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Crowfoot wary $874M may
Cliff Gun have strings 34- year -old prores onal middleweight funding is a positive first oxer fighting out of By Jeff Morrow an he Panther Gym of Windspeaker Staff Writer step, but could have impact on future assistance. dmonton and has CALGARY "I like the program but it reams of competing seems like another step to or the Canadian mid - The federal government the Buffalo Jump of the leweight crown in the has committed $874 million 1980s. Treaty Indians are ery near future. to bolster Native economic losing the status they have," But now, those development in Canada. he said. plans are in jeopardy But all that will be The Buffalo Jump was a as Gunpowder sits in gained from the funding is term coined by an Indian the Edmonton Remand another step by the govern- Affairs official to describe Centre after missing a ment to dismantle its obliga- the 1985 Neilson Task May 3 court appear- tions to Treaty Indians, Force report which directed ance for driving under insists Blackfoot band Chief government policy in deal- suspension. Sinter Crowfoot. ing with Native people. He believes that he Funding for the Canadi- Native leaders have is in the best shape of an Aboriginal Economic viewed the policy, outlining Development strategy self- determination initia- (CAED) was announced tives, as a way of reducing June 12 at the Sarcee federal expenditures on reserve near Calgary. Indian programs and limit- Minister of Indian ing Treaty rights of the First diari Affairs and Northern Devel- Nations. title, Gunpowder opment Pierre Cadieux and They claim the govern- admits it might be time Minister of State Tom ment's ultimate purpose to hang up his gloves Hockin were on hand to then, as now, was to have as a professional. unveil the five -year funding Native's give up their natu- See story by Keith arrangement they believe ral status as Aboriginal peo- Matthew on page 14. will help Native communi- ple and assimilate into ties become self -reliant Canadian society. through the development of Crowfoot believes the businesses on their reserves. latest cost -sharing initiative Crowfoot, an advocate of between Industry, Science on- reserve business diversi- and Technology Canada fication, charges the govern- (ISTC) and the department Cadieux's hasty departure ment with "lumping" bands of Indian and Northern together in an effort under- Affairs (DIAND) is an mine Native individuality. attempt to mask the govern- He said the government's ment's on -going process of plan to give bands business assimilation. infuriates Ontario chiefs The ISTC has kicked in in municate with the chiefs of Cadieux resign as Minister $399 million and the By Jeff Morrow being ill- prepared his DIAND has agreed to sup- Windspeaker Staff Writer address to the delegates. He Ontario, Deleary said, he of Indian Affairs. ply $474 million. also blasted the minister for will have to do it in English. But Deleary said their The plan has been on the TORONTO his hasty departure from the "There are only a few action, done in the heat of drawing board for two session as chiefs were lining chiefs in Southern Ontario anger, may be fruitless. years. The chiefs of Ontario up at a microphone to ask that know French. We speak "We just don't support Doug Stephenson, threatened the Canadian questions on a number of Ojibway and Cree. He federal government policies. spokesman for the DIAND, government with militant Native issues. might as well have talked And Mulroney is his said the federal government action last week during a "I got so angry, I told the Chinese. ..And somebody (Cadieux's) boss. What does is committed to developing disruptive meeting in Toron- chiefs we have to get off our else wrote his words. It that say? We have to spell Aboriginal self- government to with Minister of Indian asses and do something. I'm proves he doesn't know the out what we want ourselves through economic diversifi- Affairs Pierre Cadieux. angry, and when you're issues," he said. and not rely on the govern- q cation. Anger erupted when angry, you get militant. We The chiefs also seized ment," he said. z He claims the plan will Cadieux left the meeting should organize. You have the opportunity to attack the Cadieux's press secretary, foster a stronger relationship early and chiefs were denied to do something that makes Meech Lake constitutional Maryse Pesant, said the between the Native and a question period. the federal government accord. chiefs' delegation was aware non -Native business com- After his abrupt depar- know you're there. We The accord, which recog- the minister had engage- munities and will result in ture, the chiefs passed a res- should never rule out civil nizes Quebec as a distinct ments and was on a time more jobs on reserves. olution demanding disobedience," he added. society, is opposed by constraint. Government officials Cadieux's resignation. Deleary said chiefs also Ontario Chiefs because they Because of his tight will be travelling throughout "I told him (Cadieux) I became frustrated when say it could weaken Aborig- schedule, she said he must the province in June to should jump across the table Cadieux read a prepared inal rights claims. restrict his presentations and announce the strategy. and shake him," Chippewa speech, in French, outlining After Cadieux left the address all bands in the Stephenson said they Chief Ether Deleary said in his plans to open up better session to attend a meeting same manner. will be In Fort McMurray a telephone interview from lines of communication in Saskatoon, the delegation Over 100 delegates June 27, High Level June the Thames band near Lon- between bands and Indian voted to send a letter to attended the annual assem- 28, Spruce Grove June 29 don, Ontario. Affairs. Canadian Prime Minister bly of Chiefs of Ontario and St. Paul June 30. He criticized Cadieux for If Cadieux wants to corn- Brian Mulroney demanding held from June 6 -8. Page 2, WINDSPEAKER, June 16, 1989 CLOSE TO HOME INSIDE THIS WEEK Indians sue over water rights Peigan fight
LaFort lead dam project Crawlers to victory See Page 16 By Gary Gee Windspeaker Staff Writer
PEIGAN RESERVE
In a last -ditch effort, the Peigan Indian Band plans to solicit nationwide support from Native groups in their fight to block the Oldman River dam. The $350- million dam, estimated one -third com- Favel gets pleted, is expected to begin confidence operation by 1990, to pro- from acting vide irrigation for farmers in See Page 13 the Lethbridge area The band is suing the provincial government in a landmark Indian water rights case over Aboriginal rights to the Oldman River which flows through their reserve, about 150 km southwest of Calgary. They claim those rights are included in Treaty 7. The Peigan also are seeking a court injunction to Wuttunee stop construction of the wins $5,000 dam. In their suit, the band art prize claims construction of the Crowds gather at Oldman River:Right, concert goer wearing protest T-shirt See Page 12 Three Rivers Dam, located three miles upstream from an Indian tribes who have the strong turnout had not runoff needed to carry Oldman dam construction the western boundary of the filed a water rights case changed his mind about nutrients to the flora and was issued without proper reserve, will cause irrepara- until the Peigan band construction. Environment fauna of the river valley. environmental studies being ble damage to the reserve. launched their suit last minister Ralph Klein said A whole valley of cot- done. NEXT They claim flooding of August. that the issue is still before tonwood and willow trees, The group will be back 24 km of valley will destroy "It's probably the most the courts. which are used by band in provincial court June 19 WEEK wildlife, trees, marshland important issue case of all "Building the dam was elders for sundances, sweat- to begin a civil suit, regard- and an ancient tribal burial for native organizations. So always a political decision," lodges, and pipe cere- ing what they believe is a ground. we plan to solicit support Bastien charged. monies, could be lost. violation under the Federal PROFILE: The band is presently across Canada. And there's "One of my beliefs is "Basically, in a few Fisheries Act. appealing an earlier decision a proposal to set up a sup- that it will be selling water years, life in the river valley New Democrat environ- in January when an applica- port network in Alberta," to the United States because will be dead," he predicted. ment critic John McInnis ATHABASCA, tion to hear their case was said Bastien. of the Free Trade Agree- Noted environmentalist believes it's possible the denied in provincial court. The band has hired ment. Shortage of water is Andy Russell agreed with courts will side with oppo- LAC LA The appeal was filed last Thomas Berger, former an issue there right now." that assessment. nents since no public hear- month. commissioner of the The federal and provin- "The Peigans will have ings were conducted before Peigan Chief Leonard Mackenzie Valley pipeline cial government refused to no trees in their valley. a decision was made to BICHE AND Bastien is optimistic the inquiry and Native lawyer conduct an environmental, There will be a big impact build the dam. appeal will be successful. Louise Mandell to represent social and cultural impact for a long period of time, "It was a political deci- AREA "I have to believe in it. them. study requested by the band not just a few years, but for- sion and nothing else mat- It's all we have," said Bastien says the band before proceeding with con- ever. tered. Every other issue, the Bastien. has limited resources to struction. On June 15, the Friends environment, Aboriginal "We believe we have a fight the case and is at the "The government has of the Oldman River, an entitlement, didn't matter," QUOTE case and we will fight them mercy of the provincial total and blatant disregard environment group formed McInnis said. OF THE WEEK in court, based on their government which has said for any of our values," to oppose the dam's con- "The taxpayers are pay- laws. And it is their laws it will build the dam despite charged Bastien. "If we had struction, had their federal ing for a project that will "I told him which have not given us an intense opposition. to take all the Woks away court challenge adjourned benefit about 100 farmers. opportunity," he said. Last Sunday, 8,000 peo- from Western Culture, for one month to allow the A lot of people are paying (Cadieux) I A decision on the appeal ple gathered on the banks of where would they be? It province time to prepare a but few are benefiting," he should jump is expected within weeks. the Oldman River at May - will have the same impact defense. said. across the table Bastien said support, croft Crossing for a free on the traditional beliefs Spokesmen for the group In 1979, the Environ- and shake him." both fmancial and moral, is rock concert to protest con- and spiritual life of this say their chances have been ment Council of Alberta needed by Native organiza- struction of the dam. recommended the dam not - Chippewa Chief band." enhanced by a recent court tions across Canada because Bastien believes the Ancient burial grounds injunction stopping con- be built, saying it was not Ether Deleary, any decision on the lawsuit event sent a strong message which have been there for struction of the Rafferty - required "at this time, nor in about a Toronto will be a landmark affecting to the provincial govern- thousands of years will be Alameda dam project in the forseeable future". meeting with other Indian bands. ment but he is not opti- washed away. southern Saskatchewan. The report said the site Indian Affairs Although American Indi- mistic they will stop con- And Bastien says The group plans to argue for the dam was not well - an tribes have won court struction. minister Cadieux. because waterflow will be that, as in the case of the chosen and would likely battles in water rights cases, Last week, Premier Don regulated by the dam, there Rafferty -Alameda project, cause extensive social and there have been no Canadi- Getty said in the Legislature will be none of the spring the federal license for the environmental damage. June 16, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, Page 3 CLOSE TO HOME NEWS BRIEFS MtifetASV=M:r<.: hM:M:M:MMMONSAM;,meiM ..k-,,,,n,: .
Leaders slam tear gas attack Native leaders lambasted police and the Quebec government Wednesday for using tear gas on 30 Indian Vote injunction held protesters blocking RCMP from leaving their reserve at Les Escoumins, Que. The tear gas attack came after a 10 -hour standoff when RCMP officers tried to investigate alleged unem- ployment insurance fraud on the reserve, located 200 reviewed kilometres east of Quebec City. deal Quebec Labrador Vice -Chief Konrad Sioui said until the brutal attack was unwarranted. By Susan Enge association. don't think it is an unrealistic out of their jurisdiction. "It's like killing a fly with a bazooka," Sioui said. Windspeaker Staff Writer Desmeules said Metis offer, he added. They don't have the mandate RCMP officers and inspectors were trapped when from the settlements need Last week, the Metis from the Metis people," said they tried to leave with band documents and computers. EDMONTON more time to consider the Association of Alberta Desmeules. The 12,000 Montagnais Indians living between government's offer before announced they wanted to Randy Hardy, president Labrador and the reserve have been trying to reach a The Metis Association of they go to the polls next be included in the referen- of the federation, was land -claim settlement with the Quebec and federal gov- Alberta will hold off filing a week. dum. unavailable for comment. ernments for the past 10 years. court injunction to block the Frantic telephone calls Desmeules recommend- Out of the 5,500 settle- Federation of Metis Settle- from across the province ed the opinion poll be con- ment members, only 2,500 ment's June 20 referendum from members are flooding ducted provincewide and will vote on June 20. There Manitoba revives justice probe on hold until further review. the MAA office. include all Metis people in are 52,000 Metis living in Manitoba MLAs pushed through a law last The association is hold- Whether or not the asso- the province, not just settle- Alberta. Wednesday to revive the province's derailed native ing a general meeting in ciation seeks an injunction ment members. They must decide justice inquiry. Athabasca to discuss the will depend on the outcome "What we're trying to do whether to accept a 17 -year The legislation was quickly drafted after the Mani- provincial government's pro- of the weekend meeting, he is shake out some of the deal providing $310 million toba Court of Appeal ruled two weeks ago the inquiry posed land, cash and self- said. Desmeules plans to cobwebs, get some dialogue to upgrade housing and was invalid because it was established by cabinet government package deal. reserve his final decision to a basic level," said community facilities, title to orders written in English only. Metis from on and off - until then. Desmeules. 1.3 million acres of land, and But other roadblocks loom in the horizon for the settlements across the Desmeules believes the If the association wanted new self-government legis- commission. province are being invited to government's financial set- to challenge the referendum, lation. The Winnipeg Police Association has launched a the workshop session. tlement is adequate, they could question whether In return, the federation court challenge to try to stop the inquiry from recall- We think the deal is although a bit low. He said the federation is qualified to would drop a $350 million ing police witnesses to the stand who have already being improperly sold in the constitutional protection negotiate anything beyond lawsuit against the Alberta testified at an inquest into the fatal shooting by police terms of it being communi- of Metis settlement lands is subsurface resource owner- government for alleged fail- of Indian leader J.J. Harper. Police fear their officers, cated. Everybody's con- one of the deal's best fea- ship. ure to deposit oil and gas who have been cleared of wrongdoing in the death, fused," said Larry tures. "They (Federation of royalties from settlements in may come under further public scrutiny. Desmeules, president of the Most Metis in Alberta Metis Settlements) are way the Metis trust fund. However, the commission can now proceed into hearings on the Helen Betty Osborne case. Osbomé s brutal 1971 in The Pas, Man. was unsolved for 16 years. EXPRESSIONS The former NDP government established the inquiry after a public outcry about the Osborne and WATA.a., ....N ....M:. .,r...... Harper cases.
Jet flights upset Natives Native leaders are rankled by Defence Minister Bill McKnight's decision to allow low -level military flights over Canada's North. The minister granted permission to the U.S. Air Force to conduct four one -day flights a year to train nuclear bomber pilots. Canadian and American fight- er jets will try to intercept the bombers. The flights will take a 1,490 -km route along the northeastern shore of Great Slave Lake south to Alberta and northern Saskatchewan to the Canadian Forces Base at Cold Lake. The exercises will involve between 15 and 25 bombers and up to 12 interceptor aircraft, with planes cruising at altitudes between 400 and 2,000 feet. Natives fear the low -level bomber flights will scare away wildlife and disturb the migratory patterns of caribou they hunt. Dene leaders have not ruled out restoring the same kinds of blockades and protests that the Innu of Labrador have used to protest similiar low -level mili- tary flights.
B.C. unearths Indian burial site A team of archeologicals is racing against time to recover bones from an ancient Indian burial site unearthed in a B.C. highway expansion project. Last Monday, the team discovered the dusty skele- ton of a child buried between five and 15 centuries ago. It appears the child's remains may be just one of up to 10,000 skeletons at the artifact -rich dig. Mother and son reunite after 12 years The excavation is on land the province's Highways Ministry is using to expand a right -of -way through Ada McLain, at right, is overwhelmed with emotion sent to an Idaho foster home. the Tsawwassen Indian reserve. after seeing her son Sheldon, 18, for the first time in 12 At the wedding reception, McLain and her sons' foster The site was once a Salish summer village home to years. mother stood together in the receiving line and introduced ancestors of both the Musqueam and Tsawwassen McLain, originally from Cold Lake, had the tearful themselves as the two mothers. bands. reunion with son Sheldon and George in Idaho recently. McLain is now remarried. She is a teacher's aide at a It remained virtually untouched until last year, The mother was attending George's wedding. Calgary school. when the B.C. Highways Ministry approached the The 40- year -old mother hadn't seen nor talked to her Sheldon will be attending a Los Angeles college on a 150- member Tsawwassen Indian band about the son since a family breakup in 1977. $50,000 basketball scholarship this fall. throughway. Scientists believe the site was abandoned After the breakup, McLain went to Canada while George, 20, will live and work in Kellogg, Idaho, with after the first great smallpox epidemic that wiped out George and Sheldon remained in the U.S. with their father. his wife. The newlyweds are expecting a child and are Natives of B.C.'s coast in the 1770s. Then in 1983, after their father died, the two boys were undecided about whether or not to return to college. Page 4, WINDSPEAKER, June 16, 1989 YOUR WORDS spéák e .`,il'.M93 i;t>.; ï x4
Windspeaker is published by the Aboriginal Multi -Media Society of Alberta (AMMSA) each Friday to Celebration announced provide information primarily to Native people of northern Alberta. EDITOR'S NOTEBOOK in Fishing Windspeaker was established in Dear Editor: lived Lake, please 1983 and is politically independent By Kira McLain The eight Metis settlements of accept this as your invitation to Indexed in the Canadian Magazine Alberta are 50 years old this year. come and participate. Index and indexed on -line in the To commemorate this milestone There is camping spots Canadian Business 8 Current :... ,.>.:`'`:>:>.:`.,ff Affairs Database and Canadian .:.: occasion, Fishing Lake Metis available and activities planned Periodical Index. Settlement is hosting a 50th throughout the weekend. 15001.112 Avenue Anniversary Homecoming For more information, please Edmonton, Alberta T5M 2V6 Celebration on June 24 and 25, call Diane at 943 -2365/2202 (403) 455 -2700 1989 here on the settlement. during business hours. FAX: (403) 452 -1428 We have tried to notify and We look forward to hearing Walk the talk invite past residents through our from you. STAFF It's one thing to say you're a role model, but quite local members, however it is Bert Crowfoot difficult to reach everyone. If Sincerely, another thing actually being a role model. General Manager there are any readers within your Diane Parenteau Klm McLain Someone should tell that to Cliff Gunpowder, 34 -year- Director of Prim distribution area who have ever Anniversary Committee Member Elaine O'Farrell old pro boxer (See story this week on page 14). News Editor The Metis boxer's plans to fight Nevada's Stan Ward at Susan Enge Reponer Calgary later this month are in jeopardy. The ex -con is Jeff Morrow Peltier a symbol of struggles Reponer sitting in Edmonton's Remand Centre after missing Keith Matthew court appearance for driving under suspension. Dear Editor: headed by Reponer the well -known Bea Lawrence The law breaker turned jaw breaker said he wants to Greetings my brothers, sisters Clayton Ruby, has won a bid to Reponer tell kids not to flirt with the law, or they'll end up spend- and friends. Tansi. bring oral arguments on an appeal Gary Gee I am sending you Ad Features Co- ordinator ing a lifetime in jail like he did. my voice and of his 1976 extradition hearing Margaret Dealerlals Unfortunately, Gunpowder's actions might be speaking requesting your support for before the Supreme Court of Production Assistant Leonard Peltier, our leader of the Canada. Joe Redcrow louder than his words. Cree Syllabic Translator American Indian Movement If the court rules in his I'd prefer to see Gunpowder succeed in setting a good favor, (AIM) who has been unfairly then U.S. officials may release example for our children, but that's not going to happen AMMSA BOARD treated by the United States justice Peltier to Canada through right now. We'll just have to wait and see how serious he Fred Didzena system and Leavenworth Prison in diplomatic channels or agree to President is about his life around. Noel McNaughton turning Kansas. release him completely. Vice-President If we can forgive Ben Johnson, surely we can forgive Leonard is a symbol of our What I am requesting is that Chester Cunningham Gunpowder. Treasurer peoples' struggles, as Nelson rallies and ceremonies be held in June Fleming Mandela is in South Africa. support of Leonard Peltier on the Secretary He is a political Leona Shandruk prisoner held day of his hearing June 12. Rosemary Wittier unjustly by the United States I also urge readers to write to Carol Wilson Jailhouse flock government because of his their members of Parliament for Sometimes, we do things backwards. strength as a true leader and their support for Leonard Peltier's SUBMISSIONS warrior of people. and return to Canada. The editor encourages readers to Some of us mix self-will with alcohol and sooner or The United States government I submit news articles, photographs, later we find ourselves in jail. Once behind bars, we get ask all our people and features and community news. is afraid of Leonard Peltier supporters inside tumed on to Indian religion. The rehabilitation begins as the prison Submissions should be typed and because of he speaks from his system, those living in the cities double spaced whenever possible we focus our growth on the spiritual aspects of ourselves. heart and has a great love for our and those on reserves to do all by 5 p.m. Tuesday in order to be The irony is that we probably would have avoided printed in the next issue. ancestors and our, people. they can by way of support incarceration if we have sought that spiritual growth in Leonard has lost all his appeals Pilayama (Thank you) for LETTERS TO the first place. for freedom and a new trial in the hearing my heart. THE EDITOR But I doubt the trend to commit crimes first, than seek United States justice system. That Free Leonard Peltier. Free the Windspeaker welcomes letters to help after, will ever change. same justice system helped the People. Free Nelson Mandela. the editor. Letters should be brief It seems we avoid painful change unless we are forced United States government try to Free all political prisoners. and include the name, address and silence Leonard's voice by Honor Mother Earth. telephone number of the writer We into it. Things like landing in jail, losing a job, breaking Support wrongfully convicting him of the the People's will not print unsigned letters up a family, are all just attention getters. The crises are Struggles. Respect the unless there is a good reason for murder of two FBI agents who Elders' Circle. the tangible results of of our psyche saying: "There's withholding your name and even were found dead on the Pine then the editor must know the something with my attitude that doesn't jive." identity Ridge Reservation in South In the Spirit of Crazy Horse, of the writer. 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to development group OKAY, ORIN&ME The PALEFACE WHATS YOUR NAME? YOU GAUGHf TRYING TO Grande Prairie, will be 5PY EDMONTON -Lesser INFII.?RATE 11.1E ?RIPE! Slave Lake MLA Pearl returning as chairman. Calahasen has been appoint- "The Northern Alberta ed to the Northern Alberta Development Council has Development Council proven itself to be one of (NADC). the most valuable communi- The NADC is a 10 -mem- cation vehicles for northern ber committee that pro- residents. The newly - motes social and economic appointed council will development in Northern undoubtedly continue the Alberta. It deals with topics work of previous councils to ranging from industrial promote practical measures 114A1 Ater50! I WANT TO YOU ONLY WANT YER RAINER/5 development to education to develop northern Alber- MARRY YOU 'LAUSE YER FINE 1b MARRY ME MERELYIHE issues. ta, "Adair said upon making AND DEGEN?AND TRUE AND DAUSE MY FATHER'S GLINGHER: Al Adair, minister the announcement. LUVAOLE AND 13EAUTIFUL1 -04E CHIEF! responsible for northern Gilbert Balderstone, of / Sexsmith, Harold Junck, of development, chose Cala- á hasen through a nomination Swan Hills and Earl Dionne process held in December. of Fort McMurray, were will be replac- also appointed to the board. Calahasen .1 :6 ..laa The NADC will hold- ing John Drobot, MLA for be dIII-41/x St. Paul. ing its first public meeting Bob Elliott, MLA for in Wabasca June 20. d y ,rlirl( CALENDAR OF EVENTS EMWMMLMKMMMKVM NteiMMOMM
Sober Dance, Last Saturday of the month, 962 -0303 for more. Spiritual Unity of Tribes Committee, Box 37, Poundmaker/Nechi. Admission $6 /person. Yellowhead Tribal Council Youth Conference, Edgeley, Sask. SOG 1 LO. Co-ed Slow -Pitch Tournament, June 23, 24, & July 5, 6, & 7, Alexander, AB Sarcee Powwow, July 27 -30, Sarcee Reserve. 25, Hobbema, AB, For more information call Indian Days Celebrations, July 7, 8 & 9, Alexis Call 281 -4455 for more. Marjorie at (403) 585 -3744. Reserve. Contact: Dan Alexis 967 -2225 (office) or The Alberta Indian Arts & Crafts Society, Powwow, June 23 -25, Saddle Lake. For more 967 -5762 & Dennis Cardinal at 967 -5344 (home). 1989 Alberta Native Handcrafted Doll information call 726 -3829. Cold Lake Treaty Days, July 7 -9, English Bay, Competition -Call for Entry, Deadline for entry- Enoch Golf Classic, June 23 -25, Indian Lakes Contact: Bernice Martial, Rick Janvier or Harvey August 4, For more information call 426 -2048. Golf Course (20 minutes west of Edmonton). For Scanie at 594 -7183. 3rd Annual Competition Powwow, Aug. 4 - 6, further inquiries phone Jerome Morin at 470 -3555. Yellowhead Tribal Council, Powwow, July 7, 8 Paul Band - including a men's and ladies fastball Nechi Training Institute, 1988/89 Graduation &9 tournament. Host drum Blackstone from Sask. Dance, June 24, 9:00p.m. Admission -$6 (Except Louis Bull Annual Golf Tournament, July 7 -9, Canadian Native Men's Fastball Graduates),Nechi /Poundmaker Lodge, St Albert, Wetaskiwin Golf Club, Wetaskiwin, AB, Contact: Championship, August 4 -7, Charlie Krupp AB 585 -4075 Memorial Stadium, Winnipeg, Man. For more Peewee Fastball Tournament, June 24 & 25, YTC Non -Competition Powwow, July 7 -9, information contact: Terry Bone -(204) 942 -0228 Howard Buffalo Memorial, Hobbema. Interested Alexander Reserve. Contact Tony Arcand 939- (days) or (204) 633 -0629 (evenings). teams please call Vaughn at 585 -3012. 5887 for more. Cultural Days, Aug. 4 - 7, Beaver Lake. A held The Metis Settlements of Alberta, 50th Thunderchild Powwow, July 13 -16, 9 Miles men's and ladies fastball tournament to be - at 623- Anniversary Celebrations, June 30 -July 2, Kikino Northeast of Turtleford, Sask., (306) 845 -3425 for entry fee $400 for both. Call Eric Lameman 4549 for more. Metis Settlement, AB, Call George LaFleur- 1 -800- more. 282 -9902. 3rd Annual Summer Gospel Music Festival, Peigan Band Indian Days, Aug. 4 - 7, Brocket, at 965- Faust Homecoming, June 30 -July 2, Faust, AB, July 14 -16, Buffalo Lake Metis Settlement Camp AB. For more info contact Brian or Joanne Contact: Cindy Sheets (403) 355 -3877 Site, Caslan, AB. Contact Mike Sigurdur 470 -0746 3939. Prince Albert Indian & Metis Friendship for more. Little Cree -ations 1st Annual Red Eye 11 Hobbema, Centre Jamboree, June 30 -July 3, Prince Albert, D Survival Powwow, July 20 -23, Onion Lake, Slowpitch Tournament, August -13, at 585 -2447. Sask. Contact Eugene Arcand 1- 306 -764 -3431. Sask. For information call Joe Waskewitch at (306) Call Derwin or May Powwow, Aug. 15 -17, Prince Albert, Sask. Poundmaker /Nechi Powwow, June 30 -July 1 344 -2107. Prince Albert Indian & Metis Friendship & 2, St. Albert, Alberta. Call 458 -1884 for more. Head -Smashed -In Buffalo Jump Powwow, Hosted by Centre. Contact Brenda 1- 306 -764 -3431. Treaty Day, July 1 & 2, Beaver Lake. A men's July 21 -23, Head -Smashed -In Buffalo Jump, AB. Kehewin and ladies fastball tournament - true double Call 265 -0048. Kehewin Powwow, August 25 -27, knockout - will also be held. Entry fee: $500 for Lac Ste. Anne Annual Pilgrimage, July 22 -27, Reserve. Call 826 -3333 for more. both. Call Eric Lameman at 623 -4549 for more. Alberta Beach. For information call (403) 459 -7177. Tribal Arts '89, Sept. 22 -24, Sioux Falls, S.D. Ave., Eagle Flight '89, Elder/Youth Conference, July Spiritual Unity of Tribes, July 23 -29, Ashams Contact: Shirley A. Bordeaux, 311 N. Phillips 334 -4060. 4 -7, Alexander Reserve. Contact: Bob Cardinal Beach, Pasqua Reserve. Sask. Contact the Sioux Falls, SD, 57102 - Ph: (605) Riga ü 11 lune 16, 1989 W1ze Metz's. .Refeirlenartm:
Boyd: Deal not THE METIS SETTLEMENTS - ALBERTA GOV'T DEAL self-go vernmen t :.
By Susan Enge rights to land. Windspeaker Staff Writer "You don't have to suffer Ministerial control outside On one hand .. . On the other hand .. . PADDLE PRAIRIE the settlements so why should you have to suffer e settleme ''feñ,?%:^://%j:«*! r%`'`.`ÿ%h6/.. An independent lawyer inside ?" he questioned. .._..,.::, Ìtlit hired by a Paddle Prairie res- "If that's all you want I :::..._.:. ident says the historic cash, r don't know why this (Alber- 1G0Ï1;::1 government and land agree- ta- Settlements Accord) was ment the Federation of created. The government is Meus Settlements negotiat- not giving up a whole lot," ed with the Alberta gover- he said. *vel ment falls short of self-gov- "If it's such a good deal, ernment. why is the (provincial) gov- *The municipalliiés Angus Boyd said if the ernment retaining so much The settlements settlement councils minister can veto think control ?" Boyd asked the will have final they are creating a homeland crowd. settlement council say land fir Metis people with inde- What is especially worri- about decisions. pendent decision -making some is the fact that the set- development, powers, they're fooling tlements will not own land, like oil and gas themselves The settlements said Boyd. Title to settle- exploration. won't own 'In fact, it's my con- ment lands will belong to subsurface tention that this legislation the federation's general rights -- like oil, gas, even falls short of a munici- council. Ownership of the mines and minerals. pal government," Boyd told. If self- government means land will be protected a packed community hall at something more than gain- by the Canadian The agreement doesn't the settlement, 70 km south ing fee- simple title to land, Constitution of High Level. the Metis were not acquiring mention Aboriginal City and town councils anything more land rights (Alberta Act). rights. wouldn't stand for any kind than the ordinary citizen. of interference or direct "You 're not being treated involvement by provincial any differently than any oth- government department ers," said Boyd. ministers, said Boyd. As a note of caution, he Macdonald: Take deal, lawsuit unsure He said the Minister of told Paddle Prairie residents ownership of land for you," Municipal Affairs would By Susan Enge ued. 1938 under the Metis Better- they could theoretically lose Macdonald told the meeting "I don't think the govern- ment Act. control power over the Windspeaker Staff Writer their land to the federation if at the settlement, 70 km ment would be that stupid. The province claims the membership criteria, review they carried out their threat PADDLE PRAIRIE south of High Level. The Metis leaders are better Metis own surface rights and approve policies on to pull out of the Metis The government has politically organized. And, only and were not entitled membership, hunting, and union. The lawyer for Metis promised to transfer 1.2 mil- it wouldn't be a politically to any royalties. fishing and still hold a lot of The Metis stand to lose settlements caught mem- lion acres of land over to sound decision." he said. If a Metis Settlement power over settlement coun- any kind of self -governing bers by surprise last week the eight Metis settlements. The Metis who live on opts out of the June 20 ref- cils. powers and recognition of when he advised a packed Macdonald warned the settlement currently pay an erendum, rejects The ordinary Canadian the gov- Aboriginal rights in the community hall in Paddle Metis not to depend on the annual levy of $10. But ernment offer and decides citizen does not have to agreement. Prairie to drop their natural goodwill of the government they are ineligible for gov- to sue for royalty rights, undergo similar screening to Boyd's presentation resources lawsuit against for land title. If they did, ernment programs available Macdonald predicted the live in cities, towns or rural sparked angry comments the province and settle their their communal way of life to the ordinary tax- paying federation would not supply centres. from a few federation claim out of court. could be jeopardized and Alberta citizens. their information. Bills 64 and 65 provide employees and executive. Angus Macdonald told their political clout as a uni- However, if the Metis The court cost would for governing the eight set- But, organizers of the the crowd June 7 if they fied group would disinte- endorse the government have to be paid by the set- tlements and for a general workshop wanted a second won the 21- year-old court grate. agreement, they would tlement, he added. council that would set policy opinion. case, they would stand to "If the government really become eligible for govern- Since Macdonald began and hold title to the 1.2 mil- "We think the federation gain as much as $350 mil- wanted to destroy (the ment programs, said Mac- the Metis' litigation case in lion acres of land. has been giving us the lion. But that could take Metis), they would simply donald. 1975, his fees have amount- Boyd also drew attention wrong interpretation. We another three years to reach transfer the (settlement) The Federation of Metis ed to $300,000. to the power the minister has wanted to get another point the Supreme Court of Cana- lands to the individual Settlements, a union of Paddle Prairie's over land matters. settle- of view," said Arthur (Skip- da. occupants," noted Macdon- eight settlement councils, ment council voted to opt Under Part 7 of Bill 64, per) Villeneuve, a Paddle He said the government's ald. The move would took the council to court in out of the referendum the Minister can make regu- Prairie resident. offer of a 17 -year $310 mil- divide the Metis people, he 1968 and again in 1974. unless the vote was lations respecting the man- Paddle Prairie may lion financial agreement is said. They wanted the oil and delayed. They need more agement of land in settle- decide to boycott the vote too much money to gamble He said the government gas royalties the province time to examine the deal ment areas, establish a land until they have had more away. wouldn't dare take land collected from settlement and are unhappy with its registry, settle disputes, sub- time to "Take review the compli- the offer...I can't away from the Metis, even lands to be placed in the provisions for self - divide land and transfer cated deal. guarantee that I can get if the lawsuit was contin- Metis Trust Fund set up in government. Paddle Prairie to hold last- minute meeting
By Susan Enge whether we go for the refer- settlements to one, forcing was never resolved and The other settlement cuss amendments only after Windspeaker Staff Writer endum or not," said chair- unanimous decisions. remains one of the most leaders were ready to pro- the referendum. man Mervin Bellerose. He told the assembly of controversial and most dif- ceed with the referendum "People view the deal as PADDLE PRAIRIE After a three -day leaders to start handing out ficult issues facing the and were not prepared to an opportunity to help marathon workshop session more information to their council. change any features of the determine their destiny Paddle in Prairie's Metis his community, Bellerose members. "It's like opening an old Accord. instead of being dictated to. leader promises to hold one recommended some major A land allocation policy wound. That issue was "We were not getting We don't want to wait last general meeting this structural changes to the which is acceptable to all tabled, nothing was any reaction back," said another 20 years. There's week before any decision to deal. settlements still need to be resolved," said Bellerose. Bellerose. too much to give up," said withdraw from the June 20 One of the proposed hammered out, Bellerose However, Bellerose"s In fact, Bellerose said Peavine's settlement admin- referendum is made. changes is to redefine veto' told the group. requests comes almost too other leaders "never said a istrator, Dennis Cunning- "We're .. going to decide power being held by 'three But, he ;said the issue late. word; "-but consented to dis -. ham. June 16, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, Page 7
't.' ,6^ i3'<.;:h}i '^': (it St. Andrew's Sub -agreement proposed Catholic High School
St. Andrew's Catholic High School will feature: 1. A student -centered school Settlements may get Based on Christian values, family -like atmosphere, caring, respect, faith, hope, love and joy. 2. Personalized education -Teacher Advisor Each student is assigned a Teacher Advisor who takes a personal interest in his programs, school life, checks progress, helps set goals, assists in career planning and reports to parents. 3. Personalized Independent study partial control over Learning units will be developed for all programs with a variety of learning adivities to accommodate individual learning styles. This will be supplemented by small group learning (discussion, seminars, sharing) and large group learning (assemblies, guest speakers). Role of the teacher is to provide the necessary guidelines, timetables, direction and structure to ensure the students progress at their -gas development optimum rate. oil 4. Progress -Self Pacing Continuous Students move through the program at their own rate of continuous progress, flexible timetabling, students take ownership for their learning. The By Susan Enge agreement allows 5. Advancement by Competency Staff Writer Windspeaker the Metis the chance to A.B.C. or Mastery learning, must complete the unit, pass the test with mastery 70%-80% before they advise industry on each set- advance to the next unit. EDMONTON tlement's development plans 6. Using Technology and needs. Computers, word processing, distance learning, audio visual. Metis settlements would "The agreement...ensures gain partial control over oil that (the settlements) unique Why the A.B.C. Approach and gas development and land priorities are consid- 1. Allows as to build on our strengths; ie. personalized, caring, fach. exploration on their land if ered in oil and gas develop- 2. Accommodates the individual learning styles and learning rates of students. Students learn at they accept the historical ment," said Hardy. different rates, and at different comprehension levels. land deal with the Alberta 3. Students pees to be more active learners. Students need to learn how to learn, and how they A Settlements Access government. best learn. Students become responsible for their learning and prepares them for "Learning for Life ". Committee would be set up "While we do not have We need to provide the time, space, facilities, activities for students to pursue learning. to control industry's the title to the mines and 4. It is a positive approach- facilitates success, excellence, enrichment. encroachment on to settle- minerals, we will be con- 5. Allows a small high school to offer a wide range of programs. Facilitates distance educational ment's oil -rich lands. trolling them jointly with learning. The review committee Settlements' prez: Hardy It is the province," states Federa- 6. more efficient- allows the faster students to continue their progress, no wafting for the class, would be made up of com- work at a tion president Randy Hardy allows other students to slower pace and master the topic. Teachers can direct several missioner who would negotiate their own oil and different programs in the centre at the same time. stated in a news release June smooth the transition of gas royalties. Students must become self disciplined, responsible workers. High achievers: progress at a 14. power to settlements, the If access to develop faster rate. Goal oriented students: prepare for university and world of work and trades; want to According to the final Energy Resources Conser- resources on develop their potential; serious about education; students who want to learn. version of Co- Management settlement vation Board and a Metis . lands is denied, the province of Subsurface Resources St. Andrew's 10 They would ensure and the general council will School Grade Registration document, a sub -agreement development plans are sen- reimburse costs incurred by Mr. Robert Cushon L.T. Remillard, B.A., M.E.D. to the finance package, set- sitive to each particular set- the developer. Chairman tlement councils will have tlement. The Alberta government the opportunity to negotiate "Each settlement will be has offered the Federation up to 25 per cent share on able to ensure that develop- of Metis Settlements a 17- any project. ment will be guided by their year $310- million financial "Settlements can work NEW ON CASSETTE TAPE! priorities and needs," said compensation package. with the industry rather than Hardy. The Metis, however, must just place boundaries around Not only will settlement agree to drop their $350 - them. This means direct councils have the chance to million lawsuit against the involvement in the develop- negotiate an access fee with province and give up their ment of oil and gas," said industry but also they will fight for Hardy. subsurface resource have the opportunity to ownership rights.
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A Native -operated post- secondary institute offering accredited education to Native and non -Native students from B.C. and other provinces. NVIT expects to service 250 full -time students in seven programs during the 1989/90 academic year. Culturally relevant materials are incorporated into all of our programs. Currently NVIT has openings for instructors in the following programs:
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By Diane Parenteau a range of topics from fami- ferences between tribes and Ann Jock, a 58- year -old Windspeaker Correspondent ly violence, suicide, and even within tribes. elder from the Akwesasne alcohol abuse to youth and "By these gatherings, we Reserve on the St. Elder's vision BONNYVILLE the counselling wheel. learn a lot, we exchange Lawrence River near Mon- Elders from as far away talk, we exchange ideas. It's treal, was invited back to by the natu- Surrounded as Ontario and southern a great thing to have a gath- host the gathering for a sec- ral beauty of jack pines, Alberta joined local elders ering like this," said the ond year. urges return fresh water lakes and wide - Jock cited a noticeable to promote a better under- grey -haired Lewis. open skies, hundreds gather difference in the atmosphere standing of Native culture. "Some of these elders are hear wisdom of elders to the "Elders gatherings have really good speakers, of this year's event. last week. explaining about life. Us "I think the spirits of the to spirituality always been popular in the The second annual East and we thought it was elders explain the ways our people are starting to wake By Diane Parenteau "He stood before me, it Elders Gathering, hosted by time to bring them here to forefathers told to us," up...it's a lot stronger," said Windspeaker Correspondent was probably the Creator the Bonnyville Canadian help instill the Native cul- Lewis said, his frail brown Jock, an extremely solemn himself," she recalls. "I was Native Friendship Centre, ture to our Native people," hands gesturing while he woman whose voice is BONNYVILLE told to help the people, the was held June 6 to 9 at the said organizer Laureen spoke. soothing as she speaks. children, the elders, all the Moose Lake Pentacostal Mury. "I thought I knew a lot, Since she had a vision people, all human beings. Youth Camp. She believes Native peo- "It also educates the non- but I'm still learning," he more than 20 years ago, "All the things I was For four days, partici- ple are the natural people of Native population to pro- concluded. Ann Jock has dedicated her told, I had to do in my pants from many walks of the world and hold the key mote better understanding." Gerald Cuthbert, manag- life to teaching the ways vision. All the happenings life, both Native and non- to mankind. The leader of the Friend- er of the Nistowoyou Fort and traditions of Native have happened. And he also Native, shared camping Many participants who ship Centre's elder council McMurray Friendship Cen- people. told me that time is running facilities, meals and their attended the week -long ses- hoped that people would tre, came to the gathering to "I was gifted with a out for the people. thoughts and feelings during sion were white -collar pro- learn to get along better meet the elders and learn vision to help my people go "I'm worried that if numerous workshop ses- fessionals who deal with with the help of elders gath- from their teachings. He back to reality and be real tomorrow was not to come, sions. Native people while others erings. hopes to incorporate what again spiritually and accept if I've done enough." Workshops were held on were school children curi- "This is a learning expe- he has learned into his pro- the oneness of oneself and She said the elders are a ous to learn more about rience for the participants to grams. the Creator," said Jock, a tool used by the Creator to their past. appreciate the difference in "We came to see tradi- 58- year -old Mohawk Indian spread the word. people and respect them," tional elders and have these Evening activities pro- from the Akwesasne "We are used as a mes- said 74- year -old Morris elders become a part of our vided another perspective Reserve near Montreal. senger to bring that aware- Lewis, of Onion Lake. culture. To find out what on the Native way with Jock grew up on a farm ness to the people." Between the drumming influence they have on the sweatlodges, traditional with the traditional way of Yet Jock sees positive of an evening round dance, lives of others," Cuthbert dancers and ceremonies per- life but after she went back things ahead for her people; Lewis spoke about the dif- said. formed by the elders. to school and had to learn a she sees hope. new culture, she turned to "We are trying to bring self- destructive behaviors back those sacred ways. like drinking. Our children have drifted "I had to go back to the away. We're living miles Driftpile River Band #450 old ways," said Jock. apart but we're going back Then, she had a vision. to the same drum. Slowly, General Delivery A star. but surely, it's coming." Driftpile, Alberta TOG OVO Telephone: (403) 355 -3868 FAX: (403) 355 -3650 Charges dropped TREATY 7 1989/90 School Term 2 Teachers & 1 Principal Required against Fiddler tom. Two teachers for elementary grades and one principal with EDMONTON -After a go to trial. previous experience. Full -time positions. three -day preliminary Fiddler, who served for 12 Send resumes to: inquiry, charges of theft and years as bookkeeper for the Native Friendship J.R. fraud over $1,000 were Canadian Giroux, Administrator Centre, pleaded not guilty r=re/,t General Delivery dropped against Harriet Fid- dler. and appeared in court to TREATY 6 Driftpile, Alberta Provincial Court Judge contest the charges. TOG OVO Jim Campbell dismissed The centre hosted a num- Ìc = Phone Inquiries: 355 -3868 charges against Fiddler June ber of events such as bingos, Closing Date: June 22, 1989 1 on the grounds that there dances, dinners and wedding ll was insufficient evidence to receptions to raise money.
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Tansi? Gla ne ttou? The graduation The graduates include David Yellowbird, Kathy Hello everyone. ceremonies begin at 3 Calder, Vivian House and Rudy Chalifoux. Summer is finally on our DROPPIN' IN p.m. followed directly by A special graduation ceremony was held in their doorstep. Ultimately, the a banquet, according to honor June 13. school kids will be rushing By Bea Lawrence Life- Skills coach Hazel Peace River: Educational development worker home for the holidays. Are Potts. Bernie McKee has resigned from his post with the local you ready for them? Potts said the Sagitawa Friendship Centre. Remember then: "Give Telephone (403) 455 -2700 to put your group's ages vary from "Many thanks to the people of the Peace River area the kids a centimetre and community happenings considered here anywhere between 15 to who helped make the last 10 years here one of the free of charge...no news is too small. they will take a kilometre." 56. On behalf of the other happiest times in my life," McKee said in his farewell trainees, she would like letter. Now, the news ... to congratulate the Provincial Museum: The Provincial Archives members Sunchild Band: The following is a list of the for completing the three -month course. of Alberta is always interested in acquiring artifacts students who are currently taking the six -month silk - Ben Calf Robe School: Four Adult Education from around our province. screening course taught on their reserve. (See story in Program grads were recently honored for completing Any individual, group or organization who might the Droppirt In Special Feature, May 26, page 14.) their upgrading courses. have original documents or photographs to donate is Rueben Goodrunning, Gerald asked to contact Claude Roberto at 427 -1750. LaGrelle, Roger Gopher, Vivian View the manuscripts and Goodrunning, Ruth Yellowface, Rita photographs documenting the "Missionary Frencheater, Liza LaGrelle, Calvina Oblates in the West ", now on display at the LaGrelle, Eugene LaGrelle and Provincial Archives. Donald Goodrunning. The display is open from 9 a.m. to 8 "All I can do is guide them p.m. daily, June 1 to September 4 at 12845- through the industrial methods. 102 Ave. in Edmonton. Then, it's up to them if they wish to The exhibition is commemorated by implement this kind of work in their the book A Guide to the Archives of the communities," said instructor Mick Oblates of Mary Immaculate, Province of Marrison, who is currently Alberta- Saskatchewan, published by the negotiating with Red Deer College to Missionary Oblates with funding from the expand the satellite course to a full Social Sciences and Humanities Research year. Council of Canada. Samson Band: Graduation That's a wrap for the week folks. Do ceremonies are slated for June 22 at have a wonderful week everyone and take the Cree Tribal Administration office heed from this old Metis quote. to honor the 44 band members who "Each and every person who crosses completed the life -skills training our path has something to teach us, if we will program offered on the reserve. Better late than never: Claudette Rendell and student David Yellowbird only listen."
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...vaAM ,M,,:v.aMsa,:.sc,:; Rehabilitation through spirituality RELIGION BEHIND BARS
By Jeff Morrow in a decrease in the number of pris- Windspeaker Staff Writer oners and a more trusting relation- ship with Native inmates. EDMONTON Over the next three years, Novik says her department will be hiring No one knows better how to cope more Natives for management posi- with Native problems than Indians tions in prison programming and themselves, says Sylvia Novik, spe- will introduce more community - cial advisor to the Solicitor General. based corrections programs. That's why the Alberta govern- Chester Cunningham, director the ment is helping jailed Natives escape Native Counselling Services of their troubles through spirituality. Alberta (NCSA), says the reason it Novik was appointed in February has taken so long to get Native pro- as the liaison between Alberta gramming introduced is because the Corrections and Native communities. government overlooked the need for She has been corresponding with Native inmates to worship. Native communities around the The Grierson Community province to find out how they believe Corrections Centre was handed over Native prisoners should be handled. to the NCSA last year and has Because of the disproportionate adapted Native programming to fit number of Native prisoners in the prison's population, which is 80 Alberta penitentiaries, the Solicitor per cent Native. General's office hired Novik to find Cunningham says there was a lot out what could be done to uncrowd of convincing that had to be done to Alberta jails. prove that Native spirituality was Natives make up 25 per cent of not pagan worship. Alberta's prison population while "Everybody had a preconception. Indians account for only six per cent We had to demonstrate what every- of Alberta's total population. thing was all about. We had to show Novik says her research has them what sweetgrass was, for proven beneficial for both the gov- instance, so they would understand," emment and her people. he said The introduction of Native pro- The Solicitor General has been grams to Alberta prisons has been her considering Native programming for proudest achievement. three years but has only recently Novik, a Metis from Lac Ste started such programs, Cunningham Anne, believes society is entering a says. new era of understanding the ways of "Now the province is making an Natives in Alberta. honest effort to allow spirituality." Realizing that Native affairs can't Saddle Lake band member Joe be handled the way they have been in Cardinal worked with the Solicitor the past, she says, is important to the General's office to help get the plan advancement of relations between in motion. Natives and non -Natives. He understands the government's Novik lauds the government for initial apprehensions about estab- its willingness to accept that Native lishing the program and credits the rehabilitation is a far cry from the decision on a changing attitude of standard methods used in Alberta government officials. prisons. She says it has taken a step "The government is always hard to toward reducing the total prison pop- deal with. It was a matter of chang- ulation by addressing Native prob- ing the whole system. They are now lems separately. making significant headway," he After extensive research, Novik said. found the Native Counselling The NCSA has been working with Services of Alberta (NCSA) had the the Solicitor General in the proba- ideal plan for rehabilitating Native tion and parole counselling of offenders by allowing them to prac- Native offenders for the past 16 tice their religious beliefs and confer years. with band elders. It has developed an extensive pro- Through the Native religion pro- gramming package at Grierson gram band elders are permitted to which includes job readiness train- visit inmates on a regular basis to the plight of our people," she said. rectional facilities. ing, family consultation and substance offer spiritual guidance. Eight of the 14 prisons in Alberta now The building of a community corrections abuse counselling, as well as cultural and "We wanted to look at a program that have a sweatlodge where Native inmates centre was recently announced by the Blood religious practices. would enhance their (Native inmates) lives can worship. More jails are now allowing reserve in Southern Alberta. Doug Seitsinger, director of public edu- and address their needs. It is a significant them to burn sweetgrass to cleanse their "It's really making a difference. Our peo- cation at the John Howard Society, sees step toward rehabilitation," she says. souls. ple are really getting actively involved. I can Native religious programming as a responsi- Novik says the new programs also give She says Native spirituality is only the see a lot of success in the programs to ble way of dealing with Native problems. Native communities the opportunity to get beginning of a initiative that could put come," she says. Seitsinger says it has always been hard involved in the rehabilitation of their own Native rehabilitation entirely in the hands of Natives make up six per cent of Alberta's for non -Native society to understand how people. the Native community. total population. Over 25 per cent of important religion is to Native culture. "There are so many positive things hap- The government wants Native prison Natives make up Alberta's prison popula- "Native people have a culture that is pening in the Native community. There's a programs to be controlled and administered tion. intertwined with religion. So anything that light at the end of the end of the tunnel. The by Natives. And, depending on the size of Novik says a strong rapport between her enhances culture is a positive step toward non -Native society is becoming sensitive to the band, there will be more on- reserve cor- office and Native communities could result rehabilitation," he says. June 16, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, Page 11 OUR PEOPLE MSa::Waaa:: Elder Crowshoe: Dam threatens ancient heritage By Gary Gee It has served as a rally- who have suffered drought When the first lightning elders to continue spiritual which Indians and environ- Windspeaker Staff Writer ing point against an envi- in recent years. of the season has struck, it and religious ceremonial mentalists expect will be ronmental legacy left by Cmwshce s descendants, signals the time to open the rites, Crowshoe wonders washed away if a dam is MAYCROFT CROSSING former premier Peter according to archeologists, bundle. As bundle owner, he where a new generation can built. Lougheed, which critics have lived on these rolling must feed everyone he learn the old ways of the "We have a right to our As long as the grass charge is ecologically plains for thousands of invites. According to Indian elders. burial grounds. It is in our grow, the sun shines and the unsound. years. legend, the ceremony in "Today, the young gen- treaties. But we have a river flows." Peigan Band elder Joe His great -grandfather, which he opens the pipe and eration is caught in the mod- treaty that is like an old That credo, which begins Crowshoe gazed intently Brings Down The Sun, was dances with it brings new em world, forgetting their shirt, which is full of holes." Alberta's Indian treaties across the expanse of rolling one of the foremost ceremo- life to everyone. culture and heritage that is "I hope this rally will let signed more than a century plains, remembering a time nial Indian leaders of his Tradition dictates that supposed to be preserved some people carry in their ago and has been passed on when no one would dare time, a legacy passed on to Crowshoe find the materials for Native people," said the hearts and minds what this to generations since, question whether this great Joe Crowshoe's father and for his spiritual practices on father of eleven children. river is supposed to be." summed up the sentiments southern Alberta river himself. sacred Peigan land as his "If we lose part of our With resignation, he of thousands who gathered would flow wild and free. At 81, he has performed descendants have always land, we also lose touch looked toward the horizon on the steep banks of the Crowshoe fears those the traditional Blackfoot done. with the younger genera- where the project is under Oldman River last Sunday times could be gone forever pipe ceremony and sweat - But he's worried that the tion. When our elders are way, with an estimated one - at this southern Alberta and a still proud heritage lodge for the past 56 years. flooding of the 24 km of gone, that tradition and cul- third of the work completed. junction. and culture could be van- For the sweatlodge, which valley will destroy thou- ture is gone. It will be a lost "The dam is in the wrong About 8,000 opponents, quished overnight. he builds behind his house, sands of cottonwood and tribe," Crowshoe said. place. The only thing we among them environmental- "We (the Peigan band) he gathers willows from the wolf willow trees. "I hope someday our can do is hope that nature ists, politicians, entertainers, don't want the darn. When river valley. "They want to take my young people will come looks after itself," he said, ranchers, and Native people, you want rain, the good He is a medicine bundle paint, my sweetgrass for back to the lodge. But I looking up at the sky. stood and voiced their oppo- Lord will give you rain for owner, which according to nothing," laments Crow- don't think I'll see that day," Then he smiled and sition against the Three nothing," said Crowshoe, tradition, requires his shoe, whose family has he said sadly. recounted the 1923 flash Rivers Dam, a $350- million dismissing arguments that medicine pipe to be farmed and cultivated the His eyes bum with anger flood of the Three Rivers. man-made structure of steel the dam will help irrigate wrapped in willows and ani- land for generations. as he mentions the sacred "There will be no dam and concrete. farms in southern Alberta, mal skins. As the last of the Peigan burial grounds of the Peigan then. It will be gone."
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Wuttunee said she sub- Red Deer took third place By Bea Lawrence for her three -dimensional Windspeaker Staff Writer mitted 28 pieces of art to the 1989 Asum Mena art com- bronze piece entitled, "Trian- EDMONTON petition. gular Embarkment." She was She is currently working awarded a $500 art supplies Artist Lauren Wuttunee at the provincial attorney gift certificate. spent four months working general's civil law office, The sculpture received on her winning entry to two blocks from the down- the highest marks in the the 1989 Mum Mena Juried town AIACS office. three -dimensional category Native Art Festival. "I have a law degree from for which Wostenberg was Wuttunee s colored pencil the University of British awarded a special $750 cash drawing entitled, "Ceremoni- Columbia in Vancouver," award. al Procession" caught the said Wuttunee, who com- Honourable mentions eye of the sponsors, the pleted her studies in 1983. went to Le Arnold, Edward Alberta Indian Arts and Recently, Wuttunee Harpe, Cliff Jacko, Daniel Crafts Society, who returned from Mexico where Weisgerber, Marilyn Fraser - announced her win June 5. she is working on her mas- King, Elizabeth Hardy, "It requires a lot of con- ter's degree in Fine Arts at Melvyn Benson, Donald centration. What you are, the Instituto Allende in San Good Running, Gail Duiker, reflects in your work," Wut- Miguel de Allende. Louise Feit and Bruce tunee said. The young artist and Omeasoo. Her work was selected mother feels the Mexicans Works by previous Asum from among 381 pieces of have very strong Native Mena scholarship winners artwork submitted for the artistic traditions which will will be featured at the gallery annual $5,000 scholarship influence her future art. throughout the summer. award. Seventy -one artists Wuttunee plans to return Previous winners include vied for first -place this year. to her studies in late August. Kim McLain, George Lit - The winning piece was She has recently begun tlechild, Roy Salopree, Jane done from a black and white working in sculpture. Ash Poitras and Faye photograph," said the young "In fact," says the artist, Heavyshield. Recent works Native descendant, who is "I've submitted a little by acclaimed Native artists originally from the Red bronze sculpture of dogs for Alex Janvier and Joane Car- Pheasant reserve in the show," she said, referring dinal- Schubert will also be Saskatchewan. to an upcoming art festival at featured. "At first I was going to the Front Gallery July 28 to The 1989 Asum Mena put them into a landscape, September 2. jury members were Eliza- Kidd, but I liked the mystical qual- First runner -up in the beth Head Curator for ity of the image. It forces Asum Mena competition the Edmonton Art Gallery, the viewer to focus on the was Ann McLean, from Dan Bagan, an active figures," the artist said, Edmonton, who won a Edmonton artist and Front explaining the technique $1,000 art supplies gift cer- Gallery owner Lynn used for her winning entry tificate for her abstract photo Fahlman. which depicts the forms on etching entitled, "Dreamstate Asum Mena is a Cree Ceremonial Procession, prize painting: Artist Lauren Wuttunee one edge of the picture's II." word meaning "Once plane. Jacinta Wostenberg from Again."
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.ik. axs. t,£:ìM1s w[.uß:.k`.ß .ä Confident actor dares to dream more outspoken and confi- da Cardinal, who is tenta- By Bea Lawrence dent today. tively scheduled to appear Windspeaker Staff Writer "I really believe it (work- in the play All My Rela- EDMONTON shops) has kept them out of tions. trouble and has given them "Tantoo is like a sister to Native actor Floyd strength to enhance their me," Favell added. Favell dared to carry out his own creativity and personal- The young Native Cree ities. It enhances good oral dreams. says he wrote the script for As a result, he has found skills, too." All My Relations which will his niche in a career which Favell began his acting be staged in Edmonton this he devotes career in 1983, soon after he toward the bet- fall. terment of Natives and dropped out of Grade 12. "We had first reading youths. "I had completed a cou- the May 3," he said. "My teachers always told ple of Grade 12 subjects me to, Dare to dream, and before I left school," he "The reading was done dare to achieve your said. on the first draft and the response is dreams; " the young Native Since then, the aspiring supportive. actor said, recalling his young Native actor, who is Canada Council is very sup- childhood dreams of acting originally from Cut Knife, portive and they have out the stories he had heard Saskatchewan, has studied approved the funding for from his mother. drama in Denmark and Italy. this play." "Acting is a valuable Favell studied at the Inuit Favell has been working medium for carrying across Theatre Company on the at the Catalyst Theatre in messages and instilling hope West Coast of Denmark for Edmonton since September, and confidence," said two years and spent another 1988. Favell, referring to his two years at the Tukak The- One of his first tasks was recent drama workshops atre in Pontedera, Italy. to work on a script for a per- with youth groups in the Currently, the actor is formance at the Convention Edmonton area. preparing to perform with Centre during last Novem- The 24- year -old actor his "closest colleagues," ber's Education Conference Confidence and hope: Actor Floyd Favell says he finds teenagers are Tanteo Cardinal and Rhon- week.
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Last chance: Cliff Gunpowder at training, with nephew David Powder Jr., left Metis Boxer Behind Bars Dreams in Jeopardy
By Keith Matthew an upcoming fight in Cal- throw a left hook, how to three seconds in 1971," because fighting was his young, I thought I was a Windspeaker Staff Writer gary 24 in June doubt. throw a combination. After said Gunpowder. whole life, explained Gun - macho man and I knew Gunpowder readily I learned that, I started to He went EDMONTON on to accumu- powder. lots; but here I didn't know admits that this will be his have some amateur fights in late seven amateur titles, Prison authorities dis- shit. All I knew was how only shot because of his the To Cliff Gunpowder ring," said Gunpowder. but then the roof caved in continued boxing programs to get into trouble," he said. age. Most world champi- . He fighting and getting into then had his first on his career because of his in the 1960s because once But, as he sits in jail ons are peaking in their amateur fight at trouble with the law are nine years penchant for getting into inmates got out, they would again on his latest charge, early 20s and are retiring by of age. It was the start of things he has grown up trouble. use the skills they learned his gruelling training the age of thirty. what has been an extraordi- I with, but now he would like "When was 16 years in prison on the streets, he schedule has been put on Gunpowder, a Metis, nary number to warn kids about flirting of fights. old, I broke into a school said. hold. was born March 31, 1955 to with the law. Gunpowder has amassed just for the hell of it with "I felt bad going to jail He was doing 1,000 Silda and Jimmy Powder of 366 fights over his amateur my friends. I Gunpowder is a 34 -year- just followed because I could have push -ups, sparring up to Fort McMurray. He old professional mid- is the career. them into the school. After become a world champion eight rounds and running fourth oldest in dleweight boxer fighting child a fam- "The reason I have so that I went to jail and then I back in the 1970s. At the up to 15 miles a day in ily of six sisters and five many out of the Panther Gym of fights is that my got out of jail and I went time, when I got sentenced preparation for a fight with brothers. His father died in put me Edmonton and has dreams trainer into every back to boxing. I stayed to jail I was supposed to go Stan Ward from Carson a car crash in 1987. boxing tournament in West- of competing for the Cana- out of trouble for a while," to London," he said. City, Nevada at the Max It was his father and ern Canada. I fought the he said. dian middleweight crown in Gunpowder feels Bell Arena in Calgary June uncle George Sanderson fighters in the very near future. best the world, "After that, I was remorseful because he feels 24. who got Gunpowder into fighters that I But now, those plans are shouldn't charged with arson and I he could have become He believes that he is in boxing at the age of seven have even I in jeopardy as Gunpowder fought, but sur- got sentenced to nine years something other than an ex- the best shape of his life because he fought much sits in the Edmonton too prised a lot of people when in Stoney Mountain Prison. convict. and is confident about the in school. I beat guys that I Remand Centre after miss- shouldn't When I was in prison, I "It all comes back to me upcoming bout. He enrolled in the Fort have beat," he said. ing a May 3 court appear- used to box out of there and I say, 'well, serving all But if he doesn't get a McMurray Clearwater Box- "I 15 ance for driving under was years old too," he explained. of those years I could have shot at the Canadian mid- sus- ing Club under pension. Manager Mark trainer Mike when I won the Canadian Although it was against been something'," he said. dleweight title, Gunpowder Woodward. Sinclair said that no bail has Junior Featherweight prison rules to box while in "I talk to my nephews admits it might be time to "I learned footwork, how been set, putting plans for Championships. I knocked jail, prison authorities still and I tell them not to get hang up his gloves as a pro- to throw a punch, how to out a guy in one minute and allowed him to fight into trouble. When I was fessional. June 16, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, Page 15 SPORTS & LEISURE a.MMir ._:_,<.',..:«;:.<:° s _ .. A little reminiscing about fastball adventures Hello, sports fans. first $1,500; second $800; For Summer vacation is just third S600; and fourth more information, phone Erla at (204) 855 -2536 around the comer. $400. The entry deadline during the day or at (204) 725 -0128 in the evenings. The advent of summer SPORTS is June 21. Edmonton: Wally Janvier, of the Edmonton Eagles reminds me of the times when ROUNDUP There will also be a fastball club, says they are looking for sponsors. The I was just a youngster (I won't dance on Saturday night. Eagles are playing in the Edmonton Major Men's Fastball say little because people still By Keith Matthew No fastball teams or fast- League, which also includes other local Native clubs the call me that) and my father ball players allowed. For Alexander Teepee Crawlers and the Hobbema Spirits. The more are looking for help. was the manager of our . MINI *:P1 information, contact reserve fastball team, the Chu . Steve at 523 -4426 (day) "The goals of the team are to develop a fastball team Chua Chiefs. and 523 -2993 (evening) or made up of Native players from Edmonton and the sur- Those were the glory days Rod at 523 -2545. rounding areas and to take them to the Canadian Native championships in Winnipeg when playing for the team was an honor and you grew up Alexander: Jerome Yellowdirt dropped by Wind - and the North American wanting to play for a team with a proud tradition. speaker's offices to tell me about the upcoming Alexan- Native championships in Albuquerque, New Mexico," said Janvier. How the times have changed. Nowadays, a really good der Centennial Celebrations July 3 -16. Some of the The will 26 pitcher in the all- Native tournaments can get paid up to scheduled events are fastball and slowpitch tournaments, a Eagles be playing league games and 10 $3,000 for just one tournament. rodeo and a youth conference. playoff games to determine the city champions. The city But, anyway, back to that original thought. The annual Bob Kootenay Memorial Golf Tournament champs would then advance to the provincial champi- level, It was fun travelling to all of the tournaments back then. is also being planned for Aug. 26 -27 at the J.R. Golf onships at the same said Janvier. You got to travel to different places on weekends, eat hot Course, locatedl0 km west on Meadowview Drive from The Eagles would continue to compete in Native and dogs, go swimming, stay in motels - all of those exciting St. Albert. non -Native fastball tournaments through Western Canada things when you are a youngster. The entry fee for this golf tourney is $80 for men and on the weekends to raise money for the club. The biggest perk of being a manager's son was that after women and $50 for juniors. For more information about If you know a sponsor or would like to help the Eagles, our annual tourney on our reserve we got to keep all of the this annual event, contact the BKM Committee at 939- contact Wally at 452 -4330. leftover pop, chips and candy in our basement. It was 5887. Rodeo: Alberta Professional Championship Rodeo cir- heaven. Brandon, Man.: All of you single Indian women, cuit standings as of June 12 show two Native cowboys Those were the good old days. Not like today, when listen up, my home phone number is...just kidding. Now doing well. tradition no longer means a heck of a lot to most of the that I've got your attention, the Canadian Native Ladies' Bruce Labelle, of Chiniki band in Morley, is third in the players in in wrestling with winnings you see tournaments. Fastball Championships has been confirmed by Erla Cote. standing steer of $3,694. In boys steer riding, Shawn Buffalo is in Sucker Creek: The Sucker Creek Bearpaws are on Erla phoned to say that Winnipeg will be the site of the of Hobbema the prowl for teams for their mixed slowpitch tourney June championships along with the Native men's champi- second place with $686 to Kelly Armstrong, of Water Val- ley, leads 24 -25. onships Aug. 5 -7 at the Charlie Krupp Memorial Stadium. Alberta, who the event. The tournament will be played at the Joussard Mission The entry fee for this tournament is $400 by certified Louis Bull: The annual Louis Bull Golf Tournament Diamonds and they are looking for 16 teams. A minimum cheque or money order to the Selects Ball Club. The is set for the Wetaskiwin Golf and Country Club July 7 -9. of three girls must be on the field at all times for this tour- deadline for entries is July 15. Entry fee will be $100 for seniors and $40 for juniors. ney. They are planning for a 16 -team tournament, so get Cash, money orders or certified cheques will be accepted Entry fee for this tournament is $200 per team and can your entries in as soon as possible. (Prize money and tro- for this event and can be made out to Louis Bull Golf be paid by certified cheque or money order to the the Suck- phies are being offered but are dependent on the amount Club. Registration deadline is June 30. er Creek Bearpaws. Prize money (on 16 teams) will be: of teams that show up.) For more information, contact Gina Raine at 585 -4075.
YOUR INVITATION TO ATTEND SUCKER CREEK Louis Bull Annual BEARPAWS Golf Tournament July 7th, 8th, 9th, 1989 Hosting a Mixed Slowpitch Wetaskiwin Golf & Country Club, Wetaskiwin, Alberta Tournament TOURNAMENT FORMAT June 24 -25 FLIGHTS: Mens -18 holes daily /36 hole medal play Ladies -18 holes daily /36 hole medal play Seniors -18 holes daily /36 hole Joussard Mission Diamond medal play Open Section -(Mens) 18 holes daily /36 hole medal play Juniors -9 holes daily /18 hole medal play 16 Teams: 3 Girls Minimum -Entry Fee $200 Per Team - Entry Fee Payable By Certified Cheque or money order ENTRY FEE: $100 /Juniors -$40 Presentation after tournament.WIN Includes: B.B. Que on Saturday A CAR FOR A HOLE IN ONE!!! - Cold Plate on Sunday - Green ACCOMMODATIONS: Fort Ethier 1st -$1500 2nd -$800 Fees for 3 Days - Cash Prize- Lodge, Wetaskiwin, AB -Rates: /Merchandise- Trophies & More!!! Single $40 /Double $44- Phone: 3rd -$600 4th -$400 *(Golf Carts are not included in (403) 352- 9161/Wayside Inn, entry fee due limi ted number of Wetaskiwin, AB-Rates: For double carts at course. Preference to $47/Triple $52 -Phone (403) 352 - No Fastball Teams or Fastball Players Ladies and Seniors ONLY. No men 6681. CASH, MONEY ORDERS Deadline for Entries-June 21 will be allowed to use carts at any AND /OR CERTIFIED CHEQUES time.) ACCEPTED. NO PERSONAL For more information contact: TEE TIMES: Friday, July 7th: CHEQUES PLEASE. Steve -523 -4426 or 523 -2993 Eve. Practice Round begins at 10:00 Registrations must be in by June a.m. Call Golf Course to set tee 30th, 1989. .r Rod -523 -2545 times at (403) 352 -5342 (Al). For more ! TOTAL PRIZE MONEY- $3200 Saturday, July 8th: Begin 9:00 a.m. information or to from 1st hole & 10th hole -Horse register please call I Saturday Evening, June 24th Wind -up Dance race to begin after tournament. (403) 585 -4075 or in Joussard. Sunday, July 8th: Begin 8:00 a.m. write to the Orrlt from 1st hole & 10th hole- Awards & address below. .,, ,.., B "° . SUCKER CREEK i , _ .\ Make payable to: e BAND 150A ,I iO. . LOUIS BULL GOLF CLUBB Box ENILDA, Alberta TOG OWO t - ä2i 65, i h 1 i (403) 523 -4426 HOBEMA, AB TOC 1 N Page 16, WINDSPEAKER, June 16, 1989 SPORTS & LEISURE LaFort earns Sarcee victory
By Keith Matthew Eagles (Blood), Hobbema advancing to meet Hobbema the final by knocking off six explained Arcand. they were made of by bat- Windspeaker Staff Writer Spirits and host Sarcee. Spirits in the final game of straight teams. Earl LaFort was the win- tling back in the third inning On the women's side of the men's draw. "Earl is coming into his ning pitcher with Chris Rat- to tie the score at two runs CALGARY the draw, Calgary's Toyota "Probably a 5 -0 game own. He is working on tlesnake taking the loss. apiece. Forkers narrowly beat against Columbia Lake was some new pitches and once Sarcee was just one stop The Forkers scored two first Although half of the Edmonton's Bad Company our hardest game," said he gets them going, he will on the toumament trail for runs in the fourth inning to day of Sarceé s fastball tour- 6-4 in the women's final. player and manager George be even better," he said. the Crawlers who would take the lead 4 -2. Bad ney was rained out, the final Other ladies' teams came Arcand. The final game saw the like to play at least 80 Company made one last try day's competitions went off from Columbia Lake, "I thought it was an inter- Teepee Crawlers jump out to games this season and have by scoring two runs the next 10-11. without a hitch June Hobbema, Blackfoot, and esting format, there were a a quick 2 -0 lead after the set some lofty goals for inning to tie the score at 4-4. Alexander Teepee host Sarcee. lot of games. I guess that is first inning and then steadily themselves. But Calgary scored three seven Crawlers played Alexander Teepee good if a team is going to build an insurmountable "We have scheduled runs in the sixth inning to games to capture first place Crawlers weren't tested too travel that far. It is good to lead. everything for Prince deep six any hopes Bad and $1,100 over such teams severely throughout the six - play a lot of games," Arcand "We got a jump on George, then the Canadians. Company had of winning as Columbia Lake (Inver - team round robin. They said. Hobbema right away, I think In between that, we have first -place and the $1,100 mere, B.C.), Kinbasket Indi- went through preliminary Alexander's pitcher Earl the final score was 9 -2, and our toumament here in mid - prize money. ans (Invermere), M & M rounds without a loss before LaFort pitched his team into they seemed to give up," July and then the Nationals Bad Company showed (in Albuquerque in Sept.)," determination by getting to he said. final game because they The team is well on its were carrying just nine way to meeting its goals and players and had five players has compiled an impressive who had pulled muscles 21 -win and five -loss record going into the final game. up to date. Toyota Forkers team However, Arcand points captain Bev Klaassen was out that he has some con- impressed with the way her cerns about the Native cir- team played and the way the cuit in Alberta. tournament was organized. "At the Sarcee tourna- "I thought it was quite ment, there were some good good," said Klaassen. "We players. I thought if we had a lot of close games, could keep promoting fast - especially with the Edmon- ball as much as we can and ton team. The only game try not to eliminate teams that was uneven was with because they are good, Sarcee, that score was 21 -1, Native fastball will go a but other than that, the cali- long way," he said. bre was great. "I think Alberta has a lot "It was the best touma- of good players and we ment that we have played should be a force to reckon in, it was very well orga- with all of the time. It nized," she said. "The hos- seems like we split up when pitality by the Sarcee we go to these big touma- Nation was really good. ments and we end up having The effort put into sponsor- 10 teams there when we ship for the prizes was just should have one or two that outstanding. are going to be competi- "The individual awards, tive," said Arcand. like jackets for the players, The women's final saw is something we have never Edmonton Bad Company seen before and that was a jump out to a 2 -0 lead in the really nice added touch to The pearl of Alexander's Teepee Crawlers: Earl LaFort first inning. But, Toyota the tournament," she con- Forkers would show what cluded.
Native Counselling Services of Alberta LAC LA BICHE SCHOOL DIVISION NO. 51 Invites applications for the following position RESEARCHER This position will be reponsible for planning and conducting research for use in the development of databases on Natives and the law. The position will collect, analyze and report research findings to PRINCIPAL individuals and groups within the agency and community. Verna M. Welsh Elementary School QUALIFICATIONS: - A minimum of three years in an undergraduate The Town of Lac La Biche is a growing and prospering community located approximately 220 university program which included research design kilometers northeast of Edmonton with a current population of approximately 2,500. and statistical methods. At the commencement of the 1989 -90 school year, the Vera M. Welsh Elementary School will serve the - Previous experience working in the Criminal educational needs of 600 students in Grades ECS-4 with a staff of 30.55 Nl E teachers. Justice and Social Service systems. The successful applicant for the position will have successfully completed a minimum of five (5) years of - Well developed writing and interpersonal skills. - Knowledge of & teaching experience at the related level of application and be in possession of a permanent Alberta Teaching Native culture language an asset - Working knowledge of micro- computers an asset: Certificate. Post -graduate work in Educational Administration and demonstrated skill and potential in MS -DOS SPSSX, MS -Word an asset. administrative leadership will be a definite asset. Salary: $21,600 One Year Term: Aug. 1, 1989 to July 31, 1990 with Please submit applications to the undersigned by 4:30 p.m. on June 21, 1989: possibility of renewal. Mr. Peter Ponich Submit your resume to: Superintendent of Schools Jim MacDonald Lac La Biche School Division No. 51 Research Co- ordinator Box 870 NCSA #800 Highfield Place Lac La Biche, Alberta 10010 -106 St. TOA 2C0 EDMONTON, Alberta T5J 3L8 Deadline: July 7, 1989 June 16, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, Page 17
APEETOGOSAN PICTORIAL FEATURE CURRENT PROJECTS BEING FUNDED BY APEETOGOSAN
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ROLAND MAJCAW- Owner, St Albert, AB V Editorial Information & Details- Photos 1. Larry's Cat Service Ltd. and Construction -(Zone 1) 2. James Cardinal lives with his family on a small farm. James is a Trucker as well as owner of J. Cardinal & Son Enterprises and usually drives for various companies in the area. Apeetogosan assisted James purchase a 1980 Belarus 611 60 H.P. dual wheel Tractor along with two rotary mowers for highway grass cutting. 3. Brooks Electrolux Canada Inc. -(Zone 3) 4. Manufactures flexible spouts for grain elevators etc. -(Zone 4) 5. Durwin and his family live in one of the oldest Settlements in Alberta. Apeetogosan assisted Durwin purchase a 1980 Kenworth and sleeper along with a log and tank trailer. Durwin usually hauls for Herman Penner Trucking out of Grande Prairie. We) -FOR FURTHER INFORMATION & FULL DETAILS ON THESE OR ANY Mee104 OTHER PROJECTS, PLEASE CALL -(403) 452- 7951/TOLL FREE - 304, 11808 St. Albert Trail 1- 800 -252- 7963/FAX 454 -5997 Edmonton, Alberta T5L 4G4 Page 18, WINDSPEAKER, June 16, 1989 ACTIVITY PAGE AT_.,rli, . 446' orf iAUNDRY DAY tTS GoispTo &'NQAR A JLNoDLrpoj cqN THiNK of 5 woRbg CGiA1ee DEER! Z1-taT RHYM2 wi1T-1 "pEER., CAN You ?
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Job Opportunity ST. PAUL Bonnyville Indian -Metis Rehabilitation Centre EDUCATION ADDICTIONS COUNSELLOR Box 5000 BONNYVILLE INDIAN St. Paul, Alberta -METIS REHABILITA- TOA 3A0 TION CENTRE requires a full -time experienced addictions counsellor. The successful applicant will: - Care and maintain a caseload of clients - Work under the supervisor of the Program TEACHER Co- ordinator ST. PAUL EDUCATION is seeking a teacher of Cree programs - Require adequate writing and speaking skills for the 1989 -90 school year effective August 24, 1989. - Have an understanding of community agencies and the services render This position includes the following tentative assignment: they Cree 15: St. Paul Regional High School (1/4 time) - Have a minimum of Grade 10 education or Cree 4 -9: Glen Avon School (1/2 time) compensating experience in the addictions Cree 6 -9: Racette School (1/4 time) field
Candidates for this position must hold a valid Alberta Teaching Certificate. Resumes are being accepted until the deadline date of June 23, 1989. For any inquiries, please Complete resumes and curriculum vitae should be forwarded to: contact: Mr. Paul E. Boisvert Mr. Emile Ward Assistant Superintendent of Schools St. Paul Education Executive Director P.O. Box 5000 St. Paul, Alberta TOA 3A0 (403) 645-3323 °BONNYVILLE INDIAN -METIS REHABILITATION CENTRE Box 8148, Bonnyville, AB T9N 2J4 The deadline for receiving applications is June 19, 1989. (403) 826 -3328 June 16, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, Page 19
Advertisement Metis Settlement News Settlement members to vote June 20 on land agreement
This is the sixth and final article in a series of the the problems the Accord is designed to solve. Under regulation that the Settlements argue that requires the Alberta- Settlemems Accord - the proposed agre e- the current Meus Betterment Act passed in 1938, all Province to put these monies in the Settlements Trust urent between the Metis Settlements and the Albert a legal power lies in the hands of the Minister. Under Fund. The Province recently produced figures show- government on Seulement land, government and the Metis Betterment Act, the Minister claims the ing that the value of these monies since the Settle- finance. The Accord is subject to approval of the Set- authority to set up and close down Settlements, to ments were set up totals $120 million (or $140 million tlement members in a referendum to be held on June administer the Settlements, and to make rules on if government incentives are not excluded) plus the 20. This article summarizes the Accord and the Set- membership, land allocation, hunting, fishing, etc. interest that money would have earned. tlements' lawsuit for the proceeds from the mines Over the past decade, much of this authority has The Alberta- Settlements Accord offers a resolution and minerals. passed in practice to the Settlement Councils. This to the 21 year old lawsuit and an end to the unclear On June 20, Metis Seulement members have the has created problems in terms of Councils having legal system under the Metis Betterment Act. The opportunity to vote on the Alberta -Settlements authority in practice but without clear legal power or Accord is essentially land related - providing a Accord. The Accord is a negotiated agreement with guidelines in the form of controls or restrictions on framework for protecting it, governing it, and building the Province that includes constitutionally protected that authority. on it. Metis land, a form of local self-government, and Until now, it has not been possible to change the The most important component of the Alberta -Set- secure finances over the long term. If approved by the legal system to recognize Council authority and put tlements Accord is the land. It includes the Province Settlements, the Accord would resolve the lawsuit the controls on that authority. The Settlements and the transferring the title to the land (Bill 65) and the pro- Settlements and the Province have over the proceeds Province agreed that as long as their lawsuit contin- tection of the land in the Canadian Constitution from the sale of mines and minerals. At the Referen- ues, the Metis Betterment Act would not be changed (Amendment to the Alberta Act). The land title is held dum on June 20, Settlement members decide whether until both sides agreed to the change. The lawsuit was by the General Council on behalf of the members but they want the land, government and finance package first brought in 1968 and is still in the stages prelimi- the control over land allocation is at the local level. in the Accord or if they wish to continue with the cur- nary to the actual trial. Essentially, the lawsuit is a dis- Basically, the current rules on land allocation will rent Meus Betterment Act and the lawsuit. pute over the proceeds paid to the government from apply until the Settlements and the Minister agree on Previous articles in this series have dealt with vari- the sale of oil and gas from under the Settlements. new rules to replace them. Also, all current land hold- ous parts of the Accord. This article summarizes the This is the royalty payments as well as the money ings are protected by the new Act as long as the land Accord as a whole and focusses on the choice facing from the sale of the rights to explore the subsurface. is being used. Settlement members in the referendum. We start with The fundamental issue is the interpretation of a 1951 The local government part of the Accord (Bill 64) sets up a system of government based on the current practice. The Settlements are the basic local govem- ment unit within the provincial system. One differ- Settlements to celebrate 50 years ence from the current Act is that under the Accord the Minister gives up his power to make rules on the trust EDMONTON - The Metis Settlements are gearing mens, ladies and mixed -doubles, there is no limit to fund, on hunting, on fishing and other areas. In these up for a birthday party. 1989 is the 50th Anniver- the number of entries and all age groups will be eli- areas, the Settlements make their own rules together sary of the Metis Settlements in Alberta. gible to compete. Kids games and a puppet show as General Council and the Minister has a 90 day peri- The Metis Settlements were established in 1939, will be put on for children between the age of 0 -12. od in which he can veto (or in some cases approve) following the passing of the Meus Betterment Act The jackpot rodeo feature the traditional rodeo the new rules. In other areas such as making new rules in 1938. The Act enabled the setting aside of land events such as bareback riding, saddle bronc, calf for Settlement land and membership, the Minister after the Ewing Commission of 1933 reported on roping, bull riding, team roping, barrel racing as keeps his authority to make regulations but they must the living conditions of Alberta Metis. Today, there well as novelty events such as wild horse racing, first be proposed in writing by the Settlements. While are eight Metis Settlements spread across Northern wild -cow milking, donkey riding and mutton bust- the Settlements are working out new rules on these Alberta: Buffalo Lake, East Prairie, Elizabeth, Fish- ing. Settlement cowboys will be competing for tro- issues, the current rules will continue to apply. ing Lake, Gift Lake, Kikino, Paddle Prairie and phies, bragging rights and whatever cash they The other important difference between the pro- Peavine. decide to throw in the pot in a winner take -all situa- posed Bill 64 and the current system is that there are Four others (Marlboro, Touchwood Lake, Cold tion. specific legal controls on Council by the Settlement Lake and Wolf Lake) have been closed down by the The king and queen contests will comprise of members. Council makes its important decisions, Provincial Government. timed events such as firestarting, tea -making, Ban- including budget and spending decisions, in the form The 50th Anniversary Celebration are scheduled nock making, log sawing, nail pounding, and log of by -laws. Under Bill 64, the people must approve for the weekend of June 29 -July 2, 1989 at the Kiki- throwing. these decisions at General Meetings before Council no Metis Settlement. The event that is expected to attract the mnct can pass them. The finance part of the Accord deals with both The Big Celebration will start with a parade on attention is the Metis triathlon. The Metis triathlon short and long term finance arrangements between the Friday afternoon featuring floats from each of the will be a severe test of stamina, with the first leg Settlements and the Province. For the first 7 years of and some from communities surround- being a three mile canoe race, the second leg a three Settlements the finance agreement, the Province transfers to the Settlements. mile run and the third leg a four and half mile horse ing the Settlements $25 million per year this replaces the The highlight on Friday will be the multi- cultural race. Teams can have a minimum of three and a - $7 million per year that the Settlements currently which will feature the traditional maximum of four people. A shorter course has been performance receive. This is funding to build up the communities ethnic groups. planned for the ladies and junior men's and ladies dances of different -for housing, community recreation facilities, roads, White Braid Society of Edmonton and the teams. The Metis triathlon combines canoeing, rid- The economic development projects, etc. For the 10 years Society Dancers of Driftpile ing and running skills in a tribute to the modes of Wasesquan Cultural following, the Province will transfer $10 million to perform traditional Indian dances, while Les travel of the early Settlers. It is also a test of will the Settlements and will match funds contributed by Bles D'or Society of St. Paul will do the dances of endurance and adaptability- attributes the pioneers the Settlements. Also during this period, the Settle- Also featured will be groups performing of the Metis Settlements had to have in order to sur- France. ments will be eligible for municipal grants similar to Ukrainian and Metis dances. vive. The Metis triathlon symbolizes the long hard Scottish, ID's, MD's, etc. in the Province. This is funding to The slow -pitch tournament will also get under road of Metis Settlements over the past 50 years. ensure that the Settlements continue to develop and way on Friday with local teams playing the first two The evening activities will be highlighted by a maintain the facilities they build over the first 7 years. games. An oldtime dance and fireworks display will talent show featuring the singing, jigging and fid- For post 17 year finances, the Settlements will off Friday's events. dling talents of the Metis. A banquet and dance will round have a future fund. From an initial contribution by the events will start with a pancake break- cap Saturday's activities. The main course at the Saturday's Province over the first 7 years, this fund should grow fast. Competitions in slow -pitch, horseshoes, jack- banquet will be roast buffalo. to at least $140 million over the 17 year period. With rodeo, and the king and queen contests will go The Prime Minister of Canada Brian Mulroney pot the interest from that fund and continuing municipal the day. and Don Getty, the Premier of Alberta have been on throughout grants, the Settlements can continue to meet their slow -pitch tournament will feature two invited to attend the Celebrations. Confirmation has The needs into the future. from each of the eight Settlements in a single not been received whether both or one of the digni- teams Settlement members vote on the Accord on June -out tournament, with the teams that goes taries will attend. knock 20. The choice is clear: the people can stay with the the competition undefeated being declared Finals in all events will be held on Sunday with through current Metis Betterment Act and the lawsuit for $120 If time permits, players from the losing an awards presentation and closing ceremonies to champion. million plus interest or they can opt for the Alberta - will form an all -star team to challenge the bring the 50th Anniversary Celebrations to an end. teams Settlements Accord on Settlement land, government, in a special exhibition game. For further information contact: George LaFleur champions and finance. Horseshoes will be played in three categories - at 428 -6054 or 1 -800- 282 -9902. Page 20, WINDSPEAKER, June 16, 1989
The Metis Settlements of Alberta 50th ersary Céleb'rations June 30 - July 2, 1989 At The etis Settlement Admission: Join The Fun
Slo-Pitch Tournament Talent Show King & Queen Contests Metis Triathlon Multi- Cultural Performance Puppet Show Kids Games Parade Fireworks Pancake Breakfasts 6-10 a.m. Non- Denominational Church Services Country - Gospel Singing Jackpot horseshoes Rodeo Wagon Train Dance: 10:00 p.m. Old Time - Friday Country Rock - Saturday "OUR L14ND -OUR CULTURE -OUR FUTURE"
For Further Information or to Register Call: George Lafleur 1- 800 -282 -9902 or Organizers are not responsible for loss or damages