CRIME PREVENTION We've got everything to gain! NATIONAL CRIME PREVENTION WEEK NOV. 2 -8, 1986

Metis loan corporation opens business

By George Poitras company, Settlement community services to any Loans of up to $100,000 agreement. One of two said Patenaude. Sooniyaw Corporation. one of the recognized Metis per business are available small businesses to be Lawrence Cunningham, Official opening ceremo- Settlement Sooniyaw settlements: Paddle Prairie, and up to $10,000 for financed by the new chairman of the board for nies for the newly estab- Corporation is responsible Fishing Lake, Buffalo Lake agricultural loans, with corporationisa laundromat Settlement Investment lished Settlement Invest- for the economic develop- (Caslan), Gift Lake, Kikino, repayment terms being on the Buffalo Lake Corporation says he sees ment Corporation launched ment and training for the Elizabeth, Peavine or East flexible and directly related Settlement (formerly this as a first move in the its commencement of eight Metis settlements in Prairie. to the ability of the business. Caslan). Owner of the new development of services to business on Monday, Alberta. Eligibility for loans will be Repayment terms will not business is Joe Patenaude. his people and "we can all October 27 in Edmonton. The objective of the given to either a person usually exceed five years. Patenaude will employ one recognize that we have to The new corporation is corporation is to assist in residing in a settlement or a In August, Settlement part -time worker in the work together to make this funded by the Native developing and financing partnership or corporation Investment Corporation laundromat. "I am very a reality." Economic Development businesses on Metis in which at least 51% is received its first payment of thankful for the Settlement Population of the eight Program (NEDP) and is settlements which will owned by a person residing $1.575 million for the first Investment Corporation wholly owned by its parent provide employment and on a settlement. phase of its contributions for making this possible," Continued Page 5 Broadcasters meet CRTC

By Jamie McDonell Canadian Radio- Television Sauvageau report on and Telecommunication broadcasting policy backs HULL, Quebec: Consulta- (CRTC) said that consulta- up the Native broadcasters' tion on, access to and tion with their groups, and concern for consultation, distribution of Native better access and distribu- access and distribution. programming are the prime tion for Native programming The report supports the concerns of Native broad- on the northern service of eventual establishment of casters appearing before the Canadian Broadcasting an autonomous Aboriginal hearings on of the renewal Corporation were a language service in the the and, CBC licence to necessity if the corporation meantime, suggests that broadcast. was to properly serve the CBC share a trans- A progression of five Native people across ponder with the various Native broadcasting groups northern Canada. appearing before the The recent Caplan- Continued Page 2

Sacred Circle out on a limb 4

By Terry Lusty been active in the past in Fund (EOF) for the 1986 -87 terms of programming and school year. The present status of the decision- making but that Regardless of the demise Edmonton Public School now appears to have been of the Sacred Circle Board's (EPSB) Sacred effectively skirted by the project, says acting chair- Circle group finds them out school board which has person Jenny Margetts, the on a limb in search of assumed absolute control advisory committee is alive answers and solutions to over the now defunct but not so well. Further- their exclusion from direct Sacred Circle Education more, the committee as a participation in the school Project. It would be a whole is rather put out with F. board's Native education disservice to state that the the fact that the committee's '$ policies and programming. committee is satisfied with name was arbitrarily Now referring to them- the recent turn-around. In changed by the school selves as the Sacred Circle consequence, two recent board to the "Native Advisory Committee meetings of the SCAC Education Advisory a (SCAC), this body of have made it abundantly Committee." mostly Native people had clear that they wish to The board felt justified in remain an integral and dropping the original name ar participatory body in the because the program had area of Native education in ground to a halt. The ART SHOWS OPENED the public school system. SCAC finds this unaccept- Last week saw the of two art by Native women artists. Joan The meetings which able and has asked Mills to openings shows Maxine Noel were also attended by pass that message on to her Cardinal- Shubert (below) opened at the Vik Gallery and (above) at the This week, Maxine Noel will be Elaine Mills, the assistant superiors. Mills has told the opened Bearclaw Gallery. superintendent of instruc- committee that "the school featured on Page 12. tional services, struggled board sees a need for the through the difficult Task of advisory committee" and coping with the fact that that she is present at their Sacred Circle is history as meetings "to listen and pass far as the school board is on advice to the board." concerned. What is annoying to the INSIDE THIS WEEK The Sacred Circle project SCAC is that major changes was first instituted back in regarding Native education 1981 as a five year pilot are being implemented THE GRAND CENTRE FRIENDSHIP CENTRE is closing down due to the which concluded this without the participation or hard facts of economics. See story on Page 5. summer and has since been sanction of their group. LOCAL 1885 held its 2nd Annual General Assembly. Find out what o absorbed by the public Reacting to the closing happened on Page 4. system at large. To assist statements of a May 9, 1986 them, the public board document on "Native THE CALGARY WINTER OLYMPICS board will appoint a Native board c member. it received a whopping Education" which went Read about on Page 3. $610,000 from the province's Educational Opportunities Continued Page 3

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Saskatchewan Indian College Groups make submissions to hold first annual meeting Broadcasters meet CRTC

REGINA - The end of "People at the band level October will see the would acquire information From Page 1 into the equation. beginning of a new annual about the SIFC's existing "Southern Native people trend at the Saskatchewan role and its potential future Native communications need access to their Indian Federated College role, what it does, and what societies so they can culture," said Bear after the (SIFC). it could develop for the provide greater service to hearings, "and how can On October 29 and 30, band," Brass says. Native peoples in the north. these needs be met if there the college will be holding During the two -day While the report supports isn't any appropriate its first annual conference event, conference -goers an extension of Native programming." at the Regina Inn. Or- will be taking a hard look at services to Aboriginal Access to programming ganizers of the SIFC SIFC's 12 programs through peoples across the north for all Native people should conference '86 say they're workshops and daily general and into the south, it simply be a priority for the trying to gather Indian assemblies. Workshop suggests research and government, if only so that education policy makers sessions will include consultation on Native its money won't be wasted. and personnel in a general examinations of the role needs in the south (In Says Bear, "the investments assembly "to present and traditional spiritual leaders Alberta, the "South" starts made by the federal govern- discuss the college's man- play at SIFC; the low level just north of Edmonton, ment are not going to see date, programs and alterna- of post -secondary education according to the report). dividends that they expect tives." funding available from If the report does not if programs produced will "We're the only Indian - Indian and Northern Affairs actually ignore southern not reach the intended controlled university college Canada (INAC); SIFC Native needs, it places audience." in Canada and we're student services and other them well behind the needs Native groups other than interested in showing areas. of Natives in the north NACS making submissions people just what we're all Invitations to Conference where Aboriginal peoples to the hearings were Native about," says Sid Fiddler, '86 have been extended to are a majority. Communications Incor- vice -president in charge of band governments, band However, as Jeff Bear of porated from Manitoba, administration and special education authorities and the National Aboriginal Missinipi Broadcasting projects for the college. school committees. The Communications Society from Saskatchewan, "We also want to discuss new executive of the told the CRTC, there is Northern Native Broadcast- how our programs fit in Federation of Saskatchewan more to the matter than ing from the Yukon and the with the general thrust of Indian Nations (FSIN) and population figures - Inuit Broadcasting Indian self- government. education personnel from JEFF BEAR educational, social and Corporation of the North- Dr. Oliver Brass (B.Th., INAC district, regional and ..,wants appropriate programming other considerations work west Territories. B.A., M.A., Ph.D.), is a Ottawa offices are also Saskatchewan Indian and expected to participate. As the new SIFC president well, the,rnedia and native they say. As a result, they say they've been cheated out He says the Indian commu- education personnel from of millions of dollars. nity as a whole will be the some provincial govern- OTTAWA The department's reaction to the controversy has beneficiaries of the annual ments are being encouraged been interesting. David Crombie was angry when the conference. to attend. first . REPORT would roll, he indicated, if he found out who was By Owenadeka responsible for the problems. B.C. band gets self-government The department has adopted a different and much tougher stance since Bill McKnight became the Self- government for the Sechelt Indian Band of In some ways, the battle between the Department o minister, however. He, too, is angry about the mess but British Columbia has become law October 9. Indian Affairs and Manitoba Indian bands is a phony his anger is not directed at the department. He's not The Sechelt Indian Band Self -Government Act war. The fighting has been fierce and dirty, it's true. talking about disciplining employees who've done establishes the Band as a legal entity. The Act provides What's more, things are soon going to get even worse wrong. Instead, the minister is leading the department's for the transfer of title of band lands to the community when several new investigations and a court case begin counter- attack to deny the Indian charges and discredit and for a band constitution. to unfold. The public skirmishes, however, camouflage Dennis MacPhee. "The Sechelt initiative shows one direction Indian the real dispute -- not to mention the necessary It's almost impossible to determine who's right and self -government can follow," says Indian Affairs solution. who's wrong in the flurry of accusations and denials minister Bill McKnight, "and its success will surely The public battle began a year ago when the bands because both sides have not told all of the truth. inspire other communities mapping their own routes to launched a blistering attack on the department. Among The department feels that it's won the latest round self- government. The federal government is committed other things, the bands accused the department'of and it's daring the Indians to fight another one. to developing a new relationship with Indian people, fraud, deliberate underfunding, falsifying records and However, the department has already lost the battle for and self -government is at the heart of this relationship." misleading Parliament. the hearts and minds of the tax -paying spectators. The minister expressed praise for the determined Little happened, though, until four months ago when Several newspaper editorials have scolded the efforts of Sechelt Indian Band Chief Stan Dixon, the an outside auditor, hired by David Crombie, found government. In fact, if the public relations side of this band council and band members. evidence to support some -- but not all -- of the Indian fight had taken place in a boxing ring, the referee would charges. have stopped it long ago. But again, little happened until Dennis MacPhee No matter how the court case or the investigations entered the fight recently. He quit his $50,000 a year job turn out, though, the events of the past few weeks will as the number two man in the Manitoba region because haunt the government for years to come. Most Indian he was sick of the way the department treated the people have already formed their own judgement. Wind -Allow province's Indians. He took cartons of documents with They've always believed the worst about the him and began working for the bands. Department of Indian Affairs, and for them, Dennis He started by levelling a scathing indictment against MacPhee has finally delivered the proof. In fact, his speaker the department. He said the department routinely and actions and accusations will probably become a deliberately broke funding agreements, raided Indian modern Indian legend. They will be remembered and budgets and lied to Parliament. recited whenever there is an argument between Indians Dennis MacPhee's charges triggered an uproar and and the department. Fred Dìdzena Clint Buehler If to from President Editor spawned three more investigations into the the government really wants get out under department's management practises. Here's a quick the problems it's created for itself, it should call off the Bert Crowfoot Rocky Woodward rundown of what's wrong with the upcoming various investigations and hold a public inquiry instead. General Manager Reporter investigations: The first will be made by Treasury To rootput the whole truth, the inquiry should require Kim McLain George Poitras Board officials. (They'll make a narrow investigation testimony under oath and be chaired by a judge with the Production Editor Reporter behind closed doors.) The second will be conducted by power of subpoena. The inquiry should identify Margaret Desjariais the parliamentary committee on Aboriginal affairs. problems within the department and it should also Production Assistant John Copley (Parliamentary committees have built -in political assess the needs of the bands. Joe Redcrow Gail Stewart problems that limit their effectivesness.) The third will A public inquiry -- similar to the Berger Commission -- Ad Sales Cree Syllabics be conducted by the R.C.M.P. (The Mounties admit would bring to light the real dispute behind the that they don't know what they're looking'for.) headlines. That dispute is not so much about money as W ryspeake, u o weekry publication of as aöpgino$ MuifiiMeda Society Of Alberta Windspeaker o published °say Thursday at 15001 - 112 Avenue, So much for the investigations. They should all be it is about power. What the bands are really fighting for Edmonton, Alberto, 15M 256, Rhone.. (403) 4554700. Ade,eotentsaesgned set ondr cj, cedbywind5peokero,weuosPictures under way by the end of the month -- that's when the is the power to determine and control their own news. contions. editaal content or%1 other printing m,teal ore roOpeities of bands plan to expand the conflict. They're going to financial and political future. A proper public inquiry Wndsceake, and may not be used by onyane withart the emASOd woffoo peenissan d Wnaspeoket (Aborgfrxol MultiMod. society d Alberto) court to collect the money they say the department would arrive at the one solution that Native people have owes them. The department has broken as many as long been demanding -- namely, self- determination, Second Class Mail Registration No. 2177 100 of the 1,000 funding agreements in the province, pure and simple.

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ByLesleyCrossingloon "Right now, all the chiefs, lack of what many people program so people can be from their peers to get into OCO '88 was to help except Blackfoot Chief Leo call "real" Native participa- reimbursed for their time drink and drugs." ensure like Calgary someone CALGARY-The Youngman, are faced with tion. Critics have com- and expenses," he said. Powderface also stressed Powderface was hired. Winter Olympics board will elections so we are going to plained the organization is Powderface says negotia- that the Olympics won't be "I held a number of soon be appointing a Native wait until that is out of the relegating Native people to tions are currently underway just an event for the meetings with the ad hoc board member who will way," in the "beads and feathers" levels said Powderface with both of govern- wealthy as OCO will be committee and I realized have full voting power, will an interview Monday. brigade of opening and ment and the Native holding tickets for hand- that things would go a lot participate in organizing A workshop and "think - closing ceremonies. How- Economic Development icapped Native children smoother if Native people and will Olympic events, tank" session between. ever, Powderface says this Program (NEDP) to help and children whose family were directly involved," Native participation ensure OCO and various chiefs gloomy scenario is far fund this and other program cannot pay the high ticket said Millican. will be more than just and councillors took place removed from reality as ideas. prices. "A luncheon was held in `feathers and beads," said efforts currently under- are this week and a permanent are "These Olympics a - "We're trying to involve the Calgary Native the OCO '88 ( Olympiques Native committee will be way in the fields of economic great opportunity," he said. anyone and everyone, " said Friendship Centre to get Calgary Olympics) volunteer formed soon, said Powder; development, cultural "And right now with the Powderface. "We don't feedback, and most of the chairman of the Native face. participation and socio- Indian Association of want anyone left out." Native people who attended Peoples Committee. "We've still got a long economic participation. Alberta (IAA) spotlighting Already the Calgary agreed with this idea." In an interview in his way to "All groups want a piece go," he said. "And the problems our young Native Friendship Centre downtown Calgary office there is so much to do. But of the economic pie," said people have with drugs and Millican added that many last week, Harold Millican has been approached to bands had expressed I hope to get a coordinating Powderface. "And we are alcohol, I'd like to see a help coordinate urban said he is more than happy body holding negotia- held interest in the economic made up of Treaty 7 currently youth conference here Native people and plans to to disband his and hoc band members soon." tions to help bands get true during the Olympics so our windfall that the Olympics committee for a permanent approach other institutions could bring to their reserves. Right now, Powderface involvement, such as young people can see the and committee which will be organizations are being "And it's not too late. We admits, he is being inundated employment opportunities," young healthy athletes negotiated. formed soon to work with requests and proposals he said. from all over the world." are currently negotiating a directly with OCO's Native from Native people from all Powderface is also work- "Sure, a lot of people system of sub -contracts In fact, Powderface is liaison coordinator, Chiniki parts of ing on a plan to hold think of Native crafts and with a variety of companies the province and currently negotiating band member Sykes even the demonstration sports, such with there will indeed be plenty and hands," he added. North West gold medal winner Alwyn Powderface. Territories. as rodeos, on some of the of opportunity for Native Morris. Morris, a native An announcement on Powderface confirmed "There will be some Inuit reserves near Calgary. people to bring their crafts member from Ontario, won a gold the OCO board that an announcement on involvement, particularly "We also want to to the Olympics. But we medal for canoe racing in and OCO coordinating the new Native board with the encourage Native vol- are doing much more than crafts," he said. the 1984 Los Angeles body is expected shortly member will come within "But this is traditionally unteers. There is a training that." before Christmas. Until the next few and Olympics. weeks Indian country and most of program already available And Millican says he is then, Powderface says he added that the new member the participation will be for volunteers but because "Alwyn is a great role fully supportive of welcomes any proposals or would likely be one of the Indian." of the special circumstances model," said Powderface, Powderface's plans and ideas on Native participation seven chiefs from the OCO '88 has come of Native people, we are "and he knows the pressures adds that one of the at his OCO office in Treaty 7 area. under sharp criticism for its working on a subsidy young people are under reasons he got involved in Calgary. Sacred Circle out on a limb

From Page 1 delegation of the SCAC remain some mechanism Kowalchuk, who further who do not want to be for involving the Native suggested that for now, before the EPSB for viewed simply as Natives community even if the "the SCAC must get to the approval, Margetts says the who are supposedly in project were terminated," school board" if it wants to board certainly did not support of the board's he stated. be involved in this calendar receive any support from course of actions, but who A promise from Ewasiuk year. Sacred Circle. wish to actively participate was that he will approach While figures on the Don Massey, then chair- in the decision -making the school board to discuss Native education dollars man of the EPSB, does not process as it affects Native the SCAC concerns and, have not yet been made concur. He claims that the students and their educa- "to resolve the problem at public by Education Minister document was not chal- tion. the local level." Nancy Betkowski, it is lenged when it was pre- Sacred Circle is credited The present status of expected to run somewhere sented to the board. It has with originafing the Native financial support from the in the millions, perhaps four been brought to our programs and seems EOF for Native education is or five million. Also attention, however, that adamant about their resolve destined for the guillotine anticipated and anxiously such is not the case. For to continue as part of the next summer when all such awaited is the new Native example, Ralph Bouvette, structure, but as an involved monies will be transferred Education Policy which, SCAC chairman, said that party. As Margetts put it, to the provincial Native according to the most the SCAC strongly objected "we've given too much; we Education Project (NEP) recent information available, to the death blow of the must express ourselves in office. Once that occurs, is scheduled for release on Sacred Circle name. the interests of our children." says Mery Kowalchuk, the first of November. JENNY MARGETTS Massey, on the other When contacted by associate director of the Kowalchuk suggests that ...long history of education interests hand, does say that Windspeaker, Dan Ewasiuk, NEP, "the Edmonton groups such as the SCAC "there is good support the director of Support public is going to have to should prepare themselves information between parties. At last week's SCAC there (at the EPSB) Programs for Alberta change as well." for the time when the In the past, many of the meeting it was agreed that politically" to address Education, which funds the "One of our policies," he Native education dollars staff viewed their exclusion they would meet again this Native education and, "we EPSB's Native programs continued, "will be that are channeled through the as a deliberate attempt to week to peruse the EPSB's certainly want to iron out through its EOF grants, Native people in any school NEP. That will be next keep them in their place new policies on Native any problems." claims to have been unaware jurisdiction will have to be summer and submissions and at the complete mercy education as presented and When questioned by as to what's been transpir- involved in the planning." from responsible Native of the administration. accepted by the EPSB on Windspeaker about whether ing. He maintains that "one School boards, he adds, will groups will be welcomed A circular of other staff May9,1986. The document the board would be receptive of the things we looked for have no option but to but will have to, as usual, concerns has been received will be subjected to critical to overtures from the very specifically in the cooperate. New guidelines demonstrate need, solid by the SCAC and will be analysis and discussion SCAC, Massey replied, urban Native education from the NEP will be planning, organization, and reviewed. Of additional from which recommenda- "the board would be more projects was that there was released in early 1987 so on. concern to both the staff tions and suggestions will than happy to look at some involvement of the regarding the funding of In the meantime, SCAC and the committee has be developed and then recommendations." Native community and, as I Native education projects, has been responding to been the school board's forwarded to the appropriate With this week's selection understand it, there was a Kowalchuk explained. other concerns. In the past decision to transfer all of individuals of the EPSB for of a new board chairman in steering committee for this "You will be able to get their staff members were the Sacred Circle resource their reaction. the person of George Luck, program from the very money but there has to be not allowed to particpate or centre materials and equip- What may follow as a the SCAC will have to beginning." accountability, partnership attend SCAC meetings. ment from its present result will be dependent educate him and other new Ewasiuk further contends and planning in that Not any more. The location at the Oliver upon the responses received board members. As for he had no knowledge that program. If the Native committee has opened its School to central office by the SCAC. One thing is Massey, he still remains on the position of the Sacred community is not involved, doors and permits staff despite the unanimous sure, they're bound and stream and the board, says Circle director had been school boards cannot involvement feeling that it protestations of the SCAC determined to be back in Margetts, will likely be terminated. "I would have expect financial support contributes to a healthy and the Native education the picture for the sake of approached by a formal thought that there would from the NEP," said climate and a better flow of staff. their children's education.

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Many issues and resolutions tackled Local 1885 hold annual meeting

By George Poitras Dorothy Daniels, Local held September 23 at 83 Edmonton member, felt Hinton, Laurent Roy, Formation of an that in the proposed bylaws acting vice -president, for Edmonton Metis Council of the Edmonton Metis Local 1885 recalled there was a major issue at the 2nd Council, it should not be was a discussion that the Annual General Assembly able to dictate to the Metis MAA resolve their financial of Metis Local 1885 in community the number of problems and call an annual Edmonton October 25 at locals it wishes to form. assembly in the near future the Canadian Native "Limitations of locals or within 60 days. The Friendship Centre. should be the opportunity MAA, according to policy, The council would act to for others to decide," said - says Roy, has until March provide a greater sense of Daniels. "I don't think the 1987 to call an annual community, establish the government should dictate meeting. basis for unity and provide to council orlocals." A motion made by a solid foundation for future The idea of the council Haineault that Local 1885 negotiations with federal, was a "super" idea, except request in writing the MAA provincial and civic for that concern, "and we to call an annual assembly governments. are prepared to support the to be held immediately or Stan Plante, president of establishing of an Edmonton within 60 days quickly Local 1885, pointed out the Metis Council," said Daniels passed as many people in tremendous support he has on behalf of her local. the local feel that they THE NEWLY ELECTED LOCAL 1885 BOARD had in his discussions with Local 1885 board member would like to know who and many people in the local Bill Haineault attacked the BACKROW deft to right): Willie Anderson, Gordon Poitras, Laurent what issues would be Roy, T.J. Roy, Bill Haineault; FRONT ROW deft to right): Stan `Butch' and felt that it was their Metis Association of Alberta addressed on their behalf at view that the establishment for "showing a lack of Plante, Doreen Hays, Gilbert Fayant, Elsie Cooper, (missing is Sonny the upcoming First Ministers St. Jean). of the council would be a responsibility" by not Conference with the significant step forward for calling an annual assembly Aboriginal leaders. as to ensure that the rights the fact that many ideas youth group we would like the Metis community of to date. of the Metis people are have been put on the table, A special resolution was to see in each and every Edmonton. In a Metis Zone 4 meeting recognized and protected." but to date no in brought forward by Bill effective local the province." Another concern raised follow -up has taken place. The Haineault. It recommended agenda for the by Plante in his report was assembly was The Windspeaker Calendar of Events that the Board of Directors Lawrence Haineault, well laid out that of what constitutes a and things seemed to move of Local 1885 draft changes president of the Metis local. "It is our view that a along quite quickly and to the existing constitution Youth Council of Alberta, local should be representa- smoothly. 1 and bylaws. Because there and long -time participant auk tives of aMetis community Generally, the year has I was not enough time at the with the local, said in his with agreed upon and gone well, said Plante. annual assembly to deal report "our plans are now He clearly defined boundaries," urges participation from with these issues, it was to re- organize our council said Plante. "Simply to the Metis community to resolved that a special to reflect positive changes Multi -Cultural Education Conference, have five people registered join in working for a better meeting of Local 1885 take in our bylaws ... to make November 7 - 9, 1986 University of Lethbridge under the Societies Act, future for place to deal with the our organizations more "our community." Campus. For more information contact Gail Irani, and be recognized by the The local has made constitution and bylaws of effective." The MYCA now Four Worlds Development Project, 329 -2184. Metis Association as a local much progress in the years the local by the spring of would like to change their serves only to undermine since its inception 1987, with a time and a bylaws to incorporate not and Alberta Indian Arts and Crafts Trade and split the Metis commu- boasts a newly place to be determined by individual membership, but formed Shows, November 7, 8 & 9, 1986, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. nities." Louis Riel Historical Society, the board of the local. The membership by representa- daily, Edmonton Convention Centre & November Plante also mentioned Metis Children's Services resolutions was accepted tion. By this, Haineault 14, 15 & 16, 1986, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, Calgary's the relationship and and, now being worked on, and passed. said, "we would like to see Marlborough Inn. participation with the Zone the 1885 as many locals as possible Development In the president's report, 4 Regional Council has Corporation. Plante says form what we refer to as a Horse & Cattle Sale, November 10 & Plante commented on the been both exciting and he hopes to in a local youth group." put December 15 at 6:30 p.m., Panee Memorial Agri - April 1987 meeting with the disappointing - exciting in proposal soon for a Metis Plex Hobbema. Call 585 -3700. First Ministers and the the sense that the locals Haineault referred to the Cultural Centre. Aboriginal leaders. "It is have had the opportunity to Edson local, which has a The Metis Local 1885 Gary Leffew Bull Riding School, our hope that the federal deepen their relationship youth group with a good urges potential members to November 13, - 14 & 15, Panee Memorial Agri -Plex, and provincial governments and to assist each other in history of many accomplish- become involved or to drop Hobbema. Call 585 -3770. will see fit to amend the various ways. He was ments, as being "a shining by to Suite #42, 9912 -106 Constitution in such a way somewhat disappointed by example of the type of Street, Edmonton. Round Dance, November 15, 1986 at 8:00p.m. - 4:00 a.m. For more information call Alfred Bonaise at 458 -1884, Poundmakers Lodge. Junior Rodeo #2, November 22 at 10:00 a.m., Plante re- elected as president Panee Memorial - Agri-Plex, Hobbema. Call 585 -3770. By George Poitras Friendship Centre was the be the main areas of Elsie Cooper will serve as Native Arts & Crafts Show & Sale, site chosen for the annual concentration for Plante in secretary for the first time Stan "Butch" Plante was assembly, which saw about November 22, 1986, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sagitawa his upcoming year as on the 1885 board but is no Friendship Centre, Peace River. Everyone invited to re- elected as president for half of the Local's member- president. stranger to the Metis attend. Metis Local 1885 for the ship of 200 attend. Acting for vice -president community. Another third consecutive year at An executive and board for the 1985 -86 term, familiar name in the Metis Alexander Oldtimers Earlybird Hockey the Local's annual general members were also chosen Laurent Roy, was quickly community, Sonny St. Tournament, November 29 & 30, 1986. For assembly held recently in by the local at the assembly. chosen as vice -president on Jean, will serve as Treasurer. information call Tony Arcand or Norm Kootenay at Edmonton. With the upcoming First the board for the upcoming the Band office, 9395887. Since his election as the Ministers Conference with year. Roy has long been Nominations for board first president of Local 1885 the Aboriginal leaders in involved as a volunteer and members totalled nine, with Sampson Band Open Men's Basketball in February 1985, Plante April 1987, Plante anticipates board member with the many declining nominations. Tournament, December 6 & 7, Howard Buffalo has become increasingly the year is going to be "an local and as a result is Of the nine nominations, Memorial Centre, Hobbema. Call 585 -3012. aware of the Metis situation exciting one." familiar with its operations. the following six members and this has,given him the Edmonton has one of the Being in the communications were chosen to be rep- OKI 10th Annual Men's Basketball drive and the will to work largest concentrations of field in the past has, Roy resentatives on the board Tournament, December 21, 22 & 23, Pincher harder for the betterment Metis people in western feels, given him an insight to for 1986 -87: Gordon Creek. CAII 627-4224. of the Metis community. Canada, and Plante believes the Metis siutations in the Poitras, Bill Haineault, On being re-elected, Plante that there is a lit to be done communities and in the Willie Anderson, Gilbert Memorial Hockey Tournament, December says "I'm glad to have the in the Metis community. urban areas. "Thanks for Fayant, Doreen Hays and 26, 27 & 28, 1986, Saddle Lake. opportunity to serve as Work on the 1885 Develop- the vote of confidence," T.J. Roy. Many of the your president and will men t Corporation, the says Roy, "I will work hard elected board members Hockey Tournament, December 27 & 28, work hard to attempt to Edmonton Metis Council, a to live up to that confidence have been involved with the 1986, Kehewin. bring about the participation follow -up on the historical and will work for the local since its inception and of the Metis community." society and a proposal for a betterment of the Metis have sat on the board in The Canadian Native Metis Cultural Centre will people." previous years.

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s Grand Centre friendship centre closing

Donna Rea Murphy By consider a lease agreement satellite to move, the staff at operation Baker had entered belong to the Bonnyville and allow Mr. Melanchuk to give him possession by the BCNFC and the satellite into in May. Melanchuk headquarters, they will to get on with his enterprise. GRAND CENTRE The 1st in order set took the `we had a - October to stance says his business would simply be returned there I don't wish there to be any cold hard facts of economics up a real estate in verbal business agreement and we're complement that operation and placed into storage ill feelings but this is is closing the doors of the that building. not moving.' However, and the onus was on the until a new space can be business. Grand Centré Satellite The local realtor, Larry when Mr. Baker's lawyers satellite to move and let found to operate from. The Asked about the possible Friendship Centre after six Melanchuk, hopes to open sent an official letter stating Baker have his building. management team of the protest in asking the years of operation. a Remax real estate office. they would have to vacate, BCNFC, Hervina He explains that "I did Angus, community service to Although the parent He explains it as an the centre lawyer was program co- ordinator, and what I could (as a real move out of the building he organization, Bonnyville international franchise that consulted as to the legality Pam Ozirny, bookkeeper, estate agent) to point out a said "I had reservations Canadian Friendship has been in existence for 13 of the verbal agreement. will be meeting with Acting number of places for them about it I knew there Centre, contends it had a years and is "the fastest - Miriam Youngchief, new Director Irene Bruneau to - to move to, but since they would be ramifications verbal agreement with the growing concept in real Director of the BCNFC discuss short -term planning. have virtually no budget for from this situation and I owner of the building for estate." said Tuesday "since talking Youngchief will be flying to long -term leasing, these didn't want to get the continued occupancy until He says about the situa- with our lawyer we find we Ottawa for meetings and places were unavailable to strong arm of the law March of 1987, legal tion, "Mr. Baker has the do have to move by the end while there will meet with them. I even lobbied before involved to extricate the procedures have forced the opportunity to put in a of this month. We don't the president of the National town council for them to group from the property. satellite to vacate as of the national franchise but want to enter into a legal Association of Friendship have a building formerly end of October. they're (the BCNFC) fight that will be costly and We talked to them and had owned by the Jehovah's Centres to discuss the Building owner Ron taking the stand `there's no prolonged over this. It's meetings with them when it Witnesses group, but that situation and brainstorm Baker of Lloydminster place to move so we're not just very unfortunate that a was found there was hall had already been for ideas. readily agrees he had said moving.' It's not my gentleman's agreement and reluctance on their part to designated as a future area Youngchief says move the Satellite could continue position to take a stand a man's word don't hold "we and they'd taken the for a downtown parking lot. (BCNFC) received to run its programs until either way. The loser in this water anymore." a letter obvious stand of `we're not Even if the town had from Ottawa in February March. He had not signed case will be the landlord. As The problems with in moving.' That is neither fair decided to let them use it, it replyl to our queries about a nor legal so I an agreement with them a tenant, I have a lot to offer moving to a new site were felt there would take months for possible and and was aware that the him. The centre can't enter obvious. They had no move were should be clear direction them to change the zoning told if we didn't have a place from a solicitor. I centre could not enter into into a fixed agreement but I secure funding to offer a hope they bylaws and by then it would to operate from then we'd have a fixed agreement to lease can. I did want the building, new landlord, other buildings the good will and be March anyway." have to wind down opera- sense the building because of it was indicated to me I had very high rents, they to move. I'm a tions at the satellite." No their uncertain funding could have it by a certain were in an unsuitable Youngchief says "this compromising individual further legal action is but I'm also a future. Rather, they would date. I believe the centre location or the facilities did satellite centre started from businessman." contemplated. simply continue to pay provides a valuable service not fit the centre criteria. the people and the people The only staff member at monthly rent as had been and function in the commu- They were caught between haven't given up yet. Baker says "my respon- the satellite, acting director done for the past years. nity, but I want to run a a rock and a hard place. Perhaps there are other sibilities have been met as a Bruneau, will continue on However, in the months business." While the negotiations avenues we can pursue, landlord. Hopefully they'll as a paid employee but may between the time he At the first hint that the were going on, Baker perhaps we can open under be able to find another have to commute to purchased the building, landlord had changed his began developing the back new auspices. We're not facility. I wish the friendship Bonnyville until a new place early spring, and now, he mind about not leasing the yard in order to turn it into a down for the count yet." centre group could see is found or until a final was approached by a local building to a new tenant service centre for vehicles Since the equipment and their way clear to taking up decision is made for businessman and asked to and would require the for Budget- Rent -A -Car, an supplies in the satellite some temporary facility permanent closure. Metis loan corporation opens business

work together fora common some names of people who Alberta Transportation From Page 1 purpose." contributed a great deal of Minister Al "Boomer" settlements in the province Alberta Municipal Affairs their time in forming the Adair; Bernard Valcourt, is approximately 4,500 and Minister Neil Crawford said federation, including Adrian Federal Minister of State it is expected that the he was happy to be at the Hope. for Small Business; Kilgour; corporation will create official opening ceremonies, Poitras sees the corpora- and Crawford with plaques more than 500 new jobs the commencement of tion as a result of "doing our in appreciation of their over a 10 -year period. business for Settlement homework. We'd like to contributions to the In the past, Metis people Investment Corporation, see much cooperation from corporation. have had difficulty in "to contemplate the future here on in with no stalled Representatives from obtaining loans from major that this program which is tactics," said Poitras. "After each of the settlements banks because on the in place now will have for all, what we are doing were in attendance. settlement, the lands and Metis people and the today, we have to live with For additional information the homes cannot be corporation." He saw in the future and the future contact: Settlement mortgaged. With the much hope in the new generations to come." Investment Corporation, corporation they will now initiative and "I'm sure Poitras, on behalf of the 2nd Floor, 11104 -107 have the services of business there are many prospects Settlement Investment Avenue, Edmonton, T5H development, loans and for investment and much Corporation presented 0X8 or phone 426-5312. loan guarantees. good will be done." "This is an important The first two entrepre- step in the economic neurs to be financed by the development process for new corporation were the Metis settlements," said honored with plaques for YOUR ATrEIM0r1 PLEASE Muriel Stanley -Venne, their new businesses. They general were Joe from manager of Settle- MURIEL STANLEY -VENNE Patenaude ment Sooniyaw. Buffalo Lake Metis 7, 1987 the ...`an important step' On Saturday, February CNFC A proposal for the Settlement and Melvin in Edmonton will celebrate it's 25th corporation was begun in future, 10 or even 20 years stated "this is a result of Anderson of Gift Lake anniversary. The celebration will include 1984 "and it means a great down the road, the next your determination, your Metis Settlement. Both a banquet at the Montgomery Legion deal for me for what we generations will still be patience and your skills." showed great pleasure in located at 10030 -103 Avenue, Edmonton. have being present and thanked accomplished so far, using this program." To see an opportunity and Over the past 25 years we have lost touch and it means even more for the corporation "for making Lawrence Cunningham, do something about it, you with many of our previous staff and board what we will now be able to this possible." Patenaude chairman of the board of are showing everyone that members. We would like to extend an accomplish in the future," Settlement Investment you intend to be full and Anderson, ironically, and invitation to our commemorative festivities said Walter Anderson. Corporation, said "I see equal participants in will operate laundromats in to been with us in the past. Anderson serves on this as a first move in Canada's economic renewal, their respective settlements. those who've Settlement Sooniyaw economic development for said Kilgour. The closing remarks Please contact us (ASAP) with your current the Corporation as secretary our people, and I think we "This impressive project were made by founder address and phone so we may ensure your and is past president. can all recognize that we demonstrates the great and the first president of participation. "Let's work together, have to work together to commitment of Alberta the Federation of Metis let's make this program make this a reality." Metis to achieve greater Settlements, Richard Canadian Itatiue Friendship Centre work for us. Some people Poitras. A brief history of Deemed as an important economic self -reliance," 10176 -117 Street, Edmonton, AB have told us it will never initiative by MP for said Kilgour. "This stands the federation of the Metis work, let's make it work," Edmonton -Strathcona, as 'a testament of what settlements was given by Telephone: (403)482.6051 said Anderson. "So, in the David Kilgour, he further dedicated people can do to Poitras and he mentioned

A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 6, October 31, 1986, WINDSPEAKER Action about drug testing needed

Guest Editorial By Mark McCallum Should drug testing be mandatory in the CFL? I say yes, but I'm only a fan. Maybe the Who says the Canadian Football League CFL should turn the problem over to the fans. (CFL) isn't big time? They're big enough to Editorial Let us vote on whether or not there should be influence an entire nation (or at least CFL mandatory drug testing in the league, and let cities). They're big enough to have a drug us decide what to do with offenders. problem. And Edmonton Eskimos' Hector and responsibility. Parents do it all the time. Pothier is big enough to know better. But it's hard to teach an impressionable child a There is no room for diplomacy here. The Pothier, a nine year CFL veteran, was right set of values when their heroes are CFL must take a stance and make a decision arrested for possession of hashish at the teaching them the opposite. on drug tests. Winnipeg International Airport on Sunday, October 25. He came before a court that day and pleaded guilty to possession of a narcotic. The Eskimos team captain received an absolute discharge, not a suspended sentence like the courts did with the Oilers' Dave Hunter when he was caught -- ahem -- breaking the law (among other things) and did serve a INTE-HS sentence. Pothier will serve no time. EVENINGS NE-WG, hapless CFL, which always seems to The MAKDAToRY DRUG have one foot in the grave, suspended the -T¿¿TIN6 oF1-1 tackle for the remainder of this offensive PUBI-IC season and the next. According to former GENERAI Norm Kimball W1t,B1r(oiN Eskimos' executive manager -rDYvtORIOUJ... the incident puts "the CFL in a very unpleasant position." It comes at a time when the CFL is investigating substance abuse in the league. Kimball, who is currently the Montreal Alouettes president added that "if it happened here, he'd be gone." Pothier has contributed greatly to the Eskimos and the CFL in the past. He was traded to the Eskimos after not reporting to the Montreal Alouettes training camp in 1978. Pothier played his first year of professional football with Edmonton and went on to collect five Grey Cup rings with the team. In '81, the CFL chose him as a Western Conference All - Star and All- Canadian. At the time of his arrest, Pothier was also a CFL Players' Association representative. On the issue of drug testing, Pothier once said "I don't know why athletes have to justify their private lives when no one else does." It's called setting an example, Mr. Pothier,

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A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, October 31, 1986, PAGE 7 leader says Indians lack support

Dear Editor: 174 going to Native people. goons attack me. I resisted, medicine to mask its If this is what is meant by was convicted of assaulting hidden, Machiavellian to a survey by According "special treatment," no some "peace" officers and purposes social control, the of Sask- - University wonder most people was sent to jail for a year, and the suffocation of atchewan, over half the disapprove! Opinion with two years probation to effective cultural and white population of follow. I also was labelled as political dissent. As a The Saskatoon thinks Indians same survey showed having a personality disorder victim of police brutality should not be given "special that white people think we only 22`r of its prisoners are how 1 protested. 7 hey by their psychiatrists. You and psychiatric abuse, I treatment." This is because live in poverty because of Indian blood. But I know called me "French," so see, in Canada, if you hold must say that I prefer being the average Canadian we're lazy, backward, from personal experience called them "Nazis." an unpopular belief or hit over the head, rather citizen intrinsically rec- alcoholics, not success Alberta lies and does not possess a socially undesir- than inside it. ognizes that the current oriented, not wise with count many people of As the media co-ordinator able characteristic, like The Establishment can treatment Native people of money, poorly educated Indian descent. For of the now defunct Metis trying to spread unpopular conduct all the surveys it is at least 83% wrong. To and refuse to assimilate into example, my grandmother Action Committee in beliefs and organize resist- wants, but until they start back this up, I refer you to white society. is 1/4 Indian and my Calgary, it was my respon- ance, you risk being treating us like human "The File" aired on Rankin grandfather was Metis. sibility to edit our journal labelled as having a beings with a distinct and Another study shows CBC -TV, Sept. 28, 1986: This makes my father 3/8 "Life in the Police State," a personality disorder. separate cultural heritage, that at Out of every dollar given to any given moment, Indian and myself 3/16 chronicle of police brutality, we -will ever resist their almost 70% prisoners in the Department of Indian of Indian. Yet prison admin- judicial venality and political It is morally repugnant, oppression. Affairs, 834 goes to white Saskatchewan jails are of istrators in Alberta prisons corruption. The white but the white people's Indian ancestry. By way of bureaucrats (including would not count me as "of Establishment hated it so psychiatric system uses the G.R. Dumont comparison, Alberta claims "Apples ") with the remaining Indian ancestry," no matter much they had police trappings of science and Prince Albert, Sask. Windspeaker thanked coverage for Grouard From One "...I have always been an Riven s Eve Dear Editor: liament able to work, Indian and I have never negotiate and understand wagamese.... wanted to be anything else I am writing to you on their political moves. in my whole life. Not even your coverage of the Grouard is an institution for a few hours. Not even protest at AVC in Grouard, set up for the needs of the for a single night." Alberta. Native community. The I am from the Enoch original mandate was for Band, currently a student the Native people to learn here in Grouard. I would and eventually teach their Hey you. Boo. Or booshoo as they say year round in ano out ing reu ears finished mira. like to thank you for your own people. I believe this Ontario. By the time most of you read this, some of us Since no one there knew me, because prizes support on this crucial will happen one day, and it will have dressed up and undressed for another year by sometimes go to my head and because I started to feel issue. I was attending AVC will benefit us in the long now. Some will have said, 'no way, never,' again. Some better about having done what was for me a tough at the time of the protest, run. wouldn't have, wished they had but got shyed out thing, I relaxed enough to dance. and had stayed out of Again, I would like to instead. What we are talking about of course is "See, it's not s000 bad," the witch whispered, twirling school for two weeks. thank you on behalf of the Hallowe'en masks and shyness too. past me like they are famous for doing on gruesome I felt this was a very Grouard community for occasions. Last year was the first time in my adult life I got worthy cause. We have your outstanding work and "I'm gonna change my name and move out of town dressed up for the candle in the pumpkin occasion. To stood back and watched words, your giving to the anyway," I replied. One of the rules of successful tell you the truth, though, a witch made me do it, sort of. our government step over Native people. marriage is to never give in too easily even when your "If you can give me one good reason," said my wife and around us long enough. partner is right. Humility is one thing, total surrender who left for work last October 31st dressed as a witch I was very proud to see our Yours truly, another. This applies especially if you are hooked up already, "I'll never ask you again." people come together in with a witch or a personality that rhymes with it. unity and work as one. Dave Lapotac, Sr. She worked at a daycare so had sane reasons to be When we sat down I said, "well, thanks for talking me Metis Association, Indian made up that way. We had heard of a masquerade into this after all this time. You were right, this is kind of Association of Alberta and dance planned as the social event of a Native fun. And the best part is of course, because these the community had shown P.S. I hope our leaders go conference going on down the street. people are all from out of town, nobody even knows their concerns with great into Ottawa in the spring on "Because I have always been an Indian and I have impact on the govemment. a positive stand, for our never wanted to be anything else in my whole life. Not Just as the words crossed the table, who should We are a growing nation future depends on this even for a few hours. Not even for a single night." plunk themselves down there but Eric. We hadn't seen and we need the education conference. Everybody She rolled her eyes skyward in disbelief. "How about him in years. Lori introduced herself then pointed a to survive in this complex has to work as one, and not those Indians in Saskatoon, then ?" she asked. knobby green finger straight at me when Eric asked, world today. Self govern- argue amongst ourselves. I You see in our thirteen Hallowe'ens together we've "where's Charles ?" It's behavior like that that makes ment is in the near future, f watched in shock on how gone to these dress up deals almost every year. At the witches an endangered species. call it self- determination. everything had broken up friendship centre dances in Saskatoon the place would Well, you and I have both been through moments Our people have to educate during their sessions. be packed with Aboriginal versions of ghosts, goblins just like that one. Like the time you walked around all themselves in order to History is in the making and and other imported terrors. day with your tee shirt on inside out. Or when you know what is right and I hope we come out of this Before I got my hair severely cut this past January, I stand up to speak and your voice comes out in a what is wrong when dealing on solid ground. Again, remember saying something like, "with these braids squeak. Instead of shrinking in the chair like an alien with the government. We thank you for your time and hanging down past my waist I really can't be anything with any luck at all, I felt like the chair itself was raising need our own people in Par- patience. else, can I ?" up. Just when it reached the level of a baby's high chair, "I guess you'll just have to be a little scaredy cat sitting the silver space collar of mine started to feel like a big on the fence again," she huffed. bib. Now it may have been that this talk was happening "Boy, Charles, you got guts," Eric said, shoving out Please write: for the thirteenth time or some other spooky factor that his hand to say hello. suddenly caused me to blurt this out. "Alright, alright. My eyes went spinning in my head and all around the Editor So I'm shy, okay? Even under a mask or facepaint I'll room in awful relief. Doing that made me see some of feel like an idiot. I have enough trouble being myself the looks on those other unpainted brown faces. Windspeaker without trying to figure out how to be something else. Some had an expression that said, "livin' in the city 15001 -112 Avenue How is a person supposed to have fun when all they has driven that one crazy." But most of those faces Edmonton, Alberta want to do is run off and hide. There, that's a whole list were saying instead, "if only I had the nerve, too." T5M 2V6 of reasons right there. Is that good enough for ya or Unless being so is your personal style, shyness is a what ?" mask that's worth it to just yank off once in a while. If Well, when we showed up at that dance all but three you've the slightest inclination to, dressing up for of us were dressed up as 20th century Indians in high Hallowe'en is as good a time as any to give challenging heels or a shirt and tie. your safe little self another try. "Gee these Indians are all in leadership positions. We're going to another dress up party again this year. They aren't supposed to be scared of anything." That's Even though I sound brave, this masquerade stuff still what my hooked nosed partner said to me just after we makes me slightly scared. So if I see you looking a little got there." unsure of yourself too, let's both pretend we've been Well to make matters worse, they had a contest to doing this for a long time, that it's good for us and, if see whose costume was the best. A big woman with lips none of that works, we can always pretend we don't like Mick Jagger took first. A conniving witch came know each other. second and a green skinned alien with long, silver braids See you all in November.

A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 8, October 31, 1986, WINDSPEAKER

Reporter challenged Ray Fox's writing Chatsis denies story disappoints reader

Dear Editor: upset from prejudice they Dear Editor: on the Indian reservations. more, I am not an advisor Native Friendship Centre have encountered from the Another possibility is she for the NDP nor would I to sit on the board. It is an I just completed reading I would like to clear the could have used this article support the Calgary Herald's untimely move on her part white society. Because of the September 26th issue of air on an article entitled to attack me personally. bid to publish the financial because the board is the problems we have had Windspeaker. Most of the with prejudice I have found "Strong media urged to Whatever her mentality is, I records of the 10 bands currently facing a lawsuit time I find the stories in the counter dictatorship," think she needs to brush up mentioned in the article. for failing to comply with it to be all the more paper of great interest and I important for Native people written by Leslie Crossing - nn Indian politics. Also, I would never advocate the society's constitution. commend you on trying to to strive for to ham in the Windspeaker I am not a man of any kind of protests on However the time is right excellence get stories on the national dated September 12, 1986. violence. I treat people the Indian reserves. for the present board to overcome any racial level of concern to Native remarks. I have had She either misunderstood way I want to be treated Just recently, Lesley welcome a journalist. racist people. people say to they feel what was said, or she tried and I never support anyone Crossingham has accepted A watchdog tied in the me The last issue I read (Vol. to use me in her attempt to or any organization that an invitation by the board of back yárd is of no use. Native organizations are 4, No. 28), Ray Fox's simply glorified welfare have the press as a watchdog mistreats others. Further- directors from the Calgary George Chatsis column mentioned he cheques. If this is the would speak on the National perception of Native Aboriginal Communications organizations, it makes it all Society (NACS). I looked the more vital to produce The ARTS forward to the column quality workmanship in bearing in mind he is the what we produce. Column "...just mention Indians and president, therefore it I would not care to hear you'll find a person who saw should be of national or see what might be said By Ray Fox some at a gas station, or interest. about your reputable paper someone Uncle Jim I am sorry to say I was if articles such as the one I whose sadly disappointed to read speak of were to fall into the hired one to cut logs, the poorly written copy that hands of a racist committee etc., etc." was presented. I really feel or person. we were entitled to a more It is because of this I write in depth approach. To hear and ask you to strive for that the new receptionist, journalistic excellence for who's name we are Hello there, loyal Windspeaker readers. It's me someone whose Uncle Jim hired one to cut logs, etc., unsure your paper. again, back for another few lines of something or other. etc. (though a telephone call Interesting news facts, would have corrected this) You know, I never knew that writing a column was Still in the first chapter, Mr. Deloria quotes a lots of national coverage has to travel at 5:20 a.m., is this difficult. As I am writing this, I have no idea what I'm proclamation that settles once and for all when and how and what are the NACS in my going to write about. I know that must sound silly, but scalping was introduced to the Indian people. He also eyes NO NEWS! objectives? All of these are it's the truth. writes about some of the almost funny things that I am sure Mr. Fox has important and appreciated Speaking of truth, my strength was never in writing. happened when the missionaries and the Indians first been well experienced and reading material. Although I can tell stories and jokes, when I go to sit met. He writes about things like the old time missionary educated in journalism High school grammar down and write them, I find my mind are in box. People were horrified that Indians were dressed in given his present position. and journalism belong in two different unions. buckskins and beads, so they held fantastic clothing Therefore it is expected his high schools, not in column I do have friends and acquaintances who write for a drives and distributed boxes of discarded evening should be worthy provincial papers! the he living and I'm always asking them for advice. I think it gowns, tuxedos, tennis shoes, uniforms and the like to of position(s) Let's use Native talent to 'represents. did was Roy Gould, the executive director of the Mic Mac the unsuspecting Indians, who were then instructed by Not onlÿ it's fullest! There's plenty of the column barely skim the News in Nova Scotia, who told me the most important missionaries and the like to dress in these clothes so it around and I'm sure Mr. top of I found thing to do is sit down and write that first word and the they could be "civilized." To this day, clothes are called the subject, Fox has plenty of it to rest of the words will come easily. "civics." the copy could and should share! have Another friend of mine named Jack McAndrew told The book subtitled "An Indian Manifesto" is been edited to portray Looking forward to your the me one word that was to change my life; that one word excellent reading. Mr. Deloria has done an excellent importance of a National future Issues of Wind- is "focus." He said once you have a focus, the rest is job of presenting a lot of historical facts_and data and, Aboriginal Communications speaker. easy, and as I'm writing (grasping at straws you might more than that, he has even suggested some solutions. Society. I Past Windspeaker issues say) can remember an old producer I worked with "Custer Died For Your Sins" has 12 chapters. The Sincerely, have published letters from named Den Zeilig who told me if you're ever in doubt as first one I already highlighted for you. The other Chris Piche to Native people outraged and what to write about, try doing a critique or a review chapters are titled: 2) Laws and Treaties, 3) The Burnaby, B.C. on something you know something about. Disastrous Policy of Termination, 4) Anthropologists So, having shared all that with you, have you ever and Other Friends, 5) Missionaries and the Religious heard a book titled "Custer Died For Your Sins ?" Vacuum, 6) Government Agencies, 7) Indian Humor, It's a book about Indian people in the U.S.A., but the 8) The Red and The Black, 9) The Problem of Indian WHY BE LEFT OUT? incidents and viewpoints can be applied to Canadian Leadership, 10) Indians and Modern Society, 11) A Indians as well. The book is written by Vine Deloria Jr. Redefinition of Indian Affairs, and 12) An Afterword. who is a Sioux Indian. Among other things, Mr. Deloria There is a lot of great reading in this book and has been a divinity student, a United States marine, and although there is an element of humor throughout the the executive director of the National Congress of whole book, Chapter 7) Indian Humor, is absolutely 4 4;tk, American Indians. hilarious. But more than that, as suggested by the In the beginning of his book, the first chapter is called author, one of the best ways to understand a people is "Indians Today - The Real and Unreal." Mr. Deloria to know what makes them laugh. One of his stories is, remembers that all but one of the literally hundreds of naturally, about Columbus. He writes: "Columbus people claiming Indian blood claimed it on their didn't know where he was going, didn't know where he You too can keep up to date on all the latest news of the Native grandmother's side. No one wanted to claim a male had been, and did it all on someone else's money, and Indian as a forebear. Mr. Deloria attributes this to the community by reading the the whiteman has been following Columbus ever Windspeaker newspaper every week. thought that the ancestor has too much of the aura of since." Another one of his stories advises people to run And that's not all to enjoy, the savage warrior to make him a respectable member for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in case of an earthquake for Windspeaker also includes' of the family tree. But the grandmother would have had because nothing could shake the B.I.A. an entertaining selection of to have been an Indian commentary, history, stories, princess who ran away with an As I said, there's a lot of good reading in this book. It's intrepid pioneer. photos and cartoons. Don't 272 pages long and it's all good. Another sample of Mr. miss a single issue. And of course royalty has always been a goal of the Deloria's fabulous humor and insight is the first European culture, as can be deduced by our infatuation paragraph of the 5th chapter: "One of the major SUBSCRIBE TODAY with Princess Di and, more recently, Randy Andy and problems of the Indian people is the missionaries. It has year) Fergie. (only $20 per been said of missionaries that when they arrived, they The chapter goes on to talk about the non -Indian had only the Book and had the land; now we have the Enclosed is$ for my subscription to Windspeaker people who don't claim Indian blood usually claim to Book and they have the land." An old Indian once told understand Indians. How many times have you been Name...... me that when the missionaries arrived they fell on their Address...... sitting in a restaurant or a bar and have some guy sit knees and prayed. Then they got up, fell on the Indians Town/City.... down and say "you know, some of my best friends are and preyed. Postal Code.. .Telephone. Indians ... When I was young we used to live right Anyway, guess what? I finished another column. beside a reservation. Send To: Wi,,d,waker, I 112 Ave. Edmonton, Alberta, T5M 2V6 Hell, some Indians even worked Celebrate! Speaking of which, Happy Hallowe'en, have for us in the summertime." a safe one, and remember, the world likes you better I don't know about you, but it happens to me at least when you're smilin'. once a week. Mr. Deloria has a suggestion you can "Custer Died For Your Sins, An Indian Manifesto, "is verify at your Windions next party. Just mention Indians and written by Vine Deloria Jr. and published by Avon you'll find a person who saw some at a gas station, or Books. speaker

.:A,NEW UAWNIN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, October 31, 1988, PAGE 9 More Lette Reader introduces organization Tansi: The Brotherhood is asking that Brothers and Sisters join them in prayer to the Creator during the time they For those of you who are not familiar with our are in their Sweat. Perhaps to even hold their own organization we are the outside chapter of all Sweat on the same day at the same relative time. ait7 Brotherhoods and Sisterhoods in the prison systems n

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A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNIdATÍONS PAGE 10, October 31, 1986, WINDSPEAKER WHAT'S HAPPENING

BONNYVILLE

Garry Parenteau returns home

By Diane Parenteau background in real estate. istrator. During his presidency at The plan should outline FISHING LAKE - Garry the federation, he spent things like how many Parenteau, past president nearly four months studying houses a community wants of the Federation of Metis the books and becoming built, where the new roads Settlements, is back in the familiar with the numbers will be constructed and office. Mr. Parenteau was side of administration. what public services the recently hired by the As settlement admin- settlement will access in the Fishing Lake council to istrator, Parenteau is next five years. serve as administrator for responsible for managing Before these things can the settlement. trust monies used to be determined, many Following his term with operate settlement affairs. questions concerning past the federation, which He oversees three office administrating and finances expired last July, Garry personnel, handles honorar- must be answered. Parenteau returned to his iums and travel expenses Just three weeks into the home on the Fishing Lake for council and looks after job, Mr. Parenteau is GARRY PARENTEAU settlement to carry on public services and supplies wasting no time dusting the ...administrator business as usual. Garry for the community as a cobwebs and shaking the HERVINA ANGUS and his wife Lorraine own whole. skeletons, if any, out of the ...program co-ordinator individual entities. and operate the Sputinow The settlement's five closet. "Fishing Lake has a lot of General Store. year plan is currently under He hopes to see the potential," says Parenteau. Aside from being a review. Establishing an administration separated Always ready to take on Youth project succeeds successful small business updated plan is near the top from the politics and all of a challenge, this new job operator for the past five of the list of things to do for the companies on the shows signs of being just years, Garry also has some By Donna Rea Murphy uated for value and Fishing Lake's new admin- settlement set up as that for Parenteau. effectiveness according to BONNYVILLE - The the BCNFC mandate and Fishing Lake School Board elected recent completion of a former workers would be summer student training contacted to attend a project has resulted in very reunion planned for January By Diane Parenteau The returning trustees member board are Garry votes, and past member positive evaluation by the 1987. include past secretary Parenteau, coming in with a Alex Cardinal, 24 votes. program co- ordinator, Also planned for the FISHING LAKE - Fishing Gayle Gladue leading the convincing 47 votes, and The new school board Hervina Angus. students was the compila- Lake settlement voters re- pack with 48 votes. Former Shirley Gladue, finishing will remain in office for the Angus explains that "in tion of a fund- raising ideas elected three of the past chairperson Joan Daniels fifth with 39. next three years. the long range we (BCNFC) pamphlet and a survey of school board members and was re- elected with a The four remaining The board will meet for have a vision of youth needs assessment of local two new members in a nine comfortable 41 mark on the candidates not elected to its first time organizational development and training." and area Native and non- candidate race. The ballot. In for a second term the board were 1st time meeting on November 6 To that end, the centre Native election was held at the is Bruce Desjarlais who got candidate Lillian Laboucane, with a community school applied for and received The project was a huge administration office 45 of the votes. 33 votes; Chuck Daniels board meeting scheduled funding for positions under success, says Angus. "We October 20. Newcomers to the five- and Charlotte Gladue, 30 for November 13. the Student Potential are very happy with the Program '86, a summer results of the training these employment program young people participated sponsored by the provincial in. They wrapped up their government. The objective project with a youth forum FORT CHIPEWYAN is to provide meaningful planned, co-ordinated and employment to students in carried out by themselves training areas of community as a team and it was very development, wholistic successful. Work Fort tourist lodge human development, team Angus says she has since begun on Chip management and program applied for a PEP (Priority management and organiza- Employment Program) By George Poitras made by Manecon was to tion. grant to hire workers for build a ten double -bed- With the acceptance of the planning necessary to FORT CHIPEWYAN - roomed lodge as a corner- their application, the centre hold the reunion. She is When the ground was first stone of the thrust to hired six local students: hopeful they will be broken on September 1st develop tourism in the Fort Brock Kahananyshyn, accepted. "The biggest job to commence construction Chipewyan area. The project manager; Pauline will be finding all these of a tourist lodge here, it lodge would not only serve Cardinal of Bonnyville; people," she says. was the beginning of the the need for a tourist class Jeanette Trottier of The students compiled a realization of a three -year facility, but also serve as a Kehewin; Robert Gendron list of over 300 names. Over dream of the residents of focal point for developing of Grand Centre; Terrance half of these, she says, were this small northern commu- supportive ventures such Minoose of LeGoff, and volunteers. "Many of these nity. as outfitting and guiding. Marilyn Janvier, also of people have moved away, Aregionaltourism council The Local Employment LeGoff. some right out of the was formed in 1983 to Assistance and Develop - Their first week of province. Others have explore ways and means of ment (LEAD) program, a TOURIST LODGE SITE training included self - married and changed their tapping the evident tourism federal funding program development and life skills, names and it's going to be potential of the area. With under CEIC, approved ...opening next spring time management, problem - quite a job notifying them funding from Syncrude funds for a planning project. shareholder with $300,000 Construction Ltd., will solving, planning and all." Undaunted, she is still Canada Ltd. in Fort At this stage delays were will be Native Venture consist of 10 double. procedures and the philos- planning to have a reunion McMurray, Northern encountered and at different Capital Corporation, which bedrooms with washrooms. ophy of the circle. that will have to be held in Alberta Development times the project seemed to will be represented on the a meeting room, dining Using the skills acquired the large Bonnyville Agriplex Council, and the Depart- be doomed. But with the board by Milt Pahl and room and a proposed in training, the students facility because of the sheer ment of Indian & Native persistence of the members Darrel Steffas. Other lounge. The site on top of a immediately took up a numbers expected to show Affairs (as it was then ofthecommunity,theplans members will include two hill will give a superb view of challenging project - up. called), Manecon Manage- for the lodge were approved, representatives each from Lake'Athabasca. researching the centre files The summer students ment Consultants was funding was secured and a the Chipewyan and Cree from 1975 to present for a had a difficult job this year, employed to conduct a tourism corporation was Bands, Metis Local #124 It will be a decided asset list of past programs and she says, but they rose to feasibility study to examine formed. and a group representing to the community and, the names of former staff the task and accomplished the potential and rec- The project is expected local business interests. while initially it will only and board members and a great deal that will help ommend ways of utilizing to cost $1 million and will be It is expected that the provide a limited number of volunteers who worked in them individually, the this potential. funded by a grant from building will be completed jobs, it is expected that the the centre's eleven years of community as a whole and At an open meeting of LEAD, a soft loan from the by the first of December eventual spinoff will provide operation. The information the centre as it carries out the residents and other Indian Equity Foundation, with a scheduled openingin an incentive for individuals gathered would serve a its commitment to the interested parties, the and funds from Northern February 1987. to start up their own two -fold purpose. Past Native and non -Native study was readily adopted. Alberta Development The lodge, which is being outfitting and guiding programs would be eval- people in the area. One of the suggestions Agreement. A major built by Handy Andy businesses.

A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS W NDSPEAKER, October 31, 1988, PAGE 11 IN YOUR CONIMUNITY

PEIGAN BLOOD

Poor crops for Blood Reserve farms Persistence By Jackie Red Crow extremely long hours combining, he said. it's going to be bleak. There pays for including weekends since Frank said these factors will be a substantial reduc- BLOOD RESERVE - the nice weather break." will contribute to a low yield tion in their grain cheques Yellowhorns Canadian farmers have For the last two weeks, for farm land and there are which will be distributed suffered setbacks from southern Alberta has other factors which will later this year, he added. in business grain strikes and the wet experienced beautiful make it even more depress- The Blood Band Farms weather in September, Indian summer which has ing for farmers. which has 5,700 acres venture which delayed harvest helped farmers catch up in He said grain transporta- under cultivation, seeded operations, and the Blood their harvest. tion strikes on both ends of wheat and barley this farmer has been no However, 95% of farm the country has created a spring. By Jackie Red Crow "It was really hard exception. land is leased to non -Indian surplus of grain. "This has A 5% administration fee because nobody believed I Agriculture is the main farmers while the remaining depressed the price of grain is taken off every grain PEIGAN RESERVE It had a good business plan. - industry here, with more land is farmed by Blood and a considerable drop cheque towards the Blood may have taken 52 months Finally, I approached than 349,295 acres under Indian farmers on a small from last year's grain band administration opera- to get their small business Native Venture Capital in cultivation. But due to poor scale operation. prices." tion expenses. Frank said venture underway, but Joe Edmonton and they were weather conditions in the Due to the late harvest Although grain fluctuates, he doesn't know if this will and Barbara Yellowhom's very happy to give me last few weeks, harvest has operations, the quality of the current price for wheat adversely affect the cash persistence finally paid off. funding." been a month late, says the grain will be down at least is about $2.75 to $3.00 per flow for the band office. On October 17 here, the But Yellowhorn found tribe's economic develop- one to two grades, said bushel. The price is even It is also not known husband and wife team out that it was going to cost ment officer. Frank. As well, grain laying lower for barley. whether Blood farmers will officially opened their coin more than $16,000 to Harley Frank said in an in swaths has sprouted, With many Blood mem- receive government assist- laundry and convenience establish a laundromat interview that farmers which will make it extremely bers relying on their farm ance because of their low store called J & B. after doing his business "have been working difficult to pick up when land for income, Frank said yield grain. At the ribbon -cutting projections. ceremonies with the propri- He said the NVC ap- etors were Milt Pahl, proved a loan of $28,000; president of Native Venture the Indian Equity Founda- Capital and Jim Herron, tion, $10,000; the Depart- EDMONTON former president of NVC. ment of Indian Affairs, Pahl told the small crowd $2,500 and the Peigan gathered at the breezy Nation, $3,000. Yellowhom ceremony that "the corner- invested the remaining Variety programs at friendship centre stone of Native self - of capital required to establish government is economic their coin laundromat and development. By Evelyn Thompson convenience store. "9f it's a good dream and you get the capital needed Kainai Industries, a The Canadian Native to get a business going, prefab house manufacturing Friendship Centre in then the dream becomes a industry on the Blood Edmonton has a busy reality," said Pahl. He Reserve, designed and schedule planned for congratulated the Peigan constructed Yellowhorn's October which offers couple for their initiative coin business venture. activities for both adults and delivered messages The laundromat has ten and children. The centre is from Premier Don Getty washers and eight dryers. It open every day from 8:30 and his Alberta cabinet. is located adjacent to the a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Peigan Chief Peter Jimmy Wolf Tail Detox Anne Cardinal, the Yellowhorn said he was Centre and the Peigan community relations officer proud of Joe and Barbara's Health Centre. It is within at the centre, was very initiative in getting a much walking distance of the helpful with details of needed small business Peigan administration upcoming events that project on the reserve. He office. Native people can partic- also hopes that other Inside the J & B coin ipate in. Peigans will follow in the laundry is a confectionery On Sundays, starting Yellowhorns' footsteps in which stocks items "catered October 5 and every establishing more small to kids," said Yellowhom. Sunday through until business ventures. The Yellowhorns hope to March, the centre has In a later interview after expand their business by Metis Cultural Dance the ribbon -cutting cer- offering "a drop off laundry practices. Moses White will emony, Joe Yellowhorn service where we'll do be teaching all the old time said his dream started more customers' laundry while waltzes, jigs, and other than four years ago. "I was they're shopping or doing dances that Native people at a meeting with Tom other business. enjoy so much. The best McNab (Department of "We're always open for news of all is that this event Indian Affairs economic suggestions on how we can is free fun, so telephone the development officer) and I improve our services," said centre early for the time- . JIGGING FEVER asked him what the Yellowhom. table. ...you can catch it at CNFC possibility was of setting up The laundromat is open Another program that a laundromat here on the seven days a week from 9 started on October 8 and started on October 14 and becoming well established interest, then try $3 reserve. He looked at me a.m. to 10 p.m. runs until springtime is the runs on Tuesdays until is the Saturday night dance admission if in costume. and finally he said, "it's Yellowhorn's wife, Any Child Can. This is a December 16, 1986, then from 9 to 1 p.m. This dance While Art Surd's band possible, no problem but it Barbara, manages the program for Native children from January 6 until costs only $5 a person and Lovin' Country do their will cost about $16,000. laundromat and confec- from six to 12 years old who February 5, 1987 on features a different band best to entertain you, look About that time, there tionery store. He is a full - would like something to do Tuesdays and Thursdays. every week. No alcohol is forward to the prizes at was survey on the reserve time student at the indoors during the winter A certified instructor will be allowed at this event or any midnight. There will be four to determine what types of University of Lethbridge months. Between 6:30 there to encourage and other sponsored by the major categories far prizes services the Peigan wanted. Native Management p.m. and 8 p.m. every teach those people con- centre. Anne says to call which are best animal A laundromat was on top of Program. Wednesday, the centre cerned about keeping fit. It the centre to find out who costume, most frightening the list the Peigans saw as He was also the Peigan invites all Native children to is a beginners' program will be playing. The music is costume, best TV or movie their most needed service. Band Manager for more enjoy activities like movies, with easy moves and no country and western and costume, and most original The 2,500 Peigans in than 12 years. The crafts, games and the jumping, but Anne says lots of coffee is available, so costume. No costume? southern Alberta had to Yellowhorn's also started a company of others. Anne "you can still work up a come out all and have a Come anyway and guess travel to the nearby towns lawn care service last says the centre can be good sweat." For a $30 fee, good time. who's who. of Pincher Creek and Fort summer for Peigans who contacted for any fees on this program offers 20 The month of October One last reminder. A hot Macleod to do their laundry. want to beautify their upcoming events. sessions. So every Tuesday ends with a special lunch of soup, bannock and "Nobody did anything lawns. This winter, they will The one program which evening from 5 to 6 p.m., Hallowe'en dance on Friday tea or coffee is available about it, so I started looking also offer snow shovelling Anne would really like full the centre will be in full which looks like a good deal daily at the Canadian into setting up a laundro- service for Peigans who are participation in is the swing for this event. for $5 per person. If that's Native Friendship Centre, mat," said Yellowhorn. unable to do it themselves. Aerobics sessions which Another event which is not enough to get your 10176 -117 St., Edmonton.

A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 12, October 31, 1986, WINDSPEAKER Success grows for artist Maxine Noel

By Terry Lusty What often amazes the artist is that reactions to One of Canada's foremost her work often came from Indian artists, Maxine Noel, people you least expect to has literally taken the see it come from. This Native art world by storm. usually occurs when some- In the short space of six or one attaches themselves to seven years, she has a particular work that proven herself to be the contains a spiritual aspect. epitomy of "overnight "I usually have one piece in success." And for those the whole show that is who did not show up for her pretty heavy and, from two -day exhibition at that, I sort of gauge the Edmonton's Bearclaw people who will relate to Gallery last weekend, you that one piece," explained really did miss the boat. Noel: . A perennial favorite at For some people, she the Bearclaw, Noel has says, "Native art is the demonstrated her varied furthest thing from them" talents each year but this but they pick up on it from visit was of special signif- the painting and get into icance as she introduced lengthy discussions about art consumers and admirers the spiritual aspects. That, to a new medium of her art she adds, really makes her - oil and acrylic on canvas. day. While the public has Noel's transition to oil on been exposed -to the canvas stemmed from the "TRANSFORMATION" softness and serenity which encouragement of two ...serigraph by Maxine Noel emanates from most of her people in particular, she previous works, Noel's says. One is David General, she says. She met a Native artist, application of oil on canvas an Indian sculptor; the Her previous works in Don McCleay, who put her possesses a certain vitality other is Uwe Drews, her her reknowned linear style in touch with the Thompson and attraction that is boyfriend and owner of were very precise and Gallery in Toronto. When almost magnetic. Toronto's Westwind exacting. She felt hindered, Culture the owner saw her art, Although her show was Gallery boxed in by the enclosed explained Noel, "he asked far from selling out, it is no "One day Uwe just up lines and areas. "I felt that I how quickly can you do measure of the talent nor and bought me oils, was limiting myself ... papers on her work. Of that they should "break enough for a show ?" That the success she and her art canvasses, an easel, etc. so boxing myself in and I that, says Noel, `I always out" too. "Approach was around December of enjoys. For one thing, the there was no way out of it." needed to get out and be think that's a very high Native artists," she urged, '79 and in March of 1980, economy is not right for At first, the large canvasses freer." compliment and acknowl- "they would be more than she had her very first mass sales and more were very imposing and Through the use of oils edgment. I haven't been in happy to talk to young exhibition and sale. Since important is consistency of threatening to her. and acrylics, she has done the art world long enough Native artists..." If you then, it's been one after the sales and her art does have "It was terrifying because just that. Shenow refers to to sort of accept those don't ever meet them, write other. By and large, she that. you see these huge masses it as her "number one love." nonchalantly and I still get a to the galleries, she sug- acts as her own agent and, Noel is not the type to of canvas ... it's sitting One thing that Noel buzz out of it." gested, as they will give you generally, only works pass judgement on the there, it's all white and really appreciates is knowing During her Edmonton phone numbers and through one particular success of a show "by how blank and you're just her work encourages and showing, she was ap- addresses. "All the people gallery in each city. many red dots (sales) there terrified to start, wondering inspires others. She spoke proached by two young have to do is ask us," she The international market are." She knows that her how you're going to fill this about an art instructor at Native women who thanked offers, "we're there." for her work is an eventuality work sells at a steady rate whole thing, "she continued. the Saskatchewan Indian her for providing inspiration Who did she always Noel does intend to go throughout the year. Much "It was intimidating," she Federated College who to them. Noel, in tum, admire? Benjamin Chee after. Right now time does more important to her is added but, once she thanked her for being an thanked them because she Chee (now deceased). "I not permit, not even for the the people she meets, their experimented with a small artist who served as a fine needs that feedback. "I thought he was incredible! American market, although reactions to her art and the piece, she found it easy. "I role model for his Native art need to know that I'm doing He is a master of the line." she does sell to some cities inspiration which flows just enjoyed it," she students who were all the message right because She also enjoys the work in the U.S. The Canadian both to her and the public. exclaimed. "I just went for females and "would have if they're feeling that and of Hugh Mackenzie and market, however, is what "Last night," said Noel, hours and hours ... painted been frustrated" had she I'm giving them that (inspira- Gary Meeches, but her she says creates her "there were people who non -stop ... felt very good ... not been an example to tion), then I'm on the right favorite artists both happen livelihood and she always were moved to tears and I felt like it was a breaking them. track," offered Noel. to be Native carvers - looks forward to her shows think that's what it's all out." How well has she Noel is also aware that a As for aspiring artists, David General, who has in Edmonton. about." enjoyed it? `Immensely," lot of Fine Arts students do Noel sends the message already been mentioned, "It's like retuming home," and Joe Jacob. she comments. After all Noel is what might be she did live here for five described as a late bloomer. years and she does know She did not get into art in people here. In fact, during Edmonton Convention Centre any serious fashion until this visit she met two or Hall C, November 7, 8 & 9 1979. She'd been working three people who live in for lawyers and the friend- Edmonton and are related 11:00 am - 6:00 pm daily ship centre in Cochrane, to her. Ontario when a friend of And she loves the hers came up to visit and Bearclaw Gallery. "Agnes Marlborough Inn , Calgary noticed a piece of her art on and John (the owners) November 14, 15 & 16 her office wall. Through his happen to be my favorite praise and encouragement, gallery owners," she states 11:00 am - 6:00 pm daily she moved to Toronto, matterof- factly. worked with correctional As an artist, she also Featuring 60 superb exhibitors in Edmonton centres and Native inmates shared with our paper, and over 40 in Calgary and made up her mind to "Windspeaker," her praises Daily door prizes of outstanding items pursue art as a career. for art which has been a real Ongoing crafts demonstrations eye- opener. "It has White Braid Society Dancers (in Edmonton) S11vBt SAW WAWB4OU$E sensitized me to things Children's toys, games, clothing & Open your own exclusive $UPER around me ... I have a aft display (in Edmonton) SAVE discount outlet selling Free admission, everyone welcome electronics, films, tapes, men & ladies greater appreciation for clothes, jeans, children wear, people and life in general Sponsored by. household items, sporting goods, toys, jewellery, cosmetics, gifts, because, as an artist, you The Alberta Indian Arts and Crafts Society novelties, etc. Operate from your are forever observing, garage, basement, loft, low rent store paying special attention to or old building. All our merchandise at lowest price and sales guaranteed detail, and so on." or returnable if not sold. Small Noel is happy, fulfilled cash outlay. and a super -fine individual. Write (include telephone no.) or NATIONAL SHOW & SALE OF ohone: Her work is doing well and SUPER SAVE WAREHOUSE STORES may be viewed at the 8235 Mountain Sights Sude 100 Bearclaw Gallery where CANADIAN NATIVE ARTS & CRAFTS Montreal, Que. 114P 284 Tel: (514)731 -3393 there are always some of her works on display.

'-A' NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL, OOMMUNICA?IONS WINDSPEAKER, October 31, 1986, PAGE 13

Football the key Campre finds right path

By Mark McCallum city championship game. A year to train with them in year later he won top practises. Robert grew up Robert James Campre, honors at his wide receiver watching the Esks practise 19, is in his sophomore year spot. High school football everyday until he was in the with the Edmonton Wildcats became Robert's next step practise with them. He in the Prairie Junior up. The 165 -pound- athlete says they inspired him, and Football Conference played at both quarterback added that maybe he can (PJFC). He has been on and wide receiver positions do the same for players on the Edmonton Eskimos' for the St. Joseph Saints the St. Joseph Saints where practise roster for a year until 1985 when he went to he helps coach practises and played in this year's the Wildcats' and Eskimos' when he has the time. Green and Gold game at training camp. Commonwealth Stadium. He recorded 18 recep- In order to keep his tions and three touchdowns amateur status and play Robert came from a football with the 'cats that year. In at the university or broken home afflicted with college the PJFC, Robert is at level, Robert has alcoholism. And many of not played present tied for first in a professional his peers were taking drugs receiving with 36 receptions game with the Eskimos. and breaking the law. I "But and 2 TDs. The Bakers Field Junior just walked away from it ... I The Wildcats are in the College, just south of Los didn't care if they called me play -offs against the Angeles, is where he would a coward," he said. Robert like to continue his football Saskatoon Hilltops. And if says he used the situation all goes well, Robert and his career and complete his around him as motivation teammates could advance education. to achieve and find a to the western final against Robert believes what you positive alternative lifestyle. the Regina Rams. Then, put in to your work is what He found this lifestyle in the big game, the ROBERT JAMES CAMPRE sports and has played Armdale you get back. Obviously he Cup, which determines the is a hard worker. ...promising future organized hockey, basket- national champions in ball and football, of course, Canadian junior football. since he was six. The '85 Edmonton For Sale PICICARDVILLE BUILDING SUPPLIES At age 13, Robert started Eskimos' advancement "Alberta's High Volume, playing camp awarded him top Low Markup Lumber Yard" football for an HAND MADE BUILDING Edmonton bantam team receiver of the camp and MATERIALS invited him TRADITIONAL and helped them win the to return this WARBONNET Lumber & Plywood Preserved Wood fiere are also a number of other Drywall & Panelling Doors & Windows Roofing & Siding Paint &Stain traditional Native Handicrafts including Lino, Tile, Carpet Hardware & Tools leathercraft and jewellery. Contact: Insulation Posts & Poles PICKARDVILLE, Alberta Frank Morin Box 2227, Morinville, AB TOG 1 PO 349 -4068 People Delivery Service Available 939-5519 1- 800. 272.9614

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A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 14, October 31, 1986, WINDSPEAKER

SPORTS ROUNDUP

By Mark McCallum

Boo! Just thought I'd get that last one out now that scaring season is over. But let's get serious for a minute. Is professional wrestling phoney? I don't know, and I'm almost afraid to ask. It seems like every time a wrestler is asked this question on a talk show, the interviewer is put into a head lock followed by a pile driver and suplex. Now, don't get me wrong. I like watching Hulk Hogan "hulk out," I like hating J.R. Foley, and I like being scared of the Junk Yard Dog. But let's be honest. Haven't you ever wondered why Rowdy Rod Piper's (left) LLOYD head is still moving back and forth after the punching LEO SASKAMOOSE and GAUTHIER has stopped? ...Lloyd placed first, Leo took second Every week the heroes overcome the odds, often half blind from salt, and beat the villains. And after they win, everyone goes home happy. There's a baby boom and the divorce rate goes down. Geez, maybe there is Gauthier takes golf tourney something to be said for professional wrestling. If everyone feels good and no one's getting hurt, it can't By John Fletcher Threefingers has a standing be all that bad. Can Ronald Reagan wrestle? invitation to come back to EDMONTON - The Rita Houle Memorial Award SPOKANE, Washington Wondermere Golf shop." will be presented to the Alberta male and female Native - The North American She spent more than any athletes of the year on November 8. Beginning at 7:00 Indian Golf Championship person the past year. p.m., the Edmonton Canadian Native Friendship was held here October 7 to The Apple Tree Motor Centre (CNFC) will host the presentations, banquet, 9, 1986. This sanction championship. In second 2nd hole the first day. It Inn was more or less the dance and live musical entertainment. Special guest tournament under the was Liz Poitras of Cold was to no avail because the golfers' headquarters, with Jimmy Nielsen, 16 -year veteran with the New York National Indian Athletic Lake, Alberta. She scored marker was not displayed Quality Inn down the street in in Rangers, will take part in the presentations. I urge you Association (NIAA), drew 96 the first day and came in time until after five coming second. The eat to drop by the centre and support this very good cause. 90 Native golfers from with a 98 the last day. groups went by that hole. shops around Division Phone Gordon Russell at 482 -6051 for more across North America. The The consensus for the The local pro staff did not Street saw Native golfers information. tournament was held at the location for next years place the marker before the eating big breakfast specials, Golf tournament went out. The seafood specials. HIGH PRAIRIE - The High Prairie CNFC has a beautiful Wandermere Golf NIAA Championship (All you boxing club which runs on Tuesday, Thursday and and Country Club. is somewhere in Alberta. only sour note was this and can eat - just ask me). Sunday nights, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the centre's Global Last year's champion, The Alberta golfers sent NIAAwould like toapobgize One evening about 30 Gym. Recreation Director Ellis O'Brien told me the Lloyd Gauthier, again down the largest group at to Mr. Arcand for the Alberta golfers went dancing gym is available to the general public whenever the reigned supreme. With his this years championship. inconvenience it may have and even Big John did the centre is open. They will also be starting a ladies' body cool ability, he went on to The sites that have been caused him. "light fantastic," (even on building course on November 13. If you wanna pump post a 72 score the first day mentioned are: Sarcee's The weather was fantastic bad legs) to the glee of iron, you will need $24 to enroll in the 6 -week course. and finished the last day Redwood Meadows, Water- after the fog burned off everyone. Call Ellis at 523 -4511 for more information on the with a record 68 score. The ton Lakes National Park around 11:00 a.m. each Special thanks goes out centre. second place honors went and Albuquerque, New morning and "Indian to people who helped out in NAPI - The 10th Annual Oki Basketball Tournament to Leo Saskamoose. He Mexico. I personally think Summer" displayed itself scoring and registering will be held on November 21, 22 and 23. For a cost of shot a 71 and 74, plus he it should go to a location in with clear skies. scores. They are Sylvia $250 a team, 12 men's teams will be accepted by the took the long drive both Alberta. If any golf group is The pro -shop did a Arcand, Debbie Buffalo, deadline on November 14. You can phone Robart days. interested, please contact hearty business as golfers Leona Lafond. "Sylvia said Yellow Horn at 627 -4224/4234 for more on the Top honors in the ladies this writer with a bid by the spent a lot of bucks on golf she wouldn't work this tournament. went to Shauna Craig, age end of November. gear for next year. The tournament, but she gave HOBBEMA - Open jackpot barrel racing will be 15, of Warm Springs, A special note - --Ray shop said that "Sara of her time." held at the Panee Memorial Agri-Plex. Contestants can Oregon. She shot a 86 and Arcand took the K.P. pay the $20 entry fee and enter the jackpot event when 85 for the two -day (closest to the pin) on the it kicks off on November 7, 21 and 28. A horse and "CHIP SHOTS" cattle sale will also be held at the Agri -Plex on November 10 at 6:30 p.m. For additional information Seen: four male call Dee Butterfield at 585 -3770. golfers in tunny hat category ... Liz with funny hats ... Tom - FORT McMURRAY - Nothing to do tonight? Poitras took a plane home Estimo of U.S.A. was out - hmm seems Don't worry, the Nistawoyou Friendship Centre will to run in family hustled by Len Ferguson, ... Chief sleeps through last keep you busy every night. Fridays the centre has a children's fitness night at the Father Beauregard B.C. golfer, for 100 big ones day ... Willie and Emile lost ... Someone tied Big John's horse race - School. On Saturday they have co -ed volleyball and they couldn't shorts and socks into knots Floor hockey at the Peter Pond School. On the same find their ball due to - we think the culprits are darkness ... day, recreational swimming is held at the Centennial Harvey Meginis from Enoch ... took Eagle ... Pool. Then, reserve Sunday for roller skating at Skate Floating on 17th hole balls on driving range Town. Monday, the kids can go down to Good K.P. winners: Alex (never could figure how Crowchild and Jerry Morin Shepherd School and enjoy their facilities. And a they got them in) ... Three Elly had boxing club is presently operating out of the centre on roommate who Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Hobbema golfers took rose at 4:00 a.m. each day wrong turn at Didsbury, for first cigarette ... Leo S. Still with me? The centre plans to start a cross Alberta but a long scenic sang country ski club as soon as it snows. But instead of "Rosemarie and route proved better ... Virginia by Slim waiting for a blizzard, why not call the centre for the Whitman" Room 206 at Apple Tree by tapes in Big times of the above mentioned at 743 -8555 and get active THE ALBERTA GANG John's car ... in Fort McMurray. ...(left to right) Wilf McDougall, Willie was home base or Grand golfer scores on 19th hole ... Until next week, that's all. Littlechild, Ernie Cardinal, (seated) "Big John" Central Station Phil (it was a team effort we Fletcher Thompson took top honors understand).

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NATIONAL CRIME PREVENTION WEEK NOV 2 -8, 1986 Looking out for one another

Most of us have the most welcome. services in the world, as communitysafer, individuals natural urge to be good There are few better well as judges, probation will no longer feel the need neighbours. We'll gladly reasons for getting together officers, and justice to garrison themselves take in newspapers for a than to increase our sense organizations, dedicated to away or to restrict their This section has been vacationing neighbour, or of security and safety reducing crime. activities. Canadians feed their cat, or give a through community crime But no matter how As more and more produced to show hand with a heavy load. But prevention. Keeping a effective these professionals Canadians participate in how they can take action today's lifestyles often friendly eye out for each are, they can't do the job community crime preven- with their neighbours and make it difficult to be .as other, and being alert to alone. Police do not have tion activities, they are to reduce crime in neighbourly as we'd like - occasions when police the resources to provide showing that these programs police sometimes we don't even might be needed, are just constant protective surveil- are among the most effective their communities. Its goal know who our neighbours natural ways of being good lance, and none of these and least costly answers to is to encourage more are. So having a good neighbours. professionals know our crime. As well, they are excuse to work together We're fortunate to have neighbourhoods as well as helping to build communities Canadians to participate in with our neighbours can be some of the finest police we do. which are more closely -knit existing crime prevention The truth is, no one can and better able to deal with in watch our homes and other problems. programs communities anticipate problems as well Obviously, there's more across Canada. as we, and our neighbours, to security than having Crime Prevention Quiz can. That's part of what people look out for each community crime preven- other. We still need top - tion is all about. quality police protection, Community crime pre- professional rehabilitation Here's a quick test of your crime prevention vention means people for first -time offenders, and knowledge. sharing the responsibility strong sentencing for for making our neighbour- hardened criminals. But 1. What four things should you tell your neighbour hoods more secure. It these are after -the -fact - - when you are going to be away from your home? doesn't mean taking on the measures that can be very 2. How can a well- maintained landscape help deter role of the police; it means expensive; for example, a burglar? using valuable police keeping one person for a 3. In which program do police provide businesses resources more effectively. year in a federal prison with a unique traceable number? This active citizen costs over $40,000. A. Neighbourhood Watch involvement can range Clearly, the more we all B. Operation Identification from locking doors and get involved with measures C. Operation Provident securing windows, to aimed at stopping crime Crime prevention is about 4. Who is responsible for protecting public participating in Neighbour- it happens, before the people working together. property from vandalism? hood Watch and property - better it will be for all of us. Neighbours work with marking programs, to Important as professionals neighbours to prevent Anwers are on Page I8. If you want more questions volunteering for community are in preventing crime, break -ins, parents work and answers on crime prevention, ask your nearest social services which help individual citizens must be with teachers to reduce Canada Service Bureau for the computerized steer young people and full partners in this under- vandalism, educators work "Crime Prevention Questions and Answers," potential offenders in taking. Each one of us has with the media to combat produced by the Ministry of the Solicitor General for positive directions. an important role to play; child abuse, women work the CANTEL system. When neighbours work crime prevention just won't with women to fight rape, together to make the whole happen without us. letter carriers watch out for seniors, rural citizens

PREYFNr work with police to grapple . with rustling,.pharmacists ,__ N work with parents to combat Sha rin m drug abuse and citizens of 1_r(11.r' all ages join together to ,; and ( Y fight drunk driving. We're . all neighbours and we can ,,. Carin all join in these efforts g to reduce crime.

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By George Poitras work, nothing. White spent graduated from Grade 12. dously. The Native agencies much of his time on the After graduating from are very responsive and Jim White has been a drag and after realizing high school, White worked very open, says White. The Native Liaison Officer with what direction his future in a juvenile institution Native community is always the Edmonton City Police was headed, decided to do where he would be respon- welcome to become involved for the past 11 years. White something about it. sible for the care of young with such programs as the believes that working on After three years of living offenders. Being a Native Neighbourhood Watch, social issues for his people on the drag day in and day person in a hoche where the Block Parents or to become as a liaison person with the out, drinking and with no juveniles were often Native involved in their own city police is a way of immediate plans from day "helped because I am community leagues. "The contributing back to society. to day, White made up his Native also. I could more involvement, the "I lived on welfare as a mind to return to school understand where the boys safer it is for our people and child, and society has and further his education and girls were coming from. especially for our children," always taken care of my and his endeavours. I could understand why says White. needs," said White. "This is With an ambition to do their morals and values White has another 11 my way of giving back." better and seek further into would be different from a years before he retires from As a young adult, White life, he intended to finish his from the person coming the police department. was always interested in schooling and graduate city," said White. Today he is a respected policing. But after quitting from high school. Through In the home, with the citizen in his department school in Grade 8 he a rough and not so well population often being a and in his community thought that ambition was upbringing, obstacles of Native majority, the white league person respected shattered. Three years many sorts seemed to staff had much difficulty -a for the job he holds, for the without schooling followed hamper hill (loin completing coping or trying to handle work he does and for caring ... three years of doing his studies. But with his the kids because they could and his nothing no school, no persistence and will he not understand why or respecting neigh- - bour. what was bothering them. They could not understand White also sits on the why they behaved the way Grant MacEwan Commu- CRIME they did. Coming from a JIM WHITE nity College advisory board small northem town near Liaison Officer for curriculum development PREVENTION Lac La Biche, White was in the Childcare Worker able to relate to many of the White can find himself in his same, is how White Program. In the last year he young offenders he was in line of duty settling family describes his job with the has completed his first year charge of. squabbles, identifying dead police department. The in the social wdtkér program ALBERTA From this day on White bodies, finding contacts or field work makes his job and intends to complete his would work in this type of witnesses of various crimes, more interesting and this is second and final year in the near future. CO-OPP TAXI environment - an environ- touring children in the where he likes to be rather v O -O CHARGER EXPRESS ment where he felt his police station he works at than spending time behind White, a father of three, COO V MASTERCARD _ISA services were being used in or lecturing at various a desk eight hours a day. is a figure to prominent a beneficial way, where his locations in the city including his years with the those who know him. 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"A Police Career" ...; Sharing / and By Rocky Woodward ',`'' ,_,,.,.:".*,*5yß_ Recently I heard on the Caring radio that because the ,tIa, Edmonton Police Depart- ment's budget has been affected by the tight economy, only a dozen or more new recruits for the ... NOV. 2 -8, 1986 force will be accepted ,,, this year. The cry is to depend Louis Bull Finance & Administration more on city residents Louis Bull Farm & Ranch Division through programs such as Louis Bull Housing Neighborhood Watch and POLICE TRAINING Bull Health, Education & Welfare Block Parents. ...a vital role Louis However this does not Louis Bull Daycare mean a person with a desire previous police and military period preceeding, and not Louis Bull Lands to become one of the city's work and so on. during the examination. Kiseputinow Holdings Ltd. finest cannot make applica- Individuals are requested Upon completion of the Louis Bull Public Works tion to join the police force to submit a driver's abstract selection process, an Louis Bull Recreation and not be accepted. If and, once selected, can- extensive enquiry into the Louis Bull Economic Development accepted, the Edmonton didates who are chosen are character of an applicant is Police Department offers requested to participate in initiated. Applicants invited Louis Bull Tribal Police young men and women a two -hour job related to participate in the selection exceptional employment examination. A pre -test process are asked to obtain opportunities, stability and booklet describing the a letter of reference from security. exam and its application is three reputable adults who The Edmonton Police ó Louis Bull Band supplied to these candidates. can attest to their character. Department program for All examinations are admin- gi 11 Below are some of the I 439 Kiseputinow Reserve recruitment is based on an istered at the Edmonton documents that are needed r,i4 Box 130, Hobbema, Alberta open competition with the ® Police Department's in order to apply. ®®® TOC 1NO best candidates offered recruiting facility. Later, - Copy of your birth Phone Edmonton Direct 423 -2064 employment. and based on the results of certificate. W Phone Hobbema 585 -3978

In order to apply, of the recruitment examina- - Copy of your operator's course, an application form tion, selected candidates licence. must be filled out giving are interviewed by a - Copy of your high school education, date of birth, member of the Staff Service diploma. Section. - Copy of your high school A high degree of physical marks.

fitness is a requirement for - Documentation of special Did service with the police force qualifications e.g., first aid, you and to successfully complete self defence. the physical fitness testing, - Proof you are legally know? candidates are required to entitled to work in Canada. - attain at least an average A police officer is a level on all testing compo- special member of the Housewives, taxi driv nents. An applicant's community. Daily respon- ers, postal workers or cardiovascular endurance, sibilities include the protec- retail clerks can all make a anaerobic power, upper tion of life and property, significant contribution to body strength, abdominal and the maintenance of the community crime preven- endurance, lower back public peace. According to tion. They can keep an flexibility and body com- the Edmonton Police eye out for trouble as they position are measured. Departments brochure it is about their daily tasks. go All applicants must a proud profession and In Dauphin, Manitoba, for undergo a complete medical, indeed it is. .i. example, school bus which includes drug testing, To apply, applications drivers keep their eyes arranged and paid for by should be made to: open for any suspicious the Police Department. To Chief of Police activities while they drive facilitate the optical Edmonton Police Depart- routes. They use their examination portion of the ment two -way radios if there is medical, contact lenses 9620 -103A Avenue an emergency. The must not be worn during Edmonton, Alberta program, called Bus the 98 -hour period preceed- Canada T5H OH7 is a Drivers Alert, ing, nor during the examina- Neighbourhood (403)421 -2236 Watch tion. Eye glasses must not Their motto is: Join on wheels. be worn in the 24 -hour today, protect tomorrow.

Crime prevention is a community affair. It involves working with each Working Together means: other. Think about how you can take advantage of National Crime 1. LOOKING out for Identification (marking might involve addressing Prevention Week to let your ourselves. Everyone can valuables for later iden- issues that can contribute community know that you are a and should take basic tification) or Neighbour- to crime, such as high partner in preventing crime. risk- reduction measures, hood Watch (reporting youth unemployment, or such as locking doors and the presence of strangers drug and alcohol abuse. securing windows, and or other suspicious avoiding dark alleys. persons) and Block Parent 4. GETTING involved 2. TAKING action with are good examples of this as a volunteer in family, our neighbours and local kind of combined effort. youth, senior citizen, and LESSER SLAVE LAKE police to deter criminals 3. JOINING with our other social services to INDIAN REGIONAL COUNCIL from operating in our neighbours to help direct help people feel better neighbourhoods. Pro- young people towards about themselves and Box 249 Slave Lake, Alberta 849 -4943 grams such as Operation positive pursuits. This their community.

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NATIONAL CRIME PREVENTION WEEK NOV 2 -8, 1986 CRIME PREVENTION We've got everything to gain! NATIONAL CRIME PREVENTION WEEK NOV 2 -8, 1986 RABD-hg Getting active &TeRg If we think our individual one else has begun a crime meeting facilities and office efforts won't make a prevention program in your space, or take on the vital difference, we often resign neighbourhood. At very organizational or commu- ourselves to doing nothing. least, there will be others nications roles for crime But each of us can take sharing your concern. Here prevention programs. action in our own lives to are some suggestions for School and Commu- significantly reduce the risk linking up with them. nity Associations - of crime occurring. We can Police - Your local These local groups may make a difference. police may have a full -time already be organizing crime When our individual Crime Prevention Officer prevention programs and actions are combined with already working with need volunteers. Also, those of our neighbours, citizens in your neighbour- many of their activities We have many future the impact strengthens and hood. They may also have indirectly help to prevent generations to protect. multiplies. Other articles in resources that can come in crime by providing impor- Become involved! "Good Neighbours" show handy such as pamphlets, tant services, recreational just what is when films and outlets, Participate in activities possible sample home and opportunities one person decides to security devices. for-friendship for people of as which may act a really do something, and is Churches and Syn- all ages. preventative measure in joined by fellow citizens. agogues - Religious Neighbours - Don't deterring crime in your Chances are that some- institutions often provide forget to talk to your neighbourhood. Programs immediate neighbours. Not like Neighbourhood only might they be interested in participating, but Watch and Block they Steps for Action may know of other or- Parenting are ideal ganizations already involved examples of community 1. Secure your own home, but recognize tht in crime prevention. support. Protect your security also comes from a closely -knit community. Community Leaders future and welcome to 2. Talk with your neighbours about looking out for - Aldermen and active the crime prevention each other. Pass your copy of "Good Neighbours" volunteers may be organiz- ing community crime partnership. on. 3. Talk about crime prevention with members of prevention programs in your church or religious organization, bridge club, or your area. If not, they'll home -and -shoo) association. probably know who is. 4. Order extra copies of "Good Neighbours" to Service Clubs - Ki- distribute door -to -door or to members of your wanis, Rotary, Lions, group. (See below for address.) Kinsmen and other service 5. Write a letter to the editor of the .local clubs sometimes help newspaper giving your views and ideas on the organize community crime subject. prevention programs. 6. Contact your local police to link up with existing You'll find their numbers in your telephone directory. CRIME crime prevention programs in your community. If there are none, consider starting one. Business Associations 7. Volunteer some of your time and talent to a local - Groups like the Chamber PREVENTION group helping to improve community. of Commerce sometimes sponsor crime prevention seminars and other educa- tional programs for busi- We've nesses. As you make your inquiries, you'll no doubt CRIME find you're not the only one got concerned about crime in your community, and that PREVENTION there are a number of We've got everything to gain! opportunities for you to join everything the crime prevention partnership. Welcome to to gain! the team! SADDLE LAKE Answers to Quiz COUNSELLING 1. Let your neighbour know where you are NATIONAL CRIME PREVENTION WEEK NOV. 2 -8, 1986 SERVICES going, for how long, how you can be reached, and if General Delivery anyone will be Samson Tribal Enterprises (Farm & Ranch) at your Saddle Lake, Alberta home while you are away. Samson Management TOA 3T0 2. By trimming the trees Peace Hills Trust Co. and bushes around your home Education (403) 726 -3990 you offer fewer Trust hiding places for burglars Howard Buffalo Memorial Recreation Centre and increase the chances Samson Day Care that they will be seen. 3. In Operation Provident Samson Tribal Administration NATIONAL police provide a unique Samson Fire Department number to participating CRIME businesses. In Operation Peace Hills General Insurance Identification you provide PREVENTION the number. WEEK 4. Public property be- Samson Chlef longs to all of us and is Band & Council and Staff NOV. 2 -8, 1986 paid for by our tax dollars. Acts of vandalism should Hobbema, AB be reported to the police 585 -3793 or other authorities. That is our responsibility.

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THE WINDSPEAKER PICTOGRAM ADDICTIONS COUNSELLOR By Kim McLain ACTIVITY Duties include: CORNER 1. One -to -one counselling to individuals and families who are affected by alcohol and drug abuse. FUN FOR 2. To be familiar with Provincial Treatment Centres and treatment services in order to make ALL AGES! referrals. 3. Must be able to maintain positive working relationships with local agencies. 4. Must be willing to attend further training and workshops on addiction. 5. Must be willing to travel to isolated communities and stay in those communities for up to an average of one week a month and provide service. 6. Must have valid drivers licence and own vehicle. 7. Knowledge of the Cree language will be an asset.

Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience.

Closing Date: November 14, 1986

Please submit resume to: Carol Dillman, Program Director Box 856 Slave Lake Native Friendship Centre Slave Lake, Alberta TOG 2A0 Phone: (403)849 -4089

Use a pen or pencil and fill in the segments that contain a dot. If done correctly, the filled in segments will reveal a hidden picture. This week's pictogram will be shown in form. Book next week's paper in completed your LAST WEEICS SOLUTION: space The Native Communications pro- gram is now accepting applications for the winter term, beginning in January. Winter courses include: WINDSPEAKER WORDSEARCH Culture Workshop By John Copley Radio Production Photography Circle the words from the following list and the remaining WORDLIST Ad Campaign letters starting from left to right (working across) will give you a phrase or sentence. Letters may be used more For further information regarding a than once in order to achieve another word. Words may 3 - letter 6 - letter January enrollment contact the pro- run vertically, horizontally, backwards and diagonally. Key Robber Law Scream gram at the Jasper Place Campus of Victim THEME: Crime Prevention Week Mob Grant MacEwan Community College, Alta., 4 - letter 7 - letter 10045 --156 Street, Edmonton, H R B H E N P Y D O O U O G Break in T5P 2P7, (403)483 -2348. Bomb S C N K A E R B O M B M R T Cops Consult Fire Hostile C T R Y C N E G R E M E E A S Grant MacEwan Help Prevent R R E E O C E M O H V T W Home Community College List 8 - letter E U A M R N L C O E S S O L Loot Arrested Loss Burglary A H S M L 1 A A E N N A Y E O Safe Criminal M T H E F N W T B F E S C O Shot Hardware Warn D O O S E A D E E N Y N T 9 - letter

5 - letter Emergency E M T R S R T S L R T R T E C Agent Locksmith T S E C E T N O D W A L D O Fraud Residence Money Taskforce CLERK TYPIST I -II S K O B A U P L P H R 1 N Telecommunications Rebel 11 - letter E C B H G V A L G P S K U S S Seige GOOD NEWS As the secretary in our Hinton Area Steal Maintenance Office you will respond to telephone R O C E E R M R E P E R C E U inquiries, receive visitors, type Thief PARTY LINE 14 - letter correspondence and reports, order R N L F O U O Y M R E R L supplies, provide secretarial and mail Security System services, monitor and distribute A T E P B B E C R O F K S A T Be Aware resource material, maintain filing of your home safety. systems and perform other clerical duties. Qualifications: High school education with some related office Precautlansto protect experience. Work experience with an the public is preferred. Applicants your properly are should possess strong interpersonal important part of the skills, self- initiative, and be able to prevention of Crime. work independently. SALARY: $14,940 -$18,636 per annum. Competition Number: AADAC National Crime 84/86 closes November 12, 1986.

Prevention Week Obtain application forms at your LAST WEEK'S SOLUTION TO MATCH 'EM UP: Greg Smith, Indian Association of Alberta; Christine nearest AADAC Office and return Daniels, White Braid Society; Milt Pahl, Native Venture Capital; Georgina Donald, Canadian Native completed forms or resumes to the: Indian Arts/Crafts Society; Sharon Thorn, Alberta November 2 - 8, 1986 Personnel Office Friendship Centre (Edm.); Lee Willier, Alberta ALBERTA ALCOHOL & Indian Health Care Commission; Laurent Roy, Native Outreach of Alberta; Larry Desmeules, Metis DRUG ABUSE COMMISSION Urban Housing; Don Whenham, Native Counselling Services (Edm.); Pat Shirt, Poundmaker's Lodge For information call 2nd FI., 10909 Jasper Avenue 421-3424 Edmonton, Alberta (St. Albert); Fred Didzena, Aboriginal Multi -Media Society of Alberta; and Sam Sinclair, Metis T5J 3M9 Association of Alberta. Phone: 427 -7935 PUT IT HERE

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Make use of your present fur- nace and still enjoy the econ- , omy of cosy wood heat - this efficient 80,000 BTU unit is _., specifically designed to add on to an existing furnace. The cast lined firebox takes 24" wood for long burning time. Comes /J' complete with all thermostats, controls and interlock relay. New large 13 "x43" door for ' easy loading.

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