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Cree Bernd to distribute $3.5 million this month
By George Poitras FORT CHIPEWYAN - The Cree Indian band will make its first historical distribution of part of its recent settlement with both the federal and provincial governments. Of its $26.6 million received for compensation, the band will distribute $3,529,000 on February 15, 1987. At a recent meeting with Members chosen have band members, an eight served on former councils, member working committee are active in band affairs, was selected to work with and are regular attenders to the chief and council and its the band's general meetings. already established Elders "The Elders," said Chief committee. The 21- member Rita Marten, "are very team will work together to important people, they are discuss ways of putting their money to use. Continued Page 2 Friendship centre finds home, but has no money
By Donna Rae Murphy houses the satellite had notified the directors he GRAND CENTRE - The had a pending agreement beleagured Grand Centre with a local real estate Satellite Friendship Centre, agent to sign a long -term faced last year with eviction lease and the satellite, and closure, now faces a renting on a month -to- challenge that seems month basis, would have to insurmountable - a total move. The satellite and its lack of funding and no parent centre, the Bonnyville commitment from any Canadian Native Friendship EAGLE FEATHER HEADDRESS quarter to supply the need. Centre (BCNFC) refused Late last year the owner This magnificent headdress is proudly worn by Bobby Hunter of the White Braid Dance Society. The society of the building which Continued Page 3 performed at the Canadian Native Friendship's 25th anniversary celebrations. For coverage, see pages 12 -15. Special Report Dangers of pesticide spraying revealed
By John Copley Steinhauer said the public of the intended spray growing problems brought (Reference: Pesticides - did not receive ample noti- areas? on by excessive and unne- Christian Farmers Federa- "It is government policy fication of any spraying "Monitoring ?" huffs cessary use of dangerous tion 1979 'The IBT Affair - not to let Indians know before or after the incidents Randy Lawrence, a spo- chemicals. Canadian Response.' what is going on around occurred. kesman for the Coalition One of the major points The concern. At the time them. We've been kicked In a letter to the Edmon- for Forest Spraying Alter- on that list of concerns is of IBT's collapse, Canada around for many, many ton Journal last January, natives in Hinton. "The the fact that Industrial Bio- had over 100 IBT test sup- years now." Alberta Environment Min- companies or government Test Laboratories (IBT), ported chemical on the ister, Ken Kowalski, said agencies or departments once the largest testing market. Some of these are These are the words of the statements that indi- doing the spraying are mon- facility in the U.S., and still in use today. How many Ken Steinhauer, President cated the spraying had itoring themselves. If the responsible for up to 35% of are there left to re- evaluate? of the Blackpowder occurred without public Alberta Forest Service all pesticide tests ever We're still using 2 -4D and Association of Alberta. notice were false. issues a license it's up to the taken (Reference: U.S. Roundup, the latter looking The Journal retaliated by Forestry Department to EPA Press Release August to become popular in "This time though, it's claiming "details were monitor itself. 25, 1977 'Deficiencies in Alberta. not only Natives, but non- released only after a spe- "The system is very Pesticide Safety Test "I don't know why they Natives as.well." cific request from the inadequate - if Alberta Reported by EPA) crumbled insist on spraying Roun- Journal." Environment is approving in an investigation which dup," said Ken Steinhauer. Mr. Steinhauer was ref- The question is - how licenses, which they do, found deliberate falsifica- "On the can it says its not erring to the pesticide did two government then they should play a tion of documents and test recommended for spray- spraying incidents involving departments, one issuing much bigger role in moni- reports. ing. And 2 -4D? It's amazing the Fort McKay Band, the license and the other toring," added Lawrence. IBT went out of business what our government will Meander River and Calling monitoring the system, There are many con- and three senior officers Lake, late last year. Mr. forget to inform the public cerns about the ever- were convicted of fraud. Continued Page 4 A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 2, February 13, 1987, WINDSPEAKER
Disbursement plans announced Cree Band to distribute$3.5:rnillion
From Page 1 $460,000 will be put into the per head of $2 million The general feeling in the Matcitak Foundation. The "The future looks pretty beginning February 15, and community regarding the knowledgeable, and we Matcitak Foundation will equal per capita payments disbursement of the money us need them to work with include programs in good if they invest for the remaining 10 is a very excited one. on an advisory capacity." economic development wisely and look at the months. (Based on a 1,300 Therese Tuccaro, a local To date, the band has and development of its Not to member population.) taxi driver, says the money established three accounts. newly acquired reserve future. look only 3) A $679 disbursement the members are about to There is $23,151,000 in the lands, a scholarship for at the immediate future per head every three receive is the talk of the capital account. This those members who wish but to look at 20 -25 years months. (Based on a 1,300 town. "Being on the road amount has been locked to continue their education member population.) from morning to night," into the bank and will not be at a post- secondary down the road." 4) A $2,941 disbursement said Therese, "I know touched for one year. After institution outside of the per head of one lump sum what's going on in their will one year, the band community and a bereave- on February 15. (Based on minds, I know what's being distribute 50% of its interest ment fund, to name a few. - Chief Archie Cyprien a 1,200 member population.) talked about." which will gain 8.05% "But this is what the 5) A $2,715 disbursement Chief Archie Cyprien of interest per year, to its working committee is set per head of one lump sum the Chipewyan Band also band members. up for," said Chief Marten, on February 15. (Based on agrees that the mood is A loan obtained from "We will work together to a 1,300 member population.) very intense among band Peace Hills Trust by a discuss ideas of developing the band's expenditure 1) A $900 disbursement 6) A $271 disbursement members. and former chief council the Cree Band and to assist account. per head every four months per head for 10 months "I don't feel it's a good be will paid back from the its members in whichever The approximate 1,200 beginning February 15. beginning February 15. The idea to choose the one band's current account of way we could." member band have chosen (Based on a 1,300 member remaining money will be lump sum of either the $700,000. After paying the The disbursement of its six options for disbursement population.) put into a daily interest $2,941 per capita or the $240,000loan, the remaining $3,529,000 will come out of which are listed: 2) An equal distribution account and the interest $2,715 per capita," said accumulated will be Chief Cyprien. To drop a distributed to the members bunch of money like that in on a per capita basis for the community in one day, December payment ( Rasad said Chief Cyprien, could on a 1,300 member create many social prob- National population.) lems. "I'd rather see them Of the six options disperse this amount of established, five are based money over a longer period on a 1,300 member of time." population. The 100 extra When questioned critics and they shouldn't stop you from going but about - include members here they are: would the future for the Cree who have become members Indian band to What really bugs me is that the only time the movie Chief in the band through Bill Cyprien, he felt, "the future goes out of its way to admire or respect the Guarani is C -31. looks pretty good if they when they're imitating the Europeans. The Spanish Since the establishing of invest wisely and look at and the Portuguese characters are suitably impressed the OTTAWA the six options, Chief future." Chief also when the Guaranis -a race of people right out of the Cyprien Marten has gone door to felt that it a REPORT jungle - not and play was very good them extremely well. door along with another idea to select different councillor to explain in people of age My objection is that the Guaranis are not respected different By Owenadeka detail the options to those groups to work together or appreciated for themselves. For instance, the movie as who did not attend the a team. "Not to look only at shows Guarani men carrying blowguns but it doesn't meeting at which the the immediate of the An Indian massacre that took place in the jungles of show the extraordinary work that goes into making future options were discussed, or band but to look at 20 -25 South American 200 years ago is the subject of a new one. The Guarani mastered the complicated task of to those who do not years down the road." movie that's getting a lot of attention. It's called The making one using only the simplest of tools. Believe me, understand the options A meeting on February 7 Mission and it stars Robert DeNiro. It's already won making a blowgun is a lot harder than going to a fully. While going door to for the band some major awards in France and England and it's sure hardware store and buying a piece of plastic tubing. general door, the chief and membership will be held to to be in the running for an Oscar this spring. One other thing the movie doesn't show is the skill councillor will have a draft determine the final decision The movie starts with Robert DeNiro working as a needed to use a blowgun and use it well enough to feed of the options, and people on the 15 slave- trader. He goes into the jungle, kills a few Guarani a family. Imagine, for example, making your own February will be able to vote for disbursement of the money. Indians, kidnaps a dozen more' and sells them into poisoned darts and trying to shoot a monkey out of a which option they feel is Members not quite sure slavery. In the next scene he kills his brother in a jealous leafy jungle tree that's six stories high. I tried using a best. The draft of the of the options or needing rage. He becomes severely depressed so he decides to blowgun in a museum once, and it's not the same as options will be sent to any change his ways by becoming a priest. He goes back to shooting spitballs from a straw. clarification of the members not residing in the are the jungle to live with the Guaranis and build a mission. There are other aspects of Guarani life the film could situation asked to community as well. A contact the Indian But the mission ends up being a pawn in the conflict have showed but didn't but then I've got other, bigger Cree deadline of February 6 has band in between the Spanish and the Portuguese. The complaints. The Mission, after all, is not so much about office Fort been set for choosing one by Portuguese surround the mission and make no secret what happens to the Guarani as it is about what Chipewyan calling of the options. 697 -3740. of their murderous intentions. Robert DeNiro, the happens to Robert DeNiro. In fact, the cold -blooded priest, is then forced to wrestle his conscience a second murder of a hundred Indian men, women and children time. He has to decide whether to pick up a sword and is just a dramatic backdrop for one white man's moral defend the Guarani or turn the other cheek. He dilemma. decides to break his sacred vows and fight alongside the But the crowning insult comes just after the Guarani. The Portuguese attack and although DeNiro massacre, in the film's very last frame. You may be Windimuw and the Guarani men put up a good fight, the tempted at this point, if you're like me, to remind Portuguese slaughter them, the women and the yourself that the movie is not just ancient history - that children in a bloody massacre. the same things are still happening today. this point speaker At It's a depressing way to end a movie but I think The in the film the closing message crawls across the Mission is worth seeing for a couple of reasons. First, it screen: "The Indians of South America are still is a good movie. The photography is stunning. The engaged in a struggle to defend their land and culture. acting is first -rate. The music is terrific. Many of the priests inspired by faith and love who Fred DIdzena President Rocky Woodward One thing I especially liked was seeing so many cause do support their so with their lives." Bert Crowfoot Reporter Indians on the screen. One Indian in a -movie is It's true, priests are still dying in support of the Indian General AAanaçer George Pod= tokenism but a hundred Indians in a movie is like being "struggle." But what about the Indians? Kim McLain Reporter May Strynadka at a family reunion. For example, the ten -year -old Wake up Hollywood! Wake up Canada! Wake up Production Editor Margaret Desjarlais Keith Chiefmoon Guarani boy who was DeNiro's sidekick looked exactly world! Mel Miller like Production Assistant one of my nephews. The boy reminded me, if I Indian people -- hundreds of them -- are still being Joe Redcraw Ad Sales needed any reminding, that we as Indian people are all murdered in South and Central America. Their deaths Cree Syllabics Gat Stewart Sales brothers and sisters under the skin, no matter how or are just as real as any priest's but they're not the central Cunt Buehler Manager Editor where we live. focus of this movie. I know that The Mission is meant to The second reason I think the movie is worth the be sympathetic to the -- Indians past and present but I'd W naspeaker is a weekly publication of the etY O} price of admission is that it's based on actual events. It's hate to think what the result would have been if the Alberto. Wndspeaker is published every, Thursday at 15001 112 Avenue, therefore a good, eye -opening lesson on South America producers Edmonton, Alberto, 15M 2V4; Phone: (403) 455-2700. were unsympathetic. If their aim was to AO.entisements designed set and praducedby Wr dspeoker a s well as pictures. history. stimulate discussion about South America history, it nears. cartoons. edifogl content and other printing material are properties of W ndspeaker and may not be used by anyone without the erporesesd written But I should stress here that The Mission is not worked. pem15sbn of Wndspeaker (Aboriginal Multi -Medo Society of Alberta). perfect - far from it. I have several serious complaints It's got me talking about it -- and I say you should about the movie that probably won't be noticed by the definitely see it for yourself. Second Class Mail Registration No. 2177
A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAICER., February 13, 1987, PAGE 3 Provincial
Funding from Ottawa insecure Grand Centre Friendship Centre in jeopardy referrals drop and the is From Page 1 and -ins." She BCNFC lobbying own budget to do this and main office's spending. "We still believe we'll says a submission was sent around the Lakeland area right now we're hurting." "We're going to have to receive core funding for the to do so stating there was to Ottawa recently asking for support in order to Robbing Peter to pay do a major fund -raising and satellite," the director no space in their for money but chances of it justify its Paul is available continued creating severe membership campaign stated, "and even though it being are slim. existence. price range. The owner approved financial problems for the before the end of March," won't be enough to operate then sent an eviction notice This is the final year for Youngchief is hopeful parent centre. "We received she said, "and we're it as fully as we'd like, at and the satellite started assured funding for friend- about the positive outcome an emergency repair grant stepping up in public least it'll be there as a ship centres of a recent meeting packing. In a last minute, across Canada between to fix the roof and repair the relations work and asking service to the people and turn the and the national program is the Secretary of a the ironic of events, State and floor of hall here in for public assistance." will be a referral and real estate agent offered to being reviewed and representative of the Bonnyville but after it was guidance office for the AVC his evaluated for effectiveness National move business out of Association of done the roof started The satellite has been counsellor who is there and face Friendship the main street office he necessity. In the of Centres in leaking again and we can't assisted by volunteers and once a week for clients. At occupied gave it to the severe in all regards to a and cutbacks satellite do anything about it currently is staffed by two any rate we'll fight to keep it centre. With that reprieve, government departments, submission for 1988 funding. because the contractor we people hired through a open." the satellite moved into a friendship centres may be a The Satellite began to hired has gone into Priority Employment prime location but without low funding priority. run out of money in bankruptcy. Now there's Program (PEP) grant. A reunion of all former its own funds to even pay The National Association November 1986 and the more damage to the floor Youngchief believes the staff, volunteers and the rent. of Friendship Centres is BCNFC directors knew and we still have to fix the satellite could continue to directors for the BCNFC, In spite of the lack of negotiating with the federal they would have to either roof but there's simply no operate on a commitment planned for January of this money, BCNFC Director, government for a funding let go or carry the program. money." Paying expenses of $50,000 per year to cover year, will likely be held in Miriam Youngchief, says commitment to continue Youngchief says the decision for the satellite out of their rent, salaries and utilities. conjunction with the annual "it's turning out to be a the program. Satellite was made to carry them own core funding, Young - One of the PEP workers is meeting in either April or good place for them since centres have been a but "we don't have a chief pointed out, has working on a fund -raising May, depending on money it's more accessible for component of the program contingency fund in our forced a cutback in the campaign. developments.
Yellowhead Youth Family Support program gets positive evaluation
A home -based, commu- families' competence instead nity- centred program of fostering dependence. offering support to troubled The evaluation of the families is reducing the program, conducted from potential for child abuse May 1985 to May 1986, while keeping families shows Family Support is an together. efficient, cost -effective The Yellowhead Youth alternative to more -intrusive Centre's Family Support methods. It provides cost Program, operated by the savings by avoiding foster Edmonton Region of Alberta home or institutional Social Services, is an placements. alternative to placing Results of the evaluation children in residential care. indicated 83 per cent of A recent evaluation cases were successful, with showed 94 per cent of some or all goals met. Only children remained in their six per cent of children had families at least three to be placed outside the months following involve- family, even several months ment with Family Support. after families were dis- PAUL BAND ROUND DANCE The program accepts charged from the program. ...a return to cultural togetherness referrals from the seven Data was also collected Alberta Social Services on families served by the House fire victims get support district offices in Edmonton program. The study city. showed the typical primary Families served by the caretaker of the children is program typically include a poor, ill- educated one or Paul more children Band pulls Caucasian (white) together woman considered to be at risk of who became a mother at an apprehension by the depart- early age. The majority By Albert Crier comprised of Native services worker. Nelson Adams served as ment. Usually, families are raise their children alone. Counselling Services and This is the first time that master of ceremonies over experiencing so much Families were referred to DUFFIELD - The Paul Social Services department the Paul band held a round the round dance which saw trouble managing their lives the program because of Band community threw its located on the reserve, dance for the specific people give away various that their children are in poor parenting skills, support to a band member organized the round dance. purpose of giving the household items, such as need of protective services. conflicts between parents who lost everything in a "There were donations community members a clothing, kitchenware and Family Support staff, and children or because of house fire by holding a of every kind, from chance to help one of their blankets to the Paul family. who are experienced child abuse and neglect. benefit round dance on volunteers who gave their own in their time of need Percy Potts, IAA vice - care counsellors, work with The program is designed February 7, at the commu- time, to preparing food and according to organizers. president for Treaty Six families in their homes on to be flexible to meet nity hall. Local residents setting up the hall, to the The return to cultural area showed his support to areas such as child manage- varying needs of individual gave donations to help different donations people togetherness is just the community effort by ment, counselling, life skills, families. Results of a parent Edith Paul get started again. brought to the round dance beginning for the Paul singing with the drummers system advocacy and questionnaire suggests the Paul, a young single for Edith Paul's family, " said band, said Poitras, who is and singers in the middle of transition of children from program does so effectively mother of two and a widow, Violet Poitras, one of the also a counsellor with the the round dance. the care of the department. -- 91 per cent thought the received the community organizers. NSC branch in Paul Band. Another Paul band Specialized parent educa- Family Support services generosity and donations Credit for the well Annabelle McNaughton, community project coming tion and support groups are helped them deal more with sincere gratefulness. organized community the former director of the up is the meeting of the also offered. effectively with their "I'm very proud of my support action, also go to NSC office, was mentioned Man in Motion world tour The program is preventive problems. people for doing this. I Theresa Paul, director of as being very instrumental by Rick Hansen, to raise in nature, maintaining the "The data consistently really appreciate the things Native Counselling Services in starting a return to funds for spinal research, dignity of families who are suggests the program has they have done and given and NCS counsellors traditional practices like a planned for March 13. 'partners' rather than major, positive impact on to me," said a happy Edith Gloria Bearhead, Marie round dance to help in the This community shows 'clients' of the counsellors. people's lives," the program Paul. Bird, Mary P. Rain and areas of alcohol abuse, they can pull together to Family Support reinforces evaulation concludes. The inter -agency group, Doreen Rain, Health awareness and counselling. help their own and others. A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS' PAGE 4, February 13, 1987, WINDSPEAKER
Swedish planters are pro- MARK McCALLUM & JOHN COPLEY I cessing in excess of 300,000 Special Report L' acres. volume of timber able to A bad example to follow supply our mill every year." would be indicated by The newsletter said that reviewing the Mexican cri- the province of New sis. (Reference: Wm. Brunswick had applied Kistner in Mother Jones - Roundup to over 100,000 December 19, 1986 ` The THE DANGERS acres in 1985 without Chemical Fog Over Mexi- question. co's Farmworkers'). In that What it failed to say was issue, Angus Wright, a pro- that the project was a disas- fessor of Environmental ter. Combined spraying of Studies at the Sacremento insecticides and pesticides State University and a spe- OF SPRAYING have had a temendous cialist in Mexican agricul- affect on the health of the ture stated, "The people population. down there (Mexico) are New Brunswick is now 1 tor. being poisoned so we can From Page 1 Canadian and Ameri- niuk is also concerned may be the tall pine, spruce of 4 provinces who've cans have always been enjoy cheap produce at all about the herbicide or fir tree. opted out of spraying pesti- times of the year." traders in the tourist indus- allow -15 years after Viet- problems. "The issue," states Brad cides. The others are Onta- Agriculture and health nam we are still seeing the try. Many thousands flock "We realize that some Wylynko, Project Director rio, British Columbia, and experts have said the indis- effects of `agent orange' to the Canadian wilderness test areas have to be set for - the Toxics Watch Pro- Saskatchewan; the latter criminate spraying of pesti- and 2 -4D was one of the each summer to swim, fish, up," he said. ject in Edmonton, "is not having sprayed in two cides kills hundreds of Mex- key ingredients. We see frolic and generally enjoy "As long its as these areas whether the government is years. ican laborers each year." results in birth defects, the great outdoors. They are kept small, say around seriously considering the If any action on danger- are unlikely to want to see I brain disorders, and an 20 acres, suppose we'll health of the forests and the SWEDISH ous herbicides and their increase in cancer. Recent polluted lakes and rivers have to live with it. But we health of the people, or SUCCESS use is to be taken it will studies in the U.S. have and a land dead with are 100% against aerial it whether just wants to STORY require the united effort of proven the chemical is a defoilation. spraying of any kind." ensure a market for all Albertans. carcinogen." The destruction of the Natural ecological pro- herbicides." Comparisons with more critical food supplies (win- cesses are also being inter- Others may have even successful ventures would PESTICIDES SUBSTANCES ter browse) for moose, fered with. The leaves of different motives. In a seem more appropriate. elk CANCER CAN KILL deer, and other wild trees like the aspen and the Champion Forest Service Take Sweden for example. species is RELATED becoming evi- poplar serve a useful func- newletter last year it stated, This country is the 'cherry- The fact that towns, vil- dent. The animals depend tion on the forest floor. The "...to maintain a healthy on -top' when it comes to "Cigarette smoking may lages and other communi- on the foliage for healthy fallen leaves build up crop of young softwoods forestry techniques. cause cancer like they say, ties are often downwind or survival and conservation- humus in the soil and pro- growing on our Forest First, there is no herbi- but in the past 20 or 30 downstream from the ists are worried. tects the surroundings by Management Area, it will be cide /pesticide spraying in years since herbicides and spray areas is another wor- providing moisture and necessary to treat 1,000 to Sweden. Toxic chemicals pesticides stated to flour- risome thought. Chemicals insulation. FISH AND GAME 1,500 acres for competition are not used in the Swedish ish, it (cancer) has grown including 2 -4D, Ethylene If toxic chemicals, like CONCERN WITH control annually." If this forestry program. immensely. And there are Dibromide and Paraquat Roundup, persist in their AERIAL VIEW was not done, the newslet- Sweden uses manpower. more non- smokers every- are almost certainly fatal if relentless munching on the ter added, "The affect will The unemployment rate is day. These environmental swallowed. Alberta environment, the only thing Fish and Game be an immediate and ever - among the lowest in the poisons are gradually work- Tourism is another fac- left standing in a few years President Nestor Roma- increasing loss of the world. In northern regions ing their way into the popu- of Alberta, unemployment lation and are becoming a is much more severe. fast growing man -made "Ninety per cent of the calamity," states Ken population in the Caslan- Steinhauer. okOMAkt Conklin area are unem- "We somehow have to ployed," says Joe Blyan of get the attention of the Happy LODGE 4'4% Anniversary q0 Lac La Biche. voters. Only votes have the Canadian Native "I know a lot of people power to effect change. We who'd love an opportunity have to make the people Friendship Centre to work in the bush, any- understand how our high- where for that matter. handed government oper- Many people up here are ates in this province, doing living hand -to- mouth. whatever they like, without CongttatuVattons There are proven methods regard for the people. (Alpha that says we should be able "We need to get workers to the Canadian Native to harvest this unwanted out into the communities to Friendship Centre wood by hand - it's made explain the problems to the 291 -3200 a profit before. populous and increase It's time to get people CALGARY, ALTA. awareness. Then the folks POUNDMAIR/NECHI working again. Govern- can go to their constituents ment needs to forget the with Box knowledgeable con- 3884 pesticides and worry about cerns." St. Albert AB QUALITY DAIRY FOODS the people." There a fair amount of GUARANTEED GOODNESS Alberta has very few discrepancies when it 458-1884 sales in the hardwood comes to statements being industry. There are about make versus the facts. 12 million cubic metres of Early last fall, for instance, hardwoods like the aspen in a statement to the and poplar available but Edmonton Journal, John only about 4% are commit- Drew, Director of Refores- ted. tation and Reclamation for Sweden, with much less Alberta Forest Services forest area, harvests over a said, "not more than 500 half million acres a year. hectares have been sprayed While Alberta produces 6.5 out of the 21 million hec- metres of wwod, Sweden is tares of forest land in almost 1200% higher at 75 Alberta." million cubic metres. Documented evidence Using no herbicides, the indicates that over 2,000 Congratulations Swedish 'reforestation pro- hectares have been sprayed to the Canadian Native HAPPY ANNIVERSARY grams eat up $190 million since September of 1986. Friendship Centre annually. Alberta's total Canadian Native Friendship Centre expenditure is a little over EXERCISE on their 25th Anniversary from $25 million. CAUTION Over 700,000 acres of Swedish soil is fertilized and Roundup manufactur- Gronde Prairie Friendship Cenh+e weeded each year. In ers, Monsanto, notes on its 10507 -98 Avenue SARCEE NATIONS ADMINISTRATION Alberta we do less than a label "...minute quantities Grande Prairie, Alberta 1000 acres. of this herbicide can 3700 Anderson Rd. cause T8V 41.1 Seeding is an integral severe damage or destruc- 532 -5722 Calgary, Alberta T2W 3C4 part of the Scandinavian tion to the crops, plants, forestry programs. Alberta and other areas on which 281 -4455 sews a little under 10,000 acres a year while the Continued Next Page
A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, February 13, 1987, PAGE 5 Herbicides could pose serious problems VACUUM SERVICE CLINIC CFSA want spraying stopped Vie will replace agitator By Mark McCallum brushes (if replaceable) belt, bulb, paper bag, oil the The toxics herbicides cleaner, grease all bearings and and pesticides used for perform a 6 -point electrical check spraying in Alberta forests could pose serious prob- lems, if their usage is not properly addressed. ONLY $q gas The Alberta Coalition for Forest Spray Alternatives (CFSA), formed in REG $28.95 December 1985, gathered Domestic Units Only 4,100 signatures on a Offer expires February 28, 1987 petition calling for a moratorium on forest BAGS & REPAIRS FOR ALL MAKES spraying. Premier Don GOOD SELECTION OF RECONDITION Getty then made vague VACUUMS FROM $25.00 pre- election promises in his May election campaign in RANDY LAWRENCE Hinton, expressing concerns ...CFSA spokesman o0°` about a forest -spraying proposal by `°°5 S Jiffy Vacuum Champion being sprayed are "Native bigger role in monitoring Forest Products (as populated areas," said spray areas. 12225 - 107 reported in the Hinton Lorraine Sinclair, who is "We haven't really had 482-3474 Parklander on December involved with the Hinton - any action from the 9, 1986). Alberta Envi- based coalition. government - we've had a ronment cancelled "When I first started lot of promises and heard a Champion's spraying talking about the issue with lot of words - but when we application. people who might be look back over the past Getty told the CFSA that concerned in Hinton," says year nothing has really no further spraying would CFSA spokesperson and changed." be done until additional Champion Forest Products Concerned environmen- studies into the issue were employee Randy Lawrence, talist and project director conducted. However, "they didn't believe that this for the Tçxics Watch W+ INDIAN TRADER A DIVISION OF SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN ARTS despite this apparent was happening: I actually Program Brad Wylynko 8 CRAFTS CORP. concern, the Alberta had to show them news- says, "forestry management government permit was paper clippings before they should involve far more issued to a federal -provincial really even believed that than a simple annual forestry research project something like this could be spraying to kill unwanted near Grande Prairie, happening on their door- trees." He was speaking involving aerial spraying in step." out about the obvious lack YUKON PARKAS (Full Length) Reg. $495 - Sale $335 August, 1986. The coalition is demand- of dollars spent on TESLIN (3/4 Length) Reg. $425 - Sale $285 The remaining 10 permits ing a province -wide reforestation and devel- MUKLUKS Reg. $85 to $95 - Sale $59 were issued to the Alberta moratorium on herbicide opment in Alberta. Forest Service, the Northern spraying in forested areas, "Sweden," says Wylynko, Alberta Institute of a public hearing on the "a country which dis- COMMERCIAL & SMOKED TANNED Technology, Canadian issue, and for resources to courages the use of Jackets Moccasins Vests Forest Products of Grande be made available in order herbicides, produces almost Mitts Mukluks Prairie, and DuPont Canada to study the many alter- 1,200 per cent more timber which received two permits natives to herbicide usage. than Alberta. WE MAKE SPECIAL ORDERS but missed the 1986 deadline Lawrence says, "I think "The government of for spraying in Alberta. the govemment is embar- Alberta is refusing to look Approximately 1,057 rassed about this issue and at the other management hectares (over 2,500 acres) how it's been handled. options it has. of land in the province were "The monitoring (of "We need to come up LONDONDERRY MALL WEST EDMONTON MALL sprayed with herbicides spraying) is done more or with better methods for Phase Z Second Level including Velpar, Second Level Roundup less on the honor system." dealing with the environment 4732086 487 -1146 and Garlon. The spraying He says the companies - we are ruining it right took place near Lac La doing the spraying are only now." Biche, Meander River, Keg required to monitor Wylynko has been with River, Calling Lake, themselves. Lawrence feels the Toxics Watch Project Dixonville and Eureka River. that the Environment since its conception in The locations that are Department should play a September 1986.
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From Page 4 such extremely easy access, of those spraying. we are faced with perhaps On the other hand, treatment was not in- even graver problems. Randy Lawrence of Hinton tended." Ken Steinhauer said, "It's said even though his Coali- This does not exactly hard to accept the fact that tion was promised by Pre- indicate 'safety' but it defi- they (government) run mier Getty that spraying nitely does prompt extreme around in secrecy and would stop until further caution. spray wherever they deem study was completed, it Environment Canada it necessary and never tell was only four short months fact sheet states, "2 -4D and anyone what is going on after the promise that ten other phenoxy (strong, until after it is too late to more permits were issued corrosive) acid herbicides stop it." throughout northern should not be disposed of Jim Brisebois, a consul- Alberta. near water supplies, nor tant at the Fort McKay "A wide gap now exists should be wast materials be Indian Band said they never between the governments discarded in sewer drains." received any type of written words and its actions," The health hazards sec- communique before toxic Lawrence said. tion mentions symptoms pesticides were applied on "The government led us (after drinking) which the Athabasca River a few to believe that an internal include cramps,,, sickness, months ago. review on forest spraying mental confusion and rapid "We did not get anything was being conducted and pulse with low blood in writing or anything at all that no further spraying pressure. official," he said. would occur until that However, due to the lack He also remarked that review was finished. But, of an efficient 100% reliable the responsibility to inform obviously it's business as monitoring system. and the band was in the hands usual."
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mal PAGE 8, February 13, 1987, WINDSPEAKER Dollars to be used or abused? Guest Editorial by Terry Lusty force. They are hungry for those Cree dollars and they know that the people are accustomed Over the years, a number of Alberta's Indian to paying above -average prices for goods reserves have been able to better their socio- because of their isolation. economic position. For many, that has been the Editorial Those who have not had the experience of result of incoming revenue generated from oil dealing with the outside world could become and gas royalties. When those "have not" Undoubtedly, many of the Cree will head out easy prey of the speculators and be fleeced of communities became "have" communities, their of Fort Chip. A few will travel north to Fort their money. Certainly one should exercise self - social and economic conditions were Smith but most will likely journey south to Fort control and do some comparative pricing. One dramatically altered. McMurray, even Edmonton, to spend their should not jump into the fire. Shop around. The While the Cree at Fort Chipewyan are not in windfall. Places like McMurray have already money won't run away. What may appear to be the same category as those elsewhere in that braced themselves for the onslaught. Businesses a fair price up at Fort Chip is not necessarily a fair they will not be receiving regular royalty and services have stocked up on supplies in price in McMurray where the price tag should be payments, the Fort Chip Cree are scheduled to anticipation of the increased business from the less and, if in Edmonton, still less. receive substantial lump sums of money. Cree. Intelligent comments have been heard that Hundreds upon hundreds of dollars are being Food, clothing and household objects will be some people are going to put money away in doled out in lieu of their recent $26.6 million land purchased. Larger investments will also be trust funds for their children's future. Still others claim settlement. made of such luxuries as cars, trucks, are going to stock away a portion in their bank The big pay day has been anticipated ever snowmobiles, televisions and VCRs, stereo and accounts and have it for future use. Wise since the December, 1986 announcement living room or bedroom suites. One must bear in decisions by wise people but when all is said and regarding the settlement of the outstanding mind that the word has been out for some time. done, how many will really have something to claim. Now, faced with the reality of having large In other words, the speculators will be out in show for the money they receive? amounts of instant cash, most of the people are in a position that they have not been in before. It PC.' VII Fa is one they are not familiar with. After all, how D'D<+.14` b^PU°Ay^(C V often does a family of six come to have $16,000 b4 4, PV 1V4. bA V PVPV<+4 d 4l* VPU4+r'A'Vyd aV° DrLC° bP An' 'Ul bldVr aV° r"CA PaVb1a Vt. A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAR:ER, February 13, 1987, PAGE 7 Remarks sour anniversary celebration Dear Editor: have been attended both as in keeping with Native for the time and setting. government guests in to mention the name of the a participant and a guest. tradition. Native tradition was cast attendance will view her miscreant to avoid giving As a long time member of Most recently, (February Unfortunately, one aside, as guests, the politicing for what it was: her any undue recognition the Friendship Centres 7, 1987) I attended the 25th speaker chose this time in assembly should have been her expression of her own or exposure. Moccasin across Canada, I have had Anniversary banquet hosted an effort to score political accorded every respect singularly narrow- minded telegraph will tell it all! both the distinction and by the Canadian Native points by directing abuse at and courtesy. I, for one, views and certainly not the pleasure of serving both as Friendship Centre. As per the government dignitaries was appalled at her total opinions of the general an Executive Director and usual, it was an excellent in attendance. Her lack of good manners and assembly. Her theatrics Sincerely, National President. affair good friends, good comments were rude, viewed this particular lent a note of sadness to an During the course of that food, speakers, music and distasteful, embarrassing display with both disgust otherwise delightful evening. Lloyd M. Sutton time Edmonton numerous functions dancing - all these things and totally inappropriate and dismay. Hopefully, the I have purposely neglected It is with respect that "Windspeaker" proudly announces the arrival of a new family member to the newspaper, Winston Wuttunee, entertainer and now Windspeaker Columnist. Entertainer Wuttunee recalls first Winston Wuttunee is a member of the Red Pheasant Reserve in Saskatchewan with Chief Dan George and as his first column dictates, he will be acquaintance sharing many of his experiences with us. Welcome aboard Winston! In 1969 I was stationed in Camp Petawawa as a and accommodations from the conference organizers thought still had not entered my mind that he might be B/Sergeant in the regimental band of the Canadian who were in a rough spot as they did not want to be someone famous. I think if I had known I probably Guards. Camp Petawawa is 100 miles north of Ottawa labelled as unsympathetic. Red Power was the latest would have been shy and not so comfortable with them. and is located in some fine fishing and hunting country. thing in the Indian world and I was able to sympathize As it was, we were completely enjoying each others While there I spent many relaxing hours fishing on with both the delegates and the organizers. company. those quiet northern lakes casting for the pike and At this time I was like everyone else, unaware that the When we were first leaving the room, the old lady pickerel which were in great abundance. As an older old famous chief had arrived. While on my way to the turned to face me taking both my hands in hers and man today 1 can look back on those carefree days as a cafe I had to pass by the lobby and I noticed an old said, "It is a very good thing to respect your Elders and young single man and appreciate the good luck I had to Indian couple standing in the lobby. I could tell that to be kind to them. For your kindness you have shown be posted there. something was wrong. I thought perhaps they were to us when we were in need, the day will come to you I can appreciate the rugged beauty and isolation of getting a rough time from the desk clerk so I marched when you too will have long white hair like this old man, the North much more than I could in those days when over to be of some assistance. Happily, they informed and you too will be called an Elder. Now I want you to all I wanted was to have a posting in the big city of me they were not getting a rough time but someone call me grandmother and this old man I want you to call Ottawa where all the action was. I know now that I was definitely had their room and they wanted a room right him grandfather. Thus did I gain a grandfather and a in a sportman's paradise and luckily I realize that I away. They were very tired from their long trip. I grandmother. benefited while there. remember the old lady telling me they had driven eight At that moment I was aware of a certain kind of love One day I received a call at work from Banff, Alberta. hours and this was why they were so tired. and awe, slowly beginning to seep through my heart An Elsie Bourgaize was on the phone inviting me to go I remember thinking to myself when I first entered my and soul. Little did I dream that one day I would sit and and sing at a big education conference coming up in room that it was funny that I had two big beds in the watch my adopted grandfather on the big silver screen, three weeks. I would be featured along with some other room just for me. Now I had a chance to make use of known the world over as the very famous Chief Dan singers and drummers and we would provide the them. I quickly told them of the two beds in my room George. Nor was I to know at that time how one man entertainment for the conference. I asked the boss for and how they were certainly welcome to use them as could bring so much pride to the Indian people at a time the whole week off and after I explained what it was for, long as they wanted. They were happy when I told in our history when we needed a hero so badly and he didn't hesitate to give me the time off. Looking back them that and graciously accepted my offer. some kind of figure to give us all something in common. today I can easily see that many were the individuals in Once in my room the old chief wasted no time in Chief Dan George filled the bill and was to later bring my life who were just as anxious as I was to see me and going to sleep. I could see he was not kidding when he joy and happiness and laughter whenever he played in a be proud of who I was as an Indian. I thank them for said he was tired. I suddenly thought of my own father movie. that! and how after a long trip the first thing he wanted to de I followed his progress proudly over the next 13 years Three weeks later I was in Banff. I had checked into was lie down and get some rest. I found myself thinking' and in 1975 I was to meet two of his sons at the my room, hung all my clothing up in the closet, washed about Dad and for a few moments, acute loneliness Mariposa Festival held in Toronto. I was to call them up and was ready to go out and meet the other filled my soul. I was soon brought back to reality as the uncle and at that time I explained to them why I called delegates. Over coffee I was soon laughing and joking it chief's wife sought to make herself comfortable in the them so. It was a good time for the three of us as we had up with some other young Indians my age. They came armchair. I told her where 1 was from and what I was a common ground to stand on. Their father was my from all over Canada and I was quite impressed with the doing for a living. She found it quite interesting that I grandfather and there was no question in our hearts as knowledge they had about their own band affairs and in was making my living in the Canadian army as a to our relationship. general what was happening with Indians all over musician. I regret I never was to see my grandmother again and Canada. Some of those young people today are our Before I had gone out of my room I had taken my I only saw grandfather one more time before he passed leaders in education, politics and the Arts. guitar out of its case and left it standing behind the away. Rodney Soonias from Red Pheasant Reserve in armchair I was now sitting in. 1 noticed her looking at it Just before he died, my wife and I and our son Saskatchewan was one of the first Indians to get a and a smile creeped up on her face. She asked me, "Is Wasaskwun and our daughter Rachel were in Masters in Education. that your guitar ?" I told her it was and asked if I would Vancouver and knowing that he was sick, we went to Vivian Ayoungman is another name that I remember be so kind as to play a song or two for her. Of course, I Mission with my sister Amy to visit him. By this time he who, I see quite often, heading up special departments said that I would be happy to and began to give Mrs. was too weak to visit long but as it was a beautiful day I in universities or starting special programs in colleges. Dan George her own private little concert there in my asked him if he would like to go outside and enjoy the Gordon Tootoosis we now see on the big silver room while her husband slept blissfully on. fresh mountain air. He said he would, so I put him in his screen acting in film. Every once in a while I would be aware of his soft wheelchair and wheeled him outside. We sat and talked I also had to notice the way things got done in a jovial snores and I would attempt to play quieter. She soon and I told him what I had been doing and how I too was way people were always joking and I soon found out noticed that I was uncomfortable singing as I thought - making a niche in life as a singer /entertainer. At that that's how things got done. Even today, when I go that I would wake the old man. She said, "Don't worry time I took a picture of him with my son Wasaskwun. I amongst the Native people, I always feel good with the about singing too loud as we have lots of grandchildren still have that picture and when my son is a man I shall laughter and easy atmosphere. and we are used to lots of noise." give it to him and tell him all about the old chief and how I was also impressed by two older men who were I sang a few more songs. This time I was much more he made a whole nation and generation of Indians there, notably Chief Dan George, the famous actor vocal. I began to wonder why the old lady wasn't tired proud. who has since passed away and the equally talented like her husband. She said she had been able to get artist, George Clutesi, both from Vancouver. some sleep on the road as her husband had done all the Whenever I go to Vancouver, I phone my uncles on When I first arrived in Banff everyone was talking driving. my adopted grandfather's side and if busy schedules about Chief Dan George but as I was totally ignorant When the old chief woke up, we had a good time permit, we visit. We enjoy a unique relationship and we about many Indian happenings and people, I did not laughing and joking. I remembered him saying before are proud of each other. Especially my uncle Len, who know who Chief Dan George was. It was at this he went to sleep that he was hungry, so I asked him if he is also an artist and actor, we support each other in conference held in the beautiful summer resort of Banff would like to go down to the restaurant to eat. This idea every way we can. This summer while singing at the that I was to become the grandson of Chief Dan George was met with a hearty approval and so the three of us Canada Pavilion in Vancouver, he came over to see us and his most gracious wife. made our way to the restaurant. with 10 members of his troupe and joined us in our final The first time that 1 laid eyes on them, they had just By this time I began to wonder who the lucky people song, "Museecho." Museecho is our closing song on motored in from Vancouver and were very tired and were that this very special old couple had come to see. every show and it is our way of saying thank you to the without a room. I knew why there were no rooms As I listened to the old man speak, as they talked Creator for the songs we sing and the people we meet. vacant because I was there to witness the arrival of among themselves I realized he was someone special. l During the song uncle Len gave a speech, in the many guests that morning who had not booked rooms. could see this by the way he talked and the proud way manner of his famous father and the house came to its They had arrived that morning demanding floor time he carried himself. By now I was a little curious. The feet in applause. A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 8, February 19, 1987, WINDSPEAKER Caillou new FCSS Director By Diane Parenteau have been found, and are on duty throughout the FISHING LAKE - For the week. For a minimal past couple of months, the charge of .504 an hour per settlement's new Family child from the parent, and Community Support FCSS will pay the remaining Services (FCSS) Director $10.00 for a maximum six - Clifford Calliou has been hour day. hard at work. Calliou, who Once the FCSS program filled the position vacant is started, it is continuous. since the funds were A proposal for extra received last March, has funding through a special been establishing programs CLIFFORD CALLIOU consideration clause has to improve services in the ...hard at work been written up and community. submitted. Calliou feels BRUCE GLADUE Born and raised at co- ordinator are currently confident that the extra ...displays the hand -made prizes Fishing Lake, Calliou working with him on funding will be approved completed his education in various projects. since the community of Edmonton, graduating Richard Chalifoux, youth Fishing Lake is a new from Victoria Composite worker, is supervising the recipient of FCSS and MYC raffle off mukluks High School in 1965. Since skating rink each evening programs and services that time he has worked in and working on a youth have to be set up right from By Mark McCallum Metis Local 1885 (4th Level," said Gladue. He various jobs including night schedule for the new nothing. Floor, 9912 -106 Street, says that the council can welding in Fort McMurray gym when it becomes "I'm spending as much Recently, the 1885 Metis Edmonton) where the put interested parties in for a number of years available. time in the community as in Youth Council of Edmonton youth group meets every touch with 86- year -old during the boom days. He Seniors co-ordinator the office, assessing what held a raffle for two pairs of Tuesday evening. Auger (who even tans her was also councillor on the Diane Parenteau is helping has to be done," Calliou mukluks to raise money for Executive assistant of own moose hide), if they said. settlement a few years ago. to establish a seniors drop - a trip to the First Ministers local 1885, Bruce Gladue want to purchase a pair of As FCSS director, Calliou in centre, at the same time "It's hard to deliver a Conference on Aboriginal said, "we had a lot of the mukluks. is channeling the budget of communicating seniors program by myself. We've Rights in Ottawa. The comments on the mukluks' The youth council also $14,717.50 into many areas. problems with the depart- got to get more people council raised almost $500 beadwork by the staff at holds dances and goes on Special attention is going ments involved. involved, working together but estimate that they will Fort Edmonton Park, who bottle drives to raise money to youth and senior citizens. Babysitting services are to build a stronger commu- need at least $500 to $700 noticed a distinct difference for the trip. The council Mothers are getting available on an occasional nity." Volunteers are an for each of the group's between them and other encourages people to consideration, too. part -time basis for mothers important part of the FCSS dozen members. mukluks they had seen phone them at 421 -1885 for "Fishing Lake has never who need to go shopping or program. Anyone wanting Mel Beaver and H. before." more information and to had any services for seniors would like a couple of hours to volunteer can contact Huatum, the winners of the The beadwork was done become a member of their or youth," said Calliou. A free time for themselves. Clifford Calliou at the beautifully made mukluks, by Rose Auger, "a traditional group, at a cost of $2 per youth worker and seniors Two reliable babysitters FCSS office. were picked in a draw at Metis lady from High membership. STARLIGHT FASHION INC. N Buckskin Ouffits (All Sizes) Men, Women & Children's Wear Congratulations to the Wide Variety of Coats & Jackets Complete Line Footwear & Leggins Canadian Native Friendship Centre Accessories on their 25th Anniversary Louis Bull Finance & Administration Louis Bull Farm & Ranch Division Louis Bull Housing TRADITIONAL & Louis Bull Health, Education & Welfare CONTEMPORARY Louis Bull Daycare Louis Bull Lands NATIVE WEAR Kiseputinow Holdings Ltd. Louis Bull Public Works Louis Bull Recreation i Louis Bull Economic Development Louis Bull Tribal Police Custom Orders Taken by Appointment l Special Group Rates Louis Bull Band Cater to Special Fashion Shows Kiseputinow Reserve Give Box 130, Hobbema, Alberta Charlane Box 1 TOC 1NO Starlight a call 3700 Anderson Road Phone Edmonton Direct 423 -2064 S.W. Phone Hobbema 585 -3978 at 251 -2840 or write: Calgary, AB T2W 3C4 A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPLAKER, February 13, 1987, PAGE 9 IN YOUR COMMUNITY Ghostkeepers open store at Paddle Prairie By Rocky Woodward The store is owned and much as he would like to. Truckers are also operated by Kim and Elmer "Since we sold our house becoming familiar with the PADDLE PRAIRIE - Ghostkeeper,andalthough in Edmonton and moved to store. Driving down the highway an official opening date has Paddle Prairie, it helps to "We are getting more between High Level and not been declared, the give Elmer a break. I have and more truckers stopping Peace River on a bright doors to the store were two full time people and one here because they say it is a sunny day, with the radio opened last October 28. part time working here at nice place and they also say playing some good country Kim and Elmer made it the store," said Kim. it's a good yard for stopping. music, I almost missed a clear that although the Kim is enjoying the There are no hills so they sign that read something store right now is called, change from city life to that don't have to gear up as like "Paddle Prairie store "Ghostkeeper Store," of a rural independent store much when stopping here," open." (actually a good title) the owner and operator. said Kim, who is also Then I remembered a legal name is the Paddle KIM & ELMER GHOSTKEEPER "I like it. It is a lot of beginning to talk like she conversation I had over a Prairie Mall Corporation. ...open for business work, though, but the days worked around truckers year ago with Elmer When they first opened, go by fast. Working at the for years. Ghostkeeper, a resident of Elmer remembers, "we had meet the buyers need. A build benches on one side store I get to meet a lot of The only drawback as a the Metis Settlement of nothing in the till so we three -door freezer and a of the building and have a people and it is a good way truck stop is that the Paddle Prairie and once asked people filling up their six -door cooler are built flower bed on the other side to meet people. I have to Ghostkeepers do not sell president of the Federation cars with gas to make sure inside the wall to hold for added attraction for say the weather has been diesel because of the key of Metis Settlements, when they didn't need change meats and other products. people to view and who nice so I don't get homesick. locks in High Level. he had mentioned his idea because we could not give There are two gondola stop to rest," commented Ask me again after phase The possibilities are about the need for a store any," Elmer laughed. shelves for produce, all 'of Elmer. three," she laughed. great for the store with the for the community of When I last visited them in easy reach for According to Kim, one of The store, situated many trappers in the area Paddle Prairie. Paddle Prairie, I remember customers, and there is their better movers as far as where it is, seems to be and the construction Ten more kilometers as an outsider looking for a also an ice cream cooler. sales are concerned are the doing well and its future possibilities. down the highway and store to buy myself a snack A uniqueness and added movie rentals, which they looks the same. "There are endless about 75 km east of High and thinking at the time, it feature to the store is its keep up to date. The store "I think we will do alright. possibilities," Kim said. Level, there was the store sure would be nice to have patio doors. Elmer says it has also become a bus stop It's not just the Paddle Thanks for the free that had looks leaning more a store here, since there will come in handy if they and the Edmonton Journal Prairie people that use the coffee, Kim and Elmer, and towards a nice house was none at that particular decide to build onto the is sold there. "Windspeaker, store as a service, but also I am fully aware that you instead of a store with four time. "" building in thy' future for too if you send us some people from the district. have a very clean establish- blocks of concrete, that I Looks like Kim and extra space. copies," says Kim. There are no stores in this ment, but Elmer can I ask was expecting. Elmer read my thoughts, or Outside, the ground It is Kim who runs the area, except at the Cabins you? Does Kim follow The store is located right maybe I'm just a slow around the store has not store. With Elmer tied up (Indian Cabins), which is 40 customers around with a near the turnoff to the thinker? been paved as yet but it is a doing contract work for the km away, and High Level mop like she did with me, or community of Paddle Built inside the store are future venture that will Metis Settlement, he which is about 70 km," Kim is it simply the motherly Prairie. numerous extensions to occur. "We are going to cannot get involved as said. touch of a good store owner? I smiled and said I sure do Bert. "Cory! Hold up my Friendship Centre. other arm. Can't you see it's dragging on the ground!" I I want to say a big hello to Kay Setz, who was kind said while Cory shoved my broken parts into our truck. enough to show me around the centre, while I visited with them. EDMONTON: Short notice, but for those that are Here is Kay below showing me some of the looking for a place to congregate and visit with the handicrafts made by our own Native people of the Lord, please remember that the Native Pastoral Centre north. Thanks again everyone. in Edmonton, wil be holding a Drum Mass on February 22. Bernadette, I am awfully sorry that I could not make your very first "Music Night" held at the Native Pastoral Centre, each Monday of the month, but I am very busy. I will try and be at the next one. Hope it is working. Hi! I've really done it this time. My boy Cory and I I understand there is going to be a shin -dig held at the have entered Judo Classes in west Edmonton. Kinsmen Field House in our fair city, put on by the Actually, we started two weeks ago and guess who Guides and Outfitters Association on February 26-28. inspired me to join? You guessed it, Bert Crowfoot! Does anyone out there know anything about this? Bert told me a few weeks ago that Judo is good for Please call 455 -2700. physical exercise, a confidence builder and a great way to enjoy an activity with the family. It's true but what he EDMONTON MAX: Dino just called to remind me didn't tell me is that it is a good way to die, also. that they are hoping to hold a Country Music Night on Did you know when Cory and I arrived at our first February 26. If anyone is interested in supplying some lesson, one of the guys we spar off with was limping of your talent to our brothers, why not get involved and from a sore leg, because Bert had thrown him and he give Dropping In a shout. had landed wrong? Calvin Vollrath, when you read this please give me a That's not all. When Bert introduced me to our call. Everytime I phone Calvin, he is away working good instructor, the instructor said, "Bert, I'm still sore from fiddle music across the western provinces. when we paired off in competition last week, but I'll be I also hope that you are feeling a lot better from the ready for you next time." spill you had while snow sledding down the hills with By this time I was beginning to question who my your family, Calvin. instructor was, Bert or this guy with the sore neck and Calvin took quite a spill I understand and luckily then I began to question if I wanted to learn Judo or not. didn't break anything. It did, however, cause him to It really blew my mind when another Judo instructor lose some time off from work. Take it easy Calvin. walked in with a Judo belt that must of taken him 20 Native Nashville North needs you all in one piece. years to achieve, and coldly glared at Bert. Bert said the instructor had used him as an example GRANDE PRAIRIE: Don't forget that the public GIFT LAKE: Poor Leonard has a cold. for other Judo enthusiasts at a meet and Bert threw him and Catholic schools, together, will be holding a Native "I don't feel too good Rocky. I think spring fever got and put a hold on him also. Bert did say the instructor Education Week on March 23 through to the 27th. me." Now I know Leonard is feeling poorly. It's only got him in a neck hold after that but, the way he looked Although much more will be taking place I have been February! He may be right though, considering the at Bert I thought to myself, he hasn't forgotten. informed two of the programs inserted into the weather we've been having. Then I asked myself again, what am I doing here? schedule are, "The History of the Native people" and Leonard says he visited the Winter Carnival at What if I have to go up against the bully? I thought. Native people today." Wabasca two weeks ago, but didn't stay because of his Maybe I'll go over to the other side of the mats and spar One of the fine Native performers that we all take cold. with the kids? But most of the kids were wearing yellow pride in, Winston Wuttunee, will be in attendance to "Still while I was there it was loads of fun." and green belts and many other colours, and I was a perform on March 26-27. Leonard also asked me who I thought would win the beginner with a white belt. I knew I could get killed over USSR -NHL series. I told him the Gift Lake Islanders. there also. ATIKAMEG: Meaning Whitefish Lake in Cree, has No bets Leonard. So I hollered. Cory! Want to spar? just elected a new Chief for their reserve and band. Too late. All that evening I felt I was used as an object Congratulations on your appointment, Chief Eddie DROPPING IN: Well that's about it. Just remember to throw around. When it was all over I had bruises and Tallman. And also to your Council. to keep those tapes coming in for Native Nashville I felt like every bone in my body was broken. North. And have a nice weekend everyone. "Now. Don't you feel better ?" Bert asked. PEACE RIVER: Hi to everyone I met at the Sagitawa A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 10, February 13, 1987, WINDSPEAKER Martha Many Grey Horses coordinates Twinn Lake's Life Skills program By Rocky Woodward While on a trip north to over the years and to tion, leadership skills and visit communities, I had the understand why we don't human relationship skills. TWINN LAKES - The opportunity to stop at 'see many of the old We will be more involved highway (35) that runs from Twinn Lakes, only a very teachings today," com- with physical development Peace River to High Level, short distance off the mented Many Grey Horses, and nutrition. There will 800 km from Edmonton has highway, and visit with the while saying in this way it also be more arts involved a few places a traveller can group, along with their Life helps to deal with individual such as drama, dance and stop to eat or fill up with Skills coordinator, Martha hurts. singing. The students will gas. One of those places is Many Grey Horses. Thirteen people from take on some public called Twinn Lakes. Twinn Martha Many Grey Meander and Assumption speaking roles as well," said Lakes is located 125 km Horses is originally from participated in the two Many Grey Horses. east of High Level and the Blood Reserve in weeks of life skills at Twinn Many Grey Horses also recently that is where a southern Alberta. She has lakes. All of them felt the uses cassette tapes that group of Dene individuals taught life skills in the program was a blessing in portray positive songs and from Assumption and Northwest Territories, their lives. music. All of the students Meander River spent time British Columbia, and in During the course Many are asked to bring their own learning life skills. such places as Saddle Grey Horses puts her type of music if they want to MARTHA MANY GREY HORSES The Life Skills program Lake, Hobbema, the students into small groups share. ...developing the individual was brought about by the Blackfoot Reserve and now and, she says, then a lot of That evening I sat in on Band Administration for for the Dene Tha of interaction takes place. one of their sessions and The program ends in the group and Martha the Dene Tha Band, and northern Alberta. "They begin to talk out was surprised to see the March and began because Many Grey Horses also moreso by a fairly new Many Grey Horses says things and become more response that Many Grey of a good response from impressed me. After project started up on the she bases life skills on aware of themselves and Horses brought out of each the Fairview College, who sharing with everyone reserves called social developing the individual, the people who are sharing individual. To me Many supported it. there, I can only take my development. but the whole goal is based life experiences with them. Grey Horses is a person of "I like the idea of a retreat hat off to the concerned Social development and on clarifying present values A lot of the talk is based on life, and it showed when she area like this so the people people of the Dene Tha, for what it is now called, "Dene of each individual and the Native stories." spoke, laughed or just sat involved can take time to caring enough to look into Tha Ehts Ande," meaning understanding of cultural The course is geared and listened to someone focus on themselves. At positive programs such as people helping people, was roots that they have more on traditional values talk. the same time I am learning the life skills program that I developed through the use emerged from. from a Native cultural "The guidance I have a lot from the students had the opportunity to of welfare dollars and "Here at Twinn Lakes, perspective, and Many comes from my fathers. themselves," smiled Many share in - even if it was funding from the Alberta the atmosphere is very Grey Horses says that this That is what I am working Grey Horses. only for a couple of hours. It government, put together pleasant. It is easier to is the way she wants to with and it is only on Many Grey Horses says did in fact remind me that and used in a much more learn and work under these approach it. invitation that I will share," of her group that at one we are all the same, with positive way - getting conditions. The life skills course does she said. time they had a real problems and no one is people off welfare and "Basically, I show them not end at Twinn Lakes. Many Grey Horses says concern for other girls to bigger or better than the employing them in the the spiritual principals and Sometime in the middle of she is independent when it join them who would not.. other. Dene communities. how it is the basis of culture February, the group will comes to her work in life "They wanted their friends The life skills program is and important in Native return to Twinn lakes for a skills, but does mention to come into the group also, Thanks for the good catered to people already lives. We look at our Native second time. that she does work with and after a while the girls company, Martha, and the working in the communities history and see what has "We will then begin Four Worlds out of did. It really impressed me " rest of you who I am glad for the Dene. happened to Native people learning about communica- Lethbridge. The evening spent with that I met. Sarcee Arts & Crafts Ltd. Hippy 25Th ANNIVERSARY TO TIN CANAdiAN NATIVE FRiENdShIip CENTRE Congratulations WE MAKE to the Canadian Native Friendship Centre AND on their 25th Anniversary SELL From the MAYOR Moccasins Belts and COUNCIL Gloves Barrets of the Earrings Moss Bags Pipe Bags Jdcevn o And variety of other beadwork Mail Orders Available Atablie Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on weekdays "GATEWAY TO THE MIGHTY PEACE COUNTRY" 2814314 HIGH PRAIRIE Sarcee Indian Reserve 523 -3388 3700 Anderson Rd. S.W. Calgary, Alberta T2W 3C4 A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, February 13, 1987, PAGE 11 Sputinow Hot Lunch Program at Fishing Lake running smoothly G- HAppy 25Th ANNiVERSARy TO ThE and By Diane Parenteau lunches were prepared newly renovated JF Dion meetings themselves, with CANAdiAN NATIVE FRIENdSifip CENTRE served at a cost of $21,102.45 School at Fishing Lake a required three open gen- FISHING LAKE - Ever or about $1.25 per lunch. April 10, the committee is eral meetings throughout since November 23, 1973, The 62 elementary stu- planning a "School Lunch the year. Attendance has the registered society of the dents who eat right at Fish- Awareness Week. " They been very low in the past. Sputinow Hot Lunch Pro- ing Lake are served a varied will challenge the children's "The program is running Alberta Indian Agricultural gram has been providing menu of things like pork imagination, asking for pos- smoothly," said Desjarlais. noontime meals to students chops, meatloaf, steakettes ters, songs, stories, poetry "Maybe parents feel they Development Corporation of Fishing Lake. or spaghetti. They get fruit or whatever, using the have nothing to complain The five- member board and beverages as well. lunch program as a main about so they don't bother Non Profit of 1987 still has two of its Thirty five more bag theme. to show up." Indian Band Owned & Operated Presi- lunches founding members, of sandwiches and A kitchen tour will be Any signs of appreciation for our Agricultural Growth in Alberta dent Francis Dufrense and fruit travel with the buses to organized with the possibil- for the program from child- 6 Locations to Serve You Throughout bookkeeper Christina Des - Heinsburg for Fishing Lake ity of a "Cooks' Day." ren or parents will ensure jarlais. Other members are students attending junior Parents are being encour- that it continue to provide Alberta Rose Desjarlais - vice presi- and senior high. aged to write letters or visit daily balanced meals for all dent, Irene Calliou - A campaign to boost the kichen facilities to see youngsters from Fishing Head Office 253-1773 member and newest parent awareness about how things are run. Lake attending school. #202, MacLeod Place member Mary Calliou. the program has been "We want to get the par- Another monthly meet- 5940 MacLeod Trail S. Over the years, parent undertaken by the Spu- ents and the students ing will be held on Tuesday, Calgary, AB interest in the program has tinow Hot Lunch Program involved in the program," February 24, starting at T2H 2G4 dwindled off until it is prac- board. In conjunction with said Rose Desjarlais. 7:30. The place of the meet- tically non -existent. The the grand opening of the The board holds regular ing will be announced. hot lunch program, at one point, came very close to being dropped from Fishing Lake because of that reason. "Parents and students are taking the program for granted," said Vice - president Rose Desjarlais. "People forget what it was like without it." CONGRATULATIONS The program was initiated on the settlements by the TO ThE CANAdiAN Metis Development Branch '' . to improve school attend- NATIVE FRiENdShip CENTRE ...ííiíïi ,. ance. It spread to other /! communities in the pro- ON TOUR Alberta 25TH ANNiVERSARy vince 'til today WE KNOW YOU CARE Education funds 27 kit- chens in remote and iso- AWAY lated schools. The pro- LETS NOT FORGET OUR LOVE ONE WHO PASSED gram serves anywhere MAY WE DESIGN AMEMORIAL FOR YOU? from a handful of students at Kikino to a horde of 900 at Wabasca. If you are interested in our services Fishing lake's hot lunch please feel free ro call and annual budget of $50,500 arrange for someone ro call pays for food, operating on you. expenses and wages for one head cook, a cook's National Association of Friendship Centres helper and the board 200 Cooper St. COLUMBIA MONUMENT & STONE bookkeeper. Ottawa, Ontario (613)563 -4844 2440248 CALGARY, ALBERTA From April 1, 1986 to December 31, 1986, 16,868 UIDED SPOT so 10637 -156 Street Phone: 486 -4224 INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF ALBERTA EDMONTON 11630 KINGSWAY AVENUE, EDMONTON, ALBERTA T5G 0X5 Telephone (403)452-4330 452 -4331 UFE On behalf of the Executive, the Board MEMBERSHIP of Directors and the Staff of the Indian Association of Alberta, we extend NOW %99 Best Wishes to the Canadian Native REG $25.00 Friendship Centre of Edmonton as they Celebrate their 25th Anniversary. WITH THIS COUPON Gregg C. Smith, President AT ABOVE LOCATION ONLY OFFER EXPIRES FEB. 20, 1987 A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 12, February 13, 1987, WINDSPEAKER ing of Native culture, 25 years of strengthening the bonds between Natives and the rest of the commu- nity and what a tremendous job has been done," he exclaimed. Hayter partic- ularly praised the efforts of Gordon Russell's boxing club which, "has become one of the best amateur boxing clubs anywhere." Delia Gray, one of the original people involved NAFC'S VIOLA THOMAS with the centre 25 years ago ...made presentation and also on the board of the Canadian Native Society which provided the thrust care about one another and tions on behalf of the 109 for the centre to become a challenged the young centres across the country. reality, recollected the early people who had said that The many diverse programs history and thanked every- when they get their offered from Edmonton is one who helped through education, they would put it something to be truly proud the years. to work for their people. of and they, "have become "Since the growth of the "I'd like to see that help experts in crisis interven- friendship centres, many of now," he stated. tion," she added. us from all across Alberta Phil Thompson and Thomas had a message and mostly all of the Chester Cunningham for government people as reserves have benefitted," provided still more history well saying that, while they said Eddie Bellerose who, of the early days of the preach budget restraints, along with Mrs. J.D. CNFC. There was such a the centres practice and By Terry Lusty L'Hirondelle paid tribute opportunity, Native people Sturrock, had been one of "tremendous need" in live that. She also stated to those instrumental in can operate and develop the initiators in seeing the those days said Thompson that the centres are It was an occasion to spear- heading the centre initiatives that invest in centre become a physical who was the first director practicing self- government kick up one's heels and while recognizing that, human resources," he said. reality. "There are so many for the centre and respon- and, "I believe it is the that's exactly what hap- "there are too many Hayter addressed the to pay tribute to," said sible for many of its initial responsibility of all levels of pened last Saturday night individuals to name who confidence that has been Bellerose as he mentioned programs. govemment to acknowledge as the Canadian Native deserve acknowledgment." demonstrated over the the names of Col. Eric Cunningham had a lot to and contribute adequately Friendship Centre (CNFC) Obstacles were overcome years. It is a confidence, he Cormack, Bob Gray, say about those times as to ensure that we can commemmorated its Silver he said due to the commit- said, "that has kept this Malcolm Norris, Senator well. As he dropped names provide continued programs Anniversary at the ment and support of so centre alive over the years." Gladstone, Ralph Stein- during his speech it was like for our Aboriginal people." Montgomery Legion in many. "Our record of "Twenty -five years of hauer and numerous others. a "who's who" in Native "We save them thousands Edmonton. achievements reinforce our encouraging and contrib- Bellerose expressed the country. He specifically and millions of dollars Approximately 200 guests own theory that, given an uting to greater understand- need for people to love and pointed out that Stan through prevention by attended the gala event to Shank's work in the area of incorporating cultural pay tribute to the individuals alcohol and drug abuse was programs and services," and organizations who particularly commendable she added. have been involved over and that the program which Before leaving the the years in seeing the he developed was identical podium, Thomas presented centre bridge the gap for to one later adopted by the the centre with an original urban and rural Native province. Cunningham oil painting as a gift from the people. The gathering was insistent that, "Stan National Association. provided an opportunity for had designed (it) but many longtime friends to nobody had ever given A thank you gift was renew their acquaintances Stan credit for that." He presented to Thomas by and reminisce about the further qualified the fact Muriel Stanley -Venne on years gone by. that the centre "can take behalf of the CNFC. Venne Ably chaired by Larry credit for (the beginnings remarked that, "this Desmeules, the evening of) most of the Native Canadian society will be began with a banquet at organizations." judged on the way it treats which the head table guests The final speaker of the its Aboriginal people." included Vic L'Hirondelle, evening was the president Another presentation CNFC president; Alderman of the National Association came from Eugene Arcand, Ron Hayter; MP Stan of Friendship Centres, the director for the Prince Schellenberger and Bill Viola Thomas, who had Albert centre, who brought Lesick; Delia Gray; Eddie travelled in from Penticton. greetings and congratula- Bellerose; Phil Thompson THE JUNIOR DANCERS She extended special tions from the Sask- and Viola Thomas. ...appreciated by the guests greetings and congratula- atchewan Association of VALLEYVIEW HOME HIGH PRAIRIE HARDWARE YI NATIVE ANN IVÉASAR FRIENDSHIP "HOME OF THE HANDYMAN" CENTRE CONCrRATULTIONS TO TIIE CANAdiAN ON THEIR High Prairie Native Friendship Centre Society NATIVE FRIENdship CENTRE 25Th ANNIVERSARY FROM YOUR fRiENdS AT p,60 Cps " SUPER 130 vapNGN0 oS a0 Congratulations to the G` 0 t0001 FOOD S Reid's Native Friendship Centre N 25` on their 25th Anniversary HE. a Super "A" 4919 - 51 Avenue BOX #1448 HIGH PRAIRIE, ALBERTA TOG 1E0 Foods Ltd. 523 -4511 5243181 HIGH LEVEL 926-2231 523 -4512 Box 116, valleyvlew, AB TOH 3N0 A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, February 13, 1987, PAGE 18 centre was shown, the CNFC Junior Dancers performed and the White Braid Society drummers and dancers rounded off the performances. The balance of the evening was enjoyed by the many who stayed behind for the dance with music provided by Gilbert Anderson's band which included Beatrice Calliou who was one of the original band members at the centre back in the early 1960s. For the guests at the evening function, the centre gave out new CNFC lapel pins and a commem- GORDON RUSSELL GEORGINA DONALD (Left to Right) Ed Bellerose, founding member; Vic L'Hirondelle, orative book done by Kim ...15 years of service ...20 years of service present president; Delia Gray, founding member; Phil Thompson, McLean and yours truly. first executive director. Additional copies of the book can be purchased Friendship Centres which Bonnyville centre and wall these years, held the actual centre was Vic L'Hirondelle. the CNFC for 20 years and through the centre. will be sending a plaque of rug from the provincial title to the centre's deeds Special tribute was paid Russell, for 15 years. Also on display was a the CNFC. Arcand association. However, one and assets. Bouvette to Georgina Donald and After a lengthy period to photographic history of the presented another original of the most significant symbolically presented the Gordon Russell for their accommodate the speeches centre which filled five oil painting from the Prince presentations was made by Transfer of Title in accord- many years of service to the and gift giving, the evening panels, front and back. Albert centre. Ralph Bouvette, chairman ance with a February 2, centre. Each was given an entertainment got under Overall, a time to remember Other gifts to the CNFC of the CNFC Board of 1987 board decision. engraved plaque. Donald, way. A slide production and a time to look forward included a rug from the Trustees which has, for all Accepting on behalf of the the director, has been with about the history of the to the next 25 years. 25 years of affiliation 0--"*".® Gray reminisces about the CNFC By Mark McCallum "You always run into people here that you don't see anywhere else. I'll put it that way," said Gray, trying to I met 68- year -old Delia The Gray, who was born near explain what the friendship centre means to her. "This Wabasca, at a Canadian Native Friendship Centre is a meeting place," she continued, "tawow." Christmas party last year. We spoke privately in one of "Do you speak Cree ?' the upstairs offices where she proudly stated in her "No, not really," I answered. convincing manner, "I've been affiliated with the "Tawow Elders means there's lots of room, come on in. It's a friendship centre coming up to 25 years." welcome word," explained Gray. As Gray recalled the original site of the centre, I Delia was involved with other organizations such noticed a slight lisp in her voice when she said, "It was the John Howard Society, the Catholic Women's an old house on 108th and 102nd Avenue, in February League and the Imperial Order for Daughters of the 1962, I think. We used to have fun in that place. Then Empire. But Gray says the only places she's active at we out -grew that one and found this place through currently is the friendship centre and the Legion, which George Pruden. We bought it and we've been here presented her with a medal for service in 1986. "Sometimes young people say, `what have Native since. "People will say, `what are you doing at the Legion? organizations done for me ?' But that's not the point. It's "Now they're talking about a new building, but I don't They drink there.' I don't have to drink. I drink tea. not one -sided, and what you do for them is more know. A new building may never be the same. I'll be They're still good people even if they do. They fought in important," advised Gray. happy to see it, but there's the closeness here. And, the front lines for our country...for us. We have to stop Her face grew more serious now. She said, "when we uhm...," she paused for a few seconds to gather her and think about that, and give them credit," said Gray, see our own blood, our people climbing up the step thoughts and said, "this is a place I cannot leave. It's a opening her mind on a range of other subjects. ladder quickly, don't pull them down. for place where people come help, friendship, dancing, "The last few years at different times I bought my "You know," sighed Gray, "I'm not pointing fingers at and is I singing. This the only place can come speak Metis Association (of Alberta) membership card...but anyone specifically, but I have seen that. There are Cree at. My husband passed away and my children now I don't bother. I never hear from them. But, I read some that will help, but there are some where it's the don't speak Cree, so I have no one to converse with. about them. They keep going," she said quietly. "They other way around. There's a lot of envy in our blood But, I come to the centre for that. need younger people, I guess. ...you just have to keep going." CogftatuaUots to Canadian Native Friendship Centre Congratulations on your 25th Anniversary to the Canadian Native Friendship from the Staff & Students Centre on their 25th Anniversary from the Board, staff & members. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Ben Calf Robe School Street High Level Natie Friendship Cerdre 12214 -128 Box 1735 Edmonton, Alberta High level, Alberta TOH IZ0 451.6066 926 -3355 PAGE 19, February 13, 1987, WINDSPEAEER THE HISTORY OF THE CNFC By Terry Lusty facilities while Native alone, there are today 16 people had to forever shop centres dotting the province THE CNS around to borrow someone with the Canadian Native else's facilities. This then Friendship Centre (CNFC) The forerunner of the became the take -off point in Edmonton being the first CNFC was the Canadian for the society to begin to establish. Native Society (CNS) looking at acquiring its own The very first centre in which was organized on headquarters, a place that Canada was established in November 6, 1960. The would be their own and not 1959 in Winnipeg and called group held its first meeting that of someone else. the "Indian and Metis at 5624 - 111 Avenue, the The CNS lobbied with Friendship Centre." In the home of Mrs. J.D. Sturrock. city officials and soon following year, the This woman has long been acquired a two- storey Vancouver Centre in 1961, credited for her devotion house at a rental of $200 per the CNFC in 1962 and the and diligent efforts to month with the city being Indian and Metis Friendship establish a centre in the centre's first landlord. It Centre of Prince Albert in Edmonton. At a subsequent was this same house, 1963. meeting on November 13, located at 10218 - 108 The proliferation of the society was formally Street, that was destined to centres across Canada was organized and elected a become the first quarters not by accident. Their CONGRATULATIONS & BEST WÌSIIES slate of officers. and home for the CNFC existence and continuation The first executive and over the next 10 year was born of necessity with to Canadian Native Friendship Centre board of the society was period. their primary role being to comprised of: Eddie serve as a vehicle to help as they Celebrate their 25th Anniversary Bellerose, chairman; Mrs. THE FIRST Native people cope with life William Thomas, secretary; CENTRES in urban centres. and directors James A. Over the years, the Ducharme, Daphne Native Friendship Centres direction of the centres has From the Chief & Council Ducharme, Don Sneddon, have become a veritable shifted to keep pace with Mariella Sneddon, William institution of Canada. the trends and changes that COLD LAKE FIRST NATIONS Thomas and Alice Viviere. Whereas there were no occurred. It is important to Centre, Alberta One matter which gnawed more than a handful of note that many programs Grand at the society was the fact them some 20 years ago, and services originated at 5947183 that ethnic groups within there are now 108 such the centres, which acted as the city had their own organizations. In Alberta a "catalyst" to inspire the FUNERAL HOME daC9116The name Calgary families have trusted since 1930. Congratulations to the Canadian Native Friendship Centre Happy Anniversary on their 25th Anniversary to the Canadian Native Friendship Centre Best Wishes From The Chief, Council & Staff of ENOCH BAND The Little Chapel On The Corner Centrally Located At 240 - 17th Avenue S.W., Calgary Box #2- Site 2 -RR #1 Winterburn, Alberta TOE 2N0 263 -6440 481 -6280 TRADITIONAL, MEMORIAL OR CREMATION SERVICES REASONABLY PRICED PRE -ARRANGED FUNERAL SERVICES AVAILABLE A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, February 13, 1987, PAGE 15 formation of other worth- first courtworker in the United States and Canada. while projects. person of Frank Paul, who Gordon Russell, the The centres also played had been a nursing orderly recreation director since host to these new groups at the University Hospital. 1972, has also had the which formed and many of Subsequent courtworkers honor of training many, them held their first original included, among others, many boxers, some of meetings at the centres. Stan Shank who has been whom went on to become Many of these organizations employed for some years Golden Gloves champions Stneerte Congnatdattons went on to become major with the Secretary of State (e.g. Randy Jackson, institutions in their own and Chester Cunningham, Frankie Pruden and Guy right. now the executive director Boutin) but Pruden showed to the Canadian Native Friendship Centre from of Native Counselling the most promise, and the CNFC Services of Alberta. Native Boys Boxing Club BEGINNINGS The Alberta Native became a household name. NATIVE COUNSELLING SERVICES Festival of Music and Russell continues to Invariably, organizations Dance began in October instruct boxing as well as OF ALBERTA that develop are generally 1963 and the "Centre volleyball and baseball. He -0l propelled by more than just Newsletter" originated in has now been with the Effective January 2nd, 1987 one person. Such was the August of 1965 with an centre for a solid 15 years case of the CNFC in 1962. initial circulation of 150. and recalls the days when will be located at A good many people Over the next few years the Canadian heavyweight have been ridiculed and number grew until, in 1969, boxing champion Willie #800 HIGHFIELD PLACE criticized for being dreamers they were sending out deWit used to come in to 10010 - 106 STREET but, were it not for the approximately 600 copies. spar at the centre when he dreams of Bellerose and was 17 years old. EDMONTON, ALBERTA T5J 3L8 Sturrock to have a separate THE CNFC To his credit, along with structure and programs for SINCE 1965 "Big John" Fletcher, has Our telephone number will remain urban Natives, the centre been the development of would not likely have ever During the latter '60s a more recent program (403) 423 -2141 become a reality. few Native organizations entitled "Friends in Sports," By January of 1962, the made the centre home in a established in 1985. CNFC was ready to assume way. The fledgling Alberta The "Native Sons" operations on a regular Native Communications fastball team managed by basis. For its first director Society (ANCS) held their Alphonse Thomas and they hired Phil Thompson, meetings there as did the later by Lloyd Auger, a Slavey Indian and very revitalized Indian Associa- organized in 1965. The able person for Assumption, tion of Alberta (IAA) and team played and won a lot Alberta. the Metis Association of of tournaments until it Furnishings were very Alberta (MAA), which were disbanded in the early sparse at first as the centre active in social animation, 1980s. lacked capital funds. cultural and political aware- In 1967 -8, Clarence According to the director, ness, economic devel- Fiddler took over the Thompson, "we only had opment and leadership hockey team which went as one table and one (bor- development. The Alberta far as the All- Indian and rowed) chair." Native Federation formed Metis Interprovincial Finals. This then set the stage in '66 with P.J. "Jack" for some of the first things Bellerose as its first THE CENTRE requiring attention. During president. A year later, the TODAY CONGRATULATIONS TO TILE the next few months, late Stan Daniels was hired additional furniture was on as a fleldworker. The centre maintains a CANAdiAN NATIVE FRIENdship CENTRE obtained, most of it through Other organizations variety of sporting activities donations. evolved - the Native for thse so inclined and ON THEIR 25Th ANNiVERSARy Although the needs were Youth Club, and a branch irrespective of one's age or great and so varied, it was of the Indian -Eskimo sex. The women's baseball FROM ALL TOUR FRÌENdS & STAFF AT decided that funding would Association, both of which team and the boxing club have to be given priority as operated from the CNFC. are considered among the no operation can survive The Voice of Alberta very best in the country and without money. Native Women's Society welcome new or ongoing FAPEACE Hills With a concrete objective (VANWS) organized in participants. TRUST COMPANY before him, the director 1968, Native Counselling Also operating from the went about speaking to Services of Alberta (NCSA) centre are the White Braid 10th R., Kensington Place groups and organizations in 1970, Native Outreach in Society, the Urban Native 10011 -109 Street to solicit funds for the 1971, Canative Housing Referral Program (UNRP) Edmonton, AB centre operations. Corporation, Alberta Native and the Metis Women's T5J 3S8 Development Corporation Council of Edmonton. (403)421 -1606 PROGRAMMING (ANDCO), and the Aborig- The UNRP assists inal Veterans Society of established or migrating During its first six years Alberta (in 1982). Native people by offering of operation, the CNFC A number of these information regarding received financial donations organizations were sparked contracts and services from numerous groups. by people and committees available in the city. By 1965, the centre from the centre which had As an organization, the realized the support of no served as a catalyst and CNFC has flourished - less than 35 different breeding ground for the but not of its own accord. groups, organizations, evolution of other Native Without exception, the 25th churches and Indian bands groups and services. largest measure of its value which contributed both The house on 108 Street to the community it serves money and volunteer outlived its usefullness and rests with the tireless and workers to aid the efforts of it became clear that a new unselfish donations of time, the centre. centre was a must if it was energy and money so ANN IVEASAR The centre quickly found to continue to adequately kindly bestowed by nu- out that one of the major serve the growing needs of merous individuals and problems to be encountered the people it represented. organizations. It is this was that of alcohol abuse. In 1971, the centre extension of humanity Within a year, Native purchased and moved into which symbolizes what the CONgRATUTATiONS al BEST Wishes people formed their own the old Wesley United centres were meant to AA group, with the centre Church at 10176 - 117 represent - friendship. TO CANAdiAN NATIVE FRiENdship CENTRE as their base of operations. Street, where it still operates the silver anniversary of The group is known as from at this time. the Canadian Native AS ThEy CELEBRATE THEIR 25Th ANNIVERSARI "Tawow." Friendship Centre is an But alcohol was not the SPORTS historic occasion and it sole concern of the centre. takes this opportunity to People needed jobs, they For years, the CNFC has thank all who have contrib- NISTAWOYOU ASSOCIATION FRIENDSHIP CENTRE needed a place to stay, they been active in sports and uted and continue to do so 8310 - Manning Ave. needed advice and counsel- recreation. In 1981, '82 and as the centre moves towards Fort McMurray, AB ling and they need their '85, the centre's "Native its golden years. own people to relate to. Daughters" managed to This has been a con- Another issue was that of capture the National Indian densed extraction from the 743 -8555 assisting Natives in conflict Athletic Association (NIAA) CNFC'S 25th Anniversary with the law. It was imminent softball championships that Book which is available and the centre did hire its draws teams from all over through the CNFC. A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 16, February 13, 1987, WINDSPEAKER Native students Education Policy of the Alberta For the twelfth straight to the University of Alberta The series of three public year, Native university to look, listen and ask forums will concentrate on government. club to host Some high profiled students are contributing questions about Aboriginal the plans and positions of to the general publics goals and obstacles toward Native people before and representatives of national forum self -determination at a after the last official talks on Aboriginal organizations a public awareness on present day will be present for the Native life in Canada. series of forums to be held Canadian constitutional "Preview FMC '87" forum The U of A Native on March 4, 5 and 6, at the definition and entrenchment on March 6 to give the Student Club has invited University campus in of Aboriginal rights. attending audience an idea the general public to come Edmonton. A forum simply entitled "Native Economic Devel- of what may happen at the opment" will feature Frst Ministers Conference presentations by Native (FMC) on Aboriginal rights persons who have a slated for March 26, 27 and OLA/a1 background of experience 28 in Ottawa. and success in economic John Amagoalik, chair- development within the man of the Inuit Committee OLD Aboriginal communities. on national issues; Chief SHAWN C. NUTTALL co/vwniycouEsE The series will begin at 1 Harry Allen, northern vice - Phone: Co- ordinator p.m. on March 4, at the Chief of the Assembly of 734-3882 P.O. Box 339 Newman Centre in St. First Nations; Louis Calgary Direct: Gleichen, Alberta `Smokey' Bruyere, president 284.9858 Joseph College, on campus. TOJ 1NO Roy Louis, chairman of of the Native Council of the Peace Hills Trust, Chief Canada; Gregg Smith, health pro- Walter Twinn the president of the Indian both to enter career Care of Objectives grams giving consideration to their Day Sawridge Indian band and Association of Alberta, traditional Indian culture. Day Care facilities are available at the Old Sun College and The University of College for infants to five years old. Muriel Stanley -Venne, representing the Prairie Calgary are jointly developing a Health Treaty Nations Alliance Careers Program. Its objectives are: 3. University Program board member of the September, 1987 Native Economic Devel- and Sam Sinclair, president 1. To increase the number of Native Counselling This includes first year science people in health care professions. Education, personal and career counsell- opment Program will direct of the Metis Association of courses acceptable for a wide range To foster increased awareness of ing are available to students prior to 2. of professions. their presentations on the Alberta, representing the health career opportunities. enrollment and throughout the program. state of economic devel- Metis National Council are 3. To provide a positive successful Concurrently throughout educational experience. Services opment in Aboriginal all scheduled to speak at program Health the forum. Dental, medical, and community health communities. 4. Optional Studies services are available at Siksika Medicine Issues that will be The upcoming FMC in Program In the social sciences or humanities. Lodge. r .,.. addressed include; ap- March is the fourth and last 5. Enhancement bi- ciituralism 1. Life and Study Skills of proaches to local control of meeting between the prime Apra, 1987 including: Financial Assistance community economic minister, the 10 premiers, 2 The first six weeks of the program a. a program of interaction with Financial assistance may be available. leaders and are devoted to developing a strong Elders Further information will be provided upon development, how Native territorial support system for the students. This b. acquisition ot, or improvement assessment of your application form. people have and can be Aboriginal leaders, called orientation period would introduce in, a Native language. involved in business for under the Canada Act students to health concepts and c. program of Native speakers skills required for various health ser- focusing on issues of bicultural Admission ventures and the relation- 1982 to define and entrench vices careers. It includes a life and identity and the practice of the Requirements existing Aboriginal and study skills program which would health professions in Native ship between Native enhance skills needed for science Communities. 1. a strong interest in a health care economic goals and the Treaty rights into the courses and prepare students to profession d. a program of urban orientation constitution. 2. maturity and motivation existing economic order of cope with personal crises. experiences. 3. recommended minimum of Canada. Aboriginal leaders at the 2. Bridging Program Grade 10 The "Native Education in U of A forum will share their May,1987 86 Location This program will provide students Alberta" forum scheduled viewpoints on whether the Sun College is located at Gleichen, with a bridge between high school Old Note: Other programs offered at Old Sun the Blackfoot Indian Reserve. It for March 5 will look at how First Minister's talks will set and university. The major emphasis Alberta on may be of interest to family. members. is 100 kilometres east of will be on the biological sciences, so approximately successful Native commu- a pattern for new ap- on the Trans -Canada Highway. that students will be sufficiently Calgary nities have been at opening proaches toward improved prepared for first year university is ikow 3un understanding and coopera- science courses. The curriculum HEALTH PROGRAM doors to educational being developed in consultation Accommodation tion between Native and will rH CAREERS opportunities for their with Native Elders in order to design Both family and single unit residences non -Native people living a program that will qualify students be available at the College site. people. This forum will also accommodate a question side by side in Canada. and answer period and will The forum discussions begin at 1 p.m. in the KIVA will address such issues as; room of the Education the Native definition of Building on campus. Aboriginal rights, the THE CANADIAN NORTHERN STUDIES TRUST Speakers will include; Native perspective on Phyllis Cardinal, Native Aboriginal self- government SPRING COMPETITION FOR Studies Cultural co- and self- determination, ordinator of the Ben Calf land claims from a Native SCHOLARSHIPS IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Robe School; Eva Cardinal, viewpoint and the import- consultant with the Sacred ance of respecting the FOR NATIVE STUDENTS Circle Native Education Treaty rights of many Advisory Committee and Indian nations who had Dr. Ralph Sabey, chairman signed treaties. Trust will valued at $10,000 each to The Canadian Northern Studies award scholarships - - of the Native Education As in previous forums, support native students enrolled in post -baccalaureate degree or diploma programs at a Project of Alberta. time has been set aside for Canadian university and who will be commencing graduate studies on or after September 1, Discussions on this day questions to be directed 1987. will give an awareness of from the audience to the panel of speakers. The educational program of the successful candidates will have special relevance to Native efforts to exercise a degree of control over the This forum will begin at 9 Preference will be given on the basis of economic development for native peoples in Canada. education programs at- a.m. at the auditorium in academic excellence, but work -related experience with potential for initiative and tended by Native students, the Students Union Building leadership qualities will be taken into account. The subject areas that have direct bearing on an insight into present (SUB) on campus. economic development will be considered, and the applicability of the course of study to approaches and problems For further information on these public forums, native economic development must be demonstrated. to instituting Native cultural content into the provincial please contact the Native The awards are open to native students who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents of curriculum and an overview Student club at 432 -5677 or Canada. These awards are made possible by a contribution from the Native Economic of the Native Education 432 -2991. Development Program, Government of Canada. peace air a For information and application material, write to: Alii111E CHARTERLHARiER Association of Canadian Universities for Northern Studies m 24 HOUR 130 Albert Street, Suite 1915 SERVING NATIVES tN Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5G4 NORTHERN ALBERTA SINCE 1962 Tel. 613-238-3525 Bases at: High Leval 926 -3290 624-3060 I Applications are to be received by April 1, 1987 Fort Vermilion 927 -3266 Slave Lake 849 -5353 Box 1357 Alta. High Prairie 5 2 3 -41 7 7 Peace River. A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, February 13, 1987, PAGE 17 Many Native students at U of A unluersit;l By Everett Lambert duced them to their new counsel or inform you, they environment. Gillian is part can refer you to someone of Alberta It was back to the bus- of the staff that makes up who does. tling halls of academia for the U of A's Native Student To make sure all of the some 29,000 students this Services (NSS). This office above functions are meet- moue Students Club Forums January at the University of is separate and autonom- ing their mandate is the act- Alberta (U of A). ous from the School of ing director, Carl Urion. Native Economic With them came an Native Studies. Sitting on boards that will DAVSlopmsrd encouraging sight 150 to This year there are Preview: First - have great impact on the 200 incoming and ongoing Native students studying in March 4, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. lives of Alberta Natives and Ministers Conference '87 Native students who help such disciplines as political Newman Centre speaking to audiences on March 6, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. make up the ranks of the science, native studies, Roy Louis such things as a university Students Union Building University's student body. education, physical educa- H Muriel Stanley -Venne education makes up the SUB Theatre A cross -section of the tion, Canadian studies, bus- Li Walter Twinn rest of the director's busy Native enrolment shows iness and law. Harry Allen, schedule. Funding inquir- that these students come Upon arriving you would Native Assembly of First Nations ies, negotiating with school Education from many parts of Alberta first be welcomed by Mary John Amagoalik, Inuit officials and helping to In Alberta as well as out -of- province. Ann Simon's friendly smile. Committee on National Issues make the office's group March 5, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. There are Native stu- You can find out just about The Metis National decisions add to this list. dents at the U of A from anything about the NSS IOW Room, Education Centre Council (TBA) B.C., the Northwest Terri- office through Mary Ann. The mandate of the Alexander Band School (TBA) Louis 'Smokey Bruyere, tories, Fort Vermilion, If you are puzzled about office sets out that it is a Phyllis Cardinal, Native Council of Canada Paddle Prairie, Saddle what courses to take, or unit within the U of A Ben Calf Robe School Prairie Treaty Nations Lake, Fishing Lake, Alex- what you need to take a designed to provide the Dr. Ralph Sabey, Alliance (TBA) ander, Hobbema and the course, this would be Aboriginal student with a Native Education Project Blood Tribe, to name some handled by Counsellor variety of services. Eva Cardinal, of the places. Education Marilyn Dumont. She is Sacred Circle The mandate derives and the Liberal Arts are equipped to counsel attend- from the philosophy that popular faculties at the U of ing or prospective students the Aboriginal student pur- A, however, incoming stu- on anything academic. suing an academic interest dents joined the other To promote the office's may require a specialized For Further Information Call: Native students in a diverse services, we have also and diverse service system range of study areas. newly appointed, Doreen 432 -5677 or 432 -2991 that will enhance their On January 6 and 7, new Richardson. She is the chance of success. Edmonton, Alberta students were comforted Community Liaison Officer. and oriented by a group of Doreen travels many of the And what can be a better Native staff members and outlying areas as well as the place for the first people's students. These were stu- city to tell people about the office than the first building dents in the College Uni- office and promote secon- on the U of A's campus - versity Transfer (CUT) dary education. Athabasca Hall (Room "SEE YOU THERE" program. Gillian Sander- And if the staff does not 124). Premier Lougheed son welcomed and intro- have the means at hand to once stayed there. Grant MacEwan SUMMER JOBS FOR Community College NATIVE STUDENTS Cromdale The NATIVE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Campus provides summer employment for Native students in a variety of departments with Employment and Immigration Canada. 8020 -118 Avenue, Edmonton Candidates - Metis, status or non -status Indian or Inuit - Canadian citizen - enrolled full -time in secondary, post Last intake for Spring 1987 secondary or vocational schools - intending to return to school the Career Development Program. following academic year Summer Jobs Native Women's Pre- Employment - between April 1 and September 15 Training and the General Career - variety of positions - throughout Alberta and the Development Courses are Northwest Territories now accepting students. Benefits - earn wages There is no tuition - you may - determine interest in a future career with Employment and Immigration Canada qualify for a training allowance. - on- the -job training and work experience For more information contact your - Canada Employment Centre TO REGISTER, - Canada Employment Centre on Campus PLEASE CALL: - Hire A Student Office 477-0200 The Canadian Jobs Strategy ... working opportunities for people 4, Employment and Emploi et Immigration Canada Immigration Canada Canad'ä A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS UPI PArIB 18, February 19, 1987, WINDSPSAHBR Goodfish Lake Flames take top honours By Stan Jackson tournament, could not took the top coaching keep up with the wavelike honors. Each trophy BRANDON, MANITOBA attack of the Flames, with carried $100 in cash. - The Keystone Centre the final score 8 -3. The North Lake River was the site of the 13th The Ebb & Flow Flyers Hawks beat the Gordon Annual Dakota Winter advanced to meet Goodfish Golden Hawks in a sleeper Tribal Days, Canada's with a win over the of a "B" final with spurts of largest Indian hockey Hobbema Oilers, which good hockey throughout. tournament. saw the Oilers come back In addition to the main from a 5 -1 deficit to tie it events, there The Goodfish Lake was dances only to lose 7 -5. The Flyers Friday and Saturday Flames took top honors for were not so fortunate featuring the C -Weed the second time in three against the Flames losing band; boxing, armwrestling, years, finishing in second 7 -2. square dancing, a princess place last year and first this THE GOODFISH LAKE FLAMES The Ochapowace pageant, talent show and ...take home the Dakota Ojibway Cup year. Goodfish, one of Pontiacs, led by veteran the traditional moccasin three Alberta teams Charlie Cyr, upset the represented games which attracted along with the reigning champions the considerable attention. Hobbema Oilers and the Norway House North Stars Rick Hansen's Man in Sarcee Seven Chiefs, beat in the second round of play, Motion Tour stopped by on five teams on route to advancing through Sarcee Saturday attracting a lot of winning $5,000. and The Pas Blades to meet attention on stage with the BANZET SADDLE the Flames in the final The Piapot Eagles went on C -Weed band. Sunday. Charlie Cyr took Brandon down in no contest match The tournament, & LEATHER the MVP trophy after losing with 7,000 9 -1. The Pas Blues went approximately 7 -4. down in a hard -hitting, people attending the three PRODUCTS LTD. chippy hockey game much The flames took four of six day event, is undoubtably trophies in the tournament the class of hockey MANUFACTURERS OF CUSTOM SADDLES to the disappointment of a Indian with Daniel Houle winning large following. tournaments in Canada. top scorer, Steve Cheechoo An excellent weekend well "REPAIRS" The Sioux Valley getting best defense, Cliff worth the trip for anyone SADDLES. BRIDLES Dakotas, probably the Sherstabatoff taking best thinking of making the HALTERS k CHAPS biggest team of the goalie, Melvin Steinhauer tournament next year. SADDLERY SUPPLIES (ALL TYPES OF WESTERN TACK) BELTS & HOBBY SUPPLIES SPECIALTY LEATHER ADVERTISING ITEMS SMITH CRÉE tS is proud to announce 414 "QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP" ,3 the opening of Tri -Star Canvas N "SATISFACTION GUARANTEED" 249 -1717 3220 - 28 St. S.W. INTRODUCTORY OFFER Calgary, AB T3E 2i6 Teepee's Ranging From l' -22" 1 ff. -S 15.00 3ff.-$ 36.00 6ff.-S 55.00 8ff.-5 97.00 12 ft. - $225.00 to the Canadian Native 18 ft. - $476.00 22 ft. - $535.00 Friendship Centre on their 25th REMEMBER THIS OFFER Anniversary ENDS JANUARY 31, 1987 INQUIRE ABOUT ALL THE OTHER PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED Peekiskwe$an /let's Talk Agency Tri-Star Canvas General Delivery Box 2019 Wabasca, Alberta TOG 2K0 Melfort, Saskatchewan 891 -3640 S0E 1A0 A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, February 13, 1887, PAGE 1e games that would decide which team would get fitted for Tournament organizer, Ken Ward, says they'll need a Stanley Cup rings. But, Vancouver blew it. And, now $100 fee in by March 2 and adds that lots of prize money their long suffering fans are still faced with the ailment of will be awarded. Call Ken at 470 -5647 for more details. hockey. there Canuck Is any justice for these fans? None KEHEWIN - The Kehewin School will be the site of the whatsoever, their team will reamin in the NHL SPORTS basement year -end volleyball tournament from April 17 to 19. The until they get some players with heart, a couple of all -stars Easter special will feature 10 womens' and 10 mens' teams ROUNDUP and a coach. Hey, isn't that guy who had his name in the and will award prize money, trophies and medals to papers for being on two team payrolls - what's his name competitors. But, you should get your $200 entry fee in no By Mark - Pat Quinn going to Vancouver? If he can decide which later than April 15. This special event will also include a team signs his pay cheques, then maybe Canuck fans will basket social and dance at the school on the 18th. All it will McCallum have something to cheer for.' But, don't hold your breath. cost to get through the door is $5. The Vancouver Canucks need a lot more than a coach A talent show will be held at the Bonnyville Agri -Plex on and intimidating towel -waving fans to beat even a good April 24 and 25. You can contact Herman John or Rita HOBBEMA The Howard Buffalo Memorial Centre Badger at 826 -3333 for more details. By Mark McCallum - will be holding a Native womens' basketball tournament, ALEXANDER RESERVE - The Alexander Knights from March 6 to 8. The entry fee will cost $50. are hosting the 4th Annual 12 -team "no- contact" Spring The 1981 -82 National Hockey League season was a Recreation director, Lorna Lentz, says the Canada Classic Hockey strange Tournament on March 20 to 22. time for Edmonton Oiler fans and players, but it West Volleyball Tournament will also be coming to the Tournament was organizer, Brian Arcand, says medals to even odder for the Vancouver Canuck faithful and centre on April 17, 18 and 19. She adds that they expect 24 team. game stars and individual all -star trophies will be awarded. mens' and womens' teams to enter the tournament before When you raise the $250 fee, call This was the year all -star goal tender Grant Fuhr broke entry Brian (939 -5887) or the registration deadline on April 3. You can pay the $300 Tom Burnstick (939 into the NHL and set a rookie record for most games -7238) before the registration deadline, entry fee and get more information on these events by on March 14. undefeated by a net minder. Oilers' Wayne Gretzky phoning Lorna at 585 -3016 or 423 -9115. BLACKFOOT BAND The Treaty 7 class `B' Mens' publically stated that he would score 50 goals in 40 games The Western Canada Native Junior Hockey - and accomplished the never -before and Womens' Basketball Championship play -offs will be seen feat in 39 games, Championship will be held at Four Bands Arena from April putting the puck in the net five held at the Deerfoot Sport -Plex on March 6, 7 and 8. The times against the 17 to 19. Organizer Ted Hodgson says they're asking for a Philadelphia Flyers. And, the same reason Edmonton registration deadline is set for February 27, so don't waste $250 entry fee. Call Ted at 585- 3883/3771, if you're finished over -all in the any time getting your $150 entry feel to Recreation second league standings, which interested in this championship showdown. wasn't bad considering they barely made the play -offs the Director, Rick Running Rabbit, who mentioned that the - A 10 -team co-ed volleyball tournament will previous year. ENOCH be class 'A' event will be held at Standoff on March 14 and 15. held on March 7 and 8 at the Enoch recreation complex. It was in this unexplainable season that Sun columnist Call Rick at 734 -3070 for more information. Terry Jones (then with the Edmonton Journal) called the Until next week, that's all. Edmonton Oilers, "WEAK -KNEED WIMPS," after they lost a five -game series via the Los Angeles Kings who robbed the Oilers in the first round of the NHL play -offs. Happy Anniversary Happy Anniversary The season didn't change directions either. The to the Canadian Native Vancouver Canucks, who entered the league in 1971 and to the Canadian Native never went as far as the Stanley Cup finals, actually Friendship Centre from Friendship Centre extended their season to May. The Canucks, along with their towel -waving fanatics. were in the finals, the series of Blgslone Cr.. Band Plains Indian Cultural Survival School 1723 - 33 St. S.W. 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NATIVE CHRISTIAN YOUTH RETREAT - for ages 15 and up Phone 438-0550 - for more information phone (403) 623 -4565 990865 Avenue, Edmonton Contact KEN COOPER - registration fee $30.00 Key -Way -Tin Bible Institute Box 540, Lac La Biche, Alberta SHOPPER'S R.V. & AUTO SALES A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 20, February 13, 1987, WINDSPEAKER By Albert Crier Edmonton ST. ALBERT -A capacity crowd of cheering fans could be heard loudly Spikers take encouraging their favorite teams on, at the Volleyball Fun Tournament held on February 7 and 8 at the Poundmaker Poundmaker/Nechi Centre. Several local teams from the Edmonton area came Volleyball on short notice to compete for trophy prizes. One team travelled from as far as the Tourney O'Chiese reserve to join the fun. The Poundmaker Lodge entered two staff teams and to make sure the hosting RAPID BINGO LEDUC facility had a good chance at the top prize, three more THE SPIKERS VS THE RECS "13 TIMES A WEEK" ...Edmonton Spiker Allan Beaver spiking (EXCEPT MONDAY AFTERNOONS) special forces squads, made up of treatment clients entered the together for a fun -filled their minds and bodies were played on a best out of EVERY WEEK! competition. sports tournament. working in a normal way," five game sets. There was no money added Gambler, who is the All -star And if that wasn't enough, players chosen competition involved, recreation assistant by tournament the Nechi Institute got its at judges for 48 GAMES; AFTERNOONS thereby leaving the after- Poundmaker Lodge. best overall staff together and entered performance noon for fun and exercise. The division went . .1 BONANZA "A" champs, to Lori Tootoosis two teams. - "We Afternoons t30 - Bonanza Pre -Call organized the Edmonton Strikers, played and Allan Beaver of the All the Poundmaker- tournament mainly for fun, a set of close games to win Edmonton Strikers. Mike .: Regular Games 2 p.m. /Nechi teams could not to get together and have a (best of 5) over the Auger and Lily Donald of beat the Edmonton Strikers, good time," said John Edmonton Recreation team. the Edmonton Recreation 51 GAMES EVENINGS "A" division champs and Gambler who co- organized team, Brenda Longmore of the St. Francis Xavier High the tournament with Robert The Edmonton Rec- the Nechi EAPs and Tracy 1 Bonanza, Plus 1 -3 game earlybird School Rams, "B" division George. reation team received the McLean of the War Hawks, game Evenings 6:40 early bird winners. "We wanted to show the second place slot in the "A" for the "A' division. 7 p.m. bonanza pre -call - 7:30 regular But the Poundmaker benefit that can be obtained division. The `B" division all -stars teams won in one way from sharing fun and Regular Games Payout - The "B" division finals selections included; Warren they had fun - as did all the laughter and to have the saw four more close games, and Farren Steinhauer of 1 -150 $30, 30, 30, 30, 40, 60 players and spectators at teams leaving the floor (best of five) between the the NCF team; Michelle 151 -250 $40, 40, 40, 40, 50, 70 the tournament. contended. The exercise Rams and the Native Curtis, Mike Schmalz and 251 -350 $50, 50, 50, 50, 60, 80 The tournament was part is also important to our Christian Fellowship (NCF) Ron Beauchamp of the 351- 450 $60, 60, 60, 60, 100, 125 called so the nearby Native clients who are recovering team. The NCF team won Rams and to Ray Gladue of OVER -451 $70, 70, 70, 70, 120, 140 communities could meet from alcoholism, to get second place in the "B" the PML Power Chiefs. Trod* fro ofd bonsfila 3-up & division. Robert George, tour- vipapS fIC.ive nee 3-up for Soi ' SOF7. Western Industrial The Nechi EAPs and the nament organizer and War Hawks were two captain of the tournament Effective Monday Nov. 17: Laboratories Limited COS C4% teams that made it to the champs, says his team, the New super pan payout on 15 ANALYTICAL AND CONSULTING CHEMISTS semi -finals in the "A" Edmonton Strikers are the HALF HOUSE GAMES CHEMICAL ANALYSIS division. In the `B" division only Native team invited to ANALYSIS OF WATER - SEWAGE - INDUSTRIAL WASTES semi -finals, the Poundmaker compete at a Calgary co -ed GOLD CARDS DOUBLE STEAM POLLUTION SURVEYS - AR POLLUTION STUDIES Afternoon & Evenings MICROBIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF OILRELD & INDUSTRIAL WATERS Lodge "Power Chiefs" and volleyball tournament,_: CONSULTANTS ON INDUSTRIAL PROBLEMS the Alexander T -Birds saw organized by the Airways RELD SAMPLING PROGRAMS action. Racquette Club for the RAPID BINGO LEDUC INDUSTRIAL WASTE SAMPLING & MONITORING PROGRAMS 0000 SERVICE SINCE 1954 The regular tournament February 14 and 15 5904 -50 St. 8109 -102 Street games played a best of weekend. EDMONTON. 986 -0008 986 -2112 439 -7969 TA 433 -6362 three games and the semi- George expressed his finals and the finals game thanks to the Poundmaker- /Nechi Centre for providing the facility, "We wouldn't have a place for the tournament if not for y Poundmaker/Nechi gym," and to all the players and team supporters for coming out to join in competitive fun. Good News "TAKE A WINTERTIME Party Line ALBERTA BREAK." TRADITIONAL Take it from me, nothing take in the sights on an old - INDIAN warms up winter faster than fashioned sleigh ride. You'll feel MEDICINE taking an Alberta break! fresh and alive - just like Conference Get out and discover an Alberta's great outdoors. exciting winter wonderland So why wait? Come right here in your own explore your own province this Presenting the backyard. Have some winter. I guarantee an Alberta Philosophies & Concepts wintertime fun schussing down break will leave you a powder ski run. Lift your feeling warm Springville, California spirits at a colourful cultural all over! April 19 - 24, 1987 exhibit or historic display. Or For more hot winter break ideas get the Alberta Guide to Great Breaks. Call Travel Alberta toll-free at for your free 1-800-222-6501 subscription. LEROY FJORDBOTTEN Alberta Tourism Minister PUT IT HERE. Call or write the editor to include good crews of non -profit events you want to share, courtesy of AGT. A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, February 13, 1987, PAGE 21 Predator calling equipment listed By Stephen G. Wuttunee Fur prices have climbed steadily over the years, mainly because synthetic furs have lost their appeal to Let's begin with dress, shall we? First of all, since PART THREE consumers. Coyotes bring an average of about fifty most predator calling is done in the dead of winter, dollars a hide, with fox and bobcat skins fetching higher while the cold northern winds are at their fiercest; it is prices. Most fur buyers today prefer to receive hides in safe to assume that you'll need a good hat. Whatever gift, it has sufficient knockdown power for bears out to the "glove" form, i.e. the skin peeled off the animal like a type of hat you choose to wear, be certain that is is drab 100 yards, with exception made to the larger grizzly, of glove. Any knife or bullet holes should be sewed up colored and warm. These are two qualities to look for in course. with a heavy duty needle and thread. The fur should be a good hat. Avoid wearing fur hats at all costs (unless Outdoor photographers should seriously consider facing the outside. you wish to be mugged by an owl). They could cost you taking a shotgun with them while calling. Loaded Predator calling is rapidly growing in popularity and your life. alternately with buckshot and slugs, the shotgun as a major sport for the young and old alike. Now, You'll soon find that a pair of warm mitts or gloves, a peppers faster than a machine gun. It is effective out to whether you as a novice will succeed in the long run well insulated jacket or parka and a warm pair of 40 yards and can be used as a defense or short range depends entirely on your perserverance and hunting boots are also essential for a comfortable stand. hunting weapon. determination. However, it has been known to happen It gets really cold while calling in early morning, so dress There have been numerous documented attacks on on occasion to noisily walk afield, idly blowing false properly for the occasion. callers by foxes, coyotes, birds of prey and even notes on a varmint call and "BINGO;" foxes and I own a pair of Bushnell 7 X 35 binoculars, and they've bobcats, in the United States as well as in Canada. Still, coyotes appear! Beginner's luck, no doubt about it! proved themselves on every hunt. In winter, I tape .animal attacks occur very rarely in predator calling. But to be serious for a minute here, while I attempt to them white and carry them around my neck while However, if an animal does attack you, kill it and take it close this article, let me assure you that the first time hunting. A sharp knife and waterproof matches are immediately to a health centre. The animal could have you successfully call up a raging coyote and see the always part of my gear. You never know when you'll been rabid. murder in it's yellow eyes, fangs bared and the hair need them. Now here's an item not many callers think If you want to kill predators, then just about any bristled on it's back, you'll experience an adventure that of bringing: a small piece of cork. After burning it with a medium size calibre suitable for deer will suffice for only a lifetime of calling will be able to satisfy. match, apply it to your face and hands for fantastic varmints. Though the .22 Long Rifle and the .22 WMR A word of caution: DON'T GET UP AND RUN camouflage. 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Box 34 Tam Contact Erie Winterburn, AB gn pxayexs TOE 2N0 470-0509 tkat eteitntty may but stxengtken oux Qoutng bond. i G Cannon & to Canadi " ative Friendship Congratulations Centre - Edmonton Best Wishes on their 25th Anniversary to Canadian Native Friendship Bonnyville & Grand Centre Centre, Edmonton NATIVE FRIENDSHIP CENTRE on your 25th Anniversary Box 99, Bonnyville, AB TOA OW from Frances Hanna 826 -3374 PROJECT MANAGER Native Communications Training Course METIS ASSOCIATION OF ALBERTA Concept & Function Notice of Nominations & General Election The project manager in consultation with Arts Manager shall act as chief instructor of four or more trainees. He or she will strive to insure that trainees receive the best possible instruction in Native production of Notice is hereby given that nominations for the Communications material suitable for broadcast. The project manager should be experienced in news position of Board of Director in each Zone of the gathering, writing copy, editing copy and should be knowledgeable in all aspects of reporting, announcing and Metis Association of Alberta will be accepted, radio production. Ideally the project manager should have some teaching skills. beginning January 27, 1987, at the offices of the Authority & Accountability Chief Electoral Officer of the Association, located at #120, 12520 St. Albert Trail, in the City of Edmonton, The project manager will report directly to the Director of Radio and will be responsible for supervising four Province of Alberta. or more trainees. Qualified Candidates must have their completed Latterai Relations "Nomination Paper" filed with the above office on or before 5:00 o'clock in the afternoon of Friday, The project manager must be able to instill excellent in all work habits trainees and should be knowledgeable February 27, 1987. of Native Communications and the Native psyche. The General Election of the six Zone Staff Supervision Directors will be held on Monday, March 30, 1987, with an advance poll held on Saturday, March 21, The project manager will be responsible for and the direct supervision of all the Arts trainees. 1987. The election will be conducted in each local polling subdivision. Polling hours at both the election Salary: Commensurate with experience. and advance poll are from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. To be an eligible elector, each member must be This position must be filled as soon as possible. properly registered with a local in the zone within which he or she resides. Nomination Papers and further information on For further information contact: or send resume to: the General Election may be obtained from the Ray Fox Box 2250 Regional Vice -Presidents, all Local Presidents as well (403) 623 -3333 Lac La Biche, Alberta as the offices of the Chief Electoral Officer at #120, TOA 2C0 12520 St. Albert Trail, Edmonton, Alberta T5L 4H4. Telephone: (403) 455 -2200. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NOTICE RESPONSIBLE TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF PUBLIC MEETING SUMMARY: Reporting to the Board of Directors of the Rocky Native Friendship Centre Society, supervises all staff The Board of Trustees of the Northland School Division employed by the Centre; prepares and implements the annual financial operating plan; acts as senior advisor No. 61 will hold its next Regular Meeting on Friday, to the Board; supervises fund raising activities; plans and organizes public relations and publicity projects; February 20, commencing at 7:00 p.m., and continuing on recruits, trains, encourages and supervises volunteers and performs other duties. Saturday, February 21, 1987 at the Northland School Division Board Room in Peace River, Alberta. DUTIES: All interested members of the public are invited to a) Supervises all staff employed by the Centre in close consultation with the Personnel Committee. observe, and to gain an understanding of their Board b) Prepares and implements the annual financial operating plan of the Centre in close consultation with the operations. Finance Committee. c) Acts as senior advisor to the Board on all matters concerning the operation of the Centre. A question and answer period will be provided for the d) Supervises the Centres fund raising activities. public as an agenda item. e) Recruits, trains, encourages and supervises volunteers. DEADLINE: April 1, 1987 f) Performs other duties as required. G. De Kleine Secretary- Treasurer START DATE: April 15, 1987 REQUIREMENTS: Northland School Division No. 61 - Post Secondary School (desirable) Send resumes to: - Knowledge and understanding of Native Culture an asset Rocky Native Friendship Centre - Valid Driver's Licence 4917 -52 Street - Good Communication Skills (written /spoken) P.O. Box 1927 - Management and Administrative Certificate (desirable) Rocky Mountain House, AB /óttitiand SCHOOL DIVISION N. DI - Native Language an asset TOM 1TO - Ability to work with other groups and organizations. Telephone: 845 -2788 SALARY: Negotiable A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, February 13, 1987, PAGE 23 Activity Corner IN TOUCH By Dorothy Schreiber A government sponsored survey, Edmonton Native WORDS EARCH Needs Assessment Study, revealed that of the Native By John Copley family groups living in the city, 50% were single parent families. Í As much as parents love their children, being a single Circle the words from the following list and the remaining letters starting from left to right parent is not always easy. (working across) will give you a phrase or sentence. Letters may be used more than once in This week In Touch takes a look at a couple of order to achieve another word. Words may run vertically, horizontally, backwards and resources which may be of interest to single parents. diagonally. Mothers Day Out For single parents, time for one's self may be THEME: It's a Dog's World precious but difficult to attain. I have often heard single E S E T L parents lament that they would like to have a day to N M A L I N O I S C Y N P O O X D A M K and E E L T L F themselves but daycare babysitters are often too AR IR I S H S E T T E R M B N P C O costly. Mothers Day Out may be the alternative that H T E O D N U G H Y E R G O C L O O P R E D A N O you're looking for. E S K L C B R B P O X In the Norwood area, Mothers Day Out will accept G A P E N P H R O B D Y N N children age 5 and under. F I N O P O R A L L O C N G P H Q C B E R H N H H The operates on a pre- basis one program booking - A A F F E N P I N S C H E R I O E E R A I I C A O month in advance. Booking days are the 4th Monday of D D G R I F F I N E O I E E T U Y P D S E P A R U every month. For the month of February, booking day is on Thursday, the 26th. X E T M A K E D C S L H P L Z N U O H T R O O R N The fee for looking after your child is both affordable N E P P B T I A A C L U L I L D R O T E T M D I D and reasonable. The rate is $3.50 per day for one child C R A N O A G L O H I A S C T O U D P E R T I E Q and .50¢ for each additional child. However, if this is too E H C P U I I M N I E H R Y H B S L U E P D R R A steep, then the fee will be waived. Child care service is available for either one day a M O O L V R N A R P T U B S R T U E H T E L A E N week or two half days per week. E U Q W I E U T P P B A T N V I Z L A L N R E A U If you are interested in the Mothers Day Out N N T S E D B I E E O C T R T P D H L E I E M H D services, contact Outreach Worker Susan Chorney at S P U I E R O M W 471 -3737. Z D B T R A H O E R Y O W O G G There are other Mothers Day Out services within the T S A A T L I N X K S N E A I L EL E B E U T B C city. Each program serves people living within a specific I I L B T I I B T A U O AI S D A E T A B E E W M city area. For example, people eligible for the Mothers C O E H S N P R O O R E L U E R T N O C A E N I O Day Out service in Norwood, must live within the I R N Norwood area to qualify for childcare services. H X N C E R O P G L O C E K I I W D S L C A I I R R H For information on the location of other programs I I J O R E T R I E V E R I Y E T R F K call 426 -3242. N P I R L S P A I H R A Y A T K S I H B O P T W O Single Parents of Edmonton H O C G T U N D H B W K T O C N K A E S R Z O R M The vice -president of Single Parents of Edmonton R S N N U A I P H L L O A R I H A M Y S O O H A S says the groups offers people the opportunity to meet S S E D O D other people, and to alleviate loneliness, sometimes C E M P E W P A A G K D R T D A D N A L L U B experienced by single parents. B I Y S T B E R N A R D M O E N S A G O D The group holds dances on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month at Calder Hall. WORDLIST In addition, the group also holds annual events such Collie Greyhound Mongrel Rottweiler Vizia (Alphabetical Order) Coonhound Griffin Mutt as Christmas and anniversary parties. Saluki Corgi Samoyed Whelp During the summer months, Single Parents of Affenpinscher Bouvier Harrier Pit Bull Schipperke Whippet Edmonton sponsors family picnics for its members. Afghan Boxer Dachshund Husky Pointer Sheepdog Wolf To be eligible for membership, the organization Airedale Briard Dalmation Irish Setter Poodle Sheltie Wolfhound requires that you have been from your Akita Bulldog separated Dane Pug Shepherd spouse for at least six months. The annual membership Deerhound Labrador Pulik Silky Basenji Cairn fee is $8 per year. For further information call 478 -1852, Doberman Leash Puppy Spitz Beagle Chihuahua LAST WEEK'S: 424 -5269 or 471 -3464. St. Bernard Bloodhound Chow Elkhound Malinois Retriever Stanley Borzois Collar Foxhound Maltese Ridgeback Terrier Cup Seekers WINDSPEAKER PICTOGRAM BEST WiShES TO TILE By Bim McLain CANAd1AN NATIVE FRiENdship Use a pen or pencil and fill CENTRE OF EdMONTON AS ThEy in the segments that CElEbRATE ThEiR contain a dot. If done 25Th correctly, the filled in ANNIVERSARY segments will reveal a hidden picture. This week's pictogram will be shown in next week's paper in completed form. "WHERE PEOPLE COME FIRST" ALBERTA IGA STORES A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 24, February 13, 1987, WINDSPEAKER LOUIS BULL WINTER RODEOS A NORTHERN ALBERTA NATIVE COWBOYS a% ASSOCIATION Membership meeting - Saturday, immediately following slack Hosted by : Louis Bull Rodeo Committee Panee Agriplex - Hobbema 5:00 performance Panee Agriplex - Hobbema Canadian Old Timers Saturday performance: 7:00 pm Rodeo Association Approved Sunday performance : 2 :00 pm Entries Feb.16 9am -4 pm Entries Feb. 16 9 am - 4 pm Call backs Feb.18 9 am -4 pm Call back: Feb. 18 9 am - 4 pm (403) 585 - 3852 for further information call Rosemary Roasting Doris Roasting (403) 585-4075