERMINE (winter coat of the short -tail weasel, can result, as well as drastic habitat damage -- and so Mustela erminea) Population status: adequate to trappers are encouraged to take at least three quarters abundant everywhere in its range. Little desired by the of their assigned quota each year. About 350,000 fur trade today, trapping pressure on ermine is low. beaver are trapped in -Canada annually. Populations are considered strong. Some biologists are RED SQUIRRELS (Tamiasciurus hudson- concerned, however, that long -tail weasels in the prairie icus) Population status: abundant. One of the most provinces may be suffering from the extensive use of common furbearers trapped (350,000 in 1982 -83), herbicides and pesticides on agricultural lands. squirrels nevertheless account for only about one per LYNX (Lynx canadensis) Population status: 10- cent of trapper income, because of their low pelt value. year cyles; strong pressure at the present time may be Most squirrels are trapped in B.C. and Alberta, where causing overtrapping in some areas. Although only they are somewhat larger. Only about 10 per cent of 10th on the list of furbearers trapped in Canada (29,500 the squirrel population across Canada is trapped. in 1982/83), very high prices made lynx pelts the top Populations are cyclical, following the cone -production money- earner for Canadian trappers for the last few cycle of white spruce, which in turn peaks one year seasons. Lynx pelts brought an average of $300 in after a season of heavy rainfall. The high reproductive 1982/83; top pelts were worth mcuh more. Lynx potential of squirrels allows them to respond quickly to populations are cyclical, following hare population increased food supplies. swings. RACOON (Procyn lotor) Population status: Generally, as the low points of the cycle are reached, abundant; range and numbers expanding across lynx become harder to find, and trapping eases. Recent Canada. At the northern fringe of their range, racoons high prices, however, combined with increased access came into many regions of Canada only in this century. into even the most remote areas stimulated by mineral They thrive, however, in the presence of humans (and exploration and the use of all- terrain vehicles, led fur our garbage). This has been reflected in rapidly managers in Ontario to impose "zero quotas" for lynx increasing racoon populations. The numbers of in many areas in 1984/85. Other regions of Canada racoons trapped annually has risen steadily -- from may adopt similar measures. In the Northwest about 35,000 per year in the 1950s, to over 150,000 per 1982/83, for a value to trappers of close to $5 million. Territories, a major producing area, lynx populations year in the 1980s. Like racoons and coyotes, red fox adapt well to the still appear to be strong, although it is possible that here MARTEN (Martes americana) Population presence of humans, and their range has expanded, too they could be overexploited if careful management status: abundant in most regions (except in the especially in agricultural areas. Fox populations are is not maintained. Maritime provinces, where habitat is less favorable). cyclical, and these cylces may be related to three- or FISHER (Martes pennanti) Population status: The fifth most common furbearer trapped in Canada, four -year rabies epidemics. The Ontario Ministry of adequate in most areas; range expanding. Fisher is an and the third source of trapper income in 1982/83, Natural Resources is working on an anti- rabies vaccine excellent example of the success of careful marten have been greatly desired since the earliest days for wild foxes, and on means of getting it to the animals. management policies. Overexploited into the 1930s, of the fur trade. Marten suffered from over exploitation Trapping is seen as a way of levelling out drastic the species has been brought back to strength with as recently as the 1930s when unemployment led many population swings. such management techniques as transplanting, closed to try a hand at trapping. By the 1950s closed seasons, WILD MINK (mustela vison) Population status: seasons, quotas, and registered traplines. Ontario, quotas, and especially Registered and Resident adequate to abundant. Mink were heavily exploited, which produces up to one quarter of all fisher in North Trapping Areas began to reverse the downward trend. and often overexploited, as recently as the 1930s. Since America, harvested only 600 pelts in 1950; now 3 -4,000 Marten were successfully introduced into some areas are taken annually. Total Canadian production rose --as recently as the 19605 in some regions of Manitoba. from about 5,000 in the 1950s to 21,000 in 1982/83. With marten generally expanding their range and This information supplied by The Fur However, biologists continue to monitor fisher closely numbers across the country, populations and harvests Institute of Canada/Institute de la fourrure because, like all members of the mustelid (scent - are now as high as they have ever been since record - du Canada. For more information write to: producing) family, they reproduce relatively slowly. keeping began in the 1920s. 60 Bloor Street West, Suite 205, Toronto, High prices ($150 for an average pelt in 1982/83) RED FOX (Vulpes fulva) Population status: Ontario, M4W 3B8 (416) 926 -8289 or necessitate continuing monitoring and active controls abundant; populations cyclical; range and numbers 1 -800 -387 -4485. in some areas. expanding. About 88,000 red foxes were taken in Continued Page 14 Please Follow All Hunting & Fishing Guidelines While in the Bush Hunting for 1987 May You NOW OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! 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Bobcats are at the status: adequate throughout most of its range. Despite status; highly cyclical; adequate and probably extreme northern frings of their range in southern the popularity of long -hair furs, wolves are subjected to undertrapped in many areas. Almost all Arctic foxes Canada. Their small feet are not adapted to deep snow. relatively little trapping pressure. Wolves are difficult to are taken in the Northwest Territories by Aboriginal Canadian lynx have broad paws to keep from breaking trap, and their numbers are quite constant in any single hunters. Fox populations follow cylces of food species, through the snow. Only 2,000 bobcats were trapped in area. Studies have suggested that as high as 50 to 80 such as lemmings. About 14,000 Arctic foxes were Canada in 1982/83. per cent of a wolf population can be taken before there trapped in 1982/83. WOLVERINE (Gulo luscus) Population status: is any negative impact on the population. 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That and the youngest,'Scott Good organization, good Kookum and Mooshum was Fiddling: 1st, Henry Roy, Falher; 2nd, Leonard Lawrence, Slave followed up by hoop Lawrence, 7, also won Lake; 3rd, George Breland, Lac La Biche. community participation, and goes fishing with his dancers, Jerome Youngchief awards. A dance featuring gfeat music and all -round Mooshum. Jr.- and Sr. of Kehewin Edmonton young rising Team Competition: 1st, C.D.L. Express Team; Charlie great Indian Summer displaying their talents. The stars, the Fourth Generation Snow, Dalmer Cardinal, DAvid Twinn, Sharon Rye, Delores Earlier in the day, the Odegard. 2nd, Slave Lake Friendship Centre & 3rd, Kapown weather, made the Slave Red River Jig Contest played to a packed house. Friendship Centre held a Centre, Grouard. Lake Native Cultural Days feast for elementary followed and Mable and her a success. Alex Courtoriell, niece, Biddy Day three, Bull the Woods: Ricey Gullion students in Slave Lake. Courtoriell, was the team of the executive director of performed a blue grass events which was won by Cow of the Woods: Teresa Bellanger Little Brave: Blair Auger Slave Lake Friendship Day two started with a version of the jig dressed - C.D.L. Express and Slave Little Maiden: Mickey Fedorus Centre, who sponsored the pancake breakfast and at up like hillbillies. Lake Friendship Centre Little Princess: Shauna Bellrose event said he was more noon a jam session got placing second. The event Little Chief: Sheldon Sewepegaham than pleased with the underway. Slave Lake is Later that evening, the included a running course, Princess: Rita Bellrose Kokum Queen: Mable Courtrielle turnout for the event. not short of home grown fiddling competitions took a pie eating contest and tug - Mooshum King: Bernie Bottle Participants from the talent. The Slave Lake Blue place with Henry Roy of of -war. Ricey Gullion held ages of two years old, a Grass Indians and young 7- Falher taking the honors. on to his reign as Bull of the powwow dancer from year -old fiddler, Scott Leonard Lawrence took Woods with that competi- Driftpile, to 87- year -old Lawrence impressed every- the Novelty Contest with tion consisting of power log Mooshum King Barnie one. The jam session was his version of Orange sawing, individual log Bottle and his wife Mellany covered live by local radio Blossom Special. Oldest sawing and using an axe. WHY BE LEFT OUT? took part in the cultural day station CKWA. A relatively held Sept. 18 - 20 at the new powwow from group CLIP AND SAVE This Ad May Run Only Once Slave Lake Friendship Slave Lake started the - Centre. powwow off which included Barnie and Mellany WILD ALBERTA ROSE 41, Bottle are the longest living CANADIAN COUNTRY MUSIC couple in Slave Lake, OUR BEST TO YOU MAY BE HEARD ON Barnie said he met this AGTr AMMSA/CBC MORNING BROADCASTS beautiful woman back in Telecommunications 1921 and still feels the same You too can keep up to date on ". TERRY DANIELS news the Native about her even though she GOOD NEWS r all the latest of "People for many years have community by reading the spends a lot of time at PARTY LINE been asking when I'm going to do Windspeaker newspaper every week. bingo. some recording or if I would make And that's not all to enjoy, a tape for them. Its been a for Windspeaker also includes Guest master of cere- long time coming and I'm proud an entertaining selection of of the production that Lance monies and morningman commentary, history, stories, Indian Association and I have done." for the Native Perspective, photos and cartoons. Don't of Alberta is having Ray Fox kept the audience miss a single issue. going with some good one an All Chiefs Meeting Sept. 29, 30 and Oct. 1 liners and stories of his late SUBSCRIBE TODAY at Enoch. Call Lorraine grandfather. (only $20 per year) - a Day one consisted of at 470 -5647. AVAILABLE IN CASSETTE Enclosed ist for my subscription to Wmdspeaker pageants. This year's 8 songs, 7 original pieces written princess, Rita Bellrose of Anyone who wants to and performed byJACKSEN DANIELS, play Minor Hockey this and including Patsy Cline's ever Na: v ...... Driftpile had a very impres- After Midnight' Address...... we popular Walkin' sive speech on the travelling year, are now taking registrations. Contact Postal Code..... she had done while dancing TO ORDER. Send your return address LANCE Lorraine at 470 -5647. and a cheque or money order plus JACKSEN in different powwows Send To: WInd,onker, 151101.112 Ave. Edmonton, Alberta, T5M 2V6 $1.00 for postage and handling, Nominated for many awards across North America, and made payable to: JACKSEN DANIELS in association with country lessons she has learned BAND, 10723 - 130 Street Edmonton, music. Notably instrumental- from listening to the Elders Alberta T5M OZI. Please allow 2-6 ist of the year and soloist of weeks for delivery. the year, 1985. His band won not only about dancing but Most Promising Country Wind about life. PUT IT HERE Group of the Year. The Little Brave Contest yOu SNARE irquAllS AG, speaker FOR BOOKINGS CALL 451 -3118 for six years and under, saw PAGE 18, October 2, 1987, WINDSPEAKER Sports Indian Rodeo Cowboy Association Indian cowboys get last chance at Morley By Dan Dibbelt Final results of the rodeo LING - Bruce Labelle, time RIDING - Jake Crasco, are: BAREBACK - Tim 4.89, won $397.70; SADDLE score 69, won $242.50; Three action filled days Pankrantz, score 69, won BRONC - Split, Kim LADIES SR. BARREL of rodeo events filled the $203.70; CALF ROPING - Colliflower & Lionel RACING -Loretta Lefthand, arena Sept. 25 - 27 at the Wright Bruished Head, 69, won ANNOUNCEMENT Wildman, score time 15.539, won $362.78; Chief Goodstoney Rodeo time 10.27, won $445.23; $195.21 each; TEAM The Institute of Intergovernmental Relations, Queen's LADIES JR. BARREL Centre at Morley. BOY'S STEER RIDING - ROPING - Larry Bull & University, Kingston, announces the following New The indoor saw a Dwayne fox, score 71, won time RACING - P.J. Daniels, Titles in its series "Aboriginal Peoples and Constitutional rodeo Lyle Little Poplar, time 15.783, won $180.42. Reform." good turnout of participants $207.77; STEER WREST- 7.41, won $399.88; BULL as well as spectators. "We Background Papers: were really pleased with the Aboriginal Self- Government Arrangements in Canada, turnout, especially Sunday," by Evelyn J. Peters, ISBN 0- 88911- 450- 4,1987, 76pp, $10. said Darrell Strandberg, The Windspeaker Calendar of Events one of the rodeo judges and 1P Aboriginal Peoples, Prouiding Land and Resources for an organizer of the event. W. Horse, ISBN 0- 88911- 437 -4, 1987, 76pp, By Bradford While no one was serious- $10. ly injured during the rodeo, Workshop Report: there were the usual array (sHAti in Entrenching Aboriginal Self-Government, by of bumps and bruises cp,,,,ick Issues David C. Hawkes and Evelyn J. Peters, ISBN 0- 88911- shared among the contest- 449-8, 1987, 144pp, $12. ants. And while the sun shone Lorraine To order please write: Publication's Coordinator, for most of the weekend, Tai Kwon Do Lessons, Oct. 1, Enoch. Taking registrations now, contact Institute of Intergovernmental Relations. with only Saturday bringing at 470 -5647. K7L 3N6. NIAA North American Golf Championship, Oct. 2 - 4, Albuquerque, New Queen's Unversity, Kingston, Ont. rain, the weather was just Mexico. Contact Leona LaFond for info at 585 -4101, Hobbema. fine inside the arena. Free Cree Lessons, Oct. 6 - Jan. '88, CNFC Edmonton. Everyone welcome. For more info call Charlene at 435 -2043 or 471 -2661 after Oct. 1. Minor Hockey, Enoch. Anyone who wants to play minor hockey this year contact Lorraine at 470 -5647. 1RCA Final Rodeo, Oct. 9, 10 & 11, Diamond 5 Arena, Montana Band. Foothills Cowboy Association Rodeo, Oct. 9 - 11, Red Deer. 6th Annual Stick Game Tournament, Oct. 9 -12, Brocket Community Hall. For more info call Jim Swag or Nancy North Peigan at 965 -3940. Thanksgiving Day Rodeo, Oct. 12, Panee Agriplex. Waspison Child Care Society Annual Meeting, Oct. 14, 7 p.m. at Daycare Centre in Wabasca. For more into call 891 -3850. WE SUPPORT Bear Shin Bone Family Reunion Powwow, Nov. 1, Blood Reserve. THE NATIONAL FIRE PREVENTION WEEK For information on our services contact: 428-9350 n Native Outreach of Alberta FIRE This year, as in years past we are supporters of Fire 3rd Floor, 10603 -107 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5H OW5 Prevention Week. Fire Prevention and the awareness programs it brings can stop you from becoming a statistic. Be alert! Take preventive measures. Do not leave burning cigarettes unattended. Be sure your chimney and fireplace is clean before use. 7912 - 118 Ave. are dangerous. Be sure to turn No. 6 Electric elements them off when not in use. 9426 - 111 Ave. 6618 - 127 Ave. Have a fire extinguisher handy. 471 -3215 476-2274 Do not plug more than one appliance into the No. 5 No. 1 same outlet. 10024 - 82 Ave. 12108 Jasper Ave. 15207 Stony Plain Rd. Keep matches away from children. 433 -8073 488 -0011 483 -2274 Unplug your radio and TV before going on No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 extended trips from home. DON'T DRINK & DRIVE, HAVE A SAFE HUNTING TRIP ,% COLD LAKE FIRST NATIONS FAST CHEQUE CASHING Evenings Weekends Holidays Box 1769, Grand Centre, AB TOA 1TO (403) 594-7183 hr WINDSPEAKER, October 2, 1987, PAGE 17 SPORTS Golf group winds up season ROUNDUP with banquet and awards night, best Native golfers announced Ouch! Boy, do I ever feel sorry for that guy who week and Windspeaker will keep you up to date on the Lafond swung herself the title of best overall women's got knocked out at last weekend's slowpitch Falcon's progress in that league. golfer. Sarah Threefingers is second and Debra Morin tournament at Hobbema. Story has it that There's baseball action in Grande Prairie, too. The third. our Windspeaker team was up against the Hobbema friendship centre's team placed second in a mixed The WIN golf association is two years old and had 12 Sluggers when our mild -mannered reporter Mark slowpitch tournament Sept. 12 and 13. They call sanctioned tournaments this year. Last year they had McCallum knocked the Slugger's second baseman out themselves the Phantoms and they out -swung the Kelly 58 paid members, now they've grown to 86 paid cold. Lake Trappers to take home $300. The $500 first place members. The association starts the 1988 season next Here's how it happened. First Mark knocked the ball went to Horse Lake D and Ds. May. But in the meantime, if you want more info about out into right field and scampered around past second According to the Phantom's pitcher, Mark Calliou, the association or want to join, contact the new WIN base. He was on his way to third when the ball came in eight out of twelve teams showed up. Calliou also golf president Marlene Buffalo at 585 -3790 or Leona from the outfield putting Mark in a hotbox situation. added that most of the country has Windspeaker hats -- Lafond at 585 -4101 or her Edmonton direct number Mark figured had a he better chance back at second so except for him. Relax Mark, we got a hat in the mail for 428 -6778. he dove back toward second when the collision you and thanks once again for all the info. ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico: What a sports happened. First Mark's shoulder hits the second BONNYVILLE: Tired of getting sand kicked in the town. This is where the national Indian rodeo finals are baseman the knees, above then the baseman flips over face? Try the new Bonnyville Friendship Centre body happening plus the national Indian golf finals. Mark's body and lands on his head. building plan. Best of luck to all our Canadian golfers heading down "I thought he was dead," said Mark, took a "it minute No really, anyone interested in having access to a there. You might recognize a few names: Alexina before the guy woke up." Apparently somebody yelled roomful of gym equipment better get down to the Hodgson, Leona Lafond, Willie Littlechild, Ellie for water and no one could find any -- so they splashed Bonnyville Friendship Centre. They have a universal Cadieux, Mildred and Herb Dion, Ron and Carla orange juice all over the poor guy's face. So the guy gym, weights, exercise bike, matts, etc. And all it costs Buffalo, Wilf McDougall, all from Alberta and wakes everyone's up, standing around him waiting to is a dollar for membership. Saskatchewan's Roy Albert and Ray Ahenakew. see if he's okay -- his face a confused grin, he says, The gym room is open to members Monday through The golf tourney takes place this weekend and "Netch." Friday, nine to five. Windspeaker will let you know how our Canadians do After a few innings this bald buy walks up to the WIN: Western Indian Native (WIN) Golf Association down below the 49th parallel. diamond, the same bald guy that was heard to have have just ended their season with a big awards banquet INDIAN RODEO COWBOY ASSOCIATION: said, "I better put on a hat or the shine from my head will and here are the best overall golfers of the year: About those cowboys and cowgirls going to the blind my teammates," and he walked up to the injured Best peewee golfer for the second year in a row, national Indian rodeo finals in Albuquerque -- we don't second baseman who is now watching from the Garth Buffalo, second is Dwight Buffalo and Lenny know who's going until after the final IRCA sanctioned bleachers. "Can this guy ?" asked the hit bald man Buffalo is third. rodeo Oct. 9, 10 and 11 at Diamond 5 in Ponoka nodding his head to over the batter. The shaky second Teddi Littlechild is the top junior girl golfer, (contrary to what I said last week). Once again, just to baseman looks over the recognizes Mark up at the bat. Cheyenne Fletcher placed second and Lori Mandamin let you know that Windspeaker will tell you who's going "Can he hit," replies the second baseman, "like a Mac third. to the fmals -- those who win at the upcoming IRCA truck." In the junior boy's category, Steven Buffalo is first, finals 1987 season rodeo at Diamond 5 plus the overall Mark McCallum is the Clark Kent of Native Travis McGuinis second and Tyrone Potts is third. top money- makers in the association this year. journalists and I can't understand his outbreak of beast - Wilf McDougall, ex IAA prez, won best overall senior But we did get the results from Morley's Last Chance like, wildman behavior -- was a maybe there phone golfer for the second year in a row, plus he had the most Rodeo last weekend -- the winners are published booth in the dugout. points in the whole association. Behind him was Phil elsewhere in this paper. Thompson and Simon Threefingers. By the way, Phil Now it's time to go, no more space, catch ya later. HOBBEMA: Anyway, the Windspeaker slowpitch and Simon were tied at the end of the season and had to team edged out the Hobbema Swinging Devils to take have a playoff. home third place. Best men's golfer for the year is Hobbema's Chris were The big winners the Gooch Busters. The Johnson. Second is Lloyd Gauthier and Dale Spence is Busters beat the Ermineskin Mailers 8 -7 in the final third. PICHE, PICHE & ASSOCIATES game. And finally, for the second time in a row, Leona Legal Technicians Seven out of ten teams showed up for the last weekend's slowpitch tourney, the winners determined by round robin and $500 for the Hobbema's Gooch UNCONTESTED DIVORCES Busters, $400 for the Mailers, $300 for Windspeaker GRE GMAT LSAT WILLS and $200 for the Swinging Devils. (Graduate Management (Law School Graduate GRANDE PRAIRIE: The Grande Prairie Native Admission Test) Admission Test) Record Exam) SMALL CLAIM & LANDLORD Friendship Centre Falcons hockey team is the only TENANT MATTERS Native team in the area's Industrial Hockey League. WEEKEND TEST PREPARATION COURSES The Falcons are up against eight other teams. 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Supplies are limited. SERVING ALL OF SOUTHERN ALBERTA Come see us soon. (403)468-7020 COWAN FURNACE CLEANING Call Grant, Garth or Roger 5410 - 76 Ave., Edmonton, AB 137 - 46th Ave. W. CLARESHOLM, Alberta 459 -7590 (Morinville) (403) 625-2565 PAGE 18, October 2, 1987, WINDSPEAKER People The highs and lows of an Olympian jumper By Mark McCallum Olympic ski jumper and world cup winner Steve Collins didn't have to look very far to find a mountain when he was growing up in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The record -breaking Native champ could see Mount McKay which lay from his kitchen window. The mountain houses "one of the best ski jumping facilities in central Canada," STEVE COLLINS explains Slaveomir `Slav' ...today at 24 Kardas, who coached stunning victory, winning Collins on the Canada the World Cup and World National Ski Jumping Junior Championships in Team. 1980. When Collins first The winter Olympics in challenged the mountain at Lake Placid then set the age 10 and started hurling stage for his best perform- his body off 70 and 90 metre ance. At 17 years of age, -- DICK LOCK, Toronto Star ramps at speeds reaching Collins earned Olympic nearly 100 km an hour, he glory with an impressive waiting for his next crack at had no idea it would lead to 11th place finish in the 90m Olympic history, Collins much bigger heights. jump and 28th in the 70m. broke records in Thunder Collins was ranked 12th For the next four years, Bay and Finland before in the World Cup Circuit the Native athlete reached recording the longest jump when he pulled off a record heights, and while a Canadian has ever made -- 172 metres. At that time Public Service Commission Commission do le Fonction he was only four metres 1 *1 of Canada publique du Canada off the world record, which District Band stands at 191 metres today. COLLINS, 17, AT THE 1980 WINTER OLYMPICS The Sairavo winter ...and jumping at the World Cup (inset) Support and Olympics in 1984, however, j were not so kind to him: members instructions to It was a difficult decision you compete with your Capital Dropping several places, move from their Thunder but, he says, there was no head more than anything Collins finished in a Bay homes to a training other choice because he else...You get frustrated Management disappointing 21th position facility in Ottawa or be cut couldn't leave his family and don't perform well." in the 70m event and 32th in from the team. and house mortgage But, Collins says he's Officer the 90m. "It wasn't very good payments behind. ready for competition after But, he suffered the most judgement in my mind for Collins also felt it was being out for a year. He's High Level, Alberta punishing blow in his young them (national team officials) time for a rest after his training independently in Indian and Northern Affairs requires a highly amateur ski jumping career to force us to move and tell showing in Sairavo. In a Thunder Bay, working motivated individual to plan, administer from national team or- us to do it or else," remarks soft spoken voice, he closely with his former and deliver programs in support of Indian ganizers who sent Collins Collins, who decided to quit explains: "sometimes when coach, Kardas. Bands in Northern Alberta. and five other team the team. you're involved in a sport, "Slav is a big help to me. You must have successful completion of We analyze my jumps secondary school combined with experience together and try figure out in organizing, co- ordinating and admini- what I'm doing right or stering the operation of specific projects; Basic Trapping & wrong when we view the providing services or administering programs videos, " explains Collins, to Indian people; analyzing information Conservation Program Course who has been training for and preparing reports. Effective communi- five hours a day since June. cation skills are also required. Experience Kardas believes Collins in accounting would be an asset. If you are a trapper and wish to upgrade your knowledge in basic trapping or wish to learn more about the trade, you may wish to has an "excellent and This position has a salary ranging from realistic bid" for the following locations: $35,564 to $40,077 per annum along with enroll at one of the course national team. He notes an attractive benefit package, including an that Collins is "a 23- year -old Housing Oct. 19 - 23, 1987 - Bashaw & Ft. Saskatchewan isolated post allowance. may be athlete who's very talented available. - 1987 - Oct. 26 31, Lloydminister and determined. I think he In addition, there will be a need to hire for Oct. 29 - 31, 1987 - Lac La Biche can do it and go all the similar positions in EDMONTON over the Nov. 9 - 14, 1987 - Sucker Creek & High Level way." Collins will next few months. Nov. 16 - 21, 1987 - Exshaw & Lacombe In December enter the World Cup Nov. 30 - Dec. 5, 1987 - Spirit River & Gift Lake To be confidentially considered, please Circuit which will decide 7 - 12, 1987 - Alexander send your application and /or your Dec. Edson & whether he makes the résumé quoting reference number Dec. 14 - 19, 1987 - Glenevis & Olds team. 61- 7293-1 to: Jan. 4 - 9, 1988 - Brooks & Rocky Mountain House National team officials Delilah St. Arneault Jan. 11 - 16, 1988 - Fort McMurray & Janvier have refused to sponsor Resourcing Officer bid for a spot on the Jan. 25 - 30, 1988 - Stony Plain & Hobbema Collins' Public Service Commission of Canada team. However, through Feb. 1 - 6, 1988 - Goodfish Lake 2nd Floor, 9707 - 110 Street an Olympic poster fund Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2L9 former Course Cost $20 - Program sponsored in conjunction with Alberta raising drive, (403) 420-3144 Fish & Wildlife Dept. For more information on these or other Olympians Bruce Kidd and Abby Hoffman have given Closing Date: October 16, 1987 Emil programs contact Robertson, Coordinator, Continuing the Fort William band Personal information you may provide is Education. member $1,200 and the city protected under the Privacy Act. It will of Thunder Bay has raised be held in Personal Information Bank Alberta Vocational Centre PSC /P-PU -040, Personnel Selection Files. $1,000. Box 417 alberta Readers wishing to give Tout renseignement est disponible en Lac La Biche, AB their support to Collins can français en s'adressant à la personne TOA 2C0 vocations send cheques or money ci -haut mentionnée. to the (403) 623-5542 orders made out centre Canadian Ski Jumping The Public Service of Canada is Association to Wind - an equal opportunity employer Operating under the jurisdiction of Alberta Advanced Education Canadlá speaker. t WINDEPEAKER, October 2, 1987, PAGE 19 i Russell Willier Medicine man's cures studied by U of A By Mark McCallum across the country at present afraid to come Indian medicine man `Priests are forward with their secrets, Russell Willier has been starting to fearing religious groups treating patients for about might condemn them. 10 years at his home on the realize that the Sucker Creek reserve power of "That's what opened my (about 380 km northwest of eyes. Native healers were considered Edmonton) and is now get- healing comes black sheep in strongly ting recognition by over- from the Great religious commu- nities," recalled seas doctors in China, after Spirit...we can't Willier, the University of Alberta adding the church and recorded several success- contact the many of its followers have since changed ful medical cases he per- Great Spirit by their views formed on non -Native of these practises. patients. ourselves "Priests are starting to Willier was invited to because we're realize that the power of China to be a guest speaker not worthy of healing comes from the at the "World Congress of Great Spirit...We don't Acupuncture and Natural that until we pray to other gods; we use Medicine" in November die.' helpers like the great bear shortly after U of A scient- RUSSELL WI[.LIER spirit only to communicate ists noted a "remarkable" spends days preparing herbs with the Creator. In our recovery rate in the non- Indian religion, we can't Natives he treated. contact the Great Spirit by ourselves Treating nearly 500 He feels western medicine and after pictures recording the non -Native society explained. because we're not worthy people a year for everything has too many specialists, the girl's progress. "Within would abuse such know- But, the herbal of that until we tea he die." from headaches to cancer who don't diagnose the rest just a few days all the skin ledge. He points out that in gives to people with psoriasis with secret mixtures of of the body properly. "But, came off with psoriasis... the past non -Natives have takes nearly a month to Wilier hopes herbs the attention he collects from Native medicine treats the (and) she has remained free mass produced products prepare. Willier chose to his work is creating will simple roots and plants in entire body," added Aung, of it now for about a year." from plants and animals to treat people with the skin become a stepping stone to Alberta, Willier agreed to who has worked with The non -Native patients near and sometimes disease so "the camera a hospital, devoted to treat non -Native patients Willier and feels his results Willier treated earlier in complete extinction. could see the results." Native medicine. He with psoriasis in 1983 while deserve note. Aung is one Edmonton "became skepti- Willier treats a number of Ailments that can't be dreams that a clinic will be being closely monitored by of the doctors who invited cal because he performed afflictions with herbs that seen would remain question- established on a reserve a university research team. him to the conference in Native religious rituals can take anywhere from an able, he explained. "But, where patients can be Often caused by stress, China. before treatment started," hour to a month to prepare. with psoriasis western treated with Indian medicine psoriasis is a chronic skin The research team was explained Young. Some "Headache medicine (for doctors can't say recovery and Native youths can train disease, which leaves its "astounded" with the did not return, but about 10 example) only takes a is only in the head when to be medicine men, mixing victims with red scaly results, but Willier was not patients remained. couple of hours to get they can see results." the secret combinations patches of skin and may as pleased, saying the Willier treated these ready. "You just chop up Willier says there are Wither and others like him effect large portions of the "concrete" city environment people four times in a some herbs and the patient hundreds of medicine men could keep on record in the body. There is no cure for had slowed the rate of period of six months, inhales its smoke," he in cities and reserves hospital. It. recovery and made it a "100 ending treatment in a In Edmonton, there are times" more difficult to sweatlodge ceremony. His 25,000 cases of the treat patients. only payment was tobacco hereditary skin disease, U of A anthropologist or other small gifts usually which affects 2 to 5 per cent Dr. David Young, who given to Native healers. Saskatchewan Indian of the population. convinced the 37- year -old The university research Federated College Cotison is a drug western medicine man to do the team, which was made up doctors most often use to treatments in Edmonton, of doctors, nurses and treat psoriasis, according asked him to treat another chemists, that documented Look to the Future - to Dr. Steven Aung, a patient, an 11- year -old non- his work were not allowed practising Edmonton family Native Toronto girl. But, to record the sweatlodge Consider SIFC physician and acupuncturist. this time the procedure ceremony. Willier also But, the drug causes "side would take place at Willier's keeps the combination of effects" to other parts of Sucker Creek home. rare herbs he uses a secret. The Saskatchewan Indian Federated College is the only Indian controlled the body, says Aung, "She was completely "I don't intend to tell the post- secondary educational institution in Canada. One out of every adding "most drugs have covered with psoriasis," combinations to outsiders," four Indian students attending university in Canada attends SIFC. Academic side effects." said Young, who has before he said, explaining he fears offerings combine Indian -oriented and standard areas of study. Indian- oriented areas include: Indian Studies, Indian Social Work, Indian Communication Arts, Indian Management Administration, Indian Art and Indian Art History, Indian Health Studies, Indian Languages, Linguistics and Literature and Indian Education. Standard areas of study include: Arts and Science and others, as well as a number of pre -professional programs such as Pre -Law, Pre- Agriculture, Pre -Med. SIFC provides a total cultural, social and academic experience. We maintain a small college atmosphere on both Regina and Saskatoon campuses with GET THE TRAINING services such as: Academic /Social/Traditional and Career Counselling; Recreational and Competitive Athletics; International Student Exchanges; TO GET THE JOB Tutoring Services. 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