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CHARLES WAGAMESE describes the sad consequenc when the gambling bug bites. See Page 7. TERRY LUSTY explores more of the fun and games enjoy and present. See Page 13.

FORESTRY TECHNOLOGIST Dwayne Desjarlais, who it pro -Native, takes a long hard look at the Haida battle for fc See Page 2. Fulton criticizes provincial st

By Clint Buehler And, the report says, if the Band can estab- "I don't think the Band is sit If lish its Native rights "an appropriate amount anything it has gotten strong« ko Support for the Lubicon Lake Indian Band's of compensation would be in the hundred of fight this through." position in its conflict with the Alberta millions of dollars," and if rights can't be estab- Fulton's report has supported many of the government has come from a federally - lished, a fair settlement would still be in the Band's grievances. appointed mediator. "score of millions." The average family in the band will have less A discussion paper leaked to the media, Despite Fulton's support, however, the than $400 in trapping income this year, com- prepared by E. Davie Fulton, a former Con- Band's lawyer, James O'Reilly, doubt there pared with $5,000 a family in the winter of servative federal justice minister, supports the will ever be a provincial government settle- 1979 -80, Fulton noted. Band's request for about 200 square kilome- ment with the Band. Quoting a report by a wild -life expert, he tres of land, rather than the 65 square kilome- Fie says the provincial government is hop- said the total value of subsistence hunting and tres offered by Alberta Native Affairs Minister ing the Lubicon Lake Indians will be wiped out trapping by the Lubicon Indians has fallen to Milt Pahl. as a group if it delays settling Aboriginal land one -tenth of its 1979 -80 level. Fulton's report also confirms charges by claims. For example, the Indians expect to kill the World Council of Churches that oil and "Alberta just wants to let as many years as fewer than 20 moose this year. Before 1979 -80, as development in the area has had disas- possible'go by and hope the Band will fall apart they killed more than 200 annually. trous consequences for the people of Lubicon and won't be able to hold on and then they Lake. won't owe anything. Continued Page 3 thief for 22 years resigns

py+in. r,ther. honestly. With the:.... , couric,if ç¡a tiklt 4hooesty .:. members Monias says he deepest respect 'for thee' 'máturifÿ and prófesstonal- does not agree Wtth"sbt2i i HEART LAKE RESERVE - interests and good of the ism, talk, co- operate and do practices, and says serious "Because of how much I band, I made the decision things together. measures will be taken by care about and love this to resign," he said. "If the band administra- the Department of Indian reserve and its people, I "I strongly believe we tion and program person- Affairs if this matter is not found the decision to resign should all help each other nel cannot respect the cleared up and continues to as your chief after 22 years for the good of the band terms of their jobs, pro- get out of control. to be the hardest decision I and a better community for gram guidelines, and direc- Monias says the decision have ever had to make," all of us to live in. But each tives from the chief and to resign was the hardest Eugene Monias told his and every one of us has to council, or be accountable decision to make, not band members at a meeting pull our own share and for the proper administra- because he was afraid to called to perform his last load, in being responsible tion and management of show his deepest thoughts duties as chief, March 27. for our own bank loans, band funds and resources, I and feelings, but because "I cannot stand to be a advances, homes, work, cannot allow myself to be a there is so much at stake, party to or to be involved community and local party to this," Monias said. and he prays to God that with a local government government. Outstanding personal the band members will see that is always fighting "In making day -to -day loans and wage advances of this. amongst itself or cannot and important decisions for $19,288.01 is owing to the work or talk with each the band, our own chief and Heart Lake band by its Continued Page 8

Grouard protests AVC move

By Jeanne Lepine

Grouard residents fear that plans are underway to move major Alberta Voca- tional Centre programs to High Prairie, and that this is the first step in plans to move the entire facility to High Prairie. Grouard was once a major fur trading post, but today the community of 250 retes on the vocational centre almost entirely for its economic base. Fred Dumont, director of Alberta Vocational Cen- EASTER DANCER tre, claims that "moving from an isolated centre Walter Bull of Little Pine, Saskatchewan was just one of would cause participation the many dancers at the Samson Band Easter Junior rates to increase with the Powwow at Hobbema March 28 to 30. Photo by Paul Dharmaraj Continued Page 3 - A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 2, APRII. 4, 1986, WINDSPEAKER Halda forestry conflict analyzed

By Dwayne Desjarlais who is at fault, and maybe widespread public support ister, Tom Waterland, by putting this type of for the Haida position. announced that logging On March 14, I joined a information in print, it will Sixty -five 'per cent of the would continue on Lyell trainload of people at the stand witness to the ruina- readers believed the Haidas Island. CN station in Edmonton, tion of a culture- Hopefully committed no crime. Shortly afterwards, it who were enroute to Van- it won't come to that. The crime is that of poor was disclosed that there couver to support the In this article, there will logging practices and was an extreme conflict of Haida Indians. necessarily be some tech- greed. interest on behalf of senior The Haidas have been nical terms- The use of this The Minister can sus- members of the Cabinet trying since 1974 to stop terminology is unavoidable pend or cancel a Tree Farm Environment and Land Use logging on certain areas of when talking forestry in a Licence in case of a viola- Committee, which was their traditional, ancestral technical sense, but the tion. On HAADA GWAII deliberating South Mores- lands, specifically Lyell terms will be defined where there have been many vio- by's fate: Island and South Moresby appropriate. lations. Poor management - When it was found that Islands in the Queen planning coupled with a Waterland held shares in Charlottes, ELDERS SPEAK lackadaisical observance of Western Pulp Mills Part- What has evolved since well- intentioned ground - nership Ltd., he was com- then is an ugly controversy While travelling to Van- rules established by pelled to resign his position. between the 'traditional couver with the caravan I government and industry He was given a new posi- Haida Council of Elders had the opportunity to has resulted in deteriorat- tion after a two -week and the British Columbia speak with the Heide elders extensive regions of mature tor uses as much of the tree ing the once majestic break. and overmature timber government, with the who were accompanying as practicable. The utiliza- stands of centuries -old - The previous forest min- Native people bearing the the protestors on their were untouched in areas tion standards state that all cedar forests. ister, who had originally brunt of unfair and often cross-country journey from such as South Moresby timber must be cut to a IO awarded Tree Farm Licence and Lyell questionable ethics on the Sydney, Nova Scotia. Island, the rate of cm. top and stumps must GENERATIONS No. 24, ended up in jail for harvesting part of the government. Besides myself, AMMSA in some areas be left no higher than 30 accepting bribes. threatened Improper logging practi- reporter Jeanne Lepine exhaustion of cm.,from the ground. These forests have nour- Minister of energy and resources - ces on Lyell and South and Treaty 6 observer Wal- The Haida are claiming ished hundreds of genera- mines, Steven Rogers, was Moresby Islands have ter Janvier, there were only that these utilization stand- tions of Heide Indians, by found to have an invest- caused massive destruc- about a dozen Native peo- LICENCES ards are being blatantly providing an abundance of ment five times the size of tion of salmon spawning ple riding in the company of ignored. They can cite all that is necessary for the Waterland's but did not Knowing grounds severe erosion approximately 150 natural- that these prac- instances of loggers high - sustenance and longevity of resign and later was re- tices gave small problems and threatened ists, environmentalists and assurance grading or high- stumping, their unique culture. How- shuffled to a new portfolio. of continous forest produc- the continued existence of conservationists. On board and have noted that these ever, selective and clear - Jack Webster of BCTV, tion, the - a very unique and special were the three Elders who B.C. government practices have worsened cut logging as well as heavy who crusaded against the people. were arrested for blocking introduced the Tree Farm with the advent of their commercial fishing has Haidas on his television Licence (TFL) system of passage to the loggers at actual, physical interven- compromised food sources show, was also a share- timber disposal in 1945. ANALYSIS their worksite on Lyell tion of the loggers at the and the vitality of HAADA holder in Western Pulp. Island. Hearing the story Ideally, the TFL system worksite(s). While most of GWAII. Today it is much Even the regional man- was - This article will attempt from the old people filled designed primarily to the loggers are sympathetic more difficult to gather tra- ager for the Prince Rupert enable the to analyze the situation as it me with a growing sense of practice of sus- to their plight, some of ditional foods. Forest District, who made tained yield forestry exists today. If the article disbelief that such a colon - by them have deliberately Cedar, hemlock and decisions regarding logging industry. appears to be slanted in ialistic attitude could still A good idea, if used poor cutting practices Sitka spruce are the major on HAADA GWAII, was applied favor of the Haida Indians, exist in today's society. conscientiously, in a childish attempt to get commercially logged tree found to have shares in the but it failed then it is because the writer Obviously Premier Bennett to take into back at the Haidas for what species on the Queen logging company doing the account the basic motiva- is sympathetic to their and his cabinet- have little they construe to bee threat Charlottes. The awe - work. plight. As a Native person conscience when it comes tor of a materialistic to the security of their jobs. inspiring cedar forests are and as a practicing forest to determining the hows society, that of greed. Ada Yovanovich is a becoming a thing of the SHORT -TERM technologist, I feel that the and wherefores for lining Today terms like sustained white -haired, heavy -set past. Reforestation of the yield, annual allowable Haida problem has many their own pockets. cut Haida woman and one of cut -over areas is primarily All this just goes to show parallels to other situations Let me explain... and multiple use have the three Elders who was Sitka spruce seedlings. that the B.C. politicians affecting the natural re- The forest industry in become nothing more than arrested for blocking a road Hemlock, being more tend to make promises catchwords sources of this country, not B.C. is still orientated that are freely on a part of their sacred, shade tolerant, is becoming based on four -year rota- used by smooth -talking only in B.C. but in Alberta towards lumber produc- ancestral lands. When the dominant species in tions, instead of the 80 to "spokesmen" to the inves- as and even throughout North tion, as opposed to Alber- questioned to why she areas where no artificial 100 years it takes for a forest tigating America. ta's trend towards produc- media. took part in the blockade, reforestation has been stand to grow to maturity. Most of the forest land in It is time that the issue is tion of wood chips for pulp. she replied that " - - -we have done. The cedar forests are Miles Richardson, chief B.C. is now taken up by those who In 1943, the B.C. govern- included in 34 laws, too. And our law is to further being threatened by spokesman for the Halda have the technical exper- ment became concerned TFLs (4 MM ha.) and in 94 protect our land. If the log- heavy browsing from deer. Council, spoke to over tise to make an intelligent over the unbalanced pat- Public Sustained Yield ging goes on then there will The deer were introduced 2,000 supporters at the statement in Units (PSYUs), which are be no 1912 regards to just tern of timber harvesting jobs. For anyone." in and because they March 15 rally in Van- the administrative what the hell is happening and the inadequate provi- disposal have no natural predators couver. He stressed how units for smaller, independ- over there- The problems sions for future crops; most QUOTA RAISED on the islands they have important it is to "under- ent operators. that the Haida are facing timber was still being cut on The Haida multiplied like rabbits. stand each other and look Tree Farm Licence No. 24 are problems that our peo- old tenures concentrated in In November of last year, Cedar, the comerpost of at our relationship as a ple face throughout this the best stands and in the is the TFL working com- Western Forest Products Haida culture, is practically people. We know that country and it's time that accessible parts of the partment for the Queen had already cut their quota, non -existent in the second we're certainly not alone," Charlotte Islands and is the we let the public know just lower coast. Thus, while or Annual Allowable Cut growth forests. When it he said. "This Heide fight is centre of the 1-Iaida/West- (AAC) for the year. The does grow, it's small size a fight for all people. "This is ern Forest Products con- minister approved the rais- and poor quality make it a very powerful statement. troversy. In reality, the ing of the quota. Since then unsuitable for cultural uses "All of us are in the same Heide have nothing to do they've been working 24 such as the carving of boat," added Richardson. with the management of hours a day. The local peo- totems, canoes, or the con- "To pretend that we're not Halda Tree Fami Licence ple have noted that in areas struction of long houses. is to do so at our own peril. No. 24. Neither do they where loggers once were "We're people. We're own or manage the Haida clear- cutting every single VIOLATIONS human beings. We intend Monarch -a monstrous tree, now they are only tak- to live on and share our self -loading, self- dumping ing the very best. They also One could fill pages list- Allen Jacob land respectfully." These Kim Mclaln barge that takes several noted "a lot of logs being ing the President Production violations of the log- are the words of a leader. Supervision days to load and is the size left in the bush" that the ging company: stream silta- We as Native people could Bed Crowfoot of a football George Poliras field- This slow - loggers are not picking up. tion causing the destruction do well to take note of the General Manager Production Assistant moving timber ship is one of The Haida people are of a significant salmon run, Haida fight and make it our the barges Clint Buehler Gail Stewart that carries the very devout. Their attach- landslides, erosion etc., etc. fight, too. To live on and Editor Ad Sales centuries -old logs from cut- ment to the land is the same All the while, the Heide share the land respectfully ting areas in the Queen Rocky Woodward John Copley as that of Native people people, following the direc- must become one of our Reparler Charlottes Ad Soles to landings in throughout this country- tion of their Council of guiding principles. Proper Vancouver. that the earth is our Mother Elders, were fighting Jeanne Lepine Joe Redcrow to stop conscientious application of Reporter Cree Syllabics and that we must respect further logging on two spe- management guidelines will GUIDELINES her and protect her. The cific areas: Lyell Island and ensure the continuity of all Wine/speaker ü a weekt P.Plocatm of the Abcnginal Multi -Meda Society of empathy that the Haidas South Moresby. of our natural resources, Alberta wndspeaker 4 published lhursclay every at 15001 - 412 Ave... The B.C. Forest Service have for their land Eenaeon- Abs.nu r5M 296, ITOne: (405) 4552700. and the While negotiations were and that of our Mother Ativertisements has initiated what is designed, set and produced byWndspeoker as wet as pictures known reverent manner to which going on between the Earth. news. cartoons. editorial content and other printing material are properties of as close utilization stand- they refer Wndspeaker and may not be used by anyone without the expressed written to HAADA Haida Council and forestry permission a Wndspeaker (Aboriginal Multi-Medic Scv.sefy of Alberto) ards. These are, simply, GWAII has shamed the officials in the fall of 1985 and is guidelines to improve the B.C. government. In Janù- in spite of assurances given (Dwayne Desjarlais Second Class Mail Registration No. 2177 utilization of timber and to ary, the Vancouver Sun by Parks Minister Tony an independent fores. ensure that a timber opera- released a poll that showed Brummet, the forestry min- try consultant) A NEWDAMN IIITAHOTtiGII3AL COMMUNICATIONS r Fulton backs Lubicon stand

From Page 1 done for them to this day. membership, which would tres, plus other benefits and "In such circumstances, be used to set the size of the Aboriginal hunting rights. The Lubicon Indians, when their need was reserve. Fulton recommends that who live 120 kilometres east urgent, their situation was Under the Band's new Alberta compensate the of Peace River, were prom- desperate and worsening membership code, ap- Indians to offset the dam- ised a reserve in 1940. daily, and their best efforts proved recently in Ottawa, age caused by "the unres- Ottawa and Alberta agreed along the line of negotiation its membership could reach tricted development which then to provide a reserve of were producing no results... 450. has been allowed to take 65 square kilometres at the There appeared to be no In December, Alberta place without their consent west end of Lubicon Lake. practical alternatives but offered to give the Indians a and before they have had However, the federal recourse to litigation," it 65- square- kilometre reserve time to adjust." government backed out of says. if they agreed to drop their He says that Alberta the deal and a reserve was "And it is a fact that it was legal action against the "permitted the develop- never created. not until after that recourse province. ment in question and has Substantial revenues to litigation that meaningful Milt Pahl, Alberta's Min- derived very substantial flowed from the reserve negotiations -now includ- ister of Native Affairs, said revenues therefrom -far site, but none of the bene- ing this inquiry -were the federal government had beyond the amount of this fits reached the Indians, initiated by Canada." accepted the deal. claim." Fulton said. The Lubicon The reserve for the But David Crombie, fed- The report also recom- E. Lake area has become a Lubicon Indians should be eral Minister of Indian mends implementing an DAVIE FULTON prime site for oil and gas larger than 65 square Affairs, said Ottawa has environmental protection ...discussion paper leaked development. kilometres because the never supported Alberta's program in the Lubicon and a catch -up program of officially released, is an inte- The report states that if band's membership has demand that the Indians region, a policy of giving federal spending on hous- rim report. Further negoti- the Indians had not launched increased since 1940, Mr. withdraw their lawsuit. priority to band members ing, water, sewage and ations are expected to take a legal action in 1982, it is Fulton says. He recom- The band rejected the for jobs, compensation to economic development for place among Ottawa, reasonable to think that mends a genealogical study Alberta offer. The Indians the Indians for oil and gas the Indians. Alberta and the Lubicon "nothing would have been to determine total band want 210 square kilome- revenue from the reserve, Fulton's report, not yet Band. Task force seeks solutions to Native unemployment Provincial By Rocky Woodward

Lack of employment for Grouard fears consequences Native people in the oil industry at Cold Lake, of AVC move to High Prairie Bonnyville and St. Paul and the area is a real concern ground, as a for Eric Ward, the vice - From Page 1 first mission, plans had construction president and chairman of later as a school and now as scheduled to begin in the Zone 2 Regional Coun- added convenience of the a vocational centre, has led Grouard this spring. cil for the Metis Association amenities of an urban Native people to view it as According to Dumont, of Alberta (MAA). the educational capital for the final decision on the Recently in Edmonton Native people. location of construction on a business trip, Ward "There's no question "With a Catholic church, has not been decided on as explained some of the prob- that this is the first step to Grouard was traditionally yet. lems that Metis Locals and move the entire facility," considered to be the educa- Prahm expressed her says Native people generally are Sam Sinclair, presi- tional centre of the north, concern that with the stu- facing, and what they are dent of the Metis Associa- attracting students from as dent units being built in doing about the lack of tion of Alberta. He regards far away as Fort Chipew- High Prairie, there will be employment in the area. this as a political move by yan," said Jeff Chalifoux, ongoing temptation for Dumont, who is According to Ward, a also the Zone 5 director of the students with the bars and small task force was put mayor of High Prairie. "The MAA. liquor stores in the area. together to try and deter- ERIC WARD move would be a new eco- She says "It would under- nomic There are definite plans mine why there is an unwil- ...MAA Zone 2 vice -president base for High Prairie. mine the original aim of the for construction of 50 stu- lingness to hire local people But what about the resi- vocational centre to help dent /family units in either by Esso and other major from NAIT or SAIT, to other contractors, which dents of Grouard ?" he the disadvantaged people." Grouard or High Prairie, contractors in Bonnyville supply training specifically adds to the problem of questioned. Other council members Sinclair met with along with facilities in High and Grande Centre. "My geared to the oil industry," Native employment. Larry expressed concerns that Shaben, Prairie to accommodate understanding is that the commented Ward. Alberta minister of the housing units built in extension courses already housing, on March 25 to of Native major contractors have Ward feels that the Lake- "Now, the buck is the name people being discuss the matter and the offered there. complete autonomy on land School Division has passed from the major will be filled by non -Native con- concerns of the people, and who they hire as contrac- made an attempt towards tractors to the sub- Pauline Prahm, chair- students or staff if the hous- says he expects an answer ing are built in High tors, or individual employ- training of this nature but contractors it is man of the Grouard Com- units and confus- soon. ment of personnel. they may fall short. ing. We believe that the munity Council, feels that Prairie. "What the task force felt "This would be a good alternative for Native Not only is Grouard con- as mayor of High Prairie, The move would be eco- is that Esso must bear time to begin training employment still lies with sidered the educational Dumont should have no nomically disasterous to some of the responsibility Native people, because of the major employer." centre of the north, the say in where the units are to the community of Grouard, of people being hired here the `slack in the storm'. Encouraged to meet with centre's historical back- be built. She claims that they said. and instead were passing "When the oil industry contractors by Esso, Ward the buck," said Ward. does pick up, then these says before that happens One of the major con- people would be trained they will wait and see who Census offers job opportunities cerns determined by the and ready." gets the contracts. task force was the number At present a study is "We are keeping a close for students, Native people of Native people employed being done on the feasibility eye on who will receive con- at Esso. At that time they of submitting a proposal, tracts and what some of the Statistics Canada, with tives, Statistics Canada will to approach their Chief and were approximately 17 possibly to the Department conditions will be." the involvement of Employ- also employ Native persons on their respec- Natives employed out of of Manpower, for such a Councils ment and Immigration as census representatives. tive Reserves, and Metis 380 employees." trade centre being estab- A follow -up meeting 1 Canada, has launched a Statistics Canada is encou- Settlements to submit their According to the per- lished. requested by both sides will recruitment program that raging Native students, names for consideration in sonnel manager for Esso, Ward said that other possibly be held this month will be directed at the youth and other interested these positions. the reason for such a low contractors such as Nova although a date for the engagement of students persons to contact their ratio of employed Native and Petro Canada will be meeting has not been set. In Alberta, 3,100 census and youth for the census nearest Canada Employ- people is their lack of edu- contacted for support, and Attending this meeting will representatives are required representative positions. ment Centres. cation and training. Most that Esso seems to be wil- be the president of Metis in total. In Edmonton 700 Census representatives jobs available in the oil ling to supply material and Local 99 in Bonnyville, There are also employ- positions are available, with must be 18 years of age and industry require at least a other essentials for training. John Erasmus, the presi- ment opportunities for 2,400 available in other where necessary, have the Grade 12 diploma, "even for Although it is a future dent for the new local 1905 individuals other than stu- Alberta regions. use of a car. The approxi- the smaller positions." possibility that could just recently established in dents or youth for census mate period of employment Please reply as soon as One of the solutions benefit Native employ- St. Paul, Lewis Laboucan, positions. will be from mid -May to late possible and contact your regarding training, and ment, Ward says that the Eric Ward and other repre- In addition to the recruit- June. nearest Canada Employ- being discussed today, is fact remains that at present sentatives from Metis ment of students -youth to Native students, youth ment Centres for further the possibility of a satellite major contractors like Locals and the Native act as census representa- and others arc encouraged information. technical school, "a spin off Delta sub -contract work to communities. A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNIC4TIONS r . PAGE 4, APRII. 4, 1988, WINDSPEAKER [Elder Peter Alexis mourned

The Stoney people of the marriage with Peter. She of hunting and trapping Association of Alberta, Alexis community recently remembers him as being a near Drayton Valley where Treaty 6 vice -president, lost Peter Alexis, one of very kind, openminded and he had a trapline. Even his remembers his uncle as a their foremost spiritual devoted family man. She older age did not stop him man who taught him the Elders, who died suddenly saw that he not only from going on regular visits requirements of life and on February 28,1986. preached self- reliance and to his trapline earlier this ways to achieve those Alexis Indian Reserve is moderation but followed year. Alexis was also one of requirements. "He was a located about 50 miles his own advice in his daily the first to raise cattle and man of faith who really north -east of Edmonton. life. horses on the Alexis expressed his beliefs in Peter Alexis, who pre- "We did not rely on wel- reserve. Each spring, sharing and caring," said viously had heart trouble, fare, we raised our children Alexis planted a garden and Potts. passed away at 77 years old in the Indian way, taking encouraged others to do during a religious cere- care of their health needs the same. Anthony Potts, 82, also mony. He was singing a with traditional medicine. At a recent Indian Elders remembers his brother -in- law, traditional drum song at a There were times when we meeting held on the Mon- Peter Alexis, as a spir- seasonal prayer gathering Reserve, Alexis spoke itual leader who would CANDIDATE had no doctors, not even tana GEORGE CHATSIS held at Buck Lake, Alberta. in favour of protecting the teach "the pipe" and other ...Calgary Buffalo aspirin," said Mrs. Alexis. contender Alexis is remembered as hunting and trapping rights practices to young people. Peter Alexis had played a a hunter, trapper, family of Treaty Indians. "He was truly one who lead role in holding tradi- NDP choose Indian man and most of all, as a "It is our right to survive followed his culture," said tional sweats, sundances, spiritual guide and leader of the way we want in this Potts. "Peter had the gift to and ghost dances. Alexis for riding Stoney traditional religious country. Why are they limit- lead spiritual ceremonies Calgary was also a devout Catholic practices. ing our access to our liveli- like the ghost dance." George Chatsis, a 43- party seriously concerned Alexis promoted his cul- and made annual pilgrim- hood," said Alexis in pro- year-old full- blooded Cree with the rights of all Cana- ture, by his living example ages to Lac Ste. Anne. He test of government and Peter Alexis is survived was often joined his by his wife Alice, his sons Indian from the Pound - dians to equality and fair- of following tribal customs by industry actions that res- maker Reserve in Saskat- ness in the cultural com- in the traditional manner. grandchildren and other trict hunting rights. Solomon, Fred and Benny chewan, will be the New munity and to full employ- He had counselled peo- relatives, walking either The restrictions, Alexis and his daughters Susan, Democratic Party candi- ment in the economic ple not to forget how to from Alexis or Drayton Val- said, includes a rule that Ida, Florence, Theresa, Diana and date in the riding of Calgary community of Canada. pray and to give thanks to ley to the popular religious people have to have a game Doreen. He is Buffalo. He believes these two the Creator for all they shrine. license before they can sell also survived by 28 grand- Chatsis won the nomina- issues are as relevant today have in life. To support his family, moose hides and the dis- children and 21 great - grandchildren. tion at a nomination meet- as they were 25 years ago, In a recent interview, Alexis was open to both turbance of game by ing March 13. His candidacy when he first met Tommy Alice Alexis spoke fondly of traditional and modern workers clearing land in Peter Alexis was prede- breaks new political ground Douglas. The issues of fair- her late husband, as she means. traditional hunting areas. ceased by five of his child- in the Calgary area as it is ness and jobs will be two of looked back on 54 years of He had pursued his love Percy Potts, Indian ren and his brother Alex. the first time that a full - Chatsis's priority issues. blood Indian has run in a Chatsis is married to provincial election in a Cal- Annabelle Firstrider, a full - BREMT WATSON P f_ V.° gary riding. blood Blackfoot Indian. A9U t> pa , vaC` T3Gti" Ap" Mr. Chatsis has been They have two children, a q0 active in local Native polit- Patrick and Davina. He is A C F L ( - P A U J Q 17 ° b P J ics for some years, having active in the community, served on the board of coaching baseball.and e-o_ea.r\ rLr, IL J- vAc+a` o5^rv directors for the Calgary hockey for the Calgary AU-. 0Id V GRANDE PRAtR Indian Friendship Centre Boys and Girls Club, and ' and as a police liaison volunteering for the Salva- JQ b° b V-na' IS`I officer for the centre in 1979. tion Army. His nomination by the New Chatsis in a journeyman d>C A'7.10A> vrr'Ada`. r Democrats is his first electrician and has owned a P C excursion into provincial two small businesses on the !1<4cLqb>aL rD 115 dVCL c a> Poundmaker Reserve: a politics. P Lb>trti VDUfLbirdt",v 0.117 CP Ptru 1 b- A^ n P Chatsis has been a long confectionery and an elec- time New Democratic sup- tric company. PC L!'f ` . r A5rv oberd` A7bCP. Lbj porter. He believed at an At present Chatsis is b- ti V L early age that the New devoting all his time to his r7tr cb°va` Jtry°a- a b>. 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WINDSPEARER, APRIL 4, 1986, PAGE 5 Oil price drop cuts Esso jobs at Cold Lake

By Donna Rea Murphy This Pension Enhancement company, further their into our revenue," Milne Program, says Esso external education or even stay explained. "There's a COLD LAKE - Recent affairs spokesman home and have a baby. severe price competition drastic cuts in the world Cassandra Milne, will affect Those employees with within the industry. Our price of oil has caused a perhaps 4 or 5 people only. three years of continuous decision Community corporate was to shake -up at the Cold Lake The second part of the employment will receive six make some significant Esso Resources of Canada package, titled "Career months wages in a lump reductions in operating plants. Assistance if they Change Program sum retire. Those costs and when we do that Calgary office. Craig hired on permanent staff In an effort to reduce (C.C.A.P.) is open to all who will worked less time obviously there has to be a Barraclough works with since the plant opened in costs, the Calgary head employees who will qualify receive a payment scaled reduction in staff." Native groups and busi- 1978. The high grade office has issued voluntary a for lump sum payments if accordingly. Employees "Our company, " she said nesses to develop opporin required by Esso to be early retirement package to will be laid they voluntarily retire off at the end of "has always had a reputation the oilfield. Pimee Well eligible for employment left employees. Aimed at two before June 1. "They're March if they accept the for being fair to our Servicing from Kehewin most Natives out in the separate groups, the pro- paying us to quit," is how CCAP, and they have until employees and our manage- Reserve is one group he gram cold. "Our clients have on offers pension one employee simply June 1st to make up their ment is attempting to effect has had dealings with. Mr. average grade of nine or benefits to those employees described it. minds. these staff reductions Barraclough has been in ten," Janvier said, "but 55 years old or over and Milne says the will CCAP "There's been a sharp through voluntary retire- meetings the past two days Esso requires Grade 12 or a who have a minimum of 10 appeal to those who may decline in oil prices that has ment." and could not be reached 4th class Power Engineer years continuous employ- wish to travel, pursue a significantly curtailed our There are no Native for comment. certificate. The company ment with the company. career change with another earnings and that has cut people eligible for P.E.P., Melanie Janvier of Native will hire, but our people are but the CCAP will be Outreach, Grand Centre, frustrated when they see accepted by four female said there have been 17 they have years of upgrading staff members at Esso Native people placed at for to do before they can even Rehabilitation centre sought Resources with varying on a training program for bother to apply." lengths of time worked. oil- related careers. Their by Fort McMurray Band program is not in jeopardy Several Native women There are approximately of being cut. were recently hired on, 350 employees at the plant Janvier said the actual Janvier pointed out, but sites. "We'll look to see number of Native people their jobs will be finished By Rocky Woodward centre of this calibre, but tive steps by implementing how many staff are remain- who'd worked with sub- March 31. Only one Native also the Fort Chipewyan counselling services on ing (after June 1) and what contractors on jobs related women will qualify for the The Chief of the Fort Cree Band, Janvier and their reserves. But they feel the price of oil is and then to Esso was high, but these six -month lump sum pay- McMurray Cree Band at Fort McKay are supporting there is a need for a rehabil- we'll know what our staff jobs were short -term ment. Vi March has been Gregoire Lake, 60 km the idea for the centre. itation centre and that requirements are. We 'll be construction and not employed at Esso in various south of McMurray, is Letters of support have "hardly a day goes by with- reascecsing in June." secure. Until last year, only departments for eight hopeful that construction been received by the Band out one being able to pick Esso, Milne said, is not two Native people referred years. She has stated she of a rehabilitation treat- from Athabasca MP Jack up a newspaper or turn on shooting for a target by Outreach had been will likely accept the CCAP. ment centre will take place Shields, Alberta Health a broadcast, without being number of workers to quit there in the near future. Commission, local unions, made aware of an alcohol at Cold Lake. In a letter to the Indian social services, the Beaver or drug -related death or Esso Resources of MORE COMMUNITY NEWS Medical Health Services Lake Detox Centre and conviction involving one of Canada has a Native affairs See Pages 14 and 15 Commission, Chief Robert MLA Norm Weiss. our Native people." advisor on staff at the Cree and his council stated "We have been working At this time the Band has that a needs assessment on the concept for a treat- accepted proposals from study has identified that ment centre here for the architects who are inter- alcohol and drug abuse has past-three year. Fbr -a long ested in designing .the taken its toll amongst "our time, and when Charles centre. peoples lives, physically, Wood was with the health The Band have ap- ad C9pentng mentally and spiritually commission board, we had proached community or- q which has resulted in more discussed the idea and he ganizations, unions and problems related to educa- said it was very probable," businesses, who wholly tion, family well being and said Cree. support their endeavours. employment." Cree and his council "That is about where we Not only is it the Fort have stated that all are right now, however, of the we McMurray Band that has Bands in the Fort McMur- are pushing for it. It is very recognized the need for a ray district have taken posi- much needed," said Cree. Louis Bull Band ...... nYq/r/r//////0 Atiniluistration T - C - H S- T-R-dollars and Recreation y ourri.i..... totnra,,. Centre goodie'sGeneral Store Come in now June 13 and 14, 1986

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By Clint Buehler

Journalists are supposed to be constantly in search of the truth. Sometimes it is difficult to tell what the truth is...and even more difficult to determine who's telling the truth. When we encounter a situation in which the parties involved make statements which are directly conflicting with each other we must, of course, present both sides. But our responsibil- i 7H(fVGHT ity doesn't end there, however. We must EöRG6T IT BUM WE?! also do V1NY >3G SD NAT I CAtJ s.v arr IF IX1 yEBE IALKtNG Wit 1MNwRitkt- our own independent research to find out what you CATI Yau'RE moil? Rap Cr-t AU-171 AtdouT the truth really is. FArE IT..- WE 4Q`C1W IT DOESN'T ALLOWS GEi IT GovéRt,IMENT This quest for "truth" becomes difficult when SaeñlF,R oR t.rxCEft PurtotrtG FOR VER EISEW1tERE it involves situations which are inherently con- LAST MAT'S loEi flicting, such as negotiations between govern- ment and Native groups. In these cases, each side takes a position based upon its mandate and objectives, and thus their perspectives and per- ceptions are necessarily influenced. While all of those considerations must be taken into account to ensure fair and balanced reporting, we must also remember our own mandate -that we are a pro- Native newspaper serving the Native community. In the final analysis, you, the reader, must decide how successful our search for truth is. Yukon group protest NEDP to PM

Dear Mr. Prime Minister: our application and left it intact. The third and final political hurdle was the support of our M.P., The RE: Yukon Indian Development Corporation Honourable Erik Nielsen. We are not naive enough to `Application' to the Native Economic think that even with the support of four cabinet minis- Development Fund ters, five if you include Mr. Bissonnette, that it would be Suicides prompt approved without Mr. Nielsen's support. In his letter to On June II, 1985 we wrote to you concerning the us of October 23, 1984, Mr. Nielsen stated, "The con- many questions, undue delay in having a decision rendered by the Minis- cept outlined by the Yukon Indian Development Cor- ter of Small Business, Mr. Andre Bissonnette, on our poration is excellent...a necessary vehicle for the application to the Native Economic Development Pro- investment and management of funds which will be few answers gram (N.E.D.P.). On August 28,1985 you responded by accruing to Yukon Native people as a result of the stating that we would receive an answer in the near settlement of Native claims ". Later, in the same letter future. On January 22, 1986 a letter to you reiterating he states, "I would urge you as I am sure you do, to Memo to the voters: beach to swim with Clifford our position of June 1985, was 'hand delivered' to Mr. regard the concept of a Yukon Indian Development Freeman and his wife? Bernard Roy, your Principal Secretary and Chief of Corporation as a vital need for the future fo Native The funeral of a teenage Why was it important Staff. To date, we have not received a reply to this letter people in Yukon ". Mr. Prime Minister, what more does suicide, today. when nearly 100 young and nor do we yet have a decision from Mr. Bissonnette on Mr. Nielsen have to say to indicate his support. Three attempted suicides old paid a membership fee our application. Throughout this process, which has taken over in Slave Lake hospital today. to start community and So that you will understand our frustration at not eighteen (18) months, the application has never received My neighbors. Lovely kids. recreation services under a receiving a decision on this most important matter for a single 'negative' comment. As a matter of fact Mr. Nothing to do. Bored. provincial charter, to have Yukon Indian people, we will review all of the circum- Prime Minister, it has been variously described as a Feeling it's hopeless. a government man come in stances of our application. It was originally submitted 'model', 'excellent', and 'well conceived! However, Why has it been so hard and overlook the group to back in August of 1984. In September of 1985, the Native even though it has passed each analysis with flying to stop bureaucratic name a Advisory Board to the recreation board Minister gave him a positive colours and hurdled every possible political obstacle, destruction of northern which would get the recommendation. In March of 1985, the Minister no decision has been rendered! communities in Alberta, in government grants? The created a committee of Ministers to further advise him Mr. Prime Minister we have not been idle these past Canada? Board vanished. Where on applications over one (I) million dollars. Members of eighteen months. We have met with Mr. Nielsen no less Today many memories was the program? the Committee are Mr. Crombie, Mr. Merithew and than three (3) times, Mr. Sinclair Stevens once (I), Mr. of good times with the kids. Why was the next re- Mr. McKnight. This Committee met for the first time in Crombie once (I), and their advisors many, many times. Many evenings sparkled creation board named by a June of 1985 and advised the Minister to proceed with We have sought and received the support of all of the from their visits. Last night, new administrator with no two (2) components of our application, pending the political parties in the Yukon, as well as many of the for awhile, 21 of them one present from the receipt of updated information. An independent, Yukon's leading business people and the Whitehorse crowded into my home community at the Improve- Toronto based consultant completed this task by Chamber of Commerce. 12'X18'. The large pert of the ment District Council, six August of 1985. Since this time, the Minister has seen fit Surely, eighteen (18) months is long enough to ana- house unheated, idle. weeks before the first to have the application reviewed again by the Native lyze, evaluate and take a decision on any manner of Altogether 26 came to visit election of an Advisory Advisory Board and the Committee of Ministers, this application for any type of Federal Program. Regardless during the evening. Nothing Council? Why did that time including The Honourable Flora MacDonald. of what you might be told, the aplication is not complex to do. bored. The rink with vanish within Again both sets of advisors Board the provided strong positive in any way, shape of form. On the contrary Sir, it is recommendations. lights at the end of the road year? straightforward! was in darkness. Is it any wonder the kids To this day Mr. Bissonnette continues to tell us that Mr. Bissonnette has promised us a decision repeat- Why has it been so feel it's hopeless? Why do the application is under review. Mr. Prime Minister, we edly. Unfortunately, we can no longer regard him as a important for the bureau- we hear so much about the ask ourselves...why this delay? In our minds there can credible member of your Government. Mr. Prime Min- cracy and its little gang to need for local participation only be one possible answer -politics! The first political ister we are appealing to you for approval of our appli- keep a qualified director of and private enterprise? hurdle that had to be overcome was the Nielsen Task cation as a logical, and long overdue conclusion to the municipal recreation and Why not support it? Force Review of the N.E.D.P. As you are aware, on the lengthy process we have described. long experience with youth surface at least, the N.E.D.P. was not affected by the programs, unemployed in Floyd Review. Another political 'hurdle' was the first Advisory Griesbach, Yours sincerely, Wabasca for 15 years? elected member, Board. It had been appointed by the previous govern- Why was it important a ment and the tenure of a number of its initial members Improvement District Judy Gingell few years ago to cancel 17(E) was over. Several new Advisory Board members were North President transportation when 75 Advisory appointed in December of 1985. That Board reviewed Council Yukon Indian Development Corporation Ltd. kids showed up at the Wabasca-Desmarais A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, APRIL 4, 1986, PAGE 7 Hidden meaning seen in government ads

Dear Editor: process is to transfer back any land which the federal The February 28, 1986 edition of AMMSA contains government needs to meet that responsibility. The deceptive provincial government propaganda dressed Alberta provincial government has made very clear that they don't like this arrangement, up to look like a combination news article, editorial Opinion and, having no more comment and public information notice. In fact it is respect for the law of the land than they do for the truth, none of these things, but is rather a paid political adver- they have been, starting in the mid- 1970s, doing every- tisement by the Alberta provincial,government, which thing imaginable to try and block efforts by the federal has been cleverly designed so as to hide its real nature The provincial government ad says that the federal government to meet the federal government's and purpose. AMMSA needs to make clear to its read- government decides whether or not to "confirm" an constitutionally -mandated responsibility to Indian ers exactly what's involved, so that the readers of Indian land claim, after which, the ad says, the provin- people. AMMSA will not be deceived and misled. cial government decides whether "there is sufficient We have, of course, long ago learned to expect no This provincial government propaganda appeared basis for an entitlement based on the facts presented. better from the Alberta provincial government, which on page 4 of the February 28 edition and is entitled If", the ad continues, "(the Alberta government) agrees seems intent on not only denying Aboriginal people our rights, "Settling Indian Land Claims ". It's supposed purpose is that there is sufficient basis for an entitlement...(it)..ad- but on destroying us as a people in the process. to straighten out "confusion," which, the ad says, exists vises the federal government of its intention to enter However, in the future, I would hope that AMMSA "in the media and elsewhere, about what Indian land into negotiations." This may be the way the Alberta would be a little more careful, a little more critical, about claims are and how they are resolved." In fact, the true provincial government would like things to be, but it is the truthfulness and accuracy of paid political adver- tisements purpose of the provincial government ad is to define not a true nor an accurate description of the way things which it agrees to print. Indian land claims as the provincial government would really are. In fact, Indians and Indian lands are an exclu- Sincerely, like them to be, rather than as they really are, and to sive federal government responsibility under the Cana- Chief, Bernard Ominayak present an unacceptable provincial government prop- dian Constitution, and Alberta's only proper role in the Lubicon Lake Band osal for settling land claims as though it were uncon- tested fact, which it clearly is not. The provincial government says that the only "legal obligations" which the provincial government has "to Indians and Indian lands" is under Section 10 of the Land THE GAMBLER Transfer Act. This is not true, and provincial govern- ment officials know that it's not true. The Land Transfer Act is the act under which the wagamese.... its fly- bitten ear. Aha. This one is just ready to run, I provincial government received the land from the fed- thought, trotting off to make my bet. Well that wink eral government in the first place. Section 10 of that act and that twitch cost me ten bucks. That candidate provides that the province has to transfer back to the for the dogmeat and glue make place took off like a federal government land which the federal government shot halfway around the track then decided it was a needs "...to fulfill its obligations under the treaties..." nice day for a walk. Therefore, the ad says the Provincial Government's Another thing I do is bet on any horse that has a only obligation "to Indians and their lands" is to transfer Say, was that you I saw at the racetrack last Native sounding name. Gee I don't know how many back land where, the ad says, "outstanding treaty (land) weekend or at the bingo the other night? No, eh. years of treaty money I've lost on horses with names entitlement claims are concerned ". However, in typical Well, someone wearing your clothes and trying to like Larry Flying Arrow, Bannock To Go and Maca- provincial government fashion, the ad conveniently fails pretend it wasn't you walked by me at the casino. roni by Moming. to mention Section 1 of that same Land Transfer Act At every bingo and every racetrack I've been at a Next on the research list is bingo, which my wife which basically defines what's being transferred, and significant number of intent brown faces have been refuses to go to. Luckily, my cousin showed up for a which states, clearly that the "...lands, mines, minerals there, too. Now, are you absolutely sure that wasn't visit so we went instead. That first time we didn't ...and royalties therefrom...shall...belong to the pro- you? Hmmmmm... even come close. On our way home we were just vince, subject to any trusts existing in respect thereof, Well then let me ask you this anyway. Why do you complaining to each other. You notice how only the and to any interest other than that of the Crown in the think it is we Indians love to gamble? Of course not white people were winning everything, I pointed out. same..." (emphasis added) all of us do, only someone with the IQ of a bingo chip My cousin figured we should use gold mine cards In other words, the authors of the Land Transfer Act would think that was so. However, back to the next time. You win on those and double your knew very well that the federal government could not point... What is it in the turn of a card, a ripping open money, she said. Sure enough, the next night we transfer interests in the land which the federal govern- of a nevada ticket or waiting on a number to come up came closer alright. The person sitting across the ment did not properly hold, and they therefore made in a lottery that turns us on as much as it does? table from us bingoed twice, that's how close we this land transfer subject to any such interests. Unex- Maybe it's because our life expectancy is about ten came. tinguished Aboriginal land title is clearly such an inter- years less than other people's so we have less The final score at the end of that gambling foray est. Officials of both levels of government may have chance to be taking chances. Who knows. was, caller 2, Ojibways zero. thought at the time of the transfer that the federal In preparing for this column I undertook some At the casino, which I don't know much about, I government had properly dealt with existing Indian title appropriate research on the subject. Turns out my lost twenty dollars in less than five minutes. If I had to the lands being transferred, but, in the case of the pay for this piece won't quite cover those personally stayed three hours like I had intended, that would Lubicon Lake people at least, they were simply wrong. financed research costs. And Mike, the pawnshop have cost me 720 dollars. That's all I needed to know We were never involved in the treaty making process, guy who now knows me on a first name basis is about casinos. Those places are for more serious and we never signed treaty, and we never gave up our probably having a good laugh over our dealing right and poker faces than mine, that's for sure. Aboriginal land rights to our traditional lands. now. He's probably sitting there on what used to be There are two other things about gambling that The federal government therefore transferred land my couch, watching what used to be my colour TV confuse me which maybe you can help me with. This title which it did not properly hold, and the provincial as well. He would be sitting in what used to be my first one concerns winning, which I don't have too government, who received that title from the federal living room, too, except the thing wouldn't fit much experience at. The question is, why, when a government, is today asserting provincial government through the hawkshop door and he wouldn't accept person wins, do they have to pretend they aren't all jurisdiction over lands which don't properly belong to it chopped up into smaller bits. excited about it? Everybody gets a more you- can't- the provincial government. Both levels of government Well, actually things never went that far. I learned tell -what -I'm- thinking -or- feeling look in their face know this to be the case. But instead of sitting down long ago that being lucky for me meant being around even as they stash the cash in their pocket. Is that a with us and negotiating an equitable settlement of our to watch someone else prance off with the prize. rule or what? If she smiles or yells, grab it all beck? legitimate land right, as their own laws and historical Gambling, in my way of figuring, is not guessing how The other thing is who out there ever loses precedent prescribe, provincial government officials much I might win but how much I can afford to lose. besides me. All I ever hear is boy- did -I- clean -up sto- are rather trying to undermine and subvert our legiti- For example, when I set out for the races I always ries. Maybe the enjoyment of the gambling process mate land rights, by a variety of well -documented tech- take along a spare shirt. Then I tape my return clouds the reality of the situation. Or maybe talking niques including the deliberate destruction of our tradi- busfare to a relatively inaccessible part of my body. about losing keeps me lo- s- i -n -g. tional economy and way of life, and including also a That's what kind of gambler I am. What I do know is that there are no bigtime bingo major new provincial government propaganda cam- The first night the track opened this year we went. hustlers and very few full time horse players out paign, of which this paid political advertisement is only It was snowing so hard the horses responsible for my there. The only professional gambler I've ever met one part, the purpose of which is clearly to try and bets went snowblind and they haven't found all of made his living by being large and deadly at cards. convince people that things are significantly different them yet. Also, how many bingo halls or racetracks ever go than they really are. If you've never been to the track, think about broke. The provincial government ad states, as though it giving it a try. It's sort of like bingo on legs. One time this friend of mine had à wife who got a were uncontested fact, rather than mere political pos- A person can learn where and how to make bets in job frying humburgers at- the racetrack. My friend turing, that "Aboriginal claims only apply in areas where about five minutes or so. Picking the horses that will had never been to the track before in his life. Well he treaties were not signed ". This is not true. Although make you money, that's the hard part. started coming around to pick up his wife after work both levels of government would prefer that there were You can buy a racing form, a newspaper type and to kill time began making a few bets. Well by the no Aboriginal claims in areas supposedly covered by thing that lists each horse's lifetime and recent end of that summer he was being evicted, his kids treaty, the fact is, in Northern Alberta at least, there are records, where they raced and how large the stakes were going hungry and his marriage was in trouble, Aboriginal people, including the Lubicon Lake people, were -just about everything except what kind of too. The gambling bug bit into him good and hard. who live in an area supposedly covered by treaty, but mood the animal is in that day. He eventually beat it, but he told me that all the fun who never signed treaty and whose Aboriginal land You can also actually look over the critters as they goes out of betting when rent and groceries are rights have therefore never been extinguished. are getting saddled up or when they are paraded by riding on the outcome. The provincial government ad says that "the federal the grandstand. Well, thats it for now, I have to get busy and write govemment's...office of Native Claims works on set- That never helps me much. After I count their legs another column to help pay off this weeks operating tling Indian land claims." This statement is a good, solid, and check to see whether both nostrils are working, expenses. Say, how much do you want to bet I get concrete illustration of how credible a source of infor- they all look the same to me. I used to go by how another one done and in on time, too? I'll even give mation the Alberta provincial government is when it their ears twitched and whether they had that cer- you five to one odds. If I lose, you can have this comes to Indian land claims. In fact the federal govern- tain gleam in their eye. Once this skinny old thing typewriter. So what if its rented. I know this guy ment's Office of Native Claims no longer exists. It was looked right at me, winked and grinned, then flicked named Mike who'll buy almost anything... abolished last year.

A NE%V P WN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS . PAGE 8, APRII. 4, 1986, WINDSPEAKER Monías quits after 22 years as chief

1 improvements) on the the will From Page reserve be given to other choice for travel, as was made possible through years with the reserve. department, band members," he said. this is the only road into the efforts of hard work of he has known Eugene Newly elected chief Receiving a great applause Heart Lake. Monias. "We couldn't of Monias and has found him Monias has never been Peter Francis says he from the band members, Simon Sparklingeyes, done it without your help," to be an excellent chief, and intends to walk in the foot- known to take his position "the band members must band manager, says, "it was he told Monias. his accomplishments as as chief lightly or foolishly. steps of Monias, regarding work for the band," he a pleasure to work with "You have always been chief are well known to the him as a leader. When first elected as chief, great added. Monias, not only as a boss, available, and your support district. there was nothing on the "It was a great pleasure One of the priorities in but as a colleague (when he as a leader is and will always Well wishers were in The band members working with Monias, and I reserve. his new position, Francis was chief at Goodfish be appreciated. We will abundance, but none could credit the of will rely on him for help and says is determination pressuring for road Lake). His departure as continue to count on your match the pleasure shown with the new direction in my new role," improvement from Monias Lac La chief saddens the heart of support," he said in extend- by Monias' wife, Rose, the work Francis said. There will be homes, projects Biche (40 miles south). the community. Eugene is a ing his good wishes from when she thanked the band changes with a new chief and up- grading programs, "The road is terrible, and strong leader," he said. the school. and council, but Francis members for returning her the new school, the building the wear and tear on a veh- The principal of the Jim Dennis, representa- husband. of the marina, park and says he would like the peo- icle using that road is very school since band took tive for the district manager "With our 12 children, I store as well as a new fire ple to work together. expensive." Residents of over its operation, three of Indian Affairs for the St. need my husband's help," truck (to mention a few "The jobs available on Heart Lake don't have any years ago, says the school Paul region, said in his 18 she said. `Great pain, great joy' in being chief

By Jeanne Lepine one. As away from your chief or leader, you wife and But helping the band and home on time for meals, ledged the fact that Monias must set an children, example for the to make a deci- the people succeed kept she never complained in not only acted as chief, but HEART LAKE RESERVE - people. This sion alone which position is a your peo- me going. having to stay up all night as a loved one, a councillor, The former chief of this thankless job ple might not like, to where you try and "A chief should have a with a sick child or the extra a friend, and a great sup- reserve, Eugene Monias often have negotiate with to stand alone to edu- heart and love his people. work load she had with my porter of education for has suffered pain and has get things done -to do cated an. skin - m- At death he should be there not being there to help her. children. deep concerns for the well- things that ment pe your own people until the end, even if it "1 owe her my time, and The children at school being of his people. might not like that m or support, means putting on overalls she deserves to have my full look at Monias as a leader "I have been chief of such ma as financial control nd digging the grave. As attention. My children and a friend. The students Heart Lake Reserve for 22 and responsibility worth for band ief, you are on 24 -hour deserve to get to know their excitedly spoke of the latest years. These were 22 long funds. In a small community ather first hand. trip that Monias took the years of great pain and "I have worked hard over ave to do this. Becau "The life of a chief is not students on, to Lac La great joy for me, both as those 22 years, because iAlthish an easy one, but the feeling Biche when he treated chief and as a person. So problems never have easy im a big man. of peace within your self at them to lunch. There were many things have hap- answers. Being chief has nding the having helped your people numerous recollections of pened during this time. But, taken a lot out of me as a rough with their best interests at trips to parks and picnics what remains is that today person ene -from my body, my heart, is undescribable. the students shared with we have some things to be mind and my spirit. heir e respect 1 have attained the thankful for and past chief. to be "Being a leader with a mature yang on sc being chief and leader is proud One band member of. family has it's problems. It this I able to help hi ery visible in the band remembered Eugene "As chief, I have never was really tough also s on my fam- ter. A chie members. Monias putting on his over- taken my position lightly ily, but my family , never sufferi t his aside ,. "These feelings make it alls and digging a grave a nor have I ever used the complained. band Having a he band. worthwhile, in spite of all few hours prior to the fun- position for my own pride. strong, understanding a loved on fam- to . my family the sorrow and hardship, eral because no one dug The position was a very ily helped me as your chief. neland death.I -I don't even know the long lonely hours. I will the grave. Stories, of him heavy and tough responsi- Many times I los a wife, m would have a hildren's ages, yet I continue to work with my bringing food to someone bility, with people looking liked to quit and father and my o just lead the ages of all the people. My door is always less fortunate, of his getting to you and depending on my own life with my Willie, in the past f family, embers. open, and there's always a up in the middle of the night you. My time was never my but they kept me "I have alwa going. many times I hear a pot of coffee on," he said in to drive someone to the own -it was always for my "Believe me, it available when m was k money from the closing. hospital, of driving to pick people. hard tough I needed love, h -so cannot tell om his own people, The band members who up an Elder or take an Elder "I can only tell you the what it is like, to work day medical attentio fy his own greed. 1 were approached shared for medical attention are position of leadership is not and night, always or just a having to friend. ke to hear these the same feelings as past just a few of the incidents and never will be an easy be there for the band, have always to be Y chief should be chief Monias. They acknow- the band members shared. heart, my home s, ible, because by and my whole on. la ave to be respon- During my sorr pain s ountable for the of losing my mily m nd resources of whom I loved ch I the couldn't bear in of I needed the loss, I never le ople ban rt to get or do down. I neve ot my som for the band 1 "Being a leader with duties and re abilities often alone. When as their "1 can only tell you a family has it's chief. decisi. : d to be made "As I chief, sked to for the of the band I the position of problems. It was get more and homes, got fig and quitters. leadership is not and really tough on my to get a s or our When to get the never will be an easy one. family, but my family young peop ose to job done help. home, to get ec- the rest woul s . . aside As chief or leader, you never complained. tricity), waterwells, and do nothing. must set an example for Having a strong, understanding bus, water truck, tire truck, `It has taken me most ot to back a the people. This position family helped me individuals at my working life, with long store or get a loan at the hours and sacrifices to get is a thankless job as your chief. banks. Many times they the things I have today - ivllere you often haue to Many times I would came to me with persona' my home, n; i equipment, problems. I gave of myself, my tamily and good finan- stand alone to get things haue liked to quit and not looking for payment or cial credit rating. I see done --to do things that just lead my thanks, because I loved and myself as an honest, relia- your own people might own life with cared for all my people. ble, and a hard working "Many nights I could not is not like my family, person priceless. or support, such but sleep because I would "In retiring, I am not leav- as financial control they kept worry about how to get ing here. I will remain here, me going." monies and resources to and continue helping my and responsibility help the people. Many people, but not as a chief. I for band funds." nights I would lie awake, am going to spend more worrying about money for time with my loving family, salaries, propane, power, that supported me and, gas and telephones while never complained in having they were sick. to do minor repairs in the "I was always tired and house because I was help- discouraged. Being a chief ing a band member. My has been a very tiring and wife Rose never com- lonely, thankless position. plained in my not making it A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS 1 WINDSPEAKER, APRIL 4, 1986, PAGE 9

Congratulations again to Karen and Donna And- taken on Native People, anti tier une thing I like erson and Lillian and Stan Till. about it is that they picked a Native person to handle A reception is planned for their homecoming. the situation. COLD LAKE: A huge gettogether is planned No, I didn't just say that because he is my friend. when the Cold Lake First Nations host their Treaty Guess who's back in town? Mary Ellen and Arnie Rocky Celebrations on July 18- 19 -20. Everyone is welcome, are "Fun Country," and they just finished a tour of Woodward so for those of you who are thinking of travelling to the Northwest Territories. Remember Arnie? He's Vancouver fro Expo `86, if things get a little hectic the guy that plays a toilet plunger made into a fiddle. and crowded, remember, great goings on are hap- Arnie told me once when he and his wife were pening such as at Cold Lake, right here back home. playing a gig, a non -Native came up to the stage and Fireworks displays, cultural events, round danc- bought one of his cassette tapes that Fun Country ing, powwow's and a good time getting together are has for sale. planned. Once the man had bought the tape Amie Hi! Well I really went and did it this time. says Laura Vinson and Red Wyng, North over the loudspeaker, "Well, I in This issue will be lacking a lot of pictures all Battleford's sucked another Guardipee's Band and the Whispering River Band non -Native!" Get it! Sucked in? Toilet Plunger? because of me. At the beginning of the week I went will be on hand for live entertainment AMMSA: Like new into the darkroom and mixed up some chemicals for and dancing. our name? WINDSPEAKER. I Remember the dates and that everyone is wanted them to name it the "Salt Creek Moose processing film. I mixed the developer quite well and welcome. Caller Gazette!" I wasn't even considered. when it came time to fix up a batch of fixer, I just FORT McMURRAY: What's this I hear about went ahead and mixed some more developer in the ST. PAUL: Congratulations to the newly -formed the mayors of McMurray and of La Loche lobbying container. Metis Local 1905 and their president, Lewis Labou- government for a road to be built between the town Needless to say, when Mark was developing the can. The Local has a membership of roughly 45 and the city? negatives (eight rolls) he developed them twice! people and is growing. Overly exposed or what! I understand their main reason would be to attract A meeting for 15 more tourism for camping, fishing Now the staff reporters and freelancers are crying EDMONTON: scheduled April at and other outdoor for my dismissal. OUR PLACE on 98 Street and 105 Avenue will have enterprises. speakers from the Human Rights So much for the moose. Bert said not to feel too bad. This happened to him Commission and Maybe we should send Elders who will also discuss them a letter to: 10 years ago! how inmates inside and Please move further north, road recently released from various institutions be needed. Or they could always go to Salt So because of a lack of pictures for stories in this can Creek? helped both morally, spiritually and economically. HOBBEMA: A SOBER DANCE sponsored by the issue I take full responsibility and have resigned (because of pressure, understandably) as darkroom For anyone interested, the meeting will begin at Hobbema Addictions Service will take place on April technician. 7:30 p.m. 18 at the Panee Agriplex, and Flora Cardinal invites I hope to be there and Smoke, thanks for the people from Edmonton to participate. invitation. Native Nashville North's Whispering River Band NATIVE NASHVILLE NORTH: Will continue June 3, is the big day. I can see Laurent Roy on will supply the entertainment. The price for entry is a to do 10 more shows with CBC for a series of 13, to be that day, banging on my mere $5, and great will 10 aired this fall. office door, "Get out here country dancing begin at Rocky. Stand up and be counted!" p.m. If you have talented individuals, dance groups, On June 3, a census for Statistic's will be See you all there. Have a happy weekend everyone. musicians and singers, all are welcome! Native Canada Nashville North is not just looking for recording artists and people who are known. We are looking for talented people from the grassroots level, tal- ented people who can offer something and be role MANAGEMENT models for Native people and society as a whole. My motto as producer of the show is, "if I can do it, so can you!" For 25 years, How you can try out is by sending me a tape of Qr SPECIALISTS IN ELECTRONIC BOOKKEEPING yourself singing or playing a musical instrument, by FOR NATIVE BUSINESSES you've phoning me at 455 -2700, and telling me exactly what made young

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I entered the dimly lit interior of George and Jana's Deli and Dance to the tunes of Dire Straits, "Walk of Life ". The music was a special request for Mavis, a pretty young lady who was cele- brating her eighteenth birthday with a cake, com- pliments of the house. George and Jana often play host to parties for recep- tions, anniversaries and birthdays. On special occa- sions they will give away flowers, as well as nightly prizes in the form of caps, albums, tee- shirts, cups, pens or lighters. "All of our music is 100% request," says the perspi- cacious Mr. Landry. "We ANOTHER BUSY NIGHT AT GEORGE AND JANA'S go around early in the even- ...George Landry (right) takes a break ing and ask our customers what they want to hear." Since George and Jana "Like last New Years Eve. apple. If they do catch such as this. (pronouned Yana) first We stayed open till 5 someone drinking or smok- Young people need a opened their non -alcoholic o'clock in the morning on ing dope, then they're place to go, and if they can deli and dance club on the New Year's Day." barred for life. enjoy a night on the town in 962-6299 Sprue Grov Motor Inn corner of 153 St. and Stony "George and Jana's is a A large percentage of the the company of their peers HAIR STYLISTS Dawn Plain Road three and one- place where people can people who frequent the and elders without the use half years ago, they have socialize without the use of club are Native. With the of alcohol, then maybe a ammassed a collection of alcohol," stresses George. trend towards sobriety that place like George and EMILE "GUNSMITHS" over 6,000 albums. "We're proud of the fact many of the Native people Jana's Deli and Dance is OF MANY GUNS Admission is $5.00 per that we can keep it out of are looking towards, then what has been lacking. head and has a capacity of here." one would hope that the George and Jana, keep it 180. Eighteen to 60 -year- Situated as they are (just idea of a non -alcoholic club up. Yours is a badly needed Fix Err Heap Good olds can dance, drink cof- a block away from the such as George and Jana's service, and one that has - fee or pop, play a game of Klondiker Hotel), it's only will encourage the estab- done and will (undoubt- New and used guns pool or just have good clean rare that they get a bad lishment of more facilities edly) continue to do well. Blackpowder Guns fun until the wee hours of Reloading Supplies 1 the morning. 9 A.M. - 6 P.M. Blackpowder Equipment "We're open Wednes- Scopes and Ammunition days until through Sundays NO 2 2:00 a.m., on Fridays and Entertainment Saturdays until 3:30 a.m. ", says the former Alano Club manager. "Sometimes EMILE 2% we've even extended clos- 04 AVENUE E OF MANY E ing hours," says George. ' GUNS Starlight á RED Fashions Inc. DEER TEEPEES NO 2A BLACKFALOS LINERS AVAILABLE WOOLCO Specialized designers North American Indian R.R. #1, Red Deer, Alberta 347 -2090 Traditional & Contemporary Fashions Custom Orders Taken Only LOCATED ON THE SARCEE RESERVE Charlane & Carol Starlight Phone. 251 -2840 / 281 -9269

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finished off the program after Dorothy moved on up to become the referral worker for the centre. O.K., enough chatter and on with the sporting part of our conversation. Rita says that the Tae Kwon Do class is still going strong every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. She says that their instruc- By Ivan Morin tor, Jim Pilipchuk, is on his way to Korea for more training so that he can better train his students. Rita also reports that their boxing program is finished for another year. She says they had a core group of seven to 12 boxers in the gym throughout the winter, but there were many more at times. Their boxing program was going so well that when they had their Hi there! Check this weather out, eh. I saw a few boxing card in Bonnyville they had more boxers kids in the park on Sunday playing catch; and I than they could handle. The boxers, between the walked by a school on my way to work the other day ages of nine and 20, travelled to a number of cards in and the kids there were tossing a football around. a number of Alberta centres. Now if that isn't an indication of summer on the Rita also tells me that the Little League softball way... My friend Wagamese asked me the other day league will start this month. They've rented a dia- if I'd like to go knock a ball around. Knowing Waga- mond and the games will be on Mondays and Wed- mese as I do, I thought to myself: "I didn't know nesdays. This is for boys between the ages of 12 and Wagamese golfed." And you know what, he doesn't. 14. He wanted me to go over to his place and play ball SLAVE LAKE Alex Courtoreille, the guy that hockey, as he says, "to catch the last feeling of - always sounds so cheery when we talk, says he is winter." really pleased with the way his winter programs On all this valuable information I'd say that "Ole came off this year. He says his hockey tournaments Man Winter" is about to lay himself down for a rest. went okay as did the Slave Lake Annual Curling I've also got the scoop on what the various pro- Bonspiel. K of C COUGARS REJOICE gram directors I spoke to felt about their winter Alex also tells me that he's happy with the way his ...after divisional victory programs. All in all, things look pretty good for most boxing program went this year. The boxing program of them, and they're all ready for their summer pro- comes to a close on April 12 with a boxing card in grams to start. Slave Lake. Ken Lakusta will be there to hand out highlights Anyway, here are some of the reports from the Friendship trophies and generally make the kids feel good. directors, and of course one or two newsworthy Some of the boxers who have done well for the Slave items I picked up along the way. As I didn't get a Calgary tournament Lake Friendship Centre include Golden Glove chance to talk to all the program directors who have winners Lee Tanghe and Curtis Cardinal, and players contributed to my column over the months, 191 do for young Bronze Glove winners Victor Courtoreille, Ken another report next week. So on with the report. Ward, and Lome Nobert. Alex and his boxers will ENOCH Peter Skarabyk says he's really happy By Rocky Woodward feel undoubtedly secure. - also be travelling to Drayton Valley before their sea- about the way things went over the winter. He's And why? son ends. particularly happy about the way his minor hockey One of the most success- Too many times the Raquetball has been moving right along, and a stress program went. The two bantam hockey teams fared ful hockey tournaments in of inter -cultural pro- year -end tournament is being planned. Alex prom- well. One of the teams made it to their league finals Alberta was the fifth annual grams such as cultural ises to get back to me on this. and also won the Native provincial title, while the Crowchild Hockey Tour- exchange programs has They're also just trying to get the softball season other bantam team won their league final. nament held over the the hint of unnecessary underway. They're still looking for players to Their PeeWees did just as well as they went to the Easter weekend in Calgary. pressures loaded on the register. Native Provincial Finals and came in second. The The Crowchild tourna- individual in regards to their KEHEWIN Roy John and Doris Amahoose ethnic background. wee little guys, the Mites, also made their way to the - ment saw young hockey have done a great job putting on their winter pro- Native Provincial Finals and finished off a good sea- players come from as far The Crowchild tourna- grams. They've had their hands in almost everything son by winning at the tournament. away as Brandon, Manit- ment lacked all of that. from hockey and volleyball to the Northeast Alberta Enoch's senior hockey team, the Tomahawks, oba; Yorkton and Regina, Inside the Crowchild Arena Winter Games. in also had a pretty good season as they showed good Saskatchewan; and Sher- northwest Calgary, par- In hockey, Roy is pretty proud of his PeeWee finishes at two tournaments at the Paul Band arena, wood Park, Spruce Grove, ents and children alike hockey team as they came in first in their division in and their own tournament. They placed second at St. Albert, Fort Saskat- mingled together, laughed only their second year. And he credits coaches Mar- both tournaments. The Tomahawks also had a third chewan, Fort McMurray, and hoped for their favour- vin Bjornstad, Dale Yutzyk and Jim Hawkins for place finish at a tournament at Hobbema. and Edmonton, to play ite team, together, and their success. As for Roy and the Kehewin Voya- Peter also said that they got their ringette play off against hometown favour- went home after the four geurs, they'll have to wait until next year for any the ground, and he says he's pretty happy with the ite's such as the Crowchild days of hockey only think- glory. The Voyageurs didn't quite make it to the ing first year. Blackhawks. about the fun they had. playoffs in league play. Roy says the Red Wings had a BONNYVILLE Hi there, Rita. Rita and I had a Hockey is a game for I learned a lot from that - pretty good season. And as for the OV's, they didn't a tournament really long discussion about all sorts of things. One of everyone, and it was plea- watching one have a bad season either. Just one of their accomp- the really interesting things that we talked about was sure to watch these teams Native boy with his long lishments included finishing second at the no -hit in the and black hair the fact that the Bonnyville Friendship Centre is run entered Atom sticking out from hockey tournament at Saddle Lake a few weeks ago. for his helmet, yelling by an all -women crew, and they're doing a fine job, Pee Wee Double B vie for joy, Doris and Roy are just starting to get to their while his team mates, thank you. As far as I know it's the only friendship the Crowchild tournament all summer programs, and they already have a rodeo flag and trophies. non -Natives, clamored all centre that has an all -women staff. Dorothy Scannie planned. It's going to be held May 17 and 18. Chuck - started off the winter program and Rita Dirksen The one thing that over him for scoring the wagons are run every night at 6:30 at this annual caught this reporter's eye, winning goal. event. who was down there just Who cared? The Crow - And finally from Kehewin, they are just getting the a me for the sport of it, was child tournament took softball season set up. see away for chance just to Native awhile, away from Roy would like to salute all the participants, boys and non -Native boys the everyday pressures of coaches and volunteers who have made this year's simply working together as work, and gave me the winter program a success at Kehewin. (WIND - a team for the enjoyment just getting and just of SPEAKER would like to do the same.) sport. together with people just PAUL BAND April 19 is the big night for Paul This weekend made me being people. - Band Recreation as they end their winter programs sEgViciNG: with the Annual Sports Banquet at the Grove Motor GARRY'S ENTERPRISES Inn at Spruce Grove. The function is set up to honor "No Job Too Big or Too Small" not only the athletes, but also the many volunteers BARRHEAD and coaches who have made a success of the winter o MAINTENANCE MORINVILLE programs. Alex Belcourt, Paul Band recreation o CARPENTRY SLAVE LAKE director, tells me he is going to give me the goods on o GENERAL BUILDING AND HAULING 869 -3745 everything that happened this winter if I come to the WESTLOCK banquet. So we'll see you there. ALUMINUM BOATS General Delivery WHITECOURT EDMONTON The Edmonton Oilers are about /BOAT REPAIRS Peerless Lake - to make another Stanley Cup defense. The games JOURNEYMAN TRADESMAN via Trout Lake John Cardinal start on Wednesday April 9, and I'll be all the Oiler CALL GARRY 426-2103 TOG 2M0 Res. 869 -3891 - home games to keep you up to date on all the Stanley Cup races. On another note for the Oilers, Paul Coffey scored two goals to earn himself a place Pimmee Development l.9 MOBILE REPAIRS in the record books. With the two goals Coffey now .R t GENERAL & PRESSURE has 47 goals this season, more than any other NHL Corporation WELDING defenseman has ever scored in one season. Bobby Orr held the former record when he scored 46 goals General Contracting General Heavy & - in the 1974 -75 season Heavy Oil Equipment Repairs PORTABLE Contracting CB Ñ6 Well, that's about it for another Sports Roundup. 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By Terry Lusty A completely covered disc was worth three count- In continuing a discus- ing sticks. If only one or two sion of games that were of the three marks on the Sorts entertaining or for children, disc were covered, it was it would be a disservice to worth two counters. If no neglect such activities as quoit covered the disc or Alberta, the Cree would Always a people who quoits, ring and pin, snow- any of its markings, whoev- play the game until some- welcomed a challenge, the shoeing, spear throwing, er's quoit landed nearest to one reached 50 points with various Indian tribes would and swimming. the disc would score a sin- each bone or dewclaw `cup' hold racing contests over gle counter. being valued at one point the surface of the snow. QUOITS each and the centre hole of Such races might be of a RING AND PIN the tag being worth 20 sprinting nature in which Somewhat similar to the points. However, most the competitors ran over a contemporary games of Use of the natural envir- tribes valued the centre short distance but very ring toss, "quarters," and onment was of help to hole at 10 points. swiftly or, they might run a horseshoe, quoits enjoyed those who wished to make distance race over a speci- much popularity. this skillful game. There SPEAR THROWING fied course. The Navajo of Arizona was probably not one tribe used four and one -half inch that did not indulge in some In spear throwing, con- SWIMMING rings and two pegs, or pins. form of this game. testants usually challenged The pegs, about a foot in A bone or wood needle one another to see which As with snowshoe races, height, were set into the measuring six to 10 inches in person could throw their Indians developed a number ground at a distance from length was attached to a weapon the furthest or the of swimming contests which it was difficult for one strip of narrow buckskin most accurately (at a given which demanded speed player to toss and land a thonging. At the opposite target). and/or stamina over long ring over top of it. end of the buckskin thong, Apart from being a form distances. The ring was green over as few as three or as many of enjoyment, spear throw- Prior to European con- one half the circumference as eight phalangeal (toe) ing also equipped the young tact with North America, boys for adulthood, a time Indians probably imitated and white over the other bones or the dewclaws of RING AND PIN GAMES half. If the green portion the deer were strung to when such skills were of the motions of animals who ...quoits on corncob pedestal (above) dog -paddled in landed so that it touched serve as rings that had to be utmost importance to self - the water, the peg, it would count for pierced by the needle. many other gourd rinds if a person managed to preservation in terms of or they might swim under- twice the number of points A number of other mate- were also used to serve as pierce the centre hole. hunting or warfare. water as was customary of the rings. as if the white part were rials were used by the dif- target Besides the many small the fish kingdom. touching it. If a person ferent tribes to act as the The main object of the holes, some Inuits or Indi- SNOWSHOEING The Indian child learned landed their ring over the rings. Often, this depended ring and pin game was to ans used as many as two or to swim at an early age top of the peg, that person on what the local environ- swing the string of attached three centre holes. Where Snowshoes, while being never knowing when such would then be the winner. ment produced. The rings and then try to catch just one main hole was used an item of practical and knowledge might serve him In New Mexico, the Mohave of Arizona used as many of them as possible at the centre of the tag, its common use both on the well. It was only natural that Keres Indians would set up pumpkin rinds, the Inuit of on the needle which was at value might be 10 points prairies and plains as well as competitive sports in water a tin can with their bets on Labrador used the skulls of the opposite end of the while the value of all the in the northern bush com- would result from that top of it- coins, buttons, rabbits in which they made string that the player held. smaller holes would only be munities, were employed knowledge and skill which and so forth. Each contest- holes, west coast Indians In many of the ring and a single point. for competitive purposes as Indians have developed ant would take their turn at used the femure bones of pin games, an oval or In Saskatchewan and well. over the years. throwing round, flat stones seals, some tribes used the triangular- shaped leather that were about three pelvis of small animals, and tag was fastened at the inches in diameter. Whoever the Zuni of New Mexico extreme far end of the knocked the can over or used gourd rinds. thong (see diagram). This landed their quoit the clos- The vertebrae from fish leather tag would have a est to it would be the or snakes, balls made from number of small holes in it winner. moose or deer hair, oval which were all valued at a The Mohave of Arizona targets fashioned from single point if pierced. The were known to also play grass or corn husks, and highest points were scored ENOCH 11th quoits. In their version of e quoits, they would throw ANNUAL two round, flat stones at a NEW YEAR'S hole in the ground which 411P=! NATIVE was about 20 yards away. HOBBEMA BOXING CLUB Whoever managed to first get both their stone quoits ALL -STAR in the hole was the winner. Corn growing cultures TOURNAMENT such as the Indians of New

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A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINALOOMMUNICATIONS PAGE 14, APRIL 4, 1988, WINDSPEAKER Community Own experience helps counsellor HIGH LEVEL - As an Ironically, Walmsley had can evoke from the group, addictions counsellor in been advertising for a said Walmsley. "I have high training, Irene Mountain skilled worker throughout hopes for her. She has all brings a special under- Alberta, but had had no the personal attributes to New government guide standing to the clients she success. Now, an eager be a really good counsellor." deals with at Action North candidate sat in his office, Mountain re- located to profiles communities Recovery Centre. She's but he couldn't afford to High Level from Calgary been through a similar pro- train her. with her family last July gram herself as a partici- Walmsley contacted the when her husband found A new publication that population, six months of pant and knows how hard it local Canada Employment work in the area. With her provides profiles of 83 the year. can be to turn your life Centre for help with his children now aged 5 and 9, Native communities in The 172 -page publication around and away from an labour market problem. He she felt she needed another Alberta is now available took a year to research and alcohol or drug dependency. was directed to the Job challenge and was consid- from Alberta Native Affairs. prepare. It features individ- "This job means a lot for Development program ering vocational upgrading Entitled "A Guide to ual community locator me. It's helped me grow which provides employers and eventually some post Native Communities in maps, and a handy, easy to personally. It helps me to with a wage subsidy to hire secondary classes in coun- Alberta," it was developed read one -page format for help others," said the 28- and train the long -term selling. to meet a growing need for quick reference. year -old Native. Sharing unemployed with competi- However, the prospect a concise overview of the The publication is intend- experiences with the group tive marketable skills. of years of study in school resources, both human and ed particularly for the use of is rewarding, and her per- Walmsley put together a was rather formidable. In material, in Native com- Native communities and sonal struggle to overcome IRENE MOUNTAIN 10 -month training plan, a ...training opportunity the past, her lack of educa- munities including Metis organizations; private sec- a drug dependency allows combination of on- the -job tion has limited her to short Settlements and Indian tor interests such as the her to better understand training and classroom and back to Grande Prairie. term jobs such as that of Reserves. tourism and oil and as what are going clients instruction including four Under the supervision of chamber maid, museum The guide presents industries, and other busi- through, she said. courses at the Nechi the senior counsellor, attendant and teacher's information on the location, nesses; government de- However, the day Moun- Poundmaker Lodge in Mountain has presented aid. size, history, population, partments; and Alberta tain first walked through Edmonton, renowned for group information sessions On- the -job training is the economic base, physical students and teachers. the door of Executive its training of Natives in the for up to 20 people. She's perfect answer to the infrastructure, services, Copies of the guide are Director Glen Walmsley's addictions field. also done some one -on -one achievement of her long- education, communica- available from: Alberta office, it didn't appear as if Since January, Mountain counselling and is learning time goal of becoming an tions, local government and Native Affairs, Communi- she'd get the job. Although has slowly been introduced how to write reports. addictions counsellor, she organizations in each cations, 6th Floor, Sterling Walmsley was very im- to all aspects of the centre's Gradually she is taking said. "I need all the training I community. Estimates are Place, 9940 - 106 Street, pressed with her personal 28 -day residential alcohol on more responsibility and can get. Everyone here that these 83 communities Edmonton, Alberta, T5K suitability to the job, he and drug rehabilitation will soon be able to present makes me feel comfortable have at least 50% Native 2P2 or telephone 422-4059. lamented her lack of formal program. The 13- year -old some of the more compli- and takes a personal inter- education and work expe- facility receives referrals cated lectures, which are est in me. I'm very thankful rience in the field of from an area spanning Fort tough to deliver because of for all the support the staff counselling. JOB OPPORTUNITY McMurray to Edmonton the kinds of responses they has given me."

Secretary/Receptionist Third conference on Indian government Required Immediately to be held at University of Lethbridge

LETHBRIDGE- The third The purpose of the con- government; (2) the histor- The conference will con- Must have minimum 2 years experience. of a series of conferences ference is to bring together ical evolution and current tribute to a clarification of Typing of 60 words per minute, a pleasant on Indian government will Indian leaders, provincial stage of the relationship the issues that confront personality and good attitude combined with the take place at the University and federal government between Indians and the Indian people and provin- ability to work hard is a must. of Lethbridge April 22 to 25. 'officials, as well as practic- provinces with reference to cial governments in their Funded by the Alberta ing lawyers, academics, policies, programs, servi- relationship to each other, Please send resume to: Law Foundation and the members of the business ces, administrative pro- as well as suggesting how University of Lethbridge, community, and others cesses and structures; (3) these problems might be Director of Administration the conference will focus on with an interest in the role of the provinces in resolved. c/o Box #501 provincial -Indian relation- provincial- Indian relation- the constitutional process Those interested in 10105 -109 Street ships, particularly as they ships and issues. regarding a definition of attending are asked to con- Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1M8 affect evolving Indian The following topics will Aboriginal rights; and (4) tact the Conference Office, govemment. Organizers of be explored: (I) the legal/ju- the nature of Aboriginal Division of Continuing

the conference are Menno risdictional issues that exist relationships to second - Education, The University Boldt, J. Anthony Long, between Indians and pro- level govemments in the of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Alberta Indian Arts and Crafts Society and Leroy little Bear of the vinces, particularly with territories as well as in the Alberta, 11K 3M4, phone University of Lethbridge. respect to evolving Indian United States and Australia. (403) 329 -2427.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING NATIVE VENTURE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CAPITAL CO. LTD. The Board of Trustees of the Northland School Division No. 61 will hold its next Regular meeting on Friday, April 18th com- The five member Band of the Yellowhead Tribal mencing at 7:00 p.m., and continuing on Saturday, April 19th, Council are working towards self- determination and as 1986, at the Northland School Division Board Room in Peace a part of this process require an Education Coordinator River, Alberta. to begin looking at locally controlled schools at the Band level. The position also involves the counselling of ...Sharing in the risks and successes All interested members of the public are invited to observe, and students on career planning and this will of Alberta Native business ventures require know- to gain an understanding of their Board operations. ledge of educational institutions and opportunities. Administrative experience necessary for program de- A question and answer period will be provided for the public as velopment. A degree in education is preferred, but not an agenda item. essential. Ability to work with Natives a definite asset. TELEpHONE: (403) 4533911 Extensive travel to member Bands will be required with own vehicle. Salary negotiable with starting date May I, G. de Kleine 1986. Deadline for applications is April 23, 1986. Send Secretary- Treasurer SUITE 202, 11738 KingswAy Avi. resumes to the attention of: Northland School Division No. 61 EdmornoN, ALBERTA T5G 0X5 Mr. Richard Arcand Executive Director Yellowhead Tribal Council Box #1709 Spruce Grove, Alberta rttit sow DIVISION No. el TOE 2C0

A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, APRIL 4,1986, PAGE 15 Christopher grads `make a difference' at Alexander

By Jeanne Lepine Course offered to Native churches to help give us to curse the darkness." people and geared for back our souls. Verden Arcand - Love ALEXANDER RESERVE Native people. "I can see this happening of parents. He saw parents - The motto `You make Doris Calliou, past right here with Father as being "friends and was very the difference" president of the pastoral Community Rollo, and Father Gilles at advisors. Friends as we evident at the graduation centre instructors group, the Native Pastoral Centre could laugh at each other ceremony for the 16 grad- said that "in the past 10 in Edmonton giving back and not hurt each other's uates of the Christopher weeks, the Christopher our spirit and souls as feelings." He then spoke of Leadership course in the spirit has shown through Native people." a personal incident where evening of March 25, in the the action of the graduates. were the recipients of the moment of a step in life, is In response, Father he was able to laugh at his school gym. They have come to know appreciation pins. priceless." Gilles said, "the souls of parents without hurting The course is seen as a the importance of a family, A potluck supper was a Joe Callihoo - found the Native people are not dying them. success by the graduates and that they themselves gourmet treat, and following course very enjoyable and because it's people like you "As advisors, my parents and those attending. This is are important. have They the ceremony coffee and educational. "At first I was that can live it and do told me not to smoke if I the first time in Alberta that learned love once they dessert was served. The leary and very shy, but with something about it." wanted to play hockey. I this course has been themselves, they can love evening was a success and encouragement from my Chris Menage "What had to make the choice. offered on a reserve. - one another. proved to be very educa- wife, here I am, the best would you do with a million Why not give your parents Through the dedication of "There are four compo- tional as one can see by move in my life. I found the dollars? Well, did you a hug and say I love you the the two local instructors, nents to the course - the portions of each graduates group very supportive, and realize that it costs one next time you see them ?" they were able to get warmups; skill development, message delivered through the instructors didn't tell us million dollars for one PaulineCourtoreille commitments from enough which is the meat of the their speech: what to do, they showed us person to live a lifetime." People should be more people to warrant holding - course; Christopher talk - Rupert Arcand -"We what to do," he said. He went on to speak on aware. "Have you ever felt the instructions on the spiritual (makes you think need the young for new Cathy Rudyw on the cutting costs in living. left out? You may have reserve. - of every ounce of your life ideas, we need the old to game plan of life. Ques- Linda Borle "We live wanted to go to a special Last fall, Anita and Elsie - and the importance of keep the balance." He tioned if listeners had a in a world of discrimination. event and missed it because Arcand both enrolled in the ourselves to others); and spoke on the importance of game plan of life, saying We stereotype people. For no one told you or you Christopher Leadership the Christopher project, listening to the young, so "make example, working as a didn't see the posters until Course offered at the a game plan now; it's which is an action plan to there will be no generation a short game, before we social worker, I hated it it was over. Well, we all Native Pastoral Centre in work for the community. gap. know it the game will be when I would hear that all have to make ourselves Edmonton, and faithfully "As leaders, you are Iona Vaillancourt over." people on welfare are become more aware and made the trip to Edmonton - builders of a community in "Appreciate life, facing the Randy Callihoo bums. That is not true. take the necessary steps to each week for 10 weeks. - your own unique way. challenge and turn the Expressed his shyness, and There is not one that is a be up to date on happenings. Both Anita and Elsie went Leaders don't work in challenge into an opportu- being an inward person, but bum. They have one Be up to date and make the to the weekend seminar at isolation, they work in nity," she said, speaking said "I am now able to disadvantage from those events in your communities Lac Saint Anne in early groups. You have the from a personal experience. speak and get my point that are not on welfare, and a success." January in order to become enthusiasm and the skills, Dianne Steinhauer across," giving credit to that is that they don't have Following the ceremonies instructors, and made it so go out there and do it," - much money. Instead of and speeches the graduates "7 found my special purpose having taking the as possible to have the course Calliou told the graduates. it gave a token of appreciation in life as a Cree Indian and Christopher Course. judging people, wouldn't offered here. MC for the evening was be ideal to ask one how to each instructor a am proud to live in this Sharon Arcand - The - Father Gilles Gauthier the class president, Rupert names generation, proud of my mportance of parenting. they are doing today ?" journal with their and Doris Calliou, both Arcand, with Father Rollo, "We as parents have to Jeanne Murray Peace inscribed on the cover. As instructors from the pastoral history, family ties and - pastor of the local Roman teach the values, right from or war. "Peace is attainable an added feature, class centre in Edmonton, made people that have given me Catholic church as guest wrong, honesty, pride, in this world. Everyone of president Rupert gave a the trip to Alexander each the oral traditions, which I speaker. Father Rollo said respect, determination, us has in themselves a will windup toy of biting teeth, week to assist the new believe must continue. he was proud of the and most important of all, to be peaceful. Hold out saying it was a reminder of instructors. Both Gauthier Culture explains a way of graduates and instructors, love. In your hand. The Christopher the way the students would life, but I prefer to call it the teaching respect and Calliou marvel at the and the quality of the is of run up to the front of the Indian way of life; it is very they will take pride in what class a prime example expertise demonstrated in course was shown through names exact. My special purpose they are, and what they can how easy it is to extend a room when their the instruction by Anita and each graduate as they gave in were called to give a in life is to teach our little become." hand peace. Before we Elsie. a three -minute speech of Adele Arcand Came started the course we didn't speech, because the last With a graduation class children." - their choice. to an understanding within know each other. After a one to the chairs in the of this size, there are In presenting the appre- Adelard Beaver - herself, in a brief to mere ten weeks we are as front would be the first one commitments from several spoke from personal expe- ciation pins to two graduates Peerless Lake to work wto close as brother and sister. to give their speech. (Do I to become instructors for who were picked by the rience involving alcohol, them. "You have to Together the essence of understand correctly ifIsay the Christopher Course, class, he said, "for the saying "I only acted, understand what happened brotherhood comes out. there were a lot of nervous which is a volunteer move- I had a good time. I quality and the participation' thinking to Native people. Peerless We can extend what we students at first ?) ment. next course in The demonstrated, each one of didn't realize the con- Lake was a community that have just learned, and we A beautiful unplanned Alexander is being planned o my actions - the graduates deserved an sequences of had lost the culture and the will gradually have world gesture in the evening by for October, and it is to be driving." He noted award." drunk pride of the Native people. peace." Dianne Steinhauer, was in instructed totally by Native The students voted for that there are several This came about by educa- Bella Shenfield -- "My her way of wanting to instructors, and hopefully government programs the two students who were tion - they were told experience in the past 10 celebrate spring. She they will all be local outstanding throughout the geared at prevention of anything Indian was no weeks of the Christopher presented each person with instructors. and driving. course in being helpful to drinking good, told they were no was one of developing skills a freshly cut daffodil and The Christopher Course the others and dem- Sue Menage Loving good. Through the educa- and believing in myself, recited a poem on daffodils. was introduced into Canada - onstrated the spirit of a true photography, she spoke on tion system and the religion caring for my family and The evening was a very in 1954, and five years ago Christopher. the pleasures and the taught to us, we lost our others. I will always light enjoyable and memorable Father Gilles Gauthier, Adelard Beaver, of memories one acquires souls. It is time for the my candle, because it is one. Congratulations, and Monique Stan Shank Edmonton, and Dianne from taking photos. "The education system and the better to light a candle than Christophers! Piche were instrumental in Steinhauer, formerly from having the Christopher the Lake area, 0/MIE Goodfish IIIII AGT" Telecommunications NEWS GOOD NEWS PONOKA PARTY LINE

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