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Poundmaker /Nechi Hobbema woman hosts another joins a national successful powwow advisory committee on during the Canada preventing family Day long weekend. violence. See See pages 10 & 11. page 2.

Flood dampens Tha' assembly causing the event to be cancelled

By Rocky Woodward that worried us, so we evac- Windspeaker Correspondent uated them. Today, it's nice and sunny and if this ASSUMPTION, Alta. weather keeps up, people A flood warning was not will be able to go back on the agenda of the Dene home shortly," said Pius Tha' General Assembly Didzena from Assumption. held at Assumption, 900 Didzena added that a km north of , dance will be held for all the June 27 through July I, that families involved in the eva- saw 41 families evacuated cuation "to lift up their spir- from their homes because its" after their ordeal. of heavy rains which threa- Most of the Assumption tened the areas and caused Reserve because of its loca- FIDDLIN' AROUND METIS STYLE! Sousa Creek to overflow its tion, in a low lying plains banks. area, is susceptible to Poor weather that began floods. When bad weather Old time fiddler Richard and backup Biche Mission. On the entertainment side of the on the second day (June 28) lasts for days a flood watch guitarist Art L'Hirondelle entertain the early assembly there will be fiddling and jigging, square of the assembly eventually is always out because of the visitors to the 60th annual assembly of the Metis dance demonstrations, a Mr. and Mrs. Metis turned away many people threat. "We take no chan- Association of in Lac La Biche. who had travelled from as competition and many other things. Also on the ces in this kind of weather," Festivities were supposed to kick off on far away as the Northwest said Didzena who busy agenda is the regular meeting of the Metis Wednesday, July 6 but due to the rainy weather Territories, Mission, British acknowledged that Assump- Association of Alberta which is often filled with across the northern half Columbia and Big River, tion had been hit before and of Alberta the athletic decision making and other political functions. Saskatchewan to attend the people evacuated several competition called Friends In Sports did not start Look for more follow -up in the next issue of annual event. times over.the years because as anticipated. Also coinciding with the annual Windspeaker. The Sousa Creek which of flooding. assembly is the 200th anniversary of the Lac La - Photo by Lyle Donald had risen 1.7 metres since "The same thing hap- the rain began on June 28, pened last year. It rained was expected to rise another and rained and finally 1.2 metres and overflow its evryone went home," said banks, but on July 4, the Recreation Director Lor- one week downpour was ney Metchooyeah, elabo- replaced by sunny skies and rating on the cancellation of much of the flood water the general assembly because had subsided. of the stormy weather. legislation will change status of Metis settlements "The first prairie where Prior to the flood warn- families live was okay. It ing, Metchooyeah said the EDMONTON, Alta. remained virtually un- greater Metis authority by ment recognition and pro- was the second and third poor weather could be Solicitor -General Ken changed over the last 50 regulation through a blend tection of settlement land prairies where families lived looked at, "as a blessing. Rostad introduced two Bills years. of municipal legislation, has been the major goal of "Historically, visitors and filed a resolution on The MacEwan Commis- Metis culture, and the cus- the Metis settlement people travelled long distances to July 5 that will result in sion, a joint Metis and toms and' practices deve- for more than 40 years. attend tea dances arid gath- dramatic changes to the sta- government body, inquired loped over 50 years. "Protecting our land has erings. To have rain or tus 1.28 million acres of into the possibilities for Also filed with the Legis- been a critical concern since snow accompany them, it Metis settlement lands in legislative reform from lative Assembly was a Reso- the Manning government relates life to migrating Alberta. 1982 -1984. The recommen- lution to Amend the Alberta wiped out the Wolf Lake birds and animals, so tradi- dations of the commission Act that would entrench in Metis settlement in 1960." tionally, it is a blessing," In making the announce- .led to the Legislative the constitution in fee sim- Hardy indicated that any explained Metchooyeah ment, Rostad said, "The Assembly unanimously ple ownership of the Metis negotiated package is less who added that the weather introduction of this legisla- land by the 100 endorsing, on June 3, 1985, General Coun- than per cent satisfac- was somewhat of a menace tion represents the culmina- 'A Resolution cil. Under the terms of the tory. "However." he says, to Concerning the few who stayed and tion of a long process that an Amendment resolution, the grant of land "we believe that the overall braved the storm, "but was begun by to the the Ewing Alberta Act', commonly could only be revoked or package is good for the set- things can't be perfect all Commission in 1936." referrred to as Resolution altered with the consent of tlements and - most the time." The Ewing Commission both 18. the Metis Settlements important for our people - The first two days of the was established to inquire General Council and the the land base is protected. assembly saw Elders speak- Subsequently, on June province. From that point of view we ing to the youth, traditional into the health, education 17, 1987, proposals for Metis Federation Presi- believe our 'made in dancing and other events and welfare of Alberta's revised legislation were dent Randy Hardy says, Alberta' approach of work- take place until the rain Metis and recommended tabled in the Legislative "The bills move us one step ing with the province has cancelled the celebration. that lands be set aside for Assembly. The ensuing dis- closer to our goal of consti- been more successful than More rain has been fore- use and occupation by cussions-and public input tutionally protecting our the aboriginal rights efforts casted for , regarding these proposals land. With this, the Alberta at the national level. which includes the Assump- Metis people. In 1938, the led to the introduction of government recognizes the He concluded, "I can tion area, and although first Metis Settlements were the current legislation. unique nature of our land as only hope that the Alberta Didzena admits a flood established and the Metis The newly- introduced a home for Metis. They also incentive will help encour- warning is still in effect, Population Betterment Act Metis Settlements Act, is tt recognize the need to pro- age more action at the "the water has subsided and was proclaimed. This act, form of enabling legislation tect it for future generations national level to protect the we have sunny skies right now known as the Metis that would allow for the of our people." aboriginal rights or all now." Betterment Act, has gradual devolution of Hardy says that govern- Native peoples." PAGE 2, July 8, 1988, WINDSPEAKER ACROSS OUR LAND

Land claim decision pending completion of assembly

to have the agreement -in- the land, to making word- By Dorothy Schreiber principle. NWT Metes Association further negotiations or Windspeaker Staff Writer If settled, the claim principle go through whether ing within the agreement could not be reached for changes to the agreement would make the Dene/Metis it is good or bad because a much stronger. comment at press time. and if it is ratified at the HAY RIVER, N.W.T. the largest private land lot of people cannot afford He adds that some The settlement also calls general assembly the next Whether or not to accept holder in North America. to wait another 10 or 20 members also believe that for the Dene and Metis to step will involve putting an agreement -in- principle Ina press release Indian years," he said in a tele- the $500 million in federal have a strong voice in man- legal wording in place and which would give western Affairs Minister, Bill phone interview. payments to be dispersed aging all 1.2 million square fleshing out some of the once the claim is settled is Dene /Metis 180,000 McKnight says while the The Dene vice -president kilometres of land in the, current issues in the problems not a sufficient square kilometres of land delay does cause says some of the concerns amount. western NWT and the agreement. will be debated during a he understands the leaders If the proposed agreement 'renewable and non -re- "I hope we will soon be general assembly held in desire to have the , people expressed by community is not ratified at the assem- newable resources accord- able to get on with the final Hay River on July 4. study the document very members who are leery of bly, Blondin is unsure of ing to a press release. talks and get the benefits of The agreement -in -prin- carefully and is willing to let the agreement range from how they will proceed. The Indian Affairs minis- a-settlement to the people," ciple was tabled in Ottawa the proposal remain on the wanting more control over The president of the ter says there can be no he adds. in mid -June to allow Dene table awhile longer. and Metis leaders more "Frankly, I had hoped to time to consult with their have an answer by now. communities on a land However, I can understand Local woman to sit on national committee claim deal which their nego- how difficult it is to study Photo tiators initialled last May. and decide on a complex Windspeaker File people,.. The Dene and Metis 180 page agreement in a By Mark McCallum tered by Native says Bill McKnight, Minis- leaders were to make a deci- matter of a few weeks," he Windspeaker Staff Writer said in a press release. ter of Indian Affairs and sion, on the proposed National -in- principle by Vice president of the Northern Development. agreement announced the first week of June but Dene Nation George Blon- Hobbema's Nancy Louis McKnight issue to din says the proposed recently joined a national July I that his department decided to bring the of the July general assemblies. agreement to settle the 17 advisory committee aimed and the Department Welfare have Both assemblies will be held year old land claim is not at preventing family Health and entered into joint sponsor- in Hay River and the two supported by the majority violence. ship of the committee. "1 groups will meet together of the five regions in the help the com- Louis will am pleased that the advi- on the final two days, to western Arctic. mittee advise federal discuss the agreement -in- "Two regions really want sory committee, which is government agencies on made up primarily of programs and funding Indian and Inuit represen- and priorities for Indian tatives, will assist both my Inuit community -based department and the projects. Much attention Department of Health and will be focused on sexual Welfare with the adminis- Amendment to the abuse, physical and emo- tration of this new federal tional child abuse, spouse initiative." of the assault and abuse Louis is Alberta's repre- Indian Act will elderly. sentative on the committee. The government will he She is also currently the channelling $3 million executive director of Hob- toward strengthening exist- berna Indian Health Servi- ing prevention programs ces and is an active member clarify Taxation over the next four years. of the Hobbenia commun- "To ensure the success of ity, helping establish such Alberta's rep on advisory committee: Nancy Louis these projects, they will be helpful services as child day powers on reserve developed and adminis- care: Minister announces By Dorothy Schreiber land- situated on the Kam Windspeaker Staff Writer loops reserve will now become reserve land. KAMLOOPS, B.C. The old act allowed pro- Funding for satellite network gets approval A recent change to the vinces to collect the tax on Indian Act has given Indian surrendered lands as it was Windspeaker Photo Fila bands clearer taxation considered distinct from By Mark McCallum suffered, forcing programs authority on reserve land reserve land. Windspeaker Staff Writer to be preempted or put in and will assist in the area of Jules says the British poor time slots. economic development. Columbia government col- NATIONAL The piece of legislation lected $320,000 in taxes Media people in the Kuptana, who is a Bill "C -115 or as it is corn - annually from the indus- nation's arctic region will member of Television monly called, the "Kam -. trial park and hopes the be reaching new heights in Northern Canada, is pleased loops" amendment received passing of the bill will mean broadcasting with advanced to note that the system will royal assent making it law the province will hand over satellite technology which convert satellite signals to a on June 29. the tax base to the band. will focus more attention on channel dedicated to north- The chief of the Kam- "Designation will enable northern issues. ern regions. loops band Manny Jules bands to set aside land for The Minister of Com- She says it will enable said in a telephone inter- leasing and economic munications, the Honoura- them to offer programming view that he was "relieved" development without losing ble Flora MacDonald, with a "northern flavor" to learn that the amend- its reserve status,'Individual announced recently that it and give their audiences ment is now law as he has Indians for the first time will be funneling $10 mil- -broadcasting more relevant been personally lobbying will also be able to use lion into a satellite distribu- to the needs and interests of for the change to the Indian leases on Indian land as col- tion system over the next the north. The broadcasting Act for the past three years lateral for investment with- four years. The federal network will service places but that his band has been out risking the reserve sta- government is responding as the Yukon. Northwest working on it for the past 28 tus of the lands," says a to a request made by a Territories, Labrador and years. press release from the group of Native broadcas- Quebec. The new bill replaces the department of Indian ters called Television Here. in Alberta, .Kup phrase "conditionally sur- Affairs. Northern Canada. tang notes broadcasters will rendered land" with the "This bill gives bands a "It is a stamp of approval be able to tap into the sys- words "designated land" new power of taxation that Native broadcasters Reaching new heights: The Hon. Flora MacDonald tem as well "because the which will allow parcels of which is basic to every form have graduated to being satellite signals cover most land to revert back the of government and also true public broadcasters," of Canada::" reserve. enables development of says Rosemarie Kuptana, milestone in Native broad - distribution system to reach She estimates the satellite Under the bill, a 180 hec- Indian land," said the Min- President of the Inuit casting history." their audiences. However, distribution network will tare industrial park- -once ister of Indian Affairs Bill Broadcasting Corporation. Until now, the broadcas- access times- were limited become operational in considered surrendered McKnight in a press release. She called the decision "ii, ters have relied on CRC's and programming often about two years. WINDSPEAKER, July 8, 1988, PAGE 3 CLOSE TO HOME Batoche Days funding put on hold

By Terry Lusty their biggest threat ever this assembly to dissolve. In order for Batoche days way, resolve the matter. he adds, "we would expect Windspeaker Correspondent year due to the rift between AMNSIS and form a totally to go ahead, money remains He does not question the something soon." the Association of Metis separate and distinct Metis a problem. Last year Secre- ability or integrity of the pressed SASKATCHEWAN When as to what and Non- status Indians of organization. tary of State (SOS) contrib- MNC to host the Batoche he meant by "soon" Lani- Everything is still "on Saskatchewan (AMNSIS) uted about $35,000 says Jim festival and says MNC has gan would not elaborate. AMNSIS took the matter hold" for the Batoche days and the recently formed Lanigan, head of program the written support of the Despite the money end of to court and the judge said celebrations this summer Metis Society of Saskat- operations for SOS. To this other western Canadian things, Rivard claims to be he would not render a final according to Ron Rivard, chewan (MSS). point in time, however, Metis organizations includ- optimistic. "1 think decision until a referendum it'll the executive director of the The MSS just formed this there has not been any ing Alberta and British involving all AMNSIS come about," he says of Metis National Council past winter when it was money committed for Columbia. Batoche days. "I don't members had been con- (MNC) office in Saskatoon. moved and carried at last Batoche. A proposal to run Rivard, however, is not think ducted. The referendum, political people or The Batoche days lace summer's AMNSIS annual Batoche this year was sent satisfied. "Time is crucial," organizations should come which was to be held by in by the MNC but is still in he stresses and he states that in the way. It's the pride, June 25, did not go ahead. the "processing stage" Lan- he cannot understand why culture Instead, AMNSIS, and heritage of our led by igan explains. SOS just doesn't proceed Jim Sinclair of Regina, people." Lanigan admits that with putting the money Batoche was originally Foster Child appealed the judge's ruling "there's a lot of caution through MNC to host scheduled to run during the and that has prolonged the being taken " - on their part Batoche this year. last three days issue still more. of July. due to the conflict between Lanigan went on record - Now, and if. it does trans- continues Rivard says the appeal AMNSIS and MSS. He to say that MNC is in good pire this year: it will likely was heard June 28 and the adds that they-want to give standing with SOS but it's not be at least until August judge has postponed any both parties the opportun- not that simple. "'There sometime, says Rivard. ruling for yet another ity to reach some sort of hasn't been a decision from Jim Sinclair was not winning streak month. neutral ground" or in some the minister Yet," although, available for comment.

Foster Child, a docu- mentary from the National Film Board's Northwest Woman wants grave marker for son Centre in Edmonton has collected a total of 8 film By Dorothy Schreiber small northern community took her son's body back cover the cost of purchasing Windspeaker Staff Writer festival awards since its fall home to be buried. and shipping the headstone. and left her son with rela- '87 premiere. EDMONTON, Alta. For the past few months She adds that any money tives while she travelled to New York's American she has been involved as a left over would. be given to Losing someone close to Edmonton to find an Film and Video Festival volunteer worker with Vic- the young woman. you is always a tragic occu- apartment. recently awarded Foster tims of Violence which is a Social services paid for a Red rence but perhaps even She first heard of the Child Ribbon. And non -profit organization her son's casket and for her recently more painful is losing a crime when she was notified Director Gil Car- which gives support and (light home to and loved one through a violent to go to a hospital in Ontario dinal accepted a Special assistance to people whose her reserve death. Edmonton where her son paid for the fun - Jury Award (with a shared lives have been traumatized eral expenses. cash prize) from the Annual had been flown and later Foster Child: Gil Cardinal Mary, (not her real by crimes of violence. However, the young Banff International Televi- died from internal injuries. name) knows and lives with woman who was a single Sinn Festival. The man responsible for Victims of Violeñce has this kind of pain. - parent cannot afford to buy The documentary, Fos- the NFB's Jerry her son's death was,appre- started a fund raising cam- Krepake- In July of last year, her a tombstone for her son's ter Child, is the personal vich. Foster Child pre- hended, charged, is paign to raise money for a three year old son was "bru- and grave which is now marked story of filmmaker Gil Car- miered in Edmonton last serving a life sentence. headstone. tally beaten" and died as a with a small wooden cross. dinal, of his search and October and seen dis- was on result of the beating. 7'he young woman who Judy Gagnon, the head She says she wants to covery his CBC of natural family, TV's Man Alive in now lives and works in of the organization's vic- place a plate headstone on and the circumstances that December. It is now availa- The young Native woman Edmonton is originally tims assistance program his grave site so "somebody led to his being taken into ble on video and 16mm who asked not to be identi- from an Indian reserve says they would like to raise knows his there and they foster care. Producer was from NFB libraries. fied had been living in a north of Toronto and she approximately $1,800 to don't forget about him."

High Level Outreach appoints new regional manager for northern Alberta

By Rocky Woodward "Of course it will be hard in 1982, '84 and '85. RCMP, Social Services and Windspeaker Correspondent for me to follow in the foot- Campbell says one of the Indian Affairs. "I believe steps of Ralph and his staff, main things he will concen- I'll be an asset to Native HIGH LEVEL, Alta. but, it will also be a chal- trate on as the new Regional Outreach. I speak , a On July 4th Ralph lenge for me to keep up with Manager for Native Out- bit of french and know Ghostkeeper officially what the 'Coyote' has done reach is the new pulp mill Native culture very Well. I stepped down as Native for Native people in the presently being built at know that there is a lot of Outreach Regional Man- north," said Campbell ref- ° "I hope to get work and long hours ager for northern Alberta erring to Ghostkeeper's people ready to work, involved but the real payoff after serving Native people nickname used by many through a job readiness for me is doing something and the association for over people who knew him for program. I think working for Native people. It's 14 years. his "smarts" in negotiating with employers, doing a something I've always At his office in the new work and services for his study on what kind of peo- wanted to do." Along with Native Friendship Centre in clients. ple they need and then train Ghostkeeper, Violet For- High Level, Ghostkeeper Campbell .is a certified these people is essential," rest has also left Native cited health reasons for his addictions counsellor and said Campbell who adds Outreach and will be return leaving the organization received his training in drug that a 1,000 man camp is to Yellowknife, Northwest that provides career and and alcohol addictions at expected to open very Territories. employment counselling , Alberta. shortly at Peace River. Taking her place as services. Campbell also combined Next year the pulp mill Employment and Career Although Ghostkeeper is one year of upgrading and should be in full operation. Development Counsellor not sure where he will move life skills at the Alberta Campbell says he will be and Secretary is Doreen with his family, he says a Vocational- School in - visiting companies, organi- Poitras, originally from.the more southerly climate may Hythe, Alberta. zations, services'and resery Metis Settlement of Paddle be better for him. During his years in Brit- es to find out what's availa- Prairie. Taking over the duties as _ ish Columbia, Campbell ble for his Native clientele. Both Campbell and Poi - Native Outreach Regional belonged to the B.C. Louis At the moment Campbell tras agree that more work - Manager will be Dennis R. Riel Metis Association and says he is going through an and travel into the com- Steps down after 14 years: Ralph Ghostkeeper Campbell, a Metis origi- attended the constitutional orientation period and on munities in northern Alberta nally from Kelly Lake, Brit- talks in Ottawa, as a repre- several occasions has been will be a big part of t heir job ish Columbia. sentative of the Association invited for coffee by the description. PAGE 4, July 8, 1988, WINDSPEAKER YOUR WORDS spéák e r I <+<-1- Co )<CC' "Windspeaker" newspaper offi- how well Chester the organization of the Cunningham ces. My students were quite inter- paper Treasurer VU VA/ <°A'9+r1. V96 Lb A^U° PV worked. They were June Fleming ested in how a Native paper is impressed with the process Secretary <9V<*m A9U ODC^C'cri produced. at school. They want to wish Leona Shandruk They had many questions after another thank you for your Rosemary Willier Vyd

WINDSPEAKER, July 8, 1988, PAGE 5

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Rocky Woodward, Windspeaker Edmonton city police join Awasis Day celebration

BY ROCKY WOODWARD cially Native children, Wut- "it added to our celebra- with the school's logo Windspeaker Correspondent tunee and his band Rain- tion and it would be nice to engraved on them to com- bow Bridge have been have Winston attend every memorate their years at EDMONTON touring with the police to year," remarked Forster the Prince Charles school. About 200 participants various schools and Native adding that Awasis Day is a At the closing of the day, at the Awasis Day Celebra- institutions. time when culture and edu- City Police Sgt. Vern Colley tion, held at the Prince Cha- Talking to the crowd of cation along with the Grade reminded students that they rles school in Edmonton, children and adults, Wut- 6 gradution come together should be proud of their June 24, were on hand to tunee assured everyone that in celebration. heritage and that police witness a hawk that sud- policemen, even though "The Awasis program officers "are human." denly appeared over the they wear uniforms and here has a fair amount of "We, as police officers, school grounds. "A sure carry guns, are still human. Native culture and basically can only be as effective as sign that the grandfathers "When you usually see a this is a day of celebration you are. I want you to know are here with us," said policeman it's usually when for the children," said that we are your friends and entertainer, Winston Wut- there's trouble. So conse- Forster. are human just as you are." tunee, who along with five quently, we associate them The celebration opened Wuttunee ended the members of the Edmonton with trouble. This is very with a prayer by spiritual celebration with his spirit- City Police Department unfortunate. They have leader, Francis Bad Eagle. ual song Museecho. Eve- attended the celebration. children, some of them are "The hawk that came ryone faced the four direc- With the hawk circling aunts and uncles and the here is a very good sign and tions bidding goodbye to Hashing over cultures: Cst. Baynes and Bradley Cody overhead parents, relatives only difference is that they I hope that the Great Spirit this years Awasis Day. and friends joined in tradi- wear a uniform. is always with you, one day The names of the child- tional dance to celebrate the at a time," said Bad Eagle. ren graduating from grade "Today we want to show graduation of the children was spent with six at Prince Charles School you the human side of the The day this year from Grade 6 to dancing led by are: Delany Cardinal, police," and with that Wut- powwow attend junior high else- Boudreau and backed Joseph Cardinal, Trevor tunee barked out his order. Gary RIVER BOAT DAZE where in September. Cecil Cardinal, Adrien Cho, "Squad! Four steps for- up by drummers, Awasis Day is Tanya Collins, Corn- 21 - 24, 1988 an annual Redstar, Lyle Trottier and Susan JULY celebration held for all the ward. Quick, march!" field, Bradley Desjarlais, Laughing and smiling the Ron Powder. students attending the Forster Lisa Ellis, Olivia Ermine, Slave Lake Arena squad stepped up Principal David Prince Charles school. police Wesley Ermine, Roxanne behind microphones and was given a Native shield, In order to foster a more handed to him by two Fliczuk, Carrie Gullion, Free Admissions friendlier relationship sang the ABC song to eve- Amanda Hodgson, James ryone's enjoyment. young students, Tammy, Come out and enjoy yourself. between the Edmonton and Cody Bruno, who are Jerrett, John Kennedy, For more info call Art Holmes 849 -5487 City Police Department - Having the city's finest leaving Edmonton for Vincent Laboucan, Shane and Native people, espe and Winston Wuttunee Vancouver. Logan, David Longmorè, attend the Awasis Day "This is in appreciation Ardelle Moshuk, Trent a celebration was truly a to the Prince Charles Nunemaker, Jeremy Rab- blessing said David Forster, school," said Tammy. In bitskin, Myra Schmitz, Ben .\`..x.:.. principal of the Prince Cha- return, students leaving the Tribiger, Tammy Turner, rles school. school were handed pins and Irene Youngpine. ::i Attention Ladies (Girls) We Want You! BUILDD ON A NEW CAREER `\ The Alberta Vocational Centre in Lac La Biche is presently accepting applications for enrollment in its various trade programs.These programs provide students with theoretical and practical experience in the trade of their choice. Students successfully completing the Pre-Employment programs may challenge the Provincial Apprenticeship Exams.

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STATE OF THE ART CAREER AND EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION ROYAL TRAILER AVC Lac La Biche is accepting applications for the DROPPIN IN Career & Employment Preparation program to begin August 29, 1988. This course will allow individuals through off -site and on -site training to gain specific By Mark basic employment skills as they would relate to one of the following occupational areas: Retail Sales, McCallum Janitor/Housekeeping, Office Assistant, Trades. This course is 20 weeks in duration. Entrance Requirements: - functional Grade 8 - minimum 18 years of age Friendship centre - attend an interview and testing - applicants should have a sincere commitment to Introduces Aluminum Extrusion obtaining employment One more style added to the growing line - applicants should meet the eligibility requirements of of trailers built. Almost every one built the CJS Job Entry program to co -host has its own distinct variations. Steel This course is offered in co- operation with Canada and Employment under the Canadian Job Strategies Job Entry oblique or aluminum horse, stock and flat program. Student sponsorship will be available to eligible candidates, through training decks. Shrine Circus allowances will vary dependent on individual circumstances. W.0.W. is certainly a good way to describe a ROYAL TRAILER Co. Ltd. program that placed several students in jobs ALBERTA VOCATIONAL CENTRE BOX 417 /LAC LA BICHE. ALBERTA this summer. For about 10 students at Red TOA 2C0 /TELEPHONE (403) 623.5563 Box 604 (403)328-5835 Deer, the program is really living up to its name. The Leihbridge, AB T1J 3Z4 (403)328-0772 Red Deer Native Friendship Centre accessed the pro- Wrtoll,ces n : r Bo.'21r ^BO. 19]0 wux,wm gram, which is offered through Canada and DSO Manpower, w0000 IbA911JI D ?wMam 191Se11 ` helped the students find full -time summer jobs. W.O.W. On «v..q inwa«mam,u..v..oiEO....i«LACLABICMEw.u.,.a A stands for Work Orientation Workshop. This is just one of the many helpful and interesting things the friendship centre is offering to residents in the Red Deer area. And, the organization caters to young and old. Elder Tom Crain Bear, who spends much of his OLD sun C p M l_1 i:C lylc Ermineskin time lecturing to young people in the community about `M yT O the old ways is a fine example of the excellent people SIK. iKà working there. 1 met Mr. Crain Bear recently and could Garments & Crafts is now accepting feel his genuine concern for . applications people and love for life. "For That The centre's staff also help parents concerned with for the Unique Gift" their children's future through something called the Child Development Program. "It's like a drop in and PRE - CAREERS it's for anyone that needs it," explains Vickie Bergum, Beadwork one of the students who found employment through the IN BUSINESS & centre, she's a secretary's aide there. Moccasins For more TECHNOLOGY light- hearted and cultural activities the Custom Made Jackets group takes part in a number of community events such PROGRAMS as the up- coming Western Days July 19 to 24. Staff Ribbon Shirts members will be setting up a teepee at Red Deer's which will begin exhibition grounds where food and crafts will be sold. They will also be entering a float in the Western Days September 1988 Pendelton Blankets Parade. Gift Lake: A new Community Vocational Centre was Interested applicants should Craft Supplies officially opened in Gift Lake on May 27 with a ribbon contact: cutting ceremony. But, I hear the most popular part of the day came later when CVC students Doreen Naha - Cheryl Solway chick and Freda Gladue cut up a cake made to com- Native Health Career 585-3750 585-3833 memorate the special event. The two students, who Preparation Program prepared the bakery item, are seen here (in the picture) Old Sun Community College Ermineskin Garments & Crafts with instructor Norm Merry. Mr. Merry was later pres- Gleichen, Alberta ented with a plaque from the students, thanking him for Box 369 TOJ 1NO two years of excellent instruction. He will be leaving the Hobbema, Alberta learning centre at the end of this school year. (403) 734 -3862 or TOC 1NO Peace River: Sagitawa Friendship Centre staff members 264 -9658 will he serving bannock, coffee and tea at the Kinsmen Arena where a Heritage Days celebration will be taking place on Aug. I. The event will feature fancy dancer Brent Sokwaypnace, who will be performing the grass dance for on- lookers. The fancy dancer is also an educa- National Indian Education Symposium II tion development worker for the friendship centre. Sokwaypnace is a gilled dancer. "He brings the dance alive," says Judy Norstrom. The centre's executive director also sang praises for Sokwaypnace's ability to communicate witlrthe audience and his understanding of the tradition surrounding the dance, colorful pow- "The eagle has landed; wow costumes and Indian ways. - The centre's staff will also be entering a float in the Heritage Days Parade. a new generation Lac La Biche: The friendship centre here will be welcoming the Shrine Circus to town July 18. The centre's acting executive director Lester Whitford says they will he takes flight." co- hosting the circus which has gained a reputation for entertaining crowds abroad. He invites everyone to come down and see performances like tight -rope walk- ing, clown acts and human fire -eating displays. Symposium II is to bring together concerned parents, chiefs, elders, and educators and Have a safe and happy week. provide an open forum to make decisions on issues of national importance, such as: National Research Language Preservation MOOSE HORN MARKET Ltd. Formula Funding Post-Secondary Cuts GAS HARDWARE Networking PROPANE ICE ...and other related regional and national strategies which would be coordinzted through the forum GROCERIES We would like to take this opportunity to extend an invitation to you to attend and participate in Symposium II on August 8, 9 and 10, 1988 in Pre- PHONE Kahnawake, Quebec. registration fee: $55 person, $40 I.D. 22, 1988, 331 per per student with Deadline: July late -3922 registration: $75. Make check payable to, and for more information: CALLING LAKE, ALBERTA Kahnawake Education Center, P.O. Box 1000, Kahnawake, Quebec, JOL 1B0 PAGE 8, July 8, 1988, WINDSPEAKER LEARNING Rocky Woodward. W,ndspeaker Dene Tha band Helping youth important By Rocky Woodward "and that we care about "They were excited and counsellor at Assumption, Windspeaker Correspondent them," said Mercredi. happy before and during this year he will be working "We have to help in the graduation. It helped with summer students, ASSUMPTION, Alta. building up their self - the younger students to "and hopefully we will train Dene Tha' Native Educa- esteem and let them know think about following the some of the students as tion Counsellor Alexis that we, as Dene Tha' our - excellent example set by the future education coun- Mercredi, at Assumption selves, are there to help students who graduated," sellors." Reserve, says a lack of them. They are our future said Mercredi. Although a proposal is attendance and interest in so we have to think of Mercredi believes that still being worked on for the education by the Dene Tha' them." added Mercredi. the Dene Tha' people must band's administration to youth has changed for the Mercredi works on his work with Dene Tha' peo- approve, the plan is to have better, especially over the own at Assumption and ple and in doing this an summer jobs for students last year that he has been says much of his time is example is set for the youth made available at Assump- involved. spent talking to parents of to follow in their footsteps. tion, Meander River and Mercredi says One reason students who face problems "We become role models Bushie River. for the improvement is when attending school. for our own people by "Our main goal is to keep

because of the band "Some of these problems working with them whether care of the students and 1 members taking an interest arise because of the stu- it is as a counsellor or in must add that they are mak- in the youth. Through indi- dents' home environment construction. They look up ing the job easier by helping vidual counselling and and so it is essential to visit to us then and in turn it themselves now. They have home visits Mercredi says with parents gives us a sense "They are our future ": Alexis Mercredi and sometimes of pride. I a students union that sets the youth learn of the the whole family together like to set a good example as up activities for themselves importance of education, so we can work out a solu- a family person myself," and through the student tion that will benefit the Mercredi explained. union they are playing a student. more responsible role." In the past 10 years Mer- Mercredi has been an credi has seen a huge educational counsellor for Mercredi concludes that change at almost two years at Assumption. as an educational counsel- Hobbema Native Full Gospel Fellowship "Our people are now work- Assumption and in the last lor, he does the best that he ing in offices right from 10 months he has seen can. "We speak the same receptionist duties to man- attendance of the Assump- language, everyone knows agers. We're in schools as tion School rise from 40 to me and when we work teacher's aids, in social ser- 70 percent. "T 'he reason for together the whole com- Camp vices and have our own munity benefits." Meeting the climb in attendance is people working in the the 'real' interest given to always community as health "I wanted to the student," he said. work with (CHR's) representatives. younger people yuCy 17 -24, 1988 In the past there has and now I have that chance. never been a graduation "There has been a big It's also gratifying to wit- held for students finishing change in the past 10 years ness the changes for the bet- 7:30 p.m. nightly their grade nine and grade because of the involvement ter. The only thing that isn't 10 at Assumption School. of our people." Although changing here is the weather This year the very first one Mercredi says it sometimes and mosquitoes," says 11:00 a.m. Sunday was held. becomes a handful for one Mercredi. Bring your own camping gear Various guest speakers Syllabics Typewriters are Here! 64erJ'0 VAAA9NP lev 4fr4' For more information CKEE SYLLABICS WITH EASTERN OR WESTERN ENDINGS

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...gain knowledge in business courses required to work in offices for first time employees. ...upgrade your skills in today's business world for those re- entering the work force. ...upgrade your knowledge in the modem and SLAVE LAKE GOING HAIDA specialized technology of computers, electronic typewriters and word processers Students from Slave Lake Community Vocational entertained with traditional dancing. They were also Centre recently travelled to the Queen Charlotte treated to the fine tastes of the coastal people and were Course Start Date: Sept. 1, 1988, AVC Lac Islands in and were treated to a ride treated to a Haida delicacy of roe-on -kelp which is La Biche in "Lootaas" which was built by famous carver Bill fresh herring eggs laid on both sides of a piece of green Reid. The 35 students and instructors were royally seaweed when they were in Skidegate. Students with no previous training or welcomed, treated to potlatch feasts, given gifts and Photo Courtesy of CVe Slave Lake experience can expect to be in school for 37 weeks with a three week field placement. Students with experience in the field will be assessed and moved into the areas of training Community happenings at Saddle Lake required. Individual assessment will determine what components of University of Calgary for By Joseph Steinhauer the rez recently to entertain aspect before we can move training are necessary. her master's in Windspeaker Correspondent K -4 up to the Grade 12 Psychology. ahead with the other Credits from level. Her message to the younger areas." previously gained SADDLE LAKE, Alta. people of our nation is loud Jeremy Jackson - age 12 Mr. Jeff Bull who has skills will be granted and clear, "1 would like to The Saddle Lake First and Derek Houle - age 16 been the Director of Coun- requiring less tell the younger generation time Nation has been experienc- are currently On a 4(10 mile selling Services for the past for course ing some to stay in school while they beautiful weather canoe trip from Smokey twelve years stated, "lire is a chance now to com- completion. lately as well as some fasci- Lake to Fort Vermillion. have very important to the a nating newshits in the heart Mrs. Joanne Jackson who plete it, otherwise when you community and we are ALBERTA is have a fancily, it is much VOCATIONAL CENTRE of Treaty Six country. the mother of Jeremy experiencing an increased BOX 417 /LAC LA BICHE. ALBERTA harder. The Indian way has TOA 2CO /TELEPHONE (403) 6235583 The Deputy Prime Min- Jackson stated that. "it's a clientele." Jeff informed me ister of Canada. Mr. Donald great challenge for hint and really helped me to he that A.A. meetings are WiaB n: strong. It is a powerful alkces Mazankowski met with the I know he is going to suc- AO,.ho.ta, Bo. 1211 .,.,1 / Box 2910 being held evcr - Tuesday at A /TBe p o>w A.M.,.a> people of Saddle Lake on ceed. It will probably make source of strength." ..Mw. 11046250199 1wpw. p4n 615e214 A 8:01) p.m. LAC LASCHE I also went rambling o0___. ....e>ewe.. l.,.ro e.e..c.e cace.. Sunday, June 5. 1988 from him a stronger person." over Have an enjoyable to the Saddle Lake 10:00 a.m. to I2:0(1 p.m. at I also interviewed Ms. Counsel- summer. the Saddle Lake council Rose Maria Cardinal who ling Services to talk with the chambers. A crowd of recently received her Bache- staff and they are welcont- approximately 6l1 hand lor or General Studies at the inga new stair member. His members attended this Blue Quills First Nations name is Hector Cardinal inlitrmal encounter where- College Graduation which and he told me that. "I have by Mr. Mazankowski. who was held Saturday, June 18, worked actively in the now holds a high political 1988. community in the arras of profile would he addressing What stakes her story so Recreation and LC0110A0ll,: Development before. how- c" y the concerns of Indian peo- unique is than she is the ple from the Cree Nation. mother of six boys and she ever. I feel we must ,A04/4,0-,60,",0,a0CtRC t The major highlights of is planning on straighten out the social Vo-l going to the dkt this encounter saw the od,pro ; ' ^ o 4- t Deputy Prime Ministergivi eyJ °ro assurances that t he trust 0 , ícop ryGxa,00yJ, a)tl obligation between the Oas,`aAkCtdo0`s ò r ¡ Saddle Lake First Nation BEAR 1 ` d 4 and the federal government A in the right of the crown he HILLS . and upheld intensified to . c..% s,F ensure that the concept of 1988 self-government from an SERVICE CENTRE LTD. , cf4 6 a Indian perspective becomes 9th Annual y ' ° g ° a . , reality. 4)j/ Ó Mr. Mazankowski also It's our Grand Opening OfCY3 1 4' presented a plaque to the people of Saddle Lake General :ya" . commemorating Twenty Assembly Years of Service as a Fun, Fun for Everyone member of parliament. 18- 21,1988 -A Don't Miss It July Q In ,` ` d education. Nora M. Salmon Indian Village '° Little á A` Cardinal has informed me Hosted by the: t0P g 'wCyrp,tta that applications are now Little Salmon/Carmacks Indian Band. 0c available to attend the 1988 COME CELEBRATE National Native Youth for WITH US All Yukon Indians are invited and camping Business Workshop which gear is required. is being held at the main campus at the University of Open 24 Hours Annual reports on CYI Land Claims, Ottawa front August 21 -26. Bakery Social Programs, Economic Development, Issues. 1988. Deli Finance, and Community fhc Onchaminahos Restaurant be provided. School has been very busy Entertainment will Gas Bar lately with a Kindergarten For more information contact: Ä Shorty Graduation on ,rune 13. Truck Stop Co-ordinator 667 -7631, local 234 with 54 little people begin- Confectionary ning their journey into the world of education. Drop in for friendly Congratulations to Patsy & courteous service. Anderson on her achieve- ment in winning the Alberta Region Annual Fire Prev- ention Poster Award. Well - 352 -6873 known Cree entertainer Winston Wuttunee was on PAGE 10, July 8, 1988, WINDSPEAKER

15th Annual Poundmaker/Nechi Powwow Powwow fever hits Alberta - PHOTOS BY TERRY LUSTY t Elders: the real judges By Terry Lusty izer Carl Quinn. the weekend can be some- ryone regardless of age or undeniable magnetism not Windspeaker Correspondent Few other powwows can what deceiving When sex. There are the hand - easily explained. boast of attracting over attempting to estimate the games, card games and Powwow organizer. Carl EDMONTON, Alta. twenty drum groups yet, number of visitors because nevada sales. l here are also Quinn, tried to explain the the 15th annual Pound- this year, that figure pushed many live in greater the food concessions where success of their event. "It's maker /Nechi Powwow at its way up to 27, a half Edmonton and some put up many, friends meet and probably the reputation of St. Albert was a resounding dozen more than the norm With friends or relatives in share words over a hot cup the lodge (Poundmaker's) success again this year. The for most large powwows in the city. of coffee and craft booths which has attracted still July I -3 event has become Alberta such as the one last Close to 400 dancers par- which always attracts many larger numbers of both one of Alberta's most weekend at Saddle Lake ticipated with 280 of those of the youth. participants and visitors. attractive powwow celebra- and Flobbema's four hand being registered and some Over in the main camp Other features he adds r tions drawing no fewer than powwow in August. 40 or 50 participating tiny area, one can find dancers include; good security and 27 drumming and singing When asked- by Winds - tots not registered plus a organizing their outfits. facilities. the respect shown groups and close to two peaker why they're so number of others who families cooking up a stew to visitors, the structure and dozen princesses. attracted to the Poundmak- simply turn up to dance but or drying meat and children organization of the pow- Indeed, one would be er's powwow, several do not register explains scurrying about, climbing wow. and the closeness of hard put to refute that this drummers and dancers Marie Peters who was up trees or in and out of the the city itself. particular stop along the explain that the liquor ban responsible for registra- backs of half-ton trucks, The success of the pow- powwow circuit is one of is one good feature, but in tions. As for the overall vans, tents, or what -have- wow is a statement in itself today's major drawing general, they always have a attendance, Peters esti- you. given the fact that there is cards. Despite its semi - real good time and enjoy mates in excess of 3,000 There's something almost no prize money at stake for urban location, Pound - themselves tremendously at people. magical about a powwow. dancers. The same holds maker's has now developed Poundmaker's. As with post powwows, It is an occasion that never true for the handgame play- and matured in the last few To look at the campers Poundmaker's offers a little fails to seduce its audience. ers. People come just years according to organ- who invade St. Albert over something for most eve- To some, the lure is an because they enjoy them- selves and they have the opportunity to visit with friends and relatives.

Again this year, pow- wow organizers offered a rock dance featuring Kin - roq from the Blood reserve On Friday night and the Peter Morin country and western fiddle band from Enoch for night. Quinn states that the dances will be a continuing feature in succeeding years and that attendance has increased over the last few years. The Saturday night country dance, he points out. lures more people than the Friday rock dance.

A Fox Morin eagle carv- ing from moose horns was raffled with the lucky winner being 21 year -old Traditional giveaway: Organizer Carl Quinn gives to Elder Carl Shirt. A beaded buckskin was also raffled and won by Don Loyie. Seems, however, that most everyone was a winner just for turning up at the pow- Jingle dot wow and supporting Manitopys Poundmaker's. RESULTS Pheasant, 'ask FANCY: Bars 7 -12: Shane Red Goodwill Fort Q Star, Whitebear, Sask.: Dono- Sask.; Winstron V van Saddleback, Pigeon Lake: Fort McLeod. Joey Freuchcatcr. Rocks MENS TEAM: Bir Mountain flouse. Bars 'lien: will. Sask.: Art S Craig Lewis. Onion Lake; Morley.

Bradley McGilvers. Saddle LADIES TEAM: .1 Lake: Stanict Isadore, Dript- ratan: Suzette Bull. I pile. Mani: Boxe Ladd. Mon- 'TRADITIONAL: E tana: Elmer Rattlesnake, Darwin Daniels,

Snwllboy Camp: Les Goforth. I ake,Sask.;,lason i Regina. Girls 7 -12: Jamie Edmonton; Bohb Sokwaypnace. Little Pine. Morinyillc. Bore 7 Sask.: Anna Daschict. Sun- Daniels, Sturgeon I child. Alta.: Alaire Rain, W'hitstone. onion I Hobbema, Alta. Girls Teen: Smallhos. Hohhe Rhonda Cardinal. Edmonton: Walter ßu11. Little I Georgette Johnson, Hob- Pont pana, Areistr bema: Irene Onepennee. Top - Art Seaiplock, Mori/ penish. Wash inton. Ladies: Pat 17: Sekwan Ach; Shirt. Saddle Lake: Dandle brook; Annie Bird Tailleather, Warns Springs, Monica Bird. Dull Oregon; Suzette Bull. Little Teen: Roberta A Pine. Crooked Lake, Sas Dry meat a powwow sight GRASS:Bori 16 & Under: Jell Pisint. Shelibrook: Onlooker, fans conte from far and near Moosentin, Mosquito, Sask.: Bird. I)utlicld. La Handgames entrants: Jan Whitefish & Eugene Louis Cameron Francis. : Bull. Little Pine; A; Sidney Paul. Alexis. Men 17& cis. Lethbridge: Cir

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A young participant: no age limit for weekend's actiuities Traditional dancer: Donney Raine, Duffield, Alberta

Jingle dancer: Willem 40t"r'"1" Manitopyes, Calgary

Pheasant. Sask.: Byron Shane Red Goodwill. Fort Qu'A ppele. isk.; Dono- Sask.: Winstron Wadsworth. ,geon Lake; Fort McLeod. .tr. Rock MENS TEAM: Byron Good- B.I. s will. Sask.: Art Sealplock. ion Lake; Morley. r. Saddle LADIES TEAM: Jolene Red- lore, Dript- man; Swette Bull. Little Pine. add. Mon- .FRADITIONAL; Bola 7-12: tlesna ke, Darwin Daniels, Sturgeon s Goforth. I.ake,Sask.; Jason Agecoutav, 12: Jamie Lcnonton; Bobbs I I unter. ittle Pine. Morinville. Bu. Teen: 11.111 Jfief, Sim- Daniels. Sturgeon Lake; Leon one Ram. Whitstone. Onion l.a ke. Jared

Smallbos, Ho bbe ma . Men: Edmonton: Walter Bull. little Pine. Alden ;on, Hob- Pompana. Armstrong, B.C.; nnee. I iip - Art Scalplock. Morley. Girt, 7- Ladies: Pat 12: Schwan Achak. Silen- e: [Janette t-trot*: Annie Bird, ()infield: it Springs, Monica Bird. Duffield. GO, lull. Little Teen: Roberta A gecoutas Crooked Lake. Sask.: Kishes Mier: Jett. Pisim, Shellbrook: (t, alaintr AO, Sask.: Bird. Duffield. Ruth Lethbridge; Bull. Little Pine; Agnes Lran- A break at Inter-tribal: Gordon Willier, Sucker Creek Men /7& cis. Lethbridge; Cindy Wolfe, tiste. Red Hobbema. JAIAAAAA\ AiÀs AsIVAA\ AAAAAA\ AA\ AA\ AAAA A\ /AAAA\ /AA\WA\AASAAA\ A\AAAAA\ AY/AAA/AAA/AAA AASAYA,AA A\A\A /AA/AAA/AAA PAGE 12, July 8, 1988, WINDSPEAKER

Graduates from Athabasca University 10 years of struggle pays off for mother of six degree for 10 make a life a little easier for BY DIANE PARENTEAU towards her A pretty lady with a She began drinking and She moved to Saddle Windspeaker Correspondent years and had to overcome warm smile, Cardinal spent time in and out ofjail. Lake in 1980 and started enormous obstacles and dropped out of school when In 1975 she was referred to Alberta Vocational Centre ST. PAUL she got pregnant at 16. the Poundmakers /Nechi upgrading. hardships. "It's been very Cardinal encourages Rose Marie Cardinal, 34 tough trying to get where I "I always wanted an edu- treatment centre. After a 4 year old mother of six boys, cation," said Cardinal. week stay she began train- other Native people to take It was in the following was one of the University of am today," said Cardinal "But raising my children ing and working as a coun- advantage of the educa- year she enrolled in the Athabasca degree graduates. during her acceptance was important too, to look sellor spending the next two that tional opportunities offered Athabasca University pro- She has been working speech. after them." years there. to them. "I went through gram. The last stretch of her life the hard way," she said. education has been the "With nobody telling me hardest. what to do. In my time edu- Community hall and homes on Janvier "l've had so many family cation wasn't important, it problems because 1 have an was important to be a alcoholic husband. l've had housewife." to be both mother and She attributes much of reserve receive major face -lift father to my children. I had her success to Blue Quills, to keep dropping out and its staff and students. floor and improv- BY MARK McCALLUM reserve are also being a joint effort to unite resi- the dance running away because I was "There is so much sharing Windspeaker Staff Writer upgraded. The renovations dents, split in the past by ing the acoustics of the an abused wife. Each time I and closeness for Native to the homes are being paid differences. place. It will also include came back." people. This is the best insti- JANVIER RESERVE for with $40,000 from the "It's for the good of the some office space and an Cardinal says her two tution they could've got for A community hall and a band and nearly $100,000 community," says Chief upgraded kitchen area. oldest boys were a great Native people." number of homes at the from Canada Mortgage Walter Janvier. MacDonald says the hall help to her throughout her Larry Kaida, director of Janvier reserve are cur- and Housing Corp. may be expanded upon at a schooling but it sometimes post- secondary at Blue rently being restored and Such renovations as the "It will be a gathering later date but adds it is more broke her heart to listen to Quills knew Cardinal well. brought back to life through addition of water and sew- place and recreational facil- likely that they will build an the youngsters. "If you knew what these a massive renovation age pipes should be corn- ity for the whole commun- entirely new building after "Sometimes we'd walk women go through to not- project. plete by the end of the ity," adds MacDonald, approaching "all levels of three or four miles in the obtain a university educa- The community hall, summer, says the band ing the hall should be government" for funding winter (to catch a ride). If tion you really appreciate abandoned and forgotten manager. completely renovated by assistance. He points out you're out of gas you have it," he said. "She has the for some time now, is get- Marvin MacDonald the middle of July. And, the community would to make your way. My son tenacity and determination. ting a major face -lift. The explains the hall, which was he's quick to note it already benefit greatly from a would ask, Mom why are She kept coming back and Janvier chief and council once the band office, is for came alive with the sounds multi -plex with more you freezing me? But we coming back." has set aside some $50,000 "the entire community sta- and sights of celebration options for residents; made it. Cardinal is enrolled and for the restoration and con- tus and non -status." The June 23 and 24 at Janvier's "something that could "Throughout all our accepted at the University struction costs of the hall. community hall is the latest annual Treaty Days event. house a store, gas bar, train- struggles together we finally of Calgary. She is pursuing And, 17 homes belonging project treaty and Metis However, work will con- ing centre and provincial accomplished something her masters in psychol- to status residents of the leaders have agreed upon in tinue on the hall, enlarging and federal services." This piece of paper will ogy.

Prince Albert Indian & Metis Friendship Centre 25th Anniversary Cor p etition Powwow `.;, .,-..:.. August 19 -21, 1988 Friday Night Prince Albert Exhibition Grounds Giveaway Round Dance $6780 Prize Money Guest Speaker Men's Traditional 500 300 100 Ladies' Traditional 500 300 100 Dr. Anne Anderson Men's Grass 500 300 100 Boy's Grass 500 300 100 Saturday Afternoon Men's Fancy 500 300 100 Hoop Dancer from Kehewin Fancy Fancy 500 300 100 Boy's Traditional 11 -16 100 75 50 Powwow Dancers from Hobbema Girl's Traditional 11 -16 100 75 50 Boy's Fancy 11 -16 100 75 50 Saturday & Sunday Afternoon Girl's Fancy 11 -16 100 75 50 Fiddlers Contest Boy's Traditional 10 & Under 50 40 30 Girl's Traditional 10 & Under 50 40 30 Jigging Contest Boy's Fancy 10 & Under 50 40 30 Girl's Fancy 10 & Under 50 40 30 $3,600 $2,260 $920 Hosted by Edson Metis Local #44 Registration & Camping Day August 19th Grand Entry August 20th - Daily Rations For more information Security at all times - First 10 drums will be paid, no drum call Edwin Findlay hopping - No alcohol or drugs allowed on premises For more information all Brenda Sayese (306) 764-3431 (403) '723-5494 Committee not responsible for accidents or lost property on the grounds. WINDSPEAKER, July 8, 1988, PAGE 13 GRASSROOTS DR. JOSEPH J. STARKO 76 Students celebrate graduation at OPTOMETRIST For Appointment phone 422 -1248 Blue Quills First Nations College 805 Empire Building, 10080 Jasper Ave. Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1W BY DIANE PARENTEAU and caps. always look at ourselves student filed onto the Windspeaker Correspondent Elder Edith Memnook and be proud of who we streamer and balloon -filled from Goodfish Lake are." stage. Reaction ranged ST. PAUL performed the opening Each of the graduating from howls of jubilation to On June 18, 1I high invocation. She referred students received eagle tears of relief. school and 65 post- second- back to 1969 when she was feathers in addition to their The management studies/- ary students celebrated a member of the sit-in at respective diplomas and accounting class was the NATIVE VENTURE their graduation at the Blue Blue Quills lobbying for the certificates. largest ever honored at Blue Quills First Nations College school. Sam Windyboy Jr. an Quills. Twenty -two received west of St. Paul. "Nineteen years ago in educator frdm the Rockyboy first year certificates and an CAPITAL CO. LTD. An estimated 600 family, middle July, I was sitting reserve in Montana was additional II were awarded friends and invited guests here crying," said Memnook called up to explain its with Grant MacEwan ...A source of filled the school gymnasium her voice was powerful and significance. Community College diplo- business to capacity for the colorful, proud. "Today I just stood "l'he eagle represents mas. ceremonious sometimes there in the next room truth, strength, unity and 1his year three Athabasca financing for emotional afternoon. watching the students freedom," said Windyboy. University degrees were Alberta Native Honored guests included getting ready. I said I'm not "You're being honored handed out. Two recipients business Saddle Lake Chief Eugene crying anymore. If I do it's with an eagle feather today. received their degrees Steinhauer, John Trefanen- for happiness. Respect it and remember personally. The third was ventures. ko, representing the town of "I'm very proud standing your accomplishments." for Beatrice McGilvery St. Paul, Peter Kossowan, here today to see this High school diplomas (deceased). Joe Dion TELEPHONE (403) 453 -3911 chairman for Board of graduation - something I were the first certificates accepted the degree on Govemors,Grant MacEwan never got to do." awarded. Making the behalf of her family. College, Lakeland College Blue Quills school board presentations acting Awards were presented director John Dahmer and president Joe Dion introd- principal Viewlan Striula to deserving students for Dr. Dominique Abrious, uced the guest speaker congratulated each student achievement, proficiency, dean of the Athabasca Chief Rita Marten from the on their determination and extracurricular, student University. Each had words Fort Chip band. Marten individual strengths. union, Native awareness of congratulations and was a past student of the The University and College and the Bella McGilvery encouragement for the first Morning Star program Entrance Preparation Memorial Award. graduates. at Blue Quills. Program (UCEPP) students Following the closing The graduates entered "Education is good," received their certificates to remarks, a banquet and Suite 202 the hall to the sounds of the said Marten speaking to the the beat of the drums. 29 -dance were Sam All held. 11738 Kingsway Ave, honor song done by the grads. "But for the Native be Windyboy will entering post- called it the EDMONTON, Alta Saddle Lake McGilvery people, try and retain the largest secondary institutions in multicultural event T5G 0X5 Juniors drum group. They best of both worlds as the fall. to be held in this area in a were proud in their cloaks Indian people. We should In turn student after long time.

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FISHING LAKE, Alta. was a student at Fishing program at the AVC insti- further education. standings but an overall Gladue received a lot of Five years after cómplet- Lake's Alberta Vocational tution there. "Every year we nominate effort as well." push and encouragement ing Grade 12 at Centre upgrading 1987/88 In a.ldition, Lorna candidates from the satel- Salbury also said that from her husband Tommy high school Lorna Gladue class and will be advancing Gladué s name was submit- lites," said Roy Salbury, award nominees were based who told her she should go- was back in the classroom to post-secondary training ted for the annual North- director of the St. Paul on recommendations from back to school. "There was and her plans work out in Biche office. 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BY KEITH MATTHEW However, despite the ished school I would like to Windspeaker Staff Writer tough circumstances out of go to music college." school he succeeded aca- EDMONTON demically scoring in the "70 He was also the student "It is one of the toughest to 80 per cent range" in in charge of the Radio Club schools in Edmonton," says commercial art, English, at W.P. Wagner which Martin Meyer. The school economics and sciences. plays music in the mornings is W.P. Wagner and gra- Meyer admits that he before class, at break and duating has not been easy scored well academically during the lunch hours. for this 20 year old Native and was consistently among He credits the teachers at class valedictorian. the top of his classes and he W.P. Wagner for much of Meyer had to fight to says, "It wasn't hard." his success. "The teachers graduate. He failed Grade 9 Among some of the at Wagner really care about Northern Alberta's only outdoor convocation: AVC Grouard's Class of '88 twice. His parents split up, awards he won: the David their students. They go out his father lives in Norway T. Long Music Award and of their way to help a stu- while his mother lives in the Strathcona Youth dent that needs help. A lot Calgary. Things haven't Leadership Awards for of the problem is that stu- AVC Grouard come easy. W.P. Wagner students. dents don't realize that Still, he has succeeded Meyer's main interest teachers are human too. It despite these problems. He outside of school is music. is not worth it to skip out, Outdoor convocation a credits his grandmother "I like all sorts of music - do your work." from his mother's side, Lil- from Mozart to Metallica." He adds, "Do what you lian Wuttunee from Red He adds, "Once I am fin- believe in and be happy." Pheasant reserve in Saskat- proud moment for many chewan, as being his spirit- Keith Matthew, Windapeay¡ ual guidance. She taught me a lot about values, how BY ALBERT BURGER Deschamps memorial- - program were awarded to to grow old gracefully." He Windspeaker Correspondent John BigCharles; commer- Nicole Ulrich, Marguerite adds, "I'm proud to be an cial division achievement- Mathews, Ginger Zahacy, Indian, proud of my GROUARD, Alta. Velma Bellerose; Secretarial and Christine Potts. Bursar- heritage." Some 175 graduates of 21 arts achievement -- Debbie ies of $300, also through He now lives with his different programs of stu- Gaudet; Native cultural Edmonton Northlands, girlfriend and her mother dies at Alberta Vocational arts division achievement - went to Maggie Gervais, and has "moved three times Centre (AVC) had their day Glenna Supernault; Nurs- Harry Reäy, Jean Jess, this school year." The in the sun, June 17, at what ing assistant perfect Debra Austin, John Big - house he lived in before was billed as "northern attendance- -lone Perry; Charles, Suzanne Gauch- moving was "a party Alberta's only outdoor Citizenship --John Big - ier, George Cross, Cheryl house." He lived with six convocation on campus at Charles. -McDonald, Scott McIn- roommates (five guys and Grouard." tosh, Jean Papineau, one girl) and they partied a An estimated 500 people Four scholarships in the Laurette Payne, Ed Plante, lot, "at times I would get to attended in the hot sun on a amount of $1,000 were Sandra Ulrich, Gwen Ville - sleep at three or four hillside overlooking Buf- awarded to Yvette Cloutier, brun, Brian Wright, Alana o'clock in the morning. It falo Bay to hear greetings Marcel Dupuis, Dennis Villebrun, Arlene Smith, was tough. There was no brought from the govern- Meunier, and Brian Daw- Howard Shaw, Calvin one there to wake me up in ments of Canada and son. Bursaries in the Badger, Duane Lyle Cun- the morning." Alberta, and valedictorian amount of $200 went to ningham, Shelly -Ann Petz, Meyer lives on student addresses by Marge Mat- Cathy Erickson, Veronique Christine Mindel, Margaret financing and he describes thews and Brenda Calihoo. Drouin, Sandy Carifelle, Lamouche, Peter Lade - it as "essentially a student Student awards: Adult basic Daniel Badger, and Karen route, Joseph Laboucan, grant" from Social Servi- education achievement- - Cunningham. Scholarships Alfred Hamelin, Darrel ces. This grant allows him Sharon Houle; 50 credit - in the amount of $350 Fors, Brian Dawson, Wade to attend school in Edmon- "Do what you believe in... ": Marguerite Mathews and through the Edmonton Carruthers, Brenda Dale ton while his mother lives in Martin Meyer Veronica Moore; Orleane Northlands Endowment Callihoo, Paul Blais. Calgary.

BAND MANAGER Employment Opportunity Indian Band Fort Chipewyan, Alberta BUSINESS ANALYST Apeetogosan (Metis) We are seeking an experienced manager who can maintain the momentum towards Development Inc. self- sufficiency and top quality for our administration. The successful candidate must be Committed to provide business financing and advisory willing to relocate to Fort Chipewyan; be skilled in office procedures, inventory control services to Metis and non -status Indian entrepreneurs requires a Business Analyst - location Edmonton. This and planning, be committed to staff training and be able to communicate with most person must have previous business -financial experience everyone. Duties include planning annual budgets, interacting with a wide range of as the position demands the ability to assist individuals in government agencies, devising policies and advising Chief and Council on rapidly establishing, expanding, acquiring or modernizing a business. This individual must have a good knowledge- in a developing issues. The successful candidate should have a good knowledge of accounting variety of different businesses and their operations. procedures, inventory control, government assistance programs, planning and staff Previous computer experience would be an asset. development. Training will be provided to suit our specific needs Apeetogosan offers a solid career opportunity and a This is a very challenging position presenting opportunity for those committed to stimulating office working environment. management development to gain widespread recognition. Salary: $24,00 - $28,000 Interested candidates should submit a resume with three references as to suitability and experience to: Please mail your resume to: Stephen Crocker Athabasca Chipewyan Band 0304, 11808 St. Albert Trail P.O. Box 366 Edmonton, Alberta T5L 4G4 Fort Chipewyan, AB, TOP 1BO Ph: (403) 697 -3730 PAGE 76, July B, 1988, IMNDSPEAKER photo Courtesy of Joan Csalilous TEACHERS Department of Education Inuvik Region, N.W.T.

The Department of Education, Inuvik Region requires Teachers in the following communities:

COLVILLE LAKE - Generalist teacher, Grades K -9 all subjects. Enrollment 15 -19 students. An outpost school ideal for an adventuresome, resourceful individual.

AKLAVIK - Term teacher for September to January inclusive. Grades 5 -7 Math, Science, Physical Education Grades 6 -7 Home Economics if skills permit.

FORT FRANKLIN (Two Positions) - Primary generalist for term position August 22 to December 16 inclusive; and an Elementary generalist for term position 1988/89 Interviewing Native role model: Heather Inglis (center) and William Singer (right) school year.

KNUTE LANG CAMP - Term position September to January inclusive, with possible extension for balance of 1988/89 school year. A generalist teacher able to Native student finds a job provide small group and individualized instruction to students ages 14 to 17 at intermediate to Junior High levels. Training and /or experience in adolescent counselling and life skills would be a definite asset. This is an outpost, semi - isolated wilderness camp which would be a challenging and rewarding experience which relates to studies for a suitable individual. Native student William Services of Alberta (NCSA) utes long. Singer thought he'd have to is one such non The SEED program and These opportunities are available for qualified generalist teachers with strengths in -profit get a one or more areas and at least two years successful teaching experience. Training "comb the streets' to organization that applies to NCSA has given the stu- and experience in ESL /ESD, the language development approach across the job this summer but Singer the SEED program every dents the chance to gain curriculum, cross-cultural education and special Education (integrated approach) and two other students, year. NCSA is a well estab- valuable job skills, such as are definite assets. Candidates must also be eligible for an N.W.T. Teaching Heather Inglis and Peter lished Native organization working together as a team. Certificate. Mitchell, have career that is constantly expanding. "We all help each other." oriented jobs for the They offer services Singer says it has been a For further information, contact Mr. Barry Clarkson, Assistant Superintendent of summer. throughout Alberta to learning experience for eve- Schools (South) at (403) 979 -7135 or Mr. Jim Maher, Regional Superintendent of These students will be assist Natives that are ryone. The Native students Education at (403) 979 -7130. producing and researching involved in the legal system. says it gives him the chance two videos for Native Lloyd Gwin, program to apply his newly acquired REFERENCE NO.: EV- 65 -88 -71 -0000 Counselling Services of director of NCSA says, "the techniques that he learned CLOSING DATE: July 29, 1988 Alberta (NCSA). The videos are already in great while studying television at videos will center around demand, even before the Grant MacEwan Commun- Submit applications including telephone numbers to: Alberta, Regional Superintendent oL+ Native youths in actual shooting has taken ity College's Native Corn- Department of Personnel Northwest and how they cope with place." munications Program. Government of the negative peer pressure, the Singer plans on attending Territories Gwin is also the execu- Inuvik, other video will present pos- the college's two -year N.W.T. XOE OTO. tive itive young Native role producer of the videos, audio- visual program in he says they will be availa- Preference will be given to applicants eligible under the Native Employment Policy. models. September: But, eventually ble throughout Alberta The students wages are to Singer plans on taking his any agency where youths /1111111111 subsidized by the Summer knowledge gained from Employment Experience are involved. The role working on the NCSA model Development (SEED) pro- video will contain videos back home to the eight unique gram which is part of EIC's young Native Blood Indian Reserve individuals who Challenge '88. The SEED have where he worked as a achieved personal success EXECUTIVE program is a high volume cameraman at the Inastako in their program that gives secon- lives. (Chief Mountain) Cultural dary and post -secondary 117e peer pressure video Center. students the opportunity to will explore some of the DIRECTOR The Blackfoot student is gain valuable summer feelings and experiences proud of his heritage and employment with private, encountered in peer pres- Fort McMurray, Alberta says he wants to use his public and non- profit sure situations. It will also skills to promote his lan- businesses. introduce ways to deal with guage and culture. Singer The Athabasca Native Development Corporation is accepting The priority for the pro- negative peer pressure. The says the Elders have so applications gram is to subsidize employ- productions will be com- for the position of Executive Director. much to offer Native child- ers that will give students pleted by the middle' of ren, but that it's hard for career oriented jobs. August. Each will be The Corporation was formed to assist local Native persons them to reach these children in The Native Counselling approximately eight min- obtaining employment and increasing business opportunities for local because, he says "nowadays Native businesses in the local region and is legally and beneficially kids expect Rambo." This summer the SEED pro- owned in equal shares by status and Metis in the local region. gram and NCSA are giving LITTLE RED RIVER BOARD OF the aspiring cameraman the The person that we are looking for should be skilled in effective chance to learn more effec- EDUCATION communications with Native and non - Native people and have a good tive ways to compete with understanding of socio- economic conditions - effective interpersonal Principal (Fox Lake) that kind of competition. relationships particularly in dealing with Native people, resource The peer pressure video developers, private sector, government, Assistant Principal offers an important mes- unions, communication & sage to Native youths. It is training institutions. (John D'or Prairie) especially challenging and rewarding for Singer because QUALIFICATIONS: Human resource management, employment counselling and personnel it offers him the chance to management skills would be an asset. present suggestions and I. Training and experience should include ideas that are based on his Salary: Negotiable. multi -cultural education, E.S.L. and special own experiences with peer education pressure. or Community involvement in educational Growing up on the Please forward applications not later than 4:30 p.m., July 15, 1988 to decision making is mandatory. reserve Singer was sub- the attention : of jected to a great deal of neg- Positions will remain open until suitable ative peer pressure. Singer Mr. Robert Cree candidate is found. feels his insight could President, A.N.D.C. benefit other Native youths. His road to recovering from P.O. Box 5355 Send detailed resume to: Fort McMurray, the negative effects of peer Alberta pressure was a painful one. T9H 3G4. Mr. M. Fyten Director of Education "It took a car accident and Box 1830 a kw broken bones before I For further information contact Robert Cree at (403) 334 -2293 or High Level, Alberta TOH 1Z0 learned who my friends were," says Singer. He Marvin McDonald, A.N.D.C. Coordinator at (403) 791 -6541 or (403) (403) 759 -3811 559 -2252 or (403) hopes other Native youths 559 -2259. will learn from their mis- takes before it's too late. WINDSPEAKEn, July 8, 1988, PAGE 17 LEARNING

educators will assist them, that can be accessed by ways than one. explains Allan. "We haven't people from surrounding "For people from small pro -actively started any reserves. communities, sometimes programs; we've waited If students are not satis- cities like Edmonton and Courses offered right in community until the people have said fied with the courses being Calgary are overwhelming. here's a need, could you offered on the reserves, There's a lot of distractions, By Mark McCallum College administrators obvious advantage of all meet it." Allan says the Red Deer not to mention crowded Windspeaker Staff Writer are currently working with this is that the courses are Allan also notes students College has a number of class rooms. educators at the O'Chiese, all accredited and therefore are asking that courses be other educational oppor- RED DEER, Alta. But, here in Red Deer Sunchild and Hobbema recognized by other main- developed further, making tunities for its students. we're kind of in between the The Red Deer College is reserves to establish accre- stream education facili- them more comprehensive She points out it may be two places which might providing students at dited courses like high ties," says academic vice so students can go after jobs ideal for students interested make it easier for some of nearby reserves with the school upgrading, carpen- president Dr. Donna Allan. in more competitive markets. in university. The college the students to adjust." chance to take accredited try and early childhood But, the community must The college is also work- offers a two -year university The college also has resi- training courses right in development programs. show some interest and ing with Rocky Mountain transfer program that helps dential facilities and coun- their own communities. "Clearly, the most initiative before college House, providing programs students adjust in more selling services available. Community Vocational Centre LAC LA BICHE SCHOOL hikes learning standards DIVISION NO.51 By Mark McCallum onment these units bring to The units are each about The Lac La Biche School Division No, 51 requires the half-time Windspeaker Staff Writer the communities will help 1,420 sq. ft. and can services of an individual for the 1988 -89 school year to fulfill the improve students' grades. accommodate up to 20 stu- PROVINCIAL requirements of Cree Language /Culture Instruction and other related Acting CVC president Bert dents. Each of the units Native Education programming at the J.A. Williams High School, Community Vocational Seinen says the units are include two class rooms, an Centre educators are hop- "second to none" and are a Office,- washroom, kitchen ing to hike learning stand- far cry from earlier training and storage area. Please forward a resume of educational and/or training background to ards for students in north- centres. CVC offers people the undersigned by July 14, 1988. ern Alberta through recently CVC first began teaching upgrading courses at all established centres in five students in northern regions levels of elementary and Salary will be commensurate with education and/or training remote communities. in 1972. But, at that time, junior and senior high - background. Seinen recalls a number school, often preparing The centres are "double - of centres were wide" trailer units and are "run- down" students for post -secondary and Mr. Glenn Zacharuk now all in place for the next "substandard" build- education at universities or ings. school year at the following "Teaching often colleges. CVC also offers Co- ordinator of Instructional Services communities: Peerless occurred in old buildings courses that prepare people Lac La Biche School Division No. 51 already in Lake, , Smith, the community." for the immediate work Box 870 But, all has changed force in a wide variety of - Calling Lake and Gift that Lac La Biche, Alberta TOA 2C0 Lake. now. The five new trailer trades. "We try to accom- units cost an estimated modate the community. If CVC officials are optim- $625,000 to install and pre- they request a course, then istic the new learning envir- pare for teaching purposes. our best." Full Time Permanent Position COMMUNITY HEALTH Director NURSE required by Frog Lake Band. Position will have a 3 -6 month of Social Services probationary period. JOB DESCRIPTION: She/he will be nurse in charge at the Health Centre; will provide a variety of health care needs/services specific to community needs. Duties Assure that the social assistance guidelines in the Salary Negotiable manual are followed and implemented by the staff. Interviews to be held August 3, 1988 Aft Prepares the annual budget requirement for the program. Please forward resumes before July 25, 1988 to: as Directs and supervises staff consisting from the social Attention: Melvin Abraham assistance program, Homemakers, and child welfare. Frog Lake Band Administration ai Other duties assigned by the tribal administration or acting General Delivery personnel. Frog Lake, Alberta TOA MO Telephone: (403) 943 -3737 Qualifications Must possess Bachelor of Social Work. Oa Ability to speak Cree an asset. ita Valid Class 5 Driver's Lisence, provide own transportation. ,s Good physical and mental health. LAC LA BICHE SCHOOL

Salary commensurate with qualifications. DIVISION NO. 51 Closing date July 15, 1988, 4:40 p.m. The Lac La Biche School Division No. 51 requires the full -time Interviews July 18, 1988. services of an individual for the 1988 -89 school year to provide Cree Language Instruction and Home Liaison work at the Vera M. Welsh Orientation for one week from July 25 -29, 1988. Elementary School and Cree Language Instruction at the Dr. Swift Commencement of work August 1, 1988. Junior High School. Please forward resume to: Please forward a resume of educational and/or training background to the undersigned by July 14, 1988. Bigstone Cree Band do Leonard Okemow Salary will be commensurate with education and/or training General Delivery background. Mr. Zacharuk Desmarais, Alberta TOG OTO Glen Co-ordinator of Instructional Services Lac La Biche School Division No. 51 For more information call Robert Moberly 891 -3891. Box 870 Lac LaBiche, Alberta TOA 2C0 PAGE 18, July 8, 1988, WINDSPEAKER SPORTS & LEISURE EMS Tigers win Fort Chip slowpitch tourney

By George Polkas ful weekend of softball. the weekend. The total phies $500, gory. Moon represented Windspeaker Staff Writer plus leaving the derby. The derby cost The round robin tour- games played per day second place prize money of Huskies anyone who wanted to FORT CHIPEWYAN, Alta. nament which included totalled five. $300 to the Fort Smith team. enter a whopping $5 which The Fort Chipewyan four local teams brought First place went to the Steelers. They Strykers of Wayne Benoit of the included It) tries to hit the Softball Association hosted the total number of teams in E.M.S. Tigers of Fort Fort Chipewyan and the E.M.S. Tigers took the Top ball over the fence. The one a co-ed slowpitch tourna- the tourney to six, began Chipewyan who outscored Uranium City Huskies each Batter trophy. Most R.B.1.'s with the most hits over the ment on the Canada Day Friday night when the visit- the Fort Smith Steelers 32- had three wins, but, in for ladies went to Margaret fence was considered the weekend which saw .two ing teams, the Fort Smith 21, although both teams points the Strykers beat the Villebrun of the Fort Smith winner, in this case, Russell teams visiting this northern Steelers and the Uranium won four games each. The Huskies 26r9 to take third Steelers, while "Gilligan ", Antoine of the E.M.S. Tig- community for the success- City Huskies, unpacked for Tigers took first place tro- place prize money of $200. another nickname on the ers was the big winner. The ladies MVP was cap- roster, took the most R.B.I. William Tuccaro, presi- tured by Melanie Cyprien trophy for the men's side of dent of the Softball Associ- of the local school team, things. Gilligan, appar- ation was glad that the visit- Students teach DIA a lesson while for the mens MVP ently, was in town from the ing .teams were able to join was awarded to John Uranium City Huskies in the competition for the held in BY ANN ANGEBRADT ons June 22 when they this year Devon. McKay Of the Fort Chipe - team. Overall Top Pitcher weekend. "Their interest The softball tournament Windspeaker Correspondent defeated the Indian wyan E.M.S. Tigers. trophy was awarded to Bev and support by attending Association of Alberta was one of several activi- According to Irene Tuc- Davies of the Fort Chipe- made this event a successful DEVON, Atta. (IAA) team 8-6. ties at intercultural days, caro, official scorekeeper wyan E.M.S, Tigers. The one." Tuccaro also had The students trounced which brings together gov- for the weekend's games, Sportmanship trophy went praise for the umpires for University students from ernment officials and mem- the roster included nick- to the local school team for their time and excellent the Indian Management their earlier opponents, a bers of the Native commu- names and not proper their effort in a sportsman- work and especially for wife Assistance Progam (IMAP) team from the Department nity. It is sponsored by the names, like "Moon ", who like manner. Irene Tuccaro, who did a earned the title of intercul- of Indian Affairs, 42 -9 dur- Department of Indian took the trophy for Top Also held during this marvelous job keeping tural days' softball champi- ing the annual competition Affairs. Batter in the ladies cate- weekend was a batting score the entire weekend.

Poundmaker's 12 k NORTHERN run draws few entries By Bea Lawrence petition which awarded Windspeaker Staff Writer winners with a jacket for first, a trophy for second EDMONTON, Alta. ALBERTA while third prize received a The Sturgeon Golf Course t -shirt and souvenir pins near St. Albert was the were given to fourth place starting point for the Sun- runners. These prizes were NATIVE day, SLOWPITCH July 3, Poundmaker supplied to the winners Annual 12K Run for the courtesy of Poundmaker's fourteen runners who Lodge which also was the TOURNAMENT entered this year's event. designated finish line for Three ladies and eleven the footrace. men took part in the corn- Sixteen- year -old Chey- enne Fletcher of Edmonton won first place in the Ladies 12K with her time of I hour, wrm-imiT 17 minutes and 59 seconds, while thirteen -year -old AUGUST 13 & 14, 1988 Good News Shauna Cook also from Edmonton, placed second Party Line with her time of 1:31:00; Fort Chipewyan runner, Ruby Gibot took third spot for the race. At time of Entry Fee Invitational Track & press, Gibot's score was Field Meet, July 21, unavailable for record. Hobbema. For all In the men's 12K, $200 youth, 17 and under nineteen -year -old Darrel cal Loma 585 -3088. McKay of Edmonton took 16 Teams first place with his time of Slowpitch Tourney, 49:29:01 while second place July 15 -17, Jaycee went to Dean White of Deadline Park, High Prairie. Saddle Lake with his time For further of 51:22:83. Twenty -year- for Entry information call 523- old Curtis Cross of Frog 3705. Lake took third with his time of 54:20:30. August Poundmaker stair coun- sellor Roy Bighead indi- cated that, "although the 10, 1988 PUT IT HERE. weather was good that day, Call or write the editor to include good news of nonprofit events you want to the audience turnout was share. courtesy of AGT. fairly small." Call John R. Giroux 355 -3868 (office) 355 -2141 (home) or Ross Giroux 355 -3868 (office) 355 -2128 (home) SPORTS Hosted by the Driftpile Swingers ROUNDUP By Kim McLain Fastball Club ..is on vacation WINDSPEAKER, July 8, 1988, PAGE 19 SPORTS & LEISURE 25th anniversary jamboree Prince Albert event attracts big crowd on long weekend

By Bea Lawrence 25th Anniversary Jamboree brought a positive response ratio of 7 men to 3 ladies per Executive Director of the fun and interesting to Windspeaker Staff Writer over the Canada Day long from the crowd as did the team. Green Lake came in Jamboree, Eugene Arcand watch." weekend. The Double dance bands who per - from the B -side defeating said: "A good time was had The band list included: PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. Knockout Co -ed Slo -pitch formed nightly from June 30 Sandy Lake in two games by all and I'm sure that eve- C -Weed and Friends, Road Three thousand people Tourney and North Saskat- to July 3. for a first prize of $1500. ryone went home with fond House (formerly The packed the Prince Albert chewan Association Cha- The Co -ed Slo -pitch Their first win was 5 -4 and memories. The bands tra- Breeze), Free Bird, Mike Exhibition Grounds for the riot Chuckwagon meet attracted 16 teams with a the second was 6-5. Sandy velled from across the coun- Malcolm Band, Kelly Lake scooped up $1000 for try, some from as far away, Athchynum and the Blue - second place while the Ft. McMurray, Janvier Set- water Band, Just the Boyz, Mens and ladies fastball tourney Hawkeye and the Blue tlement, Lac La Biche, Young Blood, Misdeal teams collected $500 each Manitoba and Halifax. Midnight Sun, Fourth for third Ind fourth spot There was also a group Generation (St. Jean Fam- attracts 26 teams to Regina respectively. from Saskatchewan and ily and also the only Alberta The fastest chariot outfit one no -show, the Wild - band of the entire group), By George Poitras tor of the Regina Friend- dons Reserve who took championship driver is wood Band. That particular Gerry Greyeyes and Rick Windspeaker Staff Writer ship Centre, the tourney home $700 of prize money. none other than the 1987 band showed us much dis- Laliberte and Priscilla was considered a "first class As in the ladies tourney, pony chuckwagon cham- courtesy and unprofession- Morin who performed with REGINA, Sask. tournament" because of the there was a lot of good pion, 'Big George Sander- alism because I especially the B.C. Native Music Her- The Regina Friendship good organization shown competition in the men's son.' The holder of this did my utmost in accomo-- itage Society. Centre played host to the the entire weekend by tourney, said Geddes as the year's fastest pony chuck - dating a spot for their Four kids also performed Canadian Native Men's organizing officials. Cowessess Reserve out- wagon championship performance. in a jigging contest to the and Ladle's Fastball In the ladies tournament scored the Regina Braves though, goes to Abe Hilde- He added, "otherwise the audience's delight. Their

Championships July 1 -3. The Pas Mixed Cree defeated for first place and a $1100 brand. Best dressed chariot rest of the bands put on names were unavailable at Portage La Prairie in the first place finishing award. outfit winner is Lionel extraordinary performan- press time. A total of 26 teams final time to capture the The Regina Braves took Parenteau and the best ces, especially Gerry "I would like to thank entered this tournament first place prize money of home $800 to their advan- dressed pony chuckwagon Greyeyes and Rick Lali- Mother Nature for co- including 12 mens and 14 $2000, leaving the Portage tage in the second place fin- victor is Ryan Peterson. berte who were the MC's operating and giving us the ladies teams from Regina La Prairie team second ish. Finishing third and a Ten dance bands all of nightly. They performed tremendously good weather and the surrounding areas. place prize money of $1000. total of $500 in prize money whom were of Native des- without any practices and for all the activities at our And, according to Garth Third place in the ladies were the tearh from Little cent performed nightly for a had to improvise their sets 25th Anniversary Jambo- Geddes, the executive direc- tourney was won by Gor- Black Bear. most appreciative crowd. which made it all the more ree," concludes Arcand.

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Dance on the Junior Barrel Racing Junior Steer Riding evening of July Entries $25:00 23 - $8 single Purse $250.00 _ dú $15 couple se- .- Entries Open July 11, 10 a to 6 p.m.

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