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By Clint Buehler Life Values uses martial arts and confidence -building The principal and two techniques to assist stu- hopeful administrators of a contro- dents in overcoming alco- Grouard versial Life Values program hol, discipline, social and at Blue Quills School have educational difficulties. By Terry Lusty Prairie that had been sche- been fired. One of the results of the duled to take affect that day Blue Quills Native Edu- firings has been the expres- Residents of the Grouard was cancelled but the issue cation Council, which sion of concern by some community are hoping for is far from over. The tents, operates the Blue Quills staff members that stu- the best as their demon- teepees, and protest signs Native Education Centre, dents will rebel, resulting in stration over a government remain on location outside cited conflict of interest as alcohol and drug abuse and decision to build 50 family the campus and further the reason for firing Princi- threats to staff members housing units in High meetings with government pal Carl Christensen and and other students. Prairie rather than Grouard are planned for June 6. teachers Brad and Galen Joe Dion, president of ground to a near -standstill. The minister responsible Humphrey. the education council, dis- At its height, the protest for Native Affairs, Neil All three had already missed such fears and outside the Voca- Crawford, has promised to announced plans to leave noted that there is ade- tional Centre (AVC) cam- consult with the Minister the school - Christensen quate staff to enable stu- pus attracted approxi- for Advanced Education, at the end of the school dents to finish the school mately 100 supporters, Dave Russell. term and the Humphreys year. illustrating their determina- "Windspeaker's" at- when their contracts In an interview with Kim tion in the matter. tempts to obtain state- expired at the end of the McLeod of the " The protest began over a ments from Crawford and year. Joumal," Dion said "we've week ago on Monday, May Russell have met with futil- It is believed the "conflict handled the residence pro- 26, after the community ity due to the fact that the of interest" that prompted gram without the Humph- discovered the govern- cabinet has been in session the firing centred around reys before and I don't see ment's intentions to locate this week. Crawford's the California -based Life the students behaving in the housing in . executive assistant, John Value program, their invol- this fashion unless they are It took until Friday, May 30, Scrimshaw, says that vement in it outside school incited." NASHVILLE T111 - heinr" the community was "arrangerXnts are being and their intention to estab- Among staff fearing ne- SOL successful in effecting a made by the department to lish a Life Values -based pri- gative consequences are It was Native Nashville South in Tennessee when vate school in Paul. meeting with any govern- arrange a meeting on St. teacher Joyce Price, who Harry Rusk appeared on Ernest Tubb's Midnight ment officials. The council had hired said she has warned female Jamboree. See stories Pages 16 and 17. A protest convoy to High Continued Page 3 the Humphreys to teach - Photo by Rocky Woodward that program at Blue Quills, Continued Page 3 PTNA structure discussed By Albert Crier riginal rights, according to Chief Sol Sanderson, MORLEY - Delegations spokesman for the PTNA. from B.C., Alberta, Sask- Sanderson and Harold atchewan, Manitoba and Cardinal of Alberta are the Ontario came to the Prairie Elders call two official "Ambassadors" Treaty Nations Alliance mandated to promote the (PTNA) executive meeting, PTNA across Canada. The at the Nakoda Lodge here PTNA would like member for unity [4, May 28 and 29 to discuss bands to decare a tribal the formal structure of the form of government, based By Albert Crier and act as a support group organization. on band custom, for their to chiefs and councillors of The PTNA was formed respective bands before MORLEY - Elders have Indian bands by forwarding as an organization shortly next March, in preparation made a strong call for unity their recommendations to c before the last First Minis- for the First Ministers Con- of all Alberta Indians and the band leaders, said John ters' Conference on Abo- ference set for April, 1987. for leaders of bands within Samson, chairman of the riginal issues, held in "If we are going to exist the three treaty areas in the Elders committee of the Ottawa in 1984, to represent as Indian nations, then we province to work together. Indian Association of the interests of Treaty Indi- have to go back to the tradi- The call was made at a Alberta (IAA). ans in western Canada. tional form of Indian monthly meeting of Indian "The Chiefs and coun- government," said Elders May 28 and 29 at the cillors always say that they The First Ministers Con- Sanderson. Nakoda Lodge here. go to the Elders for advice; ferences have not seriously The formal structure of if they (Band Councils) considered the Treaties the PTNA, according to The Elders meet regularly don't take our advice, why made with Indian nations in to deliberate on issues that JOHN SNOW their deliberations on Abo- Continued Page 4 directly affect their people Continued Page S Elders, PTNA E THIS WEEK Culture workshop theme Page 11 I

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NATIONAL Alkali Lake expects 2,000 guests NEWS BRIEFS at "Sharing Innovations" conference By Clint Buehler economic development, National Association of due to a limited budget they wholistic education and Friendship Centres, the are unable to pay consultant "Sharing Innovations health, the prevention and National Association of fees or travel expenses. By Buehler That Work" is the theme of treatment of alcohol and Treatment Centres, the Clint The registration fee for (Compiled from various sources) a second annual community drug abuse, as well as the Nechi Institute and the the conference is $60 per based conference scheduled firsthand opportunity to Round Lake Treatment person. Food will be for the Alkali Lake Indian see and hear the Alkali Centre. Inuit wildlife dispute settled provided free of charge. Reserve in British Columbia, Lake Story. Organizers say they Conference participants Proposals to end a four -year standoff over the wild- July 2, 3 and 4. Organized by the Alkali would welcome other are responsible for bringing life provisions of an agreement -in- principle negotiated Alkali Lake has become Lake Band and the Four organizations and Bands their own camping. There with the Tungavik Federation of Nunavut (TFN) have a symbol hope to Native Worlds Development who would be willing to will be limited housing in the received the approval of three federal government communities across Canada Project of the University of assist the conference in home of the people of Alkali cabinet ministers. as a result of its successful , the conference helping as co- sponsors to Lake for Elders and in In announcing the agreement on behalf of himself efforts to overcome is also co- sponsored by the provide cooking assistance, teepees on a first come, Fisheries and Oceans Minister Tom Siddon and Envir- alcoholism, and the inspira- Chief Dan George Memorial workshops, security, camp first serve basis. onment Minister Tom McMillan, Indian and Inuit Affairs tion of the films it has made Foundation, the Dene clean up and other related Minister David Crombie said "government fully of that experience. Nation, the National Native conference support. Those More than 2,000 people endorses the principle that Inuit must have meaningful The conference, ac- Alcohol and Drug Abuse who are interested in are expected to attend. participation in decisions regarding wildlife cording to organizers, "will Program, the Native helping should contact the Registration can be management." focus on positive innovations Training Institution, the band. Organizers say that confirmed by sending The agreement sets out Inuit wildlife harvesting in a wide variety of human name, address and registra- rights which are governed by the principles of conser- and community develop- tion fee to: Alkali Lake vation and which reflect Inuit traditional and current ment efforts in Native Indian Band, Box 4479, use of wildlife resources. At the same time, the agree- communities." These Williams Lake, B.C. V2G ment provides harvesting opportunities for non -Inuit include cultural develop- National 2V5, telephone (604) and ensures that their rights and interests will be ment, technology and 440 -5611. respected. Chiefs to aid liver tot

Two Saskatchewan Indian chiefs have set up a trust Journalists get together fund to help the family of 14- month -old Hazel Wapass handle the expenses of the lifesaving liver transplant SCOTTSDALE, Arizona from Washington, D.C. Publisher Johnathon categories: Editorial she is awaiting. -Gerald Garcia, Publisher and Mark Trahant, Editor Marshall, representatives Writing, Column Writing, The trust fund was set up in March by Hazel's grand- of the Tucson Citizen of the Navajo Times Today from the Heard Museum Feature Writing, Layout father, Chief Lawerance Weenie of the Poundmaker Newspaper; Peter will conduct workshops on and "Arizona Highways" and Design, Hard News Band and Chief Andrew Paddy of the Thunderchild MacDonald, former technical skills assisting and Lee Cannon, vice - Story, Sports Story, Sports Band. Both reserves are near North Battleford, Chairman of the Navajo self- sufficiency of Indian president of W. Clement Photo, General Saskatchewan. Tribe, and Rob Armstrong, print media. Stone PMA Communica- Photography, In -House While the fund was set up to help Hazel, the commit- CBS News, New York, will tions, Inc. Creative Advertisement tee organizing it now Tim Giago, NAPA plan to keep the fund going to help address the conferees of The Aboriginal Multi - and General Overall President and Publisher of other Native children who need medical treatment, and the Native American Press Media Society of Alberta Excellence. to have a national the Lakota Times in South foundation in place within six Association convention to ( AMMSA) is a member of Last Year "AMMSA" Dakota has said "The City months. be held on June 5, 6, and 7. NAPA, and the "AMMSA" won the awards for photo- of Scottsdale has greeted Chief Paddy says the fund is a first because it was The Doubletree on (now "Windspeaker ") graphy, layout and design our convention with great initiated by Native people to help Native children. Scottsdale Mall will host newspaper will be vying for and general overall ex- enthusiasm and Mayor this event for the non -profit awards in the following cellence. Herbert R. Drinkwater will organization whose mem- his proclamation of bers include American present Indian journalists and "Native American Some Indians opposing Census Week" at the editors from throughout Journalism Anti- Indian letter June 6th luncheon." the U.S. and Canada. Some Indians don't want to be counted and planned At this gathering of over The Awards Banquet on gets firm dropped to refuse to take part in the 1986 Census because they 100 Tribal representatives, Saturday evening, June '7, are wary of how the information will be used. Alberta the main focus of presenta- will be the highlight of this Mobil Oil Corp has several oil rigs it is building Indians appear to be co- operative even though they tions and addresses will be gathering wherein over 150 dropped a Colorado supply in the Aneth, Utah area of question the value of the exercise. survival of Indian news- tribal representatives firm from its list of potential the reservation. Census spokesmen counter that Census data can be papers and American arrayed in traditional tribal subcontractors after the "Given the historical ammunition for (finding) business, old age programs, Indian journalism. Professor attire, will be spotlighted firm's president made facts, we consider our- education, etc. William Dulaney of Penn during the "Recognition of insulting remarks about the selves to be members of the Among those objecting are Gordon Peters, Ontario State University, Rev. Don Nations" events. Viewing Navajo Tribe. conquering and superior regional chief of the Assembly of First nations; the Doll, photographer for the this pageantry and color A letter from Ronald race and you to be members Whitefish River Band near Espanola, Ontario; and nine National Geographic and are other convention Vertrees, president of the of the vanquished and infe- southern Vancouver Island bands. Fine Arts Chairman at participants: Mescalero Customs Clearing House rior race," Vertrees wrote. Under the Census Act, people who fail to comply are Creighton University, Tribal President Wendell of Denver referred to the "We hold your land and liable to fines of $1500 or three months in jail. attorney Doug Endreson Chino, Scottsdale Progress Navajo as a "vanquished property to be spoils of war, and inferior race" which ours by right of conquest. has no rights to make laws Through the generosity of on a reservation that is our people you have been Inuits face ruin over fur losses "ours by right of conquest." given a reservation where The letter was forwarded to you may prance and dance Inuit communities face near ruin as a result of the Mobil, which is building oil as you please, obeying your damage to the European market for seal pelts and furs rigs on the Navajo Reserva- kings, and worshipping caused by animal rights groups, says John fllupalik, tion, and to the office of your false gods." secretary treasurer of the Inuit Tapirisat of Canada. Navajo Labor Relations. Dorothy Jim, deputy He told the parliamentary Aboriginal Affairs Com- The letter critizes the director of the tribe's labor - in Allen Jacob relations said the mittee Ottawa that suicide, violence and alcoholism Bert tribe for enacting Navajo office, President Crowfoot plaque the Inuit, some of whom have lost up to 90 per General Manager hiring preference laws on tribe was informed by Mobil cent of their incomes. the reservation. The officials that a contract with Clint Buehler Rocky Woodward Editor News Editor Denver company was listed Vertrees' company had as a supplier to Mobil Oil for been cancelled. Native Hockey lean Morin Kim McLain Players Complain Reporter Production Editor Jahn Copley George Poliras Advertising Manager Copy Editor & Charges against Haida dropped Several Indians who attended a Native hockey tour- Production Assistant nament in Truro, Nova Scotia earlier this year have Dave Calahasen Gail Stewart Joe Redcrow Elders will not have to face charges stem- claimed they were discriminated by a Ten Haida against motel Ad Sales Cree Syllabics there. ming from a human road blockade set up last winter to Wrdspeaker n o weekly publication of the Aboriginal Multi -Mears Society of stop loggers on the Queen Charlotte Islands in British They have tiled complaints with the Human Rights Alberta. Wlr dspeoker Is published repo Thursday at 15001 - 112 Avenue, Commission against Keddy's Motor Inn over the mot- Edmonton. Alberta, 15M 116. Phone: (403) 455-2700. Columbia. Adoertirewenrrdesgned,selend producedbyWlr 15peokeraswell aspicNres, Peter Ewart says the decision to stay el's demand that they provide a $300 damage deposit cartoons, editorial content and other printing material are properties of Crown counsel Wrdspeoker and may not be used by anyone without the expressed written a the proceedings come after discussions with the B.C. for room before the registration card was filled out. permission of W rdspeaker (Aboriginal Mob -Media Society of Alberta). and B.C. Supreme Jus- Both the commission and the motel declined to attorney general's office Court comment. Second Class Mail Registration No. 2177 tice Allan McEachem's comments that there was little to be gained by proceeding with the charges.

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WINDSPEAKER, JUNE 6, 1986, PAGE 3 School a challenge for govt -Sinclair

From Page 1 remains in effect. The boy- a local, but a national issue. false statements made that cott began on May 28 and He made reference to cause the people to suffer." Friday with the Grouard Robert Chalifoux claims the possibility of the AVC He intends committee." The meeting is that community members becoming an "Aboriginal to be present to occur in Edmonton and are co- operating in the campus we could be proud at this Friday's meeting it is hoped that something movement and that some of" where it could become a with Crawford and, if necessary, positive and more tangible businesses are feeling the model in this province of a will "make sure will result from it. pinch. Native -controlled and that the government It is a form of squeeze understands that this is a Jeff Chalifoux, spokes- operated educational play that is being kept up provincial issue and we man for the demonstration as institution. a reminder to government When questioned want to let government and the Zone 5 board about that the Grouard commun- know that they are dialogu- member of the Metis Asso- Shaben going back on his ity cares is ing with the Metis of ciation of Alberta (MAA), and serious promises not to make any about the issue They feel decision on the location Alberta." says that Crawford will be for that they just might turn dialoguing with Russell and the housing until the Grouard, he says, is pre- former housing minister the decision around regard- cabinet was picked and dominantly Native and ing the construction of the the people a Larry Shaben, this week in until in the could serve as good housing in an effort to arrive at some units High communities affected had model for self- government Prairie instead of Grouard decision. Crawford has an opportunity to discuss which could "focus on eco- where they feel the units the issue, Sinclair so made a "commitment to remarked nomics, tourism, and would be more practical. that "there support a community neg- shouldn't be on." otiating team (from - Sam Sinclair, president Grouard) for local Native of the MAA, says "the input in AVC" said stand in Grouard is a real Chalifoux. challenge to government in SAM SINCLAIR Meanwhile, a boycott of terms of Native self - Provincial businesses in High Prairie determination. It's not only ...backs Grouard protest Spiritual rally attracts 300

By Albert Crier Mexico; Elder Ed Monot - have changed today, peo- and saying prayers univer- ache of Tuscon, Arizona; ple are not even shaking sal to most religions. The HOBBEMA -A spiritual Phil Lane of the Four hands when they meet," gathering also took part in a tal Ree rally attended by 300 peo- Worlds Project of the Uni- said Okeymow. workshop on team work ple at the Howard Buffalo versity of Lethbridge; Mike and viewed a film telling the me is a nts t Memorial Centre here May Paul Martin, a university There "spiritual story of how the Alkali Lake ail.to their a safe and vacuum in the community maintaining 30 and 31 showed just how student from Thunder Bay people successfully arrested male healthy environment'at the which especially affects the successfully a spiritual revi- Ontario, and Chief Andy the problem of alcoholism unruly; school." youth, that the movement classmates:grow val movement has taken Chelsea and his wife Phyllis in their community. Robert Price is continuing on at is trying to fill," according to night supervisor root in this community. from Alkali Lake, British con - the school "for the sake of Okeymow. Avvedt ti, who was "Reach out for a new Columbia were the special An honour ceremony for about security, and the students;" but says she in cerned beginning" proclaimed the guests in attendance. Hobbema, like other a true Chief was held h vúß árrie, also a night fears studentsnt will be test- honour of Chief Chelsea, theme at the volunteer - Mayor Norm Nelson of Native communities, con- supervisor. The Avveduti's mg the rules" now that "the organized meeting aimed at Ponoka was a surprise tinues to be plagued by who was later presented have ,left the" school. three mast "powerful discir - chief's bringing the community guest who dropped in at the social problems such as with a traditional `phnaty'.figures "sì1 the headdress. _. closer together through a rally, bringing along an alcohol and drug abuse, N ï as" res red ; main- school" are,g spiritual approach. unexpected donation from family breakups and an "It exceeded our expec- his town council. alarming death. rate and Chief Chelsea and his tations; everyone here got The spiritual rally was suicides among youth wife Phyllis gave a presen- involved in the activities," organized by a group of people. tation on alcohol to the jun- said Wilson Okeymow, concerned individuals of ior high school students at Lubicon takes spokesman and co-ordinator Hobbema, who volun- Okeymow observed that Ermineskin during their of the rally. teered their time and the only time people gather visit. Guest speakers came money to host the spiritual for spiritual purposes is cautious has when someone is holding a The Hobbema commun- stand gathering. This group from all over Western Can- ada and the United States been holding "spiritual wake for a deceased rela- ity spiritual movement will in home meetings to lend support to the Hob - awareness" meetings in tive at their home. continue This time the talks will be By Clint Buehler bema community in their community homes every held on Tuesday and bilateral without direct pro- effort to "return to the spir- week since March. The rally was open to any Thursday of each week. The band is vincial government invol- Lubicon itual aspect of life." "We are trying to pull denomination of the The volunteer group also "understandably cautious" vement. Instead, provincial Native singer Paul Ortega people together, to be Catholic faith and saw peo- plans to host another spir- involvement about the possibility of government from Albuquerque, New friends again; the traditions ple joining in singing hymns itual rally this coming fall. resuming land claims nego- will be negotiated separ- tiations, according to Chief ately between its represen- Bernard Ominayak. tatives and federal govern- The band and the federal ment negotiator Roger government have agreed to . Tasse. Chiefs to continue deliberations begin negotiations to Provincial government resolve the band's out- participation in the talks will ." standing land claim within occur once "significant at next Treaty 6 Chiefs forum 90 days. progress" has been made in A June 16 meeting has negotiations between By Albert Crier common understanding of resolutions were passed The third was a support- been set to establish an Lubicon and the federal the current issues that unanimously. The first of ing resolution toward a agenda for the talks. government. Deliberations by Treaty affect their communities. these concerned bringing commemorative celebration The original negotiation In an interview with 6 Chiefs, councillors and To try and unite all Indian back Chiefs' uniforms into in honour of the legendary date was March 1. It was Karen Booth of the band members on issues of bands that are party to use. Chief Poundmaker. This delayed two weeks, then "Edmonton Journal," direct concern to Treaty Treaty 6 and to assert the Official uniforms were great Chief, who played a postponed indefinitely Ominajak said the federal rights and related develop- authority of the Chiefs, distributed to the chiefs and major role in the 1885 Metis when the Band objected to agreement to undertake ments will continue at the since Indian people did not headmen of those bands resistance, died in 1886. provincial government bilateral negotiations "is next Treaty Six Chiefs relinquish self-government who had signed the Treaty. The Poundmaker Indian involvement in the talks, certainly a change from the forum, to be hosted by the in the Treaty process, is the People at the forum felt that Nation is planning a 100 - charging that the Native past position the govern- Red Pheasant Reserve in description one delegate present day Chiefs and year commemorative in honour of Affairs Minister Milt Pahl ment had taken...We Saskatchewan on June 19, gave of these forums. councillors should be celebration was not acting in good faith believe the federal govern- 20 and 21. One feature of these wearing official uniforms so Chief Poundmaker. forum of and had misrepresented ment has the sole trust Treaty 6 has about 50 meeting is the use of audio as to symbolize their The previous was held at the land claims procedure responsibility for Native bands included in an area headsets that enable the authority. Treaty 6 Chiefs in advertising placed by people. that extends over both listener to hear instant The second resolution Cold Lake, where Indian Bill Native Affairs. "There is room for the Saskatchewan and Alberta. translation into Cree from reaffirmed the Treaty Six law, Indian government, and August 30 has now been provincial government (to Chiefs, councillors, Elders English and vice versa. This Indian's traditional pursuits C -31 implications to set by both parties as a participate) as long as and individual members set -up has helped people at of hunting, fishing, trapping Treaty nations' appeal Human target date for negotiating a they're prepared to make a have been meeting regularly these forums to follow the and gathering as rights the United Nations were mutually acceptable agree- commitment to resolve our in the past year to share discussions taking place. recognized by the Treaty, Rights Commission ment. situation, "he said." information and to reach a At the last forum, 3 signed in 1876. discussed.

A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 4, JUNE 6, 1986, WINDSPEAKER WHY BE LEFT OUT? PTNA delegates gather

rial 12, one From Page 1 areas as Indian judicial, The Canadian federal meeting on June health and education government inherited the of the preparatory meet- Sanderson, would allow the policies. Crown's role and obliga- ings to the last of the First organization to act as an tions from the Treaties Ministers Meeting on Abo- The PTNA will emphas- "Indian Nations forum," signed about a century ago. riginal issues called for ize the meaning Treaties up date on sort of a United Nations of The breach of Treaty under the Canada Act, You too can keep tò from an Indian point of all the latest news of the Native Indian nations. obligations, by the federal 1982. Treaty view, which Sanderson community by reading the Individual bands would government was discussed "We are rapidly gaining newspaper every week. described as a strong sov- Windspeaker organize as political units of at this meeting, and a more support," said Sand- And that's not all to enjoy, ereignty stand on Treaty nations," explained Commission of Inquiry to erson, indicating there is for Windspeaker also includes Indian Indian relationships with Sanderson. Indian nations look at the government strongsupport from Alberta, an entertaining selection of Canadian governments. commentary, history, stories, would be made up from a failure to follow through on Saskatchewan and B.C. photos and cartoons. Drn't union of individual bands, The treaties spawned a Treaty obligations was and that the Dakota Tribal miss a single issue. creating a common front in "bi- lateral relationship" established. Council, the Inter Lake discussions and negoia- between the British Crown The PTNA recently noti- Tribal Council and the SUBSCRIBE TODAY t ions with the federal and certain Indian nations fied Prime Minister Mulro- West, Region of Manitoba (only $20 per year) government. within Canada that the ney to appoint a Commis- have recently joined the PTNA Secretaries will be PTNA will base its organi- sioner to deal with Treaty PTNA. Enclosed is$ forms subscription to Windspeaker established to coordinate zational structure on, said matters, to ratify the Trea- A number of Treaty Treaty Indian action in such Sanderson. ties in Parliament, and to Indian bands cut their afflia- Address. formalize the bi- lateral rela- tion with the Assembly of tionship that exists between First Nations (AFN) and the federal government and formed the PTNA in 1984, mainly because they felt Send ro: wiidspeaker. ISWI.112 Ave. Edmonton Alberta. TSM2V6 Treaty Indians, said Sanderson. that the Treaties and issues PTNA documents have arising from them were not also been tabled for consid- given serious consideration speaker eration at the next ministe- by the AFN.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

The Board of Trustees of the Northland School Division No.61 will hold its next Regular meeting on Friday, June 20th com- mencing at 7:00 p.m., and continuing on Saturday, June 21st, 1986, in Peace River, Alberta.

All interested members of the public are invited to observe, and to gain an understanding of their Board operations.

A question and answer period will be provided for the public as an agenda item. SOL SANDERSON ...PTNA spokesman 6. de Kleine Secretary- Treasurer Northland School Division No. 61

/Ì62ÍRCUrd SCHOOL DIVISION No 61

PETER MANYWOUNDS ...commission chairman IAA Commission to probe resources Notice of Meeting By Albert Crier

Anzac A Commission of Inquiry has been established by the 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 17, 1986 Indian Association Of Alberta (IAA) to review the Community Hall financial relationship between Indian bands and the The Development Council federal government. holds regular public meetings throughout The Commission will investigate the federal Northern Alberta, giving everyone the government's handling of trust funds set up by Ottawa opportunity to present briefs on matters on behalf of Indian bands, said Commission Chairman of concern and general information. HAROLD CARDINAL Peter Manywounds Jr. The present financial relationship between the Groups or individuals interested in making ...PTNA ambassador submissions at the Anzac meeting should federal government and Indian band governments will contact the Northern Alberta Development also be included in the review, said Manywounds. Council office at 743 -7468 in Fort McMurray The Commission of Inquiry was given a mandate to or the Northern Development Branch in RadarTowing do its work at an All Chiefs Conference held at Enoch Peace River at 624 -6274. on April 29 and 30. "24 Hour Service" 'We have started preliminary work and will submit a Courteous Assistance plan of action for discussion at the Indian Association of Reliable Service Local And Long Distance Alberta annual assembly in June," said Manywounds. Reasonable Rates The Commission is directed by the president of the IAA, the three vice- presidents and a committee of two $Cash$ paidJorscrap cars& trucks Alberra chiefs from each treaty area in Alberta. NORTHERN ALBERTA 82,10035 -184 Street The Commission will submit a final report to an All DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Edmonton, Alberta Chiefs conference sometime in October of this year, 489-4737 said Manywounds.

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WINDSPEAKER, JUNE 6, 1986, PAGE 5 Elders urge unified leadership

From Page 1 said. Since the patriation of the Canadian constitution are they saying that," said in 1980, the treaties have Samson. been forgotten. There is PONOKA NEWS "We are not a separate just talk of "self- govern- 'Elders' group from the IAA," ment," said Samson. AND stressed Samson. "We are The Elders' recom- mendations to chiefs that Tonferencil a back -up group to the leaders." will be formally declared at ADVERTISER Under the theme of the upcoming Indian Printers & Publishers "Principals of Unity," the Association annual assembly from Bill C -31. ideas and information, Elders encouraged Indian on June 10, 11 and 12, Thè Elders are alsò there are no planned chiefs to stand united on include: the call for unity; asking band councils to agenda for Elders' con- Serving Central Alberta since 1949 national issues affecting that consideration be given donate funds to be used for ferences. Creative Printing & Graphic Design Indian people without to establishing high schools holding meetings of Elders. "This is an Indian meeting; telling individual chiefs how on Indian reserves; that The Samson Band Council long ago they did not have to run their respective leaders request an extension has already donated $10,000 agendas," said Samson. FOR ALL YOUR PRINTING AND reserves. "Pulling away in of government deadline for this purpose. So far, Elder conferences

all directions is going to . regarding band membership Anyone under 100 years have been held at Sarcee, ADVERTISING NEEDS defeat us," said Samson. codes; that land purchased old can attend Elders Montana, Driftpile, Unity among Treaty by bands should be conferences. The Eiders Alexander and the Stoney PHONE: 783 -3311 Indian people is required to exempted from taxes; and have held meetings through- reserves. The next meeting give the necessary priority that Indian leaders take a out the Treaty 6, 7, and 8 is scheduled to be held in to the Treaties during talks strong stand on changes to areas in Alberta. the territory, with government bodies, he the Indian Act resulting To allow a free flow of according to Samson. WORTH LOOK/Nÿ /NTO,

Eastern chief explains their system PICK-UP "UNDERSTANDING SENIORS AND CULTURE" By Albert Crier said Chief Roberts, and he added that one form of MULTICULTURAL financing MORLEY - "When we federal of Indian ACTIVITY GUIDE #3 signed the treaties, we "When we signed the treaties, we governments could be never gave up our right to never gave up our right to govern similar to the federal govern ourselves," said transfer payments given to Chief Carl Roberts of the ourselves." provincial governments. Rosseau River band in The Rosseau River Band Manitoba, in explaining went back to band custom how his people reverted on May 1, 1986. It had back to Indian govern- thateastem sealard of the traditional customs with an previously operated under United States and h d administrative body that ment," based on traditional the Indian Act, and will As people age, culture may assume an Ojibway cutoms. He was migrated down the St. follows the contemporary finalize its new government increasingly important role in their lives. may choose to identify more speaking to a group of Lawrence River to the organizational structure in Seniors structure the next few closely with the culture and language of Elders meeting in Morley Great Lakes region, where and functions, Chief Roberts months, said Chief Roberts. their childhood. Recognizing and meeting they are now, explained further explained. these special needs will assist those who May 28 and 29. The next step, according Roberts reported Chief Roberts. The clan system has work with seniors. Chief to Chief Roberts, is to have that his people had to first The Ojibway nation is governing ruled and laws This activity guide produced in provincial laws fall in line cooperation with the Alberta Council on made up of seven major inherent in it, which are not do research on the Ojibway with Treaty principals, Aging is intended for use by administrators, form of "clans," and is governed written down, but they are community workers, recreation supervisors, nation's traditional including resource sharing. accordingly, with individual there," said Chief Roberts. volunteers and others who provide programs government prior to or services for senior citizens. European contact, before clan meetings being held Ceremonial laws including Chief Roberts predicts a prior to a meeting laws on citizenship are long session of anywhere 7b obtain a free copy, contact they could return to that general your nearest Alberta Culture form of government. where each clan is rep- enforced in what his people from 10 to 20 years of inter- office, or write to: a "spokesman," have developed and refer to governmental negotiations "To know where you are resented by Cultural Heritage going, you have to first said Chief Roberts. as "Indian government," on the jurisdictional conflicts Third Floor know who you are," said In living with present day added Chief Roberts. between provincial and 525 - t1 Avenue S.W. , Alberta Chief Roberts. realities, the Ojibway Indian people have to Indian governments, "since T2R OC9 People of the Ojibway nation has "blended" a demand their share of all the laws will come under Nation originally inhabited government based on natural resource revenues, scrutiny." CULTURAL HERITAGE

Ne/pnyto eon(hyour /ifr. Albe 1\.! Chief Snow exposes dangers II mi cULrU4it

By Albert Crier Indian band accepting a municipal type government, MORLEY - "Treaties do having made arrangements not make nations, nations "Treaties do not make nations, with both the provincial make Treaties," says Chief government of B.C. and John Snow of the Wesley nations make treaties." the federal government, band of the Stoney nation. said Chief Snow. He was commenting on Chief Snow also warned the Canadian government's that the government of Mahoda lodge attitude toward Indian self - governed by a white govern- setting the stage for a take- Canada may introduce the Alberta determination at an Elders ment. over of Indian land by idea of taxation to Indian Morley, conference held within the Chief Snow warned that money lenders. reserves. Stoney homeland here. the Indian experience in the "Will any band council Conference And Banquet Facilities Available He pointed to a reserve The Canadian govern- United States may happen tax their own people for in New ment's treatment of Indian in where the Buffalo, York, living on the reserve ?" Serving From 25 To 150 People Canada, where this situation has people, using colonial concept of Indian self - asked Chief Snow. already happened, leaving SPECIAL tactics to suppress Indian government is tied to a "fee - Chief Snow believes that that with no land. The self-determination, is similar simple" ownership title to band the Canadian government's Sunday Brunches From 11 am to 3 pm to the South African land. Canadian government idea of an economic struc- wants Indians to adopt the government treatment of Chief Snow described a ture for Indian communities For Further Inquiries Call European concept of and black people in that country, possible scenario where an includes a fee -simple (403) 881 -3949 to, the land, said Snow. Indian band needing to relation said ownership of land, an South Africa is populated borrow money could be Chief Snow. option of land taxes on by about 5 million white required to put up reserve The Sechelt band in reserves and band borrow- people and about 24 million land as collateral before British Columbia is a ing using Indian land as black people and is totally receiving a loan, thereby Canadian example of an collateral.

A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PA08 8, JUNE 8, 1968, WINDSPEAKER Editorial Personal courage needed to solve crises of youth By Clint Buehler

On page 8 of this issue of "Windspeaker," we are privileged to feature a very personal writing and art-by Kim McLain. expression-in SIGN! Kim is already known to many of our readers as the cartoonist. He is also the young man IP ONLY I of this CouVD BRING responsible for the layout and design SOMEOF newspaper. -METH ER THE WORt -P'S his achievements go beyond "Wind - But WISEST MINDS speaker," Kim is also an accomplished award - winning artist. He is one of the featured role models in "Rise and Shine," the motivational film produced for the Native Secretariat. He is a thinker, aware of the world around him. and continually pursuing new ideas and gaining new knowledge. Because of his achievements although only in his early twenties, and because he is personable and attractive, the mantel of leadership has been thrust upon him by his peers and by the genera- tions who will follow him. That is a heavy respon- sibility, and one that someone like Kim cannot take lightly. It takes great courage to assess oneself, as Kim has done; it takes even greater courage to then share that assessment openly with others through so public a medium as a newspaper. It takes great talent to be able to express one's innermost feelings as beautifully and effectively as Kim has done. Hopefully, Kim's honest self- appraisal -his gift of himself-will inspire others. Inspire them to take a look at themselves and their potential, to assess their lives and admit those things they are doing that do not work, to step forward and reveal themselves so that they not only will turn their own lives around, but will inspire others to Whiteman's decisions 'steam-steamrolling' Natives do the same. The loss of young Native lives- through through family apheaval alcohol and drug abuse, the deck is and By Eddie Keen The Native people of Grouard believe and low self- esteem, through frustration (From the Edmonton Sun) stacked against them. The president of AVC works in depression -is continuing tragedy of epidemic Grouard but lives in High Prairie, where he is also the proportions that can no longer be tolerated. Our Native people often are accused of not doing mayor. But the final solution can only come when enough for themselves. The local MLA, Larry Shaben, also lives in High individuals are inspired to take responsibility for The stereotype is of a lazy unemployed uneducated Prairie. That town's Chamber of Commerce is behind slacker waiting for government to lift him out of the rut. the battle to put the student housing in High Prairie lives and the lives of others, and to their own That image of our Native people is wrong of course, rather than alonside the school in Grouard. transform those lives so that they are turned but many Native people now claim their efforts to better Those proposing this seemingly odd arrangement away from self- destruction and despair and themselves are being sabotaged by the very say Native people will make a transition from a rural to toward fulfillment of their full potential. government dedicated to assisting them. urban environment better in High Prairie which is larger As Kim says, they are beautiful. And too many There are some relocation plans being made at a than Grouard. populated by Native Pauline Prahm, head of a Grouard community of them are withering and dying, like fragile flow- northern settlement mostly people. group, says that is nonsense. ers deprived of water and sunshine. The government's plans look similar to building a In fact, she says Native people who live in High Prairie That is why Kim's courageous stand is so house in Edmonton with the garage in . for "transitional" purpos,es are viewed as mere important. Perhaps a better analogy would be the University of transients and are subjected to many forms of If it saves one life, it will have been worthwhile. Alberta building student housing in . discrimination. And that life may have been his own. "It makes no sense at all but we can't get through to "They are looked on as undesirables and vagrants, them," says Jeff Chalifoux of the Metis Association of treated as second class citizens and suffer lowered self Alberta which represents a group determined to save esteem," says Mrs. Prahm. the town of Grouard. Despite these objections and what seems to be a Initially, Grouard's high school had a vocational wing nonsensical impediment to the growth of Grouard, not which later developed into the headquarters in to forget forcing students to travel 70 kilometres a day, northwestern Alberta for the Alberta Vocational the provincial government is determined to go ahead Centre. and locate the housing in High Prairie. Today, administration offices for AVC, as well as the MLA Shaben says the cabinet confirmed on January major school facilities, are housed in Grouard, with 23 that the student housing will be constructed in High branches in surrounding communities. Prairie. A fire in High Prairie destroyed AVC classrooms Up against a mayor and MLA, the Native people feel there. they were also shafted by the fact a committee of 65 What is troubling the Native people of Grouard are which studied the problem was made up of 48 the plans to put married student housing in High non -Natives. Prairie. This would require a 70 kilometre round trip It's hypocritical to accuse Native people of lacking each day. initiative and them steamrolling them with whitemen's "Why shouldn't this $5,000,000 project be built in decisions. Grouard where the administration offices are, where (Eddie Keen is a commentator on CHED the main school is ?" asks Chalifoux. Radio.)

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By Kim McLain At the party we get along for the most part: You already know me. We've grown up Occasionally some of us together. Maybe the last time I saw you was one, fight one another. But we 11817--- two, five, ten years ago. Today we greet one love, laugh, tease and !.- another, shake hands and ask each other what remember until the sun we're up to nowadays. Our meeting is casual, begins to rise or we run and it seems as if we've never spent time apart. out of booze. Then we will We don't hug or kiss one another and feel no find our ways home and need to tell one another about all that's hap- sleep the day away. We pened to us since we were apart. We know that awake for the evening and we'll see you again and we tell each other so. in solitude we prepare for the We are the latest generation of young adult ourselves same ritual In Natives. Some of us have grown up on the nighttime again. the night, our hearts are reserves, others have spent some or all of their free. time in the city. We've spent time together at powwows, ball games, treaty day celebrations As children, we've done and countless parties. things we would rather not bring up. Still, in the pri- In the city we know where to go. We will see vacy of our minds we one another at the night clubs and bars. Night recall the times we would Fever's, the Saxony, the Kingsway tavern and all gather around and sniff lounge and, after closing time, maybe we'll end gas, lighter fluid or wha- up at the same party. tever was handy. Of We don't want to be like our parents, so we course, we grew out of stay away from the drag and order highballs, that. Sometimes, we'll shooters and beer. We joke about the Indian remember the times we with a bottle of wine or whiskey. We are stole drinks from our dignified. uncles and aunts. We'll I feel a kinship with you all. I'll go to a flashy feel alright talking about "Last Song" night club where all the patrons are blue -eyed the time, back home, when and blonde and everyone is having a great time. I we were about 12 years old and got drunk with accident. I cannot ignore what happened could try to fit in, and might succeed to some our own exclusive booze that we got some older because it was too close to home. I can't help but point, but then I will long for a familiar face and kids to buy for us. We sure got drunk. think that it could have been any one of us. My Today, some of us are working at successful friends deaths hurt me and I would be hurt if I lost "We are proud. We feel a sense of jobs, others are students in high school or uni- any one of you. strength. We are arrogant. We are versity. some of us are unemployed or working When I think of it now, Peerless Lake and all of casual labour wherever we can get it. Some of us those other tragic deaths, like the big one in the beginnings a new generation have acquired many material things while others Saddle lake, or the ones on the Cold Lake of leaders and we will soon take a own only the clothes on their backs. Some of us Reserve, were a loss for all of us. We may not firm place in society. What could have gotten married, but only a few. Most of us have been there physically, but they were on the possibly be wrong with the way we pass on from relationship to relationship. It's same path as we are. We may be more united have learned to live ?" - amazing how many of us have shared lovers. than we know. I didn't know any better. This has Some of the women have had children. Most of always been our way of being together. When return to a place where I know I will find you. the children remain fatherless. Although we are my friends from the reserve come into the city I Once there, I sit in comfort, knowing I belong. I similar, we all have different situations from nine take them to a bar where I know they will meet feel at home and am glad to be with you. to five. At night we are beautiful. others from back home. Afterwards, I will join I look around and see a faint emptiness in your We are proud. We feel a sense of strength. We them for a party, just like we have always done. It eyes, and you probably see the same look in are arrogant. We are the beginnings of a new would almost be an insult if I did anything else. It mine. Then someone nudges me and motions generation of leaders and we will soon take a firm has always seemed harmless enough, until they want to dance and I cock my head to the place in society. We are moving forward and we someone close goes to jail or the hospital or dies. side and listen to the song for a second then remain united. What could possibly be wrong This weekend, there will not be a lot of familiar smile and nod. On the dance floor we are with the way we have learned to live? faces around the Kingsway tavern or dance club beautiful. There is much hope for us. We are educated because everyone will be at the reserve attend- After the dance we have what I like to call the and experienced at living in the whiteman's ing the funeral of our beloved friends. We will "midnight caravan." We sort out who rides with world. We are certain that our lives will be full remember them and laugh about their unique whom and where we are all going. We convince and purposeful. I know many of my kind who will characters and cry because we will miss them. the ones who want to go home to come along, be leaders, business people, teachers and feel I've learned something from this . I can see another to have a party and the ones with money privileged and excited to be a part of this genera- clearly now that I cannot participate in this way to buy off -sales. tion. I've heard stories of change and hope, like of drinking and drugs anymore. How will Alkali Alkali Lake. The people of Alkali Lake have a `Lake's dream of dry reserve ever be achieved if I challenging goal of dry reserves by the year 2000. continue on with my style of living. I cannot claim They have had a success themselves and they success until I can do it for myself first. How can I are Native; so are we, and we feel the pride in look my friends and relatives in the eye and say I being Native. We will take credit for their suc- am helping when I've manipulated them into cess simply because we are of the same blood. staying for "one more ". How can I say to the We read of Peerless Lake, and tragic alcohol - Elders, "trust me." without feeling guilty if I am related deaths, and they seem so distant. We getting drunk and stoned during the night. I can't. blame those incidents on another generation or I don't have all the answers and my answer ftft. their own irresponsibility and turn our heads in may not be yours, but I want to continue growing ... ..m. .. another .. direction. We rid ourselves of responsi- with you. I need your help, I need to talk. I bility simply because we were not there. don'want to lose any more friends to alcohol. I sr row I want to be a part of all successes and do not don't want to lose my own unrealized potential. I want to be a part of failures. But that does not don't want to be known as the Native generation work. I begin to question how I can say I am who blew it. And I know that as youth, we are contributing to the welfare of my people and beautiful. continue living the way I do. I am wondering if maybe I am part of the problem. '400 "Adam and Eve at Night Feuer" I've recently lost two friends to a fatal vehicle i!'r-411®

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Nowadays, we have to drag in the drunks and the affair will consist of representatives from the Dene next day they have to be told what fun they had." Nation in the Northwest Territories, British Colum- Annie and Edward have raised 17 children of their bia and Alberta. own and at that particular celebration, had four gen- According to Gerry Mulligan, who I talked to at erations of grandchildren attending. Assumption, local Bands such as Tall Cree are also Annie will be deeply missed, and as Gary Neault invited to attend. Rocky said, "she will be a great loss to us as Native people." "On the agenda are such topics as the spiritual Woodward and culture revival of the Dene Nation and the teach- ing of Native values and traditions," said Mulligan. At the moment, a main meeting place is under construction and it is Assumption's hope to have everything complete for the special event. Handgames, powwows and sports activities are planned. Hi! Rosi Cameron, Bob Woodcock and Jim Special guest, if his schedule can be coordinated Wong. Although I haven't viewed the tapes taken in around the time, will be Winston Wuttunee. Nashville, working with you and watching the three AMMSA has also been asked to attend. of you, I know I need not to worry. "Are we laughing!" SADDLE LAKE: Don't forget the ROSE That's a Harry Rusk humor line. McGILLVERY MEMORIAL ROAD RACE, to take Every time we ran into Harry it was always "are we place on June 29 at Saddle Lake. Cash prizes and laughing." Finally, when we saw Harry approaching trophies will be available for winners. us, some of the crew began to make nickle bets on if The road race runs in conjunction with Saddle Harry would say those words first. Lake's Indian Days Powwow. Harry does not smoke. On each plane we Have a nice weekend everyone. boarded, Harry always sat in the non -smoking sec- tion. Poor Rosi, who does smoke, was booked in the non -smoking section and after the planes would reach their designated altitude, she would join Gail and I back in the smoking section. SHANGRI -LA SERVICE Good ole Harry, on the last flight from Minneapo- LTD. lis to Edmonton, sent a message to the flight captain (1978) and suddenly this voice came over the intercom. "Gail, Rocky and Rosi, I understand you are Rebuilt Dependable used Vehicles smoking on my plane. No one smokes on my plane," lUlete JAecbnteaQ Aeons said the captain in jest. Hey Harry! Are we laughing? Become a Z2enQtt4 flying. Believe me, I am worse off than I hate GIFT LAKE: "We lost three in a row, Rocky, but I know it was my Wayne Gretzky's fear of flying. we gave it our best," said Leonard the Ballplayer, prayers that kept each plane we were on up there. commenting on the Gift Lake Falcon's defeat in the MANNING, ALTA. it is beside two crazy The worst thing about sitting Community Baseball tournament, May 31 and June BUS: 836-3312 Rosi and who would look out the BOX 870 star people, Gail, 1. RES' 836x3771 the window and say things like "Look clouds are all The winners of the tournament were the Peavine the lake! It looks like a pubble!" below us! See Rangers. FROM - 55W and up think about is how I really didn't care. All I would On June 14 and 15, Little Buffalo will be holding an I I'm not ready yet. I close to the Lord was and all- women's baseball tournament and Leonard says Northern Outlet For Native Auto Sales wanted to strangle the two of them as they took the Gift Lake Intruders will be entered. I praying my fool everything for granted, while was Okay, Leonard, let's see what the women can do. future things head off, and here they are discussing Any bets anyone? Contact Steve Halliday At 836-3312 or Res. 836-3771 that I was sure were not to be. Manning, Alberta feet. "Don't worry, in Alberta And Rosi's remark at 38,000 ASSUMPTION: A huge general assembly will be or Lawrence Beaulieu at 489-4302 Edmonton, be She Rocky, at least if we do crash it sure will fast." held at Assumption on June 20 to 27. The week -long said this with a big grin on her face! I couldn't believe it! I was dying and they were making jest! It was so bad that when we landed in the States, people thought I was part of a new wave of Canadian dancers because I walked shakily. Tennessee by plane? Maybe again, but only if I'm reasons why you'll drugged. TO EDMONTON: I have never been so happy as to home: once again. When we arrrived at the choose a Revelstoke see my CITY DECK International Airport, I was prepared to kiss the dirt IN ex K p ' of Alberta. Too bad it was all paved. DINING KITCHEN., BEDROOM Are we moving ahead? This week as I write, ROOM rNx1WM 2 8/4 910 "WINDSPEAKER" is doing a half hour show for 11/4 QM CFRN Television's "Inview" on Metis and Indian music. LIVING ROOM Directed by Fred Voss, along with three camera L2x 1610 MASTER units and a mobile, the taping is taking place near the BEDROOM Enoch Reserve, and involved people like Winston 162x1914 Terry Daniels, Art Burd, Gary Neault, Wuttunee, The Curtis Brock Ashby and myself. Versatility. Revelstoke Homes are designed to be equally well 2 Bedrooms 32' x 26' 6 suited to a variety of sites. Fast and easy assembly means Floor Area: 828 Sq. Ft. (76.92 mr) your family can be in your new home sooner than you'd believe The show will touch on the origination of Metis Duality. In all stages of construction, only the finest possible. 1 materials are used in music, the songs of long ago and today's music. quality lumber & building Availability. Revelstoke stores are located throughout western building your new Revelstoke Home. Basically, the show will turn around a jam session 7 Canada. Wherever you live, there is a Revelstoke store Assistance. Your Revelstoke Homes conveniently situated to accomodate all your home buying needs. by these talented individuals, and of course elabora- 2 representative can give you expert help in tion on music, song and dance of the Metis and selecting your home and confidential mortgage and Energy Efficiency. Revelstoke Homes are designed with finance information. 8 energy efficiency in mind; from triple-glazed windows to the Indian people. self -insulating foundations and new Nascor wall systems. Convenience. Your Revelstoke Home materials Cano 3 are delivered to the site when you're ready, so Style. ,Revelstoke Homes will design your home plan to suit PAUL BAND: ELDER ANNIE ADAMS has there's no need for storage and no weather damage 9 your family's unique needs at no extra cost to you. me yes- to supplies. passed away. When Gary Neault phoned through Privacy. Revelstoke Homes are constructed to give Reliability. Revelstoke Homes are serviced (June 3) and told me that she was laid to rest You have terday 4 each member of your family room to live. Acoustic 10 Revelstoke Companies Ltd. stores. can on June 1, the voice of another Elder who said, "We design controls ensure maximum quiet in every room. confidence in the delivery of materials and in your sales representative because Revelstoke has given western Canadians the Buffalo, we are disappearing," kept Individuality. Choose from over 80 floor plans! are like too reliable service for over 80 years. echoing over and over. 5 When you select a Revelstoke Home, you know .M your choice will be the home "just right" for your B Pick up your tree copy of our latest Revelstoke Homes Catalogue or Leisure Homes , I met Annie on April 29, 1985, when she and her family's needs! Brochure at your nearest Revelstoke store, or complete and man this coupon. husband Edward were celebrating 63 years together. CI Please send your Revelstoke Homes Catalogue Please send your Leisure Homes Brochure. Here then, is Annie's wisdom while talking at her FREE! Please have your Sales Consultant call. celebration put on by the Paul Band. Name "Befóre, men respected women. They would Address offer gifts, horses and blankets to get acquainted and REVELSTO HE City/Town Prov. Today, it is not to build a relationship with a woman. Postal Code so. There is no respect, no development of relation- Phone ships and men don't show the beauty a relationship Ma,l to Revelstoke Homes should have with their women. HOMES Box 2501 Attn. Moe Kereluik NN/6186 Calgary, Alberta (403) 229 -46661 "A long time ago the round dance was a social T2P 262 event. Women would sing along with the men and there was no drugs or alcohol. Everyone had fun.

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There are three of Indian outside of courthouse "consider this historic day a factors in acheivement: the Cen- important this facilities in the city of starting point in your lives" tre has been developed entirely by the Native Grande Prairie. and to "add your values, people it is meant to serve; it was established to The move is designed to customs and traditions to become economically self sufficient; and it pro- bring citizenship closer to the rich Canadian mosaic vides a comprehensive range of services within the people. of cultures." modern facilities, completely -to -date equipment Twenty two candidates Grande Prairie Friendship and innovative administrative techniques. Major were called and stepped Centre President Angie services are: forward to repeat the Oath Crerar extended a warm of Citizenship before welcome to the newest Out- patient Medical Dental presiding Judge D.J. citizens. "We, the original JUDGE D.J. FRUNCHAK ' Laboratory Pharmaceutical Frunchak. citizens of Canada, have a ...swears in new citizens Radiology Optometric Special Constable A.H. very large claim to the Emergency Medical Physiotherapeutic Findlay of the High Prairie history of our land and Community Health Medical Records RCMP detachment assisted welcome the opportunity to Administrative MANAGEMENT 5,4, at the ceremony, along with share this history and way Constable Kevin Coburn of of life with you." Gr the Grande Prairie detach- After the formal ceremo- ment. nies, 22 proud new citizens, DUTIES Qs SPECIALISTS IN +S Organize and administer all activities and func- ELECTRONIC BOOKKEEPING o Judge Frunchak, in his their families and friends tions of the Blood Tribe Community Health Cen- FOR NATIVE BUSINESSES opening address, corn- shared in the traditional tre as per the duties Old responsibilities, and mented that his family had offering of friendship "pioneered in-the Grande bannock and tea. goals and objectives detailed in the Bylaws of the Full Reports 5 Days After Month End Board of Health; as well as per the policies and Anywhere in Alberta. procedures of said Board. BOX 516 CALMAR PHONE: 1. 389.2387 Directs and coordinates the organizations ad- ministrative services, including personnel, Community finance, procurements and supply, medical records and the delivery of emergency medical R.V. SAYS transportation as well as community health pro- LEDUC AUTO 6 gram services including planning and direction to carry out approved programs and to insure ac- countability for performance. * R.V. Repairs & Accessories Friendship centre director *Running Boards& TruckAccessories Supplied Promotes, liases and maintains good public and & Installed announces candidacy working relations with federal and provincial 59 Avenue & 50 Street agencies, local municipal hospital boards, public Alberta health units and other health agencies and pro- Leduc, fessional health 986 -3640 organizations. By Ivan Morin the Nistawoyou Friendship centre. Chadi says that his Assume such other duties as may from time to FORT McMURRAY job at the centre gives him time be required to appropriately and satisfac- John Chadi, executive the opportunity to have a torily carry out the duties of this office. director of the Nistawoyou good look at the needs of Friendship Centre, has the grassroots people. He QUALIFICATIONS announced that he will be a says his present position Master Degree in Hospital or Clinical CAREER OPPORTUNITY candidate for alderman on has also encouraged him to Administration. the Fort McMurray City make other people look at Council. the Native people and is now with the Family & Minimum three years successful administrative available Chadi says the reason he some of their concerns experience. Community Support Services at Fort has thrown his hat into the more closely. Chipewyan, Alberta political arena is because of Another major concern is Experience with Native health care is preferred. the need for someone to that Chadi has the of mobile POSITION: Community Services Trainee stand up for the grassroots unavailability home in Fort SALARY DUTIES: To assist the director in all phases people. space McMurray, and the housing Subject to negotiation. of program administration at F.C.S.S. for the situation overall. Chadi SALARY: $640 per hour/30 hours per week Chadi's concern grassroots people is deeply says he is concerned that RESUMES MAY BE SENT IN CONFIDENCE the Alberta Mortgage and This position has excellent rooted. He was born in TO: potential for advancement northern Alberta and spent Housing Corporation is EVERETT SOOP, CHAIRMAN most of his life working in double- taxing owners of mobile homes in Fort BLOOD TRIBE BOARD OF HEALTH Submit resume to: Pat Flett in a On his BLOOD TRIBE COMMUNITY P.O. Box #348, number of family -owned McMurray. in Fort candidacy, Chadi says "I HEALTH CENTRE Fort Chipewyan, Alberta businesses. While TOP IBO Chip, Chadi was also on feel, as a concerned citizen P.O. BOX 229 involved with a number of DEADLINE for applications is June 13th, 1986, for the Fort Chipewyan STANDOFF, ALBERTA minority ethnic groups, I further information contact: (403) 697 -3811 Advisory Council, having TOL HO been elected to that position can do a good job. three times. "I'm committed and Telephone: (403) 737 -3888 Since his arrival in Fort enjoying politics and I have McMurray, Chadi has been a head start on most people the executive director of on some of the issues."

A NEW DAWN IN ABOit.I9INAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, JUNE 6, 1986, PAGE 11 Cultural education theme of workshops

By Clint Buehler by the band's own Beaver Lake Educational Authority. BEAVER LAKE RESERVE The first speaker at the - Cultural Education for workshop was Beaver Native children was the Lake Chief Al Lameman, Community theme of a cultural aware- who spoke on his past ness workshop held here experiences of the outside recently. education system, and how "assimilate the Native Working together to The workshop was very he is trying to change "the people into the dominant rebuild spiritual foundations informative for all who fear of being inferior" for society." He said this so that the actions of attended, according to the children who attend the process involved taking people are good and not Clifford Cardinal a Cree reserve school. Indian children from their destructive is essential, teacher at Amisk Elder Joe P. Cardinal traditional homes and Cardinal says. Culture and Community School where spoke of the residential literally locking them up for education are important in the workshop is held. - school era, where an a period of 10 months of the this - not just teaching The school is operated attempt was made to year in residential schools. facts, but also culture, Cardinal said there was spiritual education, the very little classroom instruc- values Indians used to tion in these schools, but have. they destroyed individuality "We should try to make and the foundations of all society better," he said, Indian culture, and Native "but it may not be possible. children were taught to feel We can only change the inferior. Indian society and show the For him, he said, the dominant society how gave him his army back self things should be." respect, and he realized his self worth when he saw the The noon meal included Nazi concentration camps traditional food, which was and realized he couldn't do appreciated by the Elders, anything to help. That and was a new experience experience also helped him for some of the non -Native develop a feeling for participants. humanity, he ELDER JOE CARDINAL said. Afternoon speakers ...stresses a need for spiritual foundation Cardinal feels there is a included Florence Quinn great need to redevelop the and Florence Moses, spiritual/cultural foundation Theresa of formal Cree, Cree syllabics linguists from the Saddle Cardinal in Native people which has Lake Cultural Centre. Ochaminahòs School in and local history are being been removed by Saddle Lake. taught to instill an awareness Included was a well- received society. What of their heritage in the dominant presentation by Moses on every person does is a Clifford Cardinal, a Cree students. Cree syllabics sounds. reflection of his spiritual teacher at Amisk Sacred knowledge and foundation, Cardinal says, The difficulties of teaching Community School told sweetgrass and sweatlodge and in Native children the Cree those gathered at the ceremonies practised all societies because most language and culture were workshop that he is trying and utilized by both the CHIEF AL LAMEMAN to promote cultural growth ...tackles fear of inferiority people are missing a discussed by Cree teachers staff and the children of the spiritual foundation. Marjorie Makokis and through the Cree Culture school. and Language Program, Organizers hope the which is in the process of workshop will be a start to being developed. Oral acknowledging Native Cree, conversational con- content in other educational text, legends, storytelling, systems. SS DUNCANS BANd SS $ BiNCio $ peace air Id AIR CHARTER m lr 24 HOUR SERVING NATIVES IN STARTING ON MAY 115 going EVERY - ICG UTILITIES (ALBERTA) LTD. NORTHERN ALBERTA SINCE 1962 NIGHT FROM 7 LO p.M. FRidAY Bases at: DMSION OF INTER -CITY GAS CORPORATION High Level 926 -3290 624-30601 927 -3266 ! GRÌFFiN CREEk HALL Slave Lake 849 -5353 Box 12'37 BOX 800 Peace Rivai. Alta. ALBERTA High Prairie 523 -4177 , 5509 -45th STREET LEDUC, ALBERTA CANADA T9E 3N3 * BONANZA Pimmee Development " Lucky SUPER 7 Corporation * ShARE ThE WEAITh (403) 986 -5215 General Contracting & * W ill BE SELLING NEVAdAS Heavy Oil Contracting * D OOR PRIZES Box #1439 ENERGY WORKING FOR YOU Grand Centre, Alberta TO go TOWARÓS RECREATION FOR OUR CFntdREN. MONEY 594-5026 Ambrose Lepine Res. 594 -2252 Eddie Solaway Res. 594 -2002

SPECIAL EVENT OR OCCASION? CANCELLED!! ROYAL TAXI Hats! Golf Shirts! Jackets! We Treat You Like Royalty Chief Robert Cree, Council and Band Complete Team Uniforms!! 4 Cars To Serve You Members of the Fort McMurray Band regret to Exceptional Service & Reliability announce that due to unforseen circumstances In Ponoka And District Also - Silk Screening & Embroidery the Pow Wow scheduled for July 11, 12 & 13 at "We Accept Collect Calls Anzac, Alberta will be cancelled. We apologize Service For 7 -Day Service Call Jan From Ilobbema" Falkowski. for any inconvenience caùsed by this Box 761 cancellation. Look for our Pow Wow celebrations 783 -3500 Ponoka, Alberta to continue in 1987. DAYS- 454- 9641 EVENINGS 464 -7973

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19 July 18, °scenic cen c n WIl corneo r mbaree' of Re- tew Volley t sk ot c t the Big kixret lor9es version leVolleY- Canadas CravenSa1986 Pope tor and for the the t backdop VALLES of BIG setting for awaasTexasgar provides rWO9° as which gno, music eec 1 torn Jamboree, fans Voel i n outdoor rnuSic tr Bi Country lumbforreadátistoftop g British Co sp Big torsare{{efreep°knticket. ráre that OtteJam th weekend wee- the entertainers enter- eason mcf exctingeoordlnory m 6Vcamping, o r July back r9 Friday, or d Ree, °yet, tr a rgigben kend f be jan W1.aova9omeiv qag+ 9 tainets. Lorte will the host of to the undaab when therYear r as greatly is for another srngirgtea and Marke Jamborees, include Charlie Va11eYsrfortna andtelerpstraight odYnOnc the JOhnnV huaast}eWet; mus¡cal s line-up. 1p30 wimCanat e lju_bgg¡rYt winningKershov ' ondOrre concluding award Family figu lOc a & Nelson Saturdayr p r o host nusiC Willie rbFirwo1dt ener9f ond dYn°a at coutry s , Band; the a favorite Rodeo Lauren, f duite NewtonN peborah WAY, the medic MOMandY, ing . County rseantrell, TVs os .cou ond toend of Juice crowds; and musrc tr pop Vegas onm;nerockaYrlNdtry; angelic, ks sththe Eddie eYerohk gentleman c of thee embrtt.darkond country likeable folaaed bV with their .eri{on. a most tbh Semi fa Sur Weed Brd. way ° comedy f The vitality;tN country d of Vnites: young rable , sPra5and e chart Qtopping, the°úp s {or a most fitting VI'an axi for entire Tucker Nelson, for tte Tanya ToWillie BoValeYhas much loved cesign weekend. {sohilYhatt been fantastic Jamboree chareincluan d Big Valey Tne paglands-landsparking addi- free camping ata h n Doug Kershaw rcesthe.peref a people, 8, beet and vfhtneweeklke{a famous live bleachers the booths wilsu charge,t1o, people, bop. tional f concession toon popcorn merN_gocar cer french tries, suppers, huge tháot barbecue and hambrg óat9sbreakfasts, toilet coaster pancake testis faugh Bosco rs mini s i s to a0 odd tt{rondround w p tment centre r 9 voluntee Alpracs ialzedtrea the societV, ha partr e Welt{rernertsaO f much into rtr er cnts.This Vean' to enter to nett excutárlbusrnehn¡zotio s . latoe tow asblesPon tkets as upPhOSbeenromtheTour,and nt Hause f Fe of oudo announce ndr Pet vrd otsan rspr rn BreweV' Chry51er l 89V°ti1eV tabos Ca °. Western aveRna{Mallhted n°o`Peps' frhdsof B 9 Bandy r Noe Lottery VOL) p Ud.).Othe (et Hl announced Band C.W - TICKT INFORMATION: To: Weekend Tickets: Big Valley Jamboree $30.00 Early Bird Special until June 22 Box 200 $35.00 June 23 - July 17 $40.00 At the gate if available Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 2Z6 Children: Tickets will be sold by Knights of Columbus members $10.00 Acia 6-12 and Canada Safeway stores throughout Saskatche- FREE Children 5 & under wan, Claypool's Saddlery, Regina and Saskatoon. Ticket applications will also be available at Western It is expected the Jamboree will be sold out in advance. Canada Lottery outlets in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The 24 hour ticket information hotline number is 306-585-0080. Upon availability at the gate: Weekend $40.00 Arrangements are presently being negotiated so that One day (same day only) $20.00 bus transportation will be available to the public from a convenient location in Regina. Last day for mailing of tickets is July 6,1986. Tickets may Unserviced campgrounds and parking are free with be purchased by Visa, Mastercard or American admission to the grounds. Campgroundswill be open Express. to the public on Tuesday, July 15 at 9:00 a.m.

A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS ly JAMBOREE r JULY 18,19 & 20 BIG VALLEY JAMBOREE ARTISTS LINEUP AND PERFORMING TIMES

FRIDAY, JULY 18, 1986 Winston Wuttunnee 5:30 to 6:30 Marie Bottrell 7:00 to 8:00 Charlie Daniels Band 8:30 to 9:30 Johnny Cash 10:05 to 11:35

SATURDAY, JULY 19,1986 Acme Finalists 10:30 to 11:30 Midnite Rodeo Band 12:00 to 1:00 Doug Kershaw 1:30 to 2:30 Deborah Lauren 3:00 to 4:00 Moe Bandy 4:30 to 5:30 Louise Mandrell 7:00 to 8:00 Eddie Rabbitt 8:30 to 9:30 Juice Newton 10:00 to 11:30 SUNDAY, JULY 20, 1986

Old Time Fiddlers 10:30 to 11:00 Terry Carisse 11:30 to 12:30 The Whites 1:00 to 2:00 aW C -Weed Band 2:30 to 3:30 B.J. Thomas 4:00 to 5:00 Williams & Ree 5:30 to 6:30 Tanya Tucker 7:00 to 8:00 Willie Nelson 8:35 to 10:00

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A NhW DAKALtRrÄHOit1aYAïAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 14, JUNE 6, 1986, WINDSPEAKER Native art to hang at Los Angeles

By Clint Buehler non, himself an avid collec- ine Noel, Bill Reid, Daphne tor of Canadian art. He is Odjig, Carl Beam, Norval A major exhibition of the now working toward a Morrisseau, Robert Houle, work of Canadian Native longer exhibition for the Cecil Youngfox, Bob artists is to be held in Los show at the Southwest Boyer, and Rick Beaver. Angeles November 21 and Museum in Los Angeles. He is also seeking Inuit 22. Vernon is now in the art for the exhibition. process of contacting "the Vernon emphasizes that The exhibition, to be top Native artists in Can- he is in support of Native held at the Canadian Con- ada," and arranging their artists who are seeking sulate, is being organized participation. He is hoping acceptance of their work in by Canadian film and tele- to feature about 75 works the mainstream of art, vision actor John Vernon, by 15 or 20 artists. rather than having it res- with the co- operation of Alberta Native artists tricted by being labelled Joan Winser, the Canadian already contacted include "Native." consul general in Los JANE JOANE CARDINAL- ALEX Alex Janvier, Joane Exposure of works by ASH POITRAS SCHUBERT JANVIER Angeles. Cardinal- Schubert and Canadian Native artists has The exhibition is expected Jane Ash Poitras. been pursued for some to be a major social and art Among other artists time by Vernon through its event, according to Ver- being considered are Max- display in his own home.

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By Clint Buehler mit Foundation of THE TLLHORÉ E !I Canada, a director of the 6411-118 Ave., Edmonton Clayton Blood is the Native Venture Capital new co-ordinator for Indian Corporation ofAlberta News Media (INM), and Samson Manage- which publishes Kainai ment Ltd., a member of 8th ANNIVERSARY News, produces Black- the board of governors of foot Radio, and operates Charles Camsell Eagle Graphics, a print- Hospital and a Samson ing service. INM is based at Band councillor. He has Standoff, on the Blood previously served as the Reserve. chief executive officer of Other changes at INM 0 TWINN the Samson Group of include the as acting editor WALTER vice ...will receive degree Companies, -pres- and Ben Buffalo Rider ident of Peace Hills Trust In appreciation of 8 years of patronage Tall Horse as co- editor of Kainai Company, director of the Saddlery has specials to say thanks to their customers News; Logan Mac- shop. Patsy will he assisting Indian Association of & friends. in newspaper production. Carthy as director of Alberta and director of Eagle Graphics; Hank Both are summer employees the Wetaskiwin BOOTS Special Savings Shade as director of hired under the Summer Chamber of Com- - Blackfoot Radio; and Temporary Employ- merce. Saunders Rick Tailfeathers as ment (STEP). Roy H. Louis has been Texas director of the INM video ,r $69 - 16900 department. appointed chairman of the Tony Lama board of directors and * * * executive committee of Chief Walter Twinn Justin Peace Hills Trust of the Sawridge Indian Two new faces at Company, owned by the Band at Slave Lake will SHORT SLEEVE T- SHIRTS (Still Samson Indian Band receive an honorary degree "Windspeaker" 1/2 the AMMSA newspaper) of Hobbema. Louis is at Athabasca Univer- price -$12 are Theresa Gladue of also chairman of the sity's ninth annual Kehewin, the new circula- Native Business Sum- convocation June 14. Newly arrived selection of resistol straw tion assistant who just $3995 completed her first year of studies at Concordia Don't forget June 14, 1986, College, and Patsy Annual Pancake Breakfast -free at McKay of Gurneyville, whose future plans include 6411.118 Ave., Edmonton a secretarial course, training Ph. 471-1468 in hairdressing and makeup and, eventually, her own MOBILE REPAIRS GENERAL & PRESSURE WELDING

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By Rocky Woodward

After final negoiations were agreed upon by CBC Entettairíflient Television and "Winds - peaker" (AMMSA) for the go -ahead on a one -hour video documentary based Native people of that era. It ceremonies questioned the bow Ranch, side by side on the life of Country, (now killed his only brother and audience by saying, "I with Hank Snow and you turned Gospel) singer his father, and later it guess you know who Harry hear Rusk's voice so much Harry Rusk, entitled claimed the life of his Rusks idol is ?" With this like his idol, you will see "Beyond The Bend Of The mother. everyone in the audience , what a tremendous influ- "Hank Snow River," a crew of five corn - The last segment of the hollered back, ence in life that Hank pleted the Nashville, Ten- documentary is scheduled Snow!" really had on Rusk. nessee segment on June 2. to be taped June 16 to 20 in It is true, and Rusk will Three people from CBC Edmonton and focuses on tell you this. His voice is It is a great story about and two on behalf of the time Rusk spent at the almost an exact duplicate an Indian boy who did "Windspeaker" made the Camsell Hospital. of the legendary Hank indeed fulfill a lifetime 2700 -mile trip to the home. "Beyond the Bend of the Snow. dream of someday appear- of Country Music for five River" will finish up produc- "When I received some ing on the Grand Ole days to videotape Harry tion in August when narra- records of Hank's and pic- Opery in Nashville, Ten- Rusk on stage at the Grand tion is completed, for a pos- tures of him and saw how nessee, became a record- Ole Opery and his appear- sible airing later this fall. he walked, !worked hard to ing artist and now has given HARRY RUSK During the sixties, Rusk impersonate his style of himself over to Jesus as an ance on the Ernest Tubb ...a Nashville homecoming Midnight Jamboree. had the opportunity to singing and his walk," Rusk ordained Minister. Harry Rusk first appeared Crew members had the Rusk's, Gladys McVieg and record with Hank Snow. smiled. It all came true from that on the Grand Ole Opery in opportunity to meet and Gail Woodward, who also At the Grand Ole Opery When you see the doc- dream that was born long 1972 after a request from get a glimpse of such greats worked as production show, and after Rusk's per- umentary this fall, as Rusk ago on a trapline. his friend, country music as Porter Wagoner, Story- assistant, helping to cut formance, the master of walks slowly through Rain- legend Hank Snow, who teller Tom T. Hall, Hank costs as CBC needed an asked him to make the trip. Snow, Roy Acuff, Little assistant on the shoot. Rusk first came to meet Jimmy Dickens, Jimmy The co- production Hank Snow when Snow Snow, Justin Tubb and between CBC "Winds - paid a visit to the Charles many others, while taping peaker" will now move on Camsell Hospital in back stage. to Fort Nelson and Kantah Edmonton in 1952, while During breaks the crew in Britsh Columbia, June 9 Rusk was bedridden with roved the streets of Nash- to 13. tuberculosis. ville which was celebrating Harry Rusk was born in "When Hank sent the "A Nashville Homecom- the isolated community of letter aking for me to ing," and the opportunity Kantah, 75 miles north of appear on the Grand Ole arose again with the visits Fort Nelson, and is a Slavey Opery, he didn't know that to open entertainment by Indian from the Slavey it was 20 years to the date Loretta Lynn, The Forester Reserve near Fort Nelson. when he first visited the Sisters and Crystal Gayle. Rusk lived in the area of hospital that I appeared on The crew consisted of Fort Nelson until he was the famous Opery," said Director Rosi Cameron; approximately 16 years old Rusk. camera operator Bob and after he was released Since 1972, Rusk has Woodcock, audio techni- from the Charles Camsell appeared numerous times cian Jim Wong; Harry Rusk Hospital. on the live show that hosts and the Producer for His story is told through many stars such as those "Windspeaker," Rocky his youth as a boy growing there the night he appeared Woodward. up in Kantah, and though HANK SNOW AND HARRY RUSK while the taping was taken Others who made the the tuberculosis epidemic ...reminisce with film crew looking on place. trip were a friend of Harry that was killing many The American Indian in the Civil War The highest ranking other. Perhaps the main spected General Pike altogether or went over to Indian in the Civil war on distinction between the resigned his commission the Union side. Bloody Ever since we saw the Confederate flag across the either side was General Indians on the two sides because of what he consi- fighting broke out within back window of Rocky Woodward's truck, we've Stand Watie, a Confederate was their tribal back- dered the "unfair robbing of the ranks of the Indians wondered if his secret fantasy was to be a "good of brigadier who holds the dis- grounds. The South had a half naked Indians of shoes themselves, however, boy" from the Deep South. Now that he's just tinction of being the last large number of halfbreeds, to clothe other troops," the when the Confederacy lost returned from Nashville, Tennessee and the Grand Confederate general to and members of the Five Indians in the Confederate in the West, and the Indians OI'Opry, we can almost detect a Southern drawe in surrender his troops (June Nations tribes (Cherokees, army split over whether to resorted to minor skir- his voice, if not the sweet scent of magnolis hips' 23, 1865). Highest ranking Choctaws, Creeds, Chick- stay with the South, go mishes and occasional sums. What he discovered is that there are no resi- Indian officer in the Union asaws and Seminoles), home, or switch sides to the raids. dent Indian tribes in Tennessee. To compensate for army was Donehogawa, while the North used west- Northern army. As a result the feeling of alienation that was causing, he dug better known as General ern Indians, some Creeks, of his resignation, Pike was The lists into the history of the Civil War and discovered and many northwestern seized and imprisoned, but Union ledger Ely S. Parker. Parker, a 3,530 Indians officially some interesting facts about Indian involvement in Seneca, is credited with Indians. was later released. To add employed by the Union, that important event in United States history. having transcribed the Although strongly to this situation, Indian but the number far exceeds pencilled draft of the sur- opposed by a group of die- leader John Ross (Chero- that when one considers THE EDITOR render papers into a "legi- hards in the Lincoln cabinet, kee) "allowed" himself to be the continuous switching of ble inked official docu- the policy of recuriting Indi- captured with some very sides. A conservative esti- ment." He is also given ans gained momentum in important documents, by mate of the total number of credit for saving General the North and the touted Northern troops, and was By Rocky Woodward It is almost impossible to D'Epineuil's Zouaves (the rumored to have gone to Indians on both sides has Grant's life at Spotsylvania. to give an accurate statement Fifty -third New York Infan- Washington, handed over been placed at close General Albert Pike rec- 12,000. Many Indians sup- Did you know that Indian of the total number used by try) is said to have con- tribal treasures, and bar- ruited Indian warriors for people fought in the war either side because of the tained a large number of tered for a position in the ported the South because the South, but disdained between the states, 1861- continuous switching of Tuscarora volunteers early Union army (using the they themselves were slave the use of modem weapons 65? sides by the Indians them- in the war. promise of delivering his holders. and allowed them to use For four long years, the selves. It has been said that At the battles of Pea tribe to the Union as a North and South fought most of the warriors, hav- their tribal weapons of lan- lever. Outstanding Indian lead- ces, spears, bows and Ridge and Locust Grove, over the bitter, all impor- ing no tribal tie with either Indian forces of both sides The Cherokee Nation ers were Stand Watie tomahawks. Pike was not tant questions of states side, would go with the the few split, one group ousting (Confederate), Ely Samuel an clashed in one of right and slavery. winning side after each Indian himself but skirmishes where Indian Ross as chief and elevating Parker (Union) Colonel favoured their recuritment. Both sides used Indians battle. warriors met face to face. fiery Stand Watie to the top Peter B. Pitchlynn (Con- in the war, but the South Now whoever said that Indian troops fought at The Northern Indians car- post. Most of the half - federate) and Lieutenant used almost twice the Indian people didn't have it many of the major battles, ried both contests. breeds stood by Watie; the Colonel C. McIntosh number used by the North. together? but seldom against each When the highly re- others either quit fighting (Confederate).

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By Rocky Woodward Nashville, a Tennessee great. I was finally getting homecoming was taking somewhere. "Ya all come back now, place, so many of the stars Later I interviewed Hank ya heah!" You can believe of country music were Snow's son, Jimmy Snow, that the people in Nashville, present. Most of our work and what a great person he Tennessee were every bit was done at night, such as is! Jimmy is a Wayne as friendly as those words at the Grand Ole Opery Gretzky fan and his son describe. and Ernest Tubb's Mid- plays hockey, although its On May 28, a group of night Jamboree, where hard to think where. The people from CBC Televi- Harry was performing, so weather in Nashville is hot sion and "Windspeaker" during the day everyone and very humid. took off by plane for Nash- had a chance to visit var- I hollered. "Hi Jimmy!" ville, Tennessee via Min- ious attractions. By this time word was neapolis and Chicago from The attractions were floating around that there Edmonton. The six -day trip Music Row (16th Avenue), was a weirdo walking was for the videotaping of a Operyland and museums. around from Canada and documentary called, "Be- One of the biggest attrac- to just ignore him. yond the Bend of the bons during the Tennessee I interviewed Justin River," that is based on the homecoming was a live per- Tubb, country singer and life of Native singer Harry formance by Lorretta the son of legendary Ernest Rusk: Lynn. Tubb. Nashville is approxi- At thetnd of her perfor- "I'd like to be with you all LORETTA LYNN mately 2,700 miles from mance Lorretta Lynn went tomorrow night on my ...still getting awards Edmonton, and it takes up into some Dixieland songs Daddy's show, but I'll be up to five hours by plane to and "God Bless America." in Pennsylvania, perform- Operyland is a park with take a ride down rapids on Jimmy Rogers guitar and reach the home of country It was scary. People stood ing." various rides and enter- the Grizzly Rampage. Visit many items of Roy Acuff. music. up, waving their arms with I met "Little Jimmy tainment going on at all museums in the park where So like the lady said, "Ya When you land in Nash- clenched fists, while singing Dickens." He is the legend times. You can take a trip Hank Williams country all come back agin, ya ville and because it is a tour- along with her. Their patri- who had the hit, "May the on a Southern Paddle Boat, suits are on show along heah!" It's worth it the first ist attraction people are otic way, was powerful'and Bird of Paradise Fly Up the General Jackson, or with other greats such as time around. more then happy to help this is what I mean by scary. Your Nose." you. In any restaurant you When Rosi Cameron, Dickens had many more may enter, in any lounge or who is the very talented hits, and it was a pleasure 8th ANNUAL store, you are always director for the documen- telling him that I was always greeted with a friendly smile tary, said she watched a fan of his, way before he ASSINIBOINE CULTURAL and or a, "Where ya all from, Crystal Gayle in perfor- became a country star. honey ?" mance, the mood was the The next day we inter- SPORTS CELEBRATION In return, we began to same. I know now that viewed Hank Snow at his Canadian M.C. ERIC CARDINAL - - ask people before telling Americans do indeed home in Madison, near Edmonton, Alberta them where we were all believe in their country. Nashville, which he calls American M.C. HAROLD BELMONT from, if they knew who Especially in the South. the Rainbow Ranch. Seattle, Washington i-- - Wayne Gretzky is. Our poll When we were interview- The visit out on his patio was a flop! Out of ten peo- ing at the Grand Ole was great. His home is ple that we asked, only one Opery, I met the stars! almost a museum of collec- July 11th, 12th, 13th, 1986 store worker knew who we Walking right past me, tions"'from Hank's past to were talking about and he only two feet away after the present. was originally from Red singing "Clayton Delaney," Just watching Hank and DANCE PRIZES GRAND ENTRY Deer. a number that rose him to Harry trading stories was COMPETITION PRIZES nice, and this man's gentle Nashville is a beautiful the ranks of other great July 11, 1986 - 7 p.m. TRADITIONAL FANCY place, but it is easy to get country singers, was The attitude and warm southern July 12, 1986 - 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. MENS' 1st T. friendliness showed me Place 550000 5500.00 July 13, 1986 - 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. lost. There are highways Storyteller himself Tom 2nd Place 40000 400.00 right next to each other all Hall. why Hank Snow is loved by 345 Place 30000 30000 CANADIAN HOST DRUM Crook Lake Agency, Broadview, Sask going in different directions. I hollered. "Hi Tom!" so many. LADIES' 1st Place 500000 550000 2r 1 Ploce 40000 400.00 looked me square in Nashville guitar pickers AMERICAN HOST DRUM More then once while try- He 3rd Place 300.00 30000 ing to reach various desti- the eye and kept on walking fiddle players and singers Black Lodge Singers. TEEN 1st Pace S25000 S25000 White Avon, Washington, USA nations we found ourselves with his people all around were everywhere, most of BOYS' 2r 1Place 15000 150W either heading to Memphis him. them performing in hopes 3rd Place 75W 75W ALL DRUMMERS PAID DAILY CAMPING DAY, JULY 10, 1986 or Chattanooga. The city I thought to myself that I of being recognized. For ThEN 1st Place 5250W - 5250.00 wrong any of you out there hoping GIRLS' 2nd Place 150.00 150W FLAG RAISING AND LOWERING DAILY itself is in one place, but so must have used the 3rd Race 75W 7500 FOOD CONCESSIONS - ARTS AND CRAFTS BOOTHS of it is scattered approach. to make it big in Nashville, 24 HOUR SECURITY ON GROUNDS much 8-12 1stRace 575W 575W throughout rolling Then Harry got me in to don't let- this scare you. BOYS' 2nd Place SOW 50 W around LOCATION: NIKOODI PARK ALEXIS RESERVE is 3rd Piece 25 W 2500 hills, that you never see see Porter Wagoner! There room for good tal- 20 miles west or Edmonton on INw. 16 to kasha Ew1'. 43 Nashville unless you are I hollered. "Hi Porter!" ent. This we found out. e - 12 1st Place 575 575W for 30 miles turn south at Glenevis Sign (Nakoodi Rood) GIRLS'. 2nd Face SOW 50W fora miles right on top of it. Learning "Look. I'm in a hurry. It is not that hard to 3rd Place 25W 2500 How you doing ?" he said break into the country how to read maps in order MENS' 1st Pace S50003 For Further Information Contact: to get around is important. while I had my picture music scene if you have GRASS 2nd Face 400 W DENNIS CARDINAL him. This was something to offer. After 3rd Pace 30D 00 When we arrived in snapped with (403) 967 -2225 all, that is what Nashville is BOYS' 1st Place 525052 at GRASS 2nd Paar 15000 or write to: all about. 3rd Pace 75W Box 7, Glenevis, Alta. TOE 0X0 We talked to Justin Tubb on how a person could get heard and he says you have to try some of the bigger MENS' AND LADIES' 20 TEAM FASTBALL TOURNAMENT production organizations Limit of 10 teams for each category - Firs) come first serve basis like Tree Productions or RCA. Justin said they may find time to listen to you or NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS, INJURIES OR THEFT your tape or you can try NO ALCOHOL OR DRUGS ALLOWED some of the smaller ones. All of the recording studios Sponsored by: ALEXIS BAND #133 are on 16th Avenue, so a person does not have to walk far to get from one to the other. Nashville is not out of reach for anyone who wants to take a crack at Between Two Worlds making it. It does, however, require you to pay your with Kim Kopola dues, to believe in yourself as a singer or writer and have something that you "a talk show for and about Native people" believe will sell. If you are there just for a Each SUNDAY Morning visit then you won't be 3, Cable 2 on SINGER PORTER WAGONER disappointed. CFRN -N Channel at 8:30 a.m. ...poses with Rocky Woodward <.4irjx L)8l®RLBFU{1ffi34A-4HOii[IM+TALL-&TDtIIàMNICATIONs PAGE 18, JUNE 6, 1988, WINDSPEAKER

FESTIVAL AUTO SALES Also coming out of Slave Lake is news that their Beaver ball team will be going to the provincial 11106 - 151 Street - Edmonton, Alberta Sports "We have a vehicle to suit your needs" championships. The Beavers are players 11 and 12 Rounduf: years old. They played their first games in Wabasca- Desmarais last weekend and won 15 -2 in the first game, and 12 -8 in the second. Alex says they're By Ivan Morin going to do real good in the provincials. On June 26, Slave Lake is in for a real treat. The California Cuties will be in town for a game spon- sored by the Friendship Centre. The world's funni- est ball team will take on the V.I.P.'s of Slave Lake in an exhibition matchup. All proceeds from the game will go to minor baseball. Admission is $4.00 for adults and $2.00 for kids and Elders. You wouldn't believe it, but Pm a day late with my Sports Roundup. I've been pretty good as of late, GIFT LAKE - Leonard Flett phoned with the getting my articles and column in on time. I have a results of a fastball tournament which was held in pretty good day planned for tomorrow I have to go Gift Lake last weekend. In what Leonard reported down to the Friendship Centre where Gordon Rus- was a great weekend of ball, the Peavine Rangers sel will have Ken Lakusta and Edmonton radio perso came up with a first place finish and took home the nality, John Short at the centre for a little pre -fight top prize of $600. Leonard hype. said that the Rangers played well throughout the tournament to stay on That fight will be at the Edmonton Coliseum on top of everybody. Taking second and third place June 14 and "Windspeaker" should be well repres- in the tournament were two teams from Gift Lake; the ented. I know I always take our big boss, Bert Sluggers took second, while the Lakers managed a because he shoots a mean picture, and I'm sure Clint third place finish. might want to check it out. In the slo- pitch ladies' division, the TiB- If I was a betting man, which of course I'm not, I'd irds had a good weekend as they took home $600 for pick Willie to win by a knockout in round five. their first place finish. The Angels from High Prairie For those of you who are interested, Lakusta will came in second and had $400 extra dollars to spend, be sparring at the Londonderry Inn in Edmonton, at while the host Gift Lake were noon next week. Supremes $200 winners with a third place showing. Leonard said AMMSA/ARTS is interested in getting into a ball that sunny skies prevailed during the weekend, game or two. If we have any interested parties out and OUR DECLARATION TO YOU lots of people mixed suntanning and ball. there, you may call me. o Wrinen vehicle Inspection report with each unit we sell And finally, from Gift. Lake, there will be another o We service what we sell Okay, on with the community side of things. Contact Keith, softball o Offering help MM financing and Insurance Edmonton tournament up there on June 14 and 15. o Extended warranty awllable (dQj) 452 -9361 Hopefully IlI get more information so I can do a bit of o Relloble, coudeaas, profe.iond .Mce SLAVE LAKE Alex Courtorielle phoned to - a promo on my radio spot. give me the results of the challenge from the High Prairie Friendship Centre on Physical Fitness Week. SADDLE LAKE Saddle Lake is celebrating its Slave Lake came up with what Alex called an easy - 100th Anniversary and along with all the win. The purpose of the challenge between the High celebrating they plan a lot of sporting activities. thought I'd "GUNSMITHS" Prairie Friendship Centre and the Slave Lake I give EMILE you a bit of an idea on some of the things happening Friendship Centre was for everybody to go out and OF MANY GUNS up there. On June 21 and 22, Saddle Lake will host have a little fun, not to mention a little exercise. And the Native Provincial Baseball Championships. judging from the scores, I'd say someone did some Native teams from all over the province will travel up exercising up there. Slave Lake managed 2,867 - Fix 'Em Heap Good - to Saddle Lake to earn the right to call themselves points, while High Prairie garnered 2,157. At the the champions. New and used guns Slave Lake Centre, people jogged, lifted weights, On June 29, the Annual Blackpowder Guns biked, played racquetball, and walked arounda lot Rose McGilvery Road Race will be held. Rose McGilvery died of cancer in Reloading Supplies for their points. At High Prairie they did a lot of the - 6 the fall of 1984. She was an athletic individual 9 A.M. PM. Blackpowder Equipment same. and her Scopes and Ammunition family has chosen to honor her spirit by holding an i annual road race. The people who are responsible NO 2 for the recreation in Saddle Lake are also holding a bunch more smaller activities, and as they come WINDOW WAREHOUSE along, I will keep you informed.

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A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS SMOITAOÍYIiTi MO..? 1AMIOLKONA VII Lf WAG 'wax A WINDSPEAIR JUNE 6 1986, PAGE 19 ANNIVERSARY GOODFISH lAKE CELEBRATION DAYS JULY 4, 5 and 6, 9986 r0 i3A o

Opening Ceremonies 1 p.m. HANDGAMES TOURNAMENT $1,000 in prize money MINOR BALL FOOTRACES SLOWPITCH CHALLENGE Friday Only Mosquito Boys for young and old alike Indian Affairs Staff 3:00 p.m. Beaver Girls $267 in prize money vs. The Goodfish Lake Band will not Bantam Boys Starts 5:00 p.m. Whitefish Lake Administration assume responsibility for injury, Starts 10:00 a.m. Contact - Ernie Jackson ` 636 -3622 2:30 p.m. losses, or damage to persons or property during the scheduled I00111 Trophy Awards Anniversary Celebrations. - Fred 636 -3622 TRADITIONAL ROUND DANCE Raffle tickets etc.. restricted to local Contact Cardinal organizations only. NOTE: Host: McGillvary Singers (Saddle Lake) Any advertising or sales within FREE BARBECUE - 5:00 p.m. Co- ordinator - John Delver grounds must be approved in Treaty Money Distribution 10:00 a.m. advance by Chief and Council. WELCOME! ! ! EVERYONE Friday, July 4th - Pakan School Gym Starts Friday, July 4th at 7:00 p.m. Free camping at beach.

MENS BASEBALL RODEO A & B Sides 52,000 in prize money EVENTS ENTRY FEE PRIZE MONEY Entry Fee $250 by June 30,1986 Saddle Bronc $300, $30000 Contact - Fred Cardinal 636 -3622 Bareback $3 $30006 Bull Riding $3 $30000 MENS FASTBALL Calf Roping $3000 $3006 A & B Sides Steer Wrestling $3000 $307 $4,000 in prize money Ladies Barrel) Racing $3 $30000 Entry Fee $250 by June 30, 1986 Team Roping (One Entry Only) S3 $30000 - Fred 636 -3622 Contact Cardinal Jr. Girls Barrel) Racing $3000 $10066 Jr. Steer Riding $3000 $10003 LADIES FASTBALL A & B Sides TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $2,400 in prize money All Rodeo Contestants Free $23000° Entry Fee $200 by June 30,1986 (must have card) plus trophies Contact - Fred 636 -3622 Cardinal Leo Ferby - Stock Contractor Local Entries Contact HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT John Nawro @ 636 -3622 12:00 p.m. Daily DEADLINE: July 2,1986 Entry Fee $20 per team $600 prize money Rodeo Clown Ricky Ticky Contact - Dean Cardinal 636 -3691

FLAT RACES FOOTRACES ADMISSION $850 prize money young and old alike Sunday at 5:00 p.m. Contact - Francis Bull 636 -3622 Friday, July 4th $267 prize money Adults $800 Contact - Ernie Jackson NORTHERN PONY CHUCKWAGON Students $500 AND CHARIOT RACES SINGING, FIDDLE 7:00 p.m. Daily Saturday and Sunday, July 5th & 6th & JIG CONTEST 50" & 52" Ponies Adults $500 $1590 prize money Contact: Francis Bull 636 -3622 Students $300 4:00 p.m. Daily Pensioners $300 Contact - Ruby Whitford 636 -3622 6 & Under - Free

DANCE IST ANNUAL HOMER JACKSON Saturday at 10:00 p.m. I MILE CHALLENGE RUN The community of Goodfish Lake is Music supplied by: Wildwood Band at racetrack - July 6th located 4 miles east of Vilna, or 4 miles $5.00 per person 11:00 a.m. Start $175 prize money with trophy west of and IO miles north. 100th Anniversary Celebration Days Co- ordinator - Rene Houle (Phone: 636-3622)

A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 20, JUNE 6, 1986, WINDSPEAKER INDIAN TRANSPORTATION CALENDAR A serial about Indian methods of transportation OF EVENTS Horse prized possession NATIVE PERSPECTIVE - Tune in to your local CBC -TV station Monday through Friday at 8:00 a.m. for an up -to -date, comprehensive Native news coverage on AMMSA/ARTS' new "Radio over T.V. program -- Native Perspective." By Terry Lusty The more prized and The average family personal horses were kept needed a Indian Association of Alberta (IAA) Annual Assembly, June 10, H & 12: about dozen Will include elections of executive and board: Duffield. Part VI staked near one's teepee. To horses to move camp. The sneak up and take one's use of the horse lifted many Louis Bull Administration Building Grand Opening and Powwow, It is 1862 and I am sitting war pony or buffalo runner barriers, making the life of June 13 & 14, Hobbema. at the campfire of Peigan right from under the very the Indian easier and pro- Indians in southern Alberta. nose of the enemy was a viding more freedom of information Peigan/Napi Men's Fastball Tournament, June 13,14 &I5. For About three dozen people true feat of fearless brav- movement which placed call 627-4224 in Pincher Creek. have just returned from a ery. To do so was an insult him on more equal footing successful buffalo hunt and to the- enemy who prided with nature. Treaty Six Forum, June 18 & 19, Red Pheasant, Saskatchewan. are in high spirits as they tell himself in owning and hav- The Indian studied the of their adventures. ing trained a Annual Trade Show, hosted by Indian Arts and Crafts Society of B.C., June 18 such fine horse and became very A few of the older animal & 19. For information call 682-8988. The show to be held at the Hyatt Regency in and to "take" one's knowledgeable about its Vancouver, B.C. members join us and soon horse commanded much habits and behaviors and they begin to spin tales of respect for the "taker." they became tremendous North Country Fair and Folk Music Festival, June 20, 21 & 22, at Spruce their past exploits in hunt- The horse became an equestrians as well. If there Point Park on Lesser Slave Lake near . For further information call Ellis ing, warfare, and raiding for item of great importance to was anything to be learned O'Brien at residence 776 -2205 or 523 -4511 horses. They speak with men and women alike. about the horse, it was the great enthusiasm as they With its arrival, the Indian Indian who did so. Baseball Tournament, June 21 & 22, Saddle Men's Native Provincial vividly recall feats of brav- was able to travel further Horses signified social Lake Reserve. ery, daring and cunning. So and faster in their quest for status. They were the best immersed am I in the livid food, National CHR Conference, June 22 -26, Calgary. For more information to trade at far away of all gifts one could receive contact Alberta Indian Health Care by calling 426-1213. dialogue that follows, it places, and so on. except for the gift of a pipe almost seems like I am The dog travois, which or a bundle which, when Alexis Band Rodeo, June 26 & 27. For information call 967 -2225, Alexis there myself. could only haul about 75 given or received, could not Reserve. Scenarios such as the pounds, was adapted to the be outdone. above were common. It is horse which could trans- The well -known hostility or 783 -6050, Ponoka Stampede, June 27 -July 2. For information call 783 -5561 but one example of how the port many hundreds of between the Plains Cree Ponoka. oral traditions kept the his- pounds. Dogs which had and their enemies, particu- tory of the people alive. been so important as larly the Blackfoot, was not Canadian Professional Baseball School, June 28 & 29. For information Many of those stories were beasts of burden came to due to territorial trade call Reggie or Robert at 5853793, Samson Band, Hobbema. or about "mistatim," the Cree be used less and less advantages but to the Saddle Lake Annual Powwow, June 27, 28 & 29, Saddle Lake Reserve. word for "large dog," or in although they remained an actual raiding for horses. other words, the horse. asset as camp guards and Alexis Baseball Tournament, June 28 & 29, Alexis Reserve. The horse entered the in helping to chase wild lives of the Indian like a game. (continued next week) 1986 Rose McGilvery Road Race, June 29at 9:00a.m., Saddle Lake Reserve. breath of fresh air which virtually transformed the Lodge, Poundmakers /Nechi Powwow, July 4, 5 & 6, PoundmakersiNechi social, economic, and reli- Edmonton. gious fabric of the Indian. So profound was the 8th Annual Assiniboine Sports and Cultural Celebrations, July 11,12 & impact of this animal that 13, Alexis Reserve. Indian culture was never Cold Lake First Nations Treaty Celebrations, July 1819 & 20, Cold Lake the same. First Nations Reserve. The range of the horse in North America was vast, Alexis Full Gospel Outdoor Camp Meeting, July 18 -27. Everyone beginning in the American welcome; Alexis Reserve. southwest when they were brought in by Spaniards in River Boat Daze & Annual Trade Show, July 25-27, Slave Lake. the late 1500s and early 1600s. Through trading Kehewin Annual Pilgrimage, August 1, 2 & 3, Kehewin. and raiding, they slowly Saanich Powwow, August 2. Call 753.8291, Tillicum Haus Native Friendship found their way northward Centre, Victoria, B.C. until, about 1690, they had reached the Shoshoni in B.C. Indian Days Festival, August 10 -17, Coquitlam, B.C. Wyoming. By the early 1700s, they had arrived in August 1417, NIAA, Canadian Native Fastball Championships, Blackfoot country in south - Coquitlam, B.C. em Alberta. Red Cross Blood Donor, Will be in the following area soon. Contact The Cree did not acquire Edmonton 431 -0202 for more precise information. Monday June 9th, 1986 ; the horse until some years Wed/Thus, June 11,12,1986, Red Deer; Monday June 16, 1986, Centennial Library- later and for a long period of Edmonton; Thursday June 19, 1986, Vegreville; Tues /Wed, June 24, 25, 1986, Fort time, even into the early McMurray. 1800s, there was only a Your Support is Appreciated!! sprinkling of them. By the Metis Local 1885 - Family Picnic Members and Guests Starts 10:30 mid and late 1800s they and more a a.m. - June 29th, 1986 - Victoria Park Edmonton call Janice or Robert 421-1885 became more common sight among the Cree until almost everyone owned these valuable and prized possessions. An Indian did not "steal" a horse, they "took" it. The "taking" of horses - more 3 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU c commonly referred to as horse raiding - became LEDUC N common and widespread. While it is true that the 986 -4111 horse raised the social and Leduc Plaza economic status of the WETASKIWIN owners, it was not the sole reason for their acquisition. 352 -2388 The taking of horses 161 -3725 - 56th SI., Wataakiwin Mall from enemy camps was a challenge that appealed SPRUCE GROVE because of excitement and honor it generated. It was a way one's super- FULLY LICENSED FREE DELIVERY IN 962 -3023 of showing iority over the enemy and LEDUC & SPRUCE GROVE WETASKM/IN to prove one's ability to HORSE AND TRAVOIS meet the challenge. ,..moving camp A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL comegIJfl1ÇAT(lpig WINDSPEAKER, JUNE 6, 1988, PAGE 21

Friendship centre has big plans for crafts

By Terry Lusty beneficial value of such a program and respond HIGH PRAIRIE - Ellis accordingly in what he O'Brien, the director of the hopes will be a positive High Prairie Native Friend- reply. ship Centre, has a very O'Brien sees the need for ambitious plan that could a production system which possibly assist the centre can employ the makers of even if that opportunity cottage crafts. He also may be a little ways down extended his interest in the the road. "We're going to idea of importing and pursue wholesale market- exporting crafts. In line with ing," says O'Brien. such a concept is the The idea to wholesale potential for exchanging market Native crafts was crafts on an "equal value WHO'S NEXT? triggered by what O'Brien basis." Crafts like the called a "pretty good year" Navajo sandpaintings from in their craft sales from the the American southwest THE 1986 ALBERTA NATIVE PRINCESS PAGEANT centre. It was so good, he might do well up here.and said, that a full -time position are but one example of a in sales was created and product which could be subsidized from the profits acquired, then marked up I the 1 t alone. accordingly on Cana- One of their first steps dian market he explained. . will be to out potential Northern Inuit crafts may r seek start -up funds. Meetings prove worthwhile,too. ' are planned with the federal Another item of interest, I. 5.5.5.5 ' Job Strategy Program and claims O'Brien, are the - ''. the Alberta North Agree- cloth goods produced by 'i ment for monies, and the Wapele Weaving up in the '.' iii'ii '''(: ii Alberta Vocational Centre hills of Guatemala. He says Lii_ _ _5 ______5_ for any training that may be that a unique feature which 1 5 necessary. the Wapele Indians incor- O'Brien expressed great porate in their craftwork is 5 111 pleasure over the fact that . the floral pattems which that of the MLA Larry Shaben was are similar to 5 recently given the cabinet Woodland Cree. 5 5 5 portfolio of minister of Eco- "If we could get wages for as 5 5 . nomic Development and a year," believes O'Brien, Trade because High Prairie "the program could then go is in his riding, is his home on its own." Meanwhile, he base, and "he feels strongly will have to content himself 5 about Being trained here," with the potential aid the 5 ''j said O'Brien. possibility of such an Needless to say, O'Brien endeavour until such time fully intends to bend Shab- as he receives the results of '' en's ear and hope that he planned meetings which s55 will see the practical and are yet to come. ' Ile

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By Terry Lusty received is mid -June. Pref- Alberta will have an optional, formal wear will be one person may chaperone erence she says, will be Native Princess in 1986. required for the banquet two or three of the contest- ants at the same time HIGH PRAIRIE It is well given to locally qualified She will be selected at the and traditional Native rega- - this will known that many seniors students. There are two 1986 Alberta Native Princess lia will be required for the 8. Winner of pageant be expected to represent the or Elders survive on very positions available. Pageant to be held at the final judging Friendship following rules and Alberta Native people and little income, with very little Generally speaking, the Canadian Native The ) in Edmonton regulations will apply for the she must be able to travel. love or companionship, and two selected candidates will Centre (CNFC June 20 and 21. pageant: 9. Contestants must be sin- have few, if any, community offer their energies to assist The will be spon- 1. Contestants must be of gle with no dependants. involvements. Often, they the elderly in many ways pageant - the CNFC and the Native descent. Since neitherCNFC, AMMSA people. mowing lawns, painting, sored by are the forgotten -Media 2. Contestants must not be nor the Pageant Committee cleaning homes and yards, Aboriginal Multi Too often. of Alberta (AMMSA). less than 16 years of age nor will be responsible for any of doing home visits, helping Society student pro- A panel of five judges will older than 22 years of age as the expenses incurred by the A summer with shopping, providing their gram through the High select two runners -up and of April 1, 1986. Proof of age contestants and /or fitness'programs, going for contest- Prairie Native Friendship the princess based on the fol- must be provided. chaperones, each walks, playing card games, ant is urged to obtain a Centre may help to tum lowing qualities. poise, per- 3. Contestants must have and so on. sponsor who is willing to pro- this situation around, at sonality, speaking ability, been a resident of Alberta for Lalonde stresses that, least one year. vide her with sufficient funds least in their community. dress, talent and overall at "Hopefully it will ease the have for expenses for herself and is beauty The first day of the 4. Contestants must a "Youth Helping Seniors" generation gap between her chaperone as well as a being funded to operate pageant, contestants will traditional dress. youths and seniors," and meet the judges on a casual 5. Knowledge of the Native "sash" acknowledging her from July 7 to August 29 provide an avenue through and will be interviewed cuiture would be an asset to sponsor. Should a contestant a federal govem- basis through which youths can also dis- individually, and a banquet the contestant. enter on an independent ment under their grant cover how Elders live and will be held in their honor 6. Contestants must be pre- basis, she and her chape- Summer Employment what they must cope with where they will be asked to pared to give a two or three rone will be responsible for Experience Development on a daily basis. give a self- profile. minute speech on a topic of their own expenses. program (SFF)). On the other side of the The following afternoon, her choice, must display a More information and can be obtained pro- coin, says Lalonde, it the final judging will be talent and will be asked to entry forms At present, the by contacting the Canadian should help "Elders to see completed and the 1986 answer an impromptu gram's supervisor- desig- Native Friendship Centre, nate, Brenda Lalonde, says the good in today's youth." Alberta Princess will be question. 7. Each contestant must be 10176-117 Street, Edmon- It is further hoped that the crowned she is accepting applica- throughout the ton, Alberta, T5K 1X3, tele- experience gained on the The mode of dress for the chaperoned tions from students wishing interview portion will be pageant events, although phone 482ó051. to work on such a project. part of the youths will aid Lalonde, who works as the them in gaining" a more centre's addictions coun- mature attitude towards in sellor, informed "Winds - school and the persons peaker" that the deadline authority around them," for applications to be she said. A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 22, JUNE 6, 1986, WINDSPEAKER CVC helping students focus on goals

SLAVE LAKE - For peo- Those people who have a ple trying to find a satisfying specific career goal, but are career, there's a world of unsure about how to reach Education choices out there. Once the that goal, can arrange an advantages of each have appointment with one of been weighed, and you've the department's two cou- discovered what you like sellors, Richard Poon or and dislike, the selection Kathi Gilmore. The coun- has been narrowed down sellor will interview the stu- to one or two catagories. dents in "a conversational But you're only part way style; generally, we want to there, and you haven't even find out what skills a person begun to close in on the goal. has." Once a career has been "We talk about his work- chosen, you must decide ing background, and find on where to get the neces- out why he came back to sary training, and know school," says Poon. what prerequisites you'll Using a variety of career RICHARD POON need to get that training. If tools, including self scoring ...giving guidance to student you have only a Grade IC tests or Choices, "we'll help education, you might need a person look at his skills training may not necessar- says CVC Registrar Teresa more high school courses and abilities, combining ily have to leave Slave Lake. Crick. A recommendation to be eligible. Where can them into a possible career "In many cases people can for funding is made follow - you apply for any upgrading BERT SEINEN choice," says Seinen. get the training they need ing the first counselling ses- which might be required? ...CVC director Most people signing up right here by going to the sion, and eligibility is con - With a myriad of programs for programs already have Sunrise Project." CVC and firmed by the registrar. A and training available, it's impression it makes on the names, and makes a note of a specific career goal in the Sunrise Project are student can expect to wait no easy task. first -time visitor. Anyone his interests or career goal. mind, says Poon. "The rest working co-operatively to four to six weeks for the Helping people to answer interested in further train- Helping a person to set a of them are not too sure, provide post- secondary, first AVT cheque to an-ive. these and other career ing, or in spécific CVC pro- career goal is an essential but they've narrowed it university education in Cheques are distributed on questions is just part of the grams is first directed to part of the process, says down to two or three Slave Lake. a bi- weekly basis. The day to day work for the Student Services. The vis- Seinen. The person has to careers." Once a specific course expectations for students itor could just skim through know where they want to people of the Student Ser- Though their career has been selected, registra- receiving AVT funding are a pile of post- secondary end up. This is followed by tions clerk Miller will the vices Department of the goals may be varied, many Joan same as for an ordinary calendars, but that's not help with planning for train- assist the new students in job, says Community Vocational of the prospective students Training Allo- Centres (CVC) in Slave going to answer the many ing programs. "A lot of rsgistering for that pro- wance Clerk Sharon in `I are facing the same initial Lake. questions he or she might people come and say, gram. If the student requires Lacombe: "If they challenge in reaching those aren't Located on the lower have. What happens here want to know where I can financial assistance, he can there, they goals -they need to com- don't get paid." floor of the Slave Lake could determine whether take a specific course.' - apply to be paid to attend plete their high school edu- Absences will only be Plaza, the department the potential student goes that's easy." Knowing what school, through the Alberta for cation. "Most people who excused valid medical tends to the needs of some ahead with a career goal, so course is required, Coun- Vocational Training (AVT) reasons, and students are sellor Aide come in here are looking for 1,400 full and part time stu- it's important that these Janina Millette allowance program. paid for holidays only if they upgrading, " says Seinen. dents in the CVC's 14 cen- people feel comfortable, can find the necessary Designed by the class "They've got to get that provin- attend the day before tres across Northern notes Student Services information on that course cial government to education before they can encour- and day after the holiday. Alberta. Counsellors make director Bert Seinen. "You for the student. "Janina age to get training for the Albertans cómplete This has the added benefit regular trips to outlying have to personally help the knows a lot about what careers they want." The high their education and to of teaching job skills. centres to discuss prob- person who comes here, kind of information is avail- pursue vocational training, The job of Student Ser- able school credits can be com- lems or concerns with stu- not just point him at a pile of on careers, and what AVT provides funding of $11 vices pleted through CVC pro- doesn't end with reg- dents, and help new stu- books." kinds of programs are day grams, and the student can to $56 per per student, istration. The counsellors dents to choose training The service aspect of available." A well- stocked depending on need. With- regular sign up for courses such as make visits to the programs. The department Student Services comes as library of calendars from it, Job Readiness Training, out many people would centres to make them - also handles all registration, soon as the potential stu- post- secondary institutions be unable to which prepares him for the pursue their selves available to the stu- mark transcripts and dis- dent drops by to inquire across Canada provides working world through career goals, admits Seinen. dents. Much of the counsel - tribution of Alberta Voca- about upgrading or post- detailed information on all "The main purpose is to ling is fairly exercises in resume writ- straightforward, tional Training Allowances. secondary training. The available courses. The break down financial barri- says Richard ing, interviewing, and per- Poon. But it's Of all the department's first stop is at the desk of library also includes print for who all sonal development. "After ers those are going not classes and courses. many objectives, one of the receptionist Wendy Hook, and audio -visual material to school." The funding "We discuss day -to -day that, if they wanted to go most important is the who takes the visitor's on many careers. the to problems, on, they may have to go to allows student or interpersonal some other location." pursue education while still re lat ionships." Home life The Student Services having sufficient funds to can often affect a student's cover expenses. "Unless department will assist stu- attitude toward school, have says Poon. If is RECREATION LEADERSHIP dents in finding accommo- the people that a student dation and organizing money, they couldn't be having marital problems, going to school." PROGRAM course at out -of -town post- for instance, sometimes, for secondary institutions. But Students applying "they can't concentrate, AVT allowance July 7, 1986 to June 19, 1987 students wanting university must meet they can't study." By sitting a full range of criteria - they down and talking about life must: in general, the counsellor can get to the the The Alberta Vocational Centre - Grouard is now accepting applications for a root of aGr - have new and exciting program, received recent problem, and help the stu- called Recreation Leadership. Based at the Grouard Telecommunications Campus, the program will be one -half on- campus instruction and one -half vocational counselling dent to develop solutions. practical experience in your home community. GOOD NEWS - be in financial need As visits to outlying cen- - be 18 years of age or older tres may be spaced three to As a student you will be trained to provide recreation leadership, to provide PARTY LINE - be out of school for at four weeks organizational and programming expertise, and to access existing government apart, "I'm least one year encouraging students to services. A significant portion of the on- campus component will be devoted to - have a use the phone if theyhavea developing your personal skills in safety and expertise for many seasonal documented recreation activities. career goal (unless problem. That way, we can entering at less than solve the little problems The program starts with six -weeks on campus followed by three -week periods BOULDER, COLORADO alternating between Grouard and your home community. the Grade IO level) before they become bigger." An annual Jury 4th ren- - have been an Alberta Ensuring that students Qualifications for registration include I8 -years of age, good physical health, dezvous of important resident for more than find and keep employment grade ten academic standing, and the support of an organization in your home Artists from the Tribes of 12 months is another big role for the community. The community organization may be a Recreation Board, Band or the Americas...the finest - have requested training department. By meeting Settlement Council, Metis Local or any other group promoting recreation in of traditional and con- your community. that is suitable in terms with students and busi- temporary Indian art jur- of ability, interest, nesses in the region, For further information about registration, program, lodging and /or financial ied by leading Artists, employment museum curators; art background and co-ordinator assistance please contact: potential for increas- educators, gallery direc- Lorne Larson organizes Mr. Jack Craig ing employability work experience place- Career and Information tors and experienced. Centre collectors. ments for CVC students. Alberta Vocation Centre - Grouard Last year, the depart - Phone: 751 -3915 TODAY There is an entire book ment placed 85 students listing qualification criteria, Deadline for registration is July 5, 1986. into work experience in Alberta but the department should jobs PUT IT HERE related to their training Vocational be able to tell a student - Centre CALL OR WRITE IRS lOTOR Of THIS Mr. 10 "everything from oilfield

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A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, JUNE 6, 1966, PAGE 23 From Page 22 with work experience oilfield training this July. throughout its 15 -year his- "At this point, I'm anticipat- placements to placements tory, it's only been in the ing it's going to be pretty in public schools as teacher's past year that the program difficult to place all the stu- aides," says Larson. "If has been coordinated dents that will be graduat- there isn't work experience through the Students Ser- ing in the middle of the SUMMER SCHOOL of an applicable nature in a vices Department. summer." community, we have the The job of employment By talking to employers co- ordinator also includes about job trends, Larson wherewithal to place that JUNE 17 - 20, 1986 student in the closest preparing students for the can also provide CVC with community with that work job market through work- an idea of what new training AT experience." shops provided at the programs are required to NEGHI /PML Work experience often request of each centre. meet employers' demands. translates into permanent "We're teaching them how, The institution can use this CENTRE jobs for CVC students. In a and where to look for jobs; information in planning new ST. ALBERT, ALTA. service station attendants how to fill out application programs. program offered last year, forms; how to create Through its many func- 13 students were placed in resumes; and interviewing tions, the Student Services skills." will help department does exactly work experience at the These skills Spousal Battery, Adult Children of Truck the students compete what its name implies -its SUBJECTS INCLUDE: Sawridge Stop. Prevention, Solvent Abuse, Twelve of those students effectively in the job there to help and encour- Alcoholics, Suicide and Grieving, were asked to stay on as market. age the students of the Community and Youth Development Employee Assistance permanent employees. The In addition to helping the Community Vocational Program, Sobriety and Beyond, Counselling Native Sexually secretarial science and bus- students directly, the Centres, and to ensure that Abused Survivors, Alternative to Treatment Substitution. iness education programs department also performs those same students receive regularly have a steady ongoing research on all the assistance necessary No For The Summer School Program employment rate of employment trends. "I'll to pursue their vocational Charge approximately 90 per cent; end up going door knock- goals. And to department "I guesstimate that the vast ing and talking to employ- director Bert Seinen, it's For More Information And Registration Contact: majority of these jobs result ers to advise students as to the people of Student Ser- from what jobs are available. vices that make the work experience WENDY FAGIN placements." The research is necessary department successful in Currently, there are because the job markets meeting those objectives. NECHI INSTITUTE nearly 25 students from the can change drastically over Seinen is a relatively new BOX 3884 STN. D

oilfield . maintenance train- a short period of time. Late face to the department, EDMONTON, ALBERTA ing program on work expe- last year, the CVC gradu- arriving in January, 1986, T5L 4K1 rience sites from Drayton ated eight students through after 8/2 years with Valley to `Red Earth. "In a four -week oilfield training Northwest Community SPONSORED BY: June, we'll probably have program -all but one stu- College in Terrace, B.C. all the students in upgrad- dent had jobs immediately, "When I came here the first ing at our East Prairie cen- recalls Larson; "they fin- time, I said, hey, these are EDMONTON REGION tre on work experience in ished training Friday after- really great people, I want N.NADAP. BOARD OF DIRECTORS High Prairie," says Larson. noon and went to work to be here.' - we've got a M.S.B. ALBERTA REGION The students are not paid Monday morning." But the great team." by the employer for their sharp drop in world oil pri- The Student Services BY: time with work experience, ces has caused a downturn Department is open to HOSTED & COORDINATED but those who would nor- of activity in the oil patch, anyone from 8:15 a.m. to mally receive AVT funding making immediate 4:30 p.m., weekdays. Even- NECHI INSTITUTE continue to do so. employment more difficult ing appointments can be While CVC has dealt to find for students finishing arranged. f Anewapproachto university echucation Co onhinaledUniveisity ThuisferRogiam*

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Purpose This program is designed to assist native persons who wish to pursue a university education but who do not now meet regular Act naw! admission requirements. Applications from persons wishing to enter the Program It is administered through the Office program must be received by July 1 by the of Native Student Services at the University of Office of Native Student Services. Student Alberta, in conjunction with Athabasca interviews are required. University. Interested persons should immediately contact All required courses are transferable as credits the Office of Native Student Services, at the University of Alberta. Students may 124 Athabasca Hall, University of Alberta, transfer into a non -quota faculty after Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E8; successful completion of five full- credit telephone 432 -5677. courses. Athabasca University AI Services Support services to students are available through the Office of Native Student Services, and students in the program will have access to University of Alberta campus --ooy>o facilities.

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