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March 25, 1988 Volume 6 No. 3 Settlement members unsure about Resolution 18 By Dorothy Schreiber Hardy says all eight settlements are in agreement Members of the Metis over the entitlement of land settlements have "mixed but there are differences feelings" about Resolution over the legislation regarding 18, a discussion paper the new Metis Betterment dealing with land entitlement Act. and the governing of the "I'll be the first to admit Foster brother GREGG PETERS and AUNT eight settlements. it's not a perfect piece (of ...spend long, cold night on legislature steps "There's a lack of proposed legislation) that's understanding. There are going to be all things to all some people who are dead people...I'm sure we'd Foster child's placement protested it never against because they have 100 per cent of By Dorothy Schreiber telephone interview from Calgary. think we're selling out on the people (in agreement)... With the recent turn in events the 32-year -old mother Aboriginal says it's tough to rights," pretty get The government's attempts to repatriate Native is afraid for the welfare of her daughter. Randall Hardy, president of consensus." foster children back to Native homes is ruining the life of "If I knew this was going to happen I would have the Federation of Metis Floyd Thompson, chair- a five -year -old child, says Rose Shawana, who is fought for her but I understood that Marilyn and Norm Settlements. Others have man of the Kikino Settle- protesting the placement. were going to keep her, that's why I didn't bother put their trust in the ment, says about 140 fighting for her," she explains in a trembling voice. council, he adds. members turned out to an Shawana, a Treaty Indian, along with the child's She says the Peters have always allowed her access The document, which open meeting on Resolution foster brother and aunt, camped out on the steps of the to her daughter who she describes as a smart, cute, Alberta legislature on March 23 and 24 to protest the was tabled by the province 18 on March 8 and asked little girl. last June 17, centers questions ranging from return of the child to a Saskatchewan reserve. They "I come here to visit her, I talk to her on the phone. around the issue of land how their Aboriginal rights claim the child is better off with her foster parents, who We all went out together on Sunday...we had a good and consists of three would be affected to the have applied to adopt her, and to whom she has time. I get along really good with Marilyn and Norm." proposals. process of formed a bond. acquiring Prior to being removed from the Peters' home, the The first part deals with additional settlement land "It's the Native unit shoving...kids out (to) get young girl was taken to the Saskatchewan reserve for an amendment to the for individual settlement another stat on the books...this new branch wants to ,one visit and has had a series of two -hour sessions Alberta Act to protect members. with establish a bureaucratic empire. So they are trying to Native unit workers to introduce her to Native culture. settlement land in the Thompson is pleased collect 100 per cent successful repatriation efforts," In a letter to Social Services minister Connie Canadian Constitution. with Resolution 18 because says Schawana. Osterman, the Peters describe the effects of the The second part covers he feels it gives the settle- The Native unit is an arm of Alberta Social Services reserve visit on the five - year -old girl. letters of patent which ments more autonomy to involved in repatriating Native children into Native "She has displayed signs of extreme distress, would put the land in the run their own affairs. As an homes. insecurity, hostility and disrespect...(she) repeatedly name of each individual example, he points to the Shawana, a friend of the family, stresses she is not threatens to run away and must be closely watched." settlement and the final bylaw making process. opposed to the repatriation of Native children to Native The girl's natural mother says the Peters received a section proposes a scheme "Council will introduce homes, but points out each case should be dealt with on phone call from her teachers last week advising them on how the settlements will the bylaw, do the first an individual basis. In this instance, she and the child's she had burst into tears in class for no apparent reason. be run. This last proposal is reading, then they will take natural mother and aunt, insist the child is happier with According to the Peters the reason for the child's known as the new Metis it to the general membership her non -Native foster family and will experience repatriation to the reserve is to Settlement Act, preserve her Native ...if the majority of the difficulty with reserve life. heritage. The Federation has people at that general Despite the protest on the legislature steps and "We have always intended to preserve the child's recently concluded its third meeting pass the bylaw letters from the foster parents to Social Services Native culture and identity...we have been working with in a series of four meetings then it will be passed. If they minister Connie Osterman and the Ombudsman, the a Native person as a family unit as well as one -to -one with each settlement to vote it down then it won't little girl was removed by Social Services from her home visits with the child to introduce us to Native culture explain the document and become a bylaw. So you're on March 23. The foster parents have not been told and contemporary issues," said the Peters in a to allow members input into giving the authority to your where she is, says the Peter's son Gregg. prepared statement. the document. members, something that is His parents have been the child's foster parents since But Jean Woods, manager of not done anywhere in Social Services and December 1984. In March of last year they began Health on the Alexander reserve believes a non Canada." -Native adoption proceedings which were put "on hold" when foster home cannot replace a Native community. He also supports the the foster child's files were transferred to the Native . "To me, when you lose your language or lose that entrenchment of settlement unit. The Children's Guardian denied the adoption tribal feeling, belonging to a community...those are land in the Canadian proceedings on Feb. 29. important part of a Native person...the non -Native Constitution. "The only In the past 22 years the Peters have been foster foster homes can't guarantee those feelings." way it will be taken away parents to 102 children. Maggie Hodgson a member of the Native child from (us) is if we happened The girl's natural mother supports the Peters'. welfare committee says "in some cases it is very a to be invaded by another adoption of her daughter and does not want the child appropriate (to repatriate Native children) but adds m country." 1 '. returned to the reserve. some children may experience culture shock. SC Since the last round of o "I lived on that reserve. There is nothing there. The "It's important that the communities develop meetings, Hardy says there only thing that was there for me was (to) make me an systems to integrate those children into the have been 30 amendments alcoholic, a drug addict, a hooker," she said in a community." put forward by settlement members to the discussion paper. Low turnout at assembly The amendments will be taken to a council consisting Formation of executive members of all of new locals weakens unity eight settlements. Their By Terry Lusty more locals in the city. He task being to establish the constitution which recommendations will then believes Metis people are distinct boundaries, open allows a person to be a be presented to the Newly formed locals are breaking up into smaller boundaries or no boundaries member of one local at any Resolution 18 negotiating being blamed for causing groups, as they join locals at all. time. Plante further stated committee comprised of division amongst Ed- closer to where they live, The fact that new locals there is a movement afoot government representatives monton's Metis people. and unity is suffering. have severely taxed to have all the Edmonton and the executive of the Local 1885's president "The boundaries do have membership, explained locals amalgamated under Federation. Stan (Butch) Plante blames some problems and they Plante, should not discour- one common banner, a Once the final draft of the the small turnout at his could be more suitable," age former members from proposed Metis Council of document is written, it will group's annual assembly on said Plante. To resolve this, continuing their involvement Edmonton. be taken back to settlement March 19, at which he was he added, the locals have with 1885. However, as Contacted after the membership for a fourth reinstalled by acclamation, formed a special joint voting members, they are and final time. on the formation of five li imittee with their main restricted and must follow Continued Page 3 PAGE 2, Mardi 25, 1988, WINDSPEAKER Provincial
ff Too much death and violence O'Chiése band to outlaw liquor on reserve ByLesley Crossingham In an interview from his cent of the reserve were sobriety before taking learned to change. We said Hughes, Edmonton Act," Jack office Gregg alcoholic and between 1973 office. Smith says that all have to start dealing with statutory membership The Indian Association Smith, president of IAA and 1984 there were 37 leaders should take a our problems instead of manager, in an interview of Alberta (IAA) is backing said he feels "great about alcohol -related deaths due similar stand. being over defensive," says from his office. a demand from the band Edmonton this decision. to accidents, violence, Smith also agreed with Smith. council of the O'Chiese 'l have always felt disease and suicide. comments from former "A band must pass a reserve to the the use of to have the use of strongly about drug and "The chief and council Alkali Lake chief Charlene According bylaw prohibiting liquor Department of banned. alcohol abuse and that is themselves had to do Belleau, who has publicized Edmonton intoxicants and then a Chief Theresa Indian Affairs, the O'Chiese must be Strawberry the reason I declared war something, otherwise many her belief that a lack of general meeting says the request comes band has already informed held to endorse the council's on alcohol shortly after my people would have died on economic opportunities is after of its intention to her band spent more election (in June 1986)," that reserve." just an excuse for wide- Ottawa decision." than the bylaw. two years combating said Smith. Now each member of the spread alcoholism. pass Chief Strawberry was widespread alcoholism on He pointed out that until O'Chiese band council "We have to learn to "This comes under unavailable for comment at the reserve. recently, well over 90 per must sign a declaration of change, just like Alkali Lake section 85.1 of the Indian press time. INSIDE New tax law a `touchy issue' THIS By Dorothy Schreiber ambiguity over the legal Indian political economic status of leased reserve and self -reliance," said WEEK A new federal bill which land. It also states leased McKnight in a news release. would authorize bands to land remains a part of the But Smith says the levy taxes on reserves and reserve and band councils government is "looking at it lease land to outsiders is a have the power to ta in terms of self -government "touchy issue" for bands in reserve land in order to issue. And we're saying no. this province, says the pres- defray the cost of develop- That kind of delegated ident of the Indian Associa- ment and services on land. authority is not self- tion of Alberta. The bill, which has gone government. .. sel f -gove rn- Gregg Smith fears the through a first reading, was ment is not what the federal taxation bill is being viewed initiated by Clarence Jules government proposes it to by the federal government of the Kamloops Indian be for Indian peoples ". as an Indian self govern- band, and was introduced In addition there is the ment issue, "in order to jus- into the House of Com- cost factor to bands. "It's a tify their desire to get out of mons on Mar. 9 by Indian very expensive proposi- Droppin'In's Mark trust responsibility." Affairs minister, Bill tion. Tax regimes are quite McCallum motors to He agrees with state- McKnight. The band pro- imposing in terms of style the Fort McMurray ments made by 'Assembly moted the bill in order to and expense." area to bring you the of First Nations officials giv- gain tax authority over a He is also concerned latest in that neck of ing bands greater taxation 180- hectare industrial park about the bill's power to the woods. See pages 6 powers could be an excuse situated on the reserve. allow bands to tax their to 11. for Ottawa to let go of some "This bill is the result of own membership. "We say of its financial responsibili- the first major Indian -led that we're taxable by ties to Indian people. initiative to amend the Treaty and why would we The amendment to the Indian Act...it ensures want to have the power to IAA PREZ GREGG SMITH Indian Act will remove the further progress towards tax our own people ?" ...fears taxation bill Foster Child film receives jury award By Terry Lusty Cardinal explained the film is getting a lot of exposure The film Foster Child, by at workshops and confer- Elders from south Edmonton Metis Gil Car- ences to a cross -section and central Alberta, of dinal, was honoured with a people. Just some and the N.W.T.'s, offer exam- special jury award for excel- ples, he said, their viewpoints are foster lence at this year's AMPIA children, support groups, regarding our changing (Alberta Motion Pictures adoptive parent groups and times. See pages 12 Industry Asociation) awards. social workers. and 13. Directed by Gil Cardinal, On a more personal who was the main subject note, Cardinal states the of the film which was a high film has "totally changed high calibre competitor in my perspective" and given its category. Along with him a greater undernstand- Shooting Stars, the winning ing of himself and the world film, and Frozen in Time: around him. It has also The Franklin Mystery, the changed some of the "bad judges had difficulty select- attitudes" he used to ing a winner. The films were harbor. close, said Jerry Krepake- Work on the production vich, the producer of helped to "settle" him and Shooting Stars and also a contributed to his "peace of co- producer of Foster mind. I have a more positive Child. outlook," he contends. Krepakevich informed At present, Cardinal is Windspeaker that "all three Metis film maker Gil Cardinal (right) - talks with his uncle (L) about working in Saskatchewan films are really good" and his mother who he never met before her death. with film producer- director that "the jury felt the film Wil Campbell on another (Foster Child) was on a par great work of integrity, bal- parents into a compelling only Native film to contest National Film Board doc- with the winner." That, he ance, sensitivity and and important journey for the documentary category umentary. This one, he Windspeaker follows said, was why both Foster kindness ". all of us." The film takes its in this year's AMPIA explains; is about Native Darcy Big Throat into Child and Frozen in Time Joanne Riediger of viewer into the real world of awards. In other catego- cultural and spiritual ways the ring to profile the receiveid special awards. AMPIA further described the frustrations expe- ries, Anne Wheeler's film and programs. He esti- soft -spoken boxer, in a The citation by the jurors the 43- minute documen- rienced by Cardinal in his Cowboy's Don't Cry swept mates it will take another pre -Olympic fight. See regarding Foster Child tary as a story which "trans- quest for his parents and the most awards. six to eight months to con- page 18. described the film as "a forms a foster child's cour- his roots. Interviewed by Winds - clude the film which has no deeply personal film ... a ageous search for his Foster Child was the peaker after the awards, working title, as yet. WINDSPEAKER, March 25, 1988, PAGE 3 Blockade to better jobs disappears with training
By Dorothy stituted by the Whitefish ly" blocked her attempts Schreiber to grade level has increased Program courses include adult literacy program in Lake band. Her past jobs find gainful employment. from Grade 6 to 8 and her lifeskills training and Edmonton. ATIKAMEG Barbara have involved janitorial - She applied for a teacher's outlook on life has improved. academic upgrading includ- The band has put up Laboucan, 23 and a single work and cooking but her aid position with the ed with other subjects like most of the money to mother, is trading in her new goal is to work in an The discovery that Atikameg school but was job interviewing techniques operate the program. A janitor's job for a typewriter. office after a Whitefish Lake band mem- 4 completing turned down and told she and resume writing. grant from the Northern She is one of 15 students secretarial arts program. needed more bers shared a lack of job education. Without at least a Grade Development Agreement enrolled in a basic job Laboucan says her lack Since starting the basic skills and basic, useful 8 education individuals are of $172,000, used to pay 41 readiness program, in- of education "most definite- job readiness program her education spurred the council to action. Last fall unlikely to qualify for job instructors' fees and buy the two -year program for skills training programs classroom supplies, also d Mysteries of Aboriginal history unemployed band members offered by such institutions helps. as However, with a long history of social Canada Manpower. Pitcairn says "In terms of there is no to be explored by society assistance dependence was job training commitment to put it's a totally hopeless continue the course beyond By Lesley Crossingham council is also being from across Canada, the into place on the reserve, 250 situation," he says. two years. formed. United States and located km South Employment prospects "But we're going ahead EDMONTON -- A society "We have signed the America. northeast of Edmonton. "Typically they (uneducated for people considered with it because it deals with has been formed to right papers with the lawyers and The society will create a functionally illiterate are such a critical problem the wrongs in history books right now we will be network of indigenous band members) were in also drastically reduced, the community and I don't about Aboriginal culture organizing a general meeting peoples "bent on pursuing saying they had Grade 7 or says Pat Campbell, co- think we can afford to and language. to select the executive." answers to 8 (education)," says Brian remaining ordinator for Prospects, an wait." The Multi- Indigenous The current board of questions in archeaology Pitcairn, coordinator of Studies Program of the directors are: Brian Wildcat, and cultural history. History education and social development. Americas (MISPA) includes Nelbert Little Moustache, books often have false board members from Dr. Anne Anderson, answers and we want to A core group of about 25 Alberta and other parts of Ernestine. Gibot and Buff rectify the story," he said. members who were given National Briefs North America, says acting Parry. "The team will investigate academic testing prior to director Buff Parry, who However, Parry hopes to mysteries such as the three the start of the job readiness -adds that an advisory include board members roots in the Cree language." program were found to Former minister found safe Other projects will include function at a Grade 5 to 6 after missing in blizzard field research investigations, level. Former N.W.T. cabinet minister Tagak Curley New Tall Cree chief as well as basic projects was found in good condition by a RCMP "Basically, we have a search such as Aboriginal language party who feared he may have died in a problem a two -day lessons. where you have takes the reins whole host of people blizzard which separated him from a hunting party The society will not be last March 17. between the ages of 18 and By Dorothy Schreiber with a total of 61 votes out government- funded but will Curley survived the white -out 30 who are functionally Arctic and four of 119. rely on funds from private days in the illiterate. tundra. He was found near his base camp Bernard Meneen is the In other words, North and South Tall archeaological societies on the northwest shore of the Hudson Bay. new chief of the Tall Cree and historical they do not read or write at Cree has a combined research An Anglican minister at a nearby community said band for the next five years. organizations. a Grade 9 level." population of 424 band everyone knew Curley would survive. Two councillors, Eugene No date has members and is located been set for The objective of the Curley, 44, turned down a helicopter ride back to Kotash and Ronald Loon - the first about 800 km north of general meeting, program is to bring the his home - he wanted to ride on his snowmobile. skin were also voted in for however, Edmonton. Parry says the students up to a Grade 9 five year terms at the meeting will take place level so they can either find Border crossed in protest, March 7 election. Bernard Meneen could within the next three employment or upgrade to Meneen was voted in not be reached for comment. months. a high school level. Mohawk chief arrested CORNWALL, Ont. -- Mohawk Chief Mike Mitchell was arrested and charged with violating the right," LOCALS ship and that, while their the issue is problematic. he explained. Customs Act as he drove his pickup truck, loaded formation requires ratifica- Martel feels it is unfair and "We're getting caught up with blankets, groceries, clothes and a washing From Page I tion from the MAA "there unconstitutional to restrict in our own bureaucracies," machine, into Canada without paying customs hasn't been one turned membership to individuals he adds, believing people duties. have the down yet." Desmeules did who live in another part of should freedom to "Sorry, I ain't gonna pay the taxes and the duties," do what they not further elaborate, the city. want. Mitchell told a customs officer at the border station meeting, Metis Association saying, "It's a Zone 4 "If someone from the The matter is scheduled on the band's St. Regis reserve. to be with president Larry Desmeules, problem." south side wants to partic- dealt by the joint Many Natives say that under Jay's Treaty of 1794 said new locals are the MAA vice -president for ipate in the west end, it is committee in the near between United States and Britain, they are exempt prerogative of the member- Zone 4 Dan Martel agrees unfair to deny them that future. from paying duty on certain goods carried across the border. When Mitchell would not stop his truck, an RCMP officer placed the chief under arrest. About 1,000 fellow Mohawks marched behind the chief's truck carrying protest signs. National Mitchell is to appear in provincial court April 20. If found guilty, he faces a maximum fine of $25,000 or six months in jail. Feasting, traditional dress, mourning songs Ottawa think tank suggests mark beginning of new land claim hearings self-government for Far North OTTAWA - An Ottawa think tank says those with VANCOUVER - After 10 his support when preparing declared their continuing As well, they have re- the strongest claim to self- government are the Months of battling in the for war. During a Gil Ts'ek' support. activated traditional fishing people in the Far North whose ties to the land go British Columbia courts (feast requesting a call to sites without permits Says and back thousands of years. over 22,000 a Gitksan - Wet' - sq. miles of arms), the Chiefs of the suwet'en tribal built smokehouses at these "Canadians will be judged for the condition of inuit land, the Gitksan and Wet'- other Clans signify their wil- council sites in press release: contravention of society - and judged harshly if that previously suwet'en bands are "pre- lingness to go into battle by Department of Fish and vigorous and self-reliant society disintegrates under paring for war" in'anticipa- eating the food laid out by Although a legal decision Wildlife regulations. the weight of social problems arising from the impact tion of the next phase of the host. Draped in their will not be made for several Obtaining a license to fish of the industrial world," said a report from the proceedings. traditional button blankets, years, the B.C. government on their own land is not only Ottawa chapter of the Canadian Insitute on Matthews, In the legal battle, already Tenimgyet (Art continues to issue permits redundant and unneces- Interntional Affairs released March 21. Jr.) and Axtii Hiikw (Henry logging 54 hereditary chiefs, for and mining sary, it prejudices their Tait), along with their sup- operations within the argument in representing 76 houses of dis- court. The BC Blame ourselves for alcoholism porters performed the limb puted territory. The land is government lawyers con- the Gitksan - Wet'suwet'en oo'y song) and in danger says former chief have given evidence sup- (mourning of being des- tend that to obtain a fishing the to Lack of is an porting Indian ownership of called on other chiefs troyed by clear-cutting and license is evidence of assim- economic opportunities just excuse forces with them as the for widespread alcoholism, says Charlene Belleau, the land which was never join consequent silting of ilation into white society, or ceded to the province they battle against the pro- fish -spawning habitats, air "proof" that the Gitksan- former chief of the Alkali Lake band in British Columbia. through treaties or any vincial and federal lawyers. and water pollutiuon from Wet'suwet'en no longer "Most places I travel to, our leaders still other legal process. sawmills, and spraying of exist as a distinct peoples blame Ina strong show of force, herbicides which poison the and therefore they have no high unemployment, poor housing, low education as With the next phase of each of the attending soil and the plants on which special claim to the land. the reason why their people drink," said Belleau, evidence upon the band, Chiefs at the Gil Ts'ek' wild animals depend. However, to fish without urging that Natives accept responsibility for drinking the first of the Gitksan wit- threw their support behind Recently Gitksan Chiefs one is "breaking the law," problems. nesses, Chief Tenimgyet of Tenimgyet and Axtii Hiikw. protested this abuse by the press release con- The band, once 95 per cent alcoholic, is now 95 the Gitwangak Wolf Clan, The departing Set'suwet'en temporarily blockading a cludes, indicating the com- per cent sober and has an objective of a dry Indian hosted a feast traditionally chiefs acknowledged logging road and by seizing plicated circumstances of nation by the year 2000. called by a Chief to guage Tenimgyet's strength and equipment. the land claim. PAGE 4, March 25, 1988, WINDSPEAKER WINDShEAKER Editorial GALLERY-IIP Is the child's best interest considered here? Somewhere, there's a little fine- year-old girl who's angry, sad and confused. She's wondering why she's been taken from her foster parents. She's worried about what's going to happen next because her life has been topsy -turvy for some time now. It all started when she was taken away from home by someone called a social worker to live with this new "mom and dad" for three days, and then taken back home. Then there were all the visits her social worker took her on - two hour slots of time when they'd go to MacDonald's and she'd be told she is Indian and her foster parents are white. Now, she feels different and unsure? Are her foster parents bad people? Should she run away from them? All these questions vie for attention in her young mind. She starts to feel funny. Doesn't anybody want her? Will her toys and the room she sleeps in each night be taken away? Will she get to finish the picture she's painting at school? And why didn't anyone ask her if she wanted to stay with her foster parents? ATTACK OF THE PLAINS TRIBES This week's front page story about the child Lee taken from her home and returned to the Crowchild (kneeling) shields himself from Crowchild is the executive director of the Red the spear thrust of his opponent during a dance Thunder Cultural Society which conveys the culture reserve should make us all think about the plight performance at the Calgary Friendship Centre. of Plains Indians, using dance, to audiences. of our foster children. Who is right and who is wrong? Native leaders and social workers generally agree that repatriating foster children back to reserves and their own people is good, but there are also arguments that sometimes the Ominayak visits child is better off raised by non- Native parents he Wind- or she has bonded to. U of A classrooms To this, say the child may have a speaker some better childhood raised off the reserve and with non- By Dorothy Schreiber A student support group Native parents, but there will come a time when at the university organized President Fred Didzena Interest in the Lubicon a protest during the Olympic he will question who he is; and he will not know. General Manager Bert Crowfoot Lake land claim torch relay run He will feel lost. Managing Editor Dianne Meili issue is and also Reporter Mark McCallum growing on the University held a public forum which is final So, what the test to determine how this Reporter Dorothy Schreiber of Alberta campus. was attended by Chief foster child should be raised? Is it ultimately how Production Editor Kim McLain Ominayak. Production in life? Assistant Margaret Desjarlais In the past few weeks the successful she becomes And how do you Cree Syllabics Joe Redcrow On April 10, Helen measure success? In this case, it should depend chief of the landless band Caldicott, an anti -nuclear has met with U of A will Windspeaker is war activist speak at the on whether she's happy or not. a weekly publication of the Aboriginal Multi -Media Society or Alberta. Windspeoker is published every Thursday at 15001 -112 Avenue. students and has been Jubilee Auditorium on local So, let's dispense with government Edmonton, Aber)°, TSM 2V6. Phone: (403) 455 -2700. invited into the classrooms issues including Advertisements designed, set and produced by Wind,peoker as well as Lubicon bureaucracy and personal opinions here. Each pictures, news. cartoons. editorial content and other printing material are of Native Studies and Lake, however, the main properties of Wlndspeaker and may not be used by anyone without the case must be evaluated on it's own basis, and the expressed written permission of Wndspeaker (Aboriginal Multi -Media Society of sociology. Teachers taking theme of her talk will be happiness of the child recognized as the most Alberta). their practicums have also nuclear disarmament. important factor. Second Class Mail Registration No. 2177 asked for information Chief Ominayak may about the band. attend.
P>a DCAJb4 ra DbA4a P Missionaries or Indians? Professor argues the identity of syllabics originator Dear Editor: Mr. Perry appears most Rev. J. Evans and Rev. T. himself was a highly - commentators said in print provide religious materials upset I pointed out in my Hurlbert commenced a respected Indian leader of of James Evan's contribution in Native languages. The Did James Evans con- letter Feb. 5 that the syllabic character for the his lifetime, and remains to the development of a most workable of these was ceive and perfect Cree Mississauga Indian Chief, Ojibway which they have one today. In 1983 he was system for writing the the Cree syllabary invented syllabics? Please allow me Peter Jones (Kahke- since applied to the Cree inducted into the Indian Christian gospels in the by James Evans around to reply to Buff Perry's waquonaby), wrote over a language at Hudson's Bay." Hall of Fame (now a display Cree language? Wallace L. 1940... The Cree system letter in Windspeaker, century ago in Upper I now add that of another at the Museum of the Chafe, a linguist at the has been adapted for the March 5 issue. Canada (Ontario), "the contemporary of James Woodland Indian Cultural University of California in Eskimo language and is still Evans, the Rev. William Educational Centre Berkley, summarizes best. in use for both." Mason; as well as that of in Brantford, Ontario). He writes in The World of Reader queries Dr. Wallace Chafe, the 12th Peter Jones also knew the American Indian: Sincerely, century linguist. James Evans for more than "Though Sequoyah's Donald B. Smith use of question mark The existence of Indian 10 years. syllabary was the most Associate Professor writing systems before the Another contemporary famous, several Indian University in Cree Bible arrival of Christian mission- witness, the Rev. William writing systems were of Lethbridge aries is not disputed. It is Mason, also confirms the devised by missionaries to the printed words Toronto, Dear Editor: well known that various Mississauga Indian's April 1900. The Bible was systems existed. At issue is testimony. In the mid -1840s reading with printed in 1876 by the I have been the identity of the individ- Mason worked with James the articles British Foreign Bible Society CORRECTION NOTICE interest ual(s) who conceived the Evans at Norway House. the Cree syllabary in England. These extra regarding Cree syllabic writing system Writing in 1886 Mason The University of Saskatchewan ad - time now. glyphs are used throughout PROGRAM for some used at Norway House in clearly stated: "I never NATIONAL NATIVE ACCESS TO the whole Bible. NURSING which ran in our March 11, 1988 issue When my father the late present -day northern claimed to be the inventor - I have a Cree dictionary should read: Inquiries are invited for applications to Adrian Hope passed away Manitoba in the 1840s. of the Cree syllabary; that compiled by the late Rev. the next orientation program, May 2 to June 30, he left me a number of old Mr. Perry argues that I honor belongs to the Rev. E.A. Watkins, which he 1988. Not May 2 to June 20 as was published. published in the and other "Indian experts James Evans," as published books believes to be the first Cree Windspeaker apologizes for any inconvenience 1800s. Among them were in ivory towers" ignore "the in the Bibliography of the dictionary ever written and this may have caused. a prevailing Native perspec- Algonquian Languages. two Cree dictionaries and published in 1865. He in the Cree tive." Yet, Peter Jones What have 12th century Bible printed makes no mention of I can't help but syllabics. syllabics but that proves wonder if there is a copy of nothing regarding their the gospel Prof. Donald B. existence. I have the follow in his letter Smith mentions up dictionary edited by `You must sit down with us...' Windspeaker Feb. 5, to Ven. R. Farris, published in 1988. Toronto, Ontario in 1938. It Dear Editor: doing in your pages, on a There are glyphs contains a chart of the job well done. It has (symbols) used in this Bible syllabics and also has the You don't know me, but I THE ELDER'S PLEA especially been fun to meet that are not used by spelling the Woods have been aware of your those connected with We knew this land Ctee today these glyphs Cree, Moose Cree, Swampy newspaper for several AMMSA and the paper in this very land where I now stand are for the letters tha, sha, Cree dialects, etc. years, thanks to many your recent center pages. a thousand years pha, la, ra. The Bible uses I would like to know references by Fred Thank you. Lennarson, the Lubicon and there were some even before I the question mark ( ?), but I where I could get a copy of More specifically, write but now there's something new, understand in the Cree the book "Sacred Feathers," adviser whose material I to send a poem which I he said, and spoke of prisons: language the question mark by Donald B. Smith? read. Lately, I have begun hope you will print. I am then we had no cages is a word rather than a I hope this material will to read Windspeuker studying Cree now (that's regularly, being able to pick and no prison guards mark ( ?). I do not speak the be of interest to your the CNFC connection -- up current copies at the to watch the caged; on this day is Cree language but I don't readers or anyone interested my instructor Charlene we still have a different choice believe they have words in the language and Canadian Native Friendship Houle, of the Saddle Lake but no one heard us tell, starting with the letters syllabary. Centre, where I study two band), because I hope to be now will you pha, sha, tha, etc. Inside the nights a week. able to say things in a truly It is a well -composed and hear us? The spoiled clans Bible I found a small piece Yours truly, Native language, but this and broken children of paper imprinted with the Margaret Gross informative newspaper of poem is in English. must be stopped, and you syllabics. On the paper are Niton Junction, AB considerably higher quality It was inspired, however, than, for example, the run you must sit down with us by the words of an Ojibway of small -town Alberta not so we gain your gold - Elder, the poet Art weeklies. I am particularly we want you to sit down Solomon. A participant in Your opinion, please... impressed with the good it is the only way the National Native English and the skills of to end the dark destruction - Consultation held with the Windspeaker welcomes letters to the editor and your reporters, who seem then we'll change United Church in Sudbury unsolicited editorial material. Only those letters to be at home both with we'll change the world in 1986, Mr. Solomon made which are signed will be published. Correspondence their subject matter and we'll change; we must, a plea for the non -Native may be edited in length, for libellous content and good journalistic practice. we will. members of the church to readability. As I have been reading sit down with Native people The views presented on this "Opinion" page are you for at least three of the Yours truly, and talk about troubles for not necessarily those of Windspezker or the five years of your existence, Roland Teape them caused by mainstream Aboriginal Multi -Media Society of Alberta. let me congratulate you Sherwood Park Canadian society. also, as so many friends are A ^A Vd ^d<+ ?' <. <70 A!L mí19. r aC A<- brV.U' 4^44^i^ A.^A v!V.IyA/ Lb A^ P!b° Ab VP rrrcr1 A?' 4^d Dr b9b.Ov?C` bC (7-7). o re44r^ A?^ C'OA AP^bU° pb- a4' Dr^4 Lb LS^ rVU' P4v?r D^PTp^9n. A1770° v^A VbAP? nCAb°Ao. uQ4`aba-?, A^A Ab C`CD rC°:' ' vb9rL ' P^n' CP Ar4' VbdC Dr o 41,d^4 ADd^l?' V1-7dt1 4.^d` PJ.41+C 4b^U_0 Ar' IJCV° DIr!^4 vd A rler rn. w.° nC 4^b° rd^44!^ v <^bO -aAL. vDnC C-C` Cc .t`?C 0b+':- oral b310-` V?d \'5b -aV49?J' Dl Vb vp^AC9J' D4 Dr v vn^<+?' r7cr 1C'lI^C`LVL Q Vb - b 7641l/ Fa DS' Vf>PLb' bC'6r'A o v40 DCd^rcr? 4 We honor and thank you We thank we can for everything. May the Great you for live as Spirit bless you. the you know- have lived From the Chief, ledge Council, you - to be Band Members & Staff have wise and given us strong in and hope many ways. ENOCH BAND Box 2, Site 2, RR-#1 Winterburn, Alberto SIK- OOH -KOTOKI FRIENDSHIP SOCIETY TOE 2N0 (403) 470 -5666 535 -13 St. N. LETHBRIDGE, Alberta T1H 2$6 PHONE (403) 328-2414 WINDSPEARER, March 25, 1988, PAGE 7 A Special Droppin' In Feature: PART 1 of 2 ANZAC, CONKLIN, FORT McMURRAY, FORT McKAY, JANVIER `In the night...sometimes I do the work' Golosky starts small, now employs over 100 By Shelley Shehinski That doesn't mean this on a contract job. businessman is willing to The commitment to. FORT McMURRAY.- just sit back and watch hiring Native isn't a decep- Doug Golosky and his wife things fall behind, or worse tive move on Golosky or Carol have taken one yet, fall into a rut. "There's his fellow employees' parts. holiday, four days long, in room for improvement but "If we have to hire four the last four years. it takes time. You've got to people, we try to hire two The pair work 12 -hour learn to walk before you Natives and one woman. days, sometimes through run." We don't have to, but the night, seven days a He's never considered everybody's equal." On an week. But Doug Golosky, moving his business to a average working day, the Cree owner of Clear- large Alberta centre. He Golosky's shop has a 25 to water Welding and Fabricat- and his family, including 30 per cent Native work- ing Ltd., isn't complaining. mother Eva, still run force. - A successful contractor traplines in the McMurray With a flourishing who started just fóur short area. But welding work has business, everything seems years ago with three taken Golosky to at least to have fallen into place for workers and a tiny shop, 320 km from-McMurray to Golosky. He's pleased with Golosky now heads up a Chipewyan Lakes. He his success but points out large plant with an average remembers driving to the his beginnings were humble. of 100 employees. DOUG GOLOSKY and WELDER bush where his men were "I just made up my mind Either Doug or Carol, ...says secret to success is to `live up to your word' working at 4:30 one morning one day...I said `this is what the bookkeeper, can always to deliver a piece of needed we're going to do.' It's still a be found at the shop. from Golosky's Fraser Clearwater's work for oil an office," he chuckles. equipment. risk; everyday's a risk. "We've had four days off Avenue shop. and sulphur companies, "And ypu have to live up to "I feel guilty sometimes Before I just had one boss since we started this. We The profession of welding and mending the odd Our word. I treat all my calling my guys out in the and now I've got all kinds of were going to go to Vegas also runs in the family. A garbage truck, Golosky guys like I would like to be middle of the night so people working for me that last summer but we never welder by trade, the final admits there's strong treated." sometimes I go out and do are bosses. made it. Work comes decision by Golosky to competition for welding Business integrity and the work," he said. Does he plan to continue first." open his business came jobs. He's quite willing, just common sense have His commitment to good to work hard and retire The business is a family after working for too many however, to part with his forced Golosky to actually business practices and early? affair. Golosky's four others who went bankrupt. secrets to success. turn down jobs, like one in equal opportunity were "I don't think that'll ever brothers all work with him "I decided if they could "When you do get a the Yukon last summer. recognized by a major Fort happen. You just get and are one of the oldest run a business, I guess I contract, you have to look "We had opportunities McMurray company when addicted to the work after families in Fort McMurray. could." after it. We have 140 to go places but I've always Clearwater maintained a 50 you're here seven days a All were raised just a block With the mainstay of employees and I finally got held back." per cent Native workforce week." B &V LINDA'S FASHION Custom Orders Accepted! "Hand made and earrings CONTRACTING ACCESSORIES made with porcupine quills, rabbit fur, deer hide and beads." Waste Disposal &Custom Hauling Eel Skin purses, wallets, cosmetic cases, etc. Some snakeskin accessories. 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Feet of Hardware Building & Yard Supply LIMITED Commercial & Residential Supplying all of Northern Alberta Town & Country WILLIAM (BILL) BUCK Specializing in Repairs & Re -roots commoner For oaths Box 730, LaCRETE, TAR &GRAVEL (Build -Up Roofing) ASPHALT SHINGLING - CEDAR & SHAKES ALL TYPES OF REPAIRS Alberta TOH 2110 #203, 9131 - 39 Avenue ha re, Alberta T6E 5Y2 IN (403) 928 -3088 Edmonton, 11489.149 St. -9111 Res: 463 -2307 Tel: 461 EDMONTON, Alberta T5M 1W7 (403) 454-6518 1 f PAGE 8, March 25, 1988, WINDSPEAKER A Special Droppin' In Feature: PART 1 of 2 ANZAC, CONKLIN, FORT McMURRAY, FORT McKAY, JANVIER Alcohol rehab centre a joint project between five bands By Mark McCallum single parent families in particular. GREGOIRE RESERVE - Punko notes a panel of A new alcohol and drug Treaty representatives first abuse rehabilitation centre agreed upon the site of the is expected to be built here centre in a meeting. They if all goes according to plan. then approached the federal government with the Fort McMurray (Greg- for the joint oire) band manager Tony proposal project between the five Punko says the band has received verbal approval bands in the Fort McMurray area. for $818,000 for the facility By building the proposed from the federal government centre on the reserve, funding source, the National Punko points out that Alcohol and Drug Native friends and family members Abuse Program (NNADAP). "will be able to visit and give He adds they are expecting official from support to people staying at approval the centre." Ottawa "anytime now." Work on the 10 -bed AN APPLE A DAY... NNADAP regional facility is expected to begin Student Lisa Beltess is learning to use a working with computers and hopes that one day she consultant Rena Halfe says in May. The centre is Macintosh Apple computer along with other can apply her disc know -how in a job. Good luck that the centre will be expected to have three students in her Grade 8 class at Janvier reserve Lisa! completely staffed by wings, connected to a tipi - (about 100 km south of Fort McMurray). Lisa enjoys - Photo by Mark McCallum members of the community. shaped section in the She also notes local middle. Each of the wings residents will have the will have the capability to be opportunity to train at the expanded upon in the centre in the field of future. addictions counselling. The Gregoire reserve is proudly presents our Halle explains the focus centrally located in the Windspeaker of the centre will be family middle of the four other treatment. She adds a lot of bands: Fort McKay, Cree, 1988 poster, now attention will be aimed at Chip and Janvier bands. available to readers. Your commitment If you'd like one, take advantage of our special offer to new subscribers or to those who renew subscriptions now. With a purchase of a yearly to Human Dignity subscription or renewal of your subscription to Amid the confusion and turmoil in our Windspeaker, you will receive a free poster. world today, it's becoming more impor- There's no better way to keep on top of who's who tant to recognize the dignity of every member of the human family. and what's going on in Alberta's Native community hr than to have Windspeaker delivered to your door or Throughout the world, and in our prov- mailbox. ince, there are people who have committed themselves to upholding human dignity. They help ensure people get a a Windspeaker subscriber, send a cheque To become fair and equal chance to live their lives, free from discrimi- or money order to the amount of $20 (don't forget to include your name and address) to: nation. If you know an Albertan like this, nominate that person for Windspeaker the Alberta Human Rights Award. 15001 - 112 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta spéák Make this your contribution to 1988, the 40th anniversary T5M 2V6 of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human The poster you see here is also available for only $5. Send in your Rights by the United Nations. It's a time to remember that cheque or money order to the above address today! we're all members of the human family. Nomination deadline is June 30, 1988. Fora nomination form with guidelines, or more information about the Declaration, phone. (403) 427-3116, Edmonton. We salute all HIGH PRAIRIE To all toll free, consult your AGr directory under of Alberta I our Elders. We NATIVE Government HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION appreciate your FRIENDSHIP numerous CENTRE Happiness is Yelling Bingo at contributions High Prairie Native Friendship Centre Society and we wish We would like to TOWNE BINGO you many years salute our Elders. May 118 Ave. & 124 St. more of prosperity. you have many Ph: 454 -5396 7 NIGHTS A WEEK - MONEY GAME 80% PAYOUT prosperous years and No Smoking Annex to Main Hall spirits Has Separate Heating & Ventilation System From Chief Stan Testawich may only good Towne Oyer of the Night & Band Members guide you. From the BINGO Doors 4 p.m. - Earlybird 6 p.m. Director & Staff - Regular 7 p.m. 2 Bonanza - 1 Mini - Bad Bananza's Now Available. DUNCAN'S BAND Trade In's 'h Price, Regular, Gold & Box 148 4919 - 51 Avenue Box 1448 Triple Cards Available Brownsvale, Alberta High Prairie, AB 5234511 FREE $500 PLAYOFF TOH OLO TOG 1E0 5234512 SUNDAY NIGHT WINDSPEAKER, March 25, 1988, PAGE 9 A Special Droppin' In Feature: PART 1 of 2 ANZAC, CONKLIN, FORT McMURRAY, FORT McKAY, JANVIER Anzac businesswoman makes it to the top By Mark McCallum takes a lot of grit and iron to she is quick to point out she ness community would says her husband, Elmer, is says she's satisfied with the stay on top of both jobs. is a serious businesswoman. take note. She believes a handling the janitorial growth of her company and ANZAC Helen Roy is "From early - morning until Roy started the business number of businessmen business. But, she still pleased with her current literally moving up in the late at her seven -day a night" with "broom and mop stereotype women and manages to do most of the job at the hotel. world, to the top of the long work week takes a big one pail" and "small" "some of them thought I paperwork for the company. "I think I have enough Hillyard Hotel in the bite out of her home life. contract. Today, Carmie's was 'just another woman Although it's hard to things to keep me busy for penthouse suite. But, she explains, that was Janitorial Service has 11 going into business.' But, I imagine, Roy plans to try now. So, I don't want to her intent. original contracts with various think I've gained their staying away from getting plan too far into the future," The Cree -Metis business- businesses at Fort respect." too busy in the future. She she concludes. woman owns a successful Roy started her janitorial McMurray. She has seven Native Venture Capital $120,000 company called business in 1980 after the people working for her and president Milt Pahl says he Carmie's Janitorial Service youngest of her five children estimated that her equip- hired Roy to be the manager and she's also the new started school. "1 just want ment is worth about $60,000. of the Hillyard Hotel manager of the $450,000 something to do with my But, Roy says she had to because he was "very Hillyard Hotel in Anzac. spare time." She never prove she was "serious" impressed with her grasp of "It's time consuming," expected the business to about the company before the business world." says Roy, explaining it boom like it has although the male- Saerd dominated busi- Pahl is aware of ark her track record. He believes she is Native Education Program Staff the "right person" for the for Edmonton Public Schools job regardless of sex. "If you can get the job done, it doesn't matter what sex or color you are." We honor and thank Roy is currently living in the penthouse suite of the the Elders. hotel. The suite has three bedrooms, living room/- dining area, kitchen and two bathrooms. And, she notes with a smile, "I hear the view is just beautiful from the balcony in the summer. You can see the (Gregoire) lake from here." When Roy became manager of the 12 -room hotel in January, she did some "sprucing up" and minor renovations. The 10210 -11 7 St. hotel has a gas bar, EDMONTON, Alberta restaurant and bar. T5K 1X6 HELEN ROY - hopes to make the Hillyard Hotel as successful as her While Roy is busy (403) 429 -8282 own $120,000 business. managing the hotel, she ANNOUNCING : 5th Annual Juried Alberta Native Art Festival The Chiefs, Councils & Members of the bands would like to extend a ftsUt1'% note of appreciation to r'iWA all our Elders. Without your guidance we have no AWARDS $5,000 scholarship for 1st place past. Our future is secured $1,000 for 2nd place $500 for 3rd place because of your contribu- $750 for best 3- dimensional piece tions and wisdom. We EARLY SUBMISSIONS DRAWS ENTER EARLY to be eligible for early bird prizes. Three draws for appreciate you and we $200 art supplies gift certificates will be made on the first day of each wish you month, March through May. peace, wisdom and happiness. DEADLINE FOR ALL SUBMISSIONS IS JUNE 1, 1988 100% PROCEEDS You as an Artist will earn 100% of the proceeds of works sold. The Society covers framing costs for those works chosen for the show. ENTER TODAY!!! LITTLE RED RIVER BAND CONTACT Box 1165, HIGH LEVEL, Alberta TOH IZO Alberta Indian Arts & Crafts Society Band Office: 7593912 or 759-3950 501, 10105 - 109 St. Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1MS FOX LAKE BAND OFFICE JOHN D'OR BAND (403) 426 -2048 659-3855 or 659-3963 759-3912 GARDEN RIVER BAND OFFICE 659-3677 PAGE 10, March 25, 1988, WINDSPEAKER A Special Droppin' In Feature: PART 1 of 2 ANZAC, CONKLIN, FORT MdVIURRAY, FORT McKAY, JANVIER President and chief working toward a better ,community Metis and Treaty share common goals in Janvier By Mark McCallum community with the city of Fort McMurray, located At first glance, Henry about 120 km north. Herman and Walter Janvier Janvier is concerned the seem an unlikely team. road is having a negative Janvier, 29, chief of the backlash on the reserve Janvier reserve, is a trim although he admits it has man who looks more also made the community comfortable when he's more accessible to outside wearing his Expo's baseball industry. cap and running shoes. His "Now, everybody is on i tall, athletic frame is a the go and is excited," says contrast to Herman's stout Janvier, explaining residents huskiness. The 37- year -old from the reserve are being Metis, president of the lured to Fort McMurray by hamlet (Metis Local 214) on attractions the city has to the outskirts of the Janvier offer like bingos and reserve, wouldn't look out shopping malls. He worries of place in the driver's seat this may stunt the growth of of an 18- wheeler. his community. But together, the two leaders have found a On weekends, the reserve I formula for success. They've virtually becomes a ghost put aside past differences town. To stop the steady people here have to look opportunity to run a self - and are bonded flow of people leaving the by one forward to after finishing sufficient business goal: to pull reserve, Janvier explains and common school is OCP," says generate year -round Janvier's 400 Metis and an old building will be Herman. "Through OCP, employment for residents. - Treaty residents together renovated and converted they do community work to But, he warns: "The mill is and lead them to a better into a community hall (and improve living conditions. going to be run like a life. band office) where social But, if things are going to business, not a training Herman has known his events like dances can be get better here, we need to program. If there's no counterpart Chief Janvier held for residents. Work is create some stable employ- production, we're not going since childhood. But expected to begin on the ment." to fool around because the Herman explains the two hall in April at a cost of Herman says he gained work has to be done." . were once on opposite about $120,000. this strong viewpoint after The sawmill is expected sides of the fence. Janvier hopes that by leaving Janvier in 1969. It to create 14 full -time jobs "The Metis and Treaty offering residents more was shortly after he was for residents, notes Chief people here have a history recreational activities, such HENRY HERMAN and WALTER JANVIER married that he decided to Janvier, adding the mill has of not being able to get social problems as alcohol- ...work together for their people leave his birthplace. "There secured a market for along or work together," he ism will become a thing of was nothing here for my timber from Syncrude and says. the past. He explains the reserve was considered an entire trip is nearly 600 km family," recalls Herman, the Fort McMurray band, By setting past differences reserve is currently having isolated community. But one way. adding he left Janvier in who have both agreed to aside, the community is a large success rate in now, he adds the govern- search of a better livelihood. buy a half million board feet beginning to make positive combating substance abuse ment doesn't consider Metis concerns Herman's path took him from the mill this year. gains. For example, work through NNADAP (National Janvier to be isolated any Herman's concerns lie in to the Northwest Territories Next year, the chief expects on a new sawmill operation Native Alcohol and Drug longer because the road the area of economic where he worked on a the market to increase to began on the reserve in Abuse Program) and 50 per links the community to Fort development. He says number of oil rig operations. two million board feet. early February, employing cent of the residents are McMurray. many of the residents are He became a ticketed Syncrude helped the mill both Metis and Treaty living a life of sobriety since However, Chief Janvier lacking the skills, confidence journeyman first class "get off the ground" with a residents. The mill is a joint the program's workers points out that Revenue and motivation to secure welder and a heavy equip- $10,000 grant and a loan venture between Janvier's bégan holding awareness Canada still considers the long -term employment. ment operator. He moved worth $10,000. The oil two distinct cultures who workshops at the school reserve to be "isolated" for But, Herman doesn't blame back to Janvier last year. company has also agreed share responsibility and and AA meetings last year. tax purposes. He openly the residents because he "I came back -to the to buy up to one million profit because they are questions the government's feels the government has community to equal owners of the share my board feet from the sawmill Funding snags inconsistency and argues not given the community experience with the young annually. operation. The new road is also the reserve is still isolated any incentive or oppor- people," he explains. Syncrude human relations Chief Janvier's strengths causing funding problems from groups it deals with in tunities. He explains that "Hopefully, they can pick adviser Jim Carbery is lie in administration. He for the reserve's housing Edmonton. for more than a decade the up where I leave off." confident in the "strong" was a band councillor for program, says Janvier. He There is no road that government has been leadership the community two years before being explains that the govemment leads directly to Edmonton. pouring thousands of Promising industry is displaying. Says Carbery: elected Chief in 1985. was giving the housing Janvier residents have to dollars into short -term Herman points out that "Janvier has some catching Shortly after his successful program $44,000 per unit loop through Fort Mc- economic ventures through Janvier's sawmill operation up to do because they were election bid, a new road but cut back funding to Murray before they can Manpower's Opportunity is "a step in the right isolated but they seem to be was built near the reserve in $34,000. Before the road reach a major highway Corp Program (OCP). direction" because it will moving in October 1986, linking the the right was built, he says the leading to Edmonton. The "The only thing young give the community the direction." Chief Don Calliou, UNITED FARMERS OF ALBERTA Council & Band Members would like to take this opportunity to salute We thank you for the our Elders. We knowledge you have appreciate you and FOR ALL YOUR PETROLEUM taught us. we wish you many AND FARM SUPPLY more prosperous years. REQUIREMENTS FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 737.3757 UNITED FARMERS OF ALBERTA SUCKER CREEK 1016 - 68 Ave. S.W. ST. PAUL TREATMENT & TRAINING CENTRE BAND 150A Calgary, Alberta T2V 4J2 FOR ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE Box 65 253 -8321 Box 179 Enilda, AB TOG OWO Cardston, Alberta (403) 523 -3111 TOK 0KO WINDSPEAKER, March 25, 1988, PAGE 11 The staff of the Howard Buffalo Memorial Centre would like to join everyone in extending gratitude to all our YVONNE McCALLUM Elders. Our Elders ...helps prevent TB outbreak are very valuable to Health worker is dedicated us and wish you By Mark McCallum Wendy Young in an needs. "If someone needs a "intensive campaign" to shower (for example), I'll many more years of The tiny Metis hamlet of halt the deadly TB disease. drive them to a facility," Conklin is like one big Young explains that TB says McCallum, adding she prosperity, wisdom hospital for community rates are "16 times higher in will also be treating minor health worker Yvonne Native communities." ailments in a foot care McCallum In an effort to reduce the program. and well -being. Since becoming Conklin's frightening rate, Young Although McCallum is first health worker in says "we (the health unit) busy acting as a health October, McCallum has felt that we needed to have worker for one day a week been focusing most of her community involvement." and as a community liaison attention on a Tuberculosis She adds the health unit for Improvement District (TB) Surveillance and hired McCallum because 18 north and Conklin Treatment Program. she's from the community residents for the rest of the HOWARD BUFFALO Thanks to the program, and is qualified for the job. week, she won't hesitate to one active case of TB was McCallum is a registered make a house call at any MEMORIAL CENTRE detected before the nursing assistant and time if needed. Box 159 communicable disease worked at the Fort Both McCallum and Hobbema, Alberta could cause damage and McMurray General Hospital Young see the need for a (403) 585 -3790 spread any further. in the early '70s. permanent medical facility "With all the outbreaks McCallum gives follow to be established at Conklin. of TB that there's been in up treatment. to patients But, the request for one other isolated communities, during home visits once a must come from the we didn't want to see that week. In the TB treatment community. happen here," notes the program, she collects "They have to get the The Board & Staff of the Nistawoyou Association Conklin resident sputums (saliva) samples attention of the government McCallum is helping the and checks residents for by signing a petition or Friendship Centre would like to take this opportunity Fort McMurray and District positive reactions to TB sending them a letter on to extend best wishes to the people of the Fort Health Unit deliver medical (mantoux) tests. She also behalf of the community... care to Conklin's 180 makes sure prescribed but, the first thing they have McMurray, Fort Chip & Anzac area - Bridging residents with "follow up medication is being taken to do is get together and Cultures Within the Community. treatment" once a week. properly to cure various decide what they want," Since there are no medical ailments. says Young. facilities in Conklin, McCallum explains a The community health McCallum goes door to "well -baby clinic" will be nurse visits Conklin three door to deliver medical starting in the spring to give or four times a month now. attention to patients. infants immunization shots The nearest hospital is in She is also assisting and later in the year, she Fort McMurray, 150 km community health nurse will concentrate on seniors' north of Conklin. at audio's 9 General Store Come In now audio's NISTAWOYOU ASSOCIATION dW'II g General Store With Stores In: FRIENDSHIP CENTRE Edmonton Calgary Red Deer for yourself! 8310 MANNING AVENUE Wetaskiwin Glenevis Camrose - see FORT MCMURRAY, ALBERTA Goodwill Industries. Our business works. So people can. T9H 1W1 PHONE: 7438555 PAGE 12, March 25, 198$, WINDSPEAXER The Elders Crowshoe says now Blondin concerned u is the time to Today's youth forget reveal our culture the value of Elders By Lesley Crossingham By George Blondin of the Dene Nation their children and re today. The men Elde The world is changing and now is the time to reveal As you know, it was not long ago that the north here daughter in travel by much of what was once considered secret. was not developed. It was just after the Second World the son would go trat So says Peigan Elder and spiritual leader Joe War that the government started to develop this get wood to keep the Crowshoe, who conducted the blessing of the Oldman country. Before that, we, the Dene were in love with for the food and dog River on the Peigan reserve last month. The respected the land, we travelled all over the land for game and rabbit snares or visit gentleman allowed non -Native and non -band members mostly lived in tents. Therefore, some of the Elders Elders would wort to watch as he performed the sacred pipe ceremony and went through hardship in their lives. Let me go back a handle. Women Eldc unfurled the holy waterpipes. He also allowed bit to see what their life looked like, then I will come to brush, tan hide and newspaper reporters to photograph and publish the present time. always around to hel photographs of the ceremony. In the old days our Elders were very valuable people. daughters. In the ok However, he stresses that his decision was not made They acted as leaders for the group, always travelled family to help each o lightly, but only after deep meditation and consultation after game and fur throughout the cold winter and acted on what our Elders li with others. as advisory for the group. They moved throughout the time. "The world is changing," he said in an interview in his country to travel and they talked to the people about After 1940, the life Peigan home. "Now is the time for these things to be their own law and culture to follow up on their own it never stopped cha seen. It is important." because they know it's important. affects the Elders ve Crowshoe explains that as a young man growing up Also, they talked about safety laws to make sure imposed several thin on the reserve nestled in the foothills of the Rocky young people work according to it in order to work They put several hos Mountains he was taught by the Elders, as well as safely and also they were great story tellers, which the communities, which i Christian ministers, about God and the prophets. young people enjoyed. There were stories passed from communities and adk "9 found out that God, or the Great Spirit, sent generation to generation to keep the Dene heritage go to school, which prophets to all the people of the world...our prophet story up to date. they no longer could Napi, is like those other prophets." . History of the Dene stops here because of the Another is the housi Crowshoe sees all religions as one under the Great changes of lifestyle. The Elders were very important to to pay rent. Another Spirit and that every religion is part of God's plan for the allowance and old ag 4 world. people; they depend ó "You must not criticize another religion or another established within m way. The Crees have their own way and the Blackfoot These benefits cha their own way. Even in other nations, we all have the completely. Before u same thing. nothing in the way of "It is given to us, these ceremonial ways. My teachers changed to electricit told me that people are going to say bad things, but just fresh food, all kinds c keep going on because you are doing the right thing." changed their eating Young men and women from many reserves visit the the communities any Crowshoe home to seek guidance which is gladly given. No more travellinc "I was told to pass the teaching on to your people. To anymore; everybody love all people. I don't care who they are, we have to So people start to draw people together in unity and share the peace. And the community. Son this is also important for whites." stay home and force Josephine Crowshoe agrees with her husband and make small houses k says she has heard complaints from young Natives that They can't stay with white people are "taking their religion away. health department u "Our religion is like a book," she says. "We dropped it too many people in and left it and if a whiteman picks it up and says it is For the first time, good and it will help him, let him use it. We should not and old age pension . complain because we left it." "Another thing that handle money, little t "I was told to pass the Both Elders feel that nothing is lost to Native people family. or to Native religion if white people learn the Native the Elders suffer from But still, a lot of El teachings on to your way, but they emphasize there will always be some change because a lot aspect of the religion kept secret. is to see the younger culture sharing, beca "We are taught that the pipe is like the Bible. People children, they like to people. To love all can see it, it is not secret. We are also told by the old run to their grandpas people -- `Don't add, don't take out even if we don't relations change the Elders are broke all t understand why we should have to do something, Another thing is tt people. I don't care because it was put there by the Creator thousands of way they used to live. the younger relations who they are, we have years ago.' " Too much idle, no jo More than anything, Crowshoe adds that a teacher Too much idle, drinking - it breaks must remember that he does not teach to elevate no job, can't do anything ab to draw people himself. Teaching must be a selfless act that does not community. This re< glorify his person - only the Great Spirit. no money, too much young people. The together in unity and "We do not take these special things, and say `Look lot for them, most of at me, see how much I know.' Our religion was never crime and drinking -it there was no school meant to do that," says Josephine. problem. Life is hart share the peace. And As for a true definition of an Elder, Josephine says he listen to Elders like tI or she must have pride and dignity, wisdom and breaks the hearts of generation could get this is also important knowledge, honesty and respect and the ability to lead could get along belt, their people. the Elders, but they It is too bad that Crowshoe is actively involved in his community and lot of children talk E for whites." also counsels Native prisoners at the Bowden Institute. can't do anything separate us. But ou Last week he attended Lethbridge Native Awareness Everytime we get ck Days to give a presentation. it." you. It seems that s "Always willing to go if I am asked," he says. about that's all I have to sa WINDSPEAKER, Mardi 25, 1988, PAGE 13 ers SPVeli Nerned when Samson's long life i forget shows him changes in lders Cree culture over the years their children and relatives in daily life, as compared to By Dianne Meili today. The men Elders would help their married son or re daughter in travel by means of keeping the family, while Before Johnny Samson, of Hobbema's Samson band Id the son would go trapping or hunting. The Elders would was born, his grandfather told his mother her child get wood to keep the fire going, others would visit nets would be a boy. for the food and dog food, and still others would visit "He told her `you have two choices to name him rabbit snares or visit beaver traps. Standing Eagle or Eagle Stem.' My mother chose Elders would work all the time, whatevery they could Standing Eagle and it means my trail has no end...I will handle. Women Elders would help keep the baby or get have a long life," says Samson. brush, tan hide and break snowshoe. The Elders were always around to help their youngers sons and The name has so far proven true. At 76; Samson is le. daughters. In the olden days they were really close still going strong. Though he auctioned all his farming family to help each other and share. Now, I will touch equipment off four years ago, he still keeps busy helping ted on what our Elders lifestyle looks like at the present his wife, Nancy, make hide clothing to sell, and he heads he time. up Elder's conferences in the Treaty 8 area. After 1940, the lifestyle of the Dene started changing; Samson says he was blessed to have such a wise it never stopped changing and it's still changing. It grandfather to follow and adds he was particularly close affects the Elders very much. The federal government to his grandmother, Sophie, who died two years ago at imposed several things to change the Dene way of life. 99. They put several hospitals and nursing stations in the had a lot of good medicines. She knew a lot of E communities, which is good. They build schools in the "She m communities and advise parents that all children have to herbs. White people used to come to her... Today, I'm go to school, which was hard on our people because sorry I never wrote them down about any of those they no longer could go freely in the bush anymore. medicines," says the former Samson chief who now Another is the housing in the communities. They have places more emphasis on his culture than ever before. to to pay rent. Another is the welfare system, family He worries the language and culture of his Cree allowance and old age pension that was bad for the people is being lost. "I encourage our young people or people; they depend on it more. These were all any Indian not to lose our identity. Native customs have established within maybe five years. to be saved. We've lost too much already." These benefits change the lifestyle of the Dene people completely. Before we had poor stores - almost Then, the crinkles around his eyes grow deeper as he nothing in the way of can foods or fresh food. The store jokes, "There's not even any more tipi creeping." changed to electricity and has freezers now. We have One of Samson's prescriptions for helping young fresh food, all kinds of sweet stuff come, everybody people to become strong again and get rid of social changed their eating habits, not much wild food to eat in problems is "good hard work." He'd like to see them the communities anymore, everything is changed. doing hard manual labour like farming because "it No more travelling for game and fur with family makes you live long" and it's the best life you could anymore; everybody just stays in their own community. make." to manage in So people start to do new things staying He also encourages women to start tanning hides, an make old people the community. Some communities activity he says has almost disappeared on some force the Elders to stay there, or some stay home and reserves. "They should tan skins by hand - there's a make small houses for them, so they split up the family. good demand for them. Besides, some people go They can't stay with their younger sons anymore, the hunting and leave the hides. They throw them health department won't allow that because there are away...that's no good." too many people in one house. For the first time, Dene handle cash, family allowance As a farmer, Samson also worries about the and old age pension. In time they start to know how to availability of land for crop growing on his reserve. He l handle money, little things like this can separate the fears, as the band grows larger, overcrowding will family. decrease open field areas as the reserve fills up with But still, a lot of Elders are really affected by the "People were happy in houses. change because a lot of them still hold on to their "I don't know what kind of living they (future culture sharing, because eating habits change all the those years way back generations) will have," Samson says, recalling earlier children, they like to eat sweets from the store. They times not so bleak. run to their grandparents for money. So, a lot of the ... before we had TV's. ] Elders are broke all the time. "People were happy in those years way back...before visit each Another thing is that the Elders suffer from is to see we had TV's. Nowadays, we don't even on the the younger relations change the way they used to live. Nowadays, we don't other. Bingo halls are spoiling the activities to stop these Too much idle, no job, no money, trio much crime and reserve. I'd like to ask the government more problems." drinking -- it breaks the hearts of the Elders, but they bingo halls. They just give us even visit each other. to teach the can't do anything about it. So, there's problems in the He agrees "us older people will have to see a lot of community. This really separates the Elders from the younger ones about culture. It's good Bingo halls are now, but what about the ÌF young people. The Elders stay alone, it really changed a young people powwowing much." lot for them, most of them don't talk English because ceremonies? We've already lost so name their there was no school in their time, so that's another spoiling the activities He'd especially like to see his people l of his Cree problem. Life is hard for our Elders today. People don't children in the traditional way. He's proud is a direct listen to Elders like they used to, but in time the next name Standing Eagle and the fact he on the reserve. I'd like band. generation could get adjusted to the different life so they descendent of the first chief of the Samson his and respect for could get along better. As though to illustrate knowledge relates a story about the first It is too bad that we separate that way in language. A to ask the government traditional names, Samson lot of children talk English, so these small issues Samson band chiefs name, Kanatakasu the whiteman came out west separate us. But our Elders must remain in our minds. to stop these bingo "It means east. When east to get their supplies. Everytime we get close to them they say we pray for here, they always went back name because he always you. It seems that we have no time for our Elders, The missionaries gave him that halls." and became their good friend." that's all I have to say. went east with them PAGE 14, March 25, 1988, WINDSPEAKER Community Big plans ahead for Paddle Prairie Daishowa has yen guys you can teel the wood chips. we could supply the mill of Edmonton, a feast, a By Everett Lambert Foremost of these energy in the air. So, they'll be cuttin' a with a tenth of its needed give -away, and a round or Community endeavors is the attempt to Their mill, 16 klicks north wide swath through our wood; (you'll remember I friendship dance. Correspondent sell the settlement's poplar of Peace River, will employ forest soon. So far the said they'd be paying $50 Paddle Prairie trees to our Japanese 650 permanent positions, Paddle administration has million per year for this Politics friends in the pulp business. wood). Effectively, the On to politics. The H'Ioo dare! Daishowa, as they are is working Daishowa people require Federation of Metis The administration that the figures in the Well, spring has sprung. known in the corporate of projects which Settlements will be holding Paddle Prairie is now world, is the famous on a number previous report be con- a Resolution 18 workshop Puddle Prairie and soon buzzword of the north right have to different degrees, firmed. in High Prairie on March 29. we'll be `blasting at the now. developed and progressed. Please contact the settle- quacks,' or ducks, as we I hear tell that after the Game ranch ment office for further say. announcement of the go- Also, a proposal in information and confirma- is In this column I thought ahead of their pulp mill near and when construction completed two major steps regards to a game ranch tion of that date. Resolution I'd talk a little about what's Peace River, the town's peaks in 1990, they will in this regard: $39,000 has being developed. Raising 18 was passed in 1985 by happening in the settlement employment centre was have upwards of 1,300 or been secured and used ungulates such as buffalo the Alberta government. office nowadays. packed for a day or so. 1,900 working. toward contracting bison and elk is being The resolution will entrench The administration is at These Japanese fellows The mammoth mill costs Dempster and Associates looked at. The present our lands in the constitution present working on a are somethin' else. No half a billion dollars to of Edmonton to tell the proposal must be done to of Canada and give us more number of projects which wonder the value of the construct and Daishowa settlement how much secure funding for a further control over our govern- have to different degrees, Japanese yen is so high. will spend about $50 million poplar wood is available. proposal, which is necessary ment. developed and progressed When you're around these per year buying wood or A previous study indicated before funds can be committed for the ranch Miscellaneous itself. Louis Day put a smile on Other projects include my face yesterday. Louis completing the log building is/was running for University across from the settlement of Alberta Students Union office, attempting to president. As I was reading PLANNING computerize the administra- yesterday's Edmonton tion, wild rice production Journal I ran into a story on and employment creation. her in the B section. + TEAMWORK I said, "Hey I know her." Birthdays It's encouraging to see What about births? Well fellow Natives, especially + ENTHUSIASM FOR Cynthia Chalifoux's new the womenfolk, stepping arrival Elizabeth is pushing out into challenging roles. a big two months and Pam She's the secretary of the Calliou recently gave birth Aboriginal Students Council A JOB WELL DONE to a one Morgan A. Calliou. at the U of A. By the way, congrats for Cultural evening the name change ASC. We Oh yes, about the Cultural once unsuccessfully tried = SUCCESS Evening Paddle is hoping to that. stage, some folks seem to Jackets. We now have think it is going to be a our own jackets. These The business team at Peace Hills Trust, Canada's premiere "powwow." It is not. powder blue, white and financial institution, understands the competitive arena Powwows are much bigger navy jackets are inscribed Native -owned and more elaborate. These with Paddle Prairie Metis of financial planning. events involve competition Settlement on the back and dancing, usually for money, have our "M" emblem on like games, takes and are attended by a large the front. It costs about $90 And, we know that financial success, winning hockey number of dancers. Our for this vibrant jacket that more than just good luck... cultural evening will be just everyone's going to be that, with a dance perform- wearin'. ance by the White Braid Catch you later, and We're a young and enthusiastic team and our full financial services were Society Traditional Dancers God bless. planned with the needs and potentials of our clients in mind. We'd like to be on your team. We salute all our elders. Your importance is felt Deposits Minors Trust Accounts Loans On- Reserve Housing Loans by all. 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Box 60 Telephone (403) 9488093 NATIVE FRIENDSHIP CENTRE Hobbema, Alberta TOC 1NO Box 1735, HIGH LEVEL, Alberto TOH 120 Telephone (403) 585 -3013 Phone 920-3355 WINDSPEAKER, March 25, 1988, PAGE 15 Parents need to set example to prevent teen drug abuse By Lesley Crossingham Newman says she is most consumptive nation in often told by these same the world for over -the- Parents have to get their television show producers counter drugs. We have to act together if they are that their programs and ask ourselves why we have going to prevent their their advertisements do not that headache and treat the children getting hooked on influence people. problem itself, not just the drugs or alcohol, says "But you check it out. symptoms of the headache." -/?t, Susan Newman, drug Just days after Miami Vice In other workshops, counsellor and daughter of hit our screens we saw Addiction Research Found- movie stars, Paul Newman those pastel coats in the ation director Suzin Jackson and Joanne Woodward. stores, we saw young guys spoke of strategies for "My brother, Paul died of with a two -day beard - it community networking as Chief Eddie Littlechild, drugs. It can happen to does influence our kids." a way of preventing drug anyone. But most of all, Newman advised parents and alcohol addiction. Council & Members of the you must remember that to exert pressure and stop Jackson advocated you cannot tell your those television ads. "trying hugs not drugs" and children not to do something However, she admitted pointed out that Drug Ermineskin Tribal Enterprises you do everyday or every that the problem itself is Awareness Week needs a weekend or even once a much deeper than media lot of planning. would like to salute all year," said Newman at the influence, it goes in.o the "We were initially devel- Nechi drug and alcohol basic values of modern oped across Canada to Elders and to thank them awareness conference held society. respond to a general lack of in Edmonton March 20 to 23. "We are all afraid of pain awareness of addiction Newman pointed out pain is unacceptable. issues among the public at for all that they do for us. many parents drink, smoke But let me remind you that large," she said. "And the or even take drugs while for a lot of your life you are goals of AAW remain the We appreciate you and we expecting their children not in turmoil. It comes to us all. same today as they did to fall into the trap. But we are taught that if many years ago. These are wish you many more years "I speak at a lot of you're in pain, you take a to heighten public awareness functions and as soon as I valium, you take a drink, of the potential dangers of say parents have to give up you take a smoke and addictions and to provide of wisdom and prosperity. their own little vices, I see finally. you snort or shoot people with information the chins jut out, and the up. We have to get away pertaining to treatment." arms fold. They turn off. from that. We have to Other workshops includ- But until we realize that we realize that pain is part of ed youth solvent abuse by have to set an example, our life. We have to realize that Poundmaker's Emile Ward, children are going to keep there are other ways of sobriety and beyond by ERMINESKIN TRIBAL getting addicted." dealing with that pain and Charlene Belleau of Alkali One of the big offenders, that to sit up and cry is Lake and family violence by ENTERPRISES says Newman, is the media. OK." Brenda Daily of the Nechi Box 219 This includes not only The United States is the Institute. Hobbema, AB TOC 1NO newspapers, but movies, 585 -3741 television shows, advertising and videos. "Those shows (on ivw7 television) are not real life. - People can't sit up all night SERE and get drunk then drive a car, then end up in bed with Jil -Cube & Filter (Most Cars) $14.95 a blonde. It just doesn't WITH THIS AD happen that way. 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The first Yellowhead proved you can take Goodstriker spoke on Tribal Council education control by producing such his traditional ways and conference attracted more books as the Peigan Nation urged the educators in the than 700 delegates and book -- an excellent room to invite Elders to the featured famous biologist publication." school so the teaching of David Suzuki and such Alberta Native Services old ways can continue. well -known Native Elders director Cliff Supernault, a O'Chiese spoke of the as Rufus Goodstriker and Metis from northern Alberta, traditions of the medicine Peter O'Chiese. pointed out the Native wheel, the tipi poles and the Speaking on the opening population is growing and great turtle island of North day, Dennis Wallace, in some cases moving into America. He pointed out, Department of Indian the cities. with the use of illustrations, Affairs regional director all these elements eventually also have have congratulated the council "We tò form together into a large and pointed out that during the education facilities here turtle that symbolizes this the next year more in the large centres." continent. department run schools will Alberta deputy minister O'Chiese also performed be turned MODELS AT YTC FASHION SHOW over to band of education, Dr. Reno the traditional eagle dance ...more than 700 attracted to conference control. Gazetti pointed out that $2 and asked that no photo- billion was being spent on graphs be taken as the education and these dollars dance is old and sacred. Apply now for . -- have been used in the most The conference finished effective way possible. with the showing of two "In order for our children movies starring Rufus Family Support Worker Program to succeed they must feel Goodstriker called The good about themselves and Spirit Sings and A Talk with the parents must be actively Grandfather. The first involved. This is why we movie was created for the are developing education Glenbow Museum's spirit Beginning April 11, 1988 books on Native subjects. sings exhibition of Native Because if Native children artifacts and is shown to feel good about themselves each visitor at the beginning The Alberta Vocational Centre, Grouard will be offering and their background, they of the exhibition. The other a FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER PROGRAM will succeed." film is the first of a six part Ottawa director of series on Native traditions beginning on April 11, 1988 at the Grouard Campus. education, Gerry Tern and is the story of a This 10 -week program (7 weeks instruction and 3 weeks pointed out next year 20 grandfather who passes his field placement) covers such topics as homemaking per cent of the department's learning on to his grand- skills, home nursing, first aid, nutrition and child care. schools will be turned over children while their father is, participating This intensive program to band control. in the Calgary prepares students to work with The following day, Stampede. families in their homes. It is desirable that applicants Goodstriker and O'Chiese After the presentation, have a minimum Grade 9 education. Experience with spoke on their beliefs and council director Richard children and home management is desirable. the importance of Elders in Arcand thanked all the education. delegates and announced Goodstriker, from the that because of the success Blood reserve, told the of the conference the audience his father kept council would be hosting him out of school until he another conference next For more information contact: was nine. year. Pam Hawley "But he taught me the "You have all been Health Care Division Coordinator Alberta Indian ways. I don't regret wonderful and this whole what I learned from my conference has been very Alberta Vocational Centre - Grouard Vocational Centre grandfather Goodstriker, special to me and to all of us Phone: 751 -3915 who didn't even have a first here. Thank you and see Grouard name. You know, he was your next year." he said. The Chief & Council We honor and thank would like to use this our Elders. Mayyou live opportunity to salute long and continue to all Elders. We appreciate teach us many things you and we wish you of our way of life. many more prosperous years. TREATY 7 - Indian Association of Alberta TALL CREE NARCISSE BLOOD, Vice- President 137 Laval Court SCHOOL DIVISION Lethbridge, Alberta T1 K 4G2 P.O. Box 367 (403) 381 -8281 Fort Vermilion, AB TOH 1NO (403) 927 -4235 WINDSPEAKER, March 25, 1988, PAGE 17 Suzuki speaks out `When the Indian lived there was no mass destruction... pE( now it is getting out of control.' Av , U2 By Lesley Crossingham s .ArCr fADMIN,SSN Non- Native people should take a lesson from their Native brothers and listen and learn from the Elders if In recognition of the efforts in this planet is to be saved making from certain death, says David Suzuki. The world our way of life, we honor all our famous biologist and host of CBC's The Nature of Elders. We appreciate you and we Things was speaking to a packed audience at the wish you many more years of Yellowhead Tribal Council's first education conference, prosperity - From the Chiefs and Thursday March 17 in Edmonton. Members of Sawridge Band, Swan "We are all together in this planet. You and I in this very room have shared the River Band, Driftpile Band #450, same air molecules and we share them not only with Sucker Creek Band, Grouard Band, (movie stars) Sean Penn and Madonna but also with Whitefish Lake Band #459, Sturgeon (Mahatma) Gandhi, Jesus and the prophet Moham- Lake Band, Horse Lake Band & mad." And although I would not Duncan's Band propose to tell you what the Native view of nature is, you all know that the world and all the people on it are bound together.' DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION HIGH PRAIRIE OFFICE Suzuki pointed out that the world has been pushed Box 269 Box 1740 Prairie, AB TOG 1E0 to the edge of destruction Slave Lake, AB TOG 2A0 High Telephone: (403) 523 -4401 by modern science to the Telephone: (403) 849 -4943 point many animals and plants have become extinct. And because "most scientists tend to be white middle -class well -educated WASPS (White anglo- saxon protestants)" an imbalance has been created. "You, yourselves, know that when the Indian lived on the land and used basic tools there was no mass DAVID SUZUKI and DELEGATE destruction. But we have ..:Natives have wise advice for the world' We extend bent nature into doing what we want and now it is Scientists predict that in real scientific breakthroughs getting out of control. 15 years there will be no such as smallpox and polio. "We are all aware that coastal rainforest in B.C. If we continue the way we our gratitude the great rain forests of and in 30 years no wilderness have this whole planet will B.C. are very important to anywhere in Canada. We be blown apart. the Haida Indians. Before are the last generation that Europeans came it took a has a choice. If we do not Wisdom and guidance to our friends year to cut a cedar tree. do something it will be too "Talk to your Elders: After contact two men and late." They will tell you they once a saw could do the job in However, Suzuki pointed drank clean water; today ten days. Today it takes just out people should not be there are over 3,000 in the Fort a few minutes. This gives us too depressed over these chemicals in our drinking the illusion that we are statistics because if they get water. They will tell you controlling nature. Non- involved and insist that there were luxurious sense. We are not control- scientists stop polluting forests, today we have McMurray, Fort ling nature, we are upsetting there is a chance the planet nearly destroyed all these the natural balance and we will be saved. forests. Talk to your will all pay the con- "Write to your govern- Elders, we need their sequences. ment, we all have to mount wisdom and guidance, Chip, Anzac "The world is very pressure and don't let those "And this is why all different from when I was a educated scientists tell you Native land claims must be child -- ask your Elders they are `developing settled. Because it appears how it has changed since resources' or that they'are that only Natives are area for their they were children. Today I in control, because they are looking after their lands. take my little eight -year -old not. The rest of mankind is daughter to the zoo and `Scientists tell us the slowly destroying the land she asks how many of these tuberculosis virus causes in the name of progress." kind support. animals are left, and I have TB. Baloney. We all know After his speech Suzuki to tell her, `not many.' " that poverty, poor housing was presented with a and welfare causes TB. We beaded buckskin jacket No Tigers all know that everyone from the Yellowhead Tribal "And the statistics are carries this virus but only Council and a ribbon shirt startling. Today in California people who live in ghettos, from well -known Native there are only five condors the poor, the oppressed, designer Cathy Shirt of (birds) and they will all be the criminals and the Cathy's Cree- ations. Syncrude Canada Ltd. dead by the time she is a disadvantaged suffer. It is Suzuki was speaking on McMURRAY, Alberta teen. Ihave to tell her there obvious the problem is a the first day of a three -day P.O. Box 4009, FORT T9H 3L1 in socio- economic problem education conference are no more rhinoceros (403) 790ó407 the Cincinnati zoo than on rather than just bacteria. organized by the Yellowhead the Serengeti Plains, and "Don't let scientists Tribal Council and the there are no Siberian tigers, intimidate you. Because Rocky Mountain School except in the zoos. they have seduced us with Division #15. WM= PAGE 18, March 25, 1988, WINDSPEAKER WINDSPEAKER: Your Native Sports Connection Phone: 455 -2700 Sports `It's gotta be a lot of punches' By Kim McLain discuss strategy as Round 3 begins. Round 3 continues with Darcy Big Throat sits, action similar to Round 2, waiting, on a gray steel the boxers are slow chair behind the bleachers, only and sluggish. But Sherry listening to cheering fans scores more points, more and the dull thud of leather often. The crowd is quieter against skin. now, sensing the defeat of The 26- year -old boxer their fellow The hears the sounds of two Albertan. bell and the men fighting for the right to final rings in a represent Canada at the boxers embrace summer Olympic Games in gesture of sportsmanship and physical Seoul, Korea. Four matches relief from to go...then he'll have his fatigue. chance to fight for his honor at the Canadian Predictable victory surprised Amateur Championship in The crowd isn't Edmonton's Convention when the referee raises the Centre. hand of Dan Sherry -- His body is thin and winner by unanimous boyish, but he's tall - just decision. Big Throat nods over six feet. He weights in his head in approval and hand at 156 pounds, a light shakes Sherry's middleweight. again. Big Throat's just finished A minute later the boxers dressing. He's wearing blue for the next fight are trunks with an orange climbing into the ring. Big stripe running up the sides. Throat and Red Crow His blue boxing boots have watch the fight. orange laces high and tight. "It wasn't even hurting," A blue cotton tank top Big Throat tells his hangs loosely over his lanky colleagues. "He was just frame. His large bony punching a lot." hands are already bound in "That's the way you white gauze. score," Sally replies quickly. a pause, "But As a finishing touch, he Then after slides an old black and you did well." white photograph of his late "I was pacing myself in grandmother (the woman the second round," says who raised him) into his Big Throat. sock. "You over -paced," states "Just-for good luck," he Red Crow. "It's gotta be a he adds, says. - lot of punches," "Actually, I'm an artist," "He's such a humble and boxers Sheldon Heavy now raising his finger and he says suddenly. "I man," Goodstriker says. Runner, 12, Ivan First turning his words to young thought boxing would help "You can see for yourself Charger, 19. The club boxers Sheldon and Ivan. publicize my artwork, but how easy he is to get along trains with Big Throat. "If I hadn't have drew this now everybody just knows with." She explains Big "We started out with guy right off the bat, maybe a chance me as a boxer," he laughs. Throat lives in Cardston about 20 guys," says Ivan. I would have had four "But by the end of the year at the silver or bronze," As he talks, a faint, warm with his wife and DARCY BIG THROAT (top left) gets words of smile remains on his face. daughters. we end up with maybe half adds Big Throat. Everyone advice from his coach Horace Red Crow (top But His voice is soft. This is not Soon Big Throat is a dozen." He turns his slug -out with nods in agreement. attention to Big Throat. right) in between rounds of that's not the way it your average stereotypical, escorted to the eastern end Canadian champ (bottom left). hardnosed fighter. of the arena where he is "He's a family man...nice happened and now it's fitted with red leather guy...really helps out the Sherry is the first with a on a tiny stool. "Jab, jab, over. Artistic preference gloves. Only two more newcomers." combination, leading off you, got to use your left," he Then in Blackfoot, Sally "Boxing is not a career fights to go before he's on. Over the loudspeaker with two left jabs, first to the pleads. says something to Horace. for me," he confirms. "It's "Yeah, sure, I'm nervous," come the muffled words head then to the body. The referee hollers, He replies in Blackfoot, but just a hobby, a pastime." he admits, but quickly adds "Darcy Big Throat" and Sherry scores with a right "Seconds out." Big Throat the English phrases "West Sally Goodstriker, once the first punch is "challenger." There's loud hook as Big Throat pulls his stands and a corner man Edmonton Mall" and secretary for the Alberta thrown the pre -fight jitters applause and some spectat- guard down to cover his pulls the stool off the ring. "$5,000" can be heard. Amateur Boxing Association are gone. ors yell things like: "Go get ribs. Round 2 begins. They laugh at the sugges- and long -time friend of Big 'em, Darcy buddy!" The ice is broken and the Sherry is quick to tion that it's "bingo time" Throat, walks in. She looks Final advice Then "Dan Sherry" is crowd comes to life. advance, eager to start now. As a delegation from the excited and nervous. . Coach Horace Red announced as -North where he left off. Now Big "I said my prayers for Crow ushers Big Throat American defending Tough opponent Throat spends a lot of time Bull Horn Boxing Club gets you...get up and move back behind the bleachers champion. There's a small Big Throat jabs in retalia- standing still, hunched over up to leave, Big Throat still around...loosen up," she for some last minute crowd cheering, but they're tion, but for every punch by behind his gloves. Sherry wears a faint smile, masking prompts in an urgent voice. pointers. He whispers loud. Big Throat, Sherry throws moves and punches. It any feelings of loss he might "I'm kind of like the mother strategies and his voice is The referee leads the three more. Sherry punches seems he can score at will. have. But he'll be back for says. to all these boxing kids," frantic and out of breath - boxers in the ritual of in combinations, moving Big Throat is having a hard one more year, he she adds. He looks more nervous calling them to center ring, around the ring. He doesn't time getting his head up. Still, it won't be the same, there will "I wish I would have than Big Throat. he rambles off a, few rules hit hard, but he's racking up The round continues with because next year watched him (Dan Sherry) Soon, Red Crow helps then gestures the men back the points. With only a few Sherry throwing punches be no Olympics. yesterday," says Big Throat, Big Throat put on a satin into their corners. seconds in the first round, every 10 seconds, Big But in four years time, standing up, obviously blue robe, trimmed with The bell rings. Both Sherry explodes in a flurry Throat throws few punches. the Olympic flame will be lit anticipating how to deal orange, handmade by Sally fighters step forward. The of punches making Big The bell sounds the end of again. Little Sheldon will be with his opponent. two days before. They sit at crowd is silent. Throat bury his head Round 2. 16 then, Ivan will be 23. He starts to shadow box, ringside seats next to the Moving on the balls of behind his gloves in a tight "I'm pacing myself," says Perhaps they'll earn those dancing around as he talks. red corner -- awaiting their their feet, the boxers move ball against the ropes. Big Throat, panting and red and white jackets that for. "I hope my mouthpiece turn. in a clockwise circle, Round 1 ends. sweating now. so many boxers aim doesn't fall out, it seems to A row of people wear throwing quick, straight, You got to start some- "Don't pace yourself too The jackets with these be becoming a habit lately." jackets with crests reading: left jabs. The hits impact on thing," demands coach Red much," says Red Crow, his words arched across the He moves around the Bull Horn Boxing Club. shoulders and headgear. Crow, as he sponges off Big voice desperate. There's back: Canadian National corner, out of sight. They are coach Wes Real, After 38 seconds, Dan Throat, now sprawled dut barely enough time to Boxing Team. WINDSPEAKER, March 25, 1988, PAGE 19 Gamblers who hate to lose bet on. Enoch Tomahawks By Lyle Donald case as the Flyers jumped unanswered goals by SPORTS into a 4 -2 lead after the first Fabian Cardinal and Bobby ROUNDUP If you were a gambler period, outskating the Halfe both completing their and wanted a sure bet, you Tomahawks with goals hat tricks. Kevin Morin and would have had to pick from Walter Belcourt, big David McDonald By Kim Mc Lain Enoch to win the "A" side Leslie Peacock, Bruee rounded off the score, and Alexis to win the "B" Ward and Dwayne Arcand. giving the Tomahawks a 9 -6 side at Enoch hockey Two of the Tomahawks' victory. tournament March 18 to blueliners, Dave McDonald On the "B" side, the 20. and Fabian Cardinal scored, Alexis Midgets and Jets That's because the two ending the period down, were tied 7 -7 with 10 Winning efforts almost Enoch teams, the Flyers but not out. minutes left in the game. puts boxer in ring and Tomahawks, played off Tomahawk coach Robert - Two of the Potts boys, at on the "A" side and the Morin woke up his team in Brian and Jason, scored this summer's Olympics Alexis Jets and Midgets the second period as they back to back goals for the met on the `B" side. caught fire and scored Jets, but the Midgets, Congratulations to a couple of boxers: Darcy Big Throat, a Blood Indian from The Enoch Tomahawks three goals. Goalie Harvey ,, Reggie Cardinal scored his Cardston and pulled up their socks late in "Bingo" Morin let one go FABIAN CARDINAL third of the evening, Kellie Crowell, a Metis living in Edmonton. Even though the duo lost at the the game to beat their by, ending the second in a ...best defence keeping the game close. Canadian amateur boxing championships, they home town rivals, the 5 -5 tie. Bobby Halfe netted Again, the Jets' D. should be recognized for winning efforts that pushed them in Flyers, 9 -6 in the champion- two, Fabian Cardinal got Walter Belcourt stole the Letendre, completing his to that height the national standings. Had they won, they would have ship game. his second of the night for puck at the blue line and hat trick, kept the Jets with represented Canada at this summer's Before the game started, the Tomahawks while Flyer put it by a down and out a two goal lead. D. Olympic Games in Seoul, Korea. Windspeaker talked with a Leslie Peacock replied with Johnny Alexander, giving Petawaysis came back with his few fans who thought the second of the game. the Flyers a 6 -5 lead. a goal ' but that was not SALMON ARM: Like ants drawn to honey, Tomahawks would handle Halfway, through the However, that burst was enough. western Canadian senior hockey teams were attracted to a the Flyers easily. third, it looked like the short -lived and the The Alexis Jets won by a Salmon Arm, B.C. tourney offering $4,500 in prize This was not to be the Flyers had the game as Tomahawks scored four 10 -9 score. money; four of those teams from Alberta. But while our boys were driving home early and empty -handed, a Kamloops team was skating and checking themselves to the $2,000 first place title. Kamloops met Sandy Lake, Sask. in the final showdown - Sandy Lake took home $1,500 for second. The Prince George Lumber Kings won $1,000 for third. Our Albertan challengers were from Kehewin, AND BOOK EARLY FOR REGISTRATIONS Sarcee and Hobbema (Oilers and Whalers). ADVANCE TICKETS HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS CONTACT NANCY AT: AND CAMPSITES ARE PRINCE GEORGE: If any Alberta senior teams P.O. BOX 2250 AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME want revenge they'll get the chance April 1 -3 in Prince LAC LA BICHE , ALBERTA FIRST SERVE BASIS. George, B.C. when the Lumber Kings host a 14 (maybe TOA 2C0 CALL THE NATIVE PERSPECTIVE 16) team tourney. Harley Chingy, coach and 403 PH: 403 623 3333 AT 623 3333 defenceman for the Lumber Kings, expects "heavy duty competition." presents... They've already got 10 teams signed up, including the Hobbema Oilers and the Saskatoon Baldwin Shooters. The Lumber Kings are expecting to award prizes in the top four spots to the tune of $4,500, $2,500, $1,500 and $600. The Annual For more information contact Harley Chingy at 563- 2nd 6132, evenings. ENOCH: John Thomas, carpenter and coach of the Enoch eight and nine -year -old hockey team, can relax now, knowing he and his novice club finished the year in style. Goodtimes They've ended their season, which started about 70 games ago last fall, as the Native novice provincial champs, a title they earned at Saddle Lake last March 12. And while in Saddle Lake, the Enoch novice club picked up a few individual awards: Kirby Peacock, left Jamboree winger; Charlton Thomas, goalie and John Thomas, defence and high scorer. Coach Thomas has lead the players for three years The First Persons now and has "got to know the players." Next year he might move up a division with his players so he can continue what he started. usic Awards "I take pride in watching the kids develop - it helps M me discipline myself, too," says the soft -spoken Thomas. "I enjoy coaching, even though it can get hectic at times." BONNYVILLE: Francis Domais, 56, has been LAC LA BICHE, ALBERTA competing in winter carnivals for over 20 years - now he wants to pass on all his expertise to someone else. "There's a lot of young guys that could be doing it but MI-Star Jam Session May 20 - 22, 1988 don't even try," says Domais, talking about the multi - "sport" that includes log chipping, one -man CONFIRMED ACTS INCLUDE event Victoria Day long weekend swedesaw, one -man cross -saw, trap setting, flour REG BOUVETTE AND THE BLUE FIDDLE BAND packing, power sawing, moose calling, loon calling, ERNEST MONIAS AND THE days of good music, good food goose calling, outfit parade and jigging. SHADOWS "I compete with some 18 and 19- year -olds - it TOMAHAWK and good times! skill that says FEATURING ELVIS GREY 3 doesn't take power, it's the counts," CRYSTAL Domais, a bingo caller when he's not trying to win a PLAMONDON-LADOUCER title. AND GENERATION King of the Woods THE TRADERS Music Awards Most recently Domais nearly won the competition at AND MORE TO COMET Songwriters Workshop: ROBBIE ROBERTSON Meadow Lake's winter carnival - he's won there a few BUFFY SAINTE -MARIE times in his 20 -year career. Special Guests Include: DENNIS CHARNEY COUNTRY MUSIC NEWS RAY ST. GERMAINE "I've got the equipment, the skills and experience," DUSTY RHODES K.I.S.N. FM MARY -LOU SAÑMOR THE NATIVE NASHVILLE he All needs is a young apprentice. HICKS C.F.C.W. says. Domais now PETE HORIZONS AWARD WINNER AND NORTH BAND INDUSTRY You can contact Domais at 826 -4986. ALBERTA RECORDING RECORDING ARTIST BOBBY HUTCHINSON ASSOCIATION JOANNEMYROL WINNERS: The answer to the last trivia question: BAND CANADIAN COUNTRY MUSIC SONG WRITER AND RECORDING ARTIST Who is the first and only Indian added to the University RAY FOX BILLY COWSILL ASSOCIATION PUBLISHER, PROMOTER SUZANNE BIRD of Alberta's Wall of Fatne? Willie Littlechild of AND RECORD PRODUCER Father Lucien Larre Hobbema. Calgary's Sherry Pard, Brocket's Charlene Wolfe, Edmonton's Richard Mirasty and Lori Tootosis will receive posters in the mail for providing the right answer. Thanks for phoning in. See you next week. i PAGE 20, March 25, 1988, WINDSPEAKER 4oLi»un Siksika Cup goes to Blackfoot Miners By Mary Anne Crow Ka Healy is now accepting applications for the GLEICHEN - The Black- foot Miners defeated Sarcee Seven Chiefs 8 -3 for NATIVE HEALTH CAREERS the Siksika Cup here PREPARATION PROGRAM March 20. In the first period of the championship game bet- 1988 which will begin September ween Blackfoot and Sarcee, Jason Doore of the Miners, Interested applicants should contact: assisted by Faron Big Old The Coordinator Man and Marlin Breaker, Program made the only goal of the Native Health Career Preparation period. Old Sun Community College Gleichen, Alberta Then in the second, Sarcee responded to tie the ç TOJ 1NO game. Scoring was Dean (403) 734 -3862 t -9658 Simon assisted by Gilbert or 264 Crowchild. The tie -breaker came Application Deadline: June 1, 1988 soon in the same period, GLEICHEN HOCKEY TOURNEY with a goal by Miners' ...Miners defeat Sarcee Seven Chiefs For payment, please address the bill to: Curtis Stimson assisted by The Coordinator, Native Health Faron Big Old Man. goal of the game and close the gap 3 -1 in the third another Sarcee goal followed Careers Preparation Program At the onset of the third Blackfoot's third goal by a period. Richard Bish, by Dean Simon with Virgil period, Jason Doore of the penalty shot. assisted by Greg Crooke Jacobs assisting and tying Miners, made his second Sarcee pulled together to and Virgil Jacobs, scored the game 3 -3. Marlin Breaker, assisted by Curtis Stimson and PEACE HILLS TRUST Doug Breaker, put the Alberta Miners in the lead again Vocational Centre with a skillful shot. Grouard Although Sarcee played hard the rest of the period, they came to a scoring tomorrow standstill as Blackfoot piled Peyote'y on goal after goal. looking e -- The 'fifth Miner's goal came from Malcolm Sitting Eagle assisted by Keon Doore. Curtis Stimson made the sixth unassisted CAREER TRAINING and the seventh assisted by ACADEMIC PREPARATION Jason Doore. With 41 left in the PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS seconds game, DEVELOPMENT and SPECIAL Jason Doore assisted by Faron Big Old Man came J:T. (Tom) Williamson up with the final goal ending the game 8 -3. For more Thomas H. LaPointe, President, Peace Hills Trust, is information, call collect toda! The Siksika Cup was pleased to announce the appointment of Tom donated by Russell and Williamson, as Vice- President, Mortgages and Julia Wright in memory of Loans. Grouard Campus High Prairie Office Falher Office their two sons, Mike and Mission Street Extension Division Bureau de Falher Richard. Also, the Miners Grouard, AB TOG 1C0 P.O. Box 1508 Mr. Williamson is responsible for the company's Tel. (403) 751 -3915 Extension Division received a trophy and High Prairie, AB TOG 1E0 Box 762 overall risk management including lending Tel. (403) 523-6690 $2,000 for their win. McLennan Campus Falher, AB TOH IMO operations and programs, product acquisition as Tel. (403) 837 -8341 Sarcee Seven Chiefs P.O. Box 97 Valleyview Campus well as management of the company's real estate received a trophy donated McLennan, AB TOI! 2L0 P.O. Box 266 portfolio. Tel. (403) 324 -3737 Valleyview, AB TOH 3N0 by Horace Bull Bear - Tel. (403) 524 -3300 Mr. Williamson has over 20 years experience in the Renegade Music Services, financial industry with a strong background in credit plus $1,200. underwriting and administration. Third place payout of Peace Hills Trust, with year -end assets of $78 million, $1,000 and a trophy went to Native is Canada's first and only Indian -owned, federally the Hobbema Oilers while incorporated, full service Trust Company serving the Kainai Golden Chiefs Natives and non- Natives throughout Western made $800 and a fourth Communications Canada. The company, wholly -owned by the place trophy donated by Samson Indian Band, is headquartered on the Chris and Chris Service. The Native Communications Program at Grant MacEwan Samson Reserve with offices in Hobbema, The Ken Rabbit Carrier Memorial Award given Community College is accepting Edmonton and Winnipeg. applications for its fall program. annually for the Blackfoot This eight -month certificate program offers: Miner player who gave the most went to Keith Rabbit Media and communications courses Carrier. Limited academic upgrading Sarcee's Virgil Jacobs Hands -on production experience HALFORD HIDE & received the. Mr. Hustle LEATHER CO. LTD. Award while MVP went to Exposure to Aboriginal issues Faron Big Old Man of the Smoked Tanned Hides Blackfoot Miners. The program will let you determine where your interests lie in New Stock of Smoked Tanned The all -stars were communications, and opportunities exist within the college for Hides Now Available. Sarcee's Ricky Whitney Order by phone or come in now to get the and Blackfoot's Sam Jerry more specialized study. best selection. Also just arrived, White for best goalie; best defence- Buckskin. Just in time for powwow men were Sarcee's Greg Enrolment is limited. You season. Along with beads, feathers, moose should have a serious interest in media. and deer leather and many styles of bells. Crooke and Gilbert The ability to speak a Native language is an asset. Halford's has all your materials to make a Crowchild, Hobbema Oilers' perfect outfit. Please phone for free Warren Crowchild and catalogue. For more information, contact Grant MacEwan Community (403)426.7349 422-2751 426-7355 Blackfoot's Keon Doore; best forwards were Sarcee's College, Jasper Place Campus, 10045 -156 Street, Edmonton, Trapping Supplies &Fur Buyer Alberta. Virgil Jacobs and Dean Telephone: 483 -4496. 10529 -105 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5H 3X7 Simon, Hobbema Oilers' Derrick Fontagne and Grant MacEwan Blackfoot's Curtis Stimson, Jason Doore and Faron Big Community College Old Man. WINDSPEAKER, March 25, 1988, PAGE 21 Frustrated rec directors organize in south By Kim McLain organize," says Rick Sports, now an official - dates in hockey, basketball, members are all recreation has put 60 youths and 23 Running Rabbit, vice - society, is devoted to the volleyball, badminton and people, most are really Indian role models together A new Indian sports president of the newly development of Native curling. experienced in the field. in Calgary during the association has risen out of formed Treaty 7 Recreation of athletes through mind, Plans outside co: "Another advantage we Olympics for a youth the failed to Association. "They were body and spirit. At the time, ordinating sports activities attempt in the south have is that conference. In March, the coordinate Alberta Indian doing their planning at the says Running Rabbit, the include assisting outstanding with major competitions group participated in an Treaty 7 people sports under one body, meetings, whereas, we recreation athletes with grants and we're not inhibited by travel information seminar in Red says a recreation director (Treaty 7) were already attended meetings and scholarships. They also and money restrictions Deer. "The (WIN Sports) he in for the Blackfoot reserve organized," says a wrote letters of support in want to hold clinics for sincè we are so close." cncept was not really telephone interview. south of Calgary. hopes of establishing a training referees, coaches, Clubs can drive to tourna- understood (by the southern to The meetings Running Indian developing leadership and "We decided stop provncewide sports ments anywhere in the recreation directors)," banging our heads against Rabbit refers to are WIN group. fundraising. Littlechild Treaty 7 area and still be says. "Hopefully the wall waiting for other Sports gatherings which Once Running Rabbit Membership escalates back home in time for we'll sit and talk it out." areas of the province to occurred in late 1986. WIN and several other southern each time a major tour- supper. sports representatives nament occurs. The association charges athletes When asked if the Request For drove to Edmonton for an recreation APRIL: Sports Review $2 for a Treaty 7 Recreation association's Application For informal WIN Sports directors would consider A meeting and no one else Association card; a "pass- Grant Blackfoot invitational men's and ladies' basketball port" to the association's trying to coordinate Interested individuals or groups showed up until after noon. are invited to submit a proposal for tourney, March 30 - April 2, contact Rick Running provincewide Indian sports sanctioned tournaments. the operation of a community - Rabbit at 734 -3070. "It was then that we all But some recreation in the future, Yellowhorn based addictions counselling I program in three service areas. curling provincial, April 1 -3, Wetaskiwin, agreed that there was no there answered: "No, don't see Native people point out are The first priority includes in driving 200 miles or it happening. We feel that area contact Gloria at 585 -3793. sense some drawbacks for Loon, Peerless and Trout Lakes. more, pay for hotels and we can work better on a The second priority area is Calling Oldtimer hockey, April 1 -3, Alexander reserve, southern athletes. These travel expenses for a smaller level ". Lake. The third area for provision contact 939 -5887. critics say that since the of basic service is Slave Lake. meeting where there was the Proposals may be submitted for North Battleford all- Native hockey tourney, April association only serves "They (southern rec- nobody to meet with," says Treaty 7 area, southern reation directors) were separate or combined service areas. 1 -3. A successful applicant will be Running Rabbit. Since athletes aren't given a always there, supporting Commercial hockey tourney, April 1 -3, Saddle responsible for providing addiction then, the Treaty 7 recreation chance to compete with and contributing a lot," counselling, referral services, Lake, 16 teams, contact 726 -3829. directors have been meeting other Indians from other says Willie Littlechild, aftercare services, and public *Dave Kutt & Clifford Metchewais memorial hockey for two awareness services for the people informally about parts of- the province. In founder and board member of the above -described areas. As tourney, April 1 -3, Cold Lake, contact Kevin Scanie and a half years, until now. response to that criticism, of WIN Sports. well, the successful applicant will at 594 -7193. manage and be responsible for all Last fall the recreation Marvin Yellowhorn, a Easter Classic hockey tourney, April 1 -3, High But the intention of WIN aspectsof administration, including directors decided to Blood recreation director recruitment and supervision of Prairie, contact Harry Laboucane at 523 -3608. Sports "was not to formalize themselves. "We and president of the Treaty staff, facility acquisition and maintenance, vehicle acquisition a First annual rec hockey tourney, April 1 -3, Enoch coordinate sports tourna- took on a name, opened a 7 Recréation Association, and other by the Oteenow Warriors), ments, like in minor hockey, and maintenance, arena (sponsored bank account and elected says the group is in contact eq uipment acquisition and mainten- contact Metro at 477 -3576 or Jerry Ward at 470-5647. provincewide," adds Caen ance. A successful applicant, as an officers," he says. The five with local colleges, univer- independent contractor, will be and ladies' basketball finals for Westem Bly, a WIN Sports official. "A" men's Treaty 7 band councils sities and competition at Littlechild points out accountable to AADAC for Canada, April 8 -10, Blackfoot reserve, contact (Blackfoot, Peigan, Blood, large. These contacts "give delivery of the program, subject to there's "other organizations the proposed guidelines, and 734 -3070. Morley and Sarcee) each our athletes somewhere to that would better benefit" financial management on a Enoch Classic hockey tourney, April 8 -10, Enoch, to the advance to," he says. continuous basis within an gave $500 start up those kinds of activities. contact 470 -5647. association. Another plus is that one approximate total grant of $84,000 for all service areas. Recreation hockey tourney, April 15 -17, Enoch, Now the association is of the two representatives Littlechild says WIN Durationof the program, subject contact Robert Morin at 470 -5647. proving they can operate from each reserve is a band Sports' goal is to help to availability of funds, will be from Native athletes to achieve April 18, 1988 to March 31, 1989, Canada West volleyball tourney, April 15 -17, Four independently. Their councillor. "This way the with provision for such subsequent Band arena, Hobbema. winter calendar of events councils always know excellence and win in life renewal as AADAC approves. Proposed guidelines or further *Taxidermy course, April 20 -21, April 27 -28 and May has been in place since last what's going on - there's through positive devel- opment of mind, body and information may be obtained by 4 -5, Goodfish Lake, contact 639-3622. fall and boasts over 20 direct contact," Yellowhorn writing to the address below, or by confirmed tournament adds. "And, the board spirit. So far, the society phoning: 403) 427 -1953. Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (AADAC), Institutions and Funded Agencies, 6th Floor, Pacific Plaza Building, 10909 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3M9. Three copies of each proposal must be received in writing by noon on April 6, 1988, in a sealed MUSEUM INTERN /PROJECT envelope with "ADDICTION COUNSELLING APPLICATION FOR A GRANT' dearly marked on the outside of the envelope. ASSISTANT Sealed proposals will be publicly opened on April 6, 1988 from 3:00 to 400 p.m. at the above address. Please note that the lowest cost proposal will not necessarily be accepted, and AADAC reserves EXPERIENCE: One year related experience the right to refuse any or all The Ethnology Department at the Glenbow proposals. Museum in Calgary is seeking to hire an individual museum or training field. This request is an invitation to submit proposals only, for a one year position. and is not an offer. OTHER: Interpersonal and communication skills POSITION: Extensive knowledge of the following: IrTrfrill The selected individual will be given a - Native culture comprehensive two month training program in - Native affairs museum work to become familiar with the -a Native language Glenbow Museum Native Internship Program. -a specific Native community Following the initial training period, the individual (Selection will be based on the combination of AIDS will assist the Program Coordinator with the above but may not necessarily include knowledge development and organization of projects of all areas.) INFO pertaining to the Native Internship Program. call toll free Specific duties include training, project design and SALARY: $663, $696, $731, $767, $805 bi- weekly development, marketing and curatorial duties for 1 -800 the Ethnology Department in the areas of DEADLINE: April 15, 1988 collections management and exhibitions. 772 -AIDS sent attention: Confidential, QUALIFICATIONS: Applications should be Glenbow professional information Museum Native Internship Program on AIDS and its prevention, EDUCATION: B.A. in Anthropology, Native Coordinator (264 -8300 loc. 178), 130 - 9 8:15am - 5pm, weekdays Studies or related field. Avenue S.E., Calgary, Alberta T2G OP3. COMMUNITY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH PAGE 22, March 25, 1988, WINDSPEAKER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Health Slave Lake Native Friendship Centre SUMMARY: Reporting to the Board of Directors of the Visual problems linked with gases Slave Lake Friendship Centre. DUTIES: present in cigarette smoke, - Supervises all staff employed by the Centre in close consultation with the personnel committee; financial operating in New Brunswick reveals - Prepares and implements the annual study plan of the Centre in close consultation with the Finance New evidence indicates smoking. colour perception, has Committee; is to ON been seen to improve when all matters smoking harmful LIMITATION - Acts as senior advisor to the Board on vision. NIGHT VISION - Nicotine the patient quits smoking. concerning the operations of the Centre; Babies born to mothers and carbon monoxide, two BLINDNESS - Cigarette - Plans, organizes and supervises the Centre's programmes to ensure that they are designed and who smoke have twice as of the most harmful ingre- smoking is associated with operated to meet the aims and objectives of the Centre; many problems as those dients in cigarette smoke, "cerebral arteriosclerosis" by often leads - Supervises the Centre's fundraising activities born to non -smoking can reduce night vision. a condition that preparing the estimates; mothers, says Professor Nicotine may cause blood to a type of stroke which and - Plans and organizes public relations and publicity Emerson Woodruff, of the vessels in the eyes to can cause blindness." the public about the activities to systematically inform University of Waterloo. His become smaller and this PROTECTION - Fetal function and work of the Centre with the Boardsapproval. research, conducted in reduces the oxygen supply. eye damage is shown to be Salary to commensurate with experience. New Brunswick, Canada, Carbon monoxide reduces one of the many visual and Job Offer Close included almost the entire the ability of the blood to health impairments asso- Please send resume to the attention of: grade one population of combine with and carry ciated with smoking; how- Teresa Sinclair, Chairperson that province. oxygen, the corresponding ever, the data appears t Personnel Committee Research has shown that lack of oxygen interferes indicate That .vomen who Box 856 because of the harmful with the ability of the eye to plan to become or are, SLAVE LAKE, Alberta gases present in cigarette adapt from dark to light. pregnant, should quit T06 2A0 smoke, excessive smoking TOBACCO AMBLY- smoking to protect their oo might produce limitations OPIA - Often due to a.com- child. o on total visual ability. The bination of smoking, alco- For more detailed infor- following are some of the hol abuse and poor diet, mation on the visual affects ÿ specific visual problems tobacco ambiyopia - the associated with smoking F FRIENDSHIP that are associated with loss of visual sharpness and contact the Ontario Asso- If ciation of Optometrists, 40 St. Clair Ave. W., Suite 212, SMOKING ,t` 0115.24Viigi Director Toronto, Ontario M4V 1M2. harmful to vision' University Native Centre The University of Calgary invites applications for the position The LESSER SLAVE LAKE INDIAN REGIONAL Director, Native Centre. The Director will co- of University COUNCIL requires a ordinate the evolving Native Centre and will be a part -time i member of the academic department appropriate to his or EXECUTIVE her specialization. TREATY HEALTH SERVICE Desirable qualifications include a doctoral degree, man- OFFICER DIRECTOR agement skills, an active research record, knowledge of a Native language and culture, and a record of working with To work with Regional Council Member Bands and Native communities. Reporting to a Board of Directors, consultation with hospital boards and Health Care The preferred starting date for the position is July 1, 1988. providers. responsible for supervision of staff, Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. preparation and monitoring of budgets, The appointee will be eligible for a tenure -stream appointment. QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of secondary In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, education or related experience; knowledge of Indian program development and evaluation, this advertisement is directed to Canadian citizens and per- Governments; knowledge of Medical Services Branch; public relations, program and funding manent residents. knowledge of treaty health benefits and treaty rights; proposals. Applicants are requested to send a curriculum vitae and knowledge, of Cree language and culture an asset; the names of three referees by April 15, 1988 to: excellent written and communication skills; must provide Send resumes to: must hold a valid drivers licence; Associate Vice -President own transportation; knowledge of existing Health Government Acts; willing to High Level Native Friendship Centre (Academic) THE tia UNIVERSITY participate in workshops and other related health training. The University of Calgary Pat Cavanaugh 2500 University Drive N.W. OF CALGARY Box 1671 Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4 Salary negotiable depending on qualifications and High Level, Alberta experience. TOH 1Z0 Deadline for applications March 31, 1988 at 3 p.m. OPERATIONS MANAGER Send resume to: The Four Worlds Development Project requires an Operations Ruth Gladue Manager to coordinate its financial systems, to develop the CHR Advisor business potential of the project, and to lead a major fund -raising Box 1740 The LESSER SLAVE LAKE INDIAN REGIONAL effort. Four Worlds is a social and economic development group High Prairie, AB The project provides COUNCIL Requires a based at The University of Lethbridge. TOG 1E0 technical support to education and development efforts primarily and the U.S. CREE HEALTH TREATMENT in Native communities in Canada Qualifications: A university degree, preferably in business or INTERPRETER in the applied social sciences with a strong financial management background, experience working in a cross -cultural setting and proven track record in grantsmanship and fund- raising. The position will be based in the High Prairie We salute all Hospital under supervision of the Nursing Salary: $42,000 - $49,000 (Commensurate with experience) department. Deadline: March 31, 1988 Applications: Should be sent to the attention of: Elders and wish QUALIFICATIONS: Gail Irani 1. Ability to understand and speak Cree fluently. Four Worlds Development Project you many more 2. Ability to interpret for medical and hospital staff. University of Lethbridge 3. Understand Hospital and Nursing Home 4401 University Drive years organizational and structure operations. Lethbridge, AB T1K 3M4 prosperous 4. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Salary negotiable depending on qualifications and From the Chairman, experience. OVERSEAS JOBS Council, Staff & Members Deadline for applications March 31 at 3 p.m. All Occupations Tax Free Income Attractive Company Paid Benefits Send resume to: 456 -6603 EAST PRAIRIE Ruth Gladue CALL (305) open 7 Days Open 7 Days OR SEND RESUME TO: Advisor m 8 p m. CHR v a m. 8 p m METIS SETTLEMENT Box 1740 WORLDWIDE EMPLOYERS 9' 1126 SOUTH FEDERAL HWY. SUITE #322 Box 1289, HIGH PRAIRIE, AB High Prairie, AB FLORIDA 33316 TOG 1E0 FORT LAUDERDALE, TOG 1E0 Advanced Fee Refund If Not Placed 523 -2TTT or 523 -2594 Overseas Per Contract LICENSED AS AN OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT AGENCY WINDSPEAKER, March 25, 1988, PAGE 23 Traditional sense of Elders Career Opportunity may resolve land claim in Loss Management At Suncor's Oil Sands Group in Fort By Lesley Crossingham assistance because there is would hear their voices and McMurray, Alberta the safety of our people sickness, poverty and poor share their knowledge. Our and equipment is a major priority in our operation. To help us in the improvement EDMONTON -- The chair- housing," she said in an Elders are getting older and of our safety record and the implementation of a man of an Elder's council is interview from her Native it is important for future -total Loss Control system, we require the "dumbfounded and heart- Heritage and Cultural generations to share that following individual: broken" over the stalemate Centre office. knowledge." in the Lubicon's land claim She feels all other The council was formed Safety Maintenance negotiations and will methods of negotiation two years ago and consists organize a conference of have failed to settle the of Elders from all parts of Senior Technician Elders to help resolve the dispute and now, only the province. The mandate Reporting to the Fire Chief, the incumbent will be accountable for the timely, efficient and issue. through the traditional of the is council to advise on cost effective operation of the Safety Dr. Anne Anderson, wisdom the of Elders, will issues affecting older ANNE ANDERSON Maintenance Shop. The incumbent will also chairman of the provincially sense prevail. Native people. be responsible for the coordination of the ...`heartbroken' maintenance of all fire related equipment. funded Elders Council "Ideally, I would like to formed in 1986, has contact- see an Elders assembly. The successful candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum ed the government request - Then the younger genera- of four years experience in fire and/or safety ing funds for the conference, tions and the government maintenance. Certification to service in the belief the Elders of Maintenance breathing air equipment is also required. Lubicon Lake need help. Suncor offers an excellent remuneration and benefits Forward "The Elders there need ,.p package. your resume, Foreman quoting posting 5036, in confidence to: wm-svT A vacancy exists in the Central Maintenance Department at Suncor's Oils Sands Group in Employment Department Fort McMurray for Foreman Roads, a - Suncor Inc. Grounds and Good News Buildings. Oil Sands Group Reporting to the Area Supervisor, Central P.O. Box 4001 Party Line Maintenance Department, the Foreman, Fort McMurray, Alberta T9H 3E3 Roads, Grounds and Buildings is accountable AIDS for meeting productivity and expense goals for plant buildings involving structural repair RODEO, April 4, and preventive maintenance programs. Candidates must have three to six years INFO Noon - 6 p.m., Card - experience in the maintenance of heating and euncorn,. ston. Sponsored by ventilation and mechanical systems. An Equal Opportunity Employer call toll free the Grads of '88. For Certification in the related trades would be an more information call asset. Applicants should have supervisory experience and possess 737 -3963. strong 1 -800 communication and interpersonal skills. Suncor offers an excellent remuneration and Fund -raising Sober benefits package. Qualified candidates should a band 772 -AIDS Dance, April 15, 9 quote posting #032, in confidence to: Kipohtakaw Education Centre, -11 school on the Alexander reserve, p.m. - 1 a.m., Ben Calf Employment Department operated K Confidential, Robe School, Ed- Suncor Inc. invites applications for teaching positions at all levels professional information Oil Sands Group for the 1988 -89 school year. monton. Music by P.O. Box 4001 on and its prevention. a belief AIDS Free Spirit Band Fort McMurray, Alberta T9H 3E3 Experience and strong featuring Homer in wholistic Native education a Poitras. definite asset. Send resumes by March 31 to: Kipohtakaw Education Centre, Box Albcrra PUT IT HERE. luncorn,. COMMUNITY AND 1440, Morinville, AB Call or write the editor to include good An Equal Opportunity Employer OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH news of nonprofit events you want to TOG 1PO. share, courtesy of AGT. Are you a singer, a musician, an actor, a storyteller, a magician, a dancer, or whatever? If you would like to perform, 1988 Music Festival then we may have a spot for you. to be held on June 24 -26, 1988 at Midway Lake, NWT The Fort McPherson Indian Band is now selecting performers for their: Please send a demo tape, a photo and information on your act to the following address: Fort McPherson Indian Band Box 86 The deadline for receiving your Fort McPherson, NT XOE OJO application is May 15, 1988. Phone: (403)952 -2330 Fax number: 952 -2212 PAGE 24, March 25, 1988, WINDSPEAKER Native Child and Family Services of Toronto EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SUPERVISOR Reporting directly to the Board of Directors of the Agency, the individual is responsible for the development Under the direction of the Executive Director, the and delivery of services to Indian /Native people in supervisory role includes developing and implementing a Toronto in accordance with the terms of the Program work plan for Native Child and Family Workers Delivery Agreement between the Agency and Province of consistent with the goals and objectives of the Agency. Ontario; provide day -to -day administration of the Other responsibilities include staff hiring, development Agency's affairs and physical operations. and training on culturally- appropriate counselling strategies to improve functioning of Native families; QUALIFICATIONS: M.S.W. or equivalent. maintain liaison and consultation with Native and other Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with Child organizations providing child and family services, and and Family Services Act, as it pertains to Native Child ensure inter- service cooperation. Welfare, 5 years senior management experience involving Native child and family planning, policy and QUALIFICATIONS: M.S.W. or equivalent. program development; implementation and analysis; Minimum 3 years related experience and thorough experience in administrative financial work; highly understanding of Child Welfare practices and legislation. developed managerial skills in budget forecasts, reports and submissions; demonstrated understanding and All applications /resumes must be received by April 1, sensitivity to the social concerns and history of Native 1988. peoples; strong interpersonal skills; highly developed effective negotiation, consultation and presentation skills; Hiring Committee ability to speak a Native language a definite asset. Native Child & Family Services of Toronto Room 214, 736 Bathurst Street SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications. Toronto, Ontario M5S 2R4 PRINCIPAL High School Program BLUE QUILLS FIRST NATIONS COLLEGE A unique opportunity is available to become associated This challenging position demands highly motivated with an innovative Indian -controlled high school individual with extensive experience in administering program. high school programs. The individual will be expected to demonstrate educational leadership, creativity and The school is located near the town of St. Paul, Alberta, initiative in implementing a program that is acceptable to 200 km northeast of Edmonton. Presently it offers the governing Board of Directors. regular academic and non -academic courses for Grades 10 -12. Applications and resumes to be sent by April 30, 1988 to the undersigned. The successful candidate will be expected to outline and implement a program that addresses the learning needs The Co- ordinator of Indian students in a way to maximize their success. Blue Quills First Nations College Other responsibilities will include planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating the curriculum, P.O. Box 279 establishing academic policy and procedures and St. Paul, Alberta supervising staff. This person will also maintain close liaison with the on -site residential program whose goals TOA 3A0 are consistent with those of the regular high school program. Telephone: 645 -4455