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Restructuring plan fails, Gregg Smith resigns

By Lesley Crossingham replace the present board of Windspeaker Correspondent directors in overseeing the direction of the organiza- FORT VERMILION, Alta. tion. The new board would Incumbent president have been selected by Gregg Smith refused to Alberta Indian chiefs and stand for re- election after councillors. the surprise defeat of an Executive titles would extra- special resolution that have changed to grand chief would have seen major and vice -chiefs instead of structural changes in the the current president and Indian Association of vice -president. Alberta. Smith feels the current ONLY WAY TO GO! Speaking on the second system, where major deci- day of the three day assem- sions must be presented bly, Smith announced his before a general assembly Forget cars and walking, when Sousa continued all of Assumption would have had decision not to run saying of members is cumbersome Creek overflowed due to heavy rain during to be evacuated. For more flooding coverage he was "disappointed" with and limits the organiza- the first week of July, you had to swim or take in Assumption, Slave Lake and Driftpile see the defeat of the resolution tion's effectiveness. a boat to get from main Assumption to the pages 12 and 13. and would therefore seek We have been talking the nomination of the about the restructure for II administration area. If the rain would have - Photo by Rocky Woodward Treaty 7 vice -president years," he said. "Some position. Smith was nomi- (members) are just reluc- nated and elected by tant to change." acclamation. Smith and other members In an interview after the of the executive lobbied announcement Smith said members before the vote, he felt the defeated resolu- however, he feels the resolu- Heated debate boils over tion would have better tion was unsuccessful , represented the Indian peo- because of what he calls "a í ple of Alberta. small faction" who deliber- at annual Metis assembly The special resolution ately misrepresented the recording minutes at is proposed that a board of facts. by Keith Matthew . of all cil to handle all of the Watson also said, "If we chiefs and councillors But, Smith says he feels Windspeaker Staff Writer meetings. Once these reso- disputes which arise from don't have any money flow- confident that the new lutions were declared normal business of the ing by July 15 Apeetogosan LAC LA BICHE, Alta. structure would work, invalid, the movers of the MAA. The Elders who sit could be finished." given the chance, and The 60th annual assem- resolutions- -Edson Local on this council will also be Lane then asked chief intends to run the Treaty 7 bly of the Metis Association 44, withdrew the remaining paid $50 a day plus expenses executive officer Jan Willey area with direct and con of Alberta which took place yet to be discussed resolu- when they are doing busi- what the problem with the stant,input from the chiefs. in Lac La Biche from July tions which they had ness for the MAA. corporation was and Willey "That doesn't mean I 6-9 was marred by shouting presented. Bitter controversy over a answered that he was not at would, ignore the members, and heated debate when Thelma Chalifoux made report submitted on Apee- liberty to discuss the prob- but I want to show that this some of the more contro- a motion that a vice - togosan (Metis) Develop- lems and that he would not is a good system, a system versial reports were submit-, president's reports of each ment Inc., by Chairman of get into a situation where he that would work effec- ted for approval by the of the six zones not be pres- the Board Gordon Watson would point fingers at tively," he says. delegates. ented. The motion was and Chief Executive Officer anyone. He then passed the Now Smith says he will passed and carried. Jan Willey erupted after the question on to Watson. A special resolution to be returning to his native Perhaps one of the most report was read concerning When questioned by impeach the board of direc- Peigan reserve and working important resolutions the operations of the Lane on what the problem tors and president was not closely with Chief Peter passed was the motion to corporation. with Apeetogosan is Wat- Yel- accepted by the Special lowhorn and members of form a Council of Elders son answered, "I don't Resolutions Committee Much of the heated dis- the council. which was passed unanim- know what is going on." which was made up of cussion was centred around "My wife and I are hav- ously. The council will be After the questioning Emma McDermott, Ron the questioning of the ing a new house built on the made up of fourteen Elders: period was finished, a Karoles, Stan Plante, San- report by former chairman reserve and it will be good two from each zone with motion from the floor was dra Delorme and Alvina of the board Phil Lane who to go back home," he the addition of two Elders introduced for the firing of Sewell. According to past - was forced to resign from added. appointed by the president Willey was unanimously president of the Edson the board of Apeetogosan Incumbent Treaty 7 vice - of the MAA. passed by all of the dele- Metis Local 44, Dan Martel earlier this year. president, Blood band gates present. tel, the resolution was The member Narcisse Blood did mandate of the Watson, when questi- Willey, when asked what rejected because it was Council is not attend the assembly and of Elders to oned by Lane about what the problems with Apee- "incomplete." establish a Code Ethics was unavailable for com- of the problem with Apeetog- togosan are, replied: "I am for all of the elected ntentat press time. Other special resolutions osan is, said, "At present unable to comment on the members of the MAA. The Association's 45th which dealt with other mat- time the organization is not events happening pursuant However, this is subject to assembly was held July 5 -7 ters were rejected also by in sync with the plan." He to certain conditions in our the approval of the in Fort Vermilion. Next the Special Resolutions MAA added, "We haven't been contract between Apeetog- itself. year's assembly will be held Committee. The resolu- able to communicate with osan and the Department. 1 the first week of June in tions were on legal fees, Another important duty NEDP (Native Economic of Regional and Industrial Hobbema. framework agreement and for this newly formed coun- Development Program) ". Expansion." PAGE 2, July 15, 1988, WINDSPEAKER

CLOSE TO HOME , Elder's Council to review case Mother protests Metis leaders for revoking membership Mark McCallum. Windspeaker Biche where she feels she meules explained the finan- Powers and Remuneration. wasn't allowed to speak cial statements were being One of their duties is to because she was not recog- audited and that "the establish a code of ethics of nized as a card carrying members will have an all members elected to member of the Metis opportunity to look at the office of a local, Regional Association of Alberta. financial records during the Council or the Board of the r According to Johnstone's assembly." Association. -FITS RI news release: "On June 10, According to Johnstone, They are also to deter- uRWWkI mine all matters concerning NEVER 1988, 14 members from the she never had a chance to cr q Oti Edson Metis, Local #44 bring it up at the annual the continuation of mem- ''sVT letisASSd hand- delivered a letter to all assembly which took place bership of any member, including the suspension, ''-kE DENY N but two Metis Association from July 6 to 9 and she of Alberta Board Members feels that the way the meet- expulsion or cancellation, at their Board meeting, ing "was run it was a direct and re- instatement thereof. requesting to review the conflict of interest to have a Any of the decisions they financial records of the non -Metis lawyer sitting on reach are final and without MAA. On June 13, 1988, the Resolutions Committee appeal. Larry Desmeules, President and that same lawyer being Clint Buehler, editor of of the MAA presented Larry Desmeule's, to my Native Network News understanding his personal spoke on behalf of the Metis myself and three members Association of Alberta. "I from Local #44 a letter stat- lawyer, who also represents four other Metis corpora- think it is unfortunate she ing that their memberships that either the Metis has chosen to picket the with the MAA had been tions, people are shareholders of, office when she was very Protesting until justice is done: Sharron Johnstone and sons cancelled effective that day. or that they are the support- clearly told that the Elders This letter was presented to ing body for those corpora- Council is the tribunal that them immediately after she should go to have her they had requested to tions. In my mind that is a By Keith Matthew Edson Local #44 is carrying so "until justice is done." direct conflict of interest. membership reviewed. The Windspeaker Staff Writer review the financial records placards in front of the She started her protest in How can anybody be reason that the council was of the MAA." objec- Metis Association of Alberta front of the offices on July tive and fair created was so that those EDMONTON, Alta. In an earlier Winds- when obiously offices to protest her mem- 11, just two days after the things could be handled Sharron Johnstone of we all know who pays his bership removal and will do annual assembly in Lac La peaker interview, Des- salary?" within the organization and She also feels that her's if she doesn't think she can and other Metis people's get a fair, just hearing from the Elders then I wonder concerns about how the why she even wants to be a Defunct band to elect MAA is being operated chief part of the Metis Nation or weren't addressed at the By Everett Lambed and were enfranchised. These the law or the clergy. How- Michel a part of this organization band descendants annual assembly. "The Mark McCallum were the last remaining ever, enfranchisement of a launched an unsuccessful because, as you know, part people from our local and WindspeakerCorrespondents members of the band, whole band is a unique mat - land claim with of the tradition of Native the federal others who got up to which originates from the ter. Thome called the Office of Native speak people, Metis or otherwise, EDMONTON, Alta. were ripped apart. And all Iroquois Indian band in enfranchisement of the Claims in 1985, but they is the wisdom of the Elders." they are doing is question- Descendants of a defunct central Canada near Brant- Michel band "cultural were refused due to insuffi- At press time Johnstone ing, they are not criticizing, Alberta Indian band are ford, Ontario. genocide." cient documentation. said that other Metis people The they are asking questions." attempting to regain reserve Spokesperson Robert Some of the descendants group has since gathered an dissatisfied with the Metis land lost in 1958 by electing Calihoo, who was 14 years decided against incorporat- abundance of documenta- At the annual assembly, Association of Alberta a chief and council to lobby old at the time, believes des- ing a society and have opted tion to back up their allega- a tribunal of Metis Elders would be joining her from for their rights to the land. cendants of the Michel to take a chief and council tions and is planning to file was formed under the reso- Edson, Kikino, Buffalo Descendants of the his- band deserve compensa- route in pressing their land a claim through the Supreme lution Article 17 and named Lake, Calgary, Peace River torical Michel (Callihoo) tion. In a letter to Prime claim. However, this could Court of Canada. Council of Elders, Duties, and Grande Cache. band, once located a short Minister Brian Mulroney, pose problems as the Indian distance from Edmonton, Calihoo 'stated descendants Act requires that a band met recently at the Cana- of the band feel "betrayed" must have a reserve before a Fatal alcohol- related accidents dian Native Freindship and that the case was a vio- chief and council can be Centre in that city to discuss lation of human rights. established. strategy. They will be elect- Many descendants consider The Edmonton Journal prompt chief to action ing a chief and council July Calihoo to be the chief of recently reported that Windspeaker Correspondent time the people of Desma- driver, Lawrence George 16 at Calahoo. the defunct band. Indian Affairs officials are rais began to "work together Logan, 53, is being charged "The important is not DESMARAIS, Alta. with nine criminal offenses. The group claims the thing convinced the band is to conquer its alcohol and that we're not just after entitled a car acci- Another accident just government coerced the to reserve but are Alcohol- related drug problems." land; we want our culture willing to consider claiming a "We have to deal with it prior to this tragedy Indians off the land, origi- the case. dents are dan- and history back," says Don Goodwin, gerous number of lives in now, especially because claimed the life of 17 -year- nally spread across 25,600 assistant a have been a series of old Karen Auger when her acres on the south bank of another spokesperson, deputy minister of the Desmarais, reserve just there Rosalind Thome. Department of Indian north east of Slave Lake. accidents related to alcohol car overturned. Constable the Sturgeon River some 24 Brian Philmore admits km northwest of Enfranchisement of indi- Affairs is quoted as saying, Chief Mike Beaver is not recently," Beaver explained. Edmon- vidual there "is a problem." Since ton, through "starvation" Indians was com- "The land was disposed of going to ignore this disturb- Until now, "people were sit- monplace until the govern- not Philmore moved to the and other "corrupt" deal- and compensation was ing trend any longer and is ting back and doing ment took it out the provided community he says there is ings under the table. of according to the calling a community meet- anything about it." Indian Act in 1985. Many band's wishes at the time. ing on July 19 at 7 pm to Four -year -old Deborah an alarming number of lives The Michel band and its Native people were enfran- We didn't feel there was discuss the problem. Big Stone was killed outside being taken by reckless reserve were effectively chised so they could have much there to work with, Though the Chief could her house last Saturday drivers on their roads. wiped out in 1958 when 121 the right to vote or join such given the face those (deals) not be reached by phone, night around midnight "These accidents usually members and their family professions as an officer of were legit at the time." administrator Melvin Beaver when a half-ton truck hit take place early in the the doorstep she was stand- morning. Everybody is ing on and ran over her as quite upset." One thing is she lost her balance. Her certain, added Philmore, AFN gets funding boost father and seven -year -old "We will definitely con - sister narrowly escaped tinue our checkstops and Secretary of State Lucien Bouchard. communities as they strive individuals to share knowl- being fatally hurt. The random vehicle stops." Bouchard has announced To conduct the study, a to increase the use and edge and techniques to that a contribution of broad range of consulta- maintenance of their enrich and preserve the use tions $300,000 has been awarded will be undertaken languages. and development of Abo- CORRECTION to the Assembly of First with Indian bands and The results of the study riginal languages," said Mr. Nations to undertake a communities and educa- will be tabled for ratifica- Bouchard. In the July 8 edition of Windspeaker, the last study on means to ensure tional institutions directly tion at the Annual General Promotion and aware- paragraph of a story entitled "Woman wants grave Aboriginal languages main- involved in language teach- Assembly of First Nations. ness of the study and its marker for son ", oh page 3, was mistakenly left out. tenance and revitalization. ing and maintenance. Exist- The report will then be state of progress will be It should have read: "The Government of ing publications and liter- presented to the Secretary maintained through the use Victims of Violence has started a fund raising Canada recognizes the acy works in Aboriginal of State. of Native media systems, a campaign to raise money for a headstone. Tax importance of Aboriginal ,languages will be identified "I am pleased with this national poster campaign deductible donations can be sent to: Victims of Vio- languages and the retention and research projects project, because it will pro- and the regular distribution lence, 305, 10454- 82 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, of Aboriginal culture in undertaken to determine vide an opportunity for of the Assembly of First T6E 2Z0. Canada," said Mr. the needs of the Native many interested groups and Nations Bulletin. WINDSPEAI(ER, July 15, 1988, PAGE 3

CLOSE TO HOME Lesley crossSpham. Wrndspeaker 'We can't do it alone' National Chief wants to bond Natives

By Lesley Crossingham had a treaty so never extin- Erasmus feels that this Windspeaker Correspondent guished any rights but the particular federal govern- province is about to privat- ment is "the worst ever" FORT VERMILION, Alta. ize their land - to see it to and Indian people should Aboriginal people don't the highest bidder." work hard to lobby other have to "love each other" to Erasmus pointed to suc- parties and ensure the cur- work together on mutually cessful campaigns such as rent government is not beneficial causes, says the the one the Haida Indians re- elected. national chief of the inflicted upon loggers who "They (the federal Assembly of First Nations. were about to clear -cut government) always talk Speaking on the final day trees on their traditional about the deficit but that of the Indian Association of lands on the Queen Char- deficit cannot be paid on Alberta's annual assembly, lotte Islands. He also the backs of the Native Georges Erasmus Georges Erasmus told dele- pointed to the ongoing people. They say they have gates that the assembly has struggle of the Lubicon no money but yet they are had an active role in negoti- Lake Indian band for their prepared to pay $2 billion for that by- election." .ations with the government reserve. for nuclear submarines. After his speech, a resolu- on Treaty and other aborig- "I call upon you and all Just one sub would solve all don urging the Assembly to inal issues that affect aboriginal peoples to stand the housing and education continue to protect Treaties Alberta Indians. by them (the Lubicons) and problems of Native people." and to focus on the Treaty it we are going to have to con- Erasmus is particularly was un- Chief surprises guests: Harry Chonkolay "But we can't do issues passed alone," he said. "We need tinue our stand until the angry over the recent by- animously. your support and your federal government truly election of new Secretary of In an interview after the input to do the job prop- understands the issues. At State Lucien Bouchard assembly Erasmus said he i erly. Look at what is hap- the moment, no matter which he feels was "bought" saw the resolution as a pening across the country. what issue you try to deal by the Prime Minister. "powerful mandate to be Chonkolay honored We have in Ontario a with, housing, education, "We all saw that by- supportive where we can. I roadblock to stop logging Bill C -31 or the Treaty pro- election in Quebec was don't see it as a condemna- for 50 years of service on Bear Island. The same cess, when you sit down bought so the Prime Minis- tion of our previous actions." situation is close to happe- with the federal govern- ter's pal could sit next to Erasmus was speaking at ing in Quebec where the ment our concerns fall on him in the house. Mulroney the association's 45th at assembly Algonquin people never deaf ears." gave $1 billion to Quebec assembly July 5 to 7.

By Lesley Crossingham However, the chief had a Windspeaker Correspondent surprise for all the chiefs in the room as he had gifts of FORT VERMILION, Alta. commemoration for them. New Indian association prez A banquet to celebrate a Each chief and tribal leader very special leader was held was presented with a set of July 6 during the Indian two dollar coins struck Association of Alberta's especially for the occasion. promises to reduce deficit annual assembly. The coins as depicted "I can't go Dene Tha' Chief Harry with a peace pipe and a tipi By Lesley Crossingham dial projects. ander education conference. into details such as right now," the date when Correspondent - Other projects said Louis. Chonkolay, who has been design and Windspeaker "I can guarantee that no hereditary chief of his band Chonkolay took office, the Treaty 8 lands project, "Because I have to meet FORT VERMILION, Alta. misappropriation or misuse went overbudget. A total of with the new executive and located near High Level for July 17, 1938. has occured," he The Indian Association of funds $19,206 was spent on this get their approval first. 50 years, was honored by a Each chief came up to the told delegates. "But you received his of Alberta will be taking project when only $5,000 However, I will disclose special banquet. podium and have to remember that we gift. Chonkolay also pres- special measures to fight a was originally allocated. - that no layoffs are sche- The popular chief was (the association) are grossly duled," he said. ented Assembly of First $238,07-7 deficit which has In an interview after the presented with a self - underfunded for the work Louis also emphasized Nations National Chief risen $43,757 from last assembly, Louis pointed portrait by the High Level we have to carry out." that no offices will be closed Georges Erasmus with a set year's $194,320. out that the new fiscal plan Tribal' Council and a silver of the special pro- and that of dollar coins. Speaking on the second Some would see the deficit the association will belt buckle. Joe Cardinal jects include $23,012 given continue to fight for Indian After the presentations, day of the association's reduced by $138,000 in the from Saddle Lake, repres- Rocky Woodward and the annual assembly treasurer towards Blackfoot taxation rights. enting the Elders, thanked Native Nashville North Roy Louis said most of the conference, $49,029 spent first year and $100,000 in Louis was speaking at the Chonkolay for his hard band entertained the dele- over expenditure has occured on consultants' fees, and the second year, thereby association's 45th assembly work and dedication. gates. because of unbudgeted spe- $11,708 spent on the Alex- reducing the deficit to zero. at Fort Vermilion July 5 -7. Economic base top priority Louis strives for 'new credibility' By Lesley Crossingham Louis, son of one of the However, he feels that the Treaty 7 position by accla- Windspeaker Correspondent association's founders membership was not given mation. Treaty 6 vice - Jacob Louis, is a founder of enough notice. president Percy Potts won FORT VERMILION, Alta. the Peace Hills Trust and "The concept is a good his third term of office and New Indian Association Native Venture Capital idea but 1 would like to see Bill Sewepagham was of Alberta president, Sam- where he still serves as a us work on a different for- elected Treaty 8 vice - son band member Roy board member. mat and involve the chiefs president replacing Law- Louis says the focus of his He began his career in the in those discussions," he rence Courtoreille who ran presidency is to re- structure political field during the said. for the secretary's position. and bring about anew cred- was elected In the treasurer's race, 1970s when he Louis, who served as the ibility in the association. Terry Newborn was as a Samson band council association's treasurer for elected In an interview shortly member when still in his the last two years ran over John Testowits, after the election on July 7, teens. Since then he has against former president, Randy Bottle, Ray Tal- Louis said his field lman, that of moved into the business Peigan Band member Wilf Ernest Crane and expertise, which is mainly in world and was one of the McDougall who was Steve Didzena. economic development and of the And new secretary is main organizers defeated by Smith in the entrepreneurship will be Business Lawrence Courtoreille who Native Economic -1986 elections at Duffield. put to good use during his Summit held in Toronto in won over incumbent Tony Former Treaty 8 vice - two =year term of office. 1986. president, Driftpile band Arcand, and Helen Gladue. The "We must have an eco- As with his predecesor, member Clifford Freeman Indian Association nomic base," he said. "If we is assembly was held in Fort Gregg Smith, Louis also ran for the position of have Vermilion that base in the com- somewhat disappointed president. July 5-7. Next munities themselves, we can that the extra- special reso- year's assembly will be held Expertise in economics: Roy Louis then evolve to self- govern- lution to restructure the In the vice president race, during the first week of ment." association was defeated. Gregg Smith won the June in Hobbema. PAGE 4, July 15, 1988, WINDSPEAKER YOUR WORDS spéáké f_/\ , lJ Windspeaker is published by the Q.q Aboriginal Multi -Media Society Speech by hopeful grad of Alberta (AMMSA) each Friday to provide information primarily 0L. to Native people of northern Alberta. Windspeaker was a gets standing ovation established in 1983 and is politically independent r10rb`rb Vb. 96- brC° Dear Editor: fora long time. Classmates, thanks Head Office for 15001 112 Avenue ` 4C PC bavrLr` 44^9l4 making school enjoyable this Edmonton, Alberta I am enclosing for you a year. My father couldn't make it A.90-b' copy T5M 2V6 VtidrL a-ti a.77o Ar"P° a'C of a speech that one of our Grade today, and that's the one person I 9 students gave at her grad party wanted to make proud of me, (403) 455 -2700 o LLC°a° CD r^n` v '3V34 on June 25, 1988. makes me feel special. Bert Crowfoot Dr rDa 4rlrC°4` VA. Fl DAP4r Ar' The young Native girl broke There were things in life I General Manager down during her speech, brought couldn't have, but for the things I Dianne McIli ^` Pc rL.IC°401°<% Aydo J^D^ Managing Editor >^bO many of us to tears, got a standing do have, Tm thankful. I loved my ovation, and many of us still can- grandma very dearly, but when she Keith Matthew Fa VDU 4A^rrólr` V"ba rev 60 News Editor not get over her speech. It was less died I had a hate for life. I thought Mark McCallum C Fa PC 4n"w4` rrv 4"P 96- Vy than a year ago many of us were she was the only one who cared Reporter struggling with her to make her about me. Then I found out I was Dorothy Schreiber 6' r6C° 4<^91.06'v` bACrLb` Dy see the importance of life and to wrong. There are a lot of people Reporter who care, but show it in a Kim McLain d4` P<4^nL' stop her suicide attempts. Fortu- different Production Editor nately, we have all won and this way. Margaret Desjadais <^A' Dr 1885 PaLU°4` V"ba` 77dU speech is the proof of that. There are times I thought of Production Assistant Thank you for your time. quitting but I'm glad I didn't. I Joe Redcrow DV<° 4^P Vb. DU 4c°V4` V"ba A sometimes thought, "What am Cree Syllabics I Yours sincerely, living for?" Than I see one of my y<° V4C,4. AU.° fAf 3Vv93 Supervisor of Kayas I think, "I'm living for them, Tm President Cultural Centre living to see their future." There Noel McNaughton Cn"d- V7`d^6' 4Ar^eJr^ti` vydU DA Fox Lake, Alberta may have been days in your lives Vice- president when you thought the same thing. Chester Cunningham C'w °4 ^P PAL. 4"6O J^D^l rccxca° 4+4 o"Ca° the right to edit letters for length, forces. taste and libel. AC+4 vyd bav J")" vb'o-b> aC° U But imagine a German tourist who has travelled far from his homeland to learn more about Natives, walking into a COPYRIGHT "6.OJ^7^6 PPD 1b Dr close to 20 per postal code. Please notify us by cent of an estimated $400 to $800 million telephone or in writing if you D<°4` Ar'^% Lb

Advertising Salespeople: for the most part, strive to include in 9` DC 4fVC P 4C°4.9°4 Ql 44^9^ authenticity the arts Mel Miller and crafts they painstakingly create, it seems appropriate Elvis Arthur -Leigh 4. Lb v>>aP`_C'r Ul,nrr` v"60_ P"A to mention Joan Kapuscineki this drain of revenue from them with the pro- > duction of these Advertising copy must be vL^P4nr Lb VydU PPa 4C°404N cheap trinkets, but more importantly, the received no later than Friday false impressions these souvenirs are giving of our people. Ai" Lb lb.- Db'avr14 aJy 1^9Cr noon to guarantee publication in Fortunately, there is an the next issue. To advertise call organization called the National 455 -2700 today. L C'r PC DCP% Arts and Crafts Corporation of Canada launching a cam- <^9O 1"7"O. Alna°40` CA^d- A'D paign to provide support to the people making authentic MEMBERSHIPS arts and crafts, Native Ar^d4 Lrb A91,) 4C°163TA° American Press a'C° But, until the organization gets underway in its - Association (NAPS cam National Aboriginal Communica- aiaO Pr rCC7rCa° <^b.O J"D^l% DAP paign, to all you craftspeople out there, be sure to label tions Society (NACS) your products. Be 404.` rev. DC 4fAfC V6 CP 4C4b'c* especially sure to include where the item SECOND CLASS was made. This will go a long way in providing customers MAIL REGISTRATION A.° A9C Dlr J"7" VArn'rrr NO. 2177 with the information they need to make "authentic" purchases. WINDSPEAKER, July 15, 1988, PAGE 5

EVERYONE WELCOME Special Ceremonies Camping Payouts for dancers and tipis

NO ALCOHOL OR DRUGS ALLOWED ON PREMISES.

"STRENGTH nanu UflITY" 3rd Annual Yellowhead Tribal Council Celebrations Hosted by the Sunchild Band

ALEXANDER - ALEXIS - ENOCH - O'CHIESE - SUNCHILD

YOUTH & ELDERS CONFERENCE August 11 & 12, 1988 COMPETITION POWWOW August 13 & 14 Powwow and Registration starts on the Evening of August 12

MC: Russell Standing Rock ARENA DIRECTOR: Alfred Bonaise FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Douglas Bonaise Sunchild Band 989 -3740 Bob Cardinal 962 -0303 Sunchild Band Powwow Committee will not be responsible for injuries, damages or stolen property. PAGE 6, July 15, 1988, WINDSPEAKER LEARNING

International youth exchange Jackson prepares for climate change

BY MARK McCALLUM selected from a list of 72 will join 142 other students taking any chances," he Windspeaker Staff Writer applicants from Alberta for from across Canada in a says. the exchange program by small camp just outside of Jackson also recently EDMONTON Canada World Youth, a Winnipeg, Manitoba on returned from a pre - of the non -profit organization 20, for what Peter Jackson July to prepare orientation camp -in Saska- in has been Goodfish Lake reserve that operating lay ahead in the Latin. toon, Saskatchewan where is exchanges with northeastern Alberta youth American country. a nuniber of students spent a to developing like preparing for trip nations The Canadian partici- a weekend learning about this year as Asia, Africa, Latin America will be Columbia later pants learning to the countries they will visit. international exchange and the Carribean for the "rough it'," in the Manitoba an "Columbia has a different student. past 17 years. says program wilderness, Jackson, climate than us; they have was happy to But, first the Edmonton has seldom ventured Jackson who two wet seasons and dry he been Grant MacEwan student learn recently had far from home in the past. ones," he explains, noting to be thrilled He appeared he'll be returning to Canada beaming at the prospect, in February during the dry as he with excitement season. "What a change even explained that the that'll be I'll be going plane would be his - We thank all "ride" from a heat wave to a snow first. Bound for Latin America: Peter Jackson the friends and blizzard." He adds; "It will "That's going to be a relatives of the be my first Christmas with- rush," explains the 19-year- out snow." late EDWARD old with a smile. It had been Jackson seems to be the month Native Communica- F. ARCAND of a busy day for him, filling The exchange program perfect ambassador for tions Program at Grant Alexander who out passport forms and will begin in a camp near Canada. "We look for peo- McEwan. His interests lie in passed away receiving vaccinations for Winnipeg where Jackson ple who are open to new the media and business sec- diseases common to South and the other Canadian things and have good tors. He plans to use his suddenly on America like diptheria, participants will spend a communication skills and a media skills to produce a June 17, 1988 for their kindness and typhoid, cholera and yellow week alone learning first aid certain level of maturity," slide tape visual production fever. and other survival tech- explains the organization's of his trip. sympathy at a time when it was deeply He flipped his shoulder niques. The program will .prairies' administrative Jackson grows serious appreciated. length, jet -black hair to one last a total of eight months officer Trevelee Goodwin, now as he ponders the pos- side and shivered at the with stays being split adding applicants must be sibilities that lay ahead. The Our sincere thanks from loving wife thought of his next appoint- between Manitoba and between the ages of 17 and sunglasses concealing his Beatrice, children Dennis and Julie, ment with a dentist. Canada Columbia. The Columbian 20. eyes cannot hide his obvious World Youth organizers students will stay in Manit- Jackson graduated with excitement. "It's like every- Lorraine and Henry, Karen and Vaughn, asked him to get his wisdom oba with a Canadian coun- an advanced (matricula- thing is going to be new - Bruce and Rhonda and Cheryl and teeth pulled now before terpart for the first four tion) high school diploma just like going to a different Warren and grandchildren Angela, leaving the country, prepar- months, and then the newly from the St. Paul Regional world or something," he Aaron and Brett. ing for the worst in his visit coupled students will spend high school in 1986 and says. And, that's not too far to Columbia. "They're not the duration in Columbia. then completed an eight- from the truth.

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WINDSPEAKER, July 15, 1988, PAGE 7 LEARNING Peggy Crevier, mother of eight It's back to school for mom Work degree. For now she By Parenteau housing and I could them. I thought if I took it easier time of school. "My their own communities," Diane had plans to work for a while. Windspeaker Correspondent move my whole family," (social services) I could second year I kind of app- said Dave Robb, instructor "I like school . I said Crevier. come back and work in my lied some of the things I with the community social FISHING LAKE, Alta. wanted to keep going to Her family handled the community." learned in the first year," services program. "We try school but I've run out of Her youngest child was move well and enjoyed liv- The first year of the two- said Crevier. "One of the to make them job ready. resources and I have to go approaching school age, in Lac La Biche. They year program was a busy courses that really helped She (Crevier) needed the ing to work." she was unable to secure one for Crevier. me was stress management." three months training to were treated to convenien- "One thing that will satisfactory employment at home "I took some evening give her an idea of the ces they never had "Sometimes the course really help Peggy," said and she had a sincere desire courses got in over my and the such as running water, day- and was really hard and other administration She her education. Crevier. They Robb, "is her job. to continue care and recreational head," said times it was something government." have the work That's why 40- year -old didn't all have to do with "We get a job prospect," doesn't facilities. else," she continued, saying background but a few years Peggy Crevier returned to the main program. "Some said Crevier. "I choose my liked the idea of that at times she felt like will make her more pre- school. "They of the time I didn't have own community hoping to me going to school," said quitting. "But, I kept going. pared (to return to school)." A Metis mother of eight time for my family. I would get a job here." At the onset they I just wanted to finish my Crevier will be able to children, Crevier recently Crevier. just lock myself in my bed- same hours. education." According to Garry apply much of what she graduated from the Lac La kept much the room for a couple of hours She completed her grade Crevier spent the three - Parenteau, "most commun- recently learned to her Biche Alberta Vocational or stay up 'til 2 or 3 a.m. ities have 12, receiving the North- month -long field place- don't their own FCSS director job. Her Centre (AVC) community after they went to bed." people coming back to ful- training covered things Social Services Worker lands achievement award. ments last year at a variety her Ser- Ifill the role such as Peggy. from health issues and fam- is presently At the end of that year, At the end of that year of facilities. Integrated program and I'm happy to have her back metho- working as the Fishing business administration (1987), she received an vices in Lac La Biche, Dr. ily violence to rural in the community arid dology and global education. Lake Family and Commun- goal changed to social award from Sputinow Savage Women's Crisis hopefully she will be able to "The whole program was ity Support Services (FCSS) services. Counselling Services in Center in Grand Center Wah- help our community in the geared towards Native director. "During my upgrading, I recognition for her achieve- and the Beaver Lake her field of social services." communities," said Crev- Born on the settlement, took a lot of psychology ments in the field of Poh detox center. For placement this year, Peggy Crevier plans to ier, adding the training she moved to Edmonton at and physiology courses," Education. final Crevier chose Fishing Lake. someday return to school to touched on contemporary the beginning of grade IO said Crevier, taking another in get her Bachelor of Social Native issues. because the local school drag of her smoke. "I liked Last year Crevier had an "We try to place them only went to grade nine. That same year she dropped out for economical reasons. Good luck and best wishes to all participants at "I went to work. When I this year's Lac La Biche Powwow & Fish Derby got a good job, I just quit," said the raven haired Crev- We Salute Native ier without a note of regret. "My parents couldn't THERESA afford it. 1 didn't even finish the whole year." PATENAUDE'S Having to drop out of Arts & Crafts school didn't bother Crev- ier at first because as she explained, she was able to Jackets Parkas Mukluks find good jobs in the city. "I Customn Made Buckskin Jackets didn't think of it the first few years," she said. "When I moved back here, I just General Delivery got a few odd jobs." Caslan, Alberta ORO 689-2122 "My son was going to be TOA in school and then what was I going to do? Not just sit around home." Custom Orders A ccepted! For 26 weeks she attended Nistawoyou Association AVC upgrading classes at "Hand made necklaces and earrings nearby Frog Lake followed made with porcupine quills, rabbit fur, by another 26 week stint in deer hide and beads." Friendship Centre Fishing Lake. In 1985 Crevier and her OJIBWAY ORIGINALS 8310 Manning Avenue family (husband, children Box 353 Fort McMurray, Alberta and grandchildren) moved T9H 1W1 campus. WINNIPEG, Manitoba to Lac La Biche R3C 2H6 Phone: 743 -8555 "The reason I chose Lac La Biche was because they (204) 663 -7400 Beadworks SARCEE ARTS & CRAFTS LTD. Welcomes All Native Beadwork Designers WE HAND -CRAFT AND SELL. We Carry Beads of all types, colors and sizes. Moccasins Barrettes Come and see for yourself! Belts Earrings Gloves Moss Bags Large selection of bulk beads - Discounts on Beadwork Items Pipe Bags bulk purchases Visit us at: We welcome mall order requests. Hours 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Weekdays 4 - 338 10th St. N.W. Send us a note with what you need, along with a self - SARCEE INDIAN RESERVE Calgary, Alberta addressed, stamped envelope 3700 Anderson Rd. S.W. and well help you find it. Ph: 270 -8502 281 -6314 PACE 8, July 15, 1988, WINDSPEAKER PERFORMERS 'Rez Sisters' gets invitation to play international festival overseas

PHOTO COURTESY OF NATIVE EARTH PERFORMING ARTS to enrich your life and own By Bea Lawrence culture. Staff Writer Windspeaker NEPAI is in the process TORONTO, Ont of setting up a workshop tour for Tomson. He's Toronto's Native Earth Arts Inc. completed workshops Performing across the country on the (NEPAI) is one of only two of Native shows to be development Canadian Theatre, focusing on the honoured with an invita- Edinburgh Trickster (the central char- tion to the acter to Native Mythology) International Festival this as the key ingredient. Tom- August. The award- winning son will hopefully do one Native play, "The Rez Sis- workshop at the festival be the first Native ters" will plus two or three others for production ever Canadian theatrical or poetry groups to be invited in the entire in Britain. 42-year history of this pres- NEPAI is now in the pro- -class theatri- tigious world cess of firming up their cal event. funding from all levels of The Rez Sisters just corn - government and are seeking pleted a very successful five funds from private sectors month national tour, play- and various Native organi- ing to sold out houses zations as well. Tax receipts across the nation, states a will be issued for the dona- press release from the corn - tions and will be announced pany. As a young com- Off to Scotland to perform with the best: Rez Sisters crew) by the High Commissioner pany, we are thrilled and for Canada, the Honoura- honoured to have received ble Roy McMurtry at the such an invitation. This is a that it deals with some of 20, at 7:30 p.m. and two incredible enthusiasm and must also be a voyage of Opening Night reception in very important opportunity the present -day harsh reali- matinees at 2:30 p.m. on interest in this form of thea- discovery on which adven- Edinburgh. to perform the first Native ties of Native situations. August 17 and 20. The cast, tre." states (NEPAI) ture the peoples of the Algonquians Sweet - Canadian play to present director, musician and Administrator Elaine world learn about each The Tomson Highway, who grass Gallery of Toronto the North American Native designer remain the same Bomberry in a letter to other, about their arts, and wrote the play from his a lobby situation and personality to from the national tour. Windspeaker. about their ideas." This are coordinating heart and soul, brings the display which will feature a broader spectrum of This professional Native Edinburgh will host the year the festival will bring Native personality to life on newsletters humanity. The great suc- theatre company has been festival which continues to in works from Canada, brochures and stage. The play has been from support groups along cess of The Rez Sisters to presenting new Canadian bring together the best in France, Italy, USA, Ger- promised eight performan- with artworks and masks date is due to its wonderful plays by Native writers, world arts of every kind. many, Finland and South ces at the St. Brides Centre across capacity to communicate to based on the Native expe- Festival Director, Frank Africa as well as Japan and from Native artists Native and non -Native in Edinburgh, Scotland rience since its debut in Dunlop says, "an interna- the Netherlands. Edin- the country for exhibition Edinburgh audiences alike." The press from Monday, August 15 1982. "Over this period the tional festival must do more burgh hopes to enlighten at the summer release continued to say through Saturday, August company has generated than be a great museum, it the public with discoveries International Festival.

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AVC Lac La Biche POWER ENGINEERING PROGRAMS kntucky Is now accepting applications for the Fourth Class (Pre -Employment) Course. DROPPIN IN Start Date: Oct. 3, 1988 to March 23, 1989 (24 weeks - 18 weeks instruction & 6 week field FriedChicken practicum) By Mark Admission requirements: McCallum Village 1. Must be at least 17 years of age Chicken 2. Math 10 or 13, English 10 or 13 and Physics 10 ' Students successfully completing this course will CHICKEN BURGERS SALADS be eligible to write the Part "A" and "B" of the Fourth Buffalo burgers to FRENCH FRIES DAIRY PRODUCTS Class Boilers exams. CATERING For more information please contact the admissions office. fill hungry tummies Hwy. GRIMSHAW, McKenzie Small class size, low tuition, first class at Heritage Days 332 -1300 facilities make AVC ideal for training. HIGH PRAIRIE, 5100 - 53 Ave. Buffalo burgers anyone? Members of the 523 -3233 Canadian Native Friendship Centre here in ALBERTA VOCATIONAL CENTRE \BOX 417 /LAC LA BICHE, ALBERTA Edmonton will be serving the burgers to all PEACE RIVER, 9501 - 100 St. TOA 2CO /TELEPHONE (403) 6235583 in takers at the Heritage Days Festival Hawrelak Park. 624 -2141 20 YEARS "The buffalo burgers will be our main dish, that, and With offices in Athabasca l Bo. 12,1 SI. Pool / Bor 3920 A` ,ic fried bannock," says centre recreation director (and Athabasca, Alberta / TOG ORO Tele_,A wtl 6'5'2" LAC LAv BICHE chief cook) Gordon Russell, adding they will also have or, Oper a, under me n, TAcm or me Mmte a Aerarnea Fo,, regular ground beef burgers and hot dogs on sale. A dance stage, courtesy of the friendship centre, will also be set up at the Heritage Days Festival. A square dance group from the centre will be on hand to perform Ermineskin some numbers for onlookers. The event, now in its 12th çE BUSINESS CAREERS DEPARTMENT year, will be held July 31 -Aug. 1 at Hawrelak Park. Garments & Crafts ALBERTA VOCATIONAL CENTRE Russell also wanted to apologize for any inconven- Congratulates the 1988 graduates of the ience that may have been caused last week by the cancel- For That Unique Gift" Business Administration Program lation of the centre's lunch hour barbecue. The bar- Accounting for General Business Program becue has come to be known as a weekly event and has Program gained a reputation for serving some of the finest steaks Clerk Typist Beadwork extended to the following at reasonable prices here in Edmonton. It's usually held Added congratulations are for General Business on Thursdays but was cancelled last week (on July 7) Moccasins Clerk Typist and Accounting because the centre was a little shorthanded. Russell, who students, and their employers: does much of the barbecueing in the "Steak Pit" in front Made Jackets Donna Lantz, Crescent IDADrugs Custom Construction of the friendship centre, was working in Lac La Biche at Diane Belcourt, LASSO Lac La biche Mission Historical the time, coaching a group of athletes for the annual Ina Carnegie, Ribbon Shirts Preservation Society Friends In Sport summer games. Jacknife, The Association for the Coordination of first time in three years that the barbecue has Lorna telt's the Pendelton Blankets Family Violence Services it is been cancelled," says Russell, adding not being Crystal Onofrechuk, Alberta Forest Services cancelled permanently and will continue to be held on Craft Supplies Gloria Matoga, Social Services Regional Office Thursdays. Drop in the centre and try a tasty sample Debbie Delorey, Trades Department, Alberta Vocational from the Steak Pit. Centre Peeve River: The Sagitawa Friendship Centre has a load of Brenda Yakimowich, Social Services Central Region, events coming up in the future. A wiener roast will be 585-3750 585-3833 Personnel, Red Deer held at Kinsmen Park on July 22. The day will be filled Good luck to all on their new with recreational activities like soccer and baseball for careers! & young people, says education development worker Ermineskin Garments Crafts ALBERTA VOCATIONAL CENTRE BOX 417 /LAC LA BICHE, ALBERTA Brent Sokwaypnace. Box 369 TOA 2CO /TELEPHONE (403) 6235583 "It's going to be a fun day," he adds, noting the centre Hobbema, Alberta O YEARS will be entering a float in the Heritage Days Parade. With offices in: is 1 Athabasca /Boa 1221 SI. Paul / Bo. 2920 Once the parade finished, the community will be TOC NO Athabasca, Alberta I TOG ORO Alberta gathering at the Kinsmen Arena. The centre's staff plans St pMne 3A0 AVCLACLABICHE 020rae'u.+O the µ nnmo,ott0,O,.rn un O, AaratOEauctlOn to set up a booth there to sell crafts and food. Sokwayp- nace, who is also a powwow fancy dancer, will perform the grass dance for those in attendance. Then, on Aug. 27 and 28, the centre's staff is putting National Indian Education Symposium II on a cultural celebration at Kinsmen Park. "It's for the kids. Hopefully, we can show them something about their culture," explains Sokwaypnace, adding they may hold a small round dance and will definitely make crafts like héadbands at the *cultural event. Alexander: Here's one for all you dedicated sports fans who can't get enough of your favorite pastimes. A new "The eagle has landed; newspaper will be rolling off the press in September that will be completely dedicated to sports, says Jerome Yellowdirt, the paper's publisher. It will be called the a new generation Native Sports Network and will feature articles on ath- letes and events from across the province. Yellowdirt created the theme because he wants to takes flight." promote Native athletes from past and present. "The paper will be non -political," he says, adding it will come out twice a month. Anyone interested in the paper can Symposium II is to bring together concerned parents, chiefs, elders, and educators and contact Yellowdirt at the Alexander band office for provide an open forum to make decisions on issues of national importance, such as: more information. Fort Chlpewyan: The third annual Heritage Days celebra- National Research tion looks like it's going to be bigger and better this year. Language The Chipewyan band is hosting the event but it will be Formula Funding open to outsiders, says the band's culture coordinator, Post -Secondary Cuts Roxanne Simpson. Networking the She's hoping for a good turn out and big success. . -and other related regional and national strategies which would be coordinated through forum "Last year, everyone really enjoyed themselves and I think it may be even better this year." We would like to take this opportunity to extend an invitation to you to attend and The event will be held July 29 - August 1 at Jackfish participate in Symposium II on August 8, 9 and 10, 1988 in Kahnawake, Quebec. Pre- It will feature Lake, 50 km south of the Athabasca Lake. registration fee: $55 per person, $40 per student with I.D. Deadline: July 22, 1988, late the Fort Rae Drummers, a fishing derby, handgame for information: tournaments, a round dance and a dry fish making registration: $75. Make check payable to, and more contest. Kahnawake Education Center, P.O. Box 1000, Kahnawake, Quebec, JOL 1B0 Have a good week. PAGE 10, July 15, 1988, WINDSPEAKER GRASSROOTS

Members display proud heritage Metis Assembly gets thumbs up old - to the settle- presenting a paper at the BY LYLE DONALD the wait. It has several Ron Rivard Community Correspondent time favorites as Rubber ment's 50th anniversary on Authors Forum called "In Dolly, Whiskey Before August 19-21. the best interest of the Metis EDMONTON Breakfeast and our Metis Not only are they going Child." Well, it is good to see eve- national anthem the Red to be having a whole lot of Out of 40 presenters rybody survived the 60th River Jig. Metis aerobics (square chosen around the world Annual Metis Association Even one of the local dancing and jigging), fid- their presentation and one Assembly and even our new watering holes got into the dling but they are also hav- other on aboriginal con- news editor Keith Matthew festive spirit and had their ing a princess pageant, a cerns will share our views c a m e b a c k own jigging contest and the ball and horse show tour- on the care of our children. untouched even though firewater took over from nament and a Bull of the Don't worry about a thing there were several good there and turned these North contest. That sounds boss, while you're gone I looking Metis women in finely tuned legs into jelly, like one I will enter. My ex- will take care of the office. town. you guessed it I did not win wife said I was an old bull Don't forget about the Although we all have our but I had a fun time and everyone else says I was good entertainment at own political views, the best anyway. full of it. Klondike Days as the thing about our assemblies Back to the assembly a While they are having a Fourth Generation Band, is the pride we show in our good presentation was good time up there, my boss the St. Jean Family, will be cultural events such as jig- made by another fellow Carolyn Pettifer and fellow at the CFCW entertain- ging and fiddling. correspondent and employ- employee Joey Hamelin of ment stage for all 10 days. ee of the Paddle Prairie Metis Childrens Services Talking about good Also at Klondike Days, August Col- Metis settlement, Everett will be in Berlin, West Metis fiddlers, Gilbert Anderson will be vice -president Lambert. He invited people Germany on business. They lins, Zone 2 hosting a jigging and old - passed on to yours truly a of the assembly and the are taking in the Berlin time fiddling contest on fiddle tape he made last leaders of the Metis National International Conference July 22 -23 from 1 -4 p.m. at year and it was well worth Council Mark Mclair and on social welfare and are the Sportex money totalling Dancers: Jennifer Kootenay and Brent Donald over $3,100 in the fiddle contest and $2,200 total in the jigging it should be good If you miss them there the two day event from July Typewriters are Here! entertainment. Syllabics you can catch them at 31 to August 1 fits right in 640-J'aV.AAA9NP 41ry 4,4' Also at the stage in the Edmonton's Heritage Days with the friendship centre Sportex on July .21 -22 and as they will be performing stage as Don Sauve and SYLLABICS WITH EASTERN OR WESTERN ENDINGS CREE July 25 -29 the CNFC at the CNFC entertainment Taste -of Nashville's Rodney Also Available: Cree Dictionary $44.95 - Cree Grammer $12.95 Edmonton junior square stage and food booth where Sutherland called Fiddling Phone 1- 807 -223 -3316 Exclusively From .. . dancers will be demonstrat- Gordon Russell and Geor- Around the World. gina Donald will be serving Come on out and show Fax 1-807- 223 -3315 stationery ing their Metis aerobics to the good people of Edmon- up bannock burgers, your pride in all of this 32 King Street & onice equipment ton between the hours of 8 fried bannock and soft entertainment put on by- Dryden, Ont. P8N 2Z6 Weedetala p.m. and 9:30 p.m. drinks. This year's theme at these young entertainers.

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FORT CHIPEWYAN BICENTENNIAL 1788 - 1988 /,. l'oint Lake hit ha Rapids of Slave The Drowned Mountain By Rocky Woodward Ft. Smith - Portage, Windspeaker Correspondent Pelican Rapids Lt. Fitzgerald SLAVE LAKE, Alta. All along the east shore Camp Hay of Lesser Slave Lake, com- munities at Driftpile, the "IolihM,111 Metis Settlement of East Prairie, Kinuso, and the Celebrate Fort Chipewyan's 200th town of Slave Lake, reported birthday and to commemorate heavy damage caused by a the early travels of the Voyageurs, thunderstorm that dropped the Fort Chipewyan Bicentennial 55 mm of rain in the area 4 and nearly a week of pre- Ft dujewy Society is organizing a canoe Athabasca McMurray to vious rain. pageant from Fort Three deaths were attri- Lotattick I. (Old Ft. Fort Chipewyan, then on to flooding in (Embarras Portage) Chipewyan) buted to heavy Fort Smith in the NWT the area that saw an esti- Stage I mated $40 million in dam- Leaves Fort McMurray Tues., Aug. 16 ages at Slave Lake alone. Arrives Fort Chipewyan Sat., Aug. 20 After nearly a week of in Fort Chipewyan, paddlers will rain the Sawridge Creek, ALBERTA be treated to a weekend of fertNites which runs through the Including a barbecue, a costume town of 5,600 people, over- judging contest, a community flowed its banks and forced dance, a pancake breakfast, an escorted fishing trip and a tour the evacuation of about on an historical 2,500 residents. - (Bitumont) of the Community walking trail. After declaring the town a disaster area, Environ- Ft. McKay Stage II ment Minister Ken Kowalski Leaves Fort Chipev yan Mon., Aug. 22 has pledged provincial aid Fitzgerald Thun., Aug. 25 Arrives Fort for victims of the flood. Tar Island In Fort Fitzgerald, paddlers will be The province has prom- Ft. hosted by the residents of McMurray Fort Smith. Transportation ised to cover 80 per cent of R. to Fort Smith will be available. losses on all uninsurable Athabasca Clearwater items as well as provide by the Alberta Both stages will be suitable for novices. Camps enroute will have been preselected additional aid for rebuild- will be provided by the Forest Service and by Parks Canada. Safety Patrol and escort boats ing or repairs. Canada and others. RCMP, Parks flood first hit Carol Chalifoux When the Slave Lake, president of Uncle Gabe's Friendship Centre For more information and registration: Metis Local 555, John Box 957 Fort Smith, NWT Myers, was one of the first XOE OPO search and rescue boats on Telephone:(403)872 -3004 the scene. Here is his account of the flood as he witnessed the oncoming disaster. "The major area hit by PHOTOS battlefords indian heath the flood was in the sou- Road travel interrupted by miniature lakes: Staue Lake area - theast part of town. I was at centre inc. 6ox250 north batt(aford, sack: S9í129'1 Phone (306) 445.7734 Driftpile flood victims By Rocky Woodward damaged, basements are a damage and their food Alberta Housing Windspeaker Çorrespondent disaster area and many stock that was kept in the vide at least 10 e household items are ruined. basement has been com- trailers for familie BIHC ANNOUNCES ITS DRIFTPILE, Alta. Our only store has been pletely wiped out." while their homes Band council members at closed because of flood Freeman added that prepared. 10TH the Driftpile Indian reserve, 45 km north of High Prairie, will meet with both levels of government this ANNIVERSARY see can be week to what done for families whose homes were damaged by JULY 26, 1988 last week's flood. TUESDAY, It is estimated that almost $1 million in dam- age has been caused by the OPEN HOUSE AT BIHC flood at Driftpile, but this figure could go even higher 1022 -102 Street once a full evaluation has been taken. 1 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. According to Peter Freeman, in charge of major business ventures at Reunion of Former Staff and Driftpile, technically the recovery of all items lost or Board Members damaged in the flood will not be negotiable with at Red Pheasant Treatment government, but, "I expect the same treatment that Centre flood victims at Slave Lake are receiving." 1 Freeman says so far they p.m. -4p.m. are looking at about 20 houses that will need repair before families can move back in. EVERYONE. WELCOME Driftpile residents lend a hand to clean up: Many residents homeless "Installation has been WINDSPEAKER, July 15, 1988, PAGE 13 hit hard by flood my girlfriend's, Francis "By this time other Ghostkeeper, putting a tarp search and rescue boats on a shed, and by this time were out and we had to be we had had 13 hours of very careful not to run into rain, a break and then more each other - because of the rain. While putting the tarp fast flowing water. on, I noticed a neighbor "We rescued dogs and hollering. He ran into his cats, people and most of the house and came out with time we were maneuvering his family, herding them our boats right over fences, into this truck." the water was so high. He goes on to say, "I then "Everyone pitched in to Water grounds cars, people: Assumption looked and saw a wall of help and there was no water at least two feet high panic. One oldtimer, we coming right at us. I guess had to pull from his chair ' an overflow channel had because he was scared of the Old timers say flooded over and broke. We rising water and we are had two visitors from thankful no lives were lost water never sleeps' Manitoba and all of us in the town," commented including Francis' children, Myers. By Rocky Woodward has gone down enough, jumped into my four by The Slave Lake Friend- Windspeaker Correspondent allowing families to venture four truck and drove down ship Centre has been turned back -to their homes, the ASSUMPTION, Alta. the street. I knew there had into a Drop Off Depot for damage caused by the flood to be dry land somewhere. flood victims needing, shel- "1 suppose it is true when can be seen on houses partly "By this time, I was push- ter, food and clothing. the oldtimers here at underwater and yards filled ing against three feet of Myers says that much of Assumption say the water with mud. water but finally reached the food in homes has been never sleeps," said band During the flood, fami- dry land. contaminated, "there's councillor Archie Senian- lies were evacuated from "After dropping eve- something in the silt or tha, referring to last week's two prairies west of the ryone off, I went back for something in the water but flood that forced the eva- main administration area. my jet boat. The water was food is contaminated," he cuation of 41 families. The third and last prairie at least four feet high, up to said. where families lived were Heavy rains that caused my waist, when I got to my Other places in town preparing to leave when the boat. For hours I helped have also been set up as the Sousa Creek to over- rains quit: flow its banks saw almost people, removing them drop -off centres and so far, The Sousa Creek rose to two -thirds of the reserve from their houses in a at least 20 emergency trail- a point where a boat was search and rescue mission. ers have been set up for underwater. Although a needed to deliver pas- damage report at this time "At one place near the flood victims. sengers from main Assump- main stream, a had has not been assessed it is trailer Executive director for the tion to the administration washed some expected to be high. into bush friendship centre, Peggy area. A few more days of over 300 feet from where For a time it was feared it Roberts says everyone is rain and all of Assumption was that the Hay River, which originally located. helping out. "It's weird and would have had to be Trailers and houses were fil- flows through the Assump- evacuated. wònderful here. Job des- tion Valley would back up ling with water. Still, some residents such criptions have been thrown and "we would've been in a "You won't believe this as Alexis Mercredi, found out the window with eve- lot of trouble if that but at one point I looked at ryone pulling together. some humor in the flood. my boat gauge, would've happened," said near the Since day one of the flood, "We should call it 'The trailers, and saw that assistant band manager, the we have been doing every- Third Annual Assumption s: Slave PHOTOS BY ROCKY WOODWARD Harvey Denechoan. Lake area - flood water was moving at thing to help people." Flood Reunion," he laughed Denechoan says 22 miles per hour. they are referring to two previous thinking asking "The Elks Club has been of Indian floods at Assumption. Affairs to supply them with feeding people 24 hours a Alberta Forestry Services day, the Red Cross is here dynamite so work crews supplied flood victims with can blast out log helping out, rescue people, jams that temporary tent shelters that are threatening two bridges volunteer people, everyone were set up in a field near at Assumption. chips in," added Myers. the administration area. victims aid About 10 homes have crews are seek At present, work According to Seniantha, been declared structurally using heavy equipment to work crews will be kept very :ir food Alberta Housing will pro- Work crews from the cuation of approximately unsound, another 30 to 60 remove the log jam at one busy clearing log jams, pt in the vide at least IO emergency reserve have been working 250 residents. have been condemned for bridge but the bridge at rebuilding roads and refix- en com- trailers for families to live in around the clock in a health and safety reasons Habay cannot be reached ing damaged homes. while their homes are being "clean -up" caused by the and at least 800 other yet due to high waters in the "Still, we are thankful ed that prepared. flood that forced the eva- One local resident, Sam homes, including the Slave area. that no lives were lost," said Isadore, 82, died from a Lake General Hospital Although the Mercredi. heart attack after wading flood water have water damage. through 300 yards of water to a truck. "He was told to

wait for us but I guess he couldn't wait any longer." said Freeman.

Freeman added that the band will be forever grate- ful to the people at Joussard and Faust who took in about 125 flood victims. "These communities were excellent in helping us out. They provided to our °every need." Another 125 people from Driftpile tra- velled to the town of High Prairie and stayed in hotels until the flood water subsided.

At present, work crews are preparing washed out roads and pumping water from homes at Driftpile. Freeman concludes it will take a lot of hard work .y residents homeless and time before the reserve Picking through washed up debris: Assumption is back to normal.

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FOUR NATIONS

AUGUST 5 - 7. 1988 HOBBEMA, ALBERTA Ermineskin Reserve by the Maskwachees Mall

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Donald finds strength in ties with Metis past

By Gail Milker Donald at a dance. She Even if it is a slow dance, thinks of the stereo-typing Native children." Windspeaker Correspondent didn't know this young they like it. that came from the Western Even though, Georgina man would become her really movies. "When we were has been working at the EDMONTON, Alta. "I enjoy my job," husband later. But he liked she says. "It's nice to see growing up, we played centre for many years she Georgina Donald loves to dance. that people can come here cowboys and Indians. Eve- often stops and wonders: music. Coming from a In February, 1950, and speak to others in their ryone wanted to be the "How am I doing?" but it's Metis background, the Georgina and Ross were Native language. They can cowboy. He was the 'good the personal thank you 's to sounds of the fiddle remind married. Today, they have celebrate their heritage." guy'. It was funny because her that affect her the most Georguia Donald her of her childhood. six children, 25 grandchild- She laughs when she we were all Metis and and answer her question. For Georgina, it began in ren and one great grandchild. a log cabin in Calling Lake, As the children were Alberta. She was one of ten growing up they expressed children born to David and an interest in Metis danc- Dennise Grandbois. ing. This led to the couple's Born in the winter of involvement at the Cana- 1932, she had no notion of dian Native Friendship the depression years. Eve- Centre. ryone was experiencing Georgina began to do hard times and as a result, some volunteer work at the families became closer. centre. With experience, she Often, Metis or French fam- became a referral worker. ilies got together for a good After 14 years as assistant "old time jamboree." Thus, director, she became the the monotony of winter and executive director. She has the depression was broken filled this position for eight for a while. years. Sometimes the Grand - One of her dreams is bois would bundle up and shared by the centre's staff -visit their Aunt Beatrice. and it's patrons: to see the Soon after their arrival, reality of a new centre. Uncle Frank would begin a The present Canadian square dance call. Later, the Native Friendship Centre is sounds of the fiddle and the an old brick building. But clatter of shoes against the the building itself is impor- wooden floors would echo tant because it is a place far into the evening hours. where people with common Snuggled beneath patch- cultural values can come. work quilts, Georgina and Georgina realizes this: the other children watched Although, she oversees the the whirling figures of the operations of thé centre, men and women. Even as hires staff and attends they struggled to stay board meetings, she still has awake, the gaily colored time to be the program fringes and the vests dance coordinator. became a blur of color, a "Both Metis and Native dream to remember. dance classes are offered at But growing up was not the centre. The Metis class easy. Georgina had to quit teaches the "Red River school and help the family Jig." The more traditional when her mother passed Native dance is taught by away. Still, the closeness the White Braid Society," that her family shared made Georgina states. Her dark her realize their importance. eyes twinkle, "Sometimes, I In 1948, she met Ross join in with the children.

Best Wishes to all Participants of this Year's Powwow & Fishing Derby

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FRIENDS IN SPORTS

Over 135 athletes participated in the Friends in Sports Summer Games held in Lac La Biche July 7 and 8. Events had to be cancelled for a day because rain had made the track too wet. "But after the rain the sun came out and it was just right on!" said games volunteer Adam MacDonald. At right, a runner sprints for the finish line and above, Deanna Munson poses with MAA President Larry Des - meules and former athlete Willie Littlechild. Deanna won five gold medals at the games in disc throwing, shot put, long jump, high jump and running relay event. The exceptional athlete holds a title for being the fifth best in the heptathlon competition (seven track and field events) in Canada, an award she won in June at the Junior National Trials track meet. In August she will compete in the Legion Trials, the most prestigious track and field event in Can- ada for midget and juvenile athletes. - Photos by Lyle Donald

KAINAI EXPO '88 Value Days (Trade Show) at STAND OFF AGRIPLEX nd Sat. July 23 - 11 - 8 p.m. Sun. July 24 - 11 - 8 p.m. The Leather WE INVITE ALL RESERVES TO PARTICIPATE People - Fashioï ; ï Pipe Beads desgner The Goc,d Old Days Trades Are Back Wallet Kits Looms SaiCers Professions Dunk Tank "Bear" Claws - El Torro Feathers Beads Arts & Crafts - Weight lift competition - Pie making contest 'Eagle' Claws O P . Designers i, - ,% Threads Needles Register early to ensure for table/booth. Mocassin Kits For more information contact: St. Mary's Small Business Management Purse Kits Dyes Association Boot Kits Ruby Medicine Crane 737 -2122 James Medicine Crane 737 -3753 2 LOCATIONS IN EDMONTON Sponsored by St. Mary's Small Business TANDY LEATHER TANDY LEATHER Management Association - Co- sponsor: Blood Tribe COMPANY COMPANY Economic Development 10125 - 124 Street 10438 - 82 Avenue Edmonton, AB T5N 1P5 Edmonton, AB T6E 2A2 Absolutely No Alcohol or Drugs - Not Ph: 488 -9873 Ph: 439 -6257 responsible for Damages or Loss Mon. - Fri. 9 - 5:30 Sat. 9 - 5 Mon - Sat. 9 - 5:30

s WINDSPEAKER, July 15, 1988, PAGE 17 SPORTS & LEISURE Cash prizes awarded MC Vettes pluck Skyhawkes

By Bea Lawrence win over the Paul Band Fastball Tournament July of $700 over the Paul Band won this award. Semi -final and Ozada Bisons. 8, 9 and 10. Brewers who picked up winners The list of the other 12 Windspeaker Staff Writer Skyhawkes in the ladies MVP third -base The Skyhawkes won $500 after their 12 -11 game. Bearhead mens teams entered in the 'East Side' final match with were Geraldine DUFFIELD, Alta $750 for their runner -up First place prize money from the Paul Band Sky- tournament were: Wabamun Team MC Vettes from a score of 14-3 during the position and the St. Albert and second place trophy hawkes and Maureen Shul- Drifters, Morley Chiefs, Edmonton plucked a $950 Paul Band Recreation Cubs took home $600 for winners was followed by han from the Barhead Fire - Morley Cardinals, Morely third spot with a score of awarding the most valuable birds. MVP right -field Rangers, Elizabeth Riels, 18 -2 over fourth place team, players (MVP) with winners of the same div- Onoway, and Alexis Rebels. the Warburgh Drifters, engraved silver-plate awards ision went to Bev Mclsaac The Ladies league teams who walked away with from the Paul Band Recrea- from the MC Vettes team paid $200 entry fee costs per for $500. tion office. and Blackie Williams from team and the mens league Golfers swing In the mens 'A side' MVP winners from the the Encores. teams paid $250 per team. finals, the Bucklake Lakers 'A Side' ladies final were The list of the other 14 "We had good weather won $1000 in their close 2-0 catcher Donna Potts from ladies teams entered in the throughout the weekend a hole -in -one scoring game win over the the Paul Band Skyhawkes tournament were: Paul and the teams played from. Paddle River team who and short stop Velma Band Blue Jays, Spruce 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and picked up $800 for second Motley from the MC Vettes Grove Panthers, Wabamun all day Saturday and Sun- car place. On the 'B Side', team. On the 'B Side', Lakers, Morley Royals, day from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.," and Drayton Valley Knights catcher Dianne Getz and Morley Thunderettes, Alexis said Recreation Director, at Louis Bull won their match for a win short stop, Pam Worshek Stealers, . Wildwood Aces, Alex Belcourt. D

A few "balls rolled right could be and it was not by the cup" but no one won without its humorous the car that was up for grabs moments. for a hole in one at the "Poor Iris Roasting...It fourth Louis Bull Annual took her about 10 or II Golf Tourney on July 9-10, strokes on one fairway to according to Bill Goodin, get out of the bush. I guess NORTHERN event coordinator. the trees kept jumping in her way," laughed Goodin. "The yardage on the cup First place award winners for the hole in one was 155 in the 14 categories are as ALBERTA yards, but over two days no follows: Seniors' champion made it," he one quite flight, Phil Thompson; But there were lots added. Seniors' first flight, Louis of winners in the other cate- Rain; Men's champion NATIVE SLOWPITCH in the tour- gories included flight, Lloyd Gauthier; ney and they walked away first flight, Herb prizes donated by Men's with cash Crowchild; Men's second Louis and Ivy Rain, Harvey TOURNAMENT flight, Sandy Red Crow; and Iris Roasting and the Men's third flight, Jerome Wetaskiwin Golf Club. Morin; Men's fourth flight, Over 138 golfers from Ben Ground; Ladie's across the province "and champion flight, Wanda even a few from Saskat- Baptiste; Ladie's first flight, chewan" participated in the Leona Lafonde; Ladie's Cal- tourney held under sunny loway, Elsie Bull; Junior AUGUST 13 & 14, 1988 skies and in weather that champion, Dwight Buffalo; was' just what we ordered," Open champion - Scotty said Goodin. The tourney Murray Memorial winner. went along as smooth as Brad Daniels. D Entry Fee $200

SPORTS 16 Teams ROUNDUP Deadline By Kim Mc Lain ...is on vacation for Entry August UPTOWN 10, 1988 A very talented all- Native band Rock Country & Country Call John R. Giroux 355 -3868 (office) Up- to-date songs Dances 355 -2141 (home) or Ross Giroux Rodeos 355 -3868 (office) 355 -2128 (home) Reliable & responsible Will travel Hosted by the Driftpile Swingers For booking call Henry 523 -5498 or Club Harry 355 -3974 Fastball PAGE 18, July 15, 1988, WINDSPEAICER SPORTS & LEISURE Wranglers vie for top spots at Louis Bull Rodeo Rocky Woodward Windspeaker By Rocky Woodward New Mexico, in September. on to win. Windspeaker Correspondent Over two days, July 9 to In calf roping, Earl Lit- 10, cowboys did everything tlechild from the Ermines- HOBBEMA, Alta. they could to stay on wild kin Reserve had to beat They came from High horses, lasso a steer in the Dion Yellowbird's time of Level, Fort Vermilion, quickest time and ride bulls 13:02. He was the last draw Paddle Prairie and Edmon- for silver belt buckles and a on the last day and when his ton - all of them cowboys purse that the Louis Bull horse came out at full gal- and all were attending the Rodeo organizers offered to lop without breaking the Louis Bull Reserve North- the winners. barrier, the crowd cheered ern Alberta Native Cowboy Over two days cowboys as if sensing Littlechild's Association (NANCA) limped out of the rodeo time would be excellent. It Rodeo. They attempted to arena, some of them cursing was enough at 11:02 to win better their standings after being bucked to the him the calf roping event. towards the finals sche- ground before the bell Yellowbird settled for duled for Albuquerque, sounded, while others went second. In bull riding, Collin Wil- her set a fantastic score of 80 points on the first day of the rodeo, a time cowboys Calender of Events like Dennis Ghostkeeper of Paddle Prairie and Leon Ferguson who had a 71, Track & Field Meet, July 21, for all - Invitational, tried to beat but on the youth 17 and under. Call Lorna 585 -3088. second day it was Bulls 12 Powwow, July 22 -24, Onion Lake band. For -Cowboys 1, and Willier more info contact Marily (306) 344 -2107. went on to win a silver Rodeo (Kainai Indian Days) July. Powwow & buckle and a purse of $513. -24, Stand Off, AB. For more information 21 The All- Around Cowboy 737 -3966. all (403) award was taken by Brian 7 River Boat Daze, July 21 -24, Slave Lake Crane, a cowboy who arc Call Art Holmes 849 -5487 for more info. Arena. enters and does very well in Making a tight turn on a well- trained horse: barrel racer July 17 -24, Hobbema. Contact Camp Meeting, bareback, calf roping and 585 -3800 Gerry Ermineskin 585 -4102 (res) or team roping. The silver (bus). buckle was donated by horse called "Pee Wee" to barrel racing title wen o Level, Darcy Kobza, won Powwow & Tipi Village, July 22 -24, Head - Wayne Moonias of the win the competition with a Sandy Buffalo, 15:85. in junior steer riding. Buffalo Jump, located 18 km Smashed-In Louis Bull Reserve. score of 74. The saddle bronc event north and west of Fort Mcleod, AB. The bareback event saw In junior barrel racing it Steer wrestling was won went to Richard Kipling July 23 & 24,Sucker Creek reserve. For Rodeo, Kenton Randle of Fort was Stephanie Simon with a by Chief Buffalo, while a with a time of 69, on a horse information call 585 -3852. further Vermilion come up big on a time of 15:91 and the senior young cowboy from High called August Moon. Clar- & Fort Frontier Rendezvous, July 23 24, ence Fournier drew a horse Edmonton Park. called Wacky Weed and Annual Pilgrimage Days, July 24 -28, Lac Ste. lost out to Kipling by only Anne. two points. He took second Sarcee Nation Powwow & Rodeo Classic, July with 67. 29 -31, Bragg Creek. Team roping with a great 2nd Annual Metis Cultural Days, July 29 -31, time of 8:08 was won by Findlay (403) 723 -5494 for Edson. Call Edwin Dion and Merle Yellow - more information. SUCKER CREEK bird. Barely had the cow left Milk River Powwow, July 29 -31, Ft Belnap, the shoot when these two Mont cowboys had it lassoed. Annual Powwow Days & Fish Derby, July 29 This weekend, most of Aug. 1, Lac La Biche. these cowboys will journey Heritage Days, Aug. 1, Peace River. ODEO DAYS to Ma -Me -O Beach for the Aug. 5 -7, Hobbema. Four Nations Powwow, July 16, 17 Rodeo. All of Ermineskin reserve by Maskwachees Mall. NANCA Approved Rodeo them have their eyes set on Call Cecil Cryer 585 -2800 for further the big national rodeo and information. each one of them knows Blackfoot Indian days, Aug. 5 -7, Blackfoot they need the points to get Centennial Rodeo Grounds near Gleichen. July 23 & 24, 1988 there. Contact Fred Breaker 734 -3804/3806 from Mon. - Fri. office hours. Standing Rock Sioux Powwow, Aug. 5 -7, Fort Yates, ND. Chippewa Cree Celebration, Aug. 5 -7, Rocky Entry open July Boy, Mont Big Grassy River Powwow, Aug. 11 -14, 18 Morson, Ont Call Shirley 1- 807- 488 -5552 or ' Good News Pierre 1 -807- 488 -5945. Call back July wit Party Line Rodeo, Aug. 13 & 14, Frog Lake reserve. ',minimal I Contact Larry Quinney at 943 -2211. 20 J.. Tournament, Northern Alberta Native Slowpitch c Frog Lake Rodeo, Aug. 13 & 14, Driftpile. Call John Giroux 355- Mechanical bull August 13 & 14. 3868 (office) 355 -2141 (home) or Ross Giroux IJ Contact Larry Quinney riding contest m . rl ,A 355 -3868 (office) 355 -2128 (home). ' at 943 -2211 for further AB. Call Powwow, Aug. 12 -14, Wetaskiwin, i1 l information. Dance on the ''ll rf41111 ' L White Buffalo Friendship Centre (403) 352- Ì 3315 or 352 -3309 for more info. evening of July ,Ivg`I r: ' -_ Craft Display & Sale, El Competition Powwow, Aug. 12 -14, Slave Lake, ,I;il1' July 30, 4 - 10:30 p.m. hosted by Driftpile band. For more info contact 23 - $8 single ---^--- Cochrane Ranch. Fred Campiou (403) 355 -2142. Contact Janice at 932- 25th Anniversary & Powwow, Aug. 18 -21, $15 couple 2902 for further info. Prince Albert Indian & Metis Friendship Centre. Call 1- 306 -764 -3431 for further info. Hobbema Invitational Crow Fair, Aug. 19 -21, Crow Agency, Mont Track & Field Meet, Call (406) 638 -2601 for more info. For more information call Cref July 21. For all youth Intercultural Days & Powwow, Aug. 26 -28, 17 and under - call Kehewin First Nations. Call Percy Moosepayo 585-3852. Lorna585 -3088. 826 -3333 for further information. NIAA Mens & Ladies National Fastball Hosted by Sucker Creek Recreation PUT IT HERE. Call or write the editor to include good Championships, Sept 9 -11, Sacremento, news of non-profit events you want to Calif. gall Clayton Duncan at 1 -707- 274 -1538. share, courtesy of AGT. VNNDSPEAKER, July IS, 1988, PAGE 19

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RODEO August 5 -7, 1988 Dual Sanctioned -- Indian Rodeo Cowboy Association (IRCA) and Northern Alberta Native Cowboy's Association (NANCA) 7 Major Events August 5 -6 Prize Money $1,200 Entry Fee $50 Parimutual Races & Horse Shows 2 Minor Events Junior Barrels & Boy's Traditional Grand Entry - Saturday & Sunday Steer Riding Prize Money $750 Beer Entry Fee $50 Entries Open: July 27, 1988 IRCA Central Entry System: 12 -6 p.m. Gardens Call Back: July29 Friday & Top ten cowboys and Saturday cowgirls in each event will go to the finals For More Info Phone Marcel or Larry Sunday afternoon 2 p.m. 585 -3884 or 585 -3770 Vf,:fe':r Wii/Mf,PWi//eWruy.ro¡9"-Wr%ípfWW ADMISSION (daily) Adults $6.00 per person a a Children aged 10 -14 and Senior Citizens $3.00 Children under 10 free Y//.. ;,.. ,,.. /,.5'/// PAGE 20, July 15, 1988, WINDSPEAKER CREATIVE HANDS Arts and crafts reflect basic Art materials Sinew and beads culture and traditions Sinew: To sew their fabrics goods were necessary for sinew was used'prior to the the day -to-day lives of the arrival of commercial family. This would include By Terry Lusty culture and traditions of the were of a purely physical beadwork never realized-7i- threads. The strongest and shirts, pants, jackets, WindspeakerCorrespondent people. nature while others were of fair return to the craftper- most common sinew came mocassins, bedding, horse Although it does not a sacred, ceremonial, or son. Finally, more reasona- from buffalo, elk and gear. To enhance the in all symbolic nature. ble prices are being paid so sinew was appearance of certain In Indian society, necessarily apply moose. Later, Crafts: instances, in most cases Until recent times, most that the producer now gets also obtained from cattle goods or to attach some just as in any other, crafts almost all Indian crafts are a fairer deal than was the and horses. symbolism of a spiritual are an extension of that a reflection of goods that crafts could be purchased at Highly regarded for its nature, often required the culture. Therefore, case in most instances up group's served a practical purpose very low prices. The tedious strength, sinew is acquired inclusion of designs that to properly address the until the late 1970s, early that were done in beads. requires at one time or another. hours involved in such from the large tendon topic of crafts 1980s. runs along each side of an Beading: The history of consideration of the Some of those purposes workmanship as quill or Before explaining some some animal's backbone. It beadwork is preceded by specific crafts, it might be extends from around the the history of the Indian's worthwhile to first talk neck joint for about one to use of paints to depict or about some of the general three feet in large animals provide certain information. Full Time Permanent Position elements involved. Cer- Paint dyes were made tainly, the topics of fabrics, although shorter pieces are from earths and plants. For COMMUNITY HEALTH threads, beads, and designs to be had from beneath the example, the colors dark must be touched upon, even shoulder blades of cattle. brown or black was deve- in general terms. As soon as possible after loped from wild grapes or NURSE The number of contem- the animal has been shot, hickory nuts. The floral required by Frog Lake Band. Position will have a 3 -6 month porary craftspeople and the tendon was scraped petals from sunflowers were probationary period. artisans is staggering. clean of the natural glue boiled with pieces of cattail Carvers, silversmiths, that surrounds it. root to produce yellow, and The tendon was then red was obtained from buf- JOB DESCRIPTION: She/he will be nurse in charge at the Health weavers, potters, bead workers, bustle makers, rubbed to make it soft and falo berries or squaw Centre; will provide a variety of health care needs/services specific pliable. A common practice berries. and so on number in the to community needs. thousands. was to moisten the tendons Vegetable dyes and with saliva, then twist them Salary Negotiable This article will only coloring from boiling early by rubbing them against cloths quickly replaced Interviews to be held August 3, 1988 scratch the surface of arts trade one's knee. Whenever it the natural dyes. Now, and crafts. What is intended Please forward resumes before July 25, 1988 to: dried it was soaked with there are many commercial is to provide at least a sam- Attention: Melvin Abraham warm water to restore its dyes in almost pling of some items while available flexibility. every color imaginable so Frog Lake Band Administration placing some specific focus General Delivery on crafts that you, the With hides and sinew at that the use of natural dyes the ready, Indian women has disappeared and very, Frog Lake, Alberta reader could pursue in a on hands -on fashion. were then able to get very few people know how TOA IMO with making whatever to make natural dues. Telephone: (403) 943 -3737

TEACHERS Department of Education Attention Ladies (Girls) Inuvik Region, N.W.T. We Want You! The Department of Education, Inuvik Region requires Teachers in the following communities: -

COLVILLE LAKE - Generalist teacher, Grades K -9 all subjects. Enrollment 15 -19 students. An outpost school ideal for an adventuresome, resourceful individual. We are holding a three prairie province all Native female talent search. AKLAVIK - Term teacher for September to January inclusive. Grades 5 -7 Math, Science, Physical Education Grades 6 -7 Home Economics if skills permit. If you can sing or play any musical instrument (fiddle, guitar, bass, banjo, FORT FRANKLIN (Two Positions) - Primary generalist for term position August 22 to December 16 inclusive; and an Elementary generalist for term position 1988/89 mandolin, drums, accordion), we want you. school year. We will be holding several Search For Search KNUTE LANG CAMP - Term position September to January inclusive, with Talent shows. From the winners of the possible extension for balance of 1988/89 school year. A generalist teacher able to For Talent shows we will be selecting six or provide small group and individualized instruction to students ages 14 to 17 at all intermediate to Junior High levels. Training and /or experience in adolescent seven ladies for our major recording of an counselling and life skills would be a definite asset. This is an outpost, semi - Native band. The band will be playing at all isolated wilderness camp which would be a challenging and rewarding experience across for a suitable individual. major rodeos and Native events Canada and stateside. All our shows will be These opportunities are available for qualified generalist teachers with strengths in live We will also be one or more areas and at least two years successful teaching experience. Training done before audiences. and experience in ESL/ESD, the language development approach across the making videos and tapes to be sold. curriculum, cross-cultural education and special Education (integrated approach) are definite assets. Candidates must also be eligible for an N.W.T. Teaching Certificate. 479 -2083 Bus. (Manager Debbie) For further information, contact Mr. Barry Clarkson, Assistant Superintendent of 457 Res. Schools (South) at (403) 979 -7135 or Mr. Jim Maher, Regional Superintendent of -9210 (Arnold) Education at (403) 979 -7130.

REFERENCE NO.: EV- 65 -88 -71 -0000 CLOSING DATE: July 29, 1988 Teepee Music Enterprises Submit applications including telephone numbers to: Regional Superintendent (41.1:14 Department of Personnel Northwest 4414 - 118 Avenue Government of the Northwest Territories Territories Inuvik, N.W.T. XOE OTO. Edmonton, Alberta T5W 1A7 Drop by and pick up your copy of Windspeaker

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pattern and fold back the two flaps (fig.3). Fold pattern so that the two halves of the bottom of it the pattern (A -B and B- C) overlap slightly (fig.4), Decorating A Feather: 1. Obtain fasten together temporarily. one large feather and cut Match the upper to the lower end as in figure 1. 2. sole and trim so that the Boil bottom in water; bend sole is about 1/4 inch end up and insert into stem longer. as in fugure 2. 3. Apply Decide what materials adhesive tape as in 4, add you plan to use for the sole fluff to large feather and and the upper. Use the two bind with the tape as in 5.4. completed patterns to cut Complete tape wrapping - these materials the correct about 2" long. 5. Wrap red size and shape. felt so edge is at back of Sew the sole and upper feather and sew or fasten together by turning upper with Dupont cement. Wrap may be beaded. 6. Trim tip Patterns for two -piece moccasins. inside -out. Complete sew- ing down each side, around of feather with a few strands the heel and up the heel of horse hair and a small Making Moccasins: There are em of your foot. across the bottom of the seam. Turn the entire moc- fluff. many different patterns one Cut the pattern out along pattern (A-C) should be casin right side out. can use to make themselves the line. abould three times the dis- Cut slits along the "cuff' * Use on drums, shields, a pair of moccasins. This is Draw a pattern of the tance across the sole at the of the upper and insert lac- clubs, arm bands, hats, just one of them. upper (fig.2). This pattern widest point (D -E, fig. I). ing (fig.5). To make the headdresses, spears, wall Draw a line about 1/4 should be 1/2 inch longer Cut out this pattern. moccasin for the other foot, ornament, hang from car inch around the print patt- than the sole; the distance Cut along the "T" of the reverse the patterns. mirror, etc.

S7 ,..RGEON LAKE BAND ADMINISTRATION LITTLE RED RIVER BOARD OF EDUCATION ,///sm0m11mm111 rrtt.0 Principal (Fox Lake)

Assistant Principal Box 757 VALLEYVIEW, ALBERTA (John D'or Prairie) TOH 3N0 QUALIFICATIONS: PHONE 524-3307 or 3308

- Training and experience should include TEACHING OPPORTUNITY multi- cultural education, E.S.L. and special education Community involvement in educational KINDERGARTEN TEACHER decision making is mandatory. Applications are currently being accepted for the position of Kindergarten Teacher, for the Sturgeon Lake kindergarten, located at Sturgeon Lake, Alberta, Canada. Positions will remain open until suitable candidate is found. Applicant must possess a valid Alberta teacher's certificate, as well as an E.C.S. diploma. Also, an ability to speak Cree and have a working knowledge of Native /children people is an asset; valid Class Send detailed resume to: 5 Drivers License, able to provide own transportation; good physical and mental health.

Mr. M. Fyten Interested applicants should forward a complete resume, including two (2) professional references. Director of Education Box 1830 Salary comensurate with qualifications. High Level, Alberta TOH 1 Z Closing date: July 29, 1988, 4:30 p.m. (403) 759 -3811 Please forward resume to: Sturgeon Lake Band Administration, P.O. Box 757, Valleyview, Alberta, TOH 3N0, ATTN: Lydia Kowalchuk, Assistant Administrator - 524 -3307 for additional information.

Grande Prairie Regional College Extension Services BAND MANAGER requires an ADULT BASIC Chipewyan Indian Band EDUCATION Fort Chipewyan, Alberta INSTRUCTOR We are seeking an experienced manager who can maintain the momentum towards for its Eagle's Path Educational Project located self- sufficiency and top quality for our administration. The successful candidate must be in Grande Cache, Alberta. This project involves willing to relocate to Fort Chipewyan; be skilled in office procedures, inventory control teaching basic subjects to Native adults at the and planning, be committed to staff training and be able to communicate with most Grades 1 to 9 levels as well as presenting an everyone. include planning introduction to trades and industry. Employment Duties annual budgets, interacting with a wide range of will commence August 15, 1988 and concludes government agencies, devising policies and advising Chief and Council on rapidly October 28, 1988. Dependent upon funding, developing issues. The successful candidate should have a good knowledge of accounting the position may be continued. procedures, inventory control, government assistance programs, planning and staff Preferences will be given to the candidates development. who have a B.Ed. and experience in intercultural education. Basic knowledge of the This is a very challenging position presenting opportunity for those committed to Cree language would be an asset. Salary will management development to gain widespread recognition. commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interested candidates should submit a resume with three references as to suitability and Applicants are invited to send a resume experience to: before July 22, 1988 to the Human Resources Department. Athabasca Chipewyan Band

- 106 AVENUE Grande prairie 10726 GRANDE PRAIRIE P.O. Box 366 R. t Cdlelle ALBERTA T8V 4C4 Fort Chipewyan, AB, TOP 1BO Ph: (403) 697 -3730 PAGE 22, July 15, 1988, WINDSPEAKER CREATIVE HANDS Traditional weaving a time consuming art patterns, styles, materials, Loom Weaving: The art of used were of the wooden device consisted of a long, single thread of beads was Many of today's artisans deal of pride in' colors and items. Certainly, weaving porcupine quills or bow type. In the Canadian flat piece of wood with two strung and passed crosswise take a great They do all forms of crafts will sur- beads was essentialy an north, some of the Dene to three inch high upright from the underside of the their craftwork. vive the times. Most will eastern art. It predomi- still use the bow loom in the blocks at each end. Warp threads. The row of beads not rush their work for the so pass with it. However, the nated among the Wood- execution of their intricate strings were strung from was then forced upwards by sake of mass production what one beauty of today's pieces and land Indians and the east- quill weaving. end to end to form a general a finger and the needle and that much of views and purchases is uni- the creativity attached to ern Sioux tribes. Eventually, an oblong netting on which to weave thread was then passed the original in most much of what is produced In allJikelihood, the first wood frame came about. beads. across the top through que and are a tribute to the imagina- loom beading frames to be Simply constructed, the To attach the beads, a beads again. In order to cases. strengthen such beadwork, Even young artisans seek tive talents of contempor- the warp threads on the out the historical basis, ary craftspeople, a species outside edges were usually meaning and symbolism of that will survive forever. doubled. Edmonton Catholic School District's Native Education Program in The Use the frame the Alberta School for the Deaf are seeking applications for a of oblong conjunction with worked its way across North America to some of Backrest a necessity NATIVE LIAISON OFFICER the western Indian tribes Backrest: The willow backrest works to a tripod. The user such as the Sioux until it was always a common had to be sure to sit on the impaired/deaf Native students. to work with the hearing became quite popular. Over household item for Indians extended piece which time, it almost totally to prop their bodies up covered the ground or they Social Services Diploma or equivalent experience, Applicants must possess; a replaced the bow loom. when relaxing in their with Native children in a school setting, understanding of experience working The expansion of the lodges. These were easy to would just fall over back- Level III sign language skills or a willingness to attain these skills, Native culture, oblong frame loom was construct by simply lacing ward unless the bottom and communication skills, an ability to work independently, an good writing probably promoted by together several dozen wil- ends were somehow staked Drivers License, personal vehicle and a willingness to travel in Alberta. Alberta school teachers and the lows and then fastening the down. clergy, especially to Knowledge of a Native language would be beneficial. encourage the manufactur- ing of an economy for the Salary commensurate with experience. Indians. Thiough the use of the loom, the beading pro- 29, 1988 to: Interested applicants are invited to submit a resume by July cess proved to be far Hughes Lauren quicker and easier than any Human Resources Officer of the beading School district former Edmonton Catholic methods. Today, they are 9807 - 106 Street still widely used. Edmonton, Alberta As long as there are TSK 1C2 Native people, their craft - For further information, work will likely survive. application forms and a job The crafts themselves will Earnon ton description for the Native Liaison probably be subject to l`I Officer - Hearing Impaired/Deaf change because that is the Ca-th()l{,, ^J'L Native children, please contact general nature of culture. SC, l(JC JL_j Lauren Hughes at 441 -6058. Nothing remains the same. Employment Opportunity EXECUTIVE REGISTERED DIRECTOR Kind and level of work: The executive director is responsible for all phases of management including administration, promotion, and supervision of all four components (administration, preventive services, treatment services and building NURSES maintenance) of the organization. The primary function of the chief administrator is to direct the total organization toward a high standard of operation in achieving the INUVIK REGIONAL HEALTH BOARD goals and objectives of the treatment centre. Inuvik meaning 'Place of Man' is the terminus of Duties: Oversee the supervision of employees to ensure a staff of competent the Dempster Highway, and is 340 kilometres north personnel to best utilize individual and group capabilities; recruit, hire and terminate very edge of staff subject to the budget, personnel policies, and approval of the board; assign and of the Arctic Circle, perched on the reassign personnel within the organization to meet the needs of the centre for a the northern frontier. competent staff; arrange, prepare and attend all general meetings and board meetings; inform the board of all information regarding the condition of organization and all significant factors influencing it; Insure that board directives, personnel rules Challenging positions are available in the 63 bed and regulations are adhered to, and implemented, in order for the program to operate Inuvik Regional Hospital. effectively and efficiently; ensures that accounting procedures are followed in order to have proper financial control and administration; arranges for the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial and program reports to the board, and all funding Applicants must have a minimum of one year sources for review, comment, reaction and approval; consult and participate In research and development for continuous personal and Intellectual growth of the total recent experience and be eligible for registration organization; maintain good working relations with the board of directors, agencies of in the Northwest Territories. Benefits include: government, professional associations, mass media and the public at large; counsels with supervisors on staff requiring training on the organizations time and expense; moving expenses, vacation travel assistance, and foster an environment of team work and commitment of total personnel through the subsidized accommodations. Salary starts at organization by developing and improving methods of effective communications. plus $33,403 per annum a yearly Settlement Knowledge, abilities and skills: This position requires a good planning ability, Allowance of $2,553. extensive knowledge of business management - to provide sound recommendations or alternatives to the board as a basis for effective financial and management decisions. Human relations skills are needed to guide, influence and motivate others to attain Individuals requiring further information should our goal - serve the public. The Special Projects Nursing Officer at contact Minimum education and experience required: Extensive administrative and (403) 979 -7115. management experience in the service of a large organization, with some accounting experience desirable; graduation from a recognized college or university with a degree or equivalent in business administration or related field; or any combination of Reference No.: EV -34 -88(2) training and experience which provides the required knowledge, abilities and skills. Submit applications including telephone numbers Immediate supervisor: Board of Director's - specifically to: the chairperson. Deadline date: August 19, 1988

Regional Superintendent Send resumes to: Department of Personnel Leslie Tailfeathers of the Northwest Vice Chairman Government t' St. Paul Treatment & Training Centre Territories Northwest for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Territories Box 179 Inuvik, N.W.T. Cardston, Alberta TOE OHO XOE OTO WINDSPEAKER, July 15, 1988, PAGE 23 ASSISTANT TO Director EXECUTIVE of Social Services DIRECTOR The Assistant to Executive Director is responsible to the Executive Director and performs the following duties: Duties Assure that the social assistance guidelines in the manual are followed and implemented by the staff. V Establishes and maintains efficient office procedures V Assists the Executive Director in ensuring that all terms and conditions of any 40 Prepares the annual budget requirement for the program. agreement entered into by the centre are being met - Directs and supervises staff consisting from the social Keeps an up -to -date record and inventory of all equipment and properties of assistance program, Homemakers, and child welfare. the centre Other duties assigned by the tribal administration or acting Responsible for the general upkeep and sanitation of the facility personnel. Attends board meetings as may be required Establishes and maintains a data collection system including records of referrals Qualifications Must possess Bachelor of Social Work. Assists the Executive Director in preparing proposals oz Ability to speak Cree an asset. Responsible for the overall operation of the centre in the absence of the Executive Director - plan, organizes and supervises the centre's programs ika Valid Class 5 Lisence, transportation. Driver's provide own to ensure that they are designed and operated to meet the aims and objectives Good physical and mental health. of the centre - by identifying unmet needs within the community - by designing a program to meet this need - by identifying and soliciting suitable funding, by supervising the Salary commensurate with qualifications. implementation of the programs - performs other duties as may be required Closing Date: Aug. 12, 1988 Qualifications: Good verbal and written communication skills; computer knowledge and experience; programming in social, culture, recreational and Interviews: Aug. 16, 1988 education; design, implement and evaluate; knowledge of Native language and culture; driver's license.

Deadline: July 25, 1988 - 4:30 p.m. Please forward resume to: Mail to: Bigstone Cree Band Red Deer Native Friendship Society General Delivery 5217 Gaetz Avenue Red Deer, Alberta Desmarais, Alberta T4N 4B4 TOG OTO -è'J ATTN: Caroline Yellowhorn

JOB OPPORTUNITY Employment Opportunity COUNSELLOR COMMUNITY Kind and Level of Work: The Counsellor is responsible for all aspects of counselling psychology. The role of the Counsellor is the promotion of personal and cultural growth with emphasis on assisting clients to develop HEALTH NURSE(S) their abilities and interests in order to realize their full potential - self- awareness. In general, the Counsellor's primary responsibility is to the "clients." Inuvik Regional Health

Duties: Assist and participate in intake procedure - a) Record and compile Board b) Orient of residential all necessary admittance forms clients on conditions Located in the Northwest corner of Canada's care including policies. house rules. ground rules, room assignments, meal times, laundry days, duties of key personnel cl Inquire and report clients Northwest Territories, the Inuvik Region is made up on medication and clients with physical handicaps, especially to tlrë of twelve (12) communities with very diverse evening Counsellor; plan. record and maintain daily and weekly session cultural groups. Unique and challenging career schedules of program content; prepare and facilitate sessions for residential clients; provide counselling services to residential clients opportunities exist for qualified single and married including one to one counselling, group counselling and family counselling nursing staff to deliver health care services out of and assist them with other related chemically dependency problems; community health centres. prepare and record all necessary clients reports such as intake, progress, discharge summary, etc.; report on problem areas and incidents with clients during daily consultation with Treatment Services coordinator Minimum qualifications are: BScN or Public Health (inpatient); perform other related duties and functions to supplement the Diploma; Outpost Nursing Diploma; nurse program content such as showing films and other visual presentations; practitioner; RN with outpost nursing experience. undertake other related and required duties as requested by the Treatment Services coordinator. Salary starts at $33,403 per annum depending on qualifications and experience, plus a Settlement Minimum education and experience required: Experience in social work Allowance and other allowances. Moving or other closely related behaviorial science field with concentration in counselling; graduation from a standard high school supplemented by expenses are also provided. courses in basic and advanced counselling or any combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, abilities and skills. Individuals requiring further information should the Special Projects Nursing Officer at Other requirements: Must have a valid Driver's License; at least one year contact sobriety and must be familiar with the Blackfoot language and Indian (403) 979 -7115. culture. Reference No.: EV 33 -88(2) Deadline: August 19, 1988 Salary: Negotiable Submit applications including telephone numbers Send resumes to: to: Leslie Tailfeathers Regional Superintendent Vice Chairman Department of Personnel St. Paul Treatment & Training Centre for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Government of the Northwest Box 179 Territories Cardston, Alberta TOK OKO Inuvik, N.W.T. XOE OTO

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PAGE 24, July 15, 1988, WINDSPEAKER BLACKFOOT INDIAN DAYS CELEBRATION '88 Blackfoot Centennial Rodeo Grounds AUG. 5, 6, 7, 1988

I Grand Entry: Daily 1 p.m. & 7 p.m. 1 OTHER ACTIVITIES UNDER NEW COMMITTEE Committee Giveaway & Memorial Giveaways Competition Categories Drummers to be paid 1ST. 2ND. 3RD. 4TH Handgame Competition MEN'S TRADITIONAL '800 '600 $400 $200 (17 & up) Jackpot Bingo on Location MEN'S GRASS '800 '600 '400 $200 (During afternoons) (17 & up) MEN'S FANCY $800 '600 '400 '200 Mini -midway on Location (17 & up) MEN'S CHICKEN DANCE '400 $300 '200 Concession Booth (17 & up) (Limited power hook -ups available) LADIES' TRADITIONAL $800 '600 $400 $200 (17 & up) LADIES' FANCY '800 '600 '400 '200 (17 & up)

BOY'S TRADITIONAL '300 $200 $100 $ 50 (14 to 17 yrs.)

BOY'S FANCY GRASS $300 '200 '100 $ 50 (14 to 17 yrs.) BLACKFOOT CENTENNIAL GIRL'S TRADITIONAL '300 '200 $100 ' 50 GROUNDS (14 to 17 yrs.)

GIRL'S FANCY '300 '200 $100 $ 50 (14 to 17 yrs.) HWY. 528

s ARROWWOOD BOY'S FANCY & GRASS $200 $100 75 50 r (9 to 13 yrs.) BOY'S TRADITIONAL '200 $100 s 75 50 (9 to 13 yrs.) For More Information Contact; GIRL'S TRADITIONAL '200 '100 s 75 50 TERRY BEAR CHIEF (Administration) 734 -30701734 -3833 (9 to 13 yrs.) FRED BREAKER (Pow -wow co-ordinator) 734- 38041734 -3806 GIRL'S FANCY '200 $100 s 75 50 (During office hours Monday to Friday) (9 to 13 yrs.) OR

MEN'S TEAM '300 '200 $100 LILA HEALY (Concessions) 734 -38041734 -3806 LADIES' TEAM '300 '200 $100 CLARENCE (Agar) WOLFLEG (Security, PR)734- 38041734 -3806

OVERALL COMPETITION PRIZE MONEY '16,400.00

Strictly no alcohol /drugs allowed on location. August 4 - Mini Pow -Wow. Committee will not be responsible for any losses, damages or theft. In the event of inclement weather, pow -wow will move to the Blackfoot Recreation Arena near Gleichen, Alberta.