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QUOTABLE QUOTE "To equate bingowith the electoral process is wrong. We think it's indicative of how Kim Campbell views Na- tive issues." - Assembly of Mani- toba Chiefs Grand speak Chief Phil Fontaine See Page 3

Volume I I No. 14 September 27 - October 10, 1993 Canada's National Aboriginal News Publication 1.00 plus G.S.T. where applicable Federal candidates not addressing Aboriginal issues

By D.B. Smith candidate to raise Aboriginal Windspeaker Staff Writer issues during the campaign. A spokesperson from NDP head- quarters in Ottawa said TORONTO McLaughlin was scheduled to hold a forum on Native issues at The front -runners in the fed- a meeting in her home riding of eral election are not addressing Yukon Sept. 22. Aboriginal issues in their race But few Aboriginal leaders for Prime Minister, Native lead- say they are satisfied with policy ers across Canada say. statements or campaign None of the parties are meet- speeches. President of the Metis ing the expectations of Aborigi- National Council Gerald Morin nal leaders, said Assembly of said Canadians should be push- First Nations Grand Chief Ovide ing the candidates for a live tel- Mercredi as he emerged from a evisiondebateon issues like self- day -long, closed session meet- government. ing with several assembly chiefs. The absence of any stand on "Right now, I want to be- that issue is disturbing to Na- lieve Kim Campbell when she tives because self-government says she is a politician with a can only come about with fed- new outlook and a policy of eral support, he said. The vast inclusiveness. When I see a poli- majority of the premiers said tician say that, I believe it until I they believe in the inherent right see otherwise, so I'm waiting for to self -government and that her to make some pronounce- right can be implemented within ments." the current constitutional frame- The Conservatives are, how- work. ever, the only major party that "The federal government has not produced a policy state- will have to play a leadership ment on Aboriginal issues for role but right now we don't the election, he said. The NDP, know where the national lead- Liberal and Reform parties all ers stand," he said. peat, Paged issued their own policies weeks No one is offering Natives Tropical fever! ago. any reason to get out and vote, It's a little late for powwow, but that didn't stop the Pownamu dance group from New Zealand from entertaining spectators at the Centennial Library in Edmonton. The Maori dancers And so far, NDP leader said a Saskatchewan politician. accompanied themselves on traditional instruments for their performance. Audrey McLaughlin is the only See Candidates Page 3. r 1 To receive Windspeaker in your band members win voting rights mailbox every two weeks, just Off-reserve send your cheque or money order in the amount of $28 Federal court rules 195 I Indian Act amendment invalid included) to; By D.B. Smith pmbtembefore 1985becausemost WINDSPEAKER Windspeaker Staff Writer "The ramifications are much more than winning the right to band members-69 percent -were 15001 "' - living on the reserve, Syrette said. EDMOW vote. There is a real possibility that because of their ignorance But when Bill C -31 was passed reserve, members could vote to SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. ofconditions on the (off-reserve) that sane year, band member- sell the reserve. There has to be an education process." ship grew from 543 to 1,426, with NAME:_ A federal court ruling allow- - Batchewana Chief Vernon Syrette most living off the reserve. ing off-reserve Natives to vote in Families that had lived on the band elections will have negative reserve, (off -reserve) members Sault Ste. Marie. The rest live in reserve their whole lives were ADORES! ramifications for First Nations could votetosell thereserve.There Sault Ste. Marie in Ontario and suddenly forced to share their across Canada, an Ontario chief has to be an education process." Michigan and in other communi- space with C -31 "squatters," who said. The action was brought ties in the area. thought everything on the reserve Ju stice B.L. Strayer ruled Sept against the Depart- Denying off -reserve band was provided for, he said. CITY/TO1 the Crown, 9 that Section 77(1) of the Indian ment of Indian Affairs, the Cana- members the right to vote under 'The government said we Act, which limits full voting rights dian Attorney General and the Section 77(1) has a "negative im- wouldn't suffer under C -31," in band elections to on- reserve Batchewana by four band mem- pact" and does not represent a Syrette said. "But the fact is, we POSTALT - band members only, was invalid. bers representing themselves and reasonable limitation of their are suffering. There is animosity But changing that law and all non -resident band members. rights, Strayer said. among people." giving off -reserve members a full John Corbiere, Charlotte Syrette, Off- reserve band members Council has no immediate $IO cf vote could result in the loss of Chai re Robinson and Frank No lan have only been denied voting plans to fight the ruling, he added. reserve lands, Batchewana 'Tm not really upset aboutit," NSF t Chief insisted that the band's customs privileges by Indian Affairs since Vernon Syrette said. always allowed -reserve mem- 1951, when the Indian Act was he said. "It will be an issue Tll have al off $40 for 'The ramifications are much bers to vote in spite of Section amended to require that mem- to deal with for a while." outsit.a ..nnaaa more than winning the right to 77(1). bers voting in band elections had A spokesman for Indian Af- vote," he said. "There is a real fairs said Strayer's decision is cur- Sept 27/93 Only 454 of the band's 1,426 to be "ordinarily resident on the J possibility that because of their members live on the Batchewana reserve." ren tly under review by the de- PUBUCATON MAIL REGISTRATION #2177 ignorance of conditions on the Reserve, about 70 km north of Such a limitation was not a partment PAGE 2, SEPTEMBER 27 - OCTOBER 10, 1993, WINDSOR News

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Careers 14,15 EDMONTON deuce. women and children who lost their status, Henderson, who took over the case Sept. unfairly forces bands to accept new members. Drew Hayden Taylor 7 A controversial court case over an 15, said he has been working overtime to The pre -Bill C -31 wording in Section 12 amendment to the Indian Act stalled even as catch up and has not yet had time to even of the Indian Act permitted Ottawa to deny Indian status to thousands of Native men News 1 -3, R1,2,6 it got underway. talk to his clients. Federal Court Justice Frank Muldoon The last -minute delay prompted strong who were enfranchised - stripped of their delayed proceedings over the constitution- objections from lawyers for the federal gov- Indian status. It also denied status to Native Opinion 4 Our ality of Bill C -31 for two days Sept. 20 to give ernment and intervenors from the Native women for marryingnon- Natives, and sub- the plaintiffs' new lawyer time to prepare. Council of Canada (Alberta). sequently denied status to their children. Sports R4,5 Catherine Twinn, counsel of record for 'We've been waiting long enough for Bill C -31 was designed to reinstate Na- plaintiffs Senator Walter Twinn of the this trial," said federal counselDoganAkman. tives without making bands financially Taking Care of Business 8 Sawridge Band, Wayne Roan of the Muldoon also ordered the plaintiffs to worse off. But more than 150,000 people Ermineskin Band and Bruce Starlight of the pay $1,500, not as a fine, but to cover the cost applied for status once the bill was passed. Twinn maintains that only Indian bands Your Opinion 5 Tsuu Tina Band, asked for the delay to give of the delay. new trial lawyer Martin Henderson of To- The case centres around Twinn's asser- have the right to decide who goes on their ronto time to scan some of the 6,000 pages of tion that Bill C-31, the 1985 amendment to the membership lists. The trial is scheduled to documents that could be entered as evi- Indian Act designed to reinstate Native men, last 11 weeks in Edmonton and Ottawa. TR /BUTE T0 LEADERS W indspeakersalutes some Innu protesters miss Dutch minister very special people who have dedicated them- By D.B. Smith havoc for both humans and wild- selves to preserving and The noises that these war machines create are very, very scary. life in the bush, Ashini said. promoting their Native her- Windspeaker Staff Writer A lot of people have referred to these kinds of things as though 'The noises that these war itage. Sue and Harvey machines create are very, very Elders of the a a Anderson, GOOSE BAY, Nfld. you were in tranquil, peaceful church praying and all of scary," Ashini said. "A lot of peo- in southern Rama Reserve sudden somebody blasted a shotgun from behind your ears." ple have referred to these kinds of Ontario, work to preserve A recent Native protest things as though you were in a Chippewan historical sites - Innu spokesman Daniel Ashini againstlow- levelbombinginLab - tranquil, peaceful church pray- and are helping strengthen rador did not quite work out ac- ently had an agenda." struggle to see an end to the mili- ing and all of a sudden somebody the bond between the Na- cording to plan. The protesters walked across tary training that is conducted blasted a shotgun from behind tive community and police A group of about 50 Innu the runway and parked them- illegally here." your ears." agencies across the prov- from Sheshatsui broke through selves under an F -16 fighter, said Once on the runway, how- The Innu also have studies ince. Gayle McKenzie, 1993 the gates around Canadian Forces Innu spokesman Daniel Ashini. ever, the group of protesters were showing detrimental effects of Metis Woman of the Year, Base Goose Bay and went out on Some of the protesters even almost immediately set upon by low -level flights on wildlife. Ani- has devoted her efforts to therunwaytoshowvisitingDutch marked up the jets with slogans military police, Ashini said. mals such as foxes often eat their helping Native women and Minister of Defense A.L. ter Beek like "This is Innu Land," "Dutch 'We were on the runways, by young when exposed to jet fight- children. they were fed up with the low - air force go home." the Dutch F -16s, for about one ers flying overhead. see Pages 11, 12. level bombing runs. "We wanted towelcomehim hour before they took us away. It The protesters were taken to But the group missed the in our own way and show him took the RCMP and the military the RCMP detachment in Goose tl RitII minister by about two hours, said that we were strongly opposed to police a long time before they Bay, an RCMP spokesman said. base spokesman Lieut. Luc the illegal use of our airspace by could arrest us and take us to the Some 18 women, 12 men and four The Mohawk standoff that Plourde. their air force. We made it quite buses. Nobody was going to co- young offenders were charged changed the course of "I don't know what hap- dear that the Innu have not given operate and walk to the buses. with mischief. They are sched- Aboriginal Canadian his- pened," he said. 'The Innu appar- up their opposition and their The low -level flights create uled to appear in court Oct 26. tory is documented In an honest an compelling film by Abenaki writer -pro- ducer Alanis Obomsawin. B. C. appeal court reserves judgment Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance opened to sold- out audiences in Toronto on stay of proceedings against bishop this month. See Page R1. VANCOUVER Judge Allan Thackery in addressed theB.0 SupnaneCouri's trial will be ordered, Macaulay O'Connor's sexual assault trial. pr -trialorderforcingthefourcom- said. If the appeal is dismissed, A B.C. Court of Appeals has O'Connor, the highest rank- plaámants to disclose details of any the stay will remain in place and reserved judgment in the Bishop ing Catholic official in Canada, is psychiatric treatmenttheyreceived O'Connor will not be tried. AD DEADLINES Hubert GConnor case accused of raping two female em- in respect to the assaults. Accesstuthettnapists'notes Crown Prosecutor Malcolm ployees and indecently assaulting Thackery issued his stay of should only be allowed if they The Advertising Macaulayandaooalitionofwom- twostudents inthe '60s atthenow- proceedings in December 1992, af- are relevant, said Fran Watters, deadline for the ei s groups, including the Abo- defunct St Joseph's school. terthe -ClownProsecutrorGregory the lawyeracting onbehalf of the October 11th riginal Wonne r'sCoundl,and the JusticesM.RTaylor,J. Woods, Jones failed to complywi th the pre- intervenors. Otherwise, women Department of Justice want the H.A. Hollinrake, M.A. Rowles and trial order. forced tochoosebetweentherapy issue is Thursday, court to lift a stay of proceedings J.E.ProwsereservedjudgmettSept If the appeal panel decides to and justice will not file sexual September 30, 1993. issued by B.0 Supreme Court 17 on the Crown's appeal, which allow the Crown's appeal, a new assault complaints.

Commission postpones hearing report back to the NWT with her findings in December. were threatened because theywere Native. About60 per A Canadian Human Rights Commission tribunal ex- cent of Aboriginals reported having an employment amining a charge of racism laid four years ago against Land claim vote delayed income in 1990, and 17 per cent said that income was the Canadian Armed Forces has been postponed until The Teme- Augama Anishnabai Band delayed a vote to under $2,000. Eight per cent said it was above $40,000. Sept. 28. The tribunal, originally scheduled for Sept 7, accept a land claim offer until Oct 10 because the legal text centres around Melvin Swann, a military policeman of their agreement with the province is notyet ready. Band Band close to opening casino who resigned from the Forces in December 1989 after spokesman Doug McKenzie said rushing the vote would The Becher Bay Indian Band is dose to opening its own 12 years of service. Swann, a member of the Lake not give band negotiators time to explain the contents of casino on its reserve near Victoria, B.0 The band will Manitoba First Nation, alleged he'd been harassed the deal to other band members. The proposed agreement establisha temporary casino within the next 60 days and a throughout his military career because of his race. He is would see the band gain control of nearly 300 square major hotel casino within a year, said Chief Patty Clvpps. seeking an apology from the Forces, the honorary rank kilometres of land near Temagami, $15 million from the The band is tired of scrimping and scraping for funds and of Lieutenant Colonel, lost wages and exemption for province, and the shared stewardship of an additional 500 alwaysbeing "at thebottomof thebarrel," she said. The 173 - First Nation military personnel in actions against other square kilometres of land. Provincial negotiator Grant member band will be the first B.0 band to open its own First Nations. Wedge said he was disappointed with the delay but casino. The B.C. gaming commission, which has been respects the Teme- Augamá s position. working toestablishaframeworkforNativegamblingwith NWT launches investigation Fast Nations leaders, was surprised by the announcement The government of the Northwest Territories has StatsCan says Native unemployment down Chipps said her band is willing to defy provincial laws and bunched an investigation into allegations of abuse at Statistics Canada reported unemployment among Abo- open its casino without a permit John Cashore, recently Joseph Bernier Federal School, a Roman Catholic school riginals was at 25 per cent in 1991, compared to 10 per cent appointed Minister of Aboriginal Affairs, said he has no in Chesterfield Inlet About 150 former students have for the rest of Canada. Natives cited a lack of employment immediate plans to raid and dose the facility once it's in charged the staff committed acts of abuse during the opportunities where they lived and lack of education to operation. B.C. Attorney General Colin Gabelmann said, 1950s and '60s. The government has hired lawyer match available jobs as the main reasons for the figure. however, that a casino of this size would not be permitted Katherine Peterson to look into the allegations. She will Sixteen percent said they felt their chances of finding work under the Criminal code and would have to be shutdown. WINDSPEAKER, SEPTEMBER 27 - OCTOBER 10, 1993, PAGE 3 News Under the "R" for "Racist "? Elections Canada uses bingo daubers to encourage Native voters

By D.B. Smith ist" and should not have gone forward in Windspeaker Staff Writer the first place. "Good God, these are not children to be offered a piece of candy in order to get OTTAWA them to come out and vote," he said. "To me, this indicates racism at its highest Native groups across Canada are level, where we are being viewed as chil- outraged with Elections Canada's latest dren that need to be enticed with a toy, campaign to get Natives to vote. with a bingo marker." Bingo card markers bearing the Elec- Some people may see it as being tions Canada logo and the message "It's light- hearted, he said. But if Ottawa your right to vote" were distributed to wants treaty Indians to vote, they have to various Native organizations across be able to vote for something with much Canada two weeks ago. more substance towards Indian self -gov- But the dauber distribution was emment. quickly halted after several Aboriginal A vice -chief with the Assembly of groups complained the campaign was First Nations also said he was angry that racist. the government thinks the best way to 'We're offended," said Assembly of get to Natives is through the bingo halls. Manitoba Chiefs Grand Chief Phil Jerome Morin said the daubers only Fontaine. reinforce negative stereotypes about "I think it's racist. To equate bingo Native people. with the electoral process is wrong. We Bingo daubers bearing the message "It's your right to vote" were sent to a In a Sept 13 news release, Elections and organizations across Canada in an effort to think if s indicative of how Kim Campbel l number of reserves Native Canada said it was only trying to make Natives to get out to the polls. views Native issues." encourage the electoral system accessible to all elec- Native him-outs at polling stations wrong," Fontaine said. "They should put in a way "that is dignified," he added. tors and that the dauber promotion was are not usually high, the result of a deep in place public education that does not Fontaine also said he would like to halted "due to various concerns that have frustration among Natives with non- demean First Nations people." have an apology from the Prime Minister. been expressed." Native government, he said. If the government wants to under- Dan Bellegarde, a vice -chief with the When contacted by Windspeaker, "To suggest that our level of under- take a public education program aimed Saskatchewan Federation of Indian Na- Elections Canada spokesperson Carla standing is restricted to playing bingo is at getting Natives to vote, it should do it tions, also said the promotion was "rac- Shore declined further comment Low attendance Gunfire over cigarettes hampered conference not new to Akwasasne By D.B. Smith Another roundhitahalf-inch nothingaboutforthelastsix years, on environment Windspeaker Staff Writer thick, double -paned window, he said. panes, "I don't know if it's been get- White, Elder lodging between the two By Renae Richards later by Lavina in ting worse than it has been. But who said he said. No one was hurt the Windspeaker Contributor of the Haida Nation, at presently there are a lot of people of CORNWALL, Ont. incident, although patrons a the strongest philosophy were shaken here that are frustrated." Indigenous people on this nearby restaurant all Gunfire and intimidation are up. Mitchell said he agreed with VANCOUVER side of the world is the phi- nothing new in the battle over While still a serious incident, Cornwall Mayor Martell that losophy of sharing. This is also cigarette smuggling is not being linked to something has to be done about Inter- American that has who controls the shooting The third the philosophy across the St Lawrence River, said recent problems in the com- the "renegades on the river," but the problems for the Indigenous Congress on caused so many the chief of the Akwasasne band. munity over the illegal smuggling the two men stopped seeing Economic said, adding the eye- Environment and Natives, she "Pirates" on the river have of cigarettes, he added. to-eye when Martell began to re- opened on Sept. -Aboriginal concept of development non been shooting at reserve residents Cornwall Mayor Ron Martell fer to them as "savages." 15 at Vancouver Trade and to be taking all the sharing seems and at each other for years over is now under police protection. 'We had a common ground to a small nothing. Convention Centre and returning the of contraband ciga- Although he could not be reached when this thing started and the of the con- control audience. The objectives rette smuggling, said Chief Mike for comment, Martell had said more it got exposed publicly, we The of the con- ference, as outlined by Willy purpose Mitchell. earlier that he believed the shots kind of drifted. I can no longer sit ference, said Ambassador Wilson, chairman of the Na- "I've suffered from the same were a warning from "thugs" to by and say, 'yeah, I agree with Arthur Campeau, the Cana- tional Aboriginal Forestry As- thing that the mayor in Cornwall down on calls for more help that'. I don't like the terminology to the were: back dian Ambassador sociation, now is suffering from by having in fighting cigarette smuggling and the finger pointing out there Nations for Environ- reliance for Indigenous United Self- bullets fired at his house and on the river. in the public." ment and Sustainable Devel- the emphasis on on peoples with his pro perry and being threatened The shooting occurred only Natives are most likely in- to address those of experiences and opment, was sharing and all that stuff," he said. hours before officials from the volved in the smuggling opera- issues omitted at the 1992 ideas among the peoples rep- "I went through that because RCMP, the Ontario Provincial tions, Mitchell said. But they are Earth Summit in Rio De Ja- resented; I was a very lonely voice appeal- Police, the New York State police not the only smugglers on the neiro. To Indigenous per- apply ing to Canada to help us correct force and Quebec provincial po- river. outstanding issues spectives to United Nations Other this. And nothing happened." lice announced a joint effort to cut "A few years ago, this was to Indigenous peo- for the environ- of concern stated goals The war over cigarette smug- smuggling along the promoted as a Warrior Society in South and Cen- ment and economic develop- down ples North, gling in eastern Ontario heated Canada-US. border. Police esti- activity," he said. tral America were also to be ment. up 17 after shots were fired mate 50,000 cartons of cigarettes "I can say that it is no longer a Attendance at the confer- Sept discussed. from a high-powered rifle at the smuggled through Warrior Society activity. To prob- introduced the Some 1,200 are being Campeau ence was sparse. Complex. every day. ablyevery person that is not work- intellectual prop- expected but Cornwall Civic Cornwall concept of delegates were Two of the three shots, which Many of the cigarettes ille- ing, it looks appealing." rights - the ownership of was closer to 100. erty attendance were fired from a boat headed gally moved from the US. into The Canadian Coast Guard ideas - and the problems In- organizers said a Conference east on the St. Lawrence River at come through the has recommended that the Cana- digenous peoples have with number of delegates were de- Canada about 12:25 a.m., struck and went Akwasasne reserve, Mitchell said. dian army should be called in to laws which do not rec- layed visa problems in patent by through a two-inch thick steel There have been at least six kill- stop the smuggling. ognize traditional ownership America, but represen- South door before bouncing off a sec- ings there in the last few years. An official from the Coast and use of medicines, prod- North American In- tation of ond door inside the building, said Cigarette smuggling and the Guard said violence perpetrated ucts and concepts. peoplewas also very digenous Comwall police Staff Sgt Brendon resulting violence is an issue that by smugglers is getting out of As an example, he talked sparse. Wells. Canada has known of but done control. of the traditional medicine of The line-up of speakers the people of Madagascar, and topics looked interesting, which is being used world- but a number of speakers wide as a treatment for didn't show up and some of Candidates ignoring Natives leukemia. those that did chose not to Profits are in the billions speak on the topics on the Page 1. government and treaty rights wrote to both the CTV and CBC for the drug companies but agenda. Some speakers, such Continued from in fact, par- protection," Federation of Sas- television networks last month the Indigenous people who as Mark Krasnick, chief treaty "If, the political the treaty katchewan Indian Nations Vice - to suggest the national party shared their medicine with the negotiator for the province of ties wish to bring out Indian vote, they're going to Chief Dan Bellegarde said leaders debate the Aboriginal world have not benefited at British Columbia, chose to Assem- issues as in previous elections. pre- have to offer some substance Grand Chief of the all. quickly read through Manitoba Chiefs Phil There has been no response Sharing was discussed pared speeches. that the treaty Indian people can bly of identify with, especially self- Fontaine said his assembly from either network, he said. PAGE 4, SEPTEMBER 27 - OCTOBER 10, 1993, WINDSPEAKEROur Opinion Liberals may be lesser of two evils Elections are usually a time when a politician's true stripes never show. Kissing babies, promising jobs, handing out favors and mak- ing life with them as leaders look too good to be true is more often the way life for the candidates goes in the weeks preceding voting day. Not so, this time. Not for Natives. Natives are definitely on the outside in this election. The first clue was the bingo daubers. Elections Canada decided the best way to reach us, to make sure we come out and vote in an election that, let's face it, will have little or no positive impact on our lives, was to issue to Native organizations bingo daubers covered in the slogan "It's your right to vote." Bingo daubers. What an unbelievable faux pas! What was Elections Canada thinking? Obviously, they weren't. To assume that the Aboriginal mentality, the ability to understand, the need to take part in the democratic process, resides somewhere between I -23 and G-49 is an unprecedented insult. Phil Fontaine, head of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, Gerald Morin, leader of the Metis National Council, and Assembly of First Nations vice -Chief Jerome Morin were only three of the dozens of Native leaders who came out swinging against Elections Addiction Canada. There were charges of racism levelled, and rightly so. destroys innocence But watching the way the election campaign has gone so far leaves one wondering whether all the screaming we do about Atbirth,theCreatorpmvided Ottawa's lack of understanding and abundance of indifference us with a covering that encases does any good. Notably absent among all the issues being dis- our bodies as a protection against cussed by the Prime Ministerial candidates - by any candidate, all of the outside influences that actually - are Native issues: Education, self-government, health, we encounter in our lifetimes. We social programs, etc. all enter this world with this thin There has not been a single debate about Native issues. Kim covering of innocence that seals Campbell, Jean Chretien, Audrey McLaughlin, Preston Manning the pureness in which we were and Lucien Bouchard have all been remarkably silent on the subject created. The purity and innocence of us. A quick Windspeaker survey of the campaign information of a newborn baby is never again officers for each of the five national leaders did not produce a single duplicated in our lifetime. record of a public discussion of Native issues. Withtimeandlifeexperiences, of their lives and they will do any- him during his recovery period Some of them have written policies. The NDP says Natives the covering is exposed to all of the thing to achieve that high or sat- taughtmeaboutaddictivebehavior have a choice. If we vote for them, the New Democrats will fight for impurities of living. Indulgence in isfy that internal craving. Addicts and motivated a more empathic a better deal for us - better housing, better health care, and the the temptations and evil of the become trapped by their addic- attitudetowards the victims of sub- recognition of Aboriginal self -government They'll also fight for a world eventually tear away at the tions and many never successfully stance abuse. stronger Aboriginal economic community. Too bad they won't get stripping the combatthediceaseand regaincon- Over an 11 -month period I elected. The NDP were at six per cent of the popular vote in recent of creation. The instincts that we trol of their lives. Some enter re- watched my friend go through a polls. are bomwith and the teachings of covery programs and defeat the total transformation, and I believed The Reform also party produced a paper on Native issues. our parents are constantly being addiction and change their thata new individual had emerged. Manning is willing to recognize Native self-government as soon as bombarded with temptation and behavioral patterns to exclude the I respected that individual. I re- we tell him what we mean by it. He wants to know how Aboriginal many of us fall prey to worldly substance. spected the courage he had to fight governments will be accountable to their people, how we will pleasures that are not conducive Recovery from an addictive his addiction and the strength de- manage resources common and how much our governments will to living within the laws of our substance is a systematic process to rived from thebattle.I believed that cost. But the Reforms Party's chief concern seems to be that Native creation. re-cover the body with that thin he had taken control of his life and self-government means a lot of semi- independent states whose The cruelties of life are some- covering of innocence. Although it had won over his addiction. relationship to Ottawa is race. It based on doesn't sound like they times difficult to deal with and is virtually impossible to regain the My friend fell off the wagon a want it. But that doesn't matter. They won't get elected, either. many resort to coping with these purity of birth, it is possible to re- few months ago and has had some The real threat is from the Conservative party. The Tories have hard times by using alcohol and build the covering to a degree that difficult times because of it But I not produced a single policy statement about Native issues. In fact, drugs to ease the pains and dull the individual can better cope with believe he still maintained the de- the last thing that any Conservative said about us was newly the senses. Although this coping thenewrealitiestheyarefacedwith. sire and strength to again recover appointed Indian Affairs Minister Pauline Browes' comments about mechanism is temporarily effec- The analogy of recovery was himself with dignity and respect, how Ottawa no longer endorses constitutionally recognized Na- tive, it very quickly breaks down related to me by a dear friend who which hedeserves. Thebottom line tive self -government. the protective covering. In time, was in a program. Until I spoke is choice. Weallchooseourpathsin Kim Campbell is currently neck-and -neck with liberal leader substance use controls your life with him at great lengths, I never life. His path has had a lot of twists Jean Chretien in the polls. The Liberals have produced a Native and the behavior that accompa- understood addiction or even fath- and turns and perhaps he hasn't policy paper, although it's full of generalities about our "problems" nies the addiction is most unde- omed how controlling it was. My always made the tight choices, but and no firm comtnitments to the solutions. And this seems to be our sirable. friend had used his addiction as a that's another story. best option. If we're lucky, Liberals the will win and form a The behavioral patterns of tool to cope with the misfortunes of I salute the courage that he minority government. At least then, the leaders in the House of substance addicts are usually con- his life. Alcohol and drugs gave has shown and I Commons believe that in- will acknowledge our existence, even if it is only lip sistent in any environment The him an excuse for his failures and side, service. thecoveringaround hisheart substancebecomesthe centre point shortfalls. The time I spent with remains intact

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Dear Editor, Cherokee, but let's get closer to home; let's call our model a The Christian program 100 Mohawk Turbo. Now we know Huntley Street featured this that there are several main sys- year a review of the activities of tems in any vehicle: the body, several well known and "suc- the motor, the drive train, the cessful" Christian Native peo- circuitry, steering and suspen- ple. Their main personality that sion, the braking system, etc. week seems to have been Mavis Each major auto maker designs Etiens, a social worker and resi- these systems according to dent of Kanasedge. Mavis was their own beliefs and convic- one of the people behind the tions. barricades at the Oka standoff Now let's suppose that we in the summer of 1990. take Mohawk Turbo #1 and add There was nothing really a stereo system, extra chrome, outstanding about the pro- whitewalls and a trailer hitch. grams which I stumbled upon We haven't reallychanged any- as I browsed for early news re- thing. Our car is still the same ports. It was just another at- with a few additions. It's still a tempt by the Christian organi- Mohawk Turbo - with extras. zation to make missionary mile- Now let's try something age on the backs of a few "shin- else. Let's take Mohawk #2 and ing examples" of the "results" of remove all the chrome, all the earlier effective missionary hubcaps, the air conditioning, work. Sort of like using the en- the radio, the seatbelts, and all trapped to entrap more of us. the other frills - what would we As I've said before, if you are have? We'd still have basically approached by a missionary it the same car and the same per- is because he /she believes that formance. We'd still have our your religion is wrong and basic Mohawk Turbo but it their's is right. And if they have would look different. no respect for your beliefs, then, Now let's take Mohawk quite likely, they ll have little Turbo #3 and replace each of its respect for you either. Christi- main systems with those of an anity seems to be afflicted with entirely different vehicle. In the this built -in arrogance. Mavis process we would have to chop herself displayed some disdain away the frame at some places, for Native culture when she add to it at other places, and suggested that the Sweat Lodge bend it at still other places. And ceremony was an exercise in what would wehave after we're the occult. However, that is not finished? It would still look like Shrine at Lac Ste. Anne the reason for this letter. The a Mohawk Turbo, but would it real topic of this letter is iden- be? Would it be honest to con- chop away most of our frills body has a different design too weak to take them anywhere. tity. tinue calling this new creation and trappings out of necessity. now, it is still the same color, If we compare the drive As I listened to Mavis and a Mohawk Turbo? At what Our people took on a different and we're still calling it the train to our political system, the others proclaiming their point would the vehicle cease appearance at that time; they "Mohawk ", but I don't know if then we can say that about half "Nativeness ", I was reminded to be a Mohawk Turbo? And had mostly all replaced their the original designer is pleased of us have installed a different of the one most dangerous would the maker of the buckskin with cloth by then, that we do. system (the elected system) threat to our existence as Mohawk Turbo be happy that and they took on a more sed- Now let's compare the car's and half have stuck to the old. Ongwehoweh - that of being their company name still adorns entary lifestyle, but they man- main systems of our culture. Those who have stuck with the satisfied with just wearing an an entirely different creation aged to hang on to the main Let's compare the original mo- old drive train find that it "Ongwehoweh" label while the from the one they designed? As systems of their culture. At this tor to our ancient clan system. doesn't match up with the new culture (the only thing which you have gathered by now, we stage our people could be com- What do we have under our motor (nuclear family) and, as can produce or maintain an could mentally replace the pared to Mohawk Turbo #2: hood now? Instead of a large a result, our vehicles are im- Ongwehoweh identity) dies of Mohawk name with Cayuga, bare of frills and looking dif- efficient clan system we have a mobile. disease and abuse. Seneca, Oneida, Ongwehoweh, ferent but still the same color puny, patriarchal nuclear fam- So, we can see that Mavis is Perhaps more of our peo- or whatever. and basically the same ma- ily that doesn't have the power not alone in the "identity ple should study anthropology Now let's apply the anal- chines. to move a vehicle and is always swamp." And, with that totally or sociology so they would un- ogy to our culture. Our culture Now we're all the way back breaking down. different motor under our hood, derstand that a people cannot also has basic main systems. It to Mavis Etienne. Please know The car's circuitry system can any of us honestly call our preserve their identity without evolved that way. There is the that this is not a personal at- has been installed for most of car a Mohawk Turbo? Or preserving the culture which traditional dress and trap- tack on Mavis. I'm sure she is a us without permission. The new Cayuga Dragster, or whatever. produces it in the first place. pings, the language, the social fine, caring and courageous language we are using is OK I suppose by now a few Observations have been made system, the religion, the politi- person. I only use her as an for the new motor we all have readers will have reared right by anthropologists which de- cal system, the economic sys- example. We have many peo- now but the new motor is still up on their hind legs, angry scribe how Native groups who tem, etc. ple who also are lost in the puny and dysfunctional. Yet that I've dared to question their have lost their culture and iden- Let's compare the ca rs body "identity swamp." some of us are still trying to go identity. Well, a social worker tity lose their will to exist and with our traditional dress and So let's jump up to the with the old circuitry even would say that they are "in de- practise mass suicide. surroundings. When our White present - 1993. Today, we can though it doesn't matchupwith nial." But if a person is lost, it is For years I have wracked Brothers first arrived, our peo- all be compared to "Mohawk the connections on the new surely a positive step for them my feeble brain trying to find ple used trade goods - trinkets Turbo" #3. But some of our peo- motor. to know they are lost, because, an analogy that could best de- and beads and cloth - to adorn ple have replaced more systems We can compare the steer- like an alcoholic, a lost person scribe the cultural dilemma themselves. Those people can than others. Some have opted ing system to our ancient reli- can't make it back until they which poses such a threat to be linked to our first Mohawk to remove and replace all sys- gion. In Mavis' case she (along admit that they are lost. our continued existence as Turbo: nothing changed - same tems. But then, they may not with many others) has totally If we truly want to live up Ongwehoweh. Finally the color - still a Mohawk Turbo - want an Ongwehoweh identity. exchanged the old Mohawk to the labels we wear, shouldn't thought occurred to me: Why just dressed up a bit. Through the pressures of steering and suspension with we "check under the hood" and not use cars? Everyone knows Now let's jump up a cou- churches, schools, the media something different- Christian- make a few changes? what a car is - so let's use cars! ple of centuries to when our and the new economy, most of ity. Many of our people, how- First of all let's decide survival was threatened. It was us have chosen to swap several ever, have chosen to keep the Gawitrha which kind of car to work with. around 1800 that Handsome of the main systems from our old steering and suspension Six Nations /Grand River There is a vehicle called a Lake showed us how we could original vehicle. Though the even though the new motor is Ontario Alberta minister blasts American comic publication An open letter to Archie Comic Publications Inc.: In Alberta, and in Canada as a whole, govern- dren, whatever their race or ethnic origin. ments, Native people and all Canadians are working If you and your company possess a sense of de- It is apparent, as a Cree Indian and as Alberta's together to eliminate racial stereotypes which your cency, you will apologize to Native people, not only in Minister Responsible for Native Affairs, that I would comic book portrays. A major part of this common Alberta but wherever your publication is distributed, find the characterization of Native people, contained in effort is to dispel the type of stereotypical depictions of and withdraw this offensive publication from distribu- Issue #19 of Jughead's Double Digest, offensive. The Native people which you have chosen to perpetuate. tion. manner in which you have portrayed Native people This action is particularly disturbing given that the clearly demonstrates lack of understanding, lack of audience of your publication is children. I would have Proudly Native, awareness and a lack of sensitivity, which is unaccept- hoped that you would have recognized a special re- Mike Cardinal able. sponsibility to portray positive role models for all chil- Minister PAGE 6, SEPTEMBER 27 - OCTOBER 10, 1993, WINDSPEAKER

Old. Fall is here. The time when all the animals get ready for the winter moons of snow and cold- ness. Some go out and store their dean food, some get ready for their long sleep and some fly south. To me, fall is the time when Mother Earth rests for a while. Country Her year is almost complete and Old Man Winter starts to take Community Events over. The trees turn colors of red, orange and yellow, a calling for used to it, for the streets are our who you know can help you the wild that the season of winter homes. and comfort you. There were 12 is nearby. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO INCLUDE YOUR EVENTS We look forward to nothing for graduates; eight were from the the world changes without us Blood Reserve, two from the IN THIS CALENDAR FOR THE OCTOBER 11TH Programs get boost knowing. Peigan Reserve and one from ISSUE, PLEASE CALL ETHEL BEFORE NOON Vancouver, B.C. - Hilary We are proud of what we are... Cold Lake. Stewart, writer, artist and lec- for we are dreamers, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH AT 1- 800 -661- turer has donated $10,000 to- Dreamers of the Lost World. Teaching environment 5469, FAX (403)455-7639ORWRITE TO: 15001- ward Native programs at the Bumaby, B.C. - I received this Museum of Anthropology. She Graduating to rescuing poem from Amy Wuttunee 112 AVENUE, EDMONTON, AB., T5M 2V6 is the author of many books on Standoff, Alta. - A program in- Eustergerling. The poem is based First Nations art and cultures. troduced by the Blood Tribe De- on a book called Little Chief NATIVE ELDERS SOUP & BANNOCK After many years of research, partment of Health is called the Kanatan by Loretta Jobin. The il- photography, writing, illustrat- Emergency Medical Technician- lustration is by Loretta Jobin. This Every Wednesday at noon ing, consulting and guest Ambulance training program. poem is dedicated to raising 11821 - 78 Street, Edmonton, Alberta curating, she is now semi- retired It is great when you are in need awareness of the importance of NATIVE WOMEN'S LITERATURE but still actively involved in the of medical care and someone the health of Mother Earth. Starting October 6, 1993, community. In 1979 she helped Edmonton, Alberta establish the Native Youth Pro- YOUTH gram at the museum, which RECREATION NIGHT FOR trains students from First Na- Every Wednesday 6 to 8:30 pm tions to teach how to make and , Ben Calf Robe School, Edmonton, Alberta use cultural objects that still may be used today. The museum it- \Vk FLUFF & FEATHERS: MUSEUM EXHIBITION * _ self gave another $10,000 for July 1 - October 3, 1993, the program to match Hilary's do- Winnipeg, Manitoba nation. The fund is called the IN CELEBRATION OFSURVIVAL- MEDIATORS ON Hilary Stewart Endowment for ABORIGINAL/EUROPEAN RELATIONS First Nations Educational Pro- y 4k September 25 - October 2, 1993, grammes at the Museum of An- Fredericton, New Brunswick thropology. UA NATIVE MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMMING IN Poems from the pen CANADA Prince Albert, Sask. -IhopeIdon't l\ x.' k6

October 1 -2,1993, get in trouble for publishing these .. two poems I read from Drums of Winnipeg, Manitoba - WOMEN & WELLNESS CONFERENCE Freedom. Sometimes when you are behind walls your potential Little Chief Kanatan October 3 - 5, 1993, comes out whether it's in aca- Saskatoon, Saskatchewan demics orcarpentry or arts. I came Long ago a child was born ZONE 4 CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS across these poems and I liked Of a mighty Chief and wife, October 7, 1993 them because they spoke from The child of nature grew brave and strong Ponoka & Hobbema, Alberta the heart. Here they are... His name, Little Chief Kanatan This poem was to Jocelyn LESSER SLAVE LAKE INDIGENOUS CELEBRATIONS The waters of the earth ran pure and clean Lafond from E.G. Seegerts, it's The sweet good, October 8 -11, 1993, air smelled and called Little Sister. The flowers smiled at the birds sweet song Slave Lake, Alberta And the trees stood proud for Kanatan. OREGON INDIAN OPEN Little sister...Whose smile that His name meant 'Clean', but year by year October 9 & 10. 1993, shines as that of the rising sun He watched his country grow ' from the east. Unclean, the air unfit to breathe Warm Springs, Oregon USA Whose beauty beholds that of the NIKANEETTHANKSGIVING POWWOW While the rivers died so slow. beauty of the red and purple and In his despair he made a spear October 9 & 10, 1993, sets from the west. And began to pick up litter, Maple Creek, Saskatchewan Little sister... Whose laughter Though the task seemed monumental 31ST ANNUAL ALL -NATIVE FESTIVAL brings joy to the hearts to others Chief Kanatan was not a uuter. and music to the ears as that of the He sang as he worked, Chief Kanatan, October 15 & 16, 1993 heartbeat of our Mother Earth. Edmonton, Alberta 'I think I can, I think I can.' As we hear the distant drums One day the birds were heard to say ONTARIO NATIVE WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION 19TH Little sister... I pray'OGreatSpirit' Little Chief Kanatan, ANNUAL ASSEMBLY should this little sister shed a tear, The pollution you thought was here to stay October 15 -17,1993 make it that of joy and not that of Has slowly but surely, gone away. Kingston, Ontario sorrow... Once more the waters ran pure and clean For this 'O Great Spirit' is my little And the air smelled sweet and good, ABORIGINAL WOMEN IN THE WORKFORCE sister, have pity she is our next CONFERENCE All because Little Chief Kanatan said generation to come. 'I think I can,' and proved he could. October 18 - 20, 1993, Edmonton, Alberta The other is by David Gladue, it's called Dreamers of the Lost ABORIGINAL ARTICLING DAY World. ABENAKI COMPUTER October 22, 1993, Ottawa, Ontario In the d istance we hear the sounds A L ASSOCIATES People of the New Dawn" SIFC VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT of machines, people working for 107 -1803 St. Jotsph Blvd " October 30 & 31, 1993, a living; but here in the gutter we Orleans Ont. Management Services hear the sounds of rumble Regina, Saskatchewan and I1(6E7 we call it hunger. Since 1981 CAREER DESTINATIONS: LIFELONG LEARNING As I sit here thinking about what CANADA CAREER WEEK we once had, I think back to the 1 - 800 -361 - 1402 November 1 - 6, 1993 yesteryears, back to where we had ABORIGINAL YOUTH CONFERENCE families, homes, love and no tears. Someday we change... someday AccPac Accounting Systems November 12 & 13, 1993 one day we will all look back at (Installation & Training) Edmonton, Alberta the day; Local Area Networks (Novell) ANNUAL ALL -CHIEFS OIL & GAS CONFERENCE we will not laugh but we might November 18 & 19, 1993 shed a tear, Software Development (AccPac) Edmonton, Alberta for that someday mightnear...we Housing Inventory KEEPING THE CIRCLE hope. STRONG IN NORTHERN The love that we know comes Management Module COMMUNITIES from only amongst us. Membership Management November 22 - 25, 1993 We are family, friends, and we Module Yellowknife, NWT are dreamers, Dreamers of the lost world. New Venture Financial You see us on the streets, but get Analysis WINDSPEAKER, SEPTEMBER 27 - OCTOBER 10, 1993, PAGE 7 Aboriginal TV - old favorites with a twist?

It came upon me before I even self- government by 1998, any- Evidenceof a onceproud civi- knew what hit me. I'm talking thing could be possible. Picture it lization. I wonder if we can blame about fall. It has arrived yet again, in your mind, if you dare, the fall this on Columbus, too? Flip. signalling another well-publi- of that pivotal year. You tune in Immediately followed by the cized, colorful extravaganza of on your brand -new 3-D televi- misadventures of five wildly dif- seasonal battles . No, I am not talk- sion to watch the brand- spank- ferent teenage girls as they laugh, ing about the beau ty of the chang- ing -new season of the Aboriginal love and learn to get along with ing leaves or the wrapping up of Broadcasting Network. There's a each other while living together numerous sports seasons. No, I big bowl of popcorn on your lap, at a Maritime residential school. talk of once again being thrust a bowl of corn soup on the table, Stay tuned for The Micmacs of into another war of the airwaves. a bottle of diet pop in your hand Life. The new television season has because your favorite chair now ing, teenagers moving from up Or how about the Inuit version, I could be out mowing my arrived. makes a noise when you sit in it, north to a rather prosperous and Little Igloo on the Tundra? grass right now, or shovelling the New shows, new stars. But and then you press the "on" but- up -scale Indian reserve located in No, I'm borderline diabetic walk, getting a heart attack and oddly enough, many of the new ton to tune in..... southern Ontario? It could be as it is. That would push me over dying. Tough decision. Flip. shows have the same feel to them ...The adventures of two un- called Curve Lake KOL1RO. the edge. Flip the channels again. And for the Native commu- of shows gone by. Could it possi- dercover special constables as Oh please, if I want to hear The fun continues as we join nities' most dysfunctional family, bly be that these shows could they struggle to stem the flow of whining or upset people, I'll tune the wacky and comic adventures Al, Peg, Kelly and Bud Benojee, have, well, perhaps, maybe, the illegal cigarettes floodingover the in a constitutional conference or a of a trio of friends on a small, don tmiss Shacked Up With Kids. same premise as earlier shows? Canadian/US. border. The show First Ministers' meeting. There's overcrowded reserve. Jack is in- This is actually closer to life then Well, you know what they say, - Akwesasne Vice. always one on somewhere. troduced to twobeautiful women you'd think. there is nothing new under the Nah, too violent...besides,it's Stay tuned for the touching, who have just recently been rein- No wonder people always sun. Or is there? hard to make a pickup truck and heart -warming story of an stated. And due to the lack of told stories around the campfire - With talk rampant among the plaid lumber jackets look sexy. Iroquois family moving out to the adequate housing they are forced if the storyteller told a bad story, federal, provincial and Aborigi- You flip the channel. Canadian Midwest to start a new to live together in his small, you could always set him or her nal governments concerning the How about the tale of a fam- life as farmers. Monday nights at cramped house. TV's newest sit- on fire. implementation of some form of ily with good -looking, if annoy- 8 p.m., Longhouse on the Prairie. corn, Creé s Company. Think about it, people. Attention Teachers! Join your fellow educators who have discovered the value of Windspeaker as a learning resource. Windspeaker in the classroom provides students with a wide range of information including: current events, cultural awareness and sensitivity, training opportunities, life skills development, and role models. Teachers and Educators Enquire About Windspeaker's Special Educational Bulk Subscription Rates CALL TOLL FREE: 1-800-661-5469

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'lenders of last resort" In other somethingabwtyourskills,yau work buy for the business maybe sufficient to One of the most difficult Let's say you want to start an words, they want you to have been history and experience in the business cover the loan if the business does not obstarles to ove rco me when starting auto repair shop after being a tumed down by your bank first you are proposing. work out Be prepared to offer yourcar, your a small business is fording where to mechanic for many years. Chances before they will even consider your Capital: Lenders want to know the house, boat, motor home, or have go for financing. Throughout are you have accurnulateda number loan. amount of funds you are asking for is rich uncle cosign the loan on you be- Canada most small businesses start of tools. You are prepared to invest enough. Don't apply fora $20,000 loan half. with very little funds, and mostly them toward s the total start-up costs Government may help when you really need $31000. Ask for Capacity:Since the loan isforbusiness to know the money borrowed from friends and of the business. That's equity. Employmentand Immigration what you need. purposes,the lender wants cash to family. Sweat equity is something Canada through the Community Conditions of the market The lender business can generate enough You are at a point with your different For example, you want to Futures Program has established a must feel the marketplace can support repay the loan. business plan where you want to start a store in your community. number of Business Development arrange fund i ng or financing to start You have the skills to build the Centres throughout the country. up. But getting a business loan is store yourself or do some of the These centres have a maximum loan very different from applying for a construction work The value of the amount of $75,000 and can help personal loan for a new car or work you are prepared to do is you research information and Native Venture furniture. 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...... letter do ...... Dina O'Meara, editor 27 - 10, 1993 September October Regional Section Volume I I No. 14 Oka story wins national film fest By Janice Duncan Windspeaker Contributor "I slept outside in the sand, just half an hour at a time because helicopters were always going by. There were many times when I'd wonder if I was going to come out alive." TORONTO

Alanis Obomsawins long- - Alanis Obomsawin, film -maker awaited documentary of the Mohawk standoff near the town ated throughout Native commu- to the preservation of First Na- of Oka made its Canadian debut nities in North America. tions' cultural heritage through at the Festival of Festivals in To- Obomsawin, who wrote, di- her film -making and activism. ronto this month. rected,co-produced andnarrated "ThecrisisatOkahaschanged And Kanehsatake: 270 Years themovie,clearlydocuments the the lives of all Aboriginal people of Resistance took top honors. blatant misuse of police and mili- in this country. We cannot go An international jury granted tary power, and the duplicity of back," observed Obomsawin. Obomsawin's film the 1993 government officials in dealing During the last weeks of the $25,000 Toronto -CITY Award for with the crisis. Through indi- standoff, Obomsawin remained best Canadian feature. vidual reflections by the people without a crew at the Kanehsatake: 270 Year of Re- behind the barricade, the audi- Kanehsatake Treatment Centre, sistance is a compelling and hon- ence becomes familiar with the filming events by herself on est account of the crisis at Oka, inner feelings and motivations video camera. shot from behind the barricades of the Mohawks, as well as their 'T hardly slept that summer," during the 11 -week Mohawk determination to protect their she recalled of her experience. "I standoff against the Quebec po- land, and their traditions. always had to be ready, working lice and the Canadian army in Editor Yurij Luhovy and 24 hours a day. For a while, I had 1990. Obomsawin, 61, was work- Obomsawin spent six months re- a day crew and a night crew, but ing on another film when she viewing the footage thatwas shot Iwasalways there. I slept outside heard that the Quebec police had at Kanehsatake. The first rough in the sand, just half an hour at a invaded Kanehsatake, and draft of the film lasted 12 hours, time because helicopters were al- dropped everything to go behind and the final cut was condensed ways going by. There were many the barricades where she stayed, to two hours long. Obomsawin times when I'd wonder if I was filming, for 78 days. intends to make a series of short going to come out alive." Three years later, the docu- films with the remaining foot- After the first viewing in To- mentary opened to sold -out au- age, with different people who ronto, where the 760 -seat theatre diences in Toronto, and began to were involved in the crisis. was filled to capacity, the film Dorothy Chocolate open many people's eyes to ex- Obomsawin, an Abenaki, wound up with the chilling and Legend come to life actly what went on in Quebec was b om in New Hampshire and brutal treatment Mohawks were during those three months. lived on the Odanak reservation subjected to by the army when The Sedna legend Is transformed Into a visual story by The documentary clearly outside Montreal until she was they came out from behind the Inuit artist Germaine Arnaktauyok. See more on the differences and similarities between Inuit and Dene art on shows the unity, hopes, frustra- nine. In 1 %7 she was hired by the barricades. Obomsawin rose to a page R3. tions and laughter of those who National Film Board to work as standing ovation to speak to the defended their land near Oka. an adviser on a film about Abo- crowd. When Oka municipal coun- riginal people, and has been 'The crisis changed all our cil voted to proceed with a hous- working for them every since. In lives and I think the people who Blood Council denied ing development and golf- course 1983 Obomsawin was made a make the stand make it for people expansion into the Pines, they member of the Order of Canada across the country...it was for all set off a reaction that reverber- in recognition of her dedication the reserves, all the communities." stay of proceeding

By Barb Grinder between reserve members, as well Windspeaker Contributor as causing emotional and financial Election results challenged hardship for theFrank family.Since Fox selection,Frankhasbeentaken EDMONTON He was declared winner of the Zone 1 results have also CALGARY off thecouncilpayroll.Frank'swife presidential race after a recount been declared incomplete by Lois has been selling home made The newly- elected presi- pegged votes at 880 rather than Returning Officer JohnSinclair An appeal by the Blood Tribal jams and buns to help support the dent of the Metis Nation of the initial 907 counted. because of voting irregulari- Council for a stay of proceedings family while council refuses to co- Alberta Society might be on But presidential candidates ties. Thom was senior vice - on four charges of contempt of sign her husband's cheque. shaky ground following alle- Cindy Desmeules -Bertolin, Ron president representing Zone court has been denied by the Fed- Leveque says that refusal also gations of voting irregularities Brady, Fred House, and Laurent 1, the Lac La Biche area. eral Court in Calgary. goes against the federal court in- during his election. Roy have filed a joint complaint Sinclair told the media dis- Thechargesrisefmmtheongo- junction and is one of the bases for The results that gave Gerald to the Metis senate about the crepancies in Zone 1 voting ing dispute on the reserve between the contempt charges. Thom presidency are being counts. They want the senate to were too large to ignore. He Chief Harley Frank and the tribal Meanwhile, support for the challenged by four members of appoint four trustees to handle has asked the Metis senate for council. The council was charged beleaguered Frankisspillingoutof the Metis Nation who ran the presidential duties until a a decision. after blocking Frank's attempts to reserve territory. An Honor Dance against him in the September ruling is made. Zone 4 candi- There are 5,100 members conduct bandbusiness, and for the was held in Gleichen Aug. 28 by vote. Several zone vice-presi- date Garry Gairdner has also in the Metis Nation of Alberta illegal election of former chief Roy the Running Rabbit, Door, dents are also hav ing their elec- joined the challengers. Society. Other election results Fox. Duckchief, and McMaster families. tion referred fora decision with Desmeules- Bertolin was sec- include new vice -presidents Frank was illegally ousted by Alberta Premier Ralph Klein at- the Metis Nation's senate. ond in place after Thom, receiving Cliff Gladue in Zone 2, Jim the council this spring. Peter tended thedance,alongwithmem- Thom became interim 668 votes during the first count. Penton in Zone 3, Lyle Donald Leveque, lawyer for Chief Frank, bets of the Siksika Nation Council. president after the death of She is the daughter of deceased for Zone4,and Peter Campion said thecasewillbeheardonNov.4. However, a council representative Larry Desmeules this spring. president Larry Desmeules. in Zone 5. The stalemate between the said the ceremony had no political Chief and Council has led to strife overtones. 27 - OCTOBER 10, 1993, REGIONAL WINDSPEAKER PAGE R2, SEPTEMBER Maritimes -(Maritime Briefs) ----- Feds close N.B. salmon rivers Tax protesters get discharges Four New Brunswick Natives charged with mischief after FREDERICTON, N.B. rivers, including the St. John Peoples Council recently pro- participating in a highway blockade have been granted abso- River are affected. Fish levels posed a one -month salmon fish- lute discharges. A Fredericton, N.B. judge found the four A drastic reduction in the are reported to have fallen to ing moratorium for next June. guilty as charged, saying there is no treaty which gives Natives number of Atlantic salmon one of their lowest in two dec- The move would allow the right to block a public highway. However, those arrested stocks has prompted an imme- ades. And environmental scien- salmon time to enter their tradi- during the blockade had their rights violated when they were diate closure of salmon rivers tists believe only half of the tional spawning grounds before thrown into tiny cells and denied privacy with their lawyers, flowing into the Bay of Fundy. salmon eggs needed to main- being caught. While the mora- the judge said. Therefore they were granted absolute dis- The closure, effective for the tain a healthy stock will be laid torium would hurt Native and charges, with no recorded conviction. Several New Brunswick rest of the season, was ordered this year. non -Native fishers alike, coun- bands staged protests on the Trans -Canada Highway during by the federal Fisheries Depart- The closure affects both Na- cil president FrankPalmeter said Easter weekend after the provincial government announced ment in an attempt to conserve tive and sports fishing. it would be short -term pain for Natives would be taxed for off -reserve purchases. Atlantic salmon stocks. Eight New Brunswick's Aboriginal long -term gain. Inquiry called for on RCMP The Union of New Brunswick Indians is demanding an imme- diate review of an RCMP investigation into complaints of police brutality following tax protests this spring. Chief Roger Augustine said the police investigation into allegations of racist misbehaviour was "shallow, uninformed and insulting ". Augustine initially called for an investigation after protesters said they were roughed up by RCMP during and after April roadblocks on the Trans -Canada Highway near Kingsclear, N.B. RCMP Commanding Officer R.V. Berlinguette conducted the investigation and concluded there was no substance to the allegations of misconduct. "In times of civil disobedience it sometimes becomes necessary to make a show of force to curtail future similar incidents ", Berlinguette wrote in an Aug. 25 letter to Augustine. Confrontations were few and dealt with minimum force, he said. If the police did anything wrong, the courts would identify it, Berlinguette added. Minister vows to butt out tobacco smuggling Public Security Minister Doug Lewis told a meeting of the Canadian Police Association in St. John, N.B. he's declaring war on tobacco smuggling. But despite a number of recent raids on reserves in eastern Canada and the Maritimes, the minister denied targeting Natives. Market value of illegal tobacco products confiscated from "bu ttleggers" on Nova Scotia and Quebec reserves within the past two months amounted to almost $300,000. Lewis said tobacco smuggling takes place all over Canada and that tobacco companies will be called on to play a role in deterring smugglers.

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By Kerry McCluskey around the forests of the The Inuit did not have access Windspeaker Contributor subarctic, and the Inuit, living to quills or wood for baskets and above the tree-line in the Arctic, used different colours and types survival meant protective cloth- of fur, hide and hair to decorate YELLOWKNIFE ing and shelter and reliable their clothing. means of securing food. This The Dene and Inuit cultures People living both north and meant that both cultures artisti- are also involved in fine arts in- south of the 60th parallel might be cally expressed themselves in cluding carving, painting and tempted to believe that art pro- their clothing, shelter and uten- print -making. There is a current duced in the Canadian North sils. The differences stemmed move towards participating in comes solely from the Inuit cul- from the individuals artists and performance art. ture. from the materials that were Germaine Amaktauyok, an And considering the way pri- available toeachcultureandvar- Inuitartistfromlgloolik, explains vate collectors and various de- ied depending upon their region the diversity in style stems from partments of the Canadian gov- and location. cultural differences between the ernment have approached north- Margaret Gorman is the man- two peoples. em art, this misconception is nei- ager of the Special Projects Divi- "Both have their own culture ther surprising nor rare. sion at the Dene Nation. Gorman so they do their art in their own Dorothy Chocolate For decades the world has says that because the'Derne were way. You can see the differences Dene and Inuit art both express the unique challenges faced emphasized thelnuitculture'sarts húnters and gatherers, their art if you look at the art- the way it's living in the North. In this piece by Baker Lake artist R. and crafts while almost com- did not hang on their walls but drawn, the way it's stylized." Tulurialik, entitled Raven Eating Man, the harsh realities of pletely overlooking the work of was functional." Amaktauyok has been an artist arctic survival are expressed in legendary forms. the Dene people. Southern soci- The Dene usually decorated all of her life and enjoys portray- Gormanbelievesthatforthat less the Dene are promoting ety also tends to jump the two their clothing with fringes and ing Inuit legends in her work. reason Dene artists were virtu - Dene art, it's not Dene art. If cultures artwork together and with the dyed quills of porcu- Amaktauyok sees similarities ally unknown. Today, the Dene people can't develop their own label it all as northern art. pines and birds. After contactwith between the art of the two cul- Nation now works to promote art, then it's not theirs." But the two cultures have dis- the Europeans began, they had turesbutnotes Inuitare more into and market their art and people. It is extremely difficult to try tinct styles stemming from differ- access to beads and began to deco- sculpture. Through events such as the Pro- and putintowords the thousands ent environments and needs, say rate their possessions with '1 guess that was sort of the motion of Dene Artists Program, of years of artistic expression of art experts. beadwork and baskets, both of beginning of our art since we they are ensuring Dene paint- the Dene and Inuit peoples. It is Because the northern climate which need to be internationally didn't have any paints," she said. ings, drawings, dance, perhaps even more difficult to is so harsh, Dene and Inuit peo- recognized as art. Inuit carvings, paintings, beadwork, story- telling and discuss the differences and the ples were nomadic, becoming re- 'There is a danger of Dane art prints and tapestries are interna- games are becoming recognized. similaritiesbetween the two with- sourceful and adaptive to stay being classified as craft and un- tionally known and have ap- Because of programs like outtaking intoaccountall aspects alive. According to Jerome dervalued," Gorman warned. peared in art galleries around the these, more Dene artists are be- of their lifestyles and cultures.. Thomas, art administrator of the 'The government sees art as ex- world for several years. The Ca- ing trained and their work suc- More information can be ob- Dene Nation, "survival was an art pensive sculpture and craft as nadian government has empha- cessfully marketed. With the tained through Prince of Wales form in itself. You had to be crea- basket, beadwork, quillwork. sized Inuit art since the early Dene in charge of these pro- Northern Heritage Centre in tive ways to survive." These designs are all original and 1960's, resulting in the perception grams, they remain in control of Yellowknife, Northwest Territo- For the Dene , living in the are functional art." that all northern art was Inuit. their art. Gorman adds that "un - ries.

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OF EVERY MONTH her election, saying a candidate for chief should have to abide by Second Bonanza the same rules as prospective council members, who must reside PRE CALL 6:30 P.M. REG. GAMES 7:00 P.M. Guaranteed $4,000 on the the reserve, be 21 or older, and be a member of the band. Senior's Discount Under the Indian Act a person who is not a band member is Discount Bonanzas eligible to be a candidate for chief. A Federal Court of Canada trtrtr*tr**trtr*írtr******û***ír*t2****tr rtr *fir decision upheld the act on Sept 7. That same day, Desjarlais lost 1/2 PRICE BINGO 10 - $7.00 to Alfred Goodswimmer, the man who lead the court battle 3 - $1.00 against her election. The vote came in at 184 for Goodswimmer SATURDAY, SUNDAY AFTERNOONS to 59 for Desjarlais. DOORS 11:00 a.m., EARLY BIRDS - NOON $649 CASH Band proposes city reserve 50 GAMES - 2 BONANZAS PLAYOFF The Star Blanket Band in Saskatchewan is in negotiations with Saturday & Sunday afternoons Fort Qu'Appelle to convert three town lots into reserve land. The 1/2 Price Family Bingo EVERY land is owned by the federal government and includes an old 50 GAMES 2 BONANZAS ODD EVEN post office and two downtown lots. The local chamber of com- WEDNESDAY merce is holding a town meeting to discuss the proposal, which ifOK'd,would seethebandpaycompensationtoFortQu' Appelle as reserve land does not pay municipal property taxes. Church quits abuse group The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs has been accused of manipu- lating information to embarrass the Roman Catholic Church THE Catholic officials participating in working group investigating abuse at residential schools in Manitoba pulled out of the corn- mittee Sept. 17, saying the assembly is a waste of time. Church officials complained that the Assembly is concentrating only on the incidents of abuse and wouldn't accept any of the positive RIGHT STUFF contributions residential schools made to the province. Pen in search of new home FOR CORPORATE OR EMPLOYEE RELOCA- Following heated discussions and protests by band members, TIONS. PRODUCT STORAGE AND DISTRIBU- the Samson Cree Nation council has nixed a plan to build a TION. WAREHOUSING. COMPLETE federal penitentiary on their land. The disputed $8 million LOGISTI- project would have housed 40 Native inmates on band land CAL SUPPORT. YOU CAN DEPEND ON near Hobbema. But the idea was quashed in two referendum MACCOSHAM TO TAKE YOU WHERE YOU votes by members concerned over the lack of guarantees WANT TO GO. SO MAKE THE RIGHT CALL inmates and staff at the proposed penitentiary will be Native. TODAY AT 403-448-1913 . AND GET THE Another contentious issue was that original approval for the RIGHT STUFF. project never came before the band and council.

Lonefighter's trial delayed - again STEPPING INTO TOMORROW SINCE 1913 Environmental activist Milton Bom With A Tooth's Sept 27 trial has been setback to Nov. 1. Bom With ATooth faces five charges relating to a shooting incident in 1990 at the Oldman River dam site in southern Alberta. The Peigan activist was set to appear before the,courts this summer but was re- scheduled when his lawyer became ill. Now lawyer Karen Gainer has requested another delay as she is running for the Liberals in Calgary West Self- Government Options and finds campaigning and defending clients don't mix. Born With A Tooth is presently selling tipis through his new company the Lonefighters National Communications Network. Within Canadian Law Native Canadian Relations Seminar Series QQ THE DISCOVERY CONSORTIUM INC. December 4 - 9, 1993 (( INNOVATIONS IN ADULT LEARNING DISCOVERY CONSORTIUM INC. AND This program will enable participants to assess the value EAGLE WINGS EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS INC. of various self -government PROJECTS IN ABORIGINAL EDUCATION processes and make informed SEPTEMBER 1993 - JUNE 1994 decisions regarding their implementation. Academic Upgrading: 7 P RE - lJ C Math, English, Native Studies, EP Computer Training, Cree, Science The seminar will devote an entire day CALL (403) 944 -0776 EDMONTON, AB to each of the following topics as alternative models for negotiating self- government: Serving the Investment constitutional amendments, alternative Indian Act legislation, Needs of Western Aboriginals land claims settlement negotiations and community-based WOOD Heritage Funds GUNDY negotiations. Minor Funds Pension Funds A Member of the For further information, Income Funds CIBC Group of contact Carole Stark, Program Companies Coordinator, phone (403) 762 -6327 or fax (403) 762 -6422. Dave Klyne - Hugh McGillivray 1- 800 -665 -6864 (toll free) THE BANFF CENTRE FOR MANAGEMENT BOX 1020, STN. 45 Reserve BINGO SUPPLIES We Deliver. BANFF, ALBERTA eThe Banff Centre for rl BINGO CARDS A DABBERS TOL OCO Management A BINGO MACHINES rJ NEVADA TICKETS V Top Quality s/ Honest Deals s Huge Savings

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Dene Zee naltsin 'kke tsenn yane `I -ti tsar tsar -naze kkeh. Diri ekosin bedi clise sin 1- 800 -267 -8583 f2 ELECTIONS CANADA Jean -Pierre Kingsley The non -partisan agency responsible Chief Electoral Officer of Canada for the conduct of federal elections WINDSPEAKER, SEPTEMBER 27 - Tribute to Native leaders OCTOBER 10, 1993, PAGE 11 Chippewan Elders work to promote awareness

By Mike Dodd The Andersons are using "The drug and alcohol prob- Orillia Packet and Times their time to preserve the Native lems have all but disappeared fishing weirs at the Atherley here. More and more people are Narrows. They're also working taking pride in their commu- RAMA RESERVE, Ont. to preserve local Native burial nity and are doing things to im- sites and artifacts being dug up prove their way of life." For the past 10 years Sue without official permission. Educating police officers in and Harvey Anderson have Recently, the couple was the Native culture and way of been using their own unique honored at a gathering in To- life has been one of the aims of style to maintain Native culture ronto, held to celebrate the for- the work undertaken by the cou- in Canada. mation of the first -ever Metro- ple. Cast year they were involved The retired couple, Elders politan Toronto Aboriginal in a pilot project with the On- of the Rama Reserve in southern Peacekeeping Unit. tario Provincial Police which Ontario, have been involved in Helping to strengthen the provided Native awareness promoting Chippewan culture bond between the Native com- training to cadets, front line of- within their community and munity and police agencies ficers and commissioners. The promoting awareness to Native across the province has been one Ontario police have accepted tra- culture outside Rama. of their many ongoing projects. ditional Native ceremonies as Their work has not gone Harvey Anderson points with part of the annual graduation without notice. They are being pride to the two Chippewas of ceremonies at the Ontario Po- profiled in a segment of the new Rama First Nations police offic- lice Academy in Brampton. CBC production 50 UP dealing ers who serve the community. In the past five years, with grandparents and Elders Both are Ontario Provincial Po- Harvey Anderson said he has and the role they play in com- lice officers, held in high regard noticed a major change in the munities. by other community members. attitudes of people and their in- In May the Andersons re- 'Theyoungpeoplehere look terest in Native culture. ceived the Ontario Historical up to the officers. They're seen "Gatherings we go to, par- Society's Camochan Award for as role models in the commu- ticularly seniors events, they lap 1992. Presented annually, the nity,' he said. it up. They're interested in what award is given to individuals Some of the problems asso- we have to say.... It's history from who make outstanding contri- ciated with Native communities our view point, not the informa- Sue and Harvey Anderson teach design and construction of butions to the understanding of are almost non -existent in Rama, tion that's in history books, be- traditional clothing to young people on the Rama Reserve. Ontarios history and heritage. said Anderson. causea lot of that is incomplete."

Saluting the continuing achievements of our Saluting the continuing achievements of Native Leadership our Native Leadership throughout Alberta and beyond. from.. from Chief Council, SIKSIKA NATION Staff 6- Band Members of.. . POLICE SERVICE Box 459, Gleichen, Alberta TOJ 1NO Phone: (403) 734-3815 Box 757, Valleyview, Alberta TOH3NO Ph: (403) 524-3307 Fax: (403) 524-2711 Fax: (403) 734 -5110

We honor & salute the 'We salute the Native Leaders Native Leaders of throughout B.C. and beyond. Let us puff together so we can find Canada. peace and harmony By their knowledge & rom the Chief, Council and Band Members wisdom they are guiding of our communities to brighterfutures.

HIGH LEVEL P.O. Box 65 B.C. TRIBAL COITNCIL Bella Coola, BOX 1889, HIGH LEVEL, ALBERTA TOH la) Phone: (604) 799 -5959 PHONE: (403) 92ó -3446 FAX: (403) 926 -4075 PAGE 12, SEPTEMBER 27 - OCTOBER 10, 1993, WINDSPEAKER Tribute to Native leaders Pride in Metis heritage motivates leader By Dina O'Meara she realized that life was unique. were ashamed of their Native Windspeaker Staff Writer "In high school I came up blood," she said. "As a Metis against a lot of prejudice. It was a woman, I am concerned about "I believe in sharing our culture struggle to even go to school. So, I other women that won't speak for EDMONTON thought if I can help my children themselves," said because 's McKenzie. that one way offoster- and other Native children to stay Since then McKenzie has been Growing up surrounded by ing understanding and in school, it would be a worthwhile involvedwiththe AlbertaAdvisory a close -knit, extended family who alleviating prejudice." project for me," said McKenzie. Council on Women's Issues, the took pride in their Metis heritage She married her husband Ray, Metis Association's Blue Ridge laid the foundations fora lifelong also a Metis activist, right out of Local and Sagitawah Employment commitment to sharing that - Gayle McKenzie, 1993 high school. In time, they moved Services, as well as being one of the culture for the 1993 Metis Woman Metis Woman of the Year to Whitecourt where McKenzie founding members of the Women of the Year experienced more prejudice of theMetisNation. She now works Gayle McKenzie won that against Metis and Native people. with Advanced Education &Career award through her hard work "Well, it was a fairly new Development as an employment, and perseverance in fomenting town," McKenzie said family and housing counsellor. Native culture in Aboriginal and president of Women of the Metis attend high school in a larger town diplomatically. McKenzie believes the road to non -Aboriginal communities. Nation. "She's not a politician, not did she realize how close she was While there was a Native acceptance of other people's Her involvement in out for personal gain. Gayle does to her heritage. women's group, many Metis culture lies in knowledge. She organizations for Metis women this for the love of her 'We lived the Metis culture," women felt left out, she said. Never extends her work to all Aboriginal and children, as well as her community." reminisced McKenzie. The spoken one to stand by when people need people and non -Native groups as caring, steadfast character, has McKenzie grew up the eldest language at home and at her help, McKenzie helped organize well. earned her the respect of peers of eightchildren of Metis mother numerous relatives' homes was a The White Eagle Native Women's "I believe in sharing our and clients alike. and father. Only on leaving mixture of Cree, French and Association. culture because that's one way of "She's a very fair and honest Marlborough, approximately 50 Engl ish, and the lifestyle was Metis. "A lot of Metis women didn't fostering understanding and woman," said Melanie Omeniho, kilometres west of Edmonton, to Whenshewenttohigh school. know their heritage and many alleviating prejudice."

Saluting Native Leaders across Canada Windspeaker is what's happening in Native communities Dr. Morley Johnson OPTOMETRIST Serving Slave Lake, High Prairie & Area For Appointment Call 849 -4410 - SLAVE LAKE etíJe saeute and suppoort tf e 523 -4617 - HIGH PRAIRIE OLD RCMP BLDG - 403 - 3RD Ave N.E., P.O. Box 834, Slave Lake, AB TOG 2A0 oUative ,Veadehs thkoughout

We salute the Native Leader& of the World (Abehta and beyond.. Let us pull together so We can find and harmony. 97110110 yowt achievements we From Chief Herman Roasting Councillors 0P0",i. Departments can see the áu1mc blgteh. Jonathon Bull Administration Theresa Bull Finance Solomon Bull Band Enterprises cWe wish Mean weee in thevc Winnifred Bull Recreation George Deschamps Education Henry Raine Community Services wisdom and guidance. Clyde Roasting & Police Donna Twins Economic Development Public Works Housing Council, Staff and Band Members Message from the LOUIS BULL TRIBAL ADMINISTRATION ERMINESKIN HOBBEMA, ALBERTA Box 130 Ph: (403)585 -3978 CREE NATION Hobbema, Alberta (403)585-3860 TOC 1NO (403)585-3967 Box 219 Hobbema, AB TOC 1NO Edmonton Direct# 420 -0008 Fax# 585 -2550 EDMONTON DIRECT: (403)423 -2064

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Please mail this"form along with paymentaò Windspeaker 15001-112 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T5W 006 OR Cáll Toll Free: 1-800-661-5469 Gift will be sent, and subscription will start when payment is received. WINDSPEAKER, SEPTEMBER 27 - OCTOBER 10, 1993, PAGE 13 IF NEWSPAPERS GREW ON TREES... Passing NAFTA things would be easy. We'd pick it when its ready and wait for it to grow back. But unfortunately, newsprint has to be made from the tree itself and because trees play such an important role in our environment, reycling newprint makes a lot of sense. will mean end Compared to virgin fiber, the production of one tonne of recycled newsprint uses half the energy and half the fresh water. It results in 74% less air pollution, 22% less water pollution, save 17 pulp tress and creates additional jobs. PLEASE RECYCLE THIS NEWSPAPER! to federal system of government corporate interests) will make the decisions. Thus people never OPINION elected to any office will have the This is the final part in a three -part final say (subject only to review by series on the North American Free the federal courts, which now at Trade Agreement. the highest level tend to support united central government pow- By Jack D. Forbes ers.) Thus NAFTA is actually an Windspeaker Contributor amendment to the U.S. Constitu- tion (as well as a treaty.) It will change our system of government International agreements by eliminating much of what is left which require the approval of of "states- rights" and by blocking Congress are "treaties," no doubt tribal governments in their march of that! NAFTA is being proposed towards sovereignty. The "federal illegally as an ordinary act of leg- system" will be at an end. islation in order to ram it through, NAFTA represents a trend ABORIGINAL WOMEN in my judgment. typified by the growth of the Eu- I N THE WORKFORCE If passed, NAFTA will allow ropean Economic Community and Mexico to challenge CONFERENCE 1993 Canada and by the General Agreement on any U.S. laws, codes or regula- Trades and Tariffs superstructure tions adopted by any state, tribe as well as by numerous unelected October 18 -20, 1993 or local government if it is be- regional commissions and au- Convention Inn, Edmonton, Alberta lieved such laws or regulations thorities. These new "govern- interfere with investing or with ments" are run by appointed per- "A TRIBUTE TO ABORIGINAL WOMEN'S ACHIEVEMENTS, STRENGTHS AND DETERMINATION" the sale of services or products by sons and bureaucrats (techno- any Canadian or Mexican firms. OBJECTIVES crats) who make vital decisions To assist Aboriginal women who are either working or returning to the workforce. Thus, if a tribe has a "buy but who are not democratically To promote existing Aboriginal businesses and the development of future businesses. Indian" rule, that rule can be chal- chosen. They seem to be domi- To establish contacts or initiatives neccessary to expand business and /or employment opportunities. lenged by any non -Indian entity. nated by interests of "big money." Similarly, any and all safety and NAFTA represents a grave TRADE SHOW FEATURING environmental regulations will be constitutional threat to both In- Aboriginal Owned and Managed Businesses, Arts & Crafts Sales open for challenge. dians and non -Indians. Let's For more information contact Donna Bedard Who will make the final deci- study the issues and not be sions in these challenges? Not our caught napping! own tribal courts or our state (Professor Jack D. Forbes, courts. A Free Trade Commission Powhatan -Delaware, is the author and variouscommitteesappointed of Columbus and Other Cannibals, First Nations Resource Council by the three central governments Africans and Native Americans and 14601 -f 34 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5L 4S9 Phone 1403) 453 -6114 Fax 14031 453.6150 (and very probably representing other books.) Advertising Feature Native business group welcomes new members

It's a new world for Native individuals to vote for the matter what their business is. Nations Reserve, five minutes Friday morning. Elections and business. business groups board of The inaugural meeting will drive southeast of Brantford, Ont. the general business agenda start The protection that once directors. take place at the Ohsweken Registration starts 6 p.m., in the afternoon. sheltered on- reserve businesses There are also three other Community Hall on the Six Thursday, Oct. 14 and continues Come andbe part ofadream. from government taxation is types of memberships that don't gone. Small, independentNa tive include voting privileges, companies face many of the Bomberry said. Institutional challenges of the open market memberships is available to without the same opportunities, Native -owned development support systems or assistance. corporations and financial or But it doesn't have to be that investment institutions. way. Associate memberships are The Independent available to Native- owned, IIBG Inc. announces its Indigenous Business Group community-base businesses. MEETING WORKSHOP (IIBG) Inc. is holding its inaugural Non -Native businesses are LAUGUR4L t meeting and workshop October also welcome to join, as long as for membership only 15,16 and 17th to promote they do business with the First membership for a burines s group Nations. at the designed to protect and serve The cost for a full OHSWEKEN COMMUNITY HALL independent Native business. membership depends only on As a lobbying body, IIBG that member's annual income. SIX NATIONS, ONTARIO For example, a member can press federal and provincial "IN PURSUIT OF ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES" legislators to see the Native generating $500,000 annually Networking, Buying Groups & more! perspective, said IIBGinterimco- pays only $500. Members Benefits to be explored: ordinator Stephen Bomberry. generating over $1 million pays "What we want the group to only $1,000. REGISTRATION FEE: Share in theformulation be is an efficient lobby group to But that fee entitles IIBG ofstrategies & plans for shape legislation that is relevant members to some extraordinary 5100 payable in advance or at to Native industries." benefits and services within all thefirst major awakening Asa business group, the llBG the initiatives that IIBG either of the two registration looks out for its own members. It undertakes. If, for instance, the sessions. of the economic power of does not matter if your business business group starts up an (make cheque or money order payable to iii«; INC-) is a gas station or a professional insurance company to provide Indigenous networking. service corporation, Bomberry commercial liability coverage or C.y Iii LAV11 said. All Native industries can residential insurance coverage, OCODM1111 y 1113 i IPALEFff all' LIDLB benefit from the protectorship of IIBG members would benefit or IIBG Inc.'s office. the IIBG. from lower premiums and share Memberships can be obtained at the conference sooner through Full membership will be in profits as well. For more information, a registration form or membership kit, please contact: available to on- and off -reserve, And then there's proprietor /partnership networking. The connections Independent Indigenous Business Group Inc. (IIBG Inc.) corporations that are with other businesses across NOM IMO independently owned and Canada can open up new P.O. box 150, Ohsweken, Ontario, operated by Natives. Full resources, suppliers and Phone: (519) 752 -1225 Fax: (519) 752 -1934 membership entitles these customers for IIBG members, no PAGE 14, SEPTEMBER 27 - OCTOBER 10, 1993, WINDSPEAKER Spirit Rider a credible treat Returning to his community denial and betrayal. could be the start of a new life for The fictitious community that REVIEW him, but Jesse fights it the whole Jesse returns to is full of realistic By D.B. Smith way. Not that he has to. Enough characters and situations. Albert Windspeaker Staff Writer has already happened in his past (Tom Jackson) runs the general to make Jesse's reintegration into store and is the local inventor and the community difficult at best. entrepreneur. Vern (Graham There's action, adventure, His grandfather (Gordon Greene) is the disc jockey who wild horses, romance and com- Tootoosis) is a recovering alco- came back to the reserve one pelling family drama in OWL holic, fresh out of prison and full Christmas when he realized his Television's film Spirit Rider. of doubts about looking after his life was pointless without being Filmed on location in Mani- grandchild. Paul (Adam Beach) part of a community. toba, Spirit Rider is the story of is another angry young repatriot An advanced Windspeaker Jesse Threebears (Herbie Barnes), who wants Jesse out because he screening of the movie for a few an adolescent Native returned to doesn't think the newcomer is young viewers produced rave re- his reserve to be repatriated after Indian enough. views. Our audience, aged eight several years in foster homes. The two boys also compete for to 15, liked the film for its action Barnes is credible in the cen- the affections of Camilla (Michelle and humor. Spirit Rider, made in tral role as Jesse, an angry young St. John), a local horseback rider. co- operation with CBC, PBS and man full of promise but lacking a And topping itall off is an uglylittle the British Broadcast Corporation, Michaeiin McDermott spiritual centre. Strong-willed and Threebear family secret that threat- should be rebroadcast on several Albert (Tom Jackson, left) pontificates on Vern's (Graham driven, he's also directionless. ens to trap everyone in a web of networks in the near future. Greene) phone -in radio show on Spirit Rider.

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STRIPS INC. PH: CFWEVOICE (212) 947 -0171 ALBERTA'S ABORIGINAL FAX: (212) 947 -4197 Incorporated Settlement of Arctic Red River Arctic Red River, NWT, a community of 120 Gwich'in, seeks three people for key positions in a combined municipal /band government. , FILM OFFICER The General Manager will be responsible for the municipal works department, Film Officer for artist-run film distribution Gwich'in land claim implementation, and self- government /community transfer initia- tives. The General Manager will direct other staff members, and will co -ordinate and centre. Responsible for experimental film implement training programs. In addition to personnel management skills, the General section including acquisitions, promotion Manager will require financial management, research, and planning skills. and film sales and rentals. Involves exten- The Business Manager willl supervise a store, cafe and other businesses owned by the development corporation. The Business Manager will have retail sales and account- sive contact with filmmakers and clients, ing experience, and proposal- writing skills will be helpful in developing new business. coordination of events and screenings. The Financial Controller will supervise accounting functions, maintain consoli- Knowledge of Canadian and international dated financial statements, and assist staff in budgeting. Computer accounting and spreadsheet skills will be helpful. experimental film, computer literacy Please reply with letter and resumé to: (Mac) essential CFMDCisanE gully Employef. Incorporated Settlement People of Colour and First Nations people are General Delivery encouraged to apply. Arctic Red River, NWT XOE OBO A Apply in writing by October 15 to: phone(403) 953 -3201, fax (403) 953 -3302 Closing Date: October 8, 1993 p CANADIAN FILMMAKERS W. DISTRIBUTION CENTRE EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN - A 67A Portland Street AMBULANCE Toronto, Ontario CAREER TRAINING PROGRAM M5V 2M9 The Blood Tribe Department of Health, Inc. in Standoff, southern Alberta, is holding it's second, all native, EMT -Ambulance , Employment training program commencing Opportunity January 5th,1994. This is an Alberta Prehospital Professions approved EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR program. The first course which ended June, 1993 had eleven of twelve students successfully complete the program. Seven students are registered Energetic & looking for a challenge? Need to be self-starter & EMT -A's with the province, and six are currently employed as EMT -A's. work independently. Responsible for daily operations, including administrative & financial management. Opportunityto strengthen Applications are now being accepted for admittance into the program. community involvement with leadership role in cross -cultural Closing date for submitting applications is November 12. 1993. initiatives. Responsible & accountable to Board. Minimal requirements for successful applicants are: QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Standard first -aid certificate which Is current within three years 2 years experience in related field 2. Current CPR certificate within the past twelve months Experience and knowledge of Friendship Centres & 3. Grade eleven with preference a other native organizations education, given to those with grade Knowledge of Aboriginal culture twelve. 4. Ability to speak Cree asset but not required Class four driver's license. Good communication skills, written and oral The program will run for twelve weeks in class and have hospital and ambulance Excellent supervisory capabilities practicums which will span an additional time of two months. Proposal & budget preparations a necessity with knowledge of accounting The total time of the program is approximately five months. The student will then Must have a valid license & a vehicle be eligible to apply for and write the provincial registration examination which Business Administration Diploma preferred is offered at the end of June, 1994.

CLOSING DATE: October 25, 1993 For more information & application packages, SALARY: $28,800 - $35,000 (depending on qualifications) SUBMIT RESUME TO: call (403) 737 -2102, ask for: Peter Laverock, Program Sagitawa Friendship Centre, Box Administrator 5083, Blood Tribe Dept. of Health, Inc. Peace River, Alberta T8S I R7 Box 229 ATTN: Personnel Committee Standoff, Alberta TOL 1Y0 PHONE (403) 624-2443 q Fax: (403) 737 -2706 WINDSPEAKER, SEPTEMBER 27 - OCTOBER 10, 1993, PAGE IS TRAINER AND TRAINING COORDINATOR Letter reveals TRAINER DUTIES Plan, coordinate and deliver training and community development workshops for Nechi Institute. QUALIFICATIONS paternalism -Adult training theory and facilitating practises and /or addictions. -Post secondary qualifications in social work, adult education, psychology desirable. -Knowledge of Native culture and ability to speak a Native language an asset. EDUCATION of Indian Affairs A minimum of three years experience in one or more of the above related fields. TRAINING COORDINATOR DUTIES, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE; all of the above The following is a letter written is on the increase, and that plus: in 1921 by Duncan Eliott of the these practices tend to disor- -Evaluate and develop training curriculum, workshop schedules, Department of Indian Affairs ganize the efforts which the -Supervise staff trainers and support staff. addressing the "Indian Prob- Department is putting forth SALARY: negotiable and commensurate with knowledge and experience. lem." It was addressed to Thos. to make them self- supporting. Mail or fax resume to: Graham, Esq., Indian Agent, I have, therefore, to direct Alta. to Executive Director, Brocket, you use your utmost endeavors to dissuade the In- Nechi Institute On Alcohol and Drug Education OTTA W A,15th December,1921 dians from excessive indul- Box 34007 gence in the practice of danc- Kingsway Mall Post Office, Edmonton, Alberta T5G 3G4 Sir, ing. You should suppress any Fax: (403)458 -1883 dances which cause waste of Please note: Only applicants considered for postions will be contacted It is observed with alarm time, interfere with the occu- Closing Date: October 4, 1993 that the holding of dances by pations of the Indians, unset- the Indians on their reserves tle them for serious work, in- jure their health or encourage them in sloth and idleness. You should also dissuade, and, if possible, prevent them from leaving their reserves for Transport Canada Transports Canada the purpose of attending fairs, exhibitions, etc. when their ab- sence would result in their Aviation Aviation own farming and other inter- 1.1 ests being neglected. It is real- ized that reasonable amuse- ment and recreation should be PUBLIC NOTICE enjoyed by Indians, but they should not be allowed to dis- sipate their energies and aban- TRANSPORT CANADA IS LOOKING FOR TRAINEES don themselves to demoraliz- ing amusements. By the use of tact and firmness you can ob- TO BECOME AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS AND tain control and keep it, and this obstacle to continued progress will then disappear. FLIGHT SERVICE SPECIALISTS The rooms, halls or other places in which Indians con- Transport Canada will be holding information sessions on air traffic control and flight gregate should be under con- stant inspection. They should services; careers that are very rewarding and offer many benefits. These sessions will be be scrubbed, fumigated, held in English at the following locations: cleansed or disinfected to pre- vent the dissemination of dis- ease. The Indians should be Inuvik, N.W.T., Research Centre Conference Room, instructed in regard to the on Mon., Sept. 20, at 7:00 p.m. matter of proper ventilation and the avoidance of over- Yellowknife, N.W.T., Explorer Inn, on Thurs., Sept. 23, at 7:00 p.m. crowding rooms where pub- Calgary, Alta., Marlborough Inn, lic assemblies are being held, on Thurs., Sept 30, at 1:00 p.m. and at 7:00 p.m. and proper arrangement should be made for the shelter Lethbridge, Alta., Lethbridge Lodge, on Fri., Oct. 1, at 7:00 p.m. of their horses and ponies. The Edmonton, Alta., Convention Inn South, Agent will avail himself of the on Wed., Oct. 6 at 1:00 p.m. and at 7:00 p.m. services of the medical attend- ant of his agency in this con- Peace River, Alta., Travellers Motor Hotel, on Wed., Oct. 13, at 7:00 p.m. nection. Except where further in- Sessions include presentations by members of each profession. formation is desired, there will be necessity to acknowledge the receipt of this circular. REQUIREMENTS Yours very truly, High school diploma Duncan Eliott Good health Deputy Superintendent General. Motivation, alertness Willingness to relocate

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