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August 4, 1989 Indian and Metis News...Every Week Volume 7 No. 22 Saddle Lake chief forced out By Jeff Morrow never secured federal funds Windspeaker Staff Writer to address the band's needs. He said opposing band SADDLE LAKE, ALTA. members are afraid to come The Saddle Lake band is forward for fear of reprisals shrouded in a cloak of se- by the band's administration. crecy after holding a prema- Band employees and coun- ture election of chief and sellors would not comment council Monday. on the accusations. Nine people were voted in Eugene Steinhauer could to succeed Chief Eugene not be reached for comment. Steinhauer and his council Newly -elected councillor after they resigned early last Carl Quinn said he was not month. involved with any group The election was held one opposing Steinhauer but year ahead of schedule after a agreed there was a feeling of group of disgruntled band discontent in Saddle Lake. members rallied to oust the He said it's a feeling band leadership. members can now pull to- "They're out because they gether. never did a thing," said a band "Sure, you can dig up old member who wished to re- bones, but it doesn't do any main anonymous. good. We have to think about "They got the reserve into the future and get on with a bigger hole. A lot of us here things," he said. thought that they never used Ron Steinhauer, regional the band's money properly so executive director of land, we got together to get them revenue and trust for Indian out." Affairs, said the federal gov- She said only a small por- ernment has no jurisdiction tion of the band supported the over a band operating under former chief and council and tribal customs. secret meetings were held to Under tribal customs a plot the overthrow. band is resposible for holding Forty people were nomi- and monitoring its own elec- nated for the nine positions tions. LYLE DONALD, Windspeaker July 24. Steinhauer said his depart- An unnamed source from ment has not been informed Saddle Lake told Wind - [hatband members were upset speaker that the band, located with their leaders. Remembering the Resistance 120 kilometres northeast of Elected council members A grave site ceremony is held to honor the Metis who died at the resistance 104 years ago. Edmonton, is comprised of are Quinn, Shirley Halfe, This past weekend more than 2,000 Metis from across Canada converged at Batoche, Sask to take several factions opposing Lena Cardinal, Eric Large, in several cultural events and to remember the people who fought for self- government during the Riel Steinhauer's leadership. Eli Brertton, Eddie Makokis, Resistance of 1885. They gathered for the annual Back to Batoche celebrations last weekend to witness the "It's all because of a lack Alex Whiskeyjack, Louis country's best compete in square- dancing, fiddling and jigging. of performance. Steinhauer McGillvery and James always promised he would Hunter. support the band, and he never did," the source said. He said residents are upset because the reserve's roads Battle of Batoche rages anew and houses are in disrepair. The source said Steinhauer By Dana Wagg Western Canadian Metis Rivard said the council Rivard said the Metis who was going to exercise Windspeaker Staff Writer have been gathering at the was optimistic it could con- National Council is "not going those responsibilities," he location every summer since vince Ottawa to turn the land to talk to any superintendent explained. BATOCHE,SASK. 1971 for Back to Batoche over. in the province when he has Meanwhile, Rivard said Days. nothing to do with the deci- the MNC hopes to meet with Canada's Metis are nego- The "We want the land for our Canadian Parks Serv- sion made at the federal Lewis again in September to tiating with the federal gov- people and we're going to ice has operated a museum at level." discuss several pressing is- emment to gain control of the pursue that goal. It's a goal Batoche for about three years, sues. historic Batoche site in Sas- Rivard said. we won't let rest. Harper admitted an agree- katchewan. Discussions for control of "He certainly didn't say, ment had been reached sev- In addition to getting rec- Preliminary discussions the land started about six `You got it,' but he listened." eral years ago to turn over ognition for Louis Riel and have begun with Minister months ago with the federal Lewiscouldnotbereached some land near the historic gaining control of Batoche, Responsible for Metis Affairs government, he said. The for comment at press time. Batoche site to the Metis. the list includes: Doug Lewis, the executive - Metis Society of Sas- However, a senior west - The Metis, who lease the a comprehensive Meus director of the Metis National katchewan will also be in- em Canadian official of the parcel of land for Back to claims' policy Council told Windspeaker last volved. Canadian Parks' Service said Batoche Days, wanted to alternative funding arrange- week. If the Metis community he was unaware of any dis- develop camping facilities ments for Metis organizations "We're looking at a total assumes control of the land, it cussions between Lewis and and a cultural centre at the Metis access to national recapture of the land around could develop camping and the MNC. site, Harper said. Native drug and alcohol pro- there," Ron Rivard said. tourist facilities to provide "There's no discussion "The Treasury Board au- grams "We're trying to make our money to cover the operating with anybody on taking over thorized us to transfer it to federal participation in Metis case. They're listening." costs of the historic site, Ri- the historic site at Batoche," them at no cost. It was a fed- child and family services The site, located about 70 vard said. said Douglas Harper, direc- eral contribution to that de- co- management of natural kilometres north of Saska- "We don't have the re- tor general for the Prairie and velopment," he said. resources toon, is an important symbol sources to do all these things. northern regions. But the process was halted tripartite negotiations on the to Canadian Metis, because it We're a poor people. We're "I'm not aware of any in- because of a split in the Metis constitution and Metis issues was the scene of the final trying to get our land back tent to have that land turned community, Harper said. federal participation in Metis battle in the1885 Riel Resis- and adequate resources to over to any Metis group," he "With the split in the Metis education initiatives MIL tance. look after our people," he said. said. organizations, it wasn't clear agricultural development Page 2, WINDSPEAKER, August 4, 1989 CLOSE TO HOME INSIDE ;..MMSSV:.MEMIM.z;: THIS WEEK New band alarms Chiefs By Jeff Morrow Ominayak and Alberta Pre- ment of Indian Affairs for 113 Windspeaker Staff Writer mier Don Getty will go ahead years and questions the as planned Aug. 9. government's intentions. GOODFISH LAKE, ALTA But Ominayak said if the The Goodfish and Saddle federal government doesn't Lake communities are recog- Goodfish Lake band Chief help to resolve the dispute his nized as one band and must Ernest Houle finds the crea- band may stage a blockade of share federal funding. tion of the Woodland Cree roads leading on to its land at Even though the bands are Meet the Wayne band of northern Alberta Little Buffalo, 470 km north- run by two chiefs, Houle said alarming. west of Edmonton. the process of being recog- Gretzky of the But Lubicon Lake Chief Federal negotiators have nized federally has been a powwow circuit Bernard Ominayak is taking not yet accepted an invitation slow one. See Page 12 it all in stride. to sit in on the meetings. President of the Indian Ominayak told reporters "If we find they are not Association of Alberta Roy Wednesday he's not opposed sincere, and Ottawa is trying Louis says he won't recog- to the creation of the Wood- to come to our people, it nize the Woodland Cree as a land Cree as long as it doesn't (blockade) is something we'll distinct band as long as the interfere with his band's long- have to look at," he said. federal government has a standing land -claim dispute Ominayak criticized the hand in its creation. with the federal government. Department of Indian and He said the Lubicon band "We've been in this fight Northern Affairs for putting settlement must be reached for 50 years and we don't the Woodland Cree at the before the new band is recog- intend to go away," Ominayak front of the list while other nized. said. Native groups have been "It's good to have bands "If the federal government waiting years to gain official recognized, but it has to be wants to create a new band status. done properly," Louis said. Back to outside our membership, Houle said his band has "The federal government Goodfish Chief Ernest Houle: Alarmed by federal Batoche days that's fine," he added. been trying to obtain official just did it overnight. We have backing of Woodland Cree Negotiations between recognition from the Depart- other bands waiting," he said. a success See Page 9 AFN Chief denounces federal ploy

By Jeff Morrow the blue. They (federal gov- Cling with federal negotiators Windspeaker Staff Writer ernment) are pouring a lot of for the past eight years to re- money and time into this ceive an adequate settlement OTTAWA thing," he said. -member Negotiations were Assembly of First Nations Federal officials have met called off after Ominayak refused Grand Chief Georges Eras- with disgruntled band mem- a final federal package last $50 M tourist mus has denounced the crea- bers ten times over the last January which he called a resort planned tion of a new northern Al- few months to iron out details of the separation. "take it or leave it offer." for Athabasca berta Indian band as a federal ploy to destroy the Lubicon Federal negotiator Ken Ominayak and Getty reo- See Page 15 people. Colby said the government pened talks in July, Erasmus charged the gov- has held meetings with dis- ernment is offering the Wood- gruntled band members, and Colby said that disheart- land Cree special concessions has flown them to Ottawa to ened band members ap- NEXT while ignoring the pleas of meet with Indian Affairs offi- proached him with their con- other Indians who want to be cials. cerns last January. organized as a band. WEEK The Woodland Cree, Woodland Cree leaders He said a 300 -name peti- scheduled to be officially rec- Melvin Laboucan and Archie tion was brought to him ognized Aug. 28, will be the Cardinal could not be reached demanding the federal gov- 593rd Indian band in Canada. for comment. ernment recognize the new In a telephone interview band. that the from his Ottawa office, Eras- Colby contends Native creation of the new band is mus compared the Woodland Ominayak claims that not a ploy to undermine Cree to the the U.S.- backed only 25 per cent of the Wood- Artists efforts. Contra rebels who are fight- Ominayak's land Cree are former Lubicon Special ing the communist regime in Colby said the matter has band members. Nicaragua. been handled properly by his AFN Chief Georges Erasmus: Likens Cree band to He said that most of the The Minister of Indian and department. US backed Contras in Nicaragua petitioners are Metis other Northern Affairs Pierre Cad- or "They came to us, we the way negotiations are federal government land northern Alberta Indians who ieux is funnelling money to over going, he said. and financial were incited by federal dissident band members who didn't go to them. We just compensation offi- QUOTE cials to become a part the want to overthrow the leader- told them they should organ- The Lubicon Lake band for the last 50 years. of scheme to divide his OF THE WEEK ship of the Lubicon band, ize" if they're not happy with has been at odds with the Ominayak has been bat- band. Erasmus said. "It would be wonderful if "We have they really cared about creat- always been ing a new band, or they really wanted new bands. But the Riel statue a 'disgrace' dust under government is in a desperate the carpet situation and is attempting to By Dana Wagg reduce the ability of the Lubi- tive- Director Ron Rivard. for Metis affairs. That's one of the things im- where Windspeaker Staff Writer con band to take a strong "The history books have Rivard said the council portant to us," Rivard said. nobody will wants Riel named He called a position," he said. different views; some say Manitoba's statue of Riel SASKATOON, SASK. Father of look," said Erasmus noted that Cad- traitor, some say hero. We Confederation. on the Saskatchewan legisla- "The tive ieux will recognize the Wood- feel he made a Metis National grounds hideous. Susa Creek The Metis National Coun- significant land Cree as a distinct band contribution toConfederation Council has not formally "It's not a very good like- resident cil (MNC) says it'sabouttime made that request just before negotiations are in Canada," Rivard said. before." ness and under his coat, which Dave set to begin between the Louis Riel's place in Cana- He noted little carne of is open to the public view, is history was formally MacPhee. Lubicon Chief Bernard Orni- dian The issue is one of several earlier discussions in Parlia- a full view of his genitalia," nayak and Alberta Premier recognized. the council hopes to raise in a ment on the matter. he said. Don Getty Aug. 9. "We feel Louis Riel has fall meeting with Justice But the council intends to "It's an embarrassment not got his just recognition in Minister Doug Lewis, who is press the issue, he said. more than anything else," "It happened just out of Canada," said ANC Execu- also the minister responsible "We're pushing that. Rivard said. August 4, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, Page 3 ACROSS OUR LAND NEWS BRIEFS ,.. IV,,v á >1,\a\m"' . .\v.\``.. \.v+.::wQ::.\.. ee\MIUMW: <%M[`;:F: NMVSMMEMM``.\ . PARENTS SETTLE CRADLE Few Natives hired by BOARD SUIT WINNIPEG - The Native parents of a baby in a cradle board who was put through a baggage X -ray machine by airport security guards at the Winnipeg International Airport have received a $15,000 out -of- CBC on Prairies court settlement. Bruce Sakakeep of Big Trout Lake, Ont. reached the deal with Metropol Security Ltd. of Winnipeg last week. Sakakeep said his baby does not appear to have By Dana Wagg TV reporter Clayton Blood, force was Native at the end of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, suffered any physical or mental trauma from the January, Windspeaker Staff Writer said Chambers. 1988. Alberta and British Colum- "In that sense, it's unfair The target is to have 149 bia will be "high priority, 1988 incident. hiring areas for OTTAWA, ONT. to judge the CBC by numbers natives on permanent staff by the semi-pro- CARDINAL MAY SUE alone," he said. "It's certainly the end of next year. fessional and technical jobs not the total picture." Seven natives have found we have." ARCHITECT CBC would have to add The Canadian Human permanent work with CBC in Programs are also being OTTAWA - Celebrated architect Douglas Cardinal is 15 Native people to its per- Rights Commission lodged a Saskatchewan. They com- developed to encourage the considering a law suit to prevent another architect from manent staff in Alberta to discrimination complaint prise 1.7 per cent of the CBC hiring and promotion of building an addition to his design for St. Mary's Roman reflect the number of quali- against CBC after it was work force while 4.4 per cent Aboriginal people in all oc- Catholic church in Red Deer. fied Natives in the provincial unable to convince the corpo- of the work force in the prov- cupation categories through- Cardinal, acclaimed for his unique, curvilinear work force, says a spokes- ration to agree to a joint re- ince is Native. out the CBC. designs, believes he is the only architect qualified to man for the Crown corpora- view of its employment prac- Manitoba has the worst design a parish hall for the church, one of his most tion. tices. record of the Prairie prov- When hiring and choos- famous works. There are but two perma- Statistics indicate too few inces, according to figures. ing between candidates "the The Metis architect designed the Canadian Museum nent employees in Wild Rose Natives; disabled and visible While 5.2 per cent of the benefit of the doubt" will go of Civilization in Hull, Que. which has transformed the Country, said CBC spokes- minorities are working at province's work force is to Natives, the disabled, skyline of the nation's capital. man Richard Chambers. CBC, according to the com- Native, only one person (.2 women and visible minori- Cardinal said he considers the chosen design for the While the Native work mission. per cent) has been hired. ties, said Chambers. parish hall, submitted by Bearden Engineering, inappro- force in Alberta is pegged at said the corpo- would have The candidate need not be Chambers Twenty -five to priate. 3.1 per cent, there are only .4 ration has a plan under way to be hired to reflect the Abo- equal in qualifications but However, a spokesman for the building committee per cent Natives on perma- increase the percentage of the riginal population in the work only in potential to do the job, said Cardinal was not selected because his fees are too nent staff with CBC. people from those groups force. he said. high and the Red Deer native has moved his office to There is one permanent working at CBC. The number of permanent "This is the only way we're Ottawa. Aboriginal person working in Since December, 10 addi- employees in each of the going to be able to increase Edmonton (.3 per cent) while tional Aboriginal people have Prairie provinces isn't avail- and reach the targets assigned NWT POLITICIAN Natives make up 2.6 per cent been hired by CBC to bring able, he said. to us, " Chambers said. "We're of the city's labor force. Eight the number on permanent The CBC also wants to very committed to this whole RESIGNS would have to be hired to staff across Canada to 89 (.7 increase the number of Abo- exercise. YELLOWKNIFE - A member of the Northwest 10,300 em- "What we have to do in the bring the number to an equi- per cent) out of riginal people in technical and Territories Legislature who faces sexual assault charges CBC is we've got to act. We table level. ployees. semi -professional jobs, said has turned in his resignation. made," don't have to study the situ- Those holding contracts "Progress is being Chambers. Michael Angottitauruq, 38, who represents Na- recorded when ation any more," he said. with CBC aren't in he said. "That's not bad "We want to get them into tilikmiot, gave no reason for his resignation in a state- That includes "We can't afford to pro- the figures. Sas- we're in a situation of down- writing jobs, into office jobs, ment to the assembly. katchewan Indian Carol sizing." into the technical aspects of vide them (the commission) with all the numbers and His political status has been in limbo since sexual Adams, Calgary co -host on said Statistics producing programs, sound assault charges were laid last month. new - figures indicate 2.1 people, documentation they require Newsworld, CBC's all Canada people, lighting stag- Last year, Angottitauruq said he would resign for Edmonton work at this time," Chambers said. news channel and per cent of the Canadian ing people," he said. personal reasons. He later changed his mind but admitted to the Legislature that he had an alcohol problem. Ominayak takes land fight to UN NATIVE PROBE HEARS OF GIRL'S MURDER By Jeff Morrow THE PAS, Man. - Seventeen years ago, RCMP Windspeaker Staff Writer knew the identities of four men involved in the slaying of a Cree teenager, an inquiry heard. EDMONTON Keith Duncan, a former RCMP officer who investi- gated the murder, said one of the suspects, Lee Colgan, Lubicon Chief Bernard was arrested on another charge months after the 1971 Ominayak is taking his 50- murder and plea- bargained for immunity from prosecu- year -old land claim to a tion if he'd confess. United Nations subcommit- Helen Betty Osborne, 19, was stabbed 56 times with tee on Native rights. a screwdriver and sexually assaulted on Nov. 13. Ominayak flew to Geneva Police said the four men were not suspects until after this week to tell the Working the receipt of an anonymous letter in May, 1972. Group on Indigenous Popu- Obsome was assaulted and slain after being ab- lations that the Canadian ducted from a street in The Pas by four teenagers who government is using subver- were cruising the town looking for sex. sive tactics to undermine his Charges were not laid for another 16 years and efforts to build a future for his resulted in only one conviction. The case has unleashed a people. storm of controversy about whether the trail of the Ominayak told Edmonton murder was allowed to grow cold because of racism. reporters Wednesday that the EXILED U.S. INDIAN department of Indian and Northern Affairs has resorted ACTIVIST FALLS FROM GRACE to enticing rebellion within with his band. The Indian activist who once wined and dined He views federal recogni- U.S. presidents now lives an exile's life on the seedy side tion of the Woodland Cree as of Vancouver. fall from grace began after being a "divide and conquer" tech- Robert Satiacum's nique and a way to uliminate convicted of 70 racketeering and embezzlement charges compensation for his 400 in Washington State. He won political asylum in 1987 when the Immigra- member band. Chief Bernard Ominayak: We want an adequate settlement "We want an adequate set- tion Appeal Board found he had a legitimate fear of tlement to help our people assassination if deported to the United States. build a future," he said. Buffalo, located 470 km Last May Lubicon coun- Ominayak called for an The ruling has since been overturned by an appeal. Indian Affairs Minister northwest of Edmonton. cillor Larry Ominayak at- international lobbying effort He plans to appeal the decision. Pierre Cadieux recently an- He said the Canadian tended an international con- by countries to put pressure Satiacum faces another court battle this November, 10 -old nounced he will officially rec- govemment has left him no sultation meeting on Aborigi- on Canada to honor Indian after being charged with sexually touching a -year ognize the Woodland Cree as other choice but to take his nal rights sponsored by the treaties and negotiate land girl in 1988. The trial was postponed after suspected the 593rd Indian band in plea to the world organiza- World Council of Churches claims in good faith. heart attack pangs landed him in hospital. Canada. tion once again. in Australia. Satiacum is the great grandson of Chief Seattle, after Ominayak chrages that the In 1984 Ominayak filed a The meetings were at- The UN subcommittee on whom the American city is named. He is also the Chief Indians federal government will use complaint against Canada tended by delegates from Fiji, Aboriginal rights makes its of Chiefs of Indian nations, an honor American century ago. the new band to discredit the with the United Nations Guam Thailand, Tasmania recommendations to the last bestowed on Sitting Bull more than a Lubicon people of Little Human Rights Committee. and the Philippines. meetings in New York City. Page 4, WINDSPEAKER, August 4, 1989 YOUR WORDS Wind-speaker &s. VEMOM,.:. IMMISMN. '"..tig:.`.d,.1 '..`....\;.;r.```'.':,.fai:r.:.rM.a.:.z.,..MaM'a::a3>:ä:>::>.<ì:.sr::.::.*:e:.4

Windspeaker is published by the Native inmate Aboriginal Multi -Media Society of pleads for help Alberta (AMMSA) each Friday to provide information primarily to Tansi! Native people of northern Alberta. read an June 16 and I want to respond ones who suffered in these schools. Windspeaker was established in I article from the Windspeaker up in here, we have 1983 and is politically independent. to it to give the readers a different point of view. I want to say that before many of us ended practised Indexed in the Canadian Magazine I must say that if people really cared about Native spirituality and our our cultural beliefs. Index and indexed on -line' in the culture, then people will step out and help us during our incarceration. We made a terrible mistake but don't you think we have a mind, body Canadian Business & Current My name is Gerald Skani and I've been serving time in several and spirit? Affairs Database andCanadian institutions across Alberta for the past seven years. I must admit that some of us will make it and yet some of us won't; that's Periodical Index. I have encountered many situation in which my brothers were denied the sad past. 15001.112 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T5M 2V6 access to their cultural rights but things are gradually changing. Being in Grande Cache Correctional Centre and being the President of The administrations are working with NCSA and elders, with the this Native Brotherhood Organization was a challenge indeed. (403) 455 -2700 cooperation of the Native Brotherhood Society, to implement more pro- With the help of our liaison officer, we have really gained a great deal FAX: (403) 452 -1428 grams about the high proportion of Natives in Alberta prisons. of cultural activities, such as a two -day cultural awareness workshop in We are learning to deal with some of our problems. Let me tell you a November, 1988, pipe ceremony in February, 1989, annual powwow in story about someone who was close and very special to me. May, 1989 and a recent workshop in July, 1989. STAFF My mother died in 1985 and is sadly missed by the family. The administration has allowed us to seek our roots and they have been Bert Crowfoot At a very young age, my mother was sent to a residential school near just wonderful. General Manager Onion Lake, Saskatchewan. On a few occasions, we've been denied but we are learning that we're Elaine O'Farrell She was there for a number of years until my father took her out of there in jail and we need more support from the communities, cities and resource News Editor and married her. people out there. Jeff Morrow Until then, she was in the school taught by Catholics priests and nuns. Your article stated before incarceration, we hardly knew Reporter that what we Dana Wagg These people were very strict and my mother was not even allowed to needed and why should we practise now? Reponer speak her Native language. In other words, you are saying that we will never change and we will Gary Gee For example, if she spoke to another, she would be strapped and locked always be convicts? Special Sections Editor Jeanne Lepine in her room for a day or two. We need support from the people out in society and somehow show Community Reporter She was very bitter toward the Roman Catholic Church for many years them we care about each other and not just ourselves. Bea Lawrence but even so, as I grew up my parents would still encourage me to go to If I've somehow hurt someone's thoughts and opinions, I'm sorry. I Production Assistant Joe Redcrow church. didn't write this article to hurt anyone. Cree Syllabic Translator She was a person who would never call down the church even though I care about the non -Native inmates, Native inmates and society as a she despised how they treated the Native people in those terrible residential whole. AMMSA BOARD schools. This is my opinion and maybe, as years go by, we will start to realize that Fred Didzena However, today people are starting to realize how much the people anybody's concerns should be your concerns. President living in these schools were adversely affected. Noel McNaughton Native important people Vice- President Our spirituality is to all who want to gain the Thank you, Chester Cunningham knowledge and understanding of our culture. A Concerned Brother Treasurer I feel repelled by those who tried to brainwash our parents and loved Gerald Skani, June Fleming Secretary Leona Shandruk Rosemary Willier Carol Wilson Reader supports defence pact SUBMISSIONS The editor encourages readers to Dear Editor: submit news articles, photographs, Mother Earth with stains of bloodshed. features and community news. But I believe we must realize in our hearts, someday it may happen Submissions should be typed and I write this letter in support of the defence pact signed by some of our unless the hearts of the Canadian politicians are opened to double spaced whenever possible leaders in Quebec. deal fairly with by 5 p.m. Tuesday in order to be our people by honoring and respecting our inherent rights and our treaty This defence pact is asign of unity among our people and printed in the next issue. all our Nations rights as Aboriginal peoples of this land. of Red People should come together and sign it. We are merely asking the Canadian politicians to honor and respect We as Red People of this land have been in apolitical war since LETTERS TO the white what the Creator has given to the Red Nations and what our ancestors people have brought their govemments to this land. It is a form of genocide. agreed to by the signing of the treaties to stop the bloodshed of all people. THE EDITOR I fumly believe our people must fight our wars with these Windspeaker welcomes letters to Canadian So I say to the warriors of the First Nations, let us advise our leaders to governments by going to war in their political and legal the editor. Letters should be brief arenas, but first we join the unity of the defence pact for the good of our people. and include the name, address and must educate ourselves in their ways and ours. We need to learn both ways. We must also continue to pray to our Creator for the strength of our telephone number of the writer. We However, I believe we must also show the Canadian politicians that we will not letters warriors' spirits and his strengths. print unsigned are together as one people by supporting our nations. unless there is a good reason for Because the withholding your name and even of love for our ancestors, our people, our next generation and our Creator, we will defend our right to then the editor must know the be with whatever it takes. In the spirit of Crazy Horse, identity of the writer. Windspeaker If the Canadian politicians send their police or alined forces against our Larry Carlston reserves the right to edit letters for people, I believe we must then show our power as warriors; then we can Lakota warrior length, taste and libel. justify political violence. Interim President,National Native I do pray to our Creator that it never comes COPYRIGHT to a war that will leave Brotherhood / Sisterhood Council Advertisements designed, set and produced by Windspeaker as well as pictures, news, cartoons, Inmate editorial denied content and other printed visit Indians too material are the property of modest Windspeaker and may not be used Dear Editor. without the expressed permission Dear Editor: of Windspeaker. I wondered why the Indians don't honor their outstanding and notable On the morning of July 27, I was called to the dome area of the people. Saskatchewan Penitentiary, where I was told by a visiting SUBSCRIPTIONS correspondence Are the Indians too modest and humble to acclaim their commendable staff member that my sister was denied entry into the institution. CANADA $20 - FOREIGN $30 individuals? The reason "she did not comply with an order given to her to submit to Send cheque or money order Non -Native people have made a virtual industry out off honoring them- a search ". payable to Windspeaker and be selves Although she was suspected smuggling in sure to include your name, address of contraband, no mention They have bestowed upon themselves plaques, trophies, cjyations and postal code. Please notify us was made to the specific of the alleged contraband. awards statues and monuments in nearly every field of endeavor and pro- by telephone or in writing if you Later on in the afternoon, when mail was brought around a pamphlet fession. Are the Indians less estimable? have a change of address. stating the correctional services "mission" was put on my bars. Tom Prince; Canada's most decorated Indian soldier, isn't well known It is titled "Mission the Correctional Service of of Canada ". while his American counterpart, Ira Hayes is immortalized in bronze. ADVERTISING I read through it. I'm sure that there are Indians from the past and present who are worthy ADVERTISING SALESPEOPLE: On page eight under value 1, it has its guiding principles and lists various of honorable mention for their accomplishments and contributions to their Mel Miller principles. Ron Louis people and society. John Glennon One is that the "rule of Law" is respected, another states "we recognize Advertising copy must be received the value of family and community relationships ". Yeah, right. Sincerely, no later than Friday noon to My sister was slandered and told not to visit until further notice. Where Michael Gallant ' guarantee publication in the next are my principles? High Level, Alberta issue. To advertise call 455.2700 . I can not even recognize her since no local calls are allowed. This is the only institution that I know of where there is such a rule. MEMBERSHIPS These people played judge and jury and dictated their own form of Native American Press justice. Where is the justice for my sister and I? . Assodation (NAPA) In conclusion, I would like to say when you are doing time, do not hold National Aboriginal Communications your breath waiting for Sodety (NACS) non- native justice. SECOND CLASS MAIL Yours sincerely, speaker Donald Morin August 4, 1989, WINDSPEAKER Paae 5 CBC 'not happy' with hiring record

By Dana Wagg agreeing to a joint review of to the hiring of groups desig- Canada figures indicate 4.1 negotiating for more than citing the frustrations of con- Windspeaker Staff Writer their employment practices. nated by the government for per cent of the Native popula- seven months." tinual budget cuts as a reason "We're not happy but our employment equity," Cham- tion in the prairie provinces is Human Rights chief Max for his retirement. OTTAWA, ONT. record has been good. We bers said. "Where there's dis- available and qualified to Yalden said he discussed the "We don't, go looking for have not consciously gone out agreement is on what should work in semi -professional and issue with CBC president legalistic, confrontational The CBC admits it's not of our way to discriminate be done next." technical jobs at the CBC. Pierre Juneau and there had approaches. We'd prefer to happy with its progress in against the targeted groups," ButChambersbelieves the But only .1 per cent of the been many contacts with the proceed in a cooperative way. hiring Natives and other vis- said Chambers. solution must be viewed as a people working for the cor- CBC in attempts to reach an But we were not making any ible minorities. "The results are not as two-way street. poration in those jobs on the agreement. headway with CBC," Yalden But it's been tough to find satisfactory as the targeted "If people, who are mem- Prairies is Native. Juneau, 66, stepped down said. openings for them, because groups would like, as we bers of those groups want to "We have reason to be- as president last month after "We felt obliged to act as thousands of jobs have been would like, as the Human work for us, but haven't ap- lieve there are problems. Until seven years in the position, we said we would," he said. lost to corporate belt- tighten- Rights Commission obvi- proached us or knocked on we go in and look at the stats ing over the last five years, ously would like. We recog- our doors or made themselves (in more detail), we can't say said CBC spokesman Rich- nize work has to be done. known to the managers, who anything about it," Southey Ignorance blocks ard Chambers. We're not happy with the do the hiring, and have ex- said. The Canadian Human bottom line statistics," he said. pressed no interest in work- "We're not saying these job hopes Rights Commission filed a Plans are under way to ing for us, how are we sup- companies are discriminat- complaint increase the percentage of posed to hire these people in ing. We're saying we have discrimination By Dana Wagg against the CBC and Bell people from minority groups the first place ?" he asked. reasonable grounds to believe Windspeaker Staff Writer Canada last month after both working at the CBC, he said. Commission spokesman there are discriminatory prac- failed to meet a deadline for "The CBC is committed Sally Southey said Statistics tices. These reasonable OTTAWA, ONT. grounds are the employment Ignorance remains the biggest obstacle for Natives, equity stats," she said. the disabled and visible minorities who are trying to get All federally regulated ahead in the work force, says the head of Canadian monitored companies are required to file Human Rights Commission. site is Dam "The biggest obstacle lack of awareness of the reports number annual on the nature of the problem, simply the realistic appreciation of workers from the four tar- that there is a problem," said Chief Commissioner Max for mercury level get groups (the disabled, vis- Yalden. ible minorities, Natives and "If you recognize you have a problem and determine women) they employ. you're going to do something about it, you're better than DANA WAGG. Wndspeaker halfway there," he said. By Dana Wagg "Almost everybody has The commission is stepping up efforts to help Natives, Windspeaker Staff Writer problems" with having a low visible minorities and the disabled have a better shot at percentage of employees finding a job. It's hoping to knock down some of the bar- OLDMAN RIVER DAM from those groups, said riers that keep qualified people from these groups from Southey. "There are few who getting work. "They're not represented as they should be, including Mercury levels of mem- don't. at the CBC," said Yalden. bers of the Peigan Reserve "You can't say CBC and It will take time to make substantial progress, he said. will be closely monitored to Bell Canada are worse than "It's a long and difficult process but it's one I think ensure their health isn't en- the others," she added. Canadians are perfectly capable of carrying out. dangered by the construction CBC and Bell were the "It's extremely tough since society at large over the years has tended to ignore groups like those we're talking of the Oldman River Dam. only two companies of 19 about. It's built into our way of operating. And to change lead to mercury major employers, which the Dams can that is not something you can do overnight or in a pollution as happened in commission said it was "not decade," he said. Quebec when giant dams able to persuade to take a hard Nor will it happen "by forcing people through the were built at James Bay and look at their employment courts," Yalden said. do it by getting the top management in northern Manitoba. practices and policies." "You're going to of these institutions to take that kind of thing as seriously Health and Welfare offi- By filing a complaint, the as the other elements of their operational requirements." cials will take hair samples of commission can now investi- The commission filed discrimination complaints last Peigan Indians before the gate whether the CBC is guilty month against CBC and Bell Canada after failing to get Oldman area is flooded to of discrimination on the them to agree to joint reviews of their employment measure mercury levels in grounds of sex, race, nation- practices. Statistics reported by CBC and Bell under the Em- their bodies, said Dr. Harold ality, ethnic origin or color. ployment Equity Act show women, visible minorities "The target groups won't Hodes, the department's as- and Natives may not have enjoyed equal opportunities for sistant regional director of benefit as quickly (as they advancement and promotion. community health programs. would have) through a coop- Yalden said the commission would prefer to reach Further studies will be erative venture," Southey agreements rather than having to take legal action. myth commission wants employers conducted after the dam is said. He said it's a the to hire unqualified people. if "But it's clear we were completed to see there's "Nobody will ever be asked to hire anyone, who can't been an increase. nowhere near an agreement do the job," Yalden maintains. Maurice Aked, regional with them (the CBC) after director of the medical serv- ices branch, said he doesn't By Tom K. Ryan believe there'll be a "terribly The Oldman River: Mercury no problem Tumbleweeds significant" increase. You MIGH1CO111512E6 PROPPING Whether there's consider- Everyone has a certain Health and Welfare. 1HÁ1 PARTICULAR BIRPLALL FROM YOUR REPERTOIRE. able pollution depends on if of mercury in amount their Alberta Environment stud- there's a substantial amount Hodes bodies already, ex- ies indicate mercury pollu- of mercury in the rocks and plained. tion won't be a problem, said sand in the area of the dam, nutritional A study by spokesman Janice Richter. Hodes said. Health and Welfare is also "It (construction of a dam) planned to determine what "We're going to be skim- frees up the natural mercury." role fish play in the diet of the ming all the top soil in the Mercury poisoning is reservoir to eliminate some FLAILIIW FROG.. WHEN Peigan. LRrr,L5 PANNED H1514 -H0UR "extremely rare," he said. "The general logic is if of the possible problems with 1OM -1OM coa 5rí10. "You need very high lev- mercury has increased in the mercury," to take extra pre- els to get that," he said. "It fish population and people eat cautions, Richter said. can cause nerve damage, it the fish, the mercury will build The Alberta Research can cause skin conditions and up in the people," said Art Centre is examining the envi- it can cause blood condi- Murphy, regional environ- ronment department's stud- tions." mental health officer for ies, she said. Page 6, WINDSPEAKER, August 4, 1989 Native volunteers sought by police to help victims

By Jeff Morrow "But how are they (Native Windspeaker Staff Writer volunteers) going to get to these places. Many of them EDMONTON don't drive," she added. Police recruitmnnt_of Na- She said the reason more tive volunteers met with Natives haven't volunteered both skeptism and praise in the past is because they during a victims services don't know about the service. meeting downtown Wednes- Warden said his depart- day. ment is working to get the Native social service rep- word out to surrounding Na- resentatives were on hand to tive communities in Edmon- hear of the Edmonton Police ton that Native participation Department's newest initia- is required. tive to attract area Native's to "Our focus is on the vol- its multicultural division. unteer. We are offering train- The victims services ing in the whole realm of branch needs more volunteers victims services and hope Natives will take advantage GARY GEE. to help console crime victims to a victim inner violence Windspeaker of the Helping Hands: Edmonton police tend of city during in -home visits, said opportunities," he said. He noted that a real sgt. John Warden. need for Native volunteers is evi- Warden said Native repre- dent in the city's skid row Most murder victims Native sentation is lacking in Ed- area because of the large ratio monton. of Natives who live there. "We feel we are not doing Victims services operates By Jeff Morrow Bennett Thrasher, a 25 -year- He was found bleeding Barker said there is a cur- all we could for the Native a 24 -hour crisis hotline, per- Windspeaker Staff Writer old Indian from the North - outside a downtown bar last rent rash of alcohol -related communities," he said. sonal support system, follow - west Territories, was the third Sunday. stabbings involving Native Barbara Budesheim, out- up assistance, and victim's skid row murder in over a information EDMONTON Edmonton's last slaying people in the Edmonton skid reach worker at the Boyle service. month 10th murder and the occurred in the same area, row area. Street Co-op, commended the For more information on victim of 1989, Murray outside the York Hotel Tav- "We are finding a lot more idea but questioned victims services call 421- More than half the people the proc- Barker said. em at 10401 96 St. people are carrying knifes," ess. 2213. murdered in Edmonton this Barker said six of those Barker said 25 homicides he said. year were Native, said the killed were Native. occurred Barker said most of the head of in Edmonton in the Edmonton Police Thrasher died in hospital murder victims knew or were Department homicide divi- 1988, and five were on skid from a single stab wound to row. associated with their attack- sion. New IAA the chest after being stabbed "Of those victims, only one ers. The stabbing death of John by an unknown attacker. was Native," he said. There were 16 murders in Edmonton at this time last native was board elected year. Only one killed in 1988, Barker said. There are five new direc- representatives. She replaces Detectives do not have any tors on the board of the Indian Louis Wayne. suspects in Thrasher's slay- Association of Alberta. ing. Alex Crowchild and Anyone with information Barbara Louis was elected Howard Beebe Jr. were about the murder is asked to by the membership of the IAA elected Treaty 7 directors, call the police complaint line at the recent 46th annual joining Frances Weaselfat. at 423 -4567 or Crime Stop- meeting to join John Samson They replace Regena Crow - pers at 422 -8477 (TIPS). and Peter Bird as the Treaty 6 child and Floyd Smith. And Fred Duranger and William Beaver were elected Treaty 8 directors, replacing Charles Beaver and Robert q4 International Cree. Also serving Treaty 8 NATIVE ARTS are Bernard Meenen and Pe- STD' ter Joyce.

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Attend and enjoy a THE Festival of International Native Art. Dance, Culture and Cuisine CROWD during Calgary's weeklong The Canadian recognition of Canadian Native Art. Red Cross Society Navajo Jewelry has been involved in Peruvian Tapestries & Ceramics the training and Award Winning Canadian & teaching of basic American Painters & Sculptors swimming and water safety for over forty August 19 - 27, 1989 years. "CEREMONIAL PROCESSION" BY Jack Singer Follow a Canadian LAUREN WUITUNEE Concert Hall Foyer, Calgary Ce re for tradition and register in a Red Cross Water A FESTIVAL OF ART BY ALBERTA NATIVE ARTISTS Safety program today. JULY 28 -SEPTEMBER 2, 1989 TUESDAYS - SATURDAYS, 10:00AM - 5:00PM THE FRONT GALLERY 12302 JASPER AVENUE, EDMONTON TELEPHONE: 488 -2952 eiN For further information contact THIS SOW AND SALE IS PROUDLY PRESENTED BY THE ALBERTA INDIAN ARTS (403) 251-3826 or Calgary Tourism \i(ffi,Pg AND CRAFTS SOCIETY & Convention Bureau Information f FUNN Line 262 -3866 (403) August 4, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, Page 7

,.. . . _..<::,,..\vyf::ti. .., .. ::.::.<...... k . Siç.` .. 3kGt; Y:;n. . \ ::.. "\' 'Yv:S': \t .;: : W3ij3.+ ' :.:...ö. Edson flooded by requests for help ing of the Alberta Native By Gary Gee Friendship Centres Associ- Windspeaker Staff Writer ation, the Edson centre pre- EDSON, Alta. sented a proposal to join the provincial group, which A dispute between the has 14 members. Without Alberta Native Friendship membership in the group, Centres Association and the the centre has been told it Edson Friendship Centre is won't receive any federal leaving the town's Native funding. community without ade- But the provincial asso- quate support services, the ciation's board of directors centres executive director stipulated that any friend- charges. ship centre president must "People are in desperate work as a volunteer and the situations. I have case files positions of president and three feet high. The need is executive director be two here. The people are here. separate positions held by They are in crisis," says two different individuals. Sharron Johnstone, who Edson's board of direc- also serves as its president. tors rejected that position Johnstone says the cen- because Johnstone would GARY GEE, Windspeaker tre, which runs on volun- have to resign one of her Edson cultural centre: Volunteers are keeping the centre running teers, is overloaded by positions. She earns a full - requests for help. The ser- time salary as executive vices include family and director but was elected as job counselling, handling president. constitution that states one must be a volunteer. When lay, the centre's vice- presi- Johnstone says volun- queries about the justice The association's stand person cannot hold both it comes to voting, which dent claims. teers at the centre have system, unemployment jeopardizes the centre's positions, the association one is she (Johnstone) rep- logged over 2,100 days in insurance and welfare as chances of receiving feder- did not want to set a prece- resenting? It must be one "She's a good president the past year to keep the well as helping the poor al funding to hire paid staff, dent by allowing Edson to or the other," he said. and runs it well as an centre operating. and hungry. claims Johnstone. be an exception. Johnstone says she has administrator. We 'wouldn't "Everything we do is a The centre, which Despite 40 letters of rec- Association president offered to resign one of her accept her resignation. real struggle. It would be a opened in 1984, ommendation from local George Maillot says there positions. Why should she resign just serves lot easier if we had some more than 800 people from agencies, Johnstone says would be a conflict of "If I'm in the way of my because a provincial orga- kind of funding. The people eight communities around the federal Secretary of interest if one person held community, then I can go," nization wants to tell us who are really suffering are Edson. State rejected an earlier the position of executive she said. what to do in our communi- the Native people in Edson. Since Edson's Native funding request because it director and president. But the membership Outreach office closed last does belong to the "We not have voted unanimously to Without federal or "We are trying to be November, the centre has provincial association. president of friendship her to stay on in both provincial funding, the cen- self- sufficient. But every- now taken over its job Karen Collins, the asso- centres in Canada as paid capacities. tre will rely on volunteer where we turn, we've been referral function, Johnstone ciation's executive director, positions. The executive Her contribution was fund -raising as it has done running into dead ends and said. says while there is no director is the only paid too important to keep the for the last four years, said brick walls for the last At the annual June meet- clause in the association's position. The president centre running, Val Find- Findlay. year," she said. Gladue: Treaty Women want their concerns heard By Jeanne Lepine encounter on a daily basis. council are: Windspeaker Staff Writer Gladue encourages the Treaty Indian veteran's treaty women to keep up their rights including the policy EDMONTON fight for equality. pertaining to widows. Alberta's treaty women of "When treaty Indians get The lack of reactions by Albertabelieve their concerns the runaround from Social chief and council to govern- were ignored at the recent Services, we advocate on their ment movement on treaty Indian Association of Alberta behalf. There is a big prob- rights. assembly, says the President lem in the area of social serv- Treaty rights incorporated of the Advisory Council of ices," Gladue said. into agriculture, hunting, fish- Treaty Women. "The lack of interpretation ing, trapping, and Indian Helen Gladue said poor of the provincial and federal Health Care Commission. communication from both the regulations contribute to some Child care cases. federal and provincial gov- of the problems that treaty Gladue recently received ernments, and lack of written Indians encounter with social a certificate of merit in recog- reports from various leaders services. nition for her work with Na- have rec- in are of great concern to the "We submitted tives their struggle for self to organization. ommendations the execu- determination and her dedi- "Without proper commu- tive of IAA , to develop a task cation to the IAA. nication it is difficult for the force for the purpose of re- Gladue says she has been viewing the welfare manual," with organization to meet its man- involved the Indian Gladue said. movement for date, which is to inform treaty 23 years. women on the issues that Gladue urges During that time she has affect them," she said. Native leaders to be never missed an annual as- The treaty women pre- more dedicated to the cause sembly. sented the IAA with a sum- of treaty rights. Sherecalls having to hitch- mery report on their involve- Other areas of concern hike to a few of the assem- ment with treaty Indian con- Gladue would like to see blies, because she was Helen Gladue: IAA ignoring treaty women concerns cerns and problems that they addressed by the chiefs and strapped for cash. Page 8, WINDSPEAKER,August 4, 1989 CLOSE TO HOME =OM= amm.:>mmman:. .« t.,.a= . Jr. archeologists dig cam There will be a sober dance Aug. 12 Hell000000, out there. I know where I am, but do I know One of the main attractions was the Northern Tent. This and an elders banquet where you are? was what one would call a swapper's tent, where one could on Friday and Saturday night. Traditional foods will be Of course not, I have trouble keeping track of myself. spin a yam or pull a leg, as the saying goes. featured. I I wish I did know where you were so we could sit down, FORT CHIPEWYAN: The community held a potluck sup- haven't received any requests for birthday, wedding, have a cup of tea and shoot the bull. per by the lake in Father Casterman's honor last Friday. anniversary or birth announcements as yet, and I know there So, why don't you help me out and give me a call or drop After serving the northern communities for the past 30 has to be a celebration every day. me a letter. Just remember, don't send your dog after me. years, he has been transferred to Ottawa, where he will work I came acrossa little brown dog the other day, and I thought On with some of the happenings. with the bishops. for sure someone was sending me a message by their dog. The weather and food was commendable for the supper. . You should have seen me in the park, checking the collar The Cree, Chip, Metis and locals presented Casterman with a and ears of this little animal. DROPPIN' IN number of gifts. He will be missed. He didn't hang around too long, I can tell you that. He was so scared he was trembling. And I had feeling he knew I By Jeanne Lepine En route to Ottawa, Casterman commented that he would a miss the North and its beautiful people. asked that you not send your dog after me. Father Casterman was the chairman for the Fort Chipey- Till next time, God bless. wan bicentennial committee. The committee are putting the Telephone (403) 455 -1700 to put your finishing touches on one of their final projects: a brand new community happenings considered here in time for free of charge...no news is too small. museum. It's hoped the building will be completed a grand opening in September. The Fort Chipewyan exhibit presently on display at The Native elders and children, traditionally held in high es- Provincial Museum in Edmonton to return to Fort Chip once teem in Native culture, were the focus of the July 19 Indian the winter road is opened. Association of Alberta meeting at Hobemma. HIGH PRAIRIE: Heritage Days will beheld Aug. 7 in High Westaskiwin MP Willie Littlechild was presented with the Prairie's Civic Park, across from the swimming pool. 1989 Ralph Steinhauer Memorial Award for his outstanding The Eagle Day Program at the Rocky Native Friendship contribution to Native leadership. is way until Aug. 31. So, there's still time for The IAA presented lifetime achievement awards to a num- Center still under ages 5 -13 to attend. ber of individuals who have dedicated their time, talent and children LAC LA BICHE: Native Perspective reporter Doris Bill will energies to improving lives of Alberta Indians. be leaving the radio station to work in her own community of Lifetime achievement awards were presented to Harry Whitehorse, Yukon. Chonkolay, chief of the Dene Tha' band, John Samson from Doris and I took the Native Communication course to- the Samson band, Frank Cardinal from Sucker Creek band and gether in Edmonton five years ago. I enjoyed studying and John Testawits from the Duncan band. later on working with her before the radio station relocated. Chonkolay, Canada's longest serving chief, also received Our loss will be the Yukon's gain. the David Crowchild award for his dedication and distin- Keep in touch, Doris. guished service to the Indian Association of Alberta. Certificates of merit were presented to both Native and DRIFTPILE: The annual powwow and sports day will be non -Native individuals who worked for and with Natives in held Aug. 11-13. Wilson Okeymaw will be master of ceremo- their struggle for self-determination. nies. For outstanding achievement and dedication to the Indian The powwow will feature many traditional dancer compe- Association of Alberta, Ernest Crane of Saddle Lake band, titions and the sports competitions will feature archery, horse- Sylvia Arcand of Alexander band, Raven Lawrence Macki- shoes, Native handgames and other favorites. There will be naw of the Ermineskin band and Helen Gladue of Beaver Lake something for everyone. band won certificates of merit. ST. PAUL: The.Metis Association of Alberta's 61st assem- Certificate of Merits for compassion and services towards bly, Aug. 11 -13, will be holding comprehensive workshops treaty Indians were presented to Native Services Unit consult- on the new framework agreement with Alberta. ant Louise Hayes and RCMP Native Policing co- ordinator There will be a variety of activities such as a fiddling Tony Mahone. contest,. a parade, a Miss Metis Alberta Pageant and a slow - Doris Bill: 'Going home to the Yukon' Carolyn Janvier was presented with an award named after pitch tournament. her for outstanding leadership for Native women. She has been a foster mother to 151 native children. Nine young people were presented with Willie Littlechild Achievement Awards in recognition of their outstanding academic, athletic achievements and the contributions they Blackfoot reached cash deal have made to their communities. From the treaty 6 area, Deanne Rain, Reginald Cardinal and Dale Raine were the recipients. From the treaty 7 area the By Dana Wagg "It establishes a new year agreements. and Natives strongly dis- recipients were Vincent Lee Breaker, Cynthia North Peigan, Windspeaker Staff Writer financial and administrative "The Blackfoot Tribe is agree on what type of self - and Tammy Dodging Horse. From the treaty 8 area, Margo relationship between the a very progressive tribe. government is acceptable. Yellowknee, Boyd Kiyanasew, and Glenda Gladue were the CALGARY tribe and the federal gov- They have a very responsi- recipients. The signing of an AFA The Blackfoot Band has ernment. It is also an ble council and a very com- "is Congratulations to all the winners. a significant step but reached a unique funding encouraging step for all petent EDMONTON: If you would like to find out more about administration," it's not a sure step towards agreement with Ottawa. Indian governments in Fleury said. self-government. Hopeful- archaeology and prehistoric Native technology, why not at- The deal, which is the Alberta," Turbayne said. "The prospects are fairly ly, it is," he tend the Junior Archaeologists' summer camp. You must be said. first of its kind in Alberta, It's a sign Ottawa good for a couple more between the ages of 13 and 17. is But there does seem to will give $6.6 million to the committed to giving Indian AFA On July 28, participants learned the basic procedures and agreements (to be be a willingness by Natives techniques of archaeological excavation and data analysis. southern Alberta band in governments increased signed) this year," he said. to accept what the federal 1989 control On August 11, the focus will be on prehistoric technology. under an Alternative over their affairs, But Bigstone Chief government is willing to The participants will have the opportunity to make a weapon Funding Arrangement she claims. Chuckie Beaver said he's offer within existing legis- or tool from bone and stone. They will also be shown how to (AFA) with the federal gov- The AFA gives the not interested. lation, he said. identify artifacts from different periods and technology devel- emment. 3,700- member Blackfoot "It would be a long time "The danger of not opment. "This agreement is a Tribe responsibility for before we go into an accepting what the federal The session costs $5. The program is offered by the stepping -stone towards social development, com- AFA," he said. government is offering is Strathcona Archaeological Centre. For further information, developing an Indian self - munity services, band Existing funding is not you still have the Indian call Wendy at 431 -2368. government framework membership and economic adequate, he said. Affairs regime, which before Dec. 1989," said development. Beaver said he also everyone wants to get rid The White Braid Society is hosting their August bingos on Chief Strater Crowfoot. Since the program's doesn't like the strings of," Asch said. Aug.:et 9 at the Westend Bingo Centre and August 19 at the "This agreement, which inception about three years attached to an Alternative However, he said, it Fort Road Bingo hall. The White Braid dancers will be is for one year, allows the ago, 32 AFA agreements Funding Arrangement. from performing at the upcoming Edmonton Folk Festival and seems clear Crow- tribe to work things through have been signed with a He'd prefer to be given a AFAs Heritage Days. foot's remarks that before a multi -year agree- total value of more than lump sum of money, which and similar arrangements WHITEHORSE: Louise Profit- Leblanc, co-ordinator for ment is signed in April $334 million. the band could decide how are seen as steps towards the 2nd annual Northern Native Storyteller Festival, reports 1990," he said. Alberta is the last of the to spend. self-government. the Whitehorse festival was a success, with storytellers from Indian Affairs 10 provinces to sign an "We can establish our The danger of accepting across Canada. spokesperson Elizabeth AFA with Ottawa, said Jim own policies and programs Ottawa's offers is the feder- There were several different workshops on the art of Turbayne said the Black- Fleury, Jr., acting program to develop our own peo- al government can cancel storytelling. Tents were set up with different themes, such as: foot tribe was being given director for the province. ple," he said. the programs, he said. Mask and Drum, Wives, Old Ones (where old legends were as much authority as possi- The agreement signed University of Alberta "They (the Blackfoot) told), song and dance, and last but not least, there was a tent ble under current legisla- with the Blackfoot is "prob- Native studies professor have decided to take that for children only. tion. ably one of the larger one- Michael Asch said Ottawa chance," Asch said. August 4, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, Page 9 GRASSROOTS Back to Batoche draws 3,000 people

LYLE DONALD, Windspeaker By Lyle Donald Windspeaker Correspondent

BATOCHE, SASK.

With temperatures soaring over 30 F, an estimated 2,000 Metis people from across Canada gathered here to cele- brate the annual `Back to Batoche Days" last weekend. And although the turnout was a disappointment, organ- izers still consider the week- end a success. "Even though it was one of the lowest turnouts we have had in a while, it was still a big success," said organizer and Metis National Council president Ron Rivard. "Most of all, we made a profit and we never fell into a deficit." Beauvel's annual jambo- ree and the North Battleford powwow drew much of the crowds from Batoche, which has hosted 20,000 for the celebrations in recent years, Rivard said. Batoche Days are well known for their high -calibre Metis square- dance, jigging, and fiddling competitions. And this year was no excep- tion, with competitors com- ing from across the country to take part in the three -day Tuning in: Reg Bouvette , one of Canada's top fiddlers provided some of the music for the dance competition event. Three of Canada's top fid- children have the same pride Lafleur of Sled Lake, Sas- One group lett on the 1st: Richard Whitehawk 1st: George Lafluer dlers, Reg Bouvette of Mani- in their culture as me and my katchewan made the best and march after mass services at 2nd: Wescott Sutherland 2nd: Rose Boyer toba, Calvin Vollrath of Al- fluffiest gravy -soaking bis- the grounds, lead by British 3rd: Wendall Sutherland children." Horseshoe Toss - berta, and Johnny Arcand of cuits around. Columbia Metis Federation Junior Jigging (female) - 1st: Don Hershy President Norm Evans and Saskatchewan, provided the Other cultural events such Lafleur not only won the 1st: Pamela Whitehawk 2nd: Dustin Quewezanze Father music for the dance competi- as the bannock -making con- bannock- making contest, but Doucette, who walked 2nd: Tamara Cameron 3rd: Tom Fiddler tions. test and the traditional Metis he also took first place in the behind an RCMP escort. 3rd: Camillia Bragent dress ,x1 lot The procession featured Tug -o -war "I come to Batoche every contest, add a of traditional dress in his buck- (Women's) - extra color to the weekend speeches by Metis leaders of Junior Fiddling - 1st: Hawkeye year and enjoy competing in skin suit. Team event. the Prairie provinces. 1st: Randy Hamilton the different events," said Another major highlight A second group lead by Tug -o -war (Men's) - Rose Boyer of Saskatchewan. Make room in the kitchen was the procession to the mass Maria Campbell did not want Senior Fidding - 1 st: Hawkeye Team ladies, because when it comes grave site, commemorating "This is my culture and I am an RCMP escort. 1st: Dean Bernier going to make sure my grand- to making bannock, George the 1885 Riel Resistance. A traditional pipe cere- 2nd: Alf Peterson Talent Show - mony was held, not only to 3rd: Paul Olson 1st: Peggy Vemette recognize the men who fought 2nd: Arnold Renier for the land, but also their Bannock Making (Senior) - 3rd: Justin Cash wives, mostly treaty women 1st: George Lafleur who stood by their sides 2nd: Eliga Lawrence Mr. & Mrs. Batoche - throughout the battle for Metis Gil Cardinal rights. Buckskin Parade - Peggy Vemette Unlike the first ceremony, there were no scheduled speakers, but anyone who wanted to speak was given the Eagle feather. "Next year, we will be getting together with the other groups so our dates will not conflict with their events," Rivard said.

Contest Winners: Square Dancing- 1st: Chief Burly Memo- rial Dancers (Sask) 2nd: Pegus Riverside Dancers (Manitoba)

,Senior Jigging (male) - 1st: Tim Cote 2nd: Mitch Miller 3rd: Harry Lawrence

Senior Jigging (female) - 1st: Thereasa Desjarlais 2nd:JosephineWhitehawk George Lafleur of Sled Lake made the best and fluffiest gravy soaking 3rd: Eliga Lawrence biscuits around. His buckskin suit also took first place in the traditional dress category. Junior Jigging (male) - Page 10, WINDSPEAKER, August 4, 1989 P [Y.11ATh ll&llV/iT

Treaty 8 status soug a ©L\©]=[ STRU( FOR SI Dave MacPhee: GARY GEE, Windspeaker Leading the fight fhe community of Susa Creek: A new beginning around the corner

By Gary Gee Many of the Iroquois remained and settled land Windspeaker Staff Writer in the area. They also had strong ties to the trap Roman Catholic church and the pilgrimage to emp SUSA CREEK, ALTA. the tiny hamlet of Lac Ste. Anne every sum- Il mer, beginning in 1889, became a significant Nati From the Smoky and Kawka Rivers north part of their summer activities. Some Iroquois havt towards Grande Prairie to the Berland River also settled there. one south towards Jasper National Park lie grave- Nick's research shows that by 1911, a large Indi yards and old campsites which only local Indi- area around Jasper was set aside as a national ans can find. park and with the arrival of the Grand Trunk doci Marked by wooden crosses, the graves serve Railroad, the Iroquois people who had settled ises as a ghostly reminder that an indigenous group there were deemedtobe "squatters "and evicted. 191 of nomadic people roamed that vast expanse of The dispossessed families were promised the ces prairie at one time, beginning more than one - freedom and right to settle anywhere outside fort hundred- eighty years ago. park boundaries. Nat Historians say the area was inhabited by a Some moved to the community of Entrance Mac group of Freemen and Iroquois Indians who just outside the park and others moved further in tl came west from Eastern Canada with the fur north to the Grande Cache area and settled men traders in the early 1800s. there. ices By1819, and possibly a decade earlier, the Today, 79 years later, the descendants of An uncertain future: A hopeful innocence shines through this young girl's face Indi group were hunting and trapping in the moun- that indigenous group near Grande Cache are gov tainous regions near the upper waters of the attempting to resurrect their claim to aborigi- that," declared Susa Creek resident Dave In 1972, the Alberta government awarded day, Smoky River, according to research compiled nal title of the area based on their lengthy MacPhee who is leading the fight to gain treaty the communities near Grande Cache 4,150 in a doctoral thesis by University of Alberta occupation of land in the area. status. acres of land to settle claims to aboriginal title the) graduate student Gertrude Nicks. People in the Native communities of Susa Four years ago, a genealogical study was for the area. In addition, they were granted the Seasonal trapping and fur trading forced a Creek, Muskeg Seepee, Kamasak Enterprises, begun to determine the heritage of the esti- temporary hunting and trapping rights. othe nomadic lifestyle where the group came into Wanyandie Flats, Victor Lake and Joachim mated 350 Native residents living in the six co- MacPhee said the agreement, which created of h contact with other Native groups in a large Enterprises, which lie just outside the town of operatives around Grande Cache. the co -ops, is considered too inadequate by the pro' expanse of territory in west -central Alberta, Grande Cache, have applied to the federal According to MacPhee, the findings deter- residents. side resulting in intermarriage and economic part- department of Indian Affairs for status as treaty mined thata majority of the inhabitants were of Time is running out on the communities, he nerships. Indians. Cree Indian heritage. said. With no mechanism for economic devel- pull Nick's research also indicates that nine- The communities are situated within the Using church records, family documents, opment, the communities are stagnating, he stay teenth century fur trading accounts refer to boundaries of Treaty 8, but claim their groups Hudson 's Bay fur trading records, and archival said. Freemen and Iroquois in the area between were forgotten when that treaty was signed in material, they discovered at least 80 per cent of In addition, the land is subject to property tive Jasper House and the south side of the Peace 1899. all residents were of Indian descent. taxes but MacPhee said a majority of residents Mut River as if they were members of the same "We were missed, basically left out of the The rest, said MacPhee, are non -status have not paid taxes in three years because most the t regional band. treaty signing. We plan to finally challenge Indians and Metis. of them cannot find employment. "It's just matter of time before the govern- in 1 ment does something," he noted. deb: Life in the co- operatives has always been difficult, said MacPhee, with its accompany- ing social problems. The establishment of the town of Grande Cache in 1968 smack in the middle of the Native communities helped fuel discontent and frustration, he said. "The suicide rate was one a year in the 1970s out of 250 people. It's now dropped down to once every two years," he noted. As well, he said Native children drop out of school in grade six and turn to alcohol and drugs as they face a very bleak future. Unemployment is running high, the com- munities still do not have services like running water and adequate roads, and the promotion of the area for tourism has encroached on land Natives have long considered their traditional hunting and trapping grounds, said MacPhee. In 1985, a member of the community was charged with hunting out -of- season, which brought the issue of aboriginal rights back into the forefront for the community. The charge was later withdrawn after meet- ings with Alberta wildlife officials but MacPhee said the incident sparked renewed incentive for the community to establish what hunting and trapping rights they were entitled to and whether they had title to the land they were inhabiting. GEE, Windspeaker Unga Summer recreation: Horses still roam wild in the Susa Creek community GARY "We want a reserve, not a few patches of August 4, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, Page 11

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land. And we want the right to hunt, fish and MacPhee. trap like any other treaty Indian," said MacPhee, "It opened up a whole can of worms for the emphatically. whole community. But she told us: You have to Ron Hanson, an officer with the provincial stand up and fight for your rights." Native liaison office, said the province will Desjarlais, however, won't see the fruits of have no legal alternative but to charge some- her work. Tragically, she was killed in a car one again unless they are a registered treaty accident a year ago. Indian. The community has set up a memorial fund Although the group has yet to find written in recognition of her important contributions to documentation about what government prom- their struggle for recognition. ises were made in "She was a very 1911 when their hard driven person cescendets were and a good person," forced out of Jasper "It opened up a recalls MacPhee, Norman and Adele McDonald: Catholic religion a strong spiritual influence National Park, whole can of worms sadly. MacPhee says elders "We now know he must are from in the community re- for the whole com- what she did for us. I have entitlement to register as Indians," demonstrate they descended member verbal prom- believe we would be said. persons who have been recognized as mem- ises being made to the munity. But she told a band by now if she Mandamin says if Grande Cache Natives bers of Indian bands. Indian groups by the hadn't been killed." are given treaty status, the minister of Indian "It may be a problem because they claim us, 'You have to were government-of-the - Tony Mandamin, Affairs has the power to recognize new Indian they were a separate group who forgot- awarded day. stand up and fight the lawyer hired to bands. ten. There were no bands in that area as we de- to 4,150 MacPhee believes represent them, says "Indian bands are communities with long- fine it. for your rights" no ;final title they were promised Indians only gave up standing histories. Grande Cache Indians trace "But they were Indians. We have quarrel granted the right to live like i aboriginal title to land their roots back to the early 18005 before the with that. But it's a little early to come to any s. other Indians keeping their traditional lifestyle by surrendering it to the Crown in 1763, which signing of Treaty 8 in 1899. It seems to me conclusions," he said. Treaty 8 vice- presi- a created of hunting, trapping and fishing in addition to later led to treaty negotiations that created there would be sufficient basis for recognition Bill Sewepegaham, Alberta, le by the promises allowing them to settle on land out- Indian reserves. of them as an Indian band," he said. dent for the Indian Association of said side park boundaries. Grande Cache Indians did not surrender If the Indian band is recognized by the the band still has to prove it has a legitimate cities, he Ironically, it was a non -Native person who aboriginal title to their land, stressed Man - minister, then all members of the band, includ- claim. is devel- pushed the Native community to fight for treaty damin. ing non -status and Metis, would be considered "But I think they were forgotten from the iting, he status. "Our legal argument is that the Grande Indian, said Mandamin. treaty. That was their hunting territory at the MacPhee credits Judy Desjarlais, a non -Na- Cache Native people are of aboriginal descent The Enoch lawyer says the band plans to time," he noted. property tive woman who married a Native man in the and entitled to be registered because of their base any legal arguments on three precedents "It looks positive but it will be a long proc- 7esidents Muskeg community, as the catalyst in getting genealogical history. There are certainly all that have already been set in recognizing new ess. The people there have to decide where they use most the community organized. indicators they were a community," he said. Indian bands. want to go." Desjarlais initiated the genealogical study "Their history is that they are descended They include the Michel Band, located 60 MacPhee said members are already prepar- govem- in 1985 and, at the time, it caused plenty of from Iroquois people who moved from Eastern km northwest of Edmonton, which were not ing to set up a band council. The band will be debate in the Native communities, recalls Canada and settled here. On that basis they considered part of Treaty 6, until the 1950s. called Aseniwache Neheyo, which stands for ays been "That band basically has the same history Rocky Mountain Indian in Cree ompany- as Grande Cache," said Mandamin. "Within a year, we will have a chief and an "They were also descendants of the Iro- election," he predicted. ' Grande quois who came out west," he noted He said the band still needs financial help to more historical re- e of the The O'Chiese Band near Rocky Mountain pay legal costs and to do iscontent House, which did not have a reserve until the search. It has been turned down for funding by 1950s but fall under Treaty 6, will also be used every federal and provincial government it has sr in the as precedent. agency applied to. moral dropped As well, a Micmac Indian band living near The community plans to seek sup- Canada, to oted. Conne River, in Newfoundland, which was port from other Indian bands across what op out of recognized as a band recently, will serve as a ensure that they will not be denied they is them. ohol and precedent, said Mandamin. believe due MacPhee says the application for treaty He criticized governments in the past for his the corn- status is now being processed by the federal not dealing justly with people. the carpet running department of Indian Affairs after a three -year "We've always been dust under romotion wait due toabacklog of claims from non -status where nobody will look. To this day they just- don land Indians who have been given treaty rights haven't lived up to their responsibility. We pray happen again." .aditional under Bill C -31. that won't Indians fly 4acPhee. MacPhee believes six of the residents have Their desire to be recognized as face long -held that the tnity was had their status reviewed by the department, in the of assumptions 200 in were mainly Metis, n, which another 14 will be reviewed soon, while people the communities back into are on a waiting list. says MacPhee. Jim Allen, Indian Affairs membership enti- According to MacPhee, both the Metis As- tlement director, said rho Jepartment is cur- sociation of Alberta and the Indian Association ter meet - recruit members to join MacPhee rently reviewing the Grande Cache claim but of Alberta have tried to denied entive for says no conclusions have been reached. their organizations for years, a charge nting and "At this stage, it's a little premature where by the MAA. As far as MacPhee is concerned that debate d whether we're headed. It depends on their ability to establish a claim," he said. is over. "We consider ourselves treaty Indians thabiting. GARY GEE, Wlndspeaker Ungainly sight: This dilapidated shack is one of many in disrepair blessing," he said. atches of Allen says to gain treaty status, a person without the government's Page 12, WINDSPEAKER, August 4, 1989 BARGEE POWWOW AND RODEO

Bounced: It's a rough ride for this cowboy but the onlookers are somewhat amused. The Wayne Gretzky of Grass Dancing By Dana Wagg Windspeakef Staff writer

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He's known to some of his peers as the Wayne Gretzky of grass dancing. And while he's used to being praised for his pow- wow dancing, the compliment still brings a smile to the face of Sheldon Scalplock. "I'm getting a lot of com- pliments from a lot of the older people," Scalplock said. "There is a lot of younger people I encourage when , ew ,«w they're first grass dancing by complimenting them and I show them different moves. "I have a lot of younger people come up tome and ask me for a move or a word of Faces of Delight: While many were content to enjoy the powwow, thewe children advice. I do whatever I can to found the kiddy rides the place to be. help out these younger danc- ers, and even dancers my age," he said. He's following in the foot- steps of his father, Alec, who was well -known on the pow- wow circuit. He was a big influence on Sheldon and is missed after he suddenly died last Sep- tember. Alec last danced at Morley at the Nakoda Pow- wow. "I had the best powwow Sheldon Scalplock: "I had the best teacher," he said, proudly powwow teacher." noting his father had been powwow circuit for20 years, your movements nice and There were as many different world champion grass dancer his father was a member of smooth and slow. In fancy faces as there were people. in 1958 at Sheridan, Wyo- the Blackfoot Re,serve 's drum dancing, they dance a little ming. group, the A -1 Club, which faster; it's more of an upbeat, "I learned everything from had a reputation for being one faster beat than grass dances my father. He taught me since of the best, said Sheldon. and traditional," said I was knee high and always Scalplock, who invented gave me encouragement. I A Calgary resident, many of his own moves. owe a lot to him. Scalplock has been grass "Whenever I'm out there dancing since 1981. The The 27- year -old's rain- dancing, I always think of dance caught on pretty bow- colored outfit stands out him," Scalplock said. "He quickly since being intro- in the powwow crowd. always warned me one day I duced from the United States, would have to be out in this he said. Orange -colored yarn world alone without having hangs from his predominantly him to look up to and having "Grass dancing has a lotto red outfit while a U.S A. ker- him to depend on like I did do with footwork and making chief wraps around his neck. before." Meeting Place: Powwow is a time to Taking Shelter: Arlene dance, and As well as dominating the celebrate and renew friendships. her son Corey take cover Photos by Dana Wagg

II August 4, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, Page 13 SPORTS & LEISURE

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Clayton Kootenay of Fort McMurray Kenny Lalonde: Halfwaymto go. Track and Field eet a success was a suc- Members By Lyle Donald ter, but because of a staff the two-day event probably planned their holi- An awards barbecue and of the board of directors Windspeaker Correspondent change over there, they felt cess. days during that time, but you dance was held on the last and Friendship they woma not have enough With several volunteers don't know what Mother night, when the winning ath- CentrePresident Vic Letendre time to get things together to helping out and good coop- Nature is going to throw at letes were awarded with were on hand to present the EDMONTON host the event," said Anne eration from the athletes, you," he said. medals. awards to the winners. Cardinal, program coordina- everything fell into place for With dreams of compet- tor for the Edmonton Friend- the tournament. ing in next year's North ship Center. The competition was origi- American Indigenous Games nally set for July 15 -16 but In Loving Memory of in Edmonton, more than 30 "So, we decided to bring it was cancelled due to inclem- athletes took part in the 5th back here and keep it going." ent weather. annual Friends in Sports The competition was held track- and -field competitions. last weekend at Edmonton's "I think we would of had "This year's competition Southside Athletic grounds. more athletes if it was held on was suppose to be hosted by Dylan Thomas, of the Friend- the original date in the middle the Regina Friendship Cen- ship Centre, said he believed of the month because people Results:

Javelin(Jr Girls) - (Sr. boys) - Long Jump Private Erwin Lance Peigan 1st: Kuni Albert 1st: Lyle Morin 2nd: Lydia Courtorielle 2nd: Greg Halcrow (Jr. girls) - 3rd: Didi Capot 3rd: Clayton Kootenay Ist: Jennifer Kootenay with furl military honors (Jr. Boys) - Discus 2nd: Barb Stolarchuck 20, 1967 1st: Jody Ground (Jr. girls) - 3rd: Kuni Albert Born: 9anuary 2nd: Lance Morin 1st: Nadine Peacock (Jr. boys) - 7, 1989 (Intermediate Girls) - 2nd: Tina Yellowdirt Ist: Peter Luong Died. 9u(y 1st: Claudette Cardinal 3rd: Heather Black 2nd: Jody Ground Baden Baden, West Germany 2nd: Cheyenne Fletcher (Jr. boys) - 3rd: Brent Donald 3rd: Pam Carifelle 1st: Jody Ground (Inter. girls) - Predeceased By (Intermediate Boys) - 2nd: Peter Luong 1st: Pam Carifelle Parents: Agnes and Charlie 1 st: Peter Morin 3rd: Brent Donald 2nd: Cheryl Ward Brothers: Larry Peigan and Vernon 71Lachtegaefe 2nd: Kevin Auger (Inter. girls) - (Inter. Boys) - (Senior Boys) - 1st: Cheyenne Fletcher 1st: Sel Golding Survivors 1st: Clayton Kootenay (Inter. boys) - 2nd: Kenny Lalonde 5osterparents: 'Victor and Charesena Wachegaefe 2nd: Kenny Manyheads 1st: Sel Golding 3rd: Peter Morin 3rd: Greg Halcrow 2nd: Peter Morin (Sr. boys) - Loving Fiance: Bonnie 9-fotomani (Sr. boys) - 1st: Clayton Kootenay Grandparents: Suzanne 7i(achtegaele and Mae Bulbeck Shotput 1st: Greg Halcrow 2nd: Greg Halcrow Brothers: Malcolm and 'Trevor Peigan and Larry (Jr boys) - 2nd: Vern Willier 3rd: Vem Willier 1st: Peter Luong Nachegaefe 2nd: Brent Donald Sisters: Boyce Morin, Sharon'Tailfeatfiers, 3rd: Randy Wong Faye Peigan, Sheila Bred and Margaret Mueller. (Jr girls) - Now Open for Business 1st: Jennifer Kootenay Military .uneratServices Took place at the 2nd: Kuni Albert WORDPAINTER Montana Recreation Centre 3rd: Tina Yellowdirt (Native Awareness Workshop / Consultation) 9-fobbema, on (Inter. boys) - Alberta 1st: Peter Morin 'Tuesday Jury 18, 1989 ROY INGLANGASUK 2nd: Sel Golder H. Internment 2:00 P.M Pallbearers 3rd: Kevin Auger Trainer Consultant Central Cemetary First Batafion (Inter. girls) - Hobbema, Alberta Princess Patricia Canadian 1st Claudette Cardinal 611 - Willow Court Res: (403) 481 -0587 2nd: Cheyenne Fletcher Edmonton, Alberta Office: (403) 487 -7119 Light Infantry 3rd: Pam Carifelle- T5T 2K7 Fax: (403) 484 -7103 Page 14, WINDSPEAKER, August 4, 1989 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT "M MIMM:M:n'aM.. iitatiaritieS White Braid Society seeks performers

they would receive only $500 worker is confident that the Campiou believes the in provincial grants this year. developedchoreography with program will be a success They had applied for $26,000 a native flare would be well because there are several suit- to keep the society going for accepted. able venues in Alberta. another year. "At the moment we are "Once the performance is Two bingos a month have seeking the financial possi- properly developed, segments been the only other means of bilities available to us," said could be brought to the funding for the society. Ross White. schools," Campiou said. Strapped for funds, the White's understanding of Campiou views the dance society had to relocate to the the Native culture comes from notjustas aperformance, but basement of the president's years of being an observer of a work experience for the home. Native culture. His back- Native's and a chance for But, Campiou is no quitter ground is in stage manage- them to have their stage crafts. and is determined to keep the ment. The company, which will White Braid Society from The burden at this time is focus on performing, must be folding. the financial aspect rather than an affiliate company of the Campiou developed the the production. It will have to White Braid society, which concept of a Native dance have a continuity, says White. pertains to Native culture. troupe that perform on a pro- "Because of Martha's Despite their financial fessional stage. ability to promote a Native difficulty, the White Braid With this concept in mind, concept, several companies dance troupe are still perform- White Braid Society president Martha Campiou -Zarutsky: New dancers must she approached several gov- have shown interest," White ing. be committed ernment departments for added funding. "By creating an affiliated They will perform at the Jeanne Lepine performance. would provide more enter - The Native Municipal company of White Braid, we Edmonton Native Heritage Windspeaker Staff Writer They must be committed tainment, rather then just a Affairs provided the White can encourage those in the. Days Aug12. to choreography, the new show of dance steps," said Braid Society with seed Edmonton area, even those The society is taking EDMONTON focus of the society,said the Martha Campiou -Zarutsky. money for a study on hów a with no previous experience bookings. society's president. The society has been seek - Native performing troupe in dancing," Campiou said. The society is trying to The White Braid Society "The society is interested ing funds for the past two fare. There will be a six -month keep up the membership of is looking for disciplined in building a storyline into years. The study is looking at de- training period and if all Native dancers. dancers to take part in stage their dance routine. This Last month they learned veloping choreography for successful the dance troupe Those interested in per- presentation. will embark on a month -long forming can contact White at The society's project tour. 424 -1237.

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$50M Resort slated for Athabasca Notice of By Jeff Morrow to generate social and basics and discover what along the Athabasca River. Temporary Windspeaker Staff Writer economic benefits for Aboriginal heritage is all More extensive trips will Guardianship Good News Native people. It will be a about. be offered to. display the Party Line EDMONTON way to showcase our culture Jacobs, of Calling Lake, historical features of the To: even if we can do it in a has no background in hotel Athabasca area that were Teresa Desjarlais business setting," he says. management, but says he flourishing even before the Take notice that an Please remember A $50- million tourist The three-phased project learned the ropes while early fur traders and settlers application for that the Partyline resort will be built on the will eventually employ 300 visiting European resorts came to Alberta's vast T e m p o r a r y column is one of banks of the Athabasca to 350 full -time workers after hatching his plan for wilderness. Guardianship of Good News to your the summer peak - the Athabasca getaway in Now, says Jacobs, its River to help restore Native during your child, born on community. AGT's 1983. time to rekindle heritage to Northern periods, and 200 during the that era. May 1, 1988, will be When of policy is that no an- Alberta, says the president off season. the third phase Construction of the 132 - made on August the project is complete in room main lodge will be nouncements of a of Blackstar Development The resort is being 23rd at 9:30 a.m. in Corp. in Edmonton. financed by the Japanese 1997, Jacobs will turn the completed in 1990, along Edmonton family political or partisan business over to an with an 18 Native entreprenure Leo and private and corporate -hole Court, Courtroom nature are accept- sponsors. international hotel chain for championship golf course, Jacobs says Indian heritage No. 41. able and that prefer- Jacobs is also looking for management but will jet boat arena and 40 in the Athabasca region has ence is to be given been ignored for too long. financial support from the continue to control the condominiums. Contact: to items of non -profit So, world federal and Alberta tourism Native cultural events. Phase two will be topped enticing travelers Roberta to experience life before the departments because he He says the resort will off with a 100 -room or charitable nature. Sutherland European settlers came is envisions a surge of foreign continue to have a Native addition, more Please refrain from the best way to revive a interests in his resort. theme and Native condominiums and and an using this space for Alberta Family and forgotten culture, he says. "It will be more than just involvement. trailer park. announcements of a resort," Jacobs Native dances and arts In 1997, a 150 -foot Social Services Jacobs believes Alberta's your average commercial nature wilderness could once again insists. "It will be a way to and crafts will have the vertical slope ski hill with T- (city) Edmonton inspire a "gathering of relive a genuine culture." greatest focus, Jacobs says. bar and a bobsled and luge nations" and give Natives After six years of The facility will also run will be added. Telephone: PUT IT HERE. Call or write the editor to include good the opportunity to share research, Jacobs, 35, include a convention centre, Since July 1, Blackstar 453 -7832 news of non -profit events you want to their ancient lifestyle with discovered a growing trend golf course and three -hour Adventure Tours has been share, coudess of AGT. the world. by international tourists tours on a 31 -foot, 12 offering boat trips along the "And it has the potential wanting to get back to the passenger cabin cruiser Athabasca River. CREE VALLEY NADC Public Forum INDUSTRIES Grande Cache LTD. 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 15, 1989 Union Hall Cree Valley Industries Ltd. would The Northern Alberta Development Council like to invite you to the holds regular public meetings throughout Expanded news and sports department Northern Alberta, giving everyone the requires experienced broadcasters. opportunity to present briefs on matters GRAND of concern and general information. News Reporter with good writing skills The Council consists of ten members and OPENING and two years experience. is chaired by Bob Elliott, MLA for Grande Prairie. at the Sportscaster to anchor and produce Groups or individuals interested in making evening and late night sportscasts. submissions at this meeting CHOPSTICK FACTORY may contact Minimum three years medium to major the Northern Development Branch in Peace River at 624 -6274 for assistance. 6 miles west of Valleyview market experience. August 17, 1989 - 12:30 p.m. Send resume tape to:

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(Editor's note: Lester Howse, a the nightinPortoVehro, I was tant or exist only on paper. dictatorship, I began to real- on the logging industry. As At this time, Betty took 45- year -old Cree from Buck invited to visit a "F.U.N.A.I. (Does this sound similiar to ize the amount of power and you breathed in, you could hold of my other arm quietly Lake, Alta., spent six weeks in National Indian Foundation anyone ?) control the army had over smell the smoke coming from saying it is best we leave. theAmazon in the spring of 1986. Post" which was situated on At the post, I was met and everyone. But be that as it the sawmills and covering the In the presence of 20 log- Howse was invited by Brazilian the edge of town, as most of interviewed by a representa- may, the people seemed whole sky in that area. gers, both women turned to anthropologist Carmen Jun - them are. tive from the National Tele- happy. While we were waiting for kiss me on the cheek. queira as part of a cultural ex- While we were driving vision Corporation who asked The next morning, we our food, I noticed one of the As we slowly walked back change. This is a diary of his there, I was told these posts me what I thought about loggers to the truck, Carmen ex- adventures and the persecuted began our journey by truck talking loudly to up by to Brazil. me man Brazilian Natives he met during were set government through the state of Motto Carmen and Betty as though plained to that the his travels.) accommodate the Indians as When I replied that I did Groso toward the state of he were angry. was lying, because the Cinta- they were brought in from not like the conditions of the Rhondonia, which is situated Thinking that there may Larga Indians are not friendly "Indian to outsiders, especially By Lester Howse their villages to receive medi- post" or being refused in the southern part of the be a problem, I began to walk toward Windspeaker Correspondent cal attention. entry into the area where 80 Amazon Forest. toward them. the loggers, who they consid- As I walked around the Indians had been machine - Carmen turned and took ered their enemies. THE AMAZON, BRAZIL grounds of the post, it re- gunned to death, he stopped Along the way, I was my arm, explaining what the It was at this point in our minded me of an unkeptbam- the cameras. completely taken in by the commotion was all about. journey that we seriously Flying with beauty of the land, the trees discussed whether or not we by jet toward the yard, complete buildings He began to laugh and Apparently, the man talk- Amazon stand so tall that you would should arm ourselves since Forest makes you which you could see through explain through an interpreter ing loudly asked her and Betty realize that Brazil is large and which leaked when the have to lie down and look up we were entering a danger- a that if he allowed me to criti- if I was a Cinta-Larga Indian. country. rainy season came. to see the tops of them. ous area where hired killers cize the government policy Carmen replied: "Yes, he As There were birds of every abound. you get closer to the F.U.N.A.I., which stands on National Television, he is: Equator, for "Indian Affairs ", have set color imaginable and plants These hired killers are paid you begin to feel the and the crew would be imme- heat inside up a bureaucracy in this area as large as the trees on the She, in turn, asked him by the rich to enter virgin the jet. The air diately imprisoned or perhaps which provides for non -Na- Prairies. why he wanted to know. conditioners have little or no killed. Canadian territory, massacre the Indi- effect against the natural tives to deliver services to the Toward evening, we He said that he knew the ans and clear the way of any power of the sun. various tribes, but most of the Knowing that the govern- stopped to eat at a small vil- Cinta- Larga's and that they resistance to gain access to As we settled in to stay for services are either non -exis- ment of Brazil is a military lage that obviously thrived were wonderful people. the resources they want.

I*1 Public Service Commission Commission de la fonction of Canada publique du Canada Orientation offered: Meteorological Get familiar with Technician Trainees Environment Canada, U of A Campus Atmospheric Environment Service Edmonton, Alberta

The Department of Environment is recruiting energetic By Jeanne Lepine study university classes. Professors and graduate and career oriented individuals for training as Windspeaker Staff Reporter Participants are not re- students from six different Meteorological Technicians. quired to have a grade 12 faculties will give lectures to EDMONTON As a Weather Observation Technician, you will be required diploma. the participating students. to observe, record, encode, and transmit weather The Native Adult Orienta- The only requirements are Guest speakers, chosen observations, and maintain various meteorological tion program is offering na- that one must have an interest representatives from Native instruments. tive adults the opportunity to in attending University and organizations and commu- You must have a minimum of a two year post secondary become familiar with theUni- must be over 19 years of age nity spokesmen will also give diploma in a science field coupled with Physics 30 and versity of Alberta campus "There will be daily ses- guest lectures daily. Math 31 or equivalent. You will be required to successfully August 13 -18. sions throughout the week for The course costs 5227. complete a Public Service examination and the The university's Native students on pre -admission with accommodation and Meteorological Technician Aptitude test. Student Services in conjunc- requirements, housing, and $150. without accommoda- You must be able to comply with the following conditions tion with the faculty of Ex- day care facilities. The stu- tion. of employment: tension have made the pro- dents will be shown how to There is a special bursary I) must be to work willing shifts gram available to promote take advantage of all campus available to applicants who 2) may be required to work in an isolated posting post- secondary education for libraries and how to complete are unable to pay the fee. 3) mandatory medical /dental clearance admission procedures To apply for this bursary 4) valid driver's license Native adults. and 5) must be mobile The program is designed registration," says Yvonne call Shawna Cunningham at to give participants an intro- Buffalo, one of the coordina- 492 -1990 or Yvonne Buffalo We offer a salary range of $20,049 - $22,292 per annum duction to a specific area of tors. at 492 -1991. (under review) Proposed new rate $22,061 - $24,460. These are entry level positions which may lead to higher level career opportunities. Fluency in the English language is essential for some positions; knowledge of both English Video Joe and French is required for other positions. All candidates while being trained will receive a training allowance. tapes powwows To be considered, please send your résumé and By Jeanne Lepine he intends to produce an alco- ture. He would like to de- transcript of marks quoting competition number hol and drug prevention - velop programs geared to 63- 9262 -2 (W8E) to: Windspeaker Staff Writer awareness tape for children, helping children of Native Leslie Achtemichuk SEATTLE, WA Resourcing Officer families and schools. ancestry. Public Service Commission of Canada Travelling the powwow Joe is currently putting the A member of the Room 830, Canada Place Building circuit can be very trying at finishing touches to his tape Swinomish band, he attended 9700 - Jasper Avenue times. But, to make a living on the Indian Child Welfare the University of Washing- Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4G3 videotaping powwows can be Act. ton where he received his just as trying says a Native The videotapes are avail- bachelor of arts degree and Closing date: June 16, 1989 video promoter. able at powwows and rodeos his master's in Social Work. Vernon Joe, 47, of Indian being taped. Before taping a powwow, Personal information which you provide is protected under Video the Privacy Act. It will be held in Personal Information Productions has been During breaks, Joe shows his Joe has to getpermission from Bank PSC /P -PU -040, Personnel Selection Files. travelling in Alberta and re- tape and takes orders, which the co- ordinator of the event. Vous pouvez obtenir ces renseignements en français en cently videotaped the Saddle he is able to fill immediately. Joe is interested in learn- communiquant avec la personne susmentionnée. Lake Powwow and the Nechi He takes his duplication ing where the major powwow Poundmaker Powwow. equipment to every taping. are being held in Alberta this He has been videotaping a The prices vary from $35 - summer. The Public Service of Canada is variety of Indian cultural $50, U.S. TocontactJoe, write 9425- an equal opportunity employer Canaan events for the past year. Joe hopes he can get some 1 1 th Ave. S.W. Seattle, Using his library of tapes, contract work in the near fu- Washington 98106 August 4, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, Page 17 EXPRESSIONS '',SME:6M.MM...6EM ' "...:.4".6*. SUMMER Rodeo Calendar

Just in case some rodeo fans missed this Summer Rodeo Calendar last week, we're running it again.

Indian Rodeo Cowboy Association Standoff, Alta. July 21 -23 High Level, Alta. July 22 -23 Sarcee Reserve, Alta. July 27 -30 High River, Alta. August 5 -9 Buffalo Ranch, Alta. August 5 -7 Morley, Alta. August 19 -20 Gleichen, Alta. August 18 -20 Rocky Lane, Alta. August 19 -20 Morley, Alta. August 26 -27 Brocket, Alta. August 26 -27 Hobbema, Alta. Sept. 1 -3 Standoff, Alta. Sept. 8-9

Northern Alberta Native Cowboy Assoc. Ma -Me-O Beach, Alta. July 15-16 Kehewin, Alta. July 22 -23 Marlboro, Alta. August 5-7 Hobbema, Alta. August 12 -13 Sucker Creek, Alta. August 19 -20 Hobbema, Alta. August 26-27 Hobbema, Alta. Sept. 3-4 Bonnville, Alta. Sept. 8 -10 (Regional Finals) Amy and Carrie Houle from Goodfish Lake Band play the Bad Com- for Please phone in your rodeo dates pany fastball team. to Windspeaker at 455 -2700

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By Rocky Woodward However, there were Windspeaker Correspondent f frequent complaints by some cowboys that the MA -ME -O BEACH, Alta. ambulance services were never available when needed. Pimatisowin. In Cree, it Pimatisowin works mean "life ". differently. This is the name given to They arc available at the unique ambulance each rodeo they attend and service that travels with the don't charge the rodeo Roasting Cattle Company. In most cases, ambulance producer Herman Roasting service is obtained from the for their services. town or closest town a "The only time a charge rodeo is being held at. is made is when we attend But Pimtisowin to a hurt cowboy or need to ambulance workcrs have drive someone to hospital," earned the trust of the Hazel Millar said. cowboys who ride in rodeos Cowboys who travel the supplied by Roasting Cattle circuit where Pimatisowin Company stock. service is available know they are in good hands. The husband -and -wife "They feel safe in team of Hazel and Tim knowing we ROCKY WOODWARD, Windspoaker travel the Millar and paramedic Chris Hazel and Tim Millar: 'We've gained their trust' circuit with them," Tim Hall have earned that trust Millar said. for some very good reasons. "I remember one cowboy you've seen them all. July 1. "Most of the time, we Arrangement were made "We want on the make housecalls on the "For awhile, the was hurt and I said 'OK, "We've gained their trust people with the Hobbema Health cowboys sort of frowned drop your pants!'," she said. and they know they can reserve to know we're there elders and children. We Centre, with the approval of for them now," Millar said. drive people into hospital upon me because I was a "He said `you've got to be count on us to be there for the Four Bands who need woman," Hazel Millar kidding.' I said `Heck. them all the time." In actuality, the medical Administration, to provide recalls. You've seen one backside, The ambulance service is ambulance service has been attention," Tim Millar said. and welcome Pimatisowin, new to Ma -Me -O Beach. around for more than two Ambulance service that which serves the Pigeon Located on the Pigeon Lake years and almost half of its work the rodeos usually Lake area and the NANCA reserve, it began service employees are Native. charge about $60 per hour. rodeo circuit. speakerA Abortion Stop A Beating Heart Indian and Metis News...Every Week Keep up to date on all the latest news of the Native community by reading the INTERESTED Windspeaker newspaper every week. And PARTIES that' s not all to enjoy, for Windspeaker also PLEASE... for includes an entertaining selection of A STAGE commentary, history, stories, cartoons and Love and Let Live PRODUCTION photos. Don't miss a single issue. Will you join us in promoting re- You must be Native Age: 14 to 25 Subscribe today spect for human life? A Only $20 per year resident of Edmonton Lethbridge and District or the outling areas. Yes, please include me on the is Windspeaker subcribers' list, enclosed $20. Pro -Life Association Traditional or contemporary dance Name an asset, but 410 -1412 -9 Ave. S. not necessary. For further Address information Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 4C5 Contact Ross at 424 -1237 Town/City Town /City after 6 p.m. Postal Code Postal Code (403 -)320 -5433

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Bonnyville Canadian Native Friendship Centre - Bonnyville Activities Coordinator Function: The primary function is to direct the total organization towards a high standard of Bonnyville Canadian Native Friendship Centre operation in achieving the goals and objectives of the Bonnyville Canadian Native Friendship Centre. Function: To Develop and coordinate the implementation of family unit program- Duties: Responsible for all phases of management, including administration, supervision of ming initiatives. The activities shall be aimed at providing the member- staff and promotion of all areas of the organization. Ensure that board directives, personnel ship and community with the opportunity to learn. participate and share. rules and regulations are adhered to and are implemented, in order for the programs of the organization to operate effectively and efficiently. Duties: Plan activities that are within the goals of the B.C.N.F.C. Ensures that accounting procedures are followed in order to have proper financial control and Ensure that there are adequate funds. administration. Arranges for monthly financial and staff reports to the Board of Directors. Prepare proposals for funders. Consult and participate in the development of existing and new programs for continuous Develop and update personal and intellectual growth of the organization. Maintains good working relations with the files. Board of Directors, government and community agencies, other native organizations and the Make presentations on behalf of the B.C.N.F.C. public at large. to groups, agencies and schools. Foster an environment of teamwork and commitment through the organization by developing and improving methods of good communication and training. Qualifications: Good communication skills (written and oral). Responsible and answerable to the Board of Directors. Proposal writing and budget preparations are a necessity. Experience Qualifications: Extensive administration and management experience in the service of and knowledge of the Native Friendship Centre Movement and other organizations. Good communication skills (written and oral) are a requirement. Proposal native organizations is an asset. writing and budget preparations a necessity. Some accounting experience desirable. Experience and knowledge of the Native Friendship Centre Movement and other native Salary: Negotiable with experience. organizations is an asset. Knowledge of the aboriginal cultures and able to speak the Cree Closing Date: August 31, 1989 language a great asset. Must be willing to do some travel. Salary: Negotiable with experience. Closing Date: August 31, 1989. Send Resume to: Send resume to: Personnel Committee Personnel Committee, Bonnyville Canadian Native Friendship Centre, Box Bonnyville Canadian Native Friendship Centre 5399, Bonnyville, Alberta, T9N 2G5 Box 5399, Bonnyville Alberta T9N 2G5 August 4, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, Page 19 SPORTS & LEISURE .,.:M M N. MARAMME WO M EICKO M . : M M EM *M :: MMUMM EMn . n comes early for Roastings in the United States to By Rocky Woodward said. recognize and sanction Windspeaker Correspondent their The couple are also region. proud of their children. MA -ME -O BEACH, Arta. It took a lot of long hours Ever since they were old and travel to convince the enough to climb up on a Morning comes early for INFC, but in the end, the learning barrel, ride a heifer Herman and Doris Roasting. couple, along with help of and a horse, they have been At 5 a.m., they are cowboys like Butch teaching them the art of already rounding up stock, Deschamps, won the cowboys. horses, bulls and cows to be commission's approval. Today, all their children transferred to the rodeo "It was a big win for us," work or compete at rodeos. grounds at Ma -Me -O Herman remembers. "Now, "I teach them how to Beach. cowboys competing in look for good stock, how to All the equipment Region 10 events have a treat animals because heck, needed for the rodeo must chance to attend the rodeo I figure I've only got a few then be loaded on the finals each year in years left in rodeos and I Roasting's trucks that November in New Mexico." want them ready to take include steel fencing for the There is a lot of hard over," Roasting said. Wndspeaker rodeo corral. Herman & Doris Roasting: Making rodeo a family affair ROCKY WOODWARD. work to stay on top as stock Along with keeping care It's not an easy job, but suppliers. of cattle and horses over the our young cowboys a both Herman and Doris Herman says, pointing to Roastings will head north. get Today, Roasting stock years, the pair have also Travelling in a convoy, it chance to compete and make it sound easy. the Ma -Me -O Beach rodeo is can be seen at rodeos raised 15 foster children. family eventually go to the world After all, they have been grounds. a affair. including IRCA and CPRA, If ever there was a true much finals makes it all rodeo -stock suppliers for Twenty years ago, the Usually as as 150 amateur and professionals. blue cowboy, a Zane Grey worthwhile." more than 20 years now. Roasting family began to head of rodeo stock must be It has been two years classic, the Roastings are it. Doris and Herman raise cattle and horses. transferred to rodeos at "Cowboying is in my now since the commission After all, what other who Roasting are members of Today, they have more Edson, Sucker Creek, blood," added Herman, approved NANCA Region home -grown country family mean rope the Louis Bull Band, one of than 250 head of horses, Wasbasca and the All Indian can still throw a 10 and Herman says he would offer you a friendly the Four Bands of 200 head of cattle, 60 bulls Rodeo at Kehewin. in team -roping events. owes it all to the cowboys chat, a spot at the family a few years Hobbema. and the list goes on. "All the children, even "I've got who have stuck with him dinner table and say with a They have been married It grew into the Roasting the girls, are learning every left," he jests. over the years. wide country grin: "Now for 30 years and proudly Cattle Company. aspect of rodeo life and how Herman is president of "Most of the cowboys how about a good ole admit that the whole family, "It has gotten so busy to run the business," Doris the Northern Alberta Native you see here today didn't let cowboy- fashion ride on our five boys and three girls, are lately that we have to turn Roasting said. Cowboy Association me down. Although we favorite rodeo mustang, Sky deeply involved with rodeo down requests to supply "The main reason I love (NANCA) Region 10. were not sanctioned by the High!" life. rodeos with stock," he doing what I do is that it For more than two years, INFC more than two years The Roastings. May ever "As a matter of fact, explained. gives me the opportunity to the Roastings stressed the ago, they still came to the sunrise be the same; there are three generations This summer after the help promote Indian need for the Indian National rodeos and competed. My friendly and warm, cowboy - participating in this rodeo," Ma -Me -O Beach rodeo, the rodeos," she said. "Seeing Finals Commission (INFC) hat goes off to them," he style.

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Lesser Slave Lake Indian Regional Council Takeover Celebration 10th Anniversary Sucker Creek Recreation Rodeo & POWWOW Fastball Tournament DAYS August 19 & 20, 1989 EG [ & SPORTS ' P EVENT PURSE EVENT PURSE t - August 11, 12 & 13 Saddle bronc $200.00 Team Roping $200.00 Bareback $200.00 Sr. Barrel Racing $200.00 p, ..iv l : `O 1989 Bull Riding $300.00 Jr. Barrel Racing $100.00 r Steer Wrestling $200.00 Jr. Steer Racing $100.00 rQC7 ^oMtt41SR Driftpile, Alberta Calf Roping $200.00

Opening Starts 4pm, Friday, August 11 Host Drum: Feast 6pm Red Bull Send or phone entries to Central Rodeo Entry Registration Friday 6 -9pm Address: Box 442, Hobbema, AB., TOC 1NO Powwow Grand Entries: (403) Friday 7pm Master of Ceremonies: Telephone: 585 -3852 - 14, Saturday & Sunday 1 and 7pm Wilson Okeymaw Entries Open: 12:00 6:00 p.m. Date: August 1989 Call Back: 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. Date: August 16, 1989 POWWOW SECTION Singing /Drumming Contractor: Roasting Local Entry Office No.: 523 -4426 - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Traditional - Men's & Ladies' Prizes Competition Prizes 1st $900 2nd $700 3rd $500 1st $1,000 2nd $800 3rd $700 4th $500 Before: August 14, 1989 Fancy Dance - Men's & Ladies' Prizes 1st $900 2nd $700 3rd $500 Men's Grass Dance Prizes 1st $900 2nd $700 3rd $500 Sports Fastball Tournament Traditional - Teens. (ages 13 -17) Prizes 1st $500 2nd $300 3rd $150 Archery August 19 & 20, 1989 Grass - Teen's (ages 13 -17) Prizes 1st $500 2nd $300 3rd $150 Horseshoes 8 Fastball Teams Fancy - Teens (ages 13 -17) Prizes Gymkhana $200.00 Entry Fee 1st $500 2nd $300 3rd $150 Traditional - Junior (ages 7 -12) Prizes Hand Game Prizes Prize money: 1st. - $800.00, 2nd. - $500.00, 3rd. - $300.00 1st $200 2nd $150 3rd $100 1st $900 2nd $700 3rd $500 4th $400 (Pending number of entries) Fancy Dance - Junior (ages 7 -12) Prizes 1st $200 2nd $150 3rd $100 For More Information, Call: All entry fees to be called in before August 16,1989. Tiny Tot - To be paid daily Telephone: 523 -4426 day or 523 -3494 evening. Specialty Dance - Hoop Dance Fred Campiou (403) 355 -3868 Saturday Evening First 10 teepees Paid Camping Grounds Teepee Poles Available near Dance Area URBAN COWBOY DANCE with MECHANICAL BULL RIDING CONTEST No Alcohol or Drugs Allowed $200.00 Prize money & entries on Premises The Regional Council and organizing committee of this event are not responsible for any damages, Injuries or Entry Fee: $5.00 24 -Hour Security losses incurred by participants or spectators. First -go- around 9:30 p.m.