KAINAI NEWS VOLUME I. No. 7. BLOOD INDIAN RESERVE August 15, 1968 KAINAI INDIAN DAYS A HUGE SUCCESS Kainai Indian Days- A Big Success Scholarships Available By CAEN BLY To Talented Indians Kainai Indian Days marked their second Indian News annual celebrations on July 19 to the 22, held Many Indians waste their talents because in Standoff, . no one is aware of their artistic potential and On Friday action was underway; however, in some cases, those who possess them are too spirits were dampened by the high winds and shy to divulge the fact. rain fall. This didn't hold the people back, for In 1959 the Education Division of Indian on Saturday drums were beat, and people Affairs Branch made Cultural Scholarship swarmed around the circle to promote this oc- Awards available to Indian students in all fields casion. Sunday afternoon and evening, things of the Arts. were really hopping: People were out in their finery, bells were ringing, feathers flying, and - The only way to discover the talents of the feet stamping. Ray Many Chiefs kept things young, as well as the older people, is to scout going and under control, acting in the capacity for them. of Master of Ceremonies. He explained what Since 1959, 43 Cultural Scholarships have dances were presented, as well as announcing been awarded to 32 different persons in art, everything from a lost child to forthcoming In- music and drama. VIVIAN AYOUNGMAN dian Day dates. . . . Blackfoot Beauty We have reason to believe there are a Dancers ranged from age two to 90, and number of talented young people in Canada Guy Wolf Child really showed his style at the Indian Princess Chosen who would do well if awarded a scholarship. age of 87. He is one of the few These statistics are not in proportion to the num- aid-timers who does the hoop Lethbridge Herald ber of talented Canadian Indians we think we dance; a dance which is very possess. Vivian Ayoungman, a 21-year-old University similar to that of swinging a When done with three of student from the Blackfoot Reserve at talented people are found kindly pope; or more inform the Education Division of Indian Affairs loops. Throughout this dance, Gleichen, was chosen Alberta Indian princess Wed- nesday over five other girls. Branch, so they can encourage the development he hoops are entwined around of these special abilities. he feet and hands of the body Crowning of the princess was the climax of n a circular motion. Guy, along activities here on Louis Riel Day, a pre-Klondike Days Word of talented people is important, even with Willie Scraping White, event held in Edmonton for the first time this year. if you only know the name of the person and Iharlie Good Rider, Howard Provincial and civic officials earlier Wednesday sign- their particular talents, the Education Division Hindman, and Senator James Gladstone were ed a peace treaty with Indian leaders at the leg- would be happy to get this information. all on hand at this affair. These men are the islature grounds. The success of this survey depends on your only original 1892 St. Paul's Mission students Miss Ayoungman, who won in judging on poise, co-operation. (Continued Two) intelligence and involvement in Indian organizations on Page All information should be forwarded to: as well as her looks, was wearing a white buckskin dress which her grandmother wore as a girl. Cultural Consultant, Education Division, Thomas Prairie Chicken Rites "I don't know how old the dress is," she said, Indian Affairs Branch, my grandmother is in her 90s, so it must Room 656, Centennial Tower, Funeral for "but be service Thomas Prairie Chicken, old. It sure brought me good luck." 400 Laurier Avenue West, Blood Indian Reserve resident who died Wednesday, 4, Ontario. Runners-up in princess contest were Mad- July 31, at the age of 72, was held Saturday morn- the eleine of the Kikiwin Reserve in southern Al- It is hoped that this "scouting ing in St. Paul's Anglican Church with Rev. C. Gail Dion survey" and Linda Hunter of the Saddle Lake Reserve will become a permanent source of information officiating. Pallbearers were Richard and Ross Prair- berta in the north. The other contestants were Emily Yel- on talented Indians. ie Chicken, Jeffery Bullshields and John Crazy Bull. lowknee of Wabasca, Shirley Cheecham of Fort Mc- Interment was in St. Paul's Cemetery. Christensen Murray and Nancy Desparlais of Fort Saskatchewan. Funeral Home, Directors of Funeral Service, was in charge of arrangements. Drums pounded and eagle feather headdresses waved as the Indian princess ball thundered through the evening at a downtown hotel. Fred Colborne, provincial cabinet member in charge of Indian Affairs, was on hand to be made an honorary chief for the night. B.C. ski champion Nancy Greene, who was to officially open Klondike Days today, dropped in along with Lieutenant-Governor Grant MacEwan and Klondike Kate, Edmonton's Klondike Days hostess. Lieut.-Gov. MacEwan had a twirl on the dance floor with Miss Ayoungman and each of the other princess candidates.

Subscription Rates For Non-Bloods Kainai News has become extremely pop- ular these last few months. As a result many non-Blood Indians have requested to be put on the mailing list. It has become necessary for us to charge a $3.00 per year subscription rate to non-Blood Indians. This will be effective September Ist. Kainai News is an adult education pro- gram for Blood Indians. Consequently we Councillor Rosie Day Rider in the Indian Days would be defeating our own purpose if we Parado held at Standoff July 19, 20, 21, 22. She charged the Blood Indians. However, many it one oft he few womenwho are on the Council and non-Blood Indians, both Indian and white, far she has served hor people well during the two year and near, have requested our paper. As a term of office she has held. Kainai Indian Days Parade Marshal Head result we find it necessary to charge $3.00 per Rosie now has a very good insight into the Blood Chief Jim Shot Both Sides it seen mounted—hero as year to meet increasing expenses caused by Reserve's affairs and we hope she can influence he lead the parade for this annual celebration of our growing mailing lists. Hope you're still many of her people with the knowledge sho has Kainai Indian Days at Standoff. with us come September Ist. gained. KAINAI NEWS August 15, 1968 2 Youngest Champion Bloods vs. A Socialistic Society Kainai Indian Days Thirteen year old Kelvin Fox of won By CAEN BLY in the boys steer riding event in Calgary. (Continued from Front Page) trophies today? He was the youngest cowboy to place at the Stam- Are we living in a socialistic society It was once in a who attended the pede this year. stated recent news column that left out of a total of forty inclined School which was situated on the Island known Cardston was a little Viet Nam. lam Kelvin admits he had very little practice previous to agree to a certain extent. as meaning "Big Island", on the OMAKSENNI - to entering the "big" rodeo. He accepted the Cal- Blood Reserve. gary Herald trophy, a watch from Eaton's of In a closed conversation I had with one of Canada, Cardston, definitely A record breaking crowd of roughly 3,000 a buckle by G.W.G. and a pair of boots from G. A. the residents in this person a in town. people took in the four day affair. The Bloods Boulet, as well as the money put up in this event felt society barrier this little If there really showed their support by setting up 23 With his winnings he is always constant bickering amongst them- which amounted to $573.00. selves, teepees and roughly 100 tents; and did this has bought two cows. He plans to make his herd then how to they ever expect to include in society. can ever slow the North bound traffic as they pro- grow one day with the help of the cattle just pur- the Indians their Our Indians ceeded over the hill. We had representatives chased. never hope to become good upstanding citizens from North Dakota, Washington, Oregon, Utah, in this town when there are so many biased Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Calif., Saskatche- Congratulations Kelvin on a job well done. people to contend with. Many people never wan, British Columbia, and Alberta. seem to remember that there wouldn't be a He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fox. if it for a Cardston weren't this reserve. A parade was held on Sunday with numer- Uncle Grant, bull rider in the rodeo circuit con- While the people accusing the In- a fine young are ous decorated cars and floats along with a tributed lot of hints and help to this dian of being lazy and leading incompetent good representation of Mounted entries as well boy. lives, they are invariably taking his money for on taking in as persons foot, part this colorful the clothes he buys, the food he eats and the demonstration. vanilla he drinks, thinking nothing of that. On Sunday evening a give-away dance Many of the businessmen hire women to work was held by the Band Council and the Committee in his store,- women who are married with a responsible for the Indian Days. Many Tribal husband who has a good business or a good members participate in this dance. Also job. He never thinks twice about considering friends and relatives of Cecil Holy White Man the hiring of a man or a woman who, if they held an Honorary give-away dance. This young would give them a chance, could prove worthy man left the Reserve in 1964 and went to the of holding a job and doing it well. A lot of United States, where he joined the U.S. Marine the Cardstonites can never begin to realize the Corps, at the age of 18. He spent 15 months homelife that the Indian has. He has a tre- in Viet Nam and 15 monthsi n the Orient. While mendous amount of odds against him in spite in the Service, he received three service medals. of anything he does. But is it considered? NO. Cecil returned home in December, and is spend- Do you know that there are only two ing his time enjoying his family and the happy In- dian people working the business section atmosphere. in of Cardston? That's a poor percentage for a Drummers throughout the Indian Days town that has roughly 50 businesses. I don't were: Group 1. — Bernard Shouting, George blame the Indian for the way he feels at times Coming Singer, Gordon Plain Woman, Sam Wolf about giving up. Mind you, he must have to Child, Lawrence Hairy Bull, Ernie Hairy Bull, and work for the future of his life and family too, Tony Wolf Child. Second Group — Edward but he is certainly never going to be able to Morning Owl, Norman Baker, Bill Baker, Clem- amount here with the situation that exists to- ent Baker, Allen White Grass, and Larry Parker. day. It has got to come from both sides to Third Group Norman Nice Cutter, John Bottle, pull and pull hard in order for progress. But, Jim Bottle, Dan— Weasel Moccasin, Jim Hunt, because a man is not of the same faith one Bob No Runner, George Many Feathers, and shouldn't condemn him. An Indian as well as Videl Stamp. a white has a right to his freedom of religion. Betty Baker, Baker, This is such a minor topic of discussion really. Little dancers Roberta However, Rosa Cutfinger, and Louise Dempsey, wasted here, when an outsider comes to visit no time when the music started. They were almost the first question asked is, "What religion are you?" That's a way to greet out dancing to their heart's content and proud poor a per- son I'd say. And to be taking part in the celebration. also what does it matter if a man is Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, United, Monday there were give-away and contest or Mormon. Each in their own way, live their dances. Because Monday wasn't a holiday, religion. Just because a man smokes or drinks, there was a considerably lower attendance as he should not be thrown into the gutter. Each compared to the previous days. man has his own choosing and if it isn't against Bill Baker of Great Falls, Montana thanked his standards, then why mock him. Agreed too, the Bloods for their kindness and hospitality. as far as liquor goes, we have a problem. He spoke very highly of the Bloods, paying We certainly must hope for a better under- tribute to the fine job the committee did in set- standing, and a wider to look forward ting up such a successful dance. He scope bid his to. Cardston can certainly be proud of their goodby to all the hope of returning in 1969 with landmarks but they must also have self-pride to help the Blood Reserve celebrate their Indian as to Days. well about themselves be good people. All in all, things ran smoothly and Indian Now I ask, "Are a few of us guilty of the Days on the Blood Reserve really were a success. principles stated in the above?" If we are, then we surely must take a closer look at our- selves. This is written without prejudice and only in hopes of reaching a better understanding Summer Wedding with one another. A wedding at St. Paul's Church on Sat- urday, July 13, 1968 was solemized between Francis Chief Calf of the Blood Reserve, son of Helen Chief Calf and Marjorie Wild Man from The Great Remover Morley. Best Man was Clifford Sweet Grass From the Health Centre and Ushers were: Roderick North Peigan.. Lloyd Wesley. Bridesmaids were: Ramona Wesley, An exchange says: Alcohol will remove Catherine Chief Calf, Viola Good Rider. The stains from summer clothes. This is correct. Flower Girl was Cannon Chief Calf. A recep- tion was held in the Parish Hall after the Alcohol will also remove: wedding ceremony. Father Allen McCuaig of- THE SUMMER CLOTHES ficiated at the wedding. THE WINTER CLOTHES THE SPRING CLOTHES THE FALL CLOTHES Not only from the back of the man who drinks it, but from his wife and children as well. A GOOD REPUTATION A MAN'S BUSINESS A MAN'S FRIENDS A HAPPY LOOK FROM HIS CHILDREN'S FACE A PROSPEROUS MAN TO A POOR- MAN'S GRAVE A MAN FROM RESPECTABLE SOCIETY TO THE JAIL A MAN FROM THE HIGHWAY TO HEAVEN TO THE ROAD TO HELL Three Blood Roterve children in parade celebrating Kainai Indian Days , And will make a wildcat out of an other- ' wise inoffensive citizen. August 15, 1968 KAINAI NEWS 3

T-e roncJi -z wo* ■raeursepd ~e s.ccr:-i la Correction Needed Beginning Of Blood Reserve fake t-e- zz" tony ■-"* :pi:'«or<, «.-»>""? jeer: By HUGH DEMPSEY hay coos c"C< .Zs-z '^ti ".f "vs !roo«. * dsc sr- couraged Ind fi.z i "~ icW ;■-" ~~rn ""«■," -cr-ij Olenbow Foundation, Calgary, Alberta camps, as —;■= z~- ■»: s *4*d4<3 "~i* ~.~i"zo ;r">i Thu location of tho riMorvo appeared to be sat- buildings. Itfactory lo Rod Crow and band until 1887, when hll To 5-5 Cr *" ~ -'?■- lliii Mormon tnttlert arrlvod from Utah under the laadariKlp of Charles Ora Card. Thii group of lnuiiiinr-. iti\i\titi at Ihu't (.reek fit the prttnttnt town of ' .iril-,1.,it, ihiiiiii'lkili-!/ lOUlh of tilt) minivil line. THE INDIAN TODAY Mn> Bloodt, lad !» Merman* had settled on exist on some 2200 reservations whicn are sea'- ri mm vc kind. He claimed lhal their tecond limit/ lerecl from coast to coast. Indians, but r>o re- Inn! given )I>■-iii oil trie I'Jmi r>el//een Ihe Hall/ and serves, are lo be found also in the Yukon and St. Mary Rivers from Whoop Up to llio mOuntalni the N. W. Territories. What's the matter with the Kainai Indians? "Red Crow slated thai lie had demanded al Ones the term, the Vanishing Redman, was Under the stand down at Standoff is written the treaty tile country between the Hell/ and *ll Mnr/ applicable), but no longer. The Indian is the "Kainai Indain Days". I hope this was only an Rivers, from Whoop Up loll.c mountain*," repotted fastest growing ethnic group In Canada — a error in spelling. Maybe someone was in such surveyor Nelson, "ond thai lie thought this territory 55% increase from 1949 to 1964 and this had perhaps given him. He (aid that growth despite an mortality which a rush to paint the sign that lie uncontrollably been Jbrr/ infant rate Potts, who acted as translate is now only 60 (10 forgot that Indian is spelled "ia" instead oi interpreter, did not per thousand years ago it correctly; but here I was able to correct him, for I //as 96 per thomond), The national rate has and one we hope to see "ai". A simple mistake was present at the treat/ and heard Potts tell him dropped from 3? to 24 in the same 10 years corrected shortly. that the south boundary of the reserve would run (according to the Globs and Mail of Match from Lee's Creek to Fish Crack. I found these In 14, 1967). The Telegram later that month re- In Answer To dians had no idea of an artificial boundary, such as ported "30% of Canadian Indians are so under a line of mounds, their method of defining a tract . hove no electricity; follow (lie All Indian Circuit ore no! sure ol "The following morning the port/, COniittlng 47% of the Indian familiei earn less than Mr. Pocklington, Interpreter the three chiefs $1000 per year. Another 25% coin their points in the standing, and witli coverage of Mills, below and my own left for lee's and camped I*2ooo. And out lociologiitt I'JOOO for ol these rodeos they can keep tia' I- ol the points outfit, Cieek, /el so/ at the Mormon colony. The ne/t day established a man, his //ife and two children is the "poverty and the make. I money they an iron post at the south east corner in the pieseiue line!" Statistics from the Department of Indian One ol llie main cultures ol the Indian is of the chiefs. As we proceeded along the south Affaiis show one third of the Indian population dealing svilh horses. Therefore, because many boundary the marks were renewed and the meaning is leceivmg welfare and this is one of (he ol us ure interested in this line, it is v<-iy in of them e/plained to the Indian*. Nearly all the i ichest lands in the world, (westing for the some .'j(X) contestants who 10l old moundl were covered with long grass and hard Today, the Indian is a young people low the shows along with the interested read to find. The post and mound about three miles 60uo are below the age of 2 I 132,000 roughly 132,000 who ers. from the starting point could not be found the first technically are of an educable day, although we searched until dark. age. And yet, there are only 60,000 in school, There is little activity, office news, The follow- school ing morning. White is always ready less than half of those who receiving and local news sent to Calf, who for could be Indian Affairs coverage, announced that a failure to find this mound an education. You say, "1 in 4, that's not bad.' from we cannot mischief, us. Without help you people would be an indication that something was wrong I say, it's shameful! Especially when you realize alone, do the work. If you art; dissatisfied with and in that event the Indians would probably return that of these 60,000 only 6,000 are in grade our work we do hope for comment. home. After setting up a theodolite at the mound nine or higher — a 90% dropout. Thank you for jour views. preceding the missing one, and chaining a mile along a picket line, the mound was found buried in long grass with the post lying beside it. This seem- Letter To The Editor IS YOUR CHILD STARTING SCHOOL THIS FALL? ed to create some amusement for the other Indians Good health is necessary for your child to at White Calf's expense, and the latter chief had Dear Editor: do well in school. Poor health retards learn- little to say for the remainder of the day. We must compliment you on the issue of the ing. Make sure your child is in good physical "From there to Belly River it was usually found Kainai News. We have heard numerous times that condition before sending him to school. Dr. necessary to chain the distance between the mounds the Kainai have taken things from the Peigan. We MacKinnon from Calgary will be at the Card- to find them. Only one post was missing on the have again noticed an idea which was again take" ston Health Centre on August 29th and 30th. If whole line but some of the mounds were destroyed by Kainai. You will notice the Indian Figure head him, you wish to have your child examined by by cattle. We sometimes dug up an old post when on the front page on the top left corner of the Kainai please make an appointment at the Health rebuilding an obliterated mound. On the 25th we News is the same figure head, which has been used Centre. completed the renewal of the mounds and placed on the Peigan Indian Doys Celebration posters. an iron post at the southwest corner on Belly River. No one can say that the Peigan stole the idea. BIRTHS The Indians carefully located the position of every Because it has been used for fourteen annual cele- Morton and Loretta Eagle Speaker now post. Red Crow was now asked if he was satisfied brations. have a new son born in July. and he answered in the affirmative. On the way Yours truly, back to camp we passed numerous lakes and grassy Clark Yellowhorn, Born to Jim Hunt and Flora Day Rider a sloughs abounding in ducks; prairie chicken was Temporary Office Manager, baby girl on July 11 in the Cardston Municipal also plentiful. Peigan Band. Hospital. "When passing the Mormon colony, White Calf EDITOR'S NOTE: had drawn my attention to some poplar saplings Dear Sir: which had been cut and taken off the reserve, ap- We were unaware that the letterhead was of parently by the settlers. I counted stumps WANTED the and the Peigan's. It was chosen by the Lethbridge Her- for Mr. the head man community, sent Card, of the ald so actually we didn't have anything to do with who, Men and Women upon being told what had been done, apolo- the choosing of this letterhead. Since the Peigan Interested gized to the Indians for one of his people having and the Blood Bands have amalgamated it should unwittingly trespass promptly In Social Welfare Work committed a and not be necessary to call attention to such a little settled the claim." detail. After all, we are all of Indian extraction, THE PERSON The Bloods continued to cluster around the Belly and have as much right to use an Indian Head as Will be interested in working directly with River between Slideout and Standoff for the next the next reserve. people and will be personally suitable. several years and no attempt was made to move onto the prairieland. Most families were content to live in QUALIFICATIONS the river bottoms and raise small garden crops. This Grade XII. was all changed in the early nineties by two far- HUNYA reaching moves. Mature students may be accepted with Grade Fr. Chatain is spending his holidays in Van- was the subdivision of X. The first factor the agri- couver and Victoria. He will be spending his time along Belly River. township cultural land the The with his family attending a family reunion, and The desire to take training for one or two lines which had ended at the reserve boundaries sightseeing. years at Edmonton or Calgary commencing were extended and the townships along the Belly September, 1969. River were sub-divided into 80-acre lots. This tended Celestine Weasel Head is acting as temporary up irregular garden patches held by WHERE TO APPLY to break the Welfare Assistant on the reserve. She is taking the the Bloods and encouraged a larger scale of farm- place of Prisillo Bruised Head, the reserve's head in Apply for entrance to school of choice. ing activities by the more ambitious individuals. the Welfare Department, who is on holidays. 1. Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, The second, a perhaps more significant factor, Edmonton. was the introduction of ranching to the reserve in 1894. It started with the purchase of 50 head of Floyd Fox is temporarily employed in the Blood 2. Mount Royal College, Calgary. heifers by two Bloods, who used their horses as a Band Office to make a complete review of all the 3. Consult with Mr. D. Duffy, Indian Affairs medium of exchange. The success of this pair soon individual land holdings within the Blood Reserve. Branch, 27th Floor, CN Tower, Edmonton, encouraged others to take up cattle and within a So far he has been very busy checking over Band Alberta. few years the cattle industry had become an import- Council Minutes dating as far back as there are ant source of income. records available. 4 KAINAI NEWS AUGUST THE AND WHATITMEANS TO YOU Withdrawal From Credit For Indian Businessmen Band Membership (Choosing a Path) (Choosing a Path) At present it is very difficult for Indian people to borow money against the security of the things Giving status up Indian has been called they own. has held back "enfranchisement" for many years. This word This many Indian people confuses people because it gets mixed up with the who have wanted to start businesses in the reserve right to vote which is also called the "Franchise". communities or who wish to farm reserve land. Now that all Indians vote in federal elections and in most provinces on the same basis as other Section 88 of the present Act prevents cred- Canadians, perhaps the term "enfranchisement" itors from taking Indian property on reserves if should be dropped. An Indian who is "enfran- Indians fail to repay loans. It prevents an Indian chised" and therefore has given up his Indian status under the Act, would be said to have farmer from using his tractor or his cattle as "withdrawn from Indian status." security for a loan so he can buy more equip- ment or more animals. This clause could be spokesman ready to us Your should be tell changed so that it only applies to real property whether you agree with this idea or not. —that is land and buildings inside a reserve. It has also been suggested that the new Act Then all personal property except— land and build- should allow persons over twenty-one who live off ings would be available for Indian businessmen reserves to, withdraw voluntarily as individuals to pledge to lenders to get more credit. Do you from Band membership. Married couples living think this would be a good idea? THE QUESTION FULL EQUALITY of opportunity Should an Indian woman mar- rying a non-Indian take the stat- in society, in education, in em- us of her husband? Should each ployment, and in health. retain their own status as it was before they married? Should a non-Indian woman who marries together would make a joint application. Should an Indian, gain Indian status? married couples, where the husband or the wife, ♦ ♦ ♦ or both are under twenty-one years old be able to withdraw from Indian status? Should an Indian be able to withdraw from Indian status by It is suggested that married couples who wish wishes to give up membership should be allowed to in- simply deciding that he clude all their children under sixteen years of to do so? ♦ ♦ ♦ Should the present rules about selling reserve land be kept, or changed? ♦ ♦ ♦ Should individual Indians be It has been suggested that there ought to able to pledge their right of pos- be some way for Indian people to borrow against Band the land they occupy within the reserves and session to land to their (or against any lease income or rentals they may be Council the government) as entitled to receive from reserve land. One way security for loans? to do this would be to allow individual Indians ♦ ♦ ♦ to pledge their goods and their right of occupancy Should the length of Council- age in lors' terms have a fixed time limit the application to withdraw if the parents one, years as de- wanted to do so, or the parents could let the ECONOMIC EQUALITY means of two or three children stay as members of the Band if they that the Indian people should cided by the Band? Should coun- wished. A child over 16 would not be included cillors' terms overlap so that only without his consent. At present there is no choice. have the same chance to earn a part of the Council comes up for Do you think the children should be allowed to living as everyone else. election at one time? remain in the Band if that is the wish of the parent? ♦ ♦ ♦ At present a Band can give up its Indian to the Baund Council, who could in turn pledge Should Indians be able to bor- status if a simple majority of the people vote for it to the Minister. row from any source using their withdrawal. Many believe this is as it should Loans could then be arranged on the under- income from leased out property be, others have suggested that it might be better standing that if they were not repaid, the land as security for the loan? if the law called for two-thirds of the people's would be taken over by the Council and leased approval before a Band can withdraw from the out until the amount loaned has been recovered. operation of the Act. Not many Bands have This way the land would never be lost to the In- ended their Indian status this way. Your spokes- dian people, but could earn enough money to Election man should be ready to say what you want the repay the debt. Do you think this would be a of Band Councils new law to say about this. good idea? Choosing a Path) In 1967 there were 162 Bands who selected their Council members by Band custom. It is sug- Indian Claims Commission gested that before there is any change in the or (Choosing a Path) system from Band custom any other system or indeed, any modification, a referendum should Before the Indian people consider the new be held where a majority of those voting would Act, many of you will want to know about the have to be in favour before a change could be Indian Claims Commission. There has been a made. Eligible voters would be those Indians who were registered members of the Band whether they live on the reserve or not and who had reach- NbW iNuiAN ACT? ? How does ed the age required in their own province for it affect ME? ? voting in provincial elections. delay because of some problems of the Indians Development of good local gov- of British Columbia. ernment is part of POLITICAL Part of the job of the Commission will be EQUALITY. to consider claims based on treaty obligations. If Your spokesman should say whether you think the claim is upheld, the Commission will have to lenders should be able to take personal property decide what compensation the Indian people if loans are not repaid, whether the lender is the Those who run for office would have to be should receive, subject to funds being supplied by Band Council or anyone else. Lenders do not often qualified voters, the same as now. Do you think Parliament. The claims of the Indian people are accept a person's promise to repay without some the age of candidates for office should be the separate from this Act. guarantee. same as those called for under provincial law? AUGUST 15th, 1968 KAINAI NEWS 5

Reserve Lands Education (Choosing a Path) (Choosing a Path) Sections 18 to 29 deal with reserve lands and Sections 113 to 122 make special provisions the ownership of land in reserve communities. about education. There are attendance rules for At present Indian people do not own land Indian children which are not the same as the outright in reserve communities. The land is held rules for other Canadian children. There are rules for the Band by the Crown. Individuals may have about schools which do not take account of the a right of possession, but the land itself is the new system of having as many Indian children as property of the Band. Each parcel of land which possible attend provincial schools. the Band council has granted or allocated to indi- viduals is presently registered in Ottawa. Indian people's business to be done by Indians — not Govern- ment. "The Government wants to see the day when all Indian bands will manage their own Band It has been suggested that these sections have business, the day when the In- outlived their usefulness. It has been suggested that the new Act should give the Minister dian people will be doing most authority to make agreements with provincial governments now of the things being done by or local school boards so that Indian children in mar- Should Indians whose income the Indian Affairs Department." would go to the same schools as other children. ie stat- is earned on reserves and not d each taxed, contribute to the Canada There are some places where this would be it was Pension Plan? difficult, so it has been suggested that the Act It has been proposed that the following lould a ♦ ♦ ♦ should also give the Minister authority to oper- narries changes in the system should be made: ate schools in accordance with the provincial laws itus? A section of the Act says that (1) A register of Indian lands should be set up and customs in the province concerned. In prov- the inces where there are no separate schools, the Indians in Prairie Provinces to record the details of each piece of land in get permission from the Minister would have authority to set up separate must a and the individual rights and ible to Agency Superintendent before reserve inter- schools if necessary. ests in it. All records should be kept in a tvs by they can sell animals or produce This would mean that school attendance laws way similar to the way land records are wishes off the reserve; do you agree for Indian children would be those of the provinces that this section should be re- kept in the province in which the reserve and wherever possible Indian children would go pealed? land is situated. This might mean that in to community schools operated by the regular time the records of each piece of land in school authorities. Wherever this couldn't be done, ♦ ♦ ♦ t rules the reserve could be registered in the land the Department would operate schools as it does nd be Do you agree that the sec- registry office nearest to the reserve provided tions on liquor should be re- arrangements can be made to do so. pealed? (2) Individual Indians should be allowed to ac- ♦ ♦ ♦ Ms be quire specific rights to property within the >f pos- Should the voting age be that reserve. The Band Council would be allowed Band for provincial elections? to set conditions when land is first allotted to snt) Band members. If the conditions are met, as ♦ ♦ ♦ the individual would then have clear rights to the piece of land within these conditions. Should it be possible for a Band to choose its chief and (3) Individuals would not be allowed to sell their ouncil- councillors from a single list of land to persons who are not Band members. ie limit candidates, with the person get- (4) Individuals could rot have their iand taken as de- ting the most votes becoming away from them without compensation, but I coun- the chief and a number of others the Band Council would have the right to at only becoming councillors? take land for such things as schools, roads, up for land development and other community use ♦ ♦ ♦ provided the individual using the land is Should Indians and the Band compensated for it. be able to pledge all property (5) A person would have the right to go to to bor- other than real estate as security court against another person or the Band g their for loans with the lender being Council if he thought he was not being treated operty able to seize the pledged proper- fairly over property. ty if the debt is not paid? Your spokesman should be ready to tell us what you think about each of these suggestions. now. In provinces where there are no separate schools, the would set them wher- suggested by Department up It has been many Indians that ever the parents want them and there are enough the law should be flexible about the minimum and children. The kindergarten program would con- maximum number of councillors for each Band. It has also been suggested that in addition to the tinue. present methods it should be possible to choose the chief and councillors from a single list of can- didates. Am I expressing my opinions on This would mean that if a Band wished, it the new Indian Act? ? could have an election where the person who got the most votes would be the chief and a speci- fied number of others would be councillors. Others have suggested that the provincial suggested the term of It has also been that laws apply in all provinces and that separate office should be clearly set out so a Band could schools would only be built in provinces where choose to have either a one, two or three year they are part of the school system. term for its chief and councillors. The terms for councillors could overlap so that all did not come There are two ways in which the law could up for re-election at one time. In this way there be written: would always be someone with experience on the Council. (1) The provincial laws to apply with special provision for continuing or setting up separate suggested new It has also been that the Act schools where there is no legal provision should continue to make provision for regulations under provincial law for them now. about voting, nominations, secret ballot and all the other things that go into elections in other (2) The provincial laws to apply exactly as they communities. are now applied in each province. All these recommendations are intended to give Your spokesman should be ready to say Indian communities a choice which will suit whether each Band. Your spokesman should be ready to either of these choices would be best discuss your ideas about voting and elections in for your children or if you have other views. reserve communities. (CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX) 6 KAINAI NEWS August 15, 1968

No art ever stands still. Indian artists have Indian People Who said that they want to develop their artistic The Gullible Blackfeet . . . culture, talents to express their and at the same Printed in the July 11th Issue of the Blackfeet Marry Non-Indians they want progress and evolve. time their art to Journal, (Choosing a Path) The great store of dancing, legends, rituals Browning, Montana At present Indian women who marry non- and folklore of the Indian people should be pre- Every two years in June we, the Blackfeet in served not only for the Indian children of the Indians lose their Indian status and all rights people, elect nine members of our tribe to re- their Band. Indian men who marry non-Indians future, but for the enrichment of the cultural present us. we cast our ballots, we are vot- retain their status; wives in these cases become heritage of Canada. As Indians under the Act. The Indian people should preserve and ing for each individual whom we believe will teach their children the stories of their ancestors, serve his two years with honesty and faithful the legends, the tribal languages and ways. dedication to the betterment of conditions on Indian children should grow feeling proud up our SOCIAL EQUALITY means that that they are Indians. These things are part of reservation. the Indian people are accepted the inheritance of the Indian people. Only the In the past, each council has proven to people can keep alive, though as in their efforts to Indian them the have a few "bad apples", therefore, our tribal individuals government can help. standing has dropped in many ways. Not only earn a living, in their social life does the Blackfeet Tribe owe a large amount and in the organiration of their of money, but also a large amount of money Joseph-Jacques J. Chretien is due them from individuals. I might add that communities. these individuals are always the same few Minister Of Indian Affairs that benefit from our tribal funds. As an ex- ample, my nine and ten year old daughters There are number of points of view about have only received hot lunches in school as this. Some Indian people believe that a per- payment from these tribal funds, and I under- son's status should not change with marriage. stand that the Tribe is now so far in debt to the Some believe that men and women should be Hot Lunch Program that these lunches will be treated alike. Others believe that the family is discontinued this fall. If this is true, we might the foundation of society and the most import- as well say our children have no consideration ant thing is that the whole family have the same in their tribe and they may as well leave the status. reservation. Some of our basic rights as individuals are spelled out in the United Nations Declaration of To sum it up, we are gullible people. Every Human Right; this calls for men and women to two years we hear the same story — these nine be treated alike as well as for persons of all people we elect are going to work miracles and races to be treated equally. In Article 1 this straighten everything out. We don't stop to declaration says, "All human beings are born think of what an enormous job this would be, free and equal in dignity and rights." Article even for an educated, experienced man. In- 16, subsection 3 of the same document says, "the stead, every two years we listen and, like blind family (is) the natural and fundamental group sheep, vote again. It seems we will never wake unit of society." up to the fact that we allow a handful of people, most of them not qualified, to handle the affairs of the Blackfeqt reservation. How- ever, because we are blind sheep, we will con- tinue to let this go on until there is nothing left ;of the honesty and pride of the Blackfeet people. is a heritage I The Honourable Jacques Jean This am ashamed to Joseph - leave my Chretien, 8.A., LL.L, was born in Shawinigan, children. Quebec, on January 11, 1934. He received his education at Three Rivers and Joliette Ste. Marie, Quebec. He is a graduate in law of Laval Uni- People! versity (1957). His wife Aline comes from We Need You Shawinigan. They have two children, France From The Editor and Hubert. Mr. Chretien was vice-president of the Lib- Readers, on February 15, our first paper eral Students of Canada from 1957 to 1958, was printed and available to the public. It and a director of the Three Rivers Bar Assoc- started as a four page newspaper, similar to iation from 1962 to 1963 that of a very informative gossip column, with He was a member of both the Junior Cham- no pictures. We since have succeeded, we feel, ber of Commerce and the Chamber of Com- in bringing our paper up to standard of which merce in Shawinigan where he also belongs to we are quite proud. We sincerely hope many the Golf Club and Rotary. of our readers are enjoying this paper, and we He was first elected to the House of Com- earnestly hope and urge more people to write mons at the general elections of 1963, being in to us. In order for us to survive, we have to re-elected in 1965. have, not only our comments, but yours as On July 17, 1965, the former Prime Min- well. We do not want a biased paper, so there- ister appointed him to the post of Parliamentary fore, it is up to YOU to bring forth your views, Secretary. He became Minister of Finance in opinions, or any form of news you might be 1966. In 1967 he wac sworn in as a member of aware of. the Privy Council. The same year he was ap- This Reserve is approximately 600 square pointed a member of the Administration. miles, and that quite a Hon. is number of miles when The Chretien was appointed Minister you start to travel it, going from function to of National Revenue on January 18, 1968. function, or home to home gathering maybe On 5, E. July Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau only 3 lines of news: News you feel, is neces- appointed Minister of Indian Affairs and him sary to put in. You see, we cannot only have All this poses a problem for the Indian peo- Northern Development. write-ups from other papers or printed matter ple. Should both Indian men and who women of some sort to interest only a few readers. We marry non-Indians treated alike? Should the be X-RAY SURVEY FOR BLOOD RESERVE must have news on our own level. I like read- in a marriage Indian partner such retain Indian ing about what happened to my friend, rela- Should the family be a unit taking the status? Wednesday, August 21— tive or neighbor, or even myself, and I'm sure man's status? Your spokesman should be ready Standoff Community Hall you do too. Therefore, please comment on my to say what you about this. think Thursday, August 22— letter please. Another topic I must bring up, Senator Gladstone Hall and that is our lack of subscribers as yet. If you The Indian Cultural Heritage Friday, August 23— want to remain on our mailing list, I must please Moses Lake Community Hall to (Choosing a Path) ask you write in early. It is your support we are on, The Indian people have made a great con- depending and without it we will have to fold up, and this is we tribution to Canadian culture. They should have DEATHS something really the opportunity to preserve Indian arts, crafts, would hate to do. We have appreciated work- Nineteen day baby girl, May ing together our handiwork and legends. This cultural treasure old Constance with advisors and reporters, should grow and develop as their role in the died in a fatal car mishap on July 25. Mr. and along with the people themselves, and it would Canadian community expands. Mrs. Constantine Correia, originally of India and be sad to have abolish what we feel is a worth- now residents at the St. Mary's School on the while paper. Blood Reserve. Along with two daughters, Now, one more comment, Joy, seven, Louise, five, are hospitalized in the and that is to "The Indian people have made Cardston Municipal Hospital. Their condition my workers. You have all done quite well in is considered satisfactory. Our deepest sym- your position as a reporter, and come summer, a to Canadian we to However, great contribution pathy goes out to parents and family of this tend slacken. we cannot do culture. They should have the little child on this sad occasion. this because we have a job to do and it must be done. My workers, if you are not interested opportunity to preserve Indian in helping me I would like to be informed, so arts, crafts, handiwork and Appreciation Expressed that I may seek new helpers. This is a job that not just one person can handle. We will certain- legends. This cultural treasure We wish to expressed our deep apprecia- ly fail if that is the attitude of the paper staff. should grow and develop as tion to all who called at our home, and to the In fact we could use more helpers than what their role in the Canadian com- many friends and relatives for the kindness we have, to make this twice the paper it is. We shown at the time of our dear fathers' passing, have to all pull in the same direction, so let's munity expands." Mr. Albert Many Fingers Sr. — Margaret, Al and do justthat, and really put out, to the best of our Val Many Fingers. ability. August 15, 1968 KAINAI NEWS 7 Standoff Rodeo Hosts 300 Cowboys Action was underway at the Chief Red Crow Memorial Park where the Bloods staged INDIAN RODEO ASSOCIATION STANDINGS an All-Indian Rodeo on July 20, and 21. The ALL Reg Kesler stock proved worthy of their ability 1968 STANDINGS TO DATE STEER WRESTLING 1. James Gladstone, Cardston $ 472.00 195 throughout the two day array of events. Many ALL ROUND 2. Arnold Crow Sarcee 445.00 185 fellows flying through a Won Points Child, went the air and lot _Money 3. Rodger Runner, Sarcee 244.00 120 of the cowboys were ground the dirt by Gladstone, $1,636.50 655 Browning, _ into 1. James Cardston 4. Herb Gilham, Mont. 159.00 110 the fast-flying dogging steers. Bobby Gottfried- 2. Peter Bruised Head, Standoff .... 733.00 490 5. Tom Walters, Browning, Mont. .. 276.00 80 son really showed his style in the Saddle Bronc 3. Bob Gottfriedson, _ 6. Amos Many Wounds, Sarcee _.. 172.00 80 riding Kamloopi, B.C 410.50 406.66 7. Wayne Goss, Browning, Mont 152.00 80 of which he took first. Winner of the 4. Joe Bruised Head, Standoff 455.95 330 8. Moses Weasel Head, Cardston 207.00 60 Bareback Riding, Wilton _ Goodstriker went to 5. Tony Fox, Cardston ..... 680.00 270 9. Tony Fox, Cardston 183.00 60 the pay window with his ride. Jerry Matt of 6. Bud Connolly, Browning, Mont. .. 246.65 170 10. Bud Connolly, Browning, Mont. .. 73.50 60 Browning, Stephen __ _ Browning managed to hold down second spot 7. Tom Walters, Mont. .... 396.00 160 11. Runner, Sarcee 122.00 40 8. Wilton Goodstriker, Glenwood ... 184.40 160 12. Peter Bruised Head, Standoff 86.00 40 in this event. Fred Weasel Head, a local boy __ 9. Herb Gilham, Browning, Mont 180.50 130 13. Harry Dodgeing Horse, Sarcee 103.00 30 took the honors in the Bull Riding event with 10. Fred Gladstone,Cardston 369.50 110 14. Wilton Goodstriker,Glenwood 43.00 20 his average on two rides. In the Calf Roping 11. Kathy Connolly, Browning, Mont. 83.00 76.66 15. Joe Bruised Head, Standoff 38.00 20 Jim Gladstone tied one up in 14.1 giving him 12. Vern Kuka, Browning. Mont. 135.50 30 TEAM ROPING the fastest during the rodeo. 13. Emmet Augare, Browning, Mont. 60.75 30 1. Glen Eaglefeathers, time two day This Browning, _ _ Mont $ 197.00 80 boy leads now in the standing for this event SADDLE BRONC RIDING 1. Bob Gottfriedson,Kamloops, B.C. $ 285.10 266.66 2. Alex Sherman, Browning 185.00 70 along with the steer wrestling. Jerry Wells 2. Joe Bruised Head, Standoff 181.45 200 3/4. Peter and Joe Bruised Head followed Jim with his time of 15 flat. In the 3. Jordan Healy, Standoff 187.00 160 Standoff each 157.50 70 4. Peter Bruised Head, Standoff .... 215.00 140 5/6. Barry and Ervin Shade, Steer Wrestling a Sarcee boy, Roger Runner Cardston each 124.00 40 nosed his way in there with a fast time of 5.6. 5. Benny Big Plume, Sarcee 77.50 86.66 6. Chuck Lewis, Browning, Mont 115.00 80 7/8. Leßoy Skunkcap and Pete Arnold Crowchild and Jim Gladstone ran neck 7. Sidney Starlight, Sarcee 68.35 61.66 Afterbuffalo each 106.00 40 and neck with their 5.7. Leroy Skunkcap of 8. Pee Wee Gottfriedson, 9. Billy Devereaux, Browning, Mont. 82.00 30 _ Fred and Gladstone, Browning and team mate Pat Afterbuffalo Kamloops, B.C 78.00 60 10/11. Jim ___ _ Cardston each 61.50 30 roped their in 28.5 them first 9. Bud Connolly, Browning, Mont. ... 44.15 50 steer putting in 10. Jim Irvin, Browning, Mont 46.00 40 12/13. Vern Kuka and Teke Racine, hole and brothers Pete and Joe Bruised Head 11. Charlie Lewis, Vernon, B.C. 14.10 20 Browning, Mont. each 58.50 30 came second with their 33 time. In the Senior 12. Dell Healy, Standoff 12.90 15 14. Bud Connolly, Browning, Mont. .... 62.00 20 Girls Barrel Race Goodstriker ran her bar- 15/16. Merle Tatsey and Emmet Augare, Joyce BARE BACK BRONC RIDING Browning, Mont each 41.00 20 rels in 18.1 with Bernice Fox running in second 1. Peter Bruised Head, Standoff__ 2 281.00 220 17. James Leo Twigg, Cardston 39.00 10 place with an 18.2. Claudia Mistaken Chief 2. Lawrence Jacobs, Sarcee 264.50 220 18. Kathy Connolly, Browning, Mont. 31.00 10 3. Jerry Matt, Browning, Mont. 266.30 200 _ won the Jr. Barrel Race and Jacki Wells, a 19. Stephen Fox, Cardston 26.50 10 4. Wilton Good Striker, Glenwood 141.40 140 20/21. Jerry Hamel and Doug Taylor, little 8-year-old placed second. Kelvin Fox, 5. Mouse Hall, Browning, Mont 117.00 120 Browning, Mont each 20.50 10 Calgary Stampede winner, took the Boys Steer 6. Tom Walters, Browning, Mont. .... 120.00 80 22/23. Norbert Blackwater and Louis 7. Ray Shin Glenwood Riding and Gary Little Bear took second hole. Bare Bone, .. 27.60 60 Wolf, Standoff -. each 19.50 10 8. Bernard Shot Both Sides, Judges for the two afternoon performances Glenwood 23.00 30 GIRLS' BARREL RACE, SENIOR _ were Pee Wee Gottfriedson and Bill Solois. An- 9. Howard Old Chief, 1. Caen Bly, Cardston $ 252.10 260 Browning, Mont 39.00 20 2. Joyce Goodstriker, Cardston 308.00 240 nouncer Jim Twigg kept the audience well in- 3. Beverly Cardston ... 163.25 166.66 formed while 10. Grant Fox, Cardston 29.00 20 Tailfeathers, Jim Gladstone and Reg Kesler kept 11. Herb Gilham, Browning, Mont. .... 21.50 20 4. Sandy Onespot, Sarcee ..._ 138.75 150 the arena events rolling smoothly. The crowd 12. John Rawlins, Stoney Morley 21.00 20 5. Loretta Berthelson, _ 77.00 140 for both days was well up to par and Indian Browning, Mont. ..._ BULL RIDING Browning, 1. Gottfriedson, 125.40 6. Kathy Connolly, Mont. 52.00 66.66 Days really contributed to this. Timers for the Bob Kamloops, B.C. $ 140 7. Bernice Fox, Cardston _ 78.00 60 2. Fred Weasel Head, Cardston ..... 39.20 80 rodeo were Leslie Tailfeathers and Helen Sher- 8. Elizabeth Starlight, _... 45.00 40 3. Frances Condon, Omak, Wash. .... 72.00 60 Sarcee man. 9. Regena Crow Child, Sarcee 28.50 20 CALF ROPING 10. Racheal Kootenay, Stoney Morley 22.50 20 Chief Jim Shot Both Sides was on hand for 1. James Gladstone,Cardston $1,103.00 430 11. Mary Connolly, Browning, Mont. 8.00 16.66 the opening of the two days performances. 2. Tony Fox, Cardston 497.50 210 12. Doris Van Loon, Coleman, Alta. .. 7.50 10 Fred Gladstone, rodeo secretary, was the pay- 3. Fred Gladstone, Cardston ... 308.00 80 4. Wilfred McDougall, Calgary 191.00 80 GIRLS' BARREL RACE. JUNIOR off man. Roughly a $5000 was 1. Judy Big Plume, Sarcee $ 180 total of paid 5. Homer (Butch) Tailfeathers, 61.00 out in the various events. 2. Sandy Onespot, Sarcee 52.00 160 Cardston 255.50 70 Noel, _ 6. George Fox, 3. Jenny Sarcee 41.50 100 Cardston 231.00 60 Patsey Runner, 7. Ralph Fat, 158.60 60 4. Sarcee ..... 31.50 85 Weasel Cardston 5. Mistaken Chief, Cardston 32.00 80 8. Paul Oixon,Longview Claudia (Eden Valley) 6. Jackie Wells, Cardston ..._. 24.00 60 129.00 60 Wounds, Jackpot Roping 9. Joe Bruised Head, Standoff 79.00 40 7. Laura Many Sarcee .... 21.00 60 10. Bud Connolly, 8. Francis Pepion, Browning, Mont. 18.00 60 Browning, Mont. .. 67.00 40 Wounds, A jackpot roping was held at Standoff by 11. Vern Kuka, Browning, Mont 9. Jo Ann Many Sarcee ... 13.00 40 77.00 20 10. Kathy Connolly, Browning, the Shade Rodeo Company on July 28. In the 12. Alfred Labelle, Stoney Morley .... 43.00 20 Mont._ 12.00 40 Mary Connolly, 13. Peter Bruised Head, Standoff . 33.50 20 11. Browning Mont. 12.00 25 open roping the first place holder was Tuffy 14/15. Ken Sr., 12. Pamela Many Wounds, Sarcee .... 7.00 20 Tailfeathers, 13. Tracy Hamel, Browning, Mont. ... 6.00 20 Tailfeathers followed by Levi Blackwater in Cardston 19.75 10 14/15. Emmet Augare, 14. Sandra Bruised Head, Glenwood.. 20 the first go-round. In the second go-round Levi Browning, Mont _ 19.75 10 BOYS' STEER RIDING Blackwater managed to get his calf down in L Jeffrey Melting Tallow, Glenwood $ 62.50 120 Z. Gory Little Bear, Cardston 76.50 110 the fastest time with Pete Bruised Head running 3. Calvin Fox, Cardston _ 60.00 80 a close second. In the team roping Norbert Blackfoot Rodeo's First 4. Ronnie Big Plume _... 50.40 80 5. Raynard Young Pine, Cardston.... 19.50 60 Blackwater and Pete Bruised Head nosed out Showing Prospers 6. Jesse Starlight, Sarcee 31.50 50 Levi Blackwater and Tony Fox putting them in 7/8. Alvin Many Chief, Cardston .... 6.50 30 7/8. Evan Day Chief. Standoff 6.50 30 second hole. The steer wrestling went to Nor- The Blackfoot Rodeo at Browning held on 9. Jordon Bruised Head, Standoff .... 15.00 20 bert and Levi Blackwater consecutively. July 13 was held on the Leroy Skunkcap Rodeo Grounds. Announcer Wayne Goss kept things rolling during the three hour performance and timers Helen Sherman and Emily Solois kept things legal in the announcer's box. Judges for YOUR LAST CHANCE! the afternoon were Jim Gladstone and Ken Tail- feathers. Committee secretary, Marlene Skunk- For persons who are not members of pay-off she took be last cap kept the books and the the Blood Tribe, this will the issue care of for this rodeo. Ed and Bud Connolly of Kainai News you will receive UNLESS along with Alex Sherman provided the action you take out a subscription. by supplying the stock. Event winners were; You can receive Kainai News for Joe Bruised Head in the Saddle Bronc; Pete $3.00 a year by sending your cheque (plus Bruised Head in the Bareback; Jim Gladstone exchange) to: in the Calf Roping; Loretta Berthelson in the Barrel Racing; Barry and Irvin Shade in the Box 432, team roping and Herb Gilham in the Steer CARDSTON, ALBERTA Wrestling. PETER BRUISED HEAD MAKING A FINE SHOWING

winners, all-Indian rodeo, standoff, july 21, mm FRED WEASELHEAD HAVING A ROUGH RIDE BERNICE FOX ROUNDING THE BARREL 8 KAINAI NEWS August 15, 1968 PROPOSED TANNERY - Authentic Kainai Crafts Sold In Waterton HIDES FOR HANDICRAFT The Kainai Handicrafts Store, which Was official- Edmonton-Hobbema District ly opened on July Ist in Waterton, is another feather in the Blood Reserve's hat. Rufus Goodstriker, who A tanning enterprise, in which game hides who an employee for the Teem Products of Canada are to be processed into Indian buckskin for felt a great need for his people to expand and de- sale to handicraft producers on Indian reserves velop their culture to a larger degree, and so pro- is being contemplated by some Indian people moted the idea of opening as tore. A program was in the Edmonton-Hobbema District. To ensure started three years ago as a rehabilitation for the this venture has a reasonable chance to become handicapped people who knew and wanted to learn a success, we have been requested to assist in more skill in the making of various goods, such as determining to what degree a market for gen- teepees, moccasins, bead work and jackets. uine Indian tanned buckskin exists in the Prov- The opening of the store provided outlet for ince of Alberta, and within the District of Mac- an the people who stock the store Sup- Kenzie, accomplish we with goods. N.W.T. To this, have from prepared the attached questionnaire. pliers came 8.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, North West Territories and the eastern provinces. It would be greatly appreciated if these Father Yvon Levaque displaying furs and crafts. Rufus is the managing director, questionnaires could be distributed to those per- Fr. Levaque is the accountant, and Thelma King is the sons heading handicraft clubs or groups your paid em- in ployee, along with two assistants, area for completion, and returned to this office Pauline Three Per- before July 31st, 1968. They enable sons and Miss Locky. The Indian Handicap Society will is guaranteed 10% of the profits, and to goods are our prospective tannery operators assess bought wholesale the buckskin market potential and make the and sold retail to ensure the store a profit. Fr. Levaque, in conjunction with buy a game tanning Rufus, all important decision whether and sell articles. enterprise should be established. Business is reported as good, the changeable Any comments or suggestions you may weather having little effect. During week busi- wish to offer those Indian people contemplat- the ness is relatively slow but picks up considerably on ing establishing this tannery, which may con- weekends. tribute to its success, would be appreciated by them. We would appreciate a reply in the The store remains open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. questionnaire forms indicating your view on in the evening and will remain open until the clos- this matter. ing weekend in Waterton, in the early part of Sep- tember. Kainai Handicapped Association store in 1. Do the Indian handicraft producers in your Waterton Park. area have sufficient buckskin for making handicraft items for sale to their full capac- ities? 2. If answer to Question No. 1 is no, how Progressive Family many of which type of tanned game hides could be used by the handicraft producers By BERNICE FOX in your area in one year? Mr. and Mrs. Leo Wolf Child of the Blood are a a) Moose b) Elk c) Deer Reserve family progressing very well. They have two daughters, Leona, a graduate 3. Would the handicraft producers in your from Grade 12, and who passed from area prefer: Grade 11 to 12. Leo is a Band Scout for the Glenwood district. Their girls went to Ray- a) Game hides tanned into buckskin mond to work at a sugar beet farm, as sum- b) Game hides processed into buckskin mer employment and with the money earned they made great improvements for their fam- Pauline Three Persons making a tale. 4. Please list the present retail price now being ily's home. For instance they bought paint, paid by Indian handicraft producers in your a chesterfield suite, and a new fridge. They area for the following good quality game are also active in growing a garden and doing Indian Tales Told by Lucy Swite hides, buckskin tanned. a good job at their sewing. Incidently, these parents have shown by the results of daughter There was this guy, who wanted to buy a) Moose $.... .b) Elk $ c) Deer $ Louise, who is now a nun, and Leona and a good horse. Someone advised him to go that their family is well knitted to the Indian Reserve to look for one, which he 5. is opinion your very What the of local handicraft and close to one another. By Mr. and Mrs. did. He came to an Indian who couldn't speak organization or those individual handi- Wolf Child's love these girls have learned to very good English. He had a horse that he craft producers in regards to a tannery op- respect and abide by the family's wishes. was looking for and the Indian told him that erated by Indian people from whom their the horse was a good horse but he did not look buckskin requirements could be purchased I commend this family for the progress good. He looked the horse over well and didn't directly or by use of a mail order system. they've shown. see anything wrong with him. He wanted him so bad he offered to pay the Indian $50.00 so the guy took the horse home. A few days went by and the guy came back with the horse and Indian Worker Required By Department told the Indian that he cheated him as the Court of horse was blind and the Indian told him, "I told you he don't look good." The Attorney General of The Province of Alberta GIRL TO GIRL TALK: Betty and Jane were watching a cowboy Applicants for this position to cover the Blood and Peigan Reserve walking down the street. areas are invited from the Indian people. Betty: He's pretty good looking and he's not bow-legged either. QUALIFICATIONS THE JOB Jane: I guess you're right about Applicant will be on staff of Juvenile Applicants this position a his looks the for should have but about not being Offenders and Probation Branch in the Court good command of the English language, as well bow-legged, he probably rides his daddy's lap, that's why. House Building at Lethbridge, Alberta. as Blackfoot and a knowledge of Cree would also be beneficial to facilitate intelligent com- He will work unffor the direction of and sub- nication between the Indian population and Chief Probation ject to instructions from the "members of the Probation Branch. Officer of the Juvenile Offenders and Probation Branch at Lethbridge. Applicants should have a scholastic standing of not less than Grade X and preferably high- He will attend Police Court at lethbridge, Fort er .f requ jrec| Macleod, Pincher Creek, Cardston and other points when required for the purpose of pre- The person who is finally selected for the paring Pre-Sentence Reports and assisting the position, must have conduct beyond reproach Courts in establishing communication between so that his examplemay be emulated by those native Indian prisoners who may be involved with whom he comes in contact. in breaches of the Statutes, Federal, Provincial and Municipal. S ":RYThis employee. will....be engaged. under. the He will assist the other Probation Officers of same terms and conditions of pay, holidays, the Branch in the supervision, rehabilitation tick leave, as any other Civil Servant of .the and interrogation of native Indian probationers Province of Alberta. The starting salary is and will be prepared to assume sole responsi- $400.00 per month, together with travelling Special Constable Orton Eagle Speaker display- bility for a reasonable case-load of such pro- expenses as provided by the Alberta Public ing one of the two new tribal police vans. We also bationers, both adult and juvenile. Service Regulations. understand appropriate uniforms have been ordered for the policemen on the reserve. Courses in police work are also planned for the CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS SEPTEMBER 15, 1968 future. APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE JUVENILE OFFENDERS BRANCH, COURT It is hoped that more men will be employed HOUSE BUILDING, LETHBRIDGE for this line of work. These men have a tremen- dous amount of work to do and in order for a good job to be done, we need good competent people.