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VOL. VII, No. 12 KAINAI NEWS, BOX 58, STANDOFF, ALBERTA, CANADA September 30, 1974 Canadian Indian Princess Named

REGINA A crowd of about five hundred people— gathered at theRegina Inn to watch Janet Jonathan, a 19-year-old Mohawk from the Six Nations Reserve in Ontario be crowned the 11th Canadian Indian Princess at a banquet concluding a four-day round of unforgettable recreational and social activities. Six Indian princesses representing the provinces «nd the Yukon were all com- peting for the title, here, Friday, September 20. Miss Jonathan, crowned by the 1973-74 princess, Clara Anderson, said she will continue with her plans to enter the University of Toronto majoring in Dental Hygiene this fall as well as travelling dur- ing herreign to different native functions. She emphasized that she would like to travel across Canada and meet the different tribes and cultures. "I would like to promote today's Indian rather than the 'stereotype Indian' that many non-Indians project," she said. Miss Jonathan who became the second girl from Ontario to win the title in the National Pageant history (Jeannettee Cor- viere won the title in 1965) also was honored with the Miss Congeniality Award, an honor bestowed upon by her fellow contestants. Debbie Felix, a 22-year-old court reporter employed with the Provincial Courts in Calgary, received first runner-up honors. Miss Felix was sponsored by the British Columbia Native Women's Society. Her speech to the crowd told of her people, The Salish Nation and of her impressive list of travels and background. The second runner-up honors went to JoAnne Gonet, a 20-year-old Metis representing the Yukon after a four year absence from the Pageant. Currently Miss Gonet is employed as a cashier with the Whitepass-Yukon Route Transportation and Mining Company in Whitehorse. Her poetic presentation titled, "My Yukon, My Canada" moved a lot of people. Other Princesses competing for the crown included Alberta's Jeannette Starlight, 24-year-old Sarcee Bookkeeper; Barbara Allary, 19-year-old Metis representing the hosting province The new princess Saskatchewan; Mary Sillet, a 21-year-old Inuit-Eskimo from Newfoundland; and The national Indian princess for 1973, Clara Janet Jonathan of Ontario. Janet was crowned with Donna Narvie, an 18-year-old Micmac Anderson (left), places the leather, bead-trimmed the beaded crown worn by Miss Anderson, from New Brunswick. banner—a symbol of the role—to the new Before the crowning ceremonies a ban- princess, -Leader-Post photobyRoy Antai quet sponsored by the government of Saskatchewan included addresses by Miss Clara Anderson, National Indian Princess of 1973-74; Henry Baker, Mayor ofRegina; Indian Act Proposes Mr. Allan Blakeney, Premier of Saskatchewan; Dave Anehewaaw, Presi- In This Issue dent of Federation of Saskatchewan In- Stiff Changes dians; and Walter Schoenthal, chairmanof the National Indian Princess Committee. Page 2—News Here and Pius Kawswatrim offered the invocation OTTAWA — Amendments to the Indian Act are not likely to be introduced at this in Cree at the banquet and Mr. John session of Parliament (which opened on September 30th), a spokesman for Indian Af- There Sanison, was the master of ceremonies. fairs Judri Bucchana said recently. During the intermission before the long- The Indian Association of Alberta, which prepared theRevised Indian Act presented awaited announcement of the winner, the the National IndianBrotherhood a draft of the proposed changes of the Indian Act at the Page 3—Spiritual Elder Gordon Dance Troupe from the fifth annual assemblyof the NationalIndian Brotherhood early last month in Vancouver. Dead Muscupeting Reserve provided the enter- A revised version isto be handed to Mr. Buchanan by the end of October after Canadian tainment. Billy Bretin, 18-year-old hoop Indians study the major amendment proposals to the Indian Act. dancer, displayed his talent using 15 hoops One of the changes proposed by the Alberta group is to deny welfare to able-bod!ed Page 4—Editorials to a most appreciative audience. The Indians unless they put in 35 hours of work on their reserves each week. singers were from the Pasqua and Other major proposals include barring from thereserve any Indian who marries a Musowpting Reserve. The dance troupe, non-Indian and neither the spouse nor their children would receive Indian status. Page s—Letters consisting of about 18 dancers, both men All non-Indians, unless employees of tribal councils or the department of Indian Af- and women from 12 to 19years old, will be fairs and Northern Development would be forbidden to live on reserves is another travelling to Finland this coming Christ- proposal. Not even the cabinet would have the power to permit aliens to live on Indian Page 6—District mas. land. Judgeswhose task it was to evaluate the A newspaper in Toronto, The Globe and Mail, says the Indian proposals are part of a Page 8-9—Sports girls on personal appearance, appearance response to the federal governments 1969 white paper setting out its Indian policy. At in modern and traditional dress, that time, the government proposed to ehminati in stages the special status of Indians, character, and on their three minute including the Indian Act, federal trusteeship over Indians and the communally - owned Page 10—Pageant History address or talent display (Using the point land. scale system) consisted of 3 Treaty and 2 The newspaper added that the proposals show a great concern for maintaining a Metis people. specifically Indian way of life centredon the reserve with the Indians seping two major threats to that goal — the influx of non-Indians to the reserve and the gradual 'oss of (Continued Page 2 Princess Pageant) reserve land to use by non-Indians. KAINAI NEWS 2 September 30, 1974 News Here and There NIB Inducts Omer Peters Omer Peters, former vice-president and founding member of the National Indian Review ordered In Wounded Knee case Brotherhood, was inducted officially as WASHINGTON, D.C. The United the first honorary chief at a moving - well. He wants to see what has been going ceremony in Vancouver during the 1974 States attorney-general has ordered a on." National conference. high-level review of controversial He added, "In the Wounded Knee case, proceedings during the Wounded Knee department officials plan an objective spokesman Inscribed on a leather and wood trial, a justice department analysis of the criticisms levelled by U.S. mounted plaque was the following inscrip- said in a recent press release. District Judge Fred Nichol." tion: The judge Robert Havel, the department's public dismissed charges September "In recognition of a lifetime of service director, 16, against American Indian Movement to the Indian people of Canada. information said the review is leaders Russell Means and Dennis Banks part of a of other re- broader examination when the justice department refused to cent trials of political activists. The National Indian Brotherhood by ex- continue the case when one juror became tra - ordinary resolution hereby appoints Attorney - General William Saxbe "does ill. Omer Peters, Delaware Band Moriavian- want a study of the handling of political Nichol accused the chief prosecutor, R. town, D. Ontario as the First Lifetime trials," Havel said in response to the ques- Hurd, of negligence and poor judge- Honorary Chief to be henceforth known as tions. "The government hasn't done too ment. Chief Wapik-Temaque." Presenting the leather plaque on behalf of all its members was George Manuel, President of the NIB. and Clive Linklater, newly elected vice-president of SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. Approx- private interests. the Brotherhood. imately 200 non-status Ojibwa Indians- liv- By 1964 ownership of the land had fallen ing on land near Batchawana Bay where to Scott-Misener Steamship Lines of Port their ancestors have lived since 1600, have Colborne, Ont. been given legal title to the land. The company became aware of Indians "Open university" for Turning over legal title to the Indians living on the property when the land was Canada resolves a 10-year controversy that saw reassessed in that same year. Homes built the 41 families threatened with expulsion. on the land resulted in a sharp increase in There is no large monument on the lawn speed. He can start any time of the year The dispute has its origins in an 1859 the company's tax bill. to mark its location. No tall buildings ex- and complete the course according to the treaty under which part of the Ojibwa ist on campus, no classrooms, gymnasium amount of time he can spare from his band agreed to surrender the land to the Charles Willis, local official for the or swimming pool; no faculty clubs, stu- other demands. Crown and to move to the Garden City provincial Indian secretariat, said a com- dent lounges and no vast acreages of For more information, call Dr. reserve just east of this city, although plicated arrangement was worked out in grass, brick and cement. Yet from a small Ferguson at 452-9990. Athabasca head- some band members held out on the land which Scott-Misener will receive land in modest building in the warehouse district quarters is located at 14515 122 Avenue, regardless whether or not it was sold to exchange. of Northwest Edmonton, with a total Edmonton. Alberta. - space of three thousand square feet, Athabasca University serves its students in all parts of Alberta, the North West Territories and as far distant as the Princess Stony's Undertake Fishing Scheme Netherlands. The real campus of this university is in Pageant MORLEY - The Stony Indian Band open the lake to any fishermen on the homes of its students, but the universi- have undertaken an over-all fishing weekends until freezeup. ty itself is only a phone call away for Those judges were: Lloyd Sutton, Ex- development scheme which hopefully will The Band will then evaluate this year's qualified telephone tutors who are ecutive Director of the Calgary Friendship build a viable industry for the reserve. results before deciding whether to open available, toll free, to students needing Centre; Reverend Stanley Cuthand, again next spring. Seven-day fishing may assistance. chairman of the Department of Indian Af- The Lake Hector Project, as the venture be available in 1975. "Our aim in promoting higher education fairs as Regional Liaison Officer for the is called, had 11,000 trout fingerlings Seven other lakes on the reserve have is the same as conventional universities," Regina Region; Cliff Starr, President of dumped into the lake's cold, clear waters been stocked but onlyLake Hector is open says T. C. Byrne, president of Athabasca the Saskatchewan Association of last spring. The fish survived the winter to the public. The other lakes will be used University. "Only our approach and con- Friendship Centres and employed as Ex- nicely and now the Stoneys economic for commercial fishing by reserve cepts are different. We try to reach that ecutive Director of the Saskatchewan development committee have decided to residents. long neglected segment of society, those Federation Indians; Mrs. Inez Dieter, who cannot leave their homes to attend Councillor with the Regina Department of resident universities, farmers, Indian Affairs and Mrs. Agnes Stanley, housewives, industrial workers, business educator with the Saskatchewan Depart- or government employees and ment of Adult Education and a member of secretaries, people of all ages who for one Board of Directors and a member for the Assistance GivenAnti-Discrimination Branch reason or another still wish to acquire or Regina Friendship Centre. An avenue is now open for those people Branch accepts cases of alleged dis- further their university education." The judges spent the four days with the who feel they were subject to dis- crimination on other grounds, such as age In answer to the problem of having to girls to get acquainted and a chance for criminatory employment practices while and marital status. move to the city to complete one's higher the judges to make better assessments. employed by or seeking employment with The Branch is located in Ottawa, but its education, the Provincial government While in Regina, the girls toured the the Federal Public Service. officers are in almost constant travel gave the green light to Athabasca Univer- Women's Day Care Centre, Native Crafts The Anti-Discrimination Branch was es- status to investigate complaints that are sity in 1972 to set up a pilot project to test Shop, Native Metals Industry, Regina tablished in 1972 and assigned the function received from across Canada. For those the effectiveness of a non-residence type Friendship Centre and museum tours. The of investigating complaints of discrimina- who live within theNational Capitalregion university. Based on the Open University Pageant enjoyed wide news coverage tion in employment in the Federal Public a visit to the Branch's office may be made. of Great Britain, now established these including the "NiteMayor Show" in which Service. When investigation leads to the Others may make their complaints by five years with a "campus" of 40,000 the girls were interviewed in their authen- judgement that action is warranted, plans telephone, telegram or by letter students, Athabasca University is combin- tic costumes. for corrective measuresare implemented. regardless of where they live. The ing the long-neglected tools of the media On Thursday evening at an informal While the Public Service Employment Branch's mailing address is: Anti- and modern technology with the time- gathering, Mayor Baker of Regina extend- Act specifically mentions and prohibits Discrimination Branch, Public Service honored system of correspondence ed greetings at a Wine and Cheese Party discriminationon the grounds of sex, race, Commission, Ottawa, Ontario KIA OM7. training. sponsored by the city. A barbeque at national origin, color and religion, the Telephone 996-6565. An average part-time student could ex- Wascana Park was enjoyed by the girls in pect to earn an undergraduate degree in the afternoon. four and a half to five years. There are no Miss Jonathan received a $500 cheque, a time restrictions. However, a diligent stu- sewing machine, a watch plus a "buffalo dent can advance as fast as he is able, as hat" from the Mayor. Jake Peat, long as he continues to satisfy the ex- Treasurer of the Saskatchewan Associa- FRESH aminers that he is learning the material. tion of Friendship Centres presented Tuition fees are $75 per course. charm bracelets to each girl and broaches "One of the biggest features of from Mayor Baker. - GROCERIES Athabasca University," says Dr. Ron LaFontaine, co-ordinator of the MEAT Ferguson, Student Liaison Information Princess Pageant Committee presented Officer, "is the way in which we can ac- necklaces to the judges and chaperones. commodate different student learning A dance concluded the program and FRUITS - VEGETABLES styles and the complete lack of formal thoughts lingered on in the girls minds of entrance requirements. At Athabasca the Pageant that comes "once in their — FREE DELIVERY — University the student works at his own lifetime." FINEST FOODS GARTH MATKIN PROPERLY PREPARED THE FOODLAND Livestock Hauling CARDSTON - ALBERTA Licensed Order Buyer JAVA SHOP CARDSTON, ALTA. & GREYHOUND BUS DEPOT TOP PRICE FOR Phone 653-3326 Phone 234-3063 - Fort Macleod CANNER HORSES WE SELL KAINAI NEWS PHONE 653-3426 September KAINAi NEWS 30, 1974 3 Spiritual Elder Passes After Lengthy Illness

Five Generations Left to right, Kathleen Shade, the late Willie Scraping White, alien Shade, Mavis Shade and child Denise Shade.

Late Willie Scraping White Education Closes Gap With Dr. A. Van Orman experiences first airplane ride.

By PEACHES TAILFEATHERS would be history of the Blackfeet Indians. % of "Our school is going to have to do It would have to include current political) A wealth of knowledge about Indian the Horn Society for nearly a cen- something for the Indian students." This issues involving the Blackfeet, civilrights, culture has been buried forever with the tury. was the conclusion of Cutbank High School drug and alcohol abuse and treaties — as recent passing of the Blood Reserve's Scraping White will long be view said. oldest and most venerated medicine man. remembered by thousands of Blood English teacher, Mike Reynolds, as he the Indians them," Reynolds children whom he named during his spoke to other teachers at a staff orienta- He said that whoever teaches the course Willie Scraping White, practicing as tion meeting at Cutbank, Montana. will have to be very objective. "History is years spiritual career advisor and healer. Reynolds reporting interpreted differently by every medicine man for 75 and Added to his list of achievements, was on a National age advisor to four generations of Bloods has among Council of Teachers English seminar group," he added, "and several speakers died at the age of 96 years, in the Blood records show he was the first which dealt with educational problems of at the seminar explained that Indian Hospital, September 15, 1974. students to attend classes at St. Paul's Cardston, Residential School on the reserve. involving Indian studentsin public schools. interpretation of history may differ con- Born October 23, 1877, in Red Crow's The venerable healer outlived five Prominent Indian educators who siderably from traditional history book ac- (first log built near Stan- wives, hime addressed the seminar all said that educa- counts of events." Cabin structure wives who bore five sons and key closing gap per doff,) the late Scraping White is survived two daughters. All sons died in infancy. tion is the to the cultural About 12 cent of the students at Cut- by daughter between Indians and non-Indians, bank Public Schools are Indian, and the one Kathleen Shade of the Funeral servicesfor the lateScrapingng of Blood Reserve, one adopted daughter White were held at St. Paul's Anglican Reynolds noted. But they also stressed town of Cutbank borders on the east the Head, eight grandchildren: the that the Indians did not want to become Blackfeet Indian Reservation. In Irene Weasel Church on Blood Reserve. Burial into "We have Florence Red Crow, Andy, Harry, Allan, rights were in the Standoff Cemetary. totally assimilated white culture. conclusion, Reynolds stated. to Gerald and Harris Shade, all of the Blood Honorary pallbearers were: Larry Instead they want to preserve their own do something for the Indians here Reserve; Flora Zaharia, Winnipeg, Plume, Sam Wolf Child, Pat Weasel Head, culture. Manitoba, Agnes Valerio, Denver, Dan Weasel Moccasin. Charlie Weasel Also discussed was a new law, Montana ' Colorado; great grandchildren, 34 Head, House Bill 343 which provides for recogni- 34 and and Mark Old Shoes. tion great, great grandchildren. Active pallbearers were: Hank Shade, of Indian heritage and preservation of He was recognized as the leading Don Shade, Christopher Shade, Robert their culture in public schools. authority on tribal religious rites having Shade, Calvin Red Crow and Charlie Some requirements of the Bill to be served as aranking member and leader of Weaselhead, Jr. effective as law July 1,1979 is: "American Indian studies to be partof the educational background of public school teaching per- sonnel employed on, or in public schools located in the vicinity of Indian Reser- vations where the enrolment of Indian children qualifies the school for federal Sports Fall Program funds for Indian education programs, and encouraging American Indian studies as part of the educational background of all October 6 — school personnel employed in the state." Volleyball Tournament (Straight Men & Ladies) at According to the specifications of the Senator Gladstone Hall. Bill, American Indian studies would October 7 include history, beliefs, ethnics and As an added measure of — contemporary affairs of Indian groups in convenience, we Archery Club Activities. Montana. control and keep on file a record of October 8 All Montana public schools are required — by the Bill to supply a program of Indian 1 every prescription we fill. Recreation Dept. "Feature Film". At Senator Glad- studies within ten years. The law also If refills are authorized on that teacher certification should stone Hall. stipulates the original prescription, our October 9 include training in Indian studies to — prepare the teacher to understand the record saves you the trouble Physical Fitness Program 2nd Session. "unique background of his or her Indian of revisiting your doctor.You October 10 students." need only ask for a refill or — In additionto the seminar, Mr. Reynolds have your doctor phone us. Recreation & Sports Activities Night at Senator Glad- travelled to schools at Heart Butte and stone Hall at 7:00 p.m. 3rd group: Moses Lake Girls — Browning on the Blackfeet Indian Reser- 8-12 yrs. vation and the Rocky Boy Indian Reserva- tion to observe classrooms. October 14 — Reynolds was impressed with the Archery Club Activities. seminar. "It sensitized me. I became PRICE'S October 15 aware of changes that are going to take PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST — place with regard to Indian education!!" Minor Sports Bingo He said there has been an Indian studies REXALL STORE October 16 program in the Ronan Schools on the — years. Fort Macleod, Alta. Fitness Program 3rd Session. Flathead Reservation for several Physical The courses offered were a general history PHONE 234-3093 October of the northwest Indian for seventh 17 — AFTER HOURS » EMERGENCY Recreation & Sports Activities Night at Senator Glad- graders and a more specific history of the PHONE NUMBERS ARE: Salish, Flathead and Kootenai Indians PRICE stone at p.m. 4th group: 8-12 yrs. C. I. " 234-3156 Hall 7:00 — which was taught in the eleventh grade. M. M. DUSYK 234-3179 "If we had a course like that here, it - KAINAI NEWS 4 September 30, 1974 EDITORIALS . . . Smoke-Signals By JOHN FLETCHER NIAA Public Relations Director Hello my friends to the north in the grandmother country. My heart is already When The Axe Falls heavy. I left southern Alberta three weeks ago but it seems just like yesterday. Mona and Cheyenne are fine, and send their -LEO FOX number of new ranching operations begun by reserve individuals. Everywhere hello's to everyone. We live in north Seattle The Mck it bold study across i thick piece of wood, miybo in old post. At one looks, om sees cattle on the road fenced outside of fields, tad everywhere in a two bedroom Townhouse. We will geta thi same time no logs sad body ire bold tightly. in tad. stretched tick to allow one looks, one seat yesterday's grazing land black with cultivation. More house later but what we have now is nice. IVI Oi vlVfll vIWH lonl BVla w^VVWvIII i awUjj HVOJH Ojom Hfli OJi VJ HV IUOoHOjg VIvV eywwfjOJ^mj cultivated land, to my mind. Is not compatible with increased cattle herds. And In City life isn't the real life for the Indian but whileKm httd Is lyla| m Mo grand. liMoss aid drainod.tho Nadlass body Is ranching, at least the Indian does not hava to share his income to the samo we must go where the calling is. My calling lumimlmm mm amml mmuim AioiMAMvlono) Aaiifl b^M^lloMn ttll niiftf1 Imm mloiiia Blftjut aiantliM> |MHpW| ikp BovV WWII* "ÜBJWIHp oIHH Rv^Hllipj Ml llin IH9J piCwV* DIWH yH#IIVJw degree that he does when leasing out hisfarm land. I don'tthink this decision to was to go back to work for the National In- oat Ilka a oaysor tbroitb tbo Noli mda wbn tba fIM-odood stoH nada contact break another 50.000 seres was wise. If It had boan done with the Indian ac- dian Activities Association. Our nead of- with tba salt vilHnMa skli. Spvrt. Spurt. Sport. Tbo body finally cnmblos. tually working and sweating, and reaping the results ofhis labor, it would bow fices are located in Seattle, Washington. Tho eklekM is dood. I don't nmn to discuss tbo flnor points of chickm-hoad been a iroat move. But to continue the cycle ol the Indian not really doing My title is Public Relations Director, but I chappini or attomptiai to appaal to tba savago streak said to occspy allnan's anythingfor himself androalizinp only a third ofthe value nreducodIs bad. Con- will be doing co-ordinating work with our minis. I |nsl want to say howI amreminded ofthis by oar own band council as sider the long-tori results of this move. What will the land bo like In tan or Regional Directors also. thtir torn of offlco is fist approaching its data of expiration. twenty years? What condition will it bo in? What will the mentality of the lan My business address is 619 2nd Aye., As Novombor approaches they must be doing some sool - starching and downersbo? Will thoy bo "doors" or just people who don'treally give a damn Seattle, Washington, 98104, U.S.A. evtlneting all the decisions(or the lock of them) they mda during tba twoyears for work? Money will not always bo easy to coma by as it has boon. Already the telephone (206) 682-2585. Do not call— they wore la power. As Novombor approaches I wonder bow many of them ore government is cutting back on grants. Core funding will cut down on the funds collect (laugh)! asking tbo a.aostion: "Was I worth IN $272.001 was paid every ten days?" Or. received from Ottawa. And ifcouncil exports to continue spending as it hasboan Our next big venture will be the Ist "Were than special meetings at 150par day honorarium necessary? Did I real- doing, all potential sources must batapped. And the greatestol these isour own National Indian Golf Tournament, Oct. 18, ly pot in a sincere effort on boholl of my people?" I wonder If they do this, how landl 19 & 20, San Diego, California, the week- many of them will nave a clear conscience. Economic development Is not only establishing sectional - housing plants end before the National Congress of In looking over at ano action committed by this council we notice they or service stations or administrationbuildings or touristpicnic spots. Economic American Indians' annual convention in opened up more land for cultivation. Tho immedioto effect of this move was to development isalso land dovelopmont. And the waythis is being done now Is not that city. This will take place at the Torrey give the owners of tho approximately 50.000 acres of lend, income from one very futuristic. It is merely terminal and is only from the view of satisfying a Pines and the Cottonwood courses. This is third oftbo cropproduced iswell ss the ecraigiloan payment. In one instance. poor man's idea of wealth. where Andy Williams (the entertainer) has recently. I hoordono Blood Indion realized $11,000 from 1350-icre Hold of If you think I am campaigning for nomination, arrest the thought because I his annual golf extravaganza. mustard. This wss good. But whst shout the other two-thirds of the crapyield. have already bean on council and I never again desire the position. But I am Indian golfer, Rod Curl, will be on hand. That went outside to non-residents ol the reserve. In feet two-thirds of tho campaigning for batter leaders, men snd women with foresight. I am campaign- He won over $100,000on the PGA tour last whole yield of tho 50.000 ocres goes outside. Why couldn't the tribe firm this ing lor men and women with big hearts. I am getting tired of little men and year. Angelita Rosal, the National table ten- land for the individuil for tho time imount mdkeep the wholt income within tho women whoae solspurpose Is to make the office of councillor a moans to per- nis champion, will speak at the awards reservation? sonal gain. When the axe falls in November, will we have a dead chicken or n dinner at the end of the tournament. She is Another factor which should have boon considered in this decision wis tho beautiful young bird ready for flight? a Sioux Indian, and was inducted into the National Indian Hall of Fame. Sonny Sixkiller, the football player, will be another speaker. He is now in the State ofPennsylvania working out with one of the expansion football teams. If I forgot, forgive me, but women as well as men are invited. There will be two ladies golf flights. I have sent Jim Goodstriker entry forms for this tournament. All Indian and Metis natives are invited to participate. So contact Jim and he will give this information plus forms. The first 150 golfers signed up will receive a beautiful jacket. I would like to see Marvin Fox and Charlie Smallface in the tournament from the north and Willie Little Child, who I un- derstand won a recent golf tournament up his way, attend also. Special prizes for each flight is offered. Also one will be given for the longest ball hit and a KP award is planned. Special entertainment will be provided and to top it all off, an awards dinner and guest speakers is planned. I will be there to lend my expertise as Public Relations Director for NIAA. If any Canadian native golfers plan to attend please call me if you can. That's all I have for the present. So until my next column remember this — "If you are going to participate in any Native endeavor, be it in sports, education or politics, do it to your utmost. Do not take short cuts — go the long way around. Lastly, don't be a drop-outon life. We have too many now in the Indian World."

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We wish to apologize to the Lethbridge Herald for failing to give photo credit to Bill Groenen for photo supplied on front page Kainai News, Pg. 1 Vol. VII No. 11, Sept. 20 edition. ". . . and behind that it a '52 Fargo pickup, light blue, needs shocks, three Indians in front, eight in the back . .." Pikurti Treoty #7 Society Brocket, Alberto THE OLD ONES And now let usthink of the Old Ones I'lsthev whonre Indian Newi Media Society Owners and Publisher! of our true teochers ihosewho #*f^^S^. — Kainai News havekej truewisdom accu J^^^tS^^^. CANADA'S LEASING INDIAN NEWSPAPER mufc itedovei centuries win j£~ THE hi H. m these troubled limes . ; lHt\ KAINAI NEWS Correspondents 'hey■ spec* our true Language .; *^^^*^^ anditisojrnstnjctonthat vrf^V-vf^B" ~,, i^\ W^£F*W^^ Published for Indians and non-Indians on the 10th and 25th of every month. Kainai News area correspondents | rh( >y speo* we should :.^T' <^^&J^K Box 58, STANDOFF, ALBERTA are: Browning, Connie Bennett; Phone 737-3784 737-3785 Peaches President Wilton Goodstriker- Bly Tailfeathers, area corres- " Editor - Caen pondent, Vice-President - Marvin Fox Co-Editor - Jim Goodstriker U.S.A., and Blackfoot Re- Secretary - Ursula Higgins Cartoonist - Everett Soop serve, Dwight Smith. Editorial writer Treasurer Jim Wells Circulation Virna Many Fingers Leo Director - Lei Healy Reporter - Jacqueline Red Crow is Fox. Whenever an article is Subscription Rates: $5.00 per- year. Addiitonal charges: $5.50 outtide- of Canada endorsed by an individual of the 35c per single copy editorial team, it is endorsed by the Authorized as Second Class Mail by Post Office Dept., Ottawa team as a whole. Payment of Postage in Cash. Registration No. 1698 Printed by the Herald Printers, Lethbridge, Alberta September KAINAI 30, 1974 NEWS 5

Dear Editor: Dear Editor: Letters To The Editor The Federal Government a year or two During the past several months, I have ago came out with a catch phrase to do been travelling to different Indian com- Dear Editor: Dear Editor: with physical activities. This they called munities in Alberta and conferring with I've just read my copy of the Kainai The Government of Alberta has Participaction. various Indian leaders and native per- News, and I still enjoy it. developed a new and totally different un- With the 1975 Canada Winter Games sonnel involved in alcoholism iversity for Alberta's fourth major univer- being held in February*perhaps it's time programming in this province. For the last few months I have been sity. Although Athabasca University is for our community to practice Par- I am now ready to record my obser- attempting to be sponsored by some completely uniqueto Canada, is part of ticipaction. vations and tentative recommendations organization, it department. first, I so I may attend a a burgeoning international movement We are very fortunate being co-hosts for the But prefer to vocational school. which is sweeping university education. of the 1975 Winter Games, along with share and test out my position with In- Athabasca University is designed to many other communities in Southern dian people and with the senior staff in Indian Affairs in Lethbridge and Ed- Alberta. This is a real first for both the the Alberta Region. monton both turned me down because overcome the problem of having to physically move to the city to obtain a Canada Games and our communities. A two day Alcoholism and Drug of lack of funds. Manpower can't help me Never before have the nation games workshop has been scheduled on the the in the university education. Many people either because school is across been held at a regional concept such as dates of October 15th and 16th for this States. I also mentioned it to a couple of Alberta have responsibilities and commitments which do not allow them to the 1975 Winter Games. Prior grams purpose. Please reserve these dates and our chiefs, but got a negative response. have always been held in hosts cities of will inform you later ofthe exact agenda am an ex-Marine, move to the city and yet they would like I I but Veterans Af- to pursue over 100,000 population. and location of this workshop. fairs will only give me a minimal university level studies. you Similarly, there are many in the province One might say the regional concept is Not only will this give an oppor- allowance and will not pay for tuition and on trial and all Canada will be judging its tunity to assess and criticize the findings tools for this course. who must work full time and for whom the attendance at a university has been success come February. of the alcohol and drug consultant, but While looking through your paper I Committees in our town are working this will also be an opportunityfor you to noticed your ad for courses for fall but a fond hope. Athabasca University has developed a home study program feverishly on the sports and other areas meet with other Indians involved in semester on Indian dancing, singing and of involvement however, there is one alcoholism programming. For this pur- language already know by which allows the students anywhere in the which I Alberta study university level area of concern— finances!!! pose the agenda will provide for a half heart. to courses — towards degree part-time Finances play a major role in the day session limited to native participants And if I to become a on a basis. even was a Through the of Games and with double digit inflation, only. professional Indian dancer, the work is use modern com- munication, technology and fund raising was never more important. Mr. A. Holmes, in charge ofBand Staff only seasonal. modern Training Consultant, techniques, the university An integral and Recreation And I don't think I'd be interested in educational part of the Canada Winter shall provide travelling expenses provides university level studies to peo- the Lottery. object for sewing with stretch fabrics or how to Games is The of the Treaty Indians who do not have a fund ways. ple wherever they may live in the Lottery is threefold (1) to raise funds to make bannock a hundred different province. built into their programs. What I'd liketo know is where the hell help offset any deficit due to increased We feel that this new university may Should you have further inquiries, did they getfunds for all this when I can't costs, mainly due to inflation (2) to in- please call 425-6991. to to to learn have startling and important implications crease Albertans interest and atten- get funded go school a reading and Yours sincerely, not only but for your public it is for that dance at the Games through the Lottery trade which benefits me liberty others also. reason that we have taken the of publicity (3) to allow organizations and Wm. J. Wacko forwarding articles, any has any to you several clubs to raise funds for club projects by Alcoholism and Drug Consul- If one answers or ex- herein. planations I'd appreciate hearing enclosed collecting commissions from the sales of tant sure Although the three articles from them. enclosed Lottery tickets. Holywhiteman Jr., have some redundancy between them, Cecil they take perspective of Tickets are being throughout Dear Editor: Rt. No. 1 Box No 12, do a different sold I found tne attached piece of the university and for that reason have Alberta by banks, Trust companies, poetry on North Powder, Oregon 97867 I floor of the in included them for your perusal. The first Credit Unions, Clubs and Organiza- the Indian Affairs office article University tions. Calgary. entitled "Athabasca purpose What is in general way— I thought that it would serve a It?" describes a Lottery if the nature of the university. The second The Committee advises sales it was printed in the next issue of Kainai Dear Sirs: entitled "Athabasca University, to date are reasonably good throughout News. article province and are particularly good you. Enclosed you will find a small article presented as a university that is the Thank in the northern— parts of the province. Sincerely, written in a newspaper in Phoenix, different" points out the startling con- to reprint it if Arizona. You are welcome trast between this new institution of Of particular to the Lottery you Any in concern Andrew Bear Robe so desire. Indians interested higher learning and other universities in is a lack of 6272 Dalmarnock Cres. N.W. getting in touch with us, is welcome to do Committee clubs and the province. The last article entitled organizations selling tickets in the venue Calgary, Alta. so. University Open "Athabasca — The Door sites — such as our town. This is the one "How I was wondering if somebody on your University" describes the way in many hearts have been broken? would to which area where ticket sales should be How many let down? newspaper staff happen know this university is open to citizens in highest. children how I could get in touch with the most Alberta irrespective they Due, in part, to a bottle of where live From prosperous wanted singer "Gordon Lightfoot." I have and what their obligations are. Finally, The City of Lethbridge has several the most business in heard he lives in Canada, some place. the portrait ad lists the three courses we dozen organizations selling Lottery town? Your help on this matter will be mostly are offering this fall which are credited tickets and one youth - oriented group How many minds have been crippled appreciated. towards a degree at Athabasca Univer- has already earned $2,400 in com- How many marriages messed, Truly yours, sity. missions. Due, in part, with a drink with the boys Joe Soto & Redwing. We hope you will these to That seemed at the time to be best? find articles The Lottery Committee tells us they many been be of interest to your reading public and How years have spent WORKING FOR INDIANS Joe Soto would be happy to pay similar amounts behind bars and his wife, Redwing, have—formed the that you will give us a favorable copy in to groups in our town but would you your publication. How many privileges lost only talent agency in the country believe they can't locate— such groups? Are we not fools if we think of just cash dedicated to finding jobs in TV, movies Thank you in advance for your in- dulgence. forwarding this Surely our town can come up with As we stop to consider the cost? and the arts for Indians. Redwing, I am sure our many material must appear somewhat clubs and organizations wanted to raise How the life of another we'll take mother of two children, is a full-blooded Or by the way of a suicide go Navajo. in the work of presumptuous. However, we would very funds for worthwhile projects and Persons interested way — Due, in part, to our failure their agency may contact them. much like to communicate the nature of what better is there? your reading public. To face that of TRUTH which we know? our institution to The not require any informa- Canada Winter Games will be Should you further in Alberta again perhaps years in regard for 48 tion or assistance to these and certainly not again in our town. materials please do not hesitate to con- Did You Know ... tact us. This is a once in a life time opportunity Yours sincerely, for us to participate in a truly southern Appreciation Full-time employment statistics for the Alberta hosting of the National Games. Postal Service as of November 30, 1973, L. W. Ferguson, Ph.D., are as follows: Assistant to the President. Let's sell Lottery tickets and make the Total Postal Employment 525,392 Games a success and help our town We would like to express our deep apprecia- Minority 132,975 while we're doing it. tion and heartfelt thanks to Doctor Van Oman (25.3 percent) for the treat devotednoss, attention, happiness Negro 113,240 Dear Editor: For those groups and organizations in and special care he gave toour dtar father and (21.6 percent) The Longhouse News became defunct our community who are interested in grandfather, WKe Scraping White, IcsMm be- Spanish-surnamed Americans 15,265 in 1971. Since then a lot of things have raising funds through the sale of Lottery ng his doctor, he was also grandpas dear (2.9 percent) happened. One is the move of the tickets, would they please contact the trusted friend. Or. Van Oman is the kind- Oriental Americans 3,692 vanguard of the Mohawk nation to Canada Winter Games Lottery at Box hearted person who gave grandpa the thri of (0.7 percent) Ganienkeh (Mohawk) Territory on May 1975, Lethbridge, or phone: 329-0575. this first airplaneride. As a result of that act of American Indian 13 last, to repossess as much of this lost Let's show the Canada Winter Games kitdnett grandpa ypon 778 participation bestowed Dr. Van Oman 0.1 percent) (by fraud) land as possible. and Southern Alberta what Mm hmiflfire iiMM "Pit^i" ummiwm "Cari* " Statistics on total full-time Federal We are starting a newsletter, herein is! Another person who deserves much recognt- employment as of November 30, 1973, are enclosed, which we intend to make a Yours in sports bon and gratitude is Mr. letwtt He devoted a given below (data includefull-time Potsal regular feature. We hop^ to reach all In- John Gogo great oeai ot tune am care towards granapa Service employment under the new defini- dians with our message and we also Lottery Chairman. who regards him as a dear friend. tion by which over 80,000 jobs are not hope the Kainai News shall find our The nurses of the Mood Inian Hospital not included as compared with 1972): message meritorious enough to be only gave gentle care and attention to grandpa, Total Federal Employment 2,385,770 reprinted in your paper. also they had the ever-ready cup of coffee and Minority 499,435 We are approaching Indian new- Builders' smowkms rer granupai rennvet nine lasi (20.9 percent) spapers in other localities of America Supplies days of his no. Our deep gratitude to them ail Negro 383,699 with a likerequest and it may help speed Lastbvtnotleastthinkyeutoalthelund (16.1 percent) up our unity. Paints & Glass Spanish-surnamed Americans 76,351 Our new address is: GANINEKEH via health and welfare, rogardhns of the tune of (3.2 percent) Eagle Bay, N.Y. 13331 dayor*M. Oriental Americans 20,640 POWER THROUGH KNOWLEDGE Cahoon Lumber Again Many thanks to Doctor Van Oman, the (0.9 percent) KNOWLEDGE THROUGH Staff at the Indian Hospital,Father Regnier.ind American Indian 18,745 INFORMATION (0.8 percent) Thank you. Co. NOTE: These are United States Onen, CARDSTON, ALTA. CratefiuTy, statistics. The Shade Family. U.S. Civil Service Commission Louis Hall, PHONE 653-3361 published September 5, 1974. — Secretary—Ganienkeh Council Fire KAINAI NEWS September 6 30, 1974 DISTRICT NEWS New Principal at St. Mary's Peter Murzello, a native of Bombay, In- dia, is the new high school principal at the ... St. Mary's School Residence on the Blood Reserve. Mr. Murzello has been working with In- dianpeople for the past ten years, first at the Ermineskin School in Hobbema from the years 1964-72 as a Senior English teacher and then at the Crowfoot School in Cluny as an assistant vice-principal and acting principal. Mr. Murzello got his education in Bombay and then the University ofLondon in England when he majored in English. He taught and lived in England for ten years before migrating to Canada in 1959. In the following years from 59-60 he was a Senior English teacher in the Grande Prairie and Bonnyville school systems. In 1961 he went back overseas with the Royal Canadian Air Force teaching English in the R.C.A.F. with headquar- ters in France. and drinks at the celebration of the In 1963 he was back in Cold Lake, Alber- Getting ready to serve cake ta, still with the R.C.A.F. before moving fourth birthday of the Standoff Supermarket, hostess Jenny Fox cut- to Hobbema the following year. Mr. ting the cake, and manager Louis Soop arranging cups, while Cather- Murzello has been very happy and pleased Pete Murzello ine Russell and Charlotte Russell look on. with his life with the Indians and is proud to say that most of the people working in support he will be ableto accomplish these band offices in Hobbema and Gleichen goals as things are now, the Indian Affairs were under him while he was teaching at Branch are trying to phase out all schools Celebrates those places. on reservations and, he's going to need Supermarket He has big plans for the St. Mary's every inch of backing he can getfrom the School, and his major goalsat the present people on the Blood Reserve. time include a library, more classrooms, Mr. Murzello is now residing at the Fourth Birthday machine and woodwork shops and a new school with his wife Rose and their two gymnasium. daughters, Chantal, ten years, and If the people on the reserve give him full Yolande, six years. The Blood Tribal owned Standoff Super- The management and staff of the Super- market celebrated its fourth birthday on market would like to thank all the people Thursday, September 20th. for shopping there and hope they will con- The Supermarket first got its start in tinue to support this Blood Tribe 1970 in the old McNeil Store in Standoff. Enterprise. The store had been under different Arts and Crafts Lessons ownership for 15years prior to some their Sponsored takeover. by Blood Tribe Recreation 2. November 25, 1974 The Superette as it was known then, Department open to anybody that wants to 3*. December 16, 1974 moved to the Chief Shot Both Sides learn a hobby. The lessons take place on 4. January 13, 1975 building in October of last year, under the Announcement every Monday night in different localities 5. February 3, 1975 Supermarket. 7-9 p.m. For further information phone 6. February 24, 1975 new name of the Standoff Sunday night, September 22, a fire broke Of the original staff that started in 1970, 737-3753 - Ex. 44. The hobbies are: 7. March 17, 1975 out at the parish hall in Standoff. The fire (a) Leather crafts 8. April 21, 1975 only two people are still with the store; by Louis Soop, manager, Margaret was believed to have started a (b) Copper Tooling and cigarette, which was thrown into the gar- (c) Weaselfat, assistant manager. Three Glass cutting bage can. Damage was slight. The (d) Candle Making other staff members that have been with of council ask that the Supermarket for close to four years members the parish Schedule for Moses Lake (Drop-in Centre) anyone using the hall please be more 1. October 7, 1974 are Clara Healy, Teresa Blackwater, and careful with the facilities in the future. Daniel Weasel Moccasin. 2. November 4, 1974 is five 3. December 2, 1974 At present, there a member per- A community workshop held manent staff being the above people men- will be at 4. December 30, 1974 tioned, St. Mary's church basement, October 2, 5. January 20, 1975 and three part-time consisting of sponsored by Kainai Community Ser- Harriet Weasel Moccasin, Rosie Red the 6. February 10, 1975 Crow, vices on Family life. The purpose of this 7. March 3, 1975 and Lloyd Manyfingers. workshop is to inform the people on the The Supermarket celebrated its birth- 8. March 24, 1975 day reserve of available services here. This day by havinga specialthree sale dur- attempt to Schedule for Lavern (community hall in 19, 20 21 of workshop will teach the ing the weekend of the & residents of the reserve on how to use Lavern) September. 1. October 21, 1974 Shoppers, during had a different service departments at the ad- the three days, ministration and what each department 2. November 18, 1974 chance to win special door prizes with a 10 3. December 9, 1974 being role is. At this workshop the different speed C.C.M. bike the first prize and department heads will be present to 4.- January 6, 1975 a $100 grocery voucher for the second 5. January 27, 1975 prize. The Alice answer any questionsyou might have, and bike was won by Cross give you any information concerning their 6. February 17, 1975 Standoff, $100 went to Child of and the work. Also, a look at future plans they 7. March 10, 1975 Sylvia Low Horn of Glenwood. might have. This is a first in a series of 8. April 7, 1975 Did I toll you ho'» discovered Jolly Miller Crystals donated the bike, on ono-sixtoonth Indian blood on drinks workshops. Another reminder, October Schedule for Stand-Off (old school hit Grandfather's and also the free orange that were 2 a Community tid«? by hostess workshop at St. Mary's. building) served on Thursday, JennyFox, and 1973 Alberta Indian Princess. There was Come participate. 1. October 28, 1974 also free cake served, along with the drinks, donated by store manager Louis Soop. Future promotional sales with door PROPANE - BULK and prizes will continue at the Supermarket on " BOTTLE a monthly basis. This could possibly go to CARDSTON twice a month depending upon sales at the GAS and OIL store. " " AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS PEIGAN " HEATING and APPLIANCES Meat IGAj Produce INDIAN and " TV RADIO I HANDICRAFTS Sal«< and S«rvic« LARGE SELECTION "We Really Care" ON HAND PHONE 653-3812 Lowest Possible SERVICE Prices GROCERIES Op«n 7 Day* a Wmlc CENTRE PHONE 653-4133 PHONE 653-4132 BROCKET, ALBERTA CARDSTON ■ ALBERTA On highway No. 3 September 30, 1974 KAINAI NEWS 7 Women's Page Proposed Blackfeet you Constitution Causes Fear Health and tion and the federal government is satisfied with that arrangement." BY NORA BREWER Frisbee read from a treaty involving the Have you justhad your babyrecently, theseare some points that you can keep Blackfeet and U.S. government which in mind, when you're home with your new baby. stated that the Indians agreed that Temporary Weight Lost of Newborn: citizens of the United States may live in During the first days, when he's taking little nourishment but is emptying his and pass through areas occupied by them. intestines a baby loses about eight ounces in weight. This is no cause for alarm, He argued that this concept is contrary to birthweight is usually regained by the tenth day. the position taken by the Tribe in its new Spitting Up: water ordinance. After a feeding it's common for the baby to spit up some milk usually with The ordinance states that "the a belch. If he seems otherwise healthy, and continues to gain, there—is no harm in Blackfeet Tribe is the sole owner of all this. However, sudden projectile vomiting, or most all of a feeding vomited, may water arising within, flowing through or be serious. This, as well as continuous excess spitting up, should bereported to flowing by and all surface, underground, the doctor. As baby grows older he spits up less. flood and atmospheric waters within or Eyesight: bordering upon the Blackfeet Reser- A newborn's vision is notyet coordinated and you are little more than a blur vation. of light and shadow to him. He blinks at a bright light and his eyes wander in Frisbee said the statement intends ex- different directions and cross. By providinghim with near-by things to look at soft clusive ownership of the waters and he lights or bright colored toys hanging within his line of vision your baby's eyes said "if these peiole are relying on are exercised and the muscles strengthen. By two or three months— your baby will treaties for authority this authority is follow a moving person or oject, recognize familiar faces and things, and gaze lacking. — with interest at his hands. Eyes will cross less and less. If they are not steady by Frisbee said that what concerned many three months, or if they cross most of the time before this, consult your doctor. Vicki Santana people about the ordinance was the re- Correction should start early. Blackfeet lawyer in debate quirements for permits of water use. He Hearing: said the penalties for violation of the or- at dinance, specifically the removal of non Baby's sense of hearing is well developed birth and acute within a few days. In recent weeks, it has become apparent - This is demonstrated when his whole body reacts in a "startle reflex" to a loud Indian land owners from the reservation, that there is a movement afoot by groups are unconstitutional. sound. He will pay attention to whispered words and show interest in other on and near the Blackfeet Indian Reserva- sounds, especially musical ones. If your child shows o signs of these reactions, a Santana countered that the provision tion in Montana, who do not want to see complies with the U.S. constitution and specialist should be consulted. the Blackfeet Room Temperature: proposed tribal constitution with the 1968 Civil Rights Act. She said put into effect. that the provision, based on in a 1938 or- A newborn should be kept in an even temperature, 68 to 72 degrees, night and Fears are being expressed by people in day. Asleep, he needs one or two light warm blankets, perhaps a sacque or dinance, also guaranteesa hearing for the that area over the proposed water accused person and all other kinds of con- sweater. A baby over eight pounds may sleepin a 60 degreeroom with a little regulations, among other things, in the more covering. Before bathing him, warm the room to 75 degrees. Babies get hot stitutional protection. constitution. Phillip Roy followed with a lengthly dis- or cool faster than adults; check if room temperature changes. Be sure the baby But Blackfeet say that the purpose of is dressed warmly enough for an air-conditioned room. cussion of the history of Indian water their planned constitution, is to enable rights. Both Frisbee and Barney Reagan Cradle Cap: them to control the destiny of the This common and mild disorder is a scaly crust which may appear on your disputed Roy's interpretation of some of Blackfeet reservation and insure survival the points of law. Roy concluded saying. baby's scalp. A softening agent such as vaseline, baby oil or prescribed medica- of the tribe. "It is not the purpose of the tion should be applied to the crust twice a day so it can be washed off. "If anything is clear, it's that Indian peo- constitution to assert our sovereignty as a ple have the best water rights in the U.S. Diaper Rash: separate nation not subject to the laws Don't use waterproof pants if your baby develops a rash. Change him often He said the Interior Department con- of the federal government." say tribal curred with this statement. and clean the area each time, freely using the medication your doctor suggests. spokesmen. Exposure without medication to air, sunlightor the warmth of an electric light Roy said that all federal officials who — In a recent debate broadcast on radio have seen the Blackfeet proposed con- (at a safe distance) is also healing. If diapers all washed at home, use mild suds, station KSEN, between Tribal lawyers put through three or four rinses, including an antiseptic rinse, using one of the stitution have indicated it would be passed Phillip Roy and Vicki Santana, and with some modifications. special preparations available on the market. Hang in sunlight when possible, un- Blackfeet Constitution Convention less you have an automatic dryer. He added "Downstream users of water Chairman Charles Connelly in discussion need not be incited into thinking that we Colic: with Attorneys Seldon Frisbee and Barney The intense crying which accompanies colic is caused by painful bowels. are going to take their drinking water, Reagan of Cutbank, the controversial bathing water or irrigation water. The Swallowed air is frequently to blame and can be lessed by holding the baby nearly proposed Blackfeet constitution was upright to feed, and burping him before, during and after feeding. Tension is a Blackfeet Tribe is merely implementing brought to a head. Frisbee opened the dis- what is already ours by law and stating it common cause; handle the baby gently, keep his life quiet and peaceful and cussion in stating his interpretation of the yourself and the household as calm as possible. Milk is seldom at fault, though clearly, as any form of governmentwould philosophy of the constitution and posing do." other foods may be; your doctor will advise about this. Other means of relief in- three questions to the tribal represen- clude using a pacifier (soother) rocking, placing the baby on his stomach over a Both Santana and Connelly responded to tatives. criticism of the Blackfeet land ownership well-wrapped hot water bottle. Three months is about the limit for colic to per- He asked: sist. clauses maintaining that the constitution (1) Is it the contention of the writers of was a conscious effort of the con- Well Baby Visits: constitution that the Blackfeet Tribeis a You and your baby should be seen by the nurses as soon as possible after you stitutional convention to maintain the land sovereign nation? base for the tribe. return home from the hospital — either at the Standoff Health Centre or your (2) if it is a sovereign nation, then of home. At six weeks, or as requested by your doctor, you shouldreturn for your six course you've got assume it subject good baby to is Santana said the land base "... is one of week check up. This is a time to have your checked by the doctor. to no constitutional prohibitions as we most important things Further helpful in next the we have. It hints for mothers will be the issue of this newspaper. know them? makes treatment of Indians different than (3) If it is not the contention that the the treatment of all other minorities in the reservation is a sovereign nation, then U.S." why are there provisions throughout the The Homemaker Blackfeet Constitution that are obvious- Frisbee concluded, near the end of the ly unconstitutional? debate, that the new constitution is am- By JANE CARLYLE Vicki Santana responded to Frisbee that biguous in its intent. He compared the new HONEY Sovereignty was a "term of art," that in constitution to the old one and pointed out Consumers are complaining about the high price of sugar. They are also lookingfor the new Blackfeet document sovereignty that the new document contains no alternatives to use in the place of sugar. Honey is the natural substitute. means internal or "organic sovereignty" language that the Indians are suserviant Honey was man's first natural sweetner. Until the introduction of sugar, it was the applying to actions and territories within to the U.S. Congress and Constitution. only sweetner used. Now with the increase in sugarprices, it isregaining its popularity. the boundaries of their reservation. Honey has special significance in Alberta. Beekeepers here produce about 40% of She said, "To read anything more than Santana and Connelly maintained that Canada's honey supply. That's more than 20 million pounds of honey annually: a harvest this into the document is fantastic. The this language which was included in the from 145,000 bee hives kept by 1,700 beekeepers. proposed constitution complies with the original constitution, need not be present WHAT IS HONEY? Indian Reorganization Act. We are a in the new version, since it is stipulated in- It is a natural sweetner composedof simple sugars, fructose and glucose. These sim- federally reorganized tribe and U.S. federal law. sugars are digested immediately. This makes easy assimilation of honey in body; a ple citizens." "People on the reservation, whether greatsource of energy for athletes, idealfor children or those with digestive difficulties. Charles Connelly agreed that the Honey also contains traces of minerals, vitamins and enzymes. However, these are they are Indian or white, are governed by Blackfeet are a federally chartered reser- laws of the U.S. Constitution and the not present in nutritionally significant amounts for humans. vation and government. "We don't argue the COOKING WITH HONEY Bill of Rights. Our philosophy is not really that we are a federal tribe what we do survival There are several things to keep in mind when baking with honey. First it absorbs has — control. We sovereignty but tribalism of moisture. (Honey, itself should be stored in a dry place). This is advan- argue is that the state no the Tribe," Connelly said. — and maintains claim the right to negotiate with state and tageous as it helps retard the drying out and staling of baked goods. up Secondly, honey is twice as sweet as sugar. This will, therefore, greatly alter the federal governments as to what we do, but Santana summed her case saying flavor of the baked goods. if the state wants jurisdiction, they must "We feel that we can control our own Thirdly, honey is acidic unless neutralized in a recipe by sour milk or baking soda. negotiate with the tribe. Our constitution destiny and our reservation. If we don't This acidity causes baked products to be browner in color, especially if more than 1/3 of is based on legislation of the U.S. constitu- control it, the state of Montana will." the sugar in a recipe is substituted by honey. To substitute honey for sugar in a recipe follow these guidelines: —In breads and rolls 1 cup honey for 1 cup sugar —In cakes and cookies— % cup honey for 1 cup sugar reduce liquid by 3 tablespoons per cup of honey—substituted. — Add only a pinch (1/12 - 1/5 tsp.) of baking soda to each recipe to neutralize the acidity. If honey is substituted in jams, jellies,or candies a higher degree of heatis used Ads In Kainai News in cooking. In candies, more persistent heating is needed and careful storage against ab- sorption of moisture. Honey is not yet an economical substitution for sugar yet it is an alternative, worthwhile considering. Try it, you'll enjoy a variety in flavor and texture in cooking Can Work For You whether it be baking or main course dishes. Recipe booklets are availablefrom my office. 8 KAINAI NEWS September 30, 1974 National Indian Golf Tournament Fox Team Win Golf Tourney To Be Held In San Diego, Calif. The National Indian Activities Associa- An awards dinner has also been planned tion following on the heels of their first for the final day and special guests will National championships in basketball and include Indian athletes, Ron Curl golfer boxing are now sponsoring a National In- who won over $100,000 on the P.G.A. tour dian Open Golf Tournament to be held in last year; National table tennis champion San Diego, California on October 18,19 and Angelita Rosal a Sioux Indian; and Sonny 20. Sixkiller, former star quarterback with The 54 holes of tournament play will be the University of Washington. held at the Farrey Pines and Cottonwood courses, home of the Andy Williams an- nual golf tournament. There is an entry fee of $50.00 for the Handicaps will be established after 36 tournament and the first 150 golfers holes with flights divided into: cham- entered willreceive sports jacketsfree of pionship Ist, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and possibly, charge. Entries can be sent to: senior divisions. There also will be two ladies' flights. National Indian Golf Tournament There will be special prizes for each c/o San Diego Indian Centre flight, plus low gross and low net, and long 1623 - 5 Avenue ball contest. San Diego, California 92101 Lillian Fox Marvin Fox The Mr and Mrs. Fox team "outfoxed nine hoes came in third with a 146 total. Another Record Breaking em' all at the Blood Reserve's second golf Howard Beebe emergedvictorious in the tournament of the season in Waterton, second flight with a 151 followed by Jim Saturday, September 14. Twigg with 154 and Jim Wells securing, Marvin Fox, vicing for the all-Indian third with 156. Year For I.R.C.A. championship i light in the men's division In the women's divisionLillian Fox held The Indian Rodeo Cowboy Association race event had the same number of seven against fourteen other golfers turned in a to a total of 124 on 18 holes to capture the for the 1974 rodeo season paid out out of 11 last season and seven out of 15 very respectable 27 hole total of 123. women's championship flight. Caen Bly $92,712.00 in prize money and entry fees at this past year. Second place honors went to Charlie took second honors with a 138 total led by 16 rodeos during the year. This is up some Smallface with 124 and Willie Little Child Connie Wells with 145. $37,000.00 more than in 1973, although the Below is a complete break-down of with a 128 total on three rounds Prizes awarded in each division valued 1973 season had only 11 rodeos. monies won in each event for 1973 and The first flight saw George Calliou of at $190.00 were awarded to first, second The I.R.C.A. can boast to being second 1974. Edmonton win over Roy Fox with a 134 and third place winners. only to the Canadian Rodeo Cowboy's 1973 1974 score versus a 137 by Fox. Wilton Following the all-day tournament was a Association in total purse and entry fee Saddle Bronc 4.902.89 8,323.14 Goodstriker who marked highest in that wrap-up beef dinner supplied by the money payoffs for the 1974 rodeo season. Bareback 5,473.72 8,633.17 flight division in the qualifying round of Tourist Cafe in downtownWaterton Lakes. There was an increase in all events with Bull Riding 6,601.12 10,005.41 the team roping showing the biggest Steer Wrestling 7,151.05 11,858.90 increase jumpingfrom $14,426.00 in 1973to Calf Roping 9,633.19 14,135.46 Football Teams at St. Mary's $25,382.00 for 1974. Team Roping 14,426.71 25,382.26 The Boy's steer riding this year had the Boy's Steer Riding 3,342.23 7,341.64 Both Having Problems event in 13 of 15rodeos compared to seven Sr Girl Barrel Race 2,977.08 5,143.90 1,019.57 1,888.29 out of 11 last year. The junior girl's barrel Jr Girl Barrel Race The St. Mary's student residerice season as they battled the Nanton Knights Warriors and Eagles football teams on the to a 14-14 tie in a game played in Nanton. Blood reserve have certainly gotten off on The Junior Eagles playing in the CORRECTION Ski Jumping the wrong foot in their respective leagues Lethbridge Minor Football League are as they have been bombed in their opening currently in the cellar having lost three We wish to make two corrections games. straight games. The Bombers of Catholic Site Changed senior Warriors in our September 20 issue, 1974, The playing in the Central are on top with a 4-0 record and Volume VII, No. 11, on Page 8 in the The 1975 Jeux Canada Winter Games Foothills Football Conference, West Divi- eight points; the Stampeders are second I.R.C.A. Final Standings: Society announced that Ski Jumping for sion have played three games, lost two, with four points, while the Lions and the Games will take place at Devon, and tied one, and are currently tied for last Eskimos are tied each with two points. Mike Gilham should be in sixth Alberta, some 12 miles west of Edmonton. place with Nanton each with one point. The Eagles in their first outing were place in the Bull Riding standings with Approximately 36 jumperswill compete in High River and Okotoks each have won bombed 60-0 by the Bombers, thisfollowed 130 points, and putting Devon on February 12th and 13th, 1975. three games for six points each; losses to theLions bya 42-0 score, andthen $943.23, thus Claresholm and Vulcan are one win and Rodney Albert to 11th place. Also, in the Because of the unsuitability of the they finally scored their first points of the terrain in Southern Alberta, andthe cost of two losses each for four points. season on the gridiron in a 44-14 loss to the Boy's Steer riding, Byron Bruised Head In the Eastern Division Cardston, Pic- is in tenth place with 54 points and building a Ski Jump (in excess of Eskimos. They then were trampled by the $100,000.00) ture Butte and Raymond are all tied each Stampeders 39-0 out- $263.58, which Lew Blackwater, it was decided to look in their most recent moves elsewhere tor with identicalrecords of two wins and one ing. Jr. to 11th spot. Also in the Boy's Jumping facilities. Devon is the most active Ski Jump area tie, and Coaldale is in the basement having The lopsided losses of both teams have steer riding, Jarvis Currie should lost three games in a row. failed to up in Alberta and their facilities meet the re- dim the enthusiasm of the teams. have 65 points moving him to seventh quirements of the Canada Winter Games The Warriors in their first encounter Inexperienced and newcomers to both place. Society. were blasted by the Vulcan Cougars 66-6 in teams have been their downfall, about 40% Vulcan on September 7. of the players have never been in orgaized The following weekend the High River football, let alone in any kind of football Mustangs stampeded over them to the program. Yet they still come out in VOLUNTEERS WANTED tune of 107-46 at High River. numbers for practices, determined and The Warriors got their first point of the ready to go. The Blood Reserve Canada Winter Games Committee will assist in the planning and staging of four days of hockey, Point System For I.R.C.A. hosted by Kainai, in the Southern Alberta Winter Games. Rodeo Finals Changed If you are interested, please contact: Wayne Davis at the There seems to be some confusionyet on rodeos during the season and win the point system for the International In- everything at the finals. dian Rodeo Finals to be held at Hobbema, A case in point is Dib Espinoza of Arlee, Blood Tribe Administration office. Phone: 737-3754 on October 12, 13 and 14. Montana. Dib. the good all-round rodeo At a general meeting of the I.R.C.A. at hand that he is, who would place at about the lastrodeo finals of 1972, it was decided three to six rodeos during the year, just that the point system be changed from the enough to make it to the finals and then FISH 40-30-20-10 point system per go-round, to clean up at the three day finals. DERBY just 40-30-20-10 average, on the no matter 1971 how many go-rounds there is at any rodeo. Dib, in the years and 72 won the All- Mission Lake in Montana will be closed to open fishing. The motion at that meeting read as round championships at the finals. In the follows: "Moved, seconded, carried by last finals rodeo, besides winning the All Derby contestants only will be allowed to fish from 4:00 p.m. Bill Devereaux and Wilf McDougall that Round trophy for the I.RCA. Finals, Dib the point system be set so that no more proceeded to steal the All-round trophy Friday, October 4, to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, October 6. than 40-30-20-10 points be given at any saddle from Levi Blackwater at the end of rodeo regardless of how many go rounds the year. Derby open to everyone. there is, including the finals rodeo." Prior to the finals, Dib was in fifth place The I.R.C.A. finals held in Lethbridge in in the all-round standings with 170 points. Cash prizes and merchandise can be won by fishermen the years 1969-70- and 71, and 1972 in Stan- Levi had 325 points for first place, which doff had the point system of 40-30-20-10 for was a difference of 155 points. and ticket holders. each go-roundplus the average, and there Dib won 1646.50 along with 260 points by No tribal fishing permits be required for this derby were three go-rounds at each of these winning the saddle brpnc event and plac- will rodeos. ing second in both the steer wrestling and only. The majority of the cowboys felt that it bareback events, the total points at the was not fair to cowboys who worked 10-15 end of the year read Dib Espinoza 430 Derby entry tickets will be on sale at the lake and a $3.00 rodeos per year and who have earned their points, Levi Blackwater 395 points. points the hard way working toward the So the changing of the point system was entry fee per person will be required. championships, then have someone come adopted by the I.R.C.A. for the 1974finals along who went to only three or four rodeo. September 30, 1974 KAINAI NEWS 9 NATIVE SPORTS All-Native Hockey Team To History of I.R.C.A. In an attempt to create more of an tinued guideline for the I.RCA. has serv- interest in rodeo and to attract younger ed as a great asset but by their honoring cowboys to the growing sport, a small the Indian cowboy's blacklist it meant true Be Based In Vancouver group of concerned cowboys from the recognition on their part. Secretary-treasurer, Ben Paul, P.R. man, Blood Reserve formed the Lazy-B 70 An historical event for the then still Thomas Jack and representatives Bob Rodeo Club in the mid-19505. named A.IRA. took place on two counts Howse, Walter Noel and JimGoodstriker. Instrumental in the formation of the in 1969. With the staging of their first The C.A.H.A. gave full support to the club was Stephen Fox, Rufus Goodstriker,, "internationally-known" rodeo finals held venture of the C.N.A.H.A. encouraging Ken Tailfeathers Sr., Frank Many in Lethbridge, Alberta in the fall of that them in their project and invited them toa Fingers, Floyd Many Fingers, and Fred year; and, the adoption of a new name general meeting of the C.A.H.A. in Gladstone, all of whom were either com- registered under the Societies Act of January, where at that time the petitors and/or supporters of the natural Alberta, to be now known as the INDIAN C.N.A.H.A. can apply in a formal way for sport for Indians. RODEO COWBOYS' ASSOCIATION, the an Associate membership with the With successful rodeos realized over the s rodeo body was entering a new era. C.A.H.A. years the groupfelt, in the best interest of For two years following, Lethbridge Father Bauer, former coach of the ensuring its future, the club should expand remained the home for the I.R.C.A. finals Canadian National Hockey team and King to include other reserves who showed a and in 1972the Blood Reserve accepted the Claney long associated with the Toronto desire to host rodeos in their area and so challenge of staging the distinct rodeo for Maple Leaf organization have met with began the All-Indian Rodeo Association. the association. the group and think that its a good idea and In 1973 it could be termed as a "d?.rk" offer their full support to the year for the I.R.C.A. with a disappoint- C.N.A.H.A. ment corning to them by exclusion of the Bob House The group with no finances to date are established finals the members had looked A Vancouver based All-Native Senior hoping to get financial assistance from the forward to throughout the season. Building Hockey team will open training camp in four western provincial governmdnts is problems of a new complex in Browning, Vancouver at the University of B.C. in the getting off the ground. As a fund raising Montana squelched the Blackfeet tribes' first week of October. campaign, they have set their sights on a bid for the !...als in that year. The yet to be named senior team will be lotter based on an All-Native Western Although taings looked grim for the seeking players from the four western Canada Hockey Championships to be held IH.CA, a new group calling themselves provinces between the ages of 17-24 years. in the middle of April of next year; prizes the Northern Indian Rodeo Cowboys' The team will be under the Canadian totalling $150,000.00 will be awarded at Association was formed and so began a Native Amateur Hockey Association that tournament and tickets will sell for new challenge for Indian cowboys' with which was formed recently in hopes of $2.50 each. the expansion of rodeo to otherwise organizing a senior hockey team. Shares in the team will also be soldrang- remote rodeo-known areas in northern The main goal of the C.N.A.H.A. is to ing from $500 to whatever an individualor Alberta organize the senior team the firstyear and group want to pay. Each share holder will The Lazy-B 70 Club members' objective expose them to the public by playing ex- receive a certificate. had finally been met when in July, 1974 the hibition games in the western provinces. The team will also be sponsoring a two bodies amalgamated as one under the The second year the team would play ex- name-the-team contest, with $100 going to I.R.C.A. title. hibition games across Canada and hope to the winner. Nineteen-seventy four can be termed as challengefor the Allen Cup emblematic of Each province will beresponsible for ex- one of the most successful years in terms Canadian Amateur Hockey supremacy in penses for their players whilethey are try- Floyd Many Fingers of progress although 1969 had it beat in the Canada. ing outfor the team. Chairman Smitherow number of rodeos with 23. This years total It is hoped that the third year the team stated that there would be no problems in With a small membership of not more came to 16 approved rodeos and boasts a would go on exhibition tour overseas to students trying out for the team to than 50 cowboys the A.IRA. began its near total of 350 members in its Europe or Japan. transfer to schools in B.C. Employment quest to help establish a name for Indian association. At a recent meeting held in Winnipeg on would also be found for players that are cowboys through its association. With the bid awarded to the four bands September 14, the C.N.A.H.A. met with not going to school and want employment. Other reserves supported the organiza- from Hobbema hosting the 1974 Inter- Canadian Amateur Hockey Association A coach, manager, and trainer have yet tion and in an attempt to meet its growing national Indian Rodeo Finals it means the President Jack Devine and secretary to be hired, and at the present time Bob needs the executive was chosen on the circuit finally closes its curtains. The Gordon Jakes, also in attendance was Earl Howse who was instrumental in setting up basis of regions in the province to better culmination of efforts on the part of the Dawnon from Canada Health and Welfare the C.N.A.H.A. will be handling these serve its membership. I.R.C.A. and the Hobbema Agricultural representing Fitness and Amateur Sport. duties until the personnel are hired. Neighboring cowboys below the 49th Society hope that the spectators and The C.N.A.H.A. reprsentatives were: Following is the constitution of the parallel were in a similar situation as contestants alike enjoy what is offered to CHairman H. A. (Butch) Smitherow. C.N.A.H.A.: Alberta Indians and felt in the best you in this 1974 exhibition of the tops in In- interest of establishing the association on dian cowboys' in North America's No. 1 an international scale their support could sport, RODEO. 1. The basic objectives and concerns ot and be under the umbrella of said compliment the newly founded the association shall be the develop- association. (C.A.H.A.) organization. ment of native people in the field of 8. The Association shall be a co- Cowboys in B.C. who were not hockey. ordinating body, an advisory body and registered treaty Indians could now play 2\ The association shall assist its funding body. their part in becoming a part of the fast members in developing and maintain- (N.B. If affiliated with the C.A.H.A.) growing body. The door also pened for ing a minor hockey system. 9. The association shall take as priorities Metis and non-status Indian cowboys. This 3. The association shall strive to present the physical, mental, educational, and meant the A.I.R.A. was wellon its way to equal opportunities for the develop- social development of its members. becoming a body which would recognize ment and advancement of native 10. The association shall act as communi- all Indian cowboys as one regardless of athletes. cant between its members and the ex- tribal status. 4. The association shall sponsor clinics to isting provincial hockey bodies. Thosewho strongly supported the expan- its members. (Hockey clinics, coach 11. The association shall assist in setting sion of the A.I.R.A. and who served in and referee, etc.) up tournaments, league and play off various capacities were such noted cow- 5. The association shall assist its schedules when asked to do so by its boys as Gordon Crowchild, Cecil Currie, members to integrate teams or members. Alex and Helen Sherman, Bud Connelly, players into existing leagues when 12. The association shall meet quarterly Jim Gladstone (Junior and Senior), Wilf applicable. or at the discretion of the board of McDougall, Jim Twigg, and others too 6. The association shall have a board of directors, (every 2 months) numerous to mention. directors comprised of three directors 13. The association shall assist in es- From the early stages of its beginning, from each province who wish to join tablishing and promoting the idea of a the A.I.R.A. had and still doesreceive con- the association. national native hockey team. tinued suport from the Canadian Rodeo 7. The association shall adopt the Con- 14. The association shall take an active Cowboys' Association. This body stitution and by-laws of the C.A.H.A. part in the national team. represents all professional cowboys in Canada. Their expert advise given and Ken Tailfeathers approval to use their rule book as a con- IRCA General Meeting North Dakota University to Host 1975 N.I.A.A. Basketball Championships Hobbema, Alberta The National Indian Activities As- cessfully awarded as the site of the sociation with head offices in Seattle, 1975 National Indian Activities As- Washington are pleased to announce the sociation Basketball Championships. following news item: "The second annual The first championships were held Sunday, October 13,10:00 a.m. All-Indian National Basketball Champ- in Albuquerque, New Mexico in May, ionships will be held in 1975 at Bismark, 1974. N.I.A.A also selected Bismark. North Dakota. Time and dates have North Dakota for the second all-star Four Band Recreation Center not been established, however, inform- camp to dtermine the selection of an ation will be slated at a later date." Indian all-star team to compete in the A.A.U. Basketball Finals, to be held The University of North Dakota which at Baton Rouge, Louisianna, on campus All members are urged to ATTEND submitted a bid to host this second at Louisianna State University. Baton annual event was reviewed and sue- Rouge hosted the 1974 A.A.U. Finals. September 30, 10 KAINAI NEWS 1974 History of NationalPtlnoess Pageant

Vivian Ayoungman Laverna McMasters Theresa Bernand Clara Anderson 1968-1969 N.I.P. 1970-1971 N.I.P. 1971-1972 N.I.P. 1973-1974 N.I.P.

The concept of a National Indian ceremonies held at the Palliser Hotel in Indian Princess Pageant was sponsored by The outgoing Princess travelled Princess developed in 1963 within the Calgary. Miss Jackson was a baton twirler the Union of Nova Scotia Indians who throughout Canada and the United States National Indian Council at that time as a of some renown who, at various times, arranged a tour for the contestants which attending major functions during her means of drawing interest and attention to held regional, provincial and national took them around to various parts of the reign. She has recently given up her Indian people generally and more titles in various aspects of baton twirling. Maritimes, mainly Nova Scotia and New crown to her successor, Clara plans torest specificially, to their cultural During her reign, Miss Jackson Brunswick. Miss Joseph later went to for a month at home. contributions. At a time when the morale represented Canada's Indian people on a Osaka, Japan on the occasion of Expo' 70. of the Indian people seemed to be at a goodwill tour which initially took her to For the first time since the Pageant Miss Anderson then will resume her rather low ebb, it was also conceived as a London, England, and the Scandinavian began, the contest was held in the North education with the scholarships she won possible method of instilling pride in the countries and later to Australia and New West Territories where Laverna during her term. Afterwards, Clara will Indian people by choosing and presenting Zealand. At the Special Pre - Centennial McMaster was crowned by the Crown take a trip to Europe with some to both the Indian and non " Indian public, half time show at the Grey Cup Game in Prince Charles. The occasion for this girlfriends. a young Indian girlwho would best reflect Vancouver, Miss Jackson performed with move was the celebration of the Centen- in her personality, knowledge, training, her baton. nial of the North West Territories and the genuine THE EXECUTIVE and upbringing, the Indianness During Canada's Centennial year in Pageant was planned to coincide with the The that we desire and aspire to become. 1967, Joan Palmantier from British visit of Her Royal Majesty Queen National IndianPrincess Pageant is a non profit organization and its main Columbia was chosen to represent the Elizabeth II and the Royal Family. Miss duty - As the constitution of the National In- Canadian people at the Pageant held in McMaster became the second girl to win is to fulfill the need for an association dian Princess Pageant Association in- devoted to better understanding and Winnipeg, Manitoba. She, as Indian the National title from Alberta and the progress dicates, this pageant from the outset was Princess Canada, with her Princesses, Blackfoot Reserve. among Native and Non - Natives. too obviously not envisaged as one of the travelled to Ottawa for a numberofrecep- Theresa Bernard from the Eskasone In- "Beauty" Walter Schoenthal, the first male to usual contests of which we see tions and dinners enroute to Expo67 where dianreserve in Nova Scotia was crowned head the organization, was elected at last so many of today. In the short history of they were invited to participate in Princess Canada in British Columbia. Un- year's Princess Pageant in Edmonton. the pageant there is no indication of any festivities at the Indian Pavilion on Indian fortunately because of a number of per- exploitation He said, "we try to secure funding for type of sexual or commercial Day, August 4, 1967. Miss Palmantier had sonal commitments, Miss Bernard was pageant of the participants. the from the Secretary of State the pleasure of meeting the Governor not able to travel to very many events ex- and then turn the grant over to the Provin- General at the time, Roland Mitchener cept those within the immediate After the constitution was drawn up, a cial committee to do the planning." The who, as officialrepresentative of Her Ma- Maritime area. national committee also decides on the committee was then set up to establish the jesty the Queen, presided over events of first Indian Pageant place and date of the pageant. Princess with Mrs. the year. The Pageant in 1972, was held at Ontario This year, Ron LaFontaine was selected Jean Goodwill serving as the first Miss Vivian Ayoungman, from the Place in conjunction with the "Indian President. as the co ordinator for the pageant with Blackfoot Reserve, near Gleichen was Day" presentation, which was part of the the help of- a $9,835 grant and five other crowned the fifth National Indian Princess summer long events presented by the In 1964. the first National Indian people on the committee. It was their duty during the Battleford Agency Indian Pow- Government of Ontario. The judgeschoose to select the judges and do the overall Princess Canada Pageant was held in con- Wow in North Battleford, Saskatchewan in Linda Opoonechow, a Cree from the junction with the annual meeting of the planning for the pageant. 1968. She was, at the time a student at the James Smith Indian Reserve in Mr. LaFontaine said "financially we're National Indian Council at Garden River University of Calgary and took a trip to Saskatchewan. Miss Opponichow later ac- Indian Reserve near Sault St. Marie in On- better off than in past years". In their Miami, Florida, as one of her prizes. In companied a Canadian Indian dance planning, the committee was careful to tario. Mis Irene Seeseequasis, a young June, 1969, Miss Ayoungman accompanied troupe on a ten day tour of Germany. free girl, was chosen as the first Indian project not a "beauty contest" but an all the Canadian Prairie Inter-Tribal Dancers Indian affair. - Princess Canada. She then represented on a successful three - week tour which In 1973, Miss Clara Anderson was named Canadian Indians at the first North took her to Holland, Belgium and France. National Indian Princess during the On the national committee, there are a American Indian Cultural Exposition, held The second girl to win the National In- Hobbema Indian Days. Miss Anderson had total of 12 members representing the in Bismarck, North Dakota. dian Princess Pageant from British the distinction of being the first Native girl provinces and Yukon and a new executive Miss Jeannette Corbiere, an Odawa Columbia was Evelyn Joseph in 1969. The to compete in the Miss Canada Pageant. is voted in every two years. from the Wickwemckarg Indian Reserve in Ontario, who later became the leading figure in the controversial Lavall Case, was chosen as the second Indian Princess Canada. The pageant, held in Regina, Saskatchewan in 1965 was also in conjunc- tion with the annual convention of the National Indian Council. Among attending other Canadian pow-wow celebrations, Miss Corbiere travelled to the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto for the of- ficial opening of the Canadian Hall of Fame and Indian Exhibit. In 1966, Marlene Jackson, a Cree Indian girl from Winnipeg, Manitoba was crown- ed as the third Indian Princess Canada at

Indian News media wishes to congratulate Janet Jonathan, the new 1974 Indian Princess in this time of turmoil and unrest, your job will be a challenging one in bringing together all peoples as one in brotherhood. September 30, 1974 KAINAI NEWS 11 New Executive For St. Mary's EMPLOYMENT

Native Counselling Services of Alberta Male/Female Help Wanted Family Courtworker AREA: Lethbridge DUTIES: To attend Family Courts To do family counselling QUALIFICATIONS: Grade 10 or equivalent experience Experience in working with Native peo- Executive 1974 ple Back row, left to right, Francis Goodstriker, Geraldine Wells, Lois Able to speak Native dialect common Frank, Mike Bruised Head and Dennis Chief Calf. Front row, left to right, Rebecca Mistaken Chief, Ida Wells and Dolly Fox. to area of work During the 1974-75 academic year at St. On the heavy slate of activities planned SALARY: Negotiable Mary's Blood Reserve Senior High School, for their school this year will be sporting a young woman will preside as its games and tournaments, dances, drives, APPLY: Native Counselling Services of Alberta president. and walk-a thons plus other proposed ac- Elected to the presidency is Lois Frank, tivities yet to be announced. 10250 - 102 Street senior student atthe school. In the schools' Results of elections as follows: history, she is the first woman to hold that President—Lois Frank (86) Edmonton, Alberta position. Sonny Delaney (32) Phone: 423-2141 To aid her with duties of acting on behalf Vice-Pres—Mike Bruised Head (79) of the 158 member student body is Mike Rex Goodrider (45) CLOSING DATE: October 15, 1974 Bruised Head, vice-president, Dolly Red Sec.-Treas.—Dolly Red Crow (59) Crow, secretary, and activities director Debbie Melting Tallow (29) Dennis Chief Calf. Calvin Manyfingers (33) Elections, held Friday, September 20, Activities for student council showed an increase in Director -Dennis Chief Calf (88) General Secretary voting power of the student body. St. LeeAnn Healy (3) Mary's High Schoolrecords for this year's Grade 11-12Rep.-Gerri Wells AREA: Lac la Biche, Alberta enrollment shows an increase in the Grade 10 Rep.—Maria Russell number of students attending Canada's Grade 9 Rep.—Francis Goodstriker DUTIES: General office duties only known high school on an Indian Grade 8 Rep.—Rebecca Mistaken Chief reserve. Grade 7 Rep.—Georgette Wells Answering telephone Typing Bullhead Youth Dances In Edmonton Able to meet public The Sarcee Bullhead Youth Group of In- successful tours of Germany and visited QUALIFICATIONS: dian singers and dancers are performing and toured Italy last spring. Besides his Secretarial Course announcing, in Edmonton, Saturday, October 5 in the he will perform two dances; a Minimum Grade 10 Auditorium of Grant MacEwan Communi- narrative dance of the North-West Coast ty College, Jasper Place Campus. idiom using masks — an Eagle Dance and Able to speak Native di& ect The Bullhead Dance Group named after a Fancy Fast Chicken Dance for which he common their chief who signedTreaty No. 7, have a has received international acclaim. to area long list of credits behind them. They have There is to be a second dance troupe of just finished performing at the Spokane international recognition. The George SALARY: Negotiable Expo for over two months. They opened Saddleback Company of Hobbema will Expo on Calgary Day, as one of three in- perform their hoop dances which they CLOSING DATE: September 30, 1974 vited groups to represent Calgary youth. have perfected. These dances have been They alsorepresented Canada at the Cana- enthusiastically received wherever the APPLY: Native Counselling Services of Alberta dian week. The group has had successful company performed. Tours have included 105 appearances at the University of Calgary, Canada, both East and West, Montreal Ex- 10250 - Street Banff, and the Calgary Jubilee Auditorium po, Spokane Expo, Ottawa, Europe Edmonton, Alberta besides having been on tour throughout including Germany and Japan. Canada and the United States for the previous two summers. In theirrepertoire Edmonton is to be honored by being Phone: 423-2141 they include over twenty-one dances of the introduced to Miss Native American North Anerucab Indian community. Mr. Earth from Expo. Miss Debbie Abraham- Mike Meguinis, their producer, has train- son, aged 19, a Spokane Indian, has been ed the groupfor over three years, rehears- the reigning queen. She will be introduced ing weekly with the company. Three of the on the programme. She is an Education group are now champion dancers having Student at Arizona State College, major- wftodls molt&r coitfi you. won at numerous dance competitions. ing in Indian Studies programmes. Narrating, introductions and announcing The evening of Indian dancing and sing- o)hatsL of the dances will be done by Ernie Philips ing promises to be a memorable ex- cum**!//oto cua of Vancouver—an internationally acclaim- perience for Edmonton audiences in a full ed judge and performer. He has just evening of colour, music, and action. Ad- finished performing at Expo in Spokane. mission is $3.00 for Saturday, October 5 at He has performed for many schools in 8:30 p.m. in the Auditorium of the Grant British Columbia dancing with inter- MacEwan Community College, Jasper cultural events. He has been on several Place Campus.

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