QUOTABLE QUOTE "The place (Davis Inlet) is a rock. Christ built his house on a rock, but he didn't have to live there."

- Maggie Hodgson

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February 15, 1993 North America's Leading Native Newspaper Volume I O No. 23 $1 .00 plus G.S.T. where applicable Davis Inlet Innu to be relocated By D.B. Smith isolated from their hunting ter- Windspeaker Staff Writer ritory," the document read. Rich was delighted with Siddori s announcement of the OTTAWA relocation. "It's wonderful. It hasn't sunk in yet," she said. In a sudden about -face, the The federal governmenthad federal government agreed last admitted earlier in the week that week to move the community of the living conditions in the trou- Davis Inlet back to the main- bled island community of Davis land. Inlet were unacceptable. But Tom Siddon, Minister of In- Siddon had refused to move the dian Affairs and Northern De- village until now. velopment, said last Tuesday Davis Inlet became the focus that he endorsed the Innú s plan of government and media atten- to relocate their village in order tion last month when six chil- to save it. dren in the remote community "I recognize that Sango Bay 110 kilometres north of Goose is the preferred location of the Bay were discovered intoxicated Innu," he said. "We are begin- on gasoline fumes and nearly ning discussions immediately comatose in an unheated shack with the Innu and the Province on the government wharf. of Newfoundland. We are com- The six children, five girls mitted to choosing the site that and one boy all under the age of will ensure the revitalization of 14, were all talking about com- the community." mitting suicide when found by a The switch in policy came Native police officer Jan. 26. On only days after Innu Chief Katie the evening of Sunday, Jan. 31, Rich presented the federal and the same police officer found Newfoundland governments five more children sniffing gaso- with the band's seven -point line, this time under a house. plan. Chief among her demands Siddon had earlier said the was the relocation of the village amounts of violence, poverty to the mainland. and substance abuse, including Portrait of an artist "The present site, chosen by gas sniffing, were cause for con- Renowned aboriginal artist Daphne Odjig was in Edmonton recently at the Bearc consulta- government without cern but moving the residents Surrounded by a display of her works, she was signing copies of a new book, A P tion with the Innu, lacks basic would only move the problem. In My Hand, which is a biography of her and a portrayal of her development as an a infrastructure and keeps Innu See relocation, Page 3. r To receive Windspeaker, in your mailbox every two weeks, just send your B.C. justice inquiry put on hold cheque or money order in with the amount to $28 (G.S.T. By D.B. Smith tifying at the inquiry have court and then finding they've mended an inquiry be held from the Cariboo included)_ to: Windspeaker Staff Writer named Greyeyes, a former got the wrong person. And yet 15 local bands RCMP officer, as one policeman when they ask how they'll get area including the Redstone, W who used "excessive force," Na- back, they're told 'that's your Ulkatcho, Anaham, Namia and 1501 WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. tive council Brian Williams said. problem'." Toosey bands. The decision to EDMC TA The commission, led by Pro- The idea of an inquiry was proceed was based on the vol- rfi A British Columbia inquiry vincial Court judge Anthony first suggested by community ume of reports about unneces- into Native accusations of RCMP Sarich, is seeking stories about leaders at ajustice council meet- sary or extreme force, prejudice NAME: t; misconduct is on hold while the poor treatment at the hands of ing in Anaham two years ago, and unfair treatment in the jus- province's Supreme Court con- the justice system from mem- after several stories about the tice system, inquiry council siders a former officer's petition bers of 15 bands in the Cariboo - poor treatment of Natives at the Marion Buller said. system To date, only two bands ADDRE a z ,^i to block testimony. Chilcotin region. hands of the justice The petition, submitted on The provincial Supreme emerged, said inquiry witness around Williams Lake, the Soda behalf of Jim Greyeyes, is de- Court reviewed Greyeyes' peti- co- ordinator Gene Cooper. Creek band at Deep Creek and :D? signed to prevent the inquiry tion in early February. Greyeyes, The justice council wrote to the Ulkatcho band at Anaham CITY /T( _ w O US_ from hearing allegations of who works for the province's B.C. Attorney General Colin Lake, have hosted the inquiry. en criminal wrong -doing by Gaming Department, could not Gabelmann, requesting an in- The commission is required to _o,Z- Greyeyes. be reached for comment. quiry, he said. After consulting hold meetings in at least five POSTAL i Kenneth Ball,Greyeyes' law- Complaints against the with the council over the in- different communities. yer, said the challenge before RCMP, filed by some 80 mem- quiry's exact purpose, "It's excessive force testi- the Supreme Court is based on bers of 15 different band in the Gabelmann assigned Judge mony," said Soda Creek band r_ jurisdiction. The province has region, go back over a period of Sarich to conduct interviews chief Beverly Ann Sellars. "The the jus- $10 F.; no right to set up an inquiry that almost 30 years, said Williams. with members of several inquiry is looking into N' violates criminal justice rules by "There have been incidents Cariboo -Chilcotin area bands. tice system, whether it meets ... seeking criminal liability. of police picking up and drag - Inhis June,1992 report to the Native needs. I $40 for all subscriptions 7. of *bp nhnrigirak, trc- Attorney General, Sarich recom- See Justice on page outside Canada L J - PUBLICATION MAIL REGISTRATION #2177 PAGE 2, FEBRUARY 15, 1993, WINDSPEAKER News

WHERE TO TURN Arts& Entertainment 10 Miners to consult Natives By D.B. Smith drafting of a surface lease agree- tions of the surface lease. nity. Anything that happens Business 13 Windspeaker Staff Writer ment involving the representa- "Thejointpanel gave us more here, we want a guarantee of tion of First Nations peoples, in- than just environmental guid- jobs. " Careers 14,15 cluding the Prince Albert Tribal ance on one mine site," he said. The underground explora- REGINA Council, the Meadow Lake "The report recognizes the role tionwouldinvolvesinkingasin- Tribal Council, the Saskatch- of local communities in dealing gle shaft and then driving tun - News 1,2,3,7 Native groups in northern ewan Metis Association and the with the impact of mining." nels above and below the ura- Saskatchewan will have a say in Aboriginal Womens' Council for Prince Albert Tribal Council mum deposit, which is located Our Opinion 4 how one mining company con- Saskatchewan. Several area representative Allan Adam said about 500 metres below the sur- ducts its business. communitiesto be included are Native groups in northern Sas- face, Cameco's Rita Mirwald Ajoint federal-provincial en- Beauval, Hamlet of Wollaston, katchewan want to be involved said. No actual mining and re- Richard Wagamese 5 vironmental review panel's rec- La Ronge, Patuanek, Pinehouse, in the decision -making process. moval of ore would be done ommendation to consult north- Southend and Stoney Rapids. "They still believe it's their unless the site proved to be a Sports 9 em Native bands and commu- The surface lease also in- land," he said. "Any develop- reliable source of quality ura- nities over a surface lease agree- cluded clauses concerning em- ment now and 'til the future, we mum. ment was given the green light ployment and training agree- want involvement in it." The underground explora- Your Opinion 5 by Environment and Public ments for Natives, revenue shar- The Prince Albert Tribal tion process is designed to ob- Safety Minister Bemy Wiens Feb. ing (including income protec- Council represents three groups tain more accurate core samples, 5, after a three -week delay. tion for traditional land -users), in the region. The Hatchet Lake nototherwiseavailablefromsur- The review panel originally worker health and safety and band, the Black Lake band and face drilling. recommended the Cameco's environmental protection. the Fond du Lac band all stand If the site proves profitable, In Margo Kane's show $35- million McArthur River un- Wiens said Community Min- to be directly affected by their Cameco expects to mine the de- recently derground uraniumexploration ister Carol Carson will soon ini- close proximity to the project. posit over the next 20 years, Moonlodge, program proceed, Northern Light but only un- tiate talks with northern resi- "They reextractingresources Mirwald said. staged at der certain conditions. Theatre in Edmonton, dents and communities over a from people's backyards. North The site is located about 300 The panel recommended the is kilometres north of La Ronge. she illustrated her ver- timetable to discuss the condi- Saskatchewan our commu- satility by singing, danc- ing and playing a dozen Roseau River women characters. Her talent Inquiry to proceed helped her survive some rough spots in her life want tribal police back PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. of Queen's Bench Justice Vem and by working hard, Simonsen granted a motion un- By Dave Hickey ening people on the reserve. Ironical ly, two decisions con- der the Inter -provincial Sub- she's emerged as a tal- Windspeaker Contributor But society leader Terry Nel- cerning the fate of white su- poena Act, compelling Nerland ented performer and a son denies those charges. While premacist Camey Nerlandwere to testify at the inquiry. role model for Native ROSEAU RIVER, Man. admitting some members may both made on the second anni- The only potential holdup to youth. have been abusive in the past, he versary of Nerland's shooting of the inquiry now, and Nerland's See Page 10. A group of women on the says violence has been a fact of Cree trapper Leo LaChance. last recourse to avoid testifying, Roseau River Reserve says Chief life on the reserve. The group is Nerland, currently serving a is an appeal to theSupremeCourt Lawrence Henry is gambling trying to make a change for the four -year sentence for man- of Canada. with their safety. better, and having reserve resi- slaughter in Manitoba's Stony The mandate of the inquiry, A hockey tournament The Dakota Ojibway Tribal dents providing security is a step Mountain prison, was ordered headed by former justice Ted was the highlight of Council police were banned towards self -government. returned to Saskatchewan to tes- Hughes, is to examine policeand the recent Dakota from the reserve after helping Roberta says she has noth- tifyatthe Hughes Inquiry, which the Crown's handling of the case the RCMP with a recent raid on ing against that idea, but objects Ojibway Winter Tribal is investigating the justice sys- and to determine whether there video lottery terminals. The to the way Henry established tem's handling of the LaChance are organized white suprema- Days in Brandon, Man. women say they don't trust the the group without any input murder. cist groups active in Saskatch- Alberta's Goodfish "peacekeepers" Henry has setup from tribal members. Later that same day, ewan. Nerland is the self-pro- Lake Playboys met to replace the tribal police. "If the chief is going to make Nerland's bid to quash the in- daimed head of the Jesus (Nast "There are some men within a decision of this magnitude, he quiry was rejected by the Sas- Aryan Nations group in Sas- some tough competi- that group who are under re- has to have the tribal members' katchewan Court of Appeal, katchewan. tion but managed to straining orders (to stay away support," she says, adding that within only a few hours of its The inquiry has heard from bring home the trophy from some women on the re- democratic process is in the band submission. witnesses who attended the dy- That creates a very vola- constitution. "That process was and the top prize of serve). Nerland's Lawyer, Brian ing LaChance, who was shot tile situation," says Linda totally ignored... he chose to BereshofEdmonton,maintained through the door of Nerland's $8,000. Roberts, a spokesperson for the make a rash decision that put a the Saskatchewan government gun shop, and others who were See Page 9. group. "I think some of them lot of women in danger." has no authority to hold an in- present when he was shot. have their hearts in the right Until tribal members can quiry that examines a criminal Friends who spoke to Nerland place, but there are a few who agree on the setup and training case -a matter of federal jurisdic- later that night and police who are in it simply because they are of a peacekeeping force, Roberts tion under the constitution. investigated the shooting and DANG called warriors. They feel they says her group wants the tribal The application was also later charged Nerland with man- are above the law." council police restored on the based on Nerland's right to secu- slaughter have also testified at The Advertising Roberts notes the 45 -mem- reserve. rity, said Beresh. His client has the inquiry. deadline for the ber Anishinabe O- kii -ji -da soci- While Chief Henry was una- received death threats since the Nerland himself is expected March 1st issue is ety has no training and has quite vailable for comment, band public hearing began last year. to be questioned when the in- a few teenaged members. She, councillor Charles Nelson de- Nerland is in protected custody quiry resumes March 15. Thursday, February and other women in the group, fended the group, saying the in the Manitoba penitentiary. (With reports from Connie 18, claim some of the peacekeepers majority of them are taking on Meanwhile,ManitobaCourt Sampson.) 1993. have been harassing and threat- the responsibility in a good way. NATION IN BRIEF Shuswap want river left alone City settles with Harper family community suffered flood damage from new power Shuswap Natives in central B.C. are opposed to a The city of Winnipeg's finance committee has approved dams built in the northern part of the province. The Vancouver company's plan to divert water from the a $450,000 out -of -court settlement with the family of province originally threatened to withdraw their North Thompson River to boost power generation slain Native leader J.J. Harper. Details of the settlement compensation offer when Maclvor's fee was made on the Columbia River in the U.S. Chief Nathan were not released but the Winnipeg Free Press reported public but a final agreement has since been reached. Matthew of the North Thompson band said they the amount to be $450,000.'The city will pay $250,000 of South Indian Lake Community Council spokesman were opposed to the project and are threatening that while the Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation, Matthew Traverse said the band has not received blockades. William Clancy of Multinational Re- the city's insurer, will pay the remainder. The Harper final word on the decision, although Maclvor is still sources said he does not understand why water family filed suit against the city in the 1988 shooting in their employ. exports are such a controversial issue in B.C. when death of Harper by a city police officer. Constable the province exports gas, timber and coal without Robert Cross was looking for a car thief in March 1988 Band seeks alternatives to hydro project any fuss. Bulkley Valley New Democrat MP Brian when he encountered Harper, the executive director of B.C. Native leaders are looking at other ways to Gardiner said many of his constituents also share the the Island Lake Tribal Council, who was walking home block a hydro -electric megaproject because the Su- band's concerns over the proposal because it is not from a bar. The Manitoba Law Enforcement Review preme Court refused to hear their appeal. Chief clear if those waters are protected under the North Agency ruled that Cross used excessive force in shoot- Justa Monk of the Carrier -Sekani Tribal Council American free trade deal. Multinational will require ing Harper. Cross is appealing the decision. said he does not intend to give up the fight to halt a letter of intent from the B.C. Department of the the project. The group has laid claim to much of the Environment before it can begin a two -year feasibil- Band lawyer's fee irks province territory involved in the $1 billion power project by ity study. The diversion project would create hun- A Manitoba lawyer who billed a Native community $3 Alcan Aluminium. The Supreme Court gave no dreds of jobs and $300 million a year in new tax million dollars to work out a compensation package is reason for refusing to consider the band's case against revenue for the province, Clancy said. But the North still working for the band, despite the premier's disap- the construction of the now half -built dam that will Thompson flows through Native land and cannot be proval. Don Maclvor helped negotiate an $18 million drain much of the Nechako River in north- central sold to the highest bidder, Matthew said. settlement for the South Indian Lake band after the British Columbia. WINDSPEAKER, FEBRUARY 15, 1993, PAGE News 3 Poundmaker's to treat Innu children By D.B. Smith various stages of addiction, and have already gone through Windspeaker Staff Writer another 17 are addicted. The detox, said Shirt. An educational youngest abuser is four years element teaches clients about the old. disease of addiction, counselling ST. ALBERT, Alta. A total of 14 children were at helps them learn to deal with a group home in Sheshatshui on their feelings and Children from the remote the Native the mainland where they re- componenthelps themfeel good community of Davis Inlet are ceived detoxification treatment. about being Native. heading for Alberta to be treated Treating the children and The success of the for program solvent addiction. their families in Alberta is only a will depend heavily youths, on the ex- Fourteen accompa- short -term solution, Nechi Cen- tent of their nied addiction, Hodgson by their parents, Elders and tre executive director Maggie said. translators, are scheduled to be- Hodgson said. The real solution Although Poundmaker's gin arriving at Poundmaker's fo- lies in treating the entire corn - cuses on the spiritual traditions Lodge in mid -February to begin muni ty and removing them from of the Plain's Indians, there are 90 days of addiction counsel- their current location. many cultural ling, the similarities be- lodge's executive direc- "The community knows it tween the Innu clients tor said. and their must go back to their traditional counsellors, Shirt said. He had "The community is very in- hunting grounds," she said. little difficulty terested in healing," Pat communicating said "They've asked the federal and with the Innu while in Shirt. Davis provincial governments. The Inlet, despite the fact that he "Our goal is to Davis was get Inlet federal and provincial govern- speaking Cree. their own treatment program - ments have promised $100,000 "This is Indian people help - get their people helping their to start planning. ing Indian people," he own people." said. "Peo- "The place is a rock," she said ple are more likely Davis Inlet made headlines to trust peo- of Davis Inlet. "Christ built his ple with a similar across the nation last month background house on a rock, but he didn't instead of a dissimilar one. That when two of groups children have to live there. They have a is healing were found intoxicated where the takes place." and spiritual relationship with the The Newfoundland govern- nearly comatose on gasoline animals in their hunting ment fumes. offered to send the chil- grounds. You can't have a rela- dren to a treatment Six were found on centre in the tionship with a rock. We must Minnesota, but community lead- evening 26, of Jan. sniffing gas move them back." ers said no. in an unheated shack on a gov- In the meantime, counsellors "That centre was run by ernment wharf. The five girls in Davis Inlet plan to erect a whites and has a white adminis- and one boy, all between the stove -heated tent where resi- tration. There was no spiritual ages of 12 and 14, were talking dents can go for help. The com- component," Hodgson said. about suicide when a Native munity has asked the provincial police officer found them. He government for help several Leaving Davis Inlet will had followed be a their tracks in the times in the last year but noth- frightening event for many, snow. The she children were flown ing ever happened for lack of said, but they realize they have out to a Social Services' group funding, Hodgson said. no home in choice. Goose Bay the follow- Moving the 60 community "Parents ing and grandparents morning. members out West will be a are afraid. Some of have On them the evening of Sunday, gradual process, she Many never been out of the commu- Jan. 31, the same police officer of the Innu must find ways to nity. But if the choice is life and found five more - children four look after their homes before D.B. Smith death, you'd say 'of course I'd boys and a girl between the ages they can leave. Maggie Hodgson displays some of the spiritual and cultural of eight and 12 - sniffing gaso- objects go." "An Elder said he would to be incorporated into the treatment of the Innu The cost of the trip is line, this children at un- time under a house. have to take the time to find Poundmaker's. knownrightnow, said Hodgson. Solvent abuse is rampant someone to take care of their comfortable by taking them out if they choose. The federal government will among youth in the community. dogs," she said. into the bush during their stay. The treatment at negotiate for compensation with Native leaders say of the 340 Poundmaker's hopes to The centre will also offer them Poundmaker's involves several the province of Newfoundland kids, 42 are chronic abusers, in make the visiting Innu more the opportunity to sleep in tipis facets, although the children will at a later date. Relocation beginning of Innu troubles Fishing fray carrying on VANCOUVER ies officials halted all fishing on the Continued from Page I. conditions remained poor due the implementation of Innu Fraser River after 100,000 prized "All Canadians are sad- to limited game hunting. They land rights and Innu govern- Some members of the B.C. Fish- sockeye salmon failed to reach dened and deeply troubled by were then moved from the main- ment, the establishment of a ermen's Survival Coalition are upset spawning grounds on schedule. the spectre of young children land in 1967 with promises of community "healing" team, that the federal government did not The disappearance set off a vol- resorting to gasoline sniffing better living conditions. clarification of the federal and allow them to attend a meeting with ley of blame, with non-Native fisher- and substance abuse and by A report by the consulting provincial governments' juris- Native representatives earlier this men accusing the new Native corn- the conditions in which they firm of Terpstra and Associates diction over Innu matters and month. mercial fishery of over -fishing. Na- and their parents are living. received by Siddon 's depart- a meeting between the Innu Philip Eibsvik, a spokesman for rive organizations refused to accept But relocation in itself is not ment on Dec. 21 recommended and govemment officials to im- the coalition, said two members of blame and accused the federal gov- the solution to this problem." the immediate relocation of the plement the plan. the group showed up at the Feb. 4 emment of mismanaging the re- He discussed the option community but Siddon wanted Living conditions for the meeting between Fisheries Minister source. with Health Minister Benoit to wait. fewer than 500 residents are John Crosbie and band chiefs of the A federal inquiry, headed by Bouchard, acting Premier of "Forgive us if we want to reported as deplorable. There Fraser River watershed area, but University of British Columbia re- NewfoundlandWinston Baker exercise some caution, not to is no running water and sew - they were not allowed to enter. source specialist Peter Pearse, found and federal Minister Respon- presume that relocation in itself age is not treated. The raw The two FSC members spent that "unusually intensive" fishing sible for Newfoundland and would solve the problem," he wasteisdumped into thestreet. about 30minutes talkingwith minis- was the culprit and did not site any Labrador, John Crosbie. He said Feb. 2. "Our imposed solu- Most houses are without insu- try representativeColin Metcalfe be- group asresponsiblefortheshortfall. initially concluded such a lions of the past have not been lation in a climatethatseestem- fore leaving. The report did not, however, satisfy scheme would not work in the successful, to put it mildly." peratures routinely drop be- 'We're very, very disappointed many commercial fishermen. long run. The Innu presented their low -40 C. Substance abuse, with the attitude, "Eibsvik said.'3Ne The issue of racism surfaced at Government critic New seven -point plan in a meeting family violenceand unemploy- want to defeat this policy." the Commons committee hearings Democrat MP Robert Skelly with government officials on ment are widespread. The FSC said it was willing to in Vancouver in late January when said the community's social Feb. 5. The single most impor- Assembly of First Nations negotiate a compromise over abo- Assembly of First Nationsvicechief disintegration has its roots in tant point was that of relocation Grand Chief Ovide Mercredi, riginal fishing rights in the Fraser Wendy Grant accused some corn- previous forced relocations. He to a mainland site with room for who was in Davis Inlet for a watershed if the group is permitted merciai fishing groups of canying demanded the federal govern- thecommunitytogrowandhave three -day visit, said he wants to sit in on talks between Native racist signs during a demonstration. ment recognize its responsi- better access to traditional hunt- to establish an emergency re- fisheries and the federal govern- Grant said she saw people with bility to the Innu community. ing grounds. sponse team to deal with such ment signs saying the fisheries dispute Siddon said Newfound - Rich also demanded the es- crisis situations. The commu- A ministry spokesman said, with Natives is a race issue because land has accepted responsibil- tablishment of a family treat - nity's troubles are a chilling however, that the Feb. 4 meeting the color of their skin gives them ity for the Innu "from the time ment centre based on the holis- example of why Native self- between Crosbie and chiefs from the rights other fishermen don't have. of Confederation." tic approach, which would pro- governmentisurgentlyneeded 97 bands in the Fraser watershed Commercial fishing groups in- The Newfoundland gov- vide "ongoing treatment and in Canada, he said. was not a negotiation session and sist that their opposition to the Na- ernment originally moved the build upon the natural strength Meanwhile, the federal was therefore not open to the public. tive right to sell food fish has nothing community 250 kilometres of the Innu... in a physical and govemmenthas assured Davis The FSC blames Native corn- to do with racism. north in 1948 when gamegrew cultural setting which is not al- Inlet residents that resources merciai fisheries for the disappear- Meetings between Native fish - scarce. Residents returned to ienating." to relocate the community are ance of some salmon stocks in the ing groups, commercial fisheries and the Inlet in 1949 where living The other points called for on their way. Fraser River. Last fall, federal fisher- the federal government continue. PAGE 4, FEBRUARY I S, 1993, WINDSPEAKER Our Opinion

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The plight of the Innu at cape the nightmare they have Davis Inlet once again lived for decades. Their chil- brought attention to the issue dren will be counselled for of Native rights and the de- their addiction at plorable conditions many Poundmaker's Lodge near aboriginals find themselves Edmonton and workers from living in. the Nechi Centre will go to The conditions that the 500 the inlet to help everyone else. residents in the remote north- Maggie Hodgson, execu- ern community endure are tive director of the Nechi Cen- frightening. tre, made note of the media's They've been moved off responsibility in the whole af- their traditional hunting fair during a press conference grounds, shunted around the last week. province over a period of al- Her first words to the as- most 50 years and now live sembled journalists were on the edge of a desolate, about their responsibility to rocky island where self- suffi- the subjects of the story, not ciency is all but impossible. the audience who pays the The community's current bills. Journalists were the ones crisis is nothing new. Since who brought the plight of Relocation not the answer 1967, they have lived without Davis Inlet to national atten- of clean drinking tion and they should not aban- a supply Canada boasts of having water or proper sewage treat- don the story when it loses its living ment. sensational angle. one of the highest I guess As with the Oka crisis standards in the world. The absence of game someone should tell those forced them to abandon tra- three summers ago, the plight to people living at Davis Inlet ditional hunting practices. of Natives never appears that they're not quite making to the be of importance to govern- Constant appeals it as Canadians. The living government for practical re- ments (or even the average conditions of the Innu people location to the mainland have Canadian) until the media are absolutely appalling and interest. The me- gone unheeded. Substance takes some it's a disgrace that it's hap- abuse, violence, poverty and dia takes interest when it pening in Canada. These con- survive. Suicide is an alterna- lems and empty promises unemployment have gone un- knows it can sell the story. ditions are to be expected? in tive to coping. Coping in a don't pacify the people for treated for lack of govern- In the case of Oka, the cam- Third World countries. It desperate situation is very very long. ment funding. eras showed up when the must be very embarrassing for difficult where there are no Education and self -im- The situation changed, guns came out. In Davis Inlet, the Canadian government means of support. Sniffing gas provement projects may bet- however, when the Innu be- the press arrived only after when tragedies like the Innu is a means of escape. Is death ter serve the Innu people, came the focus of media at- children were willing to kill incident make national head- the only escape for these chil- rather than relocate them and tention last month. When six themselves to escape their cir- lines. dren? shift the problem to different teenagers were found high on cumstances. Sensational Tragedy is nothing new to Low self- esteem and self - grounds. How long can the gas fumes and considering events prompt sensational re- the Innu people of Labrador, evaluation is not uncommon government of Canada turn a suicide as a coping option, the sponses. nor is it isolated to the off - among the young Native peo- blind eye to the realities of press jumped on the story. When the smoke finally coast retreat. Tragedy has be- ple of Canada. The future the Native community? Do When five more were found clears over Davis Inlet, when come a way of life in many doesn't promise much to these protest demonstrations create sniffing solvents the follow- the blame has been properly isolated Native villages. Al- young people. Many will awareness of the situations or ing week, the press dug in at laid and the immediate crisis coholism and substance abuse never leave the reserve or is it necessary to stage dem- Davis Inlet like an occupying is over, the mainstream me- are widespread in poorer achieve any more than an el- onstrations and standoffs like army. dia will more than likely ig- communities, where coping is ementary education. It is a the one in Oka across Canada? All of a sudden, Canadian, nore Hodgson s advice and best done with numbing. It is constant battle just to survive Years of bullying tactics provincial and Native govern- move on to the next story of unfortunate, but not surpris- in the environment that many have dented the spirits of a ment officials were in there as the week. ing, that it takes the attempted Native people are subjected proud nation. Our children well. Some were seeking the As with the Oka of suicide of children before the to. are crying out for help and opportunity to further their Kanesatake and the Lubicon government takes notice of It's very convenient for the our government two -steps cause, while others were look- of northern Alberta, the Innu the solvent abuse problem government to propose mov- around the problems. ing to do as much damage con- of Davis Inlet will likely be that has persisted for years. ing the village to another lo- Next week the Innu inci- trol as they could. forgotten until the press hears The Creator has instilled cation. Perhaps a little farther dent will be old news and the As a result of this melee, about the next set of children in every living creature on the off the coast? Moving the vil- headlines will be back to Davis Inlet residents may es- willing to die to opt out. earth the instinctive will to lage doesn't solve the prob- Mulroney and the boys.

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C., QUEBEC (NACS) Publisher: Bert Crowfoot PUBLICATION MAIL REGISTRATION #2177 Your Opinion WINDSPEAKER, FEBRUARY 15, 1993, PAGE 5 Reader urges support Proposed U.I. changes for Native broadcasters cruel and unjust Dear Editor, absolutely no justification for An open letter to Jean Chretien: nications through the Northern in spite of the tourniquet ap- cutting unemployment insur- Native Broadcast Access Pro- plied by the indifference of Does anybody really believe ance benefits in the midst of the Dean Monsieur Chretien; gram. This program, which un- budget officers, changing min- that people want to be unem- worst economic crisis in 60 fortunately has been reduced to isters and lack of comprehen- ployed... that people will quit years. is It with a full heart and a an acronym among the thou- sion by major players in the theirjobs,orget themselves fired The last round of cuts to U.I. heavy mind that I address the sands of acronyms in govern- department of the Secretary of just to collect unemployment in 1990 threw thousands of fami- following remarks to you on a ment programs, is in reality an State. insurance? lies into poverty and reliance on matter very dear to me, the essential composite of the links We are at a critical time, Of course we who live in the food banks. The percentage of original Canadians. now forged to allow aboriginal not unlike other critical times real world know this is nonsense. unemployed workers covered A society such as ours, in Canadians to take theirjustplace in the progress of my people. People want to work. A job gives by U.I. has dropped from 70 per Canada, is built on principles, in society. Financially, we have been in- us a sense of identity, a sense of cent to 58 per cent. If this bill ethics and trust. But principles, The program, unlike so formed there is the prospect of contributing to soc iety... of pull- passes, the proportion covered ethics and trust must be put many other funded services, is cuts to the program. This is ing our weight. It's our source of would decline to less than 50 per into communications between not a political toy or tool, but not new but it is unjust and dignity. cent. We would be well on the peoples in order to evolve into rather life blood to the hearts indicates an incomprehensible Some of those elected togov- way to harmonizing our U.I. a coherent and progressive and minds of our people. This admission of defeat by the em seem to have a very dis- system with the U.S. system society. being the case, it has been with government of the day in torted idea of what being unem- where less than 40 per cent of As you are well aware, the great dismay we have seen the building communications ployed is all about. That's why the unemployed are protected indigenous people of Canada heart of this communications bonds with first peoples. they have arbitrarily decided to by U.I. have only in the past few dec- effort wounded. Wounded not I know in my heart of punish workers who have to The proposed law is notonly ades been able to exercise their only by the funding cuts which hearts that your great will and leave or who get fired from their cruel and callous, it is totally God -given rights as participat- are the bandwagon of the day, desire is with each and every jobs. unjust. ing members in the greater but also wounded by indiffer- one of us who wishes to see a The Tories are trying to bring But gutting U.I. in this way society we call Canada. Indeed ence, callousness and a shallow whole and healthy Canadian in a new law that says those who goes far beyond taking money Mr. Chretien, you have been a disregard for what aboriginal society, a society that includes quit or get fired from their jobs out of workers' pockets. player in seeing some of these people, their languages, their indigenous people. I wish to will be denied unemployment It also strips them of some of progressive changes. culture and their opinions might make this a proud request, insurance, even though they the most important labor stand- The most significant be worth. proud in the sense of the dig- have paid their premiums. ards in existence, shifting the societal progress requires Insults we can bear, as our nity of my people, for your In recent weeks we have wit- balance of power in the work- communications of the per- people have borne for centuries, moral, ethical and principled nessed people lining up by the place in favor of the employer. sonal, social and technical or- but injustice, in this the Interna- support for the survival of the hundreds and even camping out The bill brings into question der of the highest degree. tional Year of Indigenous Peo- NNBAP and the societies and overnight at various locations the government's commitment Communications for aborigi- ples, is not the mark of a nation people who depend on this across the country where a few to protect workers from personal nal people have always been built on principles, ethics and precariously under -funded jobs have been advertised. or sexual harassment, discrimi- of the highest in the personal trust. but significant program. Countless newspaper stories re- nation, unsafe working condi- and social sense and have The efforts of many, the sac- Mr. Chretien, our best veal the agony and the hope- tions and balancing the welfare been so for centuries. It is only rifices of a few and the work of wishes for a healthy mind and lessness felt by individual un- of children and family responsi- in the last decade that com- un- numbered others have made sound heart in the times that employed peopleand their fami- bilities with the demands of the munications of the third or- the communications societies lay ahead. Your support for lies. employer. der, namely technical, have (funded in part by NNBAP) the our fledgling communications These stories portray a sin- This government should be come into their own in order primary communications societies at this time when the gle recurring theme: the desper- turning its attention to creating to complement and enhance facilitators among ordinary Sword of Damocles hangs over ate hope and desire of the unem- jobs in the economy and stop the very human -ness of mainstream aboriginal Canadi- us will always be held with ployed to find a job and to put attacking the victims of its own aboriginality. ans. All of this has happened in sacred regard. thenightmareof unemployment economic mismanagement. It was a Liberal govern- the past decade. We now see, at behind them. ment that had the foresight to the close of this decade of I humbly remain, But just when we thought Bob White address this third and missing progress, this communications Napoleon T. Gardiner things couldn't get any worse, President, element of aboriginal commu- lifeblood has continued to flow A First Canadian along comes bill C -105. There is Canadian Labour Congress Government responsible for Innu troubles

Tansi, ahnee and hello. The It's the old sleight -of -hand and vomit. first real story about the game all over again. As abo- When you continue to act United Nations' International riginal people, hand games are in ways which you know con- Year of Indigenous People has an entertaining part of our cul- tribute to the demise of a peo- emerged. Untypically, it's not tures, but this political leger- ple, that's genocide. It doesn't a touching success story meant demain is far from culturally have to be the rape and plun- to garner praise, lift spirits and invigorating. It's genocide. der of the past to qualify. It conceal the truth of global in- Because the basis of the exists in the refusal of those digenous reality. Rather it's a Davis Inlet tragedy and the who know to take responsi- full- fledged technicolor night- responsibility for its creation bility for their actions. The mare about a small Labrador belongs in the Prime Minis- reticence of both the Prime Innu community called Davis ter's office and the Department there, stories exactly like those much said about similar cases Minister's office and the De- Inlet. of Indian Affairs. It was they coming out of Davis Inlet. And across the country. But then, partment of Indian Affairs and While mainstream Canada who made the decision to up- despite a well documented when you work with smoke Northern Development be- and the world gasp in horror root the original community book about the tragedy, a host and mirrors the audience trays their cheap magic act over the attempted suicide of and move it to its present lo- of prime time news features misses the application of the with the ministry of health as six Innu children via gasoline cation under the guise of im- and tremendous outcry from trick. the lovely assistant who di- inhalation, the real criminals proved service delivery. aboriginal people themselves, But we know. Every abo- verts our attention. are escaping again. While the It was they who acted nothing much changed. riginal nation knows the im- So welcome to the Interna- federal ministry of health against the wishes of the peo- Once the noise died down, pact of being uprooted and tional Year of Indigenous Peo- ballyhoos its initiatives to- ple and moved them. They the government pumped a few moved against our wills. ple. Welcome to the realities wards a resolution to the hor- who chose to ignore the spir- obligatory dollars into the We've been forced to move to aboriginal people endure. rors of Davis Inlet, the real itual connections.the Innu had community and then calmly cities or leave our traditional Welcome to the perpetuation perpetrators sit smugly back with their homeland, the vi- slunk away to more pressing lands for reservations and of myth and genocide, the me- and await the passing of the talizing proximity to the home business. Never was there have that vital connection to chanics of destruction. storm. of their culture. They who anything like an official apol- ourselves severed by someone And say a prayer for Davis The health people are chose to ignore the philosophi- ogy for having moved the else's geography. Inlet. And maybe, while sending substance abuse cal, physical and intellectual community in the first place And the government you're at it, say a little prayer workers into the community sustenance which also comes nor any real programs de- knows. They've been listen- for yourselves because obvi- as part of a team including from that connection. voted to its long -term revi- ing to us long enough to un- ously when a government can solvent abuse experts from the It's an old tale of woe re- talization. derstand the culturally sus- justify one gross violation it Assembly of First Nations and ally. In my home of northwest- Geography is the only dif- taining influences that come can justify others. And when the Labrador government. ern Ontario they came and ference between Grassy Nar- from proximity to our lands. it can shirk its responsibility Meanwhile, the Department moved the Ojibway commu- rows and Davis Inlet. There The real history of Canada is once it will do so again. Just of Indian Affairs' decision to nity of Grassy Narrows. is, perhaps, in governmental splattered with evidence of the ask the people of Grassy Nar- move the Innu yet again is Canada and the world were eyes, some kind of salvation harm that comes with forced rows... and pray for Davis still not addressing the prob- shocked in 1983 when the first in geography because up to removal. Splattered with a Inlet. Until next time, lems they face. horror stories emerged from this point there hasn't been people's blood, tears, sweat Meegwetch. PAGE 6, FEBRUARY 15,'í993, WINDSPE4KER

,r Oki, madawpi! I want to start out with saying something about football. I'm really glad its over. Talking about football, the Grey Indian Cup went to visit the Siksika peo- plenearCalgary.Theÿ reabunch of Calgary Stampeder fans down Country there. Chief appointed as Di- Community Events rector J Hobbema, Alberta - Phil OK, Theo Head of Winnipeg to Cinderella becauseI had to leave Fontaine has been appointed as continue studies at the Univer- before midnight. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO INCLUDE YOUR EVENTS the new Director on the Board of sity of Manitoba Fine Arts De- IN THIS CALENDAR FOR THE MARCH 1ST ISSUES, Peace Hills Trust Company. Mr. partment. Jane Inyallie of Pentic- And the last of ourwin- Fontaine is the Grand Chief of ton to study at the En'owkin In- ners... ETHEL BEFORE WEDNESDAY PLEASE CALL NOON the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs. ternational School of Writing; Our contest has had a lot of read- FEBRUARY 18 AT 1- 800 -661 -5469, FAX (403) He is a member of the Sagkeeng Ironbow First Nations Arts Córp., ers sending in their answers. We Ojibway First 455 -7639 OR WRITE TO: 15001-112 AVENUE, Nations, where he Regina to hire an arts adminis- like to thank you people for tak- used to be the Chief and the band tration intern. I would like to wish ing the time to send in their en- EDMONTON, AB., T5M 2V6 administrator. Over a 20 -year this bunch best wishes for their tries. Frank Ferguson of Grouard, span, he dedicated himself to the futures. Keep it up! Alberta, won amulti- function cal- BINGO First Nations interests in Mani- culator. The second place goes to Every Tuesday; doors open at 6:30 pm., calling at 7:15 pm toba. He has held positions with Diplomatic Peigan Shirley Louison of Yorkton, Sas- the federal Slave Lk Friendship Centre, Slave Lake, Alberta government and First Chief dies katchewan, she wins a Wind - Nations organizations on a na- Brocket, Alberta - Nelson Small speaker T- shirt. BEING METIS MAKES YOU SPECIAL And the third tional and provincial level. Peace Legs Sr. has died at the age of 61. place has Claudia Callihoo's Every second Wednesday at 7 pm Hills Trust is a trust company In 1975, he challenged the Al- name written over it. She will be 7903 - 73 Ave, Edmonton, Alberta owned by the Samson Band of berta Government and court sys- receiving a Windspeaker hat. NATIVE ELDERS SOUP & BANNOCK Hobbema. It is the first and larg- tem by putting up a blockade at Congratulations. Every Wednesday at noon estNative-owned trustcompany. the Old Man Darn, one of the first They have branches in Edmon- blockades in Canada. He contin- 11821 - 78 Street, Edmonton, Alberta ton, Hobbema, Calgary and Win- ued the blockade until he and the WEEKLY A.A. MEETINGS nipeg. It seems to me they have Alberta government settled the Every Thursday made a good choice in Mr. issue. Mr. Small Legs has had a St. Paul's Treatment Centre, Cardston, Alberta Fontaine. long life. Through his teen years, NATIVE AWARENESS CLASSES he travelled to Washington to Saluting Native Artist find work as a laborer and later Monday Evenings from 7 - 9 pm Scholarships Winners as a driftminer in Idaho. He Canadian Natve Friendship Centre, Edmonton, AB Toronto, Ontario - Well, last is- worked for several farms and TRADITIONAL WOMEN'S HEALING CLASSES sue I introduced you to eight of ranches throughout southern Wednesdays from 7 to 9 pm the 41 winners. I'll try to squeeze Alberta. He later attended NAIT in much I Canadian Natve Friendship Centre, Edmonton, Alberta as as can. Here they are: to train as a heavy equipment Jeff Davis of Ottawa to continue operator and later took jobs in KEEWATIN YOUTH PROGRAM PRESENTS NATIVE his studies in Visual Arts in New northern Alberta in the oil fields. ART INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUTH York; Gisslele de Montigny of He then took to Peigan politics Every Thursdays Winnipeg to continue at the Uni- and was elected chief. He and his Happy Birthday Big #202, 10840 -124 Street, Edmonton, Alberta versity of Manitoba Fine Arts wife Florence had 11 children. Brother! Department; A.A. MEETINGS Judith Beaudoin of He will be sorely missed. My brother is celebrating his Hull to complete a one -year cu- Noon every day birthday on the 16th. He is a big ratorial internship with the Uni- Round Dance- arama! 2 - 6! I decided to get him back Canadian Native Friendship Centre, Edmonton, Alberta versity of New Brunswick Art; Edmonton, Alberta -I have two for all he did to his little sister. UNDERSTANDING COMMUNITIES: DIALOGUE ON Dreamspeakers to hire a film fes- round -dances to report. One of Here's your birthday present, ABORIGINAL POST -SECONDARY EDUCATION tival programming intern; Ivan those my friend Kevin Ward at- dear brother. About the card... Eagletail of Calgary to continue tended. He told me it started February 18 - 20, 1993 with over the holiday season I was his studies at the Institute of a pipe ceremony and thena feast. walking through the mall Winnipeg, Manitoba won- American Indian Arts (IAIA) in After the feast, the shuffling of dering what I should get my TONY WHITE CLOUD ANNUAL MEMORIAL HOOP Santa Fe, N. M.; Gloria Eshkibok the round -dancers' feet went on brother. I went to this card shop DANCE CHAMPIONSHIP of Toronto for vocal instruction; all night. The organizers, First and I was looking around and I February 20 & 21, 1993 Floyd Favel for theatre directing Nations Freedom Network, were stumbled across this picture. internship Phoenix, Arizona under Robin Phillips; pleased with the attendance the Whoa... they looked so much Lawrence Gervais of Calgary to dance received. The other was at like my brothers. My friend FIRST ANNUAL POLAR BEAR CARNIVAL continue at the Alberta Ballet Sacred Heart Church. I attended Joanne came to visit, I showed February 20 & 21, 1993 School of Dance; Cotee Harper of this one. The Oki Napi Eagle Claw this card to her and she gave me Edmonton, Alberta Scarborough to take ballet les- Society hosted this one. I know, I this idea. Before I forget, Harry, DARRYL SPYGLASS 1ST ANNUAL CO -ED VOLLEY- sons with the National Ballet know, not too long ago they had birthday greetings from Joanne School; Rhonda Head of Winni- one. This one was BALL TOURNAMENT better because too! I just want to tell you, if you peg for piano instruction. Let me there were a lot of good spirits never hear from me again, you February 27 &28, 1993 get a breath in before I go on.... there. I had fun but I felt like know what happened.. . 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March 19 - 21, 1993 I Montreal Lake, Alberta REGISTRATIONS) TO VISA CARD# I SIFC VOLLEY BALL TOURNAMENT I EXPI GE I March 27 & 28, 1993 I CARD HOLDER'S NAME I CARD HOLDER'S SIGNATURE Regina, Saskatchewan `______l.______i J W111DSPEAKER, FEBRUARY I5, 1993, PAGE 7 News Justice system Demise of Cold Lake First Nation failing Natives Continued from Page 1. the responsibility of Ottawa "Things happened that shouldn't have happened. By Jon Harding $3,000 profit from trapping each or Cree language. The commission heard evi- We know its not working Grand Centre Sun season," he said. In 1975, the band had its first dence that the area around Prim- for Native people. We want Between 1955 and 1960, pay- land claim dispute rejected by rose not only supported com- to know why." ments equalling one year's in- the federal government's depart- mercial fishing operations, hunt- The inquiry is also ex- COLD LAKE, Alta. come were made three times. ment of Indian Affairs. ing and trapping, but also may amining the role of Legal Twice, compensation came in the In 1989, the band filed a $30 have supported an intense log- Aid, said local Legal Aid The emotional testimony of form of vouchers and once in million lawsuit against the fed- ging industry, fish processing lawyer Burdick Smith. 37 Cold Lake First Nation Elders cheque form. Francis Scanie eral government and again at- plants and a group of mink farms "Many Natives feel they are points an accusing finger at Ot- trapped with his father at Prim- tempted to reachan out -of -court in a settlement on the south end misunderstood or misun- tawa for the decline of a once rose Lake for two years before settlement. of Primrose Lake called derstand the judicial proc- proud and self -sufficient people 1952. His compensation came in Suckerville. ess." who hunted and trapped in the form of purchase orders at a Lawsuit on hold The commission heard that In one case, a Native said northeastern Alberta. time when he needed cash. For now, the lawsuit is on the settlement was a weekend he had been advised by le- The Indian Claims Commis- Scanie tolcJ a story of buying the back burner and may be fol- gathering place, so named be- gal aid to plead guilty to sion will decide within the next a cow and an hour later selling it lowed through if the Indian cause "garbage fish" (like Suck- mischief to receive a fine of three to four months whether back to the original owner, who Claims Commission doesn't rec- ers) were brought there and laid only $130, but the actual fine Ottawa has to negotiate a settle- had cash, for 10 per cent less ommend that negotiations take on the beach in piles to use as was almost $400 plus six ment with the band. CLFN than he'd paid in the first place. place. feed for mink on the farms. months probation. claims it was unjustly compen- Both Scanieand Metchewais "We'll cross thatbridgewhen Although named in the sated for lost income and liveli- blame the Primrose Air Weap- and if we need to," Mandamin Area special inquiry, the commission is hood when the Department of ons Range for creating a void said last Tuesday. Elders told the commission primarily directed at the National Defence established the that was filled with increased The seven- member Indian that the area around Primrose conduct of the police and Primrose Air Weapons Range, use of alcohol and social prob- Claims Commission was ap- Lake was unique and had spe- other judicial bodies. which straddles the Alberta -Sas- lems on the reserve. pointed by Ottawa in 1991 to cial value. Only about three per katchewan border, in 1952. 'When I came back, people judge the validity of yet -to-be- Hazel Jacke, 69, who mar- cent of the complaints are The band has approached were so mixed up and in the settled claims. ried a trapper in 1949, said musk- about lawyers, he said. Ottawa about settling the claim dark. It hurt a lot of people's Cold Lake First Nation be- rats around Primrose Lake were "Usually, they are unhappy five times in the last 20 years. relationships and bitterness de- came the commission's first as- bigger and worth more money with the results or they According to the band's law- veloped,'says Metchewais, who signment. than those around Cold Lake. didn't understand the sys- yer, Tony Mandamin, Ottawa left Cold Lake to attend school Chief commissioner Harry She also said that Primrose tem. But there are more was approached as far back as in Calgary between 1952 and LaForme, along with fellow Lake was shallower and easier complaints about the 1972. 1955. commissioners Daniel to fish than Cold Lake. RCMP." At that point, two decades Bellegarde and James Prentice, Witnesses during the hear- The inquiry will hear had passed since Ottawa closed Pride, culture killed heard from 20 CLFN Elders in ing's second round, like Maurice testimony until mid -April. the range to hunters, trappers "It killed our pride, killed December abouthow important Grandbois, who left the reserve Meanwhile, the B.C. and fishermen. The band be- our culture and now we're wel- the area around Primrose was in to get his plumbing trade pa- First Nations Summi t is call- lieved the original agreement fare people," said Scanie. complementing unprofitable pers shortly after the range was ing for a province -wide in- between it and the government The last compensation pay- farming operations on the re- formed, showed their concern quiry into legal abuse faced called for re- negotiations after a ment was made in 1960. Many serve. for future generations. by Natives. 20 -year lease period. who received that money also Grandbois and many oth- Assembly of First Na- Cash payments were made say they signed quit claims at Inquiry resumed ers suggested that hunting and tions vice -chief Wendy in 1955 for equipment that the the time, handing the land over The trio returned to the trapping around Primrose Grant said Native commu- people abandoned on the range to the Department of National CLFN administration hall to Lake were more than just the nities should lobby the at- when they left in 1952. Defence for good and relieving hear the remaining 17 witnesses "bread and butter" for the Dene torney general to expand the the government of further com- between Monday and Wednes- people. inquiry to encompass all of Cabin nets $500 pensation payments. day last week. 'The impact of all this on our B.C. Charlie Metchewais, a 65- These same people say In- On its return trip, the com- offspring - our grandchildren - Other options for exam- year-old former member of the dian Affairs misrepresented mission asked the elders if em- was never considered at the ining prejudicial treatment Canadian Armed Forces, said them by allowing signatures to ployment opportunities were time," he said. of Natives by the justice sys- his grandfather received pay- go on to the two or three circu- made available to aboriginals In closing remarks on tem should be explored if ments of $500 after abandoning lating quit claims under duress, when CFB Cold Lake was built. Wednesday, the Indian Claims the Caribbo -Chilcotin in- a cabin near Primrose Lake. out of a need for money and Some elders said they re- Commission said a reportwould quiry is not expanded, she "Compensation amounted to without proper translation of the ceived short-term construction be completed and made public said. $500 when we were averaging agreement into the Chipewyan jobs when the base was built. between April and June. CRAFT SUPPLIES SEARCHING FOR BIRTH PARENTS Bone and Buffalo Horn Hair Pipes and 'claws'; vermillion powder ; shell discs; Born: December 7, 1966 imitation sinew; tin cones; metal beads; brassed bells; deer toes; cow horns; Miscordia Hospital rabbit skins; drilled turquoise 'nuggets; soft cream coloured deerskins like Edmonton, Alberta Grandma used to make. Much more. Birth Name: Brian William For illustrated mail order listing send stamped, self-addressed envelope and $1.00 (stamps OK), refundable with first minimum purchase. 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Windspeaker Contributor Other weekend highlights in- cluded the32- teamcurlingbonspiel Two prize month Most of yot with $5,920 in to look BRANDON, Man. thecurlerswere from Manitoba,but the cra some came from Ontario and Al- festival. Brandon's Winter Tribal Days berta as well. The winners of this may be a victim of its own success. year's bonspiel was the team of Organizers are considering Maurice Robinson of Grand Rap- changing the Dakota Ojibway ids, Man. Tribal Council's event venue to Top ranked amateur boxing Winnipeg so spectators and con- was also featured with 35 competi- testants can find hotel accommoda- tors from Manitoba and Saskatch- tions, which were scarce at this ewan Out of the 35, there were 22 years event matched for 11 bouts. Best bout The 19th annual eventattracted went to Thomas Ranville of The Pas about 20,000 people, double last in Manitoba and Jesse Pashe of Por- years total of 10,000. Every hotel in tage La Prairie in the 165 -pound Brandon was booked, said organ- dass. Best boxer was Dallas Erb of A square dance coach at the tribal days' festivities uses humor to prepare her team for izer Ken Whitedoud, and hotels in Weybum, Saskatchewan. competition. many neighboring towns were also The rodeo classic brought an filled It would have been even big- exciting full -scale event to the an- ger, with more competitors and nual festival with 175 cowgirls and spectators, but there was nowhere cowboys competing. Contestants for them to stay, he added. came fromall over, including North But Whitecloud doesn'twantto Dakota and one from Oregon. see a change of venue to Winnipeg. Winners were: Rayden Spence Brandon's Keystone Centre has the of Waskada, Man. for bareback; Jay capacity to house all the tourna- Louis of Goodfish Take, Alta. for ments under one roof, and he thinks saddle bronc; Steven Swells of Cal- scattering the tournament to a gary for bull riding Larry Bull of Holding number of smaller sports centres in Hobbema, Alta. for calf roping rider's( Winnipeg would dissolve thecom- Chief Buffalo of Hobbema for steer munity aspect. wrestling; Zennon Manyshots of 'lndoingthat, tribal days would Siksika Nation, Alta. for junior steer not have the same atmosphere and I wrestling Larry Bull and Carter don't want to see it moved. I would Yellowbird of Hobbema for team rather see the event divided into two roping Cathy Gerrard of Virden, separate weekends, one weekend ManforladiesbarrelracingBeckJo for recreational events and the other Brown of Virden and Bill D. Buffalo on cultural events.' That way, the of Hobbema for junior barrel racing. The Stoney Eagle drum attendance could be doubled again Larry Bull of Hobbema was high group, left, performed at the nextyearif theycould accommodate point champion. powwow, which lasted two all the people. Other events included the star Events held at the Keystone blanket exhibition and sale, com- days. Above, a traditional complex throughout the three days petitive square dancing and a moc- dancer prepares to take his saw everything from Native handi- casin game tournament place during the dance craft displays and games to high - The powwow attracted hun- Squirt calibre hockey. dreds of dancers and brought to- competitions. during The annualhockeytoumamelt gether contestants from Canada was the centrepiece of the Tribal and the United States. This years Days weekend and has become powwow was dedicated to the knownastheStanleyCup of Native memory of the First Lady of Jingle hockey. This event saw 32 teams Dress, Maggie White of Whitefish Photos by Sani play off for a first-place standing in Bay, Ontario, who passed away in the national event and drew huge October of 1992.

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Long before the annual all -Na- tive hockey tournament in late January in Brandon, participants Two young potential customers stop had to beat the rush in order to get to look at the jewelry made by one of entered. the craftspeople at the three -day This year, many of the teams festival. who competed in last years evert returned, hoping to qualify for some of the $18,000 in prize money and first place honors. A new and welcome entry at this years Dakota Ojibway Winter Tribal Days tournament came from the Indian Hockey Associa- tion in the Yukon. The team, the Yukon Arrows, was a contender for the finals with five wins and only one loss. However, they lost their eighth game 3-2 to last year's runner -up team, Gordon's Golden Hawks from Saskatchewan. That put then in fourth place standing in the tournament. The top prize of $8,000 went to the Goodfish Lake Playboys from Alberta who played hard-hitting hockey from start to finish. They defeated the North Interlake United team from the Peguis re- serve5-3 intheirfirstgame,and the Fisher River Terriors 8-0 in their on all he's worth, a bull Holding for second game. In their third game, place win and their prize rider's effort shows in his grimace. The Goodfish Lake Playboys from Alberta were jubilant about their first they were to meet Gordon's of $8,000. Golden Hawks for the first time in this year's tournament. They tain their position in the winners' finals, however, they ran out of went to Riel Bellgarde of Gordon's scored another victory there with a bracketforachanceinthefina ls.The gas and lost to the Playboys 9 -1, Golden Hawks, and the Best final score of 4 -1. Golden Hawks went on to beat the losing the top prize of $8,000 to the Sportsman award went to Darrel The Goodfish team then met Peguis'Mohawks 6-2 in their fourth Alberta team. The second -place Sturko of the Yukon Arrows. Brian up with the Kainai Braves from game of play on the B Side, securing Hawks received the $5,000 prize. McNabb Jr. of the Golden Hawks Alberta in their fourth game and their spot in the playoffs. The remaining tournament team received the Most Points scored another win 5 -2. When the The Cmss Lake Islanders met up standings were as follows. The Ebb award and Bill Starr of the Yukon Playboys met up with the Ebb and with the Golden Hawks in the and Flow Flyers placed third and Arrows received the Outstanding Flow Flyers, they secured their fifth Hawks'fifthgameofthetoumame t received the $2,500 prize; the Yu- Coach award. The J.R. Essie me- win with a score of 6-1 and their but the Hawks took contrd, beating kon Arrows placed fourth with the morial Award in memory of J.R. place in the finals against Gordon's them 8-3. In their sixth game, the $1,500 prize; the fifth place prize of Essie, who died at the age of 11 in Golden Hawks, who had only one Hawks played the Standing Buffalo $500 went to the Standing Buffalo November of 1990, welt to the Ebb loss in the tournament. Dakotas of Saskatchewan,taldngthe Dakotas; and the sixth place prize and Flow Flyers team for their fair Squirt level players saw some action Gordon's Golden Hawks had win8 -1. of $500 went to the Kainai Braves. play, integrity, respect, courteous during the minor hockey tournament. an impressive showing throughout The Golden Hawks had a The winners circle was a big relations and honest rivalry. the tournament, defeating the Dog chance to compete against the Yu- one at the Keystone Arena the In just three days, 32 teams Creek Chiefs of Manitoba 9 -1 in Icon Arrows in their seventh game, evening of Jan. 31. Harvey Morrin played the double knock -out their first game, and the Pas Blues 7- and beat them 3-2, knocking the of the Goodfish Lake Playboys re- tournament on three different ice 5 in their second game of play. After Arrows into a fourth place tourna- ceived the Best Goalie award and surfaces. The Keystone Centre by Sandy Black being defeated by the Goodfish ment standing. Best Defense went to Brian Halfe was kept very busy with nearly Lake Playboys in their thin] game, When the Hawks met up with also from the Goodfish Lake team. 20,000 people attending over the they needed another win to main- the Goodfish lake Playboys in the The Most Valuable Player award three days.

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"Within all of us is the best" A workshop presentation is Self-Growth FRANK DANIELS - Elder /Advisor TRAVIS DUGAS - Youth Consultant TOPICS INCLUDE: Cross Cultural Awareness Substance Prevention Self-Growth Programs. Travels internationally into schools, communities and various organizations sharing self-development information. For more information write to: #305, 16325 - 96 A. Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T5P 0E4 or contact Travis Dugas at (403) 486-9481 METIS CHILD AND Margo Kane is a performance artist who uses her combined talents to reflect the experiences of Native communities. FAMILY SERVICES Metis Child and Family Services requires Combination of training, talent Metis and /or Indian families to provide temporary care to children of aboriginal keeps artist performing descent, aged O - 18 years. If you are By Marilyn Dumont tional Native Role Model Pro- couver, which is where Kane energetic, enthusiastic and love children Windspeaker Contributor gram. settled. .. I had a lot of turmoil in Kane's combination of train- we would welcome your application. my life and in my family, and ing and talent meant she had no VANCOUVER finally when I needed them problem getting work. In her around the issue of my identity, one -woman show Moonlodge, .. all I knew was the only way they were totally at a loss," she which was recently staged at For further information contact: for me to survive was to train said of the white family who Northern Light Theatre in Ed- and use that talent, that's all I raised her. monton, Kane illustrated her Donna or Margaret knew...." But what "saved" her was versatility by singing, dancing her sense of self -worth, which and playing a dozen characters. Margo Kane's name some- she derived from her gifts of 452 -6100 how never evoked images of a singing and dancing. . . I can do a one -woman despairing, aimless young adult "There was some reason I show and I can use all the skills oran artistshapedbylife's strug- was on earth.... it certainly that I learned in the dominant gles. wasn't any fun up to that point, world to tell that story.... it's not That was before I inter- but I was given this wonderful that I can't fit in your world, it's viewed her recently by phone gift. I could dance - I'm just a that I choose not to. Social Work Program from her home in Vancouver. I natural. I could sing, everyone . I can sing, I can dance, I am ashamed to say that Kane always recognized that talent act, I'm not just up here crying Program begins August 30, 1993 had always struck me as some- through school." my heart out and sharing my Slave Lake Campus one who had "made it" This is with She "worked with that raw autobiographical story. The Social Work program is brokered through Grant MacEwan privileged The ever - ease. talent" and "worked really hard." not just storytelling, this is art." Community College. It is a 2 -year diploma program offering present role model posters and Her formal training in Ed- Kane is a performance artist education and training that will graduates for a profession movie her "sugar and spice" and monton was with what was then who uses all her training from in the social work field. television roles were what had the Alberta Contemporary mainstream, conventional thea- shaped my opinion. Dance Theatre and a variety of tre to create and express a theat- Students gain knowledge of problem -solving techniques, Butduringour conversation, dance schools, including the rical form which serves and re- supportive counselling methods, community development and she said her teen years in Ed- Nancy Hayes School of Dance. flects the experiences of the Na- the interactions of people and their environment. monton were a struggle to find a tive community. She chooses this She was also in the first graduat- positions purpose for her life and her per- MacEwan and reflect- Graduates will be qualified for a wide variety of ing class of the Grant rather than serving working with federal and social service departments sonal identity. Her natural abili- and provincial Community College Dance Pro- ing the dominant culture and community agencies. Graduates may also choose careers in ties to sing and dance "saved" gram. And 12 years ago, in 1981, conventional, privileged forms rehabilitation, corrections, addictions, child care, community, her her and helped through a she acted in The Ecstasy of Rita of contemporary theatre which, educational and medical settings. period of her life. That explains Joe when the first professional for the most part, alienates the why Kane has devoted much of production that.used Native ac- Native public. Entrance Requirements: Applicants should be 19 years of age her time to working with Native tors was staged in Winnipeg. "I can still use all those skills and out of school for one year. All applicants will be required youth as a member of the Na- Rita Joe ended up touring Van- but I use them to my end...." to particpatein apre- selection and orientation process, at which time a study skills appraisl will be administered. The academic year will be from September to June for two consecutive years. Certification: Graduates of the 2 -year program will earn a cWe eatoteage o ik youth in de in Social Work Diploma from Grant MacEwan Community College. Graduates are eligible for registration with the Alberta Association of Social Workers. Some courses in the tIleixetideatiots -oto datum on program are transferable to Bachelor of Social Work programs in most Canadian universities. yoto tit t ication and Aced tomb. Deadline for Application: April 2, 1993 For more information, please contact: The Registrar AVC Lesser Slave Lake KAMLOOPS, BRITISH COLUMBIA ALBERTA VOCATIONAL COLLEGE V2C 3X7 PHONE: (604) 374 -0679 FAX: (604) 372 -1183 WINDSPEAKER, FEBRgARY 75,11193, PAGE I I Canada killing water systems Indian leaders from across "Canada is killing its water "We are people of the land Canada recently issued dire systems," said British Columbia and water," said Lloyd Benedict, warnings to the Canadian pub- chief Simon Lucas. "Water is the chief of the Mohawk Council of lic about the deteriorating con- life blood of the natural system. Akwesasne. "We are the closest ABORIGINAL DIRECTORIES dition of water systems. Without clean, abundant water, to the natural resources. Our NATIONAL At a conference on aborigi- nothing can survive. Yet, the people are sick and dying from nal water rights in Toronto, governments in Canada and in- mercury pollution and PCBs in REGIONAL. chiefs from every region of the dustries are consciously poison- our drinking water and fish." country reported disastrous lo- ing our blood." Brenda Gedson Miller, chief cal consequences resulting from The assembled chiefs repeat- of Listuguj First Nation of Que- ARROWFACTS DATABASE hydroelectric developments, edly expressed anger and frus- bec, said: " It is our water that is aluminium plants, pulp and pa- tration at the price First UPDATED DAILY Nations being taken. It is our people that per mills, mining activity and are having to pay for the degra- are becoming ill. It is our corn - lumbering. dation of water systems. munities being relocated."

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ET POUT DONNER L'AUTORISATION Considering a OF THE BAND TO EXECUTE THIS AGREEMENT, AND THAT: ('L ET PRESCRIRE AU CIIEF ET AU CONSEIL DE LA BANDE DE METTRE CETTE ENTENTE EN OEUVRE: THE QUESTION TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE ELECTORS BY SECRET Career in Law? BALLOT IS: LES ELECTEURS DEVRONT REPONDRE PAR VOTE SECRET A LA QUESTION SUIVANTE Do you approve and accept the terms and conditions of the treaty land Approuvez -vous et a acceptez -vous les termes et conditions de The Faculty of Law at the entitlement agreement and the benefit flow i ng theref rom for the use and benefit l'entente sur University of Victoria la of the Janvier Band and for each of its members and authorize and direct the revendication fondées sur des droits fonciers issus d 'un traité et les avantages quien découlent pour l'usage et le bénéfice de la bande Janvier et encourages Indian, Inuit and Chief and Council of the Janvier Band to sign the agreement, substantially in Metis people who pour chacun de sm membres: et donnez -vous l'autorisation et prescrivez - the form annexed to the notice dated January 18, 1993, as exhibit #1, in respect vous au chef et au conseil de la bande Janvier de signer l'entente décrite en of the land provisions of contribute to their community through their work Treaty #8 and od you authorize the Chief and Council grande partie dans le formulaire annexée à l'avis daté du 18 Janvier 1993, of theJanvier Bandto undertakeall activities necessaryto implement the Treaty piéce n°1, conformément aux dispositions sur les droits foncers issus d'un or cultural activities to consider law as a career. Land Entitlement Agreement; traité: et autorisez -vous le chef et le conseif de la bande janvier à a entreprendre toutes les activités nécessaires à la mise en oeuvre del'entente We have a special admission category for Indian, The electors may vote between the hours of 9:00 O'Clock in the fore noon sur la revendication fondée sur des droits fonciers issus tan traité? (0900) to 7:00 O'Clock in the afternoon (1900) on February 18 and 19, 1993, Les électeurs peuvent aller voter à 19 H, les et 19 Février Inuit and Metis people as well as a tutorial sup- at the following polling stations located in the Province of Alberta. de9H 18 1993 dans les bureaux de scrtuin suivants situés dans la province de l'Alberta The Janvier Band Administration office located at Janvier port program to assist you to successfully com- The Athabasca Tribal Corporation, 9206 McCormack Dr., Fort McMurray, Le Bureau Administratif de la Bande Janvier à Janvier: plete your legal studies. Alberta. La Corporation Tribale D'Athabasca, 9206, Chemin McCormack, Fort *Indien Affairs office, 6Floor, Canada Place, 9700 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, McMurray (Alberta): Alberta. Lebureau des affaires indiennes, 6° étage, Place Canada, 9700, av. 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-Lhe Little Red River Cree Nation requires a Director University of Alberta of Education effective July, 1993. Three Schools with a Edmonton population of 800 students, 47 teachers, 27 Teacher Assist- ants and additional support staff are governed by three STUDENT SERVICES local and one Regional Board of Education. Applicants should meet the requirements of a UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA of under the Alberta School Act. Superintendant Schools DIRECTOR - OFFICE OF NATIVE STUDENT Ideally they will be Cree speaking, familiar with Cree SERVICES Culture and First Nations goals and aspirations. Applications are invited from qualified candidates for the above position. Appointment date is July 1, 1993 or earlier if possible. Salary negotiable. A generous benefits package is in place. Position will remain open until a suitable candidate The Office of Native Student Services is responsible for providing academic and support services to approximately 400 Aboriginal students on campus. This number is expected to increase in the has been selected. light of the University's Aboriginal Student Policy which call for the all Faculties to increase their enrollment of Aboriginal students. The office also provides liaison with faculties by mail to: and communities Send application on Aboriginal issues. A major mandate of the office is to administer the Transition Year Program DIRECTOR SELECTION COMMITTEE which currently has an enrollment of 77 students. LITTLE RED RIVER CREE NATION RESPONSIBILITIES: BOX 1830 The Director reports to the Dean of Student Services and is responsible for the efficient arid effective HIGH LEVEL, ALBERT administration of the Office of Native Student Services. Presently there are five positions reporting to the Director. TOH 1Z0 Areas of responsibilities: administering the Office of Native Student Services GRADE THREE TEACHER overseeing implementation of the Aboriginal Student Policy representing the interests of the Department of Faculties and various committees providing liaison with external agencies To assume maternity leave from mid -March for the overseeing the effective administration of the Transition Year Program, all student support duration of the school year. Excellent chance of continued services (tutoring, peer support, study skills, student ambassador program) placement in the District for an excellent candidiate. QUALIFICATIONS: This position will be of interest to individuals with proven administrative expertise and experience Send application to: in similiar organizations, preferably at a post- secondary/university level. The candidate must M. R FYTEN, DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION possess knowledge of Aboriginal education and an understanding and empathy for students. LITTLE RED RIVER CREE NATION Successful fundraising experience will be a definite asset. The candidate must have a minimum of an undergraduate degree with considerable related experience. BOX 1830 HIGH LEVEL, ALBERTA TOH 1Z0 SALARY: This is an Administrative /Professional Officer position with a salary range from $37,309 to $55, 969. FAX: (403) 759 -3848 PHONE: (403) 759 -3811 DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: February 26. 1993 Please forward application, curriculum vitae and names of three references to: To advertise in the Dr. P. J. Miller, Dean, Student Services, 245 Athabasca Hall, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E8 Windspeaker's Career Section, please call The University of Alberta is committed to the principle of equity in employment. The University encourages applications from aboriginal persons, disabled persons, members of visible minorities and women. 1 -800- 661 -5469

Y.E.S.S. YOUTH EMERGENCY SHELTER SOCIETY OF EDMONTON JOB OPPOR TUN/TIFS PULL TIME YOUTH WORKERS Required for residential program for inner city youth. Qualifications include familiarity with aboriginal cultures; ability to work cross culturally and with street involved lifestyles; advocacy experience in areas of youth homelessness, prostitution, substance abuse and metal health. Diploma in child care /social services or related degree plus experience required. Salary from: $21,950 plus benefits RELIEF RESIDENT WORKER for We require a part-time, live -in worker for residential program for inner city youth. Position requires working with teens to develop skill independent living. Duties include role modelling, daily routines, youth supervision. Qualifications include familiarity with aboriginal cultures; capacity to work cross culturally and with street involved lifestyles; strong interpersonal skills with youth and teamwork required. Starting salary dependent on qualifications PART -TIME YOUTH WORKERS Required 20 hours/week+ for residential program for inner city youth. Qualifications include familiarity with aboriginal cultures; ability to work cross culturally and with street involved lifestyles; advocacy related experience in areas of youth homelessness, prostitution, substance abuse and mental health. Diploma in child care /social services or degree plus experience required. Salary from: $10.55 /hour RESIDENT MANAGERS skills for We require live -in managers for residential program for inner city youth. Position requires working with teens to develop independent living. Duties include role modelling, daily routines, youth supervision. Staffing includes shift workers for days and evenings. strong Qualifications include familiarity with aboriginal cultures; capacity to work cross culturally and with street involved lifestyles; interpersonal skills with youth and teamwork. home. Monthly salary plus benefits (plus room and board taxable benefit). Regular time off. One member of a couple may work out of the

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NATIONAL NATIVE ASSOCIATION OF TREATMENT DIRECTORS IS EXPANDING

THE HISTORY other agencies and organizations around substance abuse issues and policies. The National Native Association of Treatment Directors was formed Each of the research projects the association has undertaken has resulted in 1982 by a group of 13 native treatment centre Directors who met in materials which directly benefit the members of the association. For example, formally for the first time in Morley, Alberta. Their intent was to unite the as the addictions field in general moved to address family needs in treatment, Directors of Native alcohol and drug treatment centres throughout the association developed the In The Spirit of the Family program. Most of the Canada in the continuing search for clearer perceptions and strategies to research for the handbook came from interviews with elders and treatment confront the problem of substance abuse among the aboriginal people of centre directors and staff. There was very little written about native families. Canada. Even our history as part of the healing process, was poorly documented in areas The concept of a national association developed as the treatment which impacted significantly on native people, such as the residential school directors realized that the difficulties each were struggling to resolve were experience, internment on reserves, epidemics of T.B. and various political experienced in common. The sense of isolation, lack of knowledge, inad- struggles. In order to design an effective treatment and training model for equately trained counsellors, staff burn -out, management difficulties and Native people, it was imperative that the direction come from the native so forth were experienced by most of the native treatment directors at some community. point in their job. No matter how frustrating their work circumstances were however, these treatment directors shared a common commitment to Other research projects the association has undertaken, or in the improve services to Native persons suffering from alcohol and drug process of developing are a Pre -Treatment Program for Aboriginal problems. Offenders (male); a Pre -Treatment Program for Aboriginal Offenders (female); Recreational Therapy and Physical Development and A Right THE CHANGE: to Be Special: A native alcohol and drug counsellors handbookfor dealing The association has increased it's membership since, and now repre- with sexual abuse disclosures. Each of these projects follow a similar sents 33 treatment directors across Canada. Membership is available on format in development. First the association checks to determine what has an associate basis for individuals who do not operate residential treatment been written about the subject, and how relevant the materials which centres, but have a continuing interest in the native addictions field. exists are to native experience. Interviews with community people, elders, Recent developments, however, will see the Association voting mem- treatment directors and staff of treatment centres are conducted to collect bership expand dramatically. The Healing Our Worldwide Confer- information on the native history of the subject; today's experiencing of ence, in July 1992, was the site of one Association membership meeting. the subject and what has or hasn't worked in the past to remedy the At this meeting, the membership voted to amend it's constitution to allow situation. A draft manual is developed field tested, and revised based on community -based workers working in the areas of prevention, after -care, input from participants and facilitators of the field test. Once all this follow -up, referral and assessment to join the organization. This change background development is complete, the manual goes to print. It needs will take effect, July 1993 prior to which, additional constitutional to be kept in mind, that the driving force for the development of such amendments need to be ratified by the membership in order tofacilitate the specialized materials comes from the expressed needs of the members of the main objects of the association re- structuring of the organization. association. This is in support of one of the which is to "encourage and promote the development of suitable other GOVERNANCE: training standards and programs for professionals and The National Native Association of Treatment Directors is governed involved in the treatment of native Indians suffering from alcohol by a Board of Directors made up of members and elected by the member - and drug addiction or abuse." ship at the General Membership Assembly. Membership in the association enhance rests with the individual. Therefore, when an individual joins the associa- The other two objects of the association are to promote and and tion, they represent themselves, not their treatment centre. And in the case a high level of preventative services with respect to alcohol of the new members, they will represent themselves, not the projects at drug abuse and to encourage and promote the development of which they work. The National Native Association of Treatment Directors alcohol and drug abuse treatment programs for native Indians. is an professional association of the members and is mandated to provide These objects direct the activities of the association. members professional and personal support. Because membership rests with individuals, the National Native Association of Treatment Directors INFORMATION SOUGHT: Directors prepares is politically autonomous. As the National Native Association of Treatment to accept membership applications from community based workers, we ACCOMPLISHMENTS: invite requests for information about the association. If individuals have the terms Over the past ten years, the association has undertaken a number of ideas they wish to have incorporated into the definition of complete special research projects, conducted numerous educational and training prevention, aftercare; referral; follow -up and assessment, please by the staff workshops for substance abuse professionals, coordinated conferences, con- the form below, mail it to NNATD, and you will be contacted ducted two membership meetings each year and consulted with numerous for your comments. ummoilwimm...... = ..., ...,...... = = = = =.e.r...... 1...... mß NNATD I I 0 I wish to receive more information about of Based Workers, when available I 0 I wish to receive an Application for Membership Community I 0 I wish to be called for my ideas about the association changes. I 0 Please put my name on your mailing list for updates on NNATD's activities. I II I NAME: I ADDRESS: I I I I POSITION: I I I I I I TO I ; MAIL I I National Native Association of Treatment Directors, #410, 8989 MacLeod Trail S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2H 0M2 I ---(r +._engLts,nr zsaNsig meism>!!9salsee ' 9s - sráarsrTs -mrTs --r= S3tarsearnimiáà' --