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- Photo by Kien McLain PAGE 2, November 14, 1988, WINDSPEAKER National
Soviet Inuits not in Inuit talent moves into Alberta attendance at conference Presentations get artist national exposure
The Alaska National Guard marched in carrying the By Terry Lusty family, she is related to Soviet flag. A song welcomed the USSR neighbours but several prominent Inuit there were no Soviet Inuit in attendance when the Inuit An expression of goodwill artists including her uncle, Circumpolar Conference opened recently near the Ber- was extended on October Pudloo Pudlat, who is ing Strait. 16 when Inuit artist Qiliqti considered by many to be Soviet officials had lead organizers to believe that two Jaw presented Premier the number one Inuit artist. Inuit would be allowed to make the short trip across the Don Getty with an original In the spring of this year, strait. painting she had done. The Jaw moved to Alberta They were to join other Inuit from Alaska, Canada presentation was performed which she found to be quite and Greenland for a week of meetings and cultural at the premier's office. a change for her. After all, a activities. The Soviet government apparently thought The picture is entitled move from the desolation the meetings were too political. "The Hunter," and was of the treeless tundra to the done in acrylics on canvas, lush green forests and which is a recent paint prairie grasses of Alberta is medium to this young artist a most radical shift. who comes from a family that is well noted for their She now resides at the McKnight wants major Inuit art. Blue Quills Education Centre near St. Paul where review of DIA management Getty, actually a con- noisseur of landscapes, was she is an artist in residence her is visibly impressed and said QILIQTI JAW and husband the principal. Recently, she "1 like it already" as he ...presents painting to Brian Mulroney completed a western art OTTAWA - The Honour- of the whole area is viewed the painting. It is tour in which she sold out able Bill McKnight, Minister required." the first piece of northern her works to the Edmonton he often trips up to the her 82 original paintings. of Indian Affairs and "I concur with several of art for the premier. Oilers hockey team. eastern arctic for trophy - Jaw has not made any Northern Development, the Auditor General's More recently, Jaw has Accepting on behalf of the sized Arctic Char he says prints of her works. has confirmed that he has findings," Mr. McKnight also made presentations of club were coach Glen and that is when he picks requested the Honourable stated. "The importance of her art to the Toronto Sather and all star great, up various pieces of Inuit On December 4, Jaw is Robert de Cotret, President the prudent management Maple Leafs and to the Wayne Gretzky. art. scheduled to have a one- of the Treasury Board, to of the lands, revenues and prime minister, Brian Sather himself is a Born and raised at Cape person show at the Bearclaw undertake a major review trusts area of my department Mulroney. collector of Inuit sculptures Dorset, NWT, Jaw is the Gallery in Edmonton. The of the management of the cannot be overstated. As On November 5, she and has four or five of them. youngest of eight children. artist will be on hand from 7 lands, revenues I and trust such, propose to take personally presented one of As an avid sports fisherman, Through her extended - 10 p.m. functions of the Department action immediately." of Indian Affairs and The department has Northern a Development already initiated number The problem is that the government is legally and (INAC). Mr. McKnight's of remedial steps, ranging financially responsible for any mistakes made by the request was contained in a from organizational changes OTTAWA volunteers. No matter who does the groundwork, letter to his Cabinet and reviews to staff training, though, it's still the department's responsibility to make colleague. procedural reviews related sure that the proper heirs and beneficiaries get all the In addition to the Treasury to trust accounts for REPORT By Owenadeka assets from the estate. The auditor -general says the Board review, the depart- minors, and automation of department does a lousy job of administering estates. ment will the the undertake land registry system. Here's why: For one thing, it doesn't have enough remedial measures outlined Other measures are Everybody has to die sometime. But if you're a status people on the job. With 6,000 people on the payroll that in the General's dependent upon complex Auditor Indian and if you care about the well -being of the loved may sound hard to believe, but the Department of 1986 Annual Report. legal definitions and ones you leave behind, the auditor -general has some Indian Affairs is woefully understaffed to handle estates. "Over the years, many decisions. advice for you: In Manitoba, the department can handle 150 cases a Indian leaders have ex- "A number the of Don't die of old age. Don't get a heart attack. And year with the present staff. The trouble is the region pressed growing concerns difficulties that have been don't get knifed in a bar. Kenneth Dye says the best gets twice that many new cases every year. In Ontario, over sections of the Indian to date are encountered way to die, from an accounting standpoint, is in a traffic estates are not considered overdue until they are at Act which require the legislative in nature. Several accident. least three years old. Some people died 20 years ago in Crown to manage Indian provisions in the Indian Act Of course, the auditor -general didn't put it exactly that province but their estate has not been settled. lands and moneys," Mr. are out of touch with that way in his recent annual report but the message is Not only is the department short -staffed, the auditor - McKnight said. "Through policies. Still government there nevertheless. In his report, Kenneth Dye showed general says, it's also poorly trained. Most are clerks the another part any ultimate Auditor General's of how the Department of Indian Affairs is failing in its job with little training and little supervision. Since they investigations and internal solution can be traced to as the trustee for Indian people. One of its rarely ask for help or advice, the auditor -general says reviews of several provisions human resource require- responsibilities is the handling of Indian estates. The the staff makes mistakes -- mistakes that could result in of the Indian Act, it has ments," the minister stated. department has some very clear and very specific clostly lawsuits. The department is in the process of become increasingly obvious "I propose to review this responsibilities, the auditor -general points out. gradually reducing its size. It admits, as a result, that that a fundamental review situation." By law, the department has to be involved when an the problems of administering estates will get even on- reserve Indian dies without a will and leaves an worse in the future. estate of more than $2,000. The department handles In its defence, the department has asked the thousands of such cases every year. If you die in bed Treasury Board to review the overall management of its and if you don't leave a will, chances are your estate will trust responsibilities. In the meantime, the department be handled by the department. says it will train its staff and improve its procedures. Wind- Your estate is automatically turned over to your next The department has made those kind of promises of kin when you leave less than $2,000. But if you leave before. In fact, the department has known about the speake a will or a large amount of money, the responsibility for estate problems for some time, but the auditor -general settling the estate is turned over to the province. If you says "there is no evidence that the department has die in a traffic accident, an insurance claim is usually taken steps to remedy them." involved Fred Didzena Clint Buehler so the department turns your estate over to The estates problem was just one of several identified President Editor the province as well. by the auditor -general. He devoted even more space in The provinces settle Bert Crowfoot Rocky Woodward estates quickly and efficiently, his report to the mismanagement of lands, trust General Manager Repoder the auditor -general says. Once you learn how the accounts and education. department handles estates, you'll know Kim Mcloln George Poitras why it's better His report demonstrates the ridiculous nature of the Production Editor Reporter to die in a car crash and let the province wrap up the present situation as well as the crying need for change -- details. Margaret Desiarlais specifically the need for Indian self-government. Until Production Assistant As the trustee for Indian people, the department is self -government becomes a reality, though, Indian Gail Stewart required to prepare a detailed list of everything the people will continue to die and will continue to get the Joe Redcrow Ad Sates deceased owned, owes or is Cree Syllabics owed. The department is same treatment. also responsible for protecting the estate by insuring So if your doctor tells you that you've got just six wndspeaker is o weeer cr.eworan ci the Abmaptai Muin -Mega Society of the assets and collecting any money owed to the months to live and if you don't want the department to Naerta Wadswwd,er is Published every, thursaay of 15004. 142 A.m.. deceased. EànaYOn. Abaft, T55M 256. Pnom: cÁ01) 455.2700. handle your estate, here's my advice: You can get the
Adsea' . sementsdesigned set and produced bywnCf$ 0 (e, os well as pictures . What happens in real -life, though, is something else. province to handle your estate by writing a will. Or you news. cartoons. editorial Content and Othe, printing torsional are Prcportles a The department Nñrtdspeake, and may not ne used by anyone witnput m.x ekptesed w00en usually allows friends, relatives or can go to the bar at closing time, find the drunkest Perrn65ar, of Vvindsboaket 5At)orlginal MUtti-MBda Saoets Alberta) volunteers to do most of the work. Fine. I don't think person there, put them behind the wheel of a car, climb anyone wants civil servants poking a Second Class Mail Registration No. 2177 around in dead in beside and head for the open road at a lethal rate of relative's personal effects. speed.
A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, November 14, 1988, PAGE 3 Provincial
Band members want chief, cou ..:.', óut
By Terry Lusty petition, if it exists, has band members for the part Still another Journal been formally presented to they played in a four -day sit - article says that Chief Recent efforts to remove anyone and the dissenters in that ended November 3. Houle informed them that a the Saddle Lake Band failed to make an appear- In this incident band good segment of the band council from office have, to ance at a band meeting last members are said to have members are satisfied with this point in time, met with Monday. The reason for occupied the council office the job he and his council absolute failure. The the absence of the dissenting and to have used chains have done to reorder the attempt stems from a group at the band meeting, and padlocks to secure band's finances. dissident group which says Howard Cardinal, one themselves firmly within The present band council purports to have gathered of the leading dissenters, is the building. The situation has two more years left in over 500 band member due to two alleged threaten- required mediation of two its term of office. Howard signatures to a petition that ing phone calls that he RCMP officers to disband Cardinal, however, is demands the resignation of received, according to the the sit -in group which, it is seeking a nominations the band's chief and eight Journal. said, obliged the officers in meeting on November 10. councillors. The RCMP detachment a peacable manner. According to reports in at St. Paul was informed of A November 5 article in the Edmonton Journal the alleged calls and a the Journal stated that the (Windspeaker has newspaper, "the petition spokesman says they are chief disclaims any credibility attempted to contact cites lack of consultation investigating them as well of the dissident body which a spokesperson from with the band on major as a number of other occupied the offices and the chief or council decisions and high un- threatening calls which are that he further dismisses but all such attempts employment." Chief supposed to have been any allegations or insinua- haue failed to solicit Eugene Houle questions received by other band tions that threatening any response. As the existence of such a members supporting the phone calls have been well, there has not petition and claims to have petition. employed to discourage the been a contact num- never seen such a docu- Also being investigated is dissident group from ber at which Cardinal CHIEF EUGENE HOULE ment. a mischief complaint from attending the Monday could be reached.) ...hasn't seen petition There is no evidence the Chief Houle against certain meeting. Blood elections controversial
ByLesleyCros+singham "We've held sit -ins, Windspeaker, but these two -page picture story of general meetings, we've people (Kainai News editors) the "Bloods despair" CALGARY - The Stoney signed petitions, we've refuse to even talk to us or Sunday November 9, election which saw the been reported in the publish our side of the which, says Chief Moon, defeat of two out of three Lethbridge Herald, the story," he said. truly depicts the plight of chiefs is just the first of four Calgary Herald, and in The Calgary Herald ran a the Blood band members band elections slated for who are "forced to live in the Treaty 7 area this fall. poverty while the leaders However, the most con- live in luxury." troversial appears to be the Blood band members will Blood band election Two out of three be meeting with Lethbridge - scheduled for November Foothills MP Blaine Thacker 27. November 18 to discuss VIC L'HIRONDELLE The band is in ...salutes the past embroiled chiefs ousted in allegations of illegal election a bitter feud between the practices and mismanage- band chief and council and ment of band funds said Native veterans join a faction of band members Stoney elections Chief Moon. who have asked that their According to department Remembrance Day ceremonies council be disbanded by the official Rosemary Kiegel- federal government. mann, the Blood band had By George Poitras Laurence Decore, laid the ByLesleyCrossinghmn Mud, Orvall The faction spokesman, Daniels and a voter turnout of around first wreath at the cenotaph John Chief Moon, claims Richard Amos. 10 per cent during the last On behalf of the Alberta and was MORLEY followed by a the election process on the - For the However, little changed election, which she said Aboriginal Veterans Society, number of other represent- second election in in reserve is "riddled with a row, the Wesley band as Chief was fairly average. Chief Vic L'Hirondelle and Delia atives on behalf of their two of the bribery and corruption" three Stoney John Snow, who has held Roy Fox, a former prison Grey laid a wreath at the organizations or services. and that the council passes chiefs were outsted from office for 18 years, was city guidance counsellor and Cenotaph in Edmonton Following the downtown bylaws without the know- office after a general again elected but with a courtworker, was first calling to mind those who services at City Hall, a election which majority. ledge or consent of the saw the much reduced elected chief in 1978 after fought and died in past similar service was held at highest people. voter turnout in In the 1984 election, serving three terms on the wars. the years. his Canadian Native A bylaw to change the Snow won seat by a Blood council. The pair were among Friendship Centre to honor chief and council's terms of Chiniki chief Frank comfortable 73 -vote lead, Other bands facing approximately 1,500 others the fallen Native veterans. office from a two -year to a Kaquitts was soundly but this time Snow won by election this year include including the veterans, Presiding at the service was defeated after only 8 his four -year term was over- receiving votes more than the Sarcee band, which lies servicemen and citizens Father only 22 votes. Troy and the turned last month after Kaquitts ran closest contender, Ernest on the western outskirts of who partook in the Canadian national anthem protesters held a sit -in at against five opponents, Wesley. According to Calgary. The band goes to Remembrance Day cer- was sung in Cree by Eva including the band's offices. the man he Department of Indian the polls November 26 for emonies in frigid minus 19 Ladouceur. Honor guards in In an interview Tuesday, defeated the 1984 Affairs official Rosemary the third year in a row. Last C weather. were Herb Bell election, Frank and Don Chief Moon said band Powderface. Kiegelmann, the two year, due to an appeal to The parade from the CN Chalifoux for the Remem- The new chief members were "very angry" is former contenders were tied until the Department of Indian Tower to City Hall began brance Day services. chief Alvin that the only way they had Two Young votes from the band's Edon Affairs over a vote cast by a about 10:30 a.m. where the Man. Valley, a learned of the council's separate section person under the age of 18, services were held. In the This day brought approx- decision was through a The first woman chief in of the reserve, 100 kms a new election just for the cold wintry air sounded the imately 40 7 people together press released published in the Treaty area, Una south of Morley, arrived at position of chief was held. bugle as it played The Last at the CNFC for the service the Kainai News, a govern- Wesley, was also soundly the counting station. Incumbent Roy Whitney Post shortly before 11:00 defeated will and throughout the day ment- funded newspaper along with her Snow be rejoined by won by a large margin of 31 a.m., followed by two entire many others arrived to based on the reserve. council. She will be incumbent councillors, votes over closest contender minutes of silence to recollect to replaced by memories and Chief Moon claims the Dandy Amos Tina Fox and Felix Poucette Clifford Big Plume. remember the men and come together for this newspaper is controlled by who received 117 votes and new councillors Isaiah women who died in the special day to remember against Wesley's 49. The and John Robinson the chief and council as . Crawler The Peigan hand will also First and Second World those who bravely laid none of the controversial new Bearspaw councillors Two Youngman. Coun- hold a general election this Wars and the Korean War. down their lives to fight for stories have appeared in are: former chief David cillors Irby Cecile and John fall, however no date has The mayor of Edmonton, a just cause, Canada. the publication. Bearspaw, Garvin Roll -in- Wesley were defeated. yet been set. A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 4, November 14, 1986, WINDSPEAKER Elder John Tootoosis visits university
By Everett Lambert excess of three hours there was a systematic life people, the media was (including a very well here in place when obviously there, and several Elder John Tootoosis attended potluck lunch), Europeans arrived. people who were just from the Poundmaker covered a surprisingly "I'm proud I'm an Indian," generally interested. I have Nation in Saskatchewan much broader spectrum of said Tootoosis. "I know never seen the Native recently visited the new subjects. how Indian people were lounge as packed as it was School of Native Studies at before these people came." that day - a healthy sign Starting out with the pre - He stressed that the for Native Studies at the the University of Alberta. treaty era, Tootoosis told between University of Alberta. Tootoosis is a member of how, traditionally, Indian Indian treaties were lunch, everyone the Federation of Sask- nations had their own "nations." Indians signed After the British Empire, moved upstairs to the atchewan Indian Nations systems of law in place with - who used the Canadian Athabasca Lounge. There (FSIN) Senate and will very laws which were adhered to as admin- his lecture included a soon receive the govemor by society. For instance, authorities istrators. He thus did not comprehensive history of general's Order of Canada conservational laws relating agree with the participation Saskatchewan Indian award. At the age of 86, he to the environment and provinces at the organizations. He talked of is also the subject of a wildlife were among the of the founding an organization biography written in 1976. more important laws that present constitutional process. It is also all - that ultimately, after a The book, John Tootoosis, operated within the land. was co- authored by Jean important that the treaties series of amalgamations, Goodwill and Norma He reflected on the were signed in perpetuity. became the Federation of Sluman. Tootoosis also educational system which They are to last "... as long Saskatchewan Indian has an extensive history in produced the "experts" as the sun travels... Nations, with its recently Saskatchewan Native and "professionals" required "Today we have teachers, newly -elected president, politics. in day -to -day Indian life. lawyers, ... we have some Roland Crow. The supposed purpose There were those whose doctors. These are our He also, in closing, of his visit was to give a profession it was to hunt, tools." He said, however, reflected on the histories of lecture to the Native and those who were experts that Natives must try to live some of Edmonton's local Studies 300 class on the at sewing. Bands and tribes a proper life, and must deal Bands: the now defunct treaty signing process also had people who were with the alcohol and drug Papaschase Reserve, once carried out between the knowledgable in the area of abuse problems. The situated in southern British Crown and Canadian sanitation - people who importance of education Edmonton, the also defunct JOHN TOOTOOSIS Indian Nations. However, knew when it was time to was also a recurring theme Iroquois Reserve called the ...`proud to be Indian' the lecture, which ran in move camp, etc. Thus, in his presentation. Several Michel Band (Callihoo), of the students asked him and the Bobtail (Montana) searching questions Band, one of the four concerning Natives and the Bands of Hobbema. issues they face. In most of Thus it proved to be a his answers he stressed the very interesting day at the WOOD ADD -ON importance of "studying" School of Native Studies. these issues, and returning The director of the school, FURNACE to the communities and Richard Price, also has we can't afford working for their people. other guests on the MP 80 now certified for addition to After the first part of his schedule. Dr. Michael gas, electric lecture, there was a potluck Asch, on leave from the or oil furnace. not to saue energy! lunch at the Native Student's chairmanship of the U of l lounge. I have to comment A's Anthropology depart- so don't wait, on the interest the university ment, Clifford Gladue from CUT COSTS TWO WAYS community paid to this the Fishing Lake Metis event - and not just the Settlement, and John insulate. university community. Samson, Samson Band Make use of your present fur- Besides the attendance of Elder, will all be lecturing at nace and still enjoy the econ- professors, support staff, the school in the near of cosy wood heat this omy - future. hopes to efficient 80,000 BTU unit is program directors, students, Price also specifically designed to add on etc., from the university, bring in a Metis Elder. to an existing furnace. The cast there were also others from For further information, lined firebox takes 24" wood the community at large. the school can be reached for long burning time. Comes Native organizations sent at 432 -2991. complete with all thermostats, controls and interlock relay. New large 13 "x13" door tor YOUR WORLD easy loading. I;UII.I)
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A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, November 14, 1986, PAGE 5 MAA plans for changes
By Clint Buehler A SUMMARY OF Governing Bodies) METIS SELF -GOVERNMENT - unconditional transfer payments such as federal It may take 10 or 20 years equalization payments for the administration of Metis to implement the self - PRINCIPLES AND PARAMETERS governing bodies, core operations; government plan proposed - conditional or per capita transfer payments from by the Metis Association of The following points are viewed by the Metis provincial and federal government for ongoing Alberta (MAA), says MAA Association of Alberta as "the reference text and guide programs and service delivery by Metis regional President Sam Sinclair. for upcoming discussions with the province and the and provincial authorities; And there are a number federal govemment: - a heritage fund created from non -renewable of hurdles to clear before resource revenue generated on Metis lands to there is even an opportunity 1. Principles of Metis Self- Government in be used in capitalizing Metis financial institutions to do that. Alberta and economic development corporations. First, the MAA must - there should be legal recognition of democratic convince the Alberta political institutions established by the Metis 3. Metis Participation in Public Institutions government to support the people of Alberta; of Government plan. - this legal recognition should include the power of Metis people should be guaranteed Then, the right to negotiate Metis political institutions established by the representation in the Alberta Legislature in the plan must be SAM SINCLAIR Metis people of Alberta; proportion to their numbers, taking into entrenched at the First ...wants support Ministers Conference on - Metis political institutions should be vested with account other factors such as the demographic authority appropriate to their circumstances; distribution; Aboriginal Rights next tiating with the Federation and - the creation of three Metis electoral spring. That will require the of Metis Settlements to see of - there should be adequate resourcing of Metis constituencies for the purpose of electing Metis support seven provinces how the existing eight political institutions. representatives to the Alberta Legislature and including Ontario, since settlements would fit into the compilation of a Metis Electoral Roll in each those provinces in favor the proposal. 2. Parameters of Metis Self- Government in constituency; must represent more than "In all fairness, not all Alberta an amendment to the Alberta Act to guarantee 50 per cent of Canada's Metis want to live on a) Institutional Parameters (proposed Metis Metis representation in the Alberta Legislature. population. settlements. They have Governing Bodies) The first step may be the room for some, but they - hardest. (the - Alberta Metis Authority , 4. A Process for Resolving Metis Self Settlements) have Up to now, Sinclair says, - Regional Authorities Governing Rights rules that don't necessarily MAA - Athabasca Metis Authority - discussions between the MAA and the Province the hasn't even been agree." able get a - Lesser Slave Lake Metis Authority should be guided by a framework agreement to response to Sinclair said they are - Peace River Metis Authority providing for the development of sub - requests for short -term dealing with the Federation - Yellowhead Metis Authority agreements through which the roles and funding for regional to work out differences. activities. "We're sure not - St. Paul Metis Authority requirements of Metis governing bodies and going to put off - Edmonton Metis Authority their participation in the design, administration "We've been give the government by week for six - Southern Alberta Metis Authority and delivery of programs and services can be week ammunition to keep us - Alberta Metis Tribunal worked out on a sectoral basis and within a weeks, Sinclair says. apart further." specified time frame; "We're sick and tired of He noted that there were b) Jurisdictional Parameters (powers of Metis - framewdrk agreement should include a trying to do a job for our once 12 Metis settlements Governing Bodies) consultative mechanism such as joint people with not enough and now there are only help." eight. "We want - to enact bylaws establishing policies and committee of Alberta ministers and MAA entrench- procedures which will govern the design, leadership to monitor and direct discussions; The key to the plan is the ment so they can't take administration and delivery of programs and - framework agreement should include the entrenchment in the away what they've given services in areas such as education and training, following agenda for self -government Constitution of the Metis economic development and social services; discussions; right to self -government, As for the personnel to with land base and re- effectively run self- govern- - to establish Land Planning Commissions to a) infrastructure of Metis authorities; negotiate a land base and its form and tenure on b) education and training; institutions and sources. ment, Sinclair says "we behalf of those Metis without land; authorities; The Metis would then know we have qualified negotiate for unoccupied people. If we had - the powers of Metis provincial and regional c) economic development, institutions and resources, authorities should be worked out through authorities; Crown land. "We don't we'd have something to negotiated agreements which should be given d) land use and resource development; want to kick any people off offer them. They'll come constitutional protection so that these powers e) social services, institutions and authorities; land." out and be part of the can be changed only with the mutual consent of f) resourcing Metis authorities. The MAA is also nego- changes." Metis and government. - the main elements of sub -agreements can form the basis of a self -government agreement which c) Fiscal Parameters (financing of Metis Self- could be given constitutional protection. Províncíal
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A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 6, November 14, 1986, WINDSPEAI{ER Editorial
ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE: A time for answers
Much of this issue is about alcohol and drug abuse. The occasion is National Drug Awareness Week. But the problems talked about here are of concern every week of the year. They talk in broad terms of the tragedy and suffering and loss that this disease brings. But there are also very personal stories that share the real experiences of individuals, and the healing they have experienced. We are grateful to Maggie Hodgson and her colleagues at the Nechi Institute for their efforts, and their willingness to share their experiences and knowledge and feelings. Their efforts have been so generous that we are unable to print it all "C v'7b' Dird in this issue. But because what they have to say P,1UGU' is so important, we will print it in future issue of N UC D` PC 0-FADS` Lrb ACL a'DU' b "Windspeaker." b AC- Our decision to devote so much space to this 9` 4V6 babJ V6 V aJ5 a4r VSd Lrb aw ' dC PbJrPdS' LrCvCLa a',`P"bd' CA"d- dC Lrb G"A br"bCd CA"d- aP` V455' P n<4-a` bP Al a'a P < A"A 64 A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, November 14, 1986, PAGE 7 Drugs/alcohol encountered in sports By John Fletcher The theme "Life's Path gather in an enjoyable - The Choice Is Mine." setting. The "estab- Many athletes who reach You can make the "choice" lishments" are a distance a certain level in their to be a drunk or not. The away and its either a house chosen sport will encounter Opinion "path" of life of a drunk lets party or drive to the people who live in the fast could be the worst road nearest town. lane. These athletes will be you may travel, but take the The local police and introduced to alcohol and other road and the word RCMP have a field day at drugs either by these types jeopardy because of his As an athlete in high "no" will have an everlasting Indian and Metis tour- or by being one of the age. He will be 34 by the school and college, I saw meaning. naments or even powwows. time his suspension "good ole boys." is lifted. athletes drink. There were As a sports director beck This football player was no drugs, but the athletes The Indian Association The athletes will make a a few years ago, I attended also the team's represent- who did drink had other of Alberta (IAA) has taken a choice and the ones who many sport tournaments ative to strong stand against alcohol. the CFL Players problems off the field. throughout Alberta. I was can say "no" will be serious, Alcohol, the big killer of our Association. I was into professional checked over by many dedicated to their sport and Native people, can be In voting for "drug football a short time and RCMP at these check fans. The athlete who takes curbed if we all do our part. testing" by all player "reps" drugs were around if you points. They usually waved drugs becomes one of a We as Native people have in the CFL, Hector voted wanted them. me through when they saw kind, and rules usually to look at ourselves and say no to testing. The mistake In the service, I tried my little bug (Pacer X) come second to them. "there is a problem in he made will be with him some grass but it was no big our coming. A few weeks society." Each one of us ago at the the rest of his life. Maybe if deal. It made me laugh a lot Today, in 1986, the airport in should make a commitment Winnipeg, he voted "yes" to "drug but it did not become a part Native athlete has the Manitoba, Hector Pothier, to stop drinking or do testing" he would be of my life. leagues, the certified sports the outstanding interior something about our friends JOHN FLETCHER playing today. I organized a youth groups, sport clinics and and relatives linesman of the Edmonton ...learned to say `No' Athletes who are in the conference last year for 183 who do drink. education grants to Eskimos, was caught with limelight are watched on Indian and some Metis In Alberta, the Native universities or college. possession of hashish -a It could not have come at the field of play and off as students. If anything good athletes participate in There is no reason why drug. The Canadian a worst time, but bad timing well. Because of the "youth came out of this conference, various sports like golf, these Native athletes Football League (CFL) was or not, Hector has to pay. factor" in our society the we taught the students one fastball, basketball and should fail. Whatever the in the process of unveiling a The came CFL down hard children emulate the star word ... "no." It's a small hockey. Social life during problem is, it may lie at the television commercial -a on him and suspended him athlete. The athlete can do .vord but with a big meaning tournaments is a way of Native community or grass- special commercial advising from further play for one no wrong to a youth who and if our youth can say getting together over a beer roots. The Elders may youth to make the right and one -half years. sees their hero as a person that one word, they may or two. The isolation of the know the answers, but choice against drugs. His career is in they want now to be like. live a better life. reserve or Metis commu- deep down I feel that all of nities makes it a problem to us know the real answer. The Windspeaker Calendar of Events essential service, perhaps the most essential The ARTS communications service, and deserves very high Column priority. Many such examples are possible. Do the ULU k 154 residents of a reserve surrounded by a huge municipality need trail radio? Do the non English - By Ray Fox speaking residents of a remote northern community, Horse & Cattle Sale, November 10 & whose Native language has neuer been written, need a December 15 at 6:30 p.m., Panee Memorial Agri- newspaper? The answer to the latter question, oddly Plex Hobbema. Call 585 -3700. enough, may well be "yes." The literacy of such communities is rapidly increasing as the young people Gary Leffew Bull Riding School, attend schools. And, in an effort to preserve and November 13, 14 & 15, Panee Memorial - Agri -Plex, develop these languages, linguists are committing them Hobbema. Call 585-3770. to paper. Newspapers may play an increasingly Hello loyal Windspeaker fans. Today I got even lazier important role in these places. Round Dance, November 15, 1986 at 8:00p.m. and decided to share a report with you. This is a report The most effective means of meeting the - 4:00 a.m. For more information call Alfred Bonaise originally prepared by Bob Rupert, professor of communications needs of Canada's Native people at 458 -1884, Poundmakers Lodge. journalism, Carleton University, Ottawa: must, therefore, vary with their situation. But while Although the author of this report had, over a period there are tremendous variations in their lifestyles and Junior Rodeo #2, November 22 at 10:00 a.m., of five years, worked with Native journalists in Ottawa situations, variations which in large measure explain and four different Panee Memorial - Agri -Plex, Hobbema. Call provinces and territories before the failure of Canada's Native population to unite into 585 -3770. undertaking this assignment, and had previously been a national collective and achieve maximum clout in involved in journalistic activities in several reserves and their dealings with the dominant society, they do share Native Arts & Crafts Show & Sale, communities, some of them quite remote, this one vital and common need, perhaps the most vital assignment, involving extensive in a November 22, 1986, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sagitawa travel compacted and common need, for information and understanding. Friendship Centre, Peace River. Everyone invited to time frame, sewed to underline the fact that Canada's If they are to continue to exist as a "nation" or as attend. Native people live in extremely diverse social, political "nations" of people, with their own culture, tradition and economic Edmonton Branch of the Alberta environments and it simply is not and identity, Canada's Native people must understand possible to make generalized statements or reach the society that surrounds them, its social, political and Genealogical Society Workshop, November generalized conclusions about them or their situation. economic dynamics and systems, and try to devise 27 at 7:30 p.m., Lions Senior Citizen Centre, 111 Despite this, such generalizations are made every day some way to avoid being swallowed whole, by that Avenue & 113 St., Edmonton. Speaker Dr. Olive and often, unfortunately, by individuals whose society. There are, of course, many people who believe Dickason on Metis History. For more information positions give them a good deal of influence over the this fight for preservation of identity is futile, and it is call Sheila Hayes at 424 -4429. lives of Native people, dominated as they are by admittedly difficult to find any encouraging precedent 1986 Native Ladies Provincial Volleyball government and bureaucracy. in history. Assimilation, although repugnant to many, Tournament November 28 - 30, 1986, Kehewin. Given the variations in lifestyle and proximity to the seems to be the normal and inevitable, outcome. For information call Liz Poitras at 724-2091 (Res.) or dominant society, with its information and media Canada's much vaunted "cultural mosaic" may, in the 645 -4455 (Bus.) or Tracy Poitras in Edmonton at explosion, it is obvious that different communications long term, prove to be little more than the slowing 488.6048 or Roy John at 826-3333. priorities and approaches are necessary from province down of the American concept of the "melting pot," but to province, even within the provinces. Any there are still a great many people who feel this Alexander Oldtimers Earlybird Hockey government program, such as the Native preservation of cultural identity, within a society made November Tournament, 29 & 30, 1986. For Communications Program of Secretary of State, must up of many cultural groups, is "worth the try." And information call Tony Arcand or Novi Kootenay at allow sufficient flexibility to enable the Societies to certainly Canada's "original" people have a greater the Band office, 939 -5887. adopt their own priorities and direct their limited right to identity, as recognized in legislation, than any resources to the communications vehicles which can other group. Sampson Band Open Men's Basketball best do the job in their particular areas. For example, it If it is, in fact, "worth the try," and virtually every Tournament, December 6 & 7, Howard Buffalo would make little sense to attach high priority and Native and non -Native politician in Canada professes Memorial Centre, Hobbema. Call 585 -3012. direct large amounts of money to the development of to be dedicated to the preservation of the culture, community radio for Native people living in, or on the tradition and identity of Native people, communications OKI 10th Annual Men's Basketball edge of, large urban centres where radio service is the key. And, on this basis, the Native Tournament, December 21, 22 & 23, Pincher abounds. While it is true that the "popular "stations in Communications Program of Secretary of State was, Creek. CAll 6274224. these areas seldom offer much (or any) Native and is, "a good idea" and deserves continued support. programming, it is also true that listening habits have And the old saying is, couldn't have said it better Memorial Hockey Tournament, December been deeply instilled and Native community radio myself. 26, 27 & 28, 1986, Saddle Lake. would haue little chance of altering those habits. This is That's all for now. My thanks to Bob Rupert and of not to say some Native programming, carried by course that's to you for paying attention. Hockey Tournament, December 27 & 28, existing stations, is not needed. For remote Bye for now, and remember, the world likes you 1986, Kehewin. communities, however, community radio provides an better when you're smilin'. A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 8, November 14, 1988, WINDSPEAKER WHAT'S HAPPENING Culture strengthened Desjarlais awarded By Albert Crier and dancing garments with contract for development their intricate patterns and long -range forestry plan SADDLE LAKE - Aborig- decorative beadwork are of inal communities across displayed alongside arrow Canada wanting to preserve heads, spears, drums and their cultural heritage may other artifacts from the By Everett Lambert Management Project." do well to look at the ancestral past of the Cree This would involve an comunity -style effort of the nation. Dwayne Desjarlais, of "in -depth analysis of the Saddle Lake First Nations This sort of display is Native Resource Manage- state of forest resources on in strengthening their seen in many major ment Consultants has been each settlement." And this cultural spirit and identity. museums. The difference awarded a contract to is what Desjarlais' task will The Cultural Education at the Saddle Lake museum develop a proposal relating involve - an "in -depth Centre at Saddle Lake is is that most of the displayed to forestry management on proposal." The proposal is the focal point of activity items were donated by local the eight Metis Settlements expected to be in place by aimed at cultural preserva- residents. in Alberta. The contract Christmas of 1986. tion, attracting the involve- Other displays vividly RANDY MOSES was awarded by the As a process such as this ment of youth and Elders portray the lifestyle changes ...Cultural Education Centre director Settlement Sooniyaw involves a gargantuan task, from the homes of this the community has gone Corporation the settle- the settlements are ap- community, 90 miles north- through. The clothing, the reasons behind the offers to the surrounding ments' economic devel- proaching it in a somewhat east of Edmonton. foods, shelter, tools for suggested words, an agree- area include museum tours opment arm. patient manner and looking The Cultural Education work or play and the modes ment was reached on some to school groups, an audio The proposal Desjarlais at a 50 -year time frame. Centre was established in of travel used are seen in phrases. and visual library, and is working on is aimed at Described as a priority 1974, to preserve and the artifacts and pictures Cree words and phrases demonstration kits on attaining monies for a forest would be the education of promote the cultural identity collected over the years. not presently used regularly crafts, such as moosehair inventory. Once this settlement members. of the Saddle Lake Cree The museum, a member were brought to the atten- tufting. inventory is in place, the Members would be encour- community, says acting of the Alberta Museum tion of Florence Moses, a University scholars and settlements can begin work aged to continue their director Randy Moses. Association since 1984, is linguist working with the others interested in the on a long -range forestry studies at technical schools Since then, the centre open to the public on a Saddle Lake Cultural cultural richness of the management plan. Thus or universities. "Special has established and weekday basis throughout Education program. Aboriginal peoples of the process will involve consideration would be expanded a cultural the year. The practice of giving Canada have also come to three steps: the first would given to qualified settlement museum, hosted several The centre has also Cree names to children by the centre for its information be getting funding for the members..." Locals will education and awareness collected archival material grandparents and the sites services. inventory, the second also be employed in other workshops and provides and documents from Saddle where former chiefs and But the people who use would be to put together aspects of the compilation archival information services Lake residents and other leaders who have died are and benefit the most from the inventory, and the third of inventory data. to inquiring researchers. sources. buried, were also discussed the centre are the Saddle (based on the inventory) In respect to the feasibility The Saddle Lake Cultural Video and audio tapings at the workshop. Lake people themselves. would be to develop a long- of the project, the Museum is a modem -day of workshops pertaining to Results obtained from Residents are regular term forestry management Settlement Sooniyaw a show piece which has culture have been produced these kind of workshops , visitors to the museum and plan. Ultimately, of course, Corporation has conserv- attracted visitors from all by centre staff and are will later be transferred into are frequent users of the the settlements would ative approach and states over the world. The stored in the Saddle Lake the teaching of the Cree centre's services. manage their forestry that further research general comment of the archives. language and culture, in resources. "must" be done. The people of Saddle signatories of its guest book A Cree language work- Grades 1 to 12 at the In literature relating to In a telephone conversa- Lake are going back to their is that `these people are shop held recently by the Ochumanahoes School at the plan it states that. "The tion, Desjarlais stated that cultural practices, as is proud of their cultural centre saw seven senior Saddle Lake. Alberta Metis settlements he is "working closely with evident in the increase of heritage." citizens joined together in a Voluntary participation are working toward becom- the settlements," and that round dances, sun dances, Photographs and artifacts search for Cree words by the Elders has worked ing self -governing bodies, the project was "initiated at ghost dances and other line the walls, shelves and describing present day well in the past and the in so, ... are the settlement level." ceremonial gatherings, and doing display cases depict the objects and activities. How centre will continue to work accepting certain respon- Desjarlais closed by according to Randy Moses. historical struggles and do you say "computer," alongside the Elders in sibilities. In keeping with pointing out that. it is accomplishments of the "satellite dish" and "metric" preserving the Cree As the Saddle Lake Metis' responsibility to important that "the type of Cree people of Saddle in Cree? the Elders were language and culture, said motto states, "we have only land, Settlement Sooniyaw inventory is in accordance Lake. asked. Randy Moses. just begun." The revival of Corporation is examining with their (the Metis In the spacious museum After a cordial conversa- Other services the cultural education in Saddle the possibility of implement- settlers') planning philos- area, the eagle headdress tion and a polite sharing of Cultural Education Centre Lake is alive and well. ing ... a Settlement Forestry ophy." WHOLESALE MADNESS! Festival Auto Brokers, western Canada's largest volume auto wholesaler is now open to the public. 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Scout Sr., Mervin Brave be 21 years or older to cast Phillip Mistaken Chief Kelly Frank BLOOD RESERVE The election bylaws Theresa Healy Oliver hoop - Rock, Leslie Healy and their vote. Kirby Many Fingers After nominations closed stipulated that Donald Shot Both Sides Crow "had Theresa Fox, who all are The following is the Levin Devine Andrew Creighton November 3, only two to sit out one term," said candidates for the chiefs unofficial nomination list for Albert Day Rider Harley Pace Frank Weasel Head incumbent councillors are Heavy Head. 'But he is post, the highest political Blood Council ( *Indicates Percy Old Shoes not seeking re-election for eligible to run in this spot on the reserve. Incumbent): Harrison Black Plume Gilbert Eagle Bear Pat the 12 positions on Blood election." Leslie Buckskin Cross Child Heavy Head said can- Joseph Hind Bull Maxwell Wadsworth Council. Andy Black Water, didates may withdraw their Lance Allan Tailfeathers Donald Black Plume Georgette Fox Jimmy Wells and Esther Black Arthur Calling Last incumbent Blood councillor, nominations on November *Andy Water *Bernard Tall Man Tailfeathers, both education Peter Big Head *Roy Fox who came within "about a 6 if they choose to decline Heavy Head said the committee members, were Jennifer No Runner Edward John Knife few hundred votes" for from running for the Levi Black Water Sr. Weasel Fat official list will be made not nominated, said Martin Vima /Many Fingers Blood Chief in the last political spots. Mervin Brave Rock Camille Russell public next week. He is Heavy Head, chief electoral election, is also running for *Rosie Many Grey Horses *Orton Eagle Speaker assisted by Annie Bare Shin officer. "The number of can- Howard Beebe Sr. both chief and council. Blaze Good Dagger Bone and Barry Black He said a total of nine didates running for Chief Andy Day Rider Rex Bird Plume, who are the Deputy candidates are challenging Randy Bottle, also an and Council is significantly *Dan Weasel Mocassin Michael Beebee incumbent Blood councillor smaller than the last Frank Eagle Tailfeathers Sr. Odette Old Shoes Electoral officers. Scru- Chief Roy Fox and 71 Clarence Weasel Fat is Virgil Brave Rock tineers are Floyd Smith, Bloods are in the running who serving his first term election when over 100 *Stephen Fox Eric Buckskin Percy Smith, and Sam for Blood Council. in office, is running for both Bloods were nominated," Keith Chief Moon Mary Stella Bare Shin Bone Good Rider who are all Fox is being challenged chief and council. said Heavy Head. John Chief Moon Sr. Joe Scout Annie Cotton from the Peigan reserve. by Addison Crow, a Blood Stephen Wadsworth Henry Day Rider, who In an earlier interview, Phillip (Dusty) Aberdeen Jr. Leslie Healy There are no interpreters councillor who was ousted resigned from Blood Council Chief Roy Fox said a *Randy Bottle Richard Day Chief hired yet. from Blood Council four 'Everett Soop Ben Scout Sr. in August because council referendum will be held on Voting is at the Senator years for missing three had not set up codes and the controversial four -year Leo Day Chief Olive Fox Charlie Crow Chief Monica Spear Chief Gladstone Hall from 9 a.m. consecutive meetings ethics, is in contesting the council term conjunction Jeffrey Bull Shields *Joyce Goodstriker until 7 p.m. on November to the according Amended chiefs post. with the voting on Georgina White Man George Goodstriker Sr. 27. at least alive. I'd say, "Rocky ?" And if I grunted then I "I'm staying with friends while I look for work. It's knew I was still around. I looked in the mirror once and nice to have friends all over, Rocky," said Leonard. thought there were three of me. Thank the Lord I suppose it is nice since Leonard told me that now he Dropping in another drunk who I knew had experienced the same is eating moose meat every day and getting fat! thing. He told me if you're not sure...talk to the middle Now what is this I hear about the Gift Lake Islanders Rocky one...it's usually you. It scared me. What if one of the clearing the bench in a brawl at Donnelly Comer? others answered? "After the game the score was so much against our Woodward I'm sure many of us have experienced such drunk team that I am not going to tell you about it," said stories. I can only hope that mine are all over. For one, I Islander fan Leonard. can think of better things to remember and laugh about. Hang in there, Leonard, and we'll talk to you next week. ON THE ROAD: Here is a letter from "Fun Country" two of our Native travelling entertainers, EDMONTON: Come and share with us. Yes that Hi! Did you here about the guy who phoned in to his Mary Ellen and Amie. is what Bemadette over at the Native Pastoral Centre is boss and said "Boss? I'm sorry but I'm still sleeping and Hello. asking people to do. won't be in until I wake up." A note again to say hi. On November 23, a Drum Mass will be held starting like I Sounds something would do. We got our greyhound touring bus and are once at 11 a.m. My told me the to boss other day either quit drinking again on a northern tour, our last for the year. "We will also be holding a Round Dance following the or look for another job...so I thought about both We are going to Manning, Fort Smith, Hay River and mass, and I hope that anyone that is coming to share possibilities...and quit. then to Winnipeg. After that it's on to Toronto for the with us would also bring their children," said I was just over to Poundmaker's and while waiting to festive holidays. Bernadette. talk with Maggie Hodgson I had a chance to read the Out best to you all The Native Pastoral Centre is located at 10829 - 105 back of the It Poundmaker brochure. Very true. went Thanks, and Mary Ellen and Amie...because we will Avenue. like this: probably not see you until the new year...Merry I know for a fact that those people over at the centre Booze has snapped more wedding rungs, sold more Christmas to the both of you and your family. are indeed sharing and caring people. I just love the homes, bankrupt more people, blighted more children, Native input into the Mass...and Cree singing! hung more crepe, defiled more innocents, twisted more FORT ST. JOHN: It's letter time! Here' is a letter Bernadette would also like to mention that a Mass at limbs, smashed more vehicles, wrecked more from Charlotte (Hope) Kehler, the daughter of one of the Pastoral Centre is always held every Sunday at 11 manhood, dishonoured more womanhood, filled more our beloved Metis leaders Mr. Adrian Hope. a.m. jails, broken more hearts, caused more suicides, Dear Rocky, Why don't you go on,down and meet some of these armed more fools, drained more blood, blinded more Excuse the paper, but it's all I can find. I haue beautiful people. I know I am. brains, blasted more lives, dug more graves, made enclosed two snapshots of my Dad and Winston more insanity, and created more living hell for more Wuttunee (see below) Adrian and Winston at Batoche WINDSPEAKER: Anyone knowing the good people than any other single scourge that ever 1985. whereabouts of Mr. Jim Thunder, can you please took root within the human race. I'll always be grateful for the kindness you showed contact Terry Lusty at Windspeaker or Dropping In. That's what I like about Poundmaker's Nechi, they Dad and I thank you. We knew he'd never ever be tell it like it is. there again and am just so glad he was able to make it FORT VERMILION: and District plans to honor By the way, Butch Wolfleg, have a good trip to to Batoche. its history, spanning 200 years, 1788 -1988. Yellowknife. Butch is on his way to the Northwest Tell all your readers that I was a witness to your One of their many goals is to publish a history book. Territories to do some seminars on behalf of the centre riding to Batoche and you did not fall off. (Glad that's They wish to hear from former residents and other here in Edmonton. cleared up) Wasn't that a wonderful time. I hope I can people who have something to offer regarding Fort And what a bunch of great stories by all those people go again some year. Vermilion, its history and of early pioneers of the area. at the centre. Read them. I am enjoying the newspaper, Windspeaker. The Homecoming is planned for July 29 through to I remember once I was looking for help and couldn't only thing is by the time it comes, the events are over. August 9, 1988. The official ceremony will take place on find it. Then I looked inside. Like I am a lot closer than Fort Nelson and only four July 30. Excessive drinking is a killer and should not be taken hours drive from Fort St. John. For a family history outline and other information, lightly. However, sometimes you can't help but Regards please to all there...Terry, Clint and all the please contact the Fort Vermilion and District remember some of the crazy things that happened to ladies. Bicentennial Committee, Box 1788, Fort Vermilion, you while under the influence. Like the time I was Charlotte. I am really sorry to here you had surgery Alberta, TOH 1NO. hitchhiking a ride from Salt Creek to Fort McMurray, a done on your eyes can and only pray that you have a You can also call 927 -4340 or 927 -3491. distance of about eight miles, and in a blizzard. I'm complete recovery. Thanks for the lovely letter. Merry Dropping In would like to thank Chairman Marilee serious when I say I woke up in Edmonton because in Christmas. Toews for this information. the blizzard, somehow I got turned around and hitched a ride in the wrong direction. But then again alcohol I GIFT LAKE: can always rely on dependable DROPPING IN: Christmas is just around the always points a person in the wrong direction. Leonard to come through no matter where he is. corner. Why don't you drop Dropping In a line or give I even got hit smartly by a car once in the drag area up Leonard's in Loon Lake at the moment looking for us a call collect and let us know what you are planning in while crossing the street on a red light...you know, bar work. I understand that Red Earth has a lot of work your community for Christmas. hopping. You know it took me three weeks to find out I going there and since it's only six miles from Loon Lake, We would always like to know, pass it on, or visit with was hurt. I I drank so'much that every morning when Leonard feels he stands a better chance of gaining you during your activity. woke I had if I up to feel myself to see was still there...or employment there. Have a nice weekend everyone. A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 10, November 14, 1986, WINDSPEAKER Award winners announced By Mark McCallum Western Hockey League's ... because she was such a schedule to volunteer at the Swift Current Broncos. great athlete and person." Edmonton CNFC. More- On Saturday, November Earlier this season, the Karen may not think over, the 17- year -old is 8, the 7th Annual Rita goaltender played in the she's a great athlete yet, working towards an Houle Memorial Award Alberta Cup Tournament, and I already know she's a "advanced" high school was presented to the top which is one aspect of the great person, but I'll let you diploma and says that male and female Native Alberta Amateur Hockey be the judge. becoming a social worker athletes of Alberta. The Association's Olympic Karen enjoys participating or a lawyer and helping evening was described by program. Another aspect in many sports such as Native people are some of most in attendance, as the of the program is the basketball, swimming and her dreams, besides becom- best award ceremonies the provincial under 18 devel- field hockey, to name a few. ing an Olympic runner. Edmonton Canadian Native opment camp, and Gene But she is primarily a Karen will put her $1,000 Friendship Centre has had was one of three goalies runner, and dreams of scholarship towards to date. selected to train there. someday running in the continuing her education at KAREN LEPINE Gene Patterson, winner His desire to play hockey Olympic Games. Seattle, where she said they ...Rita Houle Award recepient of the top male athlete of is so strong that he took on When Karen lived in have a good Olympic -style the year award, was unable extra classes in the off B.C. in 1981, the Royal track and field program. themselves and how to deal gets more encouragement to make the ceremonies season to allow himself Bank Junior Olympics Guest speaker Jimmy with the real world. His for the next one." for young people is because he was playing more time for WHL play. awarded her three first Neilson gave a tremendous advice This was the first year place Karen which praised the to "stay in school and go hockey at the time; however, This outstanding young áWards. didn't speech the 42- year -old was not on his mother accepted and athlete moved to Swift slow down after starting in CNFC for its work, on after your goals." the selection committee. field that he a "significant Willie Littlechild added to award and $1,000 scholar- Current to better pursue track and year what called His daughter, Teddi, was what Neilson, a 16 -year ship for him. his hockey career. But either. She continued event" for the Native nominated for the award, When Gene's parents Gene will return home this winning running events community, and honored veteran of the NHL's New disqualifying him for the with Rita Houle. "She exem- York Rangers, said earlier said their son had a "God - year and graduate through junior high to position. She did not win, 12 plified character. by saying the "nominees given talent," they were not university entrance among Grade at St. Joseph's strength of but Mr. Littlechild says she is, She was, and remains, a were really exaggerating. He has been family and friends. High School where she this year was one of the youngest has dreamed of course, at present on the credit to her people. She excellent and any one of playing hockey since 1981, He always nominees and did well. and fastball for as many of playing in the National track team. remains a shining example them could have won." years, collecting awards, Hockey League, and the In 1985, at the Native of individual achievement. In alphabetical order, the After the banquet and titles and many other WHL and the scholarship Summer Games, Karen And Rita Houle lives on as other nominees that entered presentations were over, honors along the way. has moved him that much was in high gear and ran an inspiration to all of us," the awards this year were the crowd was entertained Gene, 17, played commu- closer to is dream. away with the competition, said Neilson to a packed Kevin Atkinson, Doug with live music well into the nity hockey in Calahoo, "I felt great, happy and winning seven medallions. house of over 150 people. Callingbull, Lisa Callingbull, wee hours of the morning. Alberta until this year, surprised," said Karen The next year, she was Later that night, when I Robert Campre, Leo It seemed as though no one when he made the "Tier I" Lepine, after winning the named "Miss Friends In talked to Neilson, 44, the Kootenay, Teddi Littlechild, wanted the night to end. award for top female Sports" at the Friends In Saskatchewan native said Darryl McKay and Crystal But all good things must athlete of the year. When Sports games where she that too many of our young Poitras. come to an end, at least URGENT! asked what she thought her won six medals, three of people leave school at an Hobbema -born Littlechild until next year when two ALEXIS BAND 'Saints' Hockey Team Int. 'A' League (Provincial) needs chances were of winning which were gold. early age only to "kick also said "this very special more exceptional Native NaNAsElayers. CONTACT: Dan Alexis. the award, Karen conceded Although Karen must themselves later." He says award is an emotional athletes will be selected for Conch or Vernon Jones. Assistant r h at (403)9674225. "I didn't think I could stand spend a lot of time training, that sports teaches young event, and because of this the Rita Houle Memorial up to Rita Houle's standards she still finds room on her people how to discipline year's success everyone Award. blc»kin a Iena tira cantras SHANGRI -LA SERVICE "Wetaskiwin's Custom Wheel & (1978) LTD. Accessories Centre" Rebuilt Dependable Used Vehicles Tune -ups %/hoe < A ieehanfed clNeams Oil & Lube Twine a Qeaeity Brakes & Front End RADL1L TIA 1. 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But you'd better enter now, before the December westem final is just around the comer. Or is it still called . 15th registration deadline, and before they're all out of the western final? With the new play-off format and all, air guitars up there. You can find out more about this I'm not sure on this one. Maybe I should apply for a job free activity from Lorne or Vern at 523 -4511. as a CFL official or something. I am sure of this, though. BLUE QUILLS SPORTS (POST SECONDARY) - Last B.C. will play Winnipeg, and the winner of that will play week, Lorny Metchooyeah asked me to add the Native Edmonton. The Eskimos' chances this season looked Provincial Volleyball Tournament in the Sports good a few months ago, but injuries, player changes and Roundup column. Unfortunately, the mens' drug busts have thrown a black cloud over the team. tournament has been postponed until further notice. `Speciality teams for the Eskimos have looked But the womens' tournament will run as scheduled ROUMDUP on extraordinary at times this year. A big reason for this November 28, 29 and 30, at a new location in Kehewin. success is the addiction of sparkplug Henry "Gismo" Phone Roy at 826 -3333 or Liz at 645 -4455 for more Williams. His 4.4 speed makes him one of the fastest toumament information. players in the CFL and a threat to score whenever he Until next week, that's all. has the ball. The Eskimos' defense, which has played with vengeance all year to rival B.C. in defensive statics, is the bread and butter of the team. And Jackie Parker and company have done a good job keeping the team afloat after losing key players. The real problem for the CFL team all year long has been the unproductive offense. The veteran receiving core for the Eskimos is as good if not better than any UNIROYAL other CFL team. The offensive line has been steady on the field for most of the schedule. And Chris Skinner, Milson Jones and Chris Johnstone make up an excellent backfield. So where does the problem lie? At the number one position, quarterback. True, it takes more than a quarterback to make a team, as was proven with our once great leader Warren Moon at Houston this year...so there is still some hope. Parker is almost certain to start Matt Dunnigan, but Damon Allen has proved his worth time and time again, under pressure and over mammoth defensive linesmen. He has a better arm, better set of wheels and reads CFL defenses quicker than Dunnigan. If anyone deserves a shot at leading the Esks to victory, Damon does and should get the start in the play -offs. My point H BACK this week: common sense. Please, Mr. Parker, use some of it and start Damon Allen. EDMONTON - On Saturday, November 29, the aMAiMUY $AV510$ ON A Edmonton Canadian Native Friendship Centre fiT OF 41NE& (CNFC) will hold a Native arts and crafts Christmas KT DEAtPR FOR DE'rAL$ OFF191 WIRES NOV. t2/18 sale between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Then, senior citizens will have a chance to show off their best moves at a banquet If you can't keep up with the Elders, the centre is also OFFER= offering Christmas parties for children under five on the 21st (12 - 2 p.m.). And another party for 6 -12- year -olds will begin at 3:00 p.m. on the same day. One more thing. Santa will be at the centre on December 23 (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.) to have his picture taken with youngsters. You can phone the jolly staff at the CNFC at 482 -6051 for more Christmas information. BONNYVILLE -The Bonnyville CNFC has started up its boxing club again. Volunteer coaches Ray Dumais and Ralph Alexander have come by some hard - to -find space for the boxing program kiddycorner to the Bonnyville High School. The program runs every SAVE UP TO SAVE UP TO SAVE UP TO Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (7 - 9 p.m.) and will eventually feature a boxing card sometime in March next year. Another vdlunteer coach, Jim Pilipchuk, is handling the taekwon -do club for $3750 adults and youths alike. The club is operating out of the High Energy Fitness Centre on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. $3750 $50 °° Phone Philipchuk at 826 -2081 for times and more TIGER PAW PLUS LAREDO details on this club. M +S PLUS The centre also has gym night every Tuesday at the All Season Traction outstanding Mud & Snow M +S You Can Rely On H.E. Bourgoin School (7 - 9 p.m.). Phone Hervina Traction For Light Trucks, Vans LESS NET Angus for more information about these free activities LESS NET St 4x4s LEU NET Ian SAS REBATE PRICE WAS ABATE PUCE at 826 -3374. 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Tanning: Get your noa. yew swemrR LOCATIONS moose, deer or elk hide custom tanned into a tan coloured, garment weight leather. 4267349 422 -2751 426-7358 (Fur Buyers) The Tire Warehouse A Division of Walyas's Tire Warehouse Ltd- 10529 -105 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5H 3X7 Hours: Daily 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thurs. 'tie 8 P.m. Set 8:00 -4:30 AMA APPROVED - NIESUMNI OF ALIMENTA SANITY COUNCIL sown 's= CENTRAL LOCATION $Wn1IND1 AI GYW tAMtAOER- OORDMILLAR WAWA -NOB PENTELUK SWAM - KITE ASST. MGR -OUT WHITE ASST. MOR SEE SAPOS ASST. U -DOUG DIALER 12225 FAIT 69.47LÁ33 14575.114 ST. 4114142 142543 AVE. 4374551 A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 12, November 14, 1986, WINDSPEAKER 0 o 0 SometM r- euerii GibAn LIFELIKE MINIATURES "CHIEF ROBERT SMALLBOY" Carni ...By Alphonse Cardinal ...painting by Henry Nanooch By Terry Lusty sculptures, wood and bone acquaintances but also carvings, hasty notes, make new ones. Indian They came by the artwork, silver and turquoise This year's show had a ndreds and thousands. jewelry, dolls and shawls. few new twists to it that ey came to look and to The list was endless, going elevated the class of the y - for friends, relatives, on and on and on. overall show. For example, hemselves. From all walks All together there the red and white decor and m of life they came despite the were 67 sales booths that served as a backdrop sub -zero weather of early representing the works of for the tables and wall November. individual craftspersons, dividers proved colorful It was the 6th Annual shops and dealers from and attractive to the eye. Canadian Indian Arts and throughout the country. It's visual appeal was no she Crafts Show held this past Exhibitors from all the less lost by it's symbolism weekend at the Edmonton western provinces as well and the fact that the Convention Centre. Almost as Ontario, Quebec, Christmas season lies just anything and everything Newfoundland, the Yukon around the comer. imaginable in the field of and the Northwest Another effective feature Native arts and crafts was Territories were there in was the floor plan. In the up for grabs - if you had force. past the booths were lined the money. This annual show and up side by side and unless For many, it was an sale, sponsored by the one had an end booth, only opportunity to do some Alberta Indian Arts and one side was accessible to advance Christmas shop- Crafts Society, is looked the public. That was ping. And what a selection forward to by both sellers changed. of goods to choose from! and buyers. It has become This year, the booths Fox and coyote fur hats, a mecca of sorts to those were grouped in fours so hide jackets, mukluks, who appreciate, use or that each and every beaded belts and buckles collect Indian crafts and it is exhibitor had no less than and berets, caribou and also a gathering point at two sides that could be moosehair tufting, stone which-many not only renew accessed and some even Many involved ín Norway trip Photo by Dorothy Daniels From Last Week receives in Norway. It is possible that your work In addition the Interna- may be included in exhibi- tional Children's Museum tions that travel throughout has asked for assistance in the world. It would continuing the interaction therefore be helpful and of cultures and in collecting useful if a short story about children's creations. Of your work can be included. particular interest is the For Indian Bands and collection of creations from Metis Settlements who Canadian Indian and Metis wish to obtain more children. To date there is information about the only one item donated - - -a "Collection of Canadian WHITE BRAID DANCERS hand shield wrapped in Indian and Metis Children's ...Norwegian television caught their fancy beaver with a hawk claw Creations," please phone and an eagle head hand - either Mr. Goldin in Oslo, -- The Lesser Slave Lake were raised; carved in the centerpiece, Norway at (02) 46.85.73 or Regional Education Council - Linda Henriksen of presented by Bobby Hunter Dorothy Daniels in for the Sponsorship of Hart /Murdock Artists to the Mayor of Islo. Edmonton at (403)427 -4992 Children's airfares to and Management, Vancouver, Creations of all kinds are or 455 -2110. from Norway; for asking White Braid to be required. Two young Norweigians - The Driftpile Indian part of the tour and then Rafael Golden, founder asked if pen pals could be Reserve for the sponsorship assisting the group while in of the museum, would like found for them. If there are of children's airfares; Norway; and to devote an entire section young readers out in - Peace Hills Trust - Sawridge Indian Band to works of art by Canadian Windspeaker land who are Company for sponsorship for the sponsorship of one Indian and Metis children. interested please write to: of children's airfares; child's airfare; These creations, whether Helena Utver (13 year old - Oxsana Dexter of - Willie Littlechild for a they be artwork, crafts, girl) Alberta Culture for all of donation to the group's dolls, books, etc., can Vestengveien 28B her assistance in contacting efforts; either be sent directly to 1850 Mysen potential donors and - Christine Daniels, Mr. Goldin at: Norway patience with the group in founder and president of The International Museum and: pursuing the trip; the White Braid Society, for of Children's art Sven Utver (9yearold boy) - Mr Rafael Goldin and her perseverance, belief Lille Frens vei 4 Same address as above Dr. Alla Goldin of the and consistency in pursuing 0369 Oslo 3, Norway The trip to Norway could International Children's her dreams for young or to: not have taken place if it Museum, Oslo, Norway for Native people and the Dorothy Daniels was not for the efforts of a the invitation and for recognition of Native c/o White Braid Society good many people and arranging the meals, culture, customs and 10176-117 Street organizations. At this time accommodation and travel traditions. Edmonton, AB T5K 1X3 the touring group would while on tour in Norway; All artwork should be like to thank the following - The White Braid adult (Dorothy Daniels was a signed by the artist, dated chaperone for the White WHITE BRAID DANCER people and groups for their members for their work at and titled if possible. The Braid Dancers on the ...signing autographs in Norway kind assistance and bingos where half of the museum frames pictures it contributions: funds required for the trip Norway trip.) A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, November 14, 1988, PAGE 13 hng for mne at innuai han FLORAL DESIGNS ORIGINAL PAINTING ...by Doris Cyrette ...by David B. Williams had three sides that were included moosehair tufting to Alberta Natives in the dancers tend to attract Gallery went home with a accessible. It proved to be by Bemice Arts Bonnet Rouge Grades K - 6 with winners so many viewers, the Ms. Jobin of High Prairie. a tremendous improvement from the NWT, beadcraft selected from each grade planners may have to make Several door prizes and one that the exhibitors by various of individuals, level, said Kaufman. "It allowances for a more lesser significance were did not hesitate to express headdress making by helped bring children and sizeable performing area in also given away. their pleasure about. Sandra Carr from the Red parents out and it provided future years. ira A concerted effort was Deer Native Friendship a different atmosphere," As was the last case year, Kaufman reports that made to promote organized Centre, porcupine quillwork she added door prizes continue to be a "sales were better than last and visually attractive by Bill Monague of Calgary, "This is something new practice at the show. Bob year not by a lot, but displays by running a "best and fish - scale and tufting and the experiment just Weiss of Leduc won a they were up." She further booth" The work SW competition. by students from Lac may be continued in the stone sculpture of an eagle mentions that attendance winner of $1,000 for first La Biche. succeeding years," Kaufman that had been carved by was good and may have place went to the Harris Judges for the displays informed Windspeaker. Duffy Wilson, an Iroquois. been even better had the Smith -Lalkawilas booth and the demonstrations While this year's theme Gail Robertson of Edmonton weatherman co- operated. from Vancouver. Ermine- were Agnes Bugera from focussed on childrens' art, won the northern parka An estimated 15,000 tumed skin Garments and Crafts Bearclaw Gallery, Kay next year's could be from Yukon Native Products out and that was good from Hobbema took second Buttler from Northern something entirely different. and a child's Pendelton considering the cold place and Images at $500. West Edmonton Speaking of children, blanket jacket made by weather. Kaufman adds Mall Another promotional and Eileen Walonski about 25 of them turned Ermineskin Garments and that the figure is about effort and aimed at encouraging Sandra Belhouse from out to put on a demonstra- Crafts went to J. Wallace of equal with that of last year. the actual production of the display department of tion of Indian dances. They Edmonton. crafts on location saw The Bay. represented Edmonton's An Albertan also took The show now moves on Still Connie Willier of the another new feature White Braid Society Indian home a quilted blanket wall to Calgary where it is in its Buffalo Bay Boutique at was the childrens' art dance group which recently hanging which came from fourth year and a maximum Grouard pocket $500 for display which had "lots of retumed from a perform- Montant Arts and Crafts at booth capacity of 44 has her caribouhair tufting entries," said show co- ance in Norway. Hobbema and a beautiful been filled with exhibitors demonstration. ordinator Val Kaufman White Braid performed art print of a wolf done by waiting in the wings because In total, there were 17 from the Alberta Indian each of the three days and Archie Beaulieau from the space cannot accommodate separate demonstrations Arts and Crafts Society. "were really well received," Northwest Territories and any more than the 44 on site. Some of these The competition was open beamed Kaufman. Because supplied by the James Rice displays. PARDEE EQUIPIYIENI PAGEANT -401E- "Techniques of Hide Tanning" 12 -week program 1986 beginning November 24, Nt. The Alberta Vocational Centre - Grouard is currently accepting applications for the new "Techniques of Hide Tanning" program. beginning November 24, 1986. This 12 -week program will train students to use traditional and time- saving methods for producing quality tanned hides. Using a variety of techniques students will gain training and experience in tanning big game hides that are of a high quality. texture and appearance. Upon completion of the program. students will be able to produce tanned hides for sale to the Native Craft Production Centre on a continuous basis. This Production Centre is sponsored by the Canadian Job Strategies program in association with the High Prairie Native Friendship Centre. Interested applicants should be able to obtain big game hides in their local community. For more information and registration, contact: Jim Heighes Community Liaison Office Alberta Vocational Centre - Grouard Grouard, AB. TOG 1C0 IT IS SAID THAT... Phone collect: 751 -3915 coón cDeene goaden Backhoes (fig drrfwr and maten. Alberta GROUARD Vocational CAN WE HELP WITH EQUIPMENT TRAINING Centre CAMPUS AND EQUIPMENT NEEDS? CALL W. SPAIDAL (Edmonton) OR L. MOSHUK (Red Deer) PARDEE L I M I T E D Subscribe to Windspeaker Today. E Q U I P M E N T Edmonton 484-6613 Red Deer 343 -7557 Phone (403)455 -2700 10603 -176 Street 6511 -67 Street -A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 14, November 14, 1986, WINDSPEAKER WAR on DRUGS & ALCOHOL Drug and alcohol abuse is a social problem affecting every part of our communities... It is also a very real person problem affecting every aspect of the lives of real people... This special section looks at the situation from both points of view in search of meaningful solutions... - Photo by Kim McLain Substance abuse is euerubodu's problem By Maggie Hodgson model community leader- and goes without ingesting (From the Nechi Newsletter) ship, anything to drink or by DO - White c) poster contests on mouth all winter. "Sober addictions for primary Activities, Action jseptment, Addictions prevention, who's problem Prevention, Aftercare Movement Bear" is a black bear who grades, will provide "Bear Facts" is it? If we are going to reduce the number d) essay on drug contests GOVERNMENT AGENCIES on drugs, "Bear Facts" on one killer in Indian Country, we all have to abuse prevention for junior alcohol abuse, "Bear high students, Facts" on dual addictions. be involved. Who is we? Me, you, our e) art poster contests on THINK - Black "Bear With Me One Day at family, drugand alcohol prevention, VISION - Red our friends, our community, Reason Research a Time" T- shirts for newly- agencies and government. We can be f) inter -agency community Education Planning recovered chemically education involved in changing community attitude efforts, addicted people will be g) community fund raising made. The bear is as gentle from the disease of addictions to the similar to other nationally as we all can be when we health model of prevention of addictions. declared weeks such as are chemical free and can national cancer week, be as violent as some h) street banners, place people are when they In 1984 I wrote to the Advisory Board, the Metis mats in restaurants. abuse drugs. Honorable Jake Epp to FEEUNG - Yellow Association of Alberta, Following is a model of Relationships request the minister declar- Native Council of Canada, change which involves the If you support National ing August of each year - P.E.I. Regional Advisory unified efforts of the Native, Addictions Awareness National Drug Awareness Board, the Regional White Oriental and Black Prime Minister Mulroney Week for November 17 - 23 Week and found In Alberta we have Canadian Advisory Board of B.C., peoples in the areas of for support for National of each year and community Addictions secured the support of the Foundation had Sagkeeng Alcohol Centre research fund raising, Addictions Awareness involvement during that declared November 17 - 23 in Manitoba and the education, prevention Week after his public Native media and a number time please phone or write: of each year as a time they Canadian Mental Health treatment, daily mainten- statement to the of communities were promoting Calgary for the kick National Association. ance and other community Chamber of Commerce off of this campaign. This National Addictions Drug Awareness Week. I Each year we can have activities: that he is declaring war on year we have the "Sober Awareness Week wrote to each province and the following activities The traditional model drugs. He referred my Bear" campaign as the Campaign received responses from involving everyone in a too often involves a direct Newfoundland, letter to Mr. Epp and Mr. mascot symbolizing going Box 3884, Station D Sask- National Addictions relationship of the diseased Epp's Chief Policy Advisor without ingesting drugs or atchewan, Prince EDMONTON, Alberta Edward Awareness Week: client to the agency or called to advise drinks for long Island, and me Mr. Epp periods of T5L 4K1 Nova Scotia a) panels with Native government. This model suports our efforts but time. A.A. has the indicating they presently is symbol guests with backgrounds in says change comes from unable to declare National of the camel to signify not (403)458-1884 promote National Drug addictions, interviewed on the individual to their Drug Awareness Week drinking 24 hours a day. Awareness Week. I have Aboriginal Radio and family, friends, etc. This unless it is a campaign The camel is a good symbol Join the "Sober Bear" received letters of support Television, followed by model is the foundation of supported by each province for A.A. members; the beàr campaign and face "Bear from the National Native phone in responses, social change in the Native and that there is a is a good Advisory Council, commit- symbol for Facts" we can have an the b) community feasts to community. ment from each province to Canadians because the awareness campaign across Saskatchewan Regional celebrate positive role In September, I wrote this campaign. bear is domestic to Canada Canada with your support. A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, November 14, 1988, PAGE 15 By Phyllis S. never did acid for a long lived in Moose Jaw. When I what has happened since (Nechi Newsletter) time after that. I smoked came to town I had about then? pot a lot I until started to 100 hits with me, got ajob at - First year I was sober I Did I start out as a drug become really paranoid and the bar and sold it. took a Manpower heavy trafficer? No! I started out experiencing a lot of fear. It I. was going out to equipment course and a as a little girl raised by wasn't fun anymore, I got Vancouver to bring some H.E. maintenance course alcoholic parents who left really scared. So I changed speed and some tye sticks. and ran heavy equipment me to go drinking. I felt so to M.D.A., Methadrine, My aunt reported me to the for two years. lonely, I would stand at the Demerol, acid and speed. narcs. She told me years - Took Life Skills Coaches window and cry and cry. Initially, I thought it was a later, she would rather see training and taught at the Drug addict Sometimes if I cried hard good high. I stopped being me in jail for trafficking than Community College. enough Mom would I stay frightened. started with a see me die of drug addiction - Worked at John Howard home and I would feel safe. hit a day and progressed to or to see me get others Society running a troubled shares her My aunt and uncles got me 30 caps a day. When I did involved in drugs, so she youth Life Skills program. drunk when I was two years 30 caps, a hit wouldn't even reported me, gambling that Worked at a transition old, while they were last me an hour so I had to our bond would be strong house for battered women. babysitting experience, me. They were bang up more often. My that I would go straight if I - one and a half years as a seven, nine, and eleven at veins were so badly scarred was charged. worker for the Moose Jaw the time. from needles that shooting I was busted and went to Friendship Centre. My strength Dad beating my up was getting to be like treatment partly because I - After five years sober, my Mom up every week, putting a needle in a was scared of going to jail husband and I went to the getting the rifle out to callous. At the end it was $3 and partly because I Regina Rehab Couples and threaten us with or pulling a cap x 30 hope caps per day wanted to keep a common - Program because we were the knife to threaten us with which equalled $90. At 30 law relationship together. having marital problems was a regular occurance in caps a day, I was around 95 My aunt worked in court and it was a preventative our home. My mom's pounds and very dehy- and I got three years measure in maintaining our brother used to molest me drated. probation with the stipula- relationship. This year nightly when we were I held down jobs through- tion I go to treatment and there are six people sober visiting at their place. Living out my drug abuse days. I attend A.A. - would you in my family; 10 years ago in fear, sadness, loneliness, started trafficking to help believe! there was only two. and unsafe was a common pay costs of my 30 caps, I "I stopped being went to Calder Rehab To stay sober and happy, feeling for me as a child. but mostly because it made and stayed straight for I do the following activities: I first got drunk on my me popular I frightened. I because had around six months. I had a a) I spend time with my own when I was 12 years what people wanted - slip and toked. I rationalized, son, daughter and husband. a old. Before that I was drugs. During my started with abuse pot is not a drug - I can do b) Go to A.A. meetings. always allowed to sip my days I did everything hit a day and from this and go to A.A. An A.A. c) I don't go to places parents drinks and everyone panhandling, using bad member said, "I am worried where people drink a lot. progressed to 30 around was always getting credit cards, driving cars about you, you have to d) I pray. drunk, so I thought it was from robberies. I used to make a decision, you have e) I paint and draw. caps a day. When okay. The first time I got run from Vancouver to to get off the fence between f) I carve - Indian carving. drunk I was really embar- Northern B.C. with I I did 30 caps, my sobriety and drugs. You g) do carpentry. rassed after, but I didn't tell stuff. Once I had an have to make a decision h) I sew and do beadwork. a hit wouldn't anyone about my shame. accident and went over an one way or another." It i) I take classes like I started pot smoking at embankment when I was really shook me. I went to Family Relationships and even last me an the age of 16 because I was stoned, and broke my an A.A. meeting and told C.P.R. curious hour so I had to and wanted to collarbone and my pelvis. I them what I had done. That j) I am taking two univer belong. I did not believe at never thought I was day I quit for good. sity classes. bain up more that time pot was addicting. addicted, but I thought life My aunt was the only one k) I do yard work and I have since learned drug would be unbearable if I who influenced otten...At the end me to quit. gardening. abuse is cunning and wasn't high and if I had to She talked to me, loved me, I) I weightlift. it was $3 a cap baffling in its development. face reality - drug free. was there when I needed m) I work at Manpower . All my life as a kid, I never When I started to withdraw, her. That is why I came to and Immigration as a 1130 caps per day had friends because I was I would get really scared, Moose Jaw. I didn't fit in Manpower Counsellor. quiet and shy. I wanted to paranoid. I couldn't which equalled $90. talk, with my family and I knew The role model who have friends and I felt like I had stomach pains. Once I my aunt would accept me. I helped me believe I could At 30 caps a day, belonged in the drug scene. started to withdraw, I really didn't know what I make changes in my life I tried acid within one started to vomit. I was was asking for when I asked was my aunt. She works was around 95 month of my starting pot. I wretching so bad and fast, I for help. with lots of love and Dowel eery was going to try everything couldn't get my breath. I When the two A.A. determination. She is not I could lay my hands on and was terrified. members came up the willing to quit no matter I did. I a I dehyddehydrated." ated." met man and steps that first time, and I how hard things get. She The first time I did acid substituted my love for the saw their short hair cuts, I just keeps going. I am doing was a nightmare. It was needle for his love for me thought, "Oh, sh - -, the that. gross. I did things I was but I kept using other stuff. narcs are here again and I'd My vision for Native really ashamed of later. We broke up so I moved to get busted!" I went to the people is that our children slept with someone who Moose Jaw because I had Detox Centre with them of the future grow up and meant nothing to me. I nowhere else to go and no and I cried all the way there. their parents will be there violated my moral value so I one to turn to. My aunt That was 10 years ago and for them. NATIONAL DRUG AWARENESS WEEK The Choice is Yours November 16 - 22 joyornkukwc Mi'komaw Don't let yourself fall into o trop Make it While You Still Can where you end up o piece of scrap - Sorrow, suffering, anguish and pain All life's hopes gone in vain. Drugs and alcohol we know NIP Will put an end to any show - Inner strength is often required NEGATIVE POSITIVE i I I A life filled with happiness / I 1. \ ° Happy, healthy and aware Is the measure of one's success Drug addictions and abuse ° Educated children Uncertain future for your family ° A working Educate and yours solid environmem yourself School dropouts and unemployment ° Self assurance and esteem Don't close off life's sacred doors. Life full of emptiness ° Joyous family outings Sorrow, pain, suffering ° A positive, confident attitude Support National Drug Awareness Week Never a penny to call your own ° Money in the bank. i Tribal A Message from: \ i Council Council of the Conne River Micmacs Conne River, Nfld. AOH 110 428 -9350 (709) 882 -2303 TELEX 016 -4990 A member of Native Outreach of Alberta Taqamkukwa Mi'kamaw Tribal Council 3rd Floor, 10603 -107 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5H 0W5 A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 16, November 14, 1986, WINDSPEAKER and various other drugs, moments for the feeling of had become. The thoughts the chemical dosages "crawling" skin, anxiety, intruded, unwelcome and prescribed were increased fear or general discomfort unwanted. The memories until I reached the highest to go. When my whole of the deeds that had hurt safe potency. My body body shook, especially my my loved ones brought a Alcoholic developed a tolerançe and hands, I could wash some flood of guilt. The agony of the effect would diminish, pills down with rye and remorse was overwhelming. so the medication would be soon a calm would come The emotional pain changed. The process and my body would stop became a physical wrench- overcomes would begin again with vibrating. I could function ing in the area of my dosages being increased minimally in a robot -like abdomen. steadily as behavior and fashion, but I could function. I was afraid to be alone. I emotions increased in I had asked an unseen, was afraid to be with intensity requiring further unheard of Higher Power anybody. tears to sedation. For 16 years the to relieve me of my compul- I cried. Finally, in my prescribed drug episode sion to drink. The agony despair I screamed and continued with sleeping began. cursed God. I pulled my pills at night and anti- I stopped the drugs and hair, clawed at my body, lead a depressants during the alcohol cold turkey. punched my stomach over haPPy days. My skin crawled through- and over. I rolled on the The numerous hos- out my body. It felt like I floor. pitalizations to begin a new had bugs crawling across I gave up and lay numb program of drug therapy the inside of my skull. I felt I and frozen finally surrender- and normal and psychotherapy would would explode. The ing to self- hatred. provide temporary relief feelings came and went Suicide seemed to be the until another relapse. The rhythmically like the rip only answer. merry -go -round of the tide. I waited in unwanted, But what about my emotional swings regulated knowing anticipation for children? Who would look life medically with severe the next flood of ugly after them? symptoms of psysical pain, sensations. They would be better off emotional hysteria, spiritual I could not eat. My in the welfare system. But, By Marge O., is of mixed blood, Cree and grown. I have a personal fear, and mental agony stomach in a knot. I held it nobody would love them? I Nechi Trainer Scotch. history of disturbed and continued, seemingly firmly because I knew if I knew that! I had been (Nechi Newsletter) I had a history of being a violent relationships. endlessly. relaxed at all, something there! disturbed child with My alcoholic drinking When I reached for awful would happen. Then Anger ... murderous As a past abuser of symptoms that included spanned six years, the last sobriety in 1976, I had for I would try to eat and I rage! At who? At anybody!! prescription drugs and stomach disorders, respira- three of which I drank the last three years drank would throw up. I drank This pattern continued. alcohol, I have been asked tory illnesses, nervous continuously. continuously while taking coffee and chain smoked. The feelings eventually to share my experiences of rashes. As an adult, I was told by a psychiatrist the prescribed medications. I shivered. subsided leaving me only the journey through treatment included drug I would have to take anti- I diagnosed myself an I paced and paced the furious. I realized I had to withdrawal that led me to therapy, electrical shock depressants the rest of my alcoholic in the chronic rooms like a caged animal. I be good while the kids were health and sobriety. treatments, numerous life to function in society stage after reviewing the was afraid to go anywhere. I still home. I was born to alcoholic hospitalizations in general because my brain did not definition used by Alcoholics was afraid to do anything. I had to stay calm - but I parents, raised in the treatment and mental manufacture the chemicals Anonymous. I did not have I tried to lie down and couldn't. Noise was custody I of my mother until hospitals. was finally required to stabilize my the courage to quit. I was close my eyes. I experienced amplified and time was I became a ward of the diagnosed maniac depres- emotions - it is known as a terrified to be in a house a terrible sinking feeling and distorted. government. I was the sive with suicidal tendencies. chemical addiction or with no pills or booze - I a horror of never returning. The sponsor I had chosen victim I of sexual abuse. I have been married prescribed drug depend- knew if I got goose flesh I I could not sleep. in the A.A. program took in was numerous foster twice and I am the mother ency. Due to the strength could take one or two or I tried not to think. I did me to meetings regardless homes. heritage three children, now of lithium, librium, valium, more pills and wait a few not want to know what I of my condition. I would sit BLOOD TRIBE NATIONAL DRUG & ALCOHOL AWARENESS WEEK ALCOHOL AND '( I 1 DRUG ABUSE PROGRAM 4*h Sharing BOX 229 STANDOFF, ALBERTA OPEN MONDAY - FRIDAY al d 8 am. - 4 p.m. (403) 7373883 ... ,,,, ,,,,,: 1,,, The understanding of 4( Caring Alcoholism offers you r Life and enables follow a , you to gradually r ...11 consistent path. /.,,,,, 16 - 22 How much do we care, about `L illi November the health of our community'? Louis Bull Finance & Administration Enough to realize that Louis Bull Farm & Ranch Division alcohol /drug abuse is Louis Bull Housing everybody's problem. Louis Bull Health, Education & Welfare Our community Louis Bull Daycare means people. Louis Bull Lands People we count on Kiseputinow Holdings Ltd. and people who Louis Bull Public Works count on us. Louis Bull Recreation Caring begins with us. Louis Bull Economic Development Louis Bull Tribal Police WE ARE AVAILABLE AND WE CAN HELP for,those who need it. SCHWULE: We make referrals Mon. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. open for general public Tues.. Group sessions for people who want to use program - after care counselling ' "' c Louis Bull Band Wed. - Film and`group discussions (Public Day) iII i.' Thurs. - Elders are here from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ,,, : Kiseputinow Reserve - Lunch for Elders ,1 Box 130, Hobbema, Alberta - Light refreshments for group and Public day 1" TOC 1N0 Fri. - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. General drop -in. Phone Edmo,nton Direct 423 -2064 We will remain open by appointment after hours including weekends. , Phone Hobbema 585 -3978 A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, November 14, 1986, PAGE 7 With time and the help of the people in my life, my drug -free and alcohol -free body, mind and spirit began "I did not haue the to struggle for health. I think back now to my courage to quit. I was withdrawal from chemicals. terrified to lie in a I think back now to the WE SUPPORT NATIONAL person I left behind who house with no pills or suffered leprosy of the soul DRUG AWARENESS could function -- alcoholism. lze...i I'm grateful the withdrawal DRUG ABUSERS dON'T in a I use minimally roimt- hurt so much dare not CARE Wi1AT rimy USE. lihe fashion ?' any chemical today or I would have to go through it POUNdMAkER'S all again. You see, I know I have "alcohol -ism" not LOdgIE CARES! "alcohol- was -im." 1 Thank God for that and cry. I would hear the I became afraid to scream. knowledge. WE BELIEVE THAT DRUG clock and listen until it What if I could not stop AddiCTioN is A became the only thing I screaming? What else Epilogue could hear. The people's would I do? God knows It was very difficult to TREATABLE DISEASE voices droned on but I did they would be better off suffer withdrawal from not hear what they were without me. prescription drugs. It was saying. The hour dragged I wanted them but I didn't what some call a dual - on and on. I'd have to get want them. I couldr't o it addiction. up and go out to the alone. I could not look after Was it worth it? washroom. I could not them. I just could not! This year I will be stand the people watching The confusion, the dark- celebrating my tenth year me nor could I stand their ness, the endless pain ... I of sobriety on December closeness. I had to get out. I could not go on, I was sure. 10, 1986. had to hang on with my I will never forget the My eldest daughter, whole being. eternity of those first five Sandra; will be nine years I would return home to days. sober in March, 1987. She my children again. My beautiful children is an addiction counsellor I had no patience to supported and nursed me working in a recovery listen. I screamed at the as I worked sometimes home in British Columbia. kids for minor actions, dreading, sometimes grate- She is 27 years old. noises, sometimes just for ful, with the gift of time; with My son, who is 25, will be talking. I hit them easily a God I didn't understand; seven years sober in July, and often. I pulled their with a sponsor capable of 1987. He is working for his hair, swore at them. I called tough love; with a 12 step, BSW. them names and said, "If it daily recovery program. My youngest daughter at wasn't for you..." They suffered the abuse I 23 is working on her first I would be so sorry then. gave them. They came and year of sobriety. She is the I would hug them. I would went in their pathetic mother of two small cry on them, begging them emotional journey of fear daughters. to forgive me ... stay with and tolerance and patience Together, we break the me. and tears. cycle. Drug and alcohol abuse is becoming rampant in today's society. Like the anti - smoking campaign effectively introduced several years ago, a new program is now in place. National Drug Awareness Week, November 16 - 22, is designed to bring about a better understanding of drug and alcohol abuse problems. Every faction of today's society is being affected WE SUPPORT NATIONAL DRUG & by this social disease which spreads among WEEk THROUGH adults and children alike. Alcohol AWARENESS AdMINISTRATION OF OUR NNADAP We are proud to be concerned about the future of NATIVE COMMUNITIES. our next generation. PROGRAM TO THE Age gives way to youth - and the youth will teach what they are taught. Inform yourself! Educate your child! Support NATIONAL DRUG AWARENESS WEEK A message from: 10215 -178 Street 484 -0169 LESSER SLAVE LAKE Edmonton, AB INDIAN REGIONAL COUNCIL 849 -4943 HObbEMA REAL ESTATE lTd. Box 249 Slave Lake, Alberta A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 18, November 14, 1986, WINDSPEAKER By an Anonymous time or the interest that my Alanon Member co- workers demonstrated. (Nechi Newsletter) I decided to separate from my husband in my loneliness When I remember the and unhappiness. days I didn't understand the About this time, he went disease of alcoholism, I the pain of to a doctor who referred remember the pain, the him to a psychologist. The confusion, the hurt. I didn't doctor asked if I would understand I was suffering attend the appointment from the effects of alcohol- with my husband. Now, ism. I didn't know that my is understand I had alcoholism felt that children were suffering exhausted the counselling from alcoholism even agencies listed in the phone though we did not drink. I book, the priests, the did not know that my by ministers, and the medical the pain, the husband shared entire and psychiatric doctors the confusion, the hurt. that I thought would help. I showed no enthusiasm in I cannot name the day, attending yet another but, the month, or the year that family as a last ditch effort, I went. alcoholism took over our Shortly into the interview, home and family. It came the fellow suggested my unannounced, unwelcomed husband was an alcoholic. and we were unprepared. "I didn't understand I was He suggested having The result was havoc and another couple contact us helplessness and hopeless- suffering from the effects of alcoholism. with information about ness for my alcoholic and I didn't Know that mg children resources available for us. myself. were suffering from alcoholism They would be of assistance I think in the beginning, it in dealing with our problem, was a game that we both even though we did not drinK. which in my mind had enjoyed. I would try to become his problem I did not Know mat my husband think of all the reasons that because I was leaving. I could give that he should shared the gain. the confusion. A very nice couple came come straight home after the hurt." to visit that evening. She work and he would use all and I sat in the kitchen the cunning and powefulness while she told me the way of his addiction to avoid her life had been. I was doing that while remaining amazed that it was so like "right" in his decision. I did the best I could and if 1 be bad. What was I going to difficult , to say the least, but what he wanted me to be mine. The feelings, the There were times he won was good, life would be change? I became a I was being good. It didn't and I became it. It didn't thoughts, the desires were the round. There were good. I believed that God whirlwind of activity: work. He didn't stop work. He didn't stop the same but she offered times I won. There were would reward me if I was cleaning, dusting, sewing, drinking. I became more drinking. me hope. She told me times when we both lost. good, punish me if I wasn't. washing, ironing, cooking confused and began to I quit all that because it about a self -help group that The times when we both The natural consequence and starting all over again. I question my own values wasn't working. I couldn't I could attend where others would lose became more to this thinking when living prayed for things to get and beliefs. be what he wanted a wife to would help me understand. and more frequent as the in an alcoholic situation for better. I took the children I tried talking to him be. I couldn't do anything Again, out of curiosity disease progressed and the me was things were not to church. I became active reasonably, logically. I tried to help. He said he and that last ditch effort, I fighting increased. good, I was not being in groups the children were being understanding. It wouldn't drink anymore attended a meeting with her I believed life would be rewarded so I must be involved with. I was going didn't work. I asked him and he drank. I had prayed the following week. I did fair. I believed as I gave, so being punished. If I was to be Super Wife and Super what he wanted me to do and been good and that not accept the information would I receive. I believed if being punished, then I must Mom. I made their lives and I did it. I asked him didn't work so I stopped they gave me easily. I found that, too. it difficult to face myself and I took a course in the hurtful things I had computers and I went to done. I found it more We support National Alcohol Awareness Week work. He was not happy difficult to face the person I Drug & with my decision but I put had become: I was as that aside and didn't think unpredictable and un- about it. I never told him dependable as the alcoholic how much money I made. I and very afraid of the opened my own bank future. ALBERTA =ice air Id account. I found a good With the help of the babysitter who would live people in that self -help AIR CHARTER with us. I had decided I was AMERICAN C0 -OP TAXI CHARGEX 24 note if group, able to accept EXPRESS God was going to punish the concept of the disease COOP VISO SERVING NATIVES IN MASTERCARD WWI NORTHERN ALBERTA SINCE 1962 me for not being good, I'd at of alcoholism. I was able to FIRST COMPUTER DRIVEROVMED Bases at: least have some I OPERATED DISPATCH SYSTEM fun and do accept that was suffering High levai 926 -3290 425 624 -3060, some of the I -8310 Fort Vermilion 927.3266 things that from that same feeling 10544.110 Street, Edmonton, Alberta 51ve lake 649.5353 Boo 1357 wanted to do. I was For $ervica at the Top disease. able to look Call Co-op High Raine Peace River. Alta. 523.4177 It was in this job that I at my children realistically overheard two people and seek help for them. We talking about a rush file that attended counselling as a had to be processed. What family for a period of time 1 would they do? One and eventually, my husband suggested to the other that was able to stop drinking native they give the file to me and begin a program of Professional Sanitation 8 because the other girl recovery. Industrial Cleaning Products aiconolism would get angry, but I I have learned to take Manufactures of Janitor supplies would do it quickly. I responsibility for myself N.M. duty deg eosers services & equipment Dig wash Iqub & Powder suddenly had the feeling my life Hord & bundry soaps of and - and only my Co, & truck Flop wash A lile finishes Waing rags being a person who could life. I still find there are Pope( products Custom formulations Edith Thompson Lighting pddups and did do things well. I difficult times in my life Executive Director DParbutps for O REBCO o AKXMYGF o SPECTOR LASOS realized if my whole family though I have been able to Alorom- Roby .800 500 pm. Sono./ a CO- 1290pm were to troup through that find a faith that sustains me. 4531- 97 ST. 436.5042 403 261 -7921 1119 - 1st Street S.E., Calgary, AB T2G 2H6 office, they would all be I no longer believe God is introduced in relation to punishing me with trials and me, "This is my daughter ... difficult times, but that He is husband ... sister -in- law." I there to guide and strength- also observed that people en me to endure them for Friesen's General Strehlau Locksmithing sought me out to go for the better days that follow. I & lunch. They seemed to now have hope in the Store Carpentry Ltd. care if I wasn't feeling well. future. Building Supplies, Hardware S,:rvic ins Alberta for puur INDLUS tRIAt They invited me to go for I know the peace of COMMERCIAL. RESIDENTIAL_ SEC t 1Ri t Groceries, Imperial Products, coffee, a party, visiting. seeing reality unfold and Tires & Propane NEEDS. BONDED INSURED LICENSED They told me jokes. They knowing my place in it. I Memtx r of ALGA -CSIS -ALA complimented my work. I don't often dwell on the Bill & Jake BOX 561, SWAN HILLS, TOG 2C0 became a person there. past but when it surfaces in R. Vermilion, Albedo 927345e (403)1133 -4593 I determined after some my memory I am grateful auntr Gr.ner"I ;quilt/Her OIT,, SP ehldtl &4 time I was worthwhile evèn for the people in my life if the man that I cared so then that set me on the much about didn't have the path to recovery. A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, November 14, 1986, PAGE 19 sowing the alcohol problem is shared ThE Old SUN COMMUN1Tr COIIEgE would LikE TO ENdORSE By Ann Thompson & The poor but happy in Edmonton and1 shared TLfE NATIONAL CAMPAiGN AGAINST dRUq ANd Alcohol AbusE. Carol Dilbnan group left Slave Lake on our feelings and experiences Slave Lake Friendship June 28 with a van loaned concerning alcohol, drugs, Centre to us by CVC, $600 in cash family violence and deaths. SiNCE ThE RECENT OUTCRY FROM ACROSS NORTH AMERICAN OUR (Nechi and a good supply of food. Newsletter) We "communicated' for SOCIETY iS bECOMINq bETTER INFORMEd AbOUT Tiff One of the adults brought about six hours, then We knew our vision was her truck along to haul the continued on our way. AddiCTiONS PROBLEMS. big, and we'd have to begin gear and the teepee loaned We arrived in the late in a small way. How does to us by the Friendship night again, at the home of INFORMATION ANd EdUCATiON will PLAY AN iMpORTANT ROLE one start small when the Centre in Slave Lake. one of the Sundances in problem was so large? So Our first stop was in Whitefish, Saskatchewan. if WE ARE TO ELIMINATE ThE RAMPANT AbUSES NOW FACINq we began, as our Elders Edmonton at Nechi. The next day we arrived at OUR SOCIETY. BE bETTER iNFORMEd! taught us, to share our Maggie offered us lunch, the Sundance grounds, set ideas with those who cared. gave us $200 cheque from up camp, and began visiting The Oskatisewan Youth Nechi, and food from the other people. The youths NATIONAL DRUG AWARENESS WEEK Society was formed in May kitchen. She then asked all were taught how to NOVEMbER 16 22 1986, and would address of us to accompany her approach an Elder and the needs of our youth, home. When we arrived, what the Sundance meant. who, in the very near we received more gifts, a Three of the youths decided Old Sun Community College future, will become our $50 personal donation and to do a 24 -hour "fast." The Box 339 leaders, and we, their boxes of food from her own others watched and helped Gleichen, AB Elders. The society saw a home. We left with tears in with great respect and TOJ 1 NO (403)734-3862 need to educate our children our eyes. Her parting admiration - we were truly in the area of alcohol and words were "if you have a a family. Everyone partic- drug abuse and solvent vision, follow it!" The ipated with wood chopping, abuse. This problem had youths were subdued. food preparing, camp been made especially clear They had never before clean -up, and "taking care" to us when we lost six witnessed such kindness of one another. people at once to solvent and care and from a These were the youths abuse. So we asked the "stranger, yet." who had been drinking, youths if they would like to We gassed up our taking drugs, sniffing gas, learn about the abuse vehicles, using a credit card running away from home, problem, how they would (loaned to us for our entire and only one was still in like to learn about it, and trip) belonging to one of the school. They had also Traditional Indian Health Core is o community concern what else would they take founders of the Oskatisewan admitted to being ashamed and the Alberta Indian Health Core Commission supports an interest in? We realized Youth Society. of "being an Indian;" some at this point, if there is a We arrived late Monday had been in trouble with the all efforts in the war against alcohol & drug abuse. problem with the youth, we night at Alkali Lake to be law. One 16- year -old girl We urge you to support the had to take it back to them greeted personally by Chief was a mother, one 15 -year- to be able to come up with a Andy Chelsea. He also put old girl was pregnant. workable solution. up our teepee, with the help Three of those youths were NATIONAL DRUG AWARENESS CAMPAIGN Some of the questions of our youths and other suicidal and had previous asked were: young men from Alkali attempts of suicide. They What is Native Culture? Lake. We spent three days had found hope. They Why do I always feel so there going from one knew if they were to have mixed up? activity to another, learning, happiness, they would have How do I get to know dancing, singing, sharing, to work on themselves - myself? laughing and crying. The we would not always be Why should I quit drink- youths kept looking for there to support one ing, my parents drink? someone who was drinking another. They understood Alberta Indian Health What do you mean by or doing drugs, but to no it was only within themselves pride, sharing, and caring? avail. They were astounded. and they would have to Care Commission Why is drinking and drug By this time they were make choices and seek 2:- #1390 - 10665 Jasper Avenue, abuse wrong? realizing that many of their knowledge and grow every Edmonton, AB Are there really lots of questions were being day for the rest of their For Community Service Information Indians that don't drink? answered. They began to lives. Call 426 -1213 Could I learn to dance hold their heads high. We left Whitefish Lake and play the drums, etc Could they really have all and went to Camp Bluehair. In order to answer these this for themselves? Some We were greeted by a 92- questions, we felt we of the time they rode high, year -old Elder and her should also "show" them other times they were family and helpers. We other people who have depressed and down. So attended a Sweat Lodge what these youths wanted. quickly, our youths were and spoke to different We need only to read a newspaper or listen We decided to take some beginning to understand Spiritual Elders and leaders to news youths to attend the and grow. of our Native people. We the broadcast to know that today Sharing Innovations The group left Alkali left the camp with many we face a social problem that is growing Conference in Alkali Lake, Lake with some sadness different feelings and at a rapid pace. The problem - Alcohol a Sundance on the Whitefish and some excitement. The thoughts. Our trip was Lake Reserve in Sask- sadness came because nearly over, what would & Drug Abuse. The campaign atchewan, and a visit to they had spent three days happen now? Camp Bluehair in that with over 2,000 sober Our group is still a family. NATIONAL DRUG AWARENESS WEEK same area where Native Indian people. They We keep close contact with people live in "as close to wanted to stay within that those youths and their November 16 - 22 Native Tradition" as possible secure circle. They had not communities. We support in this day and age. These known such security before each other and are now We we count feel pledge our support - Can youths would be able to and would they ever working with the families "see" a hopeful future for that way again? They had and the communities. on you? become quite aware of themselves. We set out to The times are getting obtain funds for this for "feelings and emotions," and hard, though. We have no and were now sharing quite a continuing summer funds to operate on, yet. project to freely. "Communication" be based at a The youth cultural aware- Nistawloyou Association camp in the Slave Lake became a key word. ness trip had cost $3,014.28 area. We were unable to The excitement of further and we only had $850. The get funds from any provincial travel overtook the group balance was donated by the Friendship Centre government departments. but was lived. On our short founders of the society. At the last minute, way to Saskatchewan we we 8310 Manning Avenue were able to pull together a witnessed a highway Our circle continues to group of eight youths, three accident involving a large grow, the hours in a day Fort McMurray, Alberta tots and three adults, and truck, a holiday trailer and seem to get shorter. Our ^ some monies from private alcohol. What a hard way need for a treatment centre 743 -8555 donations that would help to learn, but it was a for the youth gets bigger. us to go through with some learning experience for Our vision will one day be a of our plans. those youths. We stopped reality. A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 20, November 14, 1986, WINDSPEAKER ST. PAUL TREATMENT CENTRE EDUCATION CENTRE providing information on alcoholism and drug addiction - promoting personal development crating an understanding and appreciation of Native Culture encouraging and supporting community development Age is not a factor LOCATION The Centre accommodates Inpatient and Outpatient units, is located in Standoff - two miles north and four miles west of Cardston on the BLOOD INDIAN RESERVE. in swing the GOALS The IDEAL GOAL and OBJECTIVE of the Centre is to assist in the development of the people, and their environment, to maintain social arink problem competence based on the Native concept of co-existence. SERVICES The Centre offers a 28 -day Inpatient treatment program separated into Four Phases, followed by an Aftercare program of the Outpatient unit, to provide assistance in re-establishing stability in the community. TREATMENT PROGRAM The treatment method used is PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT dealing with the By Jackie my stepfather, and Mom scared and l felt my Mom personal conflicts that cause the individual to abuse alcohol and drugs. (Nechi Newsletter) got into the fight too. My had suspicions of what was WEEK 1 GENERAL AWARENESS brother pulled a knife and happening, but she never Covering the BODY The only requirement to said "I'm going to kill you." I asked. I thought I was to - present information on physical effects of alcohol and drug abuse join A.A. is "the desire to ran I provide awareness through indirect confrontation out the door; felt really blame and was bad. I quit drinking." You don't scared and ran down the learned they were old WEEK II SELF -AWARENESS have to be on skid row, in block. Some friends of my enough to know better and Covering the MIND jail or to have lost your job encourage freedom of expression stepfather's asked me what happened was called or your children to qualify I I - share concepts to hopefully provide an understanding and acceptance of the where was going. incest. I felt so much shame individual's place in his/her environment for this program. You can wouldn't tell them because about being molested for so be like me when I joined was too ashamed tell WEEK HI PERSONAL GROWTH to many years. To find out I A.A. years old and my Covering the MIND and SPIRIT -19 them how I felt. They was not to blame and I was - build up one's self -esteem lifetime ahead of me - brought me home and I felt not bad, was such a relief. share concepts on the General Philosophy: Meaning of life? "One Day At A Time." I had no place to turn. As a I - offer Native Culture as an alternative young child, spent As a child, I lived with It got progressively a lot of my time withdrawn WEEK IV COMMUNICATION and I saw, felt and touched worse from the time when and isolated in order to Dealing with ENVIRONMENT alcoholism, the family we used to run to meet my protect - share concepts on the theory: Self -Worth = Good Communication = Good myself. Drinking FFFI LNG I Relationship = Positive Environment disease. didn't Dad when he came home and fighting was common - setting goals and objectives using alternatives know that was the name of from work and he'd pick us in my home. I was allowed it at the time, but I learned up RESOURCE INFORMATION CENTRE and carry us or he'd give to have a sip of my Mom's since then, that was what Information is available to any individual who requires the services provided by us his lunch pail and we beer whenever I wanted, or social and service agencies in the immediate area. this insanity, pain was would share his leftovers, an occasional bottle of beer called. to the time his drinking and when I was 12 years old, For further INFORMATION call or write: I was around six years beating Mom up, broke our and got drunk when I was old and my sister was family up. Dad and Mom's ST. PAUL TREATMENT CENTRE 15 years old. I was first getting married and there drinking got so bad, we given pot by my brother P.O. BOX 179 was a big family party. were left alone a lot of the when I was 13 years old. I CARDSTON, ALBERTA TOK OKO There was booze for time. During the time I was did it to experiment and everyone and about a five and six years old, my started to toke again when I CANADA pound hash of on the table. two brothers used to lock was 17. I drank and did pot Telephone: (403) 737 -3757 Everyone was getting out of me up in the bathroom and in binges. The effect both hand. My brother started took turns having inter- of these chemicals had on arguing and fighting with course with me. I was so de me do things I (""; :- : WE jOiN AFF CANAdiANS Who ARE pARTiCipATiNg iN TFIE SUppORT FOR pROg1RAM dESiqNEd TO bETTER EdUCATE US AbOUT TI1E iNCREASiNq AbUSE pRObl.EMS CONCERN1Ng1 AFCOIIOF ANd dRUgs. ONE SUCI1 pROg1RAMr SpONSOREd by bosh FEdERAI ANd pROVÌNCÌAl g1OVERNMENTSr bRÌNg1s US AN ANNUAF CAMpAiqN kNOWN AS NATiONAF DRUq AWARENESS WEEk. CHILDREN This NEARS pROg1RAM TAkES pIACE FROM NOVEMbER 16 ' 22. BECOME iNVOlVEd! SuppoRT NATIONAL DRUG AWARENESS ARE OUR WEEK. WE do! And WE NEEd TOUR SuppoRT. FUTURE National Association of Friendship Centres 200 Cooper St. Ottawa, Ontario (613)563 -4844 We intend to help preserve them. A child growing up in an atmosphere where drug use is evident and alcohol is seen to be abused has little chance of forming a healthy attitude. NATIONAL DRUG AWARENESS WEEK November 16 - 22 We Support NATIONAL DRUG AWARENESS WEEK For yourself. For your family. November 16 - 22 For your community. Get involved! Moir Management Systems Inc. #201, 11445 -124 Street r, , -111 _ .. Edmonton, ALBERTA ALCOHOL AB 454 -0725 AND DRUG ABUSE COMMISSION ANDIAC AN AGENCY OF THE GOVERNMENT OF ALBERTA A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, November 14, 1986, PAGE 21 Alcohol and drug abuse is "you don't haue to he becoming an increasing problem. on skid row, in jail We of Saddle Lake Counselling Services would like to endorse or to haue lost your the National Drug Awareness MO or children to Week Campaign taking place qualify for this program. November 16 - 22. Often it is hard to accept the You can he like me help of others - especially if we ore compelled to admit we when I A.A. coined - are foiling in our own efforts. 19 mu Remember our slogan and years old and NATIONAL DRUG AWARENESS WEEk - ahead of remember - we are here to help you. lifetime me." NOVEMbER 16 22 'Welcome my friend - and a friend You must bel A worthwhile endeavor, this For letting me help you government and AADAC sponsored Also helps me. would not do when I was was new to me. I slept in Yes, I've hod o problem straight. I did things which and was late for sessions campaign is designed to educate So you're not alone contradicted my values four or six times. I agreed public the about the ever -growing If you core to discuss such as fighting, skipping with my counsellor to sign a It- problem facing society in relation Just pick up the phone. school; I had blackouts and contract saying I would be hangovers, mixed with at my sessions on time. I to drug and alcohol abuse. We strangers and was sleeping did not keep my contract support this campaign - and hope Counsojjjh around. and by breaking the rules, you do too. I felt ashamed about my meant I self -terminated and A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 22, November 19, 1986, WINDSPEAKER really do not deserve to be go wrong, you can always treated better. She begins take your frustration out on to care less about herself them. Rather than having Cycle of uiolence and perhaps even begins to wives and children who will drink more and neglect her love and support them, can be stopped children, which leads to their families respond with "It takes more to more feelings of self-hate fear and anger. Violent be a good role model and even more abuse, men are very lonely and neglect and drinking. Soon many try to hide their and leader than By Neil Friedenberg affected. Children hide in a vicious circle develops loneliness in drinking and (Nechi Newsletter) fright as mom and dad yell and there seems to be no violence. Just being a at each other and soon fists way out. For many years, family non -drinker" We have a greater are flying and people are left Children are abused by violence was a secret and chance of meeting violence hurt and scared. parents who feel helpless to we did not talk about it. If from the hands of friends, Because women are deal with their own anger, we were in a violent family husbands and relatives generally not as physically hurt and fear. These we felt ashamed and lonely. than we do from strangers. strong, they are the ones children in tum, grow up Now, both men and women Most violence takes place leftmost hurt and frightened. and take their pain out on are admitting to themselves By Maggie Hodgson model and chief means you in the home and ranges If violence continues, the their children, just like their that they have a serious (Nechi Newsletter) have to work at changing anywhere from a slap to woman often begins to feel parents did to them when problem and are beginning your attitude, changing being punched, kicked and helpless and maybe even they were children - the to realize that things can "It takes more to be a your outlook on life and severely beaten. All begins to believe that they cycle goes on and on. change. Many counsellors good role model and leader people. Being a sober chief members of the family are are useless, stupid and The men, too, are victims in alcoholism are being than just being a non- is a growing process. With of their own violence. They trained to help these drinker," says Chief Roy time being spent with your hurt not only from hurting families and a life of Whitney. Roy has been family, you get more done their families but also must hopelessness can change chief for two years and has at home. You see your live with knowing they are as women learn that they been a non -drinker for six whole environment. You often out of control, not are not alone and men team years. He says there are change and grow emo- ATTENTION: only with alcohol but also what it means to take care presently four chiefs out of tionally, physically and with their own violence. of themselves and their seven who do not drink in spiritually. You take time Many men have learned as families. his region and the fact the to talk to people who have Immediate Nursing Positions Available children that women and What it takes is a vision rest drink does not mean general problems or alcohol children are the targets for of a healthy family and a they are alcoholics. problems or even go to jail Health and Welfare Canada violence and when things commitment to that vision. He says being a good role to see Band members. You requires have more time to talk and listen to Elders for direction. Community Health Nurses for its EXECUTIVE SECRETARY You have more time to be health centres in HOBBEMA and aware of the spiritual STANDOFF, AB DUTIES: ' (To Chief & Council) building process. - Typing, filing, recording minutes, keeping informed of council schedules and When Roy was asked Hospital Nurses for the Blood making travel arrangements as required. what advice he would give Band Hospital in CARDSTON, AB - The successful applicant will also be responsible for issuing cheques for to a new young, sober chief, honorarium disbursements. Duties are subject to change as needs require. he said "listen and learn." He said "take in as much as For further information contact our QUALIFICATIONS: you can. Study people and staffing officer in Edmonton at 420.2760 - The applicant must have the personality and ability to meet the requirements know your community of the council and the general public. situation and environment. - Shorthand in excess of 80 wpm mandatory. Understand there is a reason - High typing skills - minimum 80 wpm. for everything in our - Must have knowledge of dicta -phone procedures. lifetime - the good and the - Should have complete understanding the bad go together and every This TEAR NATIONAL DRUG AWARENESS WEEk of Cree language. - Should have recognized secretarial certificate - with preference given to the time you make it through is bEinq hELd NOVEMbER - 16 22. This executive secretarial portfolio. the bad, you get stronger PROGRAM is dEsigNEd TO EdUCATE ANd INFORM - Highly motivated and independent person who is able to administer all duties and stronger and you grow you of ThE CONSTANT bArriE AGAINST dRUq completely and accurately. with it. It is not a job ANd Alcohol ABUSE. - Must be free to travel - conferences, workshops, etc. because it becomes part of - Knowledge of AES Word Processor an asset. your life. You can't walk - Management and maintenance abilities to oversee the away from it at 4:30 p.m., SUPPORT DRUB AWARENESS WEEk entire clerical staff a definite asset. you live it, breathe it, sleep - Must have valid Alberta Drivers Licence and own transportation. it." SALARY: Negotiable - depending on qualifications. He says when he is 70 years old, he wants our DEADLINE: December 12, 1986. Native community to have strong cultural and spiritual Health and Welfare Canada A resume will be required at time of interview. foundations and to have a 10506 Jasper Avenue good education so we can Edmonton, AB Louis Bull Band Administration meet the mainstream T5J 2W9 P.O. Box 130 society. He would like our Hobbema, AB people to have both feet on TOC 1NO the ground and know who we are. (403)420-2760 For interview appointment call Kathy Moses, Personnel Officer, Louis Bull My thoughts on Roy is Band at 585 -3%7. with leaders like him, we do have an active "War on Drugs" from this leader Alcohol and drug abuse is an ever present and growing problem DRUG in today's society. NATIONAL we support Rational Drug The national campaign which supports on -going programs to AWARENESS WEEK Awareness week prevent and correct these social problem areas in being recognized as NATIONAL DRUG TIBBS Q MART AWARENESS WEEK and takes place November 16 - 22. We support these informative WATSON & KLAUSE Open 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. and educational programs that are designed for both 7 Days a Week (BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS) adult and youth alike. 4519 - 56 Street Please Get Involved Keep tomorrow's Wetaskiwin, AB - future a healthy one - 5003A - 51 AVE. 352 -1771 A message from: WETASkiWiN, ALBERTA 352 -7070 Four Worlds Development Edmonton Customer Direct Line Faculty of Education University of Lethbridge (No Charge) Edmonton 426 -1867 4401 University Drive Lethbridge, AB (403)329.2184 A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WTNDSPEAKER, November 14, 1986, PAGE 23 W]NDSPEAKER PICTOGRAM AGT' By Kim McLain Telecommunications GOOD NEWS PARTY LINE Addictions Counsellor Our Area Office "6en,.11.time. Drug & alcohol abuse casual r t oppununm tour skin. in area of Ire .al be is an on-going tragedy applies .individual.° Setup and family in today's society. skill, will also bee m,Wnam":'Wu will are conduct addwems.el.,ed.emi,un and Major campaigns workshops un rested community now underway in an agencie. and gnon Qualifications. 4cñeon Inset degree effort to educate rela.d to the Socin Sciences or a Social Services Diploma m and inform Canadians veil community college. Some related work espenence is of the risks and perils coed. Rate b Par 611.16. :14óT pn hour of this social problem. obCompetition Number AAOAC 85'86 us November 21, 1986 Obunt AppDnati OfficeMons replu, Support completed loan resumes . me. Personnel Office NATIONAL DRUG AORTA ALCOHOL AWARENESS WEEK MUG ABUSE COMMISSION 2nd 1 po"e Edmonton,/d Alberta November 16-22 251 Phone: 177915 PUT IT HERE ADC You WANT TO SHnf COURTESY AG, Book Use a pen or pencil and fill in the segments that contain a dot. If done correctly, the filled in segments will reveal a hidden picture. This week's pictogram will be shown in your next week's paper in completed form. space LAST WEEKS SOLUTION: The Native Communications pro- gram is now accepting applications for the winter term, beginning in January. Winter courses include: Culture Workshop Radio Production WINDSPEAKER WORDSEARCH Photography By John Ad Campaign Copley For further information regarding a and the remaining from right (working January enrollment contact the pro- Circle the words from the following list letters starting left to across) will give you a phrase or sentence. Letters may be used more than once in order to achieve gram at the Jasper Place Campus of another word. Words may run vertically, horizontally, backwards and diagonally. Grant MacEwan Community College, 10045--156 Street, Edmonton, Alta., THEME: Drug Awareness Week 1986 T5P 2P7, (403)483-2348. R O T C O D H L A N M R C M Y N E D S A V E A A B U S E A R E C L U I L E I Grant MacEwan Community College B C C E P R O G R A M T C V D N I K P A H H R E E A T T B A N A F E D R O T A O S D W S E T U T R A J O U S E U 6 U C N D O A O E S T L R D C R G T K H O N H G A A R S S R A Y Y C A N N S A Y D H E N C D E M N C E C R S I A H EMPLOYMENT OPPORtNITY- M N T M W N O S R R C M U B R K L R O T A R A L F N U N T N E T G D O O L Y M I K G A O A R O O S N N R N E M A T B W MAINTENANCE HANDYMAN E R R E E T T D U U O S E S E E R M S G L H H S T L G S R T O S D E R M DUTIES: To perform various carpentry tasks on our portfolio N A D D C T S L N H T U O Y C I N M I limits. Duties of 130 houses within Edmonton city E A N N N W E T S E L F P T Y O A T will include construction of/or repairs to: fences, C L K C E O S R S Y E V R U S R D H P D porches, steps, doors, windows, and siding. H A K V N P P L E H E E E S E O A N QUALIFICATIONS: T T X U C E F E D H R B T B W E Carpentry skills relating to general residential I P maintenance. Basic knowledge of plumbing, C A T O J 1 K D C D E M W P S A O electrical, and painting. Must have own tools, P F C T S O C A L O N Y T E R B O S transportation, and valid drivers licence. (Truck would be an asset). WORDLIST Overdose 11 lalle/ SALARY: $1,700 per month plus benefits. 3 - letter Ruin Kids Risks Crisis 7 - letter Aid Save Kind Sober Doctor Educate Sobriety Birth Defect AI Sick Think Health Drinker Self Pity Enforcement Position available immediately. Vow Stop 5 - letter Toxic Inform Honesty Serenity War User AADAC Youth Poison Patient 15-letter Liar Abuse Ulcer School Program 9. letter Poundmaker Nechi Apply in person with resume to: 4 letter Lost Aware Fatal Social Smoking Ambulance Ague M,nd Catch Somber Surveys 20 - letter Bike Drug Crum, 6 - letter Stress 10 - letter Spend Tinte 401 Your Kid Art L'Hirondelle Care Help Court Addict Tardy a - letter Counselling Metis Urban Housing Deny Hurt Image Cadger Victim Criminal Depression Obey Idle Ideal Cancer Wisdom Juvenile Prevention Bsmt. 12750 - 127 Street Karst, Jain Medic Change- M333133-ine Edmonton, AB T5L 1A5 A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS GE 24. November 14, 1988, WINDSPEAKER NATIONAL ADDICTIONS AWARENESS WEEK NOVEMBER 17 - 23 SOBER BEAR SAYS: "Let it begin with you" "Here are some activities your community can become involved in promoting" NAAW. Media Promotion Community Fund Raising for prevention projects Placemats in restaurants promoting NAAW. School Essay contests on Drug Prevention programs Setting up peer support systems in schools i? Public forum on prevention LI Poster contests on addictions prevention Art contests Interagency addiction education Banners across the street to promote NAAW. Interagency feasts National Addictions Awareness Week, get yourself involved. hi Institute on Alcohol and. Drug Education Box 3884, Postal Station D, Edmonton, Alberta T5L 4K1 Phone (403) 458 -1884 A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS