INSIDE THIS WEEK
TANTOO CARDINAL is unquestionably one of the stars of the much -praised new film, "Loyalties," which is set in Lac La Biche and involves the relationship between a Metis woman and an English doctor's wife. See Page 12.
BILL Mc KNIGHT, the new minister of Indian Affairs, reveals some of his plans in an exclusive interview with Windspeaker's Ottawa correspondent, Jamie McDonell. See Page 10. Metis National Council criticized
By Lesley Crossingham get some order back. Right now the MNC is being CALGARY -A review of dominated by one president the Metis National Council who cares nothing for the (MNC) structure and the Metis people." five presidents is desperately Tomkins went on to overdue if Metis people accuse the Saskatchewan aren't to stay in limbo for chapter of nepotism and another hundred years, "control by people who are said a delegate at the not Metis, but Indians." annual MNC assembly held Tomkins was joined by in Calgary last week. his protest by two other Frank Tomkins, a del- Saskatchewan delegates egate from Saskatchewan, and Alberta's Jo -Ann blasted the unfair structure Daniels, who added that and the five presidents she felt she had been "sold saying the only president out" by the MNC.
who is concerned over the "I appreciate Mr. Tom - welfare of the Metis people kin's comments because is Manitoba's Yvon Dumont. they are my concerns, too," "If we are to get anywhere she told delegates. in Ottawa, we have to review the structure and Continued Page 4
MAA plans annual general meeting for November
ByLesleyCrossingham °l realize there will be a lot of discussions over the CALGARY - The Metis financial problem and some Association of Alberta people will be calling for a (MAA) will be holding its new mandate, but I'll cross annual general assembly in that bridge when I come to November, but President it," he said. Sam Sinclair isn't saying if Sinclair added that no he'll call for a new mandate firm date or venue had after recent financial been decided on for the difficulties. annual assembly but pointed out The financial difficulties that no matter what, it arose after the MAA spent will be somwhere warm and easily an estimated $73,000 of its accessible for those core funds on its MAA members travelling from the Housing Department which northern regions. administers Canada Mort- "We'll be announcing it gage and Housing Corpora- later this week for sure," tion (CMHC) repair, rural said Sinclair, adding that it and Native housing pro- will probably be during the grams. early part of November. Shortly after the financial This overspending led to problems of the MAA the " ` the Housing Department were MA, duled disclosed earlier this year, for asca. members of the MAA An "board executive undertook a vote mer wpost- of non -confidence which porn ai Sinclair narrowly won. In ?fir the However, MAA '3uncil sources Met say that there is a definite corn a °ry last move to vote for an wee e had immediate general election con 3r an to thoroughly dispense with u a+' elec vision the financial question once had w w N and for all.
Q1 H b o ByLesleyCrossingham speaking to the Calgary records 10 ro c -+ from Alberta are dissatisfied (with the C Chamber of Commerce bands through the Access Access to Act). -' m Information CALGARY - Negotiations last week, IAA president to Information Act which The government has a trust are underway between the Gregg Smith told reporters compels the government to responsibility to the bands federal government and the CO --i .cr Eovernment that the association is hand over public informa- and we want it upheld," said Indian 4 3 3 ó Association of unhappy with the Access to tion. However the Herald Smith. w e ate Access Alberta (IAA) to amend the Information Act and the has been unable to publish v .1 -' a Smith blasted the media M rn Access to Information Act, way the media has o r, x been any information due to an over recent reports about ration Act thereby preventing any covering issues on the appeal by the 10 bands to financial difficulties on media probes into band reserves. the federal government. some Alberta reserves financial records. The Calgary Herald "We're dissatisfied as an In an interview after recently obtained financial organization and the bands Continued Page 3
( PAGE 2, October 3, 1986, WINDSPEAKER National PEP will provide $12 million The 1986 -87 Priority in announcing the program. summer with the enhance- to help defray employer The duration of projects is a job creation initiatives lead Employment Program The program, which is in ment of Manpower's job costs. Priority is normally minimum of four months to to full -time positions after (PEP) will provide $12 its 15th year of operation, creation efforts showed the given to those employers a maximum of six months the wage subsidies have million in job creation begins November 3, 1986 demand for short term who are prepared to "top and wages are subsidized at ended. Under the Alberta funds. and runs until April 30, employment was significant. up" the hourly rate. In $5.50 per hour. Wage Subsidy Program, 1987. Eligible employers We demonstrated our 1985, for example, the Positions under PEP for example, a recent study "During the winter receive wage subsidies to flexibility by generating average wage received by have included dietary aides, showed that six months months, the seasonal create full -time positions for additional funds in response employees under PEP was office managers, biological after the subsidies had increase in unemployment unemployed Albertans. to a high demand for $5.31 per hour. Positions technicians, computer ended, almost 40 per cent requires priority considera- "Since 1981, PEP has summer employment. I must last at least eight programmers, teacher of the employees surveyed tions. Therefore, the provided some 27,000 intend to take the same weeks and provide full -time resource aides, sawmill had been retained in that Government of Alberta will Albertans with jobs during approach this winter." employment. Employers operators, handicap bus position. Another 10 per again meet this demand the winter months. This PEP has two elements: may not hire until their drivers, child care workers, cent went to another job, through the operation of winter, our goal is to be Community Employment application is approved and geological assistants, theatre while 5 per cent returned to PEP. This year, I fully flexible so that we may and provincial government PEP positions must not carpenters, and native school. expect some 4000 un- respond to appropriately departments. Employers eliminate, amend or affect student teachers. - "In my view, this under- employed Albertans to find the needs of unemployed can participate in the the hours or security of "Our programs do more scores the positive results jobs," Alberta Manpower Albertans," said Orman. Community Employment existing employees. than create jobs," said that can be attained when Minister Rick Orman said "Our experience this element if they are a Applications for projects Orman. "Many assist those government, employers publicly funded agency with a November 3, 1986 who are new to the world of and employees are all such as a health unit or start date must be received work gain valuable expe- working together towards a post- secondary institution; no later than September 30, rience." As an example, he common goal of achieving Lane invited to Italy an Indian band or Metis 1986. Applications received cited "15,000 Albertans maximum employment for settlement; an incorporated after this date will be who benefitted from our Albertans," Orman added. non-profit organization assessed based on availabil- summer job creation efforts. For more information LETHBRIDGE- Professor Tantric Monastery in India such as a handicapped ity of funding and compli- These young people had a and application forms, Lane, and Phil co-ordinator of personal representative society or cultural group; or ance with program guide- positive learning experience contact the Employment the Four Worlds Develop- of His Holiness the Dalai a municipality. lines. while gaining new skills that Initiatives Branch at 427 - ment Lama Project, at the representing Bud- The provincial govern- Provincial government will enhance their ability to 4740in Edmonton. Outside University of Lethbridge dhism, the president of the ment contributes $3.80 per departments are eligible to obtain employment. In Edmonton, call "0" and ask has been invited as a World special Hindu Congress, hour for each project create positions under the addition, many of the jobs the Operator for Zenith guest to Assissi, Italy by the the vice -president of the employee, plus 10 per cent second element of PEP. created under Manpower 22078. World Wildlife Fund World Jewish Congress, International to participate and from Mecca, the in a special conference to secretary general of the Inuit and Metis groups have sided with the AFN in launch a world -wide Muslim World League. the dispute. The Native Council of Canada says that a conservation campaign. Professor Lane was constitutional amendment on Native self -government For the first time, the invited as a representative OTTAWA would be meaningless if it doesn't deal with issues such global conservation network of the Native people of as land and resources. met with representatives North America. Professor REPORT The Indian decision to boycott the Frobisher Bay from the world's major Lane participated in all By Owenadeka meeting was a calculated gamble. The AFN felt it had religions as well as rep- conference activities, as little to lose by not going since it says Ottawa has gone resentatives from well as making two other major Time is running out to hold the next First Ministers back on its promise to let Native people set the agenda. faith communities. cultural presentations. Conference on Aboriginal Rights -- the deadline is now The Indians hope the publicity from the boycott will The Wildlife Fund has The World Wildlife Fund less than seven months away -- but you wouldn't know pressure Ottawa to begin discussing their concerns. chosen Assissi for the hopes to draw on the it from watching the federal government. Federal The federal government has had the difficult job of September 23 event because consistency of the world diddling is responsible for the latest snag in the setting an agenda that meets the wildly different of it's religious connection religious traditions of preparations for what could be the last chance to viewpoints of the 17 parties involved. But the AFN says to the life of St. Francis of guarding against the abuses enshrine the Native right to self -government in the the fight over the agenda is just the latest example of the Assissi and the of associated creation and nature in Constitution of Canada. government's continuing refusal to recognize the emphasis of the intimate launching an international The recent meeting in Frobisher Bay of government inherent Indian right to self- government. The AFN says kinship of nature and campaign to raise public officials and Native leaders was boycotted by the government stonewalling could be a deliberate plot to human beings. awareness about the critical Assembly of First Nations. The AFN refused to go lower Indian expectations for the conference. Special invited guests importance of conservation. because the federal government refuses to discuss Another explanation for some of the problems, taking part in the event H.R.H. Prince Phillip, crucial issues such as Native rights to land and however, may be the high turnover of government included the minister president of the World resources. people involved in the constitutional process. The general of the Conventuali Wildlife Fund International, The problem now, like the problems with all the change in federal personnel since the last conference Order of Franciscans chaired the event and the previous conferences, is the fight over the agenda. has been substantial. The head of the Office of representing Christianity, president of Italy opened Every conference has been preceded by months of Aboriginal Constitutional Affairs resigned more than a The Abbot of the Gyuto the conference. bitter haggling over just what the prime minister, the year ago but there is still no permanent replacement. In premiers and Native leaders should discuss. By the June the two cabinet ministers responsible for Native time everyone agrees on an agenda, though, there is constitutional affairs were shuffled. In August the usually little time left to reach agreement on the issues secretary to the cabinet for federal-provincial relations themselves. The result has often been chaos on the were replaced. Wind- conference floor and desperate bargaining behind the On the provincial side, the turnover has been just scenes. (One example of the problems created by about as great. At least five of the ten premiers last- minute is panic the controversy over the sexual attending next year's conference -- Joe Ghiz, Robert speaker equality issue at the 1983 conference.) Bourassa, David Peterson, Don Getty and Bill Vander This year's fight over the agenda is critical because Zalm -- will be newcomers to the Native constitutional Native leaders will not get the self -government deal they talks. Fred Didzena Clint Buehler want unless the conference agrees to discuss Native President Editor concerns. Brian Mulroney doesn't have the same excuse, Bert Crowfoot Rocky Woodward There have been literally dozens of meetings however. If he is sincere about wanting to make a deal General Manager Reporter involving government officials and Native leaders since on self -government he knows that a last- minute the 1985 Kim McLain George Poitras conference. The latest argument started this scramble has to be avoided. His officials have known Production Editor Reporter past June when the AFN said it wanted to discuss some about the AFN complaints since the middle of June. of the issues it Margaret Desjarlais wants included in any talks about self - Three months later, though, there is still a big difference Production Assistant Dave Calahasen government -- land, resources and the legal and between what the Native groups and the federal John Copley financial relationships between Joe Redcrow Gail Stewart government and Native government want to discuss. Cree Syllabics Ad Sales people. But a month later, when Indian leaders arrived for I suppose that Brian Mulroney can continue to use JJiinspu[Nrer s o weekly oublicrnon or me Abprgunl Niwnnnodlo Socery ot their next meeting with government id.nrta officials, their the increasingly lame excuse that the changes in federal WmOSpeoker n puanhed eyery, Thursday or 15004 112 Avenue, concerns Eb"orMan. Ntre46a.15M 2V6, Montt (.W7) 4612700. were not on the table. Federal officials said personnel have prevented his government from giving /d.eRnernenrs7e5gned.yeranaproduCedbywlrnspeOkeraswellaspiCWres they were not prepared to talk about them so the AFN proper consideration ' to the constitutional topic. Yes, UXraarS. eWrarol content o'n other pMmy ntoter9l CY are prppertES walked out in :,'odspeaker arn may not be used by anyone without te e.axrssed 'w*men protest. there have been changes -a- plenty, but when it comes to -r, ssnn of Wvaspeaker (Aborg^al na6.44663n Nr>v^o; Soaerv ar Now, two months later, government officials have Native people and the Constitution, they all seem to once Second Class Mail Registration No. 2177 again met with Native leaders and once again they prove the old saying that the more things change the are refusing to discuss Indian concerns. more they stay the same.
A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, October 3, 1986, PAGE 3
Calgary Chamber of Commerce Native Awareness Days successful
By Leslie Crossingham Alberta Corporation. Nova In his speech, Smith the Blood reserve. has one of the best track attempted to explain what Manyfingers specializes CALGARY - The Calgary records for employing and Indian self government in unique Hudson Bay Chamber of Commerce training Native people. means. He also added that blanket coats and jackets Native Awareness Days During the week, several non -Native people need a which range in price from was one of the most events were organized lot of education on the $350 to $500, depending on successful, says George including a native foods difficulties faced by Native the trim. At the moment, Calliou, a Cree member of luncheon which spotlighted people both on and off Manyfingers just employs the chamber and member traditional Native foods reserves. one person to sew seams, of its Native Advisory such as bannock, fresh However, the highlight of but she is hoping to invest Board. rabbit and salmon. A crafts the week was probably the in sewing machines so she The Calgary Chamber of fair showcasing traditional banquet where Gerry can start her own cottage Commerce holds the week- beadwork and other crafts Manyfingers, a Blood band industry on the reserve. long event every year to took place at the Calgary member who designs and promote and support Native Friendship Centre, makes unique Native "Right now I have a retail Native people in the and Indian Association of fashions gave a fashion outlet in Aspen, Colorado business world. Alberta President Gregg show. but I'd really like to tap into GREGG SMITH This year the guest Smith attended a breakfast All the models were the Olympic market coming ...spoke to Chamber of Commerce speaker was Bob Blair, session at the Chamber of Native and the clothes were up in Calgary in 1988," said president of Nova, an Commerce club. designed and produced on Manyfingers.
Treaty 7 chiefs request Olympics Committee's help
By Leslie Crossingham announced that the chiefs boycott the Olympics will want to see some positive be made next month after CALGARY - The Calgary steps taken on the Lubicon chiefs have'had time to Olympics Committee (OC) Lake land claim which has consult their band members. '88) has been dragged onto been tn negotiation for 42 The chiefs met with center stage by Treaty 7 years. Lubicon Lake Chief Bernard chiefs who this week "There has been no Ominiyak who explained demanded that OCO decision (by Treaty 7 the Lubicon Lake stand on officials pressure Ottawa to bands) to boycott the boycotting the Olympics reopen the Lubicon Lake Olympics or the Glenbow and their campaign to band land claim. Museum," said Blood. "But persuade museums around In an interview after a we ask that OCO assist the world to refuse the loan day -long meeting in Calgary Lubicon Lake with their of Native artifacts to Monday, Indian Association land claim." Calgary's Glenbow museum of Alberta Treaty 7 Vice - Blood added that a final for exhibition in their 1988 President Narcisse Blood decision on whether to display. So far, the campaign against the Glenbow has drawn support from the IAA and gov't meet to Indian Association of Alberta (IAA), the Métis discuss Information Act Association of Alberta (MAA), the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) and 1 earlier comments to From Page of Windspeaker, published the Grand Councils Crees of Quebec. saying the media makes the last month, that the chiefs Other support is gather- whole situation "look so and councillors are the ing, as this week the horrible. primary protectors of their of "With regard to band band members' interest National Congress American Indians (NCAI) finances being published in and added he rejected the announced that it had the media, it's not in the media's role as watchdog. passed a motion supporting general public's interest," "I don't go into a Native the he said. "We must first community and start Lubicon Lake band. The NCAI 122 develop Indian governments discussing their financial represents Indian and this is not helping." nations in the United situation with them or talk BERNARD OMINIYAK Smith said his comments about their problems States. In an interview after the ...`forced to boycott' also applied to the Native concerning their chiefs and meeting, Blood announced media, adding that the councils, because it's none the decision of the Treaty 7 "The Lubicon Lake In an interview, contact OCO himself. Native press is often forced of my business," he said. Chief chiefs and added that now people were forced into this there is an invitation to compete with daily "And (negative newspaper Ominiyak said he wasn't "If "the ball is in OCO's boycott situation by the from OCO, we're willing to newspapers and therefore reports), that's not helping disappointed that the court." government," said 7 sit down and talk. We uses the same tactics to things...even if it's true." Blood. Treaty chiefs had not keep an open door gain information. Smith pointed out that it chosen to boycott the always Olympics at this time. policy," he added. "The Native press was is up to the band chief and "I'll be the At press time both OCO set up by the government council to put in place NSC elections postponed attending follow -up in chairman Frank King and as economic enterprises forms of accountability and meeting October. I understand that Native liaison coordinator and it becomes more and systems for informing band Due to a lack of sufficient been established. they have to go back to Sykes Powderfäte were in more apparent that if it is to members. He also ad- response, the Native interested in Anyone the their reserves and talk with conference. OCO spokes- continue economically it vocated bands pull away Student Club at the voting in for or running a their membership," he said. man Rene Smith said OCO must try to compete with from the Indian Act and go University of Alberta has board member's position Ominiyak also agreed officials are discussing the daily newspapers because under band custom. postponed their club are asked to maintain with Blood that the land Lubicon situation and plan the federal government is "Band custom gives elections until further contact with the club which claim issue appears to be in to make an announcement steadily downsizing the them a lot of power and notice. is located at Athabasca Hall OCO's court and that he on OCO's role within the funding." allows them to do anything," At this time, a new date on campus (phone 432- didn't have any plans to next few days. Smith confirmed his he added. for the elections has not 5677).
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(Left to Right) SAM SINCLAIR, JIM SINCLAIR AND PAUL SINCLAIR Metis National Council Criticized
From Page 1 but I counted for nothing," doing the right thing, but we the First Ministers Confer- interview that he thought she said angrily. hang him if he's not." ence." Tomkins was "way out in Provincial Daniels, a former vice - However, Alberta's Paul After a lot of discussion, Jim Sinclair had left the left field. president of the Metis Sinclair said he didn't think no recommendation was meeting shortly after his Association of Alberta, said the MNC needed any put forward. Tomkins said unsuccessful bid to persuade "I don't think there is any very good speaker, that's she had been involved in structuring as the give vote in an interview that he had members to vote to come foundation for those kind of all." the MNC but was very system for the three prairie many concerns over the under federal jurisdiction personal attacks," said The MNC met for their disappointed with the lack provinces and the one vote structure of the MNC had failed, and was not Sinclair. "We at the MNC annual convention in of progress and the each for British Columbia which he claims is dominated available for comment at chose one of the five Calgary September 25 and domination of certain and Ontario was fair. by Saskatchewan President press time. presidents to be the spokes- 26. Another MNC general members. "We in Alberta support Jim Sinclair, who "is going However, MAA president man and it is often Jim meeting is scheduled for "I was an elected person our leader as long as he is to sell us down the line," at Sam Sinclair said in an (Sinclair) because he is a early next year. NEDP questioned
CHIEFS OF ALBERTA By [.eslie crossingham CALGARY - The Native Economic Development Program (NEDP) has a "mental block" when it The Indian Association of Alberta invites you to an All- Chiefs comes to Metis people, Conference on October 28, 29, & 30, 1986, at the charged the president of Enoch Reserve Recreation Centre. the Metis Association of Alberta (MAA) during the The three treaty areas will be holding All- Chiefs meetings final day of the Metis National Council (MNC) prior to All- the Chiefs conference. Please contact your convention held in Calgary Vice -President to see when and where the meetings will last week. take place. Several other delegates joined the discussions, The kits for the All -Chiefs conference will be mailed out prior adding their gripes about the federally to the conference for your consideration and discussion funded program which was set up in 1983 to amongst your Council. help fund economic ventures for all Native people. We look forward to seeing you all there. "People like Muriel Stanley -Venne were asked to resign just because she spoke her mind, and it is a struggle for those (NEDP) board members to accept MURIEL STANLEY -VENNE Metis people onto the her mind board," said Sam Sinclair. ...spoke Sinclair added that Ron declaring that the Liberal Mark Leclare, another Rivard, member of the Party had set up the committee member, agreed MNC Constitutional program but now the board with McKenzie and asked Committee, had recently members had all been delegates to give the been appointed to the replaced by Progressive committee a mandate to NEDP and that he had a lot Conservatives. investigate the workings of of faith in his ability. He the NEDP. added, however, that in "The only way to make In an interview after the Indian Association of many respects Metis people any changes is for us to meeting, Sinclair said that Alberta found themselves running make a lot of noise. Every the MAA will be keeping a 11630 Kingsway Avenue against a brick wall at the proposal that has gone to close eye on the NEDP and NEDP. the board is witch hunted to that the possibility of a Edmonton, Alberta, T5G 0X5 Phone: (403) 452 -4330 Working Committee death. There should be an MNC investigation was Chairman Wayne McKenzie investigation of the NEDP," certainly not out of the agreed with Sinclair, he added. question.
A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, October 3, 1988, PAGE 5 Gov't jurisdiction a hot topic
ByLesleyCrossingham decision. behalf of everybody," said decisions here today," said On the second day, Yvon Dumont. chairman Wayne McKenzie. CALGARY two -day -A Alberta delegate and However, Jim Sinclair But yet again, no decision haggle over the question of Calgary Zone vice -president disagreed, saying such a was made. federal or provincial jurisdic- Aurele Dumont put forward decision would be "buck The MNC met in Calgary tion, which at times became a recommendation to give passing," and that it is September 25 and 26 and bitter and heated, cul- the working committee a important that all Metis be another meeting is sched- minated in a decision not to mandate to study the presented. uled one month before the make a decision. jurisdictional issue and then However, after much FMC, but no firm The Metis National date or reconvene the MNC one discussion, no firm decision venue has been decided. Council (MNC) held its month prior to the final on who will represent Metis After the end of the annual two -day convention First Ministers Conference interests was made. discussions, all presidents in Calgary last week and scheduled to be held before The MNC working of the various provinces the question of jurisdiction April 17, next year. committee on the Constitu- unanimously agreed that dominated the discussions, The recommendation tion, headed by chairman the two -day conference with Alberta finally proving was taken to a vote with Wayne McKenzie, also had been productive. to be the odd one out who Alberta, British Columbia, pleaded with delegates to B.C. President Fred won the day. Western Ontario, and make a decision whether to House told delegates that Saskatchewan President Manitoba supporting and continue supporting the the meeting had been one Jim Sinclair led the discus- Saskatchewan against. MNC after the FMC or to of the best ever because sion on the jurisdiction But despite the successful allow it to disband. "we didn't end up fighting question, saying the MNC passing of the recommenda- "We have to make some this-time." needed to confirm that tion, Saskatchewan's Metis people fall under Sinclair wouldn't let go and federal jurisdiction. insisted that the previous "We have to make a day all provinces except decision here today to stay YVON DUMONT Alberta were in favor of MNC working committee under section 91.24. I have ...decided not to decide coming under federal schedules January meeting seen the problems we jurisdiction. experience with this confu- and will continue to be a might hurt the delicate "This decision today sion. When we try to problem as long as it's not negotiations currently leaves the MNC with the negotiate with the federal resolved. John Crosbie underway with the Alberta old position. It looks like By Leslie Crossingham government they say we (federal minister of justice) government. this whole conference has come under the province said in 1985 that we are not The Alberta government been a waste of time," he CALGARY -A huge convention aimed at stimulating and then the province says under 91.24. We asked him has one of the better track said. economic development for Metis people is being we come under the federal to take it directly to the records for providing Several delegates also scheduled for next January, and already some big government. We must Supreme Court and let services and settlements expressed concern over names have promised to attend, announced Metis make a decision before the them decide but we didn't for Metis people. And who will represent Metis National Council (MNC) working committee chairman First Ministers Conference act. If we had, we would negotiations are currently people at the upcoming Wayne McKenzie. (FMC) coming up in April." have the decision by now. in progress for other FMC. The final FMC will Speaking on the final day of a two -day national Yvon Dumont, Manitoba But now I think it's too concessions including child take place this April where convention of the MNC, McKenzie announced that president, agreed with late." welfare and other resources. it is hoped self -government black human rights activists and former presidential Sinclair, saying he had seen Both Western Ontario Several members then for candidate Jesse Jackson had promised to attend along this problem coming for a and British Columbia suggested that a joint people to hold a land base with Native rights champion Tom Berger. long time and yet no one agreed with Dumont and federal /provincial jurisdic- will be placed in the "We've already located funding from the NEDP and had made a decision. Sinclair but Alberta took tion should be considered Constitution. others and Jesse Jackson has confirmed he is coming. "This jurisdiction problem the view that a decision to while others said they were "We are going to have to All we've got to do now is select a time," said McKenzie. The has always been a roadblock go under federal jurisdiction still not ready to make any appoint a spokesman on Metis economic summit will take place in Saskatchewan and McKenzie hopes that with big names like Jackson and Berger, the national press will give the summit plenty of coverage. "We want to become economically independent and Horsman willing to talk become employers not employees," he told delegates. McKenzie got unanimous support from the delegates and added that he felt sure the summit will be By Leslie Crossingham over whether Metis people a great success. should come under federal CALGARY - Although or provincial jurisdiction. Minister Jim Horsman Several provinces said they stopped just short of didn't want to make a announcing the Alberta decision and Manitoba, WHY BE LEFT OUT? government would amend who supported Saskatche- the Alberta Act to include wan's position that Metis the entrenchment of native should be federal jurisdic- rights, he did promise to tion, said they didn't want move ahead on tripartite to jeopardize Alberta's '4 discussions. position with the Alberta Speaking at the annual government. Metis National Council Horsman added that the (MNC) convention in jurisdiction question was Calgary last week, Horsman, very important but regard- You too can keep up to date on the provincial minister of less of any decision, the all the latest news of the Native Federal and Intergov- Alberta government would community by reading the ernmental Affairs, said that to Windspeaker newspaper every week. continue work on And that's not all to enjoy. any amendment to the practical issues that affect for Windspeaker also includes Alberta Act, part of the the lies of Metis people. an entertaining selection of Constitution of Canada, The MNC is currently commentary, history, stories, had to be discussed between working on its position for photos and cartoons. Don't miss a single issue. the three levels of govern- the First Ministers Confer- ment: the Metis Association ence set for April next year. TODAY of Alberta, the Alberta During the final session of SUBSCRIBE (only $20 per year) government federal and the JIM HORSMAN the FMC, Native people government. to ...pursuing tripartite talks representing Indian, Metis Enclosed is - for my subscription Windspeaker Horsman was replying to and Inuit people will a question posed by Horsman told the assembly Bill McKnight to see if we attempt to get self govern- Manitoba President Yvon that the Alberta government can get tripartite discussions ment, inherent rights and Town Gry..... Dumont, who pointed out will continue to hold underway," said Horsman. land base entrenched into Postal Code that it would be far easier to discussions with Metis "Alberta takes the the Canadian Constitution. Send To: Windspecke,. 1503 -112 Ave. Edmonton. Alben, T5M 2V6 amend the Alberta Act people and will actively position that it will continue The Canadian Constitu- than the 1982 Constitution pursue tripartite discussions to take responsibility for tion was signed in 1982 by -to accommodate Metis over the issue of Native your people in the absence the Queen with a series of rights. rights. of federal jurisdiction," he amending sessions, First W111á Pointing out that Alberta "We've had bilateral added. Ministers Conferences, had one of the best track discussions and some with Horsman spoke shortly scheduled to entrench speaker records on Metis rights, Minister (of Indian Affairs) after a heated discussion Native rights. A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONSUNICATIONS PAGE 8, October 3, 1988, WINDSPEAKER Are there Indtin superstars?
Guest Editorial by Kim McLain do we hear enough about what's happening with their lives, do we wanna hear about their lives? Cyndy Lauper, Madonna, Harrison Ford, Maybe there is an "Indian Tom Cruise, Alabama, Ricky Skaggs and Hollywood North," Editorial but the Native press doesn't realize it. Maybe we hundreds more, all of them superstars. There wanna know how our superstars like their are television shows, magazines and radio shows bannock fried, baked, flat, round, with raisins devoted to watching and reporting everything really do know this guy on a first name basis) - or without? Do they shop at the Bay, Eatons, these larger than life people do. The public go Native Nashville North show. Our people really Saans or Goodwill? Do they drive out of their way to buy their favorite superstar's do support and acknowledge our own pick -ups, Datsuns, Corvettes or do they drive at all? paraphernelia, imitation Michael Jackson "superstars." There really is an unofficial Elvis gloves, Blues Brothers sunglasses, posters, pins, Grey Fan Club. And I know how much pride we I sure am confused about this whole ordeal. I flags, T- shirts, watches and even Wayne felt when we saw the praise that Tantoo got for would really appreciate it if you guys would send Gretzky Fruit Loops. her performance in "Loyalties." letters to my editor and let him know what you We've all heard of Bruce Lee, Sugar Ray Which brings me to my last question. What if think. I gotta run. I picked up a strand of hair Leonard, Julio Iglesius, Charo, Jackie Chan. we are warmed up to this superstar concept. that had fallen from Tantoo Martin's head at a What do these stars have in common? They all Does the Native press do enough to satisfy our press conference and I'm going to go get it made have some unique ethnic background, of course. star -struck needs? Do we see enough pictures, into a key chain. But what I want to know is if there is such a thing as a real Indian superstar. I mean "real," not Cher Bono who says she has a drop of Cherokee blood in her or Wayne Newton, who claims the same, but a real bonafide, card - carrying (or Treaty status pending) Indian. .- . Lately, you might have noticed a lot of media attention given to certain members of our Native community. You know, the movie co- starring Tantoo Cardinal called "Loyalties" and some of I LIKE MY the guests appearing on Rocky Woodward's 16PiitNsuÇ Native Nashville North, like the forever versatile PRIED Winston Wuttunee. Recently, I had the opportunity to drop by the taping sessions of Native Nashville North. I saw Winston Wuttunee there. I never once had the urge to hound an autograph from him, nor did anyone else in attendance. But I must admit, I had this urge to approach him and say "Hey, how ya doing, let's shake hands," and maybe sometime down the road, when Winston (notice ! how I now know him on a first name basis, real A FAN. MApONNA A JOKNNy CASN FAN W1494141U1'f910 casual like) turns more famous than Joe Clark, I A MN, R PRtNcE FAN. can brag to others that Winston and I are old friends from way back. From what I heard, crowds of newly -won fans at the Craven Country Music Jamboree swooped down on Mr. Wuttunee wanting to shake his hand or get his autograph. The Native community are probably Mr. Wuttunee's biggest appreciators, but we're probably the hardest on his ego when it comes to that superstar stuff. We just don't seem to acknowledge our "role models" with the same maniac fervor of the mainstreamers (non- Natives, eh). A word called Cree Which brings me to my next question? Is there a place in "Indian country" for superstars? By Everett Lambert trouble with words like evolved, or adapted to it. "iyiniwuk" (ee no uk). (Both I know I that don't see school kids doing the "education" (sometimes we But yet, we are expected to these words refer to our Basically "RCMP Jig" in the parking lots of the local mall what I'm about say "educasin "), "social magically, correctly and Nation and our people.) to say is that we, the "Cree" hang -outs, or Tantoo Martin lunch buckets on (shocial), or nation (nasin), properly use it. Whatever the case may people, like all other etc., etc. sale. But I did see the full So what about this word be, the word "Cree" comes seats at Rocky's (I peoples, have to be proud Once a speech therapist "Cree." from years of mispronuncia- of what we are. We have to friend of mine and myself You "Cree" speakers tion of a very important ask for and get respect theorized that this is due to out there, ask yourselves, word to us. Not enough from other peoples. The something called human where does this word come non -Nehiyaws had the Please write: route I will use to develop evolution, i.e. our speech from? I found, when I courtesy to ask us if they this will be language. mechanisms have not asked my Cree Instructor, were pronouncing our Editor Have you ever noticed evolved to the point that we Emily Hunter, that its usage word correctly. that when a Native mis- Windspeaker easily and comfortably is so old (and widespread) pronounces a word of the handle the English language. that even the authorities It's probably too late to 15001 - 112 Avenue Englis, I mean "English," Our throat muscles, vocal don't know where it comes change this now, plus it's language Edmonton, Alberta he is immediately cords, jaw bones, etc., still from. But we can be sure of convenient anyway. Every- T5M 2V6 ridiculed or corrected. possess those qualities and this: It comes from a one knows what we're Most often this happens adaptations that are meant word(s) that we used to talking about when we use when we are speaking with and required for the "Cree" refer to ourselves (someone this word. But, we can stop other Natives. Also, have language. It's kind of like out there might know our language from further you ever wondered where the Blacks are biologically where it comes from being distorted. this word "Cree" comes suited for hot climates (they exactly). However, the "hi" So let's respect from. possess unique perspiration (pronounced "he" by ourselves. Let's make sure they're You'll of course know glands), or the Inuit for cold some) in Nehiyaw could saying "Tansi" when they that we Natives have climates, and only cold have been misheard as say "Tansi." Our language trouble pronouncing "s" climates I might add. So "Cree," and thus the whole is beautiful. Keep it that sounds, as well as our "sh" that's why we don't accept been word could have way. sounds. We at times this English language so further shortened to this. pronounce "s" as "sh" or well: our speech mech- This could also have Shee you, I vice mean "see" -versa. We have anisms just have not happened to the "iyi" (ee) in you, around. A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, October 3, 1986, PAGE 7 Housing issues concern Wabasca reader
Dear Editor: government people who to bring things up to date. They have harrassed recently raised their salaries Some housing is still three another person until she For a long time we could to .cover their mistakes years in waiting. It's either has ulcers. After over- pick up Windspeaker at the went out of their way to Opinion gross incompetence in the coming many obstacles she Wabasca Post Office. For clobber me. Slave Lake office or govern- had a nice place to live, but several weeks we have They degrade local ment policy but they blame lost her job before the missed it. Nobody seemed people with their handout the local committee. house was finished. When to know what happened. - often it hurts those who One supplier has waited she enquired about a small Last week I was fortunate need help most. Anyone three years to be paid. The loan to finish it, the officials be with courage is to at the opening of the to speak up "Well paid civil servants . . . accounts have been took over. It looks like she beautiful new school at Fort soon destroyed. The degrade local people with their reviewed and agreed to be will end up in smaller Chipewyan and picked up procedure continues much paid several times by accommodation, her house the last two issues. as in the days before handouts - often it hurts people different local elected moved a few feet so she One had front page Batoche, but it's more who need help most. Anyone with committees but the officials cannot have her furnace coverage about the Metis polished now. They don't courage to speak up is sóon look for silly excuses to and water tank under the Housing muddle. For hang people any more. destroyed. The procedure avoid facing their superiors, house, the space for an several years I have tried to The Metis Housing continues much as in the days or to admit their bungling. extra bedroom will be gone, focus that housing programs Program that reached of Batoche, Why should the supplier 1,000 worth of gravel in the in Northern Alberta leaves Wabasca was bad enough, but it's more and local families pay for entrance will be lost, a much to be desired. They but the Housing Program polished now. They don't hang mistakes by the officials power pole will need to be are degrading to the Metis from civil servants in Slave people any more." from outside? moved and the front culvert and others living in Northern Lake was worse. The real One house, unfinished will be in the wrong place. communities. Too often problem has been higher for three years, forced the All because three officials those with real need get up. family to live in a small can't admit they goofed. nothing while someone in Less money with less recent examples. elected. The new treasurer, shack until- the tension We sure need some comfortable housing gets a degrading procedures It is recorded in the Local Harvey Gladue, asked that became too much and the different procedures for brand new house. would produce more Housing Committee minutes the records be brought up family fell apart. No one housing in Northern Alberta. It's easy to blame the housing and leave people several times that I tried to to date before the housing seems to care what happens Windspeaker has much Metis, but I wish Wind - with some pride and let officials in Slave Lake program for this year to the children as the family to do. Keep up the good speaker and others would comfort. However, too know that something was started. Three times and crumbles for lack of decent work. take a second look. many Albertans see some wrong with their procedures three different officials were housing while less deserving When I tried to focus virtue in suffering, specially for accounting and in- sent in. Last week we- still get free housing to replace Floyd Griesbach something was wrong, well for Native people. ventory. Last year a new did not know what was trailers with running water Wabasca Community paid civil servants and Here are but three housing committee was needed for an amendment where there's no water line. &Recreation Services Alexis boasts "Little School That Could"
By George Poitras
"We're The Little School is Youth That Could" the motto of the Alexis Elementary School. "We strive to do In the Cultural Enrich- World Exposition in better - together," says ment Program, Grandma Vancouver. The kids and Gary Westhora, principal assists the kids in making staff raised $4,000 and the and teacher. crafts of Native tradition. Band donated $800 towards Situated approximately While at work with Grand- their transportation and 100 km northwest of ma, you can see the kids lunches. The kids and Edmonton on the Alexis happy to be with the Elder. supervisors travelled by Reserve, the school Grandma also encourages train to the west coast accommodates 52 students the kids to speak their . where they were guests at in Grades .1 to 6. Until Native tongue (Stoney) the Highlands Community recently, the school also while in her presence. School in North Vancouver. housed the kindergarten Another Elder from the Parents of the students in program until the Band reserve, Anthony Potts, the Highlands school decided to take control. comes into the school on billeted the students and The kindergarten program occasion and performs showed them a great time will now be run out of the drum dances with the and the kids all had good Nikoodi Daycare, although students. things to say about their it will still be supervised by "Parents are becoming billeting families. the Alexis Elementary more and more involved Expo vas of course a School staff. with the school," says priority in the sightseeing in Upon arriving at the Westhora. About 80 to this spectacular city. Other school, which sits near a 85% of parents show up for areas of interest were beautiful lake and green special functions that Stanley Park and Grouse fields, it was evident that include the parents' involve- Mountain. this was a closely -knit ment. At this time there is "The trp was fantastic, atmosphere in terms of no parent /teacher organiza- the kids had many wonderful teacher- student relation- tion with the school, but new learning experiences," ships. In the playground, they will be looking into said Westhora, who the students and a teacher organizing one this year. accompanied the children. were throwing around a "The parents are always The school would like to ball, and in the swings the welcome to drop by, the extend many thanks to the children played with a door is always open," said Highlands Community supervisor close at hand. Westhora. "They have School in North Vancouver Once inside the school, the been very supportive in the for hosting them. The walls showed posters and past and we hope this will Alexis Elementary School photos of powwows and improve." now considers them a sister other cultural activities, CHILDREN WILL PLAY The staff is no doubt very school. ...at indicating their strong concerned about their Throughout the year the Alexis Elementary School in - t ;h Ito interest their tradition children's welfare, and there are many üii ë thrnuahout the Crafts Sncietu ÍAIACS)_ and are certainly looking and customs. moreso their education. In planned activities as the school year. where they will be submitting forward to it. Alexis Elementary has the past there have been Hallowe'en and Christmas In the near future, the some work from the art "We like to expose our five teachers including the many field trips to various parties; a 6 -week swim kids will be in Edmonton to class. kids to something unusual, principal, who takes on locations surrounding the program in the spring; a attend a Children's Concert and we will hopefully be both the administrative reserve and the Edmonton Funday which is their at the Jubilee Auditorium "A good attitude prevails doing something different duties as well as teaching. area. annual winter carnival; a where they will listen to the and the students show every couple of months," "Grandma" Nancy Potts In the past school year, year -end picnic; and an Edmonton Symphony some great artistic skills," said Westhora. This and Sylvia Agnis are band - 12 kids, one teacher and award celebration recogniz- Orchestra. Also scheduled said Westhora. The sounds like a great idea and employed and serve as one parent were involved in ing the. students' áchieve- is an art contest with the students are working hard a great learning experience support staff. a school field trip to the ments and the parents who Alberta Indian Arts and for this upcoming contest for everyone.
A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS e PAGE 8, October 3, 1988, WINDSPEAKER Reader's freedom of speech `restricted'
Dear Editor: which will hopefully explain substance of the Public they work, they lose their borders on major conspiracy My adjudication hearing and give some insight into Servants Employment Act jobs. and fraud. This is directed is in Calgary on October 7, My name is Robert the unjust and unwarranted conflicts greatly with the to the Indian people by 8 & 9. I was discharged for This restriction on free- Laboucane. I am a Metis dismissal. spirit of the Charter of Indian Affairs officials on "critizing government dom of speech, expression and former employee of the Upon examination of my Rights. behalf of the Canadian policy as it relates to the and opinion is wrong. To Department of Indian statement to the press and public. classify "whistle- blowers" Stoney Indian Band." Affairs in Calgary. For two follow -up remarks and This conflict creates a As a citizen of this Review the articles and you I with secret agents only years worked as the letters and reports by the great deal of uncertainty in country, my loyalities and will see that what I highlights the paranoia said does District Superintendent for department, it all seems to the minds of many, many duty is to inform the public not conflict with what many within the department. Economic & Employment say and mean the same public servants, especially who in fact pay my wages senior officials within and Development in Southern thing, however, I was fired. the Native people working The continual, purposeful and expect no less, and yet outside the department Alberta. Because of the The divided loyalities within the department. contradictions of policy I am fired for doing my job. have said. statement (reprinted on faced by public servants is Whenever these employees implementation, priorities, all To date, after these I would very much I in this page), was fired becoming increasingly become aware of wrong- funding, down -sizing, months, I have not heard appreciate your comments February of this year. I more difficult to deal with. It doing and speak out and program transfers, training, one complaint about my on this issue and any have enclosed articles seems that the intent and inform the public, for whom self -government, etc., actions from any Canadian support you might feel citizen or organization. As worthwhile. a matter of fact, it has all been supportive and many Sincerely, ROBERT LABOUCANE'S STATEMENT people, companies, associa- tions and colleagues are Robert Laboucane As a public servant, I am accountable to the minister, indicating that they are 3094516 Valiant Dr. as are all other civil servants in the Mr. Crombie, proud of me. Finally, NW of us are also accountable to our department. Some someone has taken a stand Calgary, AB while feel they are not. This is clients others to right a wrong. T3A 0Y1 demonstrated by their actions and attitudes. When do the "policy" makers become accountable to those affected by these policies? The minister, I believe, is accountable to Parliament. Parliament is accountable to the Canadian people. The Reader requests data obvious conclusion one draws from all this is that the Canadian people are supporting and condoning what is on alcohol and drugs being done to the Native people of this country. I cannot. Dear Editor: I say Shame, Shame, Shame, Shame, on all of us. Let the records and statistics speak for themselves. The has much by situation is deplorable and unacceptable to any thinking Your paper always been appreciated person. our family, when we were in Edmonton. Let me assure (this audience) that apathy, prejudice Many of your articles deal with the problems of and discrimination are alive and well in Canada today. ROBERT LACOUCANE alcohol and drug abuse. The people's wages you pay with your taxes ...was fired because of this statement Uncle Gabe's Friendship Centre located in Fort represent you. Responsibility cannot be bought off, Smith, NWT, has just gajned a new Resource Centre films, blamed on someone else or explained away. Are the These are not for sale or available for compromise by that supplies materials, pamphlets, etc. to thirteen (13) native results achieved over the past 50 years considered to be any person or government ... two years of hard work communities. A of would be a to successful and acceptable or have we all failed wiped out with a stroke of the pen. copy your paper welcome addition miserably? The economic and employment development our Resource Centre. We are very close to the Alberta border and often I believe the results are exactly what has been program has spent a great deal of time and effort travel to Fitzgerald, AB. Your paper would also be planned. Therefore, I suppose the Canadian people establishing a trust and rapport with Chiefs, elected have gotten their money's worth. councils and Indian program managers. Commitments introduced to this community. The rhetoric continues, the funding decreases, the for funding were made, projects and training started, You have my continuous support, as you reach statistics get worse; many Native people die or continue people hired, countless hours spent on proposal Native people everywhere with news pertaining to their to exist in poverty, or a state of oblivion and hang on to development with other agencies only to have the lives and timely messages dealing with many problems Native peoples encounter. a more glorious past because there is no future . . . projects cancelled in mid stream. Reimbursement of check the statistics. Are you wondering why the funds to Bands for wages paid and consultants hired will problem won't go away? Do you even ask, what can be have to come from new year funds. Sincerely, done? The budget is very meager to begin with and cannot The absolute contradiction continues... What is said possibly address the needs. The new budget will be Pat (Monture) Wakulchyk Uncle and what is done are opposites. Is there anyone asking, even tougher and I anticipate a reduction in the Gabe's Friendship Centre just what is it we are trying to accomplish for who's economic development budget for 1986/87 even Fort Smith, NWT benefit? though the minister has identified self -government and As a result of the recent government freeze on economic development for Indian people as the spending and in anticipation of the new budget department priority. announcement, I wish to express my concerns. By Without adequate funding to respond to the various freezing the budget at this point in time, the Band priorities, the futility of all we have done becomes government has seriously damaged my credibility, apparent. Again, we have here an absolute professional and personal integrity. contradiction between what is said and what is done.
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A .VAw AA)YJYRN A$9$:ICIg`TAtr ppm:NuNIGATI9Ns WINDSPEAKER, October 3, 1988, PAGE 9 CUT student gets top achiever award
By Terry Lusty A wine and cheese Education reception was held at the University of Alberta on September 25 to honor for the 1985 -86 school year. event. Evelyn Cardinal of Saddle The award was made Marilyn Dumont, the Lake. She was presented possible through a contribu- academic counsellor for with a $100 cash award for tion from the Office of Native students at the being the top achiever in Native Student Services on university, said that the the Coordinated University campus and it is hoped that selection was not an easy Transfer (CUT) program it will become an annual one to make. `9t was a difficult choice because all students showed commit- ment," she explained. In addition, said Dumont, R :A T O C -HI there was "a range of only one stanine in the grades" between all of those /-0lS considered for the award. Therefore, attendance was looked at as a motivational PC` 4^P°P bA 4> 0D9 PC A factor as was the number of courses that the students L_C' P"A' ,'P 4D"6CA PC rLCo-" were enrolled in. Still, it was difficult to render a A54° L3A 6`V££ 3D">413, `Jb decision, said Dumont. Viba` DP aJ A"9.4 ` rDa- J9CL Further considerations in attempting to arrive at a ` D'rr9Aa46° 1-Da P1CL` '7d decision fell into the realms of academic achievement, EVELYN CARDINAL nC°drti> Arr9A3 b9r9J >53 Pb. * motivation, and persever- ...award presented by Dr. Carl Urion ance. 5 40-L F"CA 6(V££ 4b <413 PC A17"C+4` NAME Fa PC A'ar` 4+`r'a4O`dE A ADDRESS bG TOWN/CITY LAUREN TERBASKET "4+ar" PC.' 4"PA P (-Da. A.69.. FD PROVINCE P.O. Box 297 POSTAL CODE 4*r'ra4 A"n 4rr<*P Keremeos, B.C. VOX INO CFV4 (604) 499-5252 Ay4° 4'ra4` Drr4.` V4^CJAr` A NEW DAWN IN ABORKPENAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 10, October 3, 1986, WINDSPEAKER INTERVIEW: Bill McKnight By Jamie McDonell acceptable to the people of Canada, and from there on we'll discuss everything down the line. CONSTITUTIONAL MATTERS WINDSPEAKER: The Constitution being the most LUBICON LAND CLAIM important issue facing Native people today, how do you WINDSPEAKER: Getting to a specifically Alberta view the Constitution, self- govemment and transfer of problem, the Lubicon band seems to have been floating in powers? limbo for the last while. For a short time we got an advance McKNIGHT: Well, within the Constitution Act, 1982, on their problem and then it faded off into nowhere. there are two sections - 35, which says there are rights - McKNIGHT: The last official offer that was made to the they exist, and then under 37 it says that we are going to Lubicon people to settle their comprehensive claim, or have meetings to define those rights and what does it mean their entitlement - however you look at the question, I in terms of self government. It's there; it's recognized. I think was reasonably fair - to establish a mass of some think the meetings are to define what that word is. 25,000 acres conferred with mineral rights, that would It's also something that can't be defined by the federal have allowed them to have compensation, a considerable government because the provinces are partners in signing sum, but they have now proceeded to the Court of the Constitution Act of 1982 and therefore have to be part Queen's Bench in the province of Alberta...and that's of the process. So whatever can be done from our side, about all I can say while it's in the courts. It appeared to be with the Minister of Justice being the lead minister, we're making progress and for reasons I'm not clear on, the band attempting to plan for a productive meeting and it's been a has made a decision to use litigation. bit difficult, there's been some concerns raid by the AFN of which I'm sure you're aware. BILL C -31 BACKLOG I haven't met Mr. Erasmus - I've met him, but I will be WINDSPEAKER: Regarding Bill C -31, even with an meeting him specifically on the FMC, I have no idea what extra 30 officials added earlier this year, better than day, but it's within the next week I would guess. So we're doubling the entitlement section, you were still falling working towards a productive conference but the whole behind. Are you getting ahead on entitlements? agenda is not able to be controlled by the federal McKNIGHT: No, we're not getting ahead. It's government or the Minister of Justice. something that we're reviewing again, as to the resources, WINDSPEAKER: One of the AFN's...ongoing the person /years that have to be assigned to that to try Since Bill McKnight took over as minister concerns is the extent of self government, the only and maintain a flow that doesn't inhibit the establishment of Indian and Northern Affairs, the former practical (example) to date is fairly low level - the Sechelt of the C -31 people. It has to be done properly and it takes Labor minister has maintained as low a agreement. considerable time with most applications to just be sure profile as he showed in that ministry. McKNIGHT: You may say that it's low level, but it's that they are done properly. The other thing that we're McKnight spent the first month or so as certainly enthusiastically endorsed by the Indian working with, with the bands and with Indian minister being briefed on the issues that he government of the Sechelt band...so that again was a governments, is the establishment of membership codes, would have to face at DIA. With these decision by band government, to enter into that which I encourage all bands to participate in, and even if briefings behind him, he raised his profile agreement. It appears to be what is satisfactory and they don't participate and establish their membership only slightly, meeting with chiefs in Manitoba doesn't jeopardize whatever else may follow from the code, after the '87 deadline they will be established by the and visiting the Assembly of First Nations prescribed FMC meetings or what may follow in the future department - the membership lists, not the codes - and (AFN) annual meeting in St. John's, through whatever form. even after that period of time, bands will have the right to Newfoundland. WINDSPEAKER: So we can continue up and down establish their own membership codes and take control of While McKnight didn't develop a high from there? their membership. profile at Labor, that is not altogether a bad McKNIGHT: I believe so. There are varying degrees of WINDSPEAKER: Another thing that was promised at indicator of his ministry, in a government readiness by bands and tribal councils to enter into the time of C -31's passing was additional resources, which where high profile was often found only in discussions, and within the resourcing we have to enter many Native people took to include lands, to help ease scandal. into those discussions which are going ahead. assimilation of these people into the reserves. According to Labor officials, though the WINDSPEAKER: It would appear that what AFN is McKNIGHT: With the passage of C -31, there are man keeps a low profile, he was a remarkably looking for is the end of the trusteeship of the Department additional resources put together for the establishment of effective minister. of Indian Affairs. How would the ministry look at that? membership codes, there are commitments made by my McKnight, though considered to be on the McKNIGHT: I think that my predecessor has said that predecessor and by the Government of Canada to Tory right wing, has a reputation as a he would like to be the last Minister of Indian Affairs. There housing, but there is nothing included in C -31 for negotiator - that's the reason he received are certainly times that would have been acceptable to me, additional lands that may accrue because of C -31. In the the labor ministry. It would be logical to but the statement that I would make on top of that would housing issue, the additional housing units will be issued to assume that's also the reason he was given be that the trust relationship can only be removed at the the band. That does not give the C -31 people a priority on DIA, with all the conferences and negotiations wishes of the Indian people - Indian governments - and that housing. What it does is, as they enter and become that have to be taken care of before next there are certainly varying degrees of acceptance, from recognized as members, give them a place on the priority year's First Ministers' Conference. certain areas who want total delivery from the department list for housing. But they don't jump over existing families Also, though McKnight is seen as being on of all programs to varying degrees of the right of self on the list. the Conservatives' right wing, he has government in several forms being put forward. There's a developed a reputation as being very movement, but any of those decisions have to be made in LOST OIL REVENUES approachable and sympathetic to Native conjunction with the people who have responsibility by WINDSPEAKER: There are a number of bands that concerns. McKnight visits the bands in his signing the Constitution Act of 1982, and that includes the were funding most of their programs on oil revenues. constituency (Kindersly -Lloydminster in provinces. Realizing that the government is doing something to help Saskatchewan) at least once each year and WINDSPEAKER: A concern of the Native peoples is the West generally, because it has been so hard hit by oil while a member of the Opposition usually sovereignty, in the constitutional sense - not being crunch, are there any programs to help bands adjust to the attempted to help out whenever the bands independent but being on a level with the provinces, who new situation? requested assistance. can be overruled by the federal government in certain McKNIGHT: We are, within the department, While minister of Labor, McKnight had the instances but are otherwise free of the interference of the addressing the concems of those bands, the oil and gas Native component of the Central Mortgage other level. How would you view this? bands, if you want to define it just as those - that isn't the and Housing Corporation transferred from McKNIGHT: I've said that when we talk about the total definition - to define on a band to band case what we his department to DIA. This contrasts with varying degrees of self government from the example of can do. We are assessing and addressing on that band by the Nielsen "Buffalo Jump" report which Sechelt on up to that of being a sovereign nation equal to band case, as they come forward. But, at this time there suggested that CMHC take over DIA's Canada, that last one I don't see as being something the isn't anything in a policy decision, that would reflect a housing program. Indeed, while in Cabinet signitors to the Constitution Act of 1982 would accept. change to all the oil and gas bands. McKnight is reported to have supported WINDSPEAKER: I believe the point is not sovereignty Crombie and DIA against Nielsen's hatchet as in sovereign and independent, but sovereign as the HUNTING, FISHING RIGHTS wielding. provinces are at present sovereign, in that they cannot WINDSPEAKER: In the case of hunting and fishing In his few comments since becoming simply be dissolved by the federal government. rights, Canada's Native peoples are being given a share of minister of Indian and Northern Affairs, McKNIGHT: When you put in the terms you are, that wildlife that they consider less than their due. Is there McKnight has stressed conciliation between hasn't been put in the same terms to me. The top end is anything that the ministry will be doing about that? the feds, the provinces and Native peoples. always as a sovereign nation dealing with another sovereign nation and I have said that I don't believe that is Continued Page 21 A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, October 3, 1988, PAGE 11 Dumont's celebrate 50th anniversary By Mark McCallum The night belonged to addressed them with his her as he must have 50 George. He went up to the down -to -earth sense of years ago in High Prairie George and Anne Community makeshift stage downstairs humor. He said "I like when they were newlyweds. Dumont celebrated their in the friendship centre and everything I got tonight, but Good luck Mr. and Mrs. 50th wedding anniversary said "thank you everyone," I still like women more." Dumont. See you in 10 on Friday, September 5 at Metis status, George has the nearest shore in Great and brought them to a roar He then escorted his wife years on your diamond the Canadian Native been a member of the MAA Slave Lake. The incident of laughter as he jokingly upstairs and danced with anniversary. Friendship Centre in for over 50 years. occurred in the fall about 21 Edmonton. They were His friend and colleague, years ago as George was actually married on Pat McDermott, openly leading his 36 -foot fishing December 27, 1936, but boasted to the almost 100 boat home. RANDAL'S they felt the winter months people present at the He recalled excitedly, were not a time for celebra- banquet that George was "there was a big bang," and AUTOMOTIVE tion because of the cold one of the chief catalysts of . a ball of fire! weather. life -saving programs on "I didn't want to get too SUPPLYLTD. George and Anne have Edmonton's skid -road in close to them because of all the proud distinction of the late '60s. He was in fact the fire ... so I threw them a being parents to 10, grand- the president of one such rope with a lifesaver on it. I ALL THE RIGHT PARTS IN parents to 37 and great program: the Boyle Street had to lend one of them my ALL THE RIGHT PLACES. NAPA! grandparents to 15 more. Native Brotherhood Society. clothes, it was freezing out The eldest of 10 children, President of Zone 4 of that day. Another one was George was born on the MAA Ben Courtreille burnt pretty bad, but they When You Want The September 29, 1901 in St. recalled the first time he all lived." Paul de Metis or, as it is met Dumont 23 years ago. His son, George Jr., said Best For Your Vehicle... known now, St. Paul. Courtreille and his brother - of him, "I always called him His rich past has seen in -law were fishing when my idol . '.. and today he's him work as a lumberjack, the boat they were using still my idol." You Want Quality a trapper and a commercial capsized. They suddenly These words echo what NAPA Auto Parts fishermen since his early found themselves helpless many others feel for teens. in the "icy waters" of Lac George Sr., as was apparent Fishing was his mainstay St. Anne. But to their on his golden anniversary. Great Parts for over 40 years, and surprise and good fortune, Plaques, gifts and awards Servioe although much of this time George happened by shortly were given to him and wife Great was spent pulling nets and after the accident occurred from friends, family mem- reading the lakes of Alberta, with hot coffee and blankets. bers, guests and admirers he still found time to The 86- year -old has alike. Bruce Gladue, become involved with the played the part of a lifesaver assistant director of Local Metis Association of Alberta more than once. He saved 1885, presented the LOCATED IN HOBBEMA, AB. BOX 930 (MAA) when it was still the lives of three people Dumonts with a beautifully searching for its grassroots. from certain death when he inscribed silver and gold 585 -4140 Always proud of his spotted them six miles from trimmed tray. 8th ANNUAL ATISI '86 "Dialogue across cultures Symposium - October 30, 1986 Conference - October 31, Centre for Education One Kingsway, Edmonton November 1, 1986 Mayfield Inn, Edmonton Themes Addressing: Keynote Speakers include: Heritage Languages Dr. Jim Cummins, Ontario Institute for Literacy Studies in Education Language Learning Across the Curriculum E.S.L. in Native Education Dr. Bea Medicine; University of Calgary Cultural Adaptation Dr._ Al MacKay, University of Alberta Citizenship Education Pre - registration Deadline - October 3, 1986 For registration program package contact: alberta teachers Patsy Price, ATE SL '86 Registrar of english E.S.L. Resource Centre second as a ale Alberta Vocational Centre 10215 - 108 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1L6 PAGE 12, October 3, 1988, WINDSPEAKER IMlil .sir BURYING THE PAST IN A BRAVE NEW WORLD "an amazingly accomplished and intelligent film" Jau Scott, Toronto Globe and Mail "The strongest, most interesting and best -drawn character of the piece is Rosanne Cardinal (Tantoo Cardinal)...This is a remarkable film debut" John Dodd, Edmonton Journal "Emotionally potent...winning performances" -Martin Knelman, Toronto Life "It is a powerful film...Without the superb acting of Cardinal, the movie would not have achieved the success it enjoys." -Terry Lusty, Windspeaker a ROSÈANNE LADOUCEUR (Tantoo Cardinal) ...comforts Lily Sutton (Susan Wooldridge) By Terry Lusty typing, it is contained in the English stock and high on Eddy (Tom Jackson), in a essence of the movie and stark contrast of culture portrayal of Lily Sutton the social status order. local bar, Rosanne takes on one must bear in mind that shines through; the "haves" The film ends. The (Susan Wooldridge), a On the outskirts of town a housekeepingjob with the the producers only have versus the "have nots," the applause is instantaneous refined hoity -toity English- lives Rosanne Ladouceur Suttons. Through cir- about two hours to work strong family ties of the from a packed house. It is woman. (Tantoo Cardinal), a Metis, cumstance, she and Lily are with. Ladouceurs versus the thunderous! It is also a Loyalties just may be one and her extended family inadvertently drawn togeth- The film contains a detached and straining moment of glory for Metis of the best films to ever who occupy an old frame er. A close bond fast hidden element during relationships of the Suttons, actress Tantoo (Martin) come out of Alberta. It has house containing nothing develops between them, much of the film in which the basic day -to -day exist- Cardinal. all the ingredients necessary but the bare essentials. perhaps too fast for the the dark side of David is ence of the Ladouceurs The date is September to be a major winner when Followings severe beating sake of reality but it does eventually revealed. versus the well provided for 25 and here in Edmonton, the Canadian film awards at the hands of her boyfriend not detract from the Throughout the film the English family. the highly regarded film roll around. "Loyalties," has just made When it premiered at the its debut. A smash hit at Montreal World Film the box office? Perhaps. It Festival, it was "very, very is too early to tell. But for well received," said Pauline those who have seen it, Kayek from the National they offer nothing but Film Board, who also praise. informed "Windspeaker" If moviegoers are looking that it has been invited to a for a good tear -jerker or a number of places in the hell- bent -for -leather film, United States, including forget it. If they're looking Los Angeles for action -packed drama or In Toronto, at the Festival violence, forget that, too. of Festivals, it was voted However, if they're runner up in the category of looking for a decent drama most popular film. At the with good production and Cannes Film Festival, good acting, they're advised Toronto Globe and Mail to go and see "Loyalties" film critic, Jay Scott, which is now showing at the praised it as "an amazingly West Edmonton Mall - accomplished and intelligent Cineplex and the Plaza film." Theatre in Edmonton and The setting for the movie in Lac La Biche. Believe is Lac La Biche, a northern me, they'll get their money's Alberta community where worth. Dr. David Sutton (Kenneth It is a powerful film with Welsh) is joined by his wife moving scenes that are Lily who flies in from plausable. It is a depiction England to join him. of cultures in conflict, of Together, with their Native and non -Native children, they lavish in the lifestyles, attitudes and surroundings of their behaviors minus the typical $200,000log home complete Hollywood stereotyping of with all the amenities life Natives. As a matter of can offer. ON SCENE AT "LOYALTIES" fact, if there's any stereo- The Suttons are of ...with plenty of Native talent WINDSPEAKER, October 3, 1986, PAGE 13 But, the real beauty of things she's fantastic," the film rests in itssimplicity, boasts the director, Anne naturalness and realism. Wheeler. She further The rudimentary bush life stated that, when it was so common to Natives is shown at the festivals, accurately portrayed. people wanted to know Obviously, the producers why they haven't seen her and writers did their before and made inquiries homework and must be as to who her agent is and commended for their where she can be contacted. efforts. This is Cardinal's first Director- writer- producer major role in a movie and it Anne Wheeler of Edmonton may forecast additional says they tried very hard to offers of movie contracts. inject realism, to make the She's been involved in scenes as natural as theatrics and drama for possible. That requires some years and despite the sensitivity and, on that frustrations and meagre note, she and screenwriter existence experienced by Sharon Riis share the budding actors and ac- laurels. The results of their tresses, she never threw in joint effort provide a true the towel. It is a love and a reflection of the character life that she enjoys, that she of the Native community. thrives on. The warm and congenial If ever there was a atmosphere is there. The victory song, Cardinal can sharing and giving nature of sing it now. If she were to Native families protrudes. never act again, she'd still Additional supports stem have every right to crow. from Eddy going fire As it stands though, fighting, Mom to a bingo, Cardinal has already moved everyone to the coin onto other things. She's in laundry, loitering around Toronto until early (sitting) ROSE MARTIN town, watching the people November to take part in ...portrays the mother who pass by, gossiping, the play, "Jessica." piling into the back of a half - From Toronto, it's on to ton, and so on. All are Cape Breton for a bit part in symptomatic of the every another movie. After that, TOM JACKSON day lifestyles. it's anybody's guess. Mine ...plays the boyfriend Without the super acting is that she'll be snapped up of Cardinal, the movie by other directors with would not achieve the offers to act in their success it enjoys. She movie(s). definitely comes across as When interviewed by the dominant character "Windspeaker" about with her strength, compas- "Loyalties" receiving three sion, humor and straight- and one -half and four star forward manners. ratings as well as the raving In effect, Cardinal reviews about her acting, "makes" the movie. Cardinal expressed extreme Without her talented delight. "Wow! I was really performance, it would have pleasantly surprised," she been nothing more than said. "I didn't know it would another "ho -hum" Canadian be that emotionally re- production. ceived." The film is definitely Speaking of emotions, good. It's solid and has Cardinal informed us that emotion. Loyalties is not a her role was a very emotional large Hollywood production experience for her, right filled with multiple actors, from the start to the finish. scenes and so forth. It She said she first heard struggled through on a $2.5 about the script the summer million budget but offers before it was shot and, at magnificent results. that time, she said, "I let it The film industry is a go in one ear and out the tough one to crack but other." As for director Loyalties might just be the Wheeler and writer Riis, kind of success that leads they claim to have had to subsequent success, Cardinal in mind for the especially for Cardinal, role all along. Although Wheeler and Riis. several people competed Cardinal, originally from for the part, screen tests the hamlet of Anzac, just proved Cardinal was the south of Fort McMurray, best choice for the role and now resides in Saskatoon. we're happy about that. So For Cardinal, "Loyalties" are Wheeler and Riis. could be the big fish. A kose kwi yusk! Well "Everyone that's seen it, done! PAGE 14, October 3, 1986, WINDSPEAHER ffliss meus Alberta '86 By George Poitras pageant, Edna Forchuk, functions and has acted as more when the dance in Slave Lake. She now Quills Native Education was a bit disappointed to a role model for other ended to appreciate the attends NAIT in Edmonton Centre in St. Paul and plans Somewhat surprised and see the crowd wasn't as big youth. "She has helped jigging done by the two in the architectural design to further it in the near emotional, Rosemarie as she had anticipated. create a dream and we are dancers. program. Sandy speaks future. She has had many Mercredi, 18 of Fort Although there was a small very proud of her," said The judging for the and understands some of years of education including McMurray was joyous and crowd on hand the shqw Forchuk about Ladouceur, princess was left up to the her Cree language. She one year of University of in tears as she accepted the went well and Forchuk was who was also in attendance. nine panel members: Linda enjoys playing the guitar, Calgary outreach program. crown of the 1986 Miss pleased with that. The MCs for the evening Jensen, Bert Crowfoot, drawing, drama, some Marlene enjoys playing the Metis Alberta pageant. The first annual Miss were Kathy Sewell of Helen Medlock, Loro sports and modem dancing. guitar and singing, dancing "I didn't expect this. I feel Metis Alberta was held in Edmonton and Roxanne Carmen, Delia Grey, Bill Rosemarie Mercredi is and listening to music. She I had a lot of competition," conjunction with the Metis Miller of Saskatchewan. Haineault, Ken Beaupre, originally from Fort also speaks and understands said Mercredi after the Assembly in Lac La Biche These two beautiful young Joey Hamelin and Roy Chipewyan but lived for her Cree language. pageant which was held at in August 1985 with Tracy ladies kept the audience Randolph Jr. They would many years in Fort Throughout the evening, the Firemen's Hall in Ladouceur being the first to entertained and amused be watching the girls for McMurray where she has the girls were judged in a Edmonton, September 26. win the pageant. with jokes as they presented their beauty, confidence, graduated from high school. fashion show hosted by The pageant was originally "Tracy will go down in the evening's activities. speech presentation, walk She works and lives in Kathy Shirt of Edmonton. scheduled to occur at the history," said Forchuk in Sewell was also the MC for and poise. Edmonton. Her job with The girls modelled clothing Metis Association of Alberta addressing the audience. the first annual Miss Metis This year as last, there the Mariposa store in the designed and made by (MAA) Annual Assembly in "She was the first girl to win Alberta pageant in Lac La were three contestants West Edmonton Mall is a Shirt, who is originally from August. But due to the the crown, and during her Biche. Miller is the contending for the 1986 "great job," as she puts it. Saddle Lake. The mini - cancellation of the assembly, reign as Miss Metis Alberta, daughter of the well -known Miss Metis Alberta crown: Mercredi plans to attend fashion show had the girls the pageant was also she did everything that was author Maria Campbell, Sandy Nipshank of Slave college and take either a wearing some very elegant postponed until a later expected of her." but chose not to be Lake, Rosemarie Mercredi business administration or and aesthetic garments, date. Co- ordinator of the Tracy attended many introduced in that manner. of Fort McMurray and a drama course. She some made up in the Tracy Ladouceur and Marlene Poitras of Fort enjoys acting and sports. traditional Native taste Rodney Sinclair entertained Chipewyan. Each of these As a receptionist for the while others were also and began the show with a girls represented their Alberta Native Women's contemporary. In this your jig onstage, with music home towns, but do not Association, Marlene Poitras event, the contestants provided by the DJ. The necessarily reside there. gets to meet many interest- would be judged on their crowd applauded to the Sandy Nipshank, 23, ing and important people. walk and poise. Even atan Rodeo, tune of the fiddle, and even graduated from high school Poitras began a nursing though it was the first time 1° program with the Blue for some of the girls, they FIRST BUSINESS CARD NATIVE Indian Ms and Crafts RODEO Society of B.C. 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Wrangler Pro Rodeo Judging WINDSPEAKER, October 3, 1988, PAGE 15 ROSEMARIE MERCREDI SANDY NIPSHANK MARLENE POITRAS ...the new Miss Metes second runner -up ...first runner -up did sure look professional introduced their beauty, to'co- ordinate the Miss says it will help her in many "I feel really good about girls will become encouraged up there and did a fine job of ideas and their wonderful Metis Alberta pageant and ways. She thanked Forchuk entering the contest," said to participate in future showing off the wonderful charm. As Tracy Ladouceur for the many long hours she for her support and said she Poitras. It has given me a pageants." designs. Kathy Shirt has said, "they're all winners as has devoted. Forchuk in did a wonderful job as she good experience and Idon't Poitras wished Rosemarie been a clothes designer for far as I'm concerned." And turn presented Tracy pulled it off quite success- regret running for the the best of luck and hoped some 16 years. that was obvious as they Ladouceur with a plaque fully. She wished Miss pageant. I feel it helps build she would have a positive The bathing suit competi- stood onstage waiting for which outlined her works Metis Alberta 1986 well and was first learning experience as tion again was also judged the final decision to be as Miss Metis Alberta since hoped she would do well time speaking in public," reigns as Miss Metis for the poise and walk of the made. winning her crown' in and follow her dreams. she said. "I hope that other Alberta 1986. contestants. During the waiting August 1985. "She is truly a The formal speech seg- periods, local talent provided wiriner," said Forchuk of ment of the contest was the entertainment. Lillian Tracy. final category of judging Souray and Leonard Ladouceur then spoke of event for the girls. Each Gauthier kept the crowd her experiences since gave their ideas and happy and stomping their winning the first annual thoughts on topics such as feet to their music. pageant. She says the "what Metisism means to Also in the evening's pageant has added some- The One me," and "beauty and inner schedule were some thing new in her life ... a lot beauty." Competition was presentations to Edna of responsibility. "You very strong and indeed the Forchuk (co- ordinator), serve as a role model to contest was close as the and Tracy Ladouceur enhance the Native youth's and Only. evening's competitions (former Miss Metis Alberta). image," she says. "It's a ended. The girls did a Forchuk was recognized great opportunity for young marvellous task as each for her outstanding ability girls." In the past year Tracy has attended many functions in many commu- nities throughout the province. She has rep- resented Miss Metis Alberta at Expo in Vancouver, at the Native Business Summit in Toronto and at the Metis gathering in Batoche, Saskatchewan. She has been invited to attend Victoria functions from as far north as Canyon Creek to as far south as Lethbridge. Non -Stop Overall, Tracy said that her Only one airline can fly you non-sup to %fauna. year has been exciting, she Pacific VI stem has many people, and met You can enjoy our cunycnìrm non.sutp mice at 1405 pm daih except many positive aspects have .,aturday. And earn 1.000 Aeroplan bonus points for each one -way flight! resulted from being Miss We make it racy to reserve un leo can book anytime right up tot departure. Metis Alberta. For reservations call your travel agent or Pacific wcsnm Finally, the moment Calgary to Victoria* j at 235 -1161. everyone has been waiting Depart But hum! "tim won't 'be anxiously for came. The 8:05 AM 405 PM the one and only calling. envelope. "Second runner- I0:10 AM 6:lHl PM .Aen.plan bonus points II:35AM September 1-i up for the 1986 Miss Metis available 1:05 PM Non -Stop J October 26. Alberta pageant, ladies and *,TL ,w ...,_w,. ,..J.. gentlemen, is Miss Sandy moof We Are Nipshank. First runner -up, [lie West- Miss Marlene Poitras. And the winner for the 1986 Miss Metis Alberta pageant CPacificWestern is Rosemarie Mercredi." TRACEY LADOUCEUR Nipshank feels the contest MS ...the first Miss Metis ever was a great experience and A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 16, October 3, 1988, WINDSPEAKER utie Sessions taped Native people from fashion show of contem- with none of them outdoing across the provinces can porary Native designs by the other. Some were take pride in knowing their Cree -ations designer, more geared to the participation both as an Kathy Shirt. The Whisper- traditional side of Native life audience and as featured ing River Band made up the while others beamed with guests "paid off" with the rest of the program, country and rock Native successful completion of supplying music for the performers, sometimes two gruelling weeks of modules and entertainment moving at a fast pace with rehearsals and tapings of of their own. much up tempo country the Native Nashville North On the second show, numbers. television program. Lillian Souray, originally Although a Monday A series of 13 half hóur from the Fishing Lake evening is usually not the programs based on various Metis Settlement, along time of day that people in forms of Native entertain- with another lady, Darlene general want to take in a ment which ranged from Coulstring, Were featured. show, the enthusiasm traditional dancing to the Other shows over the shown by supporters and country scene were taped two week taping had such people looking to sit back for television in co-operation artists as Christine Daniels and enjoy the show, was with the CBC and AMMSA. and the White Braid Society overwhelming. The co- production traditional dancers, Metis All through the week, between the two organiza- historian and singer Terry except on two occasions, tions will go to air this Lusty, Ojibway country the 60 -chair seating arrange- winter, and both have performer Percy Tuesday, ment was full. deemed it a success. Native ballad and folk Native Nashville North The taping began eárlier singer Chuckie Beaver was a success for Native this year with the production from Wabasca, and Metis people everywhere. It gave of three episodes, used as a lady Fiddler Caroline Von the performers a chance to ROCKY WOODWARD pilot project to see if the Grad. show their talent and with idea from ...host of Native Nashville North originating Other performers were the move toward a more AMMSA's proposal to the Elvis Grey along with Bill country scene in Canada, it CBC was feasible enough Hersh, Teri House and Mic gave performers a chance to be considered for a Mac Doug Coulstring from to be recognized, on series. Nova Scotia, Cree recording television for the talents With the likes of Winston artist Don Bouvette and they possess. Wuttunee, Harry Rusk, Jody Callihoo. Cheeko Native Nashville North Laura Vinson, hoop dancer Desjarlais and her Native more then likely will Jerry Saddleback, country Metal designs along with continue in the not too singer Terry Daniels, the Native modules graced the distant future. If you are Red River Wheelers and stage of Native Nashville interested in appearing on Kikino Northern Lites North. the program, please contact Square Dance clubs, the Winston Wuttunee did a Rocky Woodward at at pilot projects were a second performance along 455 -2700. success which opened the with the Elizabeth Junior The show is based on ®odis's door for 10 more to be Travellers from the Elizabeth Native awareness, although goodwill gGeneral Store taped for a series. Metis Settlement. its concept is not to alienate The taping began on All of the shows offered a itself from the country Come in now September 15, with a variety of entertainment, music scene. SHIRTS. DRESSES MEN S suas 3 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU T SHIRTS LEDUC 986-411 Leduc Plaza see for yourself! gDdiE'G - WETASKIWIN goodwill General Store 352 -2388 With Stores In: 181 -3725 - 58th St., WetaaMwin Mall Edmonton Calgary Red Deer Welaskiwin Glenevis Camrose SPRUCE GROVE Goodwill Industries. Our business works. So neople can. FULLY LICENSED FREE DELIVERY IN 962 -3023 GROVE o WETASKIWIN LEDUC & SPRUCE A NEW DAWN INABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, October 3, 1986, PAGE 17 Fort Vermillion plans bicentennial By George Poitras scrapbooks, photographs, sketches, community FORT VERMILION - surveys, local records, Two hundred years of rich church records, government history. This is what Fort records, maps and plans, Vermilion and district will information files, minutes be celebrating in 1988, also from clubs and societies, marking Alberta's first old newspapers or mag- bicentennial celebration. azines, data from archives And organizers want or libraries or any other Native people to play an useful source materials. important part in those Being in the beginning celebrations. stages of their planning, the In addition to the many committee has no definite events scheduled through- dates set for any special WHISPERING RIVER out the 1988 calendar year, functions to be held in 1988. ...the Native Nashville North band the Bicentennial Committee Working as a volunteer plans to publish a written group of 12, the committee and pictorial history of the was formed in October Fort Vermilion and district 1985 as a sub -committee of region in book form. "If the Fort Vermilion and there's some way informa- District Recreation Board. and ready to be aired tion could be gathered and Headquarters for the documented for future committee is the Culture reference, this would be Room of the Community super," said Marilee Toews and Cultural Complex. of the Bicentennial Some proposed activities Committee. and events being considered Recorded exploration, are: bicentennial balls in S awridge trade and settlement in the Christmas 1987 and area began in 1788. That Christmas 1988; a canoe year the Northwest trip from Fort Vermilion to Company established one Fort Chipewyan; a corn - Hotel of its first Alberta trading memorative coin; cultural posts on the banks of the displays; dignitaries (VIP Peace River, near what is Program); fall fair; fireworks; Jasper ... now Fort Vermilion. This official opening ceremonies; post, known then as "Old an Olympic Torch visit; Establishment," marked rodeo; special mail run; the extension of the fur traditional Native tea trade into north -central dances; and a winter Simply Alberta and subsequent carnival, to name a few. settlement of the region. A Homecoming '88 is "Old Establishment" was planned for July 19 to The Best built by Charles Boyer of August 9, 1988. Anyone the Northwest Company wishing invitations to mail during the 1787 -88 period, to former residents please at the mouth of Boyer contact the committee. River. The current Fort Playing a significant role Vermilion site, as indicated in the history of the region, by records, was established the Native people's partic- in 1828 -1830. A number of ipation is strongly being posts were built between sought by the committee. 1788 and 1830 and later Although some Indian abandoned, names of the bands have Sawridge Hotel it indicated Jasper has forts varied and Fort in all ... interest contributing to Vermilion was only one mark the Centennial, the Conventions, Business Meetings, among them. committee is also seeking or a pleasant weekend on the slopes Preceding the recorded information from former the Sawridge can make your stay history of the white residents who would have in Jasper the best ever. "outsiders," the Cree and information pertinent to the Our Ballroom and Meeting Rooms the Dene Tha inhabited this early years of settlement region for many can handle parties from 6 to 250 generations. and trade in the area. From in comfort. A quick snack in the The Native people of this the Native aspect, informa- area are an important tion such the following Sunrise Coffee Shop - Fine Dining Box 2080 as component of its history would be the in Walter's Dining Room - a quiet Jasper, Alberta, Canada appreciated: drink in the Lounge and today the area has the various tribes in the area; and a fun eve- TOE 1E0 ning of dancing in Champ's all Tall Cree, Little Red River, their ways of life; patriarchs combine to make your stay in Tel. (403) 852 -5211 Dene Tha and the Boyer and matriarchs; chiefs and Jasper a memorable one. Telex 037 -48555 Bands. They constitute a medicine men; spirituality significant part After a full day of meetings or Toll Free of the area's and ceremony; customs; skiing on the world famous Jasper Alta. 1- 800 -661 -6427 population. artistry; industry and slopes, relax in Sawridge's Sauna B.C. 112-800-661-6427 The Bicentennial commerce; services - or outdoor Hot -Tub. Finish off Committee is seeking help changes in Native education, with a refreshing dip in our indoor from former residents and medical or social life; Atrium Swimming Pool and you other interested people. recreation, etc. Again, any are ready for an evening of fun Information such as names photographs, names and ANOTHER and places, special dates, places, dates, diaries, and and fine dining. SAWRIDGE ENTERPRISE why people came, when histories would be very they arrived, where from, welcome. how they came, etc. would Any inquiries, informa- be helpful in documenting tion, or submissions may be the material to be used in directed to the Bicentennial the history book and also Committee, Box 1788, Fort for special activities planned Vermilion, Alberta, TOH in 1988. These selections, 1NO, or phone Al Toews, using many personal chairman, at 927 -3491. memories and stories, will Participation in Alberta's OPEN 24 HOURS of course make this book first Bicentennial celebration very interesting and more promises to be a very Tire and Pump Service Full Dining Service MOTOR HOTEL - SLAVE LAKE, ALBERTA unique. Other helpful important event for the Truckers Lounge Bus Depot NEWLY EXPANDED TO 184 DELUXE ROOMS information may be family benefit of the entire region. New Dining Room New Lounge 350 Seat Banquet Room histories, private man- Enthusiasm is being shown Coffee Shop Tavern uscripts, oral histories as many organizations and Slave Lake, Alberta TOG 2A0 (403) 849 -4101 Slave Lake, Alberta TOG 2A0 (taped or written), old agencies pledge their letters, pioneer diaries, support. A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 18, October 3, 1986, WINDSPEAKER Rita Houle Memorial Award nominations being taken now By luan Morin described as "a credit to epitome of what a person her race." should be in her work as a She had the potential to Nominations are now volunteer at Edmonton's be a great athlete. She was being accepted for this Canadian Nativ2 Friendship a fine person who cared year's male and female Centre and in her many deeply for others and athletes of the year. To accomplishments in the showed it in her everyday qualify for the award, sporting field. Judges of the life. But most of all, she was nominees must be between Rita Houle Memorial Award the dream that didn't die. the ages of 14 and 20 on the will be looking for these She was Rita Houle. date of the nomination. qualities in the nominees The Seventh Annual Rita Candidates for the award for this year's award. A Houle Memorial Banquet must be nominated by a willingness to volunteer and will be held on Saturday, Native Friendship Centre, assist with a local organiza- November 8, the athlete Tribal Council, Metis Local tion or community, and who was stricken by cancer or Settlement, or any other athletic and academic at the tender age of 20. The "registered" Native or- achievements will be banquet is held annually. to ganization. The nominees considerations for the honor the Alberta Native must also have been a award winners. male and female athlete of resident of Alberta for a Winners of the Rita the year, and to pay tribute minimum of three (3) years. Houle Memorial Award will to Rita, who was once Rita Houle was the receive a $1,000 scholarship, from the provincial govern- ment to further their LYING education and athletic An abilities. 1 e t ibfe re This year's special guest Few 5há will be Jim Neilson, former rget! 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A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS L WINDSPEAKER, October 3, 1986, PAGE 19 Blood Tribe Protection Services invites the public to their GRAND OPENING OF THE NEW FIRE HALL ON OCTOBER 17, 1986 IN STANDOFF WILLIE deWIT DIRECTLY Andrew Stokes EAST OF THE ...defeated SHOT BOTH SIDES BUILDING. The Progi im will include: deWit wins again Ribbon cutting ceremony, open house, and guided tours of the building, special By Ivan Morin In his title -winning fight Benji Williams in their four guest speakers. Some against Ken Lakusta last rounder. entertainment will be provided. There was Duane Bobick, June, deWit said "if you hit And in the final bout of Joe Bugner, and Gerry the body the head will fall," the evening, High Prairie Cooney - all called "the and he made good on that native Stan Cunningham The Grand Opening Ceremony Great White Hope" in prophecy as deWit pum- fought his way to a will be held in honor of the late Kobin Bull Shields, a -time boxing circles, and all failing melled Stokes with hard unanimous decision over long Protection Services employee. in their efforts to win a rights to the body through Sid Williams. world heavyweight title. the last three rounds. The next fight card for Nobody's called Canadian The official score cards the Edmonton area will be read: Heavyweight Champion 100 -91; 100 -92; 99 -92 the Ken Lakusta - Razor Willie deWit a Great White - a unanimous decision Ruddock matchup which is Hope just yet, but as his for deWit. going to be held in early record continues to look In the post -fight interview, November. The exact date world class, he's bound to deWit said that Stokes is isn't known because of an GLADSTONE & COMPANY be pinned with the name. the toughest fight that he injury to Ruddock. Rumor has fought to date. And has it that a stand -in will be Barristers, Solicitors and Notary Publics In his non -title fight what impressed Stokes found for a November 9 against Andrew Stokes at most about Willie deWit? matchup at the Agricom. If the Edmonton Agricom on "He won." it does come off, Rufus September 30, deWit In the semi -main event, "Hurricane" Handley is set showed once again that he Young Demsey, who was to tangle with Conroy can do something new showcasing himself for a Nelson in another heavy- every fight and win. possible Canadian Heavy- weight match on the card. Are pleased to announce that they will be opening branch offices in weight Championship title Handley fought an exhibition Cardston and Standoff. The Cardston Office will be open on Through 10 rounds, match against deWit, didn't match with his friend and Mondays with the Standoff Office being open on Fridays. There will deWit scored to the head fight like a fighter on a sparring partner Ken in which will be open and twice knocked Stokes pedestal in his match Lakusta at the Sawridge also be a main office located Lethbridge to the canvass with his against Rubin Williams. Hotel in Slave Lake for Alex Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. devastating body shots. Dempsey was expected Courtorielle and the Stokes for his part was to outbox and possibly Friendship Centre. Practising in association with Mr. Gladstone will be Mr. Mark willing to mix it up and gave knock out Williams in this Baldry, L.L.B. of Lethbridge. the crowd of slightly more fight, but Williams proved than 4,000 their money's to be a durable fighter AGr worth. lasting the full 10 rounds of Gladstone and Company are pleased to be serving the communities deWit began this fight the match and coming out Telecommunications of Cardston and Standoff and invite you to call or drop in should we much like he always does, on the short end of the GOOD NEWS be able to assist you. moving and using his score cards, which read 99- potent jab to easily win the 92, 98 -24, and 97 -95. PARTY LINE first three rounds. In the What about Dempsey's Lethbridge Office fourth round, with blood chance for a heavyweight 1414 - Avenue S. literally flying from his nose, title match? I asked Rod 3rd Stokes fought back to earn Proudfoot, deWit's promot- THE NEW SCHOOL Phone: 328 -6770 an even round. er, and business manager, OF NATIVE STUDIES Mon. - Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Rounds five and six "Dempsey is not in Willie's (University of Alberta) could have been scored class," was his answer. even as neither deWit nor In other matches, Harpal Invites You Cardston Office Stokes managed to gain the Talhan of Edmonton To Call For Their Chaparral Insurance Office upper hand. As his blood dominated a gamey Gord 1986/87 Curriculum Phone: 653 -3033 flew, so did Stokes in the Hannah of Fort St. John, Guide 9:00 to 4:00 p.m. seventh round, catching B.C., winning the fight by a Mondays a.m. deWit with a series of left - unanimous decision. Call right combinations and In his first match as a Richard Price Standoff Office giving the partisan crowd a professional boxer, 432 -2991 Blood Tribe Office bit of scare. deWit once Edmonton's Kelly Perlette again showed he could take showed the same hard Phone: 737 -3753 or 329-4777 a punch in surviving the fighting stuff he had as an Fridays 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. seventh round, and fighting amateur at the Cougar PUT IT HERE his way out of trouble in the Boxing Club by scoring a final seconds of the round. unanimous decision over YOU WANT TO AMAK. COURTAV AGI i A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 20, October 3, 1986, WINDSPEAKER winter garb for the winter program. Before we tell you Oldtimers Banquet, and the Fort McMurray Winter about all that, let's start with a recap of some of their Carnival which feature the King and Queen of the summer achievements. North contest. The Nistawoyou Rowdies came up the winners in the For further information on any of this, call Ed slow -pitch league that they played in over the summer. Courtorielle at 743 -8555. While the Lakers didn't win any titles in senior fastball, By Ivan PAUL BAND - Alex Belcourt reports that he and his Morin Ed sez they have nothing to be ashamed of as they crew at the Paul Band Recreation are just getting the played well throughout the summer. winter program underway. Another team which didn't win the world series but Hockey is a big item for the band, so they have a full gained a lot of experience over the summer was the schedule of hockey from the atoms to the seniors. boys' baseball team the Breakers which was sponsored Somewhere in between there you should try to see the by the Nistawoyou Friendship Centre. pride of the Paul Band, Adrian Bull, who last year Winners is the only way to describe the track and played for the Paul Band Falcons. It's only Tuesday and already I've had a rough week. field team from the friendship centre, which boasts last Adrian was the winner of the Minor Hockey Player of Well, if nothing else, I ended last week on a good note by year's Alberta Native Athlete of the Year, Roddy the Year trophy at the award ceremonies I attended going out and taking pictures at the Miss Metis Alberta Castor, and numerous other promising athletes. The won by back in April. And if you happen to have the Pageant which was held here in Edmonton and Nistawoyou Friendship Centre team came out of Mercredi of Fort Chipewyan, representing opportunity to catch a Paul Band Chiefs game, you Rosemarie Lethbridge and the Friends of Sports Games with 13 Fort McMurray. might want to take note of Billy Adams, the winner of medals. Roddy won a gold medal in every event he last years One of the major setbacks I've had this week is I've Senior Hockey Player of the Year. entered, helping in the medal count. Others making the the past weeks the Paul somehow `inherited a flu of sort, and that has done Over couple of Band has trip to Lethbridge included Tanya Dakin (who won 3 been staging a hockey school hoping to turn out more wonders to my energy level. medals), Geraldine Loutitt; Cheryl Castor, Renee Energy isn't a problem in Fort McMurray, as Ed players like Adrian. The school runs for another week Doucette and Clayton Kootenay. or so. Courtorielle tells in the following report from the Another young athlete from the Fort McMurray area Nistawoyou Friendship Centre. If you have any questions about the Paul Band deserving a little attention is Dean Duperone, who recreation activities, I'm sure Alex wouldn't mind if you placed at the Alberta Track and Field Championships, called him at 428 -0178. FORT McMURRAY - Ed and all his volunteers up and won a silver at the Western Canadian Finals held in there in Fort McMurray have just put away their ALEXANDER - Guess what? The Alexander Winnipeg. summer cloaks and are preparing to throw on the Oldtimers aren't having a tournament on October 29 Ed also had the opportunity to take four of his and 30, like I wrote in last week's paper. I just got off the athletes to the Legion's camp for accomplished phone with Tony Arcand who tells me he doesn't know provincial athletes. anything about it. And his name was one of the names Overall, Ed says, he's pretty pleased with the way his given to me as a contact. Sorry about that, Tony and summer program went. Norm. Well So, what have they got for an encore. they've EDMONTON - I went to the fights again and got to just started to plan for their winter programs which will see the beginning of a professional boxing career for PETE include, recreational swimming, indoor track and field, Stan Cunningham from High Prairie. Stan used to box BIG HEAD roller skating, cross country skiing and some boxing for for Harry Laboucane up there at the friendship centre the more fiesty kids. and is now fighting out of the Panthers Boxing Club AUCTIONS The centre will also be sponsoring a men's hockey here in Edmonton. team as well as a basketball team. Volleyball will be Stan won a four -round unanimous decision over Sid another big item for the winter, as the Nistawoyou Williams of Surrey, B.C. Stan had other commitments Friendship Centre will have the ladies playing in their last night and couldn't stick around for an interview, but things a lot on For all your Consignments and Benefit Auction own league and probably making better he did promise to get back to me so we can tell you Sales on all new and used household items, the co -ed courts. As has happened in the past, the more about him and his boxing goals and feats. appliances, furniture and tools, including centre will feature a family recreation night. Well, that about does it for another Sports Roundup. livestock, cars and trucks. Scheduling has been a problem at this time, but Ed said We'll catch you again next week. he'll find a place for it. Remember to phone if you want a score or PLEASE CONTACT The friendship centre also involves itself in a few tournament to be known. And also remember to KEEP special events projects throughout the winter like the Annie Bare Shin Bone - 737 -3874 SMILING and shine on someone today. Tom Leckie at Peace Hills Turbo welcomes everyone to come in - fill up and enter to win 1 of 30 FREE Thanksgiving turkeys. Draw to be made on October 9, 1986. We wish you and yours a happy and joyous Thanksgiving. Open 24 Hours to Serve You Better Peace Hills Turbo Across From Wetaskiwin Mall 5430 -37A Avenue Wetaskiwin, Alberta Phone 352 -1737 The Pumper Peop A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS MIM WINDSPEAKER, October 3, 1988, PAGE 21 direction of the government. INTERVIEW: I just had a meeting in northern Manitoba with 41 bands where we signed a memorandum of understanding that we would address issues in a formulated way where we would Bill McKnight be able to focus our discussions as to issues that were put Page forward by the From 10 41 bands that I met with in the north, and I ÌÌcltiuQ think it's productive. Some of the northern bands that I met with McKNIGHT: With the wildlife legislation, those previously had made allegations about the Outitaech department's past history and changes (restricting the rights of Native hunters and the department responded not in a way to justify but in way fishermen) were made prior to 1982 and we are as a of explanation and I am Association waiting for a response from the department, in Alberta and in other parts of Canada, southern bands to that departmental explanation. involved with programs to support the industry of the of Albaito Indian people. We have some cases, such as the Baker FINISHING Lake case, that says that may be traditional gathering CROMBIE'S PLANS Another The Native Outreach Association of Alberta rights. But it isn't well defined, so at the present time we're WINDSPEAKER: concern is your completion of Mr. Crombie's initiatives. wishes to remind its friends and clients working in support of the industry. In the British Columbia McKNIGHT: Mr. I across Northern and Central Alberta that this examples, some of them are in court or going to court. We Crombie, think, built a foundation that I can put some form and is Fire Prevention Week Be sure your home is safe. haven't been able, with provincial governments, to change structure to. We may have different styles, but we anything that had been previously set by provincial both operate under the policy government. direction of government - that includes Cabinet - and Check your Power Cords and Outlets we'll build on the successes of Mr. Crombie. Who knows, I Double check your Fire Extinguisher SUPPORT FOR TRAPPERS may even have some of my own. Be Safety Conscious Shut lights off and double check for Stove WINDSPEAKER: In recent times, the Ontario and Elements and burning cigarettes before Toronto humane societies been seized by animal -rights you leave the house. activists, threatening the livelihood of Native hunters and Be Safe Think Safety trappers. What actions will the ministry be taking? ST. PAUL McKNIGHT: Right now, I'm awaiting the report of the From Your Friends At standing committee, which will have their fur report out in & DISTRICT Native Outreach Association the very near future. After that report is issued, I'll be Boys and addressing it and, depending what's in it, that's where we'll come from. I recognize that - particularly in the North, Girls Club but also in the northern part of south of 60 - it is an FItF; SOC industry that has the ability to bring economic benefit to (Upcoming Programs) not just Indian people, but non -Indian and non -Aboriginal people. I hope that whatever consideration the standing committee is giving it, that it addresses that very important VOLLEYBALL Junior (7 -12) issue. 1 find it a bit strange that with all the work we're eLo-(odl aLumb.r and uppä.d doing in the humane trapping area and with new designs Tuesday, October 14 - St. Paul Elementary School 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. coming out, that people from outside of an area that we Sunday, October 19 - Racette School if 983% ettd recognize as being different from a metropolitan area, are 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. insisting on changes that they really don't know the Senior (13 -17) ramifications of. It's impacting on a very important way of Sunday, October 19 - St. Paul Elementary School life and on an industry that will benefit people 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. -`p trt economically. Sunday, October 19 - Racette School . 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. ©r: MINISTERIAL CONTROL Adult WINDSPEAKER: An issue that came up in the matter Sunday, October 19 - St. Paul Elementary School of the Manitoba chiefs (forcing an audit of DIA in southern 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. BUILD YOUR `IT()IIIJ) Manitoba) was ministerial control of the department. Is FLOOR HOCKEY there any internal control that you'll be bringing on? O Junior (7 -12) McKNIGHT: The ministry has been reorganized at the BUILDING SUPPLIES Tuesday, October 14 - St. Paul Elementary School management level and that is reorganization now going 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. forward into the field and down through the layers. The Senior (13.17) INDUSTRIAL PARK difficulty a of minister who spends so much time at 35,000 Tuesday, October 14 - St. Paul Elementary School BOX 2001 feet is assuring the political direction of his department 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. (provides) a contradiction. At the same time that I'm PONOKA, ALTA. TOC 2H0 criticized, I believe unjustly, for not consulting directly with WATER POLO Indian bands or Aboriginal people, you can't be out there Junior C Senior BUS. 783 -5821 and you can't be here (running things) at the same time. I Sunday, October 19 - Aquatic Centre believe the officials in the department will respond to my 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. political direction. I cannot replace 5,000 people by myself BROOMBALL and four people in my ministerial office, so I have to rely on Junior (7 -12) & Senior (13 -17) my officials. But I believe they will respond to the political Times to be announced GRASS HOCKEY Junior (7 -12) BE LEFT Sunday, October 19 - OTJ Rink, Racette School WHY OUT? 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Senior (13 -17) Sunday, October 19 - OTJ Rink, Racette School 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. ;47 ;® ¡it, CRAFTS \ Junior (7 -12) NOTICE OF PUBLIC mEETInG Monday, October 20 Boys & Girls Club. 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Senior (13 -17) You too can keep up to date on Monday, October 20 Boys & Girls Club The Board of Trustees of the Northland School Division all the latest news of the Native 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. No. 61 will hold its next Regular Meeting on Friday, community by reading the October 17, commencing at 7:00 p.m., and continuing on Windspeaker newspaper every week. REGISTRATION: General membership to the Boys & Saturday, October 18, 1986, at the Northland School And that's not all to enjoy, Girls Club ($500) entitles you to participate in all of Division Board Room in Peace River, Alberta. for Windspeaker also includes the above events. Contact Irene or Robin at an entertaining selection of (403)645 -4630. All interested members of the public are invited to commentary, history, stories, observe, and to gain an understanding of their Board photos and cartoons. Don't PARTNERS operations. miss a single issue. PROGRAM: This program is uniquely designed to work with children on a one-to-one basis in the community. A question and answer period will be provided for the SUBSCRIBE TODAY Assistance is available with homework, recreation, public as an agenda item. (only $20 per year) and problems. Volunteers are needed to assist, call Irene for further information (64.5-6769). G. de Kleine ro iosed is$ for my subscription lo W:ndspeake Secretary- Treasurer KEYSTONE CLUBS: The Keystone Club program is Northland School Division No 61 Address. designed to bring youth together in smaller groups Town City.. Province who have a common interest. Postal "telephone Code Keystone Clubs become prominent in programs, field trips, projects, and leadership training. Send To: WiMexnker.I5001. 112 Ave. Edmonton. AI'o,,. TsM 2V6 Individuals wishing to volunteer to work with the Keystone groups are needed. /(/e2tgezezt sciooi DIVISION No.61 Call Irene at (403)645 -6769 for further information. Box 2519 St. Paul, Alberta spéáker TOA 3A0 A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 22, October 3, 1986, WINDSPEAKER The Windspeaker Calendar of Events Kainai News to be indexed and summarized on computer Kainai New of Standoff "As far as I'm concerned, Rob Ficiur, working on a ckchwiLt&ill has been publishing the Kainai News is an government STEP grant. information and news of important document in With the STEP program importance to Indian Indian history," Dr. Parry now finished, Dr. Parry people since its inception in observes. "I needed all the plans to start again next 1%8. information from the spring. So far, they have all Now, anthropology papers in my office, and, if I of the 1980 issues and parts professor Keith Parry is was going to do this project, of the 1968 and 1981 issues creating a valuable reference I figured I might as well do it stored in the computer, tool by creating a comput- for everybody's access." more than 1,000 articles in erized index and summary Dr. Parry says each all. . of every story ever printed article is reduced to the in the newspaper. headline, a short summary, Dr. Parry estimates it will Gathering and storing an index phrase and one or take two years to complete the information of Kainai more key index words, all the entire project. Tapes News started from Dr. of which are entered into will be available at the Parry's personal interest the computer. National Archives, Glenbow Multi- Cultural Education Conference, November 7 - 9, 1986, and research in the social The project began this Museum, Kainai News and University of Lethbridge Campus. For more information contact Gail Irani, development of Indian past summer. Dr. Parry the University of Lethbitidge, Four Worlds Development Project - 329 -2184. people. was assisted by student Dr. Parry says. Fall Horse Show - Panee Agriplex, Horse & Cattle Sale, October 14, 1986 at 6:30 p.m. Hobbema. Contact Irene at 783 -4744. This year, as in years past we are supporters of Fire Prevention Alexander Oldtimers Earlybird Hockey Tournament, October Week. Fire Prevention and the awareness i 29 & 30, 1986. For information call Tony Arcand or Norm Kootenay at the programs it brings Band office, 939 -5887. - can stop you from becoming a statistic. Be alert! Take preventive measures. Ermineskin Stampede Association - BINGO - October 9, 16, 23 & 30, 1986, Hobbema. (Doors open at 6 p.m.) Contact Warren at 585 -3770. Do not leave burning cigarettes unattended. Lakeland' Rodeo Finals "Showdown '86 ", October 17, 18 & 19, 1986, Camrose. Be sure your chimney and fireplace is clean before use. Electric elements are dangerous. Be sure to turn them off CCA Rodeo Finals, October 31, November 1 & 2, Lloydminster. when not in use. Have a fire extinguisher handy. Native Arts & Crafts Show & Sale, November 22, 1986, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sagitawa Friendship Centre, Peace River. Everyone invited to attend. Do not plug more than one appliance into the same outlet. Memorial Hockey Tournament, December 26, 27 & 28, 1986, Keep matches away from children. Saddle Lake. Unplug your radio and 1V before going on extended trips Hockey Tournament, December 27 & 28, 1986, Kehewin. from home. Alberta Indian Health Care Commission #1390 -10665 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, AB Care r Centre For Community Service Information Call 426 -1213 ORIENTATION SESSIONS Alberta Career Centres provide a range of services and resources to assist adult Albertans with career planning. You are invited to attend an Orientation Session in order to get information about a variety of options before selecting the service that best NOTICE TO PARENTS meets your needs. ORIENTATION SESSIONS (approximately 1 hour) are held 3 times daily. The School Board believes that regular attendance is a necessary requirement of all pupils registered in the School Division. The primary responsibility for ensuring Please telephone 297 -6347 to register, if you wish to attend-an Orientation Session. regular attendance rests with the pupil and his /her parents in accordance with the School Act. You will receive information about: Regular attendance is a legal requirement for all pupils up to the age of sixteen (16) years and a necessary requirement of all pupils enrolled, regardless of their age, if they are to CAREER PLANNING RESOURCE LIBRARY receive the maximum benefit from the programs being offered. - a variety of workshops information about part -time and full -time study - individual counselling - information about job options A person who has reached the age of 16 years is no longer compelled, under the law, to attend school. However, once a decision to continue studies is made, JOB SEARCH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE pupils who are 16 years of age or older must abide by the rules, - resumes - for adult education regulations and policies of the school and School board. - interview techniques - for training on the job - strategies for finding jobs - wage subsidy programs It is further the opinion of the School Board that developing habits of regular attendance at school and accepting the responsibility for regular attendance has the potential for worthwhile and necessary carry over to the day when pupils leave the After the Orientation Session, there will be an opportunity for you to have a few public school system to further their education elsewhere or to pursue careers in the world of work. moments with a counsellor in order to choose a service and develop a plan related to The introduction of higher achievement standards by the Provincial your career goals. Government through the Secondary School Review means close communication between the home and school is needed. We urge you to keep in touch with the school administration All services at the Career Centre are free. and staff regarding the progress of your children. ALBERTA CAREER CENTRE In support of these beliefs, the School Board -has set out guidelines to assist Room 200 administrators, teachers, pupils and parents who all must play an important role if the 805 - 9 St. S.W. common goals of regular attendance and academic achievement are to be achieved. Calgary, Alberta T2P 2Y6 The tragedy is that guidelines providing for either in- school suspensions or complete expulsion from school should not be necessary. Phone: 297 -6347 Cardston School Division No 2 P.O. Box 10 - Phone 653 -4991 Aberra CARDSTON, ALBERTA MANPOWER A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, October 3, 1986, PAGE 23 THE WINDSPEAKER PICTOGRAM National By Kiln McLain ACTIVITY Crossroads International CORNER seeking applicants for FUN FOR placement in one of ALL AGES! thirty Third World countries Canadian Crossroads The minimum age is 19 International, a charitable years with no maximum organization promoting age. A specialized skill is international development not essential. You will and education, is seeking receive extensive training. 160 Canadians for four to A living allowance, air fare six month development and accommodation are projects in 1987. You could provided. be placed in one of thirty For more information Third World countries. contact Crossroads Local Applicants require cultural Committee Co- ordinator, sensitivity, adaptability and Carmen Plante, who is commitment to promoting selecting volunteers now at international awareness. 454 -9032. BONNYVILLE INDIAN -METIS REHABILITATION CENTRE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Use a pen or pencil and fill in the segments that contain The Executive Director is responsible to the Board of Directors, a dot. If done correctly, the filled in segments will reveal and shall: a hidden picture. This week's pictogram will be shown in Assume full responsibility in planning and developing staff next week's paper in completed form. policies and is responsible for the same to the Board of Directors for their consideration and approval. ID Manage and supervise the total operation of the Bonnyville Indian -Metis Rehabilitation Centre and carries out the responsibility for planning and developing programs, policies, LAST WEEK'S SOLUTION: and long -term objectives for the Centre and shall regularly, submit for the Board of Directors consideration and approval of proposed programs, policies, and objectives. Requirements: Administrative Experience an asset Experience in Alcohol & Drug Abuse Treatment geared toward Native people is necessary Must have an acceptable length of sobriety WINDSPEAKER WORDSEARCH Deadline is October 8, 1986. By John Copley Please send your resume's to: Personnel Committee Bonnyville Indian -Mans Circle the words from the following list and the remaining WORDLIST Rehabilitation Centre letters starting from left to right (working across) will give Box 1348 you a phrase or sentence. Letters may be used more Bonnyville, 3 - letter Plumes AB than once in order to achieve another word. Words may TOA OLO Bow Shield run vertically, horizontally, backwards and diagonally. Dye For more information contact Ben Whiskeyjack at POWWOW THREADS Fan 7 - letter 826 -3328. Hem Bandana K S L L E B B Y E Y L L T D Tie Bustles Lap Earring S N S S E U S A T S A T L Harness 4 - letter Leisure T T O E S G T E R U P S B E Consulting Services Bead Whistle Native Education Centre R P A T N B G T M D N C O H Belt for Education Disc 8 - letter U L R E R N U G W H E H Flag Armbands Hoop Identity H E A B E A V N M L E P M S SECRETARY D Knot Leggings Warshirt S K D D D L H A G A P O E T Robe Seam Edmonton Public Schools (Consulting Services - Native R A G L D A R G D S O O W A Wire 9 - letter Education Centre for Education) requires a temporary Yarn Headdress A M A T N E M N D O S A H D N (10 month) Secretary - 1.000 F.T.E. Headroach 5 - letter Moosehide W L C B R K E E T A Duties: A G Bells Color 10 - letter Acts as receptionist for consultant.. E E F O A R E S H E S N D Crest Provides office management - Secretarial Individual services. 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