QUOTABLE QUOTE "I am not a Native politician. I am a politician who is Native...."

- Mike Cardinal, Alberta Social Services Minister

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January 18, 1993 America's North Leading Native Newspaper Volume IO No. 21 si .00 plus G.ST. where applicable

-er_ L ir' !i1 Gambling on the odds Many Canadian bands are looking at on- reserve gambling ventures as a way to become self -sufficient. Leaders also see it as a way to increase the well -being of their people by pouring the profits back into the community. Delegates from all over North America attended a Native gaming conference in Vancouver r To receive Windspeaker 1 S in your mailbox every two weeks, just send your cheque or money ay order in the amount of of sex charges appealed $28 (G.S.T. included) to: By Cooper Langford es sary to ensure public confidence ceeding. lily criticized for handling a high WI Windspeaker Staff Writer in the important service they pro- Meanwhile, Robert Gourlay, number of cases that never get to 15001 vide." the president of the B.C. branch of trial. EDMOI TA O'Connor, former head of the the Canadian Bar Association, has Rick Miller, president of the VANCOUVER now- defunct St Joseph's residen- been appointed to review the Crown Counsel Association of tial school at Williams lake, is the Crown's handling of the case and British Columbia, defended Jones z Legal officials areappealing the highest ranking Catholic official in make the findings public. The against the attacks. He raised the stay of rape and indecent assault Canada to be charged with sex Crown lawyer's actions have been possibility that staffing levels at cr, charges against a Roman Catholic offences. He has been accused of a focus for complaints. Williams Lake might be too low to NAME: _ bishop, which launched waves of sexually assaulting four Native Goulay will review the "man - handle cases effectively. criticismagainstBritishColumbia s women at the school during the agement" of the O'Connor pros- The stay of the O'Connor case court system. 1960s. ecution as well as the policies the sparked calls for the bishop's ex- ADORES And an independent investi- A provincial supreme court Crowns office uses to assign law- communication and demands for gator has been appointed to re- judge stayed proceedings in De- yers to cases, Gableman said. judicial inquiries into the Crown's view the Crown's questionable cember after defence lawyers ar- At least one judge has said handling of the case. CITY /TC handling of the case against Bishop gued they were not given full ac- Crown counsel Greg Jones may But tempers are subsiding Hubert O'Connor, Attorney Gen- cess to the prosecution's case have been in a conflictofinterestat around Williams Lake, where eral Colin Gableman said. against O'Connor. the trial because of his Roman news of the stay struck closest to "I have been deeply troubled POSTAL In appeal documents filed just Catholic beliefs. home, said band manager Chris by the issues the case has raised," before Christmas, Crown lawyers Provincial court judge Wycotte. Gableman said in a media release argueJusticeAllanThackerymade AnthonySarich,who isheadinga "Everybody was pretty announcing the appeal and special mistakeswhenhestoppedthetrial. Native justice inquiry, said there is shocked by the fact it got thrown $10 c review. They say the judge did not con- no evidence Jones's religion influ- out There were a lot of angry peo- NSF Cheques '7heprosecutionserviceinBrit- $40 for all sider alternative solutions to de- enced the case. But Sarich said he is ple," he said, adding most people ish Columbia enjoys my full sup- fence complaints about how the willing to investigate complaints are now waiting to see where offi- subscriptions port. However, this review is nec- outside Canada the case against O'Connor was pm- about Jones, who was also pub- cial government actions will lead. L PUBLICATION MALL REGISTRATION #2177 IN TER CONTEST I PAGE 2, JANUARY 18, 1993, WINDSPEAKER News

Arts & Entertainment.12,13 Collecting taxes on reserves Business proflle...... 7 may finance self- government

OTTAWA could be raised through on -re- taxes from oil companies work- Mercier Bridge, which was block- serve taxes. But it says the total ing on its land. aded during the 1990 Oka crisis. Native communities should could add millions to the $5 bil- The federal report does not Transferring tax powers to havetherighttocollecttaxeswith- lion per year Ottawa spends on stateexactlywhichpowersshould band councils could also meet re- out affecting existing funding ar- Native programs. be given over to communities and sistance at the community level rangements with Ottawa and the At present, first nations gov- says first nations should decide from critics who fear Ottawa is provinces, a federal report ob- emments are only allowed to levy when and how to collect taxes. hying to sneak taxation onto re- tained by an Ottawa newspaper property taxes on reserves. The In the past different bands serves. says. federal study looks at ways Ot- have toyed with levying taxes. But federal officials have said 'The power tax represents a tawa could extend tax powers to Indian taxes became controver- they do not intend to use a tax key instrument of self-govern- cover sales, tobacco and income sial in some regions after band policy review to start collecting ment," says a Finance Departtnett taxes, as well as levies on bingo, governments began collecting money from first nations. At the l!:-..y::!:%:' working paper obtained by the rented lands and resource extrac- money from non -Natives for on- 1991 conference where the policy Ottawa Citizen. tion. reserve hunting and fishing li- review was announced, deputy Aboriginal film- makers The working paper, part of a Similar programs have been cences. finance minister Fred Gorbertsaid have never been allowed two-year-old Native tax policy re- tried in the United States. One MohawksnearMontrealhave Ottawa was committed to ex- to make full -length fea- view due to be released soon, does band in Wyoming collects $22 threatened to collect tolls on roads empting on- reserve Natives from ture films in Hollywood, not estimate how much money million per year in royalties and that cross their land leading to all non -Native taxes. no matter what their cre- dentials or other film successes prove. Not Casino will go ahead Tinkering with system only have they been shut out of making films, but ROSEAU RIVER, Man. A government -run casino $72 million accommodate Hollywood continues to and lotteries earned to Thechiefof thecash -strapped for the Mani toba government last reinforce stereotypes of Roseau River band in southern year. Itrecently announced plans brave calvary men he- Manitoba won't say when a pro- to build two $15 million bingo needs of first nations roically fighting war Posed casino on his reserve will palaces in Winnipeg and placed Vii,.... painted Indian warriors. open but promises it wil l go ahead electronic slot machines in rural INNIPEG The pilot projeihas:', See Page 13. desp ite stiff provincial opposition. hotels. ceived only luket'ptt 'We are fighting a battle like A handful of first nation com- Two provinces are tak- provai from the Assembly.;? >_ ing year to of Manitoba chiefs. But ?Z..s. Custer going into W ounded Knee. munities, including Roseau steps this build it .il But are going to win this one," River, have been licenced to hold changes into has garnered support from:; Lawrence Henry said. bingos and sell break -open ticket their court systems that will at least one organization:>i' >''": Sherida Crane found a 'We could become self -suffi - games. But officials say the gov- betteraccommodate first na- Mary Staniscia,a spokes ï link to her Blackfoot an- cient. Not just from the gaming ernment is not prepared to let tion needs and concerns. woman for the Winnipeg -¡ ¡, cestors when she met but from investments as well." communities scale up to casino Consultations are based Aboriginal Women's time operations. underway in Manitoba be- Collective, says the new sys- Poor Eagle in Revealing plans at this Beatrice would be tipping the band's hand, That's a double standard for tween the province and tem could be financed Siksika near Calgary. Henry said. But full business plans the reserve, where unemploy- Mans and Native commu- through the offset costs from The 80- year -old woman, and casino standards are being ment runs around 75 per cent and 3gties to develop a model less incarceration. ::::'fora three -year pilot project. Meanwhile. Quebec jus- who was raised by finalized and residents are ready band finances are near bankrupt, to "test the case shortly." Henry said. Under the proposed sys- tice Minister Gilles Crane's great- grand- The province has promised to And the potential profits of tein, councils of Elders and Remillard has announced mother, told her stories block additions to the 30 -slot- gaming are evident to the corn- 4letis senators would advise the creation of a special com- back of munity,which,fromitsviewpoint on cases involving mittee to adapt the courts to of a way of life now van- machine operation in the Judges the community hall. Although 60 kilometres south of Winnipeg, iative people. Native Native needs. ished. band officials have warned of can see the benefits of on- reserve ï, judges and para- legalwork- The three -member group See Page 10. armed stand -offs in the face of a gaming across the U.S. border. rs would also be able to will spend the next year; potential police raid, provincial There are 13 casinos in Min- accept guilty pleas and im- studying modelswhichcould is officials have ruled out actions nesota which grossed $170 mil- pose sentences for lesser be used to administer Cana- that could lead to violence. lion last year. Another casino is crimes for non -jury trial and dian laws in the Native com- 'The whole notion of spilling expected to open in neighboring certain youth offences. munities. It will also set a AD DEADLINES blood over bingo and slot ma- North Dakota and profits from Provincial Justice Alin - for the implemen- chines is abhorrent," Stu Whitley, gaming are expected to rise this ister Jim McCrae said the tation of its recommenda- The advertising a senior official with the attorney year. proposed project is not a tions. deadline for the general, told Winnipeg -based re- Bands in Canada should be step towards the separate To coincide with the cow porters. allowed to take advantage of the :justice system recom- mittee's work, Remillard an- February 1st issue 'That's not going to happen. same opportunities if they want Wended by the Manitoba nounced training sessions is Thursday, January There are other options at our to, Henry said. The right to run illative justice inquiry. Such for judges and court work -`_ disposal. We have a plan, but I on -reserve gaming houses is un- a move would be a step to- ers to familiarize them with 27th at 2:00 p.m. wouldn't tip my hand. It won't der a band's jurisdiction, not a t tardapartheid-likesepara- traditions and cul involve putting people at risk." provinces, he said. :tlotyhe said. tures. NATION IN BRIEF B.C. fishermen protest of Mohawk Warrior Kahn -Tineta Horn, who lost her who held the justice portfolio after serving as More than 1,700 angry fishermen rallied in Rich- $55,000 -a -year job after refusing to go to work so she solicitor general and Native affairs minister, mond, B.C., to protest Ottawa's Native fishing could join the blockade at Oka. Jim Dalzell, head of blamed Lennarson for holding up a Lubicon set- strategy that will result in more commercial fish- Indian Affairs human resources, said the department tlement by pressuring the band to make extra ing agreements for first nation communities. Jack is appealing the Public Service Staff Relations rein- demands. Lennarson responded to this latest Nichol, president of the United Fisherman and statement order because it thinks the board over- attack by saying the government is "looking for a Allied Workers Union, told the gathering the stepped its jurisdiction. Horn, who was on leave white guy stirring things up." federal government's $140- million development when the 1990 standoff erupted, was fired for aban- plan isn't realistic and will not solve Native claims doning her job. The review board ruled she had been Metis Nation leader calls pop lyrics insulting to the province's resource. Meanwhile, Indian wrongfully dismissed. Horn was unemployed for 26 Lyrics in a song by the popular Manitoba group Affairs Minister Tom Siddon, who used to hold months before getting her job back. Barenaked Ladies have angered Gary Bohnet, the fisheries portfolio, said communities should president of the Metis Nation of the Northwest only receive increased catch quotas as the health Klein takes on Lubicon adviser Territories, because they are insulting to trap- of stocks improves. Hundreds of thousand of A settlement of the 50- year -old Lubicon land claim pers. "If I had a million dollars, I would buy you prized sockeye salmon did not reach Fraser River in northern Alberta might move faster without the a fur coat, but not a real fur coat that's cruel" are breeding grounds this year, the first year B.C. help of their adviser Fred Lennarson, said Alberta the incriminating lyrics in the song titled If I Had Natives have been allowed to fish commercially Premier Ralph Klein. "I felt the same way during the a Million Dollars. Bohnet said the song is "a slap in the resource -rich waterway. A study blamed Olympics," Klein said, referring to Lubicon boycott in the face" to people who trap and make their the declining population on over -fishing, but did of the Olympic program when Calgary hosted the living off the land. The Metis Nation wants the not single out Native users of the resource. winter games in 1988. "Perhaps matters could have lyrics changed and a statement supporting trap- been resolved had Mr. Ominayak been the only ping made before the sold -out concert or the Mohawk job reinstatement appealed spokesman. Lennarson has been the butt of other organization will call for a boycott and stage a Federal officials are appealing the reinstatement attacks by Alberta cabinet minsters. Dick Fowler, protest demonstration outside the concert hall. News WINDSPEAKER, JANUARY 18, 1993, PAGE 3 Cardinal first status Indian in cabinet By Cooper Langford an interview with Native me- Windspeaker Staff Writer dia, Cardinal stuck by the offer, calling it a humanitarian offer to help people going through hard EDMONTON times get back to their commu- "I want to make sure that the young nity and family support net- Social services in Alberta are works. going to change, says newly people - the employable, the trainable - Cardinal also said he expects minted minister Mike Cardinal, to be carefully watched during the first status Indian in the Al- are able to get back in the workforce." the first months in one of the berta cabinet. province's largest ministries. The appointment, however, "We do have non -Native does not signal a singular focus - Mike Cardinal people keeping their eyes open on Native welfare issues. But to see how Natives function in the Athabasca -Lac La Biche the cabinet," he said. "I found I MLA says his background and had to work twice as hard to get experience will help make poli- following Ralph Klein's success- criticized as a "make work" pro- remote northern communities. nominated and elected. You cies and programs more appro- ful bid to lead the Alberta Tories gram, Cardinal said employing "I want to make sure that the have to work very hard to get priate to the Native community. - promised to reform Alberta's people to clean parks or work on young people - the employable, equal with the other guy." "I am nota Native politician. $950 million welfare system. community building projects the trainable - are able to get Cardinal, who was born in I am a politician who is Native, The department's new focus will help break the "welfare cy- back in the workforce." Slave Lake about 150 km north a treaty Indian," Cardinal said. will be on work- for -welfare pro- cle." Cardinal has already of Edmonton, was first elected "On the other hand, I have the grams to put unemployed "In the long term, we have a sparked ministerial controversy to the Alberta legislature in additional experience of being Albertans back in the labor force lot of people to put back to work," by saying his department is pre- 1989. He is married with two Native." through public works programs, he said, adding that public works pared to pay for bus tickets to children and has a 35 -year The rookie minister - one of Cardinal said. projects will create jobs in high send unemployed people from record of community service in several back -bench promotions Although the policy has been "under -employment" regions like outside Alberta back home. In northern Alberta. Ex- policeman to help develop Saskatchewan aboriginal self-policing policy inquiry called

By Barb Grinder "It was one of the highlights of my experi- Windspeaker Contributor ence," Young says. "There was a big ceremony unconstitutional in which I was given an Indian name and they transferred ownership of a tipi to me." CALGARY Young, who was given the name Aapi Piita Lawyer claims of the investigation, Bodnar (White Eagle), received the honors for the work added. Former Calgary policeman John Young is he's been doing in fostering better relationships "We're not investigating the new Regional Representative for Aborigi- between Natives and whites. But his warmth, examination Mr. Nerland. We are looking nal Policing for Alberta and the Northwest enthusiasm and commitmentto theNativecom- at the police, their actions and Territories. munity were also factors. The trust which he's of Nerland case the activities of prosecutors," The position was created as part of the established with the Native community was an he said. federal government's new policy to develop important reason behind his appointment to "If he somehow believes he self-policing programs for first nations across the new position. basicallya retrial is the centre of attraction, then the country. The program really began last The new Aboriginal Policing Program was that's probably because he year, Young says, as part of the changes to the announced last April. Young first met with REGINA killed someone and not be- criminal justice system proposed by aboriginal federal government officials at a national work- cause we want ,him to be," constitutional negotiators. shop on first nations policing and was ap- The inquiry into the death Bodnar added. "Developing your own policing services is proached some time later about the position of of Leo LaChance violates con- The inquiry has been on part of the move toward self -government. It's regional representative. stitutional rights of the white hold since the summer when it an important step in giving people control over "I had a very interesting experience when supremacist who shot the Cree got bogged down in a series of their own lives," he says. they asked me to take the job,' he says. "The day trapper and should be stopped, court cases over whether the "The government is very committed to after the government made me the offer, I was at an Edmonton lawyer says. RCMP should identify an in- making this a meeting with "It is to us that (the formant on Saskatchewan rac- program suc some members clear provincial inquiry) is essen- ist cessful. They'll of the Native groups. be investing "Developing your own policing services is community. tially attempting to re -try the Widely reported rumors case," said Brian Beresh. and statements by the Prince about $116 mil- part of the move toward self- government. It's When the meet- lion in the pro- ing was over I Beresh is attempting to Albert Tribal Council allege gram over the an important step in giving people control gave a ride home have the inquiry stopped by Nerland is the informant at the next five years, over their own lives." to a Blackfoot Saskatchewan's appeal court. centre of the controversy. for policy - elder, Maggie "The inquiry is an attempt RCMP refuse to comment on making and -john Young Black Kettle, by the province to do what the charges. administrative who teaches at only the feds can do and that is The appeal court is ex- work, training, the Plains Indian look into a criminal matter." pected to rule on Nerland's ap- equipment, recruitment, uniforms and capital (Cultural Survival) School. I hadn't told anyone In court documents filed on plication before the inquiry expenditures. They want to see as many re- anything about the new job because I wasn't behalf of Carney Nerland, resumes hearings in March. serves as possible become fully mandated to do even sure I wanted to take it. But as we were in Beresh says the inquiry is es- Nerlandwill most likely be their own policing. It's why they wanted some- the car, Maggie said, 'John, I had a bream about sentially a second trial for the called to testify if the inquiry is one with a background in police work and real you last night. I dreamt you were going to quit self -proclaimed racist leader. allowed to proceed. contact with Native communities." the Calgary Police Force. "' Nerland is currently serv- Nerland, the self -pro- Young has been in law enforcement since "So then I told her about the job with the ing a four -year manslaughter claimed head of the Church of 1978, working his way from beat officer with government I'd just been offered and she said, sentence. Jesus Christ Aryan Nations the Calgary Police Department to traffic fatal- 'John, you go for it. "' Beresh also claims the in- Saskatchewan chapter, shot ity investigations and to the Identifications Young officially took up his new post Jan.11, federal gov- LaChance through the door of branch and training quiry violates the division, where he wrote and will be going to Ottawa for two weeks of ernment's solejurisdiction over his Prince Albert gun shop. the scripts for training films. He spent a year in training. On his return, he'll be stationed in Cal - criminal law. The case never went to trial a special Calgary Olympics unit, and for the garybutwill spend much of his time travelling to last six years, he's been the aboriginal liaison Itn addition, it represents because Nerland pleaded reserves throughout the province and up north. manslaughter. officer for the department. He will work with Native communities that an unjustified investigation of guilty to RCMP His four -year sentence was A University of Alberta graduate with a want to initiate self-policing or upgrade their internal affairs and degree in chemistry, he's working towards an- operations to prepare to take over all their po- threatens Nerland's constitu- deemed too lenient by Native other degree in Education and Computer Sci- lice operations. He'll also work with groups tional rights to life and secu- communities in the Prince ence at the University of Calgary. with full police capabilities, to ensure a higher rity. Albert region, who launched a As aboriginal liaison officer, Young won lever of service and financing. Inquiry lawyer Morris series of protests. The Saskatch- the respect and co- operation of Calgary Native "I imagine I'll be spending much of my Bodnar said he doesn't expect ewan government announced groups and Indian leaders throughout the prov- time on the road, but I feel strongly that you the latest set of legal manoeu- the inquiry one year after the ince. Last year he was adopted in a traditional should get to know people and build bridges vres to block the investigation. 1991 shooting. ceremony as the son of Joe and Josephine before any problems come up. Then if prob- He was surprised by Nerland's parole applica- Crowshoe, Peigan elders and recipients of the lems do come up, you can approach them in a Nerland's belief he is the focus tion in 1992 was denied. Order of Canada. positive way." PAGE 4, JANUARY 18, 1993, WINDSPEAKER Our Opinion Gaming decision should be left to communities Ottawa spends a lot of money But it is Native communities every year funding band councils, themselves thathavedonethemost schools, housing and economic to combat the poverty -induced al- development projects on reserves coholism that plagues many com- in Canada. But for an annual in- munities. There is no reason to vestment estimated at $5 billion, believe social concerns that may fustnationcommunitiesstillstrug- arise from gambling cannot be gle against poverty and poor so- handled by local professionals. cial conditions. Whoknows,theincreasedemploy- Self -government has been a ment from casinos could go a long leading national debate over the towards reducing current social last 12 months. Under a lot ofpres- problems. sure from communities and politi- Some people will question the cal leaders, the federal govemment ethics of investing in gambling, has decided first nations might be which has historically been seen a s better off looking after their own a social vice. Some communities affairs. may choose not to go into the ca- In this climate of increasing sino business for this very reason. acceptance of Native responsibil- But these decision are based on the ity, it is hard to imagine why a values of a group of people. Gov- political battle is emerging over ernment can't and shouldn't leg- the issue of on- reserve gaming. islate community standards. Discrimination may return Bands need new revenue Finally,govemmentssetadou- sources for community develop- ble standard when they actively ment and business foundations if oppose on- reserve gaming. Mil- they are to grow. But in a climate of lions of dollars have poured into under new minister's plans spending cuts in the name of defi- federal and provincial coffers cit reduction and the transfer of through the sale of lottery tickets. Picture this: You arrive at programs from Ottawa to the prov- Manitoba runs a palatial gambling the only house within your inces, one thing is certain: The feds house in downtown Winnipeg. price range that could ad- cannot be relied on to subsidize Bingo halls and smaller casinos equately house five kids. Mo- on- reserve development that ful- are popular in many provinces. ments before, on the telephone, fils the potential of so many com- Instead of blocking casino de- the landlord said the house was munities. velopment, governments should still available. The landlord Gambling might not be the be sitting down with first nations takes one look at you and says cleanest way to get money and to look at how to develop the ca- the place has been taken. business moving in Native com- sino business. It is possible that If Community Develop- munities. There are potential so- joint ventures could be profitable ment Minister Dianne Mirosh Prior to this legislation, peo- only be a return to the time cial problems. for everybody. successfully implements her ple could be subjected to dis- when being a Native meant plans, the scenario just men- crimination for a variety of rea- being a second -class citizen. LaChance inquiry should continue tioned will return. As one of sons. It was, basically, accept- I was cautiously optimistic those five kids that was turned able bigotry. about Premier Klein snewgov- Self-proclaimedwhitesuprema- handled the shooting death of a away, I do not want a return to Mirosh contends the Char- ernment, but I found the recent cist Carney Nerland wants to have Nativeman and whetherjusticewas those dark days. ter of Rights and Freedoms will ramblings by Mirosh very dis- an inquiry into the judicial system's served by those institutions. Mirosh, one of the new provide enough protection for turbing. handling of the shooting of Leo Nerland's name has only been rookie ministers appointed to individuals, once again show- Mirosh later said she was LaChance stopped. He says, dragged into the proceedings as a Alberta Premier Ralph Klein's ing her ignorance of human sorry she revealed her igno- through his lawyers, the investiga- central one because the RCMP will cabinet, has suggested the Al- rights legislation. rance of the province's human tion into the death of the Whitefish not say whether they used him as a berta Human Rights Commis- It takes an enormous rights legislation and the Char - Cree trapper violates his rights and secret informant. sion be abolished and the Indi- amount of money for lawyers ter of Rights and Freedoms. She goes against Ottawa's exclusive Once this issue is cleared, vidual's Rights Protection Act and court applications in order also said she was sorry she power to try criminal matters. Nerland will once again be relegated be repealed. She is the minister to bring an action based on the spoke before consulting the pre- We are not legal experts and to his proper position as one part of responsible for both the com- charter. mier and before Peter Elzinga cannot say if the current inquiry a complicated, broad process. He mission and the act. Secondly, the charter only completed his review of Alber- falls perfectly in line with Canadian should only start to harp about his It is apparent that Mirosh applies to government and their ta's 300 boards and commis- law. However, it would be a shame personal rights if the inquiry starts has little understanding of hu- legislative bodies. Private in- sions. to see its efforts vanish over techni- recommending he be re- tried. man rights legislation, which terests like landlords, private But does that mean she has calities. And Nerland should no t expect was established to protect indi- sector employers, restaurant changed heropinions? Nerland, on the other hand, gentle treatment in the court of pub- Notlikely. viduals hotel proprietors, etc. My should not presume he is the star lic opinion. He should be prepared against discrimination owners, suggestion to Premier attraction. The three -member panel for heat; he is, after all, a publically on the basis of race, religion, would all be excluded. Klein is to ask for her resigna- is not conducting an appeal hearing proclaimed racist organizer. What sex, etc. It was established to Without the Human Rights tion and appoint someone with of Nerland's conviction. It is exam- did he expect when he entered that ensure everyone's individual Commission and the Individual more appreciation of human ining how the police and the courts particular kitchen? rights. Rights Protection Act, there can rights. 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Publisher: Bert Crowfoot PUBLICATION MAIL REGISTRATION 112177 WINDSPEAKER, rYour Opinioñ JANUARY I 8, I 993, PAGE 5 Opposition to Peltier's Lubicon offerfer imprisonment mounting reflects racism Dear Editor, to the Lubicon. Dear Editor, Last July of this year there their peers and errant FBI in- Prime Minister Mulroney has was a riot at the Leavenworth vestigators. Morality has to Alberta Premier Ralph Klein offered the Lubicon a $73 million It is 102 years since the in- Prison. Leonard Peltier was im- start in the White House. is dead wrong when he suggests settlement. That is only about one famous massacre of Lakotah plicated and charged as one of Some believe that Bill Clinton that the unsettled land claim of per cent of $7 billion. Why do people at Wounded Knee, the instigators, and it was will promote a "kinder and the Lubicon Lake Cree is the fault white people get 12- and -a -half per South Dakota. Leonard Peltier, planned to send him to a much gentler" society. Time will tell. of Chief Ominayak's white ad- cent and Indians one per cent? Is who is still the foremost sym- tougher federal prison at Flor- viser, Fred Lennarson. And he is it really a "straight philosophical bol of resistance on behalf of ence, Colorado. Fortunately, in- There is a new 29 -page deliberately trying to muddy the difference of opinion," or is it rac- his people, still languishes in ternational protests poured in book out about the Wounded waterswhenhesuggests through ism? his cell at Leavenworth Prison and the action was stopped. He Knee massacre. It carries the his puppet, Native Affairs Minis- To top it all off, the Lubicons in Kansas. was also cleared of all wrongdo- shock effect of a 2,900 page ter Dick Fowler, that "the differ- aren't even asking to be treated On Jan. 15, 1992, Amnesty ing. book! Wounded Knee and the ence is not so much in dollars and like everyone else. All they want International released a stir- Rigoberta Menchu, Guate- Ghost Dance Tragedy was cents as it is a straight philosophi- is $200 million so they can build ring report that urges strong malan Indian activist and re- written byJack Utter and pub- cal difference of opinion." the infrastructure necessary for international action to rectify cipient of the 1992 Nobel Peace lished in 1991 by National When oil was discovered on their self- sufficiency, which was the miscarriage of justice that Prize, has been urging justice Woodlands Publishing Co., a white farmer's land in Ontario destroyed by oil and gas develop- has occurred. for Peltier. Lake Ann, Michigan. You are two years ago, he began receiv- ment. This represents a consider- On Oct. 2, 1991, when the Frank Dreaver and Anne urged to acquire this well ing a 12- and -a -half per cent roy- able bargain for the governments Peltier case was again re- Fitterer, of the Leonard Peltier documented, inexpensive alty for the right to access by oil and corporations involved, yet viewed, the lower courts ruled Defence Committee (Canada), book - only $3.95 in the U.S. companies. He is now a multi- Mulroney and King Klein call it against reopening it. Again, in are urging supporters to again The approximately 300 millionaire. Figure 12- and -a -half being greedy. Perhaps it is they December 1991, other judges write to Prime Minister Lakotah people were on their per cent of more than $7 billion who are the greedy ones. gave a negative decision that Mulroney and, now that the way to surrender and were in oil already stolen from supported the earlier decision. American election is over, to displaying white flags. Only Lubicon land and you get about Gordon Robert Dumont In July 1992, a decision was President -elect Bill Clinton. Let- four Indians miraculously $875 million dollars that is owed Edmonton, AB made by the U.S. Eighth Cir- ters should also be sent to Sena- survived the attack. Eighteen cuitCourt of Appeals to accept tor Daniel Inouye (who has a Congressional Medals of an "amicus brief' signed by 47 habit of responding to his mail), Honor were awarded to Flag to unify concerned Canadian Members Chairman of the Senate Select troopers for "heroic" action at of Parliament, mostly those af- Indian Committee on Affairs, Wounded Knee. Dear Editor, also represent our Native people filiated with the New Demo- and Senator Joe Biden, Senate On Sept.25, 1990, Lakotah crats. as one powerful, dignified and Judiciary Committee. people proposed the follow- Asa Native deeply concerned unified force. On Oct. 4, 1992, a further It is now clear that during ing to the U.S. Congress: 1) regarding the many obstacles that It is my hope this appeal was made to the new appro- U.S. the Reagan and Bush terms of Compensation to their peo- currentlyhinderouradvancement, priate symbolofco-habitationwill Eighth Circuit Court of Ap- office, the case of Peltier did not ple for damages sustained at I have organized a group of equally revitalize our people' s energy, peals, St. Paul, Minnesota. As demand much re- attention. Both Wounded Knee; 2) a national concerned Natives who are inter - awaken dormant values of this date there has and in- been no were too busy using the military monument to be built in es ted in lobbying Na tive leaders in stincts and, news of a decision having ultimately, mobilize been to impose "just settlements" at memory of the slain Lakotah Ottawa to act on aproposal. our people toward unity. made. various hot spots around the ancestors; and 3) an apology We have proposed a bright, I request all interested people In early June 1992, at the world. There are signs that the from the U.S. government. instantly recognizable national design for a who may have any suggestions, convention of the Ca- U.S. justice system has been se- That October, Congress new flag which will in nadian Labour declare the opinions, or who may support Congress, a riously corrupted. For example, passed a resolution that ex- meeting places of the Nation that the proposal, have resolution of or any ques- support and ac- the recent pardoning of C. pressed deep regret for what weareadistinctpeople,witha rich tions, tion on please contact me at the behalf of Leonard Weinberger and others who had happened. Points 1 and 2 heritage, cherished values and followingaddress:508 Peltier was passed. have deviously -421 Assini- circumvented were disregarded. hopes and ideals that will not die. boine Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3C At the last U.S. law. convention of Those of us who have In 1993, the Year of Indigenous 0Y4, phone the federal New (204)956 -2251. Democrats, a followed the Peltier case have For Indian rights, People, this new flag will endorse resolution of support was seen how prejudiced judges Roy L. Piepenburg our goal to live side -by -side with Sincerely, passed. have protected the bad deeds of Edmonton, Alta. the rest of Canada (in peace) and Eugene Singleton Slain activist King represented hope

l'ansi, ahnee and hello. rain and always with us. It was, and is, a profound and When I was a boy the world I remember seeing scenes of lasting image. was a place of voices. Long be- the race riots which were dev- It would take me years be- fore my history became ce- astating America on nightly Richard fore I could revisit those mented with images and faces newscasts. In my small world speeches and understand. Years there was soup( . In the early such violence was horrifying. I before I would work through 1960s my world was a purely can recall sneaking secretive Wagamese my own deeply ingrained rac- sonic place and Lie voices I re- glances all around me as I ist attitudes and learn the key to call so fondly at 37 resonate as walked to and from school, al- brotherhood, peace and sur- clearly now as hey did back ways wondering when the out- vival. Years before my own con- then. break would occur in our town. sciousness, the truth of my own There were, of course, the But this ,was the Canada of cal and spiritual aspirations of could solve the magnitude of identity, would be rekindled Beatles. Curt a wdy and Pee the mid -60s. We existed in rela- those people began to ride on spiritual problems facing the through the teachings of our Wee Reese calling baseball, Fos- tive calm then. Our racial prob- every pitch and swell. They lis- world of the 60s. Racism is, and elders. ter Hewitt live from the gon- lems simply smoldered beneath tened. always has been, a spiritual dis- They killed Martin. Killed dola in Maple Leaf Gardens, the pacific surface of a country He spoke of a consciousness ease. A blatant revocation of him because the truth is often Elvis, Aretha, Mr, Ed and Patsy which, even then, billed itself that swells in each and every the fact that we are all created unbearable to those with power. Cline still reverberate through- as a world leader in human one of us. A consciousness that by a singular, loving, nurturing Because when you offer the key out these long years too. rights. I'd learn different, of slumbers sometimes, goes un- Creator who goes by many to individual freedom you of- But of all the disparate course, in time, but then it heeded lots, but never ever dies. names. In this, we are all broth- fer the key to freedom for an voices of that fabulous decade, seemed we were free of such A consciousness constantly ers. entire people. The free uncon- one rings clearer, louder and discord. shopping for that spark which I didn't hear that then, of trolled will of a people is a dan- more insistently than any other. Then I recall seeing the man will ignite it to life again. course. I was only a boy and the gerous political adversary. And It's the voice of a man whose behind the voice. He stood at a That consciousness is built weight of the words was be- they killed him. framed photograph rests above podium in front of a throng of on truth, he said. The truth of yond my understanding. Still, But his voice remains. It re- my bed, a voice that even then thousands talking passionately our identities as human beings, the image of those throngs of mains in the hunt for self -gov- in the topsy -turvy world of about his God, his people and the validity of our existence and people standing in peaceful, ernment, sexual equality, secu- boys, calmed, assured and com- his dream. They listened. They the common human frailties orderly silence was in stark con- rity and peace. It is, after all, the forted me. listened and they prayed, sang which bind us together as much trast to the images of rioting, truth. When you know and un- Every Jan. 18 I celebrate Dr. and celebrated and nowhere as they threaten to tear us apart. looting and beatings. derstand the truth of your own Martin Luther King Jr. Day. For was there evidence of the car- That truth is a spiritual truth Above it all was the voice. reality, your own spiritual es- me, as an adult, Martin epito- nage strewn across the streets and the spark which ignites it to In retrospect I realize that it was sence, such things as politics mizes peace, brotherhood, sac- of America. flame is the faith that is built the first time I'd ever heard hope become irrelevant because you rifice and dedication. His ab- They listened. And as he through adversity. personified. The first time I wit- will always survive. sence from this world is merely spoke in that clear, modulat- Such is the key to brother- nessed the power of the Creator And in this, we are all broth- physical for he part of the ing voice, the cultural, politi- hood. Only a spiritual approach moving through one of our own. ers. Until next time, Meegwetch. PAGE 6, JANUARY 18, 1993, WINDSPEAKER i Old, Matawpi (Mà-dà -be)or everybody. This bright new year of 1993, it shows great depth in aboriginal roots. To start off the PEOPLE Er PLACES year.... The Seminole people in Community Events Florida have hosted a powwow in by Ethel Winnipeg this honor. The powwow is a few miles from Disneyworld. Hmmm. I FYOUWOULDL/KFTO INCLUDE YOUREVENT . . maybe Mickey Mouse will do some dancing too. You never IN THIS CALENDAR FOR THE FEBRUARY 1ST know. ISSUE, PLEASE CALL ETHEL BEFORE NOON Again, thanks to everyone who dian artist, James Houston, who took part. Our WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20TNAT1- 800 -66I- And the winners are .... readers are what urged him to express his culture Thanks to all our readers who makes Windspeaker special. through his art. He developed his 5469, FAX 455 -7639 OR WRITE TO : I5001 took the time to write stories of own unique expression not only - 112 AVENUE, EOM., A8., T5M 2V6. their Christmas memories, and GrandmaofSouthemAlberta of the north but of images in his thank you to those who took the Calgary - There was a tribute to own life. His art made him the first time to vote for their own favorites. MaggieBlackKettleonBoxingDay Inuitartisttohave aone -man show BINGO The first prize of $200, a one -year on the Siksika Nation. Due to Old in the National Gallery of Canada Every Tuesday; doors open 6:30 p.m., calling at 7:15 p.m.; subscription and a Windspeaker Ma n W inter's firm grip on weather, in 1990. He earned his fame by his Slave Lake Native Friendship Centre, AB. sweatshirt goes to Reta Coutts of there weren't many whO would 4,500drawingcollections.Mycon- BEING METIS MAKES YOU SPECIAL Black Diamond, Alberta, for her brave the weather. dolences to his family and the peo- every second Wed., 7 p.m.; 7903 - 73 Ave.; story of the Christmas of 1965, I had the chance to know ple who have loved him. Edmonton, AB. when she responded to letters in Maggie when I went to PICSS NATIVE ELDERS SOUP & BANNOCK the newspaper from men com- (Plains Indians Cultural Survival Games fund needs a boost noon Wed.; 11821 - 78 St.; plaining about women getting School). She is very simple but isn't Desmarais, Alberta - The Edmonton, AB. lazy. As a single mother with five thatwhatbeingaNativeisallabout? Northland Games are put on to WEEKLY A.A. MEETINGS children, she had to work more When I graduated in June of 1991 bring students together from the every Thursday, than one job just to get food on the from PICSS, she had given four 25 Northland Schools. The popu- St. Paul's Treatment Centre, Cardston, AB table. A few weeks after her letter students an eagle feather. Iwas one lation is about 2,655 students and NATIVE AWARENESS CLASSES appeared she started getting nu- of them. When she gave me this a selected group are invited to com- feather, she Monday Evenings from 7 to 9 pm merous letters wishing her and said I was like one of pete and socialize in the many dif- Canadian Native Friendship Centre, Edmonton, AB her children well and most had hergranddaughters.Ifelthonored. ferent events. The games will be METIS CULTURAL DANCE CLASSES money, too. She was able to buy Maggie comes from the Sik- held at the Mistassiniy School in sika Nation in southern Alberta. Desmarais, St. Peter's Anglican Church, Edmonton, AB her children presents and make Alberta onMay 28 and She doesn't TRADITIONAL WOMEN'S HEALING CIRCLE sure they had a memorable Christ- need anyone to intro- 29. Many of the students come mas. duce her because everyone knows from a long ways to participate; Wednesdays from 7 to 9 pm her. Maggie is very well known two of the schools flown in Canadian Native Friendship Centre, Edmonton, AB Second prize of $100 and a are throughout the powwow country from remote KEEWATIN YOUTH PROGRAM PRESENTS NATIVE ART one-year subscription goes to Rita communities. stretching from Alberta down to I know INSTRUCTION FOR YOUTH Lenty. (Please call editor Linda the Christmas season Arizona. She is active in her tradi- has every Thursdays, Caldwell at 1661- 5469 -we've drained your pockets and the lost ad tional Blackfoot roots. She is a charities have squeezed every last #202. 10840 -124 Street, Edmonton, AB. your d ress!) Rita's story was member of the Mo-To -Ke or Buf- bit of luxury you is FAMILIES OF NATIVE CHILDREN about a reunion with her father, have. This for a falo Women's Society. DianeMeili great cause and you never open ev ery day, whom she hadn't seen in 37 years. know wrote a story about her in her book, how much Edmonton, Alberta Kim Ghostkeeper of this means for the sp orts Winterburn, Alberta Those Who Know. She made ap- enthusiasts in the northern A.A. MEETINGS takes third Alberta. prize of $50 and a one-year sub- pearances in several Native films. Donations can be sent to: every day at 12:00 noon scription for her story of overcom- She also takes time to teach the Northland Games, M. Szabo, Canadian Native Friendship Centre, Edmonton, AB c/o ing unpleasant memories of child- traditional Blackfoot culture at PelicanMountainSchool,General INUIT ART: TRADITION AND REGENERATION hood Christmases plagued by al- PICSS or to give advice to anyone Delivery, Sandy Lake Via Desma- December 17, 1992 to May 2, 1993, cohol and physical abuse to find who wants it. old rais, Alberta TOG OTO. Museum of Civilization, Hull, Quebec great joy in the holiday season of 70- something winters is like the KASHTIN CROSS COUNTRY TOUR today. Energizerbatterybunny,shekeeps Round Dance an easy success Jan. 27, 1993 - Kapuskasing, ON Let's not forget the judges! going and going.... Edmonton -This pastweekend the Jan. 28, 1993 - Hearst, ON Thom Duck of Edmonton wins Eagle Claw Society put on a Round Jan. 29, 1993 - Sudbury, ON the draw prize of a Windspeaker Inuit'sdeathdosesageneration Dance at the Sacred Heart Church. Jan. 30, 1993 - Toronto, ON jacket and a one -year subscription. Baffin Island - Canada's best This is the first Round Dance I have CREATING WEALTH WITH FIRST NATIONS: We have been putting up an- known Inuit artist, Pudlo Pudlat, been to this year. Many people January 21 & 22, 1993 other contest for our readers. The died recently, closing a genera- braved the cold weather and the Pan Pacific Hotel, Vancouver, British Columbia winners for Contest #5 is Ray tion. He was 76. He was one of two ferocious wind that had a grip on NAPI FRIENDSHIP SOCIETY 3RD ANNUAL CROSS-CUL- Muskowec of Meadow Lake, SK, elders from the same community Edmonton to attend. TURAL CONFERENCE & 16TH ANNUAL POWWOW who won a Windspeaker who died recently. I coul dn't stay too long because January 22- 24,1993, sweatshirt. The 2nd prize winner Pudlo was brought up tradi- I had other prior engagements. Pincher Creek Arena, Pincher Creek, AB is Pat Gaudry of Gleichen, AB, tionally on the island. He hunted Round Dances have been going on SUNRISE GOSPEL GROUP who won a Windspeaker t- shirt. for survival. As his friend, Jimmy for awhile.Mostly among the Cree January 28, 1993 3rd prize winner is Mort Van Manning said: "He was a very or Chipewyan people. I attended Enoch Recreation Centre, Winterbum, AB Duzee of Saskatoon, SK, he won tough northern man. He hunted my first in 1989 at Saddle Lake. I D.O.T.C. WINTER TRIBAL FESTIVAL a Windspeaker Hat. Please peo- for survival - fish caribou, seal." was hooked. I never knew holding January 28 - 31, 1993 ple wear these prizes in good He started drawing in his early hands with strangers and going in Brandon, MB health. 40s. He was discoveredbya Cana- circles would be so much fun. GABRIELDUMONTMETIS EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE January 28 - 30, 1993 Saskatoon, SK Send o message to PRINCE RUPERT ALL -NATIVE BASKETBALL TOURNA- Seerois MENT February 8 -13,1993 your VALENTINE! Prince Rupert, B.C. 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Co- opera- boils down to careful planning, tive employers, who were "One of my favorite good management and sup- ready to pay bills for work in port from the family, says progress, helped get the new Archie Gladue. company off the ground. accomplishments is "I would say do a good The business did well and study on what you are going soon expanded into oil indus- having non to get into. Make sure that the try services to match growing -Native families are aware they will competition and the need to need to give their support be- handle a larger volume of people recognize that cause it takes a lot of hours work. and a lot of stress," says the It was during this period man at the helm of Lasso Con- Lasso began contracting brush we can do the job. I'd tracting. clearing services to Syncrude For the last 15 years, Canada, northern Alberta Gladue has been applying his oilsands giant. The relation- like to convince more simple philosophy of hard ship has evolved over the years work and good management and has expanded into other to his group of Fort McMurray- areas. While Lasso bids on con- Native people to get based companies. The result tracts and provides services to has been the creation of a thriv- other companies, Gladue sin- ing business, offering jobs to gles out Syncrude as one of his into business. It's the regions communities, and best customers. the satisfaction of a job well "Syncrude will spend a lot been a challenge for done. of time with you," says Gladue, "For me it has been self - adding that the company's rewarding," Gladue says. "I policies for working with lo- me. It's been an expe- only hope after another 10 cal communities help busi- years the prize will be some nesses like his develop. retirement funds. I hope that "They are quite experi- rience. And it has I've helped a few generations enced that way.... They look and a few young people at you carefully and see the who've deserved it." kind of work you do, the kind been worthwhile." Lasso represents a small of knowledge you have." group of companies handling Syncrude managers, on the - a variety of maintenance and other hand, are more likely to Archie Gladue construction contracts in turn praises toward dedicated northern Alberta. For more managers like Archie Gladue, than 10 years it has been bid- who prove Native entrepre- ding on a variety of contracts, neurs are competitive business ranging from home construc- people. tion to brush clearing for the "I've known Archie for oil and gas industries. many years. He's a very corn- But its beginnings were mitted person," says Dennis small and simple, born out of Love, Syncrude's general an experienced construction manager of mining. "Syn- supervisor's desire to take on crude certainly recognizes new challenges. Lasso as a high -performing "I'd been a supervisor for company. They are another 15 years," says Gladue, a treaty outstanding Native contrac- Indian with family ties to the tor." Janvier reserve and years of Gladue says he hopes other construction experience across young people growing up in Canada. the communities will make en- "I felt I could do my own trepreneurial career choices. business because I was doing It's a good way to make a liv- it for somebody else. At the ing, he says, as well as one that same time I could see myself offers more than just financial working for another 25 years rewards. and collecting a paycheque. "One of my favorite accom- But the novelty had worn off. plishments is having non -Na- I wanted something more tive people recognize that we than a supervisor's job. I can do the job,' he says. "I'd thought I'd create a few more like to convince more Native headaches for myself." people to get into business. It's With a $10,000 investment, been a challenge for me. It's Bert Crowfoot Gladue bought some second- been an experience. And it has Archie Gladue decided if he could work for someone else, he could just as easily work for hand equipment and started been worthwhile." himself. The other bonus was the challenges he faced in making his business a success.

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By Susan Lazaruk Natives seem willing to swap Windspeaker Contributor the devil they know for the devil they don't. "There's nothing like being VANCOUVER degraded by being on welfare," says McLean. The economic reality for the Lake Manitoba Band is bleak Provinces say 7Vo'to casinos and all too familiar: 95 per cent However in Canada, un- unemployment, heavy reliance like the U.S., where the Supreme on welfare, substandard living Court in 1987 upheld Indians' conditions and no resources. right to control their own casi- Prospects for the 1,000 band nos to allow them to pursue self - members are as dismal as the sufficiency, the issue of whether flat and rock -studded fields that the operation of blackjack tables yield few opportunities for and roulette wheels is an inher- farming or livestock. The only ent aboriginal right is up in the harvest in the area, about 200 air. kilometres north of Winnipeg, Natives say yes; the prov- is despair. inces, within whose jurisdiction "There's nothing to do," gaming falls, say no. And the band member Florence McLean courts have yet to decide. sadly laments. "We have no And unlike the wrangling drop -in centre, no nothing. It's over the nebulous aboriginal just dead." rightto self- govemmentdebated Her 30- year -old daughter during constitutional negotia- committed suicide last year, a tions last year, the issue of sov- tragedy she attributes to the ereignty is more immediate and hopelessness on the reserve. more tangible: There's millions "People thatage and younger of dollars at stake. have nothing to do." Or as Myron Sparklingeyes Her band and others hoping of the Goodfish Reserve near to turn their luck around are Lac La Biche, Alta., who would prepared to take a gamble on like to see gambling on his land, casinos. says: "You wouldn't want to as- They look enviously at U.S. sert it (sovereignty) if there reservations that have hit the wasn't something to assert it jackpot with Las Vegas -style for." gaming operations that provide employment and money for Gaming means big bucks economic development - with The industry is lucrative. the federal and state govern- For instance, 20 electronic slot ments' blessing - and they want machines legally installed a roll of the dice. through a gaming agreement To McLean, who attended a with the province by the recent conference in Vancouver Opaskwayak Cree Nation on on on- reserve gambling to scout its reserve near The Pas, Man., for ideas, Native casinos are no last year made them at least Bingo is probably the all -time favorite game of chance. crapshoot. $50,000. Ten per cent of rev- "It's our chance to be self - enues from the machines are in Winnipeg. The province last and money for economic devel- Are they going to make political sufficient," she says. "Life is go- paid to the province. year made more than $70 mil- opment. prisoners out of our people ?" ing to be better for us." But at least one Manitoba lion from gambling, including The Roseau River band al- Manitoba's attorney general band resents the 10- per -cent lotteries. ready operates 30 electronic slot has said the province is not plan- Gamblingthe road to riches cut, which it says amounts to a machines, which the province ning a violent confrontation but The optimism is echoed tax, and provincial restrictions, Governmenttold to butt out considers illegal because they will take action. across Canada. On- reserve gam- such as the limit of 40 slots on But the Roseau River Re- were brought in outside of the Roberts, who says Native bling is being heralded by some reserves. The issue threatens serve wants to assert its right as gaming agreement, and is plan- gaming is not so much about as the "return of the buffalo." to come to a head on the Roseau a nation to run and operate a ning this month to bring in a sovereignty as it is about his And judging from the op- River Reserve in Manitoba, casino. And it claims the prov- hundred more, as well as black band's survival, wonders what erators of Indian -run casinos in near the U.S. border. ince has no jurisdiction on its jack tables. is behind the province's insist- the U.S. and other advocates of The band already runs legal land. "They (the government) are ence on maintaining exclusive Indian casinos who made pres- bingos and sells break -open "We as a First Nation are as not increasing casinos in Mani- control over gambling. entations at the two -day con- Nevada -style tickets through capable of running credible, toba at this time," says Chuck "Is it economics or politics ?" ference, the road to riches Native gaming agreements the good operations and of also be- Koppang, manager of the Na- Manitoba says neither. through Native gambling is province negotiated with it and ing able to legislate our own tive gaming division of the Mani- paved with gold and free of about 15 other bands. laws," band member Carl toba Lotteries Foundation. Government says potholes. The agreements are the first Roberts said. The province is threatening involvement essential But critics warn of the possi- of their kind in Canada and The 1,300 band members are to seize any illegal equipment The province's Native bility of fraud, increased petty allow Manitoba to regulate tired of watching bus loads of and charge the buyers or suppli- gaming agreements do not at- crimes or the arrival of organ- gambling on the reserves, as it Manitobans from neighboring ers. Band members are warning tempt to solve issues of jurisdic- ized crime, replacing the de- does elsewhere, including the towns drive by on their way to they will defend themselves, tional dispute - that's for the fed- pendency on welfare with the running of a European -style Minnesota, where 13 Indian -run publicly but not violently. eral government to decide, says dependency on gambling and casino with 250 electronic slot casinos grossed about $170 mil- "Are they going to shoot our Koppang. The agreements are trading Native traditions for a machines and black jack tables lion in 1991, providing almost children ?" asks Roberts. "Are intended to allow bands to make life in the service industry. at the opulent Hotel Fort Garry full employment in some areas they going to come in with arms? money from gaming in the

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meantime, he says. cial services, education or self - "We are going to have to put And government involve- government, he added. in regulations and guidelines ment in gambling is essential, he And he saidhe found itironic that are airtight because we will adds. that charities that run gambling be so heavily scrutinized." "As gaming is a cash busi- events are concerned that Na- ness, there are many opportuni- tive casinos would have an un- But not all bands are pre- ties for participants to 'skim' rev- fair advantage if they didn't ad- pared to engage in a stare -down enues ...(therefore) the founda- here to the province's rules. with provinces. tion sees a continuing role for its "There's concern that there staff in organizational matters, won't be a level playing field. Profits to aid community staff training, audit and enforce - Well, you haven't even let us Like others, Wes Modeste m e n t , " into the park," of the Cowichan Band on Van- Koppang told he said. couver Island talked instead of the conference. And he dis- workingwith provincial officials Manybands misses com- to set up gaming operations on are watching plaints that his largely unemployed reserve. the situation in Indians won't Modeste said his 2,600 -mem- Manitoba with have to pay ber band, known for producing interest. income taxes heavy wool Cowichan sweaters, In B.C., on money was not worried about invest- where the gov- made on re- ing in an industry that produced ernment runs serves. no tangible product. casinos and al- "White "It produces money - that's lows charities, man's big cor- the whole idea," said the band's including Na- porations get soft- spoken self- govemmentco- tive groups, to tax defer- ordinator. operate bingos menti, too," he "The money derived from and smaller - said. these kinds of projects can be scale gaming Thomas also directed to community build- operations, waved off any ings, services, health, recreation, Chief Robert talk of drugs, care of elders." Thomas says his prostitution His band has no viable eco- Nanaimo band or crime. nomic options, he says. on Vancouver Island plans to "You allow guys to sell drugs "Pre- contact, we were in ab- open a $50- million casino, with in the can, you'll have guys sell- solute control of the resources in or without the government's OK. ing drugs in the can." the vicinity. We can no longer the of on- reserve look at that to make a living and Roulette wheels are a common sight in casinos and gambling gambling is just one question B.C. chief defiant gaming seems to be a practical establishments. bands are looking at. A tough -talking Thomas industry to tap into to be reason- year. "An awful lot Native Chief Thomas: "People have warned the province it has only ably sure that of such as car vandalism and fights money could be lives arebeingchanged," he says. asked me 'Why gambling, a limited role in the casino. made." that can be combatted by addi- The infusion of cash directly Robert? Gambling is dirty "If they think they're going And "unlike tional policing, he says. the big Mafia stimulates the economy, includ- money.' Well, I don't know of to come in and dictate to us what families And the fear of the negative in Las Vegas who make ing that of neighboring commu- impact anyone in B.C. who says 'Here's games we can play, what hours lots of money on cultural heritage is and buy big nities, he adds. countered $60 million to become self- suffi- we can open, there's going to be Lincolns and big mansions, by building commu- the Steady jobs and improved nity cient in a very short period of a bitter thing coming. money go centres and heritage muse- will into the commu- alco- time.' "Give us credit to outlook should decrease ums with gambling revenues, he runourown nity." holism among Natives, he "We have no resources left, businesses. Just because In- says. says. we're But Francis Kavanaugh of But, if alcoholism no lumber, no fish, land claims dians, does it mean we are inca- the already ex- If gambling does represent a Whitefish Bay First Nations ists, it may be difficult to con- return of are still held up. We can't de- pable of ?" in the buffalo, Colin operating things northwestern Ontario says he trol, he concedes. However, he velop without a land base," he But Thomas welcomes a pro- is aware of the Campbell, a criminology in- potential of abuse says gambling revenues could structor said in an impassioned and of- vincial role for security checks, with gambling. at Simon Fraser Univer- ten angry speech. be directed to treatment pro- sity, told the conference: "Na- spot checks and accounting au- "I see that as a problem with grams. His band has seen nothing dits. "That adds to the credibil- some bingo tives must get in on organized players, people who And he says in on provincial promises for so- ity of our operation," he says. hawk the states with gambling before it is hunted or their TVs and VCRs to casinos, social play assistance to In- fished outof existence, like what bingo .... Sooner or later dians decreased by three per non they find in -Natives did to the buffalo." themselves the cent, while it went up by five per And Robert dumps." Hathaway, chief cent elsewhere. executive officer of the Economic Sherf says about 28 Gaming may be only per cent Development Commission for of the population is addicted to the Sault Ste. Marie (Michigan) answer some form of gambling, but Tribe of Chippewa Indians, But on- reserve gambling played down the problem. which runs a successful casino, may be the only answer, he adds. "Gambling addiction is relayed stories of big money to "The bottom line is is that that the something that is trendy to be be made in gaming. only source of unencumbered worried about," he told del- So big, he says, that casinos income that we can get." egates. "Apparently the prob- need to stay open the Benefits outweigh around disadvan- lem is real. clock. tages, Steven Sherf, a consulting "There seems to be a slight "It's like dancing with a go- accountant who develops Na- increase in crime in states where rilla," he says. "You don't stop tive high -stakes in casinos the gambling takes place," but they when you get tired; you stop U.S., told the conference. are largely "nuisance" crimes, when the gorilla gets tired." U.S. casinos have preferen- tial hiring policies for Natives and 24 per cent of the workers Practiced bingo players play a number of cards at the same are Native Americans, who Photos by Leah Pagett time in hopes of hitting the jackpot. make on average $20,000 U.S. a

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By Sherida Crane teach the girls how to bead, tan Earl Calf Child and Ann Mary Native Cornerstone hides and dry meat. Calf Child. "Things will never be the Her advice for other women As she looked at the picture same. A lot of the old cer- was both humble and wise. she called my grandmother "my SIKSIKA NATION, Alta. "I have no advice becau se each sister." She moaned in loneliness emonies won't come back person must live their own life." as she looked at the picture. My She was to become the great- because they died with the Her tone changed to deep grandmother Ann Mary passed est connection I ever had to my worry when I brought up self - away when my mother was three Blackfoot ancestors, to my grand- old people." government. years old, so my mother and I mother, my great -grandmother. "The band council never even had no memory of her. On a cold foggy morning I talked to the old people about Poor Eagle knew both my went to interview Beatrice Poor - Beatrice Poor Eagle self-government. The elders on grandmother and my great - Eagle, whose Blackfoot name this reserve are very unsure of grandmother intimately. She was translated means "at home stay the youth in the future. What is our memory; through her I could women." She is an 80- year -old When I gave her some to- pounds of meat each. going to happen to them ?" feel my grandmother. I knew she Elder from the Siksika Nation bacco, she held my hands and "Times were good then. They While I listened to Poor Ea- existed. near Calgary. said, "Thank you, my girl, thank would give everyone sweaters, gle, I saw that her simple an- I left her house feeling ac- Poor Eagle greeted my you." Her eyes filled with such stockings and toques. Then once swers held more wisdom than cepted and cared for. mother, Audrey Crane, with a happiness and gratefulness that a month we would get flour, bak- many of our Native leaders. I felt "Come back whenever you warm smile and a kiss. My my face went red. I had never ing powder, lard, syrup, jam, an incredible sadness as she said: want," she said in farewell. mother acted as my interpreter, met anyone so sincere. sugar, tobacco and matches." "Things will never be the same. A I felt so loved and comfort- since Poor Eagle felt more com- Poor Eagle's mother, who In 1919, at the age of six, her lot of the old ceremonies won't able with her that didn't want to fortable speaking Blackfoot. died when she was just a new- life drastically changed. She was come back because they died with go back to the insensitive city. I Only a touch of white framed born baby, didn't have an Eng- sent to a boarding school, where the old people." But her next com- had never felt that safe before. her dark hair, which hung in lish name; her name translated she was known as number 19. ment gave me some hope. On the way home my mother braids to her neck, then looped meant "calling from behind in "It was terribly hard, I really "Some of the traditions are barely talked. I knew that she up and tied around the back. the woods." Poor Eagle was cried. I was so lonely for my being revived, such as powwows. longed to go back to those old Bobby pins keeping her hair in raised by Chief Crowfoot's grandparents. Some of the nuns Some of the old ways are coming days and that she feltvery lonely. place reflected her neat appear- daughter, Little Woman, and by were very mean, some were very back here," she said with a gleam I had to return to the city, ance. She wore a simple floral my great-grandmother, Mary Big kind, but if you were caught of pride in her eyes. even though I felt sad for a few dress with a sweater, and on her Snake. speaking your language, you Poor Eagle told us a funny days. I knew that I could go on feet she wore plain buckskin Poor Eagle grew up in a tent couldn't go home. Anything sa- story about her adventure at the with this sometimes difficult life. moccasins. and would move from Bassano cred to us, the nuns called Satan's Banff museum. I accepted the fact that I couldn't Her eyes were the most to the Cluny coal mines as the work," she said. "I saw two men standing in go back in time; neither could I prominent feature, and even seasons changed. She remembers When I asked her what she the distance. I waved to them, change it. though she said she couldn't see a time when there were only five felt about modem times she said: but they took no notice. I then That visit made me think of very well, her eyes held kind- people on the whole reserve that "Things are terrible today. You called, 'Where are you from ?' the Elders, like Beatrice Poor Ea- ness, humility and wisdom un- drank alcohol. must raise your children right, When the two men didn't an- gle, who posses the kindness, like anyone I had ever met. "Those were happy times; we with hard work." swer me, I noticed they were stat- wisdom and honesty our ances- After visiting for a while, my had a lot of fun. The Blackfoot As shê spoke her hands ues. tors had. They have had the mother told her why we were owned a lot of horses and cattle moved gracefully through the air, "I can't hear or see very well," strength to live through the resi- there. Poor Eagle was very then; even the young people her fingers as nimble as a young she explained. I'm afraid to go dential schools and deal with the straightforward with my mother would be helping.I used to ride in woman's. out because I might walk into a bigotry. and me, and told us there were anold- fashioned wooden saddle." Her late husband Joe would cow!" Most of all, our elders have some things that were so sacred On ration day, Thursdays, the teach the boys how to work with My mother showed Poor Ea- had the strength to survive and she would not speak about them. 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VACATION ALBERTA Itnow seems there is enough evidence of the hazards of smoking to CORPORATION RECREATIONAL both the smoker and the people around him to make anyone want to Protecting Children, AND TOURISM DEVELOPMENT quit. But, as millions of smokers know, quitting is no easy task. WESTCASTLE PINCHER CREEK AREA Some smokers try three and four times before they successfully quit Supporting Families This is because quitting smoking means conquering a three -fold prob- WHEREAS the applicant for the project, Vacation lem: physical addiction to nicotine, behavioral conditioning associated To all those in Aboriginal communities who Alberta Corporation, has tiled an application with with the hand- to-mouth" action of smoking, and social triggers such as in the Community Panel process, the Natural Resources Conservation Board to obtain having a cigarette with a morning coffee or participated an approval when out with friends. in accordance with section 5 (1) of the Despite the challenge, every can thank you for your valuable input. Natural Resources Conservation Board Act for an smoker quid One of the secrets to expansion of the existing downhill ski facilities and quitting successfully is to realize why you smoke. That way, you can new tourism and recreation facilities, including two figure out how to help yourself through the rough times and become a The Community Panel reviewing family and child 18 hole golf courses, overnight accommodation and non-smoker. legislation in British has two staff housing to be located southwest of Pincher services Columbia delivered Creek, and In honor of National Non -smoking Week, from Jan. 18-24, give the wide- ranging reports to Minister of Social Services Joan WHEREAS the Natural Resources Conservation following quiz a try. It will help you analyze why you smoke. Answer Smallwood. Together, they make 264 recommendations to Board considers it appropriate that preliminary no- it honestly and when you read the results, you may find a few surprises. tice of the application improve government and community support for children and be given to potentially Inter- Once you've completed it, discuss it with your doctor or pharmacist ested persons even though the application is not a They families under stress. completed application until the material filed has will help you plan for a smoke -free future! Aboriginal panel members conducted a parallel consulta- been reviewed and deficiencies supplemented. THEREFORE TAKE NOTICE THAT: tive process, and demanded a return to their communities of PART ONF, 1. The application is nota completed application; Next to the following statements, mark the number the responsibility to protect and nurture their children. Their 2. Copies of the application including Information that bestdescribes your own experience. l = Never 2= Rarely3= Once in while4 = Most report, entitled -Liberating Our Children Liberating our and particulars filed in support thereof may be obtained by persons with an established interest in of the time 5 = Always Nations- makes 102 recommendations to change the the matter (the Board will provide direction In the A. I smoke to keep myself from slowing down. between the government and Aborigi- event there is a question as to whether a has relationship provincial person B. Handling a cigarette is part of the enjoyment of smoking it nal families. an established interest in the malter) from the appli- cant, Vacation Alberta Corporation, 10940 - 166A C. Smoking is pleasant and relaxing. "Although people of Aboriginal origin make up less than Street, Edmonton, Alberta. D. I light up a cigarette when I feel angry about something. five percent of B.C.'s population, one third of all children in 3. Copies of the application are available for E. When I'm out of cigarettes, its near -torture until I can get them. state care are Aboriginal, and that's a tragedy," Smallwood viewing at municipal libraries in Pincher Creek, Lethbridge, Cmwsnest Pass, Calgary, and Edmon- F. I smoke automatically, without even being aware of it. said. is "No nation can survive without its children, and this ton and by appointment at the Natural Resources G. I smoke when other people around me are smoking. an unacceptable situation that we must redress together." Conservation Board offices in Calgary and Edmon- H. I smoke to perk myself up. The reports of the panel - Liberating Our Children ton. Individuals who have an interest and wish to I. Part of enjoying smoking is preparing to light up. Liberating Our Nations and Making Changes: A Place to Start receive ongoing notices respecting the application J. I get pleasure from smoking. - were made public on December 3 and are now available. are asked to advise the Board by calling 297 -8303 K. When I feel uncomfortable or upset, I light up a cigarette. (collect calls will be If you attended a public or private meeting with the accepted). L. I'm very much aware of it when I'm not smoking a cigarette. Panel, or requested that your name be added to the Panel DATED at Calgary. Alberta on 11 December1992. M. I often light up a cigarette while one is still burning in the ashtray. William Y. Kennedy Board Solicitor , Natural N. I mailing list, you will receive the report in the mail. Resources Conservation Board, 10th Floor, 640 - smoke cigarettes with friends when I'm having a good time. Filth Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 3G4, Tel- O. Whenlsmoke, part of myenjoymentis watching the srmokeasI exhale it. ephone: (403) 297-8303 Jf you would like further information, please call toll free: P. I want a cigarette often when I am comfortable and relaxed. Q. Ismokewhenrm'blué'andwantto takemymindoffwhafsbodTaingme. R. I get a real craving for a cigarette when I havent had one in a while. 1- 800-663 -1251 S. rvefotnudacigaretleinmyrrnutharldhaveEitmrnembaedihatitwasthere. Windspeaker T. I always smoke when I'm out with friends at a party, bar, etc. U. I smoke cigarettes to get a lift. or write to: is available Legislation Review PART TWO Family and Children's Services at any Mac's Write the number you put beside each letter in Part One beside the same Ministry of Social Services letter in the scorecard. For example, if you marked a "3" beside question Parliament Buildings Honourable Joan Smallwood stores in "C" on the test, put a "3" beside the letter "C" on the scorecard. Then, add Victoria, B.C. Minister of Social Services up the numbers to get totals for each category. V8W 3A2 Province of British Columbia Alberta. A H U StimulationTotal "IT STIMULATES ME" With a high score here, you feel that smoking gives you energy, keeps you going. So, think about alternatives that give you energy, LESSER SLAVE LAKE REGIONAL COUNCIL such as washing your face, brisk walking and jogging. B_ I_ O_ Handling Total 2ND ANNUAL "I WANT SOMETHING IN MY HAND" There area lot of things you can do with your hands without lighting up. Try doodling with a pencil, knitting, VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT or get a "dummy" cigarette you can play with. C_ J_ P_ Pleasure/Relaxation Total_ FEBRUARY 6 & 7, 1993 "IT FEELS GOOD" A high score means that yougeta lot ofphysical pleasure (Saturday & Sunday) out ofsmoking. Various forms of exercise can be effective alternatives. People in this category may be helped by the use of nicotine chewing pieces or a nicotine IMIEW /IOC WM skin patch if medically indicated. 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CONTACT: CONTACT: Nikki Ladoucer Derek Favel F_ M_ S_ Habit Total "IT'S PART OF MY ROUTINE" Ifcigarettes are merelypart ofyour routine, 355-2167 355-3931 (wk) one key to success is being aware of every cigarette you smoke. Keeping a diary Dan 523 -4401 355-2161 (hm) orwritngdown every cigarette on theinsideofyourcigarettepackcisagood way to do it.

G N T Social Smoker Total_ DRAW DATE: Thursday, February 4, 1993 at 9 p.m. "I'M A SOCIAL SMOKER" You smoke in social situations, when people DAILY ADMISSION: $2 per person (all players must pay) around you are smoking and when you are offered cigarettes. It is insportantfor you to remind others that you area non -smoker. You may want to change your social habits to avoid the "triggers" which may lead to smoking again. TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO Circle highest totals. The highest total tells you the likely reasons CHANGE /ALTER THE TOURNAMENT FORMAT (MODIFIED your DOUBLE you smoke. KNOCKOUT) AND PRIZE STRUCTURE DEPENDING ON PAID Il (This information was provided by Merrell Dow Phannaceuticals (Canada).) PAGE 12, JANUARY 18, 1993, WINDSPEAKER Arts & Entertainments.

Artist's totems entertain,teach Winspea er By Lisa Ashley Windspeaker Contributor JOB TSARTSLIP RESERVE, B.C. OPPORTUNITY Vancouver Island carver and painter Charles Elliott began his career as an artist when he was a child, carving miniature canoes REPORTER for his friends and family. Now he is as well known in his Tsartslip Reservecommunity NORTH AMERICA'S as he is on the mainland. His LEADING NATIVE work includes several notable NEWSPAPER IS totem poles, including one at the University of Victoria's Elliott LOOKING FOR A Building depicting the history of FULL -TIME the area, and various works at the Tsartslip Tribal School. He REPORTER, TO BE paints drums, sketches and re- BASED IN cently, along with two other art- ists, designed the baton for the EDMONTON. 1994 Commonwealth Games, to be held in Victoria. The successful applicant The carved wood will be cast will have reporting in silver and travel to all of the and Commonwealth countries. At photography experience one point, several years ago, he and an ability to generate was even commissioned by a his- and follow through on tory teacher to carve a 15th cen- tury historical English scene. news and feature ideas. As we met at the door of his One of Elliott's totem poles Photos by Lisa Ashley home -tumed- studio, I was struck stands outside the Tsartslip Charles Elliott works out of his studio, which commands a A car is necessary; by his unusual looks and patient, tribal school. panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean through the trees. serene manner. We camera equipment and descended it were made tipi s, canoes, ma sks, sit quietly on shelves. Beyond into his basement studio and he meanings or lessons. some knowledge of houses, medicines, clothing, rope, the studio is another room with "It's very sad that so much explained: "This is where I work twine. It was the 'Sacred Tree, more of the artist's work. has been stolen from us, so aboriginal affairs - drawing, painting He much ...." provider and giver of life. Now Two small totems, about six has been pointed to the nearby washing lost. As an artist, you desirable. we can't get good trees around feet high, catch my eye. have time to think, you're not machine, his eyes mischievous - here. I have to get them from "Those small totems Send resumes and "laundry, you name it." were working for the system. When central or northern Vancouver used as house posts. They held are, clippings to The studio was not in a you you don't have time to base- Island. It's heartbreaking, not up the beams. Takes about a ment at all, but think about what you're doing." at ground level, having the cedar to work with. month to do one. The figures with occasional expansive on Our visi t ended and as I drove Now we have to be lucky, know the totems are separate but con- away, I Linda Caldwell, glimpses of the Pacific Ocean remembered something which strings to pull to get a de- nected, reflecting the Native Charles Elliott shiningthroughthetrees. An im- had said: "I carved 15001 -112 Ave., cent -size log." teaching that 'all things are one.' all my life I mense cedar log lay the length of and I'll carve la can't Inside, the working area con- The raven, beaver, eagle and frog see no Edmonton, AB the house, waiting patiently for more." tains various artist's tools, with are meant to entertain, hold your I the artist's next commission. thought about the red cedar T5M 2V6. carved wooden handles set with attention and teach - children as log looked "Red cedars had many and forward to the uses abalone shells. Several partially well as adults. Often other tribes lessons in the lives of my ancestors. 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By Derek Malcolm ment into her and leaving her reverse of that, striving for recon- INSIGHT/Guardian News Service "The only way we can make our films is to go out and there for three days until the bleed- ciliation and understanding. Burdeaú s shoot them by the seat of our pants." ing stopped. This was because Surviving Columbus LONDON, England she made three escape attempts. is dedicated to the Zuni tribe and Film -maker Fidel Moreno Moreno adds thatheoncemet details their encounters with the Phil Lucas, a Choctaw Indian an Indian woman who had her Spanish conquistadors - an un- from Arizona, has been making tailed study of the Indian stere- wear a hidden microphone to se- children taken away "to be vacci- precedented disaster which al- films about Native Americans for otypes in Hollywood films. cretly record what his fellow rid- nated" and didn't see them again most wiped out an entire culture. 20 years. praise doesn't lead to Hollywood ers were saying. for 15 years. "Our approach to film-mak- But, he says: "Frankly, there's Neither film, though highly "What we did in the end was Removal of children devastating ing isjust very different from any- more interest in us in Europe than praised, has led to any of his ideas guerilla video, unaided by any- The result of this deprivation body else's," says Lucas. "It isn't in America. Back home, they just for features being taken up. one." on the parents was widespread Dances With Wolves, it isn't want to shut us out. No Native "If they were, they would al- Horrors of boarding schools alcoholism and neurosis. And fre- Thunderheartanditcertainlyisn't American has ever been allowed most certainly be directed by One feature these film -mak- quently the children returned to like the Christopher Columbus to make a full length feature - not whites," he says. "But I'm not the ers most want to make is the hor- decimated and emotionally frac- films. We're not allowed to make by Hollywood nor by anyone else. only one to feel neglected. There's rific story of the boarding schools tured families. features like that, though if we Theÿ recelebratingColumbusthis half a dozen other experienced to which Native children, from Apart from forcing the chil- did I guess they would be totally year. But they won't be celebrat- film -makers, like George Burdeau the age of four upwards, were dren to learn English, the schools different. We end up just telling ing what he and the rest of the and Victor Masayesva, who have forcibly sent for "assimilation" all taught girls to be seamstresses and our stories the best way we can, whites have done to us. It's too also never had a chance. In es- over America and Canada from boys to be welders - occupations through the words of the people embarrassing. So they'll tell the sence, nothing seems to have the 1880s onwards. which were of little use when they we're talking about - through the usual lies." changed. For instance, the Ameri- Frequently run by priests and went back to their reservations. tribes themselves. And we give Lucas is one of a group of can Academy recognises certain nuns, the schools became centres "The schools were stage two whatever we make back to them. Native Americans who have film festivals where, if you win of physical and emotional abuse of what should be known as the It's a process of healing more than trekked around Europe this year your category, you can submit wherethearrivingchildrenwould American holocaust," says anything else." with a startling program of docu- the film to them for Oscar consid- be shipped of their traditional Moreno. "Stage one was the way Moreno adds: "We're dealing mentaries and videos underlin- eration. But they don't recognise clothes, have their hair cut off and the U.S. Army massacred so many with a very sad, very negative, ing what they can do. They often the Native American festivals." be put into uniforms. They were Indians. It wasn't always with very violent history, about which get full houses and standing Fidel Moreno, one of the thenforbiddento speak theirown bullets. Often their officers fig- many people have no real knowl- ovations. At a festival in Munich, youngest of the group, whose languages and taught English. At ured out which plants and ani- edge even now because it's never Germany, every visiting film- impressive Wiping The Tears Of 18, they were sent home. mais particular tribes depended been taught in American schools. maker went to their shows. Seven Generations was named "Almost all the alcohol, drug upon for their food and medicine. But we're trying to turn it into Lucas is one of the lucky ones. best video at last year's American and sexual abuse you find in Na- They then systematically de- something positive. He has produced and directed Indian Film Festival, adds: "The tive American communities to- stroyed them. 'The descendants of the Indj- more than 10 film and video pro- only way we can make our films day started at these schools," says "Hollywood has portrayed ans killed at Wounded Knee grams forAmerican public televi- is to go out and shoot themby the Lucas, who adds there are statis- this glamorous myth of the In- ended their ride with a ceremony sion and other sources, and is cur- seat of our pants." tics to confirm that almost 80 per dianwars,withbravecalvary men of forgiveness. The bigness of a rently acting director and execu- Wiping The Tears, which tells cent of the boys and girls were versus war -painted Indian warri- person is not in how much he tive producer at the Institute of the story of 300 Lakota Sioux who sexually abused at one time or ors. But actually the extermina- accumulates but how much he American Indian Arts. rode 400 kilometres in tempera- another. The schools were kept tion was done more along the gives away. If you do something His mo st notable films are The tures as low as -57 C last year to going in America until 1958 and lines of theNazis,which hasnever to an Indian, the real virtue is for Honour Of All, a docu -drama celebrate the tribe's survival after in Canada until 1964. been shown in any Hollywood him to forgive you. about the successful rehabilita- the Wounded Knee massacre 100 Burdeau says he has already film." 'We don't want anybody to tion from alcoholism of the years earlier, was refused money made a film called Healing The Films strive for understanding pity the poor Indian and hate the Shuswap Indians of Alkali Lake, from every quarter. National Geo- Hurts, in which a 57- year -old Under these circumstances, bad white man. We want to say: British Columbia, over the past 14 graphic sent a crew to film the woman tells how she was steri- you would expect Native Ameri- Look how we've survived, de- years, and a five -part series called two-week ride, but left when the lised at her school by nuns tying can, films to be either bitter or spite our suffering. That's what Images Of Indians, which is a de- leader of the horsemenrefused to her to a table, jamming an instru- angry. But most of them are the our films are trying to do." Appoüntment Announcement IF Dr. Joseph J. Starko NEWSPAPERS TORONTO DOMINION O M E T R I S T GREW ON O P T TREES... 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CAREER SECTION Suite 505, 10408 - 124 St. Please call (403)455 -2700 to advertise your Edmonton, AB T5N 1R5 employment opportunity Phone: (403) 488 -7101 Fax: (403) 488 -3023 PAGE 14, JANUARY 18, 1993, WINDSPEAKER Macaroni Financial nutritional Assistance for TEACHERS Applications are invited from experienced, highly successful teachers and new graduates with training and expertise Post -Secondary required to teach Cree as a second language. Successful genocide? applicants will demonstrate written and oral language Education proficiency in English and Cree and an understanding of Native culture and customs. By Anna Marie Sewell Ancestral Voices Bursaries for education in professions related to Social Services fields are available for application by Metis and Applicants must be eligible forAlbertaTeacherCertification. Non -Status Indian students. EDMONTON Financial support for persons with dependents will not Please submit a complete resume outlining qualifications exceed $9000 and $7000 for persons without dependents. and experience related to this position, quoting University is a place where competition Applications are accepted from January 1 to April 30 each #1TCW by 4:30 p.m. February 10, 1993 to: we ask a lot of serious ques- year. tions. Like, who are we? Where do we come from? Where are For complete information and application forms, contact: Personnel Services we going? Why do we do what Linda Desaulniers, Staff Development Edmonton Public Schools we do? Alberta Family and Social Services Centre for And, have Education you always won- 10th Floor, 10035 -108 Street One dered, why do Native people Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 3E1 Kingsway love macaroni? Telephone: (403) 427 -5949 Edmonton, Alberta Macaroni and Cheez Whiz, T5H 4G9 macaroni soup, macaroni and Consult your local telephone directory under Government of Alberta for the tomatoes, macaroni and number of your RITE operator. Ask for i 427 toll ra baloney. How did a sawed -off 5949 free. FAMILY AND SOCIAL SERVICES HELPING YOU noodle ever come to be so cen- LEARN A LIVING tral in the lives of a people? With two campuses in Fort McMurray, and one in Fort I used to think that maybe Chipewyan, Keyano College offers a wide variety of it was a tool of Evil Colonists. programs and job preparation in the My friend Debra says that if following areas: you eat only Kraft dinner for a Academic & Career Programs year, your hair and nails will Trades & Technology fall out. My friend Shirley, who worked in a correctional insti- OMBUDSMAN INVESTIGATOR Heavy Industrial Training Nursing tution, says inmates are fed a Starting Salary: $32,916 - $35,952 lot of macaroni. The high - starch, low- vitamin combina- Competition No: 009206462 -001 -W DSP For more information on any of these programs, or to tion makes them less alert and CALGARY - The Ombudsman conducts investigations of complaints find out what Keyano College can offer you, contact easier to control. Maybe we've by citizens who believe they have received unfair treatment as a result Keyano's Native Services at been of actions and decisions of departments and agencies of the Alberta victimized in our own government. Investigators gather (403) 791-4969, kitchens. sufficient evidence, through interviews and research, to draw conclusions about the merits of complaints and or write to Macaroni could be nu- make recommendations to slow the Ombudsman. They provide mediation Attention: tritional genocide, as it weak- between citizens and public officials with a view to arriving at equitable COUNSELLING ens the bodies, softens the teeth resolutions of disputes and misunderstandings. Applicants for this front 8115 Franklin Avenue, and dulls the minds of our best line entry level position should be confident in their ability to: Fort McMurray, Alberta warriors. communicate clearly - both orally and in writing; analyze complex Somewhere, there information in order to T9H 2117 may be a room full assess relevant evidence; summarize of Kraft conclusions in a thorough, succinct and coherent manner; tactfully corporate managers, rubbing interview people from a variety of backgrounds; work independently their fat, rich little hands to- with a minimum of supervision, while consulting with colleagues as part kmano coIIasL gether and laughing like Satan of a team; and splay sound judgement, responsibility, impartiality with as they plot to finish what an appreciation of the principles of fair play and natural justice. Columbus and his crew set in QUALIFICATIONS: A related recognized University degree National Once motion supplemented with experience in investigation, collection, analysis of Film Board national du film 500 years ago. Death information and conflict resolution. of Canada du Canada by macaroni. Who would ever Knowledge of the structure of the Alberta Public Service an asset. Equivalencies will be considered. A NATIONAL FILM BOARD OF CANADA suspect? valid drivers license and vehicle availability are essential. Ombudsman However, there is another Investigators come from a variety of backgrounds and possess a broad STUDIO ONE theory. Maybe Columbus was range of skills and experience. Preference in this competition will be in collaboration with just doing his bit to complete given to candidates with a police -type background with specific NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF ABORIGINAL FILMMAKERS the circle. Maybe experience in administration, internal affairs/professional standards, and seeks a dynamic Columbus, community relations. being Italian, brought maca- Note: If the successful candidate is not a current employee of the Alberta Government, hiring will be on a contract basis PROGRAM PRODUCER roni here and Europeans took (starting salary $39,492 - $43,140 - no benefits). As the person the land, and we a na- responsible for the management and development of Studio took Closing Date: January 22, 1993 One (the National Film Board's Edmonton national tional dish. It seems a bit like -based aboriginal film Office of the Alberta Ombudsman and video studio) you will be an active participant in elaborating and the deal for Manhattan, eh? defining program objectives and developing human Please submit application quoting and financial re- You see, noodles - the an- competition number to: sources. Your key role in stimulating and encouraging video/film projects, cestors of macaroni - were The Office of the Ombudsman and in developing and planning their production and distribution, will brought to Italy by Marco Polo 1630, 10020 - 101 A Avenue facilitate the work of experienced and developing native directors. from the fabulous palaces of Edmonton, Alberta Your profile will include experience in video or film production, famili- Asia. They came T5J 3G2 around the arity with models of training and development, as well as a demonstrated world westward to get here. Attention: Director, Finance and Administration knowledge of and experience with the native community in Canada. And, if you believe in the Management Facsimile No: (403) 427 -2759 and administrative experience, effective interpersonal and Bering Strait land bridge, our communication skills, judgment, initiative and flexibility are essential ancestors came eastward from qualities to succeed in this position. Knowledge of English is a must and Asia to get here. Through long familiarity with an aboriginal language an asset. centuries, human and food This is a temporary position for a period of two years, with possibility of were separated, but the land of TRAINEE REQUIRED extension. our birth is the same. Required one person to train If your profile matches It that's true, then macaroni as an our requirements, we invite you to forward your resume by February 5, 1993 to Studio One at the National Film is an ancient inheritance, de- ABORIGINAL FILM PROGRAMMER Board of for the Aboriginal Filmmakers Canada, Ste, 120 - 2nd Floor, Canada Place, 9700 Jasper Avenue, spite its nutritional failings and Association of Alberta's Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 403 or FAX to (403) 495-6412. possible links to the corporate DREAMSPEAKERS FESTIVAL. underworld. It could be The successful candidate for Our Employment Equity Program strongly encourages members of the our this position must be familiar aboriginal duty as Native people to corn- with the Arts Community and have a basic understanding community to apply. plete the circular journey that of films and Aboriginal issues. Must have excellent verbal human and food began so long skills and a creative writing background in planning, co- ago, and to eat our way to the ordinating and organizing. Familiarity with computers is renewal of the circle. It's worth essential. interested applicant should send their resume to: contemplating, isn't it? At my DREAMSPEAKERS place, over macaroni. Bring 9914 - 76 Avenue your own Cheez Whiz. Edmonton, Various KIOSKS In Upscale Marketplace (Anna Marie Sewell gradu- Alberta T6E 1K7 ated from the University of Al- Attn: Loro Carmen In ST. ALBERT SHOPPING MALL. berta last year with a Bachelor's NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE degree in drama. Ancestral Voices for more information, Contact is a newsletter produced by Na- tive students at the U of A.) WINDSPEAKER IS... Native Business<< 458 -0288 WINDSPEAKER, JANUARY 18, 1993, PAGE 15 FORT LIARD BAND COUNCIL requires a WINDS]P]EAKE 'S BAND MANAGER Alt<4 ».>>14W, DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: Administrating Band programs CAREER SECTION Maintaining /preparing financial records Preparing reports for the Band Council of the day to day operations Women of the Metis Alliance Dealing with political /social issues Project Coordinator Six Month Term Position QUALIFICATIONS: (at least) Grade 12 or equivalent Salary $2,500 - $3,500 per month Working knowledge of 'Macintosh' computer programs Women of the Metis Nation is in the process of accepting applications from Aboriginal women for the position Strong accounting abilities of Project Coordinator. The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of and past liaison experience with the Metis community in Alberta. Other qualifications include: Diplomacy /public relations skills Practicing sobriety Experience in successful project planning and implementation (incl. Conference/Workshop delivery techniques) CLOSING DATE: January 22, 1993 Research experience in areas regarding self -governance issues which are specific to Metis women. Preliminary and follow -up research reporting experience PLEASE SEND RESUMES TO: Ability to liaise with other Committee, Board and volunteer members Fort Liard Band Council, Proven fmancial management knowledge and experience General Delivery Experience in promotional campaign planning within Aboriginal communities in Alberta Ability to develop clear Workshop/Conference objectives and an Fort Liard, N. W. T. XOG OAO effective process of evaluation thereof or fax at (403) 770 -3555 Current Diploma or Degree in a related field of study is a definite asset to the attention of Chief Steve Kotchea Preference in selection process given to Meu s women Interested applicants are asked to submit an up-to -date resume complete with handwritten covering letter no later than February 8, 1993 to: Senior Executive Opportunity Women of Me -hens Nation .Alliance P.O, Box 818 Executive Director Stony Plain,. Albert TOE 2GO Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission Attention: Selection Cornmittee Women of the Metis Nation is an affirmative action employer of Aboriginal women. In this high profile position, you will have a significant opportunity to promote equality and to direct the administration of human rights law in Saskatchewan. The Organization The mandate of the Saskatchewan Human Meadow Lake Tribal Council- Rights Commission is to protect the equality rights of Saskatchewan residents, eliminate discrimination, and approve REQUIRES A and monitor affirmative action plans in the province. WILDLIFE The Position The position is located in Saskatoon and begins INSTRUCTOR FOR THE as soon as a suitable candidate is found. The Executive Director INTEGRATED RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM is the Chief Executive Officer, responsible for management of the Commission offices in Saskatoon and Regina and for The Meadow Lake Tribal carrying out policies and objectives established by the Council is seeking a WILDLIFE INSTRUCTOR for the Commission. Integrated Resource Management Program, which is located on the Flying Dust The Individual You have senior managerial experience, reserve. excellent communication skills and superior interpersonal skills. The MLTC Integrated Resource The ability work operatively Management Program is a post- secondary to co- as a partner with a variety or institution organizations, individuals and community groups is essential. established to offer Integrated Resource Technology courses. The You will have demonstrated the flexibility and creativity to school year operates a three year program on an academic school year basis. manage in an environment of changing needs and pressures. It is also essential that you possess strong leadership and team - POSITION: The instructor is responsible for delivery of the Wildlife portion of the building skills. You have a general knowledge of The program. Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, the role of the Commission and provincial and national human rights issues. EDUCATION AND SKILLS PREFERRED: The Commission is an affirmative action employer 1. An accepted diploma in Resource Technology, specializing in Wildlife Biology. (SPA1 /80) and encourages women, visible minorities, 2. Experience in personnel and program management. persons with disabilities and Aboriginal persons to apply. 3. Competency based education training Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. 4. Ability to speak Cree or Dene an asset. Closing date for this competition is January 31, 1993. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and years of experience. Please reply in confidence to: Interested applicants are invited to submit their resumes stating qualifications and SASKATCHEWAN Donalda Ford, Acting Executive Director experience to: Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission 8th Floor, Sturdy Stone Building Charles Fiddler, Director of Education 122 -3rd Avenue North Meadow Lake Tribal Council Saskatoon, Saskatchewan P.O. Box 1360 S7K 2H6 MEADOW LAKE, HUMAN Phone: (306) 787 -2530 Saskatchewan SOM 1V0 RIGHTS Toll free: 1- 800 -667 -8577 (Sask. only) COMMISSION Telewriter: (306) 787 -8550 For more information contact Charles Fiddler at 236 -5654 or Gordon Iron at 236 -4448. Fax: : (306) 787 -0454 Deadline for application is: February 5, 1993

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NATIONAL NATIVE ASSOCIATION OF TREATMENT DIRECTORS IS EXPANDING

THE HISTORY: Each of the research projects the association has undertaken has The National Native Association of Treatment Directors was formed resulted in materials which directly benefit the members of the association. in 1982 by a group of 13 native treatment centre Directors who met For example, as the addictions field in general moved to address family formally for the first time in Morley, Alberta. Their intent was to unite the needs in treatment, the association developed the In The Spirit of the Directors ofNative alcohol and drug treatment centres throughout Canada Family program. Most of the research for the handbook came from in the continuing search for clearer perceptions and strategies to confront interviews with elders and treatment centre directors and staff. There was the problem of substance abuse among the aboriginal people of Canada. very little written about native families. Even our history as part of the The concept of a national association developed as the treatment healing process, was poorly documented in areas which impacted signifi- directors realized that the difficulties each were struggling to resolve were cantly on native people, such as the residential school experience, intern- experienced in common. The sense of isolation, lack of knowledge, inad- ment on reserves, epidemics of T.B. and various political struggles. In equately trained counsellors, staff burn -out, management difficulties and order to design an effective treatment and training model for Native so forth were experienced by most of the native treatment directors at some people, it was imperative that the direction come from the native commu- point in their job. No matter how frustrating their work circumstances were nity. however, these treatment directors shared a common commitment to improve services to Native persons suffering from alcohol and drug Other research projects the association has undertaken, or in the problems. process of developing are a Pre -Treatment Program for Aboriginal THE CHANGE: Offenders (male); a Pre -Treatment Program for Aboriginal Offenders The association has increased it's membership since, and now (female); Recreational Therapy and Physical Development and ARight to represents 33 treatment directors across Canada. Membership is available Be Special: A native alcohol and drug counsellors handbook for dealing on an associate basis for individuals who do not operate residential with sexual abuse disclosures. Each of these projects follow a similar treatment centres, but have a continuing interest in the native addictions format in development. First the association checks to determine what has field. Recent developments, however, will see the Association voting been written about the subject, and how relevant the materials which exists membership expand dramatically. The Healing Our Worldwide Confer- are to native experience. Interviews with community people, elders, ence, in July 1992, was the site of one Association membership meeting. At treatment directors and staff of treatment centres are conducted to collect this meeting, the membership voted to amend it's constitution to allow information on the native history of the subject; today's experiencing of the community -based workers working in the areas of prevention, after -care, subject and what has or hasn't worked in the past to remedy the situation. follow -up, referral and assessment to join the organization. This change A draft manual is developed field tested, and revised based on input from will take effect, July 1993 prior to which, additional constitutional amend- participants and facilitators of the field test. Once all this background ments need to be ratified by the membership in order to facilitate the re- development is complete, the manual goes to print. It needs to be kept in structuring of the organization. mind, that the driving force for the development of such specialized materials comes from the expressed needs of the members of the associa- GOVERNANCE: tion. This is in support of one of the main objects of the association which The National Native Association of Treatment Directors is governed is to "encourage and promote the development of suitable training by a Board of Directors made up of members and elected by the member- standards and programs for professionals and other involved in the ship at the General Membership Assembly. Membership in the association treatment of native Indians sufferingfrom alcohol and drug addiction or rests with the individual. Therefore, when an individual joins the associa- abuse." tion, they represent themselves, not their treatment centre. And in the case of the new members, they will represent themselves, not the projects at The other two objects of the association are to promote and enhance which they work. The National Native Association of Treatment Directors a high level of preventative services with respect to alcohol and drug is an professional association of the members and is mandated to provide abuse and to encourage and promote the development of alcohol and members professional and personal support. Because membership rests drug abuse treatment programs for native Indians. These objects direct with individuals, the National Native Association of Treatment Directors the activities of the association. is politically autonomous. INFORMATION SOUGHT: ACCOMPLISHMENTS: As the National Native Association of Treatment Directors prepares Over the past ten years, the association has undertaken a number of to accept membership applications from community based workers, we special research projects, conducted numerous educational and training invite requests for information about the association. If individuals have workshops for substance abuse professionals, coordinated conferences, ideas they wish to have incorporated into the definition of the terms conducted two membership meetings each year and consulted with numer- prevention, aftercare; referral; follow -up and assessment, please com- ous other agencies and organizations around substance abuse issues and plete the form below, mail it to NNATD, and you will be contacted by the policies. stafffor your comments. ipo m ......

I wish to receive more information about NNATD I I wish to receive an Application for Membership of Community Based Workers, when available I I wish to be called for my ideas about the association changes. I Please put my name on your mailing list for updates on NNATD's activities I I Name: I Address: I I I I I Position: I I I I I Mail to: I National Native Association of Treatment Directors, #410,8989 MacLeod Trail S.W., Calgary, Alberta T2H 0M2 % ......