Blood Sarcee and Goodfish & Cold Lake inquiry Ottawa TREATY continues negotiate DAYS See Page 6 See Page 3 See Pages 14 & 15 ,, 7 July 14, 1989 lAdnáld Metis News...Every Week Volume 7 No. 19

Dene to decide Chonkolay's fate or By Jean Lepine attend acknowledge the Windspeaker Staff Writer invitation. "The people were hurt ASSUMPTION, Ma. and frustrated at the chief's silence and interpret this to The Dene Tha' Indian mean he doesn't care," band will hold a referendum Daneis said. Aug. 3 to decide whether to The people began turf out their chief who questioning the chief's refuses to step down, says a leadership last fall, and band councillor. voiced their concern at the "The band members are band meetings. unhappy with present chief, At a band assembly last Harry Chonkolay, and feel February, Chief Chonkolay they are being hindered," announced he would step said Warren Daneis. down from his position at The unprecedented move the upcoming Dene Tha' followed two days of heated treaty days. discussions at the Dene "Treaty day was held on Tha' Cultural Gathering June 13, but the chief held July 13. refused to live up to his "They feel a chief that is commitment, instead he in tune with our ever - tends to ignore us," Daneis changing said. society would f¡ allow us to progress," Chonokolay said he ulp mills endanger Aborlain Daneis said. received from the ._.,.. Chonkolay, 81, is one of Department of Indian hcia;ed hem arc eiders of the Penan Aborigines of Those same companies are major sharéhö 11 the longest serving chiefs in Affairs four years after he outheast Asia, one of the worldest oldest hunting and pulp mill companies presently entering Alberta. Canada. took office stating he is . -gathering cultures. A Canadian naturalist argues that Alberta Nativ After a half- century as chief for life. These rainforest inhabitants are now being could face the same crisis as the Penan Indians. chief, he was recently The chief said he is reatened by giant Japanese -controlled pulp mill See story and photos on page 13. awarded the Order of adamant he won't step mpanies. Photo by Thom Henk Canada for his contribution down until his health fails. to the Dene Tha' band. About 1,100 Dene Tha' live on the reserve, about 700 km northwest of Edmonton. Chonkolay was instrumental in convincing the federal government to create the reserve at Bands form Indian NATO Assumption in the late them a better opportunity to just came in and invaded. Canada," he said. the pact were in place. 1940s and in obtaining a By Jeff Morrow file human rights complaints They had no right," Ross Norton said the "We had we nursing station for band Windspeaker Staff Writer support, and with the United Nations. said. signatories are not ruling out are grateful, but we (Indian members and a reserve CITY, A year of confrontations During the 10 -hour armed with bands) have school. QUEBEC Que. confrontations to start standing with the provincial and standoff, police used tear gas the police. together more," he said. He was asked to give a Canada's most militant federal authorities has left and heavy equipment to "We can lend support speech during the cultural "The Aboriginal people Indian bands have made a Indian bands looking for remove the blockade built morally, politically or gathering but he did not lack the resources to fight commitment to unify their new avenues to vent their by 30 band members. physically. We will do these differences straggle against government frustration, said a Quebec Ross said the 12 chiefs of whatever it takes," he said. alone. Together, we can make it aggression by signing a Indian band chief. Quebec have been working A committee will be harder for mutual defence pact. Montagnais Chief Denis on forming alliance for more established by each band to the federal government to ignore Nine chiefs, including Ross, said his offices were than a year. discuss what type of support totally the agreements Lubicon Lake band chief raided last month by the Indian chiefs fear their will be offered, he said, they made with Native Bernard Ominayak, signed RCMP attempting to bands, protesting for the "even if it calls for bands to people." Ominayak said. the Treaty Alliance of North recover band files. rights of Native people, are demonstrate in their own America Aboriginal Nations Ross said band members being undermined by the The pact was signed by at last week's Assembly of tried to retaliate but were Canadian government Funds will also be Grand Chief Matthew Coon - First Nations conference in overwhelmed by a special Joe Norton, grand chief collected to lend financial Come, representing Quebec City. RCMP unit. of the Mohawk Council of support to protesters. Quebec's 10,000 Cree The pact calls for Indian The RCMP was after Kahnawake, Quebec, said The Lubicon band was Indians, Ojibway Chief nations to rally in support of band records containing a First Nations have failed to also confronted by RCMP Roger Jones and disgruntled bands protesting list of unemployment retain their rights by fighting officers when band members Restigouche Micmac Chief government policies they insurance recipients being divided. blocked a road leading on to Ron Jacques. claim violate treaty rights. investigated for fraud. He believes combining their Little Buffalo reserve A spokesman from the The treaty calls on A 40- member SWAT team forces is the only way bands last October. office of Indian Affairs signatories to provide raided the reserve after band can battle effectively. The protest was held to Minister Pierre Cadieux, reinforcements and support members erected a barricade "It's finally a way to fight draw attention to their 50- refuses to comment on the to Native bands to keep RCMP officials back. This pact is the first year-old land claim dispute pact. demonstrating on their own from leaving with the step in unifying ourselves. It with the federal government land. records. will force the government to Chief Bernard Ominayak "The minister has to Treaty signatories also "We didn't want them to reckon with a wide spectrum beleives the protest would study it first," Maryse believe the alliance will give leave with our papers. They of Indian bands across have been more succesful if Pesant said. Page 2, WINDSPEAKER, July 14, 1989 CLOSE TO HOME INSIDE

THIS WEEK Author fears Lubicon phone tapped

in his By Jeff Morrow advisory office Edmonton on book while covering Brewin said. electronic surveillance. Windspeaker Staff Writer a month ago. the land -claim dispute for "Obviously, we viewed John Haddon, Alberta Goddard was in Canadian Press. it with a sense of outrage. regional director of CSIS, OTTAWA Edmonton collecting up- He doesn't believe he is But he said the investigation denied the Lubicon band dated information from being spied on by the was closed. I am satisfied." was ever part of an band advisor Fred Canadian Security Morden said CS IS investigation by his A noted Canadian Lennarson when he tried to Intelligence Service (CSIS) conducted the investigation department. author, researching a book make an airplane because of his news last March after some "We're not looking at Finding a about the Lubicon Lake reservation for a flight back background. But Goddard Native leaders, including them at all. I don't consider wife 50 Indians, believes the band is to his Quebec home. said suspicions that band Assembly of First Nations them a threat to Canadian years ago under scrutiny by Canada's "I picked up the phone officials are part of a Grand Chief Georges security," Haddon said See Page 16 spy agency. and couldn't get any dial continuous investigation are Erasmus, made remarks Goddard tells a different John Goddard is tone," he recalled. warranted. threatening violence if story. currently working on a book I checked everything out, However, the New Native rights are not taken "There's been trouble about the Lubicon's 50- the cords were all Democrat Solicitor General seriously by the with the phones before but year-old land -claim fight of connected, and it seemed critic said he is satisfied the government. this was the first time I had the Lubicon people. O.K., so I began to listen," CSIS investigation is over. Lubicon Chief Bernard trouble with them," he said. He believes he has he said. "I'm convinced the Ominayak was part of the "I'm not an electrician, uncovered more about the Goddard said he heard investigation has probe because of threats he but I don't know what other 450- member band of voices on the line and concluded," John Brewin made to oil -drilling possible explanation there is Northern Alberta than he recognized one as said. companies coming on to for that kind of disturbance anticipated. Lennarson's secretary Terri CSIS head Reid Morden Lubicon land. with the lines (other than Goddard, a prominent Kelly. confessed to staging a CSIS spokesman Gerry being tapped)." Canadian journalist and "I asked her about it the nationwide investigation of Cummings said Lubicon The former RCMP Saturday Night magazine next day and she said she Native bands threatening band members were merely security service, which was Chonkolay contributor, said he was never on the phone that violence. questioned about their role replaced by CSIS in 1984, gets Order experienced cross telephone day. It was really peculiar," "I asked him (Morden) in Ominayak's plans and was widely accused of of Canada lines while making a call he said. and he acknowledged there were never the subject of an meddling in Indian politics See Page 8 from the Lubicon band Goddard started working had been an investigation," undercover investigation or during the 1970's. Blackfoot band get dictionary to revive language Workshop By Jean Lepine vocabulary to any language, to explore Windspeaker Staff Writer the elders were used as sex abuse advisors and had to come to LETHBRIDGE, Alta See Page 7 a consensus on the meaning of the words used in the dictionary," he said. The Blackfoot language The words are in is slowly disappearing but a written NEXT new Blackfoot dictionary the standard writing form, promises to keep it alive. making it easy for anyone WEEK Indian languages were learning the language or forbidden in the school writing in Blackfoot to systems, resulting in many check spellings and correct of the younger generations usage of words," Russell said. NATIVE not being able to use their mother tongue today. Although the project COUNTRY The dictionary was began eight years ago, written by authors Don Frantz began research & WESTERN over Horse sense Frantz and Norma Jean twenty years ago when he These horses at Assumption, Alta. put The horses found some relief from the Russell, with the assistance moved to the Blackfoot their heads together to figure out how to irritating horse flies by rubbing each of the Blood, Blackfeet, and reserve to translate the bible combat swarms of horse flics. other's heads or rolling in the dirt. STARS Blackfoot tribes. in Blackfoot. He succeeded Frantz, a linguistics in transcribing the Gospel of instructor, and some Mark, which was published. QUOTE graduate students in the Frantz, an assistant Blackfoot language professor of Native Body from river ID'd OF THE WEEK embarked on the project American Studies, has been eight years ago after teaching both the Cree and By Jean Lepine Marcel was the subject but foul play is not "The Aboriginal realizing that a dictionary of Blackfoot at the University Windspeaker Staff Writer suspected, an RCMP people lack the was essential for the a massive search by RCMP of Lethbridge since 1978. spokesman said. resources to fight the survival of the language, after it was reported June 24 The project grew out of a FORT CHIPEWYAN, Alta. differences alone. that he and his brother The two dead are Earlier this year, the Blackfoot linguistics Together we can Archie, 49, were missing brothers of Chipewyan dictionary was published by seminars at the University A body pulled from Lake make it harder for the from the Delta Fishing Co- Chief Pat Marcel. the University of Toronto in 1980. Athabasca last week after a federal government op. The RCMP spokesman Press. Funding was provided by tragic boating accident has to totally ignore the The pair had left to set said the deaths have been "This is the first a development grant from been identified as a local nets for pickerel fishing in extremely hard on the agreements they dictionary of it's kind and I the Muttart Foundation. fisherman. made with Native the lake the day earlier. family, which lost two other don't know if it will ever be Since 1982, the project was people." Using dental records, the Archie's body was found members in a winter completed," Frantz said. operated on funding by the medical examiner identified June 25. drowning accident Lubicon Chief "There is no way of Social Sciences and the body last Following the incident, Funeral services will be Bernard Ominayak, knowing how many words Wednesday as Humanities Research all held at the after a 40 -year-old Mathew Marcel. the commercial Roman Catholic signing there arc in the Blackfoot Council of Canada. defence alliance fishermen in the area pulled church July 14. language; we arc still Forty -nine out of 53 His was pact. body pulled their nets for a week and Lake Athabasca is finding new words and Indian languages are dying, from the south side of Lake helped in the search. located on the shores of Fort meaning," Frantz said. according to the Assembly Athabasca by local RCMP The cause of the accident Chipewyan, about 550 km "Because there is a lot First Nations. of of last Monday. is still under investigation northeast of Edmonton. 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Land -claim lawyer dumped A landmark Aboriginal land claims case involving Ontario's Temagami Indian band has gone to the Supreme Court of Canada But Bruce Clark, the band's lawyer who has spent the last 16 years preparing the case, won't be arguing for the band. Clark was fired after the band lost its case at the Supreme Court of Ontario. The Ontario government has since offered the Indian band $30- million to settle the claim, but the band turned that down and is seeking leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada. If the decision stands, it could set a precedent to allow any government to unilaterally extinguish Indian rights, Clark said. The dispute began in 1973 in Haileybury, Ont., when the Ontario government wanted to build a $80- million amusement park on Maple Mountain. The band has always considered Maple Mountain its ancestral home, where their spirits go to rest. Lubicon Day revives issue Lubicon Lake Indians hope National Lubicon Day, planned for Oct. 15, will revive sagging interest in land -claim talks with the federal government. Church, labor and women's groups in Alberta chose the day to draw attention to a 50 -year-old land -claim dispute involving the Lubicon Lake Indian band at Little Buffalo in northwest Alberta. The dispute continues to rage on despite the glare of the national media, which have made it one of the most celebrated Native issues ever. Rev. Bill Phipps, a spokesman for the coalition, said the groups want to keep the issue before the public until an adequate settlement is reached. The Lubicons set up barricades on roads leading into their traditional land, covering 10,000 square kilometres, last October. Blockade a misunderstanding A misunderstanding is to blame for the Elder in Reeboks Lubicon Lake Indian This unidentified elder in Reeboks was one of about The gathering is the Dene nation's traditional way in band's attempt to 150 Dene Tha people to attend a band gathering July 10 -12 which band members stand and address their fellow block a gravel at the banks of the Chinchaga River near Assumption, members about tribal concerns. crushing company the mistakenly Alta. See pages 10 and 11 for more. BERT CROWFOOT, Wndsp -ksr band believed was operating on their land, says an CLOSE TO HOME advisor for the band. Fred Lennarson iMM.M r . anaI.3E%,. said the Sarcee and McKnight negotiate misunderstanding arose because there are two gravel pits in the area. Committee will hear One is located on dispute land the Alberta government has Fred Lennarson By Jeff Morrow Canadian Forces Base when the exercises happen to his own people. promised for the band Windspeaker Staff Writer Calgary, will not be concluded. "What about our removed until the band is He said McKnight children? We have to think while another is about eight kilometres outside the CALGARY convinced the dispute can be admitted responsibility by about generations to come," boundaries of the proposed reserve. settled. showing up at Monday's he added. Concerns about the province breaking its promise Sarcee Nation Chief Roy "The surfaced after a newspaper ad announced a $113,00 blockade will meeting. McKnight has concluded Whitney Jr. and Defence remain contract for hauling and crushing gravel had been until we get "Of course he there are no parallels Minister Bill McKnight are satisfaction. We have to (McKnight) not awarded to one of the pits. did confess between the Suffield mishap setting up a review have guarantees to us he's responsible, but Chief Bernard Ominayak and other band and and the Sarcee dispute. committee to resolve a four - assurances," he said. showing up proves he members went to Haig Lake last Monday to try to year -old land -use dispute Weaslehead Bridge, admits it (that the agreement The committee will stop the company from removing the gravel. between the Southern linking Harvey Barracks is valid)," he said. include one band councillor The dispute comes at a time when the Cree Alberta band and with the reserve's northeast Three British soldiers, and a DND representative. Indian band is involved in on- again, off-again land Department of National corridor, claim talks with the provincial and federal was blocked with who were training at Calgary businessman Defence (DND). heavy gravel and rock June Canadian Forces governments. Suffield Harold Millican has also The two agreed to 30 to keep troops from using last Friday, were severely been asked to take part in Museum visitors want refunds establish a committee during Sarcee land for training injured when an unexploded the review. a meeting in Calgary exercises. bomb went off while they Some out -of -town visitors to the new Canadian Monday. Museum of Civilization in Hull are asking for their Whitney has vowed the were digging a trench. The Millican was an Alberta money back because many exhibits haven't A three -member panel Sarcee will do everything it three had to have their legs government representative opened. will evaluate Most exhibitions are not complete in the 45 per the terms of a can to ensure the DND amputated below the knee. during free -trade discussions 1985 agreement cent of the museum that opened to the public June that cleans up spent and The soldiers, whose with the United States and a Whitney 29. claims calls for unexploded shells scattered names have not been deputy -minister of federal leasing payments by the throughout 1,500 hectares of released, are in stable and intergovernmnetal But Museum director George MacDonald said museum admission charges are justified and show DND and cleaning up of a land soldiers have used as a condition in hospital. affairs in Peter Lougheed's visitors parcel of land used for firing range. Whitney blames the government how a museum is set up. military training. Whitney contends the tragedy on the military for Many Indian bands are angry that sacred items Whitney said a gravel DND is not living up to its not policing its own Whitney said he is not such as medicine bundles would be displayed to the barricade separating the commitment to ammunition and fears opposed to Millican's public. Sarcee reserve from "decontaminate" the land similar accidents could appointment. Page 4, WINDSPEAKER, July 14, 1989 YOUR WORDS iticeiM ttet M 4MMacñ; e spéáké ILLUSTRATION BY era McLAIN, wiMepM-

Windspeaker is published by the Aboriginal Multi -Media Society of Alberta (AMMSA) each Friday to provide information primarily to Native people of northern Alberta. EDITOR'S NOTEBOOK Windspeaker was established in By Killt McLain 1983 and is politically independent. Indexed in the Canadian Magazine Index and indexed on -line in the Canadian Business & Current Affairs Database and Canadian Periodical Index. 15001 - 112 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta TIM 2V6 (403) 455 -2700 FAX: (403) 452 -1428 Modern Indians get STAFF Bert Crowfoot General Manager Kim McLain new stereotypes Director of Print Elaine O'Farrell The stereotype of an Indian wearing a ten -gallon hat News Editor Jett Morrow and blanket, sitting in front of a tipi saying "How!" might Reponer be behind us now. But there are new stereotypes of the Gary Gee Special Sections Editor modern Indian to contend. Jean Lepine which fits in well with Community Reporter One stereotype, the recent so- Bea Lawrence called New Age movement, is the Indian with extradordi- Production Assistant Joe Redcrow nary mystical powers. Gee Syllabic Translator It's a stereotype that almost makes me smug. I think Plea for Peltier AMMSA BOARD back to the times I sat in a movie theatre watching the old Dear Editor: their own systems. Fred Didzena Indian conjure up some supernatural force to save the Our leaders are representatives President day. Or the wise Indian with ESP, who could look into I am writing to you to express and they neer our as Noel McNaughton strength Vice- President your soul and see the true self, or even the future. my heart and request that you warriors to keep themselves Chester Cunningham Sometimes the Indian could even talk to the animals, by become involved as warriors with strong for the people. Treasurer the freedom for June Fleming telepathy of course. 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Dear Editor: can allow me to say this. Say for instance, the CBC, the Metis who probably would like to Some say there are plenty of Take for example, the North American TV stations and various help all other Natives but realizes opportunities. But where? Others Why does the media steadily American Aboriginal people's daily newspapers. he cannot do it alone. offer advice for us to get an provide all ages of mankind with living in our own country. Most of what I learn Too often, I have learned how education. Where, in jail? horrifying events occurring So often do I find interesting concerning our Native people easy it is to see discrimination in At least, there education is free around the world? articles and compassionate from these media is issues which its worst form, but more often, I and the prison officials are more Better yet, why do they stories of Natives struggling to are totally irrelevant. have felt discrimination directed at than glad to provide it. blemish the truth and portray their survive. It's nice to read news articles me. No amount of concern over story as facts? Whether it's treaty rights, land which strikes your own human I don't believe Natives are the who is at fault in our society can These are only a few minor titles or Natives adopting Native emotions. only people suffering, more and make the changes necessary for question a Canadian Metis would children, Windspeaker's message Not often enough have I read more people around the world are Native survival and evolution. like some response to. comes through loud and clear. positive print about Aboriginal experiencing severe hardships. We need action, action and Our system of government, We aboriginal people do have people from across our nation in My concerns lie there. Where more action. coupled with various levels of traditonal and cultural values and our daily papers. is it stated that all should not be The media must extend their institutions including the media, we're proud to show them. Moreover, other than equal? Why can't we have our resources out to all people and has shown me and taught me, that My confusion lies however, not documentaries, I have rarely seen land, our education or our own allow the real truth to be seen or our world is one big mass of with the Native -controlled media positive press concerning North lifestyles? heard. but with the European media American Natives. Must the hurt, anguish and confusion. Right from the remotest areas Many instances from the past moguls. Every news item either gives humiliation continue before to the most heavily populated, all me a sense of "what's the use ?" or society realizes the trend it's Aboriginal people deserve to have "what's the excuse ?" created? their stories told. -31 women I am only thirty years of age This whole situation could be Bill C and already I've grown brought under control if only the We are not necessarily just accustomed to seeing all persons in power could allow interested with other countries Aboriginal people seriously themselves to investigate the lows with internal strife. How about our silent victims of struggling to survive. themselves. own country? Surely, there's Whether it's at home, in the Come and live on the reserves, enough truth to report about our work place or in prison, non - on skid row, in prison or some own First People here in Canada. Natives have the unfair advantage. low -cost rental housing, maybe discrimination This is no hardluck story, it is then you'll realize the meaning of All my relations, Davey Maurice Dear Editor: What about the past loss of merely the opinion of a young our message. land, schooling and health -care Re: "The cheques are in the benefits for these Indian women? By Tom K. Ryan mail" by Doug Fisher which Except for a very few, they Tumbleweeds appeared in The Edmonton Sun were not strong enough, vocal June 16. enough or united enough to fight I, myself, am very happy that for their rights because they were MAKE ItPRIEF.. redress was given to the Japanese only women and children. ¡M SIUPYING FOR Canadians. Historically, they have always REAL.ES'lM They are rewarded for their been the underlinings. LICENSE EXAM. unity as a strong group fighting I know because I am one of for a wrong to be corrected. They those women and I speak from won; witness the millions of first -hand experience. dollars they are getting back. I only wish we had a strong You also mentioned some voice in our government which minority groups and as I dislike would champion our cause. being redundant, nevertheless, I How many times have I written will reiterate my position. our government representatives You forgot to mention our only to get sloughed off? Native women and their children I lost my Indian status in 1962 WAWA RIPE OVERIO WASIEDIJMP from Bill C -31. and lost 25 years of benefits I was 114E1-OXIG AND WATCH 1HE RATS I think everyone forgot them born with as my rights as an MUTAIE?! / because they are such a silent Indian. minority. I bore the brunt of They lost their Indian status discrimination being Indian and I and eventually won their status did not reap any of the benefits. back in June 1985. They were But the men did. paid redress from 1985 only if Sophie Maglione they were resourceful enough to c.c. Indian Affairs apply for status. Minister Pierre Cadieux 71

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By Gord Smiley Blood Chief Roy Fox. Canada's largest. of the racist remarks she Windspeaker Correspondent Chief Moon, 25, was "I felt at times the family suffered from her own found lying underneath the rivalries that existed created RCMP colleagues. Coroner reveals LETHBRIDGE Whoop -Up Drive bridge in some problems," said Kamenka said he didn't Lethbridge. Police believe Kamenka, now an instructor believe Native special A former member of he accidentally fell from the at the RCMP training constables from other blood .30 Cardston RCMP stressed bridge to his death. He was academy in Regina. reserves would solve the count the need for a liaison officer found with a blood alcohol Kamenka said often problem of trust among the with fall of about 40 to work with the southern level of .20 per cent, well special constables are band By Gord Smiley a feet. The two most Alberta Blood Indian band above the legal impairment reluctant to pursue He said community Windspeaker Correspondent significant injuries were at a provincial inquiry last limit of .08. investigations because of service and a torn aorta outreach LETHBRIDGE Wednesday. But Chief Moon's their closeness to the programs initiated by the and a collapsed lung, both consistent with either Cpt. Patrick Kamenka relatives believe he was community. Cardston detachment in the The pathologist who accelerating or decelerating told a $2- million inquiry murdered. "I think they find early 1980s, but curtailed examined the body of a injuries, Mackay said. investigating strained His mother Mona Chief difficulty integrating back, because of budget restraints, Blood Indian found dead in Chief Moon's body also relations between the band Moon said she believes but I think if I was policing would help to eliminate the 1984 said the man's blood had several and police he would endorse "stories" her son was in my own town, I'd negative attitude most cuts and alcohol level could have abrasions attributed to the a liaison officer and a cross - thrown from the bridge. encounter the same Natives have toward the been as high as .30 per cent fall, in addition to several cultural course specifically "I know my boy was problem," Kamenka said. RCMP. hours before his death. scars and bruises already related to the Blood reserve. murdered, I know it," said Kamenka's testimony Kamenka added tensions Dr. Roderick Mackay of several days old. Kamenka's statement Mrs. Chief Moon. lends support to statements between RCMP and the Lethbridge told the $2- Mackay said he comes on the heels of a Chief Moon said she's heard earlier at the inquiry Bloods heightened could million Rolf Commission neither rule out or rule in a similar request by Mike heard rumors a gang of non- from a former special dramatically during the Thursday the blood alcohol traffic accident. Bruised Head, director of Natives jumped from a taxi Native constable with the 1980 Blood Indian blockade level of .20 per cent found "Them is no evidence for the Sik- Ooh - Kotoki after they saw her son on Cardston RCMP. near Cardston and took in Ivan Gary Chief Moon's it and no evidence against Friendship Society in the bridge and dumped him Janice Many Grey nearly five months to body could have been it," he said. Lethbridge. over. However, no one has Horses told the inquiry in subside. considerably higher. Mackay also confirmed Bruised Head said such a been able to substantiate the May she was shunned by The blockade will be Mackay based his the Lethbridge city police's program would help build story. her own Native community. dealt with later by the conclusion on the fact that conclusion that Chief Moon trust between the two sides Chief Moon's cousin, Many Grey Horses said inquiry. the last time anyone saw didn't die on impact from and ease tensions. Shirley Chief Moon, told she was ridiculed by He said he was Chief Moon was between 4 the believed fall. Earlier was the RCMP the inquiry her cousin members of the Blood band, personally in danger during a.m. and 5:45 a.m., the same police testimony indicated officer who assisted would often come home who resented her patrolling the heightened tension when day he was found dead. Chief Moon struggled upon Lethbridge police in the beaten up following an the reserve. he responded to a vehicle The legal impairment impact, creating markings investigation of the death of evening of drinking. "I felt I couldn't go out rollover on the reserve. limit in Alberta is .08 per around the body. Ivan Gary Chief Moon in Meanwhile, Kamenka to the public anymore. I was "I heard something like cent. "With the injuries he December, 1984. told inquiry commissioner always confronted about the 'he's outnumbered 25 to Mackay told the inquiry, received, he may have lived Chief Moon's death is Carl Rolf Native special type of job I did," Many one, "" Kamenka said. investigating a series of minutes to hours," said one of five Blood Indian RCMP constables at the Grey Horses said. However, he said a nearby Blood Indian deaths and the Mackay. "I can't be sure deaths to be investigated by Cardston detachment and Many Grey Horses off -duty special constable strained relations between how long it would take him the six -month inquiry, the reserve often meet eventually left the force managed to quell the the band and police, Chief to die. ordered by Premier Don resistance and reluctance because of the pressure hostilities. Moon's alcohol level could Police found no foot Getty after a request by when policing the reserve, from the band and because or have indirectly caused his tire tracks near the body to death. indicate someone may have "Blood alcohol causes deposited Chief Moon's Deeper understanding motor in- coordination and body where it was found. urged may be related to the reason Mackay also said Chief for falling," Mackay told Moon's left thumb, which consequences may "Because of these bad investigated by the $2- By Gord Smiley Commissioner Carl Rolf. was found missing its nail, develop." feelings going on between million inquiry, ordered by Windspeaker Correspondent Police believe Chief was a "days old" injury Bruised Head said city the Natives and the police, I Premier Don after Getty a Moon fell 30 -40 feet to his already starting to heal. LETHBRIDGE police officers should be anything would request Blood didn't think by Chief Roy death from the Whoop -Up However, friends and required to take a cross - be done," said Head. Fox. All of the deaths have Drive bridge in Lethbridge. relatives who said they had The cousin of a Blood cultural course to gain a Head said a friend told been linked with alcohol. Chief Moon, 25, was been drinking with Chief Indian found dead in early better understanding of him a group of whites told Head said many of the found Dec. 9, 1984, lying Moon the night before he December 1984 made an Natives. her they would do the same bad feelings he referred to underneath the bridge. A died testified they saw no impassioned plea Tuesday "I don't think we want thing her they did to to as are based on rumor spread police investigation ruled indication of the injured at a provincial inquiry for a special treatment I think we his cousin. among the Blood tribe but out foul play and thumb. deeper understanding of the want a deeper Head admitted to said he had no first -hand determined Chief Moon's Chief Moon's death is Native culture among understanding of our culture Lethbridge city police experience of police was accidental. one of five to be police. and some type of respect." lawyer Phil North he didn't mistreatment of Natives. Relatives believe, investigated by the inquiry Mike Bruised Head, Bruised Head's cousin, put much weight into the Head he had testified however, Chief Moon was ordered by Premier Don executive director of the Ivan Gary Chief Moon, 25, friend's statement because been drinking with Chief thrown from the bridge, Getty after a request by Sik- Ooh -Kotoki Friendship was found dead Dec. 9, she was intoxicated. Moon the night before his possibly by a gang of non- Blood Chief Roy Fox. Society in Lethbridge, 1984, lying underneath the The detective who cousin's death, but said he Natives. The call for the inquiry suggested the Lethbridge Whoop Up Drive bridge investigated Chief Moon's think Chief Moon didn't However, Kelsey Chief was sparked when Bernard city police hire a Native which links south and west death said there was nothing was intoxicated. Head Moon said his brother had Tallman Jr., a Blood Indian, liasion officer to build trust Lethbridge. He had a blood to show anyone was with referred to his cousin as been in a fight about a found between police and the alcohol was dead in a ditch reading of .20 per Chief Moon at the time of "getting happy." month before his death with Indian community. southeast of Lethbridge. He cent, well above the legal his death. Chief Moon had two Chinese, a Vietnamese "A lot of Native people was killed by a single rifle - impairment limit of .08. "All my investigation accompanied Head-to a west and a non -Native man. don't want to open up to the shot to the back of the head. Bruised Head's brother, and everything I came up Lethbridge residence along Chief Moon said he also police," Bruised Head Tallman's two non - told a Jordan Head, earlier told the with said it was with a group of friends believes his brother provincial was hit Native killers were .inquiry inquiry he heard rumors acccidental," Det. Mike following an evening of by a car just prior to his investigating strained convicted of second- degree months after Chief Moon's .Soroka told the inquiry last drinking at two downtown death because of several relations between the police murder and sentenced to life death he may have met with week. "I completely ruled bars. bruises and scrapes found and the southern Alberta foul in prison without eligibility play but didn't tell out_ foul play...that's my Head said he left the on his brother's body. tribe. for parole for 15 years. police because he felt they thinking and honest belief." party at about 2 a.m. It was . "They're reluctant Mackay said Chief Moon wouldn't listen to his Chief Moon's death is the last time he saw his died from mult plc blunt The inquiry will resume because . . further concerns. one of five being cousin alive. force injuries consistent Tuesday in Lethbridge. July 14, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, Page 7 GRASSROOTS Workshop explores sex abuse programs which include abuse, and caring for of self -esteem and By Jean Lepine ourselves, our environment, motivation. Windspeaker Staff Writer Acevedo will be assisted by Roberta Nadeau, who and Mother Earth. All workshops are open The to youth 14 to LETHBRIDGE, Alta. will lead participants traditional native 25 years of through experiences in art, games workshop will age, their families and individuals A five -day workshop music, and drama to include tips on the who work with focusing on the increase their growth. experiences necessary for youths. Youths under 16 dysfunctional patterns in the Nadeau's work with the the serious business of must be accompanied by an Native family will be part of disabled and sexual abuse identity formation in Native adult. development program for victims has received Games. The Four Worlds Native Summer young adults . widespread acclaim and games establish Institute in The workshop will be interest. She is an art the foundation of a lifetime Lethbridge is also offering part of the Rainbow Youth therapist, artist, lecturer, of growth and are at the seminars in inter -cultural Conference sponsored by consultant and was formerly forefront in the creation of and inter -tribal perspectives Rocker with a message: the Four Worlds Summer curator at Calgary's Muttart Nick Alexander values, beliefs and ideals. in wholistic- healing Institute held at Lethbridge Gallery. They strengthen decision - beginning July 16 - July 20. making For on July 24 - 29. The presenters of New models to those trying to described by critics as "red capacities and the more information ability leam. There is a growing Directions,Ivy Chelsea and keep their Native pride. hot Indian rock." to contact Wayne Morris at realization that the sexual Nelson Johnson from Alkali They will also share Alexander will There will be an (403) 328 -4343. abuse of children is one of Lake British Columbia, their talents in West Coast demonstrate the musical informative session about Participation in the the root causes for many encourage family art, drumming and singing. transition from traditional drugs focusing on making "wholistic- healing seminars responsible significant problems in life participation at a workshop Based on traditional rites Native American rhythm to decisions about has been overwhelming in adjustment, Dr.Cruz on community of passage, Brown has the new contemporary street drugs. The discussion the past , said Morris. Acevedo said. development through developed a model process music. will touch on the nature of He will lead the five -day personal growth. of self -actualization for He uses this as a tool in addiction; factors leading to workshop examining drug The focus will be on youth at risk, which he will presentation about addiction, such as family addiction, family violence, changing negative feelings share. prevention of substance and social pressure, or lack sexual abuse and suicide. into positive ones and Music the universal Through therapy, Cruz healing by looking towards languages, will be an added Good News will a healthy future feature Grant MacEwan encourage participants to the cultural Party get in touch with their The cultural traditions traditions workshop. Community College Line emotions and forgive workshop will feature Fred Nick Alexander, an themselves and their Anderson and Frank Brown, accomplished musician, will FIRST abusers. from the Bella Bella reserve present a workshop on NORTHPEACE Acevedo specializes in in British Columbia. music as a tool for positive PROJECT POWWOW community -based treatment Having maintained their communication. August 6 & 7, 1989 of sexual abuse and cultural identities and Alexander is leader of a RESOURCE PERSON developing integrated health lifestyles they serve as role group called Winter Hawk, FORT VERMILION NATIVE WOMEN Sponsored by: PRE -EMPLOYMENT Mountain People's Notice to Membership TRAINING Cultural Society Indian Association of Alberta CAREER DEVELOPMENT (403) 927 -4470 PROGRAM Lac Ste. Anne Resolution of the IAA Board of Directors COMMUNITY EDUCATION Annual Pilgrimage DIVISION July 22 -27, 1989 ALBERTA BEACH WHEREAS Bylaws IAA the of the provide that all Treaty Indians registered The Career Development Program assists adults in (west of Edmonton) with an Indian Band in the Province of Alberta shall be developing their basic job readiness and life manage- eligible for Call: (403) 459 -7177 membership, ment skills. The program has two course options, Native Women Pre -Employment Training and for information General Career Development. This position is with AND WHEREAS PUT IT HERE. the Bylaws further provide that the members of the IAA Native Women Pre -Employment Training. Call or write the editor to Include good news of non'orotit events you want to shall be such persons as are admitted as members, share, courtesy of AGT. THE POSITION: The individual will work as part of an instructional AND WHEREAS it has always been the practice of the IAA in cases of team with major responsiblity for classroom prepara- dispute to require confirmation of registration with an Indian Band by the tion and delivery. The individual also will assist in NOTICE OF Chief or Councillor of the respective Band, community liaison, student recruitment and selection. TEMPORARY GUARDIANSHIP BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that in cases of dispute about a This is a full time term position from August 14, 1989 TO: until June 30, 1990. This position may be subject to person's registration in an Alberta Indian Band, confirmation of the fact of HOWARD RICKY renewal. registration in that Band will be required from the Chief or a Councillor of RAIN the concerned Band prior to the person being accepted as a member of the THE PERSON: Association and eligible to vote in the proceedings of the 1989 annual Candidates should have a post- secondary education Take notice that an meeting, in a related field. Adult education experience in the application for areas of life management and /or job readiness skills Temporary Guardianship of your AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that inclusion of a person's name is required. Experience working with Native educa- children, born on May 9, in by tion would be an asset. the Band Lists provided Alberta Bands in Treaties 6,7 and 8 shall be 1980, August 26, 1982, accepted as confirmation of the fact of registration of that person with the SALARY: $22,181. to $27,862. per annum to start December 2, 1985, respective Indian Band. (dependent upon education and experience). November 27, 1987, May 14, 1989, will be IN FAVOUR: 15 CLOSING DATE: July 21, 1989 made on July 24th at AGAINST: 0 9:30 a.m. in Edmonton CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ON JUNE 8, 1989 To apply for this position please reply in confidence Family court, courtroom quoting Competition No. 89 -07 -073. No. 51.

INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF ALBERTA The College is a restricted smoking environment. Contact: Spencer 11630 Kingsway Avenue L. Speedy Apply to: Alberta Family and Edmonton, Alberta Social Services, T5G 0X5 HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT (city) Spruce Grove Telephone: (403) 452 -4330 BOX 1796 EDMONTON, ALBERTA T5J 2P2 Iitdian Association 452 -4331 Telephone: of Alberta 962 -8681 Page 8, WINDSPEAKER, July 14, 1989 GRASSROOTS Mr4::ç::RMMM: Wag/SPEAKER PHOTO FILE Chonkolay honored by Order

By Jean Lepine "I am very happy with In 1938, when the band Edmonton. Windspeaker Staff Writer the recognition by Canada first start looking into the At 81 years of age, for my efforts to help my possibility of getting a Chonkolay still maintains a HIGH LEVEL Alta. people and work with the reserve, the chief at that trapline and is in good non -Native. I will continue time wanted Chonkolay to health, which he attributes Assumption Chief Harry to do so," Chonkolay said in be his successor. to his activeness. Chonkolay, one of the an interview, with his At first, Chonkolay "If I had to sit still, I'd longest -serving chiefs in daughter Marg translating refused but he later gave in die," he said. Canada, has seen his reserve from Dene. to the chief's wishes. Married for 60 years, the change from a hunting and With five other The former chief chief credits the wisdom of trapping society to one in Albertans, Chonkolay was decided having a good the elders who arranged his step with modem times. named to the Order of translator would be an asset marriage with his happy Chief Harry Chonkolay, Canada. In all, 74 in negotiations and since family life. of the Dene Tha' band, was Canadians were appointed. Chonkolay had a wife that "Today, the young honored by his appointment Chonokolay said the spoke English, it was people choose their own Has seen reserve change: Chonkolay to the Order of Canada by hardest thing about being decided he was the best mate and too often they Jeanne Sauve Gov. Gen. chief was meeting the high candidate. make the wrong choice," he Indian people, our lives family member with a June 28. expectations of his people. When he took office in observed. began to change. responsibility towards the Chonkolay was cited for "For example, when 1938, Chonkolay's first "Long ago, your mate His wife, Elizabeth family as a unit. leadership the inspirational something is needed on the priority was to get a reserve was picked by the elders. agrees: "No longer, do our "My husband is a good he has provided the Dene reserve, people think it's for his people. They took into young people respect our his 51 man, and I am very proud of Tha' band during easy to get. They don't He was instrumental in consideration the ways. It is sad and it hurts him. He has always been a years as chief. realize it takes time so they convincing Ottawa to create weaknesses and strengths us so." good provider and a good "Being a strong advocate turn their anger and the Assumption reserve in that could be contributed to "I can remember when he has always father," she said. of education, frustrations to the chief 1940. Later, his persistence construct a healthy and our people were proud, and the importance of stressed "I would have quit long helped obtain a nursing unbreakable bond. the women all had their own Four of the couple's traditional values, languages ago if I didn't have a strong station for band members "After the decision was gardens. We use to compete eight children are still alive. and culture and persevered will. As a chief, you are and a school. made by the elders, you for the best garden prize. It Three boys died as infants in upholding his people's there for the people and you About 1,100 Dene Tha' were told who your mate was so nice. The location of and Frank, the third eldest rights and promoting their do the best you can," he now live on the reserve, was going to be and that our reserve was picked son died in a car accident in needs," the citation read. said. about 700 km northwest of was that," he recalled. because of the good farm 1969. At an early age, land, and the lake would "We are so proud of our Chonkolay was taught to always provide us with parents. .I think the whole respect his elders and the fish," said Elizabeth, 79. family will accompany dad, traditional Indian ways. "The gardens, fish and when he goes to Ottawa to "In 1964, when liquor wild game kept the families receive the order," his WHY BE LEFT Oi was made accessible to busy. It also provided each daughter said. Little Reel River Tribe Box 1165, High Level, Alberta TOH 1Z0

SCHooL Syçl1o£ EVALUATION You too can keep up to date on all the latest news of the Native community by reading the Proposals are being invited for a complete school system Windspeaker newspaper every week. evaluation of the Little Red River Cree Tribe. And that's not all to enjoy, for Windspeaker also includes Three schools operate in John D'Or Prairie, Fox Lake, and an entertaining selection of Garden River, each with a Local Board and with representatives commentary, history, stories, to a Regional Board of Education. photos and cartoons. Don't miss a single issue. Evaluation team will be expected to work within parameters set by a Regional committee of three. SUBSCRIBE TODAY (only $20 per year) Proposals should include vita of principals suggested areas of evaluation and oultine of costing. Enclosed is S for my subscription to Windspeaker Deadline: September 1, 1989 Nane Address Mail or FAX proposals to: Town/City Province Postal Code Telephone M. Fyten Director of Education Little Red River Cree Tribe Send To: Wuxisteaker.15001 112 Ave. Ednxnvun, Alberta, 1.5M 2V6 Box 1830 HIGH LEVEL, Alberta

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Telephone: 759 -3811 speaker FAX: 759 -3780 July 14, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, Page 9 GRASSROOTS linZENSZIONVISMEMMOMM Bea to pass Droppin' In on to Jean Gla ne ttou? Tansi? Hello family, friends, fans and "It's not like the end the only Indian to graduate from the trade school this year. neighbors. of the world," he says, Recently, Bulldog, a Beaver Indian, graduated from his latest business Westerra's one -year community newpaper Last week I reported that DROPPIN' IN referring to course. "I got tired working the rigs and said perhaps I would continue failure. of getting dirty," By Bc'a Lawrence Bulldog who is a married father-of -two. writing the column. He's tried everything needed was Because my new position from bottle depots and "I a change of lifestyle," he says. "It the he even same and over. I wasn't in the production department arcades. One winter, old thing, over making anything of Telephone (403) 455 -2700 to put your 23 of coal for myself." is proving hectic, I've decided hauled tonnes community happenings considered here sale. For Bulldog, also an ex- boxer, the turning point in his to hand over the reins to our free of charge...no news is too small. new community reporter. Now, Gladue is life came two -and-a -half years ago, after he was jailed for He he and he (Hey, it goes with the turf, starting up a bi- monthly fighting. felt so bad, cried vowed then, when he got out new goals and stop you know.) newspaper for the 7,000 he'd set drinking. Remember the first time I came by to fill Mark residents of Wabasca, about 350 km north of Edmonton. He stayed off the booze and in school. Watching others McCallum's Droppin' In shoes? Gladue hopes to recruit the local folk, but if no locals sober up and prosper gave him hope. - The people Boyer River band live near Rocky I do. It was scary alright McCallum's shoes were at respond, he'll consider others. The town is about two of the Lane, a small town about 30 km east least five sizes too big but with your continued support and thirds Native and has about 100 businesses. of High Level. friendliness, we managed to amble along our merry way, If you'd like to join in this band -sponsored venture, That's another weekly wrap for all you avid Droppin' In readers. eh? contact Gladue at 482 -2898 or Marcel Gladue at 891 -3836 Nothing is lost. Heck, we gained priceless friendships or 891 -3040. Stay tuned. Lepine will be droppin' by next week to fill interests and experiences along the way which will always be Boyer River Band: Boyer River people know 44- year-old your community news and I'll remain the silent partner for now. cherished. Jerry Bulldog as a local trucker with a liking for drinkin' (Yes, I miss writing. But, someone has to put your So, give this new gal, Jean Lepine, a warm welcome and fightin'. will OK? But 150 graduating students from Stony Plain's favorite newspaper together. Right ?) Meanwhile, happy, be good and smile! Now the news ... Westerra trade school (near Edmonton) know Bulldog as be Edmonton: Remember Operation Beaver? (See Windspeaker March 17, 1989 issue for story.) Operation Beaver is an international program under the direction of Frontiers Foundation, a federally chartered non -profit organization, which supports the advancement of disadvantaged communities across Canada and the Third World. Western coordinator Wesley YoungChief says five people from the United Kingdom, two Americans and five Canadians will be assisting the Native Counselling Services of Alberta and Frontiers Foundation with their upcoming projects this summer. Six Alberta projects are scheduled for the summer, YoungChief said The communities listed for these projects include Assumption, Lac La Biche, Loon Lake, Peerless Lake, Trout Lake and Wabasca. Contact YoungChief at 477 -1340 for further details. Congratulations: To Valerie Merrier and Joey Mailhot on the arrival of their first baby girl, Tracie Lynn who was born July 10. This greeting comes to you from Sylvia Gambler. And a happy 18th birthday wish goes out to the new father, Joey Mailhot July 26, from the Gambler family in Wabasca. WabascaDesmarais: Entrepreneur Larry Gladue, 34, has failed at a half -dozen businesses, but is ready to try his luck at another. "You could fail 100 times and be successful on the 101st try," said the unsinkable Gladue, who is not afraid to take risks.

IlimrrraNATIVE PROGRAM STEPPING STONES CO- ORDINATOR Competition No: SG89E8210- 001 -WDSP TO THE FUTURE VARIOUS LOCATIONS - You will be responsible for the development, coordination and delivery of a wide range of THE INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF ALBERTA'S institutional programs with special emphasis on the Native 46th ANNUAL ASSEMBLY offender. Responsibilities include functional supervision of contract staff and volunteers. Extensive liaison with other The Indian Association of Alberta's Annual Assembly will be held at the Panee centre management and staff, community resources and Memorial Agriplex in Hobbema on July 18. 19 and 20. community agencies is required to achieve program goals. In conjunction with the assembly, the I.A.A. will present an informative Indian Business Your assistance in entry level staff recruitment and staff Trade Show. Other events include: training will build upon staff awareness of Naitve issues. July 18 - Opening Ceremonies Knowledge of a Native language is an asset. - Banquet honoring Indian War Veterans QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma plus related coursework and extensive related experience including and Native Special Constables experience with Native organizations and culture. - Ralph Steinhauer Memorial Award Additional education will be considered in lieu of July 19 - Banquet honoring Elders and Youth experience. A related university degree is desirable. - Round Dance Note: Please indicate location preference. July 20 - Nominations and Elections for the I.A.A.'s Board of Directors Salary: $32,328 - $40,128 - Closing Ceremonies Closing Date: July 21, 1989 Solicitor General Please send an application form or resume quoting competition number to: Alberta Government Employment Office 4th Floor, Kensington Place 10011 -109 Street Indian Association Edmonton, Alberta of Alberta T5J 3S8 Page 10, WINDSPEAKER, July 14, 1989

DENE OAT tiers and youth.of i share thoughts at comen

About 150 members of the Dene Tha' Indian band gathered at A: kin northwest of Edmonton, for a sharing of tboughw last week. The gathering was held July 10 -12 in the traditional way in wh band will stand and address their fellow members about such m cultural retention, tribal unity, land use, education, the enviror concerns. In the evenings, the band celebrated with tea dances and hand gam The 1,100- member band has faced many hardships in the f alcoholism and drug abuse. They feel the answer is to return to their traditional ways. In the 250 Dene Tha' members have admitted themselves for alcohol trey Poundmaker's lodge in St. Albert. The elders are a very important part of the Dene culture and flu the Dcne have begun to return to their traditional ways.

PHOTOS, CLOCKWISE FROM FAR LEFT: Jillian Salopree, a local youth, hanging around. a prophet for the band. The Dene Tha Drummers, a youthful group, sing songs learned f councillors, elders and other band members. The site for the gathering wa: July 14, 1989, W/NDSPEAKER, Page 11

ATHERING the of the Dene nation community get -together

nd gathered at Assumption, abo Ls tasì week. tional way in which members of rs about such matters as leadership ition, the environment or cconom ices and hand games. ardships in the past with sui anal ways. In the past year, more tha s for alcohol treatment at centres lik

luth, hanging around. Elder Alexis Seniantha, because of his dreams, he's regarded as ), sing songs learned from the elders. A band member shares his thoughts with the :e for the gathering was on the banks of the beautiful Chinchaga River.

OTOS BY BERT CROWFOOT Page 12, WINDSPEAKER, July 14, 1989 GRASSROOTS

:. <,.ax.E.V.r.<,.;....,;.tM2 EEMM iiiMMEEE ME. MENEM .. SARAH CARDINAL. Special Vñndspeake, b Mark "Mike" Morin Enoch's Morin to be missed

By Lyle Donald coach who never held any Windspeaker Correspondent good players back and always encouraged two of ENOCH RESERVE, Alta. his best pitchers, his daughter Debbie and Gladys Mark "Mike" Morin of McDonald, to play in higher the Enoch reserve died fastball divisions in the city. suddenly last Friday Prior to coaching the moming of a heart attack at Enoch ladies' team, Mike the age of 57. was instrumental in the Mike was well -known as formation of the Sunburst a community sports "AA" baseball league in enthusiast who always Edmonton. supported local tournaments To his family, will on the reserve. Mike Black Eagle Father Tony Duhaime baptizes a child at the Native Pastoral Centre at mass: Earlier this year at the be best remembered as a loving and caring Enoch All- Native Hockey husband, father and Tournament, Mike said one grandfather. day it would be great to see "He was always involved Duhaime proud to be chief an all- reserve team win the with us, either coaching in tournament without sports, or physically being By Jean Lepine chieftainship, and wear my on the Blood reserve for 16 Duhaime administered importing players from off - there to support us Windspeaker Staff Writer headdress at all Native years prior to his retirement. baptism to four new reserve. whenever we needed him. functions. Wearing the Last July, he was made members, Jennfier and Mike was the first coach That is why we are such a EDMONTON headdress during the entire honorary chief and given Nicole Cardinal, Toni and of the Enoch ladies' fastball close family," his daughter service is proper as it honors the name Black Eagle. Charlene Moosawah. team on Marilyn said. The sight of Father Tony our Lord," he said, Receivinhg her first the reserve. Mike leaves behind his Duhaime, in his chieftain's comparing it to the Queen "Eagle is the honorary communio was Melina With his easy -going way loving wife Sally, son headdress, officiating at the wearing her crown while part of any name, as the Blackman. and his good sense of Kenny, six daughters, mass at the Native Pastoral officiating at public eagle represents the king of humour, he led the girls to Yvonne, Debbie, Marilyn, Centre on July 9, was an functions. the sky,' said the retired Following the service a several league and Donna, Adel (Georgie), honor to the parishioners priest, who now resides in lunch was shared by the tournament championships. Beverly, and 11 "I am very proud of my The oblate priest served St. Albert. congregation. He is remembered as a grandchildren. EMPLOYMENT TALLCREE TRIBAL GOVERNMENT OPPORTUNITIES Director of Social LOUIS BULL RECREATION - YOUTH COORDINATOR DEFINITION: Development This position involves the planning and provision of various recreational programs for the members of the Louis Bull Reserve. The Employee will be responsible for the supervision of the field workers - task DUTIES: assignments and scheduling. Assist the recreation director in programs where applicable. To administer a social services program to the three tribal TYPICAL DUTIES: communities of North Tallcree, South Tallcree and Beaver -Plan, organize, present and evaluate programs offered for the youth considering their The has responsibility for income ages, interests and abilities. Ranch. Director complete -Drive the youth participants to and from their recreation programs security, adult care and work opportunity programs. -Ensure that equipment and supplies that are used in programs are properly stored and cleaned -Report any vehicle or facility maintenance difficulties to the recreation director QUALIFICATIONS: -Keep accurate records of all programs expenditures /revenues - Minimum education required: graduate of 2 -year social -Keep record of any difficulties (suspensions) of participants program. -Assist in the advertising /promotion of the recreation programs services -Prepare a monthly reporVsummary evaluating previous months' programs, participants, - Knowledge and appreciation of the culture and customs of etc. Natives, Cree -speaking preferable. -Submit a yearly budget outline for the youth program to the recreation director -Provide the recreation programs within the guidelines and budget as outlined by the - Ability to work independently Louis Bull Band Council and Administration - Excellent organizational /administrative skills -Assign duties and work schedule to field workers and supervise activities - Excellent financial managment skills -Assist other staff with their duties as required -Work in conjunction with other band and community recreation departments as required KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Salary is negotiable, dependent upon qualifications. -Must enjoy dealing with the public, especially youth -A strong background in recreational games, crafts and activities -Ability to both follow and give direction /instruction Send resume to: -Ability to drive and supervise a bus /van of participants -Willingness to work evenings and weekends - Long Hours QUALIFICATIONS: Ruth Auger/Ron Henriet -Current First Aid -Minimum Class 4 License - ability to get a Class 2 License Office Manager -Previous experience in Recreation Programming or a Recreation, or related Diploma Tallcree Tribal Government

CLOSING DATE: July 20, 1989 ` Box 100 INTERVIEWS: July 25, 1989 CONTACT: Dale Raine Fort Vermilion, Alberta Personnel Officer TOH 1 NO Louis Bull Tribal Administration Box 130 927 -3727 Hobbema, Alberta TOC 1NO Telephone: (403) 585 -3978 Closing date: July 31, 1989. July 14, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, Page 13

Pulp mills endanger Aborigine culture By Jeff Morrow Klein warns the Japanese will have to conform to Windspeaker Staff Writer Alberta's standards if they want to operate a pulp mill in the province. The Penan Aborigine of Southeast Asia, one of the "Foreign investment in Alberta is not a problem to me, world's oldest hunting and food -gathering cultures, is being especially if it's from the Japanese. I think they have become wiped out by the same Japanese companies planning a pulp sensitive to the environment in their own right," Klein said. mill in Northern Alberta, says the founder of the Bigstone Chief Charles Beaver said Northern Alberta Rediscovery International Foundation. band members don't want Klein's assurances, they want More than 70 per cent of Borneo's Sarawak rainforest, federal intervention. where the Penan have lived for at least 10 thousand years, Depletion of Alberta forests could harm Native lifestyle has been logged by Japanese forestry giants, Canadian and heritage, said Beaver, spokesman for the Treaty 8 naturalist Thom Henley said. environment committee. Henley argues that Alberta's Natives could face the same `We're not just talking about the impact pulp mills will crisis as the Penan Indian band since Japanese companies have on surrounding communities. It's not one particular started logging in Sarawak more than a decade ago. group of people, the farmers or Treaty Indians; it's One of the primary importers of timber resources from everyone," he said. Sarawak is Mitsubishi Corporation, which, along with "We have to ask ourselves what about the generations to Honshu Paper Company of Japan, is a majority shareholder come? What about the next 20 years? What about the of Crestbrook Forest Industries Ltd. of Cranbrook, British Columbia. Crestbrook's Edmonton -based pulp mill company, Alberta- Pacific Forest Industries Ltd., is planning a $1.3- billion bleach kraft mill near Athabasca. It is said to be the biggest of its kind in the world. "I'm not surprised these companies are coming to Alberta. The Japanese are the biggest "The clear -cut logging areas are vampires on the planet today," Henely said. enormous. There are 30- foot -high "It's escalating in Sarawak. Alberta should see the writing on log piles in the rivers. They (Penans) the wall." believe there will be a holocaust in During a recent tour of the Malaysian island of Borneo, the next seven years." Henley visited the Penan tribe in PHOTOS BY THOM HENLEY Sarawak. He said the 650 -member band has been protesting the depletion of its forest but are people who live there? It's the ineffective because of Japanese influence on the Malaysian whole aspect of what it's going government. to do to our resources," he adds. "The clear-cut logging areas are enormous. There are 30- The chiefs of Treaty 8 are foot -high log piles in the rivers. They believe there will be a demanding the federal holocaust in the next seven years," he said. government conduct its own Alberta Pacific has been widely criticized for its proposal environment study to ensure to control aí30,000- square-km section of provincial forests. Native concerns are recognized. The plant's future manager said fears of deforestation are The chiefs argue that the unfounded. federal government is "We, of all people, have to sustain the forests. We have to responsible for Alberta Pacific's have it continually healthy because we require the wood," logging area, where several Gerry Fenner said. Indian bands live. According to Fenner, Alberta Pacific will using the most If the Japanese are allowed to advanced reforestation process available. control Indian land, the future of Alberta Pacific would be cutting its own throat if it Alberta's Indigenous people is at ignored sustained growth, he said. stake, Beaver warns. But Alberta Pacific is leaving reforestation plans out of Crestbrook spokesman John its environmental study, charges the New Democrat Dutton said his company has no opposition environment critic. intentions of allowing its Japanese shareholders control its market, that restrictions have done little to harness their

John McInnis also attacked the company for ignoring the forestry operations in Alberta. . appetite for timber resources, Stoyke said. impact of deforestation on Northern .\lberta Native bands. Japan-based Mitsubishi and Honshu hold a combined 65 Japan, which has only one -fortieth of the world's McInnis believes the Alberta government is selling out per cent interest in Crestbrook. The other shares are population, consumes 52 per cent of all the logs traded Alberta's Native commbnities in the same manner the Canadian owned. internationally. Malaysia government did to the Penan. Dutton said the Japanese will have limited access to Stoyke said one -third of Sarawak's 125,000 square km "We have every reason to be suspicious and we should be Alberta's forests. land mass is now barren from logging activity. very concemed with the similarities," McInnis said. "Whatever they do outside Canada is their own A 1987 report shows that Mitsubishi imported 292,000 - "It's happening so fast. It's just like what happened in business," he said. cubic- metres of Sarawak timber for wood production in Sarawak. Before you know it, we will lose control of the Godo Stoyke, director of the Rainforest Action Group of Japan. land." Edmonton (RAGE), notes the Japanese have a history of The Penan have fallen prey to the same promises given Alberta Environment Minister Ralph Klein believes laying claim to timber resources to supply their cumulative to the Natives of the Philippines a decade earlier, Stoyke Japanese companies are responsible to the environment and society. said. the province should take advantage of its vast forestry Japanese multinational corporations have become so "And now that the Japanese are finished with Borneo, resources. aggressive in their quest to control the world's forestry they are coming here." Page 14, WINDSPEAKER, July 14, 1989 SPORTS & LEISURE

.ï :£J.C#;u .? # .?w@ . . x, . ?a .x^i.:ek;WdEz,b"';ir.xm r '.w? SUMMER Chuckwagons, talent show, baseball and rodeo Rodeo Calendar

Just in case some rodeo fans missed Goodfish celebrates treaty this Summer Rodeo Calendar last "But Sunday was good. Friday afternoon start. highlighting the week, we're running it again. By Diane Parenteau Windspeaker Correspondent We had a four -hour show. "A lot of teams didn't competition. We also had the Edmonton make it, figuring it would be Special added attractions Indian Rodeo Cowboy Association GOODFISH LAKE, Alta. Travellers square -dance rained out," said Goodfish included junior events, group performing." Lake Recreation Director mutton -busting and clown Standoff, Alta. July 21 -23 Rainy weather failed to Competition categories and event organizer Rcne Ricky Ticky Wanchuck and 22 -23 High Level, Alta. July dampened the spirits of included vocals, fiddling Houle. a Rodeo Queen contest. Sarcee Reserve, Alta. July 27 -30 local residents who attended and jigging. The Callihoo Errons took "It turned out pretty High River, Alta. August 5 -9 Goodfish Lake Annual Whitford was relieved by first place in the ladies' well," said Rodeo Club Buffalo Ranch, Alta. August 5 -7 Treaty Days last weekend. the break in the skies event beating out the manager Ricky Cardinal. Edmonton Bronk Pacers. Rodeo Morley, Alta. August 19 -20 Many of Saturday's Sunday that allowed the events went ahead event were postponed until talent show to take place. Goodfish Lake Bad as scheduled rain or shine. 18 -20 Gleichen, Alta. August Sunday due to rain, with She has been working as Company placed third. Results were not available Rocky Lane, Alta. August 19 -20 fewer participants and a volunteer for the treaty Over in the men's at press time. Morley, Alta. August 26 -27 spectators taking part. days celebrations for ten competitions, the Alexander Brocket, Alta. August 26 -27 The three -day years and hates to see the Teepee Crawlers and CFB rain spoil the schedule. Air Base were unable to Hobbema, Alta. Sept. 1-3 celebration held July 7 -9 Talent show results: included a men's and ladies' "It disappoints people finish their final game when Standoff, Alta. Sept. 8-9 Men's vocals - Louis fastball, men's baseball, a when it rains and we have to time ran out. They split first Cardinal, first and Daniel talent show, a parade, a cancel," said Whitford. "We place. Houle, second Lake North Northern Alberta Native Cowboy Assoc. pancake breakfast and a always get a good turnout. Slave Stars Female vocals - Rachelle rodeo with chuckwagon They really like our shows." placed first in baseball Ma -Me-O Beach, Alta. July 15-16 Shott, first and Annette races. Whitford expressed her while the Kikino Saints took Prudent, second Kehewin, Alta. July 22 -23 However, Saturday's appreciation to the Charles second. Jr. male - Lorne Shirt, first Marlboro, Alta. August 5-7 continuous downpour Shott Sea Breeze Band for In third and fourth place Jr. female - Delma Hobbema, Alta. August 12 -13 cancelled the chuckwagon providing back -up music were the Goodfish Lake McConnel, first races until Sunday. The rain and to Emcee Joe Blyan for Canadiens and the Lac La Sucker Creek, Alta. August 19 -20 Old -time fiddling - Ronny turned the two -day talent his brand of humor which Biche Dodgers respectively. Hobbema, Alta. August 26-27 Cardinal, first and George show into a one -day event lightened up the show. "The crowds were good Berland, second Hobbema, Alta. 3-4 Sept. and made Sunday morning's Both fastball and on Sunday and financially Sr. jigging - Ervin Bouchet, Bonnville, Alta. Sept. 8 -10 pancake breakfast a baseball tournaments also we showed a profit this first and Louis Cardinal and (Regional Finals) complete washout. attracted fewer teams than year," Houle said. Carol Bedger, second "Saturday was a no -show expected. Only seven Stands over at the rodeo Jr. jigging - Elizabeth and because of the rain," said ladies' fastball, nine men's grounds were relatively full Please phone in your rodeo dates Tammy Desjarlais, first and talent show coordinator fastball and seven men's Sunday afternoon, with Tannis to Windspeaker Bouchet and Shana at 455-2700 Ruby Whitford. baseball showed for the seven major events Lehman, second

3rd Annual NEW ON CASSETTE TAPE! Buffalo Golf Classic WIN Golf Approved August 5 -6, 1989 ERNEST MONTAS Wolf Creek Golf Course PRISCILLA MORIN Ponoka, Alberta ELVIS GREY $100 entry fee per person $60 entry fee for juniors Tee -off time 9am Sat. & Sun. JOANNE MYROL s Novelty Prizes for each hole on the first day CHUCKY BEAVER Top 40 Qualify for Championship after first day CRYSTAL Awards Barbecue and Dance on Saturday night

For Further Information: ...... Availabte.al ...... Windspeaker Calvin at 585 -2648 15001 -1 12 Avé Carla at 783 -2771 Edmontort, AB 15M 2V6 Herb at 585 -4059 or Pat at 585 -2111 The Native Perspective Box 2250 Or send entries to: Lac La Biche, AB A Division of the Aboriginal Buffalo Golf Classic, Box 355, Hobbema, Alberta TOC 1NO Multi -Media Society of Alberta July 14, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, Page 15 SPORTS & LEISURE w; . . ï ,, ; > Ï ;; < . : ar," e tX4 ,0:,; ïlS;'lY.!l//,.',f5f ; 1st. Annual Cold Lake treaty days PRAIRIE CLASSIC Men's and Ladies Open Fastball Tournament Rain wrecks fest JULY 29, 30, 1989 was saskatchewan By Diane Parenteau with 20 other community triathalon which great," Yorkton, Windspeaker Correspondent volunteers. she said. "It was a really (York Lake Ball Park - 5 km south of Yorkton) "It was mostly good response." COLD LAKE, Alta. community members and Entrants swam, jogged settlement members. We and canoed their way to the Men's Prizes: Ladies' Prizes: Rain played havoc with also did very good finish line. outdoor events planned for (attracting people from) the The addition of the 1. 2,000. Trophy 1. 1,500. Trophy the Annual Treaty Days town," she said. triathalon event at the treaty 2. 1,500. Trophy 2. 1,000. Trophy English Bay has days was an attempt by Celebration last weekend. excellent 3. 1,000. Trophy 3. 800. Trophy facilities for hosting an The heavy thunderstorms Dene' Counselling Services 4. 800. Trophy 4. 600. Trophy outdoor summer and winds caused the event of to encourage physical Men's Entry Fee: $350. Ladies' Entry Fee: $250. cancellation of a long list of this nature, Martial said. fitness. held at English Bay Not far from the sandy "We are looking at the events Double Knock -out on the Cold Lake First lakefront sits the enclosed holistic approach; healthy of Modified Nations Reserve July 8 -9. dance floor and talent show body, spirit and mind," said Prizes Based on 16 Team Limit Entry Among the casualties of stage. With walls committee member Vicki Entry Fee: Certified cheque or Money Order Only Made the rain were children's constructed from rough, Jacob. Payable to The Peepeekisis Prairie Dusters games and races, canoe square logs and concrete - Jacob and fellow co- racing, a talent show, beach flooring, it provides a workers from Dene' Entry Fee and Registration Deadline: July 21, 1989 volleyball, slopitch games, natural setting to listen and Counselling Services Non -refundable Entry Fee the weiner roast and the watch local musicians and organized and ran the fireworks scheduled for dancers. triathalon event TEAM AWARDS Saturday night. Unfortunately, entries "The first twelve to finish Most Sportsmanlike Best Dressed The weather picture and spectators numbers were received T- shirts," Jacob brightened on Sunday when disappointing for Sunday's added. INDIVIDUAL AWARDS torrential rains changed to talent show. Hitter On Sunday night, Most Valuable Player Best Pitcher Best occasional showers and "Them were a lot of other the fireworks displays that was Best Outfield some previously cancelled things going on around the Best Infield events went ahead as area last weekend," Martial postponed Saturday went off ALL STAR SELECTION without a hitch. planned. said, adding the other events For Registration /Information, Contact: were down may have contributed to the "A lot of people stay for "Crowds - 782 -7001 (Yorkton) Evelyn Poitras - 569 -8582 (Regina) Larry Renton from last year," said decline from previous years. the fireworks," Martial said. weekend organizer Bernice On the other hand, a new "I was surprised. I think we Martial. added attraction, the should have fireworks on Available She sits on the treaty triathalon, did very well. Sunday all the time, just to Refreshments Available on Grounds Camping Accommodations Ladies Ball days organizing committee "This year, we had a hold the crowd." Sponsored by the Regina Peepeekisis Prairie Dusters Job Opportunity PRINCE ALBERT INDIAN & METIS FRIENDSHIP CENTRE PROJECT OFFICER

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later. Then and now: Left, the wedding party of Jean Marie Tallay and Marie Madeleine Bassa in Fort Vermilion, 1937. And, the same couple, with Bishop Legare, 50 years Finding a wife 50 years ago

I Story as told by: Dene Tha'), she would Zama Lake and in March, I went to my brother -in -law, It said: "We did that Meander River, so asked Jean Marie Talley normally get married to received a letter from her Michel, who could read, and without your consent, out the store manager to borrow someone from here. brother asking for me. he said: "Wow! A girl is now it's up to you if you money to get back home. "We made the trip on Having been at school for This letter was written asking for you!" want to write back." I paid someone $260 to horseback, the four of us, nine she was now 19 without my knowledge as I "How can that happen ?" Then my dad said: "That years, take us back to Meander from Habay to Fort no intention of getting I said. "I don't even know girl is expecting a letter and years old and of age to be had River by horse -drawn Vermilion. In fact, if it was my any woman and I never you can't just ignore her married and there were married. wagon and borrowed $200 There was Jean Pastion, many young men at Hay decision, I probably would spoke or wrote to anyone. like that, so don't just send a to buy food. George Martel, Johnny Lakes. But how could a still be a bachelor...it's like I How could I be getting a letter, at least send her some Martel and I. We also had a marriage be arranged? was taken without my love letter? If someone is money." But when I reached pack horse. Without knowledge on consent! God knows that going to steal me, that is too So I sent her $130 and Meander River, it was My wife, Madeleine my part, a distant uncle of this is really the way it much!" wrote: "I'll be there on the already too late...I learnt Bassa, had been brought to happened: I was stolen! I went to my dad and 15th of the month for Rodeo that my sister had died. I the residential school at Fort mine wrote to her so we So my brother went to told him that what they did Day." called for a wagon to pick Vermilion as a child and could get acquainted. Habay to pick up the letter to me was not right. I went hunting for me up and bring me to being one of our people, (a We were living then at and brought it to me. I then "Listen, my son," he beaver. I hunted all spring Zama Lake and paid another said. "The reason this was and five days before the $200. done was because your rodeo, I arrived at Fort It was hard for my mother is not very well and Vermilion. One of my parents to lose their I thought this woman who sisters, however, was very daughter. We all felt sad. had been to school would sick when I left. I thought over what my Job Opportunity make a good wife for you so I left with $2,000 in my parents had asked me to do when her brother proposed pocket. I've never asked for and figured they had told LAC LA BICHE SCHOOL DIVISION NO. 51 to write you a letter, I a woman before, so I lost a me the truth. agreed. That's why you lot of money. invites applications for the following position My wife and I were able received that letter." I bought what I needed to be by their side and bring "I am young," I told him, for myself and spent $150 them consolation and we "and all I care about is on clothes for her. It cost a PRINCIPAL have lived happily together living out in the bush and lot but I didn't mind. all these years. trapping and hunting. We were married in the in Getting married is the last church at Fort Vermilion. Taped interview thing on my mind." Then my brother phoned Dene Tha' language, CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL by Father C. and said I would probably recorded Just as I was leaving to not see my sister alive. Piche June 8, 1989. go trapping for beaver, Translation by Nora The town of Lac La Biche is a growing and prospering another letter arrived. I just wanted to get to Martel. community located approximately 220 kilometers northeast of Edmonton with a current population of approximately 2500. At the commencement of the 1989 -90 school year, the Central Sports Reporter Elementary School will serve the educational needs of 200 students in grades 5 and 6 with a staff of 13.5 FTE teachers. Windspeaker requires a person to report and take photos of sports news in the Native communities of Alberta. writing and The successful applicant for the position will have successfully The successful candidate will have excellent plus a good knowledge of the sports community completed a minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience photography skills, in Alberta. at the related level of application and be in possession of a The sports writer will be responsible for at least two sports pages permanent Alberta Teaching Certificate. Post -graduate work in and a community sports column every week. The writer can also Educational Administration and demonstrated skill and expect to travel regularly. potential in administrative leadership will be a definite asset. Knowledge of Native communities, culture and language, would be an asset. Please submit applications to the undersigned by 4:30 Please send a resume and writing samples to: Director of Print, p.m. on July 19, 1989. Windspeaker, 15001 - 112 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5M 2V6. Or call (403) 455 -2700. Mr. Peter Ponich Superintendent of Schools Lac La Biche School Division No. 51 i Box 870 speaker LAC LA BICHE, Alberta sA éá TOA 2C0 Windspeaker is a publication of the Aboriginal Multi -Media Society of Alberta July 14, 1989, WINDSPfAKER, Page 17

STEPPING STONES TO THE FUTURE

THE INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF ALBERTA'S 46th ANNUAL ASSEMBLY All Native Veterans are cordially invited to attend July 18, 1989 i

Treaty 6 Veterans Treaty 7 Veterans NAME RESERVE NAME RESERVE Charlie Roasting Erminskin Dan Johnson Samson (Deceased) ' Charles Grier Brocket (Deceased) Hugh Francis Gleichen Joseph P. Cardinal Saddle Lake John Johnson Samson (Deceased) Julius English Brocket Robert Brass Gleichen Joseph Houle Saddle Lake Joseph Deschamps Louis Bull (Deceased) Abers Little Mustache Bracket George Spotted Eagle Gleichen (Deceased) Joseph Buffalo Erminskin (Deceased) Ben Gordon Enoch (Deceased) Louis Smith Brocket Charlie Turning Rope Gleichen (Deceased) Joseph Morin Enoch Mike Bumstick Alexander (Deceased) Pat Eagle Child Blood Cardston (Deceased) Joe Olds Gleichen (Deceased) Robert Belcourt Erminskin Issac Jackson Goodfish Lake Maurice McDougall Brocket (Deceased) Searle Olds Gleichen (Deceased) Joseph s. Littlechild Erminskin (Deceased) Andrew Jackson Goodfish Lake Steve Mistaken Chief Cardston Fonds Melting Tallow Gleichen Art Pons Samson Norman Jackson Goodfish Lake ' Hubert Lowhorn Gleichen (Deceased) Peggy Simpson Gleichen (Deceased) Walter Potts Samson Hector Jackson Goodfish Lake (Deceased) John Tallow Cardston Mike Forehead Gleichen (Deceased) Louie Potts Samson Felix Houle Saddle Lake Horace Ounsnalle Cardston (Deceased) John Spring Chief Gleichen Lawrence Steinhauer Saddle Lake Adam Papin Enoch Ted Braverock (Deceased) Gibert Bear Head Gleichen William Samson Samson (Deceased) Ernest Omesso Erminskin Arthur Wells Jack Running Rabbit Gleichen Wii "am Stoney Enoch (Deceased) Wallace Soosay Sr. Samson (Deceased) Fred Weaseffat (Deceased) Aurthur Little Light Gleichen (Deceased) Joseph A Gladue Beaver Lake Micheal Lightning Samson Billy Craighton Cardston Jeff Turning Rope Gleichen William Ward Enoch (Deceased) Steven Barhead Duffield Mike Oka Cardston Sam Spencer Gleichen Andrew Cardinal Enoch (Deceased) David John Kehewin William Wadsuette Cardston Ralph Caffchild Gleichen (Deceased) Michael Bighead Enoch (Deceased) Alex Makinow Montana (Deceased) Leonard Crane Sarcee Charlie Royal Gleichen (Deceased) Jerry Ground Enoch (Deceased) Harry Lightning Louie Bull (Deceased) Harold Crowchild Sarcee Lily Royal Gleichen Lawrence Morin Enoch (Deceased) Jim Saskatdtewis Samson (Deceased) Tony Manywounds Sarcee Johnny McHugh Gleichen (Deceased) William (Sam) Morin Enoch Joseph Montour Samson (Deceased) Joseph Poucene Morley Rolling Cream Bear Gleichen (Deceased) George Foureyes Samson (Deceased) Jim Stoney Erminskin Tom Labelle Morley (Deceased) George Raw Eater Gleichen (Deceased) George Minde Erminskin (Deceased) Albert Stoney Erminskin Frank Kaquitts Morley Elliott Low Horn Gleichen Lawrence Johnson Samson Johnny Paul Kehewin Mark Wolfleg Gleichen Ervin Big Old Woman Gleichen Charlie Galdue Saddle Lake Frank Piche Cold Lake Clarence McHugh Gleichen Dick Bad Boy Gleichen (Deceased) Leonard Makokis Saddle Lake Charlie Metchewais Cold Lake Clarence Woffleg Gleichen Mitchell Right Hand Gleichen Albert Cardinal Beaver Lake (Deceased) Marcel Piche Cold Lake Clemen McMaster Gleichen Sunny Owl Child Gleichen Lloyd Shortneck Louie Bull Arthur Moses Saddle Lake (Deceased) Albert McMaster Gleichen Arthur Little Light Gleichen Henry Rain Louie Rope Sr. Bull Adolore Swan Cold lake Franky Turning Gleichen Treaty 8 Veterans Lawrence Wildcat Er minskin Henry Peacock Enoch (Deceased) Hubert Lowhorn Gleichen (Deceased) RESERVE Norbert Giboux Kehewin Adolphus Kakisim Saddle Lake (Deceased) Edmond Many Bears Gleichen (Deceased) NAME Paul Gladue Bigstone Stanley Giboux Kehewin Mark Steinhauer Saddle Lake (Deceased) Teddy Yellowfly Gleichen (Deceased) George Chowace Sturgeon Albert Lapatac Kehewin Narcisse Yellowbird Samson (Deceased) Andrew White Gleichen (Deceased) Bird Glecihen (Deceased) Pete Bruly Bigstone (Deceased) George Duffield (Paul Band) Vernon Makolkis Saddle Lake Freddy Door Glen Davis Swan River (Deceased) Ernest John Duffield Alex Doghead Saddle Lake (Deceased) Doug Bearhead Gleichen John Pierre Young Bigstone Pete Old Pan Erminskin Louis Woods Saddle Lake (Deceased) Jimmy Soling Eagle Gleichen (Deceased) Peter Willier Drihpile Peter Erminskin Erminskii (Deceased) Clifford Woods Saddle Lake (Deceased) Floyd Royal Gleichen Fred Badger Sucker Creek (Deceased) Norman Ouinney Frog Lake Simi! Houle Saddle Lake (Deceased) Kenneth Yellowtly Gleichen Denotes Awards of Distinction Archie Northwest Samson (Deceased Maxim Papin Enoch (Deceased) David Yellowhorse Gleichen (Deceased) Please Note: If any Veteran from Treaty 6, 7, & 8 was excluded from this list, advise our office immediately. Ph: 452 -4330 Thank -you. J l Lest we forget the ones who fought so bravely so we could be free Indian Association of Alberta 11630 Kingsway Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5G 0X5 Telephone: (403) 452 -4330 or 452 -4331 Page 18, WINDSPEAKER, July 14, 1989

BATTLEFORD INTERNATIONAL POW WOW PROMOTION '89 COMMITTEE Presents THE BATTLEFORD'S INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP POW WOW 1989 With Over $50,000.00 in Prize Money Guaranteed JULY 27 - 30, 1989 NORTH BATTLEFORD EXHIBITION GROUNDS Dancing Competitions - All Categories -- Drumming Competition - Tee Pee Competition Ladies Southern Special. Afe cGpo her Memorial'iMemorial' Ed Cappo Memorial Cloth Dance Sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Drumming ó Singing Contest MENS TRADITIONAL Max Bear $1,000 Prize Money July 29, for Drum Groups not $500.00 - $300.00 - $200.00 1st $500 registered in drumming 2nd $300 3rd $200 competition ALEXIS GÓZ'HER9-fONO21R DANCE L Indian Tee Pee $1,000.00 Prize Money +n; Village GIRL'S FANCY, 7 - 12 Years Contest & New Drum $1.000.00 Prize Money $300,00 - $150.00 - $75.00 1st - $250.00 2nd - $200.00 to be awarded to first place 3rd - $150.00 winner & give -away Give-away sponsored by 4th - $100.00 Sponsored by Gopher Farrz'ifu 5th -- $50.00 i 10 x $25.00 Prizes Tat 73ug1ar & Cappo'arrlily ANNOUNCERS: BIG BUCKS BINGO 3 SESSIONS DAILY ON GROUNDS TOOTOOSIS - Poundmaker Reserve, Sask. GORDON ADMISSION: EARL OLDPERSON - Browning, Montana BY: Battleford International CANADIAN HOST DRUMS: HOSTED (Exhibition Grounds Coverage) '89 THUNDERCHILD SINGERS - Turtleford, Sask. Pow Wow Promotion Committee ADULTS $7.00 Weekend Bracelet BIG CORNER SINGERS - Standoff, Alberta PHONE: (306) 445 -1238 $3.00 Daily Pass U.S.A. HOST DRUMS W. BUGLAR/ MANDAREE SINGERS - New Town, North Dakota PAT CHILDREN 6 & UNDER FREE WOODLAND SINGERS - Tama, Iowa COMMITTEE MEMBERS COMPETITION PRIZE MONEY

Golden Age Mens Traditional: Ladies Traditional: Boys Traditional 7 -12 yrs: 1st $1,200 1st $1,200 1st $200 2nd $1,000 2nd $1,000 2nd $150 3rd $500 3rd $500 3rd $100 4th $300 4th $300 4th $50 Mens Traditional: Teen Boys Fancy 13 -17 yrs: Boys Grass Dance: 1st $1,200 1st $600 1st $200 2nd $1,000 2nd $300 2nd $150 3rd $500 3rd $200 3rd $100 4th $300 4th $100 4th $50 Mens Fancy Dance: Teen Boys Grass Dance 13 -17 yrs: Girls Fancy 7 -12 yrs: 1st $1,200 1st $600 1st $200 2nd $1,000 2nd $300 2nd $150 3rd $500 3rd $200 3rd $100 4th $300 4th $100 4th $50 Ladies Fancy Dance: Teen Boys Traditional: Girls Traditonal Dance: 1st $1,200 1st $600 1st $200 2nd $1,000 2nd $300 2nd $150 3rd $500 3rd $200 3rd $100 4th $300 4th $100 4th $50 Ladies Jingle Dress Dance: Teen Girls Fahcy Dance 13 -19 yrs: Girls Jingle Dance 7 -12 yrs: 1st $1,200 1st $600 1st $300 2nd $1,000 2nd $300 2nd $150 3rd $500 3rd $200 3rd $120 4th $300 4th $100 4th $75 Golden Age Mens Grass Dance: Teen Girls Traditional: Tiny Tos Boys & Girls: 1st $1,200 1st $600 1st $125 2nd $1,000 2nd $300 2nd $100 3rd $500 3rd $200 3rd $50 4th $300 4th $100 4th $25 Mens Grass Dance: Teen Girls Jingle Dress Dance: Drumming Competition $7,000 Prize Money 1st $1,200 1st $700 *1st $3,000 2nd $1,000 2nd $400 2nd $2,000 3rd $500 3rd $200 3rd $1,000 4th $300 4th $100 4th $600 Ladies Traditional Golden Age: Boys Fancy Dance: 5th $300 1st $1,200 1st $200 Drum groups not registered in Competition 2nd $1,000 2nd $150 $6,000 split for 3 days. Big Bucks Bingo, three daily, on the 3rd $500 sessions 3rd $100 grounds. Everyone welcome! 4th $300 4th $50 July 14, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, Page 19 ACTIVITY PAGE

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IR© BUTTIfiUE -lb STAY HEALTHY, Lci(es7 WHAT KIND OF SAILORS ON ENGLISH 4g,C/ ?- +} TABLE CAN WARSHIPS OF 1800 . 1 You SWIM IN 9 DRANK ONE PINT OF A Pool_ TAKE. JUICE EACH DAY. A. LEMON U SHOOMI THAKORE, vtn,r>. EEL-WOOD, IL PINEAPPLES WERE- FIRST GROWN IN THE p. WHAT DO YOU CALL U.S. IN FLORI.DA IN A GRANDFATI -IER THE 1860s-1-PA/Ail CLOCK ? STARTED CANNING THEM A. AN oLD-TIMER. AROUND 1900! RPJNI OBEROI, ESMOND RI

The St. Paul Native Education Project under the auspices of the Native Education Project of Alberta Education, is inviting applications to fill the following full -time position: Junior High /Elementary Teaching Assistant

Duties: i) attend in- service activities Salary: a) to provide tutorial services to Native recommended and sponsored by the - $1,560.00 /month children in the schools; steering committee; - benefits according to the package b) assist with the develpment of j) assume other duties as may be currently in force for non -certificated staff. curriculum which exposes all children to determined from time to time by the key elements of Native culture and Native Education Project Steering Term of Appointment traditions; Committee. This is a 10 -month appointment with the c) facilitate the involvement of Native Qualifications: possibility of renewal in succeeding years. resource persons in school programs; Persons applying for this position must demonstrate: Interested candidates should submit their d) assist teachers in developing a greater resume and 3 personal references in awareness of educational needs of Native a) knowledge of Native culture, tradition confidence to : children; and perspective; St. Paul Native Education Project do St. Paul Education e) prepare program enrichment activities b) strong interpersonal communication P.O. Box 5000 for all children; skills; St. Paul, Alberta TOA 3A0 f) assist in creating first lines of c) ability to work with and understand communication between parents and the Native children and parents; Applications will be received until August 1, 1989. schools; d) fluency in Cree would be most desirable; ST. PAUL - EDUCATION g) communicate on a regular basis with the Native Home /School Liaison worker; e) Native studies would be an asset;

f) is C.P. h) attend group and steering committee high school academic background 5000 meetings; essential. P.O. ST PAUL, ALBERTA TOA 3A0 Page 20, WINDSPEAKER, July 14, 1989

Lesser Slave Lake Indian Regional Council Takeover Celebration 10th Anniversary POWWOW & SPORTS DAYS August 11, 12 & 13, 1989 Driftpile, Alberta

Opening Starts 4pm, Friday, August 11 Host Drum: Feast 6pm Red Bull Registration Friday 6 -9pm Powwow Grand Entries: Friday 7pm Master of Ceremonies: Saturday & Sunday 1 and 7pm Wilson Okeymaw

POWWOW SECTION Singing /Drumming Traditional - Men's & Ladies' Prizes Competition Prizes 1st $900 2nd $700 3rd $500 1st $1,000 2nd $800 3rd $700 4th $500 Fancy Dance - Men's & Ladies' Prizes 1st $900 2nd $700 3rd $500 Men's Grass Dance Prizes 1st $900 2nd $700 3rd $500 Sp orts Traditional - Teens' (ages 13 -17) Prizes 1st $500 2nd $300 3rd $150 Archery Grass - Teen's (ages 13 -17) Prizes 1st $500 2nd $300 3rd $150 Horseshoes Fancy - Teens' (ages 13 -17) Prizes Gymkhana 1st $500 2nd $300 3rd $150 Traditional - Junior (ages 7 -12) Prizes Hand Game Prizes 1st $200 2nd $150 3rd $100 1 st $900 2nd $700 3rd $500 4th $400 Fancy Dance - Junior (ages 7 -12) Prizes 1st $200 2nd $150 3rd $100 For More Information, Call: Tiny Tot - To be paid daily Specialty Dance - Hoop Dance Fred Campiou (403) 355 -3868

First 10 teepees Paid Camping Grounds Teepee Poles Available near Dance Area No Alcohol or Drugs Allowed on Premises The Regional Council and organizing committee of this event are not responsible for any damages, injuries or 24 -Hour Security losses incurred by participants or spectators.