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February 1998 Canada's National Aboriginal News Source Volume I S No. 10 Gerald Morin, president of the Métis National Council. "It's quite obvious the AFN and the Government of Canada have been involved in painstaking negotiations which have resulted in an active First Nations agenda. What bothers us is there's no similar process for Métis, off-reserve people, Inuit people or Native women. Indian Affairs' traditional focus has been on- reserve and this new direction simply perpetuates past policy"

STATEMENT OF RECONCILIATION PAGE 2.

APOLOGY OR COMPROMISE? PAGE 3.

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-_, Z w a DEEPLY SORRY, s. * I owe cá' ó ^ m rw but is if an apology? g 3 °. n =.o ñ o N c-jc O - W Phil Fontaine, national chief of the Assembly of First 3 C6 ' Nations, is G presented with a copy of the federal De 4 0 government's Statement of Reconciliation by Minister of Have your say! Rio M Indian Affairs Jane Stewart. The government handed down Windspeaker 00 its response to the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples wants to hear from you. ,o report in Ottawa on Jan. 7. The response, entitled Gathering Call our response line and tell our o0 readers CV Strength, Canada's Aboriginal Action Plan, promises a more what you think of the In effective working relationship between Canada and government's response to the RCAP Aboriginal people. report. DETAILS INSIDE. February 1998 Page 2 WINDSPEAKER0.1107r February 1998 Statement of Reconciliation Feds offer new deal Apology Learning from the Past By Paul Barnsley communities by building a real "The Government of Canada By Paul Barnsley Windspeaker Staff Writer with Aboriginal peo- role it played Editor's note: Windspeaker has reprinted, in its entirety, the partnership acknowledges the Windspeaker Staff WI federal government's statement of reconciliation which was pre- ple, including the development in the development and admin- OTTAWA mechanisms to recognize Particu- EDM sented to the Aboriginal people of Canada on Jan. 7. of sus- istration of these schools. As Aboriginal and non -Aboriginal Canadians seek to tainable and accountable Abo- larly to those individuals who move forward together in a process of renewal, it is essen- The federal government wants riginal governments and institu- experienced the tragedy of sexual The federal goven tial that we deal with the legacies of the past affecting the a fresh start in its relationship tions. An essential aspect will be and physical abuse at residential attempt to "deal with i Aboriginal peoples of Canada, including the First Nations, with Aboriginal people in to work closely together with schools and who have carried cies of the past" is be Inuit and Métis. Our purpose is not to rewrite history but, Canada. On Jan. 7, two federal Aboriginal people to define that this burden believing that in jected to very dose rather, to learn from our past and to find ways to deal with cabinet members unveiled the partnership and shape a corn - some way they must be respon- this month. Aborigina the negative impacts that certain historical decisions con- action plan they say the federal mon vision of the relationship sible, we wish to emphasize that can't help but feel that tinue to have in our society today. government will follow to make between us." what you experienced was not ernment's apology an The ancestors of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples that new beginning a reality. Federal negotiators had been your fault and should never have ises to change its way lived on this continent long before explorers from other Indian Affairs Minister Jane meeting with the AFN team happened," the Indian Affairs good to be true. continents first came to North America. For thousands of Stewart and Ralph Goodale, the (Chief Fontaine, Aboriginal law- minister read. "To those of you Residential school years before this country was founded, they enjoyed their federal Interlocutor for Métis and yer Mary Ellen Turpel -Lafonde who suffered this tragedy at and Aboriginal leaden own forms of government. Diverse, vibrant Aboriginal na- non -status Aboriginal people, and Winnipeg lawyer Jack Lon- residential schools, we are picious of the way th tions had ways of life rooted in fundamental values con- were present during a noon -hour don) for several months to work deeply sorry." government's Stateme cerning their relationships to the Creator, the environment, ceremony on Parliament Hill to out the starting points of the plan. The government's response to onciliation was worde and each other, in the role of Eldèrs as the living memory make the announcement. Prime "The Assembly of First Nations the royal commission's five -vol- suspect that a fine h of their ancestors, and in their responsibilities as custodi- Minister Jean Chretien did not is proud of the role it played in ume, 4,000 -page report is out- was split when the ans of the lands, waters and resources of their homelands. attend, though he was in Ottawa laying the foundation for today's lined in a 36 -page booklet enti- ment chose to expre The assistance and spiritual values of the Aboriginal peo- at the time of the announcement. federal response to the landmark tled Gathering Strength - Cana- found regret" for its ple who welcomed the newcomers to this continent too often Assembly of First Nations Na- report of the Royal Commission da's Aboriginal Action Plan. In de- tions and then say have been forgotten. The contributions made by all Aborigi- tional Chief, Phil Fontaine, ac- on Aboriginal Peoples," Fontaine scribing the details of the plan, "deeply sorry" for tt nal peoples to Canada's development, and the contributions cepted a copy of a Statement of said. "It took some courage on Stewart said it is built around and physical that they continue to make to our society today, have not been Reconciliation that was offered to the part of the minister and the four main objectives: to renew abuse suf- properly acknowledged. The Government of Canada today, Aboriginal people on behalf of government to take this historic partnerships; to strengthen Abo- fered in resi- on behalf of all Canadians, acknowledges those contributions. the federal government by Min- step, to break with the past, and riginal governance; to develop a dential Sadly, our history with respect to the treatment of Abo- ister Stewart. to apologize for the historic new fiscal relationship; and to schools. riginal people is not something in which we can take pride. During the speech from the wrongs and injustices committed support strong communities, Many are throne Attitudes of racial and cultural superiority led to a sup- on Sept. 23, which marked against our people. It is therefore people and economies. wondering if pression of Aboriginal culture and values. As a country we the debut of the re- elected Liberal a great honor for me, on behalf A $350 million healing fund for the words are burdened by past actions that resulted in weakening government, the government of the First Nations, to accept the the victims of abuse at residen- which were the identity of Aboriginal peoples, suppressing their lan- pledged to respond to the report apology of the government and tial schools will be established. included in of the Royal guages and cultures, and outlawing spiritual practices. We Commission on people of Canada." Few details were released about the statement Aboriginal Peoples "as soon must recognize the impact of these actions on the once self - as If the government follows how that money is to be used, intentionally possible." Minister Stewart sustaining nations that were disaggregated, disrupted, lim- said through on the commitments although all parties agree it will avoided any the January announcement was contained in the 7 be used to ited or even destroyed by the dispossession of traditional ter- plan, Jan. will support the develop- direct admis- ritory, by the relocation of Aboriginal people, and by some that response. She added that become known as one of the ment of a community-based the commission report was sion of guilt provisions of the Indian Act. We must acknowledge that the the most important days in the his- healing system. by the gov- inspiration for the federal gov- tory of Aboriginal in Details in other sections of the result of these actions was the erosion of the political, eco- people ernment. ernment's decision to re- invent Canada. As important as plan are equally sketchy, but nomic and social systems of Aboriginal people and nations. the Some of the Against the backdrop of these historical legacies, it is a the way it deals with Aborigi- promises the minister made that some of the initiatives the gov- nal people. ernment will explore as it seeks suspicion is remarkable tribute to the strength and endurance of Abo- day, was the apology which out- related to riginal people that they have maintained their historic di- "The action plan responds to shone all others parts of the an- to fulfil each of Gathering the Royal Commission and nouncement. Strength's four main objectives, comments versity and identity. The Government of Canada today for- sets made by the for new suggest that Cabinet has decided mally expresses to all Aboriginal people in Canada our directions a course based As she read the plan's State- minister on profound regret for past actions of the federal government on greater co- operation with ment of Reconciliation, Stewart to introduce new money for Abo- Aboriginal groups and riginal issues not as much as Oct.31 which which have contributed to these difficult pages in the his- prov- apologized on behalf of the fed- - were re- inces," Stewart said. "At the heart eral government for the royal commission recom- tory of our relationship together. the physical ported in this One aspect of our relationship with Aboriginal people over of the action plan is a commit- and sexual abuse suffered in mended, but still a significant ment needs amount. newspaper. this period that requires particular attention is the Residen- to address the of Canada's residential schools. At that time tial School system. This system separated many children from the minister their families and communities and prevented them from left reporters speaking their own languages and from learning about their Ottawa acknowledges mistakes with the im- heritage and cultures. In the worst cases, it left legacies of pression that Mini personal pain and distress that continue to reverberate in The report of the royal commis- The federal government, in an apology Jan! Aboriginal communities to this day. Tragically, some children sion called for "a great cleansing Gathering Strength, noted that the would not be of F were the victims of physical and sexual abuse. of the wounds of the past" to royal commission called for forthcoming. Chie The Government of Canada acknowledges the role it pave the way for any possible sweeping changes to federal in- "Not only the i played in the development and administration of these future harmonious relationship stitutions, but any indication that do 'not think Gelb schools. Particularly to those individuals who experienced between Aboriginal people and changes were coming on the it's the wise in Ei the tragedy of sexual and physical abuse at residential the Government of Canada. Ot- scale recommended by the corn - schools, who have carried thing to do, but the and this burden believing that tawa's response to that recom- missioners was missing. Instead, ble thing to do to in some way they must be responsible, we to wish empha- mendation was the Statement of the government limited its re- there, I size apologize' that what you experienced was not your fault and Reconciliation, in which the goy- sponse to agreeing with "the un- have to go on. It doe should never have happened. To those of you who suffered eminent admitted that assimila- derlying view that policy devel- that way for me," th this tragedy at residential schools, we are deeply sorry. tion measures were, and are, rac- opment and implementation, said at the time. In dealing with the legacies of the Residential School sys- ist and disrespectful. and the delivery of programs and The Jan. 7 apolol tem, the of Government Canada proposes to work with First The main element of the gov- services" should be revamped. tims of physical ar Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, the Churches and other ernment's attempt to cleanse past "We are also open to further abuse looks like th( interested parties to resolve the longstanding issues that wounds was the $350 million discussions the changed her mi must addressed. We need Minister of Indian Affairs, on departmental to work together on a healing healing fund that "will be deliv- and institutional Stewart told Winds; strategy to assist individuals and Jane Stewart. arrangements communities in dealing ered in the broadest possible that could improve existing sys- wasn't the case. with the consequences of this sad era of our history. fashion to all Aboriginal people, what it feels is politically possi- tems," the "I was never adar No attempt at reconciliation with federal plan stated. Aboriginal people can including Métis and off -reserve ble with the demands of the rec- In an announcement wouldn't be an apo be complete without reference to made the sad events culminat- individuals and communities ommendations of the royal com- jointly by National Chief Phil said on Jan16. "I wa ing in the death of Métis leader Louis Riel. These events that have been impacted by the mission. Fontaine and Indian Affairs Min- on it." cannot be undone; however, we can and will continue to residential school system." Aside from the first step of ister Stewart in Winnipeg on Jan. AFN and govemn look for ways of affirming the contributions of Métis peo- Psychologists have ple in told apologizing and setting up a 13, the parties announced which tiators spent seven Canada and of reflecting Louis Riel's proper place in Windspeaker that even people Canada's history. healing fund, as part of the first of the proposals in Gathering going over the forn who were not direct victims of phase of the government's plan, Strength they would tackle emment's response t Reconciliation is an ongoing process. In renewing our first. partnership, physical and sexual abuse have Ottawa affirmed the legitimacy They have committed to work commission woul we must ensure that the mistakes which been impacted by the residential source marked our past relationship not of the treaty-based relationship on establishing joint federal -First who spoke o are repeated. The Gov - school system, yet the apology between the Nations dition that his or hi emment of Canada recognizes that policies that Crown and First initiatives to create a for- sought to was extended only to the victims Nations. mal set rules not be revealed, sai( assimilate Aboriginal people, women and men, of governing the were not of physical and sexual abuse. (A The federal government also way First Nations interact gotiators had to pn the way to build a strong country. We must instead with con- more thorough look at this sub- issued an invitation gov- the federal government in sever tinue to find ways in which Aboriginal people can partici- to other government, joint fed- ject is featured elsewhere in this ernments within Canada to work eral -First Nations measures get a direct apology pate fully in the economic, political, cultural and life to social edition. See Apology, a compromise. co -operatively in the new part- preserve and protect Aboriginal victims. The AFN of Canada in a manner which preserves and enhances the page collective identities 3.) nership. Ottawa also recognized languages, heritage and cultures, started with dema of Aboriginal communities, and allows That apparent inconsistency them to evolve and flourish is that "Aboriginal people must and joint federal -First Nations more comprehensiv in the future. Working together the first suggestion of the conflict to achieve our shared goals participate fully in the design and action to educate the Canadian and a more detailec will benefit all Canadians, Abo- the federal government is expe- delivery to the royal commiss riginal and non -Aboriginal alike. of programs affecting public about Aboriginal issues. riencing as it seeks to balance their lives and communities." (see Governance issues page 4.) February 1998 February 1998 WINDáPEAKER Page 3 IM WS 'eal Apology, a compromise Gathering Strength ernment of Canada By Paul Barnsley The Indian Affairs minister, es the role it played Windspeaker Staff Writer in a one-on -one interview with )pment and admin- Windspeaker in Edmonton on iese schools. Particu- EDMONTON Jan. 16, said the apology was ie individuals who simply that - an apology. not strong enough the tragedy of sexual The federal government's When she was asked if sugges- abuse at residential attempt to "deal with the lega- tions were true that earlier ver- By Paul Barnsley who have carried cies of the past" is being sub- sions of the government's re- Windspeaker Staff Writer -We do not believing that in jected to very close >' scrutiny sponse were more strongly iey must be respon- this month. Aboriginal people worded, Stewart said, "No." EDMONTON the extent of the h to emphasize that can't help but feel that the gov- "No, there was nothing like damage or the cperienced was not ernment's apology and prom- that," the minister said. "It was The two main proponents of d should never have ises to change its ways are too more - having listened to the the federal government's re- costs that will be the Indian Affairs good to be true. words that people used when sponse to the report of the Royal involved in J. "To those of you Residential school victims they talked to me and you read Commission on Aboriginal Peo- ed this tragedy at and Aboriginal leaders are sus- it in the press over and over ples have been traveling the repairing it. Unless' vschools, we are picious of the way the federal again - people just say 'Why country, explaining the Jan. 7 the monies government's Statement of Rec- can't the goverrunent say we're announcement to chiefs, Abo- nment's response to onciliation was worded. Some sorry? Why can't they say riginal people and the media. Identified are to be runission s five -vol- suspect that a fine legal hair we're sorry?' Assembly of First Nations used for that page report is out- was split when the govern- "And so that's what I National Chief Phil Fontaine í-page booklet enti- ment chose to express "pro- wanted to do. So that's where and Indian Affairs Minister Jane process of defining g Strength Cana - s - found regret" for its past ac- it came from." Stewart are spreading the word Marilyn Buffalo, praaidettt al Action Plan. In de- that Gathering Strength Cana- the problem and tions and then say it was Stewart could accept that - of the Native Wornell s details of the plan, da's Aboriginal Action is "deeply sorry" for the sexual Aboriginal people are looking Plan the the Cost o Association of Canada,..;,....._ 1 it is built around and physical for the catch first step in a new enlightened f lbjectives: to renew abuse suf- in her an- direction in dealings between repairing it, it creates the danger to strengthen Abo- fered in resi- nouncement. Aboriginal peoples and the fed- mance; to develop a band -aid solution." dential But she eral government...... elationship; and to schools. wanted to Both say the Statement of Rec- ong communities, Many are onciliation, which contains the strings cables!" he which ?conomies. emphasize - said. created residential if government's apology to vic- "One of the first things I schools lion healing fund for wondering that the apol- no- so that it can skip over the words ogy is sincere. tims of sexual and physical tice is the word manipulation: a shameful past without fully of abuse at residen- abuse in Indian residential When the will be established. which were "If 'we're minister talks about dealing with it. schools and promises a $350 lost lands lost were released about included in deeply sorry' and cultures, it's "Marilyn Buffalo [president of million healing fund, are impor- easy to miss the reality that the oney is to be used, the statement isn't an apol- the Native Women's Associa- tant first steps in the develop- lands and tion of is parties agree it will intentionally ogy, I don't culture weren't lost Canada] right. It's not avoided any know what ment of a new partnership be- - they were stolen. When the an apology," Chrisjohn said. apport the develop - tween Aboriginal peoples community-based direct admis- is," she said. and government puts up $350 mil- "Nowhere in the Statement of sion of guilt Most Abo- government. lion for healing an therapy Reconciliation does the govern- em. But critics say the apology other by the gov- riginal leaders and we accept it, it's easy to ment admit it was the intention sections of the was too narrow healing wally sketchy, but ernment. believe that and the miss the most important point. of the federal policies to assimi- fund is not nearly initiatives the gov- Some of the the apology enough. We need to say 'Wait a second. late. Gathering Strength is an at- Mental health practitioners We're not sick. We were tempt to LI suspicion is would have poi- turn that page before explore as it seeks say ach of related to been made a $350 million is just a drop soned.' That raises a whole anyone can read it." Gathering in tur main comments long time ago the bucket when it comes to series of questions that don't He sees many examples of the objectives, the on- going, Cabinet has decided made by the if government treating multi- get asked or answered if we cultural bias and paternalism new money for Abo- minister on lawyers generational symptoms of what buy into the idea that we have which the government admit- the authors of the s not as much as Oct.31 which hadn't ad- report of the a problem." ted was wrong and promised to - Royal ommission recom- were re- vised against Commission on Aborigi- While he grants that Aborigi- end in the Statement of Reconcili- nal Peoples called "the silent it still a significant ported in this it because nal leaders are right to say that ation. newspaper. they believed tortures that continue in our Gathering Strength is an impor- "In 1952 Canada signed the At that time an apology communities." tant first step, Chrisjohn doesn't United Nations convention the minister would expose And one Oneida Nation want the government document against genocide," he said. "The left reporters the govern- member with a doctorate in psy- to go unchallenged on its basic residential schools were not a stakes with the im- ROB MCpMEY ment to a chology says the whole commis- viewpoint which, he said, is mistake. They were deliberate pression that Ministerof Indian Affairs, number of sion report and government re- more of the same old paternal- policy. Canada signed the con- ral government, in an apology Jane Stewart, and Assembly civil lawsuits. sponse process is a sham. ism and cultural insensitivity. vention. They knew what they rength, noted that the would not be of First Nations National Stewart said Roland Chrisjohn gave up his "Gathering Strength speaks in were doing. There are ways of mission called for forthcoming. Chief, Phil Fontaine, toured thatisn'tan is- practice in psychology and now honey words while delivering a committing genocide without ) anges to federal in- "Not only the newly opened Syncrude sue. works as a researcher in health sting," he said. "Once again we killing people." Gallery of rt any indication that do I not think Aboriginal Culture "We're al- and education issues for the are demonized as suffering Everywhere in the report, he ere coming on the it's the wise in Edmonton on Jan. 16. ready settling Treaty 7 chiefs. He wrote a pa- from dependency and being in said, are assumptions that mended by the com- thing to do, but the responsi- claims out of court," she said, per dealing with residential need of professional help with Canada's standards are the right vas missing. Instead, ble thing to do to say 'OK, "and this is just a recognition schools for the royal commis- a pathology... as if it was our standards. That's more pater- ment limited its re- there, I apologize' and then that we are and have been a sion that was rejected as too ex- fault!" he said. nalism and evidence of on-go- reeing with "the un- have to go on. It doesn't work party to residential school treme. Chrisjohn wrote a response to ing assumptions of cultural su- nw that policy devel- that way for me," the minister systems." "I'm a psychologist by train- the government plan which he periority, he said. d implementation, said at the time. National Chief Phil ing and for years I worked at entitled A Page Turned All Too Chrisjohn and other mental very of programs and The Jan. 7 apology to vic- Fontaine told Windspeaker he a suicide prevention clinic in Quickly. In that paper he sug- health professionals are worried could be revamped. tims of physical and sexual feels Gathering Strength is a Toronto," Chrisjohn said. "Af- gests the government is giving about the implementation of the dso open to further abuse looks like the minister compromise that contains ter years of dealing with de- a very limited, and limiting, rec- healing fund. on the departmental changed her mind. But some significant victories for pressed people I found the ognition to the federal policies (see Healing fund page 4.) ional arrangements Stewart told Windspeaker that First Nations people. best thing I could do for my nprove existing sys- wasn't the case. "Let's keep in mind that we people was to open up my ederal plan stated. I was never adamant there were involved in a negotia- wallet and tell them to take nouncement made wouldn't be an apology," she tions process," the national what they needed. I was get- Have your say! 4ational Chief Phil said on Jan16. "I was working chief said. "All of the discus- ting paid all this money to I IndianAffairs Min- on it." sions and negotiations were look after these people be- If you have a comment t in Winnipeg on Jan. AFN and government nego- really from our part designed cause that was cheaper than regarding the federal es announced which tiators spent several months to ensure that the federal re- actually doing something response to the Royal )osals in Gathering going over the form the gov- sponse was in keeping with about the real problem. If Commission on Aboriginal you're an Aboriginal person in -I y would tackle first. emment's response to the royal the interests of First Nations Peoples report that you J _LL-L-1- - e committed to work commission would take. A people. In any process of ne- Canada and you're depressed, would like to see J _ LL ing joint federal -First source who spoke on the con- gotiation there's give and there's nothing wrong with published, call the J_LL. iatives to create a for- dition that his or her identity take and you have to compro- you. The economic and cul- Windspeaker Reader rules governing the not be revealed, said AFN ne- mise when its appropriate to tural oppression you feel is Response line. You have Jations interact with gotiators had to pressure the do so. In the end, the State- real. You're perfectly all right. three minutes to state your ;ovemment, joint fed - government in several ways to ment of Reconciliation, the You have a reason to feel de- point of view. Remember to L lations measures to get a direct apology for abuse apology on residential pressed" record your name, place of d protect Aboriginal victims. The AFN team had schools, the $350 million Chrisjohn disagreed with the residence and a phone 1-800-661 heritage and cultures, started with demands for a fund, all of those are very sig- royal commission report and he number where you can be 5469 ederal -First Nations more comprehensive apology nificant advances for First has serious reservations about contacted during the day. ext. 223 lucate the Canadian and a more detailed response Nations people." the government response. We'll print your reponses in it Aboriginal issues. to the royal commission report. (see Pain remains page 4.) "There are cables attached to the upcoming issues. nance issues page 4.) Gathering Strength, not just February 1998 February 1998 Page 4 WINDSPEAKER Eastei Healing fund contribution limited By Rob McKinley $5,000 to $10,000 for generational effect of the Windspeaker Staff l who had gone through their credibility they deserve. " "It costs (Continued from page 4.) course," she said. schools has damaged far more now are own healing journeys. What This is a job that will take time one Life Skills KANESATA "Consultants even far would $350 million people than those people to frenzy to worked was not seeing a psy- to complete and a sound ap- "How gathering in a feeding out whom the government has transfer the fund into their own chologist. It was reconnecting proach should be worked is even begun, he "There are interesting paral- apologized. The January ice stc pockets using the desperation of with the natural world, with our before the task said. lels between residential schools Native Women's Association shut down many pa. Aboriginal people as the con- own culture." President Marilyn tral Ontario and Q The psychology professor "The government has a habit for deaf children and other resi- of Canada duit," Chrisjohn said. "There's was quick to remind the fected almost three n doesn't believe the $350 million of throwing money at hot -spots dential schools," Hill said. "In Buffalo not that many Indian psycholo- the children government of that fact after the nadians, including Indian so- healing fund is enough to do the without knowing what actually both situations, gists, not that many The purpose of Jan. 7 announcement. several First Nation and the others job. works. If I can put forward a were devalued. cial workers, first the schools was to make them "The Royal Commission on ties. haven't been nice to us at all. "My feeling is it's a symbolic case for research, I'd say we out works. We into something else. They were Aboriginal Peoples and the As- Although plun; We're just a funnel. The idea that gesture. It falls far short of what have to find what I to overcome either deaf- sembly of First Nations chiefs darkness from the w and social work- was recommended in RCAP have to focus on a solution. set up psychologists inquiry c leaves me feeling dis- think we've done enough look- ness or Indianness." recommended a public electrical outages ers are above the ideology of the and that residential schools with pow appointed. The process that cre- ing at the problems." Hill said it's common knowl- into the ice downing mainstream is wrong." that a particular emphasis on the many Aboriginal cot psychologist Rod ated the problem was not sym- Psychologist Linda Hill has edge within the profession Mohawk generational effects on the crisis in s bolic, it was quite systemic and been involved in the fight for the trauma experienced within multi- took McCormick, an assistant profes- families and com- to make the be at the solution needs to be sys- compensation for deaf students such institutions as residential Aboriginal tried sor of counselling psychology Buffalo said. "We do Two First Nations temic as well," he said. "If we're in British Columbia who were schools has "ripple effects." munities," the University of British Colum- and even not know the extent of the dam- treal dealt with their traditional values relying on the government to fix also exposed to a residential Family members bia, believes her neighbors of victims can be ex- age or the costs that will be in- ordeal by becom must be at the core of any effec- it, $350 million isn't going to do school system. She said ex- resources that periences lead her to believe posed directly or indirectly to volved in repairing it. Unless close -knit. Without tive healing strategy. it. There are a lot of to be people have that $350 million is not enough the harm done to the actual vic- the monies identified are heat, the communi "We need to look at our own we as First Nations defin- our own healing. Our money to undo the immense tims. Entire communities can be used for that process of themselves drawin way of natural healing and give to facilitate and the cost of strength traditional ceremonies, our con- harm that the residential school affected. ing the problem communal it the credit it deserves," repairing it, it creates the dan- "In our commun McCormick said. "In my re- nection with our own cultural system has done to Aboriginal McCormick and Chrisjohn identity need to be given the people in Canada. agree, saying the mult- ger of a band -aid solution." one is working to search, I interviewed 50 people themselves and ea said Lindsay Leborl the elected chie Governance a prorzty in action plan Mohawk Coui tion tax jurisdictions will be ne- areas. The two leaders pledge to Kahnawake. (Continued from page 3.) First Nations officials can de- New fiscal relationship gem gotiated with incentives for First look at ways to remove impedi- Those with Minister Stewart and Chief velop or improve on the skills "New fiscal relationships will wood burning stov required to govern. allow First Nations governments Nations that find ways to gener- ments and increase economic ac- Fontaine also announced several First up their homes to o the An independent claims body to exercise increased autonomy ate their own revenue. tivity on reserve. A new joint initiatives to strengthen Assistance pro- the reserve of 7,500 will be developed. The govern - and greater self- reliance through Ottawa also wants to help First Nations Social government- to-govemmentrela- -reserve he said. First Nations ment and First Nations will work expanded new transfer arrange- Nations become more account - gram will reform the on tionship between in to "People are dout as equal partners, the two lead - ments, First Nations fiscal au- able to their membership. welfare system an attempt and Ottawa. and increase tripling up in the They include work to estab- ers said. The comprehensive thority, resource revenue- sharing cut welfare costs people employment. said Leborgne. lish a formal method for con- claims process will also be re- and incentives for enhancing Supporting Large family gro - The federal government said it New programs and services ducting intergovernmental re- viewed with First Nations in- First Nations own source rev reserve have help volved in the review as equal enue capacity" the joint AFN- wants to work with First Nations for Aboriginal children and lations that spells out where and the living condition First Nations jurisdiction ends partners, Stewart said. federal news release read. to break the cycle of poverty that youth will be explored many First Nations peo- health concerns such as diabetes everyb and federal jurisdiction begins. First Nations will also be al- A government -to-government afflicts in way in ways ple and communities. and HIV /AIDS, which afflict the lated some Also in the planning stage is a lowed to participate in the de- transfer system, similar People know each the system currently in place Initiatives announced in Win - Aboriginal population more than governance transition centre, velopment of a strategy to to like in the larger ci lands and resource between Ottawa and the prov- nipeg by Stewart and Fontaine the Canadian norm, will receive operated at arm's length from deal with Leborgne said, t] inces, is planned. New First Na- are as vague as proposals in other special attention. the federal authorities, where issues. probably a lot of pe through the blackc "We are always Pain remains for abused residential school students know who's who people are at noth- other (Continued from page 3.) serve and this new direction sim- The experience of Aboriginal take away the pain." group is going to settle for big city where you is are apology from the Gerald Morin hopes that there ply perpetuates past policy" people in residential schools The former school residents ing less than an know 30 or 35 peo Arthur Henry Flint, the prime minister." will also be significant advances Morin said he was satisfied really just one very small aspect suing For those who cc Buffalo, of for his people. with the Statement of Reconcilia- of our dealings with Canada." former principle of the school Marilyn president a warm place to be "It's quite obvious the AFN tion but concerned that the apol- Willie Blackwater and his fel- who was convicted in 1995 of the Native Women's Association evacuation centre of the and the Government of Canada ogy, and many other parts of the low former residents of the Port sexually assaulting 18 former of Canada, was also critical complete with 2( have been involved in painstak- government's response, fell far Alberni Indian Residential residents. Blackwater said he government's announcement. nated by the Red he "This of Reconciliation ing negotiations which have re- short of the royal commission's School in British Columbia will didn't feel anything when Statement local radio station, recommendations. be taking their civil lawsuit to heard the Indian Affairs minister does not include an apology," she sulted in an active First Nations to operate on its c is more agenda," the president of the "The apology isn't as strong as court in early February. Blackwa- offer her apologies. said. "An apology than tor, had enough jui said. the one the Mulroney govern- ter was unimpressed with the "Nothing. If any kind of apol- an expression of regret. What is Métis National Council cast information I "What bothers us is there's no ment gave to Japanese Canadi- apology. ogy is going to have any mean- missing is the most important munity to help it similar process for Métis, off-re- ans who were interned during "They can grab every penny in ing, it's got to come from the top," component -an admission of with the situation. it in front he meant nothing be- made in good con - serve people, Inuit people or the Second World War. It's just this universe and put said. "It error - Leborgne said t Native women. Indian Affairs' directed at residential schools," of me and it won't make a bit of cause one of Prime Minister science, without any reserva- nity showed a lot traditional focus has been on -re- he said. "It's really very narrow. difference," he said. "It won't Chretien's flunkies gave it. Our tion."

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February 1998 February 1998 WINDSPEAIKER Page 5 ted Eastern reserves make best of icy situation By Rob McKinley getting through the difficult al effect of the Windspeaker Staff Writer time. damaged far more "They are uncomfortable, KANESATAKE, Que. n those people to but I don't think that anyone government has was in desperation," he said. The January ice storm which At the Kanesatake Mohawk amen s Association shut down many parts of cen- Nation, Barry D. Bonspille, a President Marilyn tral Ontario and Quebec af- technician with the Mohawk quick to remind the fected almost three million Ca- Roundtable, said his commu- of that fact after the nadians, including those in nity has also come out well de- tncement. several First Nation communi- spite the hardships of going al Commission on ties. more than a week without 'eoples and the As- Although plunged into electricity. irst Nations chiefs darkness from the widespread An emergency evacuation ed a public inquiry electrical outages caused by centre was set up, fully 3ential schools with ice downing power lines, equipped with cots and a caf- r emphasis on the many Aboriginal communities eteria, at the local La Maneis rational effects on took the crisis in stride and High School,. Donated food families and cotn- tried to make the best of it. from the cafeteria was deliv- iuffalo said. "We do Two First Nations near Mon- ered to shut -ins who could not e extent of the darn- treal dealt with their two week make it to the emergency shel- osts that will be in- ordeal by becoming more ter. Everyone was taken care epairing it. Unless close -knit. Without power or of, said Bonspille. identified are to be heat, the communities found He said the community of 600 st process of defin- themselves drawing on their made the best of the situation. >lem and the cost of communal strengths. "The people here showed , it creates the dan- "In our community, every- that they are really resilient d-aid solution." one is working to look after and quite self supportive," he PHOTO COURTESY OF THE EASTERN DOOR themselves and each other," said. The ice storm that lett its mark on areas of Ontario and Quebec, made its presence known on said Lindsay Leborgne, one of Like at Kahnawake, many of the Kahnawake reserve near Montreal. Despite the beauty of the natural disaster, ice downed the elected chiefs at the the reserve's residents moved power lines, left reserve residents looking for light and warmth. titan Mohawk Council of in with family and friends (o leaders pledge to Kahnawake. who had generators or wood cooped up inside their homes. caused the Eastern Door to stressed," she said. "Probably to remove impedi- Those with generators or stoves. He said many people "I think a lot of people are miss producing an issue of its because they have never had tcrease economic ac- wood burning stoves opened actually made it an opportu- actually well- rested and I ex- paper during the storm. It was anything like this to deal with serve. A new First up their homes to others from nity for quality family time. pect to see a baby boom next the first time the paper has before." Baal Assistance pro - the reserve of 7,500 residents, Since almost all businesses August," he said. missed production in six For the reservation Elders, form the on- reserve he said. were closed down due to the Despite the loss of power, the years. going without power has been mm in an attempt to "People are doubling up or power outage, just about every- region was spared further hard- But through all the difficul- a trip back in time, she said. costs and increase tripling up in the houses," one on the reserve stayed ships because the temperatures ties, Deer said he was most im- The community set up an t. said Leborgne. within the community for the didn't drop down too far below pressed with the way people emergency shelter and took rams and services Large family groups on the week. freezing. Temperatures in the community worked advantage of generators and final children and reserve have helped to ease Bonspille's own family throughout the region hovered through the crisis themselves. wood stoves, but Fields said be explored and the living conditions, he said. moved into a relative's house. around the minus five degrees "The community of resources are getting stretched Ins such as diabetes "Almost everybody is re- The experience was better Celsius range for most of the Kahnawake is one of the few to the limit. DS, which afflict the lated in some way," he said. than expected. two week storm. that did not declare a state of "People used wood stoves, opulation more than People know each other, un- "There were 10 people in a Bonspille said the moderate emergency," he said. but then we couldn't purchase n norm, will receive like in the larger cities where, single household. It was great. temperatures mixed with The ice storm hovered over wood anywhere," she said. tion. Leborgne said, there were We played a lot of backgam- freezing rain produced some the Ontario and Quebec area Food and supplies in the probably a lot of people going mon, cards and Monopoly," he very spectacular scenery. until Jan. 14. It then moved to community have been de- through the blackout alone. said. He said there was no struc- the western part of New pleted. 'dents "We are always close and Bonspille also managed to tural damage to the buildings Brunswick and then south into "Even the local grocery mar- know who's who and where walk his dog several times a on the reserve, and the freez- the state of Maine. ket is out of food. You can't pur- ng to settle for noth- other people are at. Unlike the day, something he enjoyed just ing rain hanging from Brenda Fields, the sub chief chase the basic things you need. an apology from the big city where you might only as much as the family pooch. branches was actually quite of the Penobscot Indian Reser- You can't even find 'D' batter- ter." know 30 or 35 people." The time indoors even picturesque. vation near Bangor, Maine, ies for flashlights, and you can't tuffalo, president of For those who couldn't find proved to be an opportunity Kenneth Deer, the editor of said the community of 525 find candles anywhere." Vomen's Association a warm place to bed down, an for Bonspille to learn some- the Eastern Door, a regional people lost electricity on Jan. As more rain and freezing vas also critical of the evacuation centre was set up, thing new. newspaper based in 8. There had been some partial temperatures are expected in 's announcement. complete with 200 cots do- "I now know how to play Kahnawake, said his staff has re- connections, but for the the region, Fields said the peo- ,ment of Reconciliation nated by the Red Cross. The Solitaire," he said with a taken more than six rolls of most part, the community was ple can only watch the sky and ude an apology," she local radio station, barely able laugh. pictures of the damage and in darkness, she said. hope things get back to nor- aology is more than to operate on its one genera- It is that sense of humor in beauty of the ice storm. Fields said the community mal soon. juice )n of regret. 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Associated businesses and revenue generation options will 14th Native Education Conference in our on page 24. our Future! be presented as will training, employee benefit packages and policy manual consideration. see advertisement February Page 6 WINDSPEAKER February 1998 1998 111CCAW1:tti Give us strength Who Like the new plan or don't, there were lots of new ideas to get Well Phil, it looks like our action plan is getting a big your head around this month after the federal government and the thumbs up from the Metis and Native women's groups. Assembly of First Nations announced they'd hammered out the government's answer to the report of the Royal Commission on who Aboriginal Peoples. Dear Editor. We get the nasty job of wading through the heavy pressure ap- I would like to n plied by charismatic, intelligent and powerful people to get to the ment concernit heart of the matter. As easy as it would be to say: "Wow, Minister Hayden Taylor's "I Jane Stewart and her government colleagues have done something, love: Practitione have gone further than anyone else ever has before and they should questioned" article be congratulated and isn't this a great, enlightened country we live cember 1997 issue in ?" well... that kind of cheerleading is not journalism. Next time soir The minister went miles ahead of where other colonial govern- why Native me ments have gone. That much is true. seem to marry But, as Treaty 7 researcher (and former psychologist) Roland men /women will Chrisjohn points out, if the goal was to really put paternalism to bed successful, remir and call an end to cultural suppression, we've still got miles and this: miles to go. The apology to victims of sexual and physical abuse in the Indian residential school system was welcome, but it wasn't enough. The apology should have been for the racist, genocidal policies that cre- ated the system in the first place. There should have been an admis- Partm sion of error. Dear Editor: The government either missed the royal commission's point on It is worthwhile t this or they wimped out. some of the unique The government tipped its hand that not all that much has changed last month's article in this "renewed partnership" by not having the Native Women's uses bank time t, Association, the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples and the national apology." The artic Métis and Inuit organizations involved in the negotiations that led that Chief Phil Font to the finalization of Gathering Strength - Canada's Aboriginal Action symposium in Toro: Plan. tober (on the econo The excluded groups have complained long and loud that the In- mendations in the I dian Affairs focus on First Nations on- reserve members is a derelic- mission) to send a tion of the Crown's fiduciary responsibility and nothing changed on the Government c that front on, or since, Jan. 7. The article refers t As the national chief said, there's still a long way to go. As the posium as a partr Indian Affairs minister told this newspaper, her plan's not perfect. tween the Council But it's a start and it's about time. PB vancement of Nativ ment Officers (CA the Royal Bank. L Bert Crowfoot (A Paul Macedo Money is This unique parti DIRECTOR OF MARKETING not the issue II-PUBLISHER J tween a national Debora Lockyer Keven Kanten ment of Reconciliation that the tion fund set aside to teach Ca- organization and a 4 NAB, MAN., ONT., MARITIMES Assembly of First Nations and nadians, preferably while they're N MANAGING EDITOR nadian corporation Joanne Thibault GUEST the Department of Indian Affairs still in school, about the legacy of score the value of Paul Barnsley S.ALTA, QUE, USA were negotiating the amount and residential schools. Sadly, most Commission's wo SPORTS EDITOR Richie Hardinge COLUMN administration of the fund. don't know about them or just deed a unique Robert McKinley NWT & &G Even if this is true, Canada is have a vague idea. If Canadians CANDO had appr STAFF WRITER Shirley Olsen By Kenneth Williams dictating the terms. It's like a rap- knew just what their government Royal Bank many r SASK Windspeaker Columnist Tina Kappo ist determining his own sentence did on their behalf, many of them in an attempt to it

and the victim is given no choice would change their tune about in 1 law (A Harrison porate Canada PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Cardinal So Canada is to in hying assuage the matter. The rapist can sin- so -called special privileges. pay attention to 1 Joanne Gallien O CC PRESIDENT its guilt. Yet, once again, the fed- cerely be sorry, but it doesn't au- Money should also be put O Dan McLean mendations of th ACCOUNTS e eral government's calling the tomatically heal all of the darn- aside to keep the last remaining sion. rg I- VICE PRESIDENT Judy Beauregard shots. I am referring to the State- age done. And that damage ef- schools standing as monuments. In addition to th Chester Cunningham ment of Reconciliation more RECEPTIONIST 4 W that Jane fects than just the abused If we don't have long term re- entations by Chief gg TREASURER Stewart presented to an assorted Lori Rikley O person. It's like a virus that minders of this horror, than fu- m - Joe P. Cardinal group of Aboriginal leaders on spreads from the infected victim ture generations will not have CIRCULATION COORDINATOR D SECRETARY Jan. 7. It is an 11- paragraph state- to others around him. The any tangible reminders of it. This OTTE Don Kew Rose Marie Wiilier ment that is the federal govern- trauma the abused person expe- is necessary so we can properly CARTOONIST Noel McNaughton ment's initial response to the five - rienced will spread to other fam- grieve for the people forever DIRECTORS volume Royal Commission on ily members for generations. harmed by this tragedy, but also Aboriginal Peoples report. All of Money, however, seems to so we can celebrate the determi- DÌTER f MEMBERSHIPS the Aboriginal leaders at the have attracted most of the atten- nation of Aboriginal people to Native American Journalists Association (NAJA) press conference, except for Phil tion in the mainstream press con- overcome and heal themselves. NO! WE National Aboriginal Communications Society (NACS) Fontaine, were upset or disap- cerning the Statement of Recon- Keeping the residential schools Canadian Magazine Publishers Association (CMPA) pointed with the statement. They ciliation. The editorial cartoon in buildings intact will also prevent AR DOC Alberta Magazine Publishers Association (AMPA) felt it did not go far enough or the Jan. 9 issue of the Toronto Sun Canada from trying to eliminate address specific issues clearly, showed a well dressed Indian them from our history. COPY RIGHTS whereas Fontaine felt is Advertisements that was male, with a briefcase full of cash, We have monuments to re- designed, set and produced byWindspeaker as well as pictures, news, a good step. grinning cartoons,edànrial content and other printed material are the property of Windspeaker and saying "... feeling member the sacrifice of veterans, and may not be used without the express written permission of Windspeaker. "The government of Canada better already, apology ac- so we must have monuments to PUBLICATION MAIL REGISTRATION #2177 ISSN 0834-177X acknowledges the role it played cepted." The Globe and Mail's edi- remember those who were sacri- in the development and admin- torial on Jan. 8 welcomed ficed in the name of assimilation. istration of these schools. Particu- Stewart's statement, but warned To give Stewart some credit, larly to those individuals who Canadians to be vigilant about the statement did refer to a new experienced the tragedy of sexual how the money would be spent. relationship between Canada and physical abuse at residential This enrages me. What is the and the Aboriginal people. schools, and who have carried price of a life ruined by physical "We must instead continue to this burden believing that in or sexual abuse? Is there even find ways in which Aboriginal some way they must be respon- enough money available to heal people can participate fully in the sible, we wish to emphasize that all of the damaged people? And economic, political, cultural and Windspeaker is published by the Aboriginal Multi -Media Society what you experienced was not as Stewart obviously points outs, social life of Canada in a of Alberta (AMMSA) every month to provide manner information to your fault and should never have it's not our fault. So we have the Aboriginal people throughout Canada. which preserves and enhances happened," said Stewart. "To scenario where the rapist is about the collective identities of Abo- Windspeaker has a circulation of 17,000 (Classroom Editions those of you who suffered this to cough up a little cash to his riginal communities, and allows and Guide to Indian Country have a circulation of 25,000). tragedy at residential schools, we victim, but the rapist's family is them to evolve and flourish in the are deeply sorry" saying that Windspeaker was established in 1983 and is politically they're going to care- future," said Stewart. Well, they should be fully independent. Indexed in the Canadian Magazine Index and deeply watch how the victim will Healing and reconciliation will sorry! But if indexed on -line in the Canadian Business & CurrentAffairs Database Canada thinks that spend the money. If they see any not be accomplished with just this is enough to and Canadian Periodical Index, 35 mm microfilm: Micromedia, 20 cleanse its spirit inappropriate or frivolous spend- money. Canada must acknowl- Victoria Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5C 2N8. of the great harm residential ing, then they'll threaten to stop edge its past crimes openly and 15001 - 112 Avenue, Edmonton,Alberta T5M 2V6 school inflicted, it's got another the payments. This is ridiculous! honestly. It cannot continue to Phone: (403) 455 -2700 Fax: (403) 455 -7639 think coming. Part of this pack- As much as that money is creep around like a criminal age is a $350 E -mail: edwind @ammsa.com million -dollar heal- needed for healing the thousands evading exposure for its crime, ing fund. There was speculation of residential school victims, I victims World Wide Web Site - http: / /www.ammsa.com hoping the will be si- prior to the release of this State- think there should be an educa- lenced by time. February 1998 February 1998 WINDSPEAIKIER Page 7 11-4i1 = Who you are, is not Apology too late for dad big Dear Editor. conscious and began to wear a been several write ups in the oups. For some time now I have had kerchief on my head. The teach- daily newspaper, and now the who you are with burning words within me need- ers told me I couldn't wear the government has decided to offer ing to be released, and now they kerchief because I wouldn't be a fund for native healing. I guess Dear Editor. Who you are with is not a are flooding out. Firstly, let me in- able to hear properly. If my hair this is supposed to make every- I would like to make a com- reflection of who you are. It troduce myself. I was born in has been styled to a nice short cut thing right again. This was like a ment concerning Drew has nothing to do with race, Sidney, B.C. My father was a fish- it wouldn't have been such a ter- slap in the face for me. What Hayden Taylor's "Color -blind color or culture, but every- erman. My mom stayed with her ribleordeal and it wouldn't stand good will it do me, all the dam- love: Practitioners will be thing to do with who the parents until I was born, then we out in my memories of my child- age has been done? Culture and questioned" article in the De- Creator sends your way. went directly back up island by hood. language are a priority to our cember 1997 issue. It is our hearts and souls boat when I was just a few days I always say I was taught well people and they took all that Next time someone asks that are "color- blind ". It's just old. at boarding school. I was taught away from us as children. I spent why Native men /women our minds that sometimes get So much suffering has gone on to sit still and keep my mouth from 1945 to 1957 in those brick seem to marry Caucasian in the way of love. for some of our people. I speak shut, keep my arms folded and prisons. I lost quality time with men /women when they get Respectfully yours, entirely of the residential school sit still, no talking. Sounds like all of my family, great- grandpar- successful, remind them of Shannon Belcourt survivors. I myself attended the some kind of reform school? ents, grandparents, parents, this: Grande Prairie, Alta. Alberni Indian Residential Well, that was reality. That was brother, aunts, uncles and cous- School from 1945 to 1957, known how we were treated. ins. Family meant everything to to us as A.I.R.S. I can remember lingering me and I was deprived of this. Recently, much publicity has around corridors to catch a Summer vacations spent with Partnership unique shown up in our local newspa- glimpse of my brother or uncles. my family are the most pleasant per about the abuse inflicted on We were not allowed to talk to memories I have of my child- Dear Editor: John McCallum and Senior our people. Picture this; very them. If we were lucky we could hood. We lived on the boat my It is worthwhile to point out Vice President Charlie Coffey, young children, scared and very talk to them for 10 minutes on a grandfather and father built, and some of the unique features in CANDO's President and lonely, far from home and abused Sunday afternoon, in English, traveled to different fishing last month's article "Fontaine member of CANDO's Stand- at the hands of some very sick only English. We were not al- grounds. uses bank time to demand ing Committee of Education, Europeans. I haven't a clue who lowed to talk in our Native Now, for those of us who spent apology." The article revealed Angie Stewart, presented four screened the positions for super- tongue. the majority of our youth in those that Chief Phil Fontaine used a papers. visors for us as children. This was Hunger was also what I re- detention -type schools, what symposium in Toronto last Oc- Corinne Jetter (Concordia a haven for child abusers. member of my ordeal at A.I.R.S. good is money given to others to tober (on the economic recom- University) moderated the Abuse came in different forms; I remember an episode when my manage who perhaps did not mendations in the Royal Com- event; Kelly Lendsay (Univer- some was physical, some was aunt and I would "sneak" down- even step foot in a boarding mission) to send a message to sity of Saskatchewan); Wanda sexual, and I must add that there stairs to "steal" food. She took school? We do have cultural cen- the Government of Canada. Wuttunee (University of Mani- was also mental abuse. No mat- some bread, but figured I would tres all across Canada. Why don't The article refers to the sym- toba) presented an Aboriginal ter what kind of abuse it was, it steal something else, so I took a they put this money to good use posium as a partnership be- historical overview; Fred Wien was very wrong and there was package of walnuts. Being so because they are already preserv- c)98 tween the Council for the Ad- (Dalhousie University) pre- absolutely no excuse for it. hungry, I ate the whole package ing the language and culture. vancement of Native Develop- sented "Nine Steps to Rebuild- Stories were told, and if you and became very ill. To this day I Now that would be a good ges- ment Officers (CANDO) and ing Aboriginal Economies;" happened to be the one who had hate walnuts. ture on the part of the govern- the Royal Bank. David Newhouse (Trent Uni- to listen to them, it was as if these I wrote in our newsletter once ment to do just that. iue This unique partnership be- versity) presented on the need abuses were inflicted on you as of how I hated the fall season. I always feel bad when I think tween a national Aboriginal for a renewed relationship. well. We were all so helpless be- September meant that we had to of my close relatives who spent >ide to teach Ca- organization and a major Ca- Also, the attendance was not cause we were only children. return to boarding school. This time in residential schools. My ttily while they're nadian corporation to under- 100 but rather more than 200 Who believes children? They was the worst time of my life. I late Uncle Dave spoke of the out the legacy of score the value of the Royal and the response CANDO has would say we had an over -active hated boarding school, but the physical abuse he faced from cols. Sadly, most Commission's work was in- had for requests of the docu- imagination or it wasn't really friends I made was something [Arthur] Plint. At least Mr. Plint out them or just deed a unique feature. ment "The Cost of Doing Noth- that bad anyway. else though. If it were not for is behind bars living on a sched- lea. If Canadians CANDO had approached the ing" has been great. I can clearly remember one Alberni, I would not have met the ule and eating slop like we had their government Royal Bank many months ago While the article was fo- episode of abuse I suffered. I used friends I made from Massett, to as children. Two of my late alf, many of them in an attempt to involve cor- cused on Chief Fontaine, I to have very long hair and wore Prince Rupert, Bella Bella or the uncles and my father went to their tune about porate Canada in the need to thought this unique arrange- my hair in pig -tails. Well, one day ones from the local tribes. My their eternal resting place not 1 privileges. pay attention to the recom- ment at a mutually beneficial it was time to "fix" up anyone best friend was from Massett. She hearing an apology from the gov- ild also be put mendations of the commis- partnership was worthy of who had long hair. My pig-tails still writes periodically. ernment for having been sent to fie last remaining sion. readers' attention. were snipped off, no styling, just I have been writing a few para- the residential school system. g as monuments. In addition to the two pres- Thomas Droege chopped off. I was only eight graphs whenever I felt the need Adelynne (nee Louie) Claxton ve long term re- entations by Chief Economics CANDO Executive Director years old and became very self to say something. There have Tsawout Nation

. horror, than fu- is will not have By Karl Terry ninders of it. This OTTER we can properly people forever tragedy, but also rate the determi- OTTER EoK IA{ LAST TIME PLaSE GRANMA! iginal people to heal themselves. NO! WE ARE NOT TftNt' I'LESE ! PLEASE ! ,,, \MD JUST NEVER KNOW, sidential schools will also prevent `IOIIR DoG ON TNIS TKIP IIIE D0(3\4111. SIOW- C'MON PLEASE! WE COULD GET ying to eliminate history. o o 0 LI GET COLDER AN STRANDED IN 1 )numents o o to re- c MIDDLE OF rifice of veterans, o COLDER TIC uE IS UN- NÓWERR le monuments to IDIDNTPAONo ewho were sacri- ABLE TO MOVE .., NoT ie of assimilation. o EMERGENCE( FOOD... ¡art some credit, 1t" BEFORE SfIIVER NG lid refer to a new .etween Canada o o o AN SHAKING LIKE A final people. stead continue to LITTLE EARN 4UAKE, vhich Aboriginal WALL 1E GONE FOR GET IA D06! icipate fully in the M IF TIE DON! STARVE tical, cultural and nada in a manner DAIS , AN' IT PROBABLI FIRST!I es and enhances WOBT STOP SNOWING. dentities of Abo- o nities, and allows o and flourish in the :ewart. 4.43 reconciliation will Dlished with just a must acknowl- rimes openly and nnot continue to like a criminal .ure for its crime, ctims will be si- February 1998 February 1998 Page 8 WINDSPE KER Favel goes to Ottawa *kd1dn By Allison Kydd ing of First Windspeaker Contributor Nations' ini- tiatives in the OTTAWA fields of eco- ountry nomic and EVENTS Blaine Favel, in his second term business de- COMMUNITY as chief of the Federation of Sas- velopment, katchewan Indian Nations, has not only in To include your event in this calendar, resigned in order to take on an Canada, but please call (403) 455 -2700 or important diplomatic role. He also around world." or fax: (403) 455 -7639 or has been appointed Counsellor the 1- 800 -661 -5469 on International Indigenous Is- According Email: edwind @ammsa.com sues for the federal Ministry of to the news Foreign Affairs. On Jan. 9, when release put the appointment was announced, out by For- 3RD HEALING OUR SPIRIT WORLDWIDE Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lloyd eign Affairs, FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES CONFERENCE, Axworthy, said "Mr. Favel will Favel's ap- NZ 1- 800 -459 -1884 Judy or Wendy Feb. 1 - 6, 1998 Rotorua, provide myself and the Minister pointment is HEARD MUSEUM'S 8TH ANNUAL WORLD for International Trade with an part of a CHAMPIONSHIP HOOP DANCE CONTEST important viewpoint on a broad "strategy on Feb. 7 - 8, 1998 Phoenix, AZ (602) 252 -8840 range of international issues af- Indigenous peoples economic and WORKING IN HARMONY - EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE fecting Indigenous worldwide." cultural de- Feb. 12 - 14, 1998 Hamilton, ON 1 -888- 801 -5494 or Favel sees the appointment as velopment 487 -0060 see ad page 16 (416) proof the federal government is that will be NORTHERN MANITOBA TRAPPERS FESTIVAL "serious in its efforts to improve undertaken Feb. 18 - 22, 1998 The Pas, MB (204) 623 -2912 its relationship with First Na- by the Gov- of Newly appointed Counsellor on International YOUTH IN CAREERS, BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP tions." At the Ottawa press con- ernment inco- Indigenous Issues, Blaine Favel. CONFERENCE ference, he went on to say, "my Canada is in the new spirit operation Stan Feb. 20 - 22, 1998 Lloydminster, SK (306) 344 -4957 appointment den, of partnership that can work to with the Canadian Aboriginal one political appöintment can a he 2ND ANNUAL MEDICAL SYMPOSIUM: TYPE II promote Aboriginal rights." community" mean a lot of changes. stud DIABETES: IMPACT & IMPLICATIONS/THE EPIDEMIC Minister of Indian Affairs and Other stated objectives of the The first order of business was Stan OF DIABETES IN FIRST NATIONS Northern Development, Jane strategy are to "bring together Favel's resignation, tendered Jan. Sta Feb. 21, 1998 Sudbury, ON 1- 800 -357 -6346/(705) 688 -0118 Stewart, also spoke of the govern- Canadian federal departments 15. First Vice Chief Morley Eaci Watson of Ochapawace, Sask. of a 5TH ANNUAL RED SUCKER LAKE FIRST NATION'S ment's commitment to new part- and Canadian Aboriginal organi- qual new international ac- will take Favel's place until a YOUTH GATHERING '98 nerships. She calls the appoint- zations in Al!! tivities" and "promote aware- byelection can be held. That entr Mar. 5 - 6, 1998 Red Sucker Lake, MB (204) 469 -5302 ment an example of the changes Gath- ness among Canada's Aboriginal byelection will take place in eligi Saul Harper outlined in the document ering Strength: Canada's Aboriginal Peoples of the programs and Saskatoon on April 28, said App NISHNAWBE -ASKI NATION - NAN CUP '98 HOCKEY in- Angela Chief, executive secretary Sch Action Plan, the just released fed- funds available to them, both Sch CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT outside Canada." in Chief Watson's office. The in- eral response to the Royal Com- side and Ani Mar. 5 - 8, 1998 Thunder Bay, ON 1 -807- 623 -8228 mission on Aboriginal Peoples re- The Saskatoon office of the terim chief will probably work Star see ad page 4 port. FSIN is being inundated with out of the federation's Regina of- Stat Phil Fontaine, national chief of congratulations for its former fice because of its proximity to Tel. WAYNE YOUNG MEMORIAL '98 OLDTIMERS (35 +) WW Assembly of First Nations, chief. Though his fellow First Ochapawace. This may involve INDIAN & METIS HOCKEY TOURNAMENT the was present at the press confer- Nations chiefs join Favel's fam- some shuffling of staff, since Sta Mar. 6 - 8, 1998 The Pas, MB (204) 623 -3337 ence. He felt Favel's appointment ily in their expressions of pride, Watson will be taking on new aro NATIVE WOMEN'S & WELLNESS CONFERENCE 98 would "support the strengthen- the federation is discovering that responsibilities. Sta Mar. 8 - 12, 1998 San Diego, CA (405) 325 -1790 24TH ANNUAL DENVER MARCH POW WOW Confederacy of Treaty 6 First Nations proudly presents Mar. 20 - 22, 1998 Denver, CO (303) 377 -3724 3RD BRITISH COLUMBIA CONFERENCE ON SEVENTH ANNUAL ABORIGINAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE ABORIGINAL WOMEN & WELLNESS Mar. 22 - 25, 1998 UBC, Vancouver, BC (604) 822 -2626/4965 BENT ARROW TRADITIONAL HEALING SOCIETY INVESTING fiv Ertoucomo ROUND DANCE Mar. 28, 1998 Edmonton, AB (403) 481 -3451 MAY 17 -20,1998 NATIVE WOMEN'S & WELLNESS CONFERENCE '98 THE , Mar. 30 - Apr. 3, 1998 Portland, Oregon (405) 325 -1790 MAYFIELD INN, EDMONTON ALBERTA, CANADA "TOBACCO REDUCTION: CIRCLE OF OVER 12 SEMINARS RELEVANT TO YOUTH! RESPONSIBILITY" (Saskatchewan Lung Association)

Apr. 1 - 3, 1998 Calgary, AB (306) 787 -4086 COACH TOUR TO "GATHERING OF NATIONS" Apr. 19 - May 3, 1998 Albuquerque, NM (250) 338 -7280 Gail GATHERING OF NATIONS POW WOW April 23 - 25, 1998 Albuquerque, NM (505) 836 -2810 CANADA'S ABORIGINAL YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP CONFERENCE BIGGEST Apr. 26 - 28, 1998 Regina, SK (306) 761 -2034/(306) 585 -8555 ANNUAL PLANNING FOR TOMORROW'S SUCCESS TODAY - ABORIGINAL CAREERS '98 CONFERENCE Apr. 28 - 29, 1998 Regina, SK (306) 780 -6587/(306) 787 -5536 FOR EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES - ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY YOUTH! 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Unless of course Drew Hayden you're one of those nine per cent. And I am. Taylor Several months ago, I re- signed from my job as the ar- tistic director of Native Earth Performing Arts, an Aboriginal theatre company. the ethics involved. I don't air conditioner would have Since then, I've been faith- even clean my own win- to go, those annoying fully checking out all the dows, let alone a total fluorocarbons mucking up newspaper want ads and, stranger's. the atmosphere and all. It's unfortunately, there haven't I could write the great Ca- winter, I can live with that. been exactly a lot of job list- nadian Aboriginal novel! One question though, are la- ings for Native artistic direc- Picture it, a touching and ro- tex condoms bio- degradable, tors. There must be a glut in mantic story taking place or better yet, maybe recycla- the market or something. during a time of war and ble? Never mind, I don't So what's a humble ex- conflict, specifically the Oka want to even think about it. A.D. to do in his spare time Crisis. It's the tale of a As a last resort, I could go when he has time to kill and wounded warrior in a hospi- into politics. An ex -play- no money to spend? An in- tal in Montreal, tenderly be- wright was elected President teresting question. One that ing looked after by a French - of Czechoslovakia several I've been examining lately in Canadian nurse. It would be years ago. Never mind, some detail. called... The Mohawk Patient. there's enough tragedy hap- For instance, perhaps I On second thought, sounds a pening in politics as it is. in International could just do the noble starv- bit derivative. You can't even count on el. I could devote all my spare Harris's Workfare. If he had that university and helps them ing artist thing. You know, Stanstead College prepares girls and boys for causes of up and running properly, I could develop the means to succeed far beyond the classroom. By promoting just hang out drinking wine time to selfless a flourishing career ppointment can a healthy lifestyle, fostering a strong sense of citizenship and motivating on the Left Bank. I guess we charity and good will in an be enjoying langes. students to become intellectually self-reliant, the faculty and staff at be talking the left effort to make this world a as a hall monitor in Scarborough, encourage every student to reach his or her full potential. would T of business was Stanstead bank of Lake Ontario, not much better place for me and Ont. ion, tendered Jan. Stanstead Scholarships others. Now what would But that would require that awarded on the basis Paris. Somehow the romance Each year a number of entrance scholarships are more meat, I be on welfare first, and Chief Morley abilities, character leadership seems to lose something in that involve? No of academic performance, athletic of the provinces have lapawace, Sask. qualities and other demonstrated abilities. the translation. And I'm not can't oppress the animals most To save the really tightened the applica- l's place until a All boys and girls entering Grades 7 through 11 may compete for sure the Seine had a wind now can we? help 10 level may be for 1 be held. That entrance scholarships. Students entering at the Grade chill factor of minus 10. forests I'd have to cut down bility requirements social eligible for a full scholarship. I in recent years. 11 take place in How about ... I could be- on the amount of paper assistance Applications for the 1998 -99 school year are now being accepted. have April 28, said come a squeegee kid? It's a could use to write my works And since my people Scholarship competition will be held on Febmary 21 th, 1998. Oh great, just what a only been here for the last Kecutive secretary Scholarship candidates must apply by February, 16th. growing industry. Then of art. in- needs! 40,000 years, I just might not n's office. The Elliot, of Admissions again, I don't have the right playwright Andrew Director my be eligible. 1 probably work Stanstead College kind of hair. Besides, there's What else? 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THE NATIONAL FIRST NATION YOUTH Stabbing resolved. ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAM . ANNUAL INTAKE , 3RD By Roberta Avery Windspeaker Contributor Vision Leadership Empowerment kt PROTECTION OF MOTHER EARTH OWEN SOUND, Ont.

Chippewas of Nawash Chief ** IMPORTANT NOTICE - EXTENSION OF DEADLINE DATE ** Ralph Akiwenzie says a non - Native man who was sentenced months in jail for as- The CENTRE FOR INDIGENOUS ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES (CIER) is again recruiting twenty -five to eight students from across Canada for its eighteen month program in Environmental Assessment, Protection, saulting two band members got and Education. Fifteen months involves course work based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. You can choose to off lightly. complete the three -month field practicum and job placement anywhere in Canada. The program begins "The wounds were very seri- in September, 1998. ous. It was pretty dammed close to attempted murder. If the po- To be considered for this program you must be: lice had conducted a proper in- a member of a First Nation; vestigation, I think we would strongly interested in environmental issues; have seen a very different re- knowledgeable of Aboriginal traditions and spirituality and how these apply to the protection of the sult," said Akiwenzie. environment In a sudden change of tactics TED SHAW over 18 years of age with a completed high school diploma or able to qualify as a mature student; in a trial fraught with delays confident in developing written reports and presenting your ideas verbally in groups; that included a witness freezing Jeff Keeshig, above, will bear eager to learn and committed to completing the work required in the program; and on the stand for fear of repercus- the scars of the stabbing able to obtain two letters of recommendation from your First Nation supporting your sions from the accused, Kelly attack for life, yet the man application -one must be a professional recommendation and the other must be a personal Kirkwood, 29, of Owen Sound, accused of assaulting him recommendation. Ont. entered a guilty plea Jan. was pled down to the lesser 15. He pled guilty to one count charge of possession of a Indigenous understanding of All courses offered in the program represent a synthesis of western and of aggravated assault for stab- dangerous weapon. course in the the subject matter. In order to incorporate Indigenous and western knowledge, each bing Aaron Keeshig, 21, and one comprised of at least one Aboriginal and one non - program will be led by an instructional team count of assault for hitting Lee cial division. Aboriginal person. Jacobs, 23, with a beer bottle on The trial came to an abrupt 3, 1995. adjournment after three days partnership with The University of Manitoba. Successful graduates will Sept. This program is delivered in Co- accused Darrell when Rebecca McGregor, 27, receive a Certificate in Environmental Education, Assessment and Protection. The program is McGregor, 32, of Owen Sound, the cousin of the men accused, transferrable for degree credit at The University of Manitoba. Ont. pled guilty to possession of fell silent while telling the court weapon in return that she was with Kirkwood be considered for the 1998 -1999 program, please submit your application no later than April 1, a dangerous To as- and McGregor on the night in 1998. for the charge of aggravated sault in connection with the question. For more information, please contact by Wastasecoot Program Coordinator stabbing of Jeff Keeshig, 23, be- After much prompting Karen McGregor Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources ing withdrawn. McGregor, who Judge Bruce Frazer, 25 Forks Market Road, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3C 458 is Kirkwood's stepbrother, is said she had been subpoenaed 310 Johnston Terminal, repercus- Phone: (204) 956 -0660 Fax: (204) 956 -1895 E -Mail: [email protected] serving a sentence on unrelated to testify but feared charges and was sentenced to sions from her family if she tes- another 45 days in jail. tified against her cousins. "So justice was achieved, but When it became evident she it wasn't totally met," said was unable to continue, Crown Akiwenzie. "One of our young Attorney Owen Haw, to the pro- asked that University of Alberta men ( Jeff Keeshig) will bear the tests of the defence, scars for life, but that hasn't a statement she gave police nine been addressed at all." months after the incident be en- Edmonton The incident came during a tered as evidence. brawl that broke out at the The trial resumed Jan. 12, but height of the tension between the judge hadn't handed down OFFICE OF NATIVE STUDENT SERVICES Natives who fish Georgian Bay his decision on Haw's request Native Student Services at the University of Alberta specializes in providing culturally appropriate support commercially and non -Native when Kirkwood and McGregor services to Aboriginal students, including the administration of the Transition Year Program. sports anglers. entered their guilty pleas. "No charges were ever laid in Akiwenzie said he was upset TRANSITION YEAR PROGRAM (TYP) incidents of property by a suggestion from the de- Aboriginal the many The Transition Year Program is a university credit access program for students of ancestry. damage against Nawash fisher- fence that the band's communi- into one of the eight faculties with The objective is to prepare Aboriginal students for admission men. The Nawash community cations co- ordinator, David complete transfer of all credits earned while in the access program. sees the stabbings as part of the McLaren, had acted improperly inter- following (8) access programs: backlash against our fishing by sitting in when police Applications are now being accepted for the viewed witnesses. Arts, Agriculture/Forestry/Home Economics, Business, Education, Engineering, Native Studies, rights," said Akiwenzie. Jeff Keeshig "There was an implication Nursing and Science. During the trial, told court he believed the fight that he coached them, but he Minimum Admission Requirements in the dark alley was fuelled by was only there to make the wit- The 1) Aboriginal Ancestry 4) A minimum overall average of 60% He questioned why po- nesses feel more relaxed. racism. our 2) Minimum age of 18 5) A minim= mark of 65% for English 30 is considered competitive lice, who watched the attack for stabbings are something to talk 3) A mark of at least 50% in all required high school subjects as long as 20 minutes, didn't in- people find very difficult Math 30 and some other Science high school subjects are required for Business, Engineering & Science. tervene. about," said Akiwenzie. At the time, Owen Sound po- Because the trial had become - APPLICATIONS DEADLINE: MAY 1, 1998 - lice said they were badly out- bogged down in legal argu- numbered, partly because 10 ments over McLaren's involve- vic- support services offered by Native Student Services include: minutes earlier two officers had ment, Akiwenzie and the Other tims were not in court when the individual pre -admission counselling to prospective students. been assaulted in another inci- dent. guilty pleas were entered. a 3-day orientation to campus and academic life to all new and transfer students. turn of events financial and career /employment counselling. It took almost a year and a lot "The sudden on -going individual personal, academic, took us by surprise," said a study space and computer lab of pressure from the Nawash student lounge, in the Akiwenzie. referrals to additional services on and/or off campus band before any charges incident were laid, though there Haw told the judge he had advocacy for Aboriginal students including admission advocacy to withdrawing one Aboriginal Student Council were dozens of witnesses to the agreed social and cultural activities in cooperation with the count of aggravated assault activities and recruitment particularly through the Student Ambassador Program attack, said Akiwenzie. community liaison before against Kirkwood and two coordination of tutorials, study skills and "It was nine months the counts of aggravated assault about thgU of A including Aboriginal specific programs on campus police interviewed some of providing information against McGregor in exchange scholarships, bursaries and grants (a funding directory is available) witnesses," he said. A year later, on Sept. 29, 1997, for the guilty pleas. He said For further information, please contact: Crown, there was no eye witness or dr- when it appeared the that Coordinator, Transition Year Program, Office of Native Student Services citing a lack of evidence, was cumstantial evidence anyone. 124 Athabasca Hall, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E8 planning to drop the charges, McGregor had stabbed if Phone: (403) 492 -5677 Fax: (403) 492 -1674 Akiwenzie and about 80 sup- Akiwenzie said he's not sure porters protested outside the the band will lay a complaint Owen Sound courthouse. about what he calls the "im- But just as the drummers proper handling" of the case by began beating the drum, it the Owen Sound police. 200,000 was announced a trial was "What follow -up there will if any will be decided at the people are reading this issue of Windspeaker: scheduled for the next week be, in the Ontario Court, provin- council level," he said. 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AURORA COLLEGE Toronto powwow - INVITES YOU TO A GREAT - uplifts (Continued from page 12.) your spirit." CAREER OPPORTUNITY... A tent was also set up on the The same attitude was obvi- field to give amateur performers ous When we compie ed a recent follow -up throughout the event. Spec- survey of our graduates, a place to practise and observe tators we received confirmation of a fact we suspected were invited to join in the for a long time: one another. social dances People who train at Aurora College have a with the perform- greater chance of "The performance tent was a ers, and the finding work than those who do not take post- secondary teaching area (de- education. new addition," Robert said. signed by Ontario Elders) gave "And that was more for the non -Native people a chance to HOW DO WE KNOW emerging artists, because we get learn about the culture. THIS? many Eighty-three percent of responding so requests for people to "We get so many people ask- graduates were employed perform and 61 percent during the event that ing so many questions about the of those were employed on the field they studied we decided at Aurora College. This means we had to make spirituality and the healing tra- training not only gave these more and graduates more job opportunities, space... that seemed ditions," Robert said. "We felt it but also a greater chance to to go over get the job of their choice. very well." would best come from the In total, about 600 dancers at- Elders, so we decided we should tended the festival from Canada have that centre for them." SO..,ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A REWARDING CAREER IN AN EXCITING FIELD? the Do you wish to improve your and United States. One thing Attracting more non -Native education and upgrade your skills? that Robert Do you want to get a university surprised was the people to the event was also degree in business or education? number All these and many other educational of people from the west - what prompted the name opportunities await you em provinces. at the Aurora College Campus or Community Learning change to Canadian Aboriginal Centre "I would say about a third of Festival, near you. We can put you on the path to a Robert said. great career, just like were from West," we have for thousands of Northerners them out he "There are still lots of non - who have already come said. "In fact, we were really through doors. To Native people that feel they're our discover your career opportunities, call pleased Aurora College today. with the western partici- not allowed to go to the pow- pation this year." wow." Young people came to The express their spirit through Aurora Campus Thebacha Campus Yellowknife campus Stoney Park Singers of He says the new name is more Morley, Alta. drew crowds dance and music. Inuvik (867) 777 -7800 Ft. Smith (867) 872 -7509 Yellowknife (867) 920-3030 when welcoming and has a "better they performed, and were connotation of what the event is The First Nations fashion awarded first in CALL AURORA COLLEGE. GRADS GET JOBS. prize the singing about." show was another highlight of category. Brandon Daniels, also of Many parents seemed to view the powwow, and the variety Morley, won first prize for the the powwow as a fun, visual show and theatre group kept Senior Men's Grass dance. way to teach their children about participants and spectators Your choice is clear... Some contestants were more Native culture. Seven- year -old entertained. Next year, the or- interested in the experience of Kristen Anderson and her little ganizers want to expand on dancing rather than the prizes. brother Evan watched quietly as the teaching centre and imple- it's black dt white & red all over. Standing on the fringe of the a Native artist brushed bold ment an international trade field, 14- year -old Nyla colors onto his canvas. show for arts, crafts, perform Carpentier, wearing a traditional "What I really enjoyed was the ing arts, fashion and tourism. 111/1 shawl dress, summed up her grand entry," said mom Anna With drummers as young as feelings. Anderson, originally from five -years -old, and tiny danc- It's not about winning," said Regina, Sask. She gestured to her ers who had barely learned to To start your subscription call: Carpentier, who traveled from daughter. "I couldn't tear her walk, the Canadian Aboriginal 1- Ottawa to take part. "It's more away from the dancing. She Festival promises to draw 800 -661 -5469 about dancing and expressing loved it." crowds for decades to come.

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Admire the artistry of Black belt takes on the world Mi'gmaq First Nations' costume and quillwork in this EN( By Rob McKinley special exhibition featuring Windspeaker Staff Writer over 70 artifacts from the SASKATOON McCord Museum in Montreal with selections from the Royal The Engineering I Ontario Museum's collection. Chico Peepeetch can kick ver- recruiting Aborigir tically over his head. Stop by our new [Condon Rellectiorts shop featunng a selao of works by Fist Nations oasts. ENGAP will provic The 14- year -old Native youth from Saskatoon is a world class courses in mathel competitor in Sikaran, a martial the sciences, as v art of the Philippines. Applicants should Peepeetch, who is in Grade 9 and the sciences. in at E.D. Feehan School career possibilitie Saskatoon has been invited to which is a big show off his talents on March Chico Peepeetch demonstrates his flexibility He holding one of the many 14 at a black belt -only part of the Sikaran martial art. is invitational tournament in trophies collected in his young career. Rizal, located just outside the Philippine capital of Manila. when you are fighting," said the "like another set of hands." The tournament, which will confident young man. The youth is looking forward feature competitors from Ger- Peepeetch will likely be one to his trip and is also looking many, Australia, Canada, New of the youngest competitors at for sponsorship to help pay for Zealand, Saudi Arabia and the the Philippine tournament, but some of the costs. He said he phase him either. has been saving up, but could United States, will highlight the that doesn't Ly very best the sport has to offer. "I just want to do my best. I do with some help. ROYAL ONTARIO MUSEUM he His mother, Dianne, said Peepeetch has been taking am honored to be invited," Moor St. at Avenue Rd. / Museum Subway Stop asonn davaieawrtn porcuprre Mryrnap, Y mitTy Sikaran classes for three years said. Chico lives and breathes the (416) 586 -8000 www.rom.on.ca pwlls Museum By Other competitors may be sport. This travelling e.hb hors has been organized by Ne McCord Museum with Ne fnancval support of the and is a junior black belt. the Assistance Program of the Department of Canadian Hentage. The ROM is an agency of the Government of Ontario. time the tournament rolls more fearful of the 5'3 ", 105 lb "That's all he does. When he around, he will be a full black youth than he is of them. And comes home from school, be- are This ad belt. if they are, there is good reason. sides his homework, he prac- We your One - entitles Sikaran is a foot -fighting Peepeetch can dish out a full tices," she said. you to 2 go to the tour- Stop sport where competitors also force kick at a target almost a The chance to Leather off any use sticks called Amis to attack metre directly above his head. nament and get some interna- and Craft purchase Tc tional focus is great for her son, 10 and defend. He is a whirling dynamo when Shop . of or Toll -Fr to the it comes to jumping, spinning she said. serving more at Peepeetch's invitation Fax: (2 tournament is as unique as the kicks. "We are very supportive of you since any of our sport itself. The youth is the only "I can do a 540," he said with him and, of course, very 1956! 9 stores. Canadian Aboriginal going to the pride, indicating a spinning proud." kick following a full spin -and- If Peepeetch can get to the exclusive tournament. Leather hides, sides and skins "I feel honored to represent a -half. tournament and win some University of Ma & Advanced Leather & Craft Supplies the Native people here," said "It's mostly balance," he said, matches, people may begin to Basic Peepeetch. trying to explain how he can do see his name in lights. Jewellery Making Supplies He hopes he can act as a role it. Along with wanting to teach How -To Videos and Instructional Books other Peepeetch's credentials are as in his own Sikaran school when Mask Making Supplies youth who are looking for an impressive as his moves. He is he gets older, Peepeetch wants Moccasin /Mukluk Kits exciting and productive hobby. ranked second in sparring for to be a movie star. There many benefits to his age in Canada and third in "I would like a karate career are SERVICE Sikaran, he said. the country in the forms cat- in the movies, not like that Tom -I FAST MAIL ORDER "It gets me in good shape. It egory. 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After all, fight- contact tournament com- would the 9 Canadian Stores to Serve You ing with the feet and retan petitors wearing no protective Peepeetch has been out of ENVIRONMENTA sticks coated with bamboo is gear. But that doesn't bother the Canada. The furthest he's ven- 1- 800 -387 -9815 RESOURCES likely to leave some bruises, teenager. He is confident with tured away from Saskatoon has isn't it? his feet and with the Amis been to a Sikaran tournament www.tandyleather.ca "You don't think about that sticks, which he said he uses in Winnipeg. J

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ie artistry of First Nations' Chuckin' Connie is quillwork in this ENGINEERING ACCESS PROGRAM bition featuring facts from the UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA Chattenooga bound eum in Montreal By Rob McKinley pitcher, can field well and is a is from the Royal The Engineering Access Program (ENGAP) is actively Windspeaker Staff Writer good hitter. sum's collection. "I think she is going to be recruiting Aboriginal students for the 1998/99 regular session. EDMONTON len Ftvkc onsshop featuring very successful," he said. "She s by Naba provide academic supports such as enriched Fs( s ate¢ ENGAP will Ìiití`Q is a big, strong girl and she is N courses in mathematics, chemistry, computers, physics and , Connie Ness can toss heat at very mature.' E ACCESS G the sciences, as well as social and personal supports. PROGRAM 100 km -h, and the 18- year -old Ness is handling the whole Applicants should have a strong aptitude and interest in math Edmonton softball pitcher's thing in a mature manner. She talents have been realized by knows her first season in Ten- and the sciences. Call today to explore preparing for new a university south of the bor- nessee will be for training and career possibilities in technology!!! der. learning. She looks forward to Ness, a 5'9" right- hander the opportunity although she has been signed to the Univer- still has some youthful opti- sity of Tennessee at mism. Chattenooga as a serious pros- "I guess I'll have to work APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 1st, 1998 pect for the school's softball hard. I mean they don't expect team. a freshmen to be the top In the states, collegiate pitcher - but who knows," For application information contact: softball is taken very seriously. she said. Tennessee has recently built a Ness said her strongest multi -million dollar, 5,000 - windmill pitches are her BA, BSW, MSW, RSW, Director Lyle Longclaws, seat softball stadium. The fastball and has "a pretty good Engineering Access Program school's team, the Moccasins, change -up." eoxanend powpriepudls l9msy 191hc»'Wry Faculty of Engineering has only been in the U.S. col- She has been playing ball support of the Muuum Room 107 Engineering Building legiate league for three years, since she was five years old the Government of Ontario. in time, she has been University of Manitoba but has managed to finish at and, that the top of the southern confer- a major component in several Manitoba, R3T 5V6 This ad Winnipeg, ence in each of those years. winning teams. entitles Moccasins' coach Ralph She has been top pitcher at you to 2 In call: 474 -8547 Weekly can see the team fin- the Western Canadian finals off any Winnipeg, the top 15 nationally. two times, has played at the purchase Toll -Free in Manitoba: 1 -800- 432 -1960, ext. 8547 ishing in Weekly said Ness is the first Canada Summer Games and of loot Toll -Free in Canada: 1- 800 -224 -7713 (transfer to ENGAP) more at Canadian reruit to play for the was a member of Canada's Fax: (204) 474 -7518 or Email: bmathia @cc.umanitoba.ca any of our Chattenoga team. He is ex- women's softball team. 9 stores. cited at the prospect, but said For the next few months, un- despite her talents, Ness will til she graduates from W.P. need some grooming. Wagner High School in Ed- Is monton, Ness will complete University of Manitoba Faculty of Engineering "She's not going to walk Supplies right in and be a star, but she her entrance exams for the has got the skills and she will Tennessee university. She is Books be learning a lot in the first lit- expected to start the univer- tle while," said Weekly. sity this September. 1998 CIER INTERNATIONAL Ness was spotted when Ness said she is looking for- Weekly, who is the U.S. Olym- ward to the experience for the ENVIRONMENTAL CONFERENCE pic team's hitting coach, was schooling and the opportunity VICE in Edmonton for a softball to take her softball career fur- ther than she could if she )PS Resources clinic. A letter of recommenda- Hosted By Centre for Indigenous Environmental in rchase) .+.... tion from Ness' current club stayed Canada r.... ! .. ... and Roger J.Augustine, CI ER Co -Chair team softball coach and a "You can keep moving up in iE video of the pitcher in action the club level teams during the were sent to Weekly after the summer, but you can't go any- CENTRE MAY 27, 28, 29, 1998 clinic. The Chattenooga where in the schools," she said. That made FOR softball coaching staff liked opportunity :.0. D. EEL GROUND FIRST NATION what they saw. Ness' choice to go to school in INDIGENOUS a compre- the United States an easy one. You Ness was offered ENVIRONMENTAL MIRAMICHI, NEW BRUNSWICK, CANADA hensive scholarship and a spot Ness was actually recruited by RESOURCES on the team. the top 10 ranked University New Ideas for the New Millenium Weekly said Ness shows of Massachusetts softball team r. c a A conference providing an opportunity to present, gather and great potential and is just what initially, but instead selected MIN J enhance information exchange between all peoples, from across the team needs. the Moccasins team. she just liked the Canada and the world. I'm looking for players Ness said who can do all parts of the Tennessee school. When she's Theme game, not just hitting or being not hitting the catcher's mitt, the I want them Ness will be hitting the law To promote, develop and design an environmental strategy based on offensive. to be able to do it all," he said. books as she sets her sights on upon Native traditions and spirituality. 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Long hair, to the lower edge Conserving Fax or mail The top military brass has of the shirt collar, a single braid Everytime Name: to allow Na- or a double braid are expected wildlife for ou! adopted a policy Address - tive servicemen to wear their to be allowed once the new ...we custom -design and factory-build a Child Care Centre, The Canadian Wildlife Federation hair in traditional braids. policy is adopted. In the case of works hard to ensure a healthy Office or School Complex, we never forget that we're also future for Canada's wildlife. CWF The change in the military's the braids, the maximum length to the top of building something else - our reputation! sponsors environmental research ethno -cultural policy stems will be restricted and works with governments to from a request by Leading Sea- the armpit. help develop sound legislation. man Stanley Prince, a nine -year Prince said he is happy with Become a member of CWF, member of the Canadian Forces the changes and hopes it will al- Canada's largest conservation 1 N.Y E low more Aboriginal people to organization, and you'll be helping Navy. wildlife in more ways than you In the summer of 1996, Prince, enlist in the armed forces. can imagine. Call or write today. a Native serviceman stationed Arthur Eggros, the office Custom building requirement? INYE at CFB Esquimalt in Victoria, manager for the British Colum- Talk to Nigel Harrison at Canadian put in a request to his immedi- bia chapter of the National Abo- Wildlife r ate supervisors to wear his riginal Veterans' Association, is HELTE Federation INDUSTRIES INC ', braids. happy with the planned change 2740 Queensview Dr. The request went up the lad- of policy. (604) 534-1311 1- 800 -561 -3822 Fax: (604) 856 -5200 Ottawa, Ont. K2B 1A2 MAI der and ended up at the Depart- Eggros said the braids issue 1 .800563 -WILD ment of National Defence's has been on the burner for a You headquarters in Ottawa. number of years. According to a spokesman at The absence of any policy on WORKING in HARMONY the Ottawa headquarters, the braids has stopped many Abo- change in policy, although not riginal people from entering the WHO SHOULD ATTEND JAMES A. RICHARI yet adopted, is expected to be military, he said. Many of the ONTARIO HAMILTON, A status Indian fron formally accepted in upcoming Native youth interested in a Educators Pabineau, New Bru months. military career have dropped TÎatíons' Youth Motivating Tírst School Trustees Aboriginal Bankir Prince, who is part Native and the idea because they would N m Professional Students CL Development Bank part Scottish, said the braids will have had to cut their hair. N to Accept the ChaCCenge of Education Consultants C help to comfort him and make Because of that, many Abo- CD Ly e Lon Learnín School Counsellors BILL C. ADSIT him feel at ease. riginal people have missed an v f g g n A member of the Tah "[The military] is a high risk opportunity to learn interesting SPEAKERS- live a more disci- 3 February 12 - 14, 1998 Creek, BC. He job and it's important to be spir- trades and Dr. Marie Batiste for plined life, he said. = C Development Office itually prepared anything," Denman = Alberta. policy will open the for our youth Julie Northern he said. The new C Genuine interest and high expectations Cindy Fisher military a little wider artists, Without braids, Prince, a ma- door to the - will produce successful professionals, National Chief interested Native recruits, (A and tradesmen. rine engineer mechanic, said he to technicians, artisans, craftsmen Phil Fontaine Developing a busing The new policy also n feels "spiritually lacking." Eggros said. O. Kathy Hill Financing from Abo to soldiers. Register call: e "The braid is the centre of the brings pride Native For information or to Lome Hooper Marketing your bus' spirit, and I felt [Braids] are a way of our war- t Researching your b( mind, body and fA The Ontario Council for Leadershipp in Education Steve Manlove 3r, in life." riors. It has always been that Economic Warrior, tr lacking my spiritual i Dr. Alma Rose MacDonald The response to his request way. We never cut our hair be- Toll free 4) military cause it is a part of our body. It's CD has been taken well by 1- 888 -801 -5494 DickDO'Brien of the something that is sacred," said officials and members Honorable Jane Stewart Esquimalt base, he said. His Eggros, who himself has braids. ß Fax (613) 549 -8568 C=i family, based on the Peguis First "The braid symbolizes power. 0. ACCOMMODATION Nation in Manitoba, has also We grow our hair in pride." Air Canada Event Registration Number CV982204 Sheraton Hamilton Please make been supportive, he said. The Canadian veteran of the Tel: (905) 529 -5515 Prince has already begun to Korean War does have some FOR MORE IN VIA Rail Number CP7176 Fax: (905) 529 -8266 grow his hair out from the crew concerns that the new policy Kel cut style. He was given imme- may bring about repercussions diate permission to begin grow- within the military. Critical Issues In First Nations Education ing braids last November. Al- (see Braids allowed page 17.) Empowering our Children and Youth: ó Rebuilding our Communities and Schools l 1 e e 1,4

#' APRIL 19 - 21 1998 In the VICTORIA CONFERENCE CENTRE VICTORIA BRITISH COLUMBIA CANADA KEYNOTE SPEAKERS April 19 - 21, 1998 DR. MARTIN BROKENLEG CONFERENCE FEES Professor of Native American Studies, Augustana College, Sioux Falls, Nor th Dakota FULL CONFERENCE FEE YOUTH FEE ONE DAY FEE Topic: CIRCLE OF COURAGE 2 days of Workshops 2 days of Workshops Workshops April 20 or 21 THOM HENLEY plus Keynote Speakers plus Keynote Speakers $175 s GST e $187.25 4. GST x $315.65 $175 + GST ae $187.25 Founding Director of Rediscovery International $295 Topic: SOLVING THE PROBLEM BY HEALING THE SPIRIT For complete Conference Registration Information please contact CHOOSE FROM TWO DAYS OF EXCITING WORKSHOPS INCLUDING: Healthy Communities, Healthy Families, Healthy Children The Quality Scb l FOCUS CONFERENCES Awakening the Inner Warrior School Programs that Work for Troubled YOÜth C/O BARBARA SMITH & ASSOCIATES, The Peer Influence Problem Youth Empowerment: Believe in the Spirit Within 1881 BEACH DRIVE, VICTORIA, B.C. CANADA V8R 6J4 Understanding the Roots of Aggression &Violence Walking the Spiritual Path TELEPHONE (250) 598 -1039 OR FAX (250) 598 -2358 Helping Lower the Risk of Teen Suicide Creating Capacity...Not Dependency Sullying, Aggression, Apathy and Anger Toward Healing the Wounds SPONSORED BY: Programs Branch) Working with Children to Develop Social Responsibility The Healing Curriculum B.C. MINISTRY OF EDUCATION (Special Violence Prevention Programs for Boys & Girls / Men & Women B.C. MINISTRY OF ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS Teachings from the Drum, Dance & Eagle Feather HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT CANADA :ebruary 1998 February 1998 WINDSPLA]KER Page 17

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POETRY CHAPBOOK MANUSCRIPT COMPETITION + publication Imposing -order First prize: self adían $1,000 and three entrants will receive honourable mention and By Rob McKinley "is going to be an Alberta First jlife ( 66 a copy of the winning chapbook. In addition, the manusc'ipt of the first -prize winner will be published by Windspeaker Staff Writer Nations directive," with some the League of Canadian Poets and the author will being "comparable and ration AN OLD STYLE TRADING POST receive 10 printed and bound copies. EDMONTON parts Deadline: Entries postmarked by March 1 others to the WIDE ASSORTMENT OF BULK BEADS PENDLETON BLANKETS not" government's LEATHER POW WOW TAPES CRAFT SUPPLIES CEREMONIAL SUPPLIES CANADIAN YOUTH POETRY attempt to define accountability COD's NATIVE ARTS AND CRAFTS ... AND MUCH MORE WELCOME COMPETITION First Nation chiefs fromAlber- The new proposal will give ta's Treaties 6, 7 and 8 want to re- Alberta's First Nation's more 1st Prize: $500 2nd Prize: $350 Sage Thrasher 2741 Dewdney Ave. Phone: (306) 525 -1880 write the book on band account- control over their own destiny, he 3rd Prize: $250 I. honourable mentions t Endangered S4T 0X6 Fax: (306) 522 -2474 Regina, Sask. ® Two age categories: grades 6-8 & 9 -OAC ability. Representatives from Al- said. Cut along dotted line. Deadline: Entries Postmarked by March 1 berta's First Nations met in Ed- The status of current financial For full contest rules, please send a self monton on Jan. 16 to announce accountability, the standards of ervíng Fax or mail for your FREE Catalogue! addressed and stamped envelope to the their intentions to produce their accounting practices, financial League of Canadian Poets, 54 Wolseley Name: own way of handling account- by -laws and budget meetings are for you? Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5T 1A5, or fax Address: to 416 -504 -0096 or email to ability on their reserves. just some of the areas outlined in ildlife Federation league @ican.net, or they are posted at In August of last year, the fed - the draft discussion paper. www.swifty.com /lc/ 'sure a healthy eral government announced it Other areas may include the a's wildlife. CWF mental research wasdistributinga92- pagehand- communication between band governments to book with more than 300 ques- administration and the member - nd legislation. tions which Canada's First Na- ship and media relations. er of CWF, fions were to answer. The an- Arcand said the new account- conservation INYFSTING IN OUR YOUTH. swers would show how each ability document has been in the d you'll be helping ways than you band would handle accountabil- works for some time, but its im- I or write today. INYFSTING OUR FUTURE ity of administration from finan- plementation was due in part to dal accounting, leadership selec- recent reports of band misman- dian tion and the administration of agement and the less than posi- le social programs to education and five portrayal of several Alberta ation High Prairie Inn, High Prairie, AB housing issues. First Nations in provincial and ueensview Dr. The chiefs' new plan will see national news reports. I, Ont. K2B 1A2 15, 1998 MARCH 13, 14 & them setting the criteria for estab- The new proposal, so far in the

63 -W I LD lishing their own accountability very early stages of discussion, Young Entrepreneurs - Our Future procedures. will go through several stages of * *Youth 29 and under George Arcand, a technician further discussion with Alberta's working on the chiefs' proposal, chiefs before being presented to SPEAKERS said Alberta's First Nations want the federal department of Indian Affairs end of March. It will ATTEND JAMES A. RICHARDSON GARRYOKER to make their own decisions and at the not to be dictated to by the fed- be discussed at the government rs A status Indian from the Micmac reserve of and the NORTHERN SHADOW DANCERS government. level to arrive at a mutually ac- tors Pabineau, New Brunswick, is in charge of Garry is an Aboriginal from the Dawson Creek eral say the chiefs ceptable document. ;tees Aboriginal Banking with the Business area in BC. He is a professional designer. Garry Arcand didn't The accountability framework tudents Development Bank of Canada. calls himself an economic warrior. were completely scrapping the will be further revised at Alber- Isultants government's accountability but said the pro - ta's Chiefs' Summit in Calgary on sellors BILL C. ADSIT DIANE OLIVER questionnaire, Mayor of High Prairie posed accountability framework April 2. RS A member of the Tahitan Band fromTelegraph Creek, BC. He works as a Business atiste Development Officer and is responsible for PEARL CALAHASSEN nan Northern Alberta. MLA Braids allowed her de- thief WORKSHOP TOPICS (Continued from page 16.) mixed nation within our everybody should line Developing a business idea Preparing a business plan "There's going to be a lot of fence and your business have the right to their culture." till Financing from Aboriginal Business Canada Budgeting for people in there against it. They Internet/computers and your business which real- per Marketing your business will say, 'Why can you have An organization Women in business of ilow Researching your business idea that, when we can't get that," izes the cultural differences EconomicWarrior,traditional knowledge/modern economy Home based business only get lacDonald he said. its members can ENTERTAINMENT To combat any potential prob- stronger with understanding, Eggros more he said, leading to "a better '!en Northern Shadow Dancers, Karaokee and more... lems, suggested for the fighting machine in order to e Stewart cultural programming Pre -registration fee $75.00 armed forces. He said the mili- protect our country." ATION After February 20,1998 $100.00 tary needs to educate its mem- According to statistics only rmilton Please make cheque or money order payable to: YOUTH CONFERENCE'98 bers on the importance of all available up to 1995, there !9 -5515 cultures and traditions, not just were 1,395 people claiming INFORMATION OR IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VOLUNTEER, CONTACT: 29 -8266 FOR MORE the Aboriginal ones. Aboriginal ancestry serving or free at 1- 800 -622 -7128 Kelly Huber at (403) 849 -3232 toll "As a whole, the military in Canada's military, making Norman McCallum at (403) 523 -3706 needs to get more culturally up 1.4 per cent of the total ation sensitive," he said. "That's the military membership. The only way we are going to under- new policy may help to bring stand each other." the military recruitment He hopes the acceptance of numbers up to meet employ- braids will lead to more cultural ment equity standards of a awareness in the armed forces. about 3.5 per cent Aboriginal After all, he noted, "there's a membership.

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Murders preventable LSL BEADS hospital desig- By David Stapleton held against their will for three Schedule One AND MORE Windspeaker Contributor days unless in "imminent" dan- nated as a psychiatric facility, ger of hurting themselves or operating not just under the Phone & Fax GORE BAY, Ont others. Public Hospitals Act but the Leo & Leona (403) 352 -0168 Psychiatrist Dr. Graham Mental Health Act as well. Thiessen 1- 800 -386 -7251 Could the most vicious do- Glancy testified Nahwaikezhik Regardless of the mechanisms AIDS h mestic killing spree on On- wasn't a psychopath, and his di- of forms, hospitals, and assess- Specializing in Native Handicraft Supplies issue ap- tario's Manitoulin Island have agnosis suggested major depres- ment, the underlying INDIAN AIDS HOTLINE Are revisions sion or adjustment disorder with pears to boil down to the state 5427 - 36th Avenue, Wetaskiwin, AB T9A 3C7 2100 Lake Shore Avenue, Si been prevented? 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Conne River Reserve, Bay D These questions hung in the attention on the plight of the Schizophrenic TEL: 1- 709 -882 -2710 FAX: Ri- mentally ill and society's conster- that line can become a crack so air as Ontario Court Judge Toll Free: HIGH RISK PROJECT SOC chard Trainor sentenced Ian nation over the issue. wide that a person must be in the 449 East Hastings, Vancouv TEL: 1- 604 -255-6143 Long, (born Eli Nahwaikezhik), In Ontario, when a person sees act of killing himself or commit- 1.800.6614469 FAX: is suicidal or homi- ting a crime before intervention ATLANTIC FIRST NATION! 45, to 15 years in jail for the Aug. a doctor and P.O. Box 47049, Halifax, Not 1, 1996 second degree murders cidal the physician can put him can happen. TEL: 1- 902-492-4255 or 1-8l like Fax: of his former girlfriend Gloria on what is called a 'form one.' Manitoulin's murders, VANCOUVER NATIVE HEAT Morden, 34; his longtime friend The person is recommended for others around the country, stir (403) 455.7639 HIV HOME HEALTH CARE by 441 East Hastings, Vancouv Eugene Cada, 37; and his par- psychiatric assessment, and in 99 those who are victimized TEL: 1- 604 -254 -9949 FAX: ents (by adoption) Arthur, 88, per cent of the cases, according violence to cry out to the state ALL ABORIGINALS AGAIN and Isobel Long, 89. to Linda Deshevy, director of for better protection. It usually Email: P.O. 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ALL NATIONS HOPE AIDS The tragedy has resulted in family will usually approach the said the Mental Health Act needs 224 - 2nd Avenue South 1852 Angus Street, Regina, Chief Alberta Cada of court and request police be di- to be reviewed and amended. Saskatoon, 5K 57K 1K9 TEL: 1- 306 -924 -8424 FAX: Sheshegwaning, along with rected to pick up an individual, "Families stand by and watch 2- SPIRITED PEOPLE OF FI as a relative deteriorates. At- Suite 201A45 Charles Stree Crown prosecutor Greg and take him to an emergency 934 -1 684 TEL: 1- 416 -944 -9300 FAX: tempts are made to get help, yet Rodgers and defence lawyer ward where he may be referred toll free: 1 800 -454 -1684 NEWFOUNDLAND & LABF Out of town 0:II:bbKt'Li1I99Igl:h11IrIL'I:11 I " Dan Brodsky, calling for a coro- for psychiatric assessment. no one can pick the individual up i" P.O. Box 626, Station C, St. ner's inquest. The last level is 'form three,' a because he isn't a threat to him TEL: 1- 709 -579 -8656 FAX: FEATHER OF HOPE ABOR Brodsky said his client seeks an certificate of involuntary admis- self or others." #201 - 11456 Jasper Avenue is inquest because "a referral to a sion, similar to 'form one' in Girard said the catch -word Our mission fo assist TEL: 1- 403-488 -5773 FAX: therapist might have prevented terms of symptoms of suicide or here is 'imminent.' Imminent URBAN ABORIGINAL AIDS in that the does not mean immediate, but 2001, Boulevard St- laurent, four deaths." said Brodsky. violence, but different individuals & families TEL: 1- 514-499 -1854 FAX: is misinterpreted as such, said Chief Cada said people in individual wouldn't voluntarily CENTRAL INTERIOR NATI' Sheshegwaning, including the admit himself and must be com- Girard. FOOTHILLS 1110 4th Avenue, Prince Gel late Eugene Cada's family, ask pelled by law. "When the word is used, in my CENTRE (DETOX) with addiction related TEL: 1- 604 -564-4422 FAX: how the murders could have It should be noted the forms estimation, it doesn't mean today, HELPING SPIRIT LODGE I in the person is on the A Detox Centre Towards Treatment For 3965 Dumfries Street, Vance happened and why are usually administered but that Alcohol & Drug Dependence problems & encourage TEL: 1 -604- 872 -6649 FAX: Nahwaikezhik was allowed to stages. way." If the individual doesn't AIDS - PRINCE GEORGE walk around in his fragile men- For instance, a person could go look violent or suicidal, he won't Box 1573, Fort Macleod, AB 1 - 1563 2nd Avenue, Prince healthier lifestyles TEL: 1-604-562-1172 tal state. to emergency, be given a 'form be picked up, she said. (403) 553 -4466 sta- She the act should in ONTARIO MÉTIS AND ABC During the trial, court learned one,' spend a day in hospital, believes P.O. Box 1795, Cochrane, C that Arthur Long had expressed bilize, leave and not wish to re- dude a preamble spelling out TEL: 1- 705 -272 -2562 FAX. concern over Nahwaikezhik's turn. The family might then the balance between the indi- MÉTIS NATION ONTARIO mental state, but no hospitali- watch the person deteriorate, vidual's rights and the rights of 244 - 143 - A Great Northerr KAPOWN CENTRE TEL: 1- 800 -233 -0550 or 1 -7 Bay's function, live to an ex- the community. zation was ordered. Gore cease to ONTARIO NATIVE WOMEN Dr. Shelagh McRae did pre- treme degree or do harm to him- "We want to make it easier for Rehabilitation & Treatment Centre 914 Armit Avenue, Fort Fran TEL: 1 -807- 274 -1815 or 1-8 scribe Prozac as a treatment, but self, but refuse treatment. a person to get treated. 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SON312H A1lW1dd Page 20 WINDSPEAKER February 1998 February 1998 IN =1-i N Jacke is 4 Caps 4,, Shirts Plight of Mexican Indians with your ad message or logo For 17 years, clubs, schools and businesses across Canada have won't stop Team Canada relied upon STAR CITY PROMOTIONS for their custom By Rob McKinley doors, almost half of the group The Mohawk leader said news printed promotional products. Windspeaker Staff Writer swarmed inside. They hung reports of a Jan. 12 killing of an name tags of the people killed in unarmed Mexican woman by a for your FREE colour catalog, CHIAPAS, Mexico the massacre on a Christmas tree Mexican army patrol in an attack This and told consulate officials they that was caught on live television Call 1- 800 -667 -4477 On Jan. 9,100 protesters, many would not leave until a fax was "was a shock- appalling. It was ope from Quebec's Mohawk Nation sent to the Mexican government the straw that broke any hope of Mor at Kahnawake, decorated a which told of the protesters an- our participation in the Team Christmas tree in Montreal's ger over the government's role in Canada mission." The Mexican consulate with 45 name the massacre. Norton isn't ruling out signing FIRST NATIONS and tags for people killed in a Dec. 22 "We had to get a strong mes- an agreement with the Mexican INSURANCE SERVICES LTD massacre in the southern Mexi- sage to them," said Quinney. people further down the road, 1. h can state of Chiapas. The protest was the second ini- however. He said the agreement "EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PROGRAMS" 2. B The marchers braved the ice tiative of the Kahnawake com- and the support it will bring is storm that hit the city of Montreal munity regarding the massacre vital. It's just that the timing isn't A- Group Life & Health Benefits A Group Pensions in January to walk from the and Canada's involvement in the good right now. Employee & Family Assistance Program 3. S Montreal Native Friendship Cen- trade mission. "We will try again in February, "Providing Superior Financial Service to 4. ? tre to the Mexican consulate. The On New Year's Eve, the com- when the crisis situation in Indian Governments and Their Employees." march was to protest a scheduled munity organized a fundraising Chiapas, in Oaxaca and here in 5. tu Team Canada trade mission by campaign for the Chiapas peo- Kahnawake [the ice storm] are 1- 800 -667 -4712 a Canadian politicians and busi- ple. hopefully behind us," he said. Phone: (306) 763 -4712 Fax: (306) 763 -3255 ness groups to Mexico and to Band member John Goodleaf That doesn't sit well with 6. F 2300 - ioth Ave. bring attention to the fight of said donation jars were put out Louise Boivin, a member of W., PRINCE ALBERT, SK Aboriginal people living in in Kahnawake stores, and a door - Canada's Mexico Solidarity Net- Mailing Address P.O. Box 2377 S6V 6Zi Chiapas for basic human rights. to-door collection was taken in work. E -Mall Address: first.nations @sk.sympatico.ca Plea The protest didn't stop the del- the community of 7,500 mem- "In February, what will have any egation's trip, butitdid shed light bers. changed ?" she asked from her on the plight of Indians living in Goodleaf said more than Montreal office. the southern part of the Mexico. $4,100 was collected, and there is Boivin said any agreements or The Indigenous people of still more money coming in. partnerships with the Mexican Careers Mexico's southern Chiapas state "We should top the $5,000 government is like dancing with have been exploited and victim- mark, and it's all going to the sur- the devil. ized by Mexico's government - vivors of the people who have "It is not time to invest in a start here driven military force, said pro- died," he said. country where the basic human tester Violet Quinney. The Kahnawake community cries are not being heard or ad- Looking for that special job The march and consulate dem- has had'strong ties with the peo- dressed," she said. or wanting to adv'ancc onstration came two weeks after ple of Chiapas since 1994, when By signing agreements during 'our career? Take the the massacre of 45 people in the the Zapatista forces rose up to times of unrest where Mexican small village of Acteal. Of those fight the oppressing government Aboriginal people are being ex- first step, call us toll -free killed most were Indians, includ- forces. ploited and killed, the Canadian for a free application: ing 21 women, 14 children, one Goodleaf said the community government is condoning the 1.800- 461 -4043 infant and nine men. In the Dec. has had several visitors from the Mexican government's actions ADVERTIS 22 massacre, most of the victims Chiapas region over the years, and human rights violations, she or AiSi our wel)Site 2tt were killed insidea church where and the stories of human rights said. www.careerplace.com Help they had sought shelter from the violations are horrifying. If the Canadian government armed force which raided the vil- Adding to Kahnawake's in- can do that in Mexico, what does Traveling i lage. volvement with Mexico is the that say for the treatment of Abo- through The attack followed years of band council's recent decision to riginal people in Canada, she of the Canadian lega unrest in the southern state. The join the trade mission to Mexico asked. can be a long and Ion ney Acteal community, as well as oth- in order to sign an agreement "If we accept what that coun- for many Aborig ers in the area, is believed to be with the city of Oaxaca and its 2.5 try is doing, we will live it here," ple, especially those the system for fit supporting government opposi- million Indian people. she said. "If we tolerate what is the The formality tion forces, including the The decision by Kahnawake going on in Mexico... I think the CareerPL CE of o paper work and the Zapatista National Liberation Mohawk Grand Chief Joe situation will be much worse INVESTING IN ABORIGINAL WOMEN Army. The ruling Institutional Norton to go to Mexico caused a here." tention can make a dar Revolutionary Party, which has rift in Kahnawake. Although Prime Minister Jean as harrowing as the pi been in power in Mexico for 70 Goodleaf said he isn't against Chretien did not make it to the committing a crime Inittat'nve by the M1atìce beams n s \ssocìation of Canada years, is believed by many to be the signing of any agreements. Mexican leg of the Team Canada n Paul Laliberte h behind the massacre. He just wants to see the agree- trade mission, his office said it change all that. Lai Amidst the controversy about ments being signed with the right wasn't the protests or the news Métis from Green Lai who initiated the attack, Mexico's people at the right time. of the massacre which kept him is living in Calgary a President Ernesto Zedillo ex- "I'm in full support of making away. ing an Alberta bus pressed shock and disgust over trade agreements, but I want to Chretien stayed back to pro- Your Community's guide Aboriginal the incident. make sure it's with people that vide assistance to the southern through the legal sy: "What happened in Acteal was have respect for human rights," Ontario and Quebec areas dev- settlement is not the end. The Aboriginal P a criminal act; a cruel, absurd, he said. astated by the early January ice Consulting Service unacceptable criminal act that Grand Chief Norton altered storms. (It's just the beginning.) ganization that will 1 requires the strongest and most plans to sign the agreement The prime minister's office tive people plan for s severe application of the law," he shortly after the trade mission said Chretien was aware conviction offense: of the Administering and said the day after the massacre. arrived in Mexico. unrest in the Chiapas state and investing millionsof dollars on behalf violations and the So far, 40 people, including the The recent massacre and the is "vigorously condemning the of an entire community is a big task. It requires a for wills and estates. mayor of a neighboring village, exploitation of Mexican Indians violence," but has recognized the considerable knowledge of legal, taxation and Laliberte has spen have seven years as a c been arrested in connection were what triggered Norton to Mexican president's commit- financial matters. For the lasting benefits and peace ". with the massacre. court worker in Sa want to sign an agreement with ment to bring humanitarian aid of mind that your settlement will provide totthe Elder =. ewan. He has an e: According to Mexican govern- the Mexican city. He wanted to to the Chiapas region. children, and all community mem pet us sho ment sources, the investigation is strengthen ties between Cana- According to the Mexican gov- you how we can help. background in huma continuing. The role of the state da's Aboriginal people and those ernment, the Chiapas state has and uses his know police is also being investigated. in Mexico. It was the same mas- become a high priority help people in court in the We understand your Quinney, a Kahnawake mem- sacre and a second act of violence budget of all federal agencies. re3 onsibility,_, court altogether. For more ber, said the protest walk was to during Norton's visit to Mexico, Since 1994, investment and infra- information with at obligation ea I give them some it raise awareness of the said. Ideas that inclut poor treat- however, which forced the can- structure has increased 40 per Joe Marino ment of the Chiapas people and cellation of the signing. cent in the region, elementary mediation principles v Darl Mitch* accused cri their struggle to attain even the "We require a clear and tangi- school enrollment is up 11 per ,. person of a most basic human rights. ble commitment from Mexico cent, transfer payments to the couraged to commuai The walk, which lasted about and Canada to address the un- state from the federal govern- the victim to come to 15 minutes, took the group to the derlying cause of the massacre. ment have totaled $7 billion (US) 1- 888 -213 -9852 court agreement. doors of the Mexican consulate Despite constitutional and other and 160,000 children have been By opening up the in Montreal and then inside the legal rights, Indian lands are be- receiving free milk rations. The communication, Lal building. ing alienated, Indian govern- government also reports re- confident that many that ROYAL FIRST NATIONS ADVISORY Quinney said the group con- ments are being usurped and ter- sources to the Chiapas state will nal people can avoi verged on the consulate doors ror is being given free, silent sanc- be increased. TRUST SERVICES GROUP added to the already and, when officials opened the tion," said Norton. (see Chiapas page 22.) Member of Royal Bank Financial Group tistics of Natives in ti Dbruary 1998 February 1998 WINDSPEAKER Page 21 ihirts age or logo Mental health (Continued from page 18.) ...:...... been admitted because of his bs, schools and This phrasing is necessary, she violence and inability to engage have oss Canada said, because presently the act is in group therapy. in STAR CITY allowing a sick brain to make a Verdunst said mental health for their custom judgment call. practitioners are more oriented otional products. "In each case, people don't get towards prescribing drugs and seriously ill in one day. They de- counselling, but are also placed olour catalog, teriorate, but because they aren't Ma legal bind and unable to look ,67 -4477 This position will involve overall management and hands -on at that moment doing something at alternative forms of'treatment. operation of a Gas Bar /Convenience Store located on the rash, they aren't picked up " Shawana of Ngwaan -Gamig Montana Reserve approximately 10 miles south of Hobbema. Psychiatrists are over a fence feels assessment can be very here, she said They can't force helpful. He also believes cross - The preferred candidate will possess the following attributes anyone to stay or take medication. referencing of a patient is very Girard feels Sudbury needs a important. But he doesn't see [ONS and skills associated with this type of business: 24 -hour crisis line and that further sentencing a mentally ill person ::;ES LTD training is needed for all police, to time in prison as an answer. 1. and supervisory training and experience. Management psychiatrists and mental health Native -oriented organizations LAMS" 2. Bookkeeping to the level of monthly interim profit and loss workers. like the National Native Alcohol tp Pensions statement, bank reconciliations,cash flows and variance reports. Barb Verdunst, a mental health and Drug Program are becom- advocate and committee member ing available. 3. Strong verbal communication skills. rogram on the Sudbury- Manitoulin Dis- Derek Day, a man involved to 4. A high level of energy and self- motivation. trict Health Council's mental with various levels of the men- es." health sub -committee, said the tal health system in Sudbury, 5. Minimum 3 years retail experience, ideally in automotive fuels area is underfunded compared to said psychiatrists don't predict and /or convenience food operation. the rest of Ontario, with dangerousness in an individual 3 -3255 6. Possession ofa dangerous goods handling certificate or WHMIS Manitoulin lacking services. well. training in handling of automotive fuels. That means a shortage of doc- "Coroner's juries want more tors, inaccessibility of home care stringent treatment of the men- Please forward resume, references, salary expectations, and for exhausted family members tally ill, but psychiatrists don't :a any other relevant information or inquiries to: and fundamental funding differ- have insight or distinguish be- ences between the North and the tween routine fantasy and in- Montana Band Enterprises rest of Ontario, amounting to $73 tense personal crisis." per capita spent in Ontario gen- Day said he doesn't see a lot do Melvin Potts erally compared to only $46 per done to help people cope with Economic Development Co- ordinator capita in the North. their own emotions. About 50 per cent of the men- "Drugs are used because Box 70, Hobbema, Alberta TOC 1 NO tally ill are addicted, Verdunst they're low cost. But that doesn't Phone: (403) 585 -3744 said, but there is only one detox deal with the basic problem," centre in the area. Though it is for said Day. Fax: (403) 585 -3264 Native people, Al Shawana of Day believes a way is needed Wikwemikong's Ngwaan- Gamig for people to open up their fan- Closing Date: Friday, February 13,1998 Centre said people like tasies. This will help ground Nahwaikezhik wouldn't have them in reality. ADVERTISING FEATURE Help offered to reduce Aboriginal legal maze Traveling through the maze Service. ting a client take on some of the also. of the Canadian legal system Rather than put a client responsibility is part of their Laliberte's services are de- can be a long and lonely jour- through the system for a sum- journey to wellness. signed for Aboriginal clients, ney for many Aboriginal peo- mary conviction, a sentencing "I'm not going to do every- but he will help anyone who ple, especially those entering circle of Aboriginal peers may thing for them, but I'm going to needs assistance with sum- the system for the first time. be the best answer, he said. tell them where they can go for mary charges or minor legal The formality of court, the In a sentencing circle, the the help and that's a part of matters. paper work and the public at- punishment for a crime corn - their healing process," he said. The Aboriginal Paralegal tention can make a day in court mitted by a person is decided Not all the cases will involve Consulting Service is based in as harrowing as the penalty for by community members, not the courts, he said. If a person Calgary, but offers assistance committing a crime the courts. The punishment has legal questions or is plan- across the province. Laliberte Paul Laliberte hopes to may be one that the accused can ning to make out a will or their can be reached at (403) 207- change all that. Laliberte, a better relate to instead of a fine estate, Laliberte can help there 1168 or at (403) 361 -9557. Métis from Green Lake, Sask., or jail time. is living in Calgary and start- In many cases, the Aboriginal ing an Alberta business to corning to the legal system isn't guide Aboriginal people comfortable with the strange ABORIGINAL PARALEGAL y's through the legal system. surroundings. The Aboriginal Paralegal "I found that a lot aren't good SERVICES e end. Consulting Service is an or- English speakers and they are CONSULTING g) ganization that will help Na- Paul Laliberte. shy or very scared," he said. Us- tive people plan for summary ing members from their own Criminal code summary conviction charges conviction offenses, traffic system. community to pass judgment can arson behalf violations and the planning "The courts are piling up. make them more comfortable TraffictiCkets for wills and estates. There's an over representation Laliberte said he isn't trying It requires a fishing, trapping charges Laliberte has spent almost of Aboriginal people in the to get his clients out of making Hunting, xation and he just peace seven years as a criminal court system," he said. "I amends for their errors, Promotional work on sentencing circles & healing circles court worker in Saskatch- started this to see how I could wants them to have a better un- at,the Elders-,,:;. ewan. He has an extensive be of assistance... I am trying derstanding of what is going on Lawyer referrals ë'1-tat us show; to help the client and help the and perhaps offer them some background in human justice One on one consulting services and uses his knowledge to system." alternatives to going to court help people in court or avoid Laliberte stresses that he is they have not thought about. Public legal education court altogether. not a lawyer, instead he is more The end result is to bring down "I give them some ideas," he of a liaison between the system the number of Native people Fund raising activities his client. entering the legal system. said. Ideas that include dispute and Wills & estates mediation principles where the For instance, Laliberte can Many cases he has worked person accused of a crime is en- speak with police officials, rep- with are alcohol or drug related. Land claims couraged to communicate with resentatives of the victim, other So instead of putting the per- the victim to come to an out of lawyers or even a judge in son into court and fining them, FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL court agreement. hopes of providing alternative why not put them into rehabili- 52 By opening up the lines of methods of repayment or sen- tation and try to clean them up. PAUL LALIBERTE communication, Laliberte is tencing. "I want to focus on the heal- confident that many Aborigi- Sentencing and healing cir- ing and the mediation," he said. (403) 207-1168 JS ADVISORY nal people can avoid being cles are one option available to Laliberte said his services will 3 GROUP added to the already high sta- a client using the aid of the Abo- assist a client, but he added that OR (403) 361-9551 tistics of Natives in the justice riginal Paralegal Consulting he will not do all the work. Let- February Page 22 WINDSPLAKLR 1998 February 1998 "mhiliALPAIN

HAMILTON -WENTWORTH / BRANT COUNTY community CASEY HOUSE HOSPICE provides comprehensive residential and ABORIGINAL HEALTH ACCESS CENTRE (AHAC) Chiapas care for people living with HIV /AIDS. As we enter our 100 year of operation, we are developing an exciting and innovative new venture to expand in home opening for an (Continued from page 20.) services for people living with HIV /AIDS. We are seeking creative and Those skeptical of the govern- committed individuals to join our dedicated team: IEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WALTI ment line and siding with the Manager, Community Programs and previous community involvement are Chiapas people and the Zapatista Your management experience The Aboriginal Health Access Centre is a new health facility that will be complemented by a B.ScN., M.S.W., or other related clinical degree as well as opposition forces continue their opening in early 1998. It will offer culturally sensitive, one -stop health 3 -5 years of experience in HIV /AIDS. fight to have the rights of the care services for Aboriginal people. The Centre will have a doctor & Chiapas people heard. Registered Nurses nurse practicing Western medicine,as well as a traditional healer. In Montreal, Carmen Moral You are a Registered Nurse with a current certificate of competence from the with the Human Rights Commit- College of Nurses of Ontario and 2 years' HIV /AIDS related nursing experience. Responsibilities on Community experience is preferred. Other combinations of education and administer & manage the day -to -day operation of two AHAC sites tee For Mexico, said reports be considered. These full and part -time positions require experience will also (Hamilton & Brantford) the Internet, letters and reports the use of a vehicle and fluency in a second language is preferred. deliver culturally appropriate health services to the Aboriginal from humanitarian aid workers Clinical Dietician in Mexico continue to show hu- communities Bring your 3 years of clinical experience, including one year with HIV /AIDS coordinate traditional & western medicine service man rights violations. patients, to this consultative position. You must have a B.Sc. in Human oversee development,implementation,coordination &evaluation of She said government tanks Nutrition, Dietetic Internship with the Dieticians of Canada, and Membership and armed military are parad- in the College of Dieticians of Ontario. programs including medical doctors ing through the Chiapas villages, supervise staff, Accounts Payable /Receivable /Payroll Clerk administer budget and finances and the people are still asking for You have 3 years of experience working in an accounting environment, and are basic rights like education, competent with AccPac, Lotus and WP 6.1. Familiarity with a payroll (CanPay) Qualifications & Experience (CIMS) is preferred. health, and a land base. The peo- and a database system 5 years experience with progressive management responsibility ple are fighting for their survival, Secretary expertise in administrating a medical facility she said. This position requires a Grade 12 education along with 3 years in a secretarial human resource and fiscal management experience Support groups for the role, preferably in a health care environment. Familiarity with WP 6.1 in a ability in working with a community Board, Aboriginal communities Chiapas people will continue to Windows environment is essential. & organizations, mainstream health organizations,funding agencies spread information about the These positions will be one year contract positions, renewable year to CASEY & government organizations year. If you are interested, please forward your curriculum vitae, by of Aboriginal traditional medicine, situation in Mexico. The support HOUSE demonstrated understanding WALTER PHILLIPS GALLERY February 28'^, 1998, to: RecruitAd Advertising, 60 Bloor Street W at the Mohawk Nation of healing & wellness Box 1020-14 Banff Alberta Canada group Suite 1400, Toronto, Ontario M4W 3B8. Kahnawake is planning to con- excellent communication, inter- personal & leadership skills tel 403- 762 -6281 fax 403- 762 -66`. tact First Nation chiefs across Casey House is committed to diversity in the workplace and welcomes strong analytical,organizational & problem solving skills http j/wxw- nmcbanffcentreab.c41 applications from the communities we serve. Canada and into the United Education to form a strong network- Financial srçponpravided bylhe Can States HOSPICE Masters degree from recognized university in business, public or for thanes and Alberta Foundation foi ing link and a unified force to health administration preferred,or a combination of undergraduate assist the Mexican Indians. degree with related work experience.

A competitive salary & comprehensive benefits package is offered. in byfebruary 13,1998 to: LAC STE ANNE PILGRIMAGE -July 25 -29, 1998 Please forward your resume confidence Ms Cathy Staats, Chairperson PICTORIAL THEME CONTEST Aboriginal Health Access Centre Committee, do Hamilton Regional Indian Centre Ste Board is offering an open contest to select the The Lac Anne Pilgrimage 712 Main St.E, Hamilton, Ontario L8M1K6 pictorial theme which will be incorporated as part of the promotion of this year's event. Phone: (905) 548 -9593 SUN The theme of this year's Pilgrimage is: "The year of the Holy Spirit" E N E R G Y Guidelines: Interested participants are to submit an original creation, in the form of a drawing or sketch in reproducible form. The drawing should in some way represent the spirit history, and/or current theme of the pilgrimage - with an emphasis on aboriginal content. Artists should consult the comments of Pope John Paul II (please contact address below). Artists should include a written interpretation of their work. Suncor Energ Drawings or sketches can be sent to: Pictorial Theme Contest, Lac Ste Anne Pilgrimage Board and sustainat c/o 10336 - 114 Street, Edmonton, AB T5K 153 Correctional Officer 1 integrated er Tel: (403) 488 -4767 Fax: (403) 488 -4698 Correctional Service of Canada dedicated to Submission deadline: March 1, 1998 Grande Cache Institution, Grande Cache, Alberta growth. The The winner will be presented with a framed copy of his or her creation. A copy will also be displayed The Correctional Officer supervises and controls inmate movement world leader in "The Shrine" at Lac Ste Anne. and activities within the Institution and performs Institutional development security checks; is actively involved in the case management process performing o for inmates and participates in a correctional team responsible for the producer and development and implementation of progress. Salary on appointment top petroleur is $29,321. Program Coordinator marketers in Successful completion of secondary school education or equivalent is essential. Preference may be given to applicants who possess Suncor Energ Aboriginal Teacher Education Program post- secondary education in such disciplines as criminology, criminal producer and justice, social services and social sciences. You require significant custom -blend experience working with people where good interpersonal skills are is launching r Queen's University important in performing the job, or an acceptable combination of initiatives, Mc education and experience may be considered. Current certification in planned $2.2 Standard First Aid and CPR Level C and a valid Class 5 driver's Applications are invited for the position of Coordinator of the Queen's Aboriginal Teacher Education - licence are needed. Shift work is required. expansion. T Program. The Coordinator will provide leadership in the continued development and implementation division curre Selected candidates will be required to successfully complete the of programs designed and approved by a Steering Committee made up of Ontario Aboriginal eight -week Correctional Training program before being considered for following skit representatives and personnel from Queen's University. employment. An allowance of 4280 per week is paid during training. to join their t Qualifications: Aboriginal ancestry and evidence of participation and service in Aboriginal Any offer of training is subject to satisfactory medical clearance by McMurray, A. communities are Health Canada and successful completion of the Correctional Officer required. Experience in community-based Aborigina I education and administrative Physical Aptitude Test. An Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance will skills are important. Advocacy and knowledge of, and some ability in, an Aboriginal language are be conducted. assets. Doctorate in education or related area is desirable. Proficiency in the English language is essential. This is a tenure -track position, rank to be determined on the basis of qualifications and experience. If you are interested in this position, please submit your Preferred starting date is July 1, 1998. application /resume and proof of education, by February 13, 1998, quoting reference number 98- CSC- GCI- 0C1CAS 01, to: Chief Duties: Teaching, research, and service; coordination of program development for models two - Personnel, Grande Cache Institution, P.O. Box 4000, Grande community and campus based; direction of curriculum development and program implementation; Cache, Alberta TOE OYO. policy development; administration, personnel, and funding responsibilities. The Coordinator will be We thank all those who apply and advise that only those selected for responsible to the Aboriginal Council representing the Ontario Aboriginal community and the university further consideration will be contacted. Preference will be given to and to the Dean of Education. Canadian citizens. This advertisement is directed to First Nations peoples, Canadian citizens and permanent residents, We are committed to Employment Equity in Vous pouvez obtenir ces renseignements en français. accordance with Canadian immigration requirements. Queen's University is committed to employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified women and men, including visible Public Service Commission Commission de la fonction publique +1T of Canada du Canada minorities, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, gay men and lesbians. Send applications, with curriculum vitae and names of three references, to:

Professor Rena Upitis Employment Dean, Faculty Education Suncor Energ of Oil Sands Queen's University P.O. Box 4001 Check us out at Fort McMurra Kingston, Ontario K7L 3N6 Fax: (403) 791 Closing date: March 31, 1998 http: / /www.ammsa.com Email: bcartwi February 1998 February 1998 WINDSPEAKE Page 23 Iti111:ir 44-c{ 1111

NT COUNTY NTRE (AHAC) Wellness focused health in partnership with individuals and community; promoting CTOR WALTER PHILLIPS GALLERY dignity and independence. in collaboration with Aboriginal Health Project Facilitator THE -ABORIGINAL ARTS PROGRAM be (Full -Time) :h facility that will a partnership of the Aboriginal Film and Video Art Alliance live, one -stop health and The Banff Centre for the Arts Reporting to the Community Development Specialist the Aboriginal Health Project mill have a doctor & Facilitator will promote improved health for GOT LOST/A'JANA'ZHAYA: Traditions /New Visions Aboriginal residents of Lakeland ditional healer. Regional Health Authority. Liaise with Aboriginal individuals and groups interested February 12 - April 5, 1998 in promoting health; identify health issues and solutions in consultation with members of the Aboriginal population and Lakeland staff; facilitate partnership of two AHAC sites opportunities to promote health; create links to existing services. Qualifications: Certificate in health or a social science with considerable the Aboriginal experience in working with Aboriginal people; an equivalent combination of education and related experience will be considered. Knowledge of First Nations culture and ability to communicate in Cree; valid driver's license and own ce vehicle required for travel; ability to work independently. ation &evaluation of This is a full -time position which will primarily be based in St. Paul, Bonnyville and Cold Lake. Closing Date: February 27, 1998 Please apply by mail or fax to: Mary James ant responsibility LAiKELAND Director of Human Resources Lakeland Regional Health Authority ente ,11ií Box 248, Smoky Lake, Alberta TOA 3C0 original communities Fax: (403) 656 -2033 ns,funding agencies Regional Health Due to anticipated response, Contemporary art by Yukon artists Authority only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted. Keith Wolfe Smardl, Ann Smith, Mrs. Kitty Smith and Jacqueline Worrell iitional medicine, WALTER PHILLIPS GALLERY Guest orated by Mn Smith e Box 1020 -14 Banff Alberta Canada ToL oCo THE BANFF CENTRE ership skills tel 403- 762-6281 fax 403 -762-6659 ring skills http : //ea -nmr.banffcentreab.cattPC,' Check A National us out at Inspiration financial support provided by the Canada Couac 65 usiness, public or fortheths and Alberta Fourdatbn for the Arts http: / /www.ammsa.com on of undergraduate package is offered. bruary 13,1998 to: lmittee, ntre IM 1K6 SUNCOR E N E R G Y

OIL SANDS

Senior Engmeer, Market Development Senior Systems Analyst Suncor Energy is a unique Competition No. 97 -171 - Reporting to the Director, Market Competition No. 97 -172 - Accountable for Open VMS system and sustainable Canadian Develópment, you will be accountable for assisting in the develop- management, HP -UX system administration and Oracle database integrated energy company ment of new markets and customers to ensure optimal value capture administration, you will report to the Manager, Application dedicated to vigorous for Project Millennium. You will construct and implement new Services. Additional duties will entail managing system upgrades market development programs for Strategic Development and Sales and software installations by evaluating /recommending various che, Alberta growth. The company is a . initiatives, and execute a market communication strategy. products, developing and implementing infrastructure design and world leader in oil sands 2Is inmate movement standards, and managing /co- ordinating hardware implementation lerforms Institutional development, a high A degree in Chemical Engineering and 8 years of experience in a and software maintenance agreements for Digital AlphaServer management process performing oil and gas refining/petro- chemical industry augment your business and planning and MicroVax. am responsible for the producer and one of the background and exceptional communication, organizational, ;alai), on appointment top petroleum refiners and interpersonal and, preferably, marketing skills. The successful You have a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or be eligible for, APEGGA membership. Engineering, combined with at least 5 years of experience in a marketers in the country. candidate will hold, or disciplined 15 environment. A proactive team member with proven cation or equivalent is abilities, you )licants who possess Suncor Energy Oil Sands, a project leadership, analytical and organizational Planner /Senior Planner combine 2 to 5 years of Oracle experience in Open VMS operation s criminology, criminal producer and marketer of a in system management, administration of change ou require significant custom -blended refinery fuel, Competition No. 97 -169 - Working under the direction of the Area with background management processes, and the development /implementation of nterpersonal skills are is launching new growth Supervisor, Maintenance and Engineering, you will be accountable )table combination of policies and standards. Ideally, you will be ISP certified, have initiatives, including a for mechanical maintenance planning, scheduling, reporting, and Current certification in the business unit. proven skills with Real Time Data Interfaces support, and be planned $2.2 billion dollar control of day -to -day maintenance activities within valid Class 5 driver's knowledgeable about Laboratory Information Management expansion. The Oil Sands You hold a valid Alberta Journeyman Mechanical Trade Ticket, or Systems (LIMS). division currently seeks the are a technical school graduate and, preferably, have experience in :essfully complete the following skilled individuals planning using CMMS. Your excellent communication and re being considered for interpersonal skills are complemented, ideally, by knowledge of Analyst s paid during training. to join their team in Fort Accounts Payable refinery facilities. medical clearance by McMurray, Alberta. Competition No. 98 -001 - You will report to the Manager, he Correctional Officer Expenditure Accounting and Control, and be responsible for Security Clearance will ensuring that efficient, effective processes are in place for the timely, Senior Control Analyst accurate administration of employee expense reports and invoice Competition No. 97 -167 - A skilled leader, you will direct and payments to vendors. This mandate will include identifying internal support the improvement of management control practices, processes control issues, monitoring systems to ensure data integrity, staying please submit your and systems through audit and internal control reviews, under the current with industry trends and system changes, co- ordinating the h February 13, 1998, direction of the Manager, Expenditure Accounting and Control. load among the Accounts Payable personnel, and working with :/CAS 01, to: Chief work for the ). Box 4000, Grande You will identify internal control requirements development various groups to improve both Suncor and vendor productivity. of new systems, audit vendors, as well as develop recommendations CGA, CA -- complements your to effectively resolve key issues. An accounting designation -- CMA, only those selected for minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, strong analytical, vence will be given to Possessing an Accounting designation (CA, CMA, CGA), 10 years of interpretive and computer skills, and excellent communication accounting experience with a focus on auditing and internal control, abilities. Preferably, you have a back -ground in EDI, Oracle and strong business acumen and exemplary interpersonal and team - Accounts Payable, in addition to some supervisory experience. français. building skills, you are a self- starter with solid technical and analytical abilities. Ideally, you have a good knowledge of contract management. de la fonction publique

Suncor Energy offers above -average compensation, top benefits and genuine opportunities for professional growth. If you have what it takes to be part of an innovative, aggressive organization, please forward your resume quoting the appropriate Canad'ä Employment Department Competition Number. Suncor Energy Inc. Oil Sands P.O. Box 4001 site Fort McMurray, AB T9H 3E3 For additional information on employment opportunities at Suncor, visit our web at www suncor.com. all Fax: (403) 791 -8333 Suncor Energy is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. While we sincerely appreciate the interest of Email: bcartwright @suncor.com applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES

12th National Conference on Native Education

Aboriginal Children & Youth: Empowerment/Self-Determination Crowne Plaza, Winnipeg, Manitoba April 30 & May 1, 1998 Pre -Conference Workshops April 27 - 29, 1998 WORKSHOPS t TWO -DAY PRE- CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS MONDAY & TUESDAY, APRIL 27 & 28, 1998

A. How to Get Funds for your Education Programs - Mr. Randy Johnston, Dir. of Education, PBCN D. Rebuilding the Spirit: Healthy Recovery for Native People - Mr. Don Bunsadç Consultant Ms. Julia Johnston, Education Consultant E. How to Survive (and really enjoy) the Modem Day Workplace - Mr. Don Shinsld, Dove & Assoc. B. Nurturing Teacher Success - Ms. Jeanette Tootoosis -Villeneuve, Dir. of Education, Poundmaker FN F. From the Inside Out: Abuse, Addiction á Transformation - Ms. Val Monk C. Working With Difficult People - Dr. Harold Mahatoo, Dir. of Education G. Suicide Prevention á Grieving -Mr. Ron Thorne- Finch, Counselor

THREE -DAY WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY, APRIL 29 - MAY I, 1998

H. Aboriginal World View - Ms. Joan R. Jack, L.L.B. Ms. Jess Wiebe, B. Comm. (Honours) Dibenindizomin Consulting

ONE -DAY PRE -CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 1998

I. Language Policy for First Nation Communities - Dr. Richard Ruiz, U of Arizona R. Career/Life Planning for Aboriginal Youth - Dr. Rod McCormick, Dir. Native Indian Teacher Ed. Prog., U of BC, Mr. Harry Neuman, Graduate Student, U of BC, Peguis Indian Band J. Self- Esteem Building - Art More, Ph. D., U of BC S. Planning Workshop - Ms. Rheena Diabo, Org. Dev. Services, Kahnawake K. Strategies for Assessing and Remediating Laming Problans in Adolescents and Young Adults Dr. James Chalfant Dr. Margaret Pysh, U of Arizona T. Board Training for New and Experienced Members - Dr. Harold Mahatoo

L. Curriculum Development - Ms. Anne Alphonse, Black Lake, SK U. Entering the Cirde - Team Building - Don Bumstick, Consultant

M. Multiple Intelligences - Ms. Claudia C. McArthur, DISCOVER V Project, U of Arizona V. School Staff Dynamics: Creating a Collegial Environment in First Nations Schools Ms. Jeanette Tootoosis -Villeneuve, Education Consultant, Poundmaker FN N. The One -Size Fits All Curriculum Doesn't Fit -- What Do I Do Now? Ms. Leslie Tomporowski, Education Consultant, PAGC W. Appropriate Evaluation and Instruction of 2nd Language/Diverse Learners: Implications Todd Fletcher, Ph. D., U of Arizona O. Strategy of the Dolphins ": Leadership Coaching - Ms. Val Monk X. Quality Workplace (Your Place or Mine) Mr. Don Shlnskl, Dove & Associates P. Band -Operated Schools and the Law - Pier de Paola, Ph. D., Dir. of Education, O'Chiese

Q. Sexual Abuse: Recovery and Heating After the Trauma - Mr. Ron Thome- Finch, Counsellor

WORKSHOPS THURSDAY & FRIDAY, APRIL 30 & MAY I, 1998 'Isl./ IA. lel.hti.L.I.MIXTNIZT,Ure AFTE 1. Creating Optimal teaming Enivomments for An Children - Todd Fletcher, Ph. D. 16.Lets Teach Reading and Meaning Together - Ms. Lesley Tomporowskd, Ed. Consultant, PAGC 2. Exploring the Medicine Wheel: A Multidisciplinary Approach 17.My Classroom is a Pleasure to Be In! - Ms. Val Monk (Seven Views of the Medicine Wheel) - Mr. Joe Metered], Counsellor 3. Board Training Workshop - Ms. Rheena Diabo, Kahnawake 18. Pathways: Effective Strategies For Working With Youth - Mr. Don Btrnstidt, Consultant 4. Educational Leadership in a School - Dr. Ruiz, U Multicultural Environment Richard of Arizona 19.101 Suggestions for Making Students Successful - Pier de Paola, Ph. D., O'Chiese Ed. ONE -DAY WORKSHOPS (Thursday (1, repeated Friday) 20.Improving Students' Performance by Enhancing Their Self- Esteem S. Building a Mentor -Ship Program for First Nations Middle School Students Mr. Bill Macfarlane, Assist. Dir. of Ed., Saskatoon West Sch. Div. Mr. Mortis A. Manyfingers, TetsIldisaapo'p Middle School, Kainnal FN 21.Llstening With Two Ears: Student and Parent Perceptions of Teacher Success 6. Understanding and Managing Behavior from a Wholistic Perspective Ms. Jeanette Tootoosis- Villeneuve, Education Consultant Poundmaker FN Ms. Jennifer Janzen, Principal, Marymount School 22.Restitution: Restnicturing school Disdpline -Mr. Don Shinskl, Dove & Associates 7. Finding Success in the Classroom for Children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome/Fetal Alcohol Effects Ms. Kathy Jones Ms. Dorthy Schwab, Interagency FAS/FAE Program 24.Preventing Suicide Amongst Aboriginal Youth Dr. Rod McCormick, Mr. Harty Neuman, U of BC 8. Aboriginal Traditional Knowledge Systems - Mr. Campbell Papequash, Seventh Generation Helpers 25.Bringing Aboriginal Traditions/Culture into the Classroom - Mr. Calvin Pompana, Elder 9. Assessment, Accountability and Testing - Mr. Harold Mahatoo, DIr. of Education THURSDAY ONLY 10.Anger and Rage: How Violence Has Shaped Our Lives in Ow Homes and Communities Mr. Frank Whitehead, Cree Nation Tribal Health Centre 26.Making Children Successful in Math - Ms. Lillian Smith, Manitoba Depart. of Ed. 27.The Sharing Circle: Ancient Medidne for a Troubled World - Mr. Art Shofley 11.Community-Baud Counselling: Taking back Control of Their Own Lives 28.Leamed Helplessness - Dr. Margret Pysh Dr. James Calfant, U of Arizona Mr. Roy Mason, Counsellor, Brandon School Division 29.Integrating Art into the Elementary Curriculum - Mr. Jamie Lafond, Calgary Academy 12.Adapting Teaching the - Ph. to Learning Styles of Native Students Art More, D., U of BC FRIDAY ONLY

13.Why We Should Teach Our Students in Their First Language? - Ms. Anne Alphonse, Black Lake, 5K 30. Effective Administration of First Nations Schools - Mr. Edwin Jebb, Opaskwayak Ed. Authority 14.Discovering Strengths and Nurturing Multiple Intelligences Among Elementary Students 31.Literacy Intervention Strategies - Ms. Rosana Montebruno, Fort Garry School Division Ms. Claudia C. McArthur, The DISCOVER V Project, U of Arizona 32.Differentiating Instruction in Middle Years Math - Mr. Keith Murray, Souris Valley Sch. Div. 33.Teachers Helping Teachers - Dr. James Chalfant Dr. Margaret Pysh, U of Arizona 15.Give Them A Gift For Lifetime: Teach Them To Read 34.Teaching Strategies for Students With Learning Disabilities - Mr. Amie Lafond, Calgary Academy Ms. Yvonne DePaola, Early Childhood Teacher, O'Chiese EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES CONFERENCE PRE- REGISTRATION FORM Name: HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS CROWNE PLAZA- 1- 800 -227 -6963 SHERATON WINNIPEG - 1- 800 -463 -6400 Mailing Address: PLACE LOUIS RIEL - 1-800-665-0569 CHARTER HOUSE - (204) 942 -0101 Call your Travel Agent or AIR CANADA 1-800-361-7585. Town/City/Prov.: When purchasing your ticket, please ask that your Event Number CV983120 be entered in the Tour Code box. Postal Code: Phone:( ) Pre -Conference (GST included): Pre- registration On -site Workshop Selections Indicate Your Choices Two-Day Workshops (Mon - Tue, A - G) $250.00 $350.00 1st: 2nd: 3rd: Three -Day Workshop (Wed - Fri, H) $400.00 $500.00 1st: 2nd: 3rd: Wednesday Workshops (I - X) $100.00 $150.00 1st: 2nd: 3rd: Conference (GST included) Workshops (Thurs - Fri, #1 - 34) $150.00 $250.00 1st: 2nd: 3rd: TOTAL ENCLOSED: One -Day Workshop (Thurs or Fri)Circle day Th. or Fri. $100.00 $150.00 1st: 2nd: 3rd: $ SAVE TIME AND MONEY BY PRE -REGISTERING BY FRIDAY, APRIL 17,1998. Pre -registrations post- marked after April 17, 1998 will not be accepted. On -site registration will be available on e space available basis beginning at 7:00 a.m. each day in the conference registration area of the Crowne Plaza Winnipeg. WRITTEN REQUESTS FOR REFUNDS, minus 25% administration costs will be honoured only if post- marked no later than April 17, 1998. To pre- register, mail this completed form along with your cheque, money order or purchase order, payable to: R.S. Phillips & Associates, 517 Bower Blvd., Winnipeg, MB R3P OL7 k Phone: (204) 896 -3449 Fax: (204) 889 -3207 ra