i CCa ,NW`-ic AFN chief warns of possible y rlence

BY DOROTHY SCHREIBER 'national chief during an leaders and seek peaceful second class education sys- most Na e p opR ssrd / ..rity 60 per cent - Windspeaker Staff Writer annual assembly held in solutions then we cannot tems, substandard housing under th age of 18 and tf-1144 2 . f 391 votes cast. Edmonton from May 31 to promise that you are going and having to "virtually beg the yo g are impskst.He'/ e sa with the re- EDMONTON June 1. to like the kind of violent t« add an inch to our also tecr there is a reiLsr- esttilishme of a working Aboriginal people may "Canada, we have some- political action that we can reserves. get . f warrior societies .,,,relatiäns pwithAlberta take violent action if Can- thing to say to you. We just about guarantee the "We need to be taken spying' p across the Chiefs d getting his ada does not begin to take have a warning for you. We next generation is going to more seriously...we can't country. organi . tion s $3.6 million Native issues across the want to let you know that bring on you." have the minister of Indian Erasmus leads . , organ- defic under control the country more seriously you are playing with fire," He told about 700 AFN Affairs say no every time we ization which repre- its AF t has a renewed sense warns National Chief he said in an emotionally observers and delegates at come through the door. about 375,000 Indian pe of .trength. Georges Erasmus of the charged acceptance speech. the assembly that time is "If you don't take us pie across the country. Assembly of First Nations "We may be the last gen- running out and "our peo- seriously then things are Alberta candidate Leroy (AFN). eration of leaders prepared ple are not going to sit on going to deteriorate very, Election resells: The election Littlebear of the Blood tribe to sit down and peacefully the sidelines much longer." very quickly because we held on the second day of received 96 votes and

Erasmus issued the negotiate our concerns The national chief stated are going to get much more the assembly saw Erasmus, Steven Point from Chilli - warning after being elected with you. If you do not deal aboriginal people are no assertive." former president of the wack, B.C. received 60 for a second time as AFN with this generation of longer willing to put up with Erasmus cautioned that Dene nation, win a clear votes.

THIS WEEK

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Residents return home after fire threat

BY KEITH MATTHEW of things to the fire which they would now be gone. Windspeaker Staff Writer ravaged the land surround- The total area burnt was

ing his home on the Sun - 8,300 hectares or 20,000 ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE, child reserve. Bigchild says acres. According to fore- Alta he lost a barn which con- stry spokesman the total Over 600 residents from tained around 3,500 bales cost of the blaze has not the Sunchild and O'Chiese of hay, a travel trailer, a been added up but the final reserves breathed a sigh of portable sawmill and a deck tally "will exceed $1 relief when they were of about 500 logs. million." allowed to return to their Bigchild said the people The town of Rocky homes on May 30 after a of Rocky Mountain House Mountain House put up all forest fire causing over $1 were very good about help- the fire refugees in hotels, million in damages raged ing his people. "They help motels and other makeshift past their community. us out, them and Indian accommodations. The According to forestry Affairs. They are trying to Rocky Native Friendship spokesman Greg Ander- help us in any way they can. Centre accommodated all son, No houses or build- They are really good peo- evacuees for two days ings have been burnt, as far ple. Some of the people before the town took over as we can determine." couldn't take a thing (dur- feeding and housing them. However, Chief Tom Big- ing evacuation)." Coordinator for the town child says he lost a variety was Pat Lister " The sudden evacu ation who said, order caught most of the "Rocky Mountain House residents off guard. One of Peace Time Emergency the elders from the O'Chiese Measures- Plan was imple- reserve, Mary -May Straw- mented on Wednesday berry, brought only the night (day of the evacua- essentials, '7 brought all of tion) but wasn't put into action until my hides - moose hides, Friday morning." deer hides, three tents and The total cost of feeding one tipi." She added she the relocated evacuees and didn't like having to stay in lodging them is about Rocky Mountain House. $11,000 and will be picked up by Indian and Northern SAY CHEESE, SIMON! Forestry officials took Affairs which has an the elders and Those three words were all it took to get little Simon Quintet, 3, to smile for the Chief agreement with municipali- Theresa Strawberry on a Windspeaker camera at the May 29 track and field meet at Desmarais. For more ties to cover all of the costs May 27 tour of coverage of the athletic event see pages 10 and 11. Photo by Lesley Crossingham the reserves associated with disaster before the roadblocks were relief. lifted and fires were still In all, the stranded eva- smouldering. In heavily cuees five a Mother wooded areas the fire spent and half protests death days anxiously -awaiting reduced the forest to a word as to whether or not burned off waste in which the fire had consumed their nothing will grow for years. Inquiry houses. But some of the may be held The fire had passed stranded reserve residents within fifty feet of some of signed up for fighting the EDMONTON The miner's office is expected to of a brain hemmorhage the residences and in one fire and there were up to 90 Fatality Review Board will present the board with a April 12 at the Royal Alex- instancy a fire had burned men on the fire lines. decide whether a public letter written to Attorney hospital. along the fire guard erected ander Overall, there was no inquiry is needed into the General Jim Horsman by behind a house. Chief loss of lives and losses of recent death of a six -year- the deceased child's mother, The hospital's medical Strawberry was concerned personal property were old Cree girl at a meeting in Pauline Alook, who claims vice -president, Dr. George that the heavily wooded kept to a minimum by the June. more could have been done Allin, denies they are at areas contained "a lot of efforts of the firefighters to save the only child. fault and insists an inquiry is deer and moose" and that and Alberta Forestry. The chief medical exa- Daughter Tara Alook died not necessary.

Air PAGE 2, June 3, 1988, WINDSPEAKER ACROSS OUR LAND Mohawks block road in protest

1 to a in government "invasion" nized, they may face the BY LESLEY CROSSINGHAM reserve June protest truckload of gravel across annual conference prospect and ALBERT CRIER raid by 200 armed RCMP Route 132 to protest the Edmonton, which had been received unanimous sup- of violence by the Windspeaker Correspondents officers who arrested 17 raid which they called an attended by Mohawk Chief port. next generation. band members and seized "invasion" of their sovereign Joe Norton, many dele- Norton, who had made "I can see a time when NATIONAL $450,000 of cigarettes they- land. gates expressed shock and an impassioned speech on people start saying 'let's not Mohawk Indians, some say are being sold illegally. When news of the raid dismay. A resolution to the first day of the annual hurt ourselves by internal carrying rifles, blockaded a Band members built bar- was announced at the support the Mohawk nation conference decrying the violence, by hitting your main road through their ricades and even dumped a Assembly of First Nation's in its fight against the poor living conditions and wife and child do it to poverty on Indian reserves, somebody white,' " said hurriedly left for the airport Erasmus the previous day. saying he had to return to However, Two Rivers Alberta chiefs warm up his people. pointed out that the Cana- However, Mohawk Elder dian government may not Billy Two Rivers told the need to wait for the next to Assembly of First Nations media, the raid was "illegal" generation as his band and WINOSPEAKER PHOTOFILE and that the reserve had others will start asserting BY DOROTHY SCHREIBER Courtoreille says they are every right to sell the their own jurisdiction. Windspeaker Staff Writer cautious. cigarettes RCMP seized "The Lubicon are already "I made it very clear' to from about six stores on getting ready to do that and EDMONTON the (Alberta) chiefs if I find the reserve. the Bear Island band in Alberta Indian leaders that there's no understand- "I now have word that northern Ontario is getting say they are willing to re- ing or sense of trying to my people have blockaded ready to do that...we all establish a working rela- understand (then) we have a road south of the reserve have to start telling these tionship with the Assembly the option of opting out and will not let the traffic people (the government) of First Nations (AFN) after again." through...and it won't end that we're not going to take having stayed away from During his acceptance there. We are going to it any more." the national organization speech re- elected National blockade the St. Lawrence Two Rivers compared for the last three years. Chief Georges Erasmus waterway," he said. the Indian treaties to a land- Alberta chiefs walked told the assembly he wel- Two Rivers pointed out lord who has a lease with a out of an AFN meeting comed the Alberta chiefs that the Kahnawake reserve tenant but cannot evict the three years ago, breaking with "open arms - the is sovereign territory and, tenant when he refuses to ties with national the body Renew old ties: Gregg Smith and Georges Erasmus assembly and chiefs have as such, was not under the pay the agreed rent. over its stand on Bill C -31 missed you in the last three jurisdiction of Canada cus- "What do you do then? -- legislation which put an "The PTNA is still alive. Courtoreille, who is vice - years." toms nor is it subject to You throw that guy out and end to a discriminatory sec- There is no discussion with president of Treaty 8 of the In a later interview Eras- sales taxes. "We have the we have to realize that our tion of the Indian Act which respect to dissolving that IAA, as an interim vice - mus said he has been trying Jay Treaty that allows the treaties are not being stripped Indian women of organization. It is a forum chief to the AFN. for the past two years to free movement (for status respected by the govern- their status when marrying as well. If the chiefs so wish The appointment came re- establish communica- Indians) across the U.S. ment, they are not keeping non -Indians. to use that forum along with on the second morning of tions with the Alberta border." up their end of the bargain, But during a recent AFN the Assembly of First. the general assembly just chiefs. "We will be much After hearing of the raid so we must take our land general assembly held in Nations they will do so." hours before the election of more effective for their AFN Grand Chief Georges back." Edmonton Indian leaders Smith says it is not an Georges Erasmus involvement. We will be Erasmus said his organiza- At press time, the road from Alberta announced "either /or situation" but national chief. stronger. They will be tion was aware "two block located south of the they would establish an concedes that the PTNA In re- establishing com- stronger." ° months ago that the RCMP reserve on Route 132 had informal working relation- has been "totally unrecog- munications with the AFN Courtoreille's appoint- could come in anytime and been manned by members ship with the organization. nized" by the federal Courtoreille says he will re- ment as vice chief to the their choosing this time of the band all night. Gregg Smith, president government and.. "that is introduce Alberta positions AFN will be ratified at the (when an annual confer- Members of the band were of the Indian Association of very frustrating." on Bill C -31, and treaty IAA annual assembly which ence is being held) is too armed with shotguns and Alberta, says the move He adds, "What we've issues and determine will be held the first week of cQincidental." the police announced a does not mean Alberta always wanted in this pro- whether or not there is July. Two Rivers agreed with machine gun had been set chiefs will abandon the vince is one voice and one support for these positions At an IAA all- chiefs meet- Erasmus saying that it was up on a bridge. Prairie Treaty Nations national body to represent from both the national body ing held a week before the ironic that 200 members of However, the roadblock Alliance which is a group of us all. and other member groups AFN assembly the Alberta the RCMP raided his was lifted June 2 after nego- western chiefs who split During an Alberta cau- across the country. leaders passed a motion reserve only one day after tiations between Chief away from the AFN during. cus 20 of Alberta's 42 chiefs Although the chiefs want allowing leaders to deal Erasmus warned the Can- Norton and government the first ministers' confer- attending the AFN assem- to establish a good working with any organization of adian public that if aborigi- officials opened in ence on aboriginal rights. bly appointed Lawrence relationship with the AFN, their choice. nal rights are not recdg- Ottawa. Voters to influence Saskatchewan political scene WIHOSPEAKER PHOTOFILE

BY TERRY LUSTY made at last year's assem- the funds. will be used and a self - Windspeaker Correspondent bly for the existing execu- "What Mr. Sinclair did declaration will have to be tive members to retain their on core funding," com- signed as well, explains SASKATCHEWAN positions until May of '88, plains Laroque, "is threaten Laroque.

Trouble has been brew- but it now appears that past them (MSS- AMNSIS) with When asked by Winds - ing in Saskatchewan over president, Jim Sinclair of liquidation." He adds that peaker why Sinclair would last summer's highly con- Regina, is unwilling to affiliates such as the even consider trying to troversial decision to dis- release any hold that he had Gabriel Dumont Institute block their efforts, Laroque solve the Association of on the association over the and the Native Alcohol says, "His bottom line is he Metis and Non -Status Indi- past two decades. Commission "are all being wants to be reinstated (as ans of Sasktachewan According to MSS inte- threatened" as well. These, president)." (AMNSIS) and create a rim chairman, Clifford he contends, may all go He further charges that totally separate and distinct Laroque of Regina, when a down the drain. Sinclair is trying to treat the organization February to represent meeting in Prince issue as a leadership con - The matter is slated to the province's Metis Albert established the MSS cern but that is purely come to a head on June 25 population. as directed at last July's camouflage. "The issue is when a provincial vote by The vote, 86 -51 in favor, assembly and installed him separation," he states Metis and non -status Indi- came at AMNSIS's annual as its chairperson, AMN- emphatically. "Why does ans is to be conducted. assembly last July 24 at SIS took the matter to he not do the honorable Saskatchewan has about Batoche. The vote also court. thing...step aside and let Wants reinstatement Jim Sinclair 120 polls. One thing the stated that the new organ - On March 16, says vote will accomplish, things be ?" he asks. iztion would not recognize Laroque, the courts ordered because budgets have been the money is on hold. In the meantime, says boasts Laroque, is to "give nor include non -status an investigation to deter- frozen and debts of at least Laroque says $80,000 of the Laroque, MSS is sending everyone the opportunity Indians as had been the mine who represents Sas- $70,000 have been incurred money is earmarked for the letters to SOS minister, to speak to the issue" with case previously. The name katchewan's Metis. Touche by AMNSIS. The court referendum but it can't be Lucien Bouchard, to at the votes being the final Chosen for the new society Ross Ltd., chartered order, he adds, also requires touched. least support the upcoming word. is a resurrection of the accountants, was appointed a referendum but is also The position taken by Batoche events scheduled former one, the Metis as the investigator. threatened because MSS SOS, says Laroque, stems To ensure that ineligible for the latter part of July Society of Saskatchewan Laroque maintains the cannot use any of the from a meeting that Sinclair voters do not sneak in at and early August. (MSS). problem runs deeper than it $240,000 grant from Secre- had with them and "he's the polls, scrutineers who Jim Sinclair was unavail- Allowances- were also appears on the surface tary of State (SOS) because been successful at freezing know most of the people able for comment. It

WINDSPEAKER, June 3, 1988, PAGE 3 CLOSE TO HOME

WINDSPEAKER PHOTOFILE Lubicons get ready to protect land says BY DOROTHY SCHREIBER Chief Bernard use. If they challenge us I going to take it anymore." Ominayak. and LESLEY CROSSINGHAM can see things may get out Two Rivers said his band Once they assert juris- of hand but at the same will be participating PROVINCIAL in civil diction the band will deter- time we're not backing disobedience and may even mine who is allowed into down." even close the St. Law- The Lubicon Indian band the area until- "they're However, the Europeans rence waterway. "We sup- will be setting up passport (government) prepared to are not the only group who port the Lubicons in their controls along key points deal us as with owners, are preparing to join forces fight and we want all aborig- on roads entering their tra- that's what what we are. with the Lubicon people. inal people to pull together ditional territories in an effort "This has dragged on for Labor leaders, aboriginal and get our land back." to assert jurisdiction on too long...we've got to bring leaders and church. groups Ominayak met with legal 10,000 sq. km they claim as it to a head," said Chief are willing to travel to the advisors June 1 to map out their traditional lands. during Ominayak an inter- site to support the Lubicon a strategy to respond to the view And they will be aided by at an Assembly of First move. federal action taken against Nations meeting held in representatives of Euro- Mohawk Elder Billy Two the band and Alberta. The Edmonton last week. pean support groups who Rivers supported the federal government launch- are now preparing to join However, the Cree chief Lubicon action saying his ed a lawsuit against Alberta the Lubicon people in an says violent action will not band has also taken similar and the Lubicon band May be initiated by the effort to resolve their 48- band but action after the RCMP 17 in an attempt to force a year -old land claim dispute he concedes the situation raided the Kahnawake resolution to the land claim. with the federal government. could get out of hand. reserve June 1, arresting 17 However, a band advisor "It's going to depend a band members. "We've got said they are unable to The move to assert juris- whole lot on what the other to stick together on this one comment at this diction will likely occur time on side is going to do - how and we've got to tell the the outcome of the meet- the Lubicon chief: Bernard Ominayak within next two months, great a force they want to government we're not ing. Indian ombudsman to work with hospitals BY ALBERT BURGER Regional council grand Hospitals include Cen- Acting executive direc- people consider poor Badger says, are individu- Windspeaker Correspondent chief Frank Halcrow of the tral Peace General in Spirit tor for LSLIRC Jim Badger treatment, medical service, ally applying to the minister Grouard Indian band says, River, Fairview General, SLAVE t ',KE, Alta. says the position as well as and attitude of front line of hospitals to designate "We have made initial con- Valleyview Health Centre, a Cree interpreter who staff at hospitals that these reserves as wards in Lesser Slave Lake Indian tact with the 10 hospitals Peace River Hospital began work at the High member -bands pressed the HPRHC Regional Council (LSLIRC) within our member -band district so that Complex, Sacred Heart Prairie Regional Health LSLIRC to request the hospital board members has established a position areas and will be working Health Centre in McLen- Complex (HPRHC) in inquiry. can be elected from those of treaty health services the hard with administra- nan, Slave Lake General, April, "is largely a result of The treaty health servi- officer with "ombudsman locations. tion and hospital boards of Grimshaw- Berwyn and dis- an inquiry conducted by ces officer, is according to type responsibilities...as the hospital in HPRHC director Len each developing trict, Queen Elizabeth II in Alberta Indian Health Care Halcrow, "to ensure a liai- issues and concerns surfac- Hough says his hospital a constructive working Grande Prairie, Beaver- Commission (AIHCC) last son service is available to ing appear to require an has relationship for the lodge Municipal, and High year," Indian patients and com- board recommended informal system of problem to the minister "that we of the patient and the deliv- Prairie Regional Health So many complaints had munities for health -related have Native solving." ering agency." Complex. surfaced over what Indian matters. These matters representation." may vary nature Badger says, however, that the regional council "a Hardy voted president by acclamation rn he he con reluctance to accept a seat" aerns are heard and on the hospital board. He BY DOROTHY SCHREIBER But the FMS recently asked the FMS to give up Hardy says if an out of addressed by the approp- notes that it is the bands Windspeaker Staff Writer agreed to enter into negoti- claims to beneficial owner- court settlement cannot be r ¡ate person, agency, or themselves that need to be ations with the provincial ship to oil and gas sales. reached then he hopes fora department. This will represented. EDMONTON government to try to settle quick trial date. However, Hardy met include, if necessary, invit- Randy Hardy was elected the resource litigation case Legislation covering the with the premier a month ing third party agencies by acclamation for a out of court. 's The case has never gone makeup of hospital boards agog and was ggiven Gett whose purpose is to solve second time as president of The federation president y to court and has been in the allow for a membership of assurance they would enter differences not locallyy Federation of Metis says they are asking for full examination for discovery up to 11. HPRHC board this new round of discus- resolved." at Settlements during an all beneficial ownership of stage since 1976 when the present has five sions without precondi- Badger says the estab- seats. council annual meeting mines and minerals and FMS filed suit against the tions. `Both sides will go lishment of what he hopes held in Edmonton on May monies accrued from the province. No trial date has Hough says the appoint- the table as equals," says will be an effective ombuds- held sales of natural resources been set. ment of Indian band repre- Hardy man-type positron wie Settling the federation's on settlement land. sentatives would destroy satisfy a degree" the natural resource liti g ation The federation has been Kevin Strin er, execu- the representation by popu- g The federation president concerns raised last year by and having Metis settle- willing in the past to reach tive director for the FMS, lation whereby each ward says he is also optimistic Indian patients. But, he ment lands entrenched in an out of court settlement has been appointed as the now has a population of that Resolution 18, pro- adds, the regional council the but discussions were cut federation negotiator and about 1,600 persons. Canadian constitution posed legislation which wants to see "Indian through to short when the govern- Dr. Barry Mellon, deputy an amendment would constitutionally representation on hospital But, adds Hough, only ment would not agree to an minister of the executive the Alberta Act are Hardy's entrench Metis lands, will boards." the minister has the final accounting of sale of oil and council the highest civil priorities during his two be introduced into the Bands at unttpue, Jwml authoritytoestablishwards from year term. "It is a big bite to gas settlement land. servant in the province is Alberta legislature within River, Whitefish Lake, and appoint members to The government also the provincial negotiator. . chew," says Hardy. the next two weeks. Sucker Creek, and Grouard, the hospital board. Sacred museum articles kept out of sight BY LESLEY CROSSINGHAM Patricia McCormack, the "We see ourselves as part of private collections used for ceremonies in a to'reconstruct a bundle Windspeaker Correspondent museum's curator of learners," she says. "And I but McCormack adds that large society." using the same materials as ethnology is the "keeper" of am still learning. I have the museum is not actively Recently a bundle was an original bundle and using Every year hundreds of the artifacts and takes her attended sundances in the collecting religious articles returned to t he Horn the same ceremonies. visitors come to Edmonton's work very seriously. south as a guest of the any more, but will take Society, but McCormack "The bundle has the provincial museum to see "We handle them as little families involved." them if donated by family prefers to help people same objects inside, has the unique exhibition of as possible and try not to at Many of the articles were members. reconstruct a new bundle been blessed in the same Native artifacts, unaware of all until we feel confident given to the museum by The museum has several as many bundles are old way and has the same sacred artifacts are bing that we are showing the family members during the bundles and pipes from and brittle. power as the original. kept out of sight unlocked right respect for the item," years when Native religion Blackfoot as well as Cree "Very often the societies "I hope people will find storage rooms in the out of she says. waned in the early and nations and recently has no longer exist so we can't our treatment sensitive and the way corridors of the McCormack has consult- middle part of the century. been talking with several return material. But we do we are always interested in museum. ed with Elders and has been "Some people felt they Blood band members, encourage replicating the talking to anyone who The sacred articles, painted for some bundles. were not qualified to handle particularly members of the materials and we certainly would teach me. I am which include bundles and She and her co- workers the articles and saw the Horn Society. support anyone who wants looking to learn," she adds. pipes, are kept in special also adhere to strict museum as a safe place "In the north, most of the to do this." The museum is located

storage areas out of sight to menstrual taboos and where they wouldn't be articles belonged to a Recently, McCormack at 12845 - 102 Avenue, most visitors and even to always smudge the articles sold or taken apart." person, or a family, but in and other members of the Edmonton, telephone most museum workers. Dr. before moving them. Other articles came as the south they are often museum helped one family 427-1743. PAGE 4, June 3, 1988, WINDSPEAKER YOUR WORDS spéákér Windspeaker is published by the Aboriginal Multi -Media Society of Alberta fAMMSA) each Friday `Book' sure to shame some Native leaders to provide information primarily to Native people of northern was Alberta. Windspeaker Skanongohwe! A fellow with a criminal offence so he can in 1983 and is established named Henry Kennedy go to court to clear his name. politically independent. a best seller Munro 's problem is that whether Head Office has written libel he's 15001 - 112 Avenue about Native affairs that has the he's suing for or whether Edmonton, Alberta folks in Ottawa lining up to get facing a criminal charge, it will be T5M 2V6 their hands on it even though it One or two more years before (403) 455 -2700 costs $75 a copy. You can't buy he'll get his day in court. Kennedy's masterpiece in a Another problem, especially Bert Crowfoot one, bookstore. If you want you'll for Native organizations, is that General Manager the Ottawa Dianne Metti have to go to this story won't stand still. Sgt. and ask for Managrng Editor provincial courthouse Kennedy, presumably, is continu- why the cost of the documents is this newspaper or myself Keith Matthew the police file on the Liberal Party to get ing his investigation. He may be News Editor so high. for libel. of Canada. Kennedy is obviously sued applying for even more search Mark McCallum that's I got my copy of the two search As a matter of fact, one no ordinary writer warrants - search warrants that Reporter the. warrant applications recently. has already been because he's a sergeant with newspaper could lead to even more news Dorothy Schreiber commercial crime section fo the They total 300 pages or so and threatened with a libel lawsuit by Reporter stories. There certainly will be they make very interesting former Indian Affairs Minister Kim McLain RCMP. more stories in the news as the I read them, I He held a news Production Editor In the summer of 1985, the reading. Before John Munro. various legal developments Margaret Desjarlais thought I to horror recently to complain Assembly of First Nations, under was used conference related to the Munro lawsuit Production Assistant newly -elected national chief stories involving Native organiza- about a front-page story in the Joe Redcrow unfold. Copies of the RCMP Georges Erasmus, was $3.5 tions. But if what I read is true, I'm Ottawa Citizen. The Canadian Cree Syllabics search warrant applications will million in debt. special audit staggered by the extent of libel laws are such that I can't A continue to be sold and circulated it scandal and corruption. even tell you what was in the AMMSA BOARD raised more questions than ill Indian Country. Fred Didzena answered, so the AFN called in I can't tell you about some of Citizen article. But I can tell you So as time goes by, there's President the RCMP. Sgt. Kennedy began the wrongdoing, but I can tell you what Munro said at the news going to be a lot more publicity on Noel McNaughton his investigation in December, that the AFN's money was used conference. Vice-president this matter, and for Native 1985. Since then, he's interviewed to pay huge salaries to a very few He said he was accused of Chester Cunningham it Treasury organizations, all of the publicity Treasurer dozens of people and he's read people. In a few cases also paid getting the federal is going to be bad. I think many June Fleming hundreds of documents and for their rent, their cablevision, Board to make a $1.5 million members of the public and many Secretary thousands of pages to find out their maid service and their dry contribution to the AFN without members of the Native community Leona Shandruk where the AFN's money went. cleaning. The AFN's money also the usual documentation. He Rosemary WOlier will be tempted to view Native Last December, Kennedy filed paid for chauffeur- driven said that $150,000 of that amount organizations with increasing a search warrant application with limousines and holidays to was supposedly channeled from SUBMISSIONS suspicion. They may think that the provincial courthouse in gambling resorts. the AFN to Indian corporations The editor encourages readers the people involved in Native news Ottawa. He wanted to search the In his applications for the in Saskatchewan. The money, to submit articles. organizations are more interested photographs. features and offices and records of a company search warrants, Sgt. Kennedy supposedly, was then channeled community news Submissions in Saskatoon called Futura accused six people of theft, fraud, to the campaign fund that John in making themselves rich than and they are in working for the poor should be typed double Consulting. Two week ago, he and other criminal offences. Munro was using to try to get spaced whenever possible. people they to was asking for another search Several of these people are big himself elected to the leadership claim represent. Editorial copy must be received The publicity will only make it ro warrant. This time, he wanted to names in Indian country. The of the Liberal Party. by 5 p.m. Tuesday order to be that much harder for honest printed Al the next íssue search the offices and records of trouble is that I can't tell you who At the news conference, John Native leaders to public the Liberal Party headquarters. these people are -- even though Munro said he'd done nothing gain TO support for their efforts on behalf LETTERS Once an application for a the applications are public wrong. He didn't deny receiving of Native people. THE EDITOR search warrant is filed in court, it documents. Dozens of people large doriá ions from Indian Windspeaker welcomes letters becomes a public_ document, so are named in the applications, corporations. But he says it was So like John Munro, I'd like to to the editor. Letters should be copies of both of.Kennedy's but only a handful are accused of their money to give and he never get this whole matter over and briet and include the name, applications can be now breaking the law. Most of the questioned where they got it. done with as soon as possible. address and telephone number purchased at the courthouse for people mentioned in the applica- Munro ended the news confer- This story smells bad right now of the writer. We will not print as to unsigned letters unless there is a the cost of the photocopying. tions are described honest and ence by saying he was going but the longer it gets dragged out, good reason for withholding The court charges 50 cents a cooperative. So I can't report all sue the Citizen. 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Memorial Dance Memorial feasts Competitions Daily Special Bella McGilvery Memorial Contest Spacial (Ladies' Jingle Dress) Total Prizes: 1st -$500, 2nd - $300, 3rd $200 Performances Daily Sponsored by Gloria McGilvery & McGilvery Family Registrations close on Terrance Moosewah Memorial Saturday noon. Teepee poles available. Teen Boys' Fancy (15.17) Water and sanitation facilities provided. Total Prizes: 1st - $500.00 Concession stands on grounds. 2nd $300.00; 3rd - $200.00 Sponsored by Cora Moosewah and Family Onihcikiskwapowin Tony Johnson Pow Wow Memorial Teen Committee Traditional Contest Team Dancing

15 - 17 Boys. Sponsored by: Shorty Nepoose Top Six Teams - $200.00 each and Family Total prizes: $1,500 & Trophy & Jackets Proof of age required. S 10,000 Handgams Tournament Host Drums USA: Mundarge Honor Drum Concession

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Stand Off people come out in full force Youngsters snake dance at elementary school powwow

BY M. CROW HEALY religious society) main- announcers introduced the Windspeaker Correspondent tained to the end. headdress keeper, sword After the opening invo- keeper, whip keeper, whip STAND OFF cation by Weasel Moccasin and belt keeper and the Community elders, lead- the introductions and clown. ers, parents and three explanations started. The dancing started with drum groups came out in White Feathers, one of a round dance led by Betty full force to make the 13th the oldest Blood tribe Healy with three classes in annual Stand Off elemen- members at 102 years and tow. Healy was the original tary school powwow a an original drumkeeper, headdress keeper but she memorable occasion for was wheeled around the has since passed the arti- the students. dance area while the Big fact with its acompanying Organizers (teaching Corner Post drummers role to Hilda Standing Future fancy dancers: Youngsters show snake dance staff) set the stage around sang the drumkeeper's Alone. the theme of the oldtime song. (The two other partic- The next dance, per- Thé highlight of the day naming ceremony per - the right to perform eagle dance which announcers ipating drum groups were formed by about 50 minia- came after a delicious lunch formed by her grandfather, feather presentations. Elder Dan Weasel Moc- Old Agency and Moccasin ture kindergarteners an the highlight being the Mark Wolf Leg Sr., a war At the completion of the casin Sr. and Wilton Good - Flats drummers). impeccable snake dance initiation of the 1988 Stand veteran. ceremony, the 1988 prin- striker (leader of the tribe's In this same style, the wowed the audience. Off elementary school Then came the invitation cess Walking Beside, princess, Marcie Mountain officiated by Orton, Pauline proudly wearing her earned Horse. and Joanne Eagle Speaker. feather, floated around in Prior to the invitation, The latter is a former dance the honor dance accom- the girl received the name champion who, for her panied by outgoing prin- A Secure Investment Walking Beside in an official accomplishments, received cess Paulette Fox. In Alberta's Future! School fest highlights culture BY M. CROW HEALY drummers of the Blood Shawna Red Crow and first Windspeaker Correspondent reserve providing the beat, runner -up Leslie Water the three contestants said CARDSTON, Alta Chief," the announcer: Lavema Raw Eater, Shawna A genuinely surprised At Cardston junior high Red Crow and Leslie Water Laverna Raw Eater buried school where 130 of the 411 Chief -- danced off the final her face in her hands. students are Native, inter- pageant category. For the Raw Eater, 15, is a Grade racial harmony is the goal, approximately 450 people 8 student at Cardston jun- ALBERTA "but in the meantime, we'll and for the crown, the three ior high. She takes over the just have to keep plugging girls performed -- a fancy responsibility of represent- along," says principal dance, the crow hop, the ing her school at all pow- CAPITAL Blaine Bunnage. sneak -up and another wows and Indian Day cele- Plugging along took form fancy dance - to the best brations she attends. She in the school's May 16 -20 of their abilities while judges will take over from Leah BONDS festivities acknowledging Rita and Gefäld Sheperd Devine, the outgoing 1987 diverse cultures through kept a close eye on every princess. 1988 displays, a food fair and the move they made. Harriet Heavy Runner, fifth annual Indian Princess Then it was over and Native student counsellor Issued by the Province of Alberta Pageant. their points tallied up. On of 17 years at Cardston jun- On May 19, studentsand previous days, the three ior high said she was staff some in pioneer had participated in other pleased with this year's 1987 1988 costume, some in Native contests for the crown. In Native Awareness Day. As BONDS BONDS dress converged in the speech, they were judged with every year's activities, Guaranteed Minimum 81/2% Guaranteed Minimum 8% E.J. Wood gymnasium to for both the Blackfoot and it is the students who come witness the selection and the English language. They up with the ideas and follow 1988 crowning of the were judged for dress and through on them in a learn - princess. poise as well as the dance. by -doing process encour- With the 9% 9% Big Corner Post "Second runner -up is aged by the staff, she said. For the next six months For the next six months

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ceremonies at a jamboree dance which will feature MARK McCALLUM contemporary sounds. And, a tea dance will provide DROPPIN IN more traditionál entertainment along with Native dress contest. A traditional blanket give -away and feast will also be By Mark held at the event. "With the signing of the first Treaty in McCallum the 1800s, blankets have been given away to elders ever since;" explains Boucher. Included in the celebration will be a slowpitch tournament and jigging and storytelling contests. Ihave a special request this week from a student at Sound like fun? It should be. McKay is located the University of Alberta who is hoping to find an about 70 km northwest of Fort McMurray - just look old friend. for the fireworks display that will also be featured at the Reta Derkson is searching for Wayne Reindeer. It celebration. seems the two were separated recently by ALEXIS: The 10 annual Cultural and Sports Days is uncontrollable circumstances and Derkson is now being pushed back a week later than normal to July hoping her old pal can be found in time to attend her 15 -17. Organizer Dennis Cardinal says they're hoping graduation in December. the change will increase the number of participants Reindeer, wherever you are, pick up the phone and because "it's a slow time of the year and there's less call the, university's Native Students' Club (432 -2991). happening around that time." Your friend is waiting to hear from you. But, the recreational and cultural coordinator adds everything else will remain the same. Participants will CORRECTION: Before we see what our have the chance to bid for cash prizes and trophies in a neighbors are doing in other parts of the province, I'd competitive powwow and (men's and women's) fastball like to correct a mistake that was made in the Droppin' tournament. In column on May 20 (Vol. 6 issue 11). I incorrectly "We'll also be holding track and field events to keep stated that Assumption's Chief Harry Chonkolay the younger folks busy," say Cardinal. would be retiring this year. As it turns out, the Dene The event will be held at the Nikoodi (narrows) Park Tha' leader is not ready for retirement just yet. on the southeast end of the Alexis reserve. However, he will honored at a celebration in WABASCA /DESMARAIS: There was a lot of Assumption June 17 and 18, commemorating his 50th stories about "the one that got away" at a fishing derby anniversary as chief of the Dene Tha' band. Sorry for at Wabasca's North and South Twin Lakes May 27 -29. any inconvenience the mistake may have caused. But, the weigh -in scales and judges had the final say at FORT McKAY: First off, happy 50th anniversary the seventh annual RCMP Fishing Derby. Alexis and Alice Boucher! Fort McMurray's Grace Const. Brian Fillmore of the Desmarais RCMP 4$,w1 Richards sends out her best to the Bouchers, who will detachment says the proceeds raised by the event will be celebrating their golden anniversary July 2. be donated to non- profit organizations in the Also at McKay, a group of students is currently community like local sports teams and youth groups. VISITING planning a Treaty Days celebration which will be held "Everything goes back into the community in some way June 24 -26. The event is a class project, says or another." SIN coordinator Rose Boucher, explaining the class of basic The derby raised about $2,000 and attendance was CALGARY? management students are learning communication and up this year. Two hundred seventy eight participants, organization skills. some from as far away as Winnipeg, Man., took part in Airways Bingo Offers: The massive project will include a host of events. A the event. ribbon cutting ceremony will officially mark the grand Fillmore also wanted to thank Wabasca and Senior discount if you are over opening of the community multiplex.'The Students are Desmarais businesses for donating prizes to the event. 60 years with I.D. planning a "name the multiplex contest" as well. The largest pickerel of the day was caught by Wayne Tours will be conducted of a new housing project on Nelson. His winning catch weighed six pounds, three $1.50 Discount on the late night the reserve where seven new homes have been built so ounces. Ken Shaw hooked the largest pike, tipping the Friday if you redeem your receipt far and five more houses are expected to be built by the scale at 12 pounds, 14 ounces. In the youth categories, end of the year. Wayne Fu's five -pound, 14-ounce pickerel was a winner from a previous event during the The Treaty Days celebration also has something for and a 10- pound, 11 -ounce catch was good enough to week. those more interested in kicking up their heels. win Bruce Hegyi the pike contest. Yellowknife's George Tuccaro will be the master of Catch you later! I have to reel in some more stories. 1 Free card /customer every Saturday afternoon for the Las Vegas Game #1 CASH & FUN HEADLINES THEATRE ' GITKSAN-WETSUWET'EN TRIBAL COUNCIL PRESENT THE NATIONAL TOUR OF Redeem this ad for a FREE dauber (Limit 1 per customer Expires June 30/88) Wednesday, June 8 3900 - 12 St. N.E., Calgary 250 -3962 8 p.m. sharp at McGrane Theatre, AVC Lac La Biche. I%ntucky Tickets are $7 FriedChicken available at the Native Chicken Village Perspective the AVC CHICKEN BURGERS SALADS and FRENCH FRIES DAIRY PRODUCTS Kiosk/ Bookstore. CATERING GRIMSHAW, McKenzie Hwy. 332 -1300

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Band re- enacts treaty signing

the treaty payment represents BY LOUISE GUTHAND were set up outside the tipi Chief Gadwa said Windspeaker Correspondent for the Indian Affairs offi- aboriginal rights to hunt, a lot more than its mone- cials and members of the fish, trap and gather were tary value. The people KEHEWIN RESERVE RCMP to distribute treaty also affirmed by treaty and have to be reminded just Annuity Treaty Days payments. Kehewin band members how sacred the treaties are were held for about 977 Following the pile smok- still maintain and exercise and how the Indian people band members at Kehewin ing ceremony and flag rais- those rights. have to stand united and First Nation on Friday, May ing, Chief Gordon Gadwa The rights that were gua- continue to fight for the 20. addressed the band ranteed..are education, preservation of the treaties members present and medical services, economic- not only for today but for This year's annuity pay- stated that the purpose of development, protection tomorrow: not only for was not an ordinary ment the re- enactment of the and peace keeping by the themselves but for their event for this reserve which of Treaty 6 is to North West Mounted children born and unborn. approximately signing is situated show the general public Police, ammunition, trien- In reply to the speech by 250 km northeast of that the treaties are not to nial clothing and an Indian Chief Gadwa, Dennis Edmonton. be taken for granted. Every agent and farming instruc- Leroux, read portions of an Kehewin First Nation year that treaty payments tor "for as long as the sun excerpt from the original commemorated the signing are made signifies that the shines, the grass grows and treaty, "Articles of treaty on of Treaty 6 and reaffirmed treaty is still as valid today the waters flow." the amounts to be paid to the promises made under as the day it was signed. In reference to the re- the chief, subordinate offic- the treaties. The events got "The treaty payment of five enactment ceremonies, ers and each Indian person underway at 8 a.m. with a dollars represents only a Chief Gadwa said, -'In this per head yearly." The doc- Raising the flag: Chief Gadwa (left) and councillor pipe smoking ceremony by part of the provisions made small way, we hope that the ument was then signed by Dion watch ceremony Kehewin's elders. Tables under Treaty 6." uninformed may try to Chief Gadwa, eight council- understand what we, as an lors and Leroux. Indian first nation, have to After the ceremonies say." The message that and annuity payments, chief and council of Kehewin Kehewin's Indian con- wanted to portray not only trolled school held track to the general public but and field for thest udents as also to the band members closing celebrations for the Saskatchewan Indian Cultural Centre is to remind them that the day.

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If it Lloyd Auger's, vice - from SETTLEMENT A native born Cold started off softly, reached a White Braid, along with wasn't for that we wouldn't president of the White reserve Lake Cecile Hinds, high peak and then faded Paddle Prairie organizers have this land." He then Braid Dancers, prayer in special constable for the away. and guests, offered the welcomed Alfonse Om- Despite the fact a large Cree. RCMP in High Level also The feast consisted of give -away. Other gifts were inayak, brother of the portion of the population White Braid dancers and tried. Participants and moose heart, duck, whitefish presented to the elders and Lubicon chief. Ominayak were out fighting fires and a drummers put on a demo- audience were laughing and and various other traditional guests. spoke briefly and then third crew was on standby, nstration of the various clapping throughout the foods. Some of the people Honorable mention thanked Paddle Prairie for Paddle Prairie organizers dances out on the baseball entire demonstration. plugged their noses to the should be given to the its support. decided to go ahead with field. One demonstration An added treat were the moose nose but the more mosquitos and victims who One of the fathers of the Cultural Days on May 21. was the "money pick -up" in Dene Tha' singers from adventuresome gave it a try suffered. The insects Alberta Federation of Metis Elder Elsie Ghostkeeper which a bill is picked from Assumption. Their style and it was soon gone. seemed to come out of Settlements, Richard nowhere and everywhere -Poitras, spoke further on Wright wins over O'Brien but people stayed in spite of the importance of the land the unexpected guests. issue and its effects on both Paddle Prairie cultural the Metis and Native High Prairie friendship days organizers also - populations living on the centre announced the spring land. queen, Kathie Ferguson. The round dance was She was presented with a short due to the mosquitos elects new prez at annual meet bouquet and a gift. and the firefighting crews Everett Lambert spoke on call, but was a good BY ALBERT BURGER long," Findley said, "really Dan Supernault. Youth and no long -term debts on the Lubicon land issue ending to a great day. WindspeakerCorrespondent doesn't do the organization representative is Connie having paid off the mort- any good." Lalonde. gage on the building from HIGH PRAIRIE, Alta. Wright won the presid- HPNFC operated the which it operates. Bruce Wright was elected ency over Ellis O'Brien by a year ended March 31, 1988, Revenues included president of the High margin of 24 votes to 21. with total revenues of $131,000 from Canada Prairie Native Friendship Others elected to the $327,000. Although it Secretary of State, $30,000 HUNGRY? ELEVEn THIRSTY? Centre ( HPNFC) at the executive included Bert ended with a deficit of from Alberta Native organization's annual meet- Auger, vice -.president; $20,000, it still has an Secretariat, $39,000 federal ing, May 28. Irene Salisbury, treasurer; accumulated surplus of grant for Kiyheow Indus- Try our Delicious Food & Drinks Outgoing president Alvin Emma McDermott, secre- over $40,000 and its audi- tries, $69,000 from bingos STOP at One of our Many Locations Findley did not stand for tary; and Ellis O'Brien, Clif- tors told the membership and nevadas, $30,000 from We are Ready to Serve You at All Hours re- election after serving in ford Auger, Ron Folber, the organization is in a good craft sales and some the capacity for five years. board members. They join financial position with some $28,000 in general rev- "Being on the board that remaining board member $20,000 in cash on hand enues. 7- ELEVEN FOOD STORES

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BY DIANNE MEILI Chipewyan, is one compet- Windspeaker Staff Writer itor who really enjoyed the event. He set a new record Alta. DESMARAIS, for the high jump by clear- Action everywhere! ing the bar at 4 ft. 2 in. That was the scene at the "I feel great about it," he Mistassiniy school grounds said, touching his first place on May 28 as almost 500 medal. He only began prac- students from 17 schools tising for the high jump one took part in the Second month ago and surprised Annual Northlands School himself with his perfor- Prepare For It Now! Application Division Track and Field mance. "I just gave it a sho- Procedure competition. t...and I did it! When I run Jason Ratfat, who is 11 for the bar I go slow at first How: In a university and college years old and a student at and think all the time that I entrance program designed 1. Call the UCEP counsellor, the Athabasca Delta have to keep my hands up For Native adults. Bonnie Young at 479 -8481 Community school in Fort so I can jump higher." for an interview. What: Study English & Math and career -planning. The 2. Deadline for applications English & Math are recognized is June 30, 1988 as equivalent to Eng. 30 and Math 30 for university 3. Apply early. Interviews college entrance. have already begun.

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admission: 20 Student DOUBLE KNOCKOUT NORTH SASKATCHEWAN ASSOC. Application deadline: June 30, 1988 COED SLO -PITCH CHARIOT CHUCKWAGON MEET Admission requirements: TOURNEY Featuring: "Big George Grade XII with good background in Sanderson" 1987 World 1st - $1,500 3rd - $500 - Mathematics and Natural SCiences Champion; Sponsor - Home 2nd - $1,000 4th - $500 or Hardware Melfort Grades X and XI accepted with provision $150 Entry Fee - Chariots begin 10:30 a.m. Advance payment only. that the High School Equivalence Test is Chuckwagons at 7 p.m. passed by December 31, 1988. Confirmed acts include: C -Weed & Friends, Young Forestry experience is an asset. Blood, Mike Malcolm Band, Road House (formerly Course will start on August 1988 at The Breeze), Just the Boys, Kelly Athchynum & the Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan. Bluewater Band, Wildwood Band, Midnite Sun, Fourth (St. Jean Family), Gerry Greyeyes, For more information contact: Generation Misdeal, & Rick Laliberte. Music starts at noon everyday. National Indian Forestry Institute TWO STAGES D -B SOUND EQUIPMENT Director 3 NIGHTS OF DANCING MIN. 3 BANDS PER NIGHT P.O. Box 2138 ADMISSION Adults $10 per day Refreshment & Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan $20 Weekend Bracelet Food Booths 12 & under & on Grounds SOM 1VO Pensioners - FREE Can be ordered in Phone: (306) 236 -4448 advance: Box 2197. DANCE ADMISSION For more information: Prince Albert, Sask. $10 per person Contact Eugene S6V 6Z1 (ID's maybe requested) (306) 764 -3431 WINDSPEAKER, June 3, 1988, PAGE 11

Attention: Native Artisans NATIONAL INDIAN ARTS AND CRAFTS CORPORATION ANNOUNCES ITS UPCOMING TRADE SHOWS July 24 - 27, 1988 ARTIST: Simon Brascoupe As the bar was raised the Bigstone band as well as higher and higher Jason's the school division, teammates cheered louder municipal affairs and dab-.. and louder, encouraging private donors. "But the him to set a new record. "It kids love it. They meet was all their yelling that other kids the ` and parents really helped," Jason are really supportive," says concedes. Demeo. Ì Coordinator Torn Demeo, It's a great experience for a phys ed teacher at Mis- the kids to take part in an tassiniy school started event like this. Othewise, preparations for the track being so isolated, they don't meet last November and often get the chance," he says an event of this size adds. Show & Sale of Authenticr Indian Arts & Crafts costs about $25,000 to put And, judging by the on after trophies, transpor- sportsmanship displayed First Nations Visual & Performing Arts Celebration tation, meals and general on the fields at Mistassiniy, Cambrian Foundation Auditorium, Sudbury, Ontario expenses are paid. Most of it's an experience no kid "A Second International Junior Olympics Activity" the funds are provided by should be without. (Application Deadline June 10) February 10 - 12, 1989 Action everywhere: Clock- Winter Showcase & Sale of Authentic Indian wise front top left, Miranda Arts & Crafts Sinclair broad jumps, girl race for the wire in the 400 Ottawa Congress Centre, Ottawa, Ontario yard dash, Ron Sinclair "An Official Winterlude Activity" sidelined, shot put competitor, Kevin Big Stone Please contact N.I.A.C.C. for an application and further information. clears the bar in high jump. NATIONAL INDIAN ARTS & CRAFTS CORPORATION Ste. 1106, 1 Nicholas Street Ottawa, Ontario K1N 7B6 (613) 232 -2436

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TALENT SHOW (Free Admission) Categories: Sr. Male 18 & over, Sr. Female 18 & over, Junior Male 17 & Under, Junior Female 17 & under Trophies & Prize Money awarded to first, second, and third place finishes in each category Talent show time: 1 -5 p.m., June 18 at the Morley Community Hall Prizes and money to be awarded at the dance Back up band will be provided - P.A. system also Concession booth at the hall DANCE ($7 adults - $2 Youth Club Members) hall 8 p.m. - 1 a.m., June 18 at the community Take hold of your business know you're backed by a full - Featuring Nightwind Band and the Medicine Wheel Band communications problems at the service communications company Concession booth at the hall 'edmonton telephones Business with more than 80 years All proceeds go to the Morley Youth Club Communications Centre. We experience. carry a wide range of products See us today at: Main Floor, 44 Phone 932 -5333 for and accessories, including Capital Boulevard, 10044 -108 business phone systems, personal Street. We're open from 8:30 talent entries. Ask for computers and facsimile a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to DOOR PRIZES Pat or Chester working machines. And when you need a Friday. Phone 441 -2595. Parking hours are 9 a.m. hand with service, it's nice to is available. pp$CES L- - 5 p.m. daily. Z ®edmonton telephones No alcohol or drugs Owned and ron,ka w rk , a ee+a. BINGO DANCES allowed, thank you. on the line. SPONSORED BY THE Our reputation is always MORLEY YOUTH CLUB/88 PAGE 12, June 3, 1988, WINDSPEAKER GRASSROOTS JEROME YELLOWOM7 Windspeaker

Klondike Days to feature Metis talent

BY LYLE DONALD father of the band, Sonny, Windspeaker Correspondent says it will be another great experience for them shar- EDMONTON ing the stage with recording Edmonton's major event star Anita Parish. of the year, Klondike Days, Gilbert Anderson of our will feature Metis talent. city also announced that there will be a fiddling and The entertainment line- Red River jig contest held up starts with the fourth on July 23 -24 at the Sportex Generation Family band. Building 1 -4 p.m. on both The St. Jean family will days. return for their second year The fiddle contest con- on the CFCW entertain- sists of three categories, 17 ment stage 10 days from years and under and 60 July 21 -30. The proud years and older and an open competition with total prize money of $3,175 for all categories. Exchange students: Mohawk snit- nts join forces with Alexander students in exchange program A A The Red River jig contest _r1 Mir is run as a couple competi- tion with two categories, 15 and under and an open Good News competition with total prize Mohawk students visit Alberta Party Line money for the competitions set at $2,200. BY JEROME YELLOWDIRT high school coordinator spent some time in Banff They were treated to the For more information Windspeaker Correspondent Elsie Whiskeyjack. and camped overnight on community cultural day, a and entry forms on both Chief Paul welcomed the the Motley Stoney Indian night out in the city and ALEXANDER RESERVE, Alta. Gospel Music Festival, events write Gilbert Ander- students to his community reserve west of Calgary. some recreational activities. July 1, 2 & 3, Buffalo son, 13116 -123 A Street, Chief Allan Paul and and encouraged them that They will also take in the St. Their next stop was at Lake Metis Settlement. Edmonton, Alberta T5L 014. about 50 community Alexander is just another Albert Rodeo and of the Prairie Indian Cultural No The Canadian Native members gathered at the home away from home. course, they couldn't leave admission - every- Survival School (PICSS),in one welcome. Friendship 'Centre -Junior Alexander school gym- Twenty families from Alberta without visiting the - For more Calgary to meet with Lloyd info Metis square dancers will nasium on the evening of Alexander participated in West Edmonton Mall. call Mike 470- Ewanin, the cultural co- also be taking the stage at May 24 to welcome 20 0746, Dave 478 -6322` opening up their homes for ordinator for the school The next time these kids or Horace 689 -2153. the Exhibition Grounds students and two super- the Mohawks and 20 and later made their way get together will be on June accompanied by Don visors who travelled to students from the junior north to Hobbema for a 6 -13 when the 20 partic- Alcohol & Drug Abuse Sauve, Rod Sutherland and Alexander from the high quickly got acquainted stopover at the Musk - ipating Alexander junior Conference, 10- Moise White. They will be Mohawk, Kahnawake Indian with their hospitality. June watchees Cultural College. high students make a trip to 12, demonstrating many of the reserve near Montreal, a good night's rest, Slave Lake Friend- Atter Kahnawake. ship Centre. For more oldtime Metis square dan- Quebec. both nations of 40 students They arrived back at information call Linda ces they have learned over plus supervisors travelled Alexander on the evening Elsie Whiskeyjack said, Massimo 849 -7160. the last couple of years. The students were in by bus heading west to of May 26 to take part in the "This is a good learning Everyone is invited to Alberta for a week long visit Jasper as part of a three community fun run the experience for these kids, PUT IT HERE. join in on all of the good as part of a studentjcialtural day tour of the Rockies. next -day, and a list of other to know hpw other Indian Call or write the editor to include good Metis entertainment during exchange program initiated They made a stop at the activities slated for the communities live and what news of non -profit events you want to they have to share, courtesy of ACT. Klondike Days. by the Alexander junior Columbia icefields and weekend. offer."

or adult status; functional Grade 9 or achieving Rise to the Top. Grade 9 level on entrance test.

Program Start Date: August 1988 - The Culinary programs at the Alberta Vocational 29, December 16, 1988 (16 weeks). Centre in Lac La Biche are now accepting applications to allow you the chance to engage PRE Most destructive fires yourself in these fast rising careers. AVC offers -EMPLOYMENT BAKING: Entrance Requirements: minimun the student experience in theoretical training and 17 years of age or adult can be prevented. practical experience. status; functional Grade 9 or achieving Grade 9 level on entrance test. Ensure that all fires COMMERCIAL COOKING: Entrance Program Start-Date: August 29;1988 - December Requirements -- 18 years of age or 17 and out of 16, 1988 (16 weeks). are put out when they school one year or adult status; Grade 10 Math and English. The friendly atmosphere, low tuition, housing are no longer of Program Start Date: August 22, 1988 - April 7, and excellent recreational 1989 (33 weeks). facilities should make use to you. This message Upon successful completion of this course AVC your first choice. by students may enter into NAIT's 2nd year sponsored Chief Commercial Cooking course. Stan Testawich and PRE -EMPLOYMENT COOKING: Entrance Requirements: minimun 17 years of age Councillors.

Wtth ottrces rn: DUNCAN'S BAND ALBERTA VOCATIONAL CENTRE Athabasca r Be, 1271 SI. Paul r Box 2920 BOX 417 Alhabasca, Albera / TOG 080 St. Pauli Alberta /10A 350 /LAC LA BICHE, ALBERTA Telephone (403) Telephone TOA 2CO 8753130 (403) 14542" VC Box 148 Brownvale, Al berta 10H OLO /TELEPHONE (403) 6235583 LAC 6A BICH6 et eug a., m e p ,,.w.ion r, iNe r..n re, or Ac.o^cea texon Phone: 597 -3777 WINDSPEAKER, June 3, 1988, PAGE 13 GRASSROOTS Course teaches Natives how to fight forest fires MARK McCALLUM, Windspeaker BY MARK McCALLUM threat of fire. ject was initiated by Native Windspeaker Staff Writer Equipment safety: Some 30 stu- Outreach Regional Man- dents patiently listened to ager Thomas Roy. He says EDMONTON instructors explain the a number of people inter- Edmonton's Chris Sun- proper methods to use ested in firefighting have shine is making ends meet equipment safely. "Some of approached Native Out- and paying school bills by the guys here already have reach in the past year. But, fighting forest fires during experience and are even at the time, Alberta Forest Alberta's hot summer certified, but this is like a Services rarely hired city months. refresher course for them," residents and little could be "It's a chance to earn says Mike Dubina, who is a done to help them. some extra cash," says 25 -year veteran aircraft Roy contacted represen- Sunshine, who plans to coordinator for Alberta tatives of Alberta Forest attend Fort McMurray's Forest Services. He coor- Services in April to con- Keyano College next year. dinated the training vince them these people The 23- year -old student program. would be good candidates is one of the many Edmon- The students learned for a certification training ton residents recruited how to effectively snuff out program. The representa- recently at the city's Native different types of fires that tives agreed and training Outreach offices to train in can range from blazes that Fine drill: Chris Sunshine puts out fire began immediately. a firefighter's certification rage at tree tops called program. "crown fires" to surface axes, shovels and canvas Dirty work: The work is often under control and all that is "It's easy to place people Windspeaker caught up hazards at ground level. pails. dirty and the hours are left are "mop -up" opera- in jobs that have something with the group of trainees Dubina says one of the big- Dubina explains the stu- long; sometimes firefighters the firefighters get like a university back- as they received final gest worries on the fireline dents will remain together work 12 to 16 -hour shifts more leisure time to them- ground and maybe some instruction on the last day is underground fires that as a crew following the and even eat lunch right on selves. Soto usually plays experience. But, we want of training at Lake Isle, are fueled by tree roots. completion of the certifica- the fire line. Twenty -four poker "for chocolate bars to help people, with limited some 80 km west of "They're hard to spot and tion program. And, they will year veteran firefighter and or gum." skills and education to get Edmonton. The group even harder to put out be stationed at fire lines and straw boss John Soto of the Dubina says once all the jobs," explains Roy, who is received two days of class- because you have to dig man -up operations for 14 to Sturgeon Lake reserve students become certified still compiling a list of room instruction at Native them up first." 21 -day shifts at a time. (The says "the hardest part is firefighters, they are certain names for training pro- Outreach offices in Edmon- Learning how: They also man-up operationsare staying awake." to see action this summer. grams expected to be held ton and prepared to get learned how to operate stand by units strategically And, the conditions can More than 100 mostly later this fall and next field experience in the pic- motor -driven pumps and placed at dry spots through- be frightening at times. Native people have already sprung. turesque setting of the assemble hoses that can be out the province, ready to "Sometimes you have to been sent out on fires after Native Outreach suc- lake's surroundings. This linked together up to two engage a fire at a moment's move a couple of times receiving training from cessfully placed more than simulated fire drill would be miles in length from water notice.) before you can set up camp qualified instructors of the 2,700 people in new jobs the last lesson of the three - supplies to potential fire Once alerted to a possi- because. the wind shifts." Provincial Forest Fire Cen- last year, and Roy notes day program before stu- hazards. Other tools used ble fire hazard, firefighting But, Soto says this is a rare tre of Alberta Forest Servi- they are on their way to dents would be sent out to by firefighters include por- crews are contacted and occurence. ces in Edmonton. another record breaking protect Alberta forests table hand -operated pumps transported to the site by When fires are brought Interest rising: The pilot pro- year. from the ever- present called Wajax, power saws, bus, helicopter or plane.

Firefighting a high -tech battle

BY MARK McCALLUM province's worst string of to go in three minutes... PREVENT FIRES Windspeaker Staff Writer forest fires threaten to They're something like overwhelm hastily -put- your local fire department." PROVINCIAL together crews of firefigh- a full -time staff of Meteorologists are help- ters nearly 19 years ago to Today, and ing firefighters snuff out the day in 1969. meteorologists record forest fires in Alberta today The worst fire recorded monitor weather condi- the pro- with new scientific technol- at the time destroyed some tions throughout checking be so destructive but ogy and life- saving devices. 300,000 acres (about 100 vince, regularly Fire can A $400,000 lightning square km) of land, stretch- relative humidity levels, shifts detection electronic system ing from Fort Assiniboine temperatures, wind thank goodness many fires can be and lightning strikes. There is One of the latest innova- to Slave Lake. also 142 lookout towers tions forestry officials are "It finally rained and we are prevented by responsible in that send in using to put out fires. started to get things under the province at least two weather The lightning detector is control," recalls a 25 -year- attitude. Take care with outdoor helping improve the veteran of Alberta Forest reports a day. response time of firefigh- Services, Mike Dubina. "The weather man you fires and always ensure that all fires ters. "You can sit here and The aircraft coordinator see on the six o'clock news watch a lightning flash out- says fires in Lodgepole and tends to cover very general are put out when they are no longer side the window and Fox Creek also raged out areas. But, we're more boom it's right there on of control at the same time concerned with specific needed. Keep matches and lighters out the screen," says Nick as the Slave Lake/Assini- details," explains Bolster. Nimchuk, the fairweather boine fire, - However, the meteorolo- Avoid smoking meteorologist at the head- The problem at the time gists cannot detect fires of reach of children. quarters of Alberta Forest was a shortage of man- that are man -made. And, in smoke Services in Edmonton. power and experienced Alberta, 50 per cent of in bed. Ensure that your "We don't have to firefighters, explains Dub - fires are caused by careless wander around and cover a ina. Forestry officials have people, says Lou Foley. alarms are functional and practice big area now because of a since established a "crew The forestry management vague report of activity. We system" which trains fire- officials estimates that only fire escape drills with your family. know exactly where to fighters to combat blazes one per cent of these fires send firefighters." "like a team." Eight and are caused by arson. "We This message has been sponsored Fifteen electronic sen- four -man firefighter initial get the odd ones that we sors throughout Alberta, attack crews are also on suspect are 'job fires', but times, moni- by Chief and Council of the British Columbia and the standby at all it's never been a problem... Northwest Territories are toring the province's dry the problem is careless Band: hooked up to the system spots in "man -up" opera- people." Ermineskin which can pinpoint lightn- tions. ing strikes anywhere in Fire operations coordi- Under the fire control Alberta. "You can actually nator, Owen Bolster coor- act, improper use of fire ERMINESKIN BAND see storms moving across dinates the strategic permits or otherwise Box219 - the province on the screen." placement crews in these unlawful use of fire is puni- HOBBEMA, Alberta Forestry officials first man-up operations. "Initial shable with fines, and -1.00 INO turned to science and new attack crews are always on offenders can be liable for Phone 420 -0008 technology after one of the standby and must be ready damages. PAGE 14, June 3, 1988, WINDSPEAKER VISIONS Native-made video to teach culture PHOTO COURTESY OF FOUR WORLDS PROJECT Four Worlds Develop- example." campers in the series; none ries finding strengths ment Project in conjunction Filmmaker Phil Lucas of the children selected within themselves that they with Phil Lucas Produc- combined live action were professional actors. didn't know were there." tions, Inc. have recently sequences, filmed on loca- "Grandfather" is portrayed And in the end, Walking completed a six -part video tion at a Native American by Rufus Goodstriker, who With is as series, Walking With cultural summer camp in while an accomplished Grandfather Grandfather, a new ele- the rugged mountains of much about finding actor is also a Medicine strengths, and learning mentary language arts ser- eastern Washington State, Man from the Blackfoot values, as it is about the ies for PBS Instructional with evocative narrations nation and who also runs specific lessons of language Television. and color illustrations of the his own cultural camp. arts. "We wanted to pres- The coordinator for the stories themselves. The location filming was ent stories that would make Four Worlds Development The series is set in a shot at a on camp the children feel really good Project at the University of Native cultural camp where Yakimna Nation in the about themselves, while Lethbridge Phil Lane children learn about Indian shadow of Washington's explains, "These are Native traditions, along with math, learning concpts like self - Mount Adams and took reliance and sharing," American lesson stories. science and other aca- about two weeks. "The cast Lucas said. Used for centuries to teach demic subjects. The live - members weren't just act- the traditional values of action segments present ing the stories; they were For more information Native culture. We felt it situations that challenge actually living them," Lucas about this six -part video was important to put the the young campers and explained. "None of the coordinator Judie Bopp at stories into their context at night, the camp director 'Walking with Grandfather': Teaches children respect kids had ever been away the Four Worlds Project, to show how and why they (the series "Grandfather ") from their parents for any series contact curriculum teach and to show con- tells a story to help them situation. kids, including Natives length of time, so they really Faculty of Education, Uni- temporary children actually understand and learn from Lucas and his staff audi- from a number of tribes, to were learning the kinds of versity of Lethbridge at learning from their each day's particular tioned more than a hundred play the parts of the five lessons depicted in the sto- (403) 329 -2184.

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Indian people coming together to share concerns a bout alcohol and drug abuse, family violence, erosion of Native cultures and language, and pride in our youths. FRIENDSHIP BINGO CENTRE Activities will include: Doors Open 5 p.m. Speeches by elders Tea dances Early Bird Games 6:30 p.m. Hand games Regular Games 7:30 p.m. Spiritual families - singing and drums First Bonanza Pre -Call 7 AA meeting all day p.m. Alcohol workshops Second Bonanza Pre -Call Youth presentations on Youth Day June 29 8:45 p.m. and join us. Come OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 10513 - 98 Ave., Grande Planning and coordination done locally and hosted by the Dene Tha' Band. For more information Call 321 -3842. Prairie 532 -4645 WINDSPEAKER, June 3, 1988, PAGE 15 LEARNING 60th Anniversary

Centre trains chronically unemployed POWWOW Jobless Friday, June 10, 1988 - 6 p.m. people's confidence Moses Lake Hall, Cardston, AB lifted at training centre Door Prices Lunch will be served Host Drummers: Big Corners BY DOROTHY SCHREIBER who adds that when he was the student's family back- Drummers will be paid Windspeaker Staff Writer employed he had a hard ground and personal, time "coping with people." emotional, financial and "Public invitation to attend Blood Indian Hospital Tammy Morningchild The 46- year -old Cree employment needs. used to be nervous around from Wabasca says his "We look at the whole 60th Anniversary open house employers, always thinking difficulty 'with asking for person, not just the fact from 10 a.m. they would find something help or direction on the job, they can't get a job or that wrong with her. plus a short temper, made they've been in jail. You can to 4 p.m. with special But Straight Goods employment difficult. have the greatest employee Industries, a training centre "Asking someone who in the world but if they've presentations at for the chronically un- can you show me how this got lots of personal problems 1 p.m., a powwow to employed and socially is done...man, I couldn't do at home they bring those disadvantaged, has helped that...when you've been problems to the job." follow at Moses Lake her find a new confidence. living in jails and the streets Students who are paid a "I've been able to open for so long you don't know wage of $4.50 to $5.50 an gym starting at 6 p.m. up and I don't get nervous how to ask." hour spent the first four For more around my employers. I've He says he quit his last weeks of the program learned how to work with job as a general laborer dividing their time between information other people...I know I because he couldn't talk to lifeskills classes and working don't have to worry about his foreman. in the furniture manufactur- please my employers finding "My inner emotions were ing plant. contact anything wrong with me," too great for me to handle Another program says Morningchild, who will at that time...my temper component is basic job 653 -3351 or finish the program in a few was getting tp a (point) readiness training which I weeks and has already where was going to do covers - resume writing, administrator." secured employment. something stupid. That's interview techniques, job The program was started the reason I had to quit." search, career exploration Sponsored by the Blood by the John Howard But now Auger realizes and assertiveness training. Society in May of 1986 and he has to let people know An on -site furniture Indian Hospital in affiliation offers a 16 -week course more about how he is manufacturing plant where '4 which includes lifeskills and feeling in order to cope students make easy -to- with Blood Tribe basic job readiness training better on the job. assemble items such as Department of Health. as well as "generic work "I want to feel at ease microwave oven stands experience" in an on -site with my employer," he and entertainment centres furniture manufacturing says. gives them the "generic plant. In the past two years skills to hold down a job." Managing director Ron between 60 and 70 individ- "What we look at is...can Wurtz says the program uals have taken the course they get here on time, can assists individuals to find from Straight Goods they work effectively with and maintain long term Industries. others, can they take employment and adds that Wurtz says 60 per cent of orders, can they handle 98 per cent of their clients the students have graduated responsibilities ? Because are people who have spent from the program, success- of all those things you can time in prisons. fully completing the 16- use in any job-." Another student, Jim week course. Of those, 80 Straight Goods Industries Auger, says from the age of per cent were still employed takes eight to 10 new 21 to 42 he spent most of and doing fine a year later. students into their program his time either in jail or living He attributes the success every six weeks. on the streets. of the program to a Interested people can "Jobs weren't the problem "wholistic approach" which call Straight Goods it was me," says Auger, takes into consideration Industries at 465 -1442. Fort McKay Indian Band "Everlasting Treaties" AVC Lac La Biche 24, 25 & 26 POWER ENGINEERING PROGRAMS June Is nów accepting applications for the Fourth Class (Pre -Employment) Course. Start Date: Oct. 3, 1988 to March 23, 1989 (24 Weeks) (18 weeks Instruction & 6 week Field Practicum) The Fort McKay Indian Band Admission Requirements: invites you to celebrate the 1. Must be at least 17 years of age. 2. Math 10 or 13, English 10 or 13 and Physics 10 Official Opening of the *Students successfully completing this course will be eligible Multi Complex & Treaty Days. to write the Part "A" and "B" of the Fourth Class Boilers Exams.

For more information please contact the Admissions office. Small class size, low tuition, first class Games Jigging Contest Traditional facilities make AVC ideal for training. dancers Native Dress Contest Jam ALBERTA VOCATIONAL CENTRE Session & Dance Fireworks .Tea Dance BOX 417 /LAC LA BICHE. ALBERTA Feast Ball Tournament ToA 2C0 /TELEPHONE (403) 623 -5583 Traditional Childrens Field Day

With / Athabasca / Box 1271 St- Paul / Bo. 2920 For more information call 828 -4220. Athabasca. Alberta / TOG 090 SI Paul Attalla t IDA 3A0 Tetephcne 0031 675-3130 Tetephone (4091645-6214 AVCLAC LA BICHE Opt... dug "e., e. h+roe +o, a e e .. r .c.. -Kee Eeuca+on EVERYONE WELCOME! - TERRY LUSTY. Wlnaapeatar PAGE 16, June 3, 1988, VNNDSPEAKER SPORTS & LEISURE Spirited Metis challenges national title

BY TERRY LUSTY round two on, that Eltassi Windspeaker Correspondent was the stronger, quicker and more skilled fighter SASKATOON, Sask. who grabbed control in the On May 28, the new early going although 9,200 seat Sask Place in Jessmer managed to send Saskatoon played host to a him to the canvas on two mere 1,800 at its first pro separate occasions. boxing extravaganza includ- In the fifth round a loud ing three Canadian cham- chorus of booing rained pionship bouts of which upon Eltassi when he fouled one was contested by Win- Jessmer by kicking him nipeg Metis, Terry Jessmer. between the legs. The low Jesmer's match -up, by blow cost him a round and far the most action -packed only served to provide fuel and thrilling bóut of the to the fire for Jessmer. lenger away. Although he fight Willy Featherstone evening,wasa challenge for In every succeeding didn't go the full distance next who beat Danny Lind- the Canadian middleweight round, the crowd was (12 rounds), Jessmer stub- strom (Stonewalker) of title held by fellow Winni- behind Jessmer chanting, bornly hung on until the Fort McMurray not too peger, Muhammed Eltassi. "Ter -ry, Ter -ry." The writ- referee stopped the bout in long ago. The bout proved a bit of a ing, however, was on the the 11th round. While leaving the ring, Tough loss: Terry Jessmer (left) in action. Receives mismatch between the 22 wall and Jessmer never did Of 13 fights, Eltassi's only spectators shouted words consolation from his trainer (above). year old champ and chal- pose any real threat for the loss was to reigning world of encouragement to lenger Jessmer, 34, who champ. junior middleweight champ, Jessmer while chastising of round one. 19-1 -1, hopes to fight Tim lost the match. Try and try as he might, Matthew Hilton. He says he Eltassi. Jessmer was later Toronto journeyman Weatherspoon next and, It became apparent from Eltassi couldn't put his chal- wants to sign a contract to greeted with a standing Conroy Nelson was easily eventually, Mike Tyson. ovation when he walked beaten by Bernardo Mer- In another bout Mont- into a room filled with the cado from St Louis who real's Barrington Francis press, staff, managers and won a unanimous eight easily retained his feather- promoters. round decision. His record weight crown by defeating In an interview with is now 32 -4. Hannah of Fort St. Windspeaker, Jessmer cri- The main event pitted Clinton the Top. John in the fourth round. Reach for ticized himself for allowing Canadian -heavyweights In other boxing news; Eltassi to "lead too much. I Donovan (Razor) Ruddock The Hotel and Restaurant Management Program offered at AVC Lac La Biche Saskatoon's David Fiddler, of the hospitality and tourism started slow...usually fight of Toronto against Edmon- allows the student to gain experience in all facets a Metis and son of former by practical relevant at a faster pace," he ton's Ken Lakusta, 33, for industry. The learned skills of the students are supplemented boxer Clifford Fiddler of various levels within the industry. Graduates of this course explained. the Canadian title which work experience at Prince Albert, lost a 12 obtain employment in resorts, hotels, motels and restaurant operations at When asked how come had been vacated by may rounder to Canadian and management trainee or middle- management levels. the champ couldn't put him former, and now retired Commonwealth champion, away, he simply stated, "He champion, Willie de Wit. functional Grade 11 math and English or adult Willy Featherstone of Admission Requirements: couldn't hit hard; my girl- Ruddock, 22, quickly good physical and mental health; a definite interest in the Tourism and Scarborough, Ontario. status; friend hits harder." He also pummelled Lakusta into Hospitality industry. expressed his displeasure early submission with a Fiddler, 24, was TKO'd Program Start Date: August 29, 1988 - June 14, 1989 (42 weeks). with Eltassi's unethical swift left hook followed by in the ninth in Port Haw - conduct. five or six more, then a kesbury, N.S. His record is advancement in Are you interested in a higher education, developinga new career, In other bouts, Darrel crashing straight right to now 10 -1 -1 but he specu- your present posíión or changing your Flint of Halifax quickly dis- the head that sent him reel- lates he will fight again in low vocation? The small classroom size, posed of Joe Louis from ing to the canvas at 2:13 in Los Angeles within a modern facilities make tuition and excellent Oakland, California at 1:35 the first. Ruddock, now at month. AVC Lac La Biche an ideal choice. ALBERTA VOCATIONAL CENTRE BOX 417 /LAC LA BICHE. ALBERTA TOA 2C0 /TELEPHONE (403) 623-5583

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Ilt WINDSPEAKER, Jure 3, 1988, PAGE 17 SPORTS & LEISURE

M. CROW HEALY. Wimispeaker

SPORTS ROUNDUP By Kim Mc Lain

Life ain't always fair KAINAI: A handgame tournament sprung up at a recent sports day at Leverne, the west end of the Blood Sometimes life isn't fair. Take for example, our reserve. Story has it that somebody said: "Nice day for infamous Windspeaker hockey draft, guess a handgame.' One minute and twenty seconds later the who won the $75 first place prize? Of course, drums were already beating. the guy with the most money and the same guy who I heard this impromptu tourney got more response won last time: Bert Crowfoot. Edson tam won the two consolation prizes. But the than the one at the Stand Off arena at the center of the Bert's pictured here with his winnings, all 7,500 results aren't too surprising since there were 10 home reserve. pennies (it was Gwenn's idea). We had a special lunch teams and 10 visiting teams. The lady guessing on the left here is Mrs. Low Horn. time awards ceremony where we gave out envelopes to Out of towners were the: Hinton Stingers, Hinton The woman with the drum with diamonds on the other the winners. The darkroom critter, Perry, snared third Way Outs, Sturgeon Lake Lumber Kings, Edson team is Irene Scout. place with 102 points. The Metis Blues Brothers, Terry Stowaways, Edson Beaupre Bus, Edson "no name Got a handgame tourney coming up? Give me a call Lusty and Lyle Donald, paired up to win second with given," and four teams from Horse Lake. here and Ill tell the province. 103 points. Lyle was on hand to accept his envelope with $25 and free pizza. But you should have seen our boss's face when he opened the envelope and there was a note reading: Look behind door number 1. Of course, he found a 50 -pound bag of pennies! This means war," said Bert with a sinister smile. "You, you, you and you are on my hit list." Then he picked up his bag of pennies and left hollering "Dynasty, dynasty, dynasty..." GRANDE CACHE: It sure pays to use the calendar of events, just ask Dale Perry, coach and player on the Grande Cache border Thrusters slowpitch team, hosts for the May long weekend tourney. The mixed slowpitch toumey is three years old and has really grown fast. Year one, the event managed to gather only eight teams. The second year they had 11. And "not too much Native participation" at that time. This year the Thrusters were swamped with entries, 20 of them six Native. "I think we're growing because people go away happy and tell their friends about our tournament," said Perry in a telephone interview. He went on say that this was the first time they'd used Windspeaker's calendar of events, too. At the end of the four -day event it was Grande Cache teams who grabbed all the top spots. A Hinton and

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Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1V9 PAGE 18, June 3, 1988, WINDSPEAKER SPORTS & LEISURE Goodfish cowboys get rodeo instruction DIANE PARENTEAU. Wi,MSpeakef BY DIANE PARENTEAU first time. He (Trottier) told nal. This weekend, I Windspeaker Correspondent us what we did wrong after. stayed on a lot longer." Then you have a chance to Although enrolment of GOODFISH LAKE ride again and correct your the first rodeo school at "It's the type of sport you problem." Goodfish in 10 years was have to eat, drink and He added, "1 came to the not as high as was antici- sleep," said two time world rodeo school because I plan pated, the recreation direc- saddle bronc champion to ride. I came to help me tor was satisfied they had Mel Hyland during the be a better cowboy." achieved their objective. rodeo school held in Good - For Brian Hunter of `We had three (bull rid- fish Lake over the long Morely, the individual ers) before," said Rene weekend. Being champion instruction was helpful. "I Houle. "After the school we said Hyland "should be the spent two hours with Dale have seven new partici- desire in every boys heart." last night and again today," pants from Goodfish Lake The three day saddle said Hunter who has ridden that are starting out this bronc and bareback school bulls for four years. He year in the rodeo circuit." was initiated by the Good - plans to make a new start in fish Recreation Board. The rodeo school, the bareback. first project of the rodeo They worked in coopera- club had the club at Goodfish Lake, was tion with Vermilion Lake- The rodeo ready a designated by the recrea- land College who used their livestock week and Houle felt resources to find and con- before the school and some tion board club "was well Hyland for local boys took the oppor- that the new firm instructors Wild bronc: Gines cowboys a ride for their money saddle bronc, and Dale tunity to try riding on their organized." own. "Trapper" Trottier for things are helpful and Dwayne Bull from Good - the rodeo circuit. Future events and schools bareback. The newly necessary for any would be fish Lke used to ride steers "Getting instruction and Leslie Cardinal of Good - such as a possible bull rid- formed Goodfish Lake cowboys but the biggest and was at the school to get getting on a horse, you fish was one of those. "Last ing school next spring or in rodeo club coordinated the part of riding comes from some advice on riding learn first hand," said Bull. weekend we tried these the fall will be the responsi- event. the acquired ability to broncs before re- entering "Yesterday I rode for the same horses," said Cardi- bility of the rodeo club. "Our main concern," "feel." I) said Goodfish Lake recrea- "Most of the rodeo tion director Rene Houle," schools bear down on the was to train our local cow- basics of rodeoing. You Ball tourney a volunteer effort boys and bring in someone can't expect them (the stu- offers incentives to the leadership roles at an exec- nament attracted eight good to do it." dents) to just turn around," BY DIANE PARENTEAU teams who volunteer in utive level," said Houle. ladies fastball teams and six Thirteen seasoned and said Hyland. "There comes Windspeaker Correspondent organizing. "When they "They used to want to get each in men's baseball and first time cowboys from the a point where they have to GOODFISH LAKE participate in some form, paid before they would fastball. reserve and surrounding feel, and you can't teach at Good - we will subsidize their tour- help, now they are communities took part. feel." Tournaments In the ladies fastball naments or uniforms," said volunteering." Eleven of those chose This is where riding fish Lake are a joint com- playoffs A side, Vermilion club effort and Houle. The beautiful recrea- bareback under the instruc- experience comes in. "We munity and A's took first and $800. this first the was A couple of the local tional grounds at Goodfish tion of Trottier, seven time try to teach people to ride of season Niskree Hobbema carne in teams are working towards Lake are available to any Canadian Bareback horses, not their saddle," no exception. second with a $700 prize. recreation a trip to a tournament in organization on the reserve Champion. Hyman had said Hyland. "To use their The Goodfish board hosted their early Sacramento in the fall. providing they have a board On the B side Kikino two in saddle bronc. All of feet and get that feel bird fastball and baseball They've been fund raising formed. Spartans beat out the them received individual through their feet." Alexis Star - tournament on May 21 and and will continue to do so By having such a policy second place instruction and riding They use that "feel" to received 22 with local tems taking throughout the season. within the recreation struc- fighters. They experience. anticipate moves and read $400 respectively. charge of different areas. "They are working ture, Houle feels they will $600 and In addition to covering the horse. Feel, timing and "We had our local ball together and planning promote clubs to become such things as equipment balance are the key com- Men's baseball saw the teams do all the volunteer together," said Houle. "I'm more organized. "I've adjustment, measuring ponents in success. Vermilion Canadians take sure they will succeed." encouraged planning," said bronc reins, how to sit on a "The secret to riding work," said recreation first and $700. Kikino Saints director Rene Houle. "One According to Houle, Houle. horse, how to handle lives- broncs is beating the horse placed second for $500 and women's team looked after Goodfish has 16 active The pre- planning, club tock, and going through dif- to the punch, be one ahead in third was Lac La Biche the booth another looked clubs and organizations on organizing and community ferent circumstances, the of him. A cowboy must Dodgers for a $300 prize. after the gate. The men's the reserve. "There is a working together make for school provided video tap - take advantage of the team organized the tour- minimum of five people on some successful recrea- The neighboring team ings of each ride for con- strength of the horse to nament games." each board, that's more tional events. from Saddle Lake took first structive criticism in a make their ride stronger," The recreation board than 70 people playing The long weekend tour- in the men's fastball compe- classroom setting. These added Hyland. titions. The Warriors received $900 for their win- ning efforts. In second was CFB Cold Lake Air Base Edwin Parr Composite Community School team who won $700 and in Onion Lake Band Requires a Native Education Parent Committee the final money position, a Hairy Hill placed third for requires $300. CURRICULUM DEVELOPER NATIVE EDUCATION for Cree Language Programs COORDINATOR applicant will be required to DUTIES: Under the direction of the Education Authority and the The successful the following duties: to administer superintendent, the successful applicant will develop a curriculum for the perform program projects such as 1) Organize teaching of Cree language at the Grade 10, 11 and 12 level. In addition, the - exchanges; 2) Assist with teacher successful applicant will devote time to the redesigning of existing Cree visitations and AIDS inservice activities; 3) Assist with student aide and Language Programming from grade 1 to 9. counselling services; 4) Develop and organize student centered activities; 5) Act as liaison INFO REQUIREMENTS: home, school and community Bachelor of Education Degree with emphasis in curriculum development between student, and Native parent committee; 6) Provide other Fluently in the Cree language ( "Y" dialect) requested by the parent committee. call toll free Must be aware of organization engaged in curriculum development for services as Cree language Please send written application with appropriate 1 -800 Must be familiar with sources of information and material regarding Cree documentation including related education, Language Programming training and experience information, to the 772 -AIDS Must be prepared to work closely with school staff and supervisor undersigned, by June 14, 1988. Must be familiar with standard orthography Confidential, Salary range $15,000 to $18,000. Term professional information Send resumes to: Syd Pauls appointment July 1, 1988k - June 30, 1989 (good on AIDS and its prevention. Superintendent of Education possibility of renewal). Onion Lake Tribal Administration General Delivery Native Education Parent Committee Onion Lake, Sask. SOM 2E0 c/o S. Belcourt Box 1184 Alberta COMMUNITY AND For more information please call (306) 344 -2107 OBO Athabasca, AB TOG OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH Competition closes June 17, 1988 WINDSPEAKER, June 3, 1988, PAGE 19 SPORTS & LEISURE

Playboys win at Blood STUDENT SERVICES

BY M. CROW HEALY Royals 8 -4. The Falcons Crazy Bull connected, they invites applications for a Windspeaker Correspondent beat the Blues 4 -2 in the last failed to make first base. game of the first round. And Falcon's pitcher STAND OFF, Alta. The Playboys took the struck the third batter out. NATIVE COUNSELLOR The Playboys fastball Rangers 6 -2 in the semi- This routine was kept up team surfaced to the top of finals while the Blues until the top of the third the heap at the tournament bested the Braves 10 -0. inning. Join our team of Student Development professionals. Ideally held in Laverne on the Then the Royals took the Playboy's Keith Hairy we are looking for an individual who has a degree in Social Blood reserve May 21 -23. Rangers out 7 -0 while the Bull was out at first. The Science or Education and who can communicate effectively. Playboys battled it out with next batter, Wes Hunt, hit a Participating in the We would the Falcons, with the single. Then Twigg moved prefer an individual who expresses an appreciation tourney were seven Blood former ahead one run at Hunt to second as he made of Native culture and translates the values into practice. The teams: Braves, Falcons, Phantoms, Playboys, 10-9. first. With two men on successful applicant should be skilled in the areas of Game 10 went to Blues base, Danny Crazy Bull Royals, Rangers and hosting counselling, program advising and tutoring, and be 3 -1 over the Falcons which came to bat and hit a team, the Blues. assured the Blues third. But double which brought Hunt experienced in crisis intervention. We seek an individual who Game one went to the the Blues lost game 11 to and Twigg home. Then will assist Native students in their transition to College life. Falcons 11 -4 over the the Falcons 5 -4 which John Heavy Shields hit Braves while game two was assured the Falcons second hard and make it all the way This is a full -time annual appointment. Salary will be picked up by the Playboys place. to third base while Crazy 9 -1 over the Phantoms. The The championship game Bull made run three. Corey determined according to the current faculty agreement. Rangers took the Royals 7- between the Falcons and Goodstriker was the next 6 in game three and the the Playboys started with batter and a sacrifice fly ball Please submit your resume by June 9, 1988 to the Human fourth between the Royals the Playboys at bat. While brought Heavy Shields in. and Phantoms went to the Carey Twigg and Danny And that was it for the Resources Department. game; the score stayed at Gumboot Gang defeat 4 -0 for the Playboys from 10726 - 106 Avenue the third inning through to Grande Prairie, Alberta the finish. Alley Cats in slowpitch The Playboys picked up T8V 4C4 BY M. CROW HEALY went to the Cats, pitting the $350 and a trophy for first, Canada Windspeaker Correspondent Gang and Cats against the Falcons received $275 each other for the semi- and a trophy for second the Alta. STAND OFF, final. This game went to the Blues received $225 and The Gumboot Gang Gumboot Gang 12 -10. a trophy for third. took the first mixed slow - The all -stars were The Alley Cats dropped pitch tournament in Stand Playboys' catcher John Grande Prairie to the B side of the double Off over the long weekend Heavy Shields, pitcher knockout tourney format while the Alley Cats came Keith Hairy Bull, first Regional College and slugged their way back in second place and Prairie Randy Hairy Bull, second to the championship game Fire held onto third. base Pat Cross Child, through Prairie Fires but The tournament attracted Falcon's third base Calvin failed to overcome the four teams, all from the Crow, Blues' short stop Gumboot Gang again in Blood reserve. It was' Homer Hairy Bull, Falcons' the final. hosted by the Falcons left field Marvin Wells, Fastball Club in a fund- The champs received Blues' centre Martin Curly raising effort. cash and a trophy, while Rider and Playboys' right Game one between second and third place field Gordie Mountain General Lees and Gumboot received trophies only. Horse. Gang went to the Gang Danny Crazy Bull earned Playboys' Keith Hairy while game two between the tourney home run king Bull earned the MVP Prairie Fires and Alley Cats trophy. trophy.

ATHABASCA HEALTH UNIT 1988 Louis Bull The Athabasca Health Unit has a new full time, permänent position for a Annual Memorial Fastball Tournament' i and innovative individual seeking a challenging self- motivated .ry opportunity. June 18 & 19, 1988 COORDINATOR OF ADMINISTRATION Entry Fee: Men $275 & Ladies $200 Prize Money: Men's Side - $1,200, $900, The successful candidate will report to the Director, Finance and Administration, and, with this general direction, will be responsible for $700 & $500 setting up and providing a full range of administrative services to the Ladies' (Modified) Double Elimination - Prize responsible for facilities Athabasca Health Unit. He /she will be Money: $800, $500, $300 & plaque management, fleet management, insurance coverage, purchasing, inventory control and general office systems and procedures. Prize money may change depending on entry Dance follows on Saturday night Qualifications: Postsecondary education in purchasing and /or property management, with progressive experience in the general An All -Star Team Awards administrative area. Good verbal and written communication skills, Send cheque or money order to: and strong organizational skills. Louis Bull Four Seasons 130 Salary: Negotiable, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Box Hobbema, Alberta Please submit applications by June 10, 1988 to: TOC 1NO E. Lloyd Clark Director, Finance and Administration For more information call Bill (Men's Side) or Ann Athabasca Health Unit (Ladies' Draw) at 585 -4075. Box 1140 Athabasca, Alberta TOG OBO Louis Bull Recreation Phone: (403) 675 -2231 Box 130, Hobbema, AB TOX 1 NO PAGE 20, June 3, 1988, WINDSPEAKER

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