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Vol. XIII, No. 13 INDIAN NEWS MEDIA. BOX 58, STANDOFF, ALBERTA July 30, 1975 Crow Lodge Complex officially opens
July 14, [975 will be a day long remembered by the Peigans as this was the day for the official opening of the Peigan Crow Lodge Community Complex, the largest major development lor the Peigans. Nearly three hundred Peigan Indians and dignitaries were on hand in Brocket to share in the opening of the SI. 14 million office-recreational complex. Allan McGregor, who was instrumental in making the complex a reality, Chief Maurice McDougall and Fred Walahi, regional director of Indian Affairs cut the ribbon to declare the building open for the community and public.
The structure, located one quarter mile south of Highway No. 1 was built by Watson Construction of Calgary and contains a 500-seat sports arena featuring a regulation si/c hockey rink and all the departments of the Peigan Band Admini- stration. Also housed in the building is a Allan McGregor, Ken Hurlburt, M.P., Chief Maurice McDougall, grocery stop* operated by Jerry Hong of and Bob Bogle, M.P., officiating at ribbon-cutting ceremony of Claresholir ie Peigan Cultural Learning Peigan Crow Lodge. Mrs. Maurice McDougall and Henry Potts, Centre. P .'are Centre and a Snack Bar Peigan tribal administrator look on. . Minister Indian Affairs, a reality and tor ol Fort Macleod praised them their "It was a long hard battle to make this MayorKen Hurlbert, Fred Walahi. Alberta co-operation and working together as a complex a reality," said McDougall Chict Regional Director ol Indian Affairs and Dr. tram. Mr. Polls singled out Allan Mc- ,i[ the dedication ceremonies. idea of The John Walker. Ml' for Fort Macleod Gregor, .i Furl Macleod retired business- the complex was first proposed four years Constinuenc\. man and said he played v major role in the ago and alter a series of meetings with Hob dream. government officials, funding Bogle, responded to Chiel Me- Cardinal Wins the was it finally approved and construction on the Dougull '■>■> saying, "this is the beginning II ".-.n't tor Mr McGregor this new future, and ■building today, building began last spring. of your pledged the won't exist said Mr. I'oits. continued support in bringing about the In recognition for his contribution Hut. he stressed, he is glad to see a to the Term change in the future. " development ol the building, a plaque was 8th IAA brighter future for the young generation ami the administration nl the reserve. Fred Walahi. congratulated the Peigan presented to him In Chid McDougall in Harold Cardiii.il won his eighth con- and (here is need "and." Chief McDougall said, "it's the I ribc s.tul a for appreciation oI Mr. McGregor's assist- secutive term as President of the Indian and lav times the ance. first ot many future developments on the ivcrcalion c<
Competition in the Alberta Indian Prin- The banquet on Saturday evening had cess Pageant, featuring nine beauties from Grace Hodgson, a native teacher at Calling the province drew to a close Saturday. JuK Lake as special guest speaker with Jean- 19. marking the end of the eighth annual nette Starlight, the IT4 Alberta Indian contest for 1975. Princess as Mistress of Ceremonies. Named this year's Princess was Yvonne Buffalo, a 21 year old Cree from Hobbema. Being International Women's Year, who cinched the title at the final night of Mrs. Hodgson said native women should the three day competition with her speech involve themselves more in the affairs of presentation Fxpressing the need for more iheir community as well as maintaining native involvement, in the traditional way of their roles as mothers. life. She said, "the Indian can't go back to the old way of life but should accept the She said if all native women would unite fact that the Indian has to change with the together as one group more constructive rest of society." projects would be solved. An audio-visual student at Grant Mac- Euan College in Edmonton. Miss Buffalo Following the banquet, a fashion show was named "Princess Eagle Woman" by b\ the C.A.N.I'.E. was shown where the Joe Saddleback. "._ native models displacedtheir talent. She urged native people to respect the elders. As she said. "The elders hold the Miss Buffalo will go on to compete in the mysteries of the past and they can tell us National Indian Princess Pageant to be alot through their wisdom and know- - held in Ottawa. September 22 26. 1975. Wilbur Paul. Jr.. receiving the "Peace Pipe Award" at the 6th Annual ledge." - EDA Indian Planners Seminar. El Paso. Texas. Miss Buffalo related an incident in which a Cree elder was left to care for her grandchildren in deplorableconditions, bin Says Cannot Three she was happy despite her surrounding-.. Minister Accident Claims Lives With tears in her eves. Ms. Buffalo said. Emma May Morris. 41, of Cardston has of the parked car. "What is important is what we have been identified as the third person killed inside." Prevent Eviction Sunday, July 20. 1975 in a two car head-on The other car was driven by Thomas Diane Champagne. 18. of Peace River collision, two miles north of Cardston on Many Guns of Gleichen. There were eight and Highway #2. was named firsi runner-up also Miss people in his car at the time. Two of his Congeniality, an honor bestowed upon her OTTAWA-Judd Buchanan, Indian Affairs passengers were killed and four injured. by fellow contestants. Cheryle Bouvier. an Minister, says he is powerless to prevent was killed when RCMP said the woman Dead 18 year old student from the Blood Reserve ion of two women from the another vehicle collided with her car. which are Andy Pretty Young Man. 18 won the second runner-up honors. awaga Indian Reserve near Mon- was parked on the side of the highway and Vernon Joseph Patrick, Jr.. 18. both of She was the lone occupant Gleichen. I he other six contestants competing in about 4:00 p.m. the pageant were two girls from the Bkv«! Chief Ron Kirhy has served eviction Reserve. Dorothy Day Chief. Southern :es on M.irv Early. r>4. and Mary Alberta Indian Princess, and Brenda "2. for "statements they made Subscribe Gladstone, a student at the University ol against me." Both are women's rights .lU\lK*fttCS. Lethbridge. TO THE The three other contestants from north- I he iwu women married white men and. ern Alberta were Marion Stone. 20. Fon according th<_ federal law, have lost their McMurrary; Holly Coutorielle. 115. Slave status as treaty Indians. KAINAI NEWS Lake; and Josephine Beaver. 24. also from \boul bC women with white husbands Fon McMurrary. an expected to be evicted from the The girls arrived in Edmonton. Thurv- re m. n c. da\. 1" and had a hectic Jul\ schedule fhis is a matter I have discussed on $5.00 Per Year $5.50 Outside Canada touring the native organizations in the cit) several occasions recently with Chief the Youth Development Centre and the X ■'■".. and I have stressed my very strong Poundmaker's Indian Days. A panel offive ncem to him on this matter." Buchanan women judged the contestants in sn . point categories on a system on such arcav i »"; [he other hand, with the state of the as personality, poise, knowledge of name i as il now exists... 1 do not see how I can culture, ability in answering questions and - rfere...." on their three-minute speeches at the ■ ■ banquet. The judges were Doria Lodian. the l*)~l Parliamentary Group Visits Indian Princess of the Northwest Terri- tories. Vicky Crow child. Department ol Indian Affairs employee. Sharon Gey. a Sarnia Reserve family court counsellor in Leduc. Luci Mcl cod and Helen SARMA.ONTAMO-- Eight members of Women the parliamentary standing committee on Peigan In.'.un Affairs visited the Sarnia Chippewa Reserve m Juh tor a look at economic nditions arui discussions with hand Receive Awards official 5 Chief Gerald Maness told the committee Thar the band is in the process of setting up residents ha\e Two Brocket received .1 curriculum for the reserve school geared Indian Student scholarships, the University to Indian students, emphasizing Indian of Lethbridge Student Awards Offue history, art. and culture. announced recently. ll in hoped such a program will scholarships are presented annualh The I'liuiiirjjt Indian students to remain in to native1 students tor demonstrated school until graduation, he said. Hugh academic proficiency and contribution to WiHunis. the band's administrative assist- University the welfare of the ant, satii the unemployment rate is about Bett\ Veliowhom, a fourth year socio- "O per cent "n the reserve, which has a logy student was awarded S2(Mlto complete population of about hSO. her final year of studies at the I' of L. This is the second consecutive year Mrs. Yellow horn has been awarded the Indian Student scholarship. I NOTICE | Noella Little Moustache, also o( Brocket. was awarded $2(K) to continue her studies faculty in the of education The University of Lethbridge will be The scholarships will he presented to offering Drama XXX) here at the Ninastako both students at the annual L' of L student Centre be«innini: September H. 1975, on a awards night to be held in November university credit basis. July 30, 1975 KAINAI NEWS Page 3 DISTRICT NEWS...
"Kainai Indian Days" - crowds down at 9th annual
Despite the poor attendance al the Ninth Still the color and excitement prevailed Annual Kainai Indian Days, many visitors during the three-day event with various travelled long distances from the United dance competitions being held each day. States and various reserves in Alberta to The American Indian dancers dominated attend the celebrations. July 17 - !"). at the competitions with some of the Alberta Standoff. Alberta. Indians also taking the honors. The Indian Day's committee had ex- The handgames were ever popular with pected a large turnout at the Indian Days some being played during the wee hours of because of the IRCA rodeo and the the morning. Inter-tribal golf tournament that were held The enthusiasm was evident on Sunday in conjunction with the three-day event. as over two thousand Indians dressed in But. instead many chose to attend the elaborate buckskin dresses, moccasins, Browning Indian Days or the Pound- beaded belts and men in brightly-colored maker's Indian Days in Edmonton which shirts were on many floats and vehicles. were being held the same dates as the Frank Goodstriker. along with Chiefs of Kainai Indian Days in Standoff. the Treaty Seven area led the colorful
One of the many dccoraled cars at (he Parade
Harrt Shade leads the gigantic parade on Sunda\
Richard Wakey, Champion Chicken Dancer
Fox Famlh host Memorial Dance in memon of the late Alex Fox, Tern I.eduke and Kenm Fox. Walsey of parade along with ihc encampment where In the men's division. Richard teepees .nut tents mv set up. Washington, the 1972 World Prairie Chick- en Dancer was the winner after a series ol On Sunda> aftcrtoon "5 dancers circled b\ row eliminations. ihc ring ni sup »ith a song I women the girl's competi- Aui-iuA from Montana. Both the and tions are based upon the same criteria in Later on evening, ihc senior Sunda> the prairie chicken dance with main competitions «.t .1 prairie chicken Part ul spent on Kainai Indian Days. Every is on ho» the dancer- the judging based fluidl> in parade was adjust to the lour different participant the paid three are able to in the competitions rhythms in the dance. \ a.m.or losos dollars a piece, winners .is as judges were paid tor their points it he does not free/c »hen the well the efforts. drumming Mops and he must t> move smoothh into tin nest step. The teepee owners were paid S2.s and the rations were distributed each da\ to Kquallv difficult movements in ih« prairie chicken dance are the shake. cnw» campers. Mr Wells he hopes next sear, the hop and «;ir dance. said Irean groups get together to set the In judging is »lso b.isi.l <>n ihc c«iK»rful Randall and Ko\ Tallow I dates for"" each reserve rather than some il the dancer dn»ps an> «>l his costumes and Itidi.in Days Falling on the same date. attire wink- dancing, he kvses pi'ints Page 4 KAINAI NEWS J^ly_3O, _19_75 EDITORIALS ... Letters I'm Positive HERO IN A HURRY! By Everett Soop I have been accused of only see the positive side. So follow- We like the idea of a man redeeming tered in scandal in 1%.1 when he was giving the negative news in a ing the example of a Russell himself, but isn't the Ontario Government Britain's war minister. His recent inclusion sarcastic manner with a dim and Baker article that recently ap- rushing things a bit in the case of Edward in the Queen's birthday honor list as a view. For the benefit peared in the L c t h b r i d g c Havrot, member British pessimistic the Conservatiee of the Commander of the Order of the cruel and Herald, here is a list of some Legislature for Timiskaming? Empire saluted the fact that there is a way of those self-centered ego-maniacs are touchy and good news about the Indians After Mr. back, that society is prepared to recognized who Haunt's uncomplimentary criticized, especially my soft-hearted (?) remarks about Indians, he was relieved of genuine contrition. get hurt easily when his jobs as chairman of the Ontario Contrition? Forget it. where Mr. Havrot I'd like to show you that I too can reserve. Northland Transportation Commission anil is concerned. He is much too busy crowing as parliamentary assistant to the Minister about his local support, holding the press Indians have not been exter- -The old people are beginning of Fransporation and Communications, responsible tor the whole thing, and — minated by the big bad whites to get some attention. No». weeks later, the has coming to the conclusion that he is government yet. -Our hockey rink hasn't caved introduced legislation naming a township something ot a hero. population is on a in yet. after him. The township caper no doubt -The Indian will -The Shot Both Sides Building 1 here was something civilized and it tor him. Next, an equestrian mass production scale. confirm are doesn't leak very much heart-warming in the redemption of John statue in Queen's Park-as a cowboy, ot -Our Chiefs and councillors when Profumo. whose political career was shat- course. swell guys and interesting. it rains. -Our culture is being revised- -Kainai Industries hasn't shut somewhat. down againg. Dear Sir: -More of our people are wearing --The reserves are the least In the first place this would be an The SutiiMiil Indian Activities Associa- braids. pollution-free ghettos. imposition of the morals of our society -Crime is not as bad as it tion is presenting its Bicentennial Native upon thm of the Indian society. Secondly, is in Day August 2V-.11. at -Our people contribute greatly New York or in politics. - activities on 1975 attempts to modernize and westernize the v, r (Iran in national economy via i Woodland Park at Lake Indians in the past have produced one of to the --Indians don't have a drug Washington. v.. ■■.< the greatest embarrassments to our nation. the liquor store. problem they stick to legal There are several nutivc and cultural Riese were essential!) an attempt by our --Our leaders sometimes get booze. i * planned over the three day predecessors to impose our morals on the things done. Not every Indian is a cowboy. ■■■ "■ races, I These include: canoe bone Indian--acts v hich are rightl\ despised --We have alot of horses and — the just ■, kick, rest dress like one. _."., pow-wow, high blanket toss, toda\ and which present-day legislators cattle even though all are on mted Indian parade, salmon ami correct, --Indians suffer less because hut' are seeking to road. hake, archery contest. Lacrosse, nun s the their life expectancy is much Our true moral obligations therefore, is -The RCMP and Indian police wid ivn»f >l i sulthall and tennis tmirna- to let lk Indians of the Caughnawaga shorter. t really very very dearly ments. Reserve themselves decide as to the status are --The sun still rises, grass \/4.4 would like in extend to you ii nl these two women. We may deplore their concerned about us. continues to grow and waters -."11 ;t;/ invitation to compete in <>nr prejudices and suggest to them an alterna- -Ottawa does still occasionally still flow. above I Archen tournament on the dates. tive approach, but we may not, and indeed know we still exist. -You're still alive! am enclosing the necessary information nuisi not. decide for them against their 'hat will hi' needed in order tor yon to «ishes. ipatc in tlw Archery contest. In case ! injury. V/.4.4 requires all participants to Yours Iruh be covered h\ our insurance plan which . " $1.00 per person, We iire in the process ol trying to get blanket coverage Michael Gillen for til! participants, thus eliminating the Foronto, Ontario SUM) charm:. In the event we do, we >w// Dear Editor be this tn you. turwardiiiii information I have been given your name by a Public a schedule Please find enclosed tentative Health Nurse no*- working in Edmonton, >n events. us a newspaper who might be interested in I am looking forward in hearing from you receiving press releases on the subject of and I i an be reached at our National nutrition. 607, Headquarters bl9-2ndAvenue, Room I am the Sutritionist for-the Milk Seattle Washington 9HIOK, telephone Foundation of Edmonton, a non-profit 206-t>*2-25X5. organization supportedby the Hairy indus- try in the greater Edmonton area. My job Sun erely. consists of distributing accurate informa- tion on the subject of nutrition and the place ofmilk in our daily diet-mainly in the Lei Reichen. schools of Edmonton. Ii , ntennial Co-ordinutor Although this office will only be provid- ing service to the daily and weekly newspapers in the northern part of the given i litor: province, we are to understand that ■ your newspaper has a wide circulation in 1 like to on an editorial would comment the province. He feel the press releases pnnti in the Foronto Globe and Mail '. wi i '(/ be interest to your readers and h suggested thai the Parliament ol of hope that your reply will be in the ida egislate a policy .is the to affirmative. :■ -.t.tins .it Indian women who marry Indians. I Injustice lh.it Cries Out for ■■■■ .. i ( ..rre..lion--.luK 19) Yours truly, I - a.is specifically m reference to the ■ ■ kierh women who were evicted from Mrs. M M Poole, li. Sc. ( jiiuhnaw aga Reserv e. Director - Sutritionist
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Published for Indians and non-Indians on the 10thand 25th of every month BOX 58, STANIX)FF,ALBE'iTA Phone TM-MH4 - 737-3785 President - Wilton (ioodstriker Secretary - Lena Russell Vice-President - !>"<> Fox Treasurer - Lena(lallup Executive Director - Louis M. Soop Editor - ( aen Hly Reporter - JackieRed Crow ( !o-Editor Jim Goodstriker Typt'setter- Vima Manyfingers ( arvmnist ■ Everett Soop Circulation - Marion Healv " Subscription Rates $5.00 peryear Outside Canada: $5.50 Hfx- per single <'opy Authorized U Second Class Mail by I'ost Office Dept., (Htawa Payment ofPostage in Cash Registration No. IH9M PrinU- We meetings, sewing This interview by Caen Bly with Mrs have sessions Q. What is your involvement on the and other activities. B\ supporting Emma Minde, was recorded on tape ii reserve? recently. ili is tlub we have managed toraise our Hobbema Mrs. Mmdc is a native A. I'm staving at home but I'm active as woman from the Frmineskin Reserve. As ; own Funds. Every year at Christmas the president for the Hobbema Four time we have participant she is involved with the art? prepared dinners For the Band Homemaker's Club, iikl people. We and crafts there. She states the problem* have also donated a sum of money lor the connected with her reserve deal largely reserve and to What role does your club play? starving with alcohol and education. Q. countries. Q. What are your feelings on education and the progress your people are making? U of L introduces Native american A. Some of our people just don't care to advance themselves. They are more department withdrawn from education. 1 don't studies know why, maybe they want more freedom. y. How many children do you and your husband have? A. Joe and I have only two daughters. Both attended the hrmineskin School school on the reserve and then moved to Red Deer. They finished their grade 12. but C'athlecn didn't care to go to University, She is now Mrs. Young and works in the social services depart- EmuMU* ment as a welfare aide and is attending school at the same time. The other. Mrs. Teresa Wildcat trained in (.). Would you like to see more women cardston on the Blood Reserve for which involved? she served two months following her A. Yes. we would. Anybody is free to graduation from university. join, and we also have had a few young girls join, but they seem to be y. What is your involvetneni with provin- uninterested, after attending a few cial Indian organizations? meetings, A. I'm a member of the "Voice of Alberta Native Women's Society" which is a y. What would you say is the main provincial women's organization. The problem on your reserve? dispute here at the time was between A. As everywhere, alcohol. the treats and Metis women. I didn't want fault with these women, no y. Do you have any feelings as to why Native American Studies Program Staff. Chairman! Mnll> Crop Eared Wolf, Sec- matter «hatthe possibilities were, hut liquor is Left to right Ro\ Cunningham. Counsellor rolar\ -Public Relations, and Cal Duprce, such a cruth? - Officer; Christine Morris, when this quarrel started we were A. In my own way of thinking drinking is and Recruitment Co-ordtnator <>l Nali\c Teacher Program. Professor; Lero) Little Bear, considered traitors, especially it we just a monkey business. Most every- Assistant sided with the Metis. one seems to he involved in it. The University of Lethbridge will be Mr. Cunningham, whose responsibility accepting its first contingent ot students in is counselling native students «as the first y. Would you ever see the da\ when the y. Do you feel it has damaged a lot ot the Native American Studies Program this member hired on the program in the tall of Metis and freatv Indians will work families'/ coming September lli"4. together as one rather than pulling as a regular department A. Yes we have so main broken families Organized Lero\ 1 ittle Hear. Blood Indian who I', apart? because of alcohol. within the of I under the direction of an reeenth graduated from the law program A. Yes, I do, Everything worked out all-native staff, the program is the only in Utah is the chairman ot the N.A.S. . Canada smoothly until tour or five years ago. credited program in western program and is one oi the group who was y. Are mhi people doing something about leading to a degree in Bachelor ot Arts and working on this proposal in ll)~2 along with it? Science. Joe and MolU Crop Eared Wolf and (.). Would you sa\ are ihat there differ- A. Yes. there are places which the band Roy Cunningham, a counsellor recruit- Loretta Man\ Bears. Mrs. crop Eared ences between the treat) Indians had opened, such as the Tribal ment officer said the program is designed Wnlf has iust recent 1) been hired as living on the reserve and the Metis Counselling Services ami the Detox- to prepare Indian students to meet the secretary for the program. She joins people? ification Center but both ot these changing needs of their people. Christine Morris from Browning. Montana because the is the Assistant Professor. A Yes 1 do, during meetings place- had been abused. of the VANWS, may oi us sympath- Mr. Cunningham saul admission to the "It's a relevance between the reserves be ized the non-treaty women who gave Mr. Cunningham. Native American Studies Program nia> y. What do you feel about Economic and students," said sought through the Regular Matriculation sorrowful stories about their past "Strong emphasis will be placed on Development? Do you think that's a route or the Mature Student route. experiences. We were once united. a relevant to suit the must on the reserve lor trying to developing course but 1 don't know what happened. Indian interests and his needs." With the cutbacks in education in accomplish some sort ol an economy? students apply for educational assist- reserve people ami can A. Our was fanning. land Consultation with the ance through the Name \mcriean Studies y. Do you personally think this had any economy The (he university will be assured to prepare Program as there are some monies bearing on the Janet Lavallc case? As was good at one lime, but lost our these courses with representatives from farmers because they leased their available to assist students. Cunningham well as the Fact in Alberta the Indian (he reserves in southern Alberta acting in said. women aren't working together? I a nils to the white man. With my an advisor) capacity. husband for example he used to farm The Native American Studies Program A. Yes. this is so because the Laval case Mr. Cunningham put it. "it is of no all his own land until he got sick. Now As operates on funds from the Secretary of started the Indians thinking that they benefit if an Indian lias a degree and is Slate. Department ol Advanced Education would maybe lose their reserve if Mrs. he's forced lo lease bin he still owns a unable to use it on the reserve." and the Dormer Foundation. few cattle. I aval had won her ease of regaining . Realizing the importance of having Besides the Native Teacher program y. companies on the trcalv status. Do you have any qualified Indian people in professional being offered this v ear. the follow in^; three reserve? fields especially in band affairs, (he U. ol courses are also available in the fall A. the Krmineskin Reserve. L, program is currently preparing a all registered Ireatv Yes. semester: 0. This is a fear of training program for Band Managers. Indians in Canada. 1 could see that Un- y. the parents are Mr. Cunningham said the band training NATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES MOO people wish to lose their Do you think that didn't program is one ofthe special courses which NATIVE AMERICAN RIGHTS reserves, do know any supporting education and encouraging but you of will offered from time to time according IN CANADA: Legal relationship between (heir children to Slav in school? be woman on the Hrmineskin Reserve in to the requests from the reserves as to their the native people and the federal govern- the same position as Janet Laval, A. ["here is so much "truancy" that it's wants and needs ment. I opus may include aboriginal losing their status. left up to the police to inquire about rights, treaties, the Indian Act. and certain A. Yes. there has been eases like this children. Many of the homes aren't fit Cal Duprce, co-ordinator of the native specific rights such as hunting, fishing, before. to live in because of excessive drink- teacher program in co-operation with the trapping, and taxation. ing. Maybe, if the people were sober Faculty of Education at the University of NATIVE AMERICAN STUDIES 2500 they do something lethbridge will be implementing a training \ IN IKB \N U What is your feeling on this ease? Do could about it. Till NATIV AMERICAN program this fall to prepare teachers to NOKIH Historical develop you feel it's realK lair that a woman AMERICA: y. In other words your people aren't meet the needs of the Indian community ment of Native American communities should lose her status? concentrating on the root ol the and pupils. w ithm both areas and an analysis of « hat it much, but some be "Urban Indian' in modern A. I don't talk about it problem. This program will function with the means io Studies North America. people have told me that the women A. Right. I here are some who don't drink philosophy of the Native American Program Faculty of It's aim telt free to retain their treaties or leave is good because they are ami Education. al all and this is lo provide a native curriculum in the NATI\ 1 STUDIES MM) the reserve after main ing a nonstatus in activilv AMERICAN now involved some kind of provincial school system. NATIVE AMERICAN LITERATURE Indian. I his was something to which keep busy. If only the io themselves During the program, it is hoped some Selected and representative literature from they hail signed. ()t course arguments people would stop drinking they 'd the reserve courses will be conducted in a reservation the written and oral tradition developed by had come up as to leaving save aloi ot needed money setting. Native Americans on their own free v\ ill. . Page 6 KAINAI NEWS July 30, 1975 ARE THE JOB OPPORTUNITY WHO METIS ???? POSITION FOR DIRECTOR by Terry Lusty Competition for the position of director for Poundmakcr's Lodge QUALIFICATIONS: WHO ARE THE METIS? What is then ot These incidents were basically result of Symbols Metis culture such as -Must be ofnative extraction, being able to origin? are asked customs, These questions bj identity cohesiveness and char- land concerns. People who had settled and speak both native and English languages. people who know little of Canadian history. acteristics were definitely evident and tanned the land tor years felt threatened -Must have knowledge of native alcohol- Historically and genetically, the Metis tangible when the Metis evolved on the that they would lose their land to ism, also managerial experience, good are descendents of Indian-French marri- prairies. When applied to Louis Kiel. personality. ages. The halfbreed were those born of Gabriel Dumont, the Red River settlers, westbound settlers. Their concerns were -Applicant must have Grade 12. better or parents who were Indian mixed with any the Red Riser carts, the buffalo hunts and finally recognized when the Dominion equivalent. other race Although soon, one can appreciatively form a mental holdings for -Should be able to have good working than the French. both Government allocated land staff and good identify picture of the Metis, lo do so today. relationship with under- with their Indian ancestry more so Metis and halfhreeds in Manitoba and standing. though more difficult, is very than with their non-Indian parents, they do real. What Saskatchewan. The unfortunate part of the -Reliable transportation an asset and also have a different history and culture than Metis culture encompasses today is the process was the suffering and bloodshed must be able to travel when requested. that of the Canadian Indian. The Metis do blending, or borrowing, of various traits involved. Had government listened earlier -No other committments should interfere. not enjoy the same rights and privileges as from both their Indian parentage and to the pleas and grievances of these do treat) Indians. people, controversies and biases might not DUTIES: To define Metis culture as a have risen to the degree they did. cultural nun-Indian parentage, From the Indian, concept envisioned bj the majority of -Responsible for the administration and most Metis haveretained values, attitudes, Lodge society is difficult. There are distinct and implementation of Poundmakcr's language and physical characteristics as And what of Kiel. Truly the father of and Poundmakcr's Out-Patient Clinic's separate identifiable traits and patterns of well as use of buckskin: beading; vvood- Manitoba, Canada, this ojbectives. Also to supervise the develop- the Metis which distinguish them from perhaps Western L'arving; hunting skills, etc. From colorful who played such a dominant ment of recording system and provide a other groups and individuals. Certain the Figure a non-Indians, they have adopted fiddle and part in history has been slighted periodic analysis of the Lodge's activities aspects respecting values, concepts, atti- Canadian guitar playing, a degree of acquisitiveness here true to the Board. tudes, behavior and so forth are in a and criticized. Vet was a and materialism, jigging dances, academic Here was a man who stood transitinn.il stage between life patterns humanitarian. -X lor hiring of and a variety responsible the and dismissal Indian learning, language, of labor up tor the rights of his people against such the populace and that of white skills. of any Staff member. society. pillars as Sir John A. Macdonald. His lite, The Metis and halfbreed first made their his struggle, was a tragic one and hat the Metis have a culture, thai it is "To maintain all communication to all I stamp in western history at the eventually culminated in his death on intrinsic and material is unquestionable. A Canadian programs in the province. Battle of Seven Oaks when Cuthbert November Id. IMH5at Rcgina, Sask.. at the great man\ people are Grant unaware of or do not defeated the Selkirk settlers in youthful age of 41. Nonetheless, he is understand the of 1810. -Responsible for all submissions and culture the Metis-this remembered and revered vividly and budgets and any new Innovative pro- iik hides Metis people. the man; That passionately bj the Canadian Metis, who grams tn government levels. culture was and is is However, they came into promi- distinctive another greater today number approximately one million. by nence when Louis Kiel question. I hat culture, as viewed the came upon the -Responsible to meet all deadlines of any affected individuals ami by those outside scene at Fort Garry from 1869-70, and submissions regarding programs. the cultural circle is. again, an animal of again in IMS at Batoche, Metis head- Surely he'd have been proud to see the another color. quarters during the Northwest Rebellion. man) advances ofthe Metis over the years. -Responsible for 'ill properties under Local and provincial Metis organizations Poundmakcr's Lodge name. have sprouted throughout Canada. So has a national Metis body. Strides continue to -Responsible for close communication with Ernie Philip about be made for Metis progress in all walks of government and other agencies, bands, folks so on. culture life--cducation, health, housing and organizations, etc. Their future is not as bleak today as it appeared to be some W years back. There -Will initiate a strong relationship with "How can we expect them to and this communication PRINCE GEORGE.B.C -Ernie Phillip is understand are professors, clergymen, politicians and media utilize the our own people network to educate the Indian non-Indian \cr\ proud of his heritagc-so much so that culture don't under- a wide assortment of business men who are stand. about the problems associated with he has travelled hallway around the world Ihe white man outlawed a lot ofour Metis and who have made their mark. practices in INNI, alcohol and drug dependencies. to tell other people about it. cultural including danc- ing. (The law has since been amended.) Mr. Phillip, a descendent ol an Iroquois That the Metis have segregated them- -Responsible for all finances and the says have destroy packer who tame west with Alexander He reserves helped selves somewhat from the dominant white operation of the Out-Patient and In-House the Indian culture. "I remember Mackenzie, is a Shushwap Indian and when I society, that they tend to lean more programs. was in school I got slapped by teacher member ot the little Shushwap band on the towards their Indian ancestry and that they for speaking m\ own language." the fappan Reserve, about 200 miles have evolved a number of activities and -Responsible for the evaluation of the success rate Poundmakcr's Lodge northeast ol \ ancouver. A majority of Indian children today, he programs to improve their lot differentiates of speak program on a quarterly basis. Since 1%8, he has been recognized as a says, don't their native tongue them as a cultural group or as individuals. ■jrand champion dancer 1.1 times through- because their parents don't want them Progress of Metis people in business. terrorized for own language. Resume must be sent to: nit North America and has demonstrated speaking their his dancing skills in trout ot European and "Many parents don't want their children education, social-recreational activities, Brie Stamp Director \siail audiences. in go through what they didn." land rights, hunting rights and organi- Bui Mr. Phillip says he hasn't always Mr. Phillip, a courtworker in the zational evolution has been greatly ad- Poundmakers lodge been proud ot his heritage, and in tact, it Vancouver area, has also spent lime vanced in the last decade and strengthens Box 3884, Station D ■il.imi'i until 1954 when he saw an Indian touring schools in the province to familiar- the presence of an existing Metis culture. dancer ami a white man talking that he ize the people with the Indian culture. There will be many more who will also Edmonton, Alberta rsi iki changed. "I've travelled to hundreds of schools in contribute to the Canadian social structure, " I he\ were enjoying themselves, they B. ('. to create a better understanding retain their identity and continue to take CLOSING DATE: August 15, 1975. were laughing and having a good time." between Indians and non-Indians. 1 re- pride in saying. "I am Metis!" Mr Phillip said. ceived a letter from a 12 vcar-old-girl who said she hated me. Most ot the dances Mr. Phillip performs Indians before she met and now she says in public are social dances and sacred. she has a better feeling not lor them. hut he sa\s mam white people at his dances, and the Indian culture because "It doesn't matter how successful I am. I the_\ do not understand. will never forget I'm an Indian." PEIGAN EDEN'S INDIAN FUNERAL HANDICRAFTS HOME LTD. LARGE SELECTION PINCHER CREEK ON HAND Phone 627-3131 Lowest Possible MACLEOD Prices FORT Phone 234-3772 Open 7 Days a Week BROCKET, ALBERTA AGENTS FOR MONUMENTS On Highway No. 3 July 30, 1975 KAINAI NEWS Page 7 PE-KUN-NEE HAPPENINGS utter t0... By Bernadette Smith The Alberta Indians "I wish to take this opportunity to thank all of those who participated in the recent Indian Association election. Things did not go as well as all would have liked--the provincewide election system is still a new- one for us. but I am confident that this latest experienceputs us in a good position to do much better next year. I would also like to congratulate the successful candidates and urge those who were not successful to continue to make their essential contributions. Indian people face difficult and trying times and need to carefully consider as many points of view- as possible. Finally, I would like to add a special thank you to those who supported and 1.-R- Mary Ruth IMcDougall, daughter voted for me. I will do all I can to live up to your Verna IMcDougall, and Wllfed McDougall. trust and confidence." FORT MACLEOD: Friday. June 27, 1975, for the highest achievement in school. Respectfully yours. two girls from the Peigan Reserve at Verna McDougall, a grade nine student, Brocket received scholastic awards from received the Dan Van Wyck Memorial the F. P. Walshe High School. Trophy for the most outstanding female I Harold Cardinal Norine McDougall. a grade nine student, student for extra curricular activities. She daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Martin McDougall is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Wilfred has for the second year received a trophy McDougall. ALBERTA CULTURAL Gas Well Discovered at Mofief HERITAGE COUNCIL PanCanadian Petroleum Ltd. of Calgary company is planning to build a gas has reported the completion of a successful processing plant in the area with a capacity natural gas well on the Stoney Indian of 70 million to 100 million cubic feet per Reserve at Morley, about 50 miles west of day. Calgary. PanCanadian now is investigating the environmental aspects of constructing the The well. PCP Morley l()-9-2o- T W SM. gas processing plant and planning to drill a was drilled as a follow-up to the PCP further wildcat in the area. Morley 9-4-26-7 W 5M Mississippian gas PanCanadian. a Canadian Pacific sub- discovery well on the reserve last year. sidiary, has a strong land position on the As a result of the new well, drilled to a reserve, with interests in 21.000 acres depth of 10,365 feet and penetrating 250 leased from the Indian Affairs Department feet of sulphur-bearing gas pay. the and 2.1,000 acres of provincial land. In Memorium lAA Election Results PRESIDENT EAGLESPEAKER - In loving memory of a dear husband, dad and grandfather, Tom Harold Cardinal 1060 Eagle Speaker, who passed away July 24, John Samson 669 1969. Cultural Heritage Council Executive hard Alberta Culture; Sandy Viteychuk. Depart- TRKASURER at work at their first meeting. Faim left to ment Secretary; Norma Ellis. First Vice- "What we would tzi\ c to clasp his hand. Andy Jackson 704 right: Dr. H. J. Shimi/u: Dr. Ram Gupta. Chairman; Terry Lusty: Peter Czartoryski; His happy lace to see Norm Grier 571 Secretary: Dr. Pierre A. R. Monod. Allafolla, and Dr. J. Sandier, Absent: R. To hear his voice and sec his smile Chairman: Richard Lofthouse. Orest Kruh- Wekherlien, J. Zold, R. Allan. Sam That meant so much to us. lak. Director: Cultural Heritage Branch. Donaghev. Anne Louis, and Paul Pelchat, Unseen, unheard, is always SECRETARY he near Kutus nominated by Still loved, still missed, and very dear Goodstriker acclama- general of the Alberta Dutch, English. Estonian. Finnish. French tion at annual meeting. The first meeting Pirne goes on but memories stay Cultural Heritage Council held in Calgary. Canadian. Filipino, German. Greek. Hung- As near and dear as yesterday. saw over 50 ethnic groups represented. arian. Icelandic. Indian East. Indian West. There is a link, death cannot severe VICE-PRESIDENT #6 Native. Italian. Irish. Japanese. to the readers to Indian Love and remembrance lasts forever Tom Cardinal 425 It will be of interest Jewish, Lithuanian. Nor- know group represents the Korean. Latvian. Gone you are. but will never be Helen Gladue I HO that this Metis, Mennonite, Pakistani. Pol- forgotten" following ethnic communities: African. wegian. Louis Crier 242 ish. Portugese. Romanian. Russian. Scot- . East African Asian. Arabian. Austrian. remembered and sadly missed tish. Serbian. South African. Spanish. Lovingly Black. Chinese. Czechoslovakia!!, Danish. In wife, Maggie, daughters, Peggy, Eliza- BOARD MFMBKRStfb Swedish. Swiss. I'krainiun and Welsh. beth, Linda, Levina, Sharon. Wanda. Charlie Blackman 367 Sylvia, Ramona and son Thomas. Ted Buffalo 363 Joe Houle 360 WANTED Raymond Archand 342 Jim Small. Sr. 266 CARDSTON Sam Bull 248 SECRETARY Henry Metchatis 136 VICE-PRESIDENT#7 Howard Beehe 186 Frances Weaselfat 113 1. To perform .ill clerical duties lor Roy Little Chief 67 Inspol. as assigned 2. To perform clerical duties BOARD MEMBERS #7 f)foC'uce b\ the Director, (e.g, filing and Meat IGA) Fred Gladstone 270 f accounting.) 3. To make necessary preparations for Gordon Crowchild 244 meetings relative to Inspol Activities. Maurice McDougall 178 4. Some knowledge of accounting. John Snow 140 5. Shorthand 80 «pm "We Really Care" Typing 40 wpm VICE-PRESIDENT#8 (i. Must be able to travel, Don Cardinal 334 Salary negotiable. Don Calliou 144 DEADLINE: Application postmarked GROCERIES August (>. 1975. Musi include a phono HOARD you can be MEMBERS #8 number on application where (Nominated by acclamation at annual reached. meeting.) Send applications to: Dave Kappo PHONE 653-4133 PHONE 653-4132 Inspol Sports Association 207, B<>.il 109 Street Pete Joyce Room (Ulie Edmonton, Alberta- I Bclrosc Page 8 KAINAI NEWS SIOUX INDIAN WINS INTER-TRIBALTOURNAMENTGOLF John Fletcher presenting Senior division trophy to August Lente. Natch Miller presenting championship tropin to Lloyd Goodwill. Llovd Goodwill, a 23 year old Crec Indian from Fort Qu'Appelle. Sask. won the first Golf widows lamer Inter-tribal Golf Tournament at Waterton Lakes Nationial Park on July 17 - 19. The three day 54-hole tournament at- traeted some hO goiters, as they eame from California, New Mexico, Wisconsin, Wash- ington, Nevada, and Oregon from the United States, and from Canada there were entries from Ontario. Quebec. Alberta and Saskatchewan. Lloyd Goodwill who has been golfing for 12 years, came up with a score of 77 alter 18 holes on the final day of the tournament to edge out Bernard Fox. a Blood from Stahdfoff by one stroke. Gordon Williams of Ottawa proved to be quite an entertainer. Goodwill, who is single and works lor the Federation ofSaskatchewan Indians in the field of sports was on the Saskatchewan Junior Golf team in 1%9-D. He played in the Dominion Junior Championships in Kelowna, B. C. in '69, and in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia in 1970. Goodwill stated. "I didn't come down here to be second. I've been second three times this year and I don't like being second." He came to play, and play he did. as he came up with a real steady game throughout the three days. Marvin Fox. a Blood from Standoff won third place iii the championship flight alter a playoff with Kugie Louis, a Coville Indian from Salem. Oregon. In the first flight. Chris Johnson, a (ree from Hobbema, Alberta won the first flight after a playoff with Roy Fox. Blood from Standoff. Each had identical scores of 89 on the final day. Second flight winner was Vein Spence. a (ree Indian from Hobbema. Alberta, He had a score ol 92. Rick Baker, an Ojibwa Indian from Haywood, Wisconsin won (he third Hight with a score of 93, I Ernie Haug won the Guest flight division. Don Cardinal presenting the tropin. he women's division was won In Jae\ Fox of the Blood Reserve with her final day total of 133, Jacv has been golfing lor only two years and certainly improved in the short lime she's been in the sport, Jacv. being a natural athlete adapted to the name well MENS CHAMPIONSHIPS MENS FIRST FLIGHT 1. Lloyd Goodwill - "" - Sioux - Fort 1. Chris Johnson B°, Cree Hobbema, Qu'Appelle, Sask. Alberta. ■ ■ 2. Bernard Fox - "8 . Blood - Standoff 2. Ro\ Fox -89 Bio,nl Standoff, Alberta. Alberta. ■ ■ 3. Marvin Fox - 82 - Blood - Standoff 3. August Lente l»2- Isleta Pueblo - Alberta. Albuquerque, New Mexico. 4. Kugie Louis -82 - Colvill - Salem. Oregon, MENS SECOND FLIGHT low Gross over 3 three days for 5-4 holes - Lloyd (joodwill. ■ 1. Vern Spenee ■92 ( ree Hobbema, SENIORS Alberta - ■ 1, 2. Moe L'Hirondelle 93 Metis Fori August I elite l>2 Isleta Pueblo " Albuquerque, New Mexico. McMurra\. Alberta. 3. Man in Kelliiaa ■95 Washoe 2, Rick Baker -93" " Ojibwa " Mavward. lla\wood. California, Wilton came up with new method, style. Wisconsin Goodstrlker ■ putting hilliard A Ro\ Goodwill " 95 Sious - Fori 1, Marvin Kclliiaa -95 - Washoe - Ou'Appelle, Sask. Havwood. California. - . - July 30, 1975 KAINAI NEWS Page 9 ome of the hard working people that were responsible for the tournament -R Jim Goodstriker. Vern Spenee, Chris Johnson. Marvin Fox. Joyce Goodstriker, Willie Little Child. George Calliou, and John Fletcher. A smiling Jacy Fox receiving Ladies Championship trophy from golf pro Bill Hilton. Second place in the championship flight was again decided by a playoff as Caen Blv won over Lillian Fox. both of the Blood Reserve. They were tied at 135. Fvelvn Goodstriker won the ladies first flight with her score of 13". She is also from the Blood Reserve. In the senior div ision for golfers over 45 years old, the winner was August I.ente. a Isleta Pueblo Indian all the way from Albuquerque, New Mexico as he shot a 92. I he junior championship went to Sandy Red Crow, a Cree from Hobbema with a score of 105. Special events each day tor the longest drive and closest to the pin were won both by Jim SinclairofRegina, Saskatchewan on Friday and Saturday. First flight winner Chris Johnson. John Fletcher doing the honors. On Sunday, Charlie Smallface had the longest drive and Bernard Fox was the closest to the pin. Ihc team championship went to the team of John Quaterer of Stone Lake. Wisconsin. Lloyd Goodwill, Satch Miller of Warm Springs. Oregon and Badge Arthur ot I apw ai. Idaho. Ihc three-day tournament had ideal weather, only the first day was of any hazard to the golfers as a strong chilly wind swept across the golf course. \ barbeque was held at Ruf'us Good- striker's place on Friday evening and was verv well attended. Trophies to the champions and runners- up were presented in front of the club bouse after tournament play was ended. Sports consultant for Inspol, Willie Little Child was the MC lor the presentations. Handing out the trophies were John Fletcher ami Satch Miller, both with the National Indian Activities Association. Don Cardinal representing the Indian Assoei- in of the club house. ation of Alberta anil golf pro of the golf Relaxing front course. Bill Hilton. \ftcr the trophy presentations everyone en loved a tried chicken supper that was served ai the club house, and then there were plenty ol handshakes and farewells to iKwh found friends, ami a promise to be back nexi year tor the 2nd inter-tribal Golf MENS THIRD FLIGHT LADIES CHAMPIONSHIPS I Kick Baker 93 - Ojibwa Haywood. I J.C Fov -. 133 Blood - Standoff. Wisconsin. ■ Mberta, ■ 1 Blood ( . Cardston, llonier Healv 9fi ■ ardston. 2. Caen Blv 135 Blood Alberta. Alberta '" Bruce Flamont - KM - C ree- Regina. v Lillian Fox 135 Blood Standoff. Saskatchewan Mberta 1 Phil Mistaken- C hid 102 Blood - ■ Standoff, Alberta. - - - - LADIES FIRST FLIGHT JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS Evelyn 137 " Blood \ivi.\ Crow C ree I Goodstriker I Sandy 105 Standoff. Alberta. ■ Hobbema. Alberta. ■ ■ MadgeGreyeyes ■ lt>2 Cree - Fresno. ( urns Smallface 106 Blood ardston, ■ c alifornia. < Alberta. V Joyce Goodstriker Ib3 Blood 1 Rogt i Kelliiaa 126 " Washoe Standoff, Alberta. - Junior champion Sandy Red Crow wood, ■ II.iv c alifornia. - - - - July 30, 1975 Page 10 KAINAI NEWS NATIVE SPORTS Red CrowRoundup Pays Out *9846.00 In Prize Money Gary Not Afraid was the biggest single Darcy Tailfeathers hanging on for dear life, he managed to stay on but was out e\enl money winner at the Red Crow Round-up winning $742.50 in the calf of the mone\. roping. boy's going to the National High School Finals The calf roping event saw most of the the steer riding event with .1 score of The newly found name for the Annual rodeo in Gallup. New Mexico in the early- loot go south of the border as the first three 70 points. Nexl in line was Roben Ward. Blood Reserve Rodeo. '"The Red Crow Jr., t>K and 51~2.2:v Levi part of August. finishers were Montana cowboys. Gary Not with points 1 Round-up" drew some .150 contestants and wiih 6" points has taken a commanding Afraid of Crow Agency, got in a real hurry Biackwatcr, Jr. was third had a pay out in cntrv fee and pri/c money Wilbert Beebe Si 14.75. lead in the bareback in the circuit and tied his calf up in a fast 11 fiat to win and totalling's9,B46.oo. standings he added to that lead by the event and 5742.50. Ken Augure of Four boys split for fourth place each with day rodeo and The three attracted over 1.500 winning at Standoff as he managed 67 Browning tied his calf up in 13.3 for second 66 points and the\ each received 514.2.-V people during the three performances points aboard Red Eye, and he won place and he won $556.87. Another Crow They were Wright Bruised Head, Tomm\ under ideal weather conditions. $336.50. cowboy Sam Bird In Ground was 14.1 and Dixiin, James Wells ami Fred Tallman. Old $371.25. cowboy Terry pro Bob Gottfriedson did it again Three boys. Jerry Matt. Jordan Bruised won Morloy Rider fheDevereaux girls from Browning, Lyman a 14.5 for fourth place and winning the All-round title. He and Head, and John Hall had to settle for 2nd. managed Montana ran lirst and second in the junior $185.62. Tailfeathers tied for the steer wrestling and 4th. as they each scored f>2 points barrel race. Zana was lirst with a time of championship steers 3rd. as they downed their and split 5504."5 between them. The team roping event saw brothers Ken Iti.K \\ inning 83.15. Billic Jo was second at in five seconds flat to draw 551^."5 each at a riding event saw another tie this and Richard Augure win the event with It).1-) she won $62.35. the pay window. Boh also split for 2. 3 & The bull each won 5445.50. time for first and second. Dennis Samson respectable 4..3 and Joyce Blackwater was third with a time 4th in the Saddle bronc event with Claude points and There was a tie for second and third of and she pocketed 541.55 and Man Left Hand. Cody Wildman. and Dutch and Dale Bird each marked "1 17.1 each won 5424.25. place between the teams of Frank Gobert. ( onnelk won $20. 75 with her time ol 17.2. liinak each with h~ points, as they all won Connelly Gus was with "0 G.D. Douglas and Bud and he title went to Anna 5163.35 each. Butch Little Moustache third in I senior barrel fourth went to Vaille. Both teams stretched their steers as sue ran the clover leai in a Leu has been points and 5242.50 and 3.8(1 Jovi'c Fox Young is Little Bear who who had a h9 12.4 and they split SI. 11 between last 16.5, returned her $142.55, two riding well, but failing to drawgood, finally Hobbema's Pern Little Child that $121.25. them. ol a second behind her was Caen Bl\ drew one to his liking and made a fantastic and tenths Maurice McLean and Garry I.abelle were at K>." winning $106.90. Ihird place went ride for 70 points on a horse called Golden Behind Gott'.riedson and Tailfeathers in fourth their time of 15.7 and each Donna at 16.8 ami $71.25. I err\ Rocket to win the saddle bronc event along the dogging event were Eugene Creighton with to favlor received $111.00. Hoyt was at ll).° lor fourth place and with 5435.60. with a 6.4 and he won 529~.00 and Pete of 7.7 won him A Browning youngster by the name of $35.60. I ew is of most Bruised Head with his time is one the promising bronc Keith Tatsey was $229.50 richer as he won rulers coming up in the ranks, and will be 514N.00. He who cannot forgive others destroys the bridge over which he 1975 Summer Games Set himself must p;»ss. Participants must hold an Inspol Ama- William Mistaken Chief, co-ordinator for Expected in attendance at the games will teur card which can be purchased through 14" Alberta Native Summer Games be Alberta Liet. -Governor Ralph Stein- the the Inspol office: has that the games slated tor hauer, representatives from the Dcpt. of announced Recreation Inspol August 15 ■ 1" OH the Blood Reserve are in Recreation Parks and Wildlife. Inspol. Phone 4.1V 1745 its final planning stages. Canada and Ron Plans call for an Alberta team to be "Well It struck me funny the other day while and his sports department. watching the Inter-Tribal Golf tournament I want to especially congratulate Marvin at Waterton Park. There standing in front Fox and Willie Little Child on the way they of me were about sixty Indian golfers from handled this tournament. I was very all over Canada and the United States. impressed and 1 heard many golfers from Watching one of their own teeing off at the the U.S. say the same thing. first green. What was funny to me was that Plans are already underway for next an American judge a few years ago said. year's classic and it will be at Waterton "Indians arc only 100 years removed from Park and at the same time. savagery," he then sentenced an Indian I saw something of Indian dignity among man to life imprisonment. the Indians from all over the North Well 102 years later, there 1 was. a American CONTINENT THESE PAST Blackfoot Indian born only 39 miles away, FEW DAYS. I would like to see this 37 years ago. Watching those savages develop into other sports as well. My knock a silly little white ball around for organization, the National Indian Activities three days at the First Annual Inter-Tribal Association. (NIAA) will hold the First Golf Tournament, classed as the "North North American Indian Olympic Style American Indian Championships." The Games in 1977. All Indians of Canada will Indian has come a long way, but we still be invited to compete on a common ground have people who think like that judge. with Indians of the United States. This will He should have been at Waterton Park, be an event that will take place every two because there were some very serious years thereafter. people playing golf in those beautiful Pride tilled me when I heard names like mountains. Madge Greyeyes. U.S.A.; J. C. Fox. Men's overall championship went to Canada; Maurice Slickpoo. U.S.A.. and Mr. Lloyd Goodwill, a Sioux from Fort Charlie Smallface, Canada, being called Bloods Do Well At Qu'Appelle. Saskatchewan atid women's out to tee off. overall champion was Jacinta Fox, Blood The day is coming when in some city or Indian from Standoff, Alberta. Lloyd's dad Indian community Indian names will be Summer Games showed up the second day of the tour- heard over large P.A. systems. Names nament and Lloyd told me. "Seeing my like..."Longboat. Thorpe. Mills, and Six- Let it not be said "that a victory is be attributed to so few athletes from the Dad here gave me that little something killer," will echo throughout that stadium. always won the finish." was not at Such reserve region. The Peigan Reserve fell extra to play better." Gus Lente. a Pueblo If there is an Indian father or mother the case for the Blood Reserve contingent Rock, a last with 3.5 points. Dennis Brave Indian from Albuquerque. New Mexico reading this article, there is something you who took part in the Southern Alberta third place participant at the games was a trophy for the golfer who July 17-14. held in was presented can do to help make this vision come true. summer Games. not however, disappointed in his region of furthest distance of the United Coldeman, Alberta, but the try and came the Get your sons and daughters interested in the Blood Reserve. He said, "last year we representatives. Gordon Williams, determination was there for the 55 athletes only had In athletes in the Fort Macleod States some sports activity. He or she could be a who took part. Southern Alberta Summer Games, as a Cree Indian from Ottawa received the great athlete someday, be it in running, Five gold, six silver and si/ bronze compared to 55 who took part thisyear." same award for the Canadian golfers. basketball, rodeo, swimming or golf. All it medals were captured from a field of 2.400 1 won't go into scoring and flight takes is self-determination and some athletes at the close of the Summer Games winners, I'll leave that to Jim Goodstriker athletic ability. held at the Crowsnest Pass, encompassing three communities. When all the results were in and the points awarded, it was the County of Warner who went away with the games Slave Lake Second Annual Rodeo flag, emblematic of the aggregate victory. The County of Warner accumulated 132.5 132.ii points. Hot sun and scorching heat at Slave led the first round with a 5". but had to the Blood Reserve, one of the eleven Lake's 2nd Annual [RCA Rodeo, July 12 settle for a split with Bud Connelly on the regions in the games, were able to secure and 13, did not hamper Bud Connelly's second session. Young Bud go! the score tenth spot in the overall standings, with 2fi ability, as he won all-around honors with on Strip of the Cox bucking string. 2.2() by ringing up a Marvin Louis: Aaron Currie. BARRFI and the Samson Pirates have confirmed will 56 second, third and fourth place finishers will point ride on No. 8 of the Cox Rodeo Stock. RACING ■ Donna Taylor; Jeannette Wolfe; their entries in the championship tour- receive $600, S.NM) and $200 respectively. Ihe next two spots were split Joey Sheila Potts; Karen Ward. nament but six between more teams are required loh nson and Mike (iilham with 54 points say the tournament organizers. The umpires will be included in the selection of trophy recipients, which are to "Wimpy" Beebe, on a hot The reported they are Wilbert Pirates getting number II in all. including the grand streak, topped the first round on the for desperate other provincial teams to championship trophy. Deadline for entries 'bares 'on Wee Willy, came out atop challenge lor and the Canadian championships. in the 1975 Canadian Native Fastball the average for a bundle of $205.09. It was If men behaved after marriage as If provinces they other don't enter may Championships was set for August I. ."nought to push him ahead ofrunners-up. they do during their engagements, have to championships consisting run the Interested teams may enter by contacting Francis and Butch Little Motist- there wouldn't be half as many mosth of Tootoosis Alberta teams. Mcl Nepoose at Hobbema, Box lid. or iche divorces—but there would be twice The goal Pirates reached their Sri.ooo phone 585-3793, In the saddle bronc, it was Bob "lonto" as many bankruptcies. earlier this spring through donations, For further information contact. Cecil iottfriedson who came up with a total bingos. etc. 110 Nepoose, ANCS Assistant Editor. ni two horses, and grabbed $228.r>0. He I he\ decided to schedule the tour- July 30, 1975 Page 12 KAINAI NEWS AIM Demonstration Thwarted Vet Succeeds that some agency or Several dozen members w as amiable and established communi- The Indians, none of them resident at information suggests ofthe American than the police were informed Indian Movement in Canada planned a cation between the Board and the natives the Stampede Indian Village, called off official other trout of the Monday involved, communication which may have their plan because of the number of first. demonstration in lacking. Village at the evening grandstand crowd at Calgary previously been policemen who appeared, A poll of the people in the the the action by the Stampede this year and were also sup- So this is what happened. There was no Little Chief and Burnstick. leaders of the Stampede indicated that demonstrators) had the general ported by the Calgary urban native people. trouble, and the native people received a group are quoted as saying their movement group (or of the Indians The attempt tailed, actually it was called good deal of understanding attention and would seek "-—other alternatives—we'll approval and support ofAIM in general off, due to presence of large numbers better relations seem to have been estab- have to look at other action." present. Some approved the There was only ofarmed uniformed and plain clothes City lished between the hoard and one group of said the with some qualifications. A Calgary police spokesman directly opposed AIM and police supported by dogs. Law enforce- its co-workers, the People of Treaty No.". bad been tipped earlier in the one man who police off for. Leo Pretty Young Man. ment people were reportedly forewarned, importance. AIM (Canada) had been to "use their what it stands Of great evening and told Blackfoot stated that they this suggests a police appeared in peaceful and eventually ami- judgement such cases." This Head chiefof the informer somewhere usual in AIM them. within the Calgary I'rgan Treaty Indian cable role and perhaps the press may find a support AIM and supports community. However, it must also be substitute for the word militant. InformalFran Fraser remembered that Canadian police un- One Indian elder looked at AIM thnsly. her early days and doubtedly know where Ed Burnstick is at "If you look at the past 100 years. She began writing in By Iris Fleming a newspaper. In the all times and keep close track of the details everything we have tried has failed and contributed articles to followed, was pub- (it his activities and associates. maybe what AIM is doing is the only thing years that her work is a writer, researcher and in the Albertans, particular!) those in Fran Fraser lished in magazines and newspapers Native left." lives on a farm southwest of and Mail Treaty No. " as they have so long been lecturer who east and west. The Globe Mediators at the meeting were Inspector in southern Alberta. She was Bear associated with the Stampede feel that they High River Magazine was one. Her books-The Ernie Rcimer of the Calgary City Police. edge of the Reserve Wind Along have been very much left out in the Calgary born on the Blackfoot Who Stole The Chinook and Chief Leo Pretty Young Man of the Gleichen and the Indians were her with their Centennial Alter all. who near The River have pleased her celebrations. Blackfoot and Urban Calling Last, director friends. She has written of their legends guided David Thomson. Anthony Henday, Indian sales. of the Calgary Urban Treaty books and countless John Palliscr, .lames Hector and others. and culture in two Tribe has honored her Alliance. newspaper and magazine articles. She The Blackfoot and of course, the Northwest Mounted several times for writing and recording There has always been some "grousing" writes on many other subjects. For the past Police? Indians in general co-operated with their legends. She has taped 225 songs and on the part oi the natives occupying the years she has been researching the ranchers and other settlers who were to four many miles of their stories, all sung or Village during Stampede week, and there history of the Kit Klan in Canada. follow and aside from remarkably Klux spoken by Blackfoot Indians in their own few is bound to be some under even ideal incidents where cattle were killed for food. She's a well-read, well-informed woman, Much this is at Glenbow conditions. However, there seems little tongue. of natives of Alberta made little friendly and outgoing, called Fran by Foundation. She has compiled a dictionary the southern doubt that the Board has and does take mischief in those days, whereas they could almost everyone. She can work in extra- of the Blackfoot language. advantage of the Indians and certainly has ordinary circumstances, pc o pI have made the whole Plains area virtually with c She docs beautiful beadwork. taught her failed to recognize them fully as first coming and going. She can carry a untenable for quite a few years had they Alberta by the Indians. She is the only white members of the southern com- conversation and tell stories smoothly not obeyed their leaders. woman initiated into the art of porcupine munity or society. Further, the public interruptions from small Immigrants to southern Alberta in the despite frequent quillwork. probably has not been generally aware ot grandchildren. early days had much to thank the natives this situation. We stated in the last issue lor and their descendents in many cases that many people consider the Indians to may owe their presence here to the be the main attraction at the "Big Show on generally tolerant attitude of the natives of the Bands of the Bow ." .111 earlier day. It seems now that the Indians' position at Indians m involved the Calgary Stam- that event will improve, and may we pede and those who are ardent spectators deservedly maintain that position. are aware ot all this and feel neglected by the European community in its celebration Ilus was the statement: of accomplishments of its first century. Estimates ot the Calgary urban native population range from 3,000 to 10.000 but "We apologize for interrupting this tlie correct census would probably be program as we know that you came here to i loser io the larger figure. This means then enjoy yourselves. Our message is brief: that the ratio ot Indians to Europeans in "The Indian people want to celebrate Calvary is very likely in the order of 1.50, Calgary "s 100th birthday but cannot. Why. W.'h this representation the natives are The ( algary Stampede has used the more than entitled to recognition in civic Indians to promote this world-wide spect- celebrations .>t this kind as they are in acle since 1C)I2 but never have the Indian addition the first People. people been given the privilege ot opening this ceremony. Indians appear to be only Ihe actual appearance ot the demon- an extension of the midway. strators on the stage was thwarted and bow The board of directors of the Stampede this might have turned out we do not know are composed of the privilege people ot but there could have been trouble. We do Calgary, They claim to represent the know what happened however, and it is. interests of the people of Calgary. But do uenerally good. they? Similarly the Department of Indian The finest fruit of serious learning Allans claim that they represent the should be the ability to speak the interests of Indian people. But ito they? word God without reserve or lln n were news items on the front em- ot Ik Indians have had policies and pro- ujii both daily papers for the rest I barrassment. I sol without Ihe press, except for the grams implemented consultation. the week. education, economic development and unfortunate use ol the term "militant, i.e. items welfare program. "as sy mpathetii and the news show., in a good light and they Ihe results have only been negative. d the natives AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS were favorably quoted. For instance. 1 ook at the reality and truth. " Nelson Small lins. Southern Alberta Has the taxpayers' money been spent director ol MM was quoted as follows in wisely? Only 2() per cent ot the depart- GAS and OIL the ( algan Herald. "We have opened the ment's budget goes directly to Indian " (lours to negotiation for future plans for people. I he rest is used lor bureaucratic PROPANE - BULK and Indian parti, ipation at the Stampede." and administration. " had the same BOTTLE Qjexali) added "I wish Indian Affairs Indians want to be part of the Canadian guys (Stampede Board.) attitude as these soi let We can"t do it unless we have your meeting on v. HEATING and PRESCRIPTION after an hour and a halt long understanding and support. evening between AIM repre- " I hursdav We offii iallv open the Stampede." APPLIANCES DEPARTMENT sentatives from the Village were also For your protection we main- Che meeting " present and supported AIM. TV and RADIO tain refrigerated supplies of " and Service INSULIN Sales VITAMINS Groceries - Fruits - FINEST FOODS LIVEF? EXTRACTS - ANTIBIOTICS Ice Cream - Cigarettes PROPERLY PREPARED DIOLOCICALS Popcorn - Refreshments SERVICE PRICE'S KEN'S JAVA SHOP CENTRE REXALL STORE ALBERTA DRUGGIST Confectionery & GREYHOUND BUS DEPOT CARDSTON - PRESCRIPTION CARDSTON, ALTA. Fort Macleod, Alta. Phone 2343063 - Fort Macleod 653-3812 Phone 653-3155 PHONE PHONE 234-3093 WE SELL KAINAI NEWS WE SELL KAINAI NEWS July 30, 1975 KAINAI NEWS Page 13 Centennial Gallery Acquires 1 JOB OPPORTUNITY ] | RADIO REPORTER J Permanent Collection | QUALIFICATIONS: I Oakville's Centennial Art Gallery is the children in the community," she said. first smaller gallery in Canada to (1) at experience. acquire a "Each and every item in the collectioin ;■ Must have least grade twelve and/or equivalent permanent collection of contemporary na- ij (2) Must be knowledgeable about radio work, script writing. The tive artifacts. carries the culture and heritage of the Indian people, and each artifact relates a ability to use and interpret, the native language used, is, necessary, i The 29 pieces, all executed by Canadian specific story or legend." (3) knowledgeable agencies, jj Indian artists arc on view in the fine ji Must be about the services of various arts In acquiring the Indian artifacts. Mrs. room next to the art gallery in the Central "j organizations, and governmental bodies, Demeny said, the gallery actually Library. They will form the basis of a got ij (4) Must own a vehicle and a valid drivers licence. ji double the monetary value of the collect- permanent collection of Indian art. ion. The collection represents a coast-tocoast There were American collectors from as i PURPOSE OF JOB: sample of Indian art. There are argillite far away as Colorado buying the art. j! (1) To spend 60% of the time in Native Communities obtaining in- \ totems by Haida artists, Kwakiutil decora- "It gives Indian artists a boost to see formation through interviews; taking news reports and exploring j: tive carving false face masks by master carvers, ceremonial bowls, boxes, their work represented in galleries rather new areas in order to promote better communications for the bent Iroquois sculpture. Mohawk pottery as well than as souvenirs or ethnological exhi- native people in Alberta and Northern Montana. as a whimsical carving of an ear drum, bits." she added. (2) To spend 40% of time obtaining information in conference and with made from whale bone. Mrs. Demenv hopes enough money can various agencies, organizations and governmental departments j; The library's acquisition is a result of the be raised by public subscription to pur- that foster the development of the native people in Alberta and Contemporary Native Arts of Canada show chase the eight-foot red cedar totem thai \ stands at the main entrance to the Central Northern Montana. held last November at the Gallery. Organ- \ ized in Library. It was part of the Indian Arts ■j (3) To perform other such duties as outlined by the supervisor. co-operation with the Department ot Indian and Northern Affairs, over 512.000 Exhibition. worth of artifacts were sold. One called "House Post." has a pur- chase price $4,500. \ SALARY: As its commission, the gallery chose a of :j: Negotiable \ selection of Indian artifacts in multimedia. A house post is usually used b\ Gallery curator Esther Demcny hopes Northwest Coast Indians to help support eventually Centennial Gallery will own 50 the root beams of their longhouses. It may CLOSING DATE: j to 60 items of Indian art. also designate the seat of honor and bear the symbol ol the spirit guardian. Aujurt 15,1975 ot 4:30 p.m. "Centennial Gallery is the first small \ gallery to present and preseve art of this Information sheets and pledge forms nature. There are a few contemporary have been mailed to local industries and SEND APPLICA TIONS TO: Indian collections in places like the individuals. They arc also being distri- \ all Oak |i Executive Director McMichael Collection and the R o y a I buted through libran outlets in :■ Indian News Media Ontario Museum and other large galleries. ville. Mrs. I)emen\ said. Box 58 but we are [he first small gallery to have The house post was carbed by Walter I one." Mrs. Demeny Harris, son of the feu carvers slill ij Standoff, Alberta commented. master "This collection is tremendous tor the active. CHANGE AND THE NEED FOR ORDER (The Importance of Local Government) In the last article, we have More and more the government stressed the meaning, history and took charge, and Indian agents took importance of local government and over the making of most decisions the need for all to understand their for the Indian people living on the roles, rights and responsibilities ifj reserves. The Chiefs and council! local government is to work proper-i became little more than figure- I Iv and be effective. heads, with little power or control| Before the white man came with over the affairs of their people. his new ways, Indians knew these Bui all 'his is rapidly changingI things and their kind of government now. The Indian people again want , worked. The Chief and council knew to take over the control oftheir own | what their responsibilities were, affairs and make their own deci-| and their power was, and used it to sions. Indian organizations are now I control the affairs of their tribe in an stressing this fact and are insisting j orderly way. This system worked that the voice ofthe Indians must he well until the white man arrived, heard and listened to. As a result. I bringing with him many new ways. government policy is being changed"i Most of all he brought change-the and the Canadian Government is | kind of change which meant that the trying to assist in bringing about the j life of the Indian people would needed changes in the most pro- never again be the same. duetive way. I The which the animals provided this is all ' food (and and But quite new. The sometimes clothing Indian are shelter) were suddenly almost gone. people finding new roles i for themselves. ways The buffalo nearly disappeared. New are bcint; tried to solve the new problems. |' Other animals moved ahead of the The old kind of leadership is , push of incoming white settlers. Traditional lands were taken over almost gone as most bands now by the newcomers. Alcohol and new elect their Chiefs and councils. They | diseases took their toll. are criticized tor what they do or don't do. Because they are elected '| Indian but The old life of the all they must listen to the of the and the Indian wishes disappeared, people people it they want to be elected desperation turned to the white I in again. The\ must do what is best tor man The help was given to i for help. all the people, not just what is best some extent by the signing of the tor themselves or a chosen tew j treaties, but as a result the Indians relatives and friends, or the lost much of their independence, people will not support them. ' ambition and control in running ) their own affairs. But the signing of But this kind of change brings j treaties moving to the everyone more responsibilities. The the and the need everyone reserves brought many changes to The White Man Came for to understand j roles their way of life. Indians lost their their becomes more important J identity and spirit, and became as it leads to an orderly way of doing 'I things more and more dependent on the (SECOND PART OF A SERIES) and in making reserve! a i government. belter place to live. I Page 14 KAINAI NEWS July 30, 1975 JOB OPPORTUNITIES /?w* hecau^- I 6EJIBETJIIW JDI |To Perform All Duties Required In Policing j SECRETARY I/$ 0 th,p«, Cc 460** {Indian Reserves and Surrounding Areas I I I h \\l 4. i «.r.,, . ,1 n r Alt- JOB DESCRIPTION: \ \ ] :%- -♦ Within the Province" of Alberta. I I \ X )) k I. To be responsible to the Assistant f )\ >-r f^- m ! f i /-^"st^S hW _ »ww^w^,*»^w^-w».t*-> 1 Director for Field Research. JO<_// LjC's \ \ Transcribe and type / L ) I» QUALIFICATIONS p. corresf«ndence j j> n]v I and reports tor Field Research Staff. 4 1 1/1/ £p~\ J V \ \ | Male or Female, Canadian Treaty ! 3' «f"!SiM*trehand*°*"■ I v —^)/ [<£ ' 1 A STICK CAM! $50 per team of eight FOR PRESIDENT i' Ist prize....5500.00 ; ! 2nd prize WO.OO 3rd prize.... 20(1.00- $1,000.00 1 ! "> 1.000.00 is to serve as ottk.al notKe of m> place at the Metis Association He ul l; I I ■>! K'S HAM) (iAMI- - 5.1.00 per intention to contest the Presidency of the ' W (f minimum) ■ ' Off,ce ;IKo uh;lt |oca]s arL, dojn m] t person our players M of follow- Vssoc.ation Alberta. The ■EL f their respective areas. This will ensure j! mg are a few things that the Metis people I that we will not duplicate the services "! Ist prize....5150.00 rta should seriously look at. lam not ■Lj^k^R ,fANCS and the Metis Newsletter will I" 2nd prize.... 100.00 lo conduct a smear campaign, nor R^ not be politically structured. ■" .lid prize.... 50.00 S .100.00 lo criticize anyone. However. 1 I a \Satt.'"^F^^^^^^^KLl "H feel change is necessary. The "[ 1 Ai3fcißßSiilß The Mavajo Communications Board yas developed a project to stimulate the mak- ing of movies telling true stories of In- dians which will be more dramatic and more educational than the fiction which has been presented using sterotypes While television within the Indian com- munity is something for the future because of the lack of power and facilities documentaries for showing on television are certainly within the range of the Nava- jo Communications Center project This would be to work with all Indians not jus! the Navajos It is felt that by drawing together In- dians in the field of communications and non - Indians who can bring com- munications expertise into the program that this project could have more impact than any other in bringing together the In- dian and non Indian in mutual co - opera- tion for the Bicentennial- Specific costs at this time have been developed for initial phases of the Navajo Multi - Tribal Communications Center Funds are needed for staff costs in generating the national information effort described here. Funds will be needed in establishing conferences and conventions on this as described. It is estimated that the overall project including the Communications Center would eventually cost between $3 and $4 million. However, it should be noted that much of this can be done in stages as funds become available. It should also be noted that projects suchas the Communications Center where movies and television documentaries can be made can develop into economically profitable projects. 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