The grand entry at the Treaty 4 Gathering powwow Sept. 15 was representative of “Wa- mah-kha squan,” a Lakota word meaning inclusiveness, sym- bolizing “the gathering of all of god's creations.” For more photos and stories about the Treaty 4 gathering, please see pages 5 through 8. Photo by Alan Hustak Look inside for News Sports Classifieds and more...

$1.50 Vol. 58 No. 33 • Friday, September 21, 2018 Calling Lakes still at risk: scientist By Alan Hustak Special to We have to move Grasslands News away from fossil The Calling Lakes fuels earlier than later. have been polluted with Our dependence on toxic algae from Regina’s wastewater for at least a fossil fuels threatens century and it could take water quality. another 100 years to rid Scientist the system of all of its Dr. Peter Leavitt pollutants. Dr. Peter Leavitt, a prominent scientist at elected to Canada’s na- the University of Regina tional academy, The who has been monitor- Royal Society of Canada. ing water from the lakes Although the Sas- every two weeks since katchewan Government’s 1994, says since the Water Security Agency City of Regina started has a water management reducing nitrogen pollu- plan, Leavitt says it is de- tion two years ago water ficient in that it takes the quality in some areas of existing conditions in the Qu’Appelle River wa- the lakes as a baseline, tershed has improved. which means the agency But, warns Leavitt, “doesn’t want it to get any climate change, com- worse than it already is.” bined with other aspects During his PowerPoint of industrial pollution, in- presentation, Leavitt ex- vasive species of aquatic plained that while we can life such as carp and expect fewer toxins in the zebra or quagga mussels water, there will be more Dr. Peter Leavitt says the recovery of the Calling Lakes may take decades. “There is no one solution. and government denial of surface scum in Pasqua It is not a simple thing. It is all things. Warmer water due to global warming will degrade the quality the gravity of the problem and Echo Lakes for the of the water.” still threaten the system. next decade as a result “There is no one thing. of the upgrade of Regi- water from potash mines There is a large differ- na’s wastewater treat- on Treaty 4 land contrib- ence in water quality ment upgrade. ute to the problem. Visitors to tourist booth down among the lakes. Not all “There are complica- “We have to move away By Alan Hustak highway, and “all the dust that dis- lakes are equal. Some of tions. Global warming from fossil fuels earlier Special to Grasslands News couraged people from coming in.” the lakes downstream will increase surface than later,” he warned. The number of tourists who dropped While the majority of visitors were are naturally very green. blooms. Warmer water “Our dependence on fos- into the visitors centre in the old CN from the three Prairie provinces, there It is not one simple thing. due to global warming sil fuels threatens water station in Fort Qu’Appelle this sum- were a significant number from Que- It is all things,” Leavitt will degrade water qual- quality.” Leavitt said mer was down by 27 per cent from last bec and other Canadian provinces. told a Treaty 4 Gath- ity.” He also pointed out he didn’t know enough year. Visitors from Europe, Asia and other ering presentation last that the proposed Quill about the made in Sas- Only 1,625 signed the visitors' book continents accounted for the largest week addressing the Lakes water diversion katchewan solution to this year compared to 2,238 last year. number of foreign tourists at 79. “Past, Present and Fu- scheme would add 50,000 carbon taxes, but added, It is the first time the numbers have There were 29 from the United ture of the Treaty 4 Wa- metric tonnes of salt and “It isn’t true that such a fallen below 2,000 since 2014 when States. ters.” Leavitt is Canada affect natural wildlife in tax makes the economy 1,752 were recorded. July was the busiest month this Research Chair in Envi- the Last Mountain Lake decline.” Tourist booth co-ordinator Jackie summer, when 582 signed the register. ronmental Change and National Wildlife Area. Ericksons said the decline could be August saw 560 come through. There Society and was recently Fracking and waste salt Continued on Page 6 attributed to construction work on the were 323 in June and 123 in May. 7KH)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV www.facebook.com/grasslandsnews 2 September 21, 2018 Fort Mounties investigate knifepoint mugging

Submitted by The dispute was resolved Sgt. Drew Wagner Fort by separating the parties Fort Qu’Appelle Qu’Appelle for the night. The second Detachment involved sibling rivalry Reporting period: RCMP that also was dealt with Sept. 11 to 17 no charges. Fort Qu’Appelle de- Report Mounties on parade tachment dealt with 136 I would like to thank occurrences this past the members from Kam- week. A couple of traf- Three complaints of sack, Yorkton, Melville, fic collisions were re- uttering threats were Punnichy, Southey, ported. A driver collided ÀOHG2QHPDWWHULVVWLOO Moose Jaw, F Division with a parked car, but under investigation and Aboriginal Policing and there were no injuries charges are forthcoming. F Division South District reported. The matter The complainant in the Management Team who is still under investiga- second matter has cho- tion. The other collision sen not to co-operate and came out to participate Mounties from Kamsack, Yorkton, Melville, Punnichy, Southey, Moose involved a deer on High- there’s not much more in the Treaty 4 parade. Jaw, F Division Aboriginal Policing and F Division South District Man- way 10, and the driver police can do for her. CORRECTION - A agement Team marched in the Treaty 4 parade. Submitted photo was not injured. The third complaint was UHSRUW RI D ÀJKW DW WKH Speeder clocked at found to be unsubstan- Friendship Centre in 100 km/h in a 50 zone tiated as the parties in- Fort Qu’Appelle in a No details yet on pot biz 1XPHURXV WUDIÀF YL- volved are going through previous column should RODWLRQV ZHUH LGHQWLÀHG a separation. have read “a fight in By Alan Hustak or when you’ll be able Tweed Grasslands, ZLWK ÀQHV DQG ZDUQLQJ Two complaints of as- a vehicle beside the Special to to buy it in Fort Qu’Ap- a subsidiary of Ontar- issued. Infractions in- sault were investigated. Friendship Centre.” The Grasslands News pelle. io-based Canopy Growth, cluded speeding, pass- ,Q WKH ÀUVW QR FKDUJHV occurrence did not occur Pot will be legal a Individuals who are has been licensed to sell ing a school bus with its were laid due to both par- within the Friendship month from now, but it at least 19 years old will cannabis in Fort Qu’Ap- safety lights on, driving ties not wishing charges. Centre. is still not clear where be able to grow up to pelle and Melville, but left of the solid line, im- four marijuana plants the company has been proper tread depth, un- for their personal use, tight-lipped about its registered vehicle/trailer, but there is still no word plans. moving in front of vehi- as to where the canna- The Times has cle after passing when bis retail outlets in Fort learned that Tweed unsafe to do so, inade- Qu’Appelle will be, or Grasslands has been ne- quate headlamps, and what products will be gotiating with the own- driver performing stunt sold in any of the prov- ers of a building at 241 activity. One driver was ince’s 51 cannabis stores. Broadway next door to caught speeding at 100 There are about 80 the liquor store in Fort km/h in a 50 km/h zone. strains of pot available Qu’Appelle, but so far, The 18-year-old driver LQ ÀYH IRUPDWV ² EXGV no deal has been signed. ZDVKDQGHGDVWHHSÀQH seeds, pre-rolled joints, There is already a tattoo Police received a cou- oil, and gel caps. Continued on Page 5 SOHFDOOVRIDÀUHLQWKH ditch on Highway 10. We ran out to our parking lot, WANTED EXWFRXOGÀQGRQO\SROLFH vehicles. So we called Jr. A calibre hockey WKHÀUHGHSDUWPHQWZKR players ages 16-20 was more then equipped (birth years 1998-2002) to handle the call. In all A unique hockey experience seriousness, for the best for your 2018-19 season. result, ensure you call OPENINGS STILL AVAILABLE! the appropriate service/ Contact Jason L’Heureux organization. (306) 317-0817 or email: RCMP Supt. Daniel Kunetzk greets Daniel Owoh, 3, at the Treaty 4 pow- [email protected] Alcohol was a factor wow as Okanese First Nation Chief Mary Anne Daywalker-Pelletier looks Police dealt with 12 on. Photo by Alan Hustak www.wshl.org www.wpha.ca occurrences involving liquor offences, mis- chief and disturbing the peace. 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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s display of anger at a recent meeting with First Nation representa- WLYHVZKLFKZDVODWHUVKRZQLQDYLGHRLVMXVWLÀHG You may not be a fan of Trudeau, but you should believe in the order of business and the rules of re- spect that should be shown at any government event. The prime minister’s obvious anger at the disruption of a meeting that had been arranged to allow First Nations people to speak was quite understandable. It was reported that time had been allocated at the meeting for a few people to make a presentation to the prime minister and his representatives, but instead, a large number of people — reportedly two to three times the number expected — began mak- ing presentations. This meant that not everyone was heard and it was not known if even the most pressing issues were presented. When you are invited to make a presentation at a government meeting and you are allowed to bring six or eight representatives, you do not arrive with many more and expect everyone to be allowed to speak. The agenda is predetermined for most meetings and if the time slot is only one hour, then your best bet as a representative addressing the chair — or in this case the prime minister — is to get organized Byelections suggest Sask. Party still solid before the meeting, delegate the number of people requested and allow them to portray your concerns The Saskatchewan no legislative seat can no be vacant for more than or interests. By expecting twice or even three times Party’s Sept. 12 bye- six months. more people to make statements, you are presuming lection loss in Regina Guest Suffering two more city seat byelection losses for you will be allocated more time. But more time was Northeast doesn’t much Columnist the Sask. Party is a distinct possibility. not available and that is why an agenda is set. It is affect the short- or even But we need to remember just how solid the Sask. called organization. long-term future of this Murray Party is in rural Saskatchewan. It is also respectful to follow the wishes of the or- government. Between the NDP wins in the two Saskatoon ganizers. If more people need to speak, or more time After all, the Sask. Mandryk byelections and its win earlier this month in Re- is required beyond the arranged meeting, then this Party still holds 48 of gina Northeast, the Sask. Party took rural elections should have been addressed before the agenda was the Saskatchewan legis- in Kindersley (won by to replace Bill determined. No person or group should feel they lature’s 61 seats, so New Boyd), Swift Current (won by to re- have the right to impose their own agenda onto that Democrat Yens Pedersen’s win changes very little. place ) and Melfort (won by to of another organization or group. This is the only The truth be told, this city seat was a way big- replace the late Kevin Phillips). way all of your business can be heard and the meet- ger deal for the 13-member NDP Opposition than it Kindersley is as solid conservative country. You’d ing will not be disrupted. was for the Sask. Party. Because funding at the Sas- KDYHWRJREDFNWRWKH7RPP\'RXJODVHUDWRÀQGD If the prime minister gives you one hour – be katchewan legislature is directly tied to the number time when the CCF/NDP last had a legitimate shot thankful you have that hour and make the best use of MLAs you have, having another member means RIZLQQLQJ%RWK6ZLIW&XUUHQWDQG0HOIRUWGLGÁLUW of it. Don’t expect him to disrupt his schedule to ac- more in Opposition because it means money to hire with NDP representation after the demise of the commodate your agenda. staff researchers and communicators. Grant Devine Progressive Conservative government. It does not matter what level of government or Moreover, losing a city seat would not have looked However, it’s been 27 years ago since Devine was what group of people is requesting to speak – the good for the NDP. in power and everywhere in rural Saskatchewan has rules of order must be followed to accomplish any- But a loss in a city seat — even one it held — isn’t become rock solid for the Sask. Party. Or at least thing. The clock has only so many hours in the day much threat to the Sask. Party’s long-term viable, that’s what the recent byelections suggest. and those hours are usually divided among the peo- either. Here’s why: The percentage of votes cast for the Sask. Party ple using them. Don’t impose yourself onto other’s 3HGHUVHQ·V DSSUR[LPDWH YRWH ZLQ WKH RIÀ- candidates in the three rural byelections was be- schedules unless you want a negative reaction — cial Election Saskatchewan tally is yet to come) is a tween 75 and 85 per cent of the popular vote. By such as the one seen from Prime Minister Justin healthy enough win. comparison, percentage of votes received by NDP Trudeau. $QGIRUWKH1'3LWGRHVPDUNDVLJQLÀFDQWWXUQ- candidates in the three city byelections was between 50 and 60 per cent. %\(ODLQH$VKÀHOG DURXQG IURP IRUPHU 6DVN 3DUW\ ÀQDQFH PLQVWHU Kevin Doherty’s 2011 and 2016 wins that were by Pedersen’s win in Regina Northeast was solid *UDVVODQGV1HZV even wider margins. enough, but this part of the city voted NDP for 40 This win followed city NDP byelection wins in years prior to electing Doherty. Saskatoon Meewasin () and Saskatoon There are more than a dozen urban seats in Re- Letters to the Fairview () since the 2016 election. gina, Saskatoon, Moose Jaw and Prince Albert — all 7KLVQRZKDVDGGHGVLJQLÀFDQFHEHFDXVHWKHIHG- of which the Sask. Party now hold — that will be Editor welcome eral election scheduled for 2019 will see two sitting tougher for the NDP to win. MLAs — Corey Tochor in Saskatoon and Warren And besides having to win all of these city seats, Send to: [email protected] Steinley in Regina — contest seats for the federal the NDP byelections would still have to make a P.O. Box 1420, Melville, Sask. S0A 2P0 Conservatives. That means that their respective breakthrough somewhere in the Sask. Party’s rural seats of Saskatoon Eastview and Regina Northwest fortress. or Fax 1-306-728-4004 will face byelections because the next provincial gen- Recent byelections suggest there is no chance of eral election won’t be until 2020 and our law states that.

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When the kids come up to take part Bear First Nation who works with in the scraping and smudging we tell WKH %XIIDOR 3HRSOH $UWV ,QVWLWXWH DQ them that they should think about what organization that shares traditional they’d like to learn from the buffalo. For teachings about the buffalo. She and H[DPSOHPD\EHVRPHRIWKHPKDYHKDG KXVEDQG /RUQH .HTXDKWRRZD\ OHG D DEDGGD\DQGWKH\ZDONDZD\VRIWHQHG series of workshops on buffalo hide tan- DQGDEOHWRWKLQNFOHDUO\µ ning and traditional teaching about the During the workshops held at the EXIIDORDWWKH7UHDW\*DWKHULQJODVW 7UHDW\  *DWKHULQJ .HTXDKWRRZD\ week. notes that the kids who took part in the Students at the Treaty 4 Gathering had the opportunity to attend buffa- These workshops are part of the activity were deeply affected by it. lo hide tanning workshops led by multidisciplinary artist Joley Big Ea- Common Weal Community Arts Re- “The kids took to it quite well. For gle-Kequahtooway. spond to Racism funded through the PRVW RI WKHP LW ZDV VRPHWKLQJ WKDW Saskatchewan Arts Board Artists in they’d never seen before. We saw a Communities Residency grant program. bunch of different reactions from them. ... no details yet on pot biz Kequahtooway says the workshops are It was a real learning experience for all directed toward a goal of honouring the RIXVµ Continued from Page 2 shop at that address. WKH WRZQ·V &$2 /DUU\ Spirit of the Buffalo by explaining the The couple will be at the Qu’Appelle Repeated calls from 'DYLGVRQ WKH FRPSDQ\ buffalo’s importance. Valley Centre for the Arts Sept. 19 to parlour in the build- Grasslands News to has not applied for a ´:KHQZHWDONWRSHRSOHZHVKDUH 21 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and points ing. The out-of-province 7ZHHG·V KHDG RIÀFH LQ EXVLQHVVOLFHQFHDQGQR the history of the buffalo. 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Council Meeting Dates Council Comment The next Town of Fort Qu’Appelle council meeting will be held on  7KHODVWDUWLFOHPHQWLRQHGRXUFRXQFLO¶VLQFUHDVLQJIRFXVRQWKHEXLOG Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. LQJDQGPDLQWDLQLQJRIFRPPXQLW\LQIUDVWUXFWXUHDVZHOODVRQRXUFRP  4XHVWLRQV"3OHDVHFRQWDFWWKH7RZQ2I¿FHDW PXQLFDWLRQZLWKWKHSXEOLF,WZDVQRWHGWKDWFRXQFLOLVFRQVLGHULQJDOWHU natives to more appropriately accommodate the Town’s Administration Welcome Joel Friesen RI¿FHDQG\RXUWKRXJKWVDVWRWKHEHVWIXWXUHXVHRIWKHH[LVWLQJIDFLOLW\ are encouraged. Please welcome our new Operations Manager, Joel Friesen. Joel  ,PSRUWDQWWRFRXQFLO¶VIXUWKHUFRQVLGHUDWLRQRIWKH7RZQ¶VRWKHUVWUXF brings 20 years of experience within diverse facilities and will be a great tural assets is their sustainability. Are they being used? Does the level of addition to our team. use warrant the public expense involved in maintaining them? Can we continue to afford their operation? Where there is a greater community/ Mailing Address regional use of a given facility, should options be explored to have the If you have moved or there has been any change to your address, FRVWVHTXLWDEO\VKDUHGEH\RQGWKHUDWHSD\HUVRIWKHWRZQ":KDWDGGL SOHDVHEHVXUHWRXSGDWHWKLVLQIRUPDWLRQDWRXURI¿FH tional facilities do we need? How do we pay for their construction and maintain their operation? Much to think about. Fall Clean Up  :DWFKIRUXSFRPLQJRSSRUWXQLWLHVWRGLVFXVVWKHVHDVSHFWVDQGH[ Winter is quickly SORUH\RXUVXJJHVWLRQVDVZHZRUNWRJHWKHUWRPRYHRXUFRPPXQLW\IRU approaching, please do ward. your part in having your properties ready. Town of Fort Qu’Appelle 2IÀFH 7KH)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV www.facebook.com/grasslandsnews 6 September 21, 2018 The EYES have it for Aboriginal youths By Connie Schwalm “We had a couple of students that a lot that I really didn’t know and it was Special to Grasslands News One of our goals is to reach out to asked us some interesting questions. awesome that he was so willing to share You will only see the things that you girls, First Nation students, students One student asked us how big Grass- what he did know.” choose to look at. from northern communities and stu- lands National Park was. I had to admit 7KLV ZDV WKH ÀUVWWLPH WKDW (<(6 For students attending the Treaty dents who are considered high risk. that I didn’t know so we looked it up. hosted an activity at the Treaty 4 Gath- 4 Gathering, presenters with EYES We want to encourage them (It’s 9,000 kilometres x 9,000 kilome- ering. (Educating Youth in Engineering and to think about a career in tres), I also had another student ask me “We will absolutely be coming back. It Science) provided them with an opportu- engineering or science. if I knew about the various ways that was a fantastic opportunity to network nity to experience how engineering and EYES program co-ordinator First Nations people used buffalo. I with educators and interact with youth. science can help to shape our ‘reality. Megan Moore asked if he would share what he knew And, it was great to come out and see EYES, a member of the ACTUA Na- and he did. It was wonderful. I learned everything there is to see at Treaty 4.” tional Network, is a University of Re- gina faculty of engineering and applied science program designed to provide “On a practical level, an activity like programming to kids of all ages, that is this travels well. It’s an experience that CELEBRATING based on science, engineering and tech- most of these students will never have nology. had. And, there is also an opportunity Program co-ordinator Megan Moore to include education in the area of biol- ESSENTIAL SKILLS explains that through the use of virtual ogy, chemistry, physics and ecology.” September 20 is Essential Skills Day. reality technology, participants in the Moore points out that organizers EYES activity were given an oppor- were also excited to come to the Treaty Parkland College would like to thank our community partners tunity to explore Grasslands National 4 Gathering, because it allowed them and work placement employers. Because of your commitment, Park in a completely different way. to engage with students who are often we have given hundreds of learners an opportunity to build the “We were able to talk to them about underrepresented in the areas of science skills and self-confidence needed to secure employment and the natural grasses, the teepee circles and technology. further their career goals. and the buffalo. But, what makes this “One of our goals is to reach out to technology so cool is the fact that the girls, First Nation students, students File Hills Policing students could see the buffalo and be from northern communities and stu- All Nations Healing Hospital inside the tipi circle.” dents who are considered high risk. We Echo Lodge Moore adds that an activity built want to encourage them to think about FHQTC-Justice around this type of activity offers a a career in engineering or science. We Coop Home Centre QXPEHURIEHQHÀWVWRWKHVWXGHQWV are also wanting to build partnerships Fries Tallman Lumber “We were the recipients of a Can- with teachers and schools, so we can File Hills Employment Training Center Code Federal Grant. CanCode supports bring resources out to educators and Fille Hills Qu'Appelle Tribal Council initiatives that provide educational op- communities.” FHQ Developments portunities for students to expand their Although the goal was to provide an Muscowpetung First Nation digital and coding skills. Something educational opportunity to students, Okanese First Nation like this, introduces kids to the kind Moore says that the Treaty 4 Gathering Pasqua First Nation of technology that those types of skills was a learning opportunity for EYES Peepeekisis First Nation can allow them to create,” Moore said. presenters as well. Piapot First Nation Standing Buffalo First Nation Starblanket First Nation Treaty 4 Education Alliance For more information about Essential Skills programs or to become a work placement employer, contact one of our coordinators: Anita Vincent [email protected] 306.786.7308

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Essential Skills Training Through the EYES workshop, students were able to learn about the way > parklandcollege.sk.ca that science and technology can affect reality. ... Calling Lakes Continued from Page 1 Essential Skills & BEAHR Leavitt says if First Nations are to have ac- Environmental Monitoring Program cess to clean water, the Location: government should create Fort Qu’Appelle, SK a fund that would allow Program runs: October 9th, 2018 to January 29th, 2019 WKHPWRÀQDQFHWKHQHF- Application Deadline: September 28th, 2018 essary technology to give WKHP WKH VHOIVXIÀFLHQF\ The purpose of this program is to provide Indigenous learners with the confidence to develop a supply of and tools needed to enter the workforce through achievement of full or part-time clean water. employment. Work placements will be given upon successful completion. ´7KHSURYLQFHEHQHÀWV This program will provide an Essential Skills for the Workplace & Building from National Wildlife Environmental Aboriginal Human Resources expertise while Area mineral rights. It is utilizing the Level 1 & 2 Circle of Learning Benchmarks, only just to return some local agency expertise, cultural inclusion. of this to the people,” said PTA eligible. Leavitt. “Governments have a lot on their plate, and they don’t necessarily concern themselves with the long term. They re- spond to things on the short term to get them- selves re-elected. It is easy to focus on the im- Applications available at: mediate. MN-S Eastern Region III, 614 Grand Avenue, Indian Head, “I challenge the gov- your nearest GDI Office, or apply online at www.gdins.org ernment to answer the For more information, contact Talia Pfefferle at 1-877-488-6888 question, ‘Where will we be in 100 years?’ We have follow us on Twitter - @gdins_org on Facebook to keep on hammering.” - www.facebook.com/gabrieldumontinstitute 7KH)RUW4X·$SSHOOH7LPHV @grasslands_news September 21, 2018 7

The annual Treaty 4 gathering kicked off Sept. 10 with a pipe ceremony Parade Tribal Chief Edmund Bellegarde leads the Treaty 4 parade down and a traditional feast. The feast is held to acknowledge tribal ancestors Broadway on Saturday morning. who made it possible for those assembled to sit together today. Treaty 4 Celebration

Dancer Jesse Osawamick from Wikwemikong, Ont., carried an eagle staff in the grand entry at the Treaty 4 powwow. Starblanket’s Karen Bitternose, 5, dances at the powwow. This horseman rides high saddled in the Cuthbert’s Medical Treaty 4 parade. Photos by Alan Hustak Cannabis Consulting

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That develops over time, Nation near Portage la Prairie, Man. During the and it is something special. That child may one day Treaty 4 Gathering, Pashe was one of the dancers become one of one of our champions or mentors.” who entered the circle at noon each day. Yet, Pashe notes that even though traditional “I do a lot of demonstration dancing and I go out dance offers Aboriginal people to connect with their to a lot of the schools in my area. The schools do get history and culture, these connections embrace even extra funding to promote First Nations culture, his- those who often don’t think of First Nations culture tory and activities for our First Nations students. and tradition as theirs. Many schools in my area bring in First Nation danc- “These things are part of your history too. Your ers for demos and it becomes a good opportunity to grandfathers were here too. I’m Dakota. We have set up dance schools for our children and students. a very old saying that goes back to the time of the I’ve attended Treaty 4 previously as well. I was here Star People: ‘We are all related.’ When that is said last year and when I was younger.” in prayers it means everything – the earth and heav- Pashe said one of his earliest memories involves ens – all the stars and all of the sand on the beach. dance. When we pray that, we pray for everyone, and we ´,FDQÀUVWUHPHPEHUGDQFLQJZKHQ,ZDVDNLG acknowledge you. at residential school. They needed some dancers for “Even though you are from another culture we all a special performance so I got to dance. Then, I got come from the same place.” into serious dancing in the 1970s.” Events like the Treaty 4 Gathering can provide Dancing is something that he was never taught. the opportunity for those connections to be uncovered “It was inherently in me. I didn’t really watch or and strengthened — and perhaps provide a way to try to copy anybody. It just came out from the sounds help heal scars left by our common past. of the drum to the heartbeat. To be a dancer means “The reality is that we are seeing trouble on both to connect the mind to what the heart wants to do, sides, that we have all had a part in making. If even then the feet connect to the other two. That’s the stuff one person leaves this gathering with a better under- '1$WUDQVIHUVRYHUDQGWKDWLVZKDWÁRZVRXWLQD standing of who each of us are, that would bring hon- loving way.” our to myself and my people,” Pashe said. “I’d be so Although each dance tells a different story, Pashe excited to know that people were walking away from says every dance grows out of another common pur- here better spiritually, in good health physically and Terry Pashe is an elder from the Dakota Tipi pose. emotionally able to chase bad spirits away and carry First Nation. During the Treaty 4 Gathering. “Dance is a celebration of life. You dance for the on living in good choices. His earliest memories are of dancing and he has people who can’t: the ones who are sick, the ones who “If solutions like that can come from a gathering been a serious dancer for about 40 years. can’t be here. Spiritually, you’re dancing for them. like this, that’s a good thing.” World of possibilities for youths Selling Your • Farmland Marketing Specialist Land? • Powerful marketing networks By Connie Schwalm • Effective English & Chinese Special to Grasslands News I Can Help! websites For young people taking part in the Treaty 4 Gath- - Justin Yin • Strong Electronic Marketing ering it was a chance to learn more about options Cell: 306-230-1588 tools they might never have considered before. 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Submitted photo Since the career fair was launched, it has grown to 18093bm3 include a wide variety of different exhibitors. to grow. “It just keeps getting bigger and better. This year “I would like to get more exhibitors coming in — Nutrien, Parkland College, FCC and SIGA all came the more the merrier. And for the kids, I’d like to see on board as sponsors for this event,” Delorme said. a couple more scholarships set up, and some incen- “And instead of having to look for exhibitors to come tives for them to think about looking into different out to the career fair I actually have organizations careers. Events like this expand our community’s calling me and asking to take part. perspective and give people the chance to think about Along with providing a way for youths to learn different career options.” more about the career opportunities that exist, Delorme says the in- 18093SS0 creased interest in the career fair brings other NOTICE OF RETIREMENT EHQHÀWVDVZHOO “We had some exhib- itors that were here for We want to take this opportunity to thank our patients in WKH ÀUVW WLPH 6HUYLFH )RUW4X·$SSHOOHDQGVXUURXQGLQJDUHDVIRUWKHLUWUXVWDQG Canada was here this support over the past 35 years. The ongoing interaction year for example. They were busy answering with our clients will be deeply missed. questions, and helping Thank you to our colleagues at Calling Lakes Dental for NLGVÀQGRXWKRZWRGR their many years of friendship, support and dedication. things like apply for a Our initial planned retirement date was moved forward Social Insurance Num- ber. 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