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Volume X, No. 21 35c a copy Indian News Media, Box 58, Standoff, Alberta TOL IYO November 14, 1977 Indian Affairs Delays Crowfoot School's Construction GLEICHEN 1 Bureaucratic red-tape and inaction by the department of Indian Affairs has delayed the construction of four additional classrooms and a new gymnasium for Crowfoot School on the Blackfoot Reserve, here. Ann McMaster, chairman of the educ- ation committee said the department had approved the construction to accomodate the increasing enrollment at Crowfoot School in January. The construction was to commence in April however the education committee hasn't received any satisfactory answers as to the reason for the delay in construction. Meanwhile, Crowfoot School which serves grades one to nine has to operate on a federally subscribed teacher-student raioof 23:1 for the school. Some teachers have as many as 40 students in their classes. In junior high, teachers have as many as 95 students in three classes . Many native students attending the surrounding school have returned to Crowfoot School which contributes to the high enrollment this year. As education is the most important priority on band council's list, they've Ann McMaster been disgusted at the department's Chairman, Education Committee inaction. Mrs. McMaster said, "The education committee followed all proper channels of communication, and still no really want us to advance to a better supplied, educational future, " Mrs. McMaster More than 60 years have gone by, but we have not forgotten, Lieut. satisfactory answer has been except that the proposed new building is said. gave country during Albert Mountain Horse who his life for his the now before Treasury Board. Crowfoot School was renovated to the Great War at age of the 22. She added that on Oct. 29 a fire tune of a half million dollars in 1969 only inspector did an inspection of the old to be closed down the following June. Crowfoot School building and discovered Clarence McHugh who was on Band many defects including a leakage in the Council then said thereason given for it's furnace. closure was that there were not enough Deficit Creates Economic The building is unsafe and he strongly students to warrant its operation as a recommended that the day care centrebe residential school. Also the school was closed down and relocated to another condemmed by Indian Affairs because it Problem on Peigan Reserve place, which brings us back to the did not meet the required safety stand- proposed new building structure,"the ard By Jackie Red Crow councillor said. "Yet today, it uses four permanent BROCKET - With $54,000 in the red due Even though the committee went to classrooms and a day care center with a to mismanagement and inadequate fund- Ottawa to present a brief to the Assistant total enrollment of about ninety children, ing has scuttled economic projects on the Deputy Minister to prompt the construct- " pointed out Mrs. McMaster. Peigan Reserve, located 20 miles west of ion of the building, they've onlyreceived Meanwhile, the education committee Fort Macleod. the runaround. are still awaiting an definate answer as to Wilma Little Moustache, newly- "It makes us wonder what our so-call- the future of Crowfoot School, and appointed administrative manager said ed trustees are really up to, where does students and faculty have to contend with insufficient funding from the department that leave our children. Are they here for problems facing the development of the of Indian Affairs is a sore point among the the betterment of our children, do they school. Peigans. Responsibility for projects is largely left to the self-government of the band council, but the department keeps a firm grip on the purse strings. Judith Moses Appointed At the annual budget meeting between the Peigan Band Council and Indian Affairs, the DIA had already outlined the budget which the Council rubber stamp- IAB Special Assistant ed the monies allocated to every treaty band in Alberta. This year, the Peigan Band received more than a million dollars OTTAWA-Judith Moses, 27, has been Department of Indian and Northern to administer band programs. appointed special assistant to Indian and Affairs in 1972, serving as assistant head However, Mrs. Moustache criticised Northern Affairs Minister Hugh Faulk- of the Indian and Eskimo Recruitment Miss past council's carelessness in reviewing ner. Moses, a member of the Six and Development program and later as a and scrutinize the proposed budget. She Nations Band of Ontario, will have program consultant with the Yukon said if Council had taken the interest in particular responsibility for the Depart- Resource Program. In 1974, she moved to studying the financial situation of the ment's Indian and Eskimo Affairs Pro- the Public Service Commission as a band, then the problem wouldn't be as Wilma Little Moustache gram. personnel administrator with the Post- severe as this year. Administrative Manager Secondary Recruitment Program. From 1977, Nonetheless, Mrs. Moustache who was "I am very pleased than an Indian August 1976 to September Miss in gave credit to Unlike many of the province's mineral person with experience in the program as Moses attended the Public Service- appointed September sponsored British Program for Chief Nelson Small Legs for his concern rich reserves, the Peigan's sole resource; well as broad administrative training will adminis- financial situation of the is land. But ranching has generated only be serving as my special assistant for the trative Principals, and familiarized her- to rectify the self with the administrative Along with his councillors, Chief modest returns on band investment and Indian Program," Mr Faulkner said in and policy band. of governments. Small Legs is attempting to promote the much-needed agricultural development is announcing the appointment. "He r processes European development of feasible economic pro- barely in the formative stages. Most knowledge of the concerns of her people Miss Moses holds a Bachelor of Arts in jects to generate band revenue and to cultivated land is leased by non-Indians. will be a valuable asset to me in my sociology from the University of Guelph. decrease the high unemployment rate on portfolio." Her appointment was effective October the reserve. Cont'd pg. 3 Miss Moses started her career with the 31, 1977. KAINAI NEWS November 14, 1977 2 National& InternationalScene Modern Treaty Same As Old Ones Ottawa(CP)- The James Bay land claims of land for their communities and meetings last week. agreement, the first major, modern treaty exclusive hunting, fishing, and trapping The Inuit also have complained that with Canadian native people, has became rights over large tracts of land. Quebec's language charter violates the law. In return, they surrendered their agreement and last month asked Ottawa Bills making the historic agreement aboriginal rights to the 379,000 squ- to withhold proclamation of its bill. final were proclaimed simultaneously by are-mile territory, about 60 per cent of Faulkner, however, said in the news the federal and Quebec governments. the province's total land mass. release that there is no conflict between The agreement gives roughly 6,500 There had been problems about sel- the language charter and the James Bay Cree and 4200 Inuit (Eskimo) living in ection of Inuit lands, but Indian Affairs agreement. If any conflict did exist, the Quebec's northern territory $255 million Minister Hugh Faulkner said in a news Inuit would be protected by the Quebec over 20 years, ownership of small parcels release today that these were resolved in bill ratifying the agreement. FBI Probe Tribal Police The Federal Bureau of Investigation is prosecute the officer involved in the concerns, according to local authorities. Silver Jubilee probing the death of a Montana boy run incident after assessing the FBI report. Dominion Command of the Royal In the earlier incident, Lethbridge over by a Blackfeet Tribe police car Oct. Zimmerman said the report is expected Community Canadian Legion announced today that a 2. College personnel said tribal special silver plaque has been presented soon. police officers Joe Bird Rattler and Vince to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II The incident hasraised concerns about Local concerns about the quality of Long Time Sleeping used foul on the by the and occasion of her Silver Jubilee. the standard of policing provided policing were expressed earlier when abusive language a force, after stopping bus tribal located at Browning, about tribal police had a run-in with Lethbridge load of students on a field trip. The plaque, uniquely Canadian in 200 kilometres south of Lethbridge. design and materials, was fashioned in college students Sept. 14. The Herald has been unable to obtain Robert Zimmerman, assistant United different parts of Canada by skilled The later death of Tony Wippert, 12, comment from police com- Mont., Blackfeet artisans. It is in States attorney at Billings, said after the youth was run over by a squad missioner Wayne Hamby police the shape of a maple leaf, -Tuesday and chief incorporates his office will decide whether to car at Browning, raised more serious Celestus Arrow Top. the emblem of Canada. It the official badge of the Royal Canadian Legion which symbolizes its continuing link with the crown. The message of Unique Launch Sought For Satellite Town renewed loyalty to Her majesty is set in "Cartier" type-face which is a Canadian design. The federal government has been subdivision proposed by the Enoch band people moving on to the reserve that are The maple leaf is on a asked to help find a solution to constitu- could proceed," Lou Hyndman, inter- not reserve residents. mounted base of tional problems surrounding the Enoch governmental affairs minister, "I would very much doubt Solid bird's-eye maple, a distinctive said re- that the Canadian wood. band's plan to launch a satellite town cently. Enoch band property which relates to the The Royal Canadian west of Edmonton. He told the MLA's during question development can come totally within Legion has over a half-million 1,800 "Some weeks ago we asked the federal period a large number of unusual legal Alberta municipal government laws. members in its bran- ches across Canada. governmentto work actively to try to find problems surround the development rel- That's why some new and unique a solution, in orderthat the very desirable ating to rights and responsibilities of approach must be devised," said Mr. Hyndman. Inquiry Call Dying By Mannuel Children From VANCOUVER(CP)- George Manuel, president of the Union of British Col- Drinking Filthy umbia Indian Chiefs, called for a judicial Water inquiry into the socio-economic impact of remember that one shallow well serving a Highway gas pipeline Our world has a serious drinking 1,000 soft, UNICEF cards could cure 100 children the Alaska natural village of people can be dug in who suffer from British Columbia. problem! Did you know that we spend silty soil and equipped with a handpump worms as a result of on alcoholic drinking filthy water. Faulkner, $100,000,000,000 each year on only $100. areas, In a telegram to Hugh time, for Even in hard-rock beverages? At the same 5 million which provide the most difficult well- A UNICEF Greeting Card does double federal minister of Indian affairs and children die every year before their first digging conditions in the world, duty. It shows someone you care, and it northern development, Manuel said that drink- a birthday from diseases caused by community of 2,500 can have abundant helps care for a child who might failure to take action now will result in result of ing. Their deaths are the fresh water for only $15 a head. otherwise die from the affects of drinking "great misery for those who have to live filthy water. unsafe water. drinking When you're choosing greeting cards with the consequences of this unnec- essary pipeline. UNICEF, the United Nations Childrens this year, think of the millions of children For UNICEF card locations nearest Fund, is working in more that 80 for whom clean drinking water is an you, please contact your local UNICEF The text of Manuel's telegram was countries to bring safe water to these unheard of luxury. And make your choice office. Or write UNICEF Alberta, 824 included in a news release. terms, costs of Imperial Way children. In global the from amongst the many delightful and S.W.,Calgary, Alberta. providing adequate water supplies are attractive designs of cards available from ATTN: Mrs Dorothy Clark. very large, but it is reassuring to UNICEF. The proceeds from one box of Seal Campaign The 1977 Christmas Seal campaign officiallyopened November 1, 1977, and Pipeline will continue until January 31, 1978. Alcan Cause Alarm Each year the Alberta Lung Associa- tion with the help from 22 Rotary, WHITEHORSE, YUKON " Leaders of the Urgent meetings on this issue have Fourth, that an independent impact Kinsmen, and Kinette clubs stuff about Yukon Native Brotherhood,Yukon Assoc- been requested with the Minister of data centre be established 600,000 envelopes with Christmas Seals Council as soon as iation of Non-Status Indians and Indian Affairs and Northern Development possible and that it be administered by a and mail them to every Alberta House- for Yukon Indians issued a statement Mr. Faulkner and with Mr. MacEachen, representative committee to include sig- hold. The annual campaign is designed to expressing their concern and alarm about responsible for the government's Pipe- nificant Indian representation. raise funds for the prevention and control decision-making process for the Alcan line Commission. "If they do not involve the Fifth, that the decision-making process of lung respiratory diseases. Pipeline. us in the discussion soon, their policy of be removed from the back rooms and This year's campaign objective is set at The Indian Affairs officials attacked the non-communication and non-consultation opened to public scrutiny and involve- $575,000.00. of Alcan will make cooperation on the pipeline decision - making process ment. We have a right to know what The 1977 Christmas Seals saying, "Decisions are being issue and land claims very difficult in the are reprod- Pipeline governmentsare thinking of doing to us - uctions of two paintings, behind closed doors in Ottawa future. We do not want this to happen." both eskimo made before the decisions are made. We have a family scenes etched against a magnif- regard to the opinions of Yukon- These ministers will be asked to without agree right to information about matters which icent northern sky, backgrounded by the ers and, in particular, Yukon Indians." with the following suggestions: First, that will so dramatically affect the lives of all sun, Commissioner Pearson, midnight Both paintings were done They added that a single regulatory agency be established Yukon people. by Dr. Paul Mari of Vancouver, represents the Federal Government in the Yukon very swiftly, to regulate all B.C. He who We want to meet with these minister died May 25, 1977, of cancer. not the Yukon people, is wheeling aspects of construction and related * and very soon to make our detailed suggest- dealing with Ottawa and has kept matters within the Yukon. Second, that Mr. Oscar Peterson, famed jazzpianist and ions known. Contrary to the governments Yukonersfrom knowing what positions, if this agency membership follow the is the Canadian Honorary Chairman of approach of secrecy and hidden deals, we this year's campaign. any, he is urging. tri-party formula of the Lysyk Commis- public is, will inform the about what we The Alberta Lung The Lysyk Inquiry involved a Native sion - that a three member commission think should be done. Association is sup- person on the Inquiry board. Since then, with a federal chairman one represent- ported by Christmas Seal users. Christ- Ottawa has ignored the desires of Yukon ativeappointed by Y.T.G. and one by the mas Seal dollars go to research, public Indians to have input into these decis- Yukon Indians. and medical health education, and var- Else ious ions. "Ottawa has frozen us out", the Third, that Yukon Indians receive from Who community programs to prevent and leaders stated. "We were not consulted the federal government, a grant of $50 control lung diseases such as asthma, emphysema, when the Canadian U.S. negotiations million to moderate the impact to Yukon chronic bronchitis, tuber- culosis, and others. were conducted. Ottawa has ignored us in Indians who the Lysyk Report identified benefits from Indian Community pro- Affairs? grams include anti-smoking clinics; lung discussions about regulatory agencies as the group which will suffer most In this year's budget, the legislation. The Deputy impacts. addition, department and health education programs in the and pipeline severe In the Yukon will pay out $13,000,000 for their Minister, Mr. MacEachen prom- people should also receive heritage em- schools; asthma conditioning classes and Prime a ployee's pension plan while at the same ised he would consult with us He has fund as a grant as recommended by asthma camps for children; conditioning time treaty annuities will cost only programs not. We want to know why?" Lysyk. for adults with emphysema, . $2,700,000. chronic bronchitis and asthma; home care November 14, 1977 KAINAI NEWS 3 Indian Offendors Program Sought
CALGARY " What happens after a client selling, educational films on the abuse Although Crowfoot-Sunrise Centre was completes a 28-day alcoholism program? and effects of alcoholism and in addition opened two years ago, it has 90 clients If he lacks job and life skills, then it's spiritual counselling. completing the program since September. evident coping with the dominant society "Alcoholism programs aren't just ex- The alcoholism treatment centre can will be difficult. Many time recovered isting for nothing, they are very bene- accomodate up to 30 clients both male alcoholics have given up in frustration ficial," said Mr. Quinn. He pointed out and female clients for its 28-day program. reverting back to the alcoholism syn- that the efforts of alcoholic treatment In addition to the counselling techni- drome. centres are very worthwhile and are ques, the lodge offers recreational pro- Bill Quinn, executive director of the definitely contributing to the declining grams to the clients and has a pow-wow Crowfoot-Sunrise Alcohol and Treatment ratio of the high alcoholism rate on Indifin and handgame team. Centre here says -there's virtually no country. programs to help clients prepare life skills to compete in the society. With five years behind him in alcohol- ism counselling, Quinn believes there needs to be more emphasis placed on recoveredalcoholics leaving treatment ce- PTA Formed At Cardston School ntre. "We need to focus on the need for follow-ups. Urban life is very difficult and CARDSTON - Parents and educators seven objectives listed in accordancewith if you're equipped for a trade, it's just representing education institutions here the FAHSA - 1. To promote the welfare of that much more difficult to cope." said culminated their efforts, Thursday, Nov. children and youth. 2. To raise the Quinn in reference to the pathetic situa- 3 in formulating a home and school standard of home life. 3. To promote the tion of recovered alcoholics trying to association. care and protection ofchildren and youth. make it in society. Alberta Vadnais. newly appointed pre- 4. To enable teachers and parents to Although Alberta is the most active in sident of the Cardston Schools Home and cooperate in the development of the the crusade against alcholism, Quinn School Association, said "the main child. 5. To understand and aid the school stressed the need for academic and in setting home and school and to interpret them to the public. 6. To purpose up a according lifeskills training for clients who are often association is to help guide and direct obtain the best for each child to neglected once they complete alcoholism educators in the best possible his physical, social and spiritual needs. 7. providing citizenship. counselling. Because of this demand, education for our children. As parents we To foster high ideals of Quinn has written a proposal to the need a voice in the direction of education By questionaire among some of the federal government to set-up an acad- today." special concerns listed in reference to general emic-upgrading program for native of- Although sparce in number at the first parent opinion on the matter of fenders in an attempt to ease the HSA, education were: reading, the new math, Bill organizational meeting of the 40 problems facing them. Quinn representatives expressed open views on curriculum (with emphasis on native The main purpose of the proposal is to ExecutiveDirector how they foresee the role of such an curriculum and others), parent-teacher- school board communication, extra cur- establish a definite follow-up for clients plight of clients upon completion of the association. At the conclusion of a upon completion of the alcoholism pro- lengthy discussion a majority gave a ricular activities, discipline, special assis- alcoholism progra^n at Crowfoot-Sunrise vote gram. As many clients have little or no mandate to join the Federation of Alberta tance for children with learning problems Treatment Centre. As it's very difficult to achievers, noon-hour control, education, the concept of the program keep an of Home and School Association., a recog- and or high accurate track past client as to physical education and opposition to would be similar to the "one-room school their adjustment society, nized body in the province which serves to Quinn said seminary being taught as part of school house." In this program, the offender many ex-clients have returned to recall as the sounding voice for Alberta parents at own curriculum. would work his pace with experiences of problems of trying to and educators in relation to the Alberta academic studies till he's equipped adjust in the society. department of Education. In the initial In an interview with Bunnage following enough a said, high time to move to higher-learning reiterated vote taken to join the FAHSA it was the meeting he "its an institution orplaced in jobs. The program Quinn thefact that the work turned down. association was formed here where we ofalcohol treatmentcentres would one teaching is the slowest now input. looking hire school teacher process by way of producing iMel Cattle, Cardston elementary prin- can have parent I'm one results. The grades to twelve with a maximum of success factor cipal and Blame Bunnage, jr. high forward to working with this body twelve students at one time. is determined on how because I feel it is important that parents many clients complete the program principal supported the statements is- which know what is going on at the schools. For Mr. Quinn is very concerned about the consists of individual and group coun- sued by Cal Durfey, with the Cardston School Division. Durfey told the repres- example, we can now see parent involve- entatives there, "your main advantage in ment in the school's open house, our Peigan Deficit joining the provincial home and school cultural awareness week and a host of association is the fact it gives other activities being planned by the Cont'd from pg. 1 that you a recognized voice when meeting with the schools." As a matter of fact, the land depart- the $65,000 grant from the DIA. But government. As a local home and school Bunnage said he was very enthusiastic body you representatives at ment within the Peigan administration these homes are being constructed at an have very little power or say in about the fact that the office was largely responsible for the estimated rate of $10,000 and equipped changes being made in education." meeting did decide to join the provincial deficit. The Peigan Band's cattle co-op with no basements. The question asked, "what benefit is associations in Alberta via a monthly will "help our organization by folded last year as it too suffered a large Even though the Peigan Band received there in forming a home and school newsletter deficit, only adding to the financial 20 cabins free of charge from the Town of association."' This was answered by Cont'd pg. 9 headaches of the Band. Last July, the Waterton, it'll cost about $100,000 to Pe-Kun-Nee Garment Factory faced clos- renovate these homes before dwellers ure due to insufficient funding. move in. Mrs. Moustache said the band has Recently the land manager resigned allocated $22,000 for house repairs and his jobleaving an office clerk in charge of renovations for the estimated 1600 band the operations of the land department. members. Chief Nelson Small Legs said the band is The administrative manager is most considering alternatives to ease the concerned about the increasing overdraft deficit. interest accumulating on the band's bank account. Every time the DIA is late in With a large amount of acreage of delivering their quarterly payment, then pasture land, Chief Small Legs is the interest will keep adding which only attempting to irrigate land. However, the makes it more difficult to rid of the proposal is still in the negotiating process deficit. and to early for comment. Mrs. Moustache express optimism the As a result of the deficit, the housing Band will survive on the monies but will situation on the reserve is pathetic. Only continue to do their accounting proced- can be built this year with ures till they are told otherwise. CATTLE SALES six new homes V REGULAR J4TS*V£i A Every Tuesday
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Of all groups in North America. ces. and summer health sciences major fields. 13.2 per cent of the Native people are the most poorly enrichment/career counselling pro- 1975 graduates are in health fields, represented in the natural sciences, jects in taking responsibility for but only 6.5 per cent of the total the health sciences and mathem- training and supporting Native stu- chose the physical or biological atics; yet Native peoples are the dents in their efforts to attain sciences. Most Indian science stu- most needful of any minority group degrees in these fields. As well, dents are in a special or pre-pro- of status improvement in the areas other projects sponsored by indus- fessional programs; there are a few of health, education and social try, business, local governments existing programs and most are welfare. Indian health needs are and urban Indian councils have directed toward a few fields, es- generally well known, as are the begun to address the complex pecially engineering and biomedical grim facts of Indian underachieve- problem of changing the pattern of sciences. Few mathematics, physics ment in education. Less well recog- Native under-representation in the physical chemistry, computer sc- Indians nized, however, is the fact that most sciences and technical fields. ience or geology majors appear in land-based Native people are in a In spite of a few good programs, the small pool of those in scientific serious struggle for the retention the actual numbers of Indian pro- and technical fields, and at the and development of the land they fessionals in any of the above fields present, no special programs for own, and in that struggle lies a is tiny. The number of these those exist. There are no science potential development for economic professionals who serve fulltime in and math education programs for which can change health care and Indian communities is insignificant. indians, and very few of those education patterns for the good. Moreover, few Native professionals non-program based science/math This, Native engineers, geologists, in such fields teach Indian majors plan to teach. So the cycle is conservationists, animal students. managers, Lack of available funding for re- perpetuated. husbandry specialists, foresters, a- cruitment and program implement- Dr. Rayna Green, Cherokee, has gronomists, aquaculture specialists, ation; public health service restric- been active in promoting interest in chemists and geneticists - all are tions on Along Additionally, Indian teach- reservation/school/medical all the areas listed above. needed. facility jobs; the lack of opportunity with Association for IntoScience programs the American ers and in these fields are to practice certain professions be- of Science, the to the educa- the Advancement needed raise general cause of the absence of facilites or Montana University and the people, as well State tional level of Native funds; and the present fiscal/man- Montana Intertribal Policy Board a as to provide meaningful career agerial inability of some rural, Indian conference was co-sponsored by options for all Indians - communities to direct action and toward these groups to examine the com- urban, land based not. these areas leave the available and plex technical, social, political, and programs Insitutionally-basSd in willing personnel unused by those economic issues surrounding en- engineering, nursing, natural re- who need them most. ergy resource development and medicines, sources, and biomedical A majority of Indjan students resource use on Indian lands. sciences at the college and profes- graduating from undergraduate joined by several .in- Meetings in the near future will sional levels are stitutions chose some form of social be designed provide analysis tribally based health career coun- (28 to science per cent) or education from the tribal, state, federal and selling, aquaculture/natural resour- (20.4 percent of 1975 graduates) as private sectors. November 14, 1977 KAINAI NEWS 5 Letters To The Editor CLASSIFIED ADS Hello! Bloods, Dear Editor, lam the one, Lionel, My English name. And then my Indian name is Chased On May I, first of all, thank you for the very which you provided us in CldSSifidd AdS "There's beauty in this magic Both Sides [or] [Was Chased on Both goodcoverage number" all Sides]. Kainai News. This type of support is For your cosmetic certainly keep n^eds call Monica at 653-4234. Well! Me! lama One, And 1 most appreciated We will n*%n lAlf\rL Blackfoot mind regarding any additional l/Clff IfUin Will take bookings. use to remember, in the past, when you in we materials which may be interest toyour used to go to the Blood reserve. of readers. My late father's name is "Eagle For You Spread" "Andthen" my mother's name is "Snakewoman" "Well" They've We would very much apperciate one Want to own something original? gone if of FOR SALE Handmade away from this Blackfoot. [Both de- yourfield reporterscould visit CENTRAD - Navajo ceased]. in order to gatherfirsthand views on the All those interested in hog & Zuni jewelry. Rings, earings, type producing please call Bill Rabbit, Summertime, to to of training programs which are watchbands, chokers, necklaces, we used go Late developed Blood Tribe Administration Ph. "Bruised Head" [oldman] and late old being here. I believe that the pins. Call Queenie - 737-3970 type programs being -737-3753. woman, "Yellow Squirrel" and their of which are Dates for meetings for developed by _ house was, where the named, Washington CENTRADcould be ofreal all those interested will be an- to readers, Butte or Washington Hilltop]. Me! I used interest many Kainai News nounced. and your paper would be a most to ride around there and that time, late BLOOD RESERVE Steve Bruised Head married Priscilla appropriate means of disseminating this AMBULANCE SERVICE Creighton. [still alive] type of information. EMERGENCY ' May - 737-3922 We used to go to camp at the [round I again thank youfor thepublicity GLENWOODSERVICE given OFFICE - 737-3753 camp] or circle camp. My! My! [sound] CENTRAD. I lookforward to a visit We sell oil, gas, groceries, Those people respected, it and thought from one ofyour staff members. confections. . very [sacred or holy] of it. CALL 626-3288 Yours sincerely, - And although myself drinking or Joseph [alcoholic], I think of it holy or [sacred] A. Jeanneau, [Native respect feeling]. For bookings call Harry Shade TRADE - 1967 1/2 Ton GMC Dance Troupe Unique trad- Us. we are raised up and thankfulfor truck - our nature life, we are Indians. for horses or farm machin- itional Indian dance performance Cal to all cry. 1279-3657.7623 - 24A St. CALL 737-2107 Well! Be kind every one ofyou S.E. Calgary. - and us Blackfoot, Peigans, Sarcee's and Stoney s. Dear Editor,
Well I am, I wrote thefollowing pages in a tribute to Lionel Two Horns. the Indian people and my brother. Ido 1969 Barracuda FOR SALE, 2 BUCKSKIN & BEADS feel however he paid tribute to the Indian Fastback, 340-VB, Just arrived white buckskin and people Door 4-Barrel P. S. Please have this put in the Kainai in his own way. I don t know if Carb; Major up recently, glass seedbeads you will tune I used to he under the publish what I wrote or not. but I Hide & Leather News'' Blackfoot better radials, clean unit in mint condi- Halford studies at Mount Royal campus' and feel for writing it down. I would 10529-105 Avenue also to tion language instructor, now just an ex-in- like wish the Kainai News Media Edmonton continuedsuccess in the years to come. I $1200.00 Firm, Phone 737-2174 struvtor and interviewing older, people Evenings or before 9:00 a.m. 426-7358/49 and taking tapes them which arestill at enjoy this paperfrom cover to cover. of Thank you the campus in Gleichen. Like to hear for reading my short article. people, how they thing of the language Yours sincerely, EXAMPLE ■ Mrs. Sandra Brown. Blackfoot Vowels I A O P.S.- There arc a few Indian graves on \H] is a gutteral sound such as [H]ome, the Butte. I don t know where theyall are I INMEMORIAM jj [H]ouse, [H]ot, etc. Example in English but Idoknow oftwo. My brother chose to be I BEEBE sentence "I will go [H]ome. " with these two which are resting at the language highest point ofthis hill. Blackfoot sound and same Loving memory Wayne who passed sentence. "NITAKA[H]KAI." '« of I J| "v'">' No 1-. 7r/j, 7976. " j-jjjj^^^SLgg, We sat beside your bedside, our hearts U The Winds Yesterday crushed and sore, we saw you slowly I " of " mmmmm"^Km/H^^^^^^^ sinking but OKI! KAINAWA, * frlH knew we could do no morebut 1 "Nistowaka," Ai, Yawa! "Lionel" As I stand here with the winds of yesterday Treasure him Lord, in your garden Nitsapi, Nl[if]kasimi, OKI! XII! Nitsitsit- T^^^^^ of [H] Kas-sima, "Naistots-tso[H[- I feel their touch as if they were telling apin, Ni A r"" canh he was one ll"' best. kitsi" OKI! "Nistowa," "Nitsiksikai- me \ "I That I am blowing with Thoughtful others, Kowani. " them free and A of kind and true. strong h "(> s".o'cri'd'" silence untilyou came to And that I am safe from all wrong f^^^^^^l^^^^^^^^B 'kiii Nitaisokais-Ksini]H]pa,'' Anika />«
Recognition should be given to Conrad Some changes haw already been made. But Lowborn at this time, for the hard work l^A^Si W^^ fl » he has gone through, putting himself tor you, December t is the most important date through Lincoln high school in Portland, to remember. <9P^ Oregon and completing his Grade 11 and 12 in that State. After 2 years of hard work he finally got his grade 12 diploma. time to get Unemployment Insurance. longer period of time Since December 1976, he has been going to Oregon Community College taking you'll need up to 14 weeks. s[in Band Management. g0 fa l5wcck^And lnc specia] onC-time It you live where jobs are hard to get. you'll Conrad went to school in Standard, payment (equal to 3 weeks of benefits) at age 65 as 10 Alberta before leaving the reserve. need as little weeks. stays the samc< u ,o On weekends he and his uncle Joey Hut until December 4, everyone still needs used to go to Calgary, to sell newspapers, H weeks. No matter where they live. If youYe not working, look for to ear»f their own spending money. , , work. t . . . Conrad is 21 years old and is agrandson Same waiting period. tor to Noella Lowhorn. Unemployment Insurance has changed 1 here will be no change in the basic 2 The reason as to why I put this in, is everyone's good, including yours. week (from your because he really did this on his own, waiting period, when work But lt you ever need lo come t0 us? you without any help from any one. earnings end until benefits start). must keop lookini, for a new ]oh al ] the limo It These kind of young people should be Hut remember that you may have to wait youll do thaU niakc you everything commended for the acheivement they wen sure gel up to H weeks it you get tired or just walk away you deserve have done. from your job. ********** Same I would like to congratulate Ethel payments, too. m L lnmpk }urtlt /njunm ( mffnlssum an j Medicine Traveller and Dexter Red Gun If YOU lose your job, II payments will be Departrtienl of Marifxrutrand lmmgrutum have become their marriage Saturday, October 29 at 1 and on 1 of your average weekly insurable jobpay lhe Camda Employment hmmgrutum Commission. 2:00 p.m. in the Holy Trinity Church in most you get $147, tax. Cluny. The can is less L err . , iii\' fZ^^r^^^VJ^&ZnempUrvment lusururueoffh.es" i.anudaAianfxniir Another small change. V>u Her brother Jerry, gave her away and used to be able ( ;iyitres \xiwn tfuyn* toother in cmc Lxatunu ttuVllk her bridesmaid was Myrna Redcrow. The to get IT for up to 51 weeks. Now it's 50. The called Canada Emfdoyment Centra. bestman was Barry Yellowfly. number of weeks for each person will depend on I . A reception was held in the Parish Hall the job market in the area. following the Wedding. Congratulations Folks!, Hope you have a long and happy Right now, we look at 16 different areas of lite together! Canada to benefits. decide about IT Later in vvr 1 *1 1 ********** 1978, we will use 54 areas for even greater " fairness. WOrklTlfit5 With DCOOICt* Well, it's that time of year again when * we do our voting for Chief and Council on Sickness, having children and WOO Waflt tO WOIIL the Blackfoot Reserve. To start with, nominations will be taken Nov. 23. age 65 benefits. . Employment and I mptoi et Elections will be held on December 14. Before these changes, you could only get 15 m^ ImmigrationCanada Immigration Canada I do hope we will have a good turn out of sickness benefits in the first 39 weeks like we had in the past. weeks of Bud Cullen Bud Cullen your claim, if you had 20 weeks of insurable Minister Mmistre Cont'd. on page 13 KAINAI NEWS November 14, 1977 8 Insurance Protects Gitskenip Interests Of Home Owner Insurance, of one form or another, the balance of the mortgage debt paid off must be a major consideration for anyone through reducing term insurance. This thinking of buying or building a house. tv pc of protection is especially valuable EVERETT There are many different kinds of for the familywith growing children. This insurance available to protect a home- special type of insurance policy assures owners investment. The type that first the home owner that in the event of his or SOOP her death, the familywill not only be able comes to mind is fire insurance. It you to keep the house but the mortgage own an NHA-financed house, it must be will protected by fire insurance for an amount be completly paid off. fit least equal to the loan. For example, it This type of coverage is becoming ion obtain a 535.000 loan you will need a increasingly popular with Canadian home $35,000 tire insurance policy on your owners, many of whom find it less property. expensive to carry than other forms of life insurance. In case of fire damage, the holder of BUGS ! BUGS ! BUGS ! the first mortgage has first claim to the A third type of insurance, liablity insurance money followed by the holders insurance, is also available to the home of other liens against the property. It is owner. This provides compensation to For the One Hundred and Eighty-fifth time, I am again handing in -tronglv advisable therefore, to have fire strangers as well as to members of you m\, resignation.Mostly because I am tired of trying to be funny with ■nsurance coverage to the extent needed family and friends, for damages or everything that bugs me, and that is everything. lawsuit expenses you might incur if one of to protect your own investment in the Tobegin with just about everybody of some importance in Canada them sustained an injury, or if their iiouse as well as the lender's. has been bugged at least one, most often by those loveable buggers Fire insurance policies are usually property were damaged, at your home. the RCMP. I guess This kind of insurance may cover person- what annoys me most is that these men in scarlet renewable even year. Your mortgage tunics or plain mediocre brown have always been one of my include savings al or property damage caused anywhere favorite budgeting account should targets in my cartoons and they haven't even tried the fire insurance by you or other members of your family bugging me towards payment of once, so can feel premiums. except automobile accident liablity. I that 1 am of some importance. Not bugged once If a fire should occur you should notify Serious consideration should be given the lender as well as the insurance bj the home owner to all of the I really don't know why the general white public and the little company. previously-mentioned types of insurance. politicians (better know as tories) are so incested with the latest The best method of planning your Fire insurance provides you with one tactics of the RCMP and for that matterall their other officers of law insurance needs would be to discuss them kind of but there are also might being biased, but the fact is protection, with a qualified insurance agent who can and order. You think that I am other kinds of insurance available to the recommend a program suited to your that the policemens job is to protect the property of every Canadian. home owner. individual requirements. Unfortunately all the property is owned by the whiteman except for In case of death it is possible to have the restaurants and laundromats and it is pretty well accepted that the latter two are somewhat protected by tongs. Since your favorite "first Canadians" land or as they are called Reserves are protected by the Crown, what little land we have is not protected by the law. They are. therefore, open game to the vultures of big business, who fIL by the way are politicians, because our Big Momma lives overseas. So as you can plainly see us Redskins and other dark brothers in Canada are used to being under constant surveilance. bugging and Indian Trading other harassment. So I tell you my white brothers, why don't you fUI Banff Post shut up and quit blaming Jeanette Macdonalds scarlet boys and join L_ . J CORNER BiRCH A-. A.f us patriotic Canadians (that is not French or English) and all sing ff f \ -BA-.i I A-. A! A "The Maple Leaf Forever;" "OCanada" or whatever our national . anthem is-while the RCMP stand on guard ■ watching us! Good news is in store for my Red Brothers! Alberta s TELEPHONE IH^B 762 2456 IH 0f,., ".: ,-, Al Solicitor-General Roy Farran's fine-option program that lets . . offenders work off their fines because the only real crime that they had committed was not being able to pay their fines. This new scheme taken from the extensive Kirby Report will practically release all the native people in jail, who may be the '■' *~* -*** majority of the cell population. I am sure it will be a welcome to us ' all to be able to, at last, pay our fines without having to be held - he University several days before court and to get unmeaningful employment At the rate the dollar is dropping, paying our fines may be longer than the jail sentence. After that, once Mr. (ndian has finally paid his 1 fine, where the hell is he going to find a paying job, unless he is smart enough to be a politician or become a bureaucrat. Thus the of Lethbridge Native people will again stand before the judge to start the vicious ___ circle again. SIINVITES NOMINATIONS FOR Honorary Degree Recipients DOCTORS OF LAWS DEGREE FOR SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTION TO PUBLIC, PROFESSIONAL OR BUSINESS LIFE. i ] Nominations will be accepted from members of the general public, Senators, and the University Community.
AH nominations must be submitted on official nomination ! forms which are available from; i THE SECRETARY OF THE SENATE ! UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE I ALL NOMINATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY DEC. 15. rOftOftOwOOOOOOOOO'&OftOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOl 14, November 1977 KAINAI NEWS 9 New Faces At Fine Option Program Peigan Band Office Alternative For Offenders Wilma Little Moustache, formerly of ual is determined to make the band Offenders who have chosen the alter- the Blackfeet Reservation in northern residents feel welcomed when they visit native of working off their fines are Montana is the new Administrative the band office as she 'knows how its like placed in various jobs in the community. Manager of the Peigan Band Office. Mrs. to be on the other side."' She added even Although many have little work skills and Moustache, 44, succeeds Henry Potts a smile does wonders to the people "one even before, the receiving end." some have never worked the who was Band Manager for over eight success rate is excellent - all of them years resigned last July. Mrs. Mous- Mrs. Moustache is responsible for 40 completing their programs. tache has an impressive list of work staff members at the band office. Ms. Manyheads recalled past off- experience behind her. She worked in enders are stationed in such jobs as office Pincher Creek as a stenographer later *** * * workers, janitors and labourers and transferringto the Peigan band offie as gained self-pride and responsibility upon the office manager. After a short stint she Diane Strikes With A Gun who previously completion of their jobs. worked as the welfare clerk commenced took a leave of absence and returned to "No is paying for welfare receptionist and employment Nov. 14 as the new social one my fine but I'm work as the working it off," seems to be the proud working her way up to office manager counsellor, who previously worked as the welfare clerk commenced employment motto of offenders who are working off again. She stayed on as office manager their fines. till her recent appointment in September. Nov. 14 as the new social counsellor. Tyrone Potts worked for As well as gaining self-pride many Asked how she felt about her job, Mrs. who has a number of months as the acting constable offenders are exposed to reserve admini- Moustache said she felt very sad about stration procedures. In one case which resignation but "SOMEONE HAS was hired on permanetly in the tribal Potts police Diane Provost Manyheads cited, an individual who had TO DO THE JOB. This outgoing individ- department. was also hired as the new receptionist. been on welfare for years was placed in the welfare office where he worked side-by-side with his social worker. Anglican Upon completion, the offender app- Group From Parish Muriel Manyheads roached his social worker differently as NCSA Courtworker their communication and understanding improved greatly. GLEICHEN A unique program initiated - Because the program is so successful, Tours Holy Land here has paved a new route for Indian many clients on the program have been offenders, possibly the Indian justice hired on permanently or temporarily by system. Rather than volunteering paying A group of pilgrims leave the Blood and rose again. band officials. tines for criminal offenses, the Native reserve on November 14th for an exciting The Anglican parish have been plan- spiritual adventure Counselling Services ofAlberta has given Although Ms. Manyheads hasn't re- and the dream of a ning this tour for a year now. The dream on lifetime. Accompanied native offendors the alternative of work- ceived any complaints the Fine by the Rev. and will come true when the group arrives in Options program her only concern is that Mrs. Rodney Andrews, a group from St. Palestine to walk where Jesus walked. ing off their fines. Paul's Anglican Church, many who don't like to work will think Blood Reserve Mr. Andrews made a similar pilgrimage More than 42 clients have completed twice before getting into trouble. will travel to Israel. There, they will visit in 1 %7 but this is the first time a group of the Fine Options Program - an attempt by significant Christian holy places such as Indians from St. Paul's the NCSA to curb the high number of The Fine Options Program on the parish have Reserve which is the first of its Bethlehem where Christ was born, travelled to the Bible lands. Arrange- native people who end up spending time Blackfoot Indian Reserve has two Na/areth where He spent His boyhood ments for the group have been made by in Alberta's institutions because they kind on an »nd Jerusalem where he was crucified CP Air. can't afford to pay their fines. components. In order for any offender to qualify, he must fill out application Manyheads, on an Muriel courtworker the which is in Calgary, Blackfoot Reserve acclaimed the project sent to the court clerk upon mutual agreement of how many as it has given native offenders a sense of PTA Formed At Cardston working days is required to pay off their pride and accomplishment upon com- fine. Cont'd from pg. 3 pleting their jobs at various service organizations in the community since the With the, Back End program, if an reading v hat is happening in other Barrus, Coleen Kerber, and Linda Wos Program began in September. offender hasn't paid his fine and is on a lyng, also Alberta Vadnais. warrant, the judge will offer him the Fine areas." Ms. Manyheadsexplained the program He expressed concern by the tact that Over the next few months, Mrs. began Options Program. After being classified because the provincial jails and and interviewed, he then is placed on the parents who were present at the organiz- Vadnais said an ongoing campaign will Remand Centre were filled to capacity he, ational meeting may have felt that be held to recruit parents who have and also "it's getting to expensive to program. lobbying Headstart, Mr. Cottle and Mr. Durfey were children enrolled in elemen- send people to jail, we had to find an Once a client is accepted into the Fine tor affiliation with the provincial home tary, junior high and high school levels. alternative." Options Program, he's paid $3.00 per and school association. "All we were Student enrollment comprised of the hour but every earned toward She added that many offenders would cent goes trying do was point out the benefit of immediate town of Cardston. and all the payment of their fine. to often wait till they received their welfare a member" Bunnage said. outlying areas including the Blood Re- being cheques to Upon completion, a voucher is issued serve. At present there are 1954 students pay their fines and still many Other executive members include Bl- neverpaid till a warrant to the offender as a guarantee they've attending the Cardston Schools. Fees to is issued for their ame Hogg, vice-president and Karen arrest. finished their programs. secretary. Instrumental in join the association have been set at Kenworthy as "It's a big circle," Any client can qualify for the program formulating idea of home and school $5.00. The next meeting date is pending vicious said the a Manyheads as provided he's not convicted under the association and letting it grow was Laura sometime in December. Notice of this she described the dilemma meeting will be circulated by the schools. which many offenders are facing in the Indian Act or the Narcotics Act. judicial system. She reiterated many Ms. Manyheads was quick to give offenders are often convicted of alcohol deserving credit to the Blackfoot Band related offenses but would plead guilty Council, the CalgaryCourt House and the and are sent to jail and only to repeat RCMP detachment who without their STORE offense and the whole cycle starts again. help, the Fine Options Program won't be ROBINSON as But since the introduction of the Fine as successful it is. Options Program a new awareness has She is excited that the Program will FORT MACLEOD ALBERTA erupted on the Blackfoot Reserve, sixty branch out to the other reserves in miles cast of Calgary. Alberta in the near future. BOX 880 PHONE 234 3707 fey The Storyof PDirF'Q PHARMACY REXALL STORE ft % PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST Jfifrfc Fort Macleod, Alta. Jf3 |*fc PHONE 234-3093
f THE ANCIENT EGYPTIANS fff&t/ U HAD EFFECTIVE REMEDIES It \v c eye °^ Horus" was a symbol used by the ancients for their reme- Dry Goodi dies. This hieroglyphic symbol, de- picting the eye of Horus, a god who Ending For Tkt With hmllf was identified with the sun, may have been the origin of modern Rx symbol. 14, KAINAI NEWS November 1977 10
NATIVE SPORTS
Golf Champions Honored At Banquet
Willie Little Child the NGA open champion for the past two years Leon Baptiste on the left and Chris Johnson accepting team presents Charlie Smallface with championship trophy championship trophy on behalf of Hobbema
Charlie Smallface one of the top Indian 149-148. Beatrice Morin of Edmonton Redcrow. Johnson and Ray Arcand gave verbal golfers in Indian country has won the «as third with 117 points. Edmonton came in third with 200 reports on the past year's tournaments. Native Golf Association men's open The Junior championship went to points and the team members were Jerry The Inter-tribal tournament in Water- championship for the 1977 season. Sandy Redcrow of Hobbema he had 150 Morin. Willie Little Child. Ray Arcand ton was discussed at length with the aim Charlie who plays under the colors ot points two more than last year's champ- and Tony Mandaman. ofgetting better organized in the running the Blood Reserve Golf Club narrow l> ion. Curtis Smallface of the Blood All the above winners received annual of the tournament as it is. one of the edged out Hobbema's Arrol Crier by Reserve. and individual trophies at the third major Indian tournaments in all of North three points. 148 - 145 under the NGA The senior men's saw Bob Sound of annual banquet and awards night held at America. scoring system. Slave Lake win the title with Alex the Sheraton Summit Hotel in Calgary on The datesfor next year's tournament for The NGA scoring system requires you Crowchild of Sarcee second and Herb November sth. Waterton have been set for July 19-21 to play at one ofthe major tournaments in Steinhauer of Edmonton came in third. Only 35 people were on hand for the starting on a Wednesday and ending on the five /ones of Alberta to qualify for the Melvin Redcrow of the Bloods won the banquet. The low attendance can be Friday to avoid the weekend rash of championship. men's handicap with 148 points. Byron blamed on lack of advertising and the golfers the tournament experiences every These /ones include Kainai. Calgary, Dodging Horse of Sarcee was second with winners were not announced till the year. Hobbema. Edmonton and Slave Lake. 14ri points and Bob Cyr of Taber third banquet and many ofthe winners weren't There is also a possibility of a national \\ to accept In the past two seasons since the ith 145 points. there their trophies. or Wester Canadian golf championships formation of the NGA Charlie has always The ladies handicap was won by Sylvia The banquet featured Willie Little for Sarcee to officially open the com- course, been close to the top but didn't play in Arcand ot Edmonton with 89 points. Child as the guest speaker. Other pletion of their 18 hole golf with enough tournaments to really qualify. Pauline Alexander of Enoch was second speakers were Rev. Tony Duhaime. the Nation Indian Brotherhood as a possible sponsor of the event. But this season was different as he hit with 88 points and Helen Littlcchild of NGA President. Marvin Fox. Inspol presi- most of the major tournaments and was Hobbema third with 30 points. dent. Pete Many Wounds. Inspol director Marvin Fox was re-elected as President full credit for his win. The team championship went to the John Fletcher was the MC for the of the NGA by acclamation and will be evening. serving his third term. NGA president, Marvin Fox was third Hobbema reserve with 330 points, the in the open one point behind Crier. foursome consisted of Arrol Crier. Chris Earlier in the day the NGA held their Willie Little Child will remain as Johnson, Leon Baptiste and Vern Spence. annual meeting with 15 members in Vice-president as will Ray Arcand as The Ladies Open Championship was attendance. Secretary. Representatives from each .yon by Marlene Buffalo of Hobbema also Second was the Bloods with 230 points /one will be selected when they get by a narrow margin of one point edging on the team were Charlie Smallface, President Marvin Fox and zone repre- Healy sentatives, Charlie together before next season. out Lillian Fox of the Blood Reserve Marvin Fox. Homer and Melvin Duck Chief, Chris Chiefs And Cowboys Drop Opening Games The Kainai Chiefs of the Ranchland on two others for Kainai. Hockey league dropped their opening two The Chiefs got the gate on 17 penalties games in the league. including 3 majors. Pinchcr was penal- The chiefs one of three new teams in ized for 12 minors and 2 majors and the nine team two division league lost Pinchcr outshot Kainai 48-41. their opener at home to Pincher Creek In their game against Fort Madcod, GET HIGH also a new entry by a score of 8-6 and the Chief's could not get untracked till the then were defeated by the defending last period as they fell behind 3-1 in the Ranchland champions of last season, the opening 20 minutes, the Broncs increased Broncs, Fort Macleod by a score of 7-5 in their lead to 6-1 in the middle frame. Fort Macleod. Kainai came back strong in the Pincher Creek the chiefs the final 20 In game minutes outscoring the Broncs 4-1 but the game in the last period ON SPORTS blew as they was to little and to late held a 6-3 lead with 5 minutes gone. Randy O'Sullivan lead the Brones offense with three goals and two assists. Penalties were their downfall as Pin- Gilbert Blackwater scored twice for the cher scored all their third period goals on chiefs. the power play. The chiefs picked up 11 penalities B. Anderson scored two goals for the MM DRUGS including three majors. The Broncs got winners including the winning goal in the the gateon 7 minors and one major last period at the 12:14 mark. in the game and outshot the visitors 38 32. Dexter Healv scored twice - and assisted The Peigan Cowboys, the other new entry in the league suffered the same fate as the chiefs as they were defeated in their first two outings losing twice at home. BY A CONCERTED OF EFFOR-RDN^E^ART In their opening game the Cowboys ALL CONCERNED, YOUR ATHLETIC TEAMS blew a 3 goal lead in the last period as they CAN BE. ANDSHOULD BE, THE BEST PUBLIC went down at the hands of the RELATIONS MEDIUM FOR YOUR pamicipacTion^ Broncs by a score of 6-4. In their second encounter they were COMMUNITY. The Canadian movement tor personal htnetl bombed by the Pincher Creek Sulphur Kings by a score of 10 - 4. November 14, 1977 KAINAI NEWS 11 New Proposal For Indian Rodeo Associations Due to the concern of the Indian Contestants would earn points only in National Finals Rodeo board of directors home region. to meet the requests of non-participating Indian Rodeo Associations wanting re- 8. Membership would not be permitted presention of their members at the to compete in non-approved regional 1.N.F.R., President Jay Harwood came rodeos. up with a draft proposal for the board to see at their last meeting held in Billings, The Regional Plan: Montana, October 21. Ten (10) regions would be established After some discussion, the board with a headquarters to be decided upon accepted the proposal in Principal. Larry by the membership. Jordan publisher of The World Of Rodeo. the official newspaper of the I.N.F.R. Region 1: All Canada was asked if he could come up with a Region 2: Washington. Oregon and second draft of the regional rodeo plan Northern Idaho using the suggestion and information at Region 3: Montana only that meeting. Region 4: Southern and Western Idaho The second draft will be presented at Wyoming and Utah the general meeting to be held in Region 5: Californai and Nevada Three finalists heading for Albuquerque are from left to right - Albuquerque, New Mexico, during the Region 6: Arizona only Butch Little Moustache in the bull riding and team roping, Pete 1977 I.N.F.R. Below is the proposed Region 7: Colorado & New Mexico Bruised Head in bares and Joe Bruised Head in the team roping draft: Region 8: North Dakota & Minnesota It is proposed that for the 1978 Indian Region 9: South Dakota & Nebraska rodeo season the concept of a regional Region 10: Kansas, Oklahoma and Sixteen Canadians plan be established to conduct Indian Texas. rodeos under a uniform format to represent the contestants as follows: Note: Eastern rodeos could be sanc- tioned by either Regions 8. 9 or 10 For Finals Rodeo There will be a central office Heading 1. depending on locality. Example Florida established to maintain records and will be past season will be making his first finals would come under 10. Sixteen Canadian contestants points of all contestants and rodeos. heading for Albuquerque, New Mexico in the steer wrestling event. Two Mon- for the second National Indian Finals tana cowboys took the other two spots Rating of Slots to the 1978 INFR would be they are champion Bud Connelly of 2. A uniform membership fee will be Rodeo to be held at the Tingley Coliseum established with application to all con- as follows: on November 17 - 20. Browning, Montana,who was in the team Each region would be given three slots roping last year and Jerry Small of testants. At last years final there were fourteen per event to the finals. Thus there would Busby, Montana, this will be Jerry's Canadians representing three different points shall be reported to be 30 bareback riders for example, etc. in steer wrestling, this 3. Contestant Rodeo Associations, the IRCA. the UIRA second trip the office bi-weekly. The format for the finals could be year will also be in the calf roping the central in Montana and the Western States he changed togive each contestant two head event. Rodeo Association. 4. All approved rodeos must have a in the process of the first four per- Babb, will Leading the Canadian contingent will Frank Vaile of Montana be minimum purse of 'SlOO.per event per formances with the top 15 qualifying for making his first finals in the calf roping be Calvin Fox of Standoff, who won the day. For example a three performance the final go-round. This would then event along Standoff's Levi Black riding event at last years finals in with rodeo would be required to have a permit a total of 240 contestants to bull Water, was second last years Salt Lake City. Utah. who at minimum of $300 added purse money. compete at the finals instead of the 105 finals in the steer wrestling event. under the present format. The larger top three in the major events in the The was standings numbers would create greater IRCA are eligible for the finals joining Levi fourth in the IRCA 5. A uniform entry fee scale would be interest event will be but got in because the 1977 champion, established for all rodeos based on added and competition. This plan would theo- Calvin in the bull riding Dodson, champion, Moustache Lyle Cochran of Montana will be purse money. retically double the amount paid in for IRCA Butch Little the UIRA in the and Marcel Saulteaux ol representing calf roping entry fees. For instance if entry fees were of Brocket events. 240, Hobbema both making theii first appear- and team roping 6. All rodeos would require at least a $100 per event times the amounts would be $24,000 plus added purse ance at the finals. Cochran won the all round title last thirty day prior approval. of $2500 per event times seven equally Butch will also be competing in the year and was the team roping champion teaming with Sam Bird of Browning. 7. Contestants would compete in regions $17,500, the total cash payoff would learn roping with Standoff's Joe Bruised of home address. Contestants would be amount to $41,500. In addition an Head, who made it to the finals last This year Sam won the IRCA champ- permitted to compete in any region estimated $15,000 in saddles, buckles season in the calf roping event. ionship with new partner in Ed Cole of Falls, subject to a $5 permit fee per rodeo. and other bonuses would be awarded. Bob Gottfriedson of Calgary and Lewis Great Montana. Little Bear of Standoff, will be represent- The third team in this event are ing the IRCA for the second year in a row brothers Chester and Hubert Laßelle of in the saddle bronc event. Bob tied for Morley, Alberta. They'll be making their ART'S CATTLELINER SERVICE 3rd spot last year. first finals. Local and Long Distance Chuck Lewis of Blackfoot. Idaho who The "can-chasers" will see Tracy Vaile onecaiidoes,iaiNo iot> too big or too wt»ll Livestock■ " ■ Hauling" i ■" ended up in third place will be making his of Babb. Montana, this years IRCA ■ tirst finals in that event. champion, making her second appear- ance, year represented BOX 611 PHONE. 234-3917 FORT MACLEOD, ALTA Oliver Louis of Vernon, 8.C., who last she the UIRA. placed second at last years finals in the Peggy Flammond also of Babb will be bronc riding will be there representing seeing her first finals and Joyce Black the Western States for the second year in Water will be making her second attempt a rodeo. at the championship under the IRCA IRCA NOTICE colors. IRCA bareback champion for 1977, IRCA MEMBERS -1977-78 SEASON Dennis Samson, of Hobbema will be Some 120 contestants will be compet- making his second finals as will Wilbert ing for a total purse of $34,000.00 over five performances. Any members not receiving the "Kainai News" are asked to please Beebe of Standoff. provide the Circulation Department and of The championships will again be with their full correct Pete Bruised Head Standoff is the address Send in formation to: rider, Pete was at the declared on a sudden death basis, with other bareback Indian News Media finals a year ago, only he was in the calf the contestants winning the most money roping event representing the UIRA. in any event being declared the champion Box 58 Lethbridge who ior iv//. Standoff, Alberta TOLIYO Young Andrew Hunt of Circulation had a great year in the IRCA circuit this ATTN:
a Charlie & Irene Weasel Head a f SENATOR GLADSTONE HALL AAem OTI Q I Eight Sen or Men's A - Open f k BLOOD RESERVE ...... -...... -". ..""" Six Senior Men's B - All Indian k f NOVEMBER 17-20, 1977 '" / \ / \/ '" / Six SeniorLadies - All Indian f
I Xjjf AdmiMion per DaY Championship Games | Aduit-2.50 lournament Sen^or A . 8:3o p m nov 19 ,c?l JIT Student-175 Senior B - 4:30 p.m. Nov. 20 \%^ i f children-1.00 PreieirtaHoß olTrofhits g Awards Ljdleß " 8:00 pm". . *W | f Nov' 14, 1977 KAINAI NEWS November 12 Memorial Tournament All Set To Go
All systems are go for the Charlie and Dribblers and Seniors. Irene Weasel Head Memorial basketball Outside teams coming in are the tournament to be held at the Senator Blackfoot Centrals, Brocket and the Gladstone Hall on the weekend of Friendship Center from Calgary. November 17-19. There will be plenty of trophies handed Eight teams will be battling for the out at the end of the tournament. All the championship in the open division of the trophies are donated by the Weasel Head tournament. family and friends. The opening draw will see Rocky Boy, Team trophies will be awarded to the Montana facing the Lethbridge Bulls at first four teams in each division as well as 7:00 pm on Thursday. team sportsmenship trophies. The hosting Blood Golden Eagles will The men's open division will award lock horns with Dallesport Washington at jackets plus trophies to the first and 8:30 p.m. second team all stars selected. Game three will see Nespelem Wash- The senior B mens and the ladies ington go against Doug's Sports of section will also present trophies to 10 Lethbridge on Friday. All Starsalong with merchandise to the Another Washington team from La winners. will do battle with the Blackfeet The M.V.P. in each division will Wells, Weasel Push Front L-R Raynard Young Pine, Robert Charlie Redskins from Browning Montana right receive a wrist watch plus a trophy. Head, Mike Day Chief after the Nespelen and Doug's game. Other individual awards will be for Rock, Back L-R Gregg Eagle Plume, Coach, Faron Brave Brent The tournament will see six senior B sportsmenships and single game high Singer, Mike Oka, Larry Fox, Richard Mills manager. Missing are teams in action. The teams are the Blood scorer. Allan Pard, Ervin Yellow Feet and Godfrey Weasel Head. Oldtimers, Calgary Friendship Center, Some of the games will also be played Moses Lake Hawks, Napi Lodge from at the St. Mary's school. The Lethbridge, Heart Butte Montana and the tournament draw is on a modified single Eagles and Pandas in Kainai Braves. elimination in each division with each The ladies section will also see six team guaranteed two games. Leagues teams seeking the ladies championship The tournament is co-sponsored by the Southern Basketball there are three Blood teams the Pandas, Blood Reserve Golden Eagles. The Blood Reserve Golden Fagles arc tour of Sweden and Denmark the first of once again entered in the Southern December playing seven exhibition gam- Alberta Chinook Baskethall League. mes in two weeks. The league this season consists ot six They have cancelled the tour and are World Of Rodeo Official Paper Of INFR teams besides the Eagles, there are three now working on a two week trip to either hope to teams from Lethbridge. Doug's Labour Ireland or Scotland where they "1 World of Rodeo, a fast growing They will also donate the All Round of exhib- The Club and the Bulls. Magrath and Ray- get into a tournament instead rodeo newspaper that has been on the belt buckle trophy for this year's final. or the mond are the other two entries. ition games at the end of February news stands for a year has been adopted Jordan further proposed that the WOR of 1978. In date the Fagles have played a total first week inMarch as the official rodeo newspaper of the would take the responsibility to obtain all of 6 league games and sport a .' and 3 win Meanwhile the Blood Reserve Pandas Indian National Finals Rodeo. the donors of the belt buckle trophies. of the and loss record, they have defeated the who won the ladies championship The World of Rodeoeo is published If it is successful in this venture, then Labour Club by a score of 119-98. Blood reserve last season went out during months of January, take on the and are monthly the the WOR would then Margrath 56-52 and the Lethbridge Bulls seeking tougher competition February. March, April, October. Nov- taking overall trophies Wo- responsibility fo 89-55. entered in the Southern Alberta ember and semi-monthly during the needed by the INFR in the future. of men's Commercial basketball league. Their losses have come at the hands months of May. June, July, August, The proposal was accepted unani- has a of 10 teams in it. the two top teams in the league losing to The league total September and December by the Rodeo mously by the Board of Directors of the teams Lethbridge. Raymond 86-58 and dropping two games there are four from Construction Agency in Billings, Mon- INFR. to Doug's by scores of 103-57 and 108-76. (iotschna Sports. Labour Club. All Star tana. The Fagles have also been busy Sports and the Pant House. The paper covers all levels of rodeo playing exhibition games to date they The other teams are from Coalhurst, including High School, College. Girls have played tour winning two and losing Raymond, Warner, Taber and Coaldale. rodeo, Indian, Canadian and the pro- Indian Athletic two. The> defeated Lethbridge Labour To date the Pandas like the Fagles are fessional circuit in the U.S. Club 119-W and Blackfoot Centrals. batting 500 ball having won two and Publisher, Larry Jordan, a member of 107-84. losing two. the PCA and bronc rider presented a Hall of Fame Ihe> lost twice to the Blackfoot In their two winning games to date, proposal to the Board of directors of the Redskins from Browning in a home and the) defeated Coalhurst 36-28 and Pant INFR recently in Billings, Montana. 114-98 and The American Indian Athletic Hall of home series by scores of House 38-21. In his proposal, Jordan stated that Fame, Inc., is a non-profit corporation to 127-112. I heir losses have come at the hands of subscription costs could be added the organized to inspire physical and intel- The\ went to a tournament in Rocky Taber by a score of r>2-49 and the Labour membership dues of the INFR. lectual development, cultural integrity Boy, Montana on November 4&5 and Club 62-20. The World of Rodeo so will carry all and moral stability among Indian were eliminated in two straight games team is coached by Robert Wells standing, rodeo results or any other news students. The Hall Fame will be 7 The of losing to Harlem. Montana. 1 lr>-8 and to and they play their home games at the item that is of interest to Indian Rodeo located at the Haskell Indian Junior the hosting Rocky Boy team 120-82. Ci.R. Davis school in Fort Macleod. Associations. College in Lawrence, Kansas. Since the Iht. Eagles had plans on a basketball school andcampus has been designated a _—. ...■■■■■ —.. , ... ..t ■■■*. National Historic Landmark by the Na- r^y-——■vr>'-'-rz^rxrtz t:..r i- '. *~~T- -i v~«.-*"'" t^t—a—*-..*.».»'.'*..■' ■IC3C=fi '-' »- »" tional U.S. Park Senice, the Hall will belong to all Indian tribes. It is hoped that the Hall ofFame will not only be developed us a place to - honourfamous American Indian Athletes but also as a museum, research service and an archive depository. f^*"^f&^^ H i BOX 397 v At the present time, funds are needed to support individual athletes so that they ' may attend enshrinement ceremonies in their honour. It has been estimated that it will cost SI, 500.00 per athletefor travel expenses, plaques, etc. The Gulf Oil Corporation has agreed to sponsor two athletes hut money is neededfor others. The American Indian Athletic Hall of fe Fame. Inc., is presently attempting to fe SADDLERY raise funds from large American cor- porations as well as concerned Indian individuals and organizations. It's our 75th anniversary and we invite you to partake in j//5 r>L- M^IX/^ M The Indian Hall ofFame are earnestly U»/ our ;: rand of western hospitality throughout 1977. imploring individual Indians, Indian or- i&w/iJI /^TJ ganiztions and tribes to support the Old fiends know we have one of the finest selections of boots, <>/ -^S* aT^l enshrinement program by sending con- you'll find in this country New friends C\ (/ < western wear and tack that tributions in whatever amount to "WESTERN '"%''" ■ffiSJ^* S^S' THE VkmYi and customers wi ji'cJ we also take great pride in out '-, r^rj V?V AMERICAN INDIAN ATHLETIC HALL ' I \^M OFFAME.INC, Executive Offices, Has- kell Indian Junior College, Lawrence, "y", VISIT OUR AUTHENTIC WESTERN STORE IN ITS VINTAGE 75th YEAR 1 Kansas 66044. We need your support and involvement in making this de- velopment one of the most outstanding accomplishments in the history of this GRAND OLD SCHOOL. Please let us hearfrom you by return mail.
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Kainai Industries Report 70* OPPORTUNITIES
John Chorm, general manager for McMurrary finishing off his apprentice- Kainai Industries has announced that the ship as an electrician. Wells worked at Kainai Mews plant will be closed on November 18 in the plant for two years and under | stead of the Armistice Day holiday, regulations he must work in another or ADVERTISING AGENT November 11. The request was made by other jobs under a journeyman electrician the Employee's Association at the plant. for the remaining two years before he can Also, Mr. Chorm said the Christmas qualify tor his journeyman electrician j The Editorial Department of the Kainai News requires an break for the plant workers will be from papers. imaginative and aggressive individual to collect, design and layout December 26 - 30. advertisments for client companies and organizations. There is always a fear of layoffs or Blackhot News closures at the plant but officials say they The ideal candidate will possess formal art training or previous not foresee do closing the plant unless the related experience. Some training in book keeping, must have own area is hit by an extreme snow storm Cont'd from page 7 , vehicle and valid Drivers License, must be willing to travel 60 causing immobility of the trucks trans- percent of the time in field, work experience and/or porting homes out of the plant and on the training necessary. road to the delivery site. Crowfoot School attendance for the Herbert First Rider and William Many month of September was 83 per cent. Bears, are now the two plant foremans. Although some students brought the The sucessful applicant must be able to communicate effectively t Harry Kemer is overall plant in down, many others had with customers and co-workers. manager attendance * charge of 70 workers. perfect attendance, and the list would be be listed. Lorraine Goodstriker underwent sur- to long if all of these were to For further information and/or arrange for a personal interview J parents and to gery in the Fort Macleod hospital and Congratulations to both of your portfolio please Contact: recovered well. She is now back on the students for the tremendous effort. job as receptionist. U Indian News Media The old incentive measure used some ****** U Kainai News Editor I years back has been brought back into Box 58 effect by management. Workers are A parent teacher gathering was held on required to complete a house per day and the afternoon of October sth. Unfortunat- Standoff, Alberta TOL IYO 1 are given time off at the end of the week if ely there was not an overwhelming turn they uphold their end of the bargain. out of parents, but hopefully future will be more sucessful. Required immediately. Applications close November 30, 1977. At present Kainai homes are sold by 19 gatherings dealers from Alberta, B.C. and Sask- There was a drawing for a turkey and atchewan. Of the total sold 92 percent of Emily Duckchief was the lucky winner. the orders are from off the reserve - the remaining 8 percent majority sales are ****** Centre from the Bloods. Alberta Vocational Randy First Rider is now president of For information purposes, we would the Employee's Assoc. at the plant, his like to advise the people that there has NATIVE CULTURE INSTRUCTOR vice-president is Charlie Blood. In plant been a change in the law, regarding people on the reserve. This language they would be known as the intoxicated Biche, employee's being that when someone from the The Alberta Vocational Centre at Lac La 135 paved road shop stewards. The assoc- Edmonton, an for iation is similiar to an in-shop union. This reserve is arrested on the reserve, he is miles northeast of offers exciting opportunity body negotiates for wage increases, then charged with Section 97 of the persons dedicated to helping northern individuals and communities benefits, grievances and elected reps Indian Act, not Section 84 of the liquor meet the challenges of the 20th Century. speak on behalf of the hourly paid control act. workers. Meetings are held periodically The same procedures are followed for The sucessful candidate will develop and deliver a Native Cultural by all the workers to discuss matters the release, but release is done through Awareness Program emphasizing northern Alberta native cultures, Rider Criminal Code. If a person is arrested relating to their work. First and the Native arts andcrafts, and comparative cultural analysis to assist in Blood replaced William Wadsworth and outside the Reserve, he is booked in, Wilfred Blood. under Section 84 of the Liquor Control establishing liason with various Native communities and groups, work closely with an advisory committee of Native elders. Franklin Wells, former employee with Act. Kainai is living and working in Fort The Tribal Police have now gottentheir appointments increased into the Section NOTE: This is a one year project position with an anticipated expiry of the Indian Act regarding intoxicated persons, intoxicants and unlawful selling of liquor. Salary up to $20,748 depending on qualifications presented. Another law change is that the Indian Competition No. 5501-79 - To remain open until a suitable candidate Reserve Traffic Regulations (Indian Act) has been selected. SERVICE are to be enforced on the Reserve shortly, and these regulations govern movement unsafe APPLY TO: Alberta Government Employment Office of vehicles, speed, road signs, Floor, and other regulations. sth Melton Building CENTRE vehicles, 10310Jasper Avenue information on this, feel CARDSTON ALBERTA For further Edmonton, TSJ 2W4 - free to call the Tribal Police Office at Alberta 734-3815, or the local RCMP Detachment AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS at 734-3923 and further information will be given. This was submitted by S/Cst. GAS and OIL C. Wolfleg in our Blackfoot News Letter. Government Of Alberta
PROPANE - BULK and CORRECTION OFFICERS BOTTLE ,IMMACULATECONCEPTION PARISH LETHBRIDGE HEATING and Dear Parents, General APPLIANCES Alberta Solicitor offers career opportunities to individuals A weekly catechism program will who have working knowledge of human relations and possess ibegin in the first week of November for leadership ability. Successful applicants will have duties of both a TV and RADIO ,all' children from Kindergarten to Grade' i program and security nature and will receive on-the-job training Sales and Service 6, Classes will be offered as follows; , ,' designed to further develop interpersonal skills including inmate STANDOFF counselling, leadership techniques, descipline and Tuesday from 4:00 P.M. to custodial I Every procedures. Qualifications: High school diploma preferred plus PHONE ,5:00 P.M. at the White Calf Hall. two MOSES LAKE ' years work experience. Applicants with less than a high school Every Wednesday from 4:00 P.M. to diploma will be considered if they possess: two years previous 15:00 P.M. at the Immaculate Heart corrections experience; knowledge of native languages and/or Church.j culture; or equivalent experience and knowledge. Note: Work is l ' performed on a shift basis and some work assignments at forestry Children'living out in the country'must camp are included. Also, employee must provide own trans- be picked up by the parents at 5:00 P.M. (. portation. Salary range: $11,868 - $14,496 per annum. "Catechisis is a faith we live out" COMPETITION NUMBER: 8210-L-1 "It is witnessing the spoken word" >' CLOSING DATE: November 25, 1977 APPLY: Personnel Administration Office, Government of Alberta, STAR MARKET MEATS AND Rm. 401, Professional Bldg., 740 - 4 Avenue South, Lethbridge, a^ Alberta TIJ ON9. 401 - 2ndAye South GROCERI^^/*jo£3&dßgMtf\ SpeC'a'iZin Programs like the Cow-Calf Producers vances. the Loan Program and The Farming for Hopefully by now all the harvesting is The Indian Future research program which are of finished. Those of you who have rapeseed interest and importance to most farmers your bins should be checked for want in are examples of the types of topics I heating now, even though it may have to discuss. Also the new Seed Cleaning 10 per cent or better. Seed with gone in at 1/2 Equity Plant Upgrading Program along from green spots in your fields or seed to phases of timely production hints all that went in on a hot day may be heating. farming. Best bet is to auger out a truck load or two Agriculture This week I wish to remind all cattle and run it back in, just to make sure. Foundation producers that application forms for the Rapeseed was this year's best paying 1977 Cow-Calf Producers Loan Program ciop for many. Can't afford any losses will be in the District Agriculturist's there can we? Under this The Indian Equity Foundation re- offices by November Ist. Next week I will discuss some of My opportun- a unique approach to partner- From program each producer has the of the Farm Implement presents $75 per the impacts ship Indian businesses and the ity to borrow an amount equal to legislation that has just been passed and between herd to a business community at large. calf on 80 Per cent of his some of my thoughts on how we can dollars. These Incorporated in 1976 as the result of an maximum of six thousand better get a deal on hog prices in Alberta loans are guaranteed by the Alberta agreement between the Federal Depart- View Point in relation to other North American Government at an interest rate of 7 ment of Indian and Northern Affairs, and wishing points. Alberta, percent per year. All producers the Indian Association of the must Should you wish to make any com- equity By Marvin Moore to take advantage of this program Foundation is designed to provide on or before ments about this column, my viewpoints, expanding Indian Minister of Agriculture file their applications financing to new or 31, 1978. First obligations from or yours, please feel free to write to: businesses in Alberta. Alberta January The Minister any funds received by producers under of Agriculture, P.O. Box 1 The Foundation is a registered chari- this program must be towards clearing provisions ■ Street, table organization under the of any financial commitments that are 9718 107 the Income Tax Act and derives support outstanding from previous cow-calf ad- Edmonton, Alberta from gifts and donations made to it by patrons in the private business com- munity. Founding patrons of the Indian Equity Foundation are the Government of Can- ada and Syncrude Canada Limited. RELATIONSHIP WITH BUSINESS CO- MMUNITY In addition to providing financial support to the Foundation, the Alberta business community is participating in the operation of the Foundation through membership on the Indian Equity Fund Advisory Committe. This committee is composed of senior Alberta business executives and acts as an advisor to the CENTRE Board of Directors of the Foundation. Welcome to the Children's Book Festival. From November 13 THE EQUITY FINANCING PROGRAM to 19th Canada is invited to a celebration and we'd like to invite Equity financing is provided by the you personally. The Children's Book Festival is a national cele- Foundation from the Indian Equity Fund bration of Canadian children's books in the form of contributed surplus and focussed on our list of 55 investment in the capital stock of appli- exciting books listed in the catalogue called Our Choice 1977. cant companies. Both forms of support are provided on a conditional basis under The catalogue's cover and the poster are illustrated by the a financing agreement with the Found- well-known ation. and wel 1-loved illustrator Frank Newfeld. To get involved in the celebration libraries, bookstores, schools and To be eligible for support, projects families have been ordering the Children's Book Festival kit which must be of a viable business nature, includes the poster, the catalogue, a programme idea sheet to get owned or controlled by Treaty Indians Canada moving and thirty book-jackets with which children can decorate and located in the Province of Alberta their own Canadian (All Financing is available to a maximum of books. kit orders must be pre-paid at $2.00 twenty percent of total cost of a project, a kit.) but can be increased to thirty-five percent in situations where significant job crea- Events will be happening bookstores and libraries all tion benefit can be shown. Maximum in financing available on any project is across the country. Look for these authors on tour: $50,000. Further limitations are placed on Janet Lunn, author of Double Spell, Peter Martin Associates; agriculture projects which restrict the Montreal & New Brunswick Foundation's support to intensive agri- Jean Little, author of Mine For Keeps, McClelland culture projects of a total capital cost less & Stewart, than $100,000. and From Anna, Fitzhenry & Whiteside; Applications which have already been Halifax analyzedfor vaibility by a chartered bank lan Wallace, author of The Sandwich, Kids Can P ss; or other lending institution and which Manitoba, St. Catharines, Niagara Falls have been approved for a loan, may be W.O. Mitchell, author of submitted directly to the Indian Equity Who Has Seen The Win< Macmillan; Foundation. All other applications should Toronto be submitted first to the Indian Oil Sands Maria Campbell, author of Little Badger and tne Fire Spirit, Economic Development Corporation Ltd. McClelland & Stewart; for analysis and for assistance in arrang- ing the balance of financing. Winnipeg Al Pittman, author of Down By Jim Long's Stage, Breakwater Press; Thunder Bay, Chatham, London OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS: Christie Harris, President: Walter P. Twinn, Slave Lake author of Mouse Woman and the Mischief-Makers, Vice-Pres.: Lomed Mowers, Edmonton McClelland & Stewart —— Director: Fred Gladstone Saskatoon, Moose Jaw, Regina Beverley Allinson, author of Mandy"and the Flying Map, OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS: Women's President: Walter P. Twmn, blave Lake Press; Vice-Pres: Lome Mowers, Edmonton Calgary, Edmonton, Kami oops Director: Fred Gladstone, Cardston Dennis Lee, author of Alligator Pie and Garbage Delight. Director: Dan McLean, Valleyview Macmillan; —' Director: Maurice Stron, Calgary Ajax, Milton, Secreatary-Treasurer and Executive Sec. Toronto Robin Dodson, Edmonton FOUNDATION SOLICITOR: Please join us in celebrating. Stop in at your Walsh Young, Calgary local public FOUNDATION AUDITOR: library, bookstore, or school and find out how your community is Clarkson, Gordon and Co. Edmonton celebrating. FOUNDING PATRONS:Government of Canada Canadian children's Syncrude Canada Ltd. books are fun and we're proud of them. HEAD OFFICE: Let's celebrate! Suite 202. 10645-Jasper Aye. Edmonton, Alberta TSJ IZB 86 Bloor Street West, Suite 215,Toronto, Ontario, Canada MSS IMS (Telephone: 416-964-2760) Phone: (403)428-6731.