Huichol healing u y , dance Volume 6 No 21' A group of Huichol Indians, from the state of Nayarit in the Sierra Madre Mountains of Western Mexico recently performed a healing dance for the residents of the Poundmakers/Nechi Alcohol Treatment Cen- tre in St. Albert. The Cree man to run Huichols are among the three most traditional tribes in Mexico and have retained the most to New York for intact pre -Columbian religion. The group uses song, dance and prayer to summon spiritual energy to heal the sick sacred bundle and are seen here mov- By Terry Lusty the bundle protected his ing to the beat of an Windspeaker Correspondent great -great grandfather upright log drum called whenever he went into bat- a tepu in the Huichol EDMONTON, Alta. tle and is "very sacred and language. The group is Jim Thunder wants his its ceremonial value is price- on its way to Quebec to great -great grandfather's less." His quest to have the pass on knowledge of sacred bundle back. And bundle removed from the their traditional dance, he's willing to run 4,400 km museum and returned to music, art and aboriginal from Edmonton to New him began nine years ago history to the Algon- York to get it. when he first dreamed quins, Mohawks and -.4 In order to put pressure about it. He didn't pay any Cree in that province. on New York's American attention to the first dream, - Photo by Dianne Melll Museum of Natural His- until a second dream came tory, which is holding the to him. bundle in a storage room, Since then "a number of Thunder plans to gain pub- supernatural events began licity by running for five to coincide with my life," months --32 km a day, five Thunder states. "These Extinct' band elects two chiefs days a week. He will begin dreams tell me that the By Mark McCallum raine Hope; Robert Vandel Many individual Native anything away from them." the marathon on Sept. 1. bundle longs for its people Windspeaker Staff Writer and Irene Rouchou. The people were enfranchised to He says they should aim The bundle he hopes to and its homeland." election of two chiefs was a gain the right to vote or join their efforts at federal lead- return from the United EDMONTON, Alta. The main part of the unanimous decision made the clergy or legal profes- ers who he feels States, belonged to Big have been bundle consists of a large Descendants of the by the 160 eligible voters sion. But, enfranchisement "ducking" the land base Bear, a famous chief who grizzly bearpaw backed "extinct" Michel Indian who split their votes of a whole band was issue for all reinstated Indi- died in 1888, shortly after with red stroud cloth which band elected two chiefs and between the two leaders, unheard of before the ans since Bill C -31 was his release from Stoney was worn over the chest like a council July 17 to help 80-80. enfranchisement of the passed in 1985. Mountain Many des- Penetentiary in a mantle and tied around them regain a reserve ceded Michel people. cendants have regained Manitoba. He'd been "At first we were going to the neck. The bundle, to the federal government Calihoo, who was 14 Indian status under the new imprisoned for his role in re -vote because of the tie, encased in nine calico cloth 30 years ago. years old at the time of the federal law and have been the 1885 Metis and Indian but the descendants are wrappings, also includes a The representatives plan last enfranchisement, called placed on an Alberta gen- resistance in the spread so far over the pro- Northwest, bit of sweetgrass and a to pressure the government it deliberate "cultural vince they thought it would geno- eral list. The government led by one of Canada's small plug of tobacco. for a land base by lobbying be in their cide" on the part of the has refused to give these most historical figures, Thunder states that the the media and leaders best interests to have dual chiefs," government. Enfranchise- people a land base. Louis Riel. bundle originally held other international and focussing says Ivan Stover, who helped ment was taken out of the According to Thunder, objects which have since attention on the details sur- organ- About 130 descendants ize Indian Act by the govern- disappeared but they are the elections held at have been reinstated and rounding the now defunct Calahoo, some ment in 1985. not of any importance band, says newly elected 50 km another 576 are waiting to co- northwest of Edmonton. Callihoo also feels "a compared to the bearpaw chief Robert hear responses from Ottawa Callihoo. majority of the band regarding itself which is where the true "I think most Canadians The Michel applications of reserve, once members at that time were reinstatement. "power" of the bundle lies. will agree that we deserve to spread across 25,600 acres ill- prepared to face society In 1934, an American be compensated," says Cal - on the south bank of the ...many of them ended up in The election of the co- anthropologist, David lihoo, adding they have Sturgeon River near the the Fort Saskatchewan jail chiefs and council may pose Mandlebaum, was conduct- plenty of documentation to tiny community of Cala- or on welfare..." problems for the descend- ing research on Cree history prove a number of Michel hoo. The Michels, origi- Callihoo is against notions ants because the Indian Act and culture in Saskatche- band members were coerced nally of the Iroquois Indian to recover the original land requires that a band must wan on behalf of the off the reserve. "They were band in central Canada site of the Michel reserve have a reserve before such museum. While there, he forced to live in tarpaper near Brantford, Ont., because he believes they representatives would be was approached by Horse shacks." became the first Indian should avoid legl battles recognized. Child, the youngest son of Callihoo and Gilbert band in the nation to collec- with people now living in Ken Williams of the Big Bear, to keep the bundle Anderson were elected co- tively surrender all of their the area, once occupied by Department of Indian so it would be safe. Accord- chiefs and will head a seven - Indian rights and land to Michel band members. Affairs says the descend- ing to Mandlebaum when member band council made the federal government "We don't want to pick a ants are "not a legal band ... he was interviewed by up of Frank, George, Joyce through voluntary enfran- fight with our neighbors because they are members Windspeaker shortly before and James Calihoo; Lor- chisement in 1928 and 1958. and we don't want to take of the Alberta general list." passing away last year, a traditional transfer occurred which did not involve any INSIDE THIS WEEK exchange of money as pay- ment for the item. Aborigines The story of An esti- give Fine Day, a noted and crowds at Jesus Christ is mated 10,000 the Klondike told the Native respected war chief in 1885, gather faith- exhibition a Nt- way in beauti- fully once said, "The bundle will once tle taste of ful stained - be again to the spiritually powerful their unique glass windows shores of Lac always and its strength will Australian cul- at Hobbema Ste. Anne. See never die." ture. See page church. See pages 12 and In a formal three-page 22. page 15. 13. letter to the trustees and staff of the museum, Continued Page 2 PAGE 2, July 29, 1988, WINDSPEAKER CLOSE TO HOME
RCMP lays assault charges against Chief Fox
By Patrick Michell vincial court on Aug. 15 The Blood tribe's execu- 6.02.01 which states a per- Windspeaker Correspondent after allegedly assaulting a tive director, Wallace son is uneligible to run for Native special RCMP Manyfingers, who would chief or council if that per- BLOOD RESERVE, Alta. constable. not comment on whether or son "has been convicted of A Blood chief, who Jerry Simmonds, a staff not Chief Fox would be allowed an indictable offense during forced an inquiry into sgt. with the Cardston to run for chief, said the a 3 year period prior to the deaths on the Blood reserve RCMP, said Fox was Blood tribe's band bylaws date of a Blood tribe elec- in southern Alberta, has charged following an inci- will be "followed to the let- tion in which he might be a been charge with physically dent between two RCMP ter". He added that the candidate." assaulting an RCMP officer. officers and the passenger tribe will be issuing a public None of the seven Blood If convicted, Chief Roy of a car which had been statement to be released councillors were available Fox may not be able to run pulled over on Highway 2 sometime next week. for comment prior to press for chief in an upcoming north of Standoff for a rou- Blood tribe lawyer, time. Band office staff November election. tine check. Also charged at Eugene Creighton, was informed Windspeaker all Chief Roy Fox is to the time was the driver of unavailable to comment on seven were on holiday for appear in Cardston's pro- the car. the Blood Band bylaw no. the month of July. ACROSS OUR LAND Leg hold traps heat trapping issue Anti- trapping tactics called `negative propoganda'
By Susan Enge Last year, over a hundred demning Britain's proposed "That submarine con- Windspeaker Correspondent hunters, trappers and poli- fur labelling legislation was tract alone was worth $8 bil- ticians flew to London, unanimously supported. lion dollars," Montour OTTAWA, Ont. England to mark the open- Margaret Thatcher, Brit- said. "ISI planned to mount Hunters and trappers ing of ISI's exhibition in the ish Prime Minister, reversed an attack against this breathed a sigh of relief a Museum of Man. Videos, her decision to implement agreement," he commented, month ago only to get set photographic displays, and the nation -wide fur label- unless Britain agreed to for another fight looming a real life trapline display ling system just before she drop its plan to legislate the "This is important to me and my people ": Jim Thunder on the horizon against anti - were set up to educate vis- arrived in Canada as a par- fur labelling scheme. Because fur campaign activists. itors who frequent the ticipant in the economic Britain dropped its prop- No sooner did the British museum every year, about summit. Some indigenous osal, it was seen as a "major Return of sacred Government drop its pro- the traditional life of the leaders believe this reversal victory" for aboriginal posed legislation to have all Canadian aboriginal family' :was due to the poor public- peoples. imported fur garments, subsistance living off the ity she would have received In comparison, Canada's bundle sought made from the skins of land. if she continued to support fur trade is worth approxi- animals that had been This same display will be the proposal. mately $1 billion dollars. On From Page 1 the basis of his caught in leg hold traps flown to Strasbourg, France In addition, some specu- The fight is far from over, dreams, Thunder sought labelled as such, when and set up on the grounds late the Trafalgar nuclear however. And, a national counsel from Cree Elders another bill was proposed of the European Parliament submarine purchase agree- Thunder requests that organization is also work- the and leaders. in the European Paliament to express the same message ment between Britain and bundle be returned to his ing to block the labelling "The bundle is home- threatening this same and educate as well as influ- Canada may have been jeo- people, the Plains Cree. campaign. The Fur Insti- sick," and its spirit is rest- action in its much larger ence the decision facing its pardized if a serious anti - tute of Canada, a "This is something is national that less, he comments. "If you market. members. sale campaign was set up by important to me and my assemblage of concerned were deprived of a special The fight aboriginal A group of Native hun- indigenous peoples, national people," he says, adding organizations supporting object that you loved dearly trappers are facing is an ters, trappers and leaders groups and organizations the is that it would be in fulfill- fur industry, not tak- for 54 years, you'd want it even larger one. If enough will prepare themselves to and political leaders from ment of the prophecies of ing this latest threat sitting back too," says Thunder, support is obtained from 12 lobby parliamentary across the country. the old people who down. claim adding "the spirit of Big countries in the European members, whose lifestyle that the bundle will some- Bear longs for the bundle to parliament, a proposed bill, and country's landscape lit- day return to the plains be brought home to his to label all incoming fur tle resemble the natural through a young Cree man. people." garments with a tag indicat- wildlife setting and tradi- Natives to control "The importance of the In keeping with the tradi- ing whether it was caught tional subsistance living bundle lies in the fact that tions of his people, Thunder by the leg hold trap, will commonly found in all the man who is the 'keeper' asks not once but four times become law in all countries parts of Canada's north. big chunk of Yukon of it has the power to see (in his letter) that the bun- doing business with into the future." Canada. However, Mantour warns, By Keith Matthew eligible voters 66 voted for dle be returned. He says he Animal rights activists animal rights Windspeaker the Thunder hints of the activist Staff Writer offer. The final tally for will likely arrive in Febru- are busy trying to secure at groups will spend the next the vote was: 59 voting in prospects for the bundle ary at the museum where he LITTLE SALMON, Yukon whenever least 250 signatures which few months bombarding favor of the package with he speaks about will offer gifts and tobacco Native the "world of poverty, would give them the power parliamentary members, leaders in the seven abstentions. to the present keeper of the to bypass two parliamen- too, with pure "negative Yukon have recently voted depression, sickness, and The assembly took place bundle. tary committees and deal propoganda". But, he adds, to unanimously accept at Little a unemployment" in which Salmon, historic This, too, is customary of directly its most of a his people live. Alcohol, with council of ISI will keep its "conserva- land claims set- Indian settlement on the the Indian way, as is the run ministers, equivalent to the which tlement offer which would drugs, suicide, and modern tionist approach" Yukon River, and the vote itself. Many years ago tribes federal government's indigenous peoples histori- see them control 26,000 sq. on the ways are taking their toll offer took place on constantly resorted to the cabinet. Half of these signa- in and con- km of land and Native traditions are cally believed and a cash set- the final day of the assem- use of runners to carry and tures have already been tinue to practice after thou- tlement of about mil- bly on July 21. losing ground to them, he $200 deliver messages. secured. sands of years. lion. However, only 90 per adds. These, he claims, are Historically, the agree- Thunder's message will "There is a lot of momen- So far, ISI successfully cent of the settlement pack- the same "issues and ideals ment which is still unfin- be made all the louder and tum," says Dave Montour, campaigned against all rad- age was okayed by the vot- that Big Bear fought for a ished, would be the conclu- clearer with the publicity Executive Director of Indi- ical attempts made by ing delegates. hundred years ago." sion of the longest running generated from his 4,400 genous Survival Interna- organizations such as According to Council of When Big Bear was alive land claims negotiations km run. In addition, he tional, an organization Greenpeace and the World Yukon Indians in and had the bundle, states spokesper- Canada. The Council of states, "The prayers of my formed three years ago to Wildlife Fund to eliminate son Shirley Adamson the Thunder, he saw that the Yukon Indians were the people will carry me to New combat the animal rights the fur industry entirely agreement is white man would come a "framework first group to present York City." movement and protect the from being marketed in of a framework" and the a west and make treaties and comprehensive land A supporting cavalcade fur industry. Montour says affluent countries. issues of "taxation and claims promises to Indians, almost proposal to the federal of vehicles is planned and they are gearing up for ISI is not this 40 years before the fact. fighting financial compensation" organizers state that an another round. government in 1971. Thunder suggests that prior battle alone, however. The still have to be agreed upon estimated budget of $75,000 He said ISI intends to in future knowledge could be used Canadian Government negotiations. The next step for the is being sought from mount an educational joined the fight this year The constructively to better the agreement was rati- Council will be to meet with anyone willing to contrib- campaign designed to lending its An fied at a Indian world and also tells support. special assembly federal negotiators on the ute to the cause. inform the public of times when, in his and poli- emergency debate was held which was called by the issues of taxation and Kathy Shirt, at Native ticians in Europe about the just last month to discuss Council dreams, he was with Big of Yukon Indians financial compensation and Outreach in Edmonton, hazards labelling would the possible to its fur to deal Bear in the jail that held him threat specifically with the then bring back a deal to can be contacted for more have on indigenous peoples captive in 1885. industry in international proposal. The agreement another assembly for a information on the run. livelihood. markets. A statement con- was ratified when out of 70 vote. WINDSPEAKER, July 29, 1988, PAGE 3 CLOSE TO HOME Non -Natives now honorary chiefs Gov't ignores
By Jackie Red Crow Windspeaker Correspondent flood complaints BLOOD RESERVE, Alta. By Patrick Michell Windspeaker Three non -Natives who Correspondent made valuable contribu- ASSUMPTION, Alta. tions to the Bloods were Assumption band inducted into the Kainai mem- bers ggit asking govern- Chieftainship thus joining ment to help stop future ranks of such figures as flooding of reserve lands, Pope John Paul II, Prince said Fred Didzena, the Charles and Pierre Berton band's manager. during the Kainai Indian "Since 1963 (to late 1970's), Days July 23. we have been asking the Inductees included Father (federal) government to do Tony Duhaime, a Roman something to alleviate the Catholic priest who spent problem," said Didzena, about 15 years on the referring to the one -third of reserve as supervisor, prin- Inducted to chieftainship: Father Tony Duhaime (left) his band forced by the flood cipal and administrator of to move to higher ground. St. Mary's School; Ralph tees on the fourth time. commemoration of the been so proud. "It's unfor- The federal government, Fred Didzena Thrall Jr., a Magrath They were then seated on a ocassion. tunate that my father isn't however, has refused to farmer and rancher -who buffalo mat where Blood Father Duhaime, who around anymore because either acknowledge the about a new study. was a founding member of Elder Dan Weasel Mocas- also devoted many hours to he would have been so band's pleas for help, or to An agitated Didzena other professional organi- sin and Harold Healy pro- proud to know Native youth athletics, took that his son start a feasibility study on explained how Ducks zations; and Earl Wamica, ceeded with the headdress the was opportunity to remi- welcomed by the stopping the flooding, said Unlimited -a North Ameri- associate superintendent of ceremony. To the tune of nisce about his Native peoples this years on the of coun- Didzena. can conservation group - curriculum and instruction drum beats, the two smeared reserve. He try. You see, my father was described the Director of Indiah Servi- studied the flooding in the for the Lethbridge School red and yellow orchre on reserve as a descendent "my second of the Vikings ces, Fred Jobin, said Did - 1970's. Board, who has been the inductees faces while home" and the when they first came Bloods as to this zena's statement is incor- Apparently, Ducks active in the promotion of praying. Again, while mov- "my country." lifelong friends. I want rect, adding the federal Unlimited was concerned educational opportunities ing back and forth, a head- to The new Chieftains thank you all from the then government has helped rel- about the numerous duck for Native children. dress was placed on their bottom joined the Elders in a of my heart, and dance ocated flood victims as well and fish habitats jeopard- Under hot, dusty weather heads on the fourth time. may around the God bless you in your arbor later as provide food and shelter. ized by the flooding. conditions, the three were Elder Dan Weasel work." being joined and congratu- A 1979 Department of "It's ludicrous that they given a headdress and a Mocassin and the war vete- lated by Wamica who had about Blood council Indian and Northern Affairs consider ducks and fish Blackfoot name as part of rans then made public tes- "three members and past Greyhound buses Chief- (DIAND) study reported more important than humans - the afternoon Chieftain fes- timonies of their war loaded tains in with friends and rel- attendance. that stopping the flooding mainly us," said Didzena. tivities. The Kainai Chief- exploits in Blackfoot. After 40 atives" said he was deeply Only living members would be enly costly, The preliminary study tainship was initiated in 1919 that, the new Chieftains honored in are to be in receiving the allowed the said ,Ibut added revealed that it would cost as a means of helping to were given their new Black- Chieftainship Chieftainship at any one honors. DIAND wt I be talking $10 million to stop the preserve and celebrate foot names. Father Duhaime "It was a shame this time. Another ceremony with Assumption members flooding. . Blood culture and honor retained his name, Black society, this culture living so may be held later this year those promoting Indian Eagle, which was first given close and to have so many to bring the total back to well -being and accomplish- to him by the late Blood people living in Lethbridge maximum. ment. Chief Jim Shot Both Sides who knew so little about Kainai Chieftains are Spirit Bay looks Spiritual Elder Pete Sr., shortly after his arrival you, your people and your members for life and are Weasel Mocassin, war vete- on the reserve. Thrall was culture," he said. expected to assist and pro- rans Art Wells and Johnny named Flying Eagle; War- Thrall said he was also mote in the cultural, educa- at Indian school Tallow danced around the nica was named Morning honored and that if his late tional, socially and eco- "When I was about twelve, Hickey) as the Director of Indian Days arbor four Writer. Each of the honored father was still alive to see nomic well -being of the some white men came to Photography. times to 'capture' the induc- guests was given a scroll in the event, he would have tribe. my reserve in a big plane This is the first feature and asked me if I wanted from the enterprising pro- to go fora ride. When the ducers, Eric Jordan and Elizabeth settlement plane landed, my parents Paul Stephens, of the Spirit weren't there and we were Bay series on CBC, also in a strange place, an based on young Native Indian residential school people. Producers Mary Fire blazes through buildings -a thousand miles away. Young Leckie and Heather I didn't see my parents or Goldin round out the By Keith Matthew pentry workshop and the administration ottice and il The damage done to both my village for a year - Amazing Spirit Productions Windspeaker Staff Writer Pimee Development Cor- was supposed to be shut buildings is estimated to be until I ran away - to my team with many years poration building were des- down for the week anyway. about $150,000. The home." experience in made for GRAND CENTRE, Alta. cause troyed. Walter Desjarlais, The Elizabeth Settlement of the fire is yet to be deter- television movies, features, A fire at Elizabeth Set- Pimee general manager administration office, a mined and is currently Where The Spirit Lives and various network series. tlement in the early morn- says, "Right now it has separate building, also being investigated by the is the story of Amelia, a Both Leckie and ing of Saturday, July 23 has slowed us down because we received fire damage to its Grand Centre RCMP. young Blackfoot girl taken Stephens agree that the resulted in two buidings don't have an office set up." first and second floors. The Foul play is suspected away from her home in the Canadian public will be being burned and a third .Desjarlais adds that fire gutted the inside of the and persons are asked to mountains and forced to shocked by the revelation damaged as a result of a nobody will be thrown out administration building contact the police if they live in a culture she doesn't of the legalized kidnapping suspicious blaze. of work from Pimee because and has temporarily dis- saw any individuals in the understand -a culture that of Native children by the As a result of the fire the of the fire. Five employees placed the administration area at the time of the inci- looks down on her and her federal government. "It's a Elizabeth Settlement car- work out of the Pimee staff. dent. people. Left to her own chapter of Canadian history ingenuity in a hostile envi- that has been conveniently ronment with few friends, forgotten," says Leckie, "I Amelia and her brother know several people who MAA to elect new VP must find within them- were brought up in that and board member selves the strength to sur- oppresive environment and By Keith Matthew membership to the MAA nomination paper from all vive in the year 1937. still have emotional scars." Windspeaker Staff Writer was suspended. The board those qualified candidates After three years of Casting is currently member's position was left EDMONTON, Alta. who wish to run for the research and commitment underway by casting direc- unfilled after Leonard positions on or by writer Keith Leckie tor Arlene Berman and Notice of nominations before 5 Gauthier resigned. p.m. on August 26. Nomi- (Danger Bay, Spirit Bay, Native casting coordinator has been given by the Metis nation papers were being Crossbar) Where The Spirit Shirley Cheechoo. Association of Alberta that "Joe (Blyan) is the inte- rim vice- president accepted on July 25 by the Lives is slated to go into Where The Spirit Lives there will be an election to replacing Dan Martel. Butch Plante is chief electoral officer for the production August 29th, for is a joint project with fund- fill the regional vice - the election, Bruce Gladue. six weeks of shooting in ing from the CBC, Telefilm president's position and (interim) board member replacing_Leonard Gauth- Ontario and on location in Canada, Ontario Film board of director's position Nomination ier," says Clint Buehler, papers are southern Alberta. Paul Development Corporation, for Zone 4 on September 26. available at MAA spokesperson. the offices of Shapiro (The Truth About TV Ontario, and Societe The election is being the Metis Association of Alex, Hockey Night) has Radio Canada. called to fill the vice - In accordance to the Alberta, the regional zone signed to direct with Rene Where The Spirit Lives president's position, left rules for election, the MAA offices, and the Metis local Ohashi (Anne of Green will be telecast on CBC tele- Bruce Gladue vacant after Dan Martel's must receive a completed presidents. Gables, The Prodigious vision in the spring of 1989. IMINME....
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(403) 455 -2700 easy to FAX: (403) 452-1428 understand Bert Crowfoot General Manager Dianne Melll says reader Managing Editor Keith Matthew News Editor Dear Editor: Kim McLain Production Editor We wish to express our sincere Margaret Deslariels the article in the Production Assistant appreciation of Joe Redcrow May 13/88 edition of Winds - Cree Syllabics peaker concerning page 36, CREATIVE HANDS. AMMSA BOARD The topic of turquoise and Fred Didzena silver was everything I would President want in an explanation and des- Noel McNaughton cription for the novice and very Vice-president easy to understand. Chester Cunningham posting this page at our Treasurer We are June Fleming store in Winnipeg, Indian Pride Secretary Inc. in the satisfaction that the Leona Shandruk author ferry Lusty, has provided Rosemary Wittier us with an in -depth working tool SUBMISSIONS for our product. The editor encourages readers to submit news articles. Sincerely, photographs, features and Jean Baker and Sharon Colter community news. Submissions should be typed and double spaced whenever possible. Editorial copy must be received by 5 p.m. Tuesday in order to be printed in the next issue. What's it all about? LETTERS TO This little tyke was more than a little perplexed at all THE EDITOR the attention he was getting Windspeaker welcomes letters at this year's Calgary Stam- to the editor. Letters snould be pede in July . He was simply brief and include the name. having a good time in address and telephone number the of the writer. We will not print sun, and was so absorbed in unsigned letters unless there is a watching tourists file through good reason for withholding the Indian Village and admir- your name and even then the ing his traditional clothing, editor must know the identity of the writer. Windspeaker reserves that he hardly noticed Me right to edit letters for length, Windspeaker's roving photo- taste and libel. grapher. - Photo by Dan Dibbe/t COPYRIGHT Advertisements designed, set and produced by Windspeaker as well as pictures, news, cartoons, editorial content and IN OUR OPINION other printed material are the property of Windspeaker and may not be used without the expressed permission of Windspeaker. SUBSCRIPTIONS New threat darkens trappers' horizon Canada $20 Foreign $30 -Send For a while there, trappers could relax. on the estimated 50,000 Native trappers in Canada, about cheque or money order payable to Windspeaker and be sure to Britain had dropped the proposal to sew a label in all 3,750 of which are Albertan. When the extended families of include your name, address and imported fur garments warning the buyer that the animal these trappers are taken into account, it's possible a crash postal code. Please notify us by from in the wild fur market could affect a quarter million people telephone or in writing if you whose skin the clothing was made, was inhumanely have a change of address. caught in a leg -hold trap. To the people in the fur industry, in this country. this likely would have meant a drop in fur sales, since the So, Britain's proposal was just the tip of the iceberg. The ADVERTISING label would have made the buyer feel guilty and perhaps new proposal involving the European Economic Com- decide munity could have much more drastic implications. Advertising Salespeople: not to make the purchase. Mel Miller It looked as though Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher Trappers cannot sit back and let this happen to their Elvis Arthur -Leigh dropped the proposal as a goodwill gesture from Britain, income and way of life. They must ensure the groups Joan KapoadnNd the mother country of Canada. But, she likely knew that an representing them are putting their own pressure on the Advertising copy must be received no later than Friday even bigger anti- trapping movement was forming and that buyers of fur garments. And that pressure must be in the noon to guarantee publication in her country could just ride along on that. way of education and the use of more humane traps. the next issue. To advertise call Europeans must be convinced the animals are not 455.2700 today. The new threat to a trapper's way of life is a petition suffer- being circulated among representatives of the European ing at the hands of trappers and that trapping is a natural MEMBERSHIPS Parliament, calling for a ban on the manufacture, sale and tool in wildlife management, in other words, that Canada is _Native American Press use of leg -hold traps throughout the European Economic taking care of its wilderness responsibly. European socie- Association (NAPA)- Community and a label on all wild furs similar ties, which are far removed from the wilderness, have National Aboriginat Communica- to the one tions Society (NACS) proposed by Britain. romanticized the Native lifestyle long enough, and should The European Economic Community involves 12 now be informed of the way things are in the real world of SECOND CLASS MAIL REGISTRATION NO.2177 nations which account for about 60 per cent of buyers of the Native trapper. furs exported from Canada. This will have a drastic effect WINDSPEAKER, July 29, 1988, PAGE 5 YOUR WORDS
f DQ- ZViV° ',Elf Wilderness area on Blood reserve A P^P.1]4cLq should be saved from cattle 4-- -DA17 ° nPa. Council and our economic devel- recreational area for the use of all ArPC°4% V7d% 6
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Paddle Prairie Metis settlement Celebrating an anniversary
By Everett Lambert clan. I mistakenly had ole' young George Ghostkeeper, be on hand. They're a 3/4 Windspeaker Correspondent Adolphus at 97 years old Mona Calliou, Vern Car- Native band from Peace when actually he's only 95. dinal, and yours almost River with Buddy Gaucher PADDLE PRAIRIE, Alta. Sorry buddy. truly, who are the directors. and Jim Doroucher. They're H'Ioo dare Sheila Potts. Man oh man. I tell you Also we're having a Ms. gonna come and sing their Sheila's a beautiful friend of our Paddle Prairie Metis Metis Paddle Prairie hearts out for us. mine from Edmonton. I Settlement Golden Anniver- Pageant. There's lotsa foxes saw her recently at a sary is really taking off now out this way you know. So By the way, welcome to favourite night spot in that (check out our ads). it should be excitin'. Buddy the hot seatJeanetteCalahasen. fair city. I often see some of So far we have Larry Edna Forchuk says she's She's our new administrator. our readers in there. That is Desmeules and Jim Sinclair going to shift Nikki Lanis Also, welcome to all the the Trucker's Saloon on as special guest speakers. Metis Models of Edmonton summer students at the good ole' Kingsway. Sheila's Who's "we "? We are the into higher gear for this office. from the Alexis Stoney Recreation and Culture one. Entertainer Jeanette Band, now residing in Society Paddle Prairie Calahasen is also going to I'm closing here with one Edmonchuk. (1986). co -emcee this Ms. Metis I stole from Dave Sinclair An apology firstly (I That is Dwayne Calliou Paddle Prairie Pageant. Ms. who's Henry Sinclair's son. think I'm getting good at (chair), Martha.Ghostkeeper Metis Alberta, Rose Marie What did Custer say at his this). Anyways, sorry to (vice -chair), Tina St. Mercredi is coming up, boy! last stand? "These Sioux's Adolphus Ghostkeeper and Germain (sec -tres.), and Also, Rodeo Drive will are killing me." God Bless. Welcome to the hot seat: Jeanette Calahasen
Advertisement Calendar of Events Indian Association of Alberta Viewpoint Sarcee Nation Powwow & Rodeo Classic, July 29 -31, Bragg Creek. 2nd Annual Metis Cultural Days, July 29 -31, By Roy Louis Edson. Call Edwin Findlay (403) 723 -5494 for more information. Milk River Powwow, July 29 -31, Ft. Belnap, President, Indian Association of Alberta Mont. Annual Powwow Days & Fish Derby, July 29 Greetings: accompanied by effective negotiations with - Aug. 1, Lac La Biche. government ministers and their bureaucrats. Heritage Days, Aug. 1, Peace River. By now you have probably heard or While I respect the opinions of other Four Nations Powwow, Aug. 5 -7, Hobbema. Ermineskin reserve by Maskwachees Mall. read about my recent election in Fort leaders in the province on how issues should Cali Cecil Cryer 585 -2800 for further Vermilion as President of the Indian be dealt with, I am not convinced that information. Association of Alberta. I want to take this confrontation is an alternative to vigilant Blackfoot Indian days, Aug. 5 -7, Blackfoot opportunity to thank all those people who lobbying and well reasoned negotiation. Centennial Rodeo Grounds near Gleichen. attended the 45th Annual Assembly and Since becoming involved in Indian
Contact Fred Breaker 734 -3804/3806 from supported me. At the same time, I want to politics I have come to believe that Mon. - Fri. office hours. thank all the people who ran for office, and all government politicians and senior El Standing Rock Sioux Powwow, Aug. 5 -7, Fort of their supporters. bureaucrats respond more to public Yates, ND. Becoming President of the pressure than confrontation. Such Chippewa Cree Celebration, Aug. 5 -7, Rocky Indian Association isn't something I public pressure can and must be Boy, Mont. take lightly. While I fully appreciate brought about through an effective Big Grassy River Powwow, Aug. 11 -14, the many well -wishers who have public awareness campaign. Morson, Ont. Call Shirley 1- 807- 488 -5552 or me, I realize I follow in I Pierre 1- 807- 488 -5945. congratulated As part of this campaign Rodeo, Aug. 13 & 14, Frog Lake reserve. the footsteps of some truly great believe we must become less Contact Larry Quinney at 943 -2211. leaders. I also realize the immensity reactive and more proactive in Northern Alberta Native Slowpitch Tournament, of the job ahead of me. bringing our concerns to the attention Aug. 13 & 14, Driftpile. Call John Giroux 355- In admitting that the Indian of the general public. 3868 (office) 355 -2141 (home) or Ross Giroux Association is not the strong While we have many
355 -3868 (office) 355 -2128 (home). organizations it once was, I hasten to concerns facing us, I want to serve
add I am not pointing fingers at any previous notice on the government that land claim
leaders, as I know already what they were up negotiations must be dealt with as a priority
against. Rather, I think the reason for the and with expedience. Far too much time and decline in the Association's standing over the resources have been wasted by bureaucrats past decade is a combination of several while our people await equitable and fair I%ntucky things, not the least of which is a failure to settlements. change with the times. In any case, the coming months I During the Fort Vermilion Assembly, a hope to be able to use this column space to lot of time was spent discussing a proposal to keep the I.A.A. membership informed as FriedChicken alter the structure of the Association. issues are tackled and decisions made. I Although the proposal was defeated believe I look forward to a good working that some form of restructuring must take relationship with other members of our Chicken Village place if the organization is to regain the executive and board of directors. As well, it prominence and credibility it once had. is my hope to visit as many reserves as I can By changing I mean not only in order to meet person -to- person with changing a is no longer CHICKEN BURGERS SALADS structure that Chiefs, their councils and their members. FRENCH FRIES DAIRY PRODUCTS effective, but also changing the basic CATERING approach to the way in which we deal with Signed Roy Louis, the many problems we face. President, GRIMSHAW, McKenzie Hwy. Simply put, we must once again Indian Association of Alberta 332 -1300 become an effective lobby force for the 11630 Kingsway Avenue protection of our Treaty Rights and to Edmonton, Alberta HIGH PRAIRIE, 5100 - 53 Ave. achieve results from governments that are of T5G 0X5 523 -3233 benefit to all Treaty Indians in Alberta. I also feel that effective lobbying must be Telephone: (403) 452 -4330 or 452 -4331 PEACE RIVER, 9501 - 100 St. 624 -2141 W INDSPEAKER, July 29, 1988, PAGE 7 GRASSROOTS
Fort Chip bicentennial canoe trip DROPPIN IN organizers welcome one and all By Mark many residents throughout McCallum northern Alberta. Accord- T'he group plans to be on the road again in August, ing to resident Lorney Metchooyeah, high flood waters making their first stop at a Fort Vermilion hand games have forced the Dene l'ha' band to cancel this year's tournament Aug. 4, 5 and 6. They will then be entertain- But, he Habay Games. adds the games will be held next ing crowds at the Fort Nelson Treaty Days event Aug. year, weather permitting. 12,13 and 14, a Gift Lake Metis Settlement cultural event Sfinger Ernest Monjas and his back up Band, the If you ever get the chance to see the Dene Tha' drum on Aug. 26 and Kehewin's annual powwow and rodeo Shadows, gave their longest concert ever td a group, you may notice Metchooyeah standing in the Aug. 27 and 28. The drum group will finish the very appreciative crowd at the Whitefish (Ati- month at shadows behind them. The Dene l'ha' band recreation a homecoming bicentennial celebration in Vermilion kameg) reserve recently, says Brian a Tallman, youth director has taken on the extra task this year of coordi- Aug. 30 and 31. worker on the reserve. nating the activities of the drum group. The group's 16 will The record setting performance lasted three and half It's a job he takes seriously. "I've devoted most of my members then take a well deserved hours. "It was excellent. Everyone really enjoyed it," time to the Dene Tha' drummers," he says, adding the rest ... for awhile anyway. Metchooyeah says he is cur- says Tallman, noting Monias never let up. "He group will be on their own by September if he feels they rently working with Judy Middleton from the nearby (Monias) was pretty tired out after." are ready. High Level Friendship Centre to take the Dene Tha' The Manitoba entertainer brought his own special In the meantime, Metchooyeah has mapped out a drummers to the United States. "She has a lot of con- brand of Native rock and country music to the stage on busy schedule for the young members of the group, who tacts in the States," he explains. July 15. Joining Monjas was another primary per- are gaining a solid reputation for their excellent work Metchooyeah also notes the group is always open to former, Alvis Grey. The stage was also shared with a since they began performing traditional songs of the new members. But, he warns: "We welcome new pair of local singers, Jessica and Joanna Nahachick, Dene Tha' people in the early eighties. The group's last members to the group as long as they know what kind twin sisters from the reserve. of stop was at the Lac Ste. Anne holy pilgrimage. songs we play because they're very hard to learn." The following evening Monias and Grey were in High Prairie to follow -up their earlier performances in White- fish by hosting a dance at the Elk Hall Rodeo Grounds. Sounds like everyone In that part of Alberta was treated to great entertainment by some standout per- formers. All this talk about music and entertaining reminds me of a time when I thought I could make singing a career. It was a very short career, lasting less than a weekend. At the age of II, I aspired to become a Blue Quills singer but that quickly changed when I was laughed off First stage. The whole thing took place at a talent show that was held in Athabasca at a Metis Association of Alberta annual assembly some years ago. I'll say this much for certain, Rocky Woodward I am not. Nations College Fort Chipewyan: A bicentennial canoe trip is being planned to commemorate 200 years of pride and herit- age for this community, first settled in 1788. The Fort Chipewyan Bicentennial Society, which has been host- ing such events since the beginning of the year to cele- brate the community's coming of age, is welcoming people who enjoy canoeing and peaceful waters to take part in the trip. Organizers are splitting the trip into two legs. The first leg, to extend over some 225 km of river, will begin at High School Fort McMurraÿ s MacDonald Island on Aug. 16. Partic- ipants, who will also be treated to a pancake breakfast before leaving that morning, will launch their canoes into the Athabasca River and are expected to complete Grades 10 -12 now the first leg of the trip in Fort Chipewyan on Aug. 20. A barbecue and dance will be held to welcome the arrival of the tired visitors. Organizer Dan Creurer, director of the bicentennial accepting registrations society, says they are hoping the trip will be a relaxing adventure for all who take part in it. The river route they have selected should be suitable for even the most inex- perienced canoeist. "There's no white water at all," for the 1988 -89 school year. notes Creurer. The second leg of the trip, which will cover about 170 km of crisp river water, will continue on to Fort Fitzge- rald two days later on Aug. 22. Participants are expected to arrive in Fitzgerald, Aug. 25, where Fort Smith resi- dents will play host to the visitors. Creurer notes all interested canoeists are welcome to participate in both legs of the trip. And, he adds quickly For further information they can also choose between the two and take part in just one leg if they want. A fee of $10 is expected to be paid for each leg of the trip. Participants are also expected to supply their own or registration call: canoes, food, cooking equipment and tents. "We're also encouraging people to come dressed in period costumes ... like voyager outfits," adds Creurer, noting there will be no limit in the number of participants who can take Eddy or Janet at 645 -4455 part in the trip. Call the Fort Chipewyan Bicentennial Society for more details. Slave Lake: Despite the recent floods in this part of the Monday through Friday, province, the staff at the Slave Lake Friendship Centre have been keeping spirits high. Friendship centre execu- tive director Peggy Roberts says it's been "hectic" and "very busy" but it's still business as usual. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The centre staff is continuing to offer their services to the community and have just finished taking part in the Slave Lake River Boat Days. Down the road, Roberts adds the centre will be hosting a Cultural Days celebra- Note: The 1988 -89 School Year Begins on August 29, 1988 tion September 16, 17 and 18. Chateh (Assumption): The Dene l'ha' people in this community have been less fortunate in the aftermath of the floods, which have left lasting bitter impressions on PF.--AGE 8, July 29, 1988, WINDSPEAKER GRASSROOTS Kikino Northern Lites to celebrate 10th anniversary To continue creating the By George LaFleur ditional dances of the members of the group are When asked how the times." WindspeakerCorrespondent Metis. We have regularly still performing with the group decided on the name The dance troup entered awareness of the Metis cul- scheduled lessons every turn over rate being one Northern Lites, Mr. White competitive dancing in 1981, ture and expand their danc- KIKINO, Alta. Wednesday at the com- dancer per three years. replied, "Delphine Erasmus but did not place in any ing horizons, the Northern Like the Aurora Borealis munity hall and so far we White would like to thank was on her way home one competition. In 1982 the Lites have entered dancing across the sky, the have been getting a few the current dancers that night from a meeting and Northern Lites entered the into a working agreement Kikino Northern Lites, a more children than we can have contributed to the suc- the northern lights were Alberta Native Festival in with the Peace Region traditional Metis dance handle. But the interest is cess of the Northern Lites. moving rapidly across the Edmonton, sponsored by Organizations Presenters group, have danced across great and we like it." Thammy Thompson, Laurie sky like they were dancing. the Canadian Native Friend- (P.R.O.P.) who will be han- the stages of communities Gerald White credits Thompson, Crystal Young - Thtis, the idea to name the ship Centre, and won most dling bookings for the throughout Western Can- Georgina Thompson, chief, Denise White, Dawn Kikino dancers the Kikino of the dancing competitions. group in the Northern -most ada and into the hearts of Delphine Erasmus, Doris Cardinal, Roger Little - Northern Lites was born." Since that time the Northern area of the province. The the Kikino Metis Settlement. Bellerose and Phil Coutney childs, Robert Calliou, The Northern Lites Lites have won or placed in group enjoys travelling to On the eve of the cele- who were with Education John Whitford and Norman began dancing in 1978. 30 dancing competitions. new places and meeting brating their 10th anniv- North at the time with get- White. However, the group did not They have failed to place new people and expect the ersary, manager, Gerald ting the dance group estab- Gerald also thanks those make a public appearance only once in competitive working agreement with White says the group is not lished in the fall of 1978. dancers that at one time or until 1980 when they per- dancing since 1985. P.R.O.P. to give them about to slow down. White would also like to another were part of the formed at a banquet in Lac The highlight for the greater exposure in Northern "In fact, we are getting thank the Kikino group. The fiddler for the La Biche. Mr. White group was performing at Alberta. better," says Mr. White. Settlement Council for their group, Ernie Cardinal of recalled that there were the World's Fair (Expo 86) To celebrate their 10th "We are now into teaching ongoing support of the Lac La Biche, still provides only six dancers in the in Vancouver where the anniversary, the Northern the young children of the group. the music when the Northern group at the time, "We did group danced 35 per- Lites plan to have a dinner Kikino Settlement the tra- Many of the original Lites perform. the duck dance three formances at the Alberta and dance to honor the Pavilion and the Folklife original and existing dancers, Pavilion. the founding members of The future plans of the the group and Kikino Metis Northern Lites are to con- Settlement Council Associ- THE FIFTH tinue dancing and train new ation for the support they ANNUAL JURIED dancers to carry on the tra- have given the group since ALBERTA dition of the Metis dances they were founded in 1978. and creating awareness The big celebration is sche- NATIVE ART of the unique Metis culture. duled for the fall of '88. FESTIVAL
July 29 - August 27 Tuesdays to Saturdays 10:00 am to 5:00 pm The Front Gallery, 12302 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton Notice of Nominations Featuring works by 50 artists Notice is hereby given for the positions of 1 including: Joane Cardinal - Regional Vice -President, 1 Regional Board of Schubert, Alex Janvier, Jane Ash Director for the Regional Council Zone IV (4) of the Poitras, Kim McLain and Metis Association of Alberta are being accepted as George Littlechild. of July 25, 1988 at he office of the Chief Electoral Officer of the Association. The office is located at With thanks to NOVA 123, 12520 St. Albert Trail in the city of Edmonton, Alberta for financial Corporation of province of Alberta, T5L 4H4. assistance. Qualified candidates must have a Presented by the Alberta Indian Arts completed nomination paper filed with the above & Crafts Society. office on or before 5 o' clock in the afternoon of August 26, 1988. Nomination papers are available at the offices of the Metis Association of Alberta, 123, 12520 St. Albert Trail, Edmonton, Alberta. Also, Littlechild Boarding .Schoo( Angst by George at the Regional Zone officesand the Metis Local Presidents. For further information contact your Local President or the office of the Chief Electoral Officer 711-0-40t of the Association at 455 -2200, Edmonton, Bruce Gladue, Chief Electoral Officer. Bruce Gladue, Chief Electoral Officer Metis Association of Alberta Canada Mortgage Société canadienne #123, 12520 St. Albert Trail and Housing d'hypothèques et Edmonton, Alberta T5L 4114 Corporation de logement Telephone: (403) 455 -2200
CMHC is committed to meeting Native Housing Needs ALEXANDER through delivery of the following programs: Sports Days & Rodeo ON RESERVE RURAL AND NATIVE HOUSING (RNH) 19 - 21, 1988 URBAN NATIVE August ALEXANDER RECREATION GROUNDS RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (RRAP) Alberta Pony Chuckwagon & Chariot Association Race meet EMERGENCY REPAIR PROGRAM (ERP) L.R.A. Rodeo Mixed Slowpitch Tournament For further information regarding any of these programs, please contact: Men's Fastball Dance follows on Friday & - 292 -6200 CMHC Calgary Saturday CMHC Edmonton - 482 -8700 CMHC Lethbridge - 328 -5581 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CALL NORMAN KOOTENAY CMHC house Canadians 939 -5887 ...... __.
WINDSPEAKER, July 29, 1988, PAGE 9 GRASSROOTS 4th Annual 1988 Open Bob Kootenay Memorial Golf Tournament August 27, 28, 1988 Jr. Golf Course, St. Albert Entry Fee$60 (non -refundable) Includes: 36 Holes of Golf Barbeque Steak Dinner Tournament Long Drive and K.P Souvenirs PRIZES Merchandise only (no prize money) Golf Bags, Jackets, etc. Tee -Off 10:00 a.m. both days Other Activities: Horse Race, Long Drive, K.P.
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c/o Ray or Sylvia Arcand c/o Bob Kootenay Memorial P.O. Box 894 Committee Morinville, Alberta TOG 1P0 P.O. Box 510 Ray: (403) 939 -6232 res. Morinville, Alberta TOG 1P0 Sylvia: (403) 452 -4330 work Telephone: (403) 939 -5887
COMMITTEE: Don Kootenay, Norm Kootenay, Rema Kootenay, Warren 'It'll pay off in the end': Karen and Gene St. Jean Kootenay, Arnold Kootenay, Johl Ready, Nick Burnstick, Harvey Burnstick, Wilt MacDougall, John Alexander, Jerome Yellowdirt Organizers not held responsible for any injuries, accidents, damages, losses or otherwise occuring during tournament. Metis singers please Klondikers
By Terry Lusty stick together," said Karen. are pleased with their child - Windspeaker Correspondent The group admits they rens' development in music don't know what next year and are aware that a record- EDMONTON, Alta. will bring. It's too early to ing scout from a major label For the second year in a tell, Karen explains, adding was paying attention to and WESTERN CANADIAN row, the Fourth Generation that one never knows what showing interest in Fourth band is wowing audiences else may come along in the Generation. at the CFCW (radio) stage interim. And, Karen has a mes- at Edmonton's Klondike A major difference over sage for the youth of today: NATIVE & ALL4NDIAN Days and sharing the lime- last year explained Karen is "Keep going, really try ... light with such popular "we've learned to listen to it'll pay off in the end," she Canadian singers as Anita each other a lot better." She says. That comes from one Peres and Tim Taylor, as says it shows in their timing who appreciates how far the well as hypnotist Harry and rhythm. Fourth Generation has Stokes. The parents of the group already come. CHARIOT & The five -piece band, headed by 18 year -old lead vocalist Karen St. Jean, also includes Darlene, 20, CHUCKWAGON RACES on keyboards; Gene, 19, on lead guitar; David, 14, on bass guitar; and the young- NADC Public Forum est member Sarah, 13, on drums. Fort Chipewyan Fourth Generation nego- 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 16, 1988 August 5 -7, 1988 tiated their gig all by them- Community Hall selves says a proud and happy father, Sonny St. The Northern Alberta Development Council holds regular public meetings Jean. Darlene and Gene throughout Panee Northern Alberta, giving everyone the Agriplex made the deal through R. opportunity to present briefs on matters Harlan Smith who runs his of concern and general information. own recording studio in Edmonton. The Council consists of ten members and Hobbema, Alta. Karen is quite pleased is chaired by Bob Elliott, MLA for Grande with their performances Prairie. this year and says she has Groups or individuals interested in seen improvements. One is making submissions at this meeting may that more of the group is contact Council member Don Keith in Fort To register call Joe Wildcat involving themselves in all McMurray at 791 -7625, or the Northern aspects, including the sing- Development Branch in Peace River at 585 -2512 624 -6274 for assistance. ing. This has been a bless- ing, especially since she's Or Panee Agriplex recovering from a bout with the flu which left her with a sore and raspy voice. 4berra 585 -3898 Words of encouragement NORTHERN ALBERTA from singers Peres and Tay- DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL lor have impressed the fam- PLAN TO ATTEND ily band. "They've told us to keep practicing and to PAGE 10, July 29, 1988, WINDSPEAKER Dene Tha' medical building fits the bill By Keith Matthew There have been three Windspeaker Staff Writer tragic deaths in the last month and as a result we ASSUMPTION, Alta. have had people coming in The medical station in for alcohol counselling." opened on Assumption, The alcohol treatment May 2, hás already been counselling is one of the says program outgrown more successful programs coordinator for the Dene that the new medical facility Tha' band, Gloria houses. O'Connor says that O'Connor. over 30 people from the According to O'Connor Assumption area have been building, which cost just the booked for alcohol treats Alcohol & drug counselling program and several other medical services: a new $800,000 medical building over $800,000 and houses a ment for August and that of you're not going to be in a of the building was just square feet. counselling program for most of them gd to The architect the new health station in Assump- good mood to get healed." under $700,000." The building is something drug and alcohol, the Poundmakers/Nechi Treat- community health represent- tion, Bill Wyness, says he The building came in on The building plans were that the people of Assump- ment Centre in St. Albert, atives and three resident the buiding for budget and on time and revised because the corn - tion are proud of and that is near Edmonton. designed nurses, are already too specific reasons. "I felt that according to Wyness, "The munity was growing faster helping the people who small. O'Connor says, "We O'Connor adds that "the people, when they went into total project cost is than expected and the work in the medical facility, have outgrown it already." building has enhanced all of that old health station, approximately $828,000. planning took place three Gloria O'Connor says. She says activity in the the programs - people can didn't feel right...like they And that includes every- years earlier. The building "They are proud of the community are putting the see a number of different had to leave themselves thing, the design, the consequently was almost building, they like to come facilities to maximum use. people at the same time outside in order to go in. If development of the land, 7,000 square feet in size and sit in here. Before "There have been a lot of when they visit the medical you can only take part of the construction of the instead of the originally people didn't want to come changes over the last year. centre." yourself into a buiding then building. The construction planned figure of 5,000 and see us."
Congratulations s/// ,. G Congratulations to the to the Dene Tha' l Dene Tha' Band for the opening of the ultra modern Band on the We are proud to be your medical facility. We are architect and project manager proud to have been opening of their for the design and construction general contractors. new nursing of your successful new building. i=,6 station. rwimli_ Irr Jen -Col Construction RON JODIN IUIuIIIim llluli l lill',íU_ill¡lliiia_i RR 2 Site 1 Box 9 PODIVINSKY WYNESS Spruce Grove, Alberta T7X 2T5 ARCHITECTS Bill Wyness M.R.A.I.C. ASSOCIATES LTD. Registered Architect Ina Podivinsky M.R.A.I.C. #200, 10829 - 105 Avenue, EDMONTON, Alberta T5H OK9 Telephone: (403) 424 -0037 or 424 -0038 Registered Architect
Wyness Design /Management Ltd. // 1, i WDIM Project Management Construction Management Building Systems Research to the Dene Tha' Band P.O. Box 5391, Station E, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T5P 4C9 for opening of the modern Business Telephone: (403) 424 -0051 Home Telephone: (403)454 -3422 medical facility in Assumption.
Congratulations to the Dene Tha' Congratulations to the Dene Tha' Band Band on the opening of the on the opening of the modern medical PF Proctor Consulting Ltd. modern medical facility. We facilities in Assumption. We are are proud to have been proud to have supplied the ceramic Over 40 years experience in Alberta, British tile for this project. Columbia, Saskatchewan and Northwest the plumbing contractors. Territories. STRUCTURAL & CIVIL PROFESSIONAL B & C Plumbing COLUMBIA -MELCO CONTRACTORS INC. 45 Woodhaven Drive ENGINEERS Spruce Grove, AB T7X 1M6 11244 - 154 St. Edmonton, AB T5M 1X7 - 11 Drive, Edmonton, AB T6J 2W4 (403) 962 -3399 Telephone: (403) 452 -9895 212 Fairway (403) 438-1104 WINDSPEAKER, July 29, 1988, PAGE 11
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By Patrick Michell Windspeaker Correspondent
LAC STE. ANNE, Alta. She has returned each year for 20 years since she was 15 years old; he has returned each year since he was born. She is 45- year -old Marie Lund from Edmon- ton, and he is 10- year -old Alfred George from Meander River.
Their story is familiar to the many thousands who have journeyed hundreds, sometimes thousands of miles, to see the shores and to bathe in the waters of Lac Ste. Anne, located 100 kilometers from Edmonton. Lund and George are A prayer by the lake: Helen Joseph among the estimated 10.000 the footprints on the rock," others have travelled participating in the annual said Lund, adding that she hundreds of miles to expe- Lac Ste. Anne Pilgrimage, waded to the rock believing rience the holy lake for the which began 99 years ago in it would heal a hip problem. first time, such as 93 -year- 1889 "when a severe drought "1 went out to the rock, Joseph from Big brought Native people to old Helen prayed, and I was healed." River, Saskatchewan. pray for rain at the Oblate Another Albertan, who Although she is not han- mission, located on what has often returned to Lac disabled, was then called Devil's dicapped or Ste. Anne, has not been as is at the lake Lake," reported an Edmon- Joseph fortunate. Eva Houle, a because "the water is good" ton Journal article. Goodfish resident, suffers adding that "it is a blessing They are drawn to the from severe arthritis. She is to be here." Although take because it is reputed to unable to walk without the camped not more than 20 possess healing powers and aid of crutches, but is feet away from the lake, a now -submerged healing determined to enter the Joseph's advanced age Seeking a cure: Emelda Wesley rock located 300 feet from water this year, hoping it stops her from wading into last 10 years. the lake's south shore. will cure or curb the pain the lake. - just by going into the which began 20 years ago. Her daughters, Juliette water. When we really Asked why they had Years ago when the rock "The arthritis is getting McAdam and Nancy Joseph, prayed, it felt good. We driven such a distance, wasabove the water, many worse - I'm going to try to have waded into the lake as could feel something holy Mary Bourke replied they Natives reported that they heal without pills," she said far as the rock. But as on that rock." returned "out of tradition," had seen Saint Anne stand- while making her way to a McAdam states "we didn't Others who have tra- because her parents had ing on the large rock, said midday mass being con- see anything (footprints). velled a great distance to be repeatedly visited the lake. it was also to Lund. She added that the ducted by Bishop Roy from The water was cloudy." at the lake are the Bourke She added that meet with old friends met at rock is now imprinted with St. Paul. But they had travelled family from Fort Smith, Saint Anne's footprints. While many participat- the 1040 km from Big River, Northwest Territories. the previous year's pilgrim- age, and to collect "souven- "Last year, I was praying ing at the pilgrimage have because "we heard that They have made the 1200 kilometer journey for the irs and religious articles." O at that rock - I could feel visited the lake before, a few there's been a lot of healings Photos by Patrick Michell
Returning out of tradition: Marie Lund and the Bourke family Hearing confession: visiting priest PAGE 14, July 29, 1988, WINDSPEAKER OUR PEOPLE Tea cups spill over in collector's home By Diane Parenteau mug trees sit on the steps Mrs. Lacombe herself Windspeaker Correspondent going to the second floor kept repeating the words, landing. Clothes hangers "you have to see it to PAUL Alta. ST. spin in the doorway of the believe it." Millie Lacombe is known living room with cups sway- Family, friends and around town as the lady ing from them. neighbors add to her collec- with the teacups and a visit All available wall space tion, some of her Il children to her cramped two story not covered by a cabinet send her cups as gifts as do house justifies her name. holds a nail and a teacup. her grandchildren. The 78 year old Metis The sides of her kitchen "At one time I knew who lady has an unbelievable cupboards display teacups, gave me which one but now collection of teacups, mugs, and a box of the most recent I get mixed up I have too and steins all incredibly cups purchased from the many." She knocked on her displayed in three rooms weekend acution and gar- grey haired head and jok- and a staircase of her small age sales sit unpacked on ingly blamed her loss of home. the dining room table. memory on her age. "The The collection that "As far as I'm concerned, old grey mare she ain't what started with two fancy cups when we raised our kids we she use to be." 25 years ago, today spills were poor," said Lacombe "Sometimes when some- out of her 46 cabinets some from her well worn couch one comes over and I want stacked three high covering that sat in the midst of the to give them something of a windows and doors. They collection. A chair and souvenir, I give them a line both sides of the stair- mauve colored end table fancy cup and saucer case and hang from the ceil- complete the other furni- always one that I bought From two tea cups 25 years ago to thousands: Millie Lacombe andhercollection of cups ing. More than a dozen full ture. "My sister Charlotte myself. If someone gave me gave me two fancy cups. It one I wouldn't part with it." started with one buffet and She admits to being crazy look at it now. I just had a with her cup collecting and few (cups) to start and then laughed about something a few more, now I've gone that happened a while ago. crazy." "One time I just finished Be A Big Winner The cups were something washing my buffet and I beautiful that she couldn't stood back. You know they always afford. Now if she shine so much I said out sees a cup that she wants loud, just beautiful." COME AND PLAY and has the money, she Someone overheard her buys it. It is a pleasure she and said she had reached allows herself. the limit with her talking to The Touchwood -File Hills Qu'Appelle District Recreation Board Among the collection are her cups. cups from different provin- '"I even take down my 1st ANNUAL DABBER ces and countries. She has pictures to hang up mugs, two with the queen I've got boxes of pictures." them, one with the pope, Some of the cabinets -*- Door some are big and others are were old television sets that ,,$et , Prizes -,k- so very small. One cup that didn't work. Her sons con- V included china furniture verted them to buffets. She holds no more than a single recently purchase another drop of water. She has old television for two dol- 4110b wooden cups made by her lars in the hopes of getting a son Albert and a cup said to new place for more cups. OFFERS GIGANTIC be 100 years old that "That darn thing worked PRIZES l.ioente No ßt38.167 belonged to her mother. when we plugged it in," said & Prizes "One guy said to me, Lacombe. She needed $100,000 in Cash lady you have a fortune another cabinet more than MUST BE WON here," said Lacombe. She another television. ON was offered $6,000 for her EXTRA CARDS collection but didn't even In addition to thousands Bonanza of cups, Lacombe has 3-Up '5.00 Sunday, September 4, 1988 consider selling. She added, "another guy hundreds of salt and pepper '25,000°' Jackpot told me, lady you don't live shakers, dozens of teapots 3-Up '3.00 and many at 2 p.m. in a house, you live in a other nik naks '50,000 Jackpot BINGO CARDS and ornaments all of which in the 6-up 520 museum." News of the tea- 3-Up '5.00 are washed three times a Fort Qu'Appelle Rexentre 9-up $25 cup collection has attracted 12-up $30 curious viewers from across year taking three weeks each time. "I lot $50,000 Jackpot MUST BE WON the country and even the got a of junk," she admitted. Sponsored by the: states. $25,000 Jackpot MUST BE WON EARLY BIRD GAME Touchwood -File Hills "They come knocking on When the good humored BEGINNING Qu'Appelle Distnd AT 12:00 the door askifig if I'm the Lacombe isn't checking Recreation out Board 20 Games at $1,000 each lady with the teacups," she boxes of stuff and auction 2 Giant Bonanza Games said with a laugh. "One sales or scooting from gar- lady who came to see them age sale to garage sale buy- ADMISSION - Advance Tickets 480.30 just stood in the living ing up cups, she indulges in room. $100 per Person after August 23 Everytime she turned her other love - bingo. she would say 'Oh My God' According to her she isn't then she'd turn and say ready to quit ADVANCE TICKETS SOLD UNTIL AUGUST 22, 1988 Supervised by the any of them. Accounting firm of again 'Oh My God.' That's "We're here today and gone Thorne, Ernst g all she say. Whinney, Regina could She tomorrow, I guess I'll never couldn't believe it." quit." Make cheques payable to: TFHQ Recreation Mail to: P.O. Box 1549 Fort Qu'Appelle, Sask. SOG 150 SENIOR REPORTER The Aboriginal Multi -Media Society of Alpena is bolding for a senior reposer for the Doors Open 11:00 a . - No One Under 14 Admitted award -winning wndspeaker newspaper. Interested applicants should: - have previous print journalism experience, training or demonstrate good writing skills - be motivated to research In -depth news stories, have a good grasp of the political situation within Alberta's Native community. and be able to work with a minimum of supervision be able to work within a team setting Knowledge of an aboriginal language and ability to use a 35 mm camera are definite assets. Candidates must have their own car and be willing to travel within Alberta. 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By Lesley Crossingham have to be given something WindspeakerCorrespondent to live for and he feels that HOBBEMA, Alta. lies with their traditions and culture. The gentle morning sun- "But we mustn't dwell on shine cascades through the the past, what is done is new stained -glass windows, done, we must look to the creating hundreds of spar- future and be proud of kling rainbows that criss- being Indian people," he cross the floor and illumi- smiles. nating the tall tipi -like And the years of alcoho- steeple that gives the lism have taken their toll. Roman Catholic Church its Twins is now a diabetic and name. suffers from cateracts. Artist Alex Twins points Artist Alex Twinns "I've had numerous to the new windows he nymous. Eventually parish operations, and I am nearly created in the church called priest Father Gauthier blind," he laughs. "But I Mary, Our Lady of Seven sought Twins out and still paint --I'll never give Sorrows, and proudly helped him return to the that up." recounts the story of the reserve where he has now One of Twins' better "Indian" Jesus Christ's lived for the past five years. known works is the stations ministry. "It's funny but I had a lot of the cross he painted at "Here is the traditional Recounts story of 'Indian' Jesus: Stain glass creation of bitterness towards the the Lac St. Anne pilgrimage manger scene," he says, church but it was a priest site north of Edmonton. pointing to the picture of eagle feather in his hair is not to speak our language, God all men worship." that finally helped me get But currently he is working the baby Jesus lying in a broken. they said Indians weren't Twins feels more Indian straightened out," he on the portraits of former manger but instead of being Many people have ex- spiritual." people will be able to relate recalls. Louis Bull band chiefs, surrounded by cattle and pressed surprise and delight Twins feels the early mis- to Christianity if they see Now Twins wants to including his own great donkeys the baby is watched at the "Indian" Jesus but sionaries deliberately misin- Jesus dressed in buckskin return that kindness and grandfather Louis Bull and over by a pinto warrior Twins says that story of terpreted Indian spirituality and wearing long braids. help the young people on his grandfather Francis horse and a buffalo. Jesus speaks to all Indian and persecuted Indian "I had a lot of problems the reserve. Bull the last of the heredi- In each scene Jesus and people because many of people. with the Catholic faith," he "I am afraid for the kids tary chiefs. his disciples are depicted as them have experienced the "We've never been says recalling his years at here," he says. "There's a His next project will be Natives and traditional hatred and persecution that pagans. They said we wor- the reserve convent. "And I lot of suicides because we the remaining windows in symbols such as the sweet - the Messiah received at the shipped the sun in the sun- had a lot of bitterness left." are too rich, we have too the tipi church which will be grass, the eagle and the cir- hands of the Roman soldiers. dance but that's just not After leaving school he much oil monies, too much illustrated with scenes from cle are included. "We've all been there," true. The sundance means "got mixed up in alcohol" alcoholism and dope tak- the Old Testament and will Even when Christ is he says sadly. "Once they we sacrifice the way God and crime. But after spend- ing. They are so filthy rich, include Moses and Noah. eventually crucified, he is (missionaries) called us gave his son to all the peo- ing many years in jail, he they don't know what to do The tipi church is located hanged on the centre -pole pagans and savages. They ple. We have always wor- finally decided to seek help with their money." next to Maskwachees Col- of the sundance and the cut our braids, they told us shipped the one God, the through Alcoholics Ano- Twins says young people lege on the reserve.
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Outsiders get new Blackfoot names from elders
By Jackie Red Crow Blood spiritual Elder Rufus Windspeaker Correspondent Goodstriker in performing the name- giving ceremony HEAD- SMASHED -IN- for the two non -Natives BUFFALO -JUMP, Alta. during the Buffalo-Jump's With a buffalo skull, an first three -day powwow important religious symbol July 22-24. used in the Blackfoot Sun - Crowshoe had prayed dance, placed prominently and chanted before he in the centre of a buffalo announced their new Black- mat, two non -Natives were foot names. He had chosen honoúred in a name- giving their names based on the ceremony here on July 24. religious significance of Donna Coulter, who was artifacts used in the Sun - instrumental in organizing dance. A dance around the the Freinds of the Head- circle was held after the Smashed-In-Buffalo-Jump, announcement of the was given the name Otter names. Woman, a religious symbol Coulter was described as also depicted on peigan "the leading light" in get- spiritual Elder Joe Crow - ting the non -profit organi- Rufus Goodstriker shoe's painted teepee. zation off the group last Name -giving ceremony held for non -Natives: Donna Coulter and Elder Joe Crowshoe Crowshoe was assisted by January. It is composed of Organizer Louisa Crow- both Peigan and Blood shoe said she was pleased representatives whose pur- with the attendance of the pose is to create under - powwow. "We had close to standing between the two 200 dancers registered and groups and also assist in they came from all over fund -raising and other pro- Alberta and even parts of grams for the interpretive the United States ç' centre. About 28 tipis were Fort Macleod resident erected on the grounds Hugh Craig, who recently where one year ago thou- received an Order of Can- sands of people watched as TO ada medal among his long BACK BATOCHE Prince Andrew and Lady list of accomplishments, Sarah officially opened the was given the Blackfoot interpretive centre. name, Buffalo Skull. He "The Buffalo-Jump has was honoured for his long- become the number one time support and work with tourist centre in Sourthern the Blackfoot Indians. Alberta," said Crowshoe. SEPTEMBER 2, 3, 4, 1988 Goodstriker had cut They hope to continue the short a presentation at the powwow and attract more interpretive centre to people and visitors in the explain the significance of coming years. name- giving ceremonies. The following are the Cultural Events: Jigging, He said a name is bestowed results of the dance compe- Fiddling, upon an individual when titions: they have achieved various Square Dancing, Bannock Baking, stages in their lives by an Elder who carefully chooses POWWOW Rodeo, Tug-Of -War, Horseshoe names based on cultural significance or from rela- RESULTS Competition, Buckskin Parade, tives who had acquired some Talent Show, Children's Events unique feature such as Boys Fancy: I. Ian Desjardens, healing powers. Edmonton; 2. Wee Boy Yellow "Everybody (Natives) Horn, Brocket; 3. Merlin Kicking and Displays, Mr. and Mrs. had names from the time Woman, Edmonton. Girls Fancy: I. Holly Lahr, Brown- they're little babies to when Batoche, Slowpitch Tournament ing. Montana; 2. Romana Rolf, they become an Elders," Bozeman. Montana: 3. Joanne said Goodstriker. How- Good Eagle. Calgary. (limited to 32 teams). ever, he stressed that many Boys Traditional: I. Clinton Roll', people don't realize that Bozeman, Montana; 2. Kyle Plain Eagle. Brocket; 3. Russell Strikes Natives "pay many gifts" With A Gun, Brocket. when they acquire a new Ladies Fancy: I. Rachael Snow, Dances: Friday and name. Morley; 2. Earline Healy, Stan- In fact, Goodstriker doff; 3. Auddrey Sitting Eagle. Blackfoot. Saturday Evenings -- stated some names are Ladies Tradkioaal: I. Gloria Snow. given out freely without Morley; 2. Michelle Michael. Admission $5.00 even consulting the person Browning. Montana;,. Justine Louis Riel, above possessing the name. He Roll. Bozeman, Montana. and Gabriel Mens Traditional: I. Art said he can speak from per- Scalp Lock. Morley: 2. Steven Dumont, right sonal Small experience because Salmon. Rozeman, Montana; 3. Memorial Services at his Blackfoot name was Philip Paul. Rozeman, Montana. given to "a white man from Mens Fancy: I. Luke White Man, Batoche Gravesite Sunday Ontario." Browning. Montana; 2. Scotty Many Guns. Blackfoot; 3. "Before you make Tim any Yellow Horn. Brocket. mistakes, always look into Ladies Buckskin: I. Justine Roll'. the origins of Blackfoot Bozeman. Montana; 2. Michelle names before you give a Michael, Browning, Montana; 3. For name away," he said. Gloria Snow, Morley. additional information call: Mens Buckskin: I. Joe Yellow The name -giving cerem- Horn, Brocket; 2. Eddy Bad Eagle. Regina: (306) 525 -1044 ony was part of the many Brocket: 3. Harvey Sure Chief, festivities held just below Peigan. the interpretive centre. Tipi Old Style Chicken Dance: I. Tony (306) 775 -1006 Black inspection and tours, child- Water. Standoff; 2. George Kipp. Browning. Montana; 3. ren's games Saskatoon: (306) 373 -8855 and competi- Bruce Starlight. Sarcee. t ion dances were held Mens Grass Dance: I. Radford throughout the three-day Black Rider. Blackfoot; 2. Jason powwow. Left Hand. Eden Valley; 3. J.R. Many Heads, Blackfoot. WINDSPEAKER, July 29, 1988, PAGE 17 ON THE POWWOW TRAIL SFRIF Prince Albert Indian & =GLVl YIP CEA, Metis Friendship Centre 25th Anniversary Bloods host `super' Competition
Indian Days Prince Albert Kainai Saskatchewan Powwow
By Jackie Red Crow Windspeaker Correspondent August 19 -21, 1988 BLOOD RESERVE, Alta. Prince Albert Exhibition Grounds The 21st edition of the annual Kainai Indian Days was described as "super" by $6780 Prize Money the powwow organizers even though it was held the Men's 500 300 100 same weekend Buffalo - Traditional Jump's powwow July Ladies' Traditional 500 300 100 22 -24. Men's Grass 500 300 100 This year, more than Boy's Grass 500 300 100 4,000 visitors from through- Men's Fancy 500 300 100 out Alberta and southwest- Fancy Fancy 500 300 100 ern United States braved Boys Traditional 11 -16 100 75 50 the hot, dusty, weather to 11 -16 100 75 50 attend an array of activities Girl's Traditional held throughout the week- Boys Fancy 11 -16 100 75 50 kend. A rodeo, golf classic, Girl's Fancy 11 -16 100 75 50 chariot races, midway and a Boys Traditional 10 & Under 50 40 30 business trade fair were Girl's Traditional 10 & Under 50 40 30 some of the activities held in Boys Fancy 10 & Under 50 40 30 conjunction with the Kainai Girl's Fancy 10 & Under 50 40 30 powwow. " $3,600 $2,260 $920 Not only did visitors have a wide choice of Registration & Camping Day August 19th events, this year the weather cooperated. Says organizer Grand Entry August 20th - Daily Rations John Healy: "Last year, the Security at all times - First 10 drums will be paid, no drum powwow was ashed out, hopping - No alcohol or drugs allowed on premises year the weather but this For more information all Brenda Sayese (306) 764-3431 was super." Weather cooperates: Blood Elders The powwow had a Committee not responsible for accidents or lost property on the grounds. steady stream of crowds but on Sunday, the crowds Scabby Robe, White Swan; 3. Wil- swelled to over 4,000, said POWWOW liam White Grass, Browning, Montana; 4. Quinton Emerson, Healy. Lethbridge. About 42 tipis and over RESULTS Ladies Fancy: I. Amiinda White- 200 conventional tents were man, Browning, Montana; 2. Joni erected in the encampment. Girls Fancy, 7-12 yrs.: I. Michelle Lamb, Missoula, Montana; 3. Crow Eagle, Standoff; 2. Loralee Randa Weasel Head, Blood Lesser Slave More than 250 dancers Black Kettle, registered for the various Sterling; 3. Dorothy Rider, Brown- Reserve; 4. Michelle ing; 4. Arlinda Edwards, Browning. Calgary. dance competitions. About Girls Traditional, 7 -12 yrs.: I. Mens Fancy: 1. Stan Whiteman, the same number also par- Michelle Bruised Head, Standoff; Browning, Montana; 2. Darrell Deer, 3. Powwow 2. Evelyn Highball, Lame MacDonald, Bloods; Crazy Lake ticipated in the parade held on the second day. Montana; 3. Marceline Smith, Horse Bison, Oklahoma; 4. John Warm Springs, Oregon. Memnick, Yakima, Washington. Healy said the parade Boys Traditional, 7 -12 yrs.: 1. Ter- Ladies Traditional: I. Audrey was "the best ever" as all rence Black Forehead, Standoff; 2. Onley; 2. Mary Wagner, Redman, Cancelled the various clubs and Donald Samson, Hobbema; 3. Washington; 3. Ernest Tolus, organizations participating Elvis Samson, Hobbema; 4. Golden, Washington; 4. Dianne time Damien Curnable, Warm Springs, Bull Shields, Blood Reserve. in the powwow took Oregon. Mens Traditional: Ervine Seal - out in their busy schedules Boys Grass Dance, 7-12 yes.: I. plock, Blackfoot; 2. Paul Bare Skin to participate in it. Colorful Ricky Fabel, Rocky Boy, Mon- Bone, Blood Reserve; 3. Jim floats and mounted riders tana; 2. fan Windy Boy, Rocky Watts, Browning, Montana; 4. Due to the extreme flooding in Jimmy Jo Shade, Blood Reserve. dressed in their best Native .Boy, Montana; 3: Keith Yakima, Washington; 4. Mens Grass Dance: I. Peter Jo attire wound their way Olney, Sheldon Scout, Blood Reserve. Olney. Washington; 2. Bruce Sam- regret around the Indian Days Girls Fancy, 13-17 yrs.: 1. Marger- son, Yakima, Washington; 3. our region we to encampment. itte Holly, Rocky Boy, Montana; Andrew Brass, Gleichen; 4. Chris- The powwow was organ- 2. Genieve Crying Head, Standoff; topher Cadotte, Browning, education com- 3. Junelle Ferson, Crow Agency, Montana. announce that the powwow ized by the Montana; 4. Teena Auger, Saddle Mens Buckskin: I. Orton Eagle mittee composed of various Lake. Speaker, Blood Reserve; 2. Arthur people involved in all sec- Boys Traditional, 13 -17 yrs.: I. White Quills, Blood Reserve; 3. for 12 -14, tors of the educational con- Nathan Largo, Nex Mexico; 2. Harold Healy, Blood Reserve; 4. scheduled August the Bloods. Marvin Calf Robe, Standoff; 3. Winston Healy, Blood Reserve. cerns of Ruben Big Sorrell Horse, Stan- Mens Golden Age: I. George Many Assisting Healy was Art doff; 4. Carlos Calica. Feathers, Standoff; 2. Clifford 1988 has been cancelled. We Calling Last who also Girls Traditional, 13 -17 yrs.: I. Eagle Speaker, Standoff; 3. praised the powwow and Delilah Begay, Dallas, Oregon; 2. Andrew Wolf Child, Standoff; 4. announcers were Earl Old Tina Margo, Broomhall, New Clifford Darin. Mexico; 3. Veda Hoof, Blood Ladies Golden Age: I. Jean Healy, thank you for your patronage Peter Big Head. Person and Reserve; 4. Tisha Pink, Nez Perce. Blood Reserve; 2. Olivia Stacona; The following are the Boys Grass Dance, 13-17 yrs.: I. 3. Rose Red Crow. Blood Reserve; dance competition results: Ernest Standing Ready; 2. Elgin 4. Ada Many Chief, Blood Reserve. and we invite you to be with us next year. Syllabics Typewriters are Here! 6410-J'0 VA M9 'iP
eight in the men's baseball Senior's - K. Kulchisky - Carolyn .Jackson offered hard hitting com- Horse & Rider: Ist. Clint Halle petitive action for two full Dressed Teams: Ist. Marshall Hulk TOURNAMENT Decorated Bicycle: Ist. Tory & days. The local Goodfish Leah Half,: Sports Laker's team beat out the Individual: (Oldest) Ist. Joseph 2 DOUBLE KNOCKOUT visiting Alexander Teepee Jackson (Youngest) Isl. Kevin Roundup Crawlers playing back to Jackson back games fir most of Female Vocals: Ist. Faye Delormc, By Kim McLain North Battleford. Saskatchewan Sunday afternoon. Male Vocals: Ist. Floydl'hompson. ...is still August 20 -21, 1988 Over in the ladies' Kikino. Alberta on vacation. mond, neighboring Kikino Jr. Girls Vocals: Ist. Carrie He'll return Spartans easily placed first Thompson. Kikino. Alberta Jr. Boys Vocals: Ist. While over the North Battleford Travis next week. High Prairie, Alta. Duet Vocals: Ist. Floyd & Carrie
Men's: First 16 paid teams Ladies: First 12 paid teams accepted -- Entry fee $200 accepted -- Entry fee $150
Purse: Subject to change Purse: Subject to change depending on entry depending on entry $1,100 first place $800 first place $900 second place $600 second place $700 third place $400 third place A total of 55 children took part in the track and field meet. They ranged in ages from six years old to seventeen years. Dance to follow on Saturday Night Best team: Enoch IQW Iam Sportsmanlike and Teams points Man To enter call: Peigan (Brocket) 73 7 furthest travelled team: Louis Bull 156 13 Olga Emard 523 -5519 Ermineskin 228 16 Gerald Cunningham 523 -3179 Enoch 315 19 WINNERS Boys
9 & Under 9 &Under st Cheyenne Morin, Enoch, 27 pts 1st Freeman Raine, Louis Bull, 25 pts 2nd Jenise Bull, Louis Bull, 21 pts 2nd Garin Bull, Louis Bull, 18 pts 3rd Alison Bull, Louis Bull, 16 pts 3rd Jensen Raine, Louis Bull, 12 pts Hosted by Alexander Oldtimers Hockey 4th Tanya Northwest Ermineskin, 13 pts 4th Jesse Ermineskie Errrineskin, 11 pts Club 1112 1412 1st Teni Wolfe, Ermineskin, 22 pts 1st Dustin Wolfe, Ermineskin, 29 pts 2nd Lucianne Crazyboy, Peigan, 15 pts 2nd Tobias Samson, Ernir eskin,12 pts 35 and over 3rd Michelle Rattlesnake, Ermineskin, 14 pts 3rd Preston Bull, Louis Bull, 11 pts 4th Cheryl Littlechild, Ermineskin, 13 pts 4111 Edwin Currie, Louis Bull,10 pts August 13&14,1988 1114 1414 Fastball and 1st Angie Littlechild, Ermineskin, 30 pts 1st Cody Hodgson, Enoch, 53 pts Fastball 12 teams 2nd Tanya Bull, Louis Bull, 17 pts 1st Jody Ground, Enoch, 33 pts 3rd Danielle LaBelle, Ermineskin, 15 pts 3rd Joel Ground, Enoch, 29 pts Coed Coed Slowpitch 12 teams 4th Jolene Alexander, Enoch, 12 pts 4th Russel Burton, Enoch, 20 pts 1412 1}il Entry $175 1st Camille Hodgson, Enoch, 26 pts 151 Shane Peacock, Enoch, 38 pts Slowpitch 2nd Cheryl Ward, Enoch, 24 pts 2nd Sam Holbvsy, Peigan, 20 pts Call Jerome Yellowdirt or 3rd Rhonda Larondelle, Enoch, 18 pts 3rd Cameron Aattlesreke, Ermineskin, 18 pts Tournament Ernie at 939 -5887 4th Louanne Ward, Enoch, 17 pts 4th Leon Rattlesnake, Errninekirt 14 pts
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plug casing Electrical repairs need careful attention lernmal screws c'd Electrical power comes now, so you will be prepared. Note: The plugs with outside insulation. to .your home from the Don't forget that electric- holes in them are referred to 4. Romove 20 mm (about power company. It flows ity can seriously injure or as "female." Those with 3/4 ") of wire from each end through the meter, which even kill you. Always fol- prongs are referred to as and twist each wire between records how much electric- low instructions about "male." thumb and finger to hold ity you use, and on to the handling electrical applian- You will need a screw- strands together. ces main power control switch and never attempt diffi- ' driver, knife, and scissors or 5. Insert cord through located near your fuse box cults repairs yourself. When pliers. spring guard. Bend each or circuit breaker box. changing or repairing fuses, 1. Remove plug casing from wire end into a hook shape. If you have electrical always make sure the main contacts and spring guard 6. Place wire ends cord around terminal screws problems, your repairs will switch is dff first and, if the by removing screws and the terminal screws in the have to start at the fuse box ground is damp near the nuts. same direction as the screws nub _ 'Q spring or circuit breaker box, so box, place boards over the 2. Loosen the two terminal will be tightened. Tighten guard you should know where it damp parts and stand on screws. Pull cord through screws. is. It is usually located near the board while removing spring guard. 7. Place the spring guard wire ands your meter. Don't wait for or changing fuses. 3. Cut off damaged end of into one half of the new an emergency to happen How to Repair an cord. Using the knife or plug casing. Install the ` new plug casing fuse lation before you locate the Appliance Cord scissors, carefully remove other half of new casing. wi re \ogruda Insulation box. Find out where it is Receptable (female) 60 mm (about 2 1/2 ") of Install screws and nuts.
JOB OPPORTUNITY COUNSELLOR EXECUTIVE Kind and Level of Work: The Counsellor is responsible for all aspects of counselling psychology. The role of the Counsellor is the promotion of DIRECTOR personal and cultural growth with emphasis on assisting clients to develop Kind and level of work: The executive director is responsible for all phases of their abilities and interests in order to realize their full potential - self- management including administration, promotion, and supervision of all four awareness. In general, the Counsellor's primary responsibility is to the components (administration, preventive services, treatment services and building "clients." maintenance) of the organization. The primary function of the chief administrator is to direct the total organization toward a high standard of operation in achieving the goals and objectives of the treatment centre. Duties: Assist and participate in intake procedure - a) Record and compile all necessary admittance forms b) Orient clients on conditions of residential Duties: Oversee the supervision of employees to ensure a staff of competent care including policies, house rules, ground rules, room assignments, meal personnel to best utilize individual and group capabilities; recruit, hire and terminate times, laundry days, duties of key personnel c) Inquire and report clients staff subject to the budget, personnel policies, and approval of the board; assign and on medication and clients with physical handicaps, especially to the reassign personnel within the organization to meet the needs of the centre for a evening Counsellor; plan, record and maintain daily and weekly session competent staff; arrange, prepare and attend all general meetings and board schedules of program content; prepare and facilitate sessions for meetings; inform the board of all information regarding the condition of organization residential clients; provide counselling services to residential clients and all significant factors influencing it; insure that board directives, personnel rules and regulations are adhered to, and implemented, in order for the program to operate including one to one counselling, group counselling and family counselling effectively and efficiently; and assist them with other related ensures that accounting procedures are followed in order to chemically dependency problems; have proper financial control and administration; arranges for the preparation of prepare and record all necessary clients reports such as intake, progress, monthly and quarterly financial and program reports to the board, and all funding discharge summary, etc.; report on problem areas and incidents with sources for review, comment, reaction and approval; consult and participate in clients during daily consultation with Treatment Services coordinator research and development for continuous personal and intellectual growth of the total (inpatient); perform other related duties and functions to supplement the organization; maintain good working relations with the board of directors, agencies of program content such as showing films and other visual presentations; government, professional associations, mass media and the public at large; counsels undertake other related and required duties as requested by the 'treatment with supervisors on staff requiring training on the organizations time and expense; Services coordinator. foster an environment of team work and commitment of total personnel through the organization by developing and improving methods of effective communications. Minimum education and experience required: Experience in social work Knowledge, abilities and skills: This position requires a good planning ability, or other closely related behaviorial science field with concentration in extensive knowledge of business management - to provide sound recommendations or counselling; graduation from a standard high school supplemented by alternatives to the board as a basis for effective financial and management decisions. courses in basic and advanced counselling or any combination of training Human relations skills are needed to guide, influence and motivate others to attain and experience which provides the required knowledge, abilities and skills. our goal - serve the public. Minimum education and Other requirements: Must have a valid Driver's License; at least one year experience required: Extensive administrative and management experience in the service of a large organization, with some accounting sobriety and must be familiar with the Blackfoot language and Indian experience desirable; graduation culture. from a recognized college or university with a degree or equivalent in business administration or related field; or any combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, abilities and skills. Salary: Negotiable Deadline: August 19, 1988 Immediate supervisor: Board of Director's - specifically Send resumes to: the chairperson. Deadline date: August 19, 1988 Leslie Tailfeathers Send resumes to: Vice Chairman Leslie Tailfeathers St. Paul Treatment & Training Centre Vice Chairman for Alcohol and Drug Abuse St. Paul Treatment & Training Centre for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Box 179 Box 179 Cardston, Alberta TOK OKO Cardston, Alberta TOK OHO
Cultural Evening "A Whole Lot of Fun" SIPISISHK Metis Music 24 Hours of Fiddles Live Music for Fall Janboree Powwow Dancers Ball Games 3 Days Sept. 1,2,3&4 Canoe Races A tribute to the people of the Churchill River System BEAUVAL, SASK. Arts & Crafts Display "Missinipe" WINDSPEAKER, July 29, 1988, PAGE 21
1 Arcounc e Bígsione Cree Band --- Educattialif i Desmarais, Alberta Some hints for fixing plumbing problems Open Job Competition Properly looked after, your plumbing system should work well without 1. Provincial Tuition Agreement Administrator causing you serious prob- lems. Prevent such com- 2. Assistant Administrative Clerk mon problems as blocked drains by keeping sinks Required by the Bigstone Cree Band: Education clean - don't put grease or Authority Office and Operations, 1. Provincial Tuition food into the sink. Always Agreement Administrator (full- time); 2. Assistant Clerk - have the strainer basket in position in your sink and Administrative position (part- time). throw the bits and pieces The Bigstone Band Education Authority Office & that collect in it into the Operations Is a dynamic and growing service, serving the garbage, not down the Bigstone Cree Band membership, either on /off reserve and the drain. Keep your toilet clear isolated communities in Northern Alberta. - don't flush large objects Under the supervision and direction of the Director of down it such as disposable Education, the successful, qualified candidates for theses diapers, sanitary napkins positions will be responsible for; as a unit; to work together and so on. Fix dripping taps and duties thereof: or leaking pipes right away Reports to the Director of Education and to the Chairman to save yourself money. - Be sure to turn off the have to repair it. Clean the of the Bigstone Education Authority - board; and also to the It's a good idea to find shut -off valve for your out- ball seat or adjust the flush Portfolio Holder of Education. out the position of the water side taps during the winter ball guide. If water is run- Responsible for Implementation and development of, and and sewer lines on your to avoid freezing. The valve ning into the top of the maintenance of quality education support services to Indian property in case you or your will most likely be in the overflow tube, the float ball children as specified in the Tuition Agreeement on behalf of service man ever needs to basement close to one of the needs correcting. You will the Bigstone Cree Band. taps. know where they are. outside have to repair it or replace Administers and monitors the Tuition Agreement in forget, - Locate the water shut -off - Don't serious it. If the problem is in general, as specified to the terms of the Tuition Agreement problems are valve to your house. it is need a plumber, neither the flush ball nor the carried out and adhered to by both parties. usually just inside the but many minor ones can float ball, the inlet valve Performance of Duties in a working, cooperative property line of your lot be fixed by you. be may causing the problem. relationship with the Northland School Division, the following: and is often marked with a Running Toilets If you would like more 1. Planning and Organizing: stake during construction To find out where the information on basic home - enrollment statistics, nominal rollemtn count. of the house. Your munici- problem is located, remove care and repairs, you can - annual school budgets and schedues. pal officer or contractor can the top of the tank and care- call the Canada Mortgage - discipline policy for help you find it. fully place it where it will and Housing Corporation students. - recommendations Northland - Locate the sewer line and not be damaged. Check the (CMHC), Residential Rehab- to School Division, School Board. clean -out valve for your water level in the tank. if it ilitation Assistance Pro- - developing an orientation for teachers. - selection of materials regarding history, traditions, and culture of the house before landscaping. is more than 25 mm (I ") gram, at 1 -800- 272 -9674 make sure you leave free below the top of the over- (toll free) or drop into the Cree access to the main in case of flow tube, the flush ball Edmonton office: Suite 200, peoples. future problems. need correcting. You will 10216 - 124 St. El - development of language and cultural programs. - development of a drop -out recovery program annually implemented. 2. Staffing: Monitoring and Evaluating: - participates in personnel committee. - participates in school evaluations. 3. Coordinating and Administering: - administers nominal roll count. Director - administers tuition monthly payments. - interprets the Northland School Division Audit for purpose of the Tuition of Social Services Agreement. - administers payments for special programs. - meets to discuss Indian students' welfare with the Northland School Division Board, Local School Board Committees. 4. Controlling and Managing: Duties Assure that the social assistance guidelines in the - ensure that the terms of the Tuition Agreement are carried out and manual are followed and implemented by the staff. adhered A) Prepares the annual budget requirement for the program. to by both parties: the Northland School Division #61 Corporate D Directs and supervises staff consisting from the social Board and the authority of the Bigstone Band Education Authority. assistance program, Homemakers, and child welfare. s Other duties assigned by the tribal administration or acting Qualifications Preferred: personnel. 1. University Degree, preferred B. Educ. with School Administration experience or related training. 2. Grade 12 Diploma or Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.) with post -school Qualifications Must possess Bachelor of Social Work. training in computers, some accounting necessary. e Ability to speak Cree an asset. OD Valid Class 5 Driver's Lisence, provide own transportation. Equivalents: Equivalencies with related training and experience shall be OD Good physical and mental health. considered for both positions applied for, either #1 or #2. Note: These positions'are both permanent based on satisfactory performance (within a three -month probationary period). Salary commensurate with qualifications. Salary: Commensurate based on qualifications, pegged on present salary grid. Closing Date: Aug. 12, 1988 Closing date: August 26, 1988, at 12:00 noon. Interviews: Aug. 16, 1988 Interviews and Selections: August 31, 1988
Please Apply By Letter; Send Attached - A Resume To: Please forward resume to: ATTENTION: H. Adrian Yeliowknee Bigstone Cree Band Director of Education Bigstone Band Education Authority General Delivery Desmarais, Alberta TOG OTO Desmarais, Alberta TOG OTO "Equal Opportunity Employer, To Qualified Candidates With Qualified As Required." PAGE 22, July 29, 1988, WINDSPEAKER PERFORMERS
Playing the didjeridoo: Morton Hansen (left) and Trevor Parfitt Aboriginal dance troupe presents `down under' culture By Terry Lusty and stories about the cul- are dancers who usually do Windspeaker Correspondent ture of Australia's Native imitations of kangaroo people. At Klondike Days movements. l'he troupe has EDMONTON, Alta. they played host to a been instrumental in pre - Hie Middar Australian packed theatre every time serving, even saving, the Aboriginal Dance Troupe they performed. culture of the Nyoongah has been one of the most The southwestern Aus- tribe which was threatened interesting and appealing tralian troupe live in Perth with extinction due to white free shows at this year's and formed in 1978. They influences culturally and Klondike Days in have toured over 30 coun- otherwise. Edmonton. tries and appear in various Morton Hansen, the The troupe entertains television and film pro- group leader, says they have their audiences wherever ductions. really enjoyed their tour they go with dancing, music which Imitating a kangaroo: Aborigine dancer Colin Kickett Four of the six members "is a means of edu- cating the public and creat- ing an awareness of Aus- tralian Aboriginal culture." Hansen acts as modera- National Alberta tor for the group and also Girl Wins Princess Pageant plays a hollow, wood -wind instrument similar to a huge Aboriginal flute. It's called, a didjeri- doo and people from the Congratulations audience are invited on stage to come forward to try Communications to play the instrument. Anne Bird, Veteran performer Trevor Society Parfitt accompanies Hansen Miss Skwlax on the didjeridoo. Princess The group also spins (8th Annual Skwlax Powwow, B.C.) tales about the kangaroo and make a "boing, hoing," sound with their didjeri- Executive doos to imitate their hop- Director ping motion.
The National Aboriginal Communications Society, NACS, is looking for a dynamic dedicated individual to work at its Ottawa location. The position has functional. and reporting responsiblities to the Good News NACS four member executive. a successful candidate will be responsible for the financial and operational Winning on the powwow trail Party Line management of the organization. The candidate should is a family also be free and willing to travel anywhere in Canada tradition and Anne joins and United States. her grandmother Louis Bird in ladies 2nd Annual Metls The NACS is a nineteen member organization. NACS members operate media agencies fancy and traditional dances. Cultural Days, July 29- throughout Canada who produce radio and television 31, Edson. Call Edwin programs and publish newspapers and magazines. The Anne Bird's head drummer is Findlay (403) 723 NACS is a national -5494 representative organization that for more assists these member groups in research projects as Wabamum Lake singer Stanley Bearhead information. well as in presentations to government and other from interested bodies. the Driftpile band. All interested applicants should be Anne's mother is Annual Powwow Days knowledgable in Barbara Willier aboriginal cultures and languages and & Fish Derby, July 29- possess a keen desire to work with Canadian aboriginal from the Driftpile band. societies. Aug. 1, Lac La Biche. ' Salary negotiable Anne was raised by her Deadline for applications is August 12, 1988. Must be postmarked, or courier stamped on this date. grandfather Peter Bird. Send applications to: You can Heritage Days, Aug. 1, Jeff Bear watch Anne perform at the Peace River. - National Aboriginal Communications Society following powwows: 430, 47 Clarence Street Ottawa, Ontario KIR 6V6 Kehewin, Wetaskiwin, Sarcee and PUT IT HERE. FAX 613 -230 -6227 or Telephone 613- 230 -6244 North Dakota. Call or write the editor to include good news of non-profit events you want to share, courtesy of AGT. W INDSPEAKER, July 29, 1988, PAGE 23
North American rodeo classic ACTIVITY PAGE kicks off at Panee agriplex On August 5, the largest Indian rodeo at its best annual Indian rodeo, the because these cowboys also North American Indian compete in the Canadian Classic, kicks off at the Professional Rodeo Asso- Panee Memorial Agriplex ciationand the Professional in Hobbema. Rodeo Cowboys Associa- The performances begin tion. daily at four o'clock with There will also be a total what promises to be the of 16 paramutual races on largest entry of top Indian August 5 beginning at 4 cowboys and cowgirls. The p.m. and on August 6 likes of Andrew Hunt (1986 beginning at 1:45 p.m. All -round Indian World Last, but not least, will be Champ) Lethbridge, the Western Canada All CONTEST WINNERS Alberta; Ken Whyte, Crown Native Pony Chariot and Windspeaker is proud to announce the lucky winners of the New Mexico; Spike Chuckwagon Champion- Point, coloring contest. First prize goes to Cody Jacknife, age nine (left Guardipe, Browning, Mon- ships commencing on Fri- picture) of Grand Centre, who wins a BMX Motocross bike donated tana; Sam Bird and Dick day, August 5. by the St. Paul and District Co-op Association Ltd. Second prize, a Powell (the 1987 All- Indian Nashville Sound and portable radio /cassette stereo goes to Terra -Jayne Harris, II (top Champion Team Ropers) special guest Ron Caroth- right) of Cardston. Third prize, a baseball glove and ball is awarded to Daniel Cardinal (bottom right) who is six years old and lives in ers will be performing at the from Montana; Collin Wil- High Prairie. All those who submitted an entry in the colouring lier, Edmonton, Alberta dances and beer garden on contest will receive a consolation prize of a 1988 Windspeaker colour and Roddy Baptiste (1986 Friday and Saturday night. poster. Canadian Boys Steer A special thanks goes out to Entries were judged on neatness and imagination used in colour- Hobbema, one of the rodeo major ing the picture. The decision was extremely difficult as judges had to Champion) choose from 237 entries mailed in from kids all over Alberta. Alberta, will be just some of sponsors, Coors, for the We at Windspeaker would like to thank all those who entered our the cowboys competing for contribution they have contest and are especially grateful to the St. Paul and District Co-op the $9000 in added prize made to ensure the classic is for donating the first prize. money. It promises to be a success.
LITTLE RED RIVER BOARD OF EDUCATION Principal (Fox Lake) Assistant Principal (John D'or Prairie) QUALIFICATIONS:
r Training and experience should include multi -cultural education, E.S.L. and special education er Community involvement in educational decision making is mandatory.
Positions will remain open until suitable candidate is found.
Send detailed resume to:
Mr. M. Fyten Director of Education Box 1830 High Levai, Alberta T0H 170 (403) 759 -3811
NORTHLAND SCHOOL DIVISION #61 CAREER OPPORTUNITY The Native Child and FORT CHIPEWYAN, ALBERTA FAMILY /COMMUNITY High Prairie, AB LIAISON ADVISOR St. Andrew's School A dynamic individual is required to fulfill a position within the community of Fort Chipewyan. effective Auguet 29. 1988. Fort Chipewyan is a fly -in community located in the northeastern August 28, 29, 30, 1988 corner of the province. It is an attractive and progressive a good number of support services offered. community with Conference Workshops Include: liaison advisor who will be We are seeking a school /community I. Step by Step Early Learning Centre: an early childhood special education program established by and bridge the gap between home and school. able to effectively directed by Mohawk parents. Candidates must possess: l)A valid Alberta Teaching Certificate; 2. Head Start Programs: Serving agas 3, 4 and 5, Parent/Child Development Centre - The Navajo Nation 2) Experience in lining and working within a natiuecommunity; 81 3. Adapting Teaching to the Learning Styles of Native Students A varied and rich teaching background; 4) A valid Alberta driver's 4. Assessing Native Students for Gifted 6 Talented Programs license. 5. Issues and Future Trends for Native Education in Canada we are seeking an individual who may have: t) In addition. 6. Native Women Issues in Canada 2) The to speak a native language; Counselling experience; ability Constitution of Canada 6 Aboriginal Peoples - Keynote d Address August 20 7:30 p.m. in developing curriculum and/or special programs; 3/ Experience For more Information call 523-3771 4) Familiarity with community services; 51 Experience working in early intervention program to reduce student drop -out rates Save time and money by pre - benefit package. location We offer excellent salary, complete 1988. Pre- administrative allowance and modern, subsidized FORM registering by July 31, allowance and PRE -REGISTRATION postmarked alter July housing. registration Name 31, 1988 will not be accepted. On- Interested applicants should send a complete resume, including Position references. to: site/late registration will be accepted the names of three professional Organization on a space available space. Brian Callaghan Address Superintendent of Schools Business and Human Resources Telephone (Residence) Workshop Selection (Please Northland School Division 061 Circle) P.O. Bag 1400 Make cheque or money order payable to: First Choice 1 2 3 4 5 6 Peace River. Alberta High Prattle Native Education Conference Second Choice 1 2 3 4 5 6 75112X0 e/o High Prairie R.C.S.S.D. No. 56 (4031624-2060 Conference Tuition Box 789 Pre -registeration $100 TOG 1E0 High Prairie, Alberta Late /On -Site $135 PAGE 24, July 29, 1988. WINDSPEAKER
Cold Lake First Nations Open Golf Classic August 27 -28 Northern Amateur Championship (Rain or Shine) O Cash Prizes For First 20 Best Golfers O Phone -in Entries With Handicaps -- Fee $100.00 O Maximum of 100 Everyone Golfers O Tee -off at 10 a.m. Welcome Each Day (Plus You Will O Supper Saturday Need A Base Pass) O Horse Race Saturday
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