INSIDE THIS WEEK
MAA holds Treaty 8 South Klein their 58th holds Africa's responds annual wildlife Babb to Lubicon assembly workshop at Peguis boycott See Pages 12 -15 See Pages 4 & 5 See Page 2 See Page 3
1870 Land Order `still binding' Hobbema bands sue Canadian government
By Rocky Woodward from Great Britain. That's why it happened this According to Burger, the The following resolution week." case will probably take at Hobbema's four Indian was passed by the Cana- Chief Potts, when asked least "five years to run its bands are suing the dian parliament on May 28, if the claim involves land in course." government of Canada for 1869, "that upon the trans- and around Edmonton, "That's just how our sys- a declaration that commit- ference of the territories in would not elaborate, instead, tem works, but if the courts ments made by the govern- question to the Canadian said that government has decide in our favour, then ment of Canada in the Government it will be the never allowed them "our many Indian tribes will be "Rupert's Land and duty of the government to own self- determination." able to turn to the federal Northwestern Territory make adequate provision "Who really owned the government and negotiate Order" of 1870, are still for the protection of the land first? Yet we were shot for land," Burger stated, binding today. Indian tribes whose inter- in the back and put onto adding that they will proba- The four Bands filed a ests and well -being are little reserves as you call bly proceed to trial in 1988 statement of claim in the involved in the transfer." them. We have six homes or 1989. Federal Court, Trial Div- On June 23, 1870, the on one quarter of prime Burger says that the $1.4 ision in Edmonton, March Rupert's Land Order was farm land and yet land million land claim between 18. approved by Queen Victo- claims have been stalled for the Manitoba Metis and the At a press conference in ria, admitting Rupert's years," Potts answered. federal government and the Edmonton, chiefs from Land of Canada as of July CHIEF MELVIN POTTS "We are not asking for four Bands lawsuit is dis- three of the bands and 15, 1870, be subject to ...questions land ownership the moon but what is right- tinctly different. Theresa Bull, representing these terms and conditions. fully ours," he added. "The Metis are relying on the Louis Bull Band stated The four Bands of Hob- the status of a constitu- because of the First Minis- Potts says that they have the Manitoba Act, which they would like to see the bema will argue that the tional obligation. ters' Conference, which will lost so much land in the Canada made to the Metis. federal government "live up duty of the government of The four Bands will deal with self- government past that they are at the The four Bands are relying to the 117 -year -old Rupert's Canada under the 1870 argue that this constitu- and land rights for- Native point of "where else to turn on the Rupert's Order - Land Order." order goes to two points. tional obligation applies to people, Burger replied that to, except the courts." He the promise to Indian peo- Speaking on behalf of the The rights of the Indian all the Indian bands or since he has returned to law added that land they are ple. The Manitoba Act and four bands of Hobbema, tribes as self -governing pol- tribes of Rupert's land. All practice after a short leave, talking about depends on the Rupert's Land Order Chief Melvin Potts of the itical entities (their "inter- will be entitled, if the four that a series of meetings each individual Band. are both distinct." Montana Nation said ests) and the providing of Bands are successful, to began over a year ago. Berger commented that The four Bands of Hob - "together the Montana, the means for self- sufficiency claim the benefit. "Indeed we completed the case is an important bema have a population of Samson, Ermineskin and (their "well- being "). Asked if the four Bands our preparations just last one and that the courts will approximately 7,000 people Louis Bull Nations will "First of all, it is impor- were filing the suit now week after a year of work. decide if it is soundly based. on and off the reserve. argue that since the 1870 tant to re- establish this as order, the federal govern- part of the Canadian Con- ment has not made ade- stitution - the promises quate provision in two spe- made when Rupert's Land cific ways - that it has not was acquired by Canada protected the rights of from Great Britain - the Indian tribes as self - promise to respect the determining political enti- interests of tribes of the ties and that it has not pro- prairies and protect their vided to them the means rights to self- sufficiency," for self- sufficiency." commented Burger. The action, filed in court If the four Bands are suc- by Vancouver lawyer cessful, it would mean Thomas Berger, is based other Indian tribes of on the Rupert's Land Rupert's land could benefit, Order. The order was especially if they win their drafted when Rupert's land argument that the federal was acquired by Canada government has failed to live up to the requirements of international law, specifi- cally the United Nations International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights 1966, which was ratified by Canada in 1976. The object of the suit, which will be left for the courts to decide, will be to have the courts declare that arising out of the transfer of Rupert's Land to Canada in 1870, the Government of Canada has a constitutional obliga- tion "to make adequate provision for the protection METIS SELF- DEFENSE of the Indian tribes whose interests and well -being are involved in the transfer." Edson's Nadine Belcourt had a good grip on her opponent during the Northern Alberta Judo Championships If the suit is successful, it held at the Canadian Forces Base in Edmonton, March 14. Belcourt placed first in her weight class. She trains would elevate the long for- with the Yellowhead Judo Society in Edson. - Photo by Bert Crowfoot gotten undertaking by the Government of Canada to PAGE 2, March 20, 1987, WINDSPEAKEtt National South African ambassador visits reserve
By Catherine Compton In Babb's opening state- ment he said, the issues MILLION PEGUIS RESERVE - raised here today are glo- CHIEF STEVENSON REQUESTS $99 South African Ambassador bal. "A global worldwide to Canada Glenn Babb problem of underdevelop- Ambassador in response to The Chiefs said they condemned the envoy's a long time ago, regardles received a formal request ment next to development." Prime Minister Brian Mul- sympathized with Chief visit. At the end of the visit of this visit here today." for foreign aid to the tune of In the afternoon, a cara- roney's criticism of South Stevenson on the Indian Stevenson said, "I have $99 million from Chief van of reporters followed Africa's racial policies dur- issues at hand but strongly successfully accomplished Stevenson predicts, "If Louis Stevenson during Babb's tour of the reserve, ing a recent visit to South opposed to having Babb, my objective of drawing the upcoming First Minis- Babb's (March 10, 1987) which included the inspec- Africa. Immediately after whom they regard as a national, if not international ters' Conference is another controversial visit to the tion of two sub -standard Babb confirmed his invita- racist, visit Peguis in order attention, to the plight of failure, Canada is going to Peguis Indian Reserve in homes of band residents tion to inspect living condi- to highlight racist issues. A Canada's Native people by see more of this kind of Manitoba, last week. who evidently merely tions on the reserve located source who wishes to having Babb visit my exercise from other Stevenson revealed that existed day to day under about 160 kilometres from remain anonymous said, reserve. I know my deci- reserves. The FMC seems he wanted his appeal for deplorable living conditions. Winnipeg, Chief Stevenson "The Jewish community sion was not popular, but at to be what Indian leaders foreign aid to Pretoria S.A. Stevenson commented, came under fire by African would not invite a represen- least it lit a fire under the are depending on and I on the record to embarass "These conditions of hav- National Congress officials tative of Hitler's govern - provincial and federal don't have much confi- Canada's federal govern- ing no running water or and local anti- apartheid ment to their community." governments and the pub- dence that anything is going ment for its treatment of it's electricity and the poor representatives who The Manitoba Coalition lic at large in coming to to result from that forum." own Aboriginal people. heating of tumbling down opposed the visit. Steven- of Organizations Against terms to do something The aid would be used to structures in this day and son then said he would Apartheid staged a demon - about the Indian issues." Following the Ambassa- rectify his reserve's chronic age are not only visible on withdraw the invitation only stration outside Federal dor's visit to the Peguis flooding problems, build a the Peguis Reserve, but are if Mulroney would come in Health & Welfare Minister, "Now Manitoba's cabinet Reserve, Babb held an nursing station and new prevalent across Canada, Babb's place, but the Prime Jake Epp's office the day of Minister Elijah Harper, who extensive radio interview school and initiate eco- one of the richest countries Minister refused. Days the visit calling for Epp to is also Canada's only fielding questions from the nomic development proj- in the world." before the visit the Manit- put pressure on Ottawa to Treaty Indian Cabinet Min- general public defending his ects. Babb said, "I see these oba Constitutional Com- address the Native issues ister, has invited Bishop position that Canada is a "Stevenson said, "I don't conditions in my own coun- mittee of Chiefs represent - while they chanted, "Babb Desmond Tutu to inspect classic example of the glo- know how far the applica- try as well as other coun- ing 42 bands joined the go Home." his home in Sucker Lake, bal issue of "underdevel- tion will go, but I felt it's a tries around the world." anti -apartheid groups con- Stevenson held his ground Manitoba. This invitation opment next to develop- strong attempt to put pres- However, Babb did not demning the visit. rejecting all criticism that should have been extended ment." sure on Canada's federal directly compare condi- government and will make tions on the reserve to them think about cleaning those in South African of the first asked up its own backyard. Peo- townships when questi- One survey questions if Native people should have the govern ple should not throw stones oned by reporters. right to themselves and 61 per cent said yes. the people learned if they live in a glass house." Babb stressed to the After some- thing self -government later Stevenson's opening media that his reason for about from questions in the of going to Peguis was to see if poll, the level of support increased to 73 per cent. And over four hundred people, there are similarities OTTAWA the numbers got even better. When people were asked if government be given mainly band members, and between South Africa's and self- should constitutional pro- REPORT said yes and a about 40 reporters from Canada's underdeveloped tection, 77 per cent whopping 84 per cent of the people surveyed said they wanted the Canada, the United States, peoples. He said, "I will be first minis- ters on self and South Africa, outlined reporting back to S.A. on to make an agreement -government at the constitutional a wide range of longstand- how policies and strategies conference. ing issues and conditions in Canada work with its The poll shows that support for Native self - I get a warm feeling when I think about the average Canada's Native people are underdeveloped segment government is highest in Quebec and lowest in Saskat- Canadian these days, thanks to two public opinion forced to live under. of society." chewan. The poll also shows that a majority of people in polls. They show that Canadians are solidly behind the all provinces support the idea. He said, "It has always "Babb is a messenger for idea of Native self -government. But these same polls Despite the apparently strong support - been my position that in his country," Stevenson for self also give me a pretty cold feeling when I think about the government, Indian Affairs Minister Bill comparison to the rest of said, "I believe he will report McKnight First Ministers -- or at least most of them. refused at first to say if the poll would make it Canadian society, Indian back to his country that easier for I'll get to that but first, a little information about the Ottawa to persuade some of the premiers change people in general, live well Canada's Native people are to two polls. The first was commissioned by University of their stand. He said he wants to the below the national stand- living worse off than the study poll more Calgary professor Rick Ponting. His poll was con- closely commenting in detail -- with ards of Canadian lifestyles rest of Canadian society before good reason ducted late last year. The second one was commissi- because anyone who knows anything about polls in every respect and are and if Canada wants to be oned by the Inuit Committee on National Issues. It was knows that the questions are almost more important given less opportunities. It's exposed in that fashion, so conducted in mid -February. The polling company con- time the rest of the world be it." than the answers. The Quebec referendum on tacted a total of 3,500 Canadians in a coast -to -coast sovereignty- is a good example. learns the truth." Stevenson invited the association In that case, telephone survey. the polls showed that support for the idea could go up (There's an ironic twist to this story, by the way, or down by as much as ten percentage points, depend- because the polling company was Decima Research ing on how the question was worded. In the Inuit poll, a Ltd., which just happens to be the same company used few of the questions were definitely worded to encour- by the Mulroney Conservatives.) age positive answers. In one instance, for example, a In any event, Decima conducted two different polls question asked if the federal government should "get off and came up with one common funding -- most Canadi- the backs" of Aboriginal people. ans don't know very much about self -government or But no matter how the questions were worded, the Native people. That was especially obvious in the poll results should be strong enough to convince even Ponting survey because a lot of people had their own, the biggest non -believers of Native self-government. peculiar idea about what is meant by the term "Aborigi- They should also send a strong message to just about nal" people. The Canadian constitution defines Aborig- everyone. The message for Native people is simple Fred Didzena President inal people as Indians, Inuit or Metis. But some people --don't give up the fight because it's obvious that the Bert Crowfoot General Manager in the Ponting survey think an Aboriginal person is a vast majority of Canadians support our struggle. Rocky Woodward Acting Editor foreigner an Kim McLain Production Editor or immigrant. Some people think it means The polls also have a message for the premiers, Margaret Desjarkais Production Assistant black people in Africa or aborigines in Australia. And especially the hard -liners Getty, Divine and Vander Mark McCallum Reporter some people think it means just the Indians and the Zalm. It's clear that they no longer have any excuse for Gail Stewart Sales Manager Inuit and not the Metis. not meeting their obligations to Native people. Mel Miller Ad Sales The aim of the Ponting survey was May Strynadka Ad Sales to learn how Lastly, the polls have an even stronger message for Sharon Barbeau Ad Sales Native issues compare with others. The result: Cana- Brian Mulroney. His own popularity in the polls is Joe Redcrow Cree Syllabics dians think it's more important to improve living condi- closer to zero these days than it is to 50 per cent. The tions for Native people than it is to negotiate a free trade Ponting survey shows that Canadians think Mulroney's Windspeaker i5 a weekly publication of the Aboriginal Multi-Media Society of agreement with the United States. In fact, free trade favourite subject -- free trade -- is not as important as Alberta Wndspeaker is published every, Thursday at 15001 - 112 Avenue, was considered the Edmonton. Alberto, T5M 2V6. Phone: (103) 455.2700. least important issue. Native living conditions. The Inuit poll demonstrates Pd..ertcernentsdesigna, set and producedby Windspeaker. r as pictures. Unlike the Ponting survey, the Inuit poll was specifi- the broad base of public support for Native self - news, cartoons, edttgiol content and otter printing material are prCQ9rtie$ of Wlndspeaker and may noi be used by anyone wittout ate expressed written cally aimed at finding out what Canadians think about government. So if Brian Mulroney wants to raise his permission of Windspeaker (Aboriginal MOP -Media Society of Alberta). Native self -government. The result: Canadians like the standing in the polls, it just might help if he starts paying idea. In fact, it's not too much of Second Class Mail Registration No. 2177 an exaggeration to say attention to the Native poll results and acting on what they're crazy about it. most Canadians are saying about Native people. WINDSPEAKER, March 20, 1987. PAGE 3 Provincial
Calgary mayor `fears for Olympics' Klein meets with Lubicon chief ByLesley Crossingham ament for Alberta and lives close to Calgary," he Calgary Mayor Ralph added. Klein entered the frey Klein will also be in close between the Lubicon Lake contact with OCO (Olym- band and the federal piques Calgary Olympics) government by announcing and added that the recent he is writing a letter to proposal by some officials External Affairs Minister within OCO to incorporate Joe Clark demanding the an Indian war dance and government re -enter nego- wagon torching exhibition tiations with the Lubicon during the opening cerem- Chief Bernard Ominiyak onies was "unfortunate." over the band's land claim. "I think that we have all After an hour -long meet- got to become more sensi- ing with Ominiyak and sev- tive to these kinds of issues. eral representatives from They can really hurt rela- Treaty 7, in Calgary's City tions between Indian peo- Hall, March 12, Klein said ple and non -Indian people." he had requested the meet- In a press conference ing with Ominiyak because after the meeting Lubicon he "has fears for the 1988 Chief Bernard Ominiyak Calgary Olympic Winter announced that the meet- Games." ing with Klein went well but "It seems unfair that the pointed out that the boy- City of Calgary should be cott will go ahead. the battleground for this "In the end the boycott is dispute," said Klein. "But I up to the federal govern- suppose its the only place ment. They should re -enter where the Olympics are negotiations with us on our being held." reserve lands," he said. Klein quickly added that Several reporters asked he does not, support the Ominiyak if he was being boycott of the Calgary Win - unfair to the Calgary people ter Games which was by "spoiling" the Olympic called by the Lubicon Lake Games. However, Omi- band over their land claim niyak pointed out that the which has been in dispute Lubicon Lake band has for almost 50 years. been in negotiation with the Klein explained that he is federal government for calling upon the Minister of almost 50 years and yet External Affairs rather than they were still no nearer to the Minister of Indian a solution. MAYOR RALPH KLEIN CHIEF BERNARD OMINIYAK Affairs, Bill McKnight "If it is a question of hurt- ...demanding government negotiations because he feels that the ing people, what about the ...won't reveal strategies Lubicon boycott has now oil companies who destroy become an international our lands or the provincial Ralph Klein had expressed run through reserves. "We haven't spelled out Klein added that neither concern. government who skuttle concern that supporters of However, Ominiyak refused what we are planning. And he nor the band have any "Many people from every discussion we have the Lubicon Lake band to elaborate on this plan or we are not sure of what we future plans to meet again. overseas are asking about had with the federal govern- would skuttle the planned any future plans to bring are going to do. We are However, he added that he the boycott and also Joe ment?" said Ominiyak. torch relay across Canada the Lubicon land claim to going to use every opening will be keeping in touch Clark is a member of Parli- In an earlier news report, by blockading roads that the publics' attention. we can." with the band.
Government celebrates 100 years of conservation Two new natural areas established
EDMONTON - Official conservationalists and site for the benefit of the throughout the province, establishment of two new schools since the 1940's. It people of Alberta." typically near populated natural areas in Alberta was contains over 100 species Pine Sands covers an centres, they are admin- recently announced by of birds, as well as rare area of just over five square istered by the Public Lands Hon. Don Sparrow, Minister orchids, marl ponds and miles and is used by local Division of Alberta Forestry, of Forestry, lands and springs. Chief uses are for people for a variety of Lands and Wildlife in Wildlife. educational and recreational recreational activities. collaboration with public The two conservation purposes. "Hard work and the interest groups. The areas sites are the Wagner "Establishment of this dedication of local groups, are used primarily for appreciation, Natural Area, 6 km site is the result of the particularly the Poachers 'public educa- northwest of Edmonton diligence and continuing Landing Recreation Club tion, research or recreation, south of Highway 16X, and efforts of public interest and the County of when recreation is compat- the Pine Sands Natural groups," said Sparrow. Athabasca, have been ible with the main objective. Area, about 40 km northeast "The Wagner Natural Area significant factors in Other uses are not automat- of the town of Athabasca Society, which holds a establishing this area," said ically restricted. on the south side of the recreation lease on the Sparrow. "I hope their "I am extremely pleased Athabasca River. property, has been in- efforts will continue to to see these two important Named after William strumental in providing benefit local communities natural areas established Wagner, a local farmer who excellent management of it. and people in the district." during Wildlife '87, a sold the land to the province I am convinced that their Natural areas are public provincial and national in 1971, the 320 -acre efforts in cooperation with lands whose natural features celebration of 100 years of DON SPARROW Wagner Natural Area has my department will ensure are protected for conserva- wildlife conservation in ...wildlife minister been used by naturalists, long -term protection of the tion reasons. Located Canada," said Sparrow. PAGE 4, March 20, 1987, WINDSPEAKER Treaty 8 hold wildlife workshop
By John Copley placed on Aboriginal hunt- ing, fishing, trapping and "Government is greedy," gathering. NATIVE LEADERS CONCERNED ABOUT NEW ACT said 76- year -old Dan The sale of crown lands; McLean, a Native trapper the rights of outfitters, government acts as though "The Alberta Govern- cerns of Native people in Other concerns include from the Fox Creek area of which allow exclusive pro- it does have power over ment is very concerned regards to the new act. the worry that government Alberta. "They are going to tection of vast areas of treaties signed in 1899." about the impact of this may increasethe lease land sell off my land maybe to lands; and - crown the end McLean attributes this to decision should it go Twinn said that among in order to sell more. She some rich millionaire from no result of available the fact that many Indians, against them. I think it is other things, the govern- also stated that the conver- Europe or Asia. They'll "unoccupied" crown land not aware of the full conse- quite clear that they ment was imposing the new sion may decrease the have more treaty right than for Indian use were the quences of the delicate (Alberta Government) are rules because, "they were amount of winter forage we do. If these new wildlife basis of McLean's com- Treaty issues, would rather trying to restrict treaty currently restricted and available for wildlife. regulations are imple- ments. pay a $50 fine than to go to rights in an operational complicated; the old act Once public lands are mented, there will soon be Trapping in the Berland, the trouble and expense of sense - that is, they want was not clear enough about sold, she said it decreases no more unoccupied crown Nose Creek areas since a trial. He said that the con- to limit and restrict the animals; the need. to curb the area in which Native lands for us to hunt and 1928, McLean says that the tinual, quick guilty pleas rights of Treaty Indians to the growing lawlessness in people can hunt freely, trap on. This is the way I graves of his ancestors, have helped erode the because currently Indians understand it." which number 50 to 60, rights of the Indian people. can only hunt on "unoccu- McLean's concerns were prove he and his family "The Alberta govern- pied crown land." Finally, one of many brought to have rights to the land. ment was just born in the increased land specula- light at a Treaty 8 workshop "I was the first person 1905," scoffs McLean. tion could lead to an (on hunting, fishing trap- pinched "Government is greedy. (arrested) under "They're just babies. The increase in demand for ping) held at the Sawridge the Natural Resources treaty was signed six years They are going to sell off further leases and sales of Hotel in Jasper, March Transfer Act (of 1930). earlier and the graves of my my land maybe to public lands. 14 -15. They took my moose away family go back a hundred - "Currently there are 5.3 The workshop attracted and charged me," McLean years before that." some rich millionaire million acres of lease land in Indian participants from said. Workshop Chairman Alberta. While it may seem across the Treaty 8 area With little traffic on the from Europe or Asia. They'll Allen Willier said the meet- insignificant by Alberta's and also including a visit roads in 1930, McLean ing was held in order to have more treaty rights overall land (159,232,000 from representatives of began his long trek to the obtain a positive direction If acres) it is possible that Treaty 6. courtroom in High Prairie. than we do. these from the Chief's of Treaty such a policy could lead to Alberta Fish and Wildlife Finally, in despair, he 8. new wildlife regulations future policies of increased policies, under the newly jumped in front of an The participating chiefs will impact," stated Twinn. revised Wildlife Act, were oncoming truck. are implemented, there and other band administra- Other Wildlife Act the concerns of the gather- McLean then learned soon be no more unoccupied con- tors, listened intently and cerns mentioned by Twinn, ers and the basis of the that the man who ran into interjected comments as crown lands for us to hunt included the prohibition on meeting. him (and gave him a ride to the meeting progressed. the discharge of firearms on Treaty 8 Chiefs and their High Prairie) was an and trap on." The not- too -familiar all developed road allo- representatives , met with Alberta magistrate. McLean issues were clearly defined wance in Alberta; the crea- political leaders, lawyers, told his story. by guest speakers which tion of new areas of res- government officials and The first name on the -- Dan included Lawrence Cour- tricted hunting; the require- concerned media in an court docket that day was treille, VP Treaty 8, Russell ment that all first time hun- effort to air their concerns McLean's. He was dealt White, Aboriginal Trappers ters pass a test before and seek solutions to the with swiftly. Federation, Richard Davis, obtaining a licence; problems posed by the new "The magistrate told the and Treaty 8 Education Com- engage in their traditional rural Alberta; not enough dramatically increased Act. police to take my moose mittee, Tony Mandamin, harvesting activities." protection for the public fines which can The major areas of con- home for me and to take further - an Edmonton based attor- Tony Mandamin, in his from the hunter; and no hinder the exercise of cern were the new Outfit- me home too," said McLean. ney, his colleagues Kathy history protection research of the of for non -residents Native hunting rights whe- ter /Guide regulations; the "At the time," added Twinn of Slave Lake and hunting, trapping fish- by and swindled dishonest never there is an uncer- grazing lease conversion McLean, "the Transfer Act Ken Strociak of Edmonton, ing said that many of Cana- guides." policy, and the increased had no power over the tainty as to the extent of and Regional Director da's laws originated in Twinn added that the rights. restrictions (by regulation) Indians, but now the General of the Department England. impact on Aboriginal peo- Treaty 8 Chiefs and of Indian Affairs, Dennis Under the British com- ple could be even more other band representatives Wallace. mon law system, decisions devastating. present at the workshop Attorney Ken Strociak, began with the King. This The list of concerns men- indicated solid support for involved in the controver- WHY BE LEFT OUT? was later moved to the tioned included increased the resolutions prepared by "Horseman sial Case" said King's appointees, the cost factors (permits, insu- the committtee on com- the final decision on the judges in the land. rance, bonding); the prev- ments and concerns from matter, now before the After a number of years, ention from anyone enter- 15 the forum floor. appeal courts, would make the "calf's path" emerged, ing the business (unless big These resolutions, which , clear the interpretations of "That is to say, once ajudge dollars were available to were all passed unanim- validity. the Treaties' made a decision, other purchase existing rights); ously, included one that "One of the strongest followed judges the same the windfall, or financial says Treaty 8 VP, Law- theories of the crown is that way. After a while, these gain by those already oper- rence Courtreille, would stated by Justice Dixon, decisions were final and in ating big outfitting /guide strike a working group too can keep up to date on who claims that the Transfer You fact, became the law." operations (limited supply who'd report back to the all the latest news of the Native Act was a merger and con- Mandamin said that until equals price increase); a community by reading the chiefs with their written solidation of treaty rights. 1972, the Canadian Govern- monopolistic service (same Windspeaker newspaper every week. recommendations on how "I argued," says ment there And that's not all to enjoy, Stro- said "was no people in command of the objectives could best be ciak, "that a a fpr Windspeaker also includes merger, such thing as Aboriginal licences each year); and a implemented. A request for an entertaining selection of funny concept of property rights, except as we give it possible foreign ownership funding for the working commentary, history, stories, law dealing with the transfer to them." (20 %) of Alberta'a annual photos and cartoons. Don't group to the Director Gen- of lands, is a very technical The Supreme Court of wildlife harvest (because miss a single issue. eral of Indian Affairs was thing. In this case it is Canada, at the time, the Minister can allocate up also passed. impossible to have a decided that when there is a to 20% of annual licences to SUBSCRIBE TODAY Because of evidence that merger. doubt about a non -resident aliens.). (only $20 per year) interpreting concludes that all Alber- "A merger requires deal- treaty or a statute which Other concerns brought tans, Natives and non - Enclosed is $ ing with the same two par- involves the for my subscription to Windspeaker Indians, result forth by Twinn involved the Natives alike, would be ties. In this particular case, is always to be made in the new Grazing Lease Con- affected by the new act it Name...... however, the treaty is an favor of the Indians. version Policy. Address..._. was also resolved that the
-I . Province agreement between Can- the hàd o,,vC,ty "If policy been in Twinn said that "while IAA would be mandated to Postal Code ada and the Indians of place since 1960," claimed the conversion of grazing take steps to get the sup- Treaty 8, while the Transfer Mandamin, "many of the leases is currently frozen, it port of other groups and Send To: Weld dk 15001: 112 Ave. Edmonton, Altana, T5M 2V6 Act is an agreement between Indian rights would not is likely that this policy will organizations, and to pre- Canada and Alberta." have eroded away as they eventually be re- enstated." pare an awareness cam- Strociak said the Hor- have been doing." "The conversion of paign that would flood seman case was formed Wìnd on Solicitor Catherine Twinn, leased land into owned land Alberta with vital informa- a very good fact situation speaking on the Wildlife increases the possibility tion and facts about the and that the appeal may Act (to take effect that speaker on April access will be denied," dangers of the new Wildlife take time. 1, 1987), indicated the con- she said. Act. WINDSPEAKER, March 20, 1987, PAGE 5
Wildlife issues Concerns outlined by workshop delegates Percy Potts, V.P. Treaty 6: By John Copley "It's too bad the word didn't get out to the Chief's sooner. I hope it's not too late!" Lawrence Courtreille, V/P Treaty 8: From education to survival, from rights to indigni- "It is our feeling that the Alberta government is ties - these were the concerns on the minds of test casing every right we have regarding hunting, Alberta's Treaty Eight chiefs, band representatives, trapping, fishing and fathering. We even have a case and other interested and concerned parties at a of an Indian who is charged with `trying' to shoot a recent workshop held at Jasper's Sawridge Hotel. duck! The issues represented a broad spectrum of "The government is trying to take away our rights viewpoints among the Treaty 8 leaders with the most and pass them on to a certain exclusive group, which emphasis put on wildlife, education, unity, and a call is, unfortunately, nearly all non -Native. for action to defend against the indignities faced by "It's time to look again at the proposal (by Clifford Aboriginal people's mis- represented treaties. Freeman) to unify bands with a solid information and These are the words of some of those leaders. public relations program."
Russell White, ATFA: "The demand for furs is big in the Orient. We can no longer sit around and watch someone else get rich on our furs. "A trapper who received $35 for a marten pelt now (under the ATFA format) gets closer to $100.
Greg Smith, IAA President: "We will not accept an observer role on any government committee. We will work with the Metis to preserve our wilderness and our traditional way of
- life."
Walter Twinn, Sawridge Band: "We need the minister (Don Sparrow) to say that Indians will not be exempted from outfitting/guiding, trapping, hunting, and fishing. "We do not want what is surely coming. We don't want another Europe, where only the rich and the elite can afford the luxury of hunting." "We must ensure that we communicate with other Albertan's - this (Wildlife Act) is an issue which will affect everyone."
Jim Bouche, Chief, Ft. McKay: "We are against environmental degradation (pes- ticide /herbicide spraying) or any other `poison' that Judy Desjarlais, Grande Cache Rep: affect Native people." "Rights? What rights? We are being forced to vacate a business that is our way of life and our livelihood."
Allan Wittier, Chairman: "These regulations (Wildlife Act) were actually passed and approved in 1984. A proclamation was the only thing needed, and they (government of Alberta) couldn't even wait until April 1. They shoved it through on February 27. "A very productive workshop as was indicated by Dan McLean, Trapper: Dennis Wallace, DIA: the involvement of the solid support of the Treaty 8' Chiefs and "I'm not worried about what I can sell, only about "We prefer doing things with representatives." what I can keep" (referring to his trapping rights). the Indian people that we serve." PAGE 6, March 20, 1987, WINDSPEAKER Editorial Rupert's Land descendants may receive their just due Guest Editorial by Terry Lusty
A recent Statement of Claim by the four Hobbema Indian Bands with the Federal Court of Canada, regarding Rupert's Land, has far - reaching and long- standing implications. The area in question encompassed almost half the land mass of present -day Canada. Originally, Rupert's Land included most of what is today the three prairie provinces, the Northwest Territories (NWT), and the upper reaches of Ontario, Quebec and Labrador. In 1670, a group of English noblemen and entrepreneurs formed the Company of Trading who wished to Adventurers of England 1/ acquire Rupert's Land. In that same year, King > L AW- d/4' AU.° CA"d- A76.4 PJPL° Charles II of England granted the group a charter 4D^976' 4> VD9 41^DCJ over the land. CA. b9 The charter, in effect, gave the group all the L Lr, ED U AU - bl Vb PC vCAAU° V7dr DL -0A7° lands and resources contained in the Rupert's 4 VA( vCVr1.CP PUUO PJPLa A Land area at no cost to themselves. In simple U' V1764 PJPLa A terms, it was a gift. "A 6A PVr PJPLá Vb. bAD" 4"C 03"9/ C..' PAU ° °LL"bU' Vb V the land area but the Bay got away without -04407° bA Ar Just maybe, the descendants of the Aboriginal b Pb. * PJPL° CL"br4/ -°47°4 Dn< ' VA.DC Dlc A17"1VA' V17dr VA people of Canada who resided within the 4cdAa° Dr Ab Cb9 A1bLDr -0A '"Ur" Lb 0117 V7dr CP Alnar' AUO boundaries of Rupert's Land may come to receive their just due. 7°4 CP Jb"C'PJPL° -0A17° A7"1VA' WINDSPEAXER, March 20, 1987, PAGE 7 Opinion Aboriginal self -determination Deader examines grassroots attitudes Dear Editor: determination is very our values that were taught responsible people, respon- not support our own family side by side as one. Unity is important to the Native to us by our Elders? sible for ourselves. in the goals they hope to our goal, strength in play of us to accomplish? numbers will be our self - First I want to thank the people of this land. To Our Elders an Some tend sit I determination for our peo- Native students at the U of understand self- determina- important role in self - back and wait for our The point am trying to ple. May the Spirit A for having the Native tion, we have to live and determination. They Native leaders to fight for make is for us as Native Great and our walk leaders on March 6, speak- talk about it amongst our remember our values, we us. Then we hope to harv- people to stand behind our Grandfathers and guide us in our journey. ing about Aboriginal and selves, family, friends and have to go to them and est all the profits and good Native leaders, give them Treaty issues our white brothers. To me learn how we can make times to follow. I am telling support and express to self -determination work for you, our Native leaders them what we want as I for one was quite inter- it was quite clear, land base, Frank Logan This we can ested in listening to what education, Native laws for us. We have to be heard need our support! They Native people. Edmonton they had to say. Self- Native people, to name a loud and clear, that we are are part of our family, do we accomplish by standing few concerns. How do we accomplish a task as impor- tant as self -determination? I The Independent Metis Society of Saskatchewan believe it has to start within ourselves. I was expecting a large crowd of Native people at Metis group founded for the Reader asks the U of A, who were con- cerned about their future, what happened their children's future and improvement of the Metis position to Wagamese so on down the line. I was to say the least, dis- appointed. Dear Editor: How can we hope to Dear Editor: tors to the multi -cultural country (due, in part, to shelve this issue for that of and self -determination. attain self- determination if fabric of this bountiful racial segregation that a Where is Wagamese? we as Native people do not The Independent Metis nation, and feel blessed that "special" treatment), We applaud the position is constitutional amendment of Premiers Devine and My friends and I have have a positive attitude? I Society of Saskatchewan our cultural identity now always enjoyed reading his myself am guilty of this was formed to respond to guaranted by the Canadian entitling us to self- govern- Getty in opposing any con- opinion column. wrongdoing. For a long your need for honest, fair, Charter of Rights. ment would serve to our stitutional amendments advantage. This is a tech- that may, in fact, limit our Couldn't you get someone time I thought nothing of and separate representa- We would hope to see an nological age, and we are rights as fully participatory to fill his shoes. Native issues. My attitude tion of Metis interests increased cultural aware- was to wait until the smoke regarding civil rights and ness of the Metis, as a peo- becoming increasingly members of society in build- Sincerely, cleared and see what political participation. ple separate and distinct urbanized. Many of us are ing the future of this coun- blood with that B. Bastren happens from there. Many of us feel that our from Status Indians, with- mixing our try as a unified democracy. Brocket Well my brothers and unique interests are not out sacrificing our rights as of later immigrants, becom- We recognize the pres- sisters, when the smoke being adequately served by Canadian citizens. ing more educated, more ent governing structures as in business ven- being the only valid ones P.S. Terry Lusty's articles clears, we might not have existing Native organiza- We feel that only through successful tures, and have proudly with the belief that if it is on Big Bear, trapping, HBC what we hope to accomp- tions. We are committed to further participation in our nation in mil- good enough for our white very good. lish for ourselves and our the provision of an alterna- democratic institutions in served - do is children. We are the des- tive means of access to community, provincial and itary endeavours. We brothers it good enough federal jurisdictions is social need, however, to increase for us. EDITOR'S NOTE: Wag - cendants of a magnificent provincial and federal equality for opportunities for more What we are striving for amese is taking a break. As race of people. They lived governments in the pursuit and economic to become fully func- is equality, not separation. filling Wagamese's to the best of their abilities of justice and equality of all our people a realistic and Metis for of society. first. may be asking in their time. Can we not Metis people in this practical goal. tioning members We are Canadians shoes, you Wrongs must be red- the impossible. do the same? Have we lost province. In meetings with govern- We area social and polit- ment officials at both the ressed in the areas of edu- Your faithful servant, ical administrative founda- provincial and federal levels cation, health, welfare, and tion dedicated to the we have encountered an employment, and Aborigi- Carl H. Fidler improvement of the Metis extremely favourable nal land right settlements Vice- President position in Canadian society. response to our integrative must be pursued to this & Public Relations As we enter the 21st cen- approach. More impor- end; we are unwilling to Officer of IMSOS Stranded traveller tury we feel that our special tantly, we have received needs are best served by widespread support for our grateful for Dubois education, rehabilitation, platform from our Metis settlement of our rightful brothers and sisters, many land claims, and economic of whom are dissatisfied Dear Editor: self- sufficiency. We feel with the perceived unjust that the long term success and divisive actions of organizations claiming to Recently I was driving from Edmonton to Leduc of these goals does not interests. when my car stalled approximately seven or eight depend on the advocacy of represent our best It ludicrous to miles from Leduc. It was about 10:00 p.m. and was a self -government, but rather seems cold and stormy night. with increased involvement suggest, particularly given Because this had never happened to me before, and cooperation with exist- the experiences of Metis and Indians during the last was quite worried but since the traffic was heavy I ing social and political thought that a ride into Leduc would be no problem. structures. century as the most under- privileged minorities in this Ha! The cars and trucks whizzed by, leaving the We are proud contribu- Editor snow flying in my face as I stood beside my car, Windspeaker 15 to 20 minutes, a waving frantically. After about 15001 -112 Avenue to a stop in front of my car. I small white car pulled Edmonton, Alberta opened the passenger door and there sat a smiling Photo credit missed gentleman, asking if he could give me a ride! His T5M 2V6 name was Robert Dubois and he words at Hobbema. issue on the front page? It I most people are afraid, for various Dear Editor: realize that was an excellent photo of on the highway when they see reasons, to stop Bobby Hunter. I that Robert took a Re: Windspeaker someone stranded so realized Thanks. chance in stopping. I will be ever grateful that he Gallery cared enough to offer me that ride, right into town. In issues you M. Simpsom I'll always remember the kindness of Robert Dubois. previous have always given photo Ft. MacLeod Yours truly, credit to whomever the photographer was. EDITOR'S NOTE: Thanks Mary Ropchan Why didn't you give for reminding us. Hope- Leduc Terry Lusty the photo fully, it won't happen again. credit on the February 13 Sorry Terry! i t J PAGE 8, March 20, 1987, WINDSPEAEER Nursery rhyme `in bad taste' Wuttunee `horrified' by nursery rhyme By Leslie Crosainglwm pie invented the canoe, a Wuttunee wants to take court. reotype ideas of Indian "This is happening right structure that has never the whole matter to Inter- "I hope other Native people. across the country," says When Yvonne Wuttunee been improved upon, and national Court. people will join me in this Wuttunee. "And we must bought a nursury rhyme that Indian people are gen- "When Jewish people endeavour. It seems that Last week, officials work- act swiftly before more of record and bookset for her erally good sailors. receive hate literature, right now we are being ing on the opening this hate literature six -year -old daughter, cerem- comes However, what upset something is done. But this bombarded with all kinds of onies for the Calgary through our mailboxes." Terra -Dawn, she never Wuttunee the most was the rhyme appears in a Walt redneck literature and Olympic Games outlined a imagined for one minute final verse: Disney record album and is comments. We have to plan which would involve Wuttunee is currently that this would lead her to "One little injun living all distributed all over the make a stand." an Indian war party chasing preparing a letter to the make resolutions at an All alone -- He got married, and world. Something must be Wuttunee draws similari- a covered wagón and then Walt Disney .Company. Chiefs' conference or to then none!" there were done." ties between the rhyme setting it on fire. Many local The record -book set in organize a delegation to the "This smacks of assimila- Wuttunee has begun a book and the hate literature Indian groups bitterly com- question is Walt International court. called Dis- tion. Obviously the book fund -raising campaign in coming from neo plained about what they ney's Treasury of Mother It all started when -Nazi infers that Indian people are order to pay for any legal organizations, and points called a "Hollywood" view Goose Nursery Rhymes, Wuttunee began to read a dying race and that once expenses in taking this mat- out that many non -Native of Indian people and the published by Walt Disney the rhymes to her daughter. we marry, presumably to a ter to the world's highest people still hold the old ste- plan was scuttled. Records, Number 3935. At first she read the usual white person, we are no traditional rhymes such as more. Ijust couldn't believe Humpty Dumpty and Jack my eyes." and Jill. However, one Wuttunee who is cur- rhyme called Ten Little rently studying psychology Indians Disney publisher apologizes made her stop at the University of Cal- short. gary, has analyzed the "I was horrified," said rhyme and points out that By Rocky Woodward distribution for Walt Disney all alive - Windspeaker brought the Wuttunee from her Calgary the message is pre -packed Publishing. One broke his neck, and poem to my attention." home. "There was this and subliminal. Because of an article in Rayburn after listening to then there were five. Rayburn stated that the rhyme innocently portrayed "Children don't realize this week's edition that Windspeaker's request "Two little Injuns, fooling copyright on this particular with cute little Indian child- they are being fed this racist regarded basis in a poem about the book, checked to with a gun - book has been in existence ren giving racist and red- propaganda. They just see called "Ten Little Indians," see if it was still being dis- "One shot the other, and for 22 years and "I don't neck views of Indian the pretty little pictures and Windspeaker contacted tributed in Canada and then there was one. understand how it people." went the cute little Indians. But the publishers of the book found that it was. The "One little Injun, living all unnoticed. We extend our Wuttunee was so dis- the underlying message is entitled, "Walt Disney's poem consists of sentences alone- apology." tressed imme- that she that Indians are stupid and Treasury of Mother Goose that border if not cross over He got married, and then After reading diately pulled the record off that we are a dying race," Nursery Rhymes," from the line of being discrim- there were none." the poem Rayburn the record player and des- she says angrily. where the poem originated, inatory. Rayburn said he would admitted that it troyed it. was really "done in Wuttunee was so angry to find if it was still be The poem was brought need time to contact head bad taste," and Then she began to read that she took the matter to published. to Windspeaker's attention office in California and he assured Windspeaker that the the rhyme again, especially the All Chiefs Conference After phoning Walt Dis- by a concerned parent, mentioned that the book book will be discontinued. the verse that says "little on Oil and Gas held in ney Publishing in Califor- Yvonne Wuttunee. Her six would most likely be Injuns never heard of Edmonton March 6 and 7. nia, it was learned that they year old daughter brought -deleted. "We will be withdrawing heaven." This particularly She made a resolution that were not sure if the book it to her attention. Rayburn's parting words this book from distribution upset Wuttunee, who derogatory publications be was still in existence or on "I was horrified. Here were that the Mother and I again would like to points out that many child- banned and that the use of the market for sale. was this rhyme innocently Goose Nursery Rhymes thank you for drawing it to ren would think that Indian such material also be The publishing firm then portrayed with cute little book, numbered 3935, "is our attention." people have no concept of banned. gave Windspeaker the Indian children, giving still in our catalogue," and God or the Great Spirit. The motion was seconded name of their sales repre- racist and red -neck views of also mentioned that this Rayburn said because of Another verse says: by Richard Behn from Brit- sentative in Canada, James Indian people," said was the first complaint they the Windspeaker call they "Three little Injuns out in a ish Columbia and Vemon Rayburn in Rexdale, Wuttunee. had ever received in would be taking immediate canoe -- One fell overboard, Belgarde from the Federa- Ontario. Some of the poems lines regards to the book. . action. and then there were two." It tion of Saskatchewan Rayburn is the vice - that bothered Wuttunee Later Rayburn called "Again we would like to also upset Wuttunee, who Indian Nations (FSIN) and president and general man- were: I back and his comment was extend our deepest apol- points out that Indian peo- passed unanimously. Now ager in charge of Canadian "Six little Injuns, kicking that he was "glad that ogy," Rayburn commented. The BROTHERS of For All Your Roofing Needs call OUR LADY of LOURDES UMA Engineering Ltd. KING - SIMMONS LTD. Engineers, Planners & Surveyors are a religious order of men who have chosen a special way of Christian life. 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SLAVE LAKE: The Slave Lake Native Friendship Cen- tre will be holding its 15th annual general meeting on May .kn- 23. RIEL To celebrate 15 years of active operation, the centre would like to have as many former staff and board members as possible attend the meeting, dinner and even- LIFE :., ing entertainment. If you either worked at the centre or sat on the board, we would love to see you there, says Lesley Geiger, admi- DRAMA. nistrative assistant. For more information call 849 -3039. Hi! Listen. About the ugly pussycats contest. Dropping TO In will settle for drawings from children on their ugly pus- EDMONTON: The 6th Annual Ben Calf Robe Powwow BATOCHE sycat, even if it is make -believe! will be held on May 9 at the St. Pius School, 12214 - 128 Now, you parents out there - want your child to win Street. You will feel the wind against $149.74, so you can send them on a trip or something, why The opening ceremony will begin at 1:30 p.m., so let's your face as you ride into not get behind them and help them win the UGLY PUS- get out there and support our Native students. battle, smell the gunsmoke SYCAT CONTEST! This year the students, parents and staff wish to honor as you face odds of 10 to 1 at Here is a chance to participate in a contest for fun! and bring together our Native youth, the theme for the 100" the Battle of Fish Creek, event is For Our Children's Children. ANNIVERSARY hear the music and laughter GIFT LAKE: Will hold a winter carnival on. March 28, For more information, please call Phyllis Cardinal at of the Red River fiddle. Dis- and our ace Informational Community Officer (ICO), I 451 -6066. cover the pain and sadness of battles lost and the thought I'd give him a big title, Leonard Flett, says he will joy and triumph of victories won as the 1885 return to gift Lake from Cadotte Lake to help out. DROPPING IN: Did everybody notice Tantoo Cardinal Northwest Resistance comes to life with 64 pages "I said I would even sing, Rocky. But they have to have wink at all of us back here in Alberta when she attended of stories with over 50 photographs and illustra- two go -go girls there to back me up." the Genie Awards in Toronto? I did. tions. This historic saga is written by Metis histo- How about coming to Edmonton to perform Leonard? I Congratulations, Tantoo, on your nomination as best rian, Terry Lusty. Also included are articles by can get you four ugly dogs for backup harmony. actress. Allen Jacob dealing with the Frog Lake Massacre Leonard also asks when he will get his picture? In my heart, I believe the film "Loyalties" deserved far and a fictional account of Metis women in battle "I was awarded a cartoon picture by Kim McLain almost more than Best Costume Design. by Vi Sanderson. two years ago and I am still waiting." Have a nice weekend everyone. SHARE THE ADVENTURE Fill out the coupon below, then send it along with $3.00 (plus .5(.:4 for postage and handling) to the Windspeaker office and we'll mail your copy of "Back to Batoche: 100th Anniversary" Send your cheque or money order to: This is my home ... Back to Batoche c% Windspeaker 15001 - 112 Avenue O CANADA Edmonton, Alberta T5M 2V6 NAME ADDRESS Canada is our home. TOWN/CITY We have the opportunity to PROVINCE retain our many cultural POSTAL CODE heritages and to share fully in Canadian life. Our diver- sity integrates Canada into the global community. 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Zero hour is fast closing When questioned about in on the coming First Min- how the conference might isters' Conference (FMC) begin, Erasmus says they in Ottawa. As Canada's expect "the prime minister four major Native groups to put forth a proposal...it's prepare to sit down at the (own) version of an tables, it remains anybody's amendment" to the consti- guess as to what the out- tution. He says that Native come of those discussions groups, despite a boycott will be. by some Indian bands, are the support of the Cana- Quebec represented at the The Assembly of First united and unwilling to dian and provincial govern- FMC. Nations (AFN) President, compromise their position. ments. Quebec represents about Georges Erasmus, has The key to a constitu- An immediate problem 25 percent of the Canadian been providing all Native tional amendment which that Erasmus points to is population and that pro- communications groups would entrench the Aborig- the fact that Quebec's vince or the province of with updates, this one being inal right to self -govemment, Premier Bourrasa, has Ontario, along with six the second prior to negotia- says Erasmus, is to receive stated that he will not have other provinces, will be needed to sway a vote favorable to Native aspira- tions. The reason that Quebec is staying out of the amendment process is because, "they're not happy with the deal they have with Canada at the moment," says Erasmus. Therefore, says Eras- at mus, Ontario could become a main factor. They seem to have softened their posi- g®adìe's tion in favor of the Aborigi- General Store nal groups and seem to be Come in now taking a more progressive GEORGES ERASMUS stand and that is "signifi- ...AFN grand chief cant," he adds. "We also heard rumors "It's absolutely key that had to deal with but, "he that the attorney general, the feds and Ontario come hasn't really tried to find Ian Scott, actually had a on board." If they do, the agreement even in places meeting with the premier west couldn't block any where he could." Eramsus who more or less told him decision they might make accuses him of possibly try- to soften his tone...to strike even if they wanted to, he ing to bluff Natives into giv- a deal rather than (be) adds. ing in to the government, pounding away at us," says Erasmus says that the "to acept provincial pow- Erasmus. approach being taken by ers, provincial veto and As for the western pro- the AFN is to maintain their acquired, delegated author- see for yourself! vinces, they are not a real traditional stance... "that ity." gocidiE's - factor says Erasmus. He our sovereignty has not Jgoodwill Geen ral Store asserts that they don't been extinguished. ...that The AFN has no inten- come into play until there's we have the right to self- tions of wavering from their With Stores In: something for them to government." He expressed position even if it should Edmonton Calgary Red Deer e strike down or otherwise." grave disappointment with lead to a lack of agreement Wetaskiwin Glenevis Camrose In the past, he says, the federal minister Ray at the FMC says Erasmus. three western provinces Hnatyshyn. There is no room for com- Goodwill Industries. Our business works. So people cart have not been the problem. Hnatyshyn, says Eras- promise on our part he says "The federal government mus, "is probably the smar- and if the talks fail, "life will and Ontario have been the test and most potential" go on, we'll continue the problem," he explains. justice minister they have struggle." . 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Calgary, AB T1Y 1A4 291 -0745 WINDSPEAKER, March 20, 1987, PAGE 11 Nearly a thousand march on Parliament By Jamie McDonell ually stated our willingness to come to terms with the OTTAWA - Native lead- promise that is Canada, ers urged Aboriginal Cana- and at every turn we have dians to shun a Conserva- been rebuffed," he said. tive party that has ignored In one piece of good their views, short changed news at the rally, the Lib- them on agreements, and eral party finally came out kept them economically against "contingent rights." disadvantaged at a rally Liberal leader John Turner here last Wednesday. told Aboriginal leaders at the rally that he and his on Parliament The rally party "support your right to nearly a thousand Hill by self -government," explain- people closed two days of the ing that he viewed that right deliberation on how as "free- standing" and of First Nations Assembly "explicit." will be dealing with the feds at next In its deliberations before and provinces the rally the AFN passed week's First Ministers' several resolutions which Conference (FMC). set out the Assembly's With a few exceptions, it positions on constitutional PARLIAMENT PROTESTERS was a bad week for Aborig- and a number of other ...pre -FMC rallying inal peoples in the capital, issues. as the hours countdown to Resolutions passed the FMC on Aboriginal included: that the feds and constitutional affairs. provinces must agree that The worst news was the any third party interests in fact that the last ministerial First Nations -Canada meeting before the FMC, negotiations are repres- April 12 -18 is National held here on Thursday and ented by their government Citizenship Week in Friday, ended in an impasse representatives; that the Canada. It is a time to cele- - caught on the insistence AFN accept no constitu- 40 Years of by the federal and several tional arrangement that brate and reflect upon the provincial governments would compromise the strengths and values of (most notably Alberta's) inherent sovereignty of that First Nations have only First Nations; and a Canadian Canadian life - equality, delegated powers. vigil be held by all First diversity and community. The impasse was even Nation families across the more disappointing because country, coordinated with Citizenship it had seemed that some other Aboriginal groups, to Share in the spirit of our advance had been made at demonstrate the strength dynamic, multicultural a previous ministerial meet- of Aboriginal peoples dur- 1947 -1987 Share in the spirit ing in Toronto, a few weeks ing the constitutional talk. society. earlier. Other resolutions ad- of Canada. At that meeting, Nova dressed the federal govern- Scotia had proposed a con- ment's shortchanging of its stitutional amendment rec- Resource Development ognizing Aboriginal right to Impact program, directed self -government, which is the AFN to proceed against already implicitly recog- the government of British nized in subsection 35(1) of Columbia in the courts the Constitution. concerning Native land The amendment went a claims in that province and giant step beyond the posi- censured the Department tion reaffirmed Friday by of Indian and Northern the feds and provinces like Affairs for its failure to con- Alberta, denying First sult with First Nations dur- Nations' inherent right to ing its recent review of land self- government. claims policy. The federal government An ongoing concern for argued for "contingent the AFN is its inability to rights," which could resolve its differences with approach those claimed by the prairie First Nations First Nations or be almost who have broken away to non -existent, depending on the Prairie Treaty Nations how good Aboriginal peo- Alliance. ple were at negotiating. The break leaves Alberta, Government intransi- Saskatchewan and many gence in such negotiations Manitoba Status Indians was cited by Haida Chief without representation at Miles Richardson in an the constitutional bargain- address to marchers before ing table when talks start the rally. "We have contin- next week. Falcon Collision Ltd. PROFESSIONAL AUTO BODY REPAIRS & PAINTING Free courtesy car with Insurance claim over $600 Department of the Secretary Secrétariat d'État 10334 - 108 Street ' of State of Canada du Canada Edmonton, AB 15.11L9 425 -1672 ê Canadá PAGE 12, March 20, 1987, WINDSPEAKER MM 58th ANNUAL ASSEMBLY COVERAGE Leadership review rejected By Ivan Morin The resolution asks the eligible voters, "approve of A special resolution to and support the president's ISSUE PROMPTS HEATED DISCUSSIONS have a review of the Metis right to continue in office Association of Alberta -Yes or No." their concern that the lead- in support of it." Sinclair says, "There was tion passed, giving them (MAA) President's position In order for the resolu- ership review question was Vice- President of Zone 5, an indirect attack on my legal and resource support was soundly defeated by tion to be passed, at least directly or indirectly ques- Paul Sinclair stated that, character through his from the Metis Association. assembly delegates who two -thirds of the eligible tioning the present leader- "we already have a review attempt to pass this resolu- Up until now the women attended the 58th Annual voters had to vote for a ship of MAA President Sam process in place and a pro- tion. I didn't think it was say they have not received MAA Assembly in Edmon- leadership review before Sinclair. Joanne Daniels, cess in place to remove the necessary. My leadership the proper support of the ton, March 14 and 15. consideration could be former vice -president of the president if he /she is not has always been hard work association. The resolution intro- taken at the assembly. Metis Association said, "If doing a satisfactory job." and honesty and nobody Another contentious duced by Ron Larocque, After a heated debate on this resolution is being put Sinclair explained that at can deny my work. And issue at the assembly was candidate in the upcoming the question of leadership forth to question Sam's any MAA Board of Direc- you also have to consider the membership of Zone 3, MAA Zone Directors elec- and whether there was a leadership, then I will not tors meeting, the board can the personalities involved in delegate Freda Martel. tions stated, "the president mechanism in place to stand in support of it. But if remove the president if, trying to pass the resolu- Martel has been denied full of the association shall be review the president's posi- this resolution is being con- nine members of the Exec- tion." membership to a Red Deer subject to a review of his or tion, the resolution was put sidered to enhance the utive Board feel that the When contacted by arriCakpryMetislocal,hPrat ' ce her leadership at each to a vote and defeated. president's position and president is not doing his Windspeaker Ron Larocque members of the locals did annual assembly of the In the discussion a make the position more job. stated, "This resolution not believe her to be a association." number of people expressed accountable then I'll stand MAA President Sam was not meant to challenge Metis. Mr. Sinclair's leadership. A motion was brought to It's intention is to let the the Annual Assembly floor president know that he has to decide whether Martel to respond to the will of the was to be accepted as being people he serves. As far as Metis. After a highly personalities playing a role, charged discussion period the only personality involved a vote to include Martel's is Mr. Sinclair's." membership was taken and On final count the voting a majority voted to accept went 62 to 44 against the her as a member. resolution. Another issue which Other highlights of the prompted some heated assembly included resolu- discussion was the Metis tions passed to recognize Urban Housing issue; the Metis women as equals in process of choosing candi- all matters concerning the dates for residency in one Metis. of the Metis Urban Housing A resolution to allow four owned houses, and a mort- representatives from the gage agreement between Women the of Metis Nation Canadian Mortgage and to attend the First Minis- Housing Corporation ters' Conference in Ottawa (CMHC) and the Metis later this month, and to Urban Housing were in allow those women an question. equal vote within the Metis Association of Alberta's At last count slightly over vote, was also passed. 300 delegates were in MAA's 58th ANNUAL. ASSEMBLY Metis women from Little attendance for the two day ...over 300 in attendance Buffalo, also had a resolu- assembly. 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THE CANDIDATES III THE MAA president's opening remarks UPCOMING MM MOONS We Sell and Service Sinclair urges opinions All Makes of By Jerome Bear If you feel the MAA or your MAJOR elected zone representa- The Metis Association of tives are not doing what Alberta (MAA) President think should be done, APPLIANCES Sam Sinclair's opening speak out with the sugges- remarks urged Metis peo- tions and questions, not Washers, Dryers, Stoves, Refrigerators, ple from all over the pro- with personality attacks," vince to work together over Sinclair urged. Freezers, Dishwashers the next two days, to insure Sinclair announced to WARRANTY'ON ALL APPLIANCES that the MAA's 58th annual the assembly that he was We Buy Used Appliances assembly, held March 14 stepping down from his and 15 in Edmonton, would position at the end of the be successful. term which is in August. He Smith's Appliance "This is a business meet- said that he wasn't going to ing and is part of our politi- stop pushing for self - cal process. I would like to government. t Warehouse w see meaningful things dis- "I've got five and a half 5503 - 52 Street, Lloydminster .1474 cussed that will benefit the months to push this self- Ph: 875 -6728 Bus.; 875-4273 Res. Metis Association and its determination process with members. I do not want to the provincial government see valuable time wasted on and to push your elected bickering and personality representatives, the board attacts on anybody," said members, to get benefits Good Luck to all the MM Sinclair. and reponsibilities out into Candidates in the upcoming Election Sinclair briefly touched the communities, " explained on a few of the issues that Sinclair. were going to be talked Sinclair said that, Pre- ALBERTA BOLT MAKERS LTD. about at the assembly. One SAM SINCLAIR mier Getty, has assured of these issues dealt withh ...MAA president him that if the Metis don't the Metis Urban Housing succeed in achieving self - Headless threaded Products program. He said that they Sinclair said that the staff cause for the deficit over government, that Getty "is had some trouble with the committed to continuing at the urban housing office the past year. He says that Anchor Bolts Turnbuckles program when it was first weren't along the path now set." adequately trained they now have training pro- U -Bolts Studs started. in and that was the Sinclair continued to say, tllf area grams and that the housing J -Bolts Nuts & Washers will more effi- "he (Getty) has assured me program be Eye Bolts Redi -Rod N.F. - N.C. that his office will support cient in the future. Tie -Rods Right Hand & the building up of Metis Dr. Anne gets standing ovation Sinclair also talked about Wilson Plastic Left Hand self -government. He said local government involve- Sleeves that the MAA has make ment." By Ivan Morin with the good progress In his closing statements, provincial government Sinclair made the people "8eutin,ytl Tonsf.uaàv9idi,str;xince197( Doing something good for the community can be towards self -government. rewarding as Dr. Anne Anderson, Metis historian, aware of their responsibili- "We have started a pro- ties at the assembly. 272 -7082 found at last weekend's Metis Association of Alber- cess with regional councils ta's Annual Assembly. that could lead to self - "Each of you have a per- 5004 - 20th Ave. S.E., Calgary, AB t28 258 Larry Desmuelles, chairman fo the assembly said determination, "said Sinclair. sonal responsibility to show "there is a beautiful woman we must recognize in our The grass roots people your neighbor and your midst, Dr. Anne Anderson has now joined us." Dr. were urged to speak at the elected representatives Anne, as she is known in the Metis community, assembly and not to be that you want to see busi- received a standing ovation from the rest of the afraid to voice their opinion. ness conducted in a reaso- assembly for nearly ten minutes. Dr. Anne stood "I want to see the grass nable way - we are here to smiling, with a tears in her eyes, saying "thank you." roots people here speak progress and grow, to build out, speak out without fear. and not to tear down." Old Uutch Foods ltd. GOOD LUCK GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE CANDIDATES IN THE CAW pNch MAA ELECTIONS to all the candidates Litacawleorr UPCOMING in the upcoming TWO PAp( HODNETI'S I.D.A. 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The right of Freda Mar- basis, explains Major - As for the vote that was tell to hold membership in Malmas, she must apply to taken at the assembly, Mar- the Metis Association of the regional council. tell says she is pleased with Alberta became a contro- During the MAA assem- the outcome. "It felt 100 per Controversial versial topic at the recent bly, Martell's right to hold cent terrific to know that the annual assembly of the membership, was brought membership itself was membership MAA in Edmonton, March to the floor. A vote was standing behind me and 14 -15. taken (by show of hands) that's good when you know The Calgary -based and, "the assembly made that your people are behind sparks debate woman had been an the decision," that I was a you." honorary member of Metis bona -fide member," says Since moving to Calgary, Local 84 in Red Deer. Martell. "What really both- Martell applied for mem- Joan Major -Malmas, the ers me," she continued, "is bership with Local 18 local president, informed that they had a lot of years whose president is Jim FREDA MARTELL Windspeaker that Martell, to do this. Why now ?" White. When contacted, ...states her case "applied for membership Martell claims to have White says that Martell was with the local 84, and the been a member of the MAA asked to provide documen- for the past 11 years but tation regarding her Major -Malmas challenges ancestry. her status saying that, "in Martell says, she signed a the past, she has denounced statutory declaration that H Odoro Hitchens Ltd. being of Native ancestry was, "hand- delivered to the and that this has been the MAA head office in Edmon- LOCAL MANUFACTURERS case on a number of ton prior to the assembly." Good Luck to all the OF: occasions." She also purports to have Aurele Dumont, vice the backing of some long- candidates in the president for Zone 3 of the standing friends who, "have CUSTOM BUILT MAA, does not think that stated my case on my upcoming MM elections Kitchen Cabinets the assembly had any right behalf," Martell said. (Traditional & European Styles) to make a decision on the White echoed Dumont's China Cabinets matter. He says he is simply proposition that the entire Vanities following the membership issue is a matter of proper Desks code which states that if procedure. He says the Wall Units one is refused membership assembly was not the place Custom Wood Work in to take issue with the Mar- Entertainment Centres a local, the next step is to take it to the regional tell matter and that it must NEW & REMODELS council. be done through a specific "It's not a personal local. If no satifaction attack (on Martell)," says results, Martell can make 345 -3118 Dumont who thinks that formal application to the 1112 - 18th AVENUE, COALDALE, AB the issue was misconstrued. regional council. He explained that the pro- The council is scheduled TEXACO Good Luck to all Contestants cess for admission of to meet on March 21 at in the Upcoming MAA elections members is in the bylaws which time, Martell says, and must be adhered to. she will pursue the issue Martell claims to harbor once more, which also TEXACO CANADA INC. no ill feelings towards the happens to be just two days people who raised the issue before the MAA goes to the Retail & Bulk Gas and Oil but says it was a "real blow" polls to vote for six new to not be supported by her board positions. BEST WISHES Good Luck to all the Candidates TO ALL T- E In the Upcoming Elections from Apology requested CANDIDATES CORPORATSE from Desmeules & DECAL IN THE UPCOMING over `henhouse' remark II MAA ELECTIONS EDMONTON AREA CALL OUTSIDE EDMONTON CALL TOLL FREE FROM 3031 1.800.252.7936 By Jerome Bear MAILING ADDRESS: 12824 141 ST. EDMONTON AB. T5L 4N8 METIS ASSOCIATION rr Y T/ ii WaNuutted A Wabamun woman requested a public apology LOCAL #33 from Larry Desmeules, chief executive officer of Metis Urban Housing, at the Metis Association of RED DEER, ALBERTA 58th annual assembly in Edmonton, March Good Luck to Everyone Alberta's in the Upcoming Election 15. 347 -2386 Marge Friedel from Metis local 16, in zone 4, requested a public apology from Desmeules after the assembly was over. "I would like a public apology from Larry Des - CUSTOM TAILORED SUITS FOR meules because at the time that the women's issues LADIES AND GENTLEMEN were being debated, he referred to it as a `fight in a "Our Name is your Guarantee of hen- house'," explained Friedel. "He put all the Quality Workmanship" Good Luck to all the Candidates from women's issues at the end of the assembly and from 2nd Floor, 10171-104 Street you can draw your own (Across horn Mother Tuckers) his `hen- house' statement, A .t a of women." 426.714 5 Edmonton, AB TSJ OZ9 conclusion as to his opinion Friedel demanded an apology just after the talks n had ended Sunday evening. y e Ilowheadpucho Desmeules explained that the women's issues were put at the end of the assembly because it was BEST WISHES TO ALL THE CANDIDATES IN THE FREIGHT DAMAGE under 'new business,' which was scheduled as the UPCOMING MM ELECTIONS FROM - OFFICE FURNITURE last item on the agenda. He also explained that the BANKRUPTCY and that & LIQUIDATION women were arguing among themselves Will Do Sales Of All Types "the talks weren't getting anywhere because of the moOSEHORM MARKET Ltd. - On Location bickering between the Metis women." LICENSED & BONDED Desmeules said that the 'hen- house' statement TUES - SALES AT 7 PM was irresponsible and he does apologize for the GAS o HARDWARE o PROPANE o ICE GROCERIES SAT - SALE AT 10 RM 5410 125A Ave. statement. (Ant off rNlovA».d 471.4039 Tr. H 56 sl.) "If it had been two men arguing, I would have PHONE 331 -3922. Calling Lake. Alberta called it a rooster fight," said Desmeules. WINDSPEAKER, March 20, 1987, PAGE 15 MM 5841 ANNUAL ASSEMBLY COVERAGE Women of the Metis Nation Four going to Ottawa talks By Ivan Morin father Stan Daniels was the newcomer in the Metis pol- president of the MAA for a itical spectrum, she brings "I see ourselves as number of years. with her a number of years representing the Metis Daniels was the only of involvement with the women by participating in Metis woman with a voice Calgary Native Friendship discussions with the Metis at the last First Ministers Centre. Association of Alberta Conference, and she says Hanly is also an expert in (MAA) and the Met is "that experience (speaking translating complex lan- National Council (MNC)" at the FMC) belongs to guage and bringing it down says Joanne Daniels, a other women, it was scary to a layman's terms. MERCREDI, BLYAN AND ATKINSON delegate attending the First being the only woman with "Because of my com- ...Metis Youth Council delegates Ministers Conference a voice there. With the four munications history I see (FMC) on Constitutional delegates, it will make my objective at the FMC as Issues, in Ottawa on March things easier " demystifying the consititu- Youth councils initiate candidate debate 26 and 27. Muriel Stanley -Venne is tional process for those recognized as a seasoned who may not understnad Daniels, along with politician and well respected the complex language it is employment, and how MYC remind the MAA that they Muriel Stanley -Venne, in the Metis community. written in." By Ivan Morin will improve the employ- were still in existence and Deborah Hanly, and Dr. She has been involved both Olive Dickason is a Uni- It's a new style of Native ment situation among needed the MAA's sup- Olive Dickason, were in Alberta provincial politics versity of Alberta History Metis youth. Candidates port. The presentation was chosen as delegates to and federal elections. "I Professor. She teaches politicing, and it may represent the Women of become an institution as it will also be asked to made by Rose Marie Mer- think this FMC is going - to Native history and remarks, has in mainstream politics address the issue of alcohol credi, Miss Metis Alberta; the Metis Nation at a con- be a productive one, and "when I received my docto- it's the old fashion all - and drug abuse among the Brenda Blyan, Zone 4 ference in Edmonton on we want to present a united rate in Native history they - Metis youth. The final topic board member, Metis March 12 and 13. format." weren't sure whether there candidates debate. of the forum will be for the Youth Council; and James Joanne Daniels is the Deborah Hanly is from was a Native history." The Metis Youth Council candidates to give the . Atkinson, president of former vice -president of the Calgary and is the co- Dickason says she sees of Metis Local 1885 have a youth' their concept of Local 1885's youth council. Metis Association of Alberta, o r d i n a t o r of document herself in an advisory role at commitment from the five Metis self -government and Helping in the presenta- and has an extensive his- design for Shell Canada. this year's FMC, as she has candidates running for the how it will affect the Metis tion were two youths from tory in Metis politics. Her Although Hanly is a relative attended other FMC meet- position of zone director in youth. Metis Local 44 in Edson ings, in the past. Zone 4 to attend a debate and two board members The Women of the Metis on March 28, at the the The Metis Youth Coun- from the Metis Youth Nation were also successful Canadian Native Friendship cil of Alberta and Metis Council of Alberta. in having themselves heard Centre in Edmonton. local youth councils were Full support was given to at the Metis Association of Zone 4 director candi- very visible at the March 14- the Metis Youth Council of Alberta's Annual Assembly. will be asked to 15 Metis Association Alberta by the assembly Although, the issues dates Annual Assembly. They after was affecting Metis women address education as it the presentation relates to the Metis youth, made a presentation to given. were heard last, the women felt that progress had been made in a number of areas. The WMN were successful Good Luck to all the Contestants in passing a resolution for equal representation at the in the Upcoming MM Elections FMC with the voice in MAA decisions and discus- sions. As well, the WMN Blackfoot Family Community STANLEY -VENNE AND DANIELS gained support for the ...both seasoned politicians Metis women of Little Buf- Support Services falo, Alberta. Support System Programs Available Annual assembly's low turnout Elders Program investigated by Windspeaker reporter Community Programs Youth By Terry Lusty Single Parent travel funds contributed to for delegates. He also For the first time in many a low turnout. believes it should be held in We have the Volunteer Community years, the annual assembly Since the 1960's, George the summertime and in a of the Metis Association of Amato of Peace River, has small community. Mrs. Representatives for all Fund Raising Alberta (MAA) was held in been a constant participant Lorna Pelltier of Calgary Edmonton. Usually it is at the assemblies. "Person- agrees witth Goulet's for all special Events Throughout the year held in a smaller commun- ally," he says, "it's not the motion of holding such pertaining to "FAMILY UNITY." ity like Slave Lake or way for our people" and "a meetings in small commu- Athabasca. lot of people don't know nities. Under Blackfoot Social Services Society. Windspeaker took the how to get around in the Hamilton Wanyandie opportunity to investigate city." The ability to camp from Grande Cache and how people felt about hold- out and cook your own Lloyd Gladue of Edmon- Chairperson - Margaret Waterchief ing the assembly in food was not there he says ton, both felt that the low Edmonton. and "that does make a attendance was an eco- For more information contact Director People were also questi- difference." nomic matter. Both people oned about why the Amato found support for admitted that it was "a cen- of FCSS program, Marie Breaker assembly might have his comments in the state- tral location" for the attracted such a small tur- ments of others. assembly but Wanyandie of Lac charges that, "people are nout this year, about 300 Darlene Collins La Blackfoot Society is a member of Child Welfare League of compared to 800 -1200 in Biche, has been attending not used to driving in the Directs Day Care and Child Welfare programs the past dozen years. the assembly for about a city." America and John Whitford of Kikino dozen years and claims that One problem that was has been attending assem- "a lot of people from the expressed by a number of blies since the 1930's. In his north don't like to drive in delegates was the expense opinion it was "too far for the city." That, she says, to put up in city hotels. On 734-3040 the people" and he attrib- may also have been a rea- the other hand, many peo- Box 309 utes the smaller crowd to son for the low turnout. ple from the outlying com Gleichen, AB 734-3041 munities said they were the lack of mileage money Grouard resident, Henry TOJ 1NO 734-3042 for delegates. Goulet, thought it was a able to put up at the homes Most people contacted, mistake to hold it in the city of their relatives and agreed that the absence of which can be "expensive" friends. PAGE 16, March 20, 1987, WINDSPEAKER Artistic trio joins forces Three Native artists open at Bearclaw Gallery By Terry Lusty of positive feedback. One spectator at the "Brian stole the show," show commented on how was the reaction of Agnes closely his carvings resem- Bugera this past weekend. ble the "extremely fine Bugera, the owner -manager craftsmanship" of some of of Edmonton's Bearclaw the internationally known Gallery had just opened an Native carvers, particularly art exhibition and sale of those from eastern Canada. three Native artists. Although he had drawn Peace Hills Trust Art and painted since his young Contest winner for this childhood days, Clark has year, Morris Cardinal, only been carving for about along with Roy Thomas five years. He says that he and Brian Clark, are the never preplans a piece of artists whose works are on work; he just walks up to it display until March 21. (the material for his work) Brian Clark, who was and the idea comes to him born in Fort McMurray but in the form of mental BRIAN CLARK now lives in Edmonton, has images. Sometimes, he ...`stole the show' several large pieces on dis- says, the lines, shades or play. The subject of most of similar qualities of the stone these are ducks. However, or wood influence the men- the real focal point of his tal impressions he gets and, artistic talents are in his 12 thus, determines his ulti- or so stone carvings and mate creations. one wood pipe. The sculp- Clark is completely self - "STONE PEOPLE" tures attracted a great deal taught and has his jour- ...soapstone carving by Brian Clark of attention and drew a lot neyman's ticket as an elec- trician. Most of his stone sculptures are done in Brazilian soapstone. Roy Thomas, an Ontario Ojibway artist of interna- AMIIOUMCIflG: tional prominence, now makes his home at Hob - FOURTH annum JURIED bema. He says that he was prompted to express him- self through art by his ALBERTA MATIUE ART FESTIUAL grandmother whom he MORRIS CARDINAL acknowledges in all his ...a local favourite paintings by imprinting a small crow into his signa- ture on each piece of work. The significance of the crow, he says, is that it was his mother's name for him. MOM MENA Thomas has been exhib- iting his art in Canada and overseas for 20 years. His works have been collected by the National Museum of AWARDS Man in Ottawa, the Royal $5,000 scholarship for 1st place Ontario Museum, the $1,000 for 2nd place National Museum of Eth- nology at Osaka, Japan, a $ 500 for 3rd place gallery in Germany and $ 500 for best 3- dimensional piece numerous other places. Another Alberta -born EARLY SUBMISSIONS DRAWS artist, Morris Cardinal, was ENTER EARLY to be eligible for early bird prizes. Five draws for $200 art supplies raised on the Fishing Lake ROY THOMAS Metis Settlement. He is an ...veteran artist gift certificates will be made on the first day of each month, February through June. "exacting artist" who works with ink in pointillism collectors. DEADLINE FOR ALL SUBMISSIONS IS JUNE 1, 1987 and has, recently, turned to In future, Cardinal looks doing some very major pie- forward to experimenting 100% PROCEEDS ces in watercolor. with oils. He says that he Cardinal's work is rooted watches his sister work in You as an Artist will earn 100% of the proceeds of works sold. The Society covers in the history of his people. that medium. framing costs for those works chosen for the show. He draws from that history Many of Cardinal's and as well as his own personal Thomas' artworks have ENTER TODAY!! experiences which is por- been executed as a joint trayed in his paintings. As effort. It is not often that one of Canada's emerging artists collaborate on the CONTACT Native artists, his works same piece but reaction to Alberta Indian Arts and Crafts Society now have the distinction of their work has attracted 501, 10105 - 109 Street being collected by Cal- some very favourable Edmonton, Alberta gary's Glenbow Museum comments. and a host (4O3) 426 -2048 of other The Bearclaw Gallery is government, business and located at 9724 -111 Avenue private institutions and in,Edmonton. -- WINDSPEAKER, March 20, 1987, PAGE 17 TALENT SHOW 1987 APRIL 4, 1987 ALBERTA STONEY MEDICINE LODGE NATIVE COCHRANE, ALBERTA DANCE TO FOLLOW MENS & LADIES 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Morley Community Hall Sponsored by Community Services PROVINCIAL CATEGORIES Open Junior - 20 years and under CURLING Open Senior - 20 years and over Judging will be based on CHAMPIONS Vocal Ability Stage Performance Originality MARCH 27, 28, 29, 1987 ALBERTA Trophies will be awarded to first four places FORT MACLEOD in each category - Open Junior and Open Senior Presentations will be made at the dance ENTRY FEES - S120.00 for Men (3 events, first 32 rinks accepted) 5100.00 for Ladies (2 events, first 16 rinks accepted) ENTRIES PRIZES will be trophies, cash or merchandise Please Phone Community Services Banquet on March 28, Dance to follow Georgina LaBelle or Pat Cardinal DEADLINE for entries, March 23, draw will be made March 24 932 -5333 Co-sponsored by Blood Tribe Recreation and Kainai Curling Club Entries will be taken on the day of the talent show FOR MORE INFORMATION & REGISTRATION CALL 737-3926 OPEN TO EVERYBODY BLOOD TRIBE RECREATION AT All proceeds toward Youth Funds OR ERIC BUCKSKIN 653 -4698 (nights only) Concession Booth at Talent Show AND CLARENCE WEASELFAT 737 -2294 (nights only) DOUBLE DUTY COMPUTER ALIGNMENT MAJOR TUNE -UP Chemical S1500 Plugs, Scope and lAdjust, Set Timing, Check PCV Valve, Check and Adjust V- Belts, Check and Clean Battery Terminals, Inspect Book your Air Filter, Inspect Choke and Pullofis. appointment today! 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Standoff, Alberta MAGNUM HANDLER $35 EA. MAJOR OVERHAUL $4 2 5 TOL 1Y0 DOUBLE DUTY TIRE AND AUTO LTD. Journeyman Mechanics on duty (403) 737-3888 or VISA ,off Daily 7:30 - 6:00, Sat. 8:00 - Noon V111.9, 737-3848 14112 - 129 Ave. 'h blk. oft St. Albert Trail 455-2 1 61 PAGE 18, March 20, 1987, WINDSPEAKÈR After a tournament Sucker Creek held last year, the talent show (Friday at 7:30 p.m.), a dine and dance Williers' say young people came to them suggesting an (Saturday from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.) and a bingo (Sunday at exchange program be started where youths from 2 p.m.). Sucker Creek would travel to other communities and Barbara adds that "there are a lot of other local the to try SPORTS see how they live. And, young people from abroad softball teams that assist Pirates and Sluggers could go to their resérve -- maybe go buffalo watching, raise funds for this upcoming season. It's a community ROUNDUP or play pool at the drop -in centre, or use their well - effort." equipped gym. Contact Recreation and Cultural Director Theresa By Mark Sounds good on paper, but why not put the idea in Ressler for more details. motion and call youth worker Marilyn or National SLAVE LAKE . Recently, a boxing card at Drayton McCallum Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program employee, Valley was attended by two fighters from the Slave Cameron Willier? Even the `Little Brick Man' doesn't Lake Friendship Centre boxing club with mixed results, give you this kind of deal, so call 'em at 523 -4426. according to the centre's Executive Director Alex Courtoreille. Alex says Slave Lake's, Rick Twinn, lost a By Mark McCallum INNISFAIL -- After a "Greetings there bro!" and an decision to Mike Wildemere in the 90 lb. junior 'B' insult about the "bored looking" photograph above my division. But the other fighter, Daniel L'Heureux, Flying high can mean only one thing on the Sucker name, Native Brotherhood sports coordinator, Rainey "stopped Grant Whitstone at 1:19 into the first round. Creek reserve, and it has nothing to do with lighting up Oakes, got down to business, likely because he thought The referee had to call the fight." a joint or crashing Budweisers on your head. On this there might be a click at the other end of the line if he Alex invites boxing fans to come out and support reserve bump and jump mean more than after hour didn't hurry. three boxers that will be going to the Calgary junior brawls behind the bar. Spike is not the name of the best Rainey announced, "the Native bro's would very provincials, hosted by the Bow Oater boxing club, on scrapper in the neighborhood. much like to play any outside team that's capable of April 4 and 5. So, phone Alex at 849 -3039 if you're beating the Native in any Yup, interested in this event. Nope, the people 40 km east of High Prairie play Brotherhood sport." he's not joking. The Native Brotherhood will take on all FORT McKAY -- The Fort McKay Chiefs were volleyball versus boozing it up. They fly high alright -- to undefeated in five games of play after beating the Fort spike a volleyball after a bump, set and jump. challengers in a friendly game of...well anything. Why don't you call Rainey and tell him your team not only Chipewyan Chiefs 7 -1 at a Fort Chipewyan Minor Cameron and Marilyn Willier run sports programs has the ability to win against the Native Bro's. But, you'll Hockey "mixed -age" Tournament, on March 14 and 15. for the youths on the reserve, but the brother and sister give this person, who can't take a picture, the results for Mixed -age? Rod Hyde, who is on the recreation board are more interested in keeping young people off drugs. the Sports Roundup column. And, be impolite when at Fort McKay, reasons that "our community is so small In late February this year, the pair attracted youth you phone him at 227 -3391 (Ext. 352). Only kidding that it's hard to put together a team in one age group. groups from Driftpile, Swan River, Sturgeon Lake, Gift Rainy -- what kind of name is that anyway? Sounds like It's the same in surrounding communities." Lake, the High Prairie Friendship Centre, Edmonton a weather report. PAUL BAND -- On March 14 and 15, the Paul Band Metis Children' Services and, of course, the Sucker PADDLE PRAIRIE -- On March 27, 28 and 29, a Pee Wee Braves won the Zone 3 championship hockey Creek Drop -in Centre to a volleyball "exchange" Paddle Prairie Winter Carnival will be held to raise play -offs against Thorsby 14 -10 in a two game total tournament. The tournament included guest speakers, money for the local softball teams, the Pirates and goals series. The Braves now advance to the Alberta Brian Fayant and Charlie Cardinal, who both spoke on Sluggers. Barbara Auger, who works for the recreation Provincial Pee Wee Play -offs at Trochu, beginning on the harms of alcohol and drugs. and cultural society, says the carnival will include a March 27 'til the 29th. Recreation Director, Alex Belcourt explained, "the team was led by the strong defensive play of Jason Giselbrecht, the offensive power of left winger Terrence Adams, and the strong goal tending of Brady O'Hara." Alex says these players make up the nucleus of the team with Adrian Bull, who Sawridge Hotel Jasper ... centres Brady, and a "tough checking" centre by the name of John Saulteaux. Alex gave honorable mention to the Paul Band Simply Falcons, who were outscored by the Westlock Wolverines 11 -3. He says Donovan Adams scored 11 goals in three games at the Paul Band tournament and The was named to the all -star team with teammate Carl Best House. Call Alex for more information at 428 -0178. STONEY -- An All- Native Pee Wee Hockey Provincial Tournament hosted by the Morley Capitals, will be held on March 28 and 29. A $100 entry fee will be needed, says Irvin Rabbit, the coach of the Stoney Bantams team. He adds that a Bantam open invitational hockey torunament will take place on April 11 - again a $100 fee is needed. And, the Morley Tomahawks will host an All -Native Old Timers Sawridge Hotel Jasper has it Provincial Hockey Tournament, on April 3, 4 and 5. all... Irvin says Recreation Director, Crayton fox, or Minor Hockey Coordinator, Terry Rider can give you more Conventions, Business Meetings, information about all of these tournaments at 881 -3744, or a pleasant weekend on the slopes which will be held at the Morley Arena. the Sawridge can make your stay Until week, all. in Jasper the best ever. next that's Our Ballroom and Meeting Rooms can handle parties from 6 to 250 in comfort. 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Mistaken Chief MENS' & LADIES' REGIONAL Memorial Tournament BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS MARCH 14 & 15, 1987 Host Team Kainai Colts & Atoms March 27, 28 & 29, 1987 LOCATION ENTRY FEE Senator Gladstone Hall $250.00 for mens Ray Eagle Bear Memorial Tournament St. Mary's High School Gym $25.0.00 for ladies MARCH 20, 21 & 22, 1987 Prizes Host Team Kainai Wranglers & Pee Wees 1st - Expense Money, Trophy & Jacket 2nd - Expense Money, Trophy & T-Shirt Native Provincial Tournament 3rd Expense Money, Trophy & Cap March 28 & 29, 1987 Host Kainai Bantoms Plus individual all -star, sportsmanship, MVP & High Scoring Awards. Senior Invitational Tournament For more information and to enter April 3, 4 & 5, 1987 737 -3833, and send Entry to Acct. Bank of Nova Scotia, Standoff, Host Team, Kainai Golden Chiefs All Deadline March 22, 1987 at 4:30 p.m,1 Callback March 24 draw results C i Hosted and sponsored by Kainai Basketball Asso Ion. For More Information call Kainai Sports Centre 737 -3999 Open to teams from Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and British Columbia. PAGE 20, March 20, 1987, WINDSPEAKER WHAT'S HAPPENING Williee°s work at changing alcohol/drug patterns By Mark McCallum alcohol and drug abuse that programs at the reserve tournament is conducted come to the assumption Services and, of course, the is all too prevalent in most drop -in youth centre. mainly to attract young that they're not so different Sucker Creek Drop -in Through recreational Native communities. Marilyn Willier reasoned people to the event. - that we're all basically Centre. learn to programs, counselling and Three years ago, that "youths that have According to her, the the same - and "The message we want for this." an exchange program, Cameron, who works for nothing to do often get in underlying goal for the respect others youths is that the to send to the which will see youths from the National Native Alcohol trouble with the law or event is to get the youths to The tournament we believe in them," the Sucker Creek reserve and Drug Abuse Program develop problems related know each other on a reserve held from February remarked Cameron. and alcohol. We personal level and have an 20 to 22 this year attracted travel to other communities, (NNADAP), and youth to drugs Cameron and Marilyn Marilyn Willier try to get the kids involved exchange of ideas. But, youth groups from Driftpile, Marilyn and Cameron worker Willier invite any groups Willier are a brother and introduced young people in in preventative activities so more importantly, the Swan River, Sturgeon interested in the youth all time is used in reserve invites guest Lake, Gift Lake, the High sister team that are trying the Sucker Creek commu- their extra to to change the pattern of nity to nightly recreational a positive manner." speakers who talk on Prairie Friendship Centre, exchange program The response from the alcohol and drug abuse, Edmonton Metis Children's phone them at 523 -4426. reserve has had a snowball relaying facts about deadly effect on the youths and substances to the youth band members alike. groups involved with the The Windspeaker Calendar of Events Cameron says that "youths event. NOTICE OF DECISION are really well recognized "The youths (from Sucker on the (Sucker Creek) Creek) really worked hard OF THE reserve. The band supports last year when the reserve £&U)3! us as much as possible held the first tournament. DEVELOPMENT financially. Chief Jim They worked their butts Badger and the band off, but they kept a positive OFFICER council are really supportive attitude," said Marilyn, like of the recreation programs a proud mother. "After the Senior Hockey Tournament, March 27, 28 on the reserve because event was over, the kids & 29, 1987, Alexander Band. Call 939 -5887 for more we're future leaders came to us with suggestions information. imPROUEmEnr DISTRICT NO. 18 building 00 through the programs. The for another tournament. band wants the youths to What they wanted to see Bantom Provincial Hockey Tournament, learn that they have to was other communities March 28 & 29, 1987, Standoff. This is to notify you with respect to a work for what they want in starting a similar event like decision of the Development Officer life." ours. This is where we got Western Canadian Region Basketball whereby a development permit has been Cameron also indicated the idea for an exchange Qualifying Playoffs for March 27, 28 & 29, 1987, issued authorizing the following that community recreational program," she said. NIAA, Standoff. development. programs on the reserve The exchange program receive some funding is a project Cameron and Provincial Senior Hockey Tournament, assistance from NNADAP Marilyn hope to incorporate March 27, 28 & 29, 1987, Peigan. For more Address of Property: when necessary, but one of with other communities, so information contact George or Quint at 965 -3940. Conklin, Alberta the goals Marilyn and young people from Sucker 76 -7 -W4M Cameron want to achieve Creek and other areas of Victoria Cougar's Evaluation Camp, is financial self- sufficiency. the province can develop a April 3, 4 & 5, 1987, Enoch Arena. Call Lorraine at Lot: 73 The Sucker Creek larger perspective of the 470 -5647/5646 for more information. Reserve invited youth differences and similarities groups from other reserves, between communities. Native All -Star ist Annual Hockey Registered Plan: 832 -1550 Metis settlements and Cameron explained that Tournament, April 10, 11 & 12, 1987, Enoch friendship centres to a "the youths can see how Recreation Centre. For more information call Date of Decision: volleyball tournament last people live in other Lorraine at 470-5647/5646. 09 March 1987 year. But, Marilyn says the communities and hopefully The Land Use Order provides that any person claiming to be affected by a decision HIGH PRAIRIE METIS LOCAL #159 of the Development Officer may appeal to the Development Appeal Board by serving written notice of appeal to the Secretary of OPEN RECREATION the Development Appeal Board within fourteen (14) days after notice of the HOCKEY TOURNAMENT decision is given. Date of Notice of Decision: 20 March 1987 driG- ./ t( $4,000 Prize Money - Allstar Trophies Signature of Development Officer Entry Fee $300 - Guaranteed 3 Games W.D. Broadhurst 1st 16 Teams With Entry Fee Accepted DEADLINE MARCH 27, 1987 - Alberta MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS Improvement District Administration 513, West Tower Provincial Building 9915 Franklin Avenue Fort McMurray, Alberta Send certified cheque to: Canada P.O. Box 364 T9H 2K4 High Prairie, AB TOG 1E0 (403) 743 -7162 For further information call Harry at 523 -3608 or Gerald at 523 -3179. WINDSPEARER, March 20, 1987, PAGE 21 IN YOUR COMMUNITY Canadian Native Friendship Centre hosts breakfasts By Rocky Woodward friends with lots to say) had weather. Good conversa- who was mumbling some- cis Hegedus and Vic month from Monday to fresh pot of coffee brewing tion like the mild winter we thing about boiling a cook, L'Hirondelle. Friday. I think what we March 3, Tuesday morn- so I helped myself to a cup are having and how it will left to check the bacon. So with Gordie joining need is a gimmick to draw ing, arrived earlier than and sat down again to wait effect farming this summer. Then the cook walked in us, the five of us talked the customers," Gordie usual for this reporter and for hungry people to arrive. I found out, though, that and right after him the first away a few more minutes said. just before the first snow It was close to 7:30 when Gordie was raised on a real customer for breakfast with the smell of sausages, I think, with or without a cloud arrived over Edmon- Gordie pushed a plate of farm near Stettler, Alberta, arrived. bacon and eggs in the air. gimmick, the idea for a ton's early morning skyline steaming pancakes and and through that expe- Herb Bellcourt, bushy With fresh coffee on the breakfast each weekday I if he I was already seated at a sausages in front of my face rience he remembered that tailed and spunky as ever, table, asked Gordie morning at the centre is a table inside the cozy dining and said, "you might as well whenever they had a winter walked in and sat down at was planning to hold break- great idea. It's a cause for room at the Canadian dig in, Rocky." with very little snow, farm- the table where I was sit- fast regularly. good conversation and Native Friendship centre. ing always suffered in the ting. This time it was Herb's "Yeah, we'll try it for a great company. I asked how much it summer. I was inclined to turn to talk about impor- I was at the centre for the would cost me and he was agree with him although I tant topics...like the weather. start of one of the first kind enough to say it would nothing farming. "Looks like we'll get breakfasts prepared by the cost me nothing and that it knew about some snow today," Herb friendship centre, but this was his experiment since Gordie mentioned when casually said. morning the only other soul his cook had not arrived his Dad was touring Europe PUBLIC NOTICE This was my cue, so I in the building was Gordon yet. I know Gordie can during the Second World added, "I hate to say this Russell, busy cooking. cook, so I was prepared to War, and his Mother was Herb, but I think the try my hand at it. Now if it sick, it was Gordie at the Of course, both Gordon farmers are in for a bad was Vic L'Hirondelle, I may age of 14 who took care of PROPOSED LAND USE and I understood why there this year because of a have had second thoughs. their farm. Also, about 40 crop were no people breaking lack of snow this winter "Is it eatable ?" Gordie head of cattle. ORDER AMENDMENT down the doors, eager to season. " Thank the lord for eat. I have friends who asked. "I remember when my Gordie I thought. don't rise from bed until The breakfast was simply chores were done I would "Yeah. You're probably noon. Some of them I have tremendous and I laughed hitch up the team of horses right. If we don't get a awful IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 18(11) never met except at night, at all the people who pro - and drive them quite a fair lot of snow, then the makes you wonder, which bally didn't know what they distance to play hockey. farmers will have to hope don't it? were missing. What a way That meant cleaning off the for a lot of rain this Anyway Gordie, (we had to start the day! I thought. snow from the ice also," summer," Herb said, finish- now become good friends. Gordie decided to join said Gordie, who also men- ing our fine conversation After staring at each other më `by this time...I mean tioned that kids today before Gordie arrived with L.S.D. 16 OF SECTION 35, over a side of bacon with a business was still slow, and would have a hard time Herb's breakfast. L.S.D. 13 OF SECTION 36, meat cleaver in his hand of course like good buddies believing that... "but it's Then the third and fourth 6 and in a huge silent build- will do, we got into some true." and last customers arrived TOWNSHIP 79 RANGE ing, you become good heavy discussions...the About this time, Gordie, before I was to leave. Fran- WEST 4th MERIDIAN The Fort McMurray Advisory Council will be hold a PUBLIC HEARING to U of L prepares for awareness days consider a proposal by the Janvier Development Corporation to amend the I.D. No. 18 Land Use Order from `R -2" By Jackie Red Crow A panel comprised of gan film "Pekuni - A Sover- give -away will also take (Rural to "`H" (Highway past and current U of L eign Nation - Contempor- place following the powwow. District) LETHBRIDGE - Both the undergraduates will address ary Life" will be shown the This year, NASA held a Commercial District). Lethbridge university and students and public on same day. fund raising drive for their college Native students are Native languages and cul- The highlight of the four - Native awareness days The PUBLIC HEARING will be held at busy preparing for their ture. Speakers on the day event is a powwow activities. The Native Native awareness days panel groups have not yet which will be held in the American Studies faculty, 1:15 p.m. on the EIGHTH day of APRIL next week. been confirmed. Sportsplex. "The powwow Four Worlds Development 1987 at the CONKLIN SCHOOL, Garry Abbott, president A traditional fashion is to recognize (past and Project, Native manage- CONKLIN, ALBERTA. At that time, the of the U of L Native Ameri- show by Pauline Dempsey present) graduates and ment program, Native edu- will hear any persons who can Students' Association, will be held on March 26 in hopefully, to encourage cation, Alberta Culture, the Advisory Council said they have planned a the U of L main auditorium. undergraduate students Sik- ooh -kotash Friendship wish to make representation on the number of educated related Another education panel and other Native students," Centre and Canada Safe- proposed amendment. Copies of the activities to be held March discussion will be held the said Abbott. way contributed financially proposed amendment can be seen at the 25 -28. same evening. "The powwow is not a to Native awareness days. 513, in On Wednesday, March The proposed Blood competition but a social The Lethbridge Com- Improvement District Office, Room 25, an Elders' panel to dis- Tribe Institute program, a powwow," said Abbott. munity College Native Stu- the Provincial Building in Fort McMurray. cuss the importance of museum and art centre, will Grand entry starts at 1 p.m. dents' Club will host educa- retaining Native languages be outlined to the public on and at 8 p.m. graduates will tion activities on March 26 will be held. Friday, March 27. The Pei- be honored. A feast and and 27 on their campus. Signature of Development Officer W.D. Broadhurst SPRUCELAND GENEALOGICAL RESEARCH RADIATOR LTD. Alberta 9624797 Anyone knowing of or the whereabouts of 20 OSWALD DRIVE, SPRUCE GROVE MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS Elizabeth Cardinal, born 1936. Believed to Improvement District Administration have lived in Calgary in mid 1950's. Contact 513, West Tower Provincial Building Box 2207, Slave Lake, Alberta TOG 9915 Franklin Avenue Automotive or Industrial We repair them all c/o Fort McMurray, Alberta Cleaning Repairing 2A0. Recoring Steam Heaters Canada Gas Tanks Repaired Oil Coolers T9H 2K4 Transmission Coolers New Heaters (403) 743 -7162 'h mile soúth of hwy. 16 on Golden Spike Rd. PAGE 22, March 20, 1987, WINDSPEAKER Women ANWA `alive and well' ByLesleyCrossingham assuring us that nothing government was informed centralized. Right now was wrong and that it that we would be undertak- there is an office in Calgary The Alberta Native would be just a few weeks ing a "clean- house" cam- and the head office in Womens' Association before we received our paign, but yet we are still Edmonton. Ideally, I would (ANWA) is alive and well funding." waiting for the funding for like to see an office in each despite rumours to the con- "Then the Aboriginal 1986/87," said Weaselchild of the six regions." trary says President, womens' programs came bitterly. "Some regions are Donna Weaselchild. under review which really Weaselchild points out incorporating and that In an interview last week held up the funds." that at the last Annual option is left open to them." in Calgary, Weaselchild, a The association was General Meeting held in Region 5, which covers Blackfoot band member, forced to rely on a line of Edmonton, in June last the area from Red Deer, acknowledged that there credit from a bank in order year, she received a man- including Calgary, will be had been rumours that the to keep the Edmonton date to re- establish ANWA's holding its annual meeting organization, which was office open. However, the credibility with the general April 3 and the association founded 20 years ago, was $34,000 was paid directly to public and the membership. has organized several "going under." the bank and the associa- "This year my focus was workshops, including a film "Yes, we have had fund- tion is no better off. to re- establish a working on the Canadian Charter of DONNA WEASELCHILD ing problems, and we had Weaselchild is also con- relationship with our Rights and Freedoms, and ...ANWA president many difficulties, but we're cerned that the association Elders. Last year they were a presentation by Rosalyn not through yet," she said. will be "penalized" in the completely left out. Tradi- Breaker on assertiveness. Association of Alberta ment of Educational Psy- Weaselchild says the . upcoming fiscal year tionally our Elders always Elections for the execu- (MAA) as well as Indian chology, and we have funding difficulties go back because of a government play an advisory role and tive and board members Rights for Indian Women received funds from Secre- to the beginning of the fiscal policy, which dictates that we have made inroads. will take place on the final (IRIW). tary of State to undertake year when Secretary of monies not used or spent Blood band member and day. The Annual Meeting ANWA had held several this project," says Weasel- State, the main funder of are deducted from the next Elder Annie Cotton, made will take place at Calgary's workshops all across the child. the organization, had year's funding. a -presentation to our last Sunbow Inn. province during the past Weaselchild points out assured her that the organ- "In our budget submis- board meeting held in Despite the funding diffi- year on Bill C -31, which was that no study on childhood ization would receive sion we had allocated sev- February." culties ANWA has been an amendment to the sexual molestation had $85,000 for the fiscal year. eral thousand dollars for all Weaselchild has also able to conduct some Indian Act enabling people, been made for Native However, the association regions, because one of the been active in the southern workshops and seminars, usually women, who had women, and that this study received nothing until biggest downfalls of ANWA region of the province and points out Weaselchild. lost Indian status to regain is basically being under- December 29 and then, was that the money received has revived chapters on the ANWA will be hosting a their status and band taken so that social workers they only received $34,000. from the government Blackfoot, Stoney and Sar- national conference on membership. will have some data to work "We met with Secretary doesn't filter down. We had cee bands located -near home violence, battering Now ANWA wants to from. of State staff who kept revised all our plans and the Calgary. and child sexual assault in implement the nextstage of "The information will be "I spoke to ladies who the fall. The conference is Bill C -31, says Weaselchild. kept anonymous, and we had joined ANWA years being organized by ANWA "We are setting up train- also realize that during the ago and had become disen- along with the national ing programs for women to interview many women chanted, especially with the womens' organization, work on reserves and to may begin to re -live some of last administration. They NWAC. counsel women returning those terrible experiences, Blackfoot Craft Society have now rejoined and are "It will be held in Calgary to the reserves. Often so we have arranged for becoming active in the and we are hoping to video- there is no one to go to for counselling when nec- community again." tape it for those who will not advice and counselling. essary." Weaselchild is critical of be able to attend," she Eventually they will take Weaselchild points out us Contact for Unique Indian Garments previous administrations added. over a community volun- that not even the researcher and points out that the The seminar will feature teers so people would have will know the name of the SPECIALIZING IN ALL BEADWORK association was very much a panel discussion and someone to go to." woman interviewed and a northern based organiza- national president, Marlyn ANWA is also undertak- she added that an informa- Ribbon Outfits tion. However, Weasel- Kane will take part in the ing a research project on tion session on this study Vests child says she wants to bal- discussions which will childhood placement, rela- will take place at the Cal- Moccasins & Leggin ance the province so that range from Bill C -31 to child tionships and sexual expe- gary Alberta Vocational Buckles both north and south have sexual abuse. riences in Native women. Centre March 25. Medallions an equal part to play in the "We are inviting all the "We are undertaking this Weaselchild was elected Key Rings Accessories organization. Native organizations, such study along with the Uni- president of ANWA in June Jogging Outfits "In the future I want to as Indian Association of versity of Calgary doctoral last year. She replaced Tailoring ensure that ANWA.is de- Alberta (IAA) and the Metis student from the Depart- former president Loro Carmen, who had been WE DO CUSTOM ORDERS AT REQUEST elected in September 1985. 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Intervention THEME: AMMSA, ARTS and Advertisers M P C O T U A S B J C M Y A S R A E B Y Z A R C N effective way L A O V L E B I E L V R A H K C O L S R A M O J L D H O C S A A Y M A M N T T H A C A B R U I N S of raising bottom A R N G C C G L B O U D R E A U F V A K Y S M I T M A G T N A I R R H O R Y T C R O C O V L T F A E L I N E S A for alcoholics N H M O R I N A C A E A P F N H C C M I E V H U I I E M C A S J N L N W R H F A D N C G W R A E B T E S H C E D N U Y I E M V G R L R H L determine what stage of the E By Phyllis Nault, I T T N E V E E O S C O A O S O J C L W A S I S Nechi Trainer disease he /she is at and K P L W L A U D E R S O R L S S C A C I M L E A A (Nechi Newsletter) also to develop an appro- priate treatment plan; S E A S H B N I A F C W P P S K M F N O Y A R B E Intervention is a method b) of the important people A R U Y U E D E O C H S O L S B C A F O U C G S R used to raise the BOTTOM in the addicted person's life R R T D E U S A R T I O P E E for the Alcoholic. The to assess their emotional T O T A K O X Z A N addicted person is confront- stability in confrontin the E T O R O A A O N D E A N R D Y B D J A V L D L L ed by people who are addicted person. W S C G B E N T A X I A T A I V A C E T R S L A L important to him /her in I I C G B D R H A Y A K C M R I T D I their life about their STEP TWO E B A T AD E B T U P M drinking and drug abuse, Education: S D D A A W O R C D E R A A M E M O D and how the drinking Educating those who are S E U D F L L Q M A R T V M U R M A I A A E R A C affects those close to close to the addicted U A A R D U P A R D E E C A N U A D R S N M B R C him /her. person on the progression G C L S C S H O R T Y S O Y L T E C A Y O E D Due to the Faulty Memory of the disease and how the IS disease has R N System and the Defence affected them. N W U E H N O T N E R U A L T S S N H M C W A How those who are close to E F H S T N Mechanisms - through A N H U S K Y R I A E C A E P A P C C which the alcoholic denies the addicted person I E S R F I E N D S H I P C E N T R E S U O B D his /her drinking, the enable /help the addicted R F T N E K N A O K U A E A I alcoholic can not see the person not to continue the S A N D E I R Y K C U abuse. relationship between the O W E N D E K A T M D E L B U O D T B B F U Y U N problems the drinking is STEP THREE creating and alcohol. Preparation: WORDLIST DB Store Lockhart R's By people who love them To help those close to Desjarlais Lusty Randal's confronting the alcoholic the addicted person to A's Didzena R. Argus about their drinking, show- prepare themselves for AADAC Dome M's Randolph ing love and concern, they confronting him/her. To AB Gov't Double D MAA Redcrow provide a mirror for the rehearse what they will say ACME Marvel Reid's Agecoutay Royal Cab alcoholic to see the harmful to the person(s) about E's McCallum AGT Eagle McKay Russ consequences of his /her his/her destructive behavior AIACS Event McLain drinking, therefore, motivate and how this behavior has AIHCC Metis Locals S's affected them. the alcoholic to seek ARCA F's Miller Sales treatment. Ash Fox Morin Schreiber In previous years, people STEP FOUR Autocad Friendship Centres MUHC Shorty's thought that the alcoholic Simulation /Role Play AVC Murphy SIFC had to hit bottom, have and Final Arrange- G's Spend physical and mental ments: B's Goodies N's Stewart deterioration, lose jobs, Those close to the Banac Gray's NADC St. Laurent families, friends and health addicted person rehearse Bands NAS Strynadka Bear H's NCC Syncrude etc., before seeking help. what they will say and how Bentax Husky NCSA Through the intervention confront the they will Bill Nechi Ts techniques, the alcoholic addicted person. Where Boucher I's NOAA The Bay does not have to die or lose the addicted person will go Boudreau IAA NOVA Travco all health, family and for treatment and what Bruins ICG Nu Maid Tri Hard material gain. As alcoholism alternatives they will Bud's IGA NVCC Turbo is a fatal disease, killing present, should the per- Buehler many people yearly, and son(s) refuse to go for J's O's U's those who love and care for treatment. C's . Jackson Oldsun UBC the alcoholic feeling helpless CFCW Jiffy Owenadeka UFA CFRN Auto U of A and hopeless, there is STEP FIVE JB's Coop Jomars P's something that can be done Event: Copley Pardee V's to help. The intervention Actual time and place Crazy Bear K's Parenteau Video Spot method can be used for any when those close to the Crier Kentucky Fried Peace Air addicted person(s) and addicted person will Crossingham Kuhle Poitras W's gives hope to an otherwise confront them. Crowfoot Wetaskiwin Mall hopeless situation. CVC Woodward The intervention method The term "intervention" L's Q's Lambert Q Mart has a series of important comes from the D'sr Y's root Leibel steps for the counsellor "intervene" meaning to Dale's Yamaha who is utilizing it: come between. The goal of INTERVEN- STEP ONE TION is to interrupt the Ideas Assessment: alcoholic's drinking and LAST WEEK'S: (March 6) Intellectual a) of the addicted person to motivate him to seek help. 1 PAGE 24, March 20, 1987, WINDSPEAKER Atikameg Flyers 1st. Annual Sr. Hockey Tournament (Sanction -No -Hit) March 27, 28, 29, 1987 Played at the Saddle Lake Arena. Prize Money A Side B -Side 1st. $1500.00 1st. $1000.00 2nd. $1000.00 2nd. $700.00 3rd. $600.00 3rd. $500.00 4th. $600.00 4th. $500.00 Entry Fee $250.00 Cash or money order only. ENTRY DEADLINE NOON MARCH 20, 1987. (First 16 teams will be accepted.) Tournament Committee: Mail Entries To: Casey Half 636 -2259 Atikameg Flyers Ned Seem u n 636 -2073 General Delivery Leon Cardinal 636 -2246 Goodfish Lake, AB Ernie Houle 636 -2359 Bus. 594 -7183 TO A -i R 0 J