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Rain brings relief Paul Band fights fires By Dorothy Schreiber occupation and Bearhead says there have been some The recent rain comes as tense moments in the last his people, welcome relief for Paul couple of weeks. homeland. band fire chief, Wilson "There's a lot of smoke Bearhead, who has been and wind blows the smoke NATIVE responding to daily fire calls right in your face, so its for the past two weeks. pretty hard to breathe. At HERITAGE to [ tk ,h R<,,,t¿ "We've had up six and one point, we had to run ten fire calls a day," he Says. away from the fire truck "Sometimes as late as 11:30 because it was too smoky." at night." Another time he watched Bearhead and his team of as a wind came up and two 12 volunteer firefighters of his firefighters and the have been busy battling truck disappeared into a EDUCATION NOT JUST BOOKS fires which threatened to cloud of smoke. Who do you think is going to eat up all the tasty bannock once it's cooked? The burn down at least six "I couldn't see I them and children of Mary Hanley Catholic elementary school in Edmonton, that's who! homes on the reserve was calling their names... To celebrate Nati The Grade 2 students of Mrs. Dowling's class observe Rena Sinclair, a Native located 57 km west of after I finally saw the heritage, try one of t red counsellor, as she prepares the bannock ingredients. The task was part of her Edmonton. light flashing on the truck, I recipes on pages 20 cultural contribution to National Education Week, April 18 -22. And despite an antiquated said 'let's get out and 23. Guaranteed of here.' - Terry Lusty, Windspeaker satisfy anyone, and fire truck and lack of It's pretty hard to breathe if equipment, Bearhead and you don't have masks." his firefighting team have With the recent outbreak managed to keep houses of fires, Bearhead is adding from burnig down and have more hose, portable water Yvon Dumont not suffered any casualties. packs, portable water The fire department, pumps, shovels and begins third term which has been in operation hopefully face masks, to the for the last year, has also equipment list. Incumbent Yvon Dumont Manitoba Metis Federation received help from commu- He is also considering of Winnipeg recently after polling 3,031 votes nity members and home- enrolling in a firefighting defeated one of his regional compared to Fleming's owners, 30 of of whom course in the fall. vice- presidents, Jack 2,536. A past president, pitched in to help contain a In the meantime, with the Fleming, for the leadership John Morrisseau, came blaze which threatened recent rain he says he is of Manitoba's Metis. third with 1,702. four homes. taking the opportunity to Dumont begins his third The president's position
Firefighting is : , !, nor : n YVON DIJMONT t, -gym aG n .rsident of the is ,i thvo war term Play runs April 22 -May 8 in Edmonton Spirits a powerful force in `Jessica' By Dianne Meili who she is." In Jessica, perhaps the t The sweatloclge, animal most spiritually powerful spirits and the finding of role is played by Gloria power are all elements of Miguel, a central American the play "Jessica" which Indian, whose father is a runs April 22 - May 8 in Kuna Indian from the San Edmonton's Kaasa Theatre Blas Islands off the coast of at the Jubilee Auditorium. Panama and mother a The play stars Shirley Rapphanock from Cheechoo, who around draws Virginia, U.S.A. from personal experience Miguel plays an old to play the role of Jessica, a woman (or so it appears) half -Metis half o -Irish girl. who introduces Like Jessica into Jessica, Cheechoo the spirit world through became heavily involved in sweatlodge ceremonies drugs and alcohol at an and teachings of the old early age to fight the shame GLORIA MIGUEL and BEN CARDINAL - `Jessica is about feminine ways to help her find her of being Native. awareness as well as Native awareness.' power. But, just as Jessica finds through a ceremonial array who must go through some sometimes taken things for "Jessica is about feminine her power in the play by of Native spirits who are changes himself as he granted. "Being a Native awareness as well as Native seeking the guidance able to of transform into the watches Jessica find her person living in this society awareness. But it's also spiritual helpers, so did real people in her life. power. Sam is a Native you have to be tough. But, universal. Everyone has Cheechoo turn her life Flashbacks, music and activist who must learn to then I realize, heck, l'in a different blood in them and around at 23. She attended dance are to used illustrate accept Jessica as a powerful better talker than I am a we all battle the spirits sweats and by "going into the growing Jessica entity in her own right, not fighter," Cardinal explains, within," Miguel says. herself" she found out who undertakes. just a member of the indicating he's had to let go To obtain tickets for she. was and learned from Joining Cheechoo in the weaker sex. of the macho image. "In my Jessica, contact the some of the terrible things play are Edmonton's Ben "I can relate to the role," family my mom was the Northern Light Theatre that had happened to her. Cardinal and New York's says Cardinal, who says decision maker, so there's administration office at 471- In the play, Jessica's Gloria Miguel. Cardinal he's played the tough guy in now an understanding to 1586 or purchase them at power is brought to life plays Jessica's lover Sam, his own life and has accept a woman just for any BASS outlet. PAGE 2, April 22, 1988, WINDSPEAKER Provincial Chief leads fight to return home By Terry Lusty IAA, says he thinks the people of the Fitz have "an A scheme to relocate adequate andjustful claim." Dene residents from Fort Effective April 1, they hired Fitzgerald, Alberta to Fort the chief's brother, Francois Smith, Northwest Ter- Paulette, to conduct a ritories has failed miserably genealogical study, land and according to Indian surveys and archival work leaders, many band mem- in Ottawa in order to bers want to return to their prepare a proper statement original homeland at Fitz. of claim that will, hopefully, On April 20, Chief Jerry go before the minister in Paulette, one of Canada's August. youngest chiefs at 23, was Indian Affairs has drawn in Edmonton trying to gain sharp criticism from the an audience with the chief and his brother, who Department of Indian say they feel slighted and Affairs (DIA). He says his allege the department is attempts have been futile. trying to completely avoid Nonetheless, he is a man the issue. Paulette says with a mission and a vision they've written and left of his people repopulating telephone messages for the Fitz area and regaining Alberta's acting regional their social and cultural director, Fred Jobin to heritage. arrange a meeting. The The Fort Fitzgerald messages remain un- Indian reserve ( #196) lies answered. about 21 km south of the Ken Williams; speaking N.W.T.- Alberta border and for Jobin, does not agree. was created through an "As soon as we got the Order in Council. Fort request we tried to contact Smith is immediately north them but the people who of the border. Both reserves ._ made the calls weren't come under Treaty 8 of there to receive them," he 1899 and became stopping explains. points along the Slave A statement from DIA River, a major transportation will be forthcoming in the route to the territories. CHIEF JERRY PAULETTE and FRANCOIS PAULETTE - `We want more control over our near future, says Williams. "In the early 1960s," destiny.' Jobin, he adds, did meet explained Paulette, "DIA with Pat Chilton, the coerced the people of Fort whose total population is census placed its population the $75,000 annual payments original size is unknown as regional director for the Fitzgerald to move to Fort 437. at about 25 but Paulette the reserve receives at yet because DIA claims to N.W.T., during the after- Smith with promises of On March 27, a general claims it is on the rebound present and says, "We're have lost those files, states noon following Paulette's jobs, housing, electricity, meeting of the Smith -Fitz and now stands at 50 and is entitled to much more." Paulette. The band is also morning press conference. plumbing and education." band passed . a motion to growing. Some families The band list, he adds, will in the dark as to actual The involvement of DIA The promises were attrac- that effect and a band have returned to Fitz and increase because of Bill C- numbers of band members representatives from both tive and lured most of the council resolution has since many more wish to "but are 31 and add to these costs. and the two issues will the territories and Alberta band's 450 or more been forwarded to the reluctant because there is Afewamenities he envisions require some investigation is crucial because the Fort members. This also spelled department. The BCR lists nothing there for them," in Fitzgerald's future are a before they can file a Smith and Fort Fitzgerald the near extinction of the Paulette as chief of the Fitz confesses Paulette. band office, a gymnasium, statement of claim with bands have to fall under community. Dene and Frank Laviolette There is no real infra- gas station and restaurant. DIA. their respective geographic A consequence of the as the Fort Smith chief. structure at all in the Paulette talks of cultural, jurisdictions. Support for the Fort relocation was DIA's The relocation to Smith, community and govemment economic and social Chief Paulette made it Fitzgerald band has been amalgamation of the Smith complains Paulette, has is partly to blame, he adds. improvements and thinks clear that if nothing obtained from the Assembly and Fitz bands which been disastrous. He says "They burned our houses his people could have a constructive occurs while of First Nations, the Fort became the "Fitz -Smith his people live with the and the church because brighter future by combining he is in Edmonton, he will Smith Band, Dene Nation Native Band." Now, says symptoms of colonialism, they said our people had the best of two worlds at likely make a direct of the N.W.T., and the Paulette, the Dene are unemployment, child houses at Fort Smith." Fitz. "We want', more approach to the minister, Indian Association of requesting that Indian neglect, alcoholism and The chief recognizes it control over our own Bill McKnight. Alberta (IAA). Affairs recognize a decision welfare. will be costly to rebuild the destiny," he states. "We don't want to make of the band to re- establish Fitzgerald almost became community but is willing to Of additional concern Lawrence Courtoreille, noise - we just want to get the two distinct bands a ghost town. A 1981 rise to the task. He scoffs at are the lands at Fitz. The speaking on behalf of the things done," he concludes. Fear favoritism, lack of funding Ex-stude nts criticize Peigan education takeover
By Jackie Red Crow guidelines to be applied in. But Strikes With a Gun, "But after, there was a out there are more questions as a policy rather than a the selection of candidates a graduate student of the threat of funding cutbacks than answers on the treaty right and there is a PEIGAN RESERVE -Two hoping to receive funding to University of Calgary and and morale changed. Peigans' move. danger funding will be Peigan university graduates attend college or university. Little Moustache, a Peigan Teachers were worried discontinued. fear students will become teacher, object to the More importantly, the Anyone "who's qualified about their security instead The Peigan Board of victims of an unfair selection Peigan takeover of post- students say the Peigan will be funded to attend of thinking about proving Education assumed band process for funding assist- secondary people were not informed school," assures Kawaguchi. education quality education to their control of Native education ance with the recent Peigan because imminent govern- about the new education This board will ensure no students. Teachers should two years ago and has an takeover of post- secondary ment education cutbacks never move. The students first one who is eligible wilf be be subjected to that." elected board trustees. education responsibility. and a lack of information on heard about it while at the denied sponsorship, he Peigan administration Currently, they are admin- the logistics of assuming Strikes With a Gun also istrating the Pikinni school added. office in February and then But Ben Kawaguchi, this responsibility. believes that the Peigans quickly moved to create which has nursery school director of the Peigan One of the board's have not received adequate 10. An Little Moustache has on the to Grade addition is Board of Education, says priorities is to improve information on "the public awareness worked in a federal school logistics being built to accommodate there is "no basis" to counselling for university them issue. in northern Alberta where of taking over post- high school students in Celeste Strikes With a Gun and college students. A secondary the band had taken over education. For Strikes With a Gun and Grades 11 and 12. As well, and Noella Little Moust- Native counsellor may be their instance, how much monies Little Moustache also a number of- Native teachers ache's own education, claims that favoritism hired to counsel Peigan are they receiving and what worry that education is not were hired with an emphasis will be applied by the university and college 'At first, it was new and amount will go directly to guaranteed by the federal on Native culture in the selection committee. students because the exciting in the community sponsor Peigan students government. They say the curriculum. The admin- Nominations for board existing Indian Affairs and teachers were able to interested in pursuing Department of Indian istration of post- secondary members have been made program was develop a "inadequate," curriculum based university or college train- Affairs treats university and education is a new respon- and this group will form says Kawaguchi. on Native needs." she said. ing," she said. She poitits college funding for Indians sibility for the board. WINDSPEAKER, April 22, 1988, PAGE 3 95- year -old still going strong By Terry Lusty comments saying, He was used to go all the way up to a very nice looking man in Arctic Red River in the While the average age those days. " She went on to territories, said Hanna, and attained by most elderly reminisce of the days when "delivered the first boilers people is about 70, Alexis he helped her dad and to Norman Wells." Lafferty, of Athabasca, is uncles with haying and The coming of the railway still going strong at 95. caring for lifestock and the to Athabasca about 1916 The robust gentleman children. For a few years, caused a severe decline in was in fine form for a huge he lived at her paternal river transportation and in birthday party in his honor grandmother's, Margeurite the 1920s "Uncle Alex took at Edmonton's Canadian Bouvier- Gardiner. out about 50- square -mile Native Friendship Centre "I never thought I'd be trapline out of Calling on April 16. here wishing him all the Lake, " explained Hanna. Although he turned 95 best on his 95th birthday," He built a log home and was on Jan. 18, his party was remarked Anderson. "He quite successful at what he delayed in favor of a date was loved by all the people did (trap), she added. He when most of his relatives around him...and worked flourished into the 1930s could come together. so hard on our farm." and in the following decade, Sporting a modern, dark - A very special guest was returned to Athabasca colored suit, Lafferty Susan Hanna, a girl raised where he worked at loading appeared healthy and by Lafferty as if she were his boxcars and piling lumber aware, had a full head of own daughter and who for over 15 years at Imperial hair and wore no hearing travelled all the way down Lumber. aid or eye glasses. He was from Whitehorse to share "He was never out of greeted by about 125 well in this special occasion. work," boasted Hanna. In wishers, including long- Others in attendance 1952, he moved to Hay time acquaintances Dr. spoke in glowing terms of ALEX LAFFERTY River for about half a year Anne Anderson and Delia Lafferty's hard working ...loved by all people around him. "where he fished at where Gray, who have known him ways and the hospitality he the river empties into Great for over half a century. came to be known for. as a fisheries officer, he said spirit of the north in those to Lafferty, acted as emcee Slave Lake." Additional Gray said she's known Ross Donald and Reg he used to travel between days. We weren't in that for the evening and provided employment included jobs him and his brothers since Taylor, who worked with Calling Lake and other much of a rush that we a biographical sketch of a with survey crews, depart- 1923. She jokingly told of Lafferty for many years at lakes north of there by dog didn't have time to do these man whose years span an ment of highways, lumber how Lafferty, a lifelong Canada Dry, were two who team. On one of his trips, things...and (Alexis) was age which has seen the mills and logging camps. bachelor, was often praised his hard work. Lafferty and his brother, the type of gentleman that transition from travel by In 1956 he was living in "around the Cunningham Athabasca MLA Frank Frank, were southbound always personified that sort dog and canoe to travel by Edmonton where he worked sisters as well as the Roland Appleby commended with their teams. of an existence...we're jet airplane. for Adby Construction and sisters" at St. Albert. Lafferty's kind and thought- "They tied up their proud that we have people Descended from the Demolition. His last job, Anderson lent some ful manners. Many years dogs...and we had to stop like Alex Lafferty." Lafferty- Bouvier -Beaulieau before retiring in 1969 in his credence to Laffertv's ago, when he was employed and have tea. That was the Frances Hanna, a niece family lines which are mid '70s, was with Canada widespread throughout the Dry bottlers. territories, Lafferty was "He was always there...to on the disabled he could to Ottawa conference born at Fort Nelson, B.C. in do whatever 1893. He moved to St. make things better for us. rescheduled due to labour strike Albert when quite young We were never wanting for OTTAWA - Due to a communities provide of the Secretary of State, disabled community. and attended mission anything," said Hanna. labour strike affecting most programs and support stated, "This conference A special feature of the school, being one of the few An oldtime dance featur- hotels here, the date for the services designed to improve will be an ideal occasion for conference will exhibit the who learned to read and ing Don Sauve and his National Association of the quality of life for the handicapped Native abilities and contributions write. Fluent in English, band, Taste of Nashville, Friendship Centre's national Aboriginal people in an people to make known by disabled artists, actors Cree and French, he followed the supper and conference on the needs of urban environment. their needs and aspirations and playwrights. worked at jobs which very speeches. One fella up disabled Aboriginal people "The national conference to the general public and few people today can talk there dancing away was 95- is rescheduled for Sept. 17, is our way of supporting the federal government." For more information, about firsthand. none other than the 18 and 19, 1988. activities which encourage The three days will bring please contact: Rusty -Jack Lafferty worked the river year -old Lafferty, whose The National Association equal access to and partic- together Elders, resource Wilson, Joyce Vaive, boats and hauled freight looks belie his years. of Friendship Centres ipation in Canadian society people, representatives of Conference Coordinator, between Fort Edmonton As Hanna remarked in represents friendship by members of the disabled provincial/federal govern- National Association of and Athabasca and up the one of her closing state- centres and seven provin- Native community," said ments, friendship centres, Friendship Centres, 251 Slave River. His trips took ments: "He transcends any that cial /territorial associations Nelson Mayer, president of Aboriginal organizations, Laurier Ave. West, Suite him to such notable and age generation gap; across Canada. Friendship the national association. disabled advocacy organiza- 604, Ottawa, Ontario (613) historic rivers as the Peace, simply does not exist with centres, located in 104 Minister David Crombie, tions and members of the 563k -4844. Athabasca and Slave. He my uncle."
TB rate 10 to 20 times higher amongst Natives Lifestyle influences spread of tuberculosis By Dorothy Schreiber Past treatment "Years ago the 7B is scared they're going to be health nurse Diane Doering are a cough which lasts for Although all people are services really functioned incarcerated so they avoid says poor quality housing more than a week, an Tuberculosis is an susceptible to contracting like a correctional facility. the services and this causes may be a determining unexplained fever, and a sense unwellness unwanted legacy in Hilda TB it is a disease which People would go into the the case to drag out factor in whether or not a general of flu. Powder's family. seems to be dispropor- communities, do a mass X- longer." person comes down with similar to having the is treated tionately high amongst the ray and screening program TB infection an active case of TB. The disease During the '50s she says with antibiotics which are Native population. and then they'd apprehend The TB germ is spread She says good quality three people on her mother's a period In the Native community people and put them in a by infectious carriers. housing influences a taken daily for side had the disease. from six to nine months. Two the TB rate is anywhere sanitorium, where they When a carrier coughs the person's overall physical of her brothers and one a In order to prevent the from 10 to 20 times higher were forced to stay...in the germ becomes airborn on health and, for example, it is sister contracted TB and than the rate for the general minds of the Native people tiny particles of dust and house which has inadequate spread of the illness to spent between one- and -a- Alberta population. this wasn't any different can be breathed in by heating may lower a person's important for people half to four years in Lifestyle, overcrowded than going to jail." others. resistance to infection. take their medication treatment sanitoriums recovering housing, and past treatment The doctor says he has In Native communities, "If the person is healthy regularly, as once will from the disease. by medical practitioners in also heard accounts from closeness of families and and has a lifestyle that is started the disease non- dealing with the sickness Native people whose family lack of accessible medical contributes to good nutrition rapidly become Today her 19- year -old infectious. are all contributing factors members were moved to a facilities together can and adequate housing, it daughter and 26- year -old times for in the high incidence of TB sanitorium and never heard attribute to the spread of may influence whether that The critical son are being treated and the infection amongst Native people, say from again. The families the disease, believes person who has been spreading she herself is on daily a person health officials. never knew what happened Enarson. affected will actually become occur before medication, though she they have the A doctor who works in to the person. He says in a community a active with TB or not." realizes isn't sure if she's contracted 4 TB services, Donald These past experiences person may carry the Most people who have illness and also when TB or is just receiving people do not take their Enarson, says the "punitive" have made Native people disease unknowingly and TB in Edmonton live in the preventative treatment. a regular type of TB treatment "a little bit afraid of the because there is greater city's inner core she says, medication on housing is basis. Powder, who lives in Native people received in services" and they tend to interaction amongst Native an area where affordable but is often of "Other than that, it's Edmonton, says her son's the past from medical view them with suspicion. families there is a greater poor quality. perfectly safe to be around wife and her sister -in -law authorities has made "As a result, somebody risk of the germ being the people who have TB," Dr. have also recently had Native people, even today, gets sick with TB and may transmitted. Dr. Enarson says of TB Enarson says. treatment for TB. leery of services. even know they have it and An Edmonton public earliest symptoms PAGE 4, April 22, 1988, WINDSPEAKER Assimilation efforts have failed and, in the In 1899, the Fort Fitzgerald Dene in Natives into mainstream society northeastern Alberta and representatives of the process, destroy any and everything that signed Treaty No. 8. By doing so, the reflected Native culture. Crown later, government obliged itself to provide reserve But it didn't work. A hundred years Editorial Natives continue to cling ever so tenaciously to lands for the Dene. By 1923, the Department of like never Indian Affairs and Department of the Interior their culture which is rising again agreed to set aside reserve lands, thus before. establishing Indian Reserve No. 196. clergy who, along with government, sought to Hopefully, the determination of the youthful The agreement didn't last long. In the early christianize and civilize Native people at the Chief Jerry Paulette of the Fort Fitzgerald Dene to 1960s, it was dishonored when the federal expense of their lands, culture and traditions. will stand the test of time as he endeavors government did their utmost to entice the Dene To white society, their (white) ways were the acquire what rightfully belongs to his people - to from Fitz to move north to Fort Smith. Many did only way. Natives who took any other path were the lands of Indian Reserve No. 196, a return of so, but now some wish to turn things around. branded as heathen, pagan and backward. The their cultural heritage, and a little more peace In the treaties and the Indian Act, reference is object of white society was to totally absorb mind. made to the inherent right of Indians to have their own lands. The Dene of Fitz did have their own reserve just as other bands did. Now they claim that portions of their original allotment have been expropriated by the feds. Give with w one hand; take with the other. As for the assimilation of the Fitzgerald Dene, GALLERY that began in earnest with their relocation to Smith which was shortly followed by the fed's 1969 "White Paper on Indian Policy." It was a "blanket policy" intended to affect all Natives in Canada through the assimilation process. However, Indians were smart enough to see through the conspiracy of the political bureaucracy. Quickly, they united and threw up all the barriers they could to prevent implementation of the policy. Sadly the implementation is occuring even if it is in a subtle manner. Policies and restrictions have been forcing Indians to adopt many of the ways of mainstream society. It appears the actions of government have been nothing more than an extension of their ploy and that of the church to rid this country of its responsibilities to Indians. Whether such assimilationist tactics were written or unwritten is not important. What is, is the fact that such attitudes prevail in a day and age when Native people have little else left to be taken away. The movement to assimilate Natives originated in the latter half of the 1800s with the
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importing lanes in the country. As a result it seemed An Elder cares sometimes like everyday someone was coming along with a brand new buzz. A new escape. We loved it. it hurts TOUCHING Getting loaded was an easy way to get accepted and until THE CIRCLE that was really all we were after. In any street game the trick is to make the best of any Dear Editor: with Himself. His very opportunity. Especially those involving cash. Old Joe creation speaks of His By Richard was a blessing. He'd been a career soldier who'd This is in response to glory. He does not need survived the nightmare of Korea. A mixture of the Irish Crystal Poitras' definition of "idols" to remind us of Wagamese and the Indian gave him the perfect temperament for an "Elder" as printed in the Himself. God created soldiering, he said. He was a fighter. The army taught opinion section of the April "man" in His image. What him to sneer at mud and blood and pain. At least, most 4 issue of Windspeaker. then is the purpose of the kinds of pain. The Elder's comments "man -made' religions of the Old Joe spent most of his life loving his were obviously made by world? Historically, there independence. His stories were always full of wild someone who has suffered has always been a person episodes from smokey evenings in foreign lands. Nights greatly from "whiteman's" or a group of persons who when he told stories'crackled with the telling. He was a introduction of "rosary have controlled a larger Death of Old Joe wild one. (man -made religion) and group; indeed an entire Then, as sometimes happens, he met a woman. As the bottle (man -made country, in fear and ignor- reminds writer much as he was wild, she was gentle. As much as he alcohol)." ance. Is the motive love or was a fighter, she was a romantic. She tamed him. She Ms. Poitras felt that these is it power? of importance took him to places inside himself that he never knew were a gift from the I believe, my friend, you existed. Caverns of silence. Areas of light. She walked Creator, they are indeed a have correctly defined an him through the countries of his soul and he loved her. gift from man driven by "Elder" yourself. It is indeed of Elders Together they gave birth to a son. greed and /or power, not by someone who is wise and bve for his fell au man. Through- loving. It is someone who Crippling accident out history we have seen cares 'til it hurts. It is The years have grown hands. As you get older you Upon retiring from the army Old Joe became a one race exploit another someone who does not realize it. In the quiet of these winter evenings I begin to mechanic and things went well for years. The love he race for the sake of greed bury his or her head in the see the truth in that. Drifting down memory lane, the felt for his wife and son made the transition from fighter and power. sand, but through years of hands of the years are alive. Sometimes they are frisky to family easier. He was happy. Then one night a drunk God, the Creator, created experience has learned to and playful. Other times. they tease and tickle. There driver struck his wife and left her crippled and unable to everything that is good. live in reality. He is are times, too, when they can rip and tangle. This is one remember any of her life prior to the accident. Old Joe Man took God's perfect someone who speaks of those times. would drive many miles to a special care hospital to visit creation and chose to make always in truth and love, I'm thinking back to a time when I watched an old with her. She never ever remembered who he was. She it into evil. God created the even if the truth is not man die. Watched as his hopes and dreams were would never know that they had loved each other at plants, the grain - indeed always accepted by those drowned in a river of vodka and tears. Watched as he one time. It was unbearable. everything that grows from he loves; he has lived in turned his back on everything he'd learned and Little Joe and I would sit for hours drinking up his the earth and He saw that it suffering and pain and is believed. And I watched as he died alone. father's booze and listening to the stories of the old was good. Man took the strong. An Elder who Old Joe. It was the tail end of the Sixties. His son, days. The days when nothing affected him. Stories of same grains and plants and speaks in truth and love is Little Joe, and I were caught up in the backwash of that the days when he was invincible and nothing could hurt made the rye, the wheat, created by God in His own fabulous decade. Rock and roll and the last remnants of him. Stories of the days when he could fight and claw the corn, the barley, into image. the hippie era. We were street partners. In the his way past anything. Heroic stories. Stories of the alcohol which has been the I thank God, our Creator, language of the street that meant we were together in days before her. detriment of not only our for "Elders" who speak out everything. As urban Indians and as the only other We'd sit and listen and watch as the fighter faded. We Native peoples but of of love and concern for Indian each other knew; we played that part to the watched as his tears flowed down his cheeks and he everyone who consumes it their fellow man- at any fullest. Long hair, beaded vests, moccasins. These cried against an enemy he did not know how to fight. in excess. Did man do this age, and in truth - even if it were all we needed to project the image. It was also all We sat and watched as he keeled over into oblivion. because he loved his fellow costs them ridicule by we knew or heard. And then we stole his money. man? I think not. What those who should respect Drug importing then was his motive? them. Back then, it seemed like somebody left the door to the Elders need us, too God, the Creator, created Irene McFeeters candy store open. We were living in a southern Ontario The years have grown hands. Tonight they shift the man to live in fellowship Grand Centre city right smack in the middle of one of the busiest drug memories of Old Joe into images as sharp as yesterday. Perhaps we were too young to know or understand his pain. Perhaps because we were displaced from our people we never learned the respect due our Elders. Perhaps we were too caught up in the pace of our lives Windspeaker proudly presents our and the pace of the city to see beyond our own needs. I don't know. 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popular than Betty Crocker of Tommy Hunter, Native chat with the "big guy" nó I By Lyle Donald and her hamburger helper. Nashville's North's Rocky didn't go to church, but I Community How time flies. Homer and Woodward. The former stopped by the Metis Correspondent Liz still look as young as mayor of Canyon Creek association and talked our Edmonton they did 10 years ago but and fiddler Joe Blyan was our president, Larry now they are the proud there, too. Joe rosined up Desmeules. In our con- Hello again! Before I get grandparents of a bouncing his bow and got the Metis versation Larry and his going on my next report, I baby boy, Corban Joshua. up two -stepping and jigging. assistant Clint Buehler said would like to point out to Both he and his lasagna. Boy, I just about burned a the Metis association will be people that I do joke making mother, Crystal, hole in my new pair of holding their Annual around a lot and I hope no are doing great. It was also moccasins, and Leonard Assembly July 6 -9 this one takes any offence to my son Jonathon's 10th Gauthier almost ended up summer in Lac La Biche in what appears in these birthday April 4 and big with a hernia. All in all, it conjunction with the-200th articles. brother Dennis Donald was a good time for a good anniversary of Metis settle- who is 35 years young. cause. ment in that area. LATE DAN CHARLES ...memorial dance held Moose Mountain trip Special lady Larry also said they are now negotiating some land March 25 was the dance as former prez of their bazaar and slave A couple weeks ago I Last month I took in a Friday, the with the government in a the Metis association, Sam auction on April 9 and what took a trip up to God's memorial dance for a premiere of the document- ary `Doctor, Lawyer, neutral area where the Sinclair, emceed the event a disappointment, no the country, a term which former Metis musician who Metis association Indian Chief which featured can host and kept the crowd in event turned out okay, but describes the beauty of passed away last year of their assemblies every year. Danny one special little lady in the stitches with a lot of good top bid on my good friend Moose Mountain, and cancer, Charles. Thirty acres in Hawaii Metis community, Lucille jokes. They also had a Brenda Blyan was only $25. visited with good friends, Just a couple of months would be nice! jigging contest that night If I would have known Homer and Liz Poitras and before Danny's passing, he McLeod. It's about time a documentary and the former mayor of people were going to be as family. After a weekend of met some extended family came out Dance robbed about our women in Canyon Creek and current broke as I was that weekend, ham and turkey, it was he hadn't known of before, The dances at the Elks president of Local 97 and I would have went out good to sit down to a good the L'Hirdondelles, who are professional roles who have club hosted by the United the Oteenow club, Joe bottle picking during my Metis meal lasagna and pretty darn good musicians made it over and above the - Metis Locals of Greater Blyan, won the trophy for holidays that weekend and bannock. It was so good, it in their own right, including domestic roles we take Edmonton are really growing the best individual jigger. bidded higher. reminded me of the suppers Celeste, Johnny and Gary. them for granted for. The into the place to go every His vice of Local They film inspired me so much I -president To cap off the day the my dad used to make for us supplied some of the Friday. Some guy must evening's went out the next day and 97, James Atkinson, and Fourth Generation Family when we were kids. entertainment. have been casing the place Other well -known bought a bra, then burnt it, wife Tina took the trophy Band donated their great Spaghetti or macaroni with people for quite a while and seeing who donated time and some crazy cop came for first place in the couples talents and a good time was hamburger! their that April 8 was by and charged me for one of the competition. had by all. If we would have known were Leonard Gauthier, biggest crowds he came in Tom Daniels, the new I must to it was going to be so Tom (TJ) Roy, as well as non- support. apologize and grabbed the cash box coordinator of the Friday Brenda as we ran her photo popular these days, my dad my good friend whom I Assembly announced at the front door and night will could have been more consider our Native version events, said they and work phone number in Just last week I had a scooted back out of the be havin a jigging contest the March 18 issue and she door before you could say every second week and in received some distasteful Maple sugar. the summer they will run calls and none of them were Gordon Poitras said the the winners off for a big from me. Come on guys thief made off with a couple trophy. show some respect for our hundred dollars. Even good looking women and though this happened it Slave auctioned keep the crap in the Indian Association didn't throw a damper into Metis Local 1888 held bathroom. of Alberta Birthday greetings Happy Birthday Uncle 11630 Kingsway Avenue Alberta Newsprint Company Ltd. Alex, yes Alex Lafferty is a Edmonton, Alberta T5G 0X5 second uncle to yours truly Phone: (403) 452 -4330 or 452 -4331 and his 95th birthday was a NOTICE very special event to all of Alberta Newsprint Company Ltd. has recently us who love the man he is. announced plans to construct a 220,000 tonne per Uncle Alex is special to annum newsprint mill to be located near me because I remember Whitecourt, Alberta. The mill will manufacture when we were very young newsprint from chemi -thermomechanical pulp we used to visit him, my (CTMP), produced on site from white spruce and auntie Beatrice and his pine chips. Up to 20% aspen chips will be used to brother, Uncle Frank, enhance the newsprint quality. every weekend. Being the On behalf of the Prior to commencement of construction, the innocent person then and company will undertake an Environmental Impact still am today they used to call me the Assessment to assess the impact of this project "Little Angel" and the name still fits executive, the board of upon Whitecourt region and the environment with me special emphasis on the Athabasca River water today. forget, it's quality and its downstream uses. This study will Don't the directors and the staff of follow guidelines developed by Alberta Little Angel's birthday on Environment April 29 and I will be In the coming weeks Alberta Newsprint accepting presents, Irene, but keep your hands to the Indian Association of personnel will be meeting with representatives of the Town of Whitecourt and downstream yourself, I'm not that easy. Finally, a communities on the Athabasca River to explain special birthday greeting goes out to a very Alberta we the project in more detail and to address any salute our questions about it special lady, former first As an alternate to these meetings, questions lady of the Metis Associa- may be addressed direct to Alberta Newsprint at tion, Edna Sinclair. I am not Native heritage. Whitecourt going to say how old she is because she does not look that old. By the 778 -4222 (after April 18, 778 -3857) Elmer Berle, time this Environmental Co- ordinator column comes out it will be a belated greeting for her Gregg C. Smith, President or by mail to: March 28 birthday. Most of us know her and her Alberta Newsprint Company Ltd. daughter, Lorraine, as the Box 2098 Metis Judds because of the Whitecourt, Alberta way they sing and harmonize TOE 2L0 together. And also because Edna looks younger and sexier. Many more, Edna! WINDSPEAKER, April 22, 1988, PAGE 7
DROPPIN IN By Mark McCallum
Reporter cracks case wide open
I'd heard some rumblings about this illusive, group for some time. The High Prairie Some said they numbered no more than a handful Friendship Centre while others were certain they were many more of talent show featured them, perhaps in the hundreds. Neither of the reported top grade performers sightings were correct. who made it tough for I first caught wind of this group when I was in Slave the judges. At left, Lake. I had my first solid bag of leads. They were from Sandy Carifelle, picks the Dene Tha' band - students who were Olympic up his trophy for best bound. original song and There were 24 students, three teachers, two youth senior vocal. Above, workers and a bus driver. Their 45 -seat orange school Edna Love sings, and bus, with the words `Fort Vermilion School Division' at right is Francis painted in bold black letters on each side, left Meander Auger. River on Feb. 17. The group reportedly spent the night in Slave Lake at planting will be performed by Cree Band Chief Rita the Friendship Centre, sleeping on mats and leaving Oh! And, by the way, I cracked the case but my boss Marten, Chip Band Chief Pat Marcel and the chairman early the next morning. The next stop was Enoch, seems to think I need help or something. Says I watch of the Metis Local, "Sonny" Flett. where they had a date with band members at the school too many .007 movies. I told the big guy not to worry The ceremony will take place during National Forest and the recreation centre on the reserve located and not to wait up - that I was already hot on another Week, May 2 -6. immediately west of Edmonton. case and wouldn't be back 'til the fat lady sings. HIGH PRAIRIE: The Friendship Centre talent show As for me, I had a date with destiny - to crack this on March 26 was a "great time" for all who were in case wide open and see what this group was all about. PADDLE PRAIRIE: Congratulations are in order attendance. About 200 people had "an evening filled A quick stop in Edmonton and then it was off to for two residents from the Metis Settlement in the with laughter and excitement," said the centre's Calgary and the Winter Olympics. This time they Peace River country. Kim Ghostkeeper and Martha assistant director, Loraine Duguay, in a letter to stayed at the Village Square Leisure Centre for the next Ghostkeeper are the Family and Community Support Windspeaker's Dropping' In. three days sleeping with mats in a gymnasium along Services volunteers for the month of April. - There was a total of 25 contestants ranging in age with 300 other students from across the nation. Both contributed a lot of volunteer support and from six to 60 years old, the letter reads, listing the I was beginning to feel a certain amount of respect for action to a number of groups on the settlement. But, overall winners as: junior vocal, Shannon Cunningham; the outsmarting abilities of this group. Their cunning the one thing that stands out senior vocal, Sandy Carifelle; best original song; Sandy and organization left me in awe not once had they Day Program, which is a campaign aimed at the ill - Carifelle; special category, Russell Cardinal (jigging); slipped up or made a mistake to let me catch up with effects of drinking and driving. junior band, North Country Cool Rockets; senior band, them. Their plan was picture -perfect. They watched an "The greatest benefit (of the program) was that the Los Sietes Amigos, and instrumental, Margie Olympic hockey game between the USSR and West youth saw parents working to organize this program Crawford. Germany in the Saddle Dome and caught a glimpse of and that it showed that parents do care about them and Duguay also wanted to give a special thanks and the luge races at the Canada Olympic Park. their welfare," said Kim Ghostkeeper, in an interview mention to David Willier and David Rumley for all their Finally, one of the students broke silence. Arthur with a High Level newspaper. hard work. "We look forward to next year's event and Akinneah, a 15- year -old Grade 9 student from the Martha Ghostkeeper agrees with her counterpart hope to see many more contestants," she concluded. Upper Hay River day school on the reserve 900 km volunteer, adding the program is certain to succeed if it And I would like to send Duguay a big thanks for north of Edmonton, was the first to speak. can build self- esteem and confidence in young people. sending Droppin' In all of the wonderful pictures of the "It's great it's cool, l love all the city lights and Both are well- respected members of the community - talent show. there's lots of girls here." and seem to be helping Paddle Prairie move in a good By the way, if any of you out there would like a Before their trip would end, some of the sites and direction. Congratulations! chance to put an event or just about anything in things they would do include shopping at Banff and FORT CHIPEWYAN: The 200th "birthyear" party Droppin' In, feel free to call me at 455 -2700. West Edmonton Mall, visiting the Glenbow Museum, is still in high gear at Fort Chip. As part of the That's it for this week but don't be a stranger and let swimming in the hot springs and a frolic in a wave pool, celebration, Alberta Forestry is donating 500 trees to be me know what's happening in your community. some movies and of course a glimpse of the Olympics. planted in the community. The ceremonial tree
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The LITTLECHILD Family invites everyone to their Community MEMORIAL ROUND DANCE Dancers keep heritage alive By Mark McCallum caller Moise White, fiddler Rod Sutherland and guitar The Canadian Native player Don Sauve, the April 22 & 23, 1988 Friendship Centre square square dancers practise dancers were formed in their steps at the friendship (Panee Memorial Agriplex) September 1986 to keep centre every Sunday after- the Metis cultural heritage noon. The centre welcomes alive through song and anyone interested in learning dance. basic steps to drop in or call Lunch Will be Served The square dancers are Donald (482 -6051) for more made up of two groups - details. A seniors dance Drummers Paid Daily junior A (12 to 16 years old) group is currently fine and junior B (6 to 9) tuning their square dance dancers. The groups moves along with their perform regularly at such youthful counterparts at For more information call Theresa Crier at CNFC JUNIOR B DANCERS celebrations as Edmonton's perform for city the practise sessions. 585 -3793 (work) or 585-4219 (evenings) or Klondike Days and Heritage ...dancers events Eddie Littlechild at 585 -3941 (work) or Days. According to CNFC ance for the dancers was at Canada from 17 other The dance troop's most executive director Georgina the Canadian Citizenship countries. About 20 people recent performance was 585-2349 (evenings). Donald, the founder of the Court, which was held officially became new March 18 at the Yellowhead square dance troupe, the January 1987 at the centre citizens. Tribal Council's "Partner's most memorable perform- to welcome new citizens to With music provided by in Education" conference. OLDKa min is now accepting applications for the FOR REGISTRATIONS AND BOOK EARLY ADVANCE TICKETS HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS CONTACT NANCY AT: AND CAMPSITES ARE NATIVE HEALTH CAREERS P.O. BOX 2250 AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME LAC LA BICHE , ALBERTA FIRST SERVE BASIS. PREPARATION PROGRAM TOA 2C0 CALL THE NATIVE PERSPECTIVE PH: 403 623 3333 AT 403 623 3333 which will begin September 1988 presents... Interested applicants should contact:
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By Mark McCallum activities as possible. When the club pulls its Young offenders and membership together each street wise kids in Edmonton Wednesday, the first thing are being given the chance on the agenda is a sweet - to decide "what they want grass burning ceremony. for themselves" through a Pipe ceremonies have youth club that started in also been performed by the household of Frank and Elders at the club, though Kathy Logan. Frank Logan points out The brother and sister candidly many of the young team believe youngsters people looked "confused." need "to make some of He recalls: "The kids their own decisions or looked at the Elder and his they'll rebel," explains long braids and didn't know Frank, noting everyone in how to react...they see the club gets a fair chance these things in the movies to vote on upcoming but don't really know what activities. it means because many of them are sitting on two The Aboriginal Youth sides of the fence and don't Club has been giving young know where they belong. people in lock -up and group They know they're Indian home institutions this but don't have a clue what "freedom of choice" since that means because they last November. "We don't spend most of their time in tell the kids what to do - institutions." it's all up to them. They plan His sister agrees. She FRANK LOGAN - `Sooner or later the kids realize they're the boss here.' the agenda and we try to adds the youngsters have make it possible," says "a low esteem and confid- and funding. The club is plan to hold crafts sales, centre on May 6 (7 p.m Anyone interested in the Kathy. ence level and just don't attempting to raise money raffles and dances. start)andpriceswillbevery, youth club can call the This freedom is often know how to be your for a summer camp trip to The first of the dances reasonable, says Kathy friendship centre at met with apprehension by friend. Sylvan Lake in August and will be held at the friendship Logan. 482 -6051. the 20 to 30 youths, most "It's always a struggle to young offenders, who gain their trust because a usually take part in weekly lot of them are pretty activities. Their faces messed up. It takes a lot for change from month to them to be your friend," month as some return says Kathy Logan. home and others get J.J., a 15- year -old young relocated to institutions in offender who preferred to other parts the "Supporting of country. keep her real name a But, one thing remains secret, says she enjoyed constant - Frank and the pipe ceremony Kathy Logan. The two demonstration but that it excellence continue to split duties for was "weird because I didn't the club. experience that for a long "Sooner or later, the kids time." She says she was six in education realize that they're the boss years old when she partic- here," says Frank. And like ipated in a pipe ceremony most democracies, he at her home in Loon Lake, for all the notes with a smile, there are Saskatchewan. always some who object to Now, she enjoys the one thing or another but freedom the club gives to its children not for very long. young people. "That's great The kids are joined by because here you see the Momma Logan (Betty) same people all the time. of Alberta." every month. She teaches But, with them, you can go the young people crafts at to the friendship centre and the Canadian Native it seems like there's always Friendship Centre once a something going on," she month. And although the says. The Alberta club operates out of the Although the Logans are Teachers' Association friendship centre, Frank not about to call it quits, Logan explains they try they worry that future plans take the youngsters on as may be spoiled if they many field trips and outdoor cannot find more volunteers
Congratulations to The chief, council and members of the kntucky Windspeaker on Bigstone Cree Band being the top winner would like to wish FriedChicken in the recent Native everyone well on this Chicken Village American Press the Heritage Week. We Association pray for a bright future CHICKEN BURGERS SALADS Newspaper Awards. for everyone and a FRENCH FRIES DAIRY PRODUCTS lasting legacy for CATERING Keep up the good our children. GRIMSHAW, McKenzie Hwy. work from the 332 -1300 - clef BIGSTONE HIGH PRAIRIE, 5100 - 53 Ave. staff of CREE BAND 523 -3233 BEAR HILLS Desmarais, Alberta TOG OTO PEACE RIVER, 9501 - 100 St. 1(403)891 -3836 624 -2141 NATIVE VOICE PAGE 12, Apr 11 21 1988, WINDSPEAKER
lukewarm water for a while, drain off the water, and pour Early life in Lac Ste. Anne the barley into this block. We had a hammer -like & St. Alberta in the 1870's apparatus that just fitted this, with which we pounded the By Victoria Callihoo barley in the hole for about 20 minutes. In that time the hulls would be all off the grain. We separated the hulls from the grain and used the grain for wholesome and Our one -storey houses were made of hewn spruce logs delicious soup. When the grain was very dry, we put it in a mostly. We had only two windows in them - no glass, but frying pan and added a little grease. When cooked brown, a rawhide skin of a calf, deer or moose calf was used. Only it was a good substitute for bread. We had no coffee, but
THE the hair would be taken off. It was put on the window while again - barley came to the rescue. We put the barley in the wet, and nailed on with wooden pegs on slats around the frying pan, without hulling it, and when it was fried real window. When dry, it would be taut and could be used as a black, we used that for coffee. We had tea and block drum. It was not transparent, but gave light. Though not sugar, like we had during the war in the cafes. as good as glass, it had one advantage, no Peeping Tom Because the buffalo had now gone, we raised cattle, was going to peep through your window. Therefore, hogs and chickens. Food was still plentiful as there were window blinds were unneccessary. many moose, deer and bear. We then turned to these wild EARLY As there were no stoves, open fireplaces were built in animals for food and clothing. Moose hide, when tanned, either corner from the door. We called these mud stoves. made nice moccasins, coats, pants, mitts, gloves and other They were made of poles, mud and hay mixed, and adding articles. But it never made a robe because the hair came more mud and water made a smooth finish. White clay off too easily, as did the deer. We began raising cattle and, was then mixed in water and rubbed all over with a cloth. in the fall, we butchered one or two to carry us through the When dry, this was white. Usually, two iron bars were winter. Some of the Metis didn't care for beef at first but hung about four feet from the floor. These bars were used they soon got over that. LIFE to hang kettles on. We got these bars from the Hudson's We got thread from the Hudson's Bay store and we Bay store and also from old discarded guns. About a foot learned to make our own nets. We had lots of fish and away from the mud stove, the floor was plastered down were never short of food. solid, a precaution taken so sparks would not ignite and We also milked cows and made our own milk pans out The ease of our burn the house. The open chimney was built about two of birch bark. We used thin long roots, which we got in the feet above the roof so the sparks would not drop on the muskegs, to sew the pans and berry pots. We used heated lives today roof. On a windy night, sparks could be seen coming out spruce gum to close the seams and leaks of the birch pans. thick, but since the chimney was so high they would drop Birch canoes were made the same way. They were very effectively shields on the ground harmlessly. The house was then chinked, light. plastered with clay, white -mud washed, a cellar door was We barbecued fish, fowl and large pieces of meat over us from the made in the floor, and the house was ready to move into. the open fire, or covered the bird - feathers and all, under But before the house had been occupied for two days, hot coals of wood. This cooked wonderfully, and you ate realization of just the owner had to invite the neighbors to a big dance. We something that was never touched by anyone. Potatoes danced reels, jigs and other oldtime dances. We had no were cooked the same way and had good flavor. chairs, benches or tables; because we didn't have them we Getting together how hard life was didn't miss them. We ate on the floor. A canvas was Metis from Lac Ste. Anne and St. Albert often visited spread with a white cloth on top, then we were ready for each other, that is once or twice a year. These two in the last the meal. We had a three- corner cupboard in a corner for settlements were of the same people, mostly related. our dishes. Our pots and dishes were from the Hudson's Often men or families from Lac La Biche or Slave Lake century. Back Bay Co. The pots were made of copper and were would come and live in the settlement. The two seamless. We had eight gallon to two -pint pots. They were settlements were all French Catholics: L'Hirondelle, then, if you very useful and stood rough usage. When a pot was Belcourt, Gledus, Plante, Laderoute and Gauthier. dented it was easy to hammer it back to its proper shape. Letendres' ancestor's came from the Beaver Indians in the wanted There were no beds; everyone slept on the floor. All Peace River country. Around 40 years ago a lot of these bedding was gathered, folded and placed in one corner of people went up to Grande Prairie where the trapping and the house in the daytime. Big pieces of slab wood was hunting was good. something, you placed (perpendicular) on the mudstove. Usually, coals of Clothing of yesteryear fire would still be burning in the morning. The fire from the Our clothing was stitched from cloth brought in by the had to make it mud stove would give a glow, providing both heat and Hudson's Bay Co. Our men never had underwear, nor light. We had no lamps, or candles, so after a few years we socks (there weren't any) but we had large overcoats from yourself, using made our own candles. Our bedding consisted of duck buffalo skins. Outer leggings were worn, made from the and good feathers for mattresses and pillows, buffalo Hudson's Bay Co. blankets. These leggings reached up to your own robes and Hudson's Bay co. four -point (four -striped) the waist. A buckskin string was tied to the leggings and blankets. that tied to one's belt. Women also had no stockings. Like ingenuity and Early cooking the men, they wrapped their feet with an oblong piece of We had no flour. We grew a little barley. We cut a block flannel. Women wore leggings. They were worn below the of black poplar, about 30 inches high and 16 inches in knee. They were made of black velvet and were beaded sweat. diameter. We bored a hole about six to eight inches deep on one side, the outside of the leg. When we women did and seven inches across. We would soak the barley in outside work, or made trips in winter, we wrapped our
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knees with flannellette. Women had no coats, but wore shawls. During the buffalo hunts, a settler would go on through Victoria Callihoo, known as "Granny Callihoo" to Red River for supplies that weren't available here. They to everyone in the St. Albert /Onoway areas, lived to would bring back plows, garden tools and tubs. They be a ripe old 105 years of age. Toward the end of her would return in the fall and usually two families or more long life, she lived in a small log cabin in the Gunn, would come back with them to settle out here. These Alberta area, shunning the modem conveniences of families came in wagons. Whiskey (firewater) would be electricity and plumbing. She died on April 25, 1966 brought in from Winnipeg and rum and brandy were sold at an old folks home in St. Albert. She once shot a or bartered by the Hudson's Bay Co. bear, as a young girl, and was known as somewhat We had no soap, but we made la potash from fats or of a medicine woman in her later years. She grease with ashes lye. We used it for our toilet and attributed her long life to the fact she never touched washing soap. Perhaps it was rather hard for the delicate a drink or cigarette. Here, she remembers the late skin, but it was as good as any soap I have used. Some of 1800s. us still use la potash to this day. No brooms were to be had at the store. We made them out of a certain kind of willow. We chose the long tapered kind. These sticks were taken from the tops of the bushes, about two feet long. About 100 of these would be tied together around a four -foot smooth stick -- this was the broom handle. The stick was driven into the centre of the "We had no chairs, tied willows, and our broom was ready for use. All- purpose plant benches or tables; Moss was pulled up in the fall, after haying. Little spruce trees were cut about two feet from the ground and the upper half was pushed down. We put our moss on top of because we didn't this sort of rack, where it would dry before winter set in. It was hauled in as needed. Moss was a household necessity. have them we didn't We raised our babies with it. We stuffed it in moss bags in which our babies were laced up. We did not use any miss them. diapers. We used moss to wipe floors after scrubbing them. We cultivated our land, an acre or two plot, with a We ate on the 10 -inch plow. An ox would be trained to pull it. The ox was used in around the place and for hauling hay, but the floor...on a ponies were used for fast travelling to such events as weddings and dances, and, in case of sickness, to get the priest. When plowing was done, a wooden harrow was big canvas then dragged on the plowed land, with a young boy usually leading the horses. The seeds were sown broadcast. with white Fences were made of rails laid on blocks. The oxen and horses were driven singly. We had no double- harness. After the hunts were over, some people went down to cloth Morley or Man -a- chap -pan -nihh (meaning "where thé bows were taken "). Bow River in Indian is "Ask- ka- we -see- on top." pee" which means "Don't- freeze- over -river." This river was never known to freeze over and ponies could always cross it. Money system We bartered our furs at the Hudson's Bay Co. Usually the company advanced a settler with credit after haying,and on through the year until the trapper brought in his catch. Often the fur would more than pay the debt the settler owed and the store would owe him. He would draw this, off and on. As there was no money, this transaction was called "fur." So much fur for this, and so much fur for the other article. Later on, when the Indian commissioners came to pay Treaty money (late 1870s), money began to circulate. It seemed more confusing to deal in money when one was accustomed to barter. I have heard of some Indians trading a used $5 bill for a brand new dollar bill.
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1 hungry fox who meets a when somebody comes of another from infancy to rabbit in the forest one day: along and tries to tell you death." "One morning, a fox it's wrong - that's a lot of However, Shirt feels the spotted a rabbit in the bull." Indian community has forest and gave chase. All It was this firm belief in received unfair criticism in morning the fox chased his the abilities of the Indian the past for relying on prospective meal until community that helped others too heavily and not finally the rabbit stopped, Shirt and a few others taking charge of their own realizing it could not outrun convince the government He says Indian the fox any longer. to give financial support to people have been denied I "The rabbit turned a to the substance abuse treatment support in most instances g fox and asked: `What do facility that would be run by and stripped of their you think you're doing ?' Natives and eventually independence, forced to fit s "I'm chasing you; I'm become independent. into a completely different going to make a fine supper In 1973, the government society. out of you," replied the fox. agreed to let a group of "Indian people have been ERIC SHIRT `Indians face an identity because " - crisis society tells `listen', said the long - recovering alcoholics told over and over again them being an Indian is wrong.' eared animal, `foxes don't operate such a facility, the that they should do this or eat rabbits so don't give me Poundmaker'd Lodge. The that," says Shirt. He feels But, on the other hand, "If you ask a Jew to look pride and dignity and self - that.' lodge was named after the Indian community "they're told they don't for help at a Nazi concentra- kill "It respect...things that confused the fox long Chief Poundmaker, who suffers from a paradox he 'even have the capacity to tion enough camp, would he go? people." for the rabbit to was one of the first Native calls the "tyranny of run their own lives." "Basically, that's what Although Shirt sees escape," says Shirt, explain- to leaders recognize should." And, Shirt says the our experience has been in room for improvement, he ing the moral of the story. alcoholism a as problem Shirt explains Native Native community is riddled the non -Indian society. says the state of the Indian "The fox went searching for and speak out against it in people are constantly with social problems like There's no other way to community today is steadily other foxes to tell him what the late 1800's. And, like reminded that they "should" alcoholism and suicide as a equate it; it's exactly the progressing, turning the he was supposed to do if he the Saskatchewan chief, do more for themselves. result. same because we lose our tide in favor of the fox.
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By Lyle Donald to the final game. Toma- flying and not able to put hawk's Fred Cardinal got one past either goaltender a -in the mark, when ENOCH - The Enoch . his team going with tip until 7:06 Tomahawks were in top past a down- and -out Dean Fred Cardinal scored his form last week, as the host Alexander. second of the night. Fifteen .9 club defeated Slave Lake Four minutes later seconds later Shane Calihoo 11 -5 in the final game of Enoch's Bobby Houle got got his first of three goals. BOBBY HOULE (#17) and STAN JACKSON ( #21) their first annual recreation his first of two for the night Slave Lake's top scorer of ...Dean Alexander in goal for Slave Lake hockey tournament. on a hard slapshot from the the tournament, Donovan Even thoUgh the score blue line. Slave Lake finally Fiddler, finally got one by was lopsided, it was a very got one by Enoch's goal - Bingo Morin, but just like fast -paced game and Enoch tender Bingo Morin in a the period before - as never really put it away until scramble as Cameron soon as it looked like Slave the middle of the third Twinn snapped one in the Lake was going to get back period. net. into it, the Tomahawks Enoch's MVP of the Just when it looked like would come right back with tournament and best goalie Slave Lake was going to get a goal, as Shane Calihoo Harvey "Bingo" Morin, was back into the game, Bobby broke the momentum with a stand out for the Houle scored his second of his second goal. Tomahawks, stopping the evening 29 seconds Slave Lake's Bobby Slave Lake in many of their after Slave Lake's goal, Donais got his first of two, offensive rushes. leaving them frustrated. beat the Enoch goaltender The first period started The first period ended 3 -1 with 40 seconds left in the off as a fast -paced event for Enoch. second, and ended the with both teams showing The second period heated second period 6 -3 for the crowd why they made it up with both teams really Enoch. In the third period, Slave ENOCH TOMAHAWKS ... Lake ran out of energy and "A" side winners Enoch took full advantage of the situation with Stan Jackson, David McDonald, NATIVE HANDICRAFT Kyle Peacock, Richard Sharphead and Shane Calihoo completing his hat trick. Howard Bear and WHITE -TAIL Bobby Donais, with his second goal, rounded off the scoring and ending the game Enoch 11 -5. ARMS, ANTIQUES The "B" final was not as fast -paced as the "A" final COLLECTABLES which saw Saskatchewan's BUY Thunderchild T -Birds walk - SELL - TRADE all over Hobbema and beat PAWNSHOP them 8 -3. Darren Sapp, Rivis Missup, and Orsie THUNDERCHILD T -BIRDS Paddy scored twice each ..."B" side winners with singles from Darcy recreation assistant Lorraine Harvey "Bingo" Morin, Enoch; right defense,
Box 1855 Whitstone, Tommy Chief Alexander said the tour- Enoch; left defense, Shane Jackson Wolfe, Thunder - BONNYVILLE, Alberta TOA OLO and Hobbema's Derwin nament was sponsored by Calihoo, Enoch; right wing, child; most sportsmanlike BUS: 826 -4647 Okeyman, Rick Shug and Enoch minor hockey and Bobby Danais, Slave Lake; player, Ferin Calihoo, Dale Rain. was the last for the season. left wing and top scorer, Enoch and, best defensive After a couple of weeks The tournament all -stars Donovan Fiddler, Slave player, Fred Cardinal, of good hockey at Enoch, were: best goalie and MVP, Lake; centre, Stan Jackson, Enoch.
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Elizabeth were always playing teams at Onion Lake, now. Golf. Most of the guys play off the reserve. Frog Lake, Fishing Lake, Pierceland and area. Entry The number 2 sport is slowpitch, coed. , fees were around 50 bucks then and prize money was And in winter, of course, the number 1 event is more like $250 for first, $100 for second, $50 for third. hockey. "Very little slowpitch in those days," Archie says. Also, about five years ago, handgames started SPORTS The old people had their own forms of recreation. getting popular in Kehewin. ROUNDUP Archie recalls them playing cards and handgames. "But Those were the days. nowadays handgames are almost like tournaments - HOCKEY INJUSTICES: Maybe one of the biggest not done for leisure anymore." injustices in the history of peoplekind is that my boss, By Kim Mc Lain Another big thing were dance socials. That's Dianne Meili, is way out in front of the "Infamous probably why that place has so many good fiddlers and Windspeaker Hockey Draft." dancers. But that's declined some, too. This is a lady who thinks a powerplay is live theatre Mixed slowpitch is a big thing today, says Archie. The with electric acting. Or that Tikkanen and Kurri is an colony doesn't have a hockey arena so hockey is as East Indian dish. And when I asked her if she knew who Have a seat, get comfortable. Let's talk about competitive. "Kids play with the nearby towns." the Washington Capitals were, she replied: "Oh, I didn't the ole days. After all, this is Windspeaker's Now the colony features many baseball diamonds, even know there was more than one." heritage issue. Here, pour yourself some tea, rodeo grounds, a race track for ponies, small school WANTED: Sixteen coed teams for the First break off some bannock, while I introduce you to the gym and good arenas for sport fishing. Windspeaker Fastpitch Tourney (no boys. windmill) to be On a final note, Archie invites everyone to a rodeo at held during the Goodtimes Jamboree at Lac La Biche, That fellow there, the one who's always smiling, the colony May 14 - 15. For more info phone him at May 21 -22. that's Archie Collins. He's the chairman of Elizabeth 594 -5046. . Based on 16 entries, prize money will be awarded to colony. Now 42, he grew up on the colony. KEHEWIN: Herman remembers Roland Dion, who two spots on the "A" side and two more on the "B" side, And that man there, who's always joking, is Larry started up a fastball team, the Kehewin Eagles. Dion got starting at $1,400 down to $600. The entry fee is $250 to Quinney, 35, a bonafide Frog Laker. He's always got a uniforms and set up games. "And he's still here, on be paid by May 14 with certified cheque or money few stories. council, still doing a lot for sports," says Herman, order. Lastly, that tall, dark and handsome guy is Herman adding that Roland coaches minor hockey and plays For more info, contact Kim, Bert, Margaret, Gwen or John, 40, from Kehewin. slowpitch. Mark here at Windspeaker 455 -2700. Now you know and I know that these guys aren't The Kehewin Eagles joined a league and played a lot Send entry fees made out to: Aboriginal Multi -Media exactly senior citizens but still, things in Native sports of non -Native teams from Bonnyville, Moose Mountain, Society of Alberta or AMMSA, 15001 - 112 Avenue, country have changed quite a bit in 20 years. Moose Lake, Ardmore, Rich Lake, and so on. Edmonton, Alberta T4M 2V6. Let's take a step back a few decades, back to when Herman still dreams of the days of fastball and would Windspeaker will not be responsible for any injuries, these guys were still spring chickens wet behind the - still be playing today "if I had enough guys going for thefts, damages or divorces. ears. fastball. Slowpitch is so slow it isn't funny." Hope to hear from you soon. Outta space and outta And guess what the number 1 sport in Kehewin is time, bye! FROG LAKE: Larry has seen a lot of things added to the reserve since he was a teenager: a school gym, $6,000 universal gym, skating rink, ball diamond. Larry's been taking advantage of Sports Council and Alberta rec grants even though people hesitate because reserves are seen as a federal responsibility and not provincial. Seemed like only yesterday Larry was playing for the POWWOW fastball team, led by pitcher Fred Cross, and before him, Norman Quinney. "You have to have good pitchers then, junkie pitchers, guys who threw lotse' spinach." Those were the days of "after church games." July 1, 2 & 3, 1988 When Larry was 13 he played for the Frog Lake Northstars hockey team. He remembers his mom sewing all night to make him a uniform for a padded (4 MILES NORTH OF EDMONTON 137 AVE. & 142 ST. Lloydminster tourney. But even before he started - playing senior hockey he was out with the rest of the OR 3 MILES EAST OF ST. ALBERT, ALBERTA) guys playing hockey on frozen sloughs and dugouts, using willow branches for hockey sticks. "We had no television in those days so we were more DEDICATED TO: active - today's kids sit around watching television." Larry remembers his dad, Lawrence Quinney, as a KEEPING THE FAMILY CIRCLE STRONG competitive athlete in all sports. And Fred Fiddler, now over 70 - he was the champ half -miler runner at Onion GRAND ENTRY: JULY 1 at 7 p.m. Lake's July 1st celebrations for many years. One of the craziest things Larry recalls is the time the JuIy2 &3at1 &7p.m. Cold Lake Air Force guys came to play hockey. Story has it that there wasn't a change room so the guys from the base just starting stripping down in the band hall. EVERYONE WELCOME! "They didn't care," says Larry, adding "all the ladies were peeking, pretending to hide their eyes behind their COMPETITIONS hands." MEN'S MEN'S TRADITIONAL (17 6 UP) GRASS DANCE (17 8. UP) MEN'S FANCY (17 S UP) 1. 51000 5400 1. 51000 2 -5400 2 1 - 51000 2 - $400 ELIZABETH COLONY: "I got no time to 3 3 5300 -5300 3 5300 participate in sports anymore," says Archie. "Now I'm TOTAL 51700 TOTAL 51700 TOTAL 51700 always BOYS TEEN in meetings." In fact, Archie says when he gets WOMEN'S TRADITIONAL 117 6 UP) GRASS DANCE (lb 6 UNDER) WOMEN'S FANCY 117 6 UP) 1 5200 2 5150 down to his knees every night 51000 2 5400 1 -51000 2 5900 he doesn't pray, he 3 - 5100 3 - 8300 3 5300 makes agenda motions. TOTAL 51700 TOTAL 8450 TOTAL 51700 But back when Archie's hair had no grey, he was MEN'S TEAM DANCING on TEEN BOYS TRADITIONAL (13 - 16) TEEN BOYS FANCY 113 - 161 1 5200 2 5100 the ball 1 -5200 2 -5150 1 - 5200 2 - 5150 diamonds nearly every weekend. The boys in TOTAL 5300 3 -8100 3 5100 TOTAL 8450 TOTAL 5450 WOMEN'S TEAM DANCING 1- 5200 2 100 TEEN GIRLS TRADITIONAL (13 - 16) TEEN GIRLS FANCY (13 16) TOTAL 5300 1 - 5200 2 . 5150 COLTURAL 1 - 5200 2 . 5150 sob_ 3100 3 5100 3 PIPE s TOTAL 5950 CEREMONY FLAG RAISING TOTAL 5450 7:30 A.M. DAILY 8 A.M. DAILY BOYS TRADITIONAL (7 - 12) BOYS FANCY 17 12) 1 1 5100 2 $75 A.A. MEETINGS DAILY -5100 2 $75 CONFERENCE s' 3 - 550 3 550 Q'P TOTAL 5225 RATIONS - SATURDAY A.M. TOTAL 5225 °oe on NATIVE SUICIDE GIRLS TRADITIONAL 17 121 FOOT RACES FOR ALL AGES GIRLS FANCY 17 12) $100 2 575 1 . 5100 2 . 575 SUNDAY 10 30 A M 3 -550 3 - 550 & SELF -ESTEEM TOTAL 5225 TOTAL 3225 12 KM ROAD RACE - 9 A.M. SUNDAY TROPHIES S JACKETS FOR DEADLINE FOR COMPETITION MEN E. LADIES OPEN M.C. ERIC H. CARDINAL REGISTRATION -JULY 2/88 NOON GIVE AWAYS - SUNDAY - APRIL 28 & 29, 1988 DANCES - FRIDAY 6 SATURDAY PIGSS, 1723 . 33rd St. S.W.. CALGARY. Alberta - 248.5378 (9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Each Day) 24 HOUR SECURITY PROVIDED - DRUMMERS PAID DAILY SPEAKERS: Mehra Atlbra8. Consultant and trainer for various Native FOR FURTHER AT 458 BOX STATION D, organizations in Vancouver; Don Bumatick, initiator and facilitator of the Spirit INFORMATION CONTACT: CARL QUINN -1884, 3884, of the Rainbow Youth Development Program (University of Lethbridge); John 7_ EDMONTON, ALBERTA McCaig. psychologist - Winnipeg; Dr. Ron Dyck. provincial auicidologiat. COMMITTEE WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR Plains Indians Cultural Survival School wishes to thank the Honourable Jim ANY LOSSES, DAMAGES, ACCIDENTS OR THEFTS Hawkes, MP, Calgary West and the Honourable David Crombie, Minister, Department of Secretary of State -Canada, for their efforts in helping make this .ecni Institute conference possible. THE PREMISES EVERYONE WELCOME - Admission Free! STRICTLY NO ALCOHOL /DRUGS ALLOWED ON -1019119
PAGE 18, April 22, 1988, WINDSPEAKER `Never let anyone tell you. you can't do it' College volleyball starting line features Natives
By Dan Dibbeit Calgary's Mount Royal who helped lead the team marks in school is hard team. Native youth to make it," College Cougars volleyball to the Canadian finals in work. Both players, however, said Bennett. "But, you just Though the team is team. Sherebrooke, Quebec "It can get really tense if advise aspiring volleyball have to try that little bit predominately non -Native, The three -man line -up, early this year. you have a couple of players to work hard and harder and never let the same can't be said for which performed well last "We were aiming for the practices, a game and you never give up. anyone tell you you can't do the front starting line of year features two Natives gold but we came in have to play out of town on "It can be harder for a it." fourth," says Gary Wulff. the weekend and on top of "I think we were a little that you have term papers too confident," adds Steve or exams coming up," said Bennett. "I don't think we Bennett. had a lot of competition "You usually have to provincially. We took the practice a good 14 or 15 provincials quite easily and hours a week," says Wulff. that made us too confident." "It can be really tough And while that confidence sometimes." may have been detrimental But for Wulff, who is toward winning gold, it was majoring in physical educa- confidence and determina- tion, the work is worth it. tion that led these two "I've really enjoyed both Natives to go onto college college and my volleyball. In and pursue volleyball particular, playing at the success. nationals and at the Bennett began his volley- Canadian Games in Cape ball playing in Grade 10 in Breton, Nova Scotia last Edmonton. He continued year." playing throughout high And while Bennett agrees, school and came to Mount he is seriously considering Royal College last year, retiring from school teams largely because of the next September. quality of its volleyball "I'll be going to university team. next year majoring in Wulff, an American psychology with a French citizen, began volleyball in minor," said Bennett. "I'll junior high. He, too, still play club teams but I continued playing through think my work load will be high school. Wulff didn't too heavy to play on the qualify for the college team university teams." in his Alaskan home town, so he became attracted to Wulff has one more year the Mount Royal team. at Mount Royal and then he While both have been is off to university, as well, a stars on their team, they but he plans to continue that with his volleyball, perhaps BENNETT admit sports achieve- STEVE ment and maintaining good making it to a professional GARY WULFF ...`just try that little bit harder' ...'we were aiming for the gold' A Tradition Of Excellence We salute our Native heritage. Kim McLain 1988
ice` Prepare For It Now! Application Procedure How: In a university and college entrance program designed 1. Call the UCEP counsellor, For Native adults. Bonnie Young at 479 -8481 for an interview. What: Study English & Math and career -planning. The 2. Deadline for applications English & Math are recognized is June 30, 1988 as equivalent to Eng. 30 and Math 30 for university 3. Apply early. Interviews college entrance. have already begun. From Chief Gordon Gadwa, Council When: Sept. 1988 - April 1989 & Band Members Where: Concordia College, Edmonton, Alberta KEHEWIN Support Sources: A full -time BAND counsellor provides help with Box 218 CONCORDIA family Bonnyville, Alberta personal, and academic is COLLEGE TOA OLO problems. Tutoring available (403) 826 -3333 in the afternoons. Students 7128 Ada Boulevard have access to library and Edmonton, Alberta T5B 4E4 sports facilities. (403) 479 -8481 WINDSPEAKER, April 22, 1988, PAGE 19 Basketball playoffs run smoothly despite power blackout Hobbema Business
By Dan Dibbelt Rick Running Rabbit. "With was somewhat surprising & Trade Fair the exception of a power as they placed fourth in last PANEE AGRI -PLEX It took the final minutes blackout around 7 p.m. weekends Blackfoot tour- of overtime to bring the everything went really nament. score of 87 -81 in Indian smooth." The games played and April 29, 30 & May 1, 1988 News Media men's basket- The power blackout, their scores are: Peigan vs. ball team over Water Chief which affected most of the Lethbridge 76 -71; Indian We invite all Busing during the Native Gleichen area, delayed the News Media vs. Blackfoot communities, bands, settlements, basketball playoffs at the tournament by about two Lakers 78 -55; Water Chief friendship centres and other interested Blackfoot reserve near hours, he said. busing vs. Peigan 67 -51; organizations to participate in the Trade Fair. Gleichen, Saturday April 9. The teams that partic- Lethbridge vs. Blackfoot That game was the ipated and their standings Lakers 89 -72; Water Chief seventh game of the week- are: Indian News Media, Busing vs. Indian News Space is available on a first -come first -serve basis end tournament which saw first; Water Chief Busing, Media 77 -73; Lethbridge vs. many close games among second; Lethbridge, third; Peigan 76 -68; Indian News (small fee for space; tables and chairs are the five teams entered. Peigan, fourth and Blackfoot Media vs. Lethbridge 67 -61. provided free). "It was a good tour- Lakers, fifth. nament," said Blackfoot Running Rabbit said the 4/4111" band director of recreation win by Indian News Media w Mimimum booth space of 100 availables potential : for more space. Good News Party Line The trade show will offer you opportunities: BULL BRO'S TOWING -to make people aware of who you are and (1987) LTD. what you have to offer them PROPOSAL WRITING WORK- to gain new customers SHOP, April 23 & 24, 9 - 4 I S. daily, Village Park Inn, 1804 to launch new products Crowchild Trail N.W., Calgary. to obtain Contact Native Economic feedback from participants Developers Assn. office at to know your competitions 248 -7973 for reservations. to demonstrate interest in and support of the METIS LOCAL #97 DANCE. April 29, 9 p.m. Eastwood Hall on sponsoring association or industry. 24 HOUR TOWING & BOOSTING SERVICE 86 St. & 118 Ave. Edmonton. WHEEL LIFT SERVICE Plan to attend Call LOCAL AND LONG DISTANCE TOWING ENOCH COED SLOWPITCH - Wilson at 585 -3765 12 -24 REVOLT RADIO DISPATCHED TOURNAMENT, May 13, 14 & 15. $200 entry fee - for 585 -4005 more information contact Jerry Radio CFCW will be on location at the Trade Fair at 962 -8823. (If no answer) Call 585-3078 Hobbema Chamber of Commerce Alberta Canada PUT IT HERE. Call or write the editor to include good TOC 1 NO BOX 555, HOBBEMA, ALBERTA news of nonprofit events you want to share, courtesy of AGT.
Beaver Lake Reserve COMMUNITY WORKSHOP '88 Co- sponsored by Beaver Lake Health Unit, Amisk Community School & Wah -Pow Detox & Treatment Centre May 5, 6 & 7, 1988 (10 a.m.) CHILDREN & SUBSTANCE ABUSE Children Who Abuse & Children of Abusers Elders Cultural Activities Guest Speakers Round Dance (Friday & Saturday Night) Workshops Feast and Giveaways For further information phone: 623 -2553 (Bob Donaldson) or 623 -4549 (Dan Helm).
Beaver Lake Wah -Pow Detox & Treatment Centre Box 1648, Lac La Biche, Alberta TOA 2C0 Telephone: 623 -2553 or 623 -2554
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THE RURAL Native Heritage Cooking AND To celebrate our heritage here is a taste of our O ntario. culture through recipes from the book The Rural If you would like to see the rest of the book and Native Heritage Cookbook gathered by the contact Totem Books, 100 Lesmill Road, Don NATIVE Lovesick Lake Native Women's Association in Mills, Ontario. HERITAGE Delicious Roast Duck COOKBOOK Pickerel n' Sauce ducks 1 lb. pickerel, serving pieces 3 wild sauce 1 medium onion, diced 3 tsp. soya 1 can mushroom soup '/2 cup marmalade 2 cup milk i, tsp. salt
flour %z tsp. pepper strips 1/2 tsp. pepper 3 bacon 1 tsp. salt 3 small onions 2 tbsp. bacon drippings garlic powder 1, Wash and pat dry fillets; then dredge with flour. Place ducks in roasting pan, putting one onion K1+ Sprinkle on salt and pepper. In a skillet, melt bacon inside each duck along with 1 tsp. of soya sauce. .--.:, drippings, then add fillets to brown on allsides. Add Sprinkle salt, pepper and garlic powder over ducks. : onion, mushroom soup and milk; cover and cook Then brush ducks with marmalade and sprinkle medium heat for 30 minutes. lightly with brown sugar. On each duck place one strip of bacon. Cover and place in oven at 375° F for 60 minutes or until tender.
Macaroni Salmon Casserole Baked Partridge Sweet and Sour Rabbit margarine 4 partridge, dressed 2 to 3 lbs. rabbit, cut -up 1 cup pineapple chunks 2 cups cooked salmon I small clove of garlic, 1/2 cup margarine 1 medium green pepper 4 cups macaroni, cooked chopped 1y2 tsp. salt 1'/2 tsp. cornstarch 1 medium onion, chopped 1 small onion, halved tsp. pepper 1/4 cup sugar 1 tbsp. celery, chopped 1 cup pineapple juice y2 cup water salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup vinegar 1 (10 oz. can mushroom or qa tsp. pepper celery soup I tsp. salt Heat margarine in a skillet and brown rabbit V2 cup water or milk 1/3 cup butter
pieces over medium heat. Sprinkle on salt and 1 cup cracker crumbs %2 cup water pepper. Add pineapple juice and vinegar. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until meat is tender. In a casserole dish, combine the salmon, Cut up partridge using the breasts and thighs. Mix in pineapple chunks and green pepper. Simmer macaroni, onion, salt and pepper. Mix in the soup Brown lightly in butter with onion and garlic. Place for 5 minutes. Mix sugar and cornstarch into the and the milk or water. Sprinkle the top with the in small roasting pan and add water and chopped water. Stir into the rabbit mixture. Simmer for 5 cracker crumbs and dot with margarine. Bake at celery. Bake, covered, at 350° F for 1'/ hours. minutes. Serve. 350° F for 45 minutes. Baste frequently to prevent dryness.
INVITATION TO TENDER POSTER COMPETITION
Tenders are invited for the design and production of an artistic The Native Education Conference committee is looking for the entry that best represents the conference title "Our People, Our Struggles, Our Spirit ". The themes presentation to open the conference. The presentation is include the following areas of Native Education: Education, Training and Development, envisioned as a creative and provocative catalyst for discussion Cultural Relevance and Social and Political Issues. Spirituality and Self- Determination of issues. Any or all artistic media may be used. The conference will be the common elements uniting the themes. The flow and structure of the conference will focus on the circle: will be key threads themes of spirituality and self- determination * How to step out of small circles into large circles without losing personal integrity. running through the presentation. * The symbolic hoop dance.
Prospective tenders must include the following elements: Prizes: The most appropriate entry in each category will be three winning entries, one will be chosen to themes chosen. Of the * description of concept and relationship for the brochure cover, which will be the Grand Prize * plan for program development winner. * plan for audience involvement $125.00 prize for each category winner * plan for recruiting /training presenters $125.00 additional Grand Prize. * technical requirements Materials: No restriction is placed on the materials used. * budget Categories: 1. Ages 11 years and under Tenders will be considered from established organizations or 2. Ages 12 - 16 years from other individuals or groups. Evidence must be provided to 3. 17 years and over establish credibility and capacity to fulfill the tender requirements. Contest Rules: The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. * All art submissions should be received by May 24, 1988 * One Grand Prize entry will be chosen for the conference brochure * Other entries may be exhibited at the conference. * Art work submitted will become the property of the conference By entering this contest all individuals Closing Date: May 24, 1988 committee and not returned. understand and acknowledge that they waive any rights, privileges, royalties or any benefit of any kind whatsoever. érs and gosteï" iniiiuires shoulá be directed
,. Comxnaxilty Services Oilïreach ; ..,, ;.fi... .._,...... : :,,....:. Grant MacEwan Community College Pilone: Committee Room 325, 7319 - 29 Avenue (403) 462 -5.550 Edmonton, Mi " l'6l: 2P1 WINDSPEAKER, April 22, 1988, PAGE 21
Trout Scallops Meatball Stew
I lb. venison WOOD ADD 1 lb. cooked trout ground -ON I tbsp. butter 1 egg 2 tbsp. water 1/ tsp. salt FURNACE '/2 cup milk pinch of garlic powder pinch of basil 2 eggs MP 80 now certified for addition to pinch of oregano gas, electric I tsp. chives pinch of pepper 1 or oil furnace. 1 tsp. parsley tbsp. vegetable oil 2 '2 cup break crumbs tbsp. flour salt and pepper to taste 1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes CUT COSTS TWO WAYS 1 (19 oz.) can whole potatoes, Melt butter and add the cooked trout. Season drained with salt and pepper. Pour water over fish and 2 cups frozen carrots Make use of your present fur- simmer in saucepan with lid on for 10 minutes. Beat I tsp. basil nace and still enjoy the econ- eggs and add milk. Stir into fish adding chopped tsp. oregano omy of cosy wood heat - this chives and chopped parsley. Pour into oven dish. salt and pepper to taste efficient 80,000 BTU unit is specifically designed to add on Top with break crumbs. Bake at 350° F for 15 Beat egg in a large bowl and mix in ground to an existing furnace. The cast minutes. venison, salt and remaining seasonings. Mix lined firebox takes 24" wood for long burning time. Comes thoroughly and shape venison mixture into 2 inch complete with all thermostats, balls. Heat oil in a deep skillet and add meatballs. controls and interlock relay. Cook until well browned and then remove from New large 13 "x13" door for skillet. Pat excess grease from meatballs and drain easy loading. skillet. Place meat in pot and sprinkle lightly with Buffaloaf flour. Stir in tomatoes, vegetables, 1 teaspoon of basil, % teaspoon oregano, salt and pepper to taste. SEE YOUR LOCAL VALLEY COMFORT DEALER TODAY 2 lbs. buffalo burger OR CALL US FOR MORE INFORMATION. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. 1 cup fine dry bread crumbs VALLEY COMFORT SYSTEMS INC. 1 tsp. salt, dash pepper Box 15, Crescent Valley, B.C. VOG 1110 tsp. fine herbs Ph: (604) 359 -7296 1/4 tsp. nutmeg v, cup hickory- flavored catsup Curried Moose Burgers 3 eggs UNITED METIS LOCAL OF 1 cup milk I lb. ground moose 1 cup shredded carrot 4 tbsp. bacon drippings GREATER EDMONTON finely chopped onion & I can tomato sauce, small celery to taste SOCIAL DANCE 2 onions, chopped APRIL 29. 1988 '/2 tsp. horseradish Place in bowl; bread crumbs, salt, pepper, herbs I% tsp. curry powder Sponsoring a Memorial Dance for Frank Napier and nutmeg. Add eggs, milk and beat well. Let BAND - BORDER FIRE & GUESTS DOOR PRIZES TICKETS $8 /PERSON INCLUDES BEEF STEW stand a few minutes. Gently blend in burger, Shape meat into patties. Fry in cooking oil, over SUPPER DOORS & BAR OPEN FROM 7 P.M. GUEST MC, carrot, onion and celery. Spread evenly in a 9 x 13 medium heat until brown on both sides. Stir in ROCKY WOODWARD inch pan; spread catsup evenly over the meat remaining ingredients; cover and simmer for 5 For more information call 455-9289 or tickets available at the mixture. Bake at 325° F for 1 hour or until done. minutes or until meat is well done. Turn meat once. door - Elks Hall, 11823 - 129 Ave. Edmonton. Let stand about 5 minutes before cutting. Serve with sauce covering the meat.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Grant MacEwan Community College BONNYVILLE INDIAN -METIS REHABILITATION CENTRE TERM INSTRUCTOR Immediately requires a NATIVE COMMUNICATIONS The Native Communications Program is seeking an instructor to assist in the delivery of an eight -month media based program for EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR aboriginal people. The program is operated on the Jasper Place Campus of the College in Edmonton. The 12 position will require involvement -month close on a day -to- The Executive Director will be responsible to the Board of Directors and shall: in day basis with students enrolled Native Communications, as assume full responsibility in planning well and developing staff policies and is as other Native students attending college courses on all four reponsible for the same to the Board with of Directors for their consideration and Edmonton campuses. Liaison other college programs is an approval; manage important of the position. The position and supervise the total operation of the Bonnyville Indian - component commences Metis Rehabilitation Centre July 1, 1988 and is subject to annual renewal. and carries out the responsiblity for planning and developing programs, policies, and long -term objectives for the centre and QUALIFICATIONS: shall regularly, submit for the Board of Directors consideration and approval of University graduation in Education, the Social Sciences or the proposed programs, policies and objectives. Humanities is required. Ideally, be familiar with print and electronic media production and with the aboriginal news media REQUIREMENTS: Administrative experience an asset experience in alcohol in Alberta. Candidates must be familiar with social and cultural and drug abuse treatment geared toward Native people is necessary; issues facing Native people in Western Canada. The ability to knowledge of Indian culture, Indian language, plus Indian treatment centres a Native would be an an speak language asset. asset must have an acceptable length of sobriety. A valid Alberta Driver's license is required as travel is involved to rural communities to assist in the recruitment of students. Salary: Negotiable For further information please contact Bob Lysay at 483 -2349 or Deadline: April 27, 1988 Paul Saturley at 483 -2329. For more information contact Muriel Sikorski, Program Co- ordinator. SALARY: Based on education and experience in accordance with the Please send your resume to the Personnel Committee at the following address. Board /Faculty Collective Agreement. CLOSING DATE: April 29, 1988 To apply for this opportunity please reply in confidence quoting Competition No: 88 -04 -024. APPLY TO: i GRANT MACEWAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE BONNWILLE INDIAN" METIS R EHABILITATION CENTRE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT PD. Box 1348, Bonnyville, Alberta TOA OLD - 826 -3328 BOX 1796 EDMONTON, ALBERTA T5J 2P2 TELEPHONE: 483 -4444 PAGE 22, April 22, 1988, WINDSPEAKER
The Windspeaker Calendar of Events PHONE SMALL AD SALES cl/Kkk,IRAV TODAY. BUSINESS 455 -2700 Poundmaker /Nechi Sober Dance, April 30, 10 TRADE p.m. 2 a.m. Music by Taste of Nashville. Conference on Native Suicide & Self - AADAC NOTICE Esteem, April 28 & 29, PICSS, Calgary. For more OF SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION FOR GRANT information call 246 -5378. SHOW '88 May 5 -7, Beaver Community Workshop '8S, AADAC is pleased to an- Lake. Call 623 -2553 (Bob Donaldson) or 623 -4549 nouncethat NATIVE COUNSEL- Kainai Sports Centre (Dan Helm). LING SERVICES OF ALBERTA Oldtime Dance Spectacular (featuring Reg has been accepted as the APRIL 29, 1988 Bouvette), May 6 & 7, Enoch rec centre. Call Tony at successful applicant for the 939 -5887 or 939 -2219. proposed operation of addictions - 6 Car Wash, May 7, 104 St. & 82 Ave, Edmonton community-based (9 a.m. p.m.) counselling programs in three from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sponsored by Anglican Youth service areas, which include Ministry. Contact Danielle at 465 -2007. the Loon, Peerless, Trout, (16 Tour- Take this opportunity to support the Enoch -team) Coed Slowpitch Calling and Slave Lake nament, May 13 - 15 (entry fee $200). For more info communities. call Jerry at 962 -8823. Native Counselling Services businesses in your community. Modified (16 -team) Slowpitch Tournament, have a long established and May 21 -23, Kehewin - entry fee $150. For more info respected record of culturally Come and see the Fashion Show call Norman Amahoose at 826 -3333 or Raymond relevant, community -based Badger at 826 -7663. services throughout the prov- 1st Annual Windspeaker Coed Fastball ince of Alberta. AADAC looks presented to you by: Geraldine forward to its new relationship 22, Tournament (No Windmill), May 21 & Lac La with N.C.S.A. and their with Jamboree.) - Manyfingers, St. Mary's Kainai High Biche (In conjunction Goodtimes commitment to the provision of First paid 16 teams - $250 entry fee. Call Kim or- addictions counselling services. Margaret at 455-2700 for further info. Plans are currently underway School and Ann Blackwater of the Mixed (5 +5) Slowpitch Tournament, May 20- by N.C.SA. for the immediate 23, Grande Cache - entry fee $150. For more info recruitment of community Hairloft in Cardston. contact Dale at 827 -4693, Jen at 827 -2826 or Bill at workers from the Peerless, 827 -3643. Trout and Calling Lake areas, and for the supervision of those Register Early to Ensure for Table /booth - Entries workers through an office at Pancake Breakfast 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. Wabasca. Close April 15 - For the Town of Slave Lake, also Dunk Tank 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. basic counselling services will - OVERSEAS JOBS be available through the St. Mary's Small Regional Office of N.C.S.A. On For more information contact All Occupations Tax Free Income an interim basis until the Business Management Association - Shawn Little Attra completion of recruitment and CALL(305) 45Paid 603etìts training, the Regional Office of Bear 737 -2122, Pamela Heavy Head 381 -2792, N.C.SA. will also co- ordinate Open 7 Days Open 7 Days OR SEND RESUME TO: service responses to the Back 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Lethbridge. 8 p.m. WbRLDWIDE EMPLOYERS and Calling Lakes areas. 1126 SOUTH FEDERAL HWY. SUITE #322 All plans and provision are 18, 1988. Take advantage of all the Sales! FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33316 effective as of April Trades, Handicrafts, Arts, etc. Advanced Fee Refund If Not Placed - Overseas Per Contract LICENSED AS AN OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT AGENCY
Are you a singer, a musician, an actor, a storyteller, a magician, a dancer, or whatever?
If you would like to perform, 1988 Music Festival then we may have a spot for you. to be held on June 24 -26, 1988 at Midway Lake, NWT The Fort McPherson Indian Band is now selecting performers for their: Please send a demo tape, a photo and information on your act to the following address: Fort McPherson Indian Band Box 86 The deadline for receiving your Fort McPherson, NT XOE OJO application is May 15, 1988. Phone: (403)952 -2330 Fax number: 952 -2212 WINDSPEAKER, April 22, 1988, PAGE 23
TWENTY YEARS IN ADULT EDUCATION
WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FALL PROGRAMS. DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS AT THE ALBERTA VOCATIONAL CENTRE IN LAC LA BICHE.
ADULT BASIC EDUCATION TRADES & TECHNICAL PROGRAMS &ACADEMIC UPGRADING PROGRAMS - PRE -EMPLOYMENT MOTOR MECHANICS - PRE -EMPLOYMENT CARPENTRY - ADULT BASIC EDUCATION - PRE -EMPLOYMENT WELDING - EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION - FORESTRY CREW WORKER - TRADES PREPARATION - POWER ENGINEERING - ACADEMIC UPGRADING - COMMERCIAL COOKING - ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE - PRE -EMPLOYMENT COOKING - SMALL ENGINE REPAIR - HOSPITALITY & TOURISM
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CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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