INSIDE THIS WEEK
The blessing of Pope Paul II is being sought for a Metis prayer created to open the First Ministers' Conference. See Page 3. More than 500 people gathered at the Kinsmen Fieldhouse last week to protest government policies regarding fish, wildlife and lands. See Page 3. Five emerging Native Alberta artists drew favorable response at a show of their work in Calgary. See Page March 6, 1987 Volume 4 No. 52 19. Horsman's remarks damned By Terry Lusty of Calgary addressed Horsman's comments, CALGARY - Recent with rebuttals coming from statements by Alberta's Harold Cardinal, represent- intergovernmental affairs ing the Prairie Treaty minister, Jim Horsman, Nations Alliance (PTNA); that the entrenchment of Sam Sinclair of the Metis Native self-government in Association of Alberta the Constitution "would (MAA) and the Metis have an extremely destruc- National Council; Dorothy tive effect on Canada" has Wabasca, vice- president of drawn sharp criticism from the Native Council of Native leaders. Canada (NCC), and Amold A February 27 press conference at the University Continued Page 4 MAA, IAA unite on key issues
By John Copley entire cultural and social survival of Alberta's Natives The Indian Association has been placed in even of Alberta (IAA) and the greater jeopardy. Metis Association of Alberta The release calls for an (MAA) have announced a immediate moratorium on united effort to ensure that the proclamation of the Alberta's wildlife manage- new proposed amendment ment and environmental to the Wildlife Act. It also protection rights are insists that a moratorium recognized by the Alberta be placed on the proposed government. policy and regulations In a news release, the regarding grazing leases two groups state that the Indian and Metis rep- "management and envi- resentatives are also ronmental protection rights demanding that an and capabilities of the Aboriginal consultative Aboriginal people have process work in conjunction been ignored in favor of the with the Department of provincial government's Forests, Lands and Wildlife. single- minded pursuit of Leaders at the release economic development." included Lubicon Lake It also states that not only Chief Bernard Ominiyak; have the people been IAA President Greg Smith; affected socially and IAA Zone 8 Vice -President economically, but the Lawrence Courtorielle; and Sam Sinclair, president of the Metis Association of Alberta. A precedent was set earlier in the day when Sinclair was invited into the HOBBEMA FOR HANSEN Two All Chiefs Conference so Samson Band councillors, Lloyd Saddleback (centre) and Arnup Louis (right), present gifts to the Mart in Motion, that he could speak to the Rick Hansen, during his stop in Hobbema Tuesday evening. See story on Page 23. IAA leaders. - Photo by Jerome Bear The release comes as a result of government By Jackie Red Crow four Peigan councillors to intentions to adopt new regulations temporarily suspend him. and policies in PEIGAN RESERVE areas - At a council meeting, regarding wildlife Chief Peter Yellow Horn four , conservation and the councillors voted in angrily denied any wrong- favor of a selling of Crown grazing Peigan chief motion by lands doing after allegations of councillor George Little - an important mismanagement of the '.forage ground for northern Moustache to suspend denies funds $750,000 allocated by the Yellow Horn 'Alberta's animal population. as chief "until province for a study of the a full Further information can inquiry into the allegations, potential impact of the resource development t,c obtained by contacting Oldman River Dam on the impact Lou Demarais at the Indian department." Yellow Peigan Nation. Horn was absent from that Association (452 -4330) or protests ouster Yellow Horn called a meeting. L'peraine Sinclair at the press conference March 2 The council Metis Association of Alberta appointed at his home to contest a (433$711). decision February 27 by Continued Page 3 ANEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 2. March 6. 1987, WINDSPEAKER National `Nova Scotia' proposal boosts FMC hopes
By Albert Crier Aboriginal self -government with provincial involvement The Nova Scotia govern- was completed," said ment has offered a middle Erasmus. ground approach to dealing Rather than accept the with the definition and federal proposal, the four protection of Aboriginal Native organizations rights to self-government, involved in the FMC talks, Georges Erasmus, president got together to reject it in of the Assembly of First favor of an explicit Nations (AFN) recently recognition of the inherent reported to Native media. right of Aboriginal people to be involved and would have ed favorable attention from The parties involved in self- government. an equal say to negotiated the Native organizations. the prepartory meeting to The AFN, the Metis agreements, even in areas The Nova Scotia proposal the First Minister's National Council (MNC), where provinces have no does not propose contingent Conference (FMC) on the Inuit Committee on jurisdiction. rights, but proposes a Aboriginal constitutional National Issues (ICNI) and "We are very, very recognition of a right that matters, are polarizing their the Native Council of adamant that the provinces might not be enforceable positions, said Erasmus. Canada (NCC), decided do not have a role in future immediately, but is still a At the ministerial meet- that "we're prepared to agreements unless invited right, said Erasmus.. ings, theíederal government take nothing rather than by Aboriginal parties. The Nova Scotia proposal has been pushing for accept the federal proposal These agreements must be also includes a process Aboriginal acceptance of that has excluded lands and nation to nation agree- where Native people and contingent rights, and resources," said Erasmus. ments," said Erasmus. governments would nego- process that is unacceptable The contingent approach "It's a bilateral process, a tiate and implement treaties to Aboriginal organizations. included in the federal nation to nation, govern- across the country. "They were putting forth proposal would mean that ment to government Other favorable features a delegated form of govern- "you don't have a right until relationship that now exists of the Nova Scotia proposal ment that is based on the process is concluded in the Constitution. And listed by Erasmus include contingent rights, and no and you've negotiated on a Erasmus. unacceptable, Erasmus we want that process to be an equity of access to rights would be entrenched specific basis what your Another area in which reported, is that provincial there in the future," said negotiate for all Aboriginal 'til the process of defining rights are," explained the federal proposal is governments would always Erasmus. people. Native people An amendment entrench- would actually initiate the ing their inherent rights to negotiation process, Native people could decide which tenderness is probably not that unusual, especially self -government in the parties would be involved at when you consider that he's been singing all his life. The Constitution is what the negotiation table funny thing, though, is that Tom Hudson doesn't look Aboriginal people want, and for the first time government or act anything like what you might .expect. For said Erasmus. i e d,,to negotiat l starters, he's big enough and he's probably strong This we l ,Icillgwed árg faith. enough to make Hulk Hogan hang up his wrestling by negotiated agreements OTTAWA The Nova proposal trunks. But he's no tough guy. He's polite, very quiet between Native people and Scotia REPORT governments on what form also deals with the financial and very modest -- especially for someone with his self-government would take. responsibility of the federal talent. He certainly doesn't look like a rock- and -roll Provincial governments government to Aboriginal By Owenadeka singer, either. There's no wild hair -do, no wild clothes. can get involved only after self -government negotiation, If anything, he looks like a bureaucrat -- which is just what he is. .Tom works as a personnel officer for the Native groups invite and deals with the principle that all Aboriginal govern- The next time you start singing along to your Government of the Northwest Territories. His job is provincial participation, according to Erasmus. ments be capable of favourite song on the radio, I want you to think of a guy one of the ironies in his life. For the past ten years he's The delivering services that are named Tom Hudson. He used to spend a lot of time helped to guide the careers of dozens of his government Nova Scotia proposal attempts find at least equal to the singing along to the radio when he was growing up in colleagues while his own musical career has been to a way to services, other governments Fort Smith, Northwest Territories. Tom Hudson is a stalled somewhere between dream and reality. protect what Aboriginal and in Canada deliver. Metis and except for the fact that he says he sang all the But if the Komatiks album catches on, Tom Treaty rights are included One the things that the time, his upbringing as a trapper's son was probably Hudson's musical career will finally take off. I'm not the in thetonstitution, of Nova Scotia proposal did pretty typical for a northern teenager. only one who thinks highly of him and his singing. Some explained Erasmus. was to remove the federal Tom grew up in the `50s and `60s and he says his of the pros in the music business say he's this close to Erasmus did outline government's proposal at favourite singer was Elvis Presley. But it didn't really stardom. certain features of the Nova the talks, said Erasmus. matter who was on the radio, because Tom says he He just might make if and I'm not bashful about Scotia proposal that receiv- sang along with anyone. He just sang and he sang and cheering him on. The reason is simple -- it's time one of he sang. our people became a big- league rock-and -roll star. Tom Hudson is 36 years old now and he's still singing. Rock music is, without question, a major cultural The difference is that he's now the singer for a five -man force all over the world. In fact, one of the few things band from Yellowknife called the Komatiks. The band that unites young Native people across this country is doesn't play Elvis Presley tunes so Tom isn't singing their overwhelming interest in rock- and -roll. It goes about hound dogs or blue suede shoes. Instead, he's without saying that a Native rock star would have a more likely to be singing about apartheid and outer colossal impact on Native youth. I think a Native rock space, among other things. star would spread pride, confidence and the knowledge I was in a recording studio recently where I was lucky that Native people can make it in anywhere in society. enough to listen to him sing the vocals for the band's A Native rock star would automatically become a first Fred Didzena album. The songs were done in a variety of styles role model for Native youth. Since I don't have a high President Rocky Woodward but they were all mainstream rock- and -roll. The songs opinion of most rock stars, I'd feel pretty good about Bert Crowfoot Reporter were written by the Komatiks and they.cover a lot of Tom Hudson filling that role because the one thing General Manager George Poitras Reporter musical territory -- Native Kim McLain everything from hard -driving young people don't need is a loud- mouthed, May Sirynadka California rock to a funky cosmic tune in hard -drinking hell -raiser for a Production Editor set outer role model. Margaret Desjarlais Keith Chiefmoon space; from a scorching message on the fight for It will still be a couple more months before anyone will Production Assistant Mel Miller freedom in South Africa to a haunting, hurting big -city be able to listen to the Komatiks on the radio. When Joe Redcrow Ad Sales Gail Stewart soul song. you do get to hear their music, though, I want you to Cree Syllabics Clint Buehler Sales Manager The music of the Komatiks is smooth and tight but think back to 20 years ago, to a little Metis boy sitting in Editor what sets it on fire is the way Tom sings the lyrics. He a cabin in Fort Smith, singing along to the radio, doesn't play an instrument. He can't. The only thing he dreaming about a career as a singer. I also want you to W inctspeaker is a weekly pubhcatpn et ttp Aboriginal Multi -Media Society of can do is sing -- but then he does it extremely well. He think about the Native kids Alberta. Wlydspeaker is published every ihu,,ay at 15001 - 112 Avenue. who are listening to the E rnon o,5 Albano, 15M VO. Plans: (403) 455.2700. can make a line in a song sound as sharp and clear as a radio today, singing along to the music and dreaming. I Advertisements designed. set and produced by Wraspeaker as well as pictures. rifle shot. And just like Elvis, he like to nevus. cartoons, editorial content and other ptintirg material are properties of can use a catch in his think that 20 years from now some of those kids Wndspeaker and ney not be used by anyone without the expressed written throat to squeeze all the hurt and all the feeling out of a will be singing in the big time. And I like to think that permission of W rdspeaker (Aboriginal Multi -Media Society of Alberto). love song til he makes your backbone squirm. some of them will say their favourite singer wasn't Elvis Second Class Mail Registration No. 2177 The fact that Tom can sing with strength and Presley. It was Tom Hudson.
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Pope's blessing wanted Government policies for Metis FMC prayer protested at rally By John Copley Jim Sinclair spoke of the structure: Plans that may see the "We are looking for a Last week you read the lands, which provide the First Minister's Conference foundation on which we feature, "Guide says ecological balance for our with a new by can build, a foundation open prayer that millions at stake." This is wildlife. Alberta's Metis people, our people can all be a part the second part of that "The livelihood of the endorsed by Pope John of, a foundation, that will, in story. Native people will be Paul 11, were announced at time, eliminate, among Last weekend the Fish greatly affected as many recent other things, the problems a news conference. and Game Association depend on fishing and As this off of poverty, issue comes welfare, held it's annual convention hunting for their very alcoholism, suicide, im- the press, Metis leaders are at the Edmonton Inn, while existence," remarked in Rome, in with and conference prisonment, infant yet another group of WCC Party representative, mortality. His Holiness. outdoorsmen held a rally at Jack Ramsay. A foundation which, with is the Kinsmen Fieldhouse. He called for all Albertans It no secret that the unity, dignity, persistence major Christian churches Some surprises were in to put their signatures to a and perseryerence, will see in the store and the issues many. sheet of paper in order to Canada endorse a more viable people, Metis as they struggle in initiate a referendum to recognized as a people, stop the new proposal their attempt to secure contributing as a people, to By John Copley before "we see more of our self= government. Canada's future." rights violated. If we let the At a recent press confer- A statement prepared by "Oil and money," says government continue in ence in the leaders of Toronto, Canadian Canadian Indian Association of this fashion we soon won't church leaders from all Christian churches (includ- Alberta (IAA) Treaty 8 have any rights at all." ing major denominations Anglican, Presbyterian, Vice -President Lawrence Tom Smith, representing supported the rights of the the United Church of Courtoreille, "are the Don Sparrow, contradicted in the Metis their on -going Canada, and Canadian priorities of the government the remarks that indicated to Conference of battle struggle for Catholic in Alberta not fish, Native concerns were of no themselves a rightful place Bishops) indicates full - wildlife or lands." importance. He said that all in a which support toward the Metis country once Courtoreille drew ap- game animals indigenous to people and their was inhabited ony by plight. plause for his comments 3lhe province had allocation Native people - the same "We maintain," states suggesting that the govern- priorities. the Native people that are document, "that the ment wouldn't consider the "Firstly," he said, "to our given no rights of recognition today. Aboriginal peoples Native viewpoint but v4..uld PROTESTER TAKES BREAK Native people, and secondly "As we build toward are not simply legal or the sell off the Crown Ian s ...at wildlife rally to the rest of the natives of constitutional conference, political issues but, first and (grazing rights) to those Alberta. we are receiving a lot of foremost, moral issues rich enough to afford it. The rally's speakers we are taking a small step to "Native people are the support," touching the very soul and said Jim Sinclair, He also said that Natives raised doubts about the hand out exclusive rights first to be considered when co- chairman of the Metis heart of Canada." were not included in the viability of the new policy. for hunting to a few people. it involves wildlife matters." Council of Canada. The church believes that vital areas of decision The 10 speakers addressing These rights have always Smith, who needed his He indicated some basic dimension of that more making even though they the various issues said they belonged to the public wits to fend off multiple support was coming from Aboriginal rights needs to have lived in the wilds were not confident in the realm, and it is our duty to questions, did an admirable the be recognized guar- leaders and Elders and longer than anyone else. He way the current Fish and see that they remain that job of fielding the many because of their involvement anteed as an essential part was happy and appreciative Wildlife minister (Don way." inquiries brought forth by with the of the constitutional process. church, and of the support he was sparrow) was handling the Taylor, who remained the disenchanted crowd. because of the realization These include the right receiving from the majority situtation. only a short time, comment- In British Columbia and that in order to to be a distinct people; the retain any of the.crowd on hand, and ed on the PC Government's Saskatchewan, the NDP rights or - right to an adequate land - dignities, self said that until now on -one A surprise guest speaker, lack of good business sense Governments have put a government is base; and the right to a must. has come to the aid of the Alberta Liberal leader Nick in the environmental areas. ban on most types of "We are very appreciative self- determination. Indian peoples. Taylor, gathered support He said that the govern- herbicide and pesticide of the It is the aim of support we have both the The Kinsmen Fieldhouse from the crowd when he ment doesn't seem to spraying. been given by the Metis people and church the played host to the affair popped in to say: "If we let realize that envi- John Younie, a spokes- leaders," church to obtain these a good reiterated Jim which was held in response the government get away ronment allowed for man for the New Democrats Sinclair. basic dimensions of to the newly adopted with giving away the rights positives in areas including in Alberta, said that if the "We hope the new Aboriginal rights through proposals on wildlife of hunting to guides and tourism, conservation, prayer (by Metis and the recognition and matters. outfitters and foreigners, watersheds and fertile Continued Page 27 church leaders) will be implimentation of Aboriginal endorsed by His Holiness self -government in Canada. so that we can return it to The Bishop of Victoria Canada to be read at the and president of the conference. It is a meaning- Western Conference of ful prayer to us. It serves Catholic Bishops, Bishop Peigan chief denies allegations our needs and that of the Remi J. DeRoo, chaired the church." meeting. The council is looking to Various church leaders From Page 1 government to conduct an band elections, will also be here and it's .too bad that build a better were on hand at the press future for audit on the impact study. investigated in the inquiry. the Peigan have to wash their people. conference. councillor and well -known The study, undertaken "We did it (the impact their dirty laundry in public. Native rights researcher, March through December, study) legally with the great But to correct the problem, Albert Yellow Horn as 1986, included the cultural, desire of determining the we have to completely acting chief. Two councillors spiritual, economic and pros and cons of the dismantle the organization voted against the motion ecological aspects of the proposed dam," said Grier. and start all over again," and four others abstained. proposed dam on the Old Chief Yellow Horn said said North Peigan. Man River. the new and inexperienced He said it's unfortunate Yellow Horn says the Of the $750,000, $236,000 councillors were "used as that the Peigan scandal is decision does not hold was designated for admin- pawns for some .of the receiving a lot of media "because the Department istration and $514,000 -for dissidents' concerns." He attention because "it hurts of Indian Affairs are the hiring of consultants. did not elaborate further. the negotiating position of only people who could Also suspended was However, Glen North the Peigan Nation with the suspend me." John McDougall, economic Peigan, a former councillor provincial government on -development officer for the who ran a close second to the proposed dam." He was to hold a band Peigan Nation, who said he Yellow Horn in the recent Chief Yellow Horn has meeting Thursday night to was not surprised about the band elections, said he vowed to sue individuals explain his side of the story decision. Norman Grier, welcomes Yellow Horn's responsible for his suspen- BISHOP REMI J. DeR00 to the Peigan Nation. He former councillor who was call for an audit. sion for slander and ...with MNC's Jim Sinclair will also call on the provincial defeated in the January "Corruption runs deep defamation of character.
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Mk- PAGE 4, March 6, 1987, WINDSPEAKER Cardinal says PTNA taking tough stand
By Albert Crier right to self -government, the Native Council of such action would open the door to provincial legislature was joined by other Native FIRST MINISTERS CONFERENCE Canada (NCC), represent- CALGARY - The Prairie leaders at the conference ing Non -Status Indian changes over Indian and Treaty Nations Alliance panel. people. Indian lands. "It was a (PTNA) is maintaining its Sam Sinclair, president The positions of the sneaky, slimy tough stand against any of the Metis Association of Aboriginal organizations and sleezy attempt to twist the to involvement by provincial Alberta (MAA), spoke on were similar and reflected MNC proposal open the governments on Treaty the Metis National Council the recent agreement by door to provincial interference. The matters, said Harold (MNC) position to be Aboriginal groups to stand prime minister has totally Cardinal speaking at the presented along with other BAC-K-Ci-ROUND-ER together on pushing for the switched his position of Aboriginal rights conference Aboriginal constitutional entrenchment of the right two years ago when he said "he would held February 28 at Mount positions at the upcoming to self -government in the Royal College here. First Minister's Conference ed the position of the constitutional talks. Canadian constitution. jealously guard the federal Cardinal, who was (FMC), to be held in Assembly of First Nations Dorothy Wabasca briefed responsibility for Treaty The MNC, AFN, NCC elaborating on the PTNA Ottawa March 26 and 27. (AFN), which is representing the audience on the Indian and lands," said and the stand on the Aboriginal Arnold Goodleaf present- Indian interests at the constitutional position of Inuit Committee on Cardinal. National Issues (ICNI), Goodleaf said that the agreed to adopt a common AFN perspective on political strategy at a entrenching the right to Metis claim summit meeting of self -government would support FMC Aboriginal organizations at for a allow diversity of February 5 and 6. Aboriginal government "We are willing to ensures a solid foundation By John Copley The four Aboriginal models to develop. negotiate with the govern- that will secure a viable groups with official partic- "This leaves it wide open Alberta's Metis leaders ment once this first step has economy and a viable ipation at the FMC have to a diversity of Aboriginal will again approach the been taken. people. opted to seek a two -way groups and a variety of First Minister's Conference "We are totally against "We are only seeking a relationship with the federal ways of implementing self - (FMC) (March 26 to 27) any type of separatism and system that is economically government. govemment, "said Goodleaf. with hopes establishing certainly didn't deserve the and socially reliable a of - The PTNA has continually Wabasca stressed that Aboriginal self -government remarks spat out by Mr. system where, through our reminded the federal "an equitable right to self - in Canada. Horsman," Sinclair con- own taxation and monies, government that a bilateral government with equal "We have the support of cluded. we can build the institutions relationship exists between access to rights "would many groups and organiza- The words that stung the and other areas of needs Canada and Indian first insure women's right to tions across Canada, Metis leader the most was we must have in order to nations, and that provincial equality in Aboriginal including the major Christian the inference that "economic care for our own people." governments do not play a government. churches, yet according to and social disaster" would Saskatchewàn Premier direct role in discussions on Government insistence one of our senior minister's result should Aboriginal Grant Divine recently said Treaty issues. on detailed definition of we are no better than a self -government be en- that it was not likely to be However, "the feds are Aboriginal self- government bunch of separatists," trenched into the Constitu- any easier to get a deal on insisting that the provinces was attacked by Cardinal, stated Sam Sinclair, JAMES HORSMAN tion. self -government than it was be formally involved," said who does not believe the president of the Metis ...under fire "I can't imagine," said last year. Cardinal. government's excuse that Association of Alberta, Sam Sigçir, "what social He blamed the worry of "The provinces never Aboriginal self -government following recent statements (Aboriginal self -government) and economic disaster money as the biggest had, nor should have, any has not been adequately made by Intergovernmental an extremely could be worse than the obstacle. would have business in Treaty issues," defined. Affairs Minister, Jim destructive affect on Canada way we have been handled "Everyone's short of added Cardinal. "No government, federal Horsman. as a nation. I think it would in the past 100 years." Jim money," he said, "and Sinclair reported that the or provincial, can say that Horsman, who took over apart." Sinclair, co- chairman of the worried about the financial tear Canada Alberta government "is self -government has.not responsibility for Native "There is no y we are Metis National Council, implications of virtually upset with Metis stubborn- been defined," said Cardinal. legal issues following the going to lie down to the said that the proposal by everything they do." ness to oppose provincial He pointed to the Penner departure of Alberta's statements made by the Metis people was fair The Saskatchewan Metis legislative and delegated Report on Indian Self - previous Native Affairs Horsman," exclaims the and workable. He said that have also been calling for form of government. Government as an example minister, Milt Pahl, claims Metis association president. a fair position would be amendments to the Commenting on the of an all -party report, that it would be incredible "We have always taken presented at the constitu- constitution. MNC amendment proposal outlining various kinds of to believe that such a the position that we must tional table. Devine said that he was that would place Metis self -government. proposal would ever find its work within the Canadian "It will not force anyone willing to strike provincial people under section 91 -24 "Provincial governments way into the Canadian Confederation. We want to say, no," claims Jim accords on self- government of the Canadian Constitu- are saying, you can't have Constitution without first to be a part of it. We want Sinclair. with the Metis of Sask- tion (1987), which was self -government, or sov- being clearly defined in our future to be self - "It will be one that atchewan. discussed at the prepatory ereignty, unless we give it to advance. determined and we want ministerial meeting to the you. Our sovereignty and In his statement, Horsman the land and the resources For Reactions, See Page 7 FMC, held recently in theirs, the two have to live said "in the long run, it that go with it. Toronto, Cardinal said together," said Cardinal. Horsman's remarks damned
From Page 1 talks, provincial politicians boycott the talks, he said comments that the moreso this year than ever acknowledge that self - speak their minds. One "we have to respect each entrenchment of Native before. government is already an who did so was Horsman. First Nation's (Indian rights and self -government Recognition of the Metis inherent right under the Goodleaf from the Assembly Natives are highly Band's) rights to take the "would fling the vast areas people in the Constitution, section 35, does not mean of First Nations. concerned with the approach they feel is of Canada into purgatory." said Sinclair, is no different that we don't have that One item which has been entrenchment and security appropriate for themselves." She challenged Horsman than that espoused by right." To strengthen his disturbing to Native leaders of Aboriginal rights, said Goodleaf said that state- to live under the same Louis Riel 101 years ago. line of argument, he referred has been the issue of AFN spokesman Arnold ments from Horsman are conditions as Natives: `It's That position may be even to the Supreme Court of trilateral agreements, Goodleaf. The mandate of "probably evidence of the worse than purgatory and tougher now, he contends, Canada's decision on self - particularly from the view- the AFN, he said, is: (1) "to kind of attitudes we're all we are asking is for us to "because there's more of government with respect to point of Treaty Indians. protect what we have now running into at the tables" have the chance, the the redneck attitude about the Musqueam Indian Band Cardinal charges that in the constitution so... and government would opportunity, to become government." He further which recognized the right "provincial governments government...cannot take likely "go ahead and amend pert of Canada." criticized the province, of Indian sovereignty. have no role and no right to away what we already have the Constitution without MAA President Sam which he maintains preaches If government tries to intrude into the Treaty self - now," and (2) "to enhance our participation and, Sinclair also criticized to the rest of Canada about back off from entrenching government discussions of what we have now." probably to the detriment Horsman and charged the how well it takes care of Aboriginal rights to self - our people." The basis for The AFN, explained of our situation." province with "trying to Alberta's Metis on the government, "we won't sit his argument is the fact that Goodleaf, is participating at The NCC purports to be weaken our position when settlements, but neglects still," said Cardinal. "If they the Treaties were bilateral the conference table for in a "different situation" in we're only about a month the "50,000 or more of us don't do that, they're going arrangements between fear that arbitrary decisions that its membership, which away from dealing with the that are landless." to be in court" if that's what Indians and the federal by the government might includes all Natives, has biggest issue of the country Cardinal professed that, it takes to "have our rights government. Now that the be effected if Native been divided by federal in our times." He because "Horsman and the recognized, defined and province has entered the representation is absent. As legislation. Wabasca took commended all Native Alberta government implemented," he con- arena in the constitutional for those Natives who exception to Horsman's groups for "pulling together" generally refuses to cluded.
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Mount Royal Forum National Native leaders discuss FMC concerns
By Terry Lusty ment argues that Treaty or special relationships were CALGARY - "Aboriginal at the pleasure of the Rights and the Constitution" Crown, not the Indians. was the theme of a February However, he continued, 27 forum held at Mount the Supreme Court decision Royal College in Calgary. on self -government by the The forum, designed to Musqueam Indians "has increase public awareness told them in very clear and understanding of the terms that they were flat - issues that are to be the out wrong...there is no logic subject of Native constitu- in their position." tional talks at the First MAA/MNC's Minister's Conference SINCLAIR (FMC) in Ottawa later this For the Metis, "we have month, attracted approx- our foot in the door under imately 150 people, many of section 35 and certainly whom were Natives. we're going to stay in that Panel moderator, Dr. door 'til the government Bea Medicine, who is recognizes our Aboriginal director of the Native position and, hopefully, this Centre at the University of time around, we'll get the Calgary, called upon Chief entrenchment of a land John Snow from Morley to base and self- determina- say the opening prayer tion." These were thè before introducing the four words of MAA President 1 panelists. Medicine Sam Sinclair, who also described Aboriginal rights attempted to dispel the as "one of the most salient rumor that Natives are issues that confront Native separatists. people." The question of jurisdic- AFN's GOODLEAF tion over the Metis is often The first speaker, Arnold raised, but Sinclair avers Goodleaf, is a Mohawk that "both governments are who serves as co- ordinator responsible" for the Metis. for the AFN. In reference Of both governments, he to the constitutional talks, suggests caution. In he said that "the main illustrating the importance buzzword has become self - of entrenchment, Sinclair government,."_;and one of used the province' the'móstfrequeiifgtn iunsx, treatmdi of Alberaqs" asked is, "what is self - Metis settlements. Original- government?" ly, they were 12 he said, but Goodleaf explained four "four were struck off just by major points about the the stroke of a pencil. They Constitutional amendments can be good to you one on self -government which day, allow you land, then the AFN is seeking: (1) the take it away from you the explicit recognition of the next (day)." In closing, he inherent right of Aboriginal noted that these are the people to self -government; kinds of things that need (2) a constitutional commit- protection in the Constitu- ment by governments to sit tion. down with Aboriginal NCC's WABASCA people and negotiate ABORIGINAL LEADERS By the time Dorothy agreements to work out the Forum panelists at Mount Royal College in Calgary were (clockwise from top left) Dorothy Wabasca's turn to speak details on how self- govern- (MAA/MNC), Harold Cardinal (PTNA) and Arnold Goodleaf rolled around, most of what Wabasca (NCC), Sam Sinclair she had planned to say had ment is going to be (AFN). implemented, to what already been said by the extent it will be exercised "the validity of the exercise in very closed circles, which constitutional amendment ing." Government has also three previous panelists. and in what geographic of the right of self- govern- results in an uninformed to make governments tabled positions regarding Wabasca did claim that it area, what areas of jurisdic- ment by a First Nation or public. Many of the adhere to the spirit and any amendment respecting was not the people who tion the Aboriginal people an Aboriginal group." He discussions, he said, are intent of the Treaties, and adherence to the spirit and divided themselves, but will be able to exercise and also admitted that, while "held behind closed doors, (3) develop a constitutional intent of the Treaties. As government. She expanded what kind of interrelation- the right to self- government in secret." In addition, amendment to a proposal for the post -1987 process, a bit on the regional and ship they are going to have has been suppressed, that Cardinal disapproved of to a post -1987 process that too has been tabled band differences of Natives, with other governments; "does not mean it was government leaders vying which would allow the because government feels saying they need to be (3) providing constitutional taken away." for media attention at the Treaty people to enter into "it is premature or they acknowledged and respect- protection for the agree- A united front, which he expense of Aborigines. whatever discussions they don't have enough time... ed just as, "we respect our ments or the rights that are called an "Aboriginal wall," "Perhaps," he told his felt appropriate with the to put in the time and effort diversities from one end of contained in the agreements consists of four main audience, "if there weren't federal government to have that is required," com- Canada to the other." that are negotiated; and (4) Aboriginal groups which so many ladies and Christian a Constitutional mechanism mented Cardinal. People, she added, "are very wary of self- govern- a non- abrogation clause solidifies the Native position. people in this room, I might in place that would compel Another matter that irks which means that the rights As well, some "new, be more blunt in describing the governments to deal Cardinal is the resistant, ment." This is why aware- Native people currently innovative ideas" from my reactions to that." with the Treaty questions. attitude of government. ness is important. "They have and which are Nova Scotia "give a glimmer Two task forces commis- What Cardinal expressed They have been unwilling to think they're going to lose recognized and affirmed in of light at the end of the sioned to look at three his displeasure about was accept the Indians' position everything," she explained. of the section 35 (1) would remain tunnel," Goodleaf remarked. items for constitutional the manner in which the that their rights are supreme, At the conclusion was a untouched by any of the He concluded that if an action were implemented task force operated and for that they have an enforcable presentations, there agreements, arrangements amendment appears to last year, said a perturbed which he holds the federal trust relationship with brief coffee break which or new Treaties. threaten Native rights, the Cardinal, to: (1) examine government responsible, as government, that the right was followed by a question Goodleaf elaborated on AFN cannot accept that the removal of the word well as the way in which to self -government is an and answer period which the fourth point by stating amendment. "existing" from the current they have mishandled their inherent one and that the went an hour beyond its In that the clause seeks to PTNA's CARDINAL Constitution and maybe in obligations to Indians. issues are not relative to allocated time frame. make Aboriginal and existing Speaking on behalf of the question period that deals On point one, said constitutional amendment, general, most of the people and rights "explicit" so no PTNA, Harold Cardinal with the implications of that Cardinal, the government but are a process and expressed satisfaction future government or alleged that the Constitu- term, (2) examine the has now backed off from procedure. Furthermore, a positive reaction to the judgment could turn around tional talks have occurred possibility of developing a removing the word "exist- said the panelist, govern- evening's speakers.
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[! {E MAP To INDIAN Editorial SELF - GOVERNMENT- -- Time for Answers There is no need to comment further on recent remarks by Jim Horsman, Alberta minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, regarding Native self -government. That has been done quite well enough on the next page and elsewhere in this newspaper. What should be noted is that this is only the latest in a series of changes and incidents relating to the Getty (and Lougheed before that) government's relationship with Native people. Until now any questions or challenges from Native people have usually been answered evasively, unsatisfactorily or not at all. There is, of course the obvious question: Why is Horsman still in the Cabinet? Is it because his racist and derogatory remarks echo the views of the other members of the Cabinet? Is it because Native people are such insignificant Albertans that it doesn't matter if a Cabinet minister insults them? Is it a tactic to put Native people off balance and reduce their effectiveness at the First Ministers' Conference later this month? In the light of Horsman's remarks, it is almost impossible to resist the temptation to compile a list of other provincial government actions and policies affecting Native people negatively: 1. The blockading of efforts by Metis settlements to obtain royalties for their mineral rights; 2. Failure to negotiate a fair and just land settlement with the Lubicon Lake Indian Band; 3. The active pursuit of arrests of Native people for hunting and (j hing regulations violations; 4. Allowing resource development at the expense of Native trapping, hunting and Coverage, reporter praised fishing in isolated areas; 5. The downgrading of Native Affairs from a secretariat with its own minister to a small Dear Editor: to which we must react on short notice. We are responsibility divided among thre different impressed with your reporter's ability -to educate iSgùés'afid t :gënt them to the ministers; On behalf of the organizers of the public meeting himself toiHe spé?afic 6. The introduction of legislation severely held on Friday, February 27 at the Kinsmen Sports public. affecting the relationship between Native Centre, we would like to thank "Windspeaker" for As a result of the coverage of "Windspeaker" and people and the land (wildlife, grazing lands, their detailed coverage of these issues (guiding and the ARTS studio in Lac La Biche, we had a broad at the Friday meeting in guiding and outfitting, game management). outfitting policy and Crown lands grazing spectrum of representation more than one -third of the participants Are we to believe that all of this has taken place only in conversion policy). particular, from various parts of Alberta. consideration of the best interests of all Albertans, and not were Native people The reporter, Mr. John Copley, in particular, has We would also like to extend a very special thank as part of a deliberate hidden agenda aimed at eliminating not only details within the given your readership you to all the Native people who came to support our all special status and rights for Native people, forcing their specific policies, but also the broader view of concerns. total assimilation. That is difficult to accept. environment and Aboriginal people. Whatever the answer, it is time for the government to be open and honest. Your reporter has "shown up" the Edmonton Roger Lawson Continued evasiveness, deception and insulting media in his extensive coverage of this very Lorraine Sinclair rhetoric can only result in further damage, not only to important issue. At times, there are issues that arise Ken Steinhauer Native people, but to all of Albertan and Canadian society.
We give thanks today to those who have secure our place in Canadian society. taking our rightful place among the peoples of had the compassion and foresight to Our Father, we thank you for the breadth the earth, with a just and equitable degree of recognize the need for meaningful changes in and bountifulness of the country which you self-government and an adequate land and our relationship with our fellow countrymen haue provided to such a small number of your resource base necessary for the development and for the courage and wisdom that has flock, but mindful of our landless existence of a viable economy. enabled us to come together today and seek a within it. Grant us the grace to set in place a We pray, O Lord, for your spirit to guide us new meaningful convenant. remedy for this injustice, not according to on the remaining part of this long journey so We give thanks to past Metis leaders who what history has given to one and withheld that we may all walk together to a peaceful despite formidable obstacles, had the from another, but according to the greatness and everlasting justice. strength and faith to build upon the of your will, so that we may finally arise and Grant us strength if we should falter on this foundations of our historic nation. Most determine the course of our destiny. high road to justice and enlighten our minds especially, we give thanks to the Metis We thank you, O Lord, for the work of His so that we may shed the weight of the sorry patriarch Louis Riel whose vision has inspired Holiness, Pope John Paul II, who has inspired confusion of this world and take our rightful our nation and given us the determination to the world with his vision of aboriginal peoples place in the brotherhood of man.
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HORSMAN'S COMMENTS Dumont writes Horsman
ON NATIVES NAILED Dear Mr. Horsman:
It is with deep sadness that I note the unfortunate, self -government will have a "Mr. Horsman's attitude is and in my mind, racist comments you made recently in "destructive effect on entirely negative. One can a story published in the Calgary Herald. Canada as a nation" and only hope that his remarks As Zone 3 Vice- President of the Metis Association of New Democrat's views fling that it "will vast areas do not reflect the attitude of Alberta, I had presumed that we were negotiating with of Canada into purgatory" the government in general. your government and the federal government over the are ludicrous," said Piquette. "If they do not, Mr. Getty question of Aboriginal rights, in good faith and with a "If his beliefs about the should seriously consider genuine concern for human rights. However, it has EDMONTON - "No, No, entrenching Aboriginal proposal were indeed the divesting Mr. Horsman of become apparent that such is not the case with yourself No, and No! That's what rights to self -govemment. case, why would other his responsibilities. If they and the government of Alberta. Mr. Horsman is saying Said Mr. Piquette: "His areas of Canada be in do represent the govern- To actually insinuate that the government of Alberta about constitutional amend- position is absolutely agreement with it or at least ment's position, it doesn't would "opt out of any constitutional amendment ments that would entrench appalling. It shows a looking at it with favor ?" look like they are prepared entrenching Aboriginal rights to self -government" has asked Piquette. to Aboriginal rights to self - complete lack of under- negotiate in good faith at definitely put the whole First Ministers' Conference government," says Leo standing of the concept of The concept of Aboriginal the First Ministers' process in jeopardy as it would appear that any Piquette, Official Opposition self -government and a self- government has been Conference March 26. agreement would be overturned by your government. by the maritime Native Affairs critic. failure to appreciate the accepted "If that's the case, the It appears I am forced to remind you that when the quest by Aboriginal peoples provinces, the Yukon, government's participation 1981 Constitution was being formed, many Aboriginal Piquette, the MLA for for self- respect and dignity. Northwest Territories, and in the First Ministers' people lobbied the British Parliament over their Lac La Biche, made his "Mr. Horsman seems Manitoba. It is being Conference is pointless - concern on Aboriginal rights. An agreement was made remarks in reference to a satisfied with the status quo looked at with favor by the a mere hindrance to efforts to hold the First Ministers' Conference in order to recent report that Alberta - status quo that fosters provinces of Ontario and to resolve the issue address this important question and to thereby enable may opt out of any paternalism towards Quebec. effectively and finally," the Constitution to be brought home to Canada. constitutional amendment Natives. His claims that Continued Piquette, concluded Piquette. If you permit this process to be sullied and corrupted by your racist and bigoted remarks, further turmoil, his uncertainties may have been erased. Instead, he also including the legal battles you fear, over the blatant chose to become an obstructionist. His disconcerting disregard for this agreement between the British and attitude is reflecting very poorly with Alberta's people. Canadian governments will ensue, possibly including Sam Sinclair responds I am particularly disturbed by the inflammatory the international community. nature of Mr. Horsman's statement, which claimed that To address the remarks you made. You state, that a recognition of our rights would "fling vast areas of guaranteeing Native people the right to self - Canada into purgatory," or that Aboriginal self - government in the Constitution would be "social and is economic disaster for the country," and that "in the I wish to express my shock and dismay at a recent government would "tear Canada apart." He inciting statement by the Honourable Jim Horsman, the public fear and prejudice. long run it would have an extremely destructive effect And "I think it tear minister of Federal Intergovernmental Affairs, and the I believe I speak for all Metis people when I say that in on Canada as a nation." would Attorney General of Alberta, that a guarantee of view of this reckless and inexcusable behavior as Canada apart." And "it would fling vast areas of Aboriginal self -government in the Canadian Attorney General, together with his demonstrated Canada into purgatory." Constitution would be a "social and economic disaster" incompetence in the field of intergovernmental May I enquire on what evidence you based this generalization? It would you are for Canada. relations, Mr. Horsman should immediately resign from sweeping appear , it%car- tactics" in order to Mr. Horsman's remarksicast serious doubts on his Cabinet. employing typical bigoted into a of anti -Aboriginal ability to understand the political evolution occurring in Mr. Horsman, by his own admission, acted wit out panic the general public state to back Canada today. first consulting with his Cabinet colleagues. rights hysteria. There is absolutely no evidence that federal and provincial Let us hope his views and threats of Alberta opting up your claims which smack of the typical "right -wing from the mouths of neo- ministers are seriously considering a Nova Scotia out of the Aboriginal self -government amendment does red -neck" attitudes pouring compromise to the constitutional amendment on not reflect, and is not supported by, the Government of Nazi supporters that we had hoped were a tiny minority Alberta's Aboriginal self -government, demonstrates'how far he is Alberta as a whole. within borders. people in in fact make up a mere out of line with today's progressive thinking on With three weeks remaining before the First Aboriginal Canada five percent the and could hardly be Aboriginal issues. Minister's Conference, I call on Premier Don Getty to or six of population or the country, let alone The fact of the matter is that Mr. Horsman has been disassociate his government from Mr. Horsman's a threat to the rest of society, the into "purgatory." In fact the participating in a process on self -govermment during remarks and make clear to the country, as did former plunge government negotiating with the past four years with a closed mind and in a spirit of Premier (Peter) Lougheed, that Alberta will keep an many, many years we have been more than proves that we have been bad faith. open mind on self -government amendments and will government, willing to make concessions How dare he condemn the concept of Aboriginal cooperate with Alberta's Aboriginal people in trying to patient and are more than when necessary. self- government when he is the first to admit that he find a workable consensus. I also enquire why a minister of the Alberta doesn't know exactly what it means! May Sam Sinclair feels it incumbent upon himself to make Had he taken the time and effort to study Aboriginal government President racist statements about Canada as a positions, as did his colleagues from other provinces, these sweeping Metis Association of Alberta whole? Did you bother to inform the prime minister of your fears, or did you perhaps think him in dire need of your ill- informed bigoted advice? prompt action in this matter, will the Alberta The crux of the matter, and obviously your motive in government be saved from further embarrassment, making these rash statements is of course to and hopefully, the process of the First Ministers' undermine the First Ministers' Conference. You are Dumont writes Getty Conference on Aboriginal rights will be upheld. again resorting to the "Lougheed ploy" by claiming you At this time, I also wish to address the problems we have absolutely no idea of what Aboriginal self - are experiencing since the Alberta Native Secretariat government entails. It would appear that you have Premier Don Getty was dissolved and jurisdiction for Native Affairs was already forgotten our position paper, Principles and split between two ministers, Mr. Neil Crawford and Mr. Parameters, released by the Metis Association of Dear Mr. Getty: Horsman. Alberta to your government in the fall. This clear and Since you made your decision to split the jurisdiction, concise paper makes it quite clear to the Alberta It was with shock and disbelief that a report quoting we at the Metis Association of Alberta have undergone government exactly what the Metis people mean by your minister Jim Horsman, uttering public statements tremendous difficulties in negotiations with your self -government or self- determination. You have that undermine the First Ministers' process on government as it is often necessary to have input from conveniently forgotten this paper. Aboriginal rights, embarrass your own government and the two ministers rather than one. And the recent It is more than obvious, even to a casual observer, employs racist "scare- tactics" in order to whip the appointment of Mr. Rostad, who will take some that not only have you lost all credibility with Aboriginal general public into a frenzy of anti -Aboriginal hatred, responsibility from Mr. Crawford for Native Affairs, has people and the general public, that you have in fact was published in the Calgary Herald recently. only exacerbated the problem as it now appears that we been deliberately attempting to undermine the whole It would appear that Mr. Horsman's motives are to must deal with three ministers before we can negotiate First Ministers' process and thereby plunge the deliberately prevent the amendment to the agreements with your government. Aboriginal people of Canada back into the limbo of Constitution and to thereby undermine the whole In view of the serious action of Mr. Horsman, and in subservience to your government. process. Obviously Mr. Horsman had hoped that no view of Mr. Crawford's health problems, I request that I therefore feel compelled to demand your immediate agreement would come out of the process. However, responsibility for Native Affairs be immediately resignation as you have irreparably damaged your own when a promising agreement formed in Nova Scotia returned to a one minister system in order to expedite reputation and your credibility as a minister of the recently, he obviously felt it necessary to scuttle the the process of the First Ministers' Conference and government of Alberta. Only through your prompt whole process by employing distasteful utterances general day -to -day negotiation with Native groups in action, can the credibility of the First Ministers' process which are reminiscent of the poison pouring out of the Alberta thoroughly and efficiently. be saved. mouths of the neo -Nazi groups residing within Alberta's borders. Yours sincerely, Yours sincerely, I am therefore, forced to request you demand Mr. Aurele Dumont, Horsman's immediate resignation, his withdrawal Aurele Dumont Zone 3 Vice -President immediately from the First Ministers' process, and his Zone 3 Vice -President Metis Association of Alberta immediate dismissal from your Cabinet. Only with your Metis Association of Alberta
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Dene ma tacos TOP LEFT - Harvey Denechoon, assistant By Rocky Woodward executive director; On a trip north to Assumption recently, I LEFT - Bill Pelech, had the opportunity to visit with many of Band coordinator; the Dene Tha residents, all of them very BOTTOM - Daniel friendly. Dandona and Harry The one thing that stands out most in my Danais, hauling wood; mind is the cooperation they showed to me RIGHT- Rose Didzena, as I toured their area. works at school lunch Not once, but a few times, I was invited program. to sit, enjoy a cup of tea or offered a meal. I would like to thank Bill Pelech, who offered me a tour for the day in and around the Assumption area, and Harvey Denochean, who drove me over roads that are only passable in winter, to see the buffalo near Assumption. Again, as in the past, getting out there and simply being with people who see you as an equal human being...and who just want to share in conversation and good companionship, was an experience. I truly enjoyed the trip.
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dogs living for food? Below is singer /musician Winston Wuttunee, They love food so much they took over shopping performing on Native Nashville North. And for all you duties. people who may be thinking that you're not good When the dogs cut their way out of the barbed wire enough to do the show, why not sit yourself down on fence and Cory and the Uglies disappear, I always know Saturday night at 10:30 p.m. and watch the host of the where to find them...at the nearest convenience store! show try and perform. Your worries will be over! It airs There's still three hold -ups of four bags of doggie on CBC television. biscuits and one package of food that local enforcement is trying to pin on them. They're the only ones I know of that have been doggie printed at the local police station. By the way! If you have any stories from your children, or poems, please send them to Dropping In. We would love to print them.
LAC LA BICHE - Below is junior reporter wearing the Windspeaker hat, Cory Woodward, meeting with his friend, Jack. The picture was taken at the "Native Perspective" open house party on February 20, when Member of Parliament Jack Shields was present, along UGLY with other dignitaries for the one year anniversary party PUSSYCAT of ARTS. CONTEST!
Hi! You know, now that my ugly dogs are on vacation, I thought to myself, why not have an UGLY PUSSY CAT CONTEST for $149.74 big ones! All you have to do is send a picture to "The Dropping -112 Avenue, In Ugly Pussy Cat Contest" at 15001 ANZAC - Congratulations, Bill Woodward, for Edmonton, Alberta T5M 2V6 receiving the Hero Award! Bill Woodward received a The rules are that the ugly one must be a Canadian certificate for rescuing a canoest on stormy Lake pussycat citizen. Gregoire, near his home in Anzac. Better late than If the ugly pussycat has beaten up an ugly dog and never, Bill. The award was received in December of you can prove it, by missing hair, teeth or any other 1986. way, it will be in the ugly pussycat's favour. However, even if the pussycat phssst! at an ugly dog that will be sufficient. The deadline for pictures and any information available on your ugly pussycat is set for April 3. We will run pictures of the pussycats and names of the owners. So get those mug shots sent in to Dropping In right away! You could be the winner of $149.74 for the ugliest most ever Pussycat! NATIVE NASHVILLE NORTH - Tentative My boys were in the office the other day after I took dates are set for June 18 - 26 and September 14 - 28 for them to Lac La Biche for the one year celebration of the pre- taping of the television series. "Native Perspective" radio program there. This of course means that individual talents, dance 455 -2700 if So I asked them to write something for Dropping In groups and you name it are asked to phone and this is what they came up with. you are interested in appearing as guests on Native "A short story. There once was a man. He lived and Nashville North. many requests from then he-died: rT:J. Woodward. - We have already received if you interested, that "My younger sen, Cory; úséd hí`s iagmation artists, so keep in mind are somewhat better than my favorite hockey champ. because of the many requests, a spot for YOU on Isn't this exciting! The Hinton Native "When we went to my brother's hockey game it was Native Nashville North may not be there unless you HINTON - Society officially opened a Drop In Centre in fun because they won 3 -0. Then we went home to hurry and: Women's Mountain town, and a grand opening was sleep. Then me and my brother got up to go to Lac La Phone for information on how to appear on the show. their Rocky Biche. And we had breakfast. Then we went to the Send in a tape of three songs that you would prefer to held on January 31. for the centre is Lorna Nexdorf, and Native Perspective. Then we ate lunch there." By Cory do on the show. The director me a trip up that Woodward. Send your name, birthdate, age, social insurance hopefully when Windspeaker assigns can be sure that Dropping In will drop in on As you can see, food is Cory's number one topic. number, address and phone number where you can way...you In in Hinton. And you didn't believe me about Cory and my four ugly be reached. the Drop Centre EDMONTON - I understand that Jeff Miller has left Native Secretariat, or Municipal Affairs, or whatever it is now called, and is now employed with Plains Publishing. Best of luck in whatever you are doing, Jeff, in your new job. Dropping In always gets its facts straight. DROPPING IN - Remember to send in your ROUNDUP" pictures of your favorite Ugly Pussycat because it's i"'':; "MINI AA real...you may just become the winner of $149.74. t Theme "Unity" Have a nice weekend everyone.
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By Diane Parenteau Halifax," said Daigneault. The son he had only heard FISHING LAKE - Musi- about was already a big boy cian, laborer, soldier, ce-wofb when he returned. handyman, hardware In the years that followed, salesman. Joe Daigneault Joe Daigneault played music has been them all. in a band for awhile till Daigneault was born in St. family pressures convinced Lina, Alberta, in 1917, on a him to give it up. He spent homestead The quarter that about a year on the was purchased by his father Vancouver coast working for $10. By the time he was in a hardware store but 14, he was working for a eventually returned home living. Elders to Fishing Lake. "I worked for $1 a day," Back in Fishing Lake, he he said. "It wasn't much purchased himself a small but it was enough to live k house and, like so many on." other men of that time, Groceries were a lot found jobs wherever cheaper than today. A loaf possible traveling away of bread was five cents and a pair of runners for about in Fishing Lake. He helped from home. eggs sold for 10 cents a $2.50. out at a local trading post Daigneault worked as a JOE DAIGNEAULT dozen. A person could In 1936, following in the operated by his brother. handyman "fixing windows ...has much to tell outfit themselves with a footprints of an older Over a midmorning and things" in the second fairly good shirt, jeans, and brother, Daigneault arrived coffee, Daigneault remem- school building on the bered how things were. settlement. ADVERTISING FEATURE A supervisor at Fishing "There wasn't even a Lake raised cattle near the fence around the school WORKING shore of Frog Lake. Many like there is now, children AS A CONSULTANT local men were hired to had to chase away cows clear the land in the area to from the playground before FOR INDIAN COMMUNITIES plant crops for feed. People they could play ball." moving into the settlement One main road in the Michael Goldstein were given two or three of area came to a dead end President of RPM Planning Associates Limited the purebred cattle to start just a mile and a half north their own herds. Some of the present townsite of settlers sold their animals Fishing Lake. RPM Planning Associates is an Edmonton based consulting firm which has worked with or ate them. A few cows on Indian The first log school communities in various parts of Canada. Our Senior personnel have completed the settlement today may house on the settlement be from those original work for Poundmaker's Lodge, the Nechi Institute on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Education, also served as a church in animals. Hobbema Indian Health Services Board, Sarcee Old Agency Lodge, the Council for Yukon the early days. After a In 1940, Daigneault Indians, the NNADAP Program, wedding ceremony, a and other Indian organizations. We have helped our volunteered his services to with dance took place in the clients deal such issues as developing treatment programs and facilities for fight 'in the World Second same building. alcoholism and drug abuse, child welfare policy, health services planning, fiscal War. He was given tests management of social programs, and program evaluation. and classified as Al. A year There were a lot of later he was called to serve community dances in those It is our company policy to hire Native people to carry out specific tasks associated with his country. Daigneault took days. an assignment. This provides the individuals with training and ensures that work his basic training in Calgary "It was the only pastime our before being transferred to truly reflects the values and cultural traditions of the Indian people. they had I guess, was Halifax. There he was dancing and drinking chosen to attend military homebrew. Throughout work with Indian Everyone our communities we have spent considerable time listening school for officer training, played the fiddle." to Elders and attending cultural ceremonies in an effort to gain some understanding of the before going overseas. Indian ways and values so that we can better help our Native clients. Through this During his enlistment in Two years ago Daigneault the army, moved into a new house. participation we have come to understand the significance of the word RESPECT; the Daigneault asked for and received permission He added a log porch importance of showing honour to others and to the land, and respecting the Indian to marry. Three days after against one side and the perspective of the wholeness of mind, body, and spirit. his wedding he returned to beginnings of a log shed sit his unit and wouldn't be in the back year. Retired Through our discussions with the Elders, Chiefs, and Band Councillors, it is clear that back home for a number of with a pension, Daigneault Indian people truly know what is best for them. The important aspect of providing years. lives a quiet comfortable life "When we came back, on the Fishing Lake assistance to Native people is to listen to their ideas and develop plans and programs we kissed the ground in Settlement. which reflect their spirituality andcultural traditions.
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Education all -year concern
By Clint Buehler caught in the trap of living dual lives, playing one role in school and another at home - if home Education Week is March 2 to 6. demands any role of them at all. It's a time for schools to throw open their It is unbelievable that how some of us who doors to the community with special activities, FIDUCATIOM WEEK have borne children and have raised them for parents to get the grand tour and for students through the dependent years of their infancy and to enjoy a bit more freedom to shout and run MARCH 2 - 6 the magic of their growth and development until than they have during school hours. they are of school age, then suddenly turn them The activities and attitudes of Education over to strangers and make little effort to Week are what should, but seldom do, exist all curriculum is based more on a general set of monitor what is happening to them. year. objectives than on the reality of the community Our children are our greatest creature, our With too few exceptions, on a day -to -day and its unique identity and needs. richest resource, our insurance for the future. basis, there is too little interaction between Too often, too, parents seem to abandon Because education plays such a key role in school and community, parent and teacher, and responsibility for their children once they pass their lives, we must be actively involved in their even child and parent where school matters are through the school gate, not only giving education to ensure that they continue our concerned. teachers free reign to educate without parental identity and our tradition, and that the future While school activities may be used for monitoring, but leaving the school totally they create is built upon the foundation we have community activities, it sometimes seem that responsible for their physical and moral established. there is little direct relationship between the wellbeing as well. Every week should be Education Week, for all school and the community it serves, that And, also too often, it seems that children are of us.
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A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, March 6, 1987, Changes ciaIe variety of concerns
By Terry Lusty and stagnation of education into the savings of ministerial is a Noted for his personal advisory com- funds is taking its toll. While Terry Lusty writ- the individual students or mittees are being chopped. Education, like anything school costs increase, their former school teach- ings on Metis his- their In their place, who is tory and culture, parents. there will be else, is not a static thing. It is grants do not. Teacher er at present Rural communities which only one committee to in a Lusty has pub- subject to change as a salaries are not increasing enrolled Master four to tackle lications his credit have grown accustomed the onerous role result in shifts in the econ- while the cost of living is. of Education pro- to even some previously gram at the Univer- as well as numerous going without addressed by omy and in policies that The teacher -pupil ratio is articles and papers. very basic equipment such the several committees. govern and control the also affected. Because the sity of Alberta. as typewriters, computers, This thinning out cannot state of affairs. dollars are not there to laminating machines, shop but have some desultory Over the last couple of bring on additional staff, tools and home economic affect on the outcome of years, Alberta has been there is an increase in the equipment, more library educational policy and faced with economic res- number of pupils per books, and science equip- procedure. traints which have curtailed teacher. This means ment, not to mention a host Just when it appeared both the quality and quan- teachers have less time to EDUCATION WEEK of other material necessi- that things were beginning tity of educational services, spend with individual stu- ties which make the school to take a turn for the better programs, staffing and dents and, therefore, redu- MARCH 2 - 6 "tick" and the student in terms of distance educa- hardware. A few areas ces the quality of educa- "aware, skilled and compe- tion, the curtain crashed which are creating more tion. As well, the increase tent" to journey into the down. A prime example of anxiety of late are cut- in pupils places greater work force of the world. this is the threat to telecon- backs, distance education stress on the teacher. possible courses, but this Funding for pleasure is The absence or dirth of ference courses, in particu- and technology, the need By the mid- 1970s, par- situation is being curtailed losing ground. Field trips to basic necessities does not lar those aimed at remote for computer literacy and ticularly in urban centres, with the major emphasis fal- museums, zoos, far -away equip those who go on to and semi -remote commun- the regression of a system the diversity of course offer- ling on core subjects and sporting activities and so further education. If they ities. Needless to say, an that could become a vehicle ings in Alberta were sub- only some of the more forth are feeling the pinch. are not able to compete or expansion of equal educa- for the elite. stantial. One could pick popular and widespread To continue to engage in benefit on equal terms with tional opportunity is des- Certainly the cutbacks and choose from many option courses. such interests is going to bite the rest of society, they are tined to drift into oblivion. doomed to wallow in obs- And who will suffer most? curity, poverty and social The non -urban areas which assistance. is where the majority of the Even some of the more Native population reside. removed individuals are Of greater and greater 1 being impacted by cut- import these days is the .. backs. the invisi- rapid !1 Some of transfiguration of that .. A 4, ble people who are saddled society in which we must Ir IT'S . with providing their exper- live and survive. Society is , tise and recommendations increasingly striving to to the provincial education advance and it is not always ENJOY \ ministers are getting the FOR axe. For example, several Continued Next Page EDUCATION 1l YOU! WEEK
BEN CALF ROBE STAFF, STUDENTS & PARENTS
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6025- 86 Street Edmonton, Alberto PHONE T6E 2X4 468 -3248 BLUE QUILLS NATIVE EDUCATION CENTRE INTRODUCTION TO Social Services Worker Program . ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS (Grant MacEwan Community College - 2 Year Diploma) Interested in acquiring skills for September 1987 employment in the electronic field? Our seven month course will prepare you for Graduates will work with individuals, groups and families in a variety of social services employment in the installation, servicing, repair agences. With prospects for self -government and takeover of Social Serives, Native and maintenance of electronic circuitry in the persons interested in working in human /community services will find this program general field of electrical flash electronic particularly attractive. systems and includes such areas as micro- computer technology, telecommunications and robotics. Applications should be sent by April 1, 1987 to: Grade 11 or 12 Math and English is recommended The Director, Post -Secondary Programs for entry. Blue Quills Native Education Centre You may qualify for financial assistance. Box 279 Start date for next session is April 13, 1987. ST. PAUL, Alberta For further information phone 425 -3730. i TOA 3A0 Phone: 645 -4455 Jack Bredin Community Institute 11055 107 Street i Edmonton, AB T5H 2Z6
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acquire a formal education. While that situation has changed dramatically, the future potential to acquire higher education will be less so. Husky Oil NATIVE AFFAIRS It was not that many years back that one could Husky Oil is a large oil and gas SC in go on to vocational skills company involved virtually every with merely a Grade 8 or 9 aspect of petroleum activity from now, education. Today, that exploration and production to refining Right technology same person would need and marketing. has thrust us into the Grade 12. A short 20 years Husky's Native Affairs function has age of the computer. ago, the qualifications for within its mandate Native Business post- secondary education Development and the employment of Native was a 50 percent average; people. In support of these objectives, the company's now it is 65 percent. Coin- Educational Awards Program assists with higher cident grade- Native people to achieve greater point averages has been the success in professional career high costs of tuition. opportunities. For those who do not These awards are for people of obtain the required grade - Native ancestry in B.C., Alberta and 33 point average or the tuition Saskatchewan who possess suitable fees, as well as other related academic qualifications, are in need costs, an adequate educa- of financial assistance and who From Previous Page porating many systems tion will be beyond their demonstrate an interest in preparing which have computer or reach. The system will themselves for a career in the oil easy for some of its digital -based functions. again serve to preserve the and gas industry. Individuals members to keep pace. Who will understand how status quo - in other pursuing academic studies at the post- secondary level at a Right now, technology to repair or build those frills words, those who have not university, community college or technical has thrust us into the age of if they lack the only the grades but also education the institute are eligible to apply. the computer. The demand and know -how? A good finances to pursue higher and need for computer many jobs already require education. Applications for the 1987/88 academic year must be literacy has climbed sharply, computer- trained person- If expanded educational completed and returned by June 1, 1987. If you how many Native peo- nel to operate its but equip- opportunities and pro- are interested in getting more ple and how many rural ment and that situation is gramming are not forth- information or wish to apply for an people have had the oppor- escalating. If one cannot coming to Native commun- Educational Award, please contact tunity to access those get that kind of education ities, if government con- us at the address below: machines? Just think, through schooling or on- tinues to tighten its money some day we will be able to the -job training, they will be belt, and if people are hin- Native Affairs speak into a microphone the ultimate loser. dered from participating in EDUCATIONAL Husky Oil attached to a typewriter If one goes back in time higher forms of education, P.O. Box 6525, Station D and all the typing will be to two or more centuries our Native kinfolk are the AWARDS Calgary, Alberta automated. People will no ago, education was only ones who will pay the T2P 3G7 longer have to bash out available to a select few. higher price. It is they who PROGRAM Telephone: (403) 298 -6111 their words using their Only the sons and daugh- will be stalemated and swal- fingers. ters of the elite, the rich, lowed by the exhaust of a New vehicles are incor- had the wherewithall to rapidly advancing society.
EDUCATION IN ACTION LOOK TO THE FUTURE March 2 - b CONSIDER SIFC OLD SUN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
The SIFC (Saskatchewan Indian Federated College) is the only Indian controlled post- secondary educational institute in Canada. One out of Programs Currently Offered every four Indian students attending university in Canada attends the SIFC. Academic Upgrading Business Education Academic Offerings combine Indian oriented and standard areas of study. University of Calgary - Outreach Program Health Sciences Programs Indian oriented areas include: Indian Studies, Indian Social Work, Indian Continuing Education Programs Communication Arts, Indian Management & Administration, Indian Education, Indian Art & Art History. Other New Programs Business Administration Standard areas of study include Arts & Science and others, as well Early as a number of pre -professional programs such as Pre-Law, Pre -Agriculture, Childhood Pre -Medicine. Athabasca Community Courses University of Calgary Courses for Spring & Fail SIFC provides a total culture, social and academic experience. Community Health Representative Emergency We maintain a small college atmosphere on both our Regina and Saskatoon Homemakers Program Campuses, with such services as: Programs Being Negotiated Academic /Social/Traditional and Career Counselling Nursing Assistant Recreational and Athletes Competitive Agriculture Training Program International Student Exchanges Tutoring Services Please let us know if you are interested in any of the above, so we can mail Deadlines for Application you information as it becomes available. Students residence Fall Semester 1987: accommodation is available. Saskatchewan Residents: August 15, 1987 Out -of- Province Residents: July 31, 1987 For further information please contact: Out -of- Country Residents: June 15, 1987 Winter Semester 1987: Old Sun Community College Saskatchewan & Out -of- Province Residents: December 15, 1987 Box 339 Out-of-Country Residents: October 15, 1987 Gleichen, Albeda For further information on all SIFC opportunities write or call us at: TO.) 1 NO Telephone: (403) SIFC 734 -3862 127 College West University of Regina Regina, Saskatchewan S4S 0A2 OLD ,un COAN\Urliti COLLEGE 5. (306) 584-8333/8334 or toll -free in Canada: iIC5iKí1, SIFC 1- 800 -667 -8060
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Kehewin iniroduces computer program
By Mark McCallum "After determining what basis. Although the system However, the school does speaking Native teachers. professional instructors, level the student should is composed of an America teach the Alberta prescribed The school employs "a three students are enrolled KEHEWIN RESERVE - begin at, the completely curriculum, he says that curriculum. Hawkins large number" of community in a Trainable Mentally Education in the Kehewin unique computer will teachers and students are reasons that this "enables residents as Para- profes- Handicapped class at the reserve school has taken a address questions at a level sional instructors and at school. large step into modern the student -is comfortable present has one full -time techniques of teaching its with," explained the teacher from the reserve on "The student -teacher playschool to Grade 9 principal. "When the the teaching staff. ratio is 11 to one in Grades students with the addition computer concludes that The school also offers an 1 and 2, and 18 to one in of a computer system, the student has reached a intergrade special education higher grades, which which feeds children higher level of learning EDUCATION WEEK class, which operates much ensures that all the students information on an individual success, it will then move . like a resource room, to get the necessary assistance basis. the child up to a higher level MARCH 2 -6 elementary students who they need," said Hawkins. The Israeli -type computer, until the student works his have learning difficulties. A developed in the U.S., is way out of the computer similar class is available to The band is in the called the DEGEM system. program." junior high Students having process of discussions and School principal Jim Hawkins adds that all of overcoming this minor students coming on to the trouble with academic negotiations with Indian Hawkins says that "the the 215 students at the inconvenience and learning reserve or students from subjects called the prevoca- Affairs to advocate funds Kehewin school and the Kehewin Junior High and to work with the computers. the Kehewin school leaving tional program where for a feasibility study by an Blue Quills facility own the Elementary School, opened According to him, the the reserve to attend students spend time in an architect, who will examine only two sets of computer in 1975, use the DEGEM computer curriculum will another facility to adjust academic setting, doing space requirements and systems in Alberta that we system (which is being eventually be developed so into the new system with individual reading, math- suitable locations for a new believe are fully individual- piloted at the Blue Quill that it meets Alberta greater-ease." ematics and life skill training education complex on the ized for teaching students. complex) op a regular standards for teaching. The goal of Chief Gordon such as banking, budgeting reserve for playschool to
o Gadwa and the band and acting out job search Grade 9 students. The council is to have the band situations. Operating school that is being used controlled school operated under the supervision of now will be turned into a by local fully qualified Cree one professional and para- high school facility. EDUCATIONAL AWARDS PROGRAM For Natives
STUDENT GET HANDS -ON EXPERIENCE ...individual instruction
NOVA, AN ALBERTA CORPORATION will be presenting four Educational Awards in 1987 to qualifying Alberta Natives - Indians, anderke yar/gem.. Métis and non -status Indians. Each Award will consist of: - annual BURSARIES of $3,500 for up to two academic years, and - an offer of SUMMER EMPLOYMENT with NOVA during the recess between first and second academic years. GET THE TRAINING To be eligible for an Award, a Native must be: TO GET THE JOB - interested in preparing for a CAREER in INDUSTRY, and - enrolled in one of the Company- approved two -year TECHNICAL, ACCOUNTING or SECRETARIAL programs offered by Alberta Dental Receptionist /Assistant colleges and technical institutes. Medical Office Assistant Applications, accompanied by high school or college transcripts, Business Computers must be submitted by JUNE 12, 1987. Programming & Operating Further information and application forms may be obtained by contacting: Native Affairs Department Telephone CALL 428 -6361 NOVA, AN ALBERTA CORPORATION 290 -7885 1(800)282.6916 P. O. Box 2535, Postal Station M Calgary, Alberta T2P 2N6 `yauiv auaddliei only, aL .. NOVA BUILDING THE FUTURE WITH ENERGY n McKAY I COMPUTER COLLEGE NOVA,AN ALBERTA CORPORATION #333 ONE THORNTON COURT
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SF. Paul centre WE URGE YOU TO private school SUPPORT THE NATIONAL plans expansion EDUCATION WEEK
By Mark McCallum ST. PAUL - The St. Paul Alberta Mannawanis Native Friend- Indian Hearth ship Centre owns and Care Commission operates a category one private school for children #1390 -10665 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, AB who (1) get pushed through the educational system, (2) For Community Service Information need extra help in school Call 426 -1213 subjects and (3) have problems in other schools and get expelled from school, according to the friendship centre's executive director, Ray Chambers. Bringing education to Chambers explained that "we see children who Northern Albertans are in Grade 9 or 8 but only read and write at a Grade 2 or 3 level because they were pushed through the RAY CHAMBERS (educational) `system' for ...centre director ° MFIEad TRAININgt being problem students." students no matter what not enough space or ACAdEMIC UpgRAdiriq Tha- executive director - they do. We think if a child available funds for the says that the 40 students at BUSINESS the school, which has has done something wrong, cMren. However, when then there is a consequence the school begins classes COMPUTER TECÌINotogtr full Indian Affairs received that and Alberta government follows for the student's this September, the facility actions. But, we don't kick r-will to an 80- funding since it opened in expand The student out of school student teaching 1986, have the complex. and many other areas. September because most of these of a teaching advantage children have been expelled staff that can give the Chambers remarked The Community Vocational Centres from schools all their lives," student extra attention that "it's really been touch Box 1280 reasoned Chambers. "The and go the ratio of one for students and Slave Lake, Alberta because of only difference between their teacher for every eight families who don't live TOG 2A0 our school and other in St. Paul students. and have to pay schools is we're here to room and board, because "It's very easy for a keep the child in school." they can't afford it. But normal school to say a The Mannawanis facility there is money in place for child's done something had to turn away students 48 student resident beds for wrong and put him out of from places such as the next term - that school. But, we don't Hobbema, Calgary and means room and board for VOCATIONAL believe in that and our Cold Lake First Nations 48 children who need a Phone: 849-7160 school does not expel because there was simply helping hand." CENTRES
WE SUPPORT NATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK A Message From the Minister of Education For Education Week >o you haVe our March 2 - 6, 1987 1eW full color My first priority is young people in this catalogue? province and the quality of education that they receive.
Education Week is a time to recognize the excellent education system we have in Alberta. Our children receive the best education possible today because we have the most ,Nancy J. Betkowski effective teachers, administrators and trustees Minister of Education making up that system. Visit the Store There are challenges ahead for all of us as we manage Alberta's economy. Play & Learn But looking back over history, financial adversity does test our mettle and in your areal will ensure creative solutions for which Albertans are renowned. Community support is necessary and you can help, Get involved because education isn't just a "once -a- year" celebration. Education means Learning for Life. Available at Play & Learn in Let's keep it that way in Alberta. Calgary (403) 280 -3828 & Edmonton (403) 463 -4733 or call our toll -free #1-800-667-9772 Edmonton Store Calgary Store Albara Mall & Ave. Sunridge EDUCATION 99th St. 34th Edmonton, AB T6N 185 2525 - 36th St. N.E.
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By Dorothy Schreiber services in this province agencies within the Native because "we believe it is Huemmert says she is Work degree, and stated and the experience of the community. However, she important to get it (bursary) "reasonably confident" that "I'm working at a five year - Alberta Social Services last number of years shows added, the department is firmly established. at least those people would plan, so it's really important has announced that a clearly that the Native not currently negotiating For students who are continue to be supported to of know where the finances "limited number" community is willing and any kind of transfer now now receiving the bursaries, throughout their school are coming from." bursaries will be made able to take over respon- term. She says the bursary has available to Metis and Non - sibility for the provision of "It's been my experience made it Status Indian people possible for her to those services. We are that even when programs attend university without interested in pursuing a committing to assisting in are cancelled, the people in having to finance her post- secondary education the development of qualified the programs continue to education through a student in the social services field. Native staff to deliver those get support," says loan. "I didn't want to owe The dealine for application. services." EDUCATIOM WEEK Huemmert. Social Services the government $35 to for the bursary program, At the time of the Minister, Connie Osterman $40,000 upon graduation," which will cover the 1987 -88 announcement, the minister 2 - could not be reached for she stated. school year, is April 30. MARCH 6 also indicated that the comment. Currently there Under the program, The Native Professional bursary program would be are 13 Metis and Non - students with dependents Training Bursary was evaluated after its second Status students who are receive $800 a month and announced last August by year of operation. receiving the bursary. single students receive Alberta Social Services says Huemmert the $600 a month. The program Minister Connie Osterman. minister will be reviewing For .some students, the also pays for the students According to a depart- the success rate of the bursary program was a books and tuition fees. ment spokesman, the program. deciding factor in deciding The bursary recipients bursary program is a "For to enter university. example, was there are people who have departmental initiative a high dropout rate, what Bursary recipient Jeanine worked in areas related to designed to increase the was the success of students Laboucane says if it weren't social services. Among numbers of Native people SC the in relation to academic for the program `I would recipients are people with a social work back- who studies...and we may be ...we'll be making some have waited and saved and have worked ground. looking for Native at aspects of tried to pay for it myself, so Counselling Services, The department's director peoples' ability to get jobs." recommendations as to it (the bursary) meant an AADAC, ALANON, Metis of staff development, Sally Huemmert further stated the the continuation of earlier start. It's been a Children Services, Native Huemmert, said the bursary that, based on what "we program. great opportunity for me." Brotherhood and the also reflects the interest in learn after two years, we'll But Laboucane admits the Lethbridge Native Parents the department to transfer be making some recom- "ambiguity" as to whether Committee. services to Native commu- mendation as to the or not the program will nities. Huemmert says in select- continuation of this continue to exist puts ing In announcing the bursary applicants for the program." students in a difficult bursary program, the program last August, If the program does situation in terms of department is looking for Osterman stated: "There's continue, Heummert said, planning. people with a "strong and a high proportion of (Native) its administration may be Laboucane is working involved background in the people receiving social transferred to an agency or ii towards a Master of Social Native community."
EDUCATION IS FOR O K YOU! 5PC P N3ON2 b0131 pv s SVQO0 M°OG SE i Pe\Or
TAkE AdVANTAg1E of ThE MANr SPEC1Al NATiVE PROq1RAMS AVAiIAbLE iN SC110oL5 TL1ROUq110UT AlbERTA. COMPLIMENTS OF: CHIEF: WE ENdORSE NATÌONAI Simon Threefingers EdUCAT1ON WEEk; COUNCIL: ENJOr TL1E bENEFiT of Jonathan Bull EdUCAT1ON. Theresa Bull Joyce Deschamps Jerry Moonias Henry Raine Louie Raine Harvey Roasting Stanley Deschamps Tall Cree School Division & Members P.O. Box 367 Fort Vermilion, AB TON 1 NO 927.4235 Louis Bull Band Kiseputinow Reserve Box 130, Hobbema, Alberta TOC 1NO Phone Edmonton Direct 423 -2064 Phone Hobbema 585 -3978
A NEW DAWN IN A BORIG IN AI. COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, March 6, 19S7, PAGE 17 Kehewin Band moves to control education EdUCATiON is... By Donna Rea Murphy eight -month sit -in at the school. With the addition Department of Indian of three high school grades, KEHEWIN - The Kehewin Affairs offices in the CN enrollment will rise to about YOURS, MINE, OURS band council has formally Tower in Edmonton by the 250, Hawkins says. severed ties with the seven Lakeland reserves, Lakeland Board of Catholic holds classes for Kinder- The agreement with the Education as a first step garten to Grade 9. After Lakeland board basically completing toward taking official the highest assured seats in the town WORkiNq TOgETLIER TodAy control of the education of grade, students must be schools for the reserve its children. bussed to high schools in students and the Depart- TOWARdS A good EdUCATION Bonnyville, Elk Point and ment Kehewin School Principal of Indian Affairs has Blue Quills. The construc- FOR OUR FUTURE TOMORROW. Jim Hawkins stated the to have tuition agreements tion of a band terminated their new school would with schools in every allow students to complete agreement with the board jurisdiction where there are their education on their Indian students. Terminat- WE SUPPORT NATIONAL just before Christmas last home community and ing the agreement was part year, and plans are in the EdUCATION WEEk, hopefully would lower the of the works to begin construction process the system high drop -out rate for demands although until the of a new elementary school, MARCh 2 6, 1987 Native students attending new possibly next year. school is operational, high school in towns. Kehewin will continue to The existing school, built There are 215 students work with the board on a in 1974 after an arduous WON BROCHU enrolled in the Kehewin year -to -year basis. ROY LOUIS
SCHOOL OF NATIVE STUDIES HObbEMA REAL ESTATE lTd. University of Alberta
10215 - 178 Street The School of Native Studies is pleased to announce the following Native Studies courses that will be offered Edmonton, AB 484 -0169 in the 1987/88 academic term:
Course Title Instructor NS101 Introductory Cree Emily Hunter NS103 Introductory Slavey To be Determined NS201 Intermediate Cree Emily Hunter NS300 Issues and Insights Richard Price Education NS301 Advanced Cree Emily Hunter NS403 Aboriginal Self- Government Michael Asch NS404 Native Art Jane Ash Poitras in Action YOURS, MINE, OURS
All of these courses are open to Native and non- Native university students.
For further information, please contact: School of Native Studies University of Alberta 11036 - 89 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2Z6 (403) 432 -2991 Saerei Cirk Native Education Program
Between Two Worlds with Kim Kopola
"a talk show for and about Native people" 10210 -117 St. Edmonton, AB Each SUNDAY Morning T5K 1X6 488-9381 CFRN -TV Channel 3, Cable 2 at 8:30 a.m. on
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March 21 & 22, Pow Agribition Building Regina WOW Exhibition Park SIFC (Use Lewvan SASKATCHEWAN Drive entrance) INDIAN FEDERATED REGINA, COLLEGE Saskatchewan
PRIZES & MONEY
Men's Golden Age Men's Fancy (50 years and older) Tiny Tots Dance 1st $500 1st S 500 1st S 500 2nd $350 (6 years and under) 2nd $350 3rd $200 2nd S350 3rd S200 4th $100 3rd S200 Non -competition - day 4th $100 4th $100 money only Ladies' Golden Age Men's Grau Dance (50 years and older) Boys 16 & Under Fancy Jingle Dress Dance 1st S500 1st S 500 1st $100 2nd S350 2nd S350 2nd S 75 3rd 5200 3rd S200 3rd $ 50 Exhibition dances 4th $100 4th S100 4th S 25
Men's Traditional Ladies' Traditional Girls 16 & Under Traditional u Drum Groups
1st S 500 1st S 500 1st $100 2nd S350 2nd $350 2nd S 75 First 25 Drums registered will be accepted 3rd $ 50 3rd $200 3rd S200 No Drum hopping - drum money paid daily 4th 5100 4th $100 4th S 25 Supper served to Elders, singers & dancers
GRAND ENTRY Committee Members 12:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. DAILY President: Sid Fiddler Elder Advisors: Willie Peigan & James lroneagle Princess Pageant Drum Keeper: Oliver Brass Traditional Giveaway Vice-Presidents: Carol Cyr & Mike B. Head Special Daily Performances Secretary: Lorraine Sanders No Alcohol or Drugs Mowed Committee Not Responsible for Injury or Accommodation For Information Call (306) 584-8333 Toll Free in Canada 1- 800 -667 -8060
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Native artists well received degree at the Nova Scotia at Calgary show School of Art and Design. (3) Kim McLain, a Cree from Edmonton who works GEORGE LITTLECHILD for the Windspeaker By Terry Lusty were "incredibly good," she newspaper and placed in exclaims. Representatives the 1985 and 1986 Asum CALGARY - "Alberta of a number of organizations Mena contests. He was Inspirations," a five man and corporations were in also the 1983 and 1986 exhibition of contemporary attendance. runner -up in the Peace Hills Alberta Native art, was It is the society's first art Trust Art Competition. officially opened by Bruce show in Calgary and was (4) Ken Swan of St. Paul, Simpson, senior vice - meant to be a "test ground" who has exhibited the past president of NOVA, on to see what the response two years at Asum Mena February 23. The display, would be, explained and Peace Hills Trust. He which runs until March 20, MacLellan. Based on the freelances for the St. Paul is located in the NOVA initial reaction, they will Journal. Garden Court at NOVA's certainly look to possibly (5) Sam Warrior, a direct main offices in downtown working the Calgary market descendant of Nez Perce Calgary. again, she said. Chief Joseph, who is also a The exhibit is sponsored The featured artists are: photographer who studied by the Alberta Indian Arts (1) Faye HeavyShield, a art at the University of and Crafts Society (AIACS). Blood Indian who won the Calgary. Lois MacLellan, AIACS 1985 Asum Mena Art The works of these five manager says she was Contest, as well as the artists provide a fine cross - "overwhelmed by the Ben Calf Robe Memorial section of styles and media positive response." She Scholarship. which have been well was lost for words at the (2) George Littlechild, a received in Calgary. The apparent success of the Cree from Hobbema who sponsors were rather show. Comments from came 3rd in the 1986 Asum surprised at the reaction of some of the approximately Mena and is pursuing a the public because most of 150 visitors at the opening Bachelor of Fine Arts the artists are not well known. That, however, has not stopped them from contacting the society to features inquire about the artists School and to purchase their works. Native festival In flipping through the `gomments" book at the exhibit, response has been By Albert Crier students carving a citizen- stupendous: SAM WARRIOR ship totem pole, tasting provocative...this EDMONTON Edith Native foods and observing "Fresh, - is great! Will we see this Rogers Junior High School Native arts and crafts on icelebrated the 40th anniver- calibre of art at the display. Olÿrnpics.eeryinnoóative sary of Canada's Citizenship A multicultural citiz"enship with a Native KIM McLAIN Act, by focusing on the festival held on styles strong celebration feeling...a most valuable people and culture of the February 25, at the Kinsmen exhibition!... broken ground first nations in Canada, on Fieldhouse, provided the always smells fresh... Even the security staff at Whether the display presumptuous to categor- February 23, 24 and 25. backdrop to a Native talented group...they merit NOVA have been amazed opens more doors for the ically state that such will be "From the first nations dancing performance finale. wide exposure...exciting at the public response. One five youthful artists is the case. flows the character of After govemment officials ...beautifully them informed Wind - difficult to say. Initial It is a good beginning, a Canadian citizenship. We and other dignitaries made work displayed of ...wonderful!" speaker that it is the best feedback would seem to strong start, for a few very have tried to sensitize the their speeches, a large The display is wonderful. reaction he has ever indicate that the possibilities promising artists who all fact of Indian and Native turnout of students from good, but it would still have a whole lifetime roots of the Canadian different schools were It is spaciously arranged, witnessed to any of the are very which adds to its appeal. company's art exhibitions. be both premature and ahead of them. system," said R. Koilpillai, entertained to Native principal of the school. dance groups showing their The activities, started agility at Metis and Indian two months ago by the dance steps. students and staff of Edith The Canadian Native Rogers Junior High, Friendship Centre Junior "showed what Indian Dancers gave -a lively THEY'RE HERE! values are and to appreciate performance of the Red these values, which are a River Jig and sets of square part of Canadian values," dances. THE 1987 GIANT (17" x 22 ") explained Koilpillai. The White Braid Dancers AMMSA/ARTS POSTER During the three -day and Drummers showed the multicultural celebration, a crowd various dance CALENDARS! of special sitting the routines of Indian dances, PLUS FOR Canadian citizenship court such as the grand entry, POSTAGE was convened and presided grass, fancy, crow, round & over by Judge David and intertribal dances. ONLY HANDLING Frunchak, at the school At one point the student gym. joined in a huge audience YES! Please send me the 17" x 22" A door dance, and resulted classroom round Full -Color Poster calendar. Enclosed decorating contest depicting in several circles being is payment of $3.00 plus $1.25 for Native Indian cultural made in the fieldhouse. postage and handling made out to: was judged by a themes, Robert Bull of Hobbema AMMSA panel of fascinated the crowd students. later 15001 - 112 Avenue The play "Handsome with his hoop dance routine Edmonton, Alberta depicting the warrior," on the stage. T5M 2V6 experience of Native "We had excellent by Native people, was performed cooperation from QUICK! Send my Poster-Calendar to: local players and students, individuals and organiza- of Koilpillai. under the direction tions," said NAME Martha Campiou -Zarutsky. Native participation at Cultural resource ses- the festival was very ADDRESS sions with presentations by evident in the display of TOWN /CITY PROV Native people on Native booths of food, art work POSTAL CODE PHONE sports, stories and trapping and crafts. This was and hunting were also held. complemented by the on- Other activities had stage participation.
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Success prompts plans to hold powwow annually
By Bert Crowfoot
BLACKFOOT RESERVE - Indian time A fact of life at most Native functions and activities, but something that our Elders have told us never used to exist in the past. In the past, our Elders have stated, Native people were always on time, sometimes even hours or days ahead of schedule. Most powwows run on Indian time, and dancing finals go into the wee hours of the morning. A person who doesn't believe in Indian time is Girls' Fancy: 1st, Pearl Good Eagle, Blackfoot; Blackfoot Recreation 2nd, Audrey Saddleback, Blackfoot; 3rd,Rachael Director Rick Running Francis, Lethbridge. Rabbit. In any function that Girls' Traditional: 1st, Delphine Francis, Rick helps organize, the Lethbridge; 2nd, Melody A Youngman, Blackfoot; one thing you can depend 3rd, Stacy Brass, Blackfoot. on is that the function will Boys' Fancy/Grass: 1st, Terrence Goodwill, be on time, honest and well Carlyle, Saskatchewan; 2nd, John Windy Boy, Box organized. Elder, Montana; 3rd, Cameron Francis, Lethbridge. Rick was the organizing Boys' Traditional: 1st, Darcy Anaquad, committee chairperson for Maskipitoon, Saskatchewan; 2nd, Kydd Little Sky, the first annual Deerfoot Pine Ridge, South Dakota; 3rd, Ellery Starlight, Sportplex Powwow, held Sarcee. on the Blackfoot Reserve Ladies' Fancy: 1st, Irene Goodwill, Carlyle, February 21 and 22. ABOVE - Grass dancers, from left to right, Dino Saddleback, Cecil Saskatchewan; 2nd, Amanda Whiteman, Browning, This,isAhefirst powwow Redstar, Darryl Goodwill and Rod Scout. UPPER LEFT"- Darlele arid Montana; 3rd, Celeste Tootoosis, Poundmaker, Rick has helped to organize Alvin Windy Boy doing the Owl Dance. Saskatchewan. as he is usually involved in grand entry was at 1:00 Points were awarded for Society drum from the Ladies' Traditional: 1st, Darlene Windy Boy, sports events, but he used p.m., and by 5:30 p.m. the the three grand entries, as Blackfoot Reserve. Box Elder; 2nd, Sharon Smallboy, Hobbema; 3rd, the same successful formula powwow was over and follows: Saturday afternoon, This was Rick Running Agnes Francis, Lethbridge. he applies to his sports everyone was headed 20 points; Saturday evening, Rabbit's first powwow as Mens' Fancy: 1st, Luke Whiteman, Browning; tournaments, and that is home. 10 points, and Sunday committee chairman, and 2nd, Stan Whiteman, Browning; 3rd, Alvin Windy hard work, a good support- The judging was based afternoon, five points. with its success, Rick and Boy, Box Elder. ing committee of individuals on the point system, with There was also a three his committee plan to make Mens' Grass: 1st, Darrel Goodwill, Carlyle; and dedication. eight points awarded for a point award for participation it an annual event. 2nd, Podford Blackrider, Blackfoot; 3rd, Sidrick The powwow had two first place vote, five points in the intertribal dances. Word from all the dancers Barber, Mandaree, North Dakota. grand entries on Saturday, for a second place vote and The master of ceremonies and drums was that they Mens' Traditional: 1st, Arnie Calf Boss Ribs, and by 11:30 Saturday three points awarded for a was Pete Big Head of the enjoyed themselves and will Heart Butte, Montana, 2nd, Tim White Eyes, Tulsa, night, all the events were third place vote in the two Blood Reserve, and the definitely be returning next Oklahoma, 3rd, Art Scalplock, Morley. completed. Sunday's go- arounds. host drum was the Eagle year.
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By Rocky Woodward contributed toward a lack of exposure to, and "We all look for peace in opportunities in the arts many ways," said Canadian for, Native people. superstar Valdy, prior to The purpose of the a titled is singing song "Peace CNAF to seek out and The objectives of the was a success as it was in of Mind." And with humor develop talented Native CNAF are; other northem communities he added, "there are many people who would otherwise To encourage young he visited. roads to Damascus, but not have the opportunities Native persons to discover "They are wonderful up there's only one to Fort to cultivate their talents and their artistic talents by north. I was playing at one Smith." skills by directing their creating awareness of and of the schools at a Hay Valdy has been touring course of study and by incentives in the visual and River Reserve, I believe it across Canada for the affording them the necessary performing arts. was called Big River. Lots of Canadian Native Arts training and materials for To develop artistic young people, so I sang Foundation, and on this study. talents through an organized children's songs. I just February 24, he performed Programs offered by the comprehensive process of finished this one number for an almost full house at CNAF include an incentive study. and then this kid says, the Citadel's Rice Theatre and awareness program, a To provide Native "don't you know any adult in Edmonton. promotional program and a students and artists with songs ?" The cause for Valdy's comprehensive educational opportunities to perform Valdy is a tremendous northern tour came from program. and exhibit their work. performer, singer and the founder of the Canadian Bell received $105,000 as To promote and support writer. One of his songs, Native Arts Foundation start -up monies for the Native persons in becoming "Sonny's Dream," has been (CNAF), John Kim Bell. foundation after lobbying competent professional on the top hit list for Bell, a Mohawk Indian five federal ministries. The artists. months now and no one from Kahnawake, Quebec, Department of Indian and To support existing goes away feeling they did launched the tour recently Northern Affairs contributed programs with similar not get their money's to promote the foundation's $25,000, the Department of objectives. worth, when he entertains. objectives, and for support. Communication contributed To build upon present John Kim Bell could not According to Bell, the $40,000, the Secretary of developmental efforts in an have picked a better idea for the CNAF took State contributed $30,000 area that has previously showman and singer than form in Toronto in the fall of and the Ministry of State for been neglected. Valdy to act as an 1985. Upon his appointment Multiculturalism contributed To promote understand- ambassador for the as an apprentice conductor $10,000. The province of ing and communication Canadian Native Arts to the Toronto Symphony, Ontario and other contribu- between Native people and Foundation. And John it was brought to his tions totalled $51,000. mainstream society. Kim Bell? How else can he attgntion that he was the The CNAF is a non- To liaisebetween relevant feel but an open pride.for a first North American Indian profit society, and it is Bell's organizations both public thought of his theihaS'hö to pursue a career as a hope to find corporate VALDY AT THE CITADEL and private, expanding turned into reality - a symphonic conductor. sponsorship, one of the ...John Kim Bell (insert) upon and interfacing with reality that will eventually Although he was honour- reasons Bell has staged a current programs and open the doors to many ed by the fact, Bell says it series of benefit concerts must try to reach those today. The CNAF will developing cooperative Native artists deserving of "shocked and saddened" across Canada to put the who are not successful in provide grants to assist in efforts to ensure efficient this chance, if but through him as well. foundation on solid financial the present educational training opportunities and use of available resources. no way but the doors of the Bell says that after footing. system by offering training resource materials. Valdy's performance foundation he started. visiting Indian reserves Bell believes that in the in areas for which there is across the country, he overall scheme of things, an interest or displayed began to understand that a the arts have always been talent," Bell said. .r.i/i//////4í plethora of political, social, neglected and "this is The program is a first of .....r...... ud economic, cultural and especially true with Natives. its kind designed to meet demographic factors have "It is my belief that one the needs of Native youth
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"a little chilly," but that didn't dampen the spirits of George Alook and Anne Auger, who were selected as the respective king and queen, on February 7 and 8. FOR QUALITY Kevin adds that the friendship centre's Nistawoyou SPORTS Chiefs will be at a 32 -team Yellowknife senior hockey IN DAIRY PRODUCTS ROUNDUP tournament from April 17 to 20. He says interested teams can call tournament organizer Rob McLeod at 920 -4340 (evenings) 'til the deadline of March 31. The By Mark entry fee for the event is $350 and $9,000 in total prize McCallum money will be awarded to winners. Phone Kevin at 743 -8555 for more information on Nistawoyou's upcoming events. PAUL BAND - An eight -team Atom hockey By Mark McCallum tournament is being sponsored by Paul Band NORTHERN ALBERTA DAIRY POOL LTD. Recreation on March 14 and 15. Trophies and medals Since Rendez -Vous '87, the Edmonton Oilers have will be awarded at the tournament, which is accepting Telephone 451 -3890 had one of the worst National Hockey League records. teams 'til March 11. The cost per team is $150. HEAD OFFICE 16110. 116 AVENUE, They've only beaten the likes of the Toronto Maple The following weekend, on March 21 and 22, an EDMONTON, ALBERTA Leafs (9 -2) and Wayne Gretzky has been held pointless eight -team "body contact" senior hockey tournament twice. That's right, twice in less than half a dozen will accept $400 registration fees 'til March 18. Total games. The NHL team is a tired looking bunch, but prize money is estimated at $4,400, ranging from $1,800 "So Good So MANY Ways" who can blame them? for first to $600 for a fourth place finish. Feel free to While the Calgary Flames, who didn't seem to-mind contact Recreation Director Alex Belcourt at 428-0188 not having any representatives at the all -star series and or 892 -2691 for more details. are the best team in the NHL of late, took a short -lived STANDOFF - Robert George, who coaches both holiday, the Oilers toiled in Quebec City at the the men's and women's Strikers, called the other day to international event. tell me that his teams took both sides of a 14 -team Flames coach Bob Johnson was one of the chief mens' and womens' volleyball tournament in Standoff. promoters of the Edmonton players who are now Two players from each of the Striker squads were obviously very tired, except for perhaps Jari Kurri. It chosen to the all -star teams. Two more players from would appear that Johnson pulled a fast one on Oiler the teams were selected as the tournament's Most 4004 jr0TtlreZadelf GM and coach Glen Sather and the rest of the league's Valuable Players: Mike Auger and Stephanie Poitras. top teams. All for what: a small advantage over any Robert said "the Strikers men's team beat the Blood team that might pose as a threat in the playoffs, which Trail Blazers in the best -of -give final series in three would definitely include the Oilers. Nah, Bob wouldn't games straight (15 -8/15- 10/15 -13)." The women's team do that. Would he? beat another local team 15 -4 in the final game of a close The hot and cold Edmonton team could learn a five -game decider. lesson from all this. Stay cold and send its all -star Robert says they're still raring to go, so call him at performers to the sun and fun of any tropical island 428 -9350, if you're looking for some good competition. QUALITY where the only ice they'll encounter will include a slice of GRANDE PRAIRIE Youth worker Danny - / CONIC fIETE fruit and an umbrella. Bellerose says that the Grande Prairie Friendship ` oaoouCrs Centre, in conjunction with the COOL -AID centre and EDMONTON - On March 21 and 22, the Family Education Society, holds a gym night every Edmonton Canadian Native Friendship Centre will be Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. for teens 10 to 16, at either the Sand, Gravel & Loam sponsoring a mens' and womens' volleyball tournament Mountrose Junior High School or the Holy Cross at the Howard Buffalo Memorial Centre in Hobbema. School (depending on which facility is available). Danny Recreational Director Gordon Russell says that they're infolms me that on Thursday nights you can find him at READY -MIXED CONCRhIt not putting a limit on the number of teams that can fl é South Side Recreation Centre or "tubbin' down REBAR - FLOOR JOISTS enter, but he asks that teams have their $150 entry fee `suicide hill'," weather permitting. in by the registration deadline of March 16. The youth worker adds that the instructor, Sharilyn Gordon also asked me to mention that the Eckstron, is doing a "great job" teaching children "how Edmonton friendship centre will be starting to serve to better prepare themselves in case of an emergency breakfastfvedays a week, at a cost of $2.50 per person. or èrisis at home in a home skills course, which is in its 826-5801 Call Gordon at 482 -6051, if you have a craving for fifth week of operation." volleyball or pancakes. The friendship centre will be sponsoring a trail ride FORT McMURRAY - Recently, the Nistawoyou within the next month, so saddle up and call Danny Located 31/2 Miles (5.6 km) Association Friendship Centre held a king and queen of today. Don't wait 'til the "spur" of the moment. He can North on Lacorey Highway the north contest, in conjunction with a winter carnival. be reached at 539 -7514. Recreation Director Kevin Daniels said the event was Until next week, that's all. Box 544, BONNYVILLE, Alberta
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FISHING LAKE Education was struggle for Community Health Worker
By Diane Parenteau receive visits from the says Desjarlais, speaking of CHW, who does yearly the health nurse, "she'll FISHING LAKE - As audio and visual screening. come out and check." Fishing Lake's community During the weekly fluoride health worker, Mrs. Rose rinses in school, the Disabled and older folk Desjarlais spends a great children are checked for who need help moving deal of time with everyone signs of ill health, poor around or carrying on daily from expectant mothers nutrition or other problems. functions are eligible for and newborns to school Parents of pre -school assistance from the Alberta age children and senior childrén are provided with Aids for Daily Living citizens. fluoride drops that are (AADL) program. Fishing "I like being in contact given in a prescribed Lake's CHW makes with people and the kids...," amount, according to the recommendations on their says Desjarlais. degree of natural fluoride behalf for things like canes, She has been working as found in personal water bathroom bars, telephone CHW since the spring of supplies. Mrs. Desjarlais showers and even wheel- 1982 when she graduated handles transporting water chairs that will make life from AVC Lac La Biche in samples for testing. easier. This program, June of that year. The 10 Travelling with her trusty however, may have seen month course required blood pressure gauge she it's last days as a free rotating three weeks of takes blood pressure for service because of govern- theory in Lac La Biche, and seniors and others who ment cuts. six weeks of field work. have a history of high blood "It's really a good service. With a family at home, it pressure. Keeping in touch wasn't always easy to go ROSE DESJARLAIS I hope it doesn't get cut, but helps her monitor and it might. back to school when the ...back to school after 25 years thereby report any problems weekend was over. to the nearest health nurse, "We operate a preventive "It was a really hard advice comes tion pamphlets and to the settlement up to date with their shots, who advices on further service. People don't see a winter," she remembers. "I on baby care, feedings, every month for Well Baby something that in the past medical attention. lot of the just about quit lots of stuff we do nutrition and birth control. Clinics. was uncommon for this area. "If I feel there's something because we times." She hadn't been to don't advertise," She keeps in regular "It's taken us a long time School children also that needs her attention," says Desjarlais. school for 25 years. contact with mothers, to establish the baby Services provided by the reminding them about clinics," says Desjarlais. CHW begin right from the immunizations. Mrs. She is pleased with the birth of a baby. Desjarlais is Desjarlais assists the health public response. Almost all well stocked up on informa- nurse from Elk Point who children in Fishing Lake are Opportunities committee established
By Donna Rea Murphy anism betweerr Native Some of the plans include a people and the local business Native Awareness Event, GRAND CENTRE - The community. breakfast workshops, Native Grand Centre Chamber of The NCOC owes its foods luncheon, fashion Commerce was recently inception to Stan Waters, show, arts and crafts by Native past- president of the Calgary displays and tours of the Is an approached Duties: incoming riate PerSOn' as re4ue5ted. receiving Outreach public relations Chamber of Commerce, local Native communities. Answering all tails to g ordering. incoming for all departments for officer Hart Cantelon with who saw the need for an This committee would photocopying is responsible typing approvalrouai alert the Native Outreach records with the idea of setting up a active chamber role in Upon PrchasetdeT system correlates said addressing the challenge of office of new developments suPPnce maintaining catis. Native Canadian Oppor- distributing and distance tunities Committee Native unemployment in within the area at the Main records individual (NCOC). Cantelon, whose Calgary. The first NCOC industrial, business, agricul- office is in Calgary, ad- meeting was held there in tural and service levels in dressed the chamber about 1980. which Native people might - Provide setting up the committee as The aim is to encourage be hired. It would also act Job applicatisarea ttdY a communications mech- chamber members to pro- as liaison with educational vide more employment institutions and commu- npss nd tient needs. nicate with bands as to Qaalfs respond to opportunities for Native Ability to skills. and hiring organizational asgertive individual. organizations people, to create awareness opportunities and Good language. government programs in Yskills per minute. culture. about Native issues and to of 45 words of Aboriginal 'Typing provide a linkage between which Native people could and understanding KnowledgeKnow definite asset and on the telephone. the chamber business become involved. unities both ran on ovin initian in Pe Cantelon pointed out to ,Hoek mue Good News community and the Native Ability effectively coin business community. Grand Centre is the only Ability to Party Line to: In Calgary, Cantelon town in Alberta that has a your resume Please send explained, the Chamber of Native Outreach office but Bert Commerce hosts an annual has not formed a committee.. 1 r 11 2 Avenue 150 9 Alberta Native Awareness Week Speaking at the chamber Edmonton, Ainerte. meeting, he said "the 15M 2V6 of MiniAiafeen /Alanon/ and Travois Tour in which a Society AA ROUNDUP chamber members and Chamber of Commerce is Multi -Med' Kehewin Reserve their families visit surround- the logical place to work The Aboriginal March 21, 1987 ing reserves to view first- with since the professional (4:30 p.m.) hand the positive devel- and industry people are the opments taking place. With ones who need to know For more information increased awareness be- there are qualified Native call Herman John at tween the two groups it is people in this area who 826-3333 hoped joint ventures, invest- could work in professional ments and partnerships will capacities." develop. Chamber Executive Cantelon submitted a Manager Helen Farrell, project plan for the Grand responding to Cantelon's Centre Chamber to study. speech, assured him the C It outlines various avenues of C would look closely at that may be explored in the proposal in the near PUT IT HERE. formation of a committee, future and agreed the Call or write the editor to include good NCOC mandate is one that news of non -profit events you want to its goals and purpose, and a share, courtesy of AGT. proposed action plan should could be mutually agreeable such a committee be struck. to both parties.
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FORT McMURRAY Corporation formed to seek Native business opportunities
The Athabasca Native parties will co- operate to nities continue to suffer local Native people working favoured the agreement efforts in training and Development Corporation provide training, employ- social and economic together we as leaders can and will be urging his employment for Native which is owned by the five ment and business op- problems. As leaders of do much to change the cabinet colleagues to have people. and Indian portunities for local Native these communities, we situation, providing we the government of Alberta Metis locals Chief Cree stated that McMurray people at Syncrude Canada. must take initiatives with receive cooperation from participate. bands in the Fort the successful conclusion The president of the both the public and private the public and private Cree went on to say that area recently announced its of an agreement will to proceed to corporation, Chief Robert sector in a cooperative sectors." Syncrude Canada has intention provide hundreds of training Syncrude Cree said, "Local Native manner to tackle these Chief Cree noted that demonstrated itself to be negotiate with opportunities and jobs for people in this area are not problems." the federal government has one of the most progressive Canada, the government of Native people, particularly the government adequately represented in Chief Cree said, "This agreed to participate in the companies in Canada in its Canada and in light of the proposed $2.5 agreement the local labour force. marks the first major agreement. However, the Native hiring, training and of Alberta, a new million Syncrude expansion Consequently our commu- initiative to be undertaken corporation is still awaiting contracting policies. under which the four project. by the Treaty and Metis word from the government Chief Cree believes that people in this area together. of Alberta as to whether the new agreement will Chief Cree indicated he We both suffer from similar they will participate in this bring additional federal and hoped the negotiations for HOBBEMA problems of discrimination, agreement. Chief Cree provincial resources to the the agreement could be unemployment and low noted that local MLA, corporation and Syncrude concluded by the fall of income. We believe that as Norm Weiss has strongly Canada to support greater 1987. Hobbema greets Hansen By Jerome Bear PUBLIC NOTICE HOBBEMA - The Man in Motion, Rick Hansen, was greeted by hundreds at the Howard Buffalo Memorial Centre here Tuesday evening. PROPOSED LAND USE ORDER AMENDMENT The Samson, Louis Bull, Ermineskin and IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 18(N) Montana Bands worked together to raise over $24,000 to donate to spinal cord research, rehabilitation and wheel chair sports. Fort Chipewyan Plan 5642NY, Block 3, Lot 6 Hansen was also presented with two eagle Fort Chipewyan, Alberta feathers by Roy Louis, one of the Samson Band councillors. a proposal by "The symbol of an eagle feather is something that The Fort Chipewyan Advisory Council will be holding a PUBLIC HEARING to consider to Hamlet you receive in the highest honor from our tribe," said Mr. Lloyd C. Flett to amend the I.D. No. 18 Land Use Order from "HR" Hamlet Residential "HC" Louis. Commercial During the ceremony, Hansen joined Elder Fred at the Nadeau in a prayer to wish him a safe journey to his The PUBLIC HEARING will be held at 6:00 p.m. on the 16th of MARCH 1987 MULTIPLEX persons wish to final destination. Hansen was also entertained by a CENTRE, FORT CHIPEWYAN. At that time, the Advisory Council will hear any who be seen at hoop dancer Jerry Saddleback. make representation on the proposed amendment. Copies of the proposed amendment can Hansen thanked the bands for their contribution the Improvement District office in the Firehall in Fort Chipewyan. ow- to the tour and for the entertainment which he had witnessed earlier that evening. "Thank you for believing in me and my dreams, and thank you for helping me in achieving it," said Hansen before leaving the centre. Public Relations Officer Rod Soosay thought that the evening went very well and hoped that Hansen W.D. (DES) BROADHURST his Aberta was pleased with their effort to support tour. ALBERTA MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS Soosay said that he received a letter last year from IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 18(N) Improvement District Administration the Man in Motion fundraising committee requesting area. that they do some fundraising in the Hobbema 513, West Tower Provincial Building, 9915 Franklin Avenue, Fort McMunay, Alberta, Canada T9H 2K4 403/743 -7162 He said that he also received a tentative arrival time and that he was to make an agenda to fall around the alotted time of 15 minutes. One of the groups who raised money was the Montana and Ermineskin kindergarten schools. The PUBLIC NOTICE two schools worked together in raising over $6,000. A total of 256 kindergarten students participated in a one kilometer walk -a -thon. They were PROPOSED LAND USE ORDER AMENDMENT sponsored by their parents and other relatives. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 18(N) Valerie Tootoosis, principal of the Ermineskin kindergarten school, said that she and her students L.S.D. 13 OF SECTION 36, worked very hard in completing their task of raising L.S.D. 16 OF SECTION 35, money for the tour. TOWNSHIP 79 RANGE 6 WEST 4TH MERIDIAN Tootoosis and a few of her students presented Hansen with a certified cheque for $6,495.55. They The Fort McMurray Advisory Council will be holding a PUBLIC HEARING to consider a proposal by the also presented him with a pail full of change, a pair of Janvier Development Corporation to amend the I.D. No. 18 Land Use Order form "R -2" (Rural District) hand-crafted gloves, and a star blanket. to "H" (Highway Commercial District). leaving, opened a path for As Hansen was people a him and shook his hand as he passed by them. The PUBLIC HEARING will be held at 1:15 p.m. on the ELEVENTH day of MARCH 1987 at the Hansen is expected to finish his tour across Canada NORTHLANDS SCHOOL, JANVIER, ALBERTA. At that time, the Advisory Council will hear any sometime in May. persons who wish to make representation on the proposed amendment. Copies of the proposed amendment can be seen at the Improvement District Office, Room 513, in the Provincial Building in i Fort McMurray. ROYAL TAXI We Treat You Like Royalty 4,4 4 Cars To Serve You In Ponoka And District W.D. (DES) BROADHURST I.D. 18(N) MANAGER Alberta "We Accept Collect Calls ALBERTA MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS From Hobbema" IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 18(N) Improvement District Administration Box 761 Bolding, 9915 Franklin Avenue, Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada T9H 21(4 403/743-7162 783 -3500 Ponoka, Alberta k 513, West Tower Provincial
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4) Everything is fine /Sense of hopelessness: you try to control changes or your relationships and The child was told that everything is fine or will be all practice trusting your Higher Power that you will right, but the family atmosphere is one of hopelessness, receive the help you need to deal with what happens, depression, and anxiety. Everything was not all right! whether it be good or unhappy. They now suffer from distortions in their perception of 9. Adult children constantly seek approval and reality, feel powerless over their lives, and are often affirmation. depressed and distrust their own judgments. Find a person you can trust, whose opinions you can 5) Blame the alcoholism /Excuse the believe and ask for their feedback. Zero in on behavior: something positive about yourself. Set small goals you The alcoholic parent does some negative and can succeed at. Give full credit to yourself for success. irresponsible behavior like embarrassing the child of the Don't dwell on impending failure, no one has succeeded child's friends by drunken behavior and the child is told at everything. Build on the things you do well. by others not to get mad at the parent. "It wasn't her 10. Adult children usually feel different from other fault. They were just drunk." As a result, they learn people. that, "If I am drunk, I can do whatever I want." Take the risk of sharing with others (peer group) and These double messages heard as children of you will learn you are not all that different. Share with alcoholics can be carried into adulthood which can your peer group your thoughts, feelings, and concerns. have harmful consequences in adult relationships. Let others know who you are. By Harold V. Tookenay Characteristics of Adult Children and 11. Adult children are super -responsible or super - (Nechi Newsletter) Breaking the Cycle irresponsible. Make a realistic assessment of your 1. Adult children guess at what normal is. own attributes. We do not have to be right to be We all deserve the best care that our parents can give Recognize that there is no such thing as normal. responsible for ourselves. Learn how to say "No" if you us as children, but somehow that does not happen What's normal for you may not be normal for me. Do are super -responsible. If you are irresponsible, be when we are brought up in an alcoholic home. We, as what's good for you. Normal is a life which does not aware of how you shrug off responsibilities and set daily children of alcoholics, are brought up in a family system operate from one crisis to another. goals of what is one responsible act you will carry out that is fraught with chaos, unpredictability; and 2. Adult children have difficulty following a project today. inconsistencies. It is no wonder that children bring into through from beginning to end. 12. Adult children are extremely loyal even in the fact adulthood unresolved issues, for example, sadness, Examine your methods. Do they work? Open of evidence that loyalty is undeserved. guilt, anger, confusion, and the list could go on. yourself to new learning. Examine your goals. Are they What is best for me now? Why do you maintain this Double Messages realistic? Plan projects systematically and follow the relationship? What does this person represent to you? The children, when growing up in an alcoholic home, plan. Seek help. What is the payoff? Is this person projecting his bad receive double messages from the parent(s) who may 3. Adult children lie when it would be just as easy to feelings on you and making you feel guilty? be addicted to alcohol or drugs. The types of double tell the truth. Develop other friendships and relationships. Learn messages can be: Become aware of when you lie and ask yourself, to love yourself. Peer group attendance (A.C.O.A. 1) Love /Regection: "What is the payoff ?" Make a pointed effort to tell the Group). "I love you. Go away." As children of alcoholics move truth. 13. Adult children tend to lock themselves into a into adulthood, they are attracted to relationships 4. Adult children judge themselves without mercy. course of action without giving serious thought to other where they are rejected because they equate love with Just because you make mistakes does not make you behaviors and possible results. rejection. a bad person. Begin giving positive affirmations to Ask yourself who is going to be affected by this 2) You can count on me/Disappointments: yourself. behavior. Make a plan, think it out. Delay gratification. "I'll be there for you ... next time." The alcoholic 5. Adult children have difficulty having fun. Do you have any choices. parents want credit for their good intentions but don't Make time for yourself. Relax and do nothing. Spend The double messages and characteristics described want their disappointing behavior to count. Children time with people who know how to have fun, children above are typical of adult children of alcoholics and to learn not to want or expect things. They deny their make fine teachers. Develop new hobbies, games. add hope for them ... there is a solution! needs because they don't want to be disappointed 6. Adult children take themselves very seriously. A.C.O.A.'s have found that by attending A.C.O.A. when their needs aren't met. They don't depend on Schedule free time. Leam to let go. Learn to trust Groups on a regular basis, they have learned that they others. others. Learn to be good to yourself. can live their lives in a more meaningful manner. They 3) Always tell the truth /I don't want to 7. Adult children have difficulty with intimate learn to change their attitudes and habits to find know: relationships. serenity. They have learned to accept that alcoholism The child is told to tell the truth as long as it's something Discuss with your partner the feelings and fears that is a three -fold disease: mental, physical, and spiritual. the parents want to hear. Here the truth becomes the make intimate relationships difficult for you. Do more They come to see their parents as victims of the ideal; lying, the reality. In adult life, adult children lie risking at new behaviors. Explore your feelings with an disease. automatically (without guilt) even when telling the truth experienced counsellor or peer group (A.C.O.A. Nechi Institute is attempting to meet the need would be easier. Group). Be aware your partner is not that alcoholic created by this growing awareness of the adult child. parent and they can be trusted. We have held numerous workshops on the subject, 8. Adult children over -react to changes over which both at the Centre and elsewhere. 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From Page 3 Forestry, Lands and Wildlife Minister, Don Sparrow, the same measures weren't central figure on the soon applied here "we current guide /outfitter, probably wouldn't be grazing lands, game ranch- Corner the wildlife a ing, and other related Activity fighting about few years down the road," concerns, held several because the animals would press sessions and probably die off from toxic question- answer periods poisoning anyway. this past weekend. He estimated that 95% of A sudden announcement the guides currently involving the topic of game registered in Alberta would ranching took many by be jobless if these new surprise. WORDSEARCH policies are approved in the The minister, at a Fish Legislature later this month. and Game Association By John Copley "These proposals," luncheon, said that after claims Younie, "are meant having completed a review to restrict competition, and of the game ranching issue, Circle the words from the following list and the remaining letters starting from left to right restricted competition he was against it and would (working across) will give you a phrase or sentence. Letters may be used more than once in always causes sky -rocketing not support a motion to order to achieve another word. Words may run vertically, horizontally, backwards and prices." endorse the practice. diagonally. The Glengarry MLA also Asked if game ranching THEME: Words Beginning with "I" suggested that once the was originally scheduled to government sanctioned the be taken over by (Agri- F G N T O N N T allocation of permits it culture Minister ) Peter could affect the resident Elzinga's department, E B B M D L E F N N hunter. Sparrow said, "we often K N A U L T E M E N L D N "How do you take away work together with Mr. L E E N T L C L P C L T the private business once Elzinga, but the intent was you've given it the go- 'if' the proposal went A D L R E A A T A C E U G E ahead? You don't you forward, then agriculture - D E O G R A P H N L M E R take it away from the would have had a role to resident hunter. play." C E O C P T U E L N E On his support for the "The government seems N E L M B A A S R N N O S to have forgotten what they Fish and Game Association, are giving away. These are Sparrow said that the E L A D L N S M R N A A U T your resources, your amount of representation U T T A E L B A M T S D wildlife, your forests, and provided by the organization L T R O R E T N E E E we as Albertans should be over the past two years A able to enjoy them at our deserved a "strong voice, F A Y M A A P M D C L leisure." and I assured them that I'd B D T D B E N F N E L 'Though the government give them that." N D position as stated says no Sparrow, in the same M E O L L L T H A E foreign ownership will session, admitted that a S L E L C E B M M Y V control the wildlife, Mr. communication problem Younie claims that this did exist in some of the fish, WORDLIST Inca Infield could be misleading. wildlife, and environmental urn Item Imbattle He cited the Shell Oil areas. He said that with If Import Idolatry company as an example. three levels of government IAA Irate Idleness "Shell Canada," he said, involved, and so much Idiom Imbecile "is a Canadian enterprise, going on, they didn't always Ivy Iliad Interest but technically it is controlled get together often enough Ink 111th Interior by it's parent corporatión or fast enough. Ill Inuit Ignition Imp Inept Ideograph in "Native concerns," said the Netherlands. N Iamb Iceman Illegible The 150 or so Native the minister, "have always Idea Infine Irritable people at the gathering been and always will be Idem Imbibe Illuminate were pleased when they considered. Idle Indian Indigenous heard of the recent pact "Input is a two -way Idol Icarian Influential between the IAA and the street. We've had problems LAST WEEK'S: Metis Association of Alberta with their (IAA) changing of (MAA), which will now members (on the Fish and (1) ONE: Newspaper, IWO: Seep, Prawn, THREE: War, Pep, Sen provide a voice of over Wildlife Advisory Council) (2) ONE: Partridge, TWO: Drag, Tripe, THREE: Red, Pit, Rag 100,000 on wildlife and land and their amount of input. (3) ONE: Spaghetti, IWO: Peat, Sight, THREE: Hat, Sip, Get issues. I've offered them at least "We'll be damned if the two seats, along with the province is going to go Metis, and have added ahead and sell off our them to the review commit- WINDSPEAKER PICTOGRAM lands," stated Courtoreille tee on guiding and out By Kim McLain after releasing the news of fitting." the pact between the two Courtoreille of the IAA has. made it clear that the Native groups. Use a pen Or pencil and fill will not He said that a good Native people in the segments that which accept a `token' position working relationship contain a dot. If done where their input is should include everyone is over- correctly, the filled in ruled by a minority and vital for stability within the segments will reveal a two Native groups. their concerns are short - hidden picture. This lived. Spiritual ties to the land week's pictogram will be Sparrow was was also a subject on the asked shown in next week's about last week's IAA VP's mind. He statement paper in completed form. reiterated that, should the by guide Norman Stein - Native people lose their wand, concerning the big lands and their wildlife, the dollars to be made by only a whole province would lose. few. Courtoreille was referring The minister skirted the to the cultural and traditional issue, but defended it by ways of life shared by many saying, "the principle of of Alberta's Native people. transferability is within George Mitchel, a noted society. I don't know why sportsman and author, was you can pick on one group one of many who stood and of society and say `you can't praised the Native leaders do that.' (Indian and Metis) for their "The guy who buys the united effort to protect the mineral rights to start with heritage of their people. - he can sell them "It is good to see a united continuously and it's within front among the Native the system," he said. people. One large voice It is simply a "business Avt often speaks louder than opportunity," he reasoned, two smaller ones." and free enterprise is, after In addition to the rally, all, the Canadian way.
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