Walter Janvier Re- Elected Chief by Terry Lusty Band Votes in Accordance with the Terms and Condi- Incumbent Walter Janvier Tions in the Indian Act

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WAGAMESE has decided to take a rest after more than a year of writing a weekly column that has been one of our readers' favorite features. His farewell column is on Page 7. For tributes to him, see Kim McLain's cartoon and Clint Buehler's Editor's Notebook on Page 6.

And are they sacred? Ownership of artifacts questioned By Lesley Crossingham

CALGARY -A Glenbow Museum exhibition scheduled for the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympic games is again in the spotlight as many local Native people are questioning the true ownership of the artifacts and whether the artifacts are sacred. The artifacts in question will be loaned to the museum for the "Spirit Sings" exhibition of Native artifacts. Many of the objects are very old and are being loaned by museums in Europe and North America. -

Currently, the Glenbow is being boycotted by -= the Lubicon Lake band in support of their land claim. Continued on Page 4 Walter Janvier re- elected chief By Terry Lusty Band votes in accordance with the terms and condi- Incumbent Walter Janvier tions in the Indian Act. has been re- elected to a However, Chief Janvier second term as chief of the points out that most people Janvier Band in north- are speaking favorably of eastern Alberta. First returning to band custom elected in 1985, Janvier and four -year terms before succeeded Archie Janvier another election is held. and will, therefore, hold The current terms of chief office over the next two - and councillors are for two - year period. year periods. His victory was high- The reason given by the lighted by the fact that an chief for members wanting unprecedented number of to convert to four -year voters turned out to cast terms is because "everybody their ballots this year. Of 92 was saying two years is too eligible voters, 86 voted. short" and does not permit With 44 votes in his sufficient time to plan, favor, Janvier bested his develop and implement nearest rival Fred Black (25 programs for the reserve. votes), who is a former When contacted by councillor, as well as Jean "Windspeaker," Janvier Cardinal, who received 16 listed four piority concerns votes. that require attention - Bill At present, the Janvier C -31, oil and gas development, unemployment and alccihol and drugs. Janvie'x states that lawyer Tony Mandamin is looking into the Bill C -31 issue and "we're letting all our band members back in." Most of these people are "living off the reserve and likely won't return,'' he explained "but want their status back. "W9're not blocking anyoné from returning if that's what they want," said the chief, who feels that any who may wish to re- establish residency on the reserve would be few in number. Although the reserve is MAKING A POINT quite small, it does contain natural gas and there are We don't know his name, but this three -year -old son of Patty Wildcat and Benji Buffalo of Hobbema knows six sections that could be what he wants, and is determined to let everyone else know, too. -Photo by Bert Crowfoot Continued Page 3

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Native trucking company has promising start Combining service in Northern Resource the economic arm of the and northern employers notice and met all the 500 km north of Saskatoon, business with a commitment Trucking (NRT) began less Lac La Ronge Indian band, are sensitive to these requirements we set for is also served by NRT on a to economic development than a year ago and and Trimac Transportation concems. them. We then negotiated three -year contract to haul for northern Natives has expects more than $5 System, the largest bulk Bryan McInnes, purchas- a three -year contract:" two million litres of fuel given Northem Resource million in revenues during highway hauler in Canada. ing manager for Key lake, NRT doubled its work annually -- about a load a Trucking Ltd. a start that its second year. Chief Myles Venne is says while provision of force to 52 to take on the week. would make a sprinter It began with a two -part chairman of the board. employment and northern Amok contract. More than Increasing the size of envious. mission and partners that Traditionally, southern business opportunities is an half of the NRT staff are winning more The fledgling Sask- were committed to success. companies wanting to take important criterion in Natives handling mechan- business, and increasing atchewan hauler jumped The mission was to part in northern business contract bids, NRT won ical, driving and office contracts the number of jobs is a out of the blocks with a provide transportation formed joint ventures with the contract in an open bid positions. The expansion good business incentive for three -year contract to do all service to resource devel- northern companies on a competition by being "the included six leased op- Dave Mclmoyl, the fuel hauling for the Key opment projects in the contract -specific basis. But successful bidder on all erators who were with the Kitsaki, says executive director for the Lake uranium mine. And northern part of the province when the contract expired, counts." previous carrier hauling on band. Although the band now it has added a three - and, in doing so, to provide so did the joint venture. The ability to provide the 1,900 km round trip year contract to provide all a vehicle to enhance the And so did the jobs and service also led to the from Saskatoon to the has a small general freight company, NRT trucking services to Amok business skills and employ- business for the northem contract with Amok. Its Amok mine. trucking will be able to bid on larger Ltd., for the uranium mine ment opportunities for partner. mine at Cluff Lake was The project involves contracts, thus increasing it operates at Cluff Lake in Native residents. NRT changes that, with a being served by another about 1,500 loads per year job opportunities. northwestern Saskatche- The partners are Kitsaki permanent company, that trucking company that of materials such as wan. Development Corporation, provides stable jobs and encountered difficulties sulphuric acid, propane, As the company grows it allows for sharing of skills, and had to withdraw. petroleum, lime, general will also give band members resources and technology. Amok needed mine supplies freight and mine production. a chance to train for Rick Reynolds, Trimac to continue production and The acid and propane are management -- an opportu- New labour guide regional manager, says the NRT was on the job within hauled from the Edmonton nity that just doesn't exist unique combination makes two days. area. under contract -specific the company "better able Bob Rozon, controller Under the Key Lake A new booklet entitled heaitoy collective bargaining joint venture agreements. to compete in terms of and treasurer at Amok, contract, NRT hauls more "Guide to the Labour climate. I hope the booklet economics and in meeting said NRT "meets our than 3,000 loads a year to NRT is committed to a Relations Act," has will lead to greater been aware- the northern employment requirements for northern and from the mine site, training and development prepared by the Alberta ness of employees' and goals of its customers." participation, which is a key about 830 km north of program, Reynolds said, Labour Relations Board to employers' rights and The provincial govern- for us -- we give preference Saskatoon. NRT also hauls and is dedicating funds for help Albertans provide obligations under the ment, like most with to northern suppliers. They fuel, lime and other this purpose. "We want to input into the review of the collective bargaining northern business frontiers, also had the capability and commodities into Key Lake increase the proportion of province's labour laws. system," added Sims. is anxious to promote the equipment." and brings out mine Native people staffing and The 29 -page booklet The Labour Relations employment for Native and "They took over on an production. running a successful answers 51 of the most Board administers the other regional residents interim basis on very short A gold mine at Star Lake, trucking company." frequently asked questions Labour Relations Act, about the Labour Relations which covers approximately Act and the role of the 70 per cent of all unionized retired Senator Richard Donohoe; (e) Minister of Indian board. employees in Alberta. The Afairs Bill McKnight. Written primarily for Board certifies trade unions, Answers employees, employers and supervises strike votes, The answer to #1 is (c) fish. Igaluit is also now the unions, the booklet is determines the legality of official name for the Inuit town that used to be called available on request, free of strikes and lockouts, and Frobisher Bay. The Inuit have always called the area charge to all interested hears complaints of unfair OTTAWA Igaluit because it used to be a good place to catch Albertans. labour practices. REPORT Arctic char but the town became named after English Andrew Sims, chairman Copies of the "Guide to explorer Martin Frobisher. He visited the area three of the Alberta Labour the Labour Relations Act" times in 1500s. He took fur, ore and some of the Inuit Relations Board, says "we are available from the By Owenadeka back to England with him. The mayor of Igaluit says have attempted to explain Board's Edmonton and he's glad the name was changed because he doesn't like in lay language, key sections Calgary offices: living in a place named after a rip-off artist. of the act which hopefully Labour Relations Board Hey gang, it's quiz time again! Grab your writing tools The answer to #2 is (c) $4,000 plus interest. People will enable more Albertans 5th Floor and test your knowledge of the curious current events who received less than $1,000 won't have to pay back to understand Alberta's 10808 -99 Avenue in the world of Native affairs. anything. People who received more than $1,000 will labour legislation. It will Edmonton, Alberta have to repay the money to become hand members also serve as a useful tool T5K 0G5 Question #1: Igaluit is a term in Inukitut that means: again and they will have $1,000 deducted from the for those who wish to (a) white man; (b) dog sled; (c) fish; (d) caribou grounds, amount they have to repay. The interest will be set at contribute to the current Labour Relations Board or; (e) place where the river enters the sea. the government rate - that's about 9% now - and the labour law review. Deerfoot Junction, Tower 3 Question #2: This question involves those people interest will be charged from the date the woman "The Board as an #3308, 1212-31 Avenue N.E. who are getting their Indian status back because of Bill applied for reinstatement, not from the date of her independent referee has a Calgary, Alberta C -31. For the sake of this quiz, let's say that 10 years marriage. responsibility to foster a T2E 7S8 ago an Indian woman from one of the oil -rich bands in The answer to #3 is (d) North America's television Alberta married a white man. Let's also say that she sweetheart, Mary Tyler Moore. According to the received $5,000 as her share of the band funds when surveys, the typical animal rights activist is a woman, she was taken off the band list. Now because of Bill has no children, is single, white, well -educated, upper - C -31, this woman can become a band member again. middle class and a vegetarian. That description means Wind-igamw But as a part of the deal she will have to repay: (a) $5,000 that the number one enemy of Native trappers is a lot plus interest; (b) $5,000 and no interest; (c) $4,000 plus closer to the average librarian than to Rambo. So think interest; (d) $1,000 plus interest, or; (e) nothing at all. twice the next time you're watching a television rerun speaker Question #3: This question is about those people and take a good look at the person behind the desk the who want to put Native trappers out of business - the next time you step into a big-city library. people in the animal rights movement. According to The answer to #4 is (c) Doug Fisher. His column Fred Didzena Clint Buehler their own surveys, the people in the animal rights appears daily in the Toronto Sun. He's a former NDP President Editor movement are very much alike. The typical member Member of Parliament. He made the comments and can best be compared to which of the following for a television Bed Crowfoot Rocky Woodward others while interviewing Bill McKnight General Manager Reporter television characters: (a) Archie Bunker; (b) Edith program. He said he knew about Indians because he Bunker; (c) Bill Cosby; (d) Mary Tyler Moore, or; (e) grew up with them in It was Kim McLain George Poitras northern Ontario. Production Editor Reporter "JR." Ewing from Dallas. interesting interview because Bill McKnight usually has Question #4: Who said the following: "There's been a to defend himself from complaints that he is not doing Margaret Desjarlais Mel Miller Production Assistant Ad Sales sense of guilt in urban Canada about the way we treated enough for Indians. Doug Fisher, however, was the Indians ... I don't think the treatment has been that warning the minister not to do anything more. Don't Redcraw Gail Stewart Joe bad." This same person also said it would be give them any more money, don't give them any more Cree Syllabics Sales Manager "madness" for Ottawa to pass self -government land and don't give them self -government, he said, just

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A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, January 23, 1987, PAGE 3 Provincial Kainai Industries involved Olympic housing conflict reviewed

ByLesleyCrassmgha.n could be forced out of "in the business of selling any units been sold, The failure to take these sions on the Atco units are business by a DIA plan to used Atco housing units" to confirmed DIA coordinator units on the part of the also attended by represent- CALGARY - The sell Olympic housing to reserves. Jerry Tighe in an earlier bands just means they are atives of Kainai Industries. Department of Indian reserves. He adds he hopes "Indian interview. going to be offered to other "If bands want to meet Affairs (DIA) is once again Bob Dickson, district people buy any such "A meeting was held interested parties. For with Atco representatives, being critized by one of its manager for southern housing they might need September 24 between the example, the Post Office Kainai can also attend and own after a recent Alberta, joined former from Kainai Industries, and department and the has expressed an interest present their package. In "Windspeaker" story Economic Development reject the used Atco units Blackfoot, Horse Lake, and a couple of tribal fact, we feel that the extra disclosed that Kainai Coordinator Robert for what they are, a modern Sunchild, Sucker Creek, organizations in Manitoba exposure Kainai is receiving Industries, a Blood band Laboucane's criticism of day version of blankets Bigstone and Beaver Lake have contacted us." will in fact be beneficial in construction company, the DIA plan, saying that infested with smallpox bands, and although they Tighe added that the the long run." Kainai Industries "could virus." expressed interest, there September 6 DIA letter 'find the months following Fox says he appreciated was no commitment," said from Dennis Wallace, Robert Laboucane is a Janvier the 1988 Olympic Games Ominiyak's letter and Tighe. regional director general, former Department (DIA) very difficult indeed." hopes to meet with the Tighe pointed out that promising transportation employee who was dis- Although Dickson said chief to thank him personally the federal government is costs for the Atco units will missed last year after outlines he couldn't go as far as for his interest in the Blood committed to assist in the also be available for Kainai holding a press conference saying the plan would bring band. Olympic games and that Industry units. criticizing the Department. priorities about the demise of Kainai However, it appears that they are further committed "Any benefits or any A decision to reinstate Industries, as had been since the "Windspeaker" to the purchase of these offer we give to Atco is also Laboucane is expected From Page 1 reported in other media story appeared, no new units. open to Kainai," he added. within the next few weeks. outlets, he pointed out that DIA meetings with bands "But they are not drilled. well is Tigh wanted to em- At press time, no OCO "One the repercussions of the regarding the Atco units necessarily for sale only to phasize producing," says Janvier, that all DIA meetings official was available for sale of 200 housing units have taken place, nor have Indian bands in Alberta. between bands for discus- comment. who mentions that they are made by Atco, a Calgary also dialoguing with Indian based construction com- Minerals, Paramount, pany, to Indian reserves Citizenship Court PetroCanada and Universal could adversely affect the Eplorations. Blood band industry. In the area of unemploy- However, Dickson ment, "there's temporary disagreed with Laboucane's 'Chief' Crombie makes history work but mostly just in assertion, published in winter," Janvier com- "Windspeaker" November mented. He thinks that 28, that DIA was deliberately By Rocky Woodward with all the other bands trying to break Kainai talking self -government, Industries. Instead he According to Judge they wish to move in that placed the blame upon David Frunchak, history direction - as well. Self OCO ( Olympiques Calgary was made at the Canadian government is viewed as Olympics). Native Friendship Centre one of the means to help "Kainai Industries did not January 15 during the the reserve embark on even have the opportunity Citizenship Court which he alleviating high unemploy- to bid on the construction presided over. ment. contract for the Olympics," Judge Frunchuk, in his Still another area is that he said. opening speech, said that of alcohol and drugs. Being The Blood chief and the court was pleased to be the recipient of a new road council met to discuss the honored by the presence of has created quite a problem issue Monday and in an Honorary Indian Chief with drugs and alcohol. It is interview Chief Roy Fox Soaring Eagle, "the a problem that Janvier also blamed OCO and Honorable David Crombie, wishes to work towards Ottawa for the problem. Secretary of State for resolving. "We feel let down by the Citizenship and Multiculture "We're talking with department (DIA) head of Canada. AADAC and NNADAP," office, but not with the "The people of the says Janvier, and, "we want regional office. But most of CNFC of Edmonton, to get the two working all, we feel cheated by the Alberta, will remember this together." He stresses that fact there was no public' day, and more important is "we're going to be working tender available for the that you have made history closely with them to get a Olympic housing contract," for Canada and the CNFC, handle on the problem." said Fox. - as to my understanding, In discussing the overall Fox added that DIA was never before has an Indian situation," people want to keeping the band informed Chief presided at a court of see something (good) of the housing deal and that Canadian citizenship. Most JUDGE DAVID FRUNCHUK ADMINISTERS OATH happen...(they) want to get he and the band had been important is that you are ...new Canadians welcomed involved," explains Janvier. aware of the DIA plans to chief of Candian Citizenship "I think it's going to be an sell the Atco units for more for all of Canada," said and friends filled the dining Families and individuals Honorable David Crombie. interesting year." He feels than a year. Frunchuk. room area of the centre to who arrived horn 17 different Walking up to the micro- that the interest levels are Fox added that he and In an address to Elder witness the acceptance of countries such as Hong phone, Crombie added a now there and may be even the band council are not yet Alfred Bonias and CNFC the new arrivals as Kong, People's Republic of touch of his humor when he more apparent, given the ready to lodge an official President Vic L'Hirondelle, Canadians. China, India, Jamaica, the said while lowering the high voter turn -out. complaint with DIA. Frunchuk said that the Frunchuk went on to say Union of Soviet Socialist microphone that "there is a After one cancellation by "We are watching the Court of Canadian Citizen- that the Canadian Citizen- Republics, the Ukraine and place for short people in those vying for the two situation carefully," he said. ship is extremely pleased ship Court belongs to the England were sworn in by this country." council positions, seven "And we are watching the that Canadian history is people of Canada and that Judge Frunchuk. Crombie said he was remained in the race. Once arrangements DIA are being made in this sort of it is a very special day for "Welcome to Canada," happy to beat the citizenship the final count was in, it was putting in place." setting with Canadians of those present that will be Frunchuk said after court to congratulate "all of Jack Black with 38 votes Fox also confirmed he Canadian origin, Canadians joining the Canadian family. Canada's new citizens took you who have became who very narrowly defeated had received letters from of Aboriginal origin and "To our new Canadians, the oath, and then a huge citizens today with much Fred. Cardinal (37 votes) Lubicon Lake Chief Bernard Canadians of Multicultural this is a historical day for applause broke out. feeling and sense of welcome although both came up Ominiyak supporting the origin. you as you will be taking In attendance for the as I can on behalf of not winners. Contestants not band and decrying the DIA "Together as brothers your oath of allegiance to ceremony was Metis only the federal government, elected were Marlene plan to sell the Olympic and sisters, Canadian the Queen and to Canada," Association of Alberta but all the people of Janvier (25 votes), Edward housing. history is being made here commented Frunchuk, President Sam Sinclair; Bill Canada." Janvier (19 votes), Elsie In his letter, dated today." while saying he realized the Lysick, Member of Parlia- Later, the White Braid Lemaigre (19 votes), Paul December 12 a copy of Elder Bonias offered road to this day was not ment for Edmonton East; Society Traditional Dancers Janvier (16 votes) and which has been obtained by sweetgrass and prayers at easy for the new Canadians William Roberts, MLA, and the Friendship Centre's Emile Janvier (14 votes). "Windspeaker," Ominiyak the ceremony where a jam - and, "I am pleased with the Alderman Ron Hayter, young square dancers Fred Cardinal is a former says he is "shocked" to find packed crowd of govern- achievements you have °Judge MacNiven from performed for everyone's chief (1978 -9) and councillor. that the department is now ment officials, media people made." Calgary and, of course, the enjoyment.

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Artifacts ownership questioned Debate continues over whether objects sacred

From Page 1 Cultural Survival School like when an object has "This chief signed the objects in question were (PICSS) analysed the list horns, elk teeth or the treaty and his headdress is sold once before and fears Glenbow staff have for "Windspeaker" and sacred colors of blue, which very special to us," he said. they might be again if consistently stated that the pointed out that at least half means air, red which Dennis Francis, the returned. artifacts in question are not of the items could be means the begging of life, executive director of "I like to think of them as sacred or religious but were considered sacred. yellow is the sun, and giver Calgary'r.F riendship Centre being looked after. And I given to new settlers as "I can't be sure in some of life." and a Salteaux from know of cases when these gifts. cases until I've seen the The list contains several Manitoba, pointed out that items have been sold for a However, according to a item, but certainly the pipes war shirts, buffalo robes, most Indian people have no bottle of wine," he said. list of the objects, a copy of and the Natoas headdress several pipes, naval amulets problem with museums However, in an interview which has been obtained by which is used by the sacred and several headdresses collecting plain shirts or Tuesday Glenbow Director " Windspeaker," several woman at the Sundance made of eagle feathers. moccasins or items from Duncan Cameron again items, including medicine are all very sacred to us," Lloyd Ewenin, who is everyday life. denied that any of the bundles and many other he said. also a cultural instructor at "But I feel that the artifacts are sacred. sacred artifacts, are to be Crane Bear points out PICCS, and is originally bundles and sacred items loaned to the museum. that he is an expert in from the Poor Man Reserve must be returned to the "There are no sensitive Tom Crane Bear, a Blackfoot artifacts but in Saskatchewan, expressed family or at least to the objects. In fact, the Blackfoot band member other artifacts could be concern that the headdress reserve," he said. Glenbow has a pretty good and Indian cultural instructor sacred to other bands. of Chief Poor Man is in the However, Crane Bear track record of returning at Calgary's Plains Indian "I can only give guidelines collection. feels that many of the bundles."

Museums pressured to return artifacts

By Lesley Crossingham Many of these things are Sarcee reserve, west of the preservation of old very old and we have lost Calgary. items and that can only be As more and more the original way of making Churchill adds that she controlled in a museum reserve -based museums them," he said in a recent has received several setting. "...the problem often is that dedicated to the traditional interview. requests from band mem- "We have a public trust, in many cases the bundles art of their own band are But there are instances bers for the return of some the items we have are for are looked springing up all after traditionally across when items have been artifacts but points out that the benefit of all Albertans Canada, more pressure is which is not necessarily the returned. The Glenbow all repatriation must be and so returned items must being brought to bear best way to preserve on museum has been working approved by the Glenbow's be available for view by the the museums to return Native closely with Native groups board of directors. public," he said. item over time." artifacts to their original in southern Alberta for However, Edmonton's The museum has also -Eric Waterton owners. many years and some Provincial Museum has a loaned ceremonial and Provincial Museum Museums, which Curator col- objects have been "donated" much better record of religious items for certain lected artifacts, some as back to the band says repatriation of Native societies and Sundances long ago as 200 years or Curatorial Assistant Liza artifacts providing the band over the past few years, more, are now feeling this Churchill. agrees to certain guidelines, explains Waterton. pressure as Native or- "We recently returned says Curator Eric Waterton. "In one case a medicine ganizations lobby for the some items to the Blood "We would have no bundle has been routinely repatriation of ancient band and a copy of a tipi- problem dealing with band - returned for the last three However, the dispute when ownership of artifacts items. liner has been returned to run museums. In fact we or four years," he added. over the ownership may be is in dispute. And emotions are running the Sarcee band," says would like to encourage it. Waterton points out that all academic as the Glenbow Director high. Churchill. But the problem often is the official stand is not a repatriation of these artifacts Duncan Cameron con- Roy Little Chief, a The original tipi- liner, that in many cases the dispute over ownership but could be rendered impos- firmed that the act was Blackfoot band member which is about 70 years old, bundles are looked after rather access. He adds that sible because of a recent currently in use for the and once a militant leader is still in the possession of traditionally which is not some provincial law. museum for the "Spirit of the American agreements with Indian the museum, however, the necessarily the best way to bands, particularly the Sings" exhibition due to Movement (AIM), says he museum hired a Native preserve the item over Blood band located near The provincial act is take place for the Calgary is concerned that many artist to copy the liner for time," said Waterton in a Cardston, have been called the Foreign Cultural Winter Games in 1988. items were stolen from exhibition in Expo '86. The recent interview. made. The items returned Property Immunity Act and However, Cameron their owners. copy has now been donated Waterton points out that were mainly ceremonial it was passed in 1985. The added that Glenbow had a "Like the things coming to the Sarcee Peoples' the right amount of light artifacts used for the Horn act provides protection for "good track record" for the into Glenbow from overseas. Museum based on thé and humidity is essential for Society. materials and can be used return of sacred objects.

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Elders explain The Windspeaker Calendar of Events copy of tipi -liner micheck £! By Lesley Crossingham Meguinnis. "And we are so happy the Elders could Elders from the Peigan come today and celebrate and Sarcee reserves with us." gathered together recently The meeting began with to unveil a tipi -liner and a prayer, then a pipe interpret its pictographical ceremony performed upon Blackfoot Miners Hockey Tournament, paintings for the benefit of buffalo -skin rugs. Then the January 30 - February 1, 1987. Call Norman the following generations. Elders gathered around the Running Rabbit at 734 -3848. tipi -liner and discussed the The tipi -liner, a copy of a meanings Sarcee tipi -liner made of the various Edmonton Canadian Native Friendship pictures. about 1910, consists of Centre 25th Anniversary, February 7, 1987 at "The original tipi -liner is paintings in a story form. 10176 -117 Street. Call 482 -6051. in the, Many people have forgotten still Glenbow museum," says curator the original meanings of the Metis Children's Services Valentines Liza Churchill, "but we paintings so the Elders from Dance, February 13 at 8:00 p.m., CNFC - 10176- have contributed many the two bands gathered 117 Street. Call 424 -4960. other artifacts to the together and recited the Sarcee people and to other story. Kehewin 12 Team No -Hit Hockey bands." Tournament, February 13, 14 & 15, 1987 at The tipi -liner was made the Elders' After inter- Saddle Lake Arena. Call Norman Amahoose or Roy in Calgary's Glenbow pretation, Meguinnis John at 826 -3333. museum last year and was explained the paintings to exhibited in the Alberta the gathering, pointing out Calgary Friendship Centre Powwow, Pavillion at Expo '86 in that the pictograph depicts February 14 and 15, 1 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Roundup Vancouver. Now the a war party and that the Centre. Phone 734 -3848. detailed story is being paintings drawn in black returned to the Sarcee paint indicated the story Cold Lake 1st Annual Winter Carnival, people for display at the took place at night. February 14 and 15. Contact Cold Lake First Sarcee Museum says "We will be doing further SARCEE TIPI -LINER Nation's recreation department at 594 -7183. ...copy shown at Expo '86 c;irator, Helen Meguinnis. interpretations and hope to "We are really happy to have a full meaning set 1st Annual Enoch Valentine's Day Boy's have the tipi -liner," says down," added Meguinnis. Girl's Volleyball Tournament, Call 487 -4103.

5th Annual Talent Show, February 20 at 7 Yellow Horn first Native intern p.m., Peace River. Contact Kay Setz at 624 -2443. Deerfoot Sport -Plex Competition By Lesley Crossingham now working on other Powwow, February 21 & 22, sponsored by training programs and Blackfoot Band. Call 734 -3848. CALGARY - Although courses to help Native most people would agree people run their own Annual Six -Team Floor Hockey that museums are much museums on the reserves. Tournament, February 27 & 28 at Cadotte Lake less informal than they used "We don't really have the School. Call Jocelyn Kroetsch at 629 -3732. to be, many still view these funding yet, but we are 23 - 27, organizations as institutes hoping to implement a National Education Week, March Grande Prairie Holy Cross School. Featuring that take Native artifacts fellowship program and a from their original owners, junior internship program Native Talent. restore and preserve them, for those less educated then put them on display than Evon," she said. Cl Conference on Traditional Indian without returning anything Medicine,April 19 to 24. For more information The fellowship program of benefit to Native people. contact Fernald Center, P.O. Box 698, Springville, would be open to various However, Calgary's Glen - CA 93265; (209) 539 -3945. professional candidates, bow Museum is trying to break this image by including Elders, and the junior intern program establishing a Native high school Internship Program. would attract an interest in Peigan band member students with BE LEFT OUT? Evon Yellow Horn was museum work. Churchill WHY hopes to develop these and hired as the first Native -term interest intern in September last other short programs over the next five year and is currently being trained by staff members in years. all aspects of museum "With these programs, work. and complementary educa- "We are really pleased to tion, young people will have have Evon on staff," says a choice of going back to Ethnology Head Liza their own reserves and You too can keep up to date on Churchill in an interview running a small museum or all the latest news of the Native last week. "He will be continuing on to one of the community by reading the working with all Glenbow large museums. They can Windspeaker newspaper every week. And that's not all to enjoy, and also explore the possibilities," departments will for Windspeaker also includes undertake a major research she said. an entertaining selection of project. Churchill is also liaising commentary, history, stories, Yellow Horn's duties EVON YELLOW HORN with several universities photos and cartoons. Don't include cataloguing meth- ...learning museum work and colleges in order to get miss a single issue. ods, collection management, accreditation for the courses museum registration the Glenbow will eventually SUBSCRIBE TODAY methods, conservation Museum," says Yellow Yellow Horn is now offer. However; she (only $20 per year) emphasizes this is still in the work and theory, adds Horn. totally immersed in his n,losed is$ for my subscription to Windspeaker Churchill. Head Smashed In is a studies at the Glenbow and negotiating stage.

Yellow Horn, 30, has two large buffalo jump located hopes to continue his - "With these courses and Name ...... university degrees, a BSc in near Fort McLeod which museum training at other programs, we hope more Town /City...... Province ...... Geography and a BA in was recently named a large museums when the Native people, especially Postal code... _..... archeology from the world heritage site. It is one -year internship expires the Elders, will participate ISM 256 University of Calgary. He is estimated that the jump is in the fall. in the Glenbow," she adds. Send To Windspeaker, I5U01 112 Ave. Edmonton. Alberta, currently working on his about 4,000 years old. The "I spent my teens and The Glenbow houses the Masters degree in linguistics. Tyrell Museum, located in twenties getting an educa- largest permanent exhibition "I've always been in- the Badlands, houses a tion," he smiles. "But I of Native artifacts in in I want to spend my western Canada and also Windeow terested old things. paelentology department thirties work at Head Smashed In which excavates the area developing a career." boasts one of the few I have permanent Metis exhibitions speaker one summer and also for dinosaur bones each Churchill, who developed worked at the Tyrell summer. the internship program, is in the country.

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Some victories Ongoing battle to bring back old traditions

Ever since the arrival of the whiteman, Native people have waged a continuing battle to preserve their traditional ways and spiritual e beliefs. Sometimes it seemed like a losing battle. you'Ite QeaWing a Pang As a result of determined efforts to "Christianize" Canada's First People, many patti 06 bltoleen kealits. ceremonies were forbidden and many sacred but we wish you the best. objects were seized which later found their way a into museums and private collections near and far. In recent years, the extent of that suppression and persecution has decreased and many ceremonies and other traditional and spiritual practices have been revived. Some have even been accepted into formerly totally non- Native activities in which Native people are involved. A good example is the changes in the Roman Catholic Church, which now allows the Pipe and Sweetgrass to be part of Native church services. Museums, too, are admitting that many of the artifacts in their collections rightfully belong to the descendants of the original owners from whom they were taken. Unfortunately, not all museums acknowledge that fact, and even those who do, try to limit the significance of these objects by alleging that they are not sacred. In EDITOR'S Mary addition, many have the audacity to contend Morin writes: NOTEBOOK Tansi and Ahneen Wagamese, that they should continue to hold these objects I loue your column, "From the Raven's Eye." because Indians would not care for them as well. By When I am in need of conversation and laughs, I While they say it is because museums have Clint read your thoughts. Tonight, I read the last eight better control of the humidity and light which Buehler issues of "Windspeaker." You should compile could damage the objects, this somehow doesn't your "Raven's Eye" into a book, then I can retire lessen my tattered issues of "Windspeaker." the arrogance they show in presuming As a volunteer of the Peyakowak (They Are that Native people are incapable of properly It is with sadness and regret that we must note that Alone) Committee, I work to keep families preserving their most precious artifacts. wagamese has decided to pull into shore for a rest after together. We have distributed your thoughts on While progress has been made in mainstream paddling his canoe across these pages for more than a foster homes. Thank you for your courage in society in allowing Native people to restore year. speaking out about them, especially when so All of us here at "Windspeaker" were loyal fans, and it many ceremonies and practices which should have think they are so great! I'll send you some was common to see staff gathered around the layout info on our work. My door is always open for your been their right all along -- and which no one department reading his column before it went to press, visit. I'd like to tell you about our focus, should have the power to allow or disallow -- the chuckling at his humor, delighting in his insight, and maintaining the natural family unit. battle still goes on in prisons. nodding in agreement at his wisdom. Take Care...say hi to Rocky W., Terry L. and While chaplains of various faiths have been The lower case "w" which he preferred for his name Ray Fox for me. (he even allowed in even the worst prisons throughout used the lower case "i" in referring to himself, Ahow, but the editor always changed it) is typical of this Mary Morin modern history, it is only recently that Elders humble and gentle man. have been recognized as being similarly Over the weeks his column appeared, all of us acceptable to minister to the spiritual needs of learned a great deal about what it really means to be Native inmates. Indian. More importantly, we learned a great deal Every so often we get calls and letters from people It is only recently that Native Brotherhoods about what it means to be human. who don't seem to understand the role of a newspaper. The mark of a great writer is his willingness and ability Their misunderstanding have won some of their many battles to gain the usually takes one of two forms to share his innermost feelings. wagamese honored us -- either that we are right to hold here to promote individual or group Pipe ceremonies, use Sweetgrass each week with his willingness to share generously of causes, as long as they are Native and whether or not and otherwise practice their spiritual rituals himself. valid, without challenging or questioning them in any within Canada's penal institutions. I am honored that he calls me friend. way, or that, because we are pro -Native, we should only In the most recent case, a judge overruled the The last thing I want to do is to make this tribute print the Native side of a story, especially if the non- sound like Crown's contention that a Native inmate should an obituary. We look forward to future Native side is challenging the Native side. contributions. Let me stress not be allowed to have his that those approaches to producing a medicine bundle in his Hopefully, wagamese has only pulled into shore for a newspaper are propaganda, not journalism. cell with him because it contained objects that brief rest, and after a few nights beside the campfire, the We try to be professional journalists in the might be harmful to himself or other inmates. wanderlaust will return and once more his paddle, clean production of this newspaper. It would seem obvious that just as much and bright, will be cutting keenly through the streams of That means seeking out and printing all the news that our lives damage can be done with a crucifix as with an and singing sweetly through our imaginations. is of interest to our readers, or which has impact on Charles wagamese fans are numerous. their lives. eagle feather. Te This selective Sheila Hennepe, coordinator of the Native Indian That means making every effort to print all sides of attitude toward religious Teacher Education program of the Faculty of the story, and giving everyone involved in a story the practices in prisons simply underscores the wide Education, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, opportunity to give their side of it. gap between traditional Native culture and writes: And that means not allowing ourselves to be today's criminal justice system. Is it any wonder Sure do like your stuff! !look forward to opening manipulated or controlled by any individual or group that Native people are constantly feeling the pages of WINDSPEAKER to your glimpse of that would use us to further their self interest at the the world. expense of others. persecuted within it, and at odds with it?

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WINDSPEAKER, January 23, 1987, PAGE 7

The `Armageddon Bunker' "What we need is a book to tell us what actions we can take against the proliferation of nuclear arms." By Dorothy Schreiber infections. Personally, I why not put out a publication ensure our survival. don't think a bit of foot which tells us how to build a However, building fallout A federal publication fungus is going to upset me nuclear safe world. For shelters will not. titled, Home Fallout half as much as being example, instead of giving We don't need a book to Protection, gives new surrounded by radioactive us a list of fallout shelter tell us how to build fallout meaning to the term fallout. Thanks for the suppllies, why don't they shelters, what we need is a "Nuclear Family." hygiene tip, Emergency give us a list of organizations book to tell us what actions The book put out by Planning, but I'm not taking dedicated to nuclear we can take against the Emergency Planning any Absorbine Junior disarmament. Why don't proliferation of nuclear Canada is a "how -to- guide" either. Actually I've they instruct us to educate arms. to constructing a fallout decided to draw up my own ourselves about this most Or doesn't Emergency shelter in your own home. list of items to take into my heinous of possibilities so Planning Canada consider The book tells us that holocaust cocoon. that we can prevent it. this a "normal and healthy this is "a normal and health I think a strong and Preventing nuclear war will activity." activity." (Sure, just like unfailing sense of humour is jogging.) I have my imperative, so I'm taking a doubts...but then again, we collection of Slim Whitman do live in the 80s, a time albums, along with tran- when "Star Wars" no scripts of sermons by Jerry longer refers to a George Falwell. A (hopefully Lucas production. I'm also taking my collec- temporary) farewell Home Fallout Protection tion of Andy Rooney is filled with construction books, so I'll remember all in and design tips and a long the things life that are quote some words by George Manual. He was one of list of particulars that we truly important and relevant. the founders of a Native political movement in British should all drag into our And I never go anywhere Columbia and also helped establish a national Native shelters with us. without my Alwyn Morris organization as well. This is what he says in a book For example, the book poster. entitled, "The Fourth World:" "We do not have to I also expertly advises that we think it's sound recreate the form of our past life necessarily as long as take several changes of advice to stockpile large FROM ONE we maintain the substance of it." socks and underwear for quantities of Raid. I've been To me that means we once had a happy brown each occupant. This leaves told that even before the RAVEN'S EYE society happening. If we want to get another one going me wondering...did my dust settles, the cock- we don't have to look too far for answers on how to go mother contribute to the roaches will be going for By wagamese.... about that. The hard part is translating those writing of this mayhem world domination. And last principles, values, beliefs and the behavior those manual? but not least, and because produced into present day terms. In addition, we are I'll need a clear vision of the Ahneen, tansi and arrividerci, sayonara, au revoir, Here's a question I sprang on you in that test /quiz advised, under the medical future, I'm taking David adios and see ya. Yep the time has come for Wagamese column a short time ago. Despite enough economic, supplies list, to take one Suzuki and Carl Sagan with to canoe off into sunset, his columning voyage down the cultural and social problems to make even a grown small pair of scissors (blunt me. river Windspeaker all done. The paddle that once horse cry, why do we still have that ability to laugh and ended). I have no problem If we believe Emergency dipped so ripply into the stream of weekly words is joke? Are we nuts after all, silly from stress or in with taking the scissors, but Planning Canada, life in a cracked, dry and on the verge of snapping clean. Maybe possession of a strength that hasn't been broken yet? I am disturbed by the words fallout shelter need not be it's got to do with it being mid winter. Any experienced That's a lot tougher to say, especially because a "blunt ended." There is a unpleasant. canoeist knows how much harder paddling goes over 15- year -old daughter of a friend recently commited very chilling underlying They have provided a ice and snow. Anyway, let's go over a little of this and a suicide. A young kid woke up one morning and gave up message in those two reassuring graphic which little of that before we wiggle our fingers at each other in hope of her life ever getting any better. words. This makes me clearly illustrates this point. a motion for farewell. All you can do is scrunch up your face against the think that I should dispense On page 23 of the manual You know Bruce Cockburn gave $38,000 to the tears and keep doing whatever it is you can to make with the scissors and we see a graphic depiction Haida's to help them in their struggle over logging on better days come about. consider stockpiling valium of the Nuclear Family at Lyall Island. Willie Nelson performed in a benefit Well, sure have a lot of people to thank. Anyone who instead. Things could get home in their holocaust concert to set up a fund to assist young Native artists. has ever plunked down and read one of these things tense in the old Armageddon haven. Mr. Nuclear is Then of course there is Marlon Brando, who is the most from one end to another comes first on the list. Writers Bunker. sitting on a bench reading a famous giver -to- Indians of all. There are shogenosh out are kinda like babies. We tend to go around trying to Other suggested items newspaper and Mrs. Nuclear there who don't see our rights being fulfilled as the end attract attention so someone will pick us up and give us also make me a bit nervous. sits beside him with baby of the world. a little attention. Like babies if you happen to make Under the equipment list it Nuclear cradled in her They don't have to give us a thing to prove their picking them up a regular thing, well, pretty soon that is suggested to take 12mm arms. Nuclear Jr. is across sincerity in any case. Most of us know almost instantly kid is trying their best to communicate with ya. For of rope. But an asterisk from them, sleeping soundly whether we are dealing with a honky or with another those of you who have read lots of these, sure do beside item (rope) points in the lower bunk bed. person who just happens to be pale in the face. appreciate it. out that the rope is not What is most striking about What follows is an account of a speech made by A special mention to those who wrote in expressing considered "an essential this picture is its feeling of Pontiac, the Odawa who led a revolt against the British. their opinion on my opinions. item." I can read between calm and normalcy. The If you say the word Pontiac these days people right A big meegwetch to my friend and editor Clint the lines; the message is horror of nuclear war has away think of a car to be driven. Well, you could say the Buehler. He gave me this chance in the first place. He is subtle but audible. I hear been masked behind a Pontiac of 1760 was interested in the subject of driving also still encouraging me to submit stuff to the paper so you, Emergency Planning. depiction of coziness. too - driving the invading redcoats back across the you will probably see my name in these pages every I'm not taking the rope or Actually, what is most Atlantic. Anyway, what he said that day was written once in a while even though not in the column format. the scissors. disturbing and insidious down by a guy named Francis Parkman, from a dream Another thanks goes from me to the workers, In addition, saws, about this publication is its and what he was told in it: management and board of AMMSA. Despite a number hammers, and nails pre- disposed are also attitude "The land on which you live, 1 made for you, not for of go- rounds with the accounting people, my dealings listed as "desirable but not towards nuclear war. The others. Why do you permit the whites to dwell upon with these people has been very good. This paper is essential" items. So, book asks us to accept this your lands? Can you not do without them? You might better than most small town newspapers I have ever readers, is the nuclear dust horror against humanity as live as you did before you knew them. Before they read. They have been in the business for three years settling and the picture an inevitability. It states arrived, did not your bow and arrow maintain you? and are still putting out good stuff. They prove hard becoming clear? "the time has certainly You needed neither gun nor powder, nor any other work and Native ability can get lots done. They have The one item that has me arrived for an authoritative object. The flesh of the animals was your food, their moved into produced radio programs and someday will most confused and be- and reliable book discussing skins your clothing. But when I saw you inclined to evil, be doing television as well. A professional outfit that has fuddled is a "whistle." What this most fundamental and 1 took the animals into the depths of the forest, that you taught me a thing or two just hanging around it. does Emergency Planning practical subject in the might depend on the Whiteman for your needs. If you Now I just knew this last paragraph would be tough suppose we will do with this Canadian context: fallout will again become good and do my will, I will send the to write. Well, without getting dll mushy -eyed and item - all whistle in the radiation and how to build a animals back to you." because in Ojibway there is no word for goodbye, I'll dark together? fallout shelter." Now before you figure I'm talking turning back the just say it's been real fine spending time with you like The book also suggests If Emergency Planning is clock (which I would gladly do some days if a reasonable this. A definite good time that will stick in my that we wear shoes or sincere about wanting us to chance of making that come true were possible) let me memory...meegwetch, meegwetch, meegwetch... sandals to prevent fungus survive a nuclear war, then

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AADAC wins awards Metis Women's Council aids seniors, women prisoners

Lifestyle materials developed for the Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (AADAC) have won By Mark McCallum senior citizens, in conjunc- involved in small business. put them on consignment, three awards in the 1986 Health Care Public Relations tion with the friendship She points at a crafts and sell the works at the Association Awards. The Metis Women's centre. shop, at present operating crafts shop," Chalifoux said The major Canadian competition was held recently Council began humbly in "In this capacity, now we out of the CNFC between in the clear, strong voice in Toronto. January 1984 when a small are able to start initiating the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 she used to advantage in Awards were presented to AADAC in the following group of Metis and other programs," says Metis p.m. on weekdays, as one her days as a radio categories: First in newsletters /periodicals, for the Native women met down- Women's Council President example of an economic personality in Peace River Summer '86 issue of Zoot, The Magazine. (Agency: stairs at the Edmonton Thelma Chalifoux, who development project they and host of "Native WestCan /Cole & Weber); first in audio visuals, for "A Canadian Native Friendship studied sociology and have already undertaken. Heritage," on 1W. Positive Approach," (Agencies: WestCan /Cole & Centre with the intent to political science at the "It was such a hit over "This would be an ideal Weber, and Pullin Productions); and, third in establish an organization University of Lethbridge. the Christmas season that program for the women newsletters /periodicals, for Inside Developments, which would act on issues Some members of the one of our crafts people inmates and couldn't come (Agency: AADAC Program Resource Development). that affect Aboriginal council are experienced made over $400," Chalifoux at a better time because AADAC was the only participant which received women and senior citizens. counsellors who help said enthusiastically. govemment cutbacks have three awards. Later that year, the group battered women come to Contact with Sandra reduced their daily pay, so All hospitals and health care agencies across Canada decided to become a local terms with the serious Harrison, the Fort this would be one way that were invited to participate in the seventh annual Health of the Metis Association of problems of abuse. Saskatchewan Institute they could help themselves." Care Public Relations Association Awards. Alberta, but this posed The organization has program director, was The Metis Women's The HCPRA was formed in 1973 with its major certain problems. One was also met with Northern made by the council recently Council received a grant objective the improvement of public relations in the that, as an affiliate of the Director of Small Business "...to see if the women from the former Alberta health care setting. Metis Association of Alberta Roger Jackson and govern- inmates could be encour- minister of Housing, Larry AADAC was also the only Alberta government (MAA), it was difficult to ment officials to "discuss aged to sell their crafts Shaben, to do research agency which has been invited to have a display at the secure financial support economic development through the crafts shop (at work in the area of Native International Conference on Health Promotion from funding sources. possibilities and alter- a 20 per cent consignment senior citizens' needs in sponsored by the World Health Organization, Health & They opted to form a natives." fee to the organization). Edmonton. For 18 weeks, Welfare Canada and the Canadian Public Health separate organization Chalifoux said "the "We have received the the organization conducted Association in November. which did not have a council is looking at trying blessing and okay from a survey, which included its 500 seniors; and did The conference was held in Ottawa November 17 - political tone. On October to get NAIT to wave (authorities) `downtown', Native 21. It will provide government and non -governmental 20, 1986 the Matis Women's $150 fee for an entrepreneur but now we're just waiting "in- depth" case studies with organizations with an opportunity to present projects Council was incorporated, training course for some of for an answer from the 40 Elders, storing collected representing a cross- section of health promotion and volunteer workers the membership." In women prisoners. We data on a computer. programs that are underway in Canada. AADAC began working with people addition, the organization would be willing to go out Chalifoux, the first Metis featured its acclaimed teen lifestyle campaign. such as battered women, will be holding workshops there (to Fort Sask- women elected to the women prisoners and for people who want to get atchewan), get the crafts, Senate of the University of

Louis Bull Band NATIVE TUTORS NEEDEDI STUDENTS INTERESTED IN THE FUTURE OF OUR CHILDREN Job Opportunity NEED ONLY READ Let us carry on the vision that our Forefathers had no less than one hundred years ago. A vision that saw our generation take its rightful place in this society. A EDUCATION SECRETARY vision that our Grandfathers died for. A vision that our Grandfathers fought for. For we are the great grandchildren of many strong and proud people.

Lest We Forget Our Traditions Surely We Shall Die Duties: To channel all incoming calls for the Education Department Take the responsibility of the future of our children into our own hands. Now more than this needs you. Without mentioning the obvious high Type all correspondence for Program Director Counsellor in charge ever, generation dropout rate of Native students, let us look at the positive and successful or as required emergence of Native people. First realizing that we are a part of that success. We a basic system training required To maintain accounting have the ability to ensure the future of our children by sharing with them our accomplishments. Being a tutor is a milestone for many of these students. You Qualifications: are the key to many doors that could open through EDUCATION. Please take Must be able to type 40 wpm accurately the time to care, our future depends on it. Must be able to perform tasks on AES computer systems Ability to understand and speak Cree language * An appreciation of our culture an asset. Knowledge of all modem office equipment * Salary negotable (Depending on Experience) Must have recognized Secretarial Certificate * Weekday evenings - Two to three evenings appreciated. * Own transportation an asset (Travel included in wage) All applicants are required to take a typing test on or prior to the interview. * Elementary, Junior High and High School levels seeking tutors * Although tutors needed for all subjects, the emphasis is directed toward Applicants should have some established employment record. are reading and spelling skills with the majority of students. * An information presentation date will be posted January 9, 1987. Closing date: February 6, 1987 Interview date: February 12, 1987 For further information please contact: Joanne Mercredi For more information call Kathy Moses, Personnel Officer or Darcy Student Service Supervisor Brown, Education Program Director at 585 -3967. Education Department Louis Bull Administration Louis Bull Band P.O. Box 130 Box 130 Hobbema, Alberta TOC 1NO Hobbema, Alberta Phone (403) 585 -3978 TOC 1NO Thank you for your sincere interest.

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Edmonton Max authorities allow

Alberta, elaborated on the removal of food for first time council's findings: "Only two per cent of the Native seniors live in the Boyle By Rocky Woodward North Dakota, were on Street area (Edmonton's Elders had to offer at the hand for the special feast. `skid -road'). All the rest are feast. For the first time, as far "We presented a horse- dispersed throughout the "My Dad is now 80 as I know, authorities at hide to the Elder who city, mainly in the north and years old and when I visit the Edmonton Maximum travelled the farthest, and I northeast ends. him in Saskatchewan or Penitentiary "The majority of the allowed various believe he came all the way when he comes here to foods from a feast and from North Dakota. It was seniors have lived in the city visit, he likes to talk and I ceremony held on January very nice. The Elders talked for at least 25 years, so love to listen to him, hour 11, in the prison chapel, to in Cree as we all sat around we're not dealing with a after hour," she says. be taken out by vistors in a huge circle," com- transient population," said The Native prisoners Maggie and Ron Kewatin. mented Maggie. the 57- year -old, who was hold feasts and evening get The Kewatins are regular The feast consisted of one of the founders of the togethers occasionally and vistors to the Native wild meat such as moose Slave Lake Friendship take pride in the people Brotherhood meetings, and and deer and lasted from 5 Centre. who support them. both work at the Drop in to 9 p.m. "We also found out that THELMA CHALIFOUX This reporter would like Centre in Edmonton. Maggie addes that it was the policies pertaining to ...council president to apologize for not being "The guys gave us cold good to hear the old people senior citizens' housing able to make it, and my only cuts, cakes and bannock to speak and sends her does not meet the needs of citizens do not take starting to work with these excuse is that I was down take with us. We hold our thanks and appreciation to Native seniors...eventually, advantage of programs existing organizations. The with the flu, for the second Christmas dinner much them and the brotherhood, we hope to be able to available to them in worker is also starting to time around. later at the Drop In Centre, although she laughs when establish our own complex mainstream society. She visit our Native seniors, and Terry Lusty had other and thats why the food was she says she wished Ron for Native seniors to live in. explained, "the ones that from thisuecanstartdeterr inctg committments so he was donated to us. They (prison understood Cree, "because "In the meantime, we have tried to take advantage what programs they as unable to attend. officials) never let anything I had to keep whispering to I understand that have obtained a grant from of the programs for seniors seniors want." Gary out, so we would like to him what the Elders were the city of Edmonton for an find that they are alienated The Metis Women's Neault attended the feast thank them," said Ron. saying." outreach worker to work from the societies and Council is situated down- and Ron Kewatin? Well he Over 40 people attended Maggie was brought up with the seniors." groups they have been in stairs at the Edmonton says he wouldn't have the ceremony at the on tradition and Native Through the council's contact with. So, therefore, CNFC (10176 -117 Street) missed it for anything, and Edmonton Max and eight culture and says she research, Chalifoux says this outreach worker we and can be contacted at "I appreciate those guys in Elders, some as faraway as respected everything the that most Native senior have now established is 482 -6051. there."

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A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 10, January 23, 1987, WINDSPEAKER Culture Art show features five Native artists

Five Alberta Native preference led her to Board. She attended the has added his own imag- Mena '85 where he was a 400 level photography class develop a artists will be featured in an distinctive University of Calgary in the inative touches. The runner -up and Asum Mena in the fine arts program at technique art show in Calgary and style that B.F.A. program and is dresses are an expression '86 where he was awarded the University of Calgary. won her second February 24 to March 20. place at looking forward to devel- of a time that no longer first runner -up. He is also He received the Everett a Asum Mena '85 and According to press first oping her gallery contacts exists. Littlechild derived represented in public Soop Scholarship in 1981 in prize of $5,000 release from the show's at Asum to cultivate an audience for these from his mother's collections of the Alberta recognition of his drawings. Mena '86. sponsor, the Alberta Indian her work. traditional Plains Cree Native Secretariat, the Warrior's artworks have Arts and Crafts Society HeavyShield's abstract culture. Writingis frequently National Collection of been enjoyed by many mixed (AIACS), the "dynamic art media reliefs are incorporated into his Indian and Northern Affairs viewers at group exhibitions held experiments in show," to be at NOVA texture and drawing. Littlechild believes Canada, Alberta Indian such as 1986 Peace Hills consist of cloth and - An Alberta Corporation's canvas it is another natural form of Arts and Crafts Society, Trust art show, where he on a gallery February 24 to wooden frame painted expression that adds to the Peace Hills Trust. McLain received an honourable in solid March 20 will be "controver- monotones in George Littlechild impact of his drawings. He won second place in the mention. He exhibits in the and earthy hues. The primary sial" "definitely George James Little - is particularly fond of latter's Native Art Collection Westlands Gallery in focus exciting." of attention is on the child's pastel drawings geometrical shapes that Contest in 1983. texture Calgary. His photo exhibits The featured artists are rather than the integrate soft colour and have symbolic Indian include the Calgary Nickle Faye HeavyShield, George object itself. texture with an innate meanings, such as circles Arts Museum and the HeavyShield's Littlechild, Kim McLain, unique spiritual quality and aware- and triangles. university campus Mezza- Ken Swan and Sam Warrior. reliefs offer her the flexibility ness of Indian and non - He produced a series of nine Gallery. His piece, "A and freedom she requires Indian worlds. He looks at mixed media works featuring Road to Victory" is housed as an artist. They arose his art as a means of doll images. This series was Sam Warrior in the faculty of fine arts from her by legendary experience expressing his feelings to so popular at '86 Asum Inspired collection at the University sculpting and symbols like drawing and both cultures, using the Mena that he sold out petroglyphs, of Calgary. are a reflection of images contemporary style to within the first ten minutes the stone carvings of the Faye HeavyShield chosen from memory. impart the Native traditions of the opening. Blackfoot Confederacy, HeavyShield was raised While the substances and that are the focus of his Littlechild is also a highly Cree, Shoshoni and on the Blood Reserve and layers are not Native in the work. accomplished printmaker. Algonquin Indians, mixed - had resided in Calgary for traditional- historical -cultural A series of dusky pastel A graduate from the Art & media artist Sam Warior 12 years until her relocation sense, there is a Native drawings have emerged out Design program at Red creates vibrant bold images to Fort Smith, NWT in the influence "in spirit," of Littlechild's fascination Deer College, he is currently in his printmaking and Ken Swan summer of 1986. As a according to HeavyShield. with the designs and attending the Nova Scotia drawing. Extremely Edmonton -born Ken student at the Alberta HeavyShield won the patterns of traditional School of Art and Design. fascinated with buffalo and Swan has been drawing College of Art, she $2,000 1985 Ben Calf Robe Native dresses. Skins, He was awarded third birds of prey and their since he was four years old, discovered that she liked to Memorial Scholarship fabrics, shells, beadwork runner -up of $500 at Asum Native folklore, he often and is enjoying a blossoming feel the physical shape of sponsored by the Calgary and fringes inspired these Mena '86. He is represented features them in his work. career thanks to the early the work in her hands. This Exhibition and Stampede creations to which Littlechild in several public collections, Warrior's creativity com- encouragement of teachers including the Alberta bined with his skilled who recognized his talent Native Secretariat, Trent application of many and potential. University, Red Deer techniques results in Primarily, Swan draws A New Native Radio Program College, the Alberta Arts exciting unique artworks. dramatic pencil and ink Foundation and Alberta A direct descendant of sketches of characters he You Listen To On Your TV Set Indian Arts and Crafts Chief Joseph of the Nez has observed or envisioned. Society. He also illustrated Perce tribe in Idaho, As he often expresses what a Cree Indian Legend for Warrior is very proud of his troubles him, his art is an Access Alberta Illustrated. heritage and has a passion honest, natural form of for Native art, particularly communication which THE authentic designs and provides emotional relief. A NATtE symbols of the Plainsmen lot of his representations tribes. He grew up in the stem from moments in Pincher Creek area and everyday life, so he feels his has been drawing as far work touches the viewer. Kim McLain back as he can remember. Swan is also creating art PiERSPiECTIF Kim McLain is an At an early age he admired works in wood sculpture adventurous artist who hide paintings and teepee and watercolour painting. creates out of his envi- designs and found himself He has several courses ronment. Born in Oxbow, drawn to researching to his credit including Saskatchewan, McLain Native art and then landscape painting and the lived in the Northwest expressions of himself Vermilion College life Territories, Montana, through his own art. drawing course. South Dakota, Missouri, His formal art training Swan's work has ap- Northern Alberta commu- includes a four year study peared in Alberta Indian nities and Calgary before at Calgary's Alberta College Arts and Crafts Society moving to Edmonton. of Art, with a major of shows Nistum, Asum Mena While attending school, photography. Primarily he '85 and Asum Mena '86, the McLain won numerous art photographs landscapes Peace Hills Trust art show awards which prompted and uses his camera as a in Edmonton and the St. him to further his training at tool in art study or in a Paul Cultural Centre. He is the Alberta College of Art documentary sense as in looking forward to showing in Calgary. At present, he the research on petroglyphs. in a new Winnipeg gallery, combines his work as a Warrior is currently Gallery 427. commercial artist with a working on a fine arts Following 13 years on the promising career as a degree at the University of Enoch Reserve, Swan formal artist. McLain's Calgary, majoring in silk moved to St. Paul where he interests are reflected in the screen printing and photo- freelances as a graphic variety of media he uses, graphy. artist and draws cartoons The Native Perspective for and about from pencil and mixed His talent as a fine artist for the St. Paul Journal. w anc media to ink, watercolours, - 44 Native people of Alberta is heard on your of mixed media skills has He is contemplating acrylics and Local CBC Television Channel weekday pastels. His been recognized in the past writing and illustrating a inventive curiosity and i c4 mornings from 8-10 a.m. few years with many book of poems centered willingness to take risks awards. In 1986 he was around life and everyday have resulted in some second runner -up in the Watch people. Swan plans to - -,a for our New Time Schedule - Starting intriguing images, some of annual juried Alberta Indian travel extensively to study which were ' - / January 5, 1987 from 7 -10 a.m. created using Arts and Crafts Society people and places, thus microfiche, airbrush and show. In 1985 he won the expanding his visual ARTt/ process camera. Calgary Photo Distributors resources and drawing Works by Kim McLain Ltd. corporate award for opportunities. He also have been included in the best photography A NBN DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS intends to further his art Nistum '84 where he tied portfolio and highest education in the near for second place, Asum academic standard in the future.

A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEARER, January 23, 1987, PAGE 11

Thunder honors great grandfather A tribute to Man -Who- Uses -The -Knife

By Jim Thunder One of the children who stayed in the camp was This article is a tribute to Wan -Tips -Kow. She was my great -grandfather. the daughter of Man -Who- o---"""® In the 1800s, he was a Uses- The -Knife. Many Plains Cree warrior on the years later, in the 1950s "My father talked many Saskatchewan prairies. His when she was in her 90s, times about Man- Who Cree name was Moo -koo- she often told stories of her -Uses- man-ka- chim -ma -tat 'He father. The- Knife. This man carried Who Sticks The Knife Into She said that during the a big knife with the blade The The Ground.' As the years battle the Cree recaptured sharpened on both sides. went by he became known their horses and also some Before a battle he would as O- che- ma -tah, which of the Blackfoot horses. take the knife and stick was a shortened version of When they returned, the Elders his name. victorious Cree galloped on it into the grqund. This Ochematah (Man -Who- their horses around the meant that he would never Uses- The -Knife) was a well camp with scalps tied to retreat from the enemy known warrior and many their rifle barrels. even if he died fighting stories were told about him. At another time, the alone." sk Cree Elders of today such scouts reported that a as Lawrence Lone Singer Blackfoot war party was -Jim Kahneeptaytayo of North Battleford, Philip headed towards the Cree stories of long ago. He war against the Canadian Favel of Sweet Grass, and camp. The men did not often said that whenever government, Man -Who- Bertha Bear of Little Pine want a battle to be fought in Big Bear went on a raid into Uses- The -Knife joined up remember hearing stories the camp because it would enemy territory that he with Chief Big Bear. He told of him but could not endanger the lives of the used to send a messenger fought alongside Big Bear's provide any further informa- women and children so to take tobacco to certain warriors at Fort Pitt, tion. they immediately rode out men, inviting them to join Frenchman's Butte and However, there were to fight against the enemy. with him in the raid. This Loon Lake. Finally, the others who did remember. Several miles from camp, diately pulled down all the at the feet of the men who selected group of warriors warriors ran out of food and Ned Gladue, an oldtimer they met the Blackfoot and lodges and quickly built a were standing with the were the very best fighters. ammunition and they who lives at Lesser Slave the fighting began. During kind of stockade with the women and children. Man - One of them was Koom- decided to surrender. Lake, is the grandson of the battle, the Cree got the teepee poles, lodge-covers, Who- Uses -The -Knife inahoos and the other was Man -Who- Uses -The- Man- Who -Uses - The -Knife. worst of it and they began and whatever articles were pointed his finger at the Ochematah (Man Who Knife did not want to Further information was to retreat, except for three at hand. Then the women men and in a loud voice he Uses The Knife). There surrender. He and another provided by another Cree warriors who refused to run and children were kept in said, "You men ran away! were also others, but I have warrior named Thunder Elder whose father had away. While the other the middle of the circle Only three of us fought forgotten many of their Spirit headed north through been a follower of Chief Big Cree men rode back to while the men waited for against the enemy. We names. the bush. At Lac La Biche Bear. His name is Jim camp, Man- Who -Uses- the expected attack. killed many Blackfoot until "My father talked many they turned west, journeyed Kahneeptaytayo and he The -Knife and two others they began to retreat. I say times about Man -Who- through Calling Lake, and They waited for long lives at Onion Lake stood their ground and a let us chase after Uses- The -Knife. This man finally arrived at Lesser time. Finally, in the distant Reserve. fought against the enemy. Next time, they will think carried a big knife with the Slave Lake where they hills, they heard the sound The following two stories Many years later, Wan - twice before they attack blade sharpened on both settled down with their of galloping hoofs coming were told by Ned Gladue tips-kow, who was a little our camp again!" sides Before a battle, he families. closer and closer. To their and are translated from the girl at the time, remembered The Cree men quickly would take that knife and In his late years, before amazement, it was Man - Cree language. when the other Cree men mounted their horses and stick it into the ground. his death, Man- Who -Uses- Who- Uses -The -Knife and One night, a Blackfoot came riding back to camp. rode away. That night, they This meant that he would The -Knife was known as O- the other two men. war party attacked the She heard one of the men returned with more scalps never retreat from the che- macha, which was a camp and ran off with most say, "The Blackfoot are The three Cree warriors and some Blackfoot horses. enemy even if he died slang version of his original of the Cree horse herd. many! I think we are going raced their horses around Man -Who- Uses -The- fighting alone. He was a name. His daughter (Wan - Man -Who- Uses -The -Knife to get wiped out! The three the encampment shouting Knife was a personal friend brave man. He must have tips -kow) became known in and other Cree warriors men who stayed behind will wild yells and waving of Chief Big Bear. Jim had strong medicine the Lesser Slave Lake area chased after the Blackfoot be killed. The best we can Blackfoot scalps in their Kahneeptaytayo said, "My because he was never as Margarrette Grey Eyes. while the women and do is wait and try to defend hands. They jerked their father was adopted and wounded..." She died in the 1950s. children stayed in the ourselves!" ponies to a sudden stop raised by Big Bear himself. In 1885, when the Indian Today, the descendants camp. The Cree men imme- and threw the scalps down He used to tell me many and Metis people rose up in of Man -Who- Uses -The- Knife are: Ned Gladue (grandson) and din Thunder (great -grandson). -

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Hadley special guest Boxing card has centre rockin'

By Everett Lambert through the third and final Club -wise the Cougar round, he nonetheless gave boys did best with 4 wins The old Canadian Native his old sparring partner a out of 6 fights. Next was Friendship Centre in good run for his money. He Native Boys' who won 2 out Edmonton was rockin' sure had Wally Janvier of their 3 fights. Somewhere Saturday night - in more hoppin' and hollerin', in there could be plotted ways than one. anyway. the South Side Legion who First, there was an 11- Other fights had Joey won their one and only bout card in the boxing Collins of Ardmore over fight. Then comes Panther arena portion of the centre. Kurtis Higgins of Cougar Gym who won 3 of their 7. The arena is the home of Boys' in the 75 pound class. Ardmore was next, having the Native boys Boxing A 132 pound fight saw won 1 of 3.' And last was the Club (NBBC), which is Shawn O'Conner of Panther club who travelled farthest, coached by Gordon Russell. Gym, Edmonton, gain a Lloydminster, who lost 2 of The best performance split -decision over Lloyd - 2. conditioning -wise was in minster's Sawn Simpson. In the 139 pound weight class the 95 pound bout Rory And guess who an- between George Vivian of O'Leary of Cougar Boys' nouncer Lloyd Sutton introduced as a special the Cougar Boys' Club of stopped a sad Leon Whit - Edmonton and Native stone, also of Lloydminster. guest - none other than Boys' Alex Grandbois. The Panther Gym's Minander Rufus "Hurricane" Hadley. fight had to be stopped in Saran defeated Ardmore's He kind of looked like Eddy the second round as Angus Grant (135 lbs.). Murphy in the movie The Grandbois, with his charging Cougar's Alvin Northcott Golden Child - you know, with style, simply overpowered beat out a tuckered Joey one of those little leather hats. Vivian. Grandbois com- Morin in a 125 pound bout. mented that his sparring The South Side Legion of And like I said, the ole with a certain heavyweight Edmonton sent their 165 friendship centre was a had really helped. pounder, Dave Ricemeyer, rockin' that night. As I was The most entertainment to beat Panther's Gerd leaving I walked through RUFUS "HURRICANE" HADLEY carne in the last bout, Gretzinger. And Lee the gym, where there was a "talle - ...guest at friendship centre where Rick Boudreau of Tange, originally from whole mess of people all Native Boys' met the Slave Lake, gave Cougar rockin' to Don Sauve's Cougar Boys' Mark Jerace. another win with a defeat Band. So the old building Although Boudreau ran out over Leland Dirkson of was earning its keep that of jam about half way Ardmore (156 lbs.). night.

Montreal Concordes, oops...I mean the Allouettes. as though maybe the CFL has come to a decision, at (Even CFL teams can't make up their minds.) least with one player. Now all they have to do is make So why hire an import for big money? Oh yah, the an official policy for the rest of the league. SPORTS league's greatest football minds say Canadian boys ENOCH - The 1st Annual Boys' and Girls' can't fill the spot. I forgot. The only way you're going to Valentine's ROUNDUP Day volleyball tournament for 12 to 16 year - see another Russ Jackson or Ron Lancaster is if a lowly olds will be held on February 14 and 15. An entry fee of little Canuck can be brilliant from the word go. $50 must be handed in by teams before the registration By Mark Otherwise, they don't get the same chance a "Matt deadline on February 5. Gordon Russell from the Dunnigan" gets. He wasn't the greatest quarterback in Edmonton Canadian Native Friendship Centre will be a McCallum the beginning either, but the Edmonton Eskimos gave special guest speaker at the coaches supper at 6:00 him the chance to prove himself. The same could be p.m., on Saturday. Then, a teen dance will start at 8:30 done for Canadians. p.m. and is being put on by K -97. The tournament is to Once again the Canadian Football League (CFL) has After all, CFL commissioner Doug Mitchell has commemorate the Edmonton CNFC's 25th proven that it has neither the ability to make a decision formally decided, if there is such a thing in this league, to anniversary. Call Enoch recreation at 487 -4103 for nor the capability to stand by one. let Edmonton's Hector Pothier back into the league. details. They've changed the rules of our beloved game, You remember Hec don't you? The league made him ST. PAUL - Recreation director Robin Spacil invites among other things, and decided to move kick -offs look like the Big Bad Wolf last year, after he was busted you all down to watch the Mannawanis Key -Stone club from the 45 -yeard line to the 35, reasoning that it would for possession of hashish at Winnipeg International take on its Stony Plain counterpart at a "Winter Fun make the game more exciting because teams would Airport on October 25. And now, they're letting this Weekend," on February 21 and 22. They'll be playing score more points and everybody would be happy. guy back into grandma's bed. volleyball and running long- distance races. Robin says That's their magic cure for a league that loses more I can't help but feel that maybe Pothier was used by if you can't make it, then try coming down to the CNFC and more money, fans and respect every year? the league as a scapegoat, when the league couldn't on Tuesday evenings. Every Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m., No...they also changed the size of the ball because come to a decision about drug testing. Surely, they guys and gals between the ages of 7 and 17 years old are American quarterbacks had trouble adjusting to it. can't seriously be using him as an example for the rest broken up into two groups which usually play floor Geez, I thought football players were supposed to be of the CFL players to learn from and remember. hockey and volleyball. On Sundays, the same thing tough. You know, play in all sorts of weather injured - Players might think league officials are pushovers. They happens, only between the hours of 1 and 5 p.m. Call or not. Now, they're afraid to break a fingernail. might think all one has to do is wait 'til everything cools Robin at 645 -4630 for more information. Okay, okay maybe I'm coming down a little hard on down and then appeal the punishment like Pothier did. SADDLE LAKE The Saddle Lake J.D. Blues the passers. if - But the CFL truly wants to sell us a On Sunday, January 18, Mitchell decided two will host a 16 -team hockey tournament at the Saddle Canadian game, then why not put one of our own in exhibition and the first four regular- season games was a Lake Arena on March 13, 14 and 15. A $400 entry fee there? Why? Because even our best Canadian more adequate suspension versus the previous two will be needed by tournament organizer Vince quarterbacks are inferior to these marvels from the year one the Eskimos tackle received, and that Pothier Steinhauer before March 1. He says $10,000 in prize State, according to CFL bigwigs. Big deal. Every year be subject to mandatory drug testing on request from money will be awarded to winning teams. Call Vince at the league complains that they're losing money on CFL officials or the Edmonton organization, when he 726-3829. teams like the Saskatchewan Roughriders and the returns to his team on May 1. Hurray! It almost sounds Until next week, that's all.

A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, January 23, 1987, PAGE 13 At Prince Charles School Awasis Program features Native Culture

By Mark McCallum Forster says "it's taken Pearl Ducharme' says "we where they can become program could receive an to get someone to represent quite some time to get the ask each child to bring in a familiar with each other and award because the school all the different (Native) "In 1980, the public curriculum in place for the donation towards the feast. the program. Forster says selects about 300 children organizations, so that the school board passed a Awasis program. We put We stress that it's their part "we really try and make for the award each year, kids can ask questions motion to run an alternative an emphasis on Native of the sharing which has parents feel comfortable. says Forster -a consider- about it and get to know Native education program culture and heritage when- always been a part of "We always call the able number more than the these people for people, not at Prince Charles (elemen- ever possible throughout Native tradition ... (and) parents to let them know students. He explains that just names on a piece of tary school in Edmonton)," the curriculum. By next they really feel proud." that their kids are going to "one of the main things that paper," notes Ducharme. says school principal David year, Grade 3 should The parents come in to receive an award, invite we are trying to do here (at Forester. become part of the program assist with the feast and them down and ask them the award presentations) is The school is not solely a The Awasis Program and the following year awards, at the request of not to tell the child," he said make these kids - all of Native facility. Three provides Native culture and Grade 4, and so on 'til 1991. the school. "They find out with a smile. them - feel secure, classrooms are all Native tradition, and Cree language We have a commitment that it's not such a scary Four awards are present- successful, and good about and the rest are integrated. instruction, to the 260 now that by 1991 there will place to be and that there ed to students: the "Big themselves and coming to However, discrimination is Native students enrolled in be Cree language instruction are things they can do in the Effort," "Citizenship,' school..." not a problem and is a rare Prince Charles. Although throughout the school - school," says Ducharme, "Sportsmanship" and Special guests from the occurrence, says Forster. the program is only offered kindergarten to Grade 6." who encourages parents to "Awasis" awards. The community such as Dr. He hopes to see the Awasis to kindergarten, and Grades The school held a Winter join the Prince Charles Awasis award is given to Anne Anderson, Alfred program, the program the 1 and 2, Awasis is expected Feast on December 16, Parents Association. students who show the Bonnaise, Morris Cardinal principal and the rest of to expand and include 1986 and presented Awasis After the awards, which most improvement in their and Georgina Donald staff work endlessly at, classes up to Grade 6, awards to about thirty are held each month, the Cree classes. speak with the children in become a model or a place integrating it with the students in the program. parents are asked to join It is possible that every a relaxing atmosphere, for resource for other regular elementary system. Cultural Coordinator the staff for refreshments student in the Awasis usually over lunch. "We try similar undertakings.

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A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PACTE 14, January 23, 1887, WINDSPEAICER

Alkali Lake, B.C. The phone number is (604) 440 -5611. Ellis O'Brien My Spirit Touches Yours can be purchased Executive Director through the Nechi Training Centre. The address is High Prairie Native Friendship Centre Nechi Institute on Alcohol and Drug Education, Box 3884, Station D, Edmonton, Alberta T5L 4K1. The Dear Ellis: phone number is (403) 458 -1884. IN TOUCH Whose Problem Is It? can be obtained by Good luck with your Job Strategy project, and thank writing: Marlin Video Film Training, 211 What Line, you for passing along this information via In Touch. If By Dorothy Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1P3 or by phoning (416) people are interested in purchasing traditionally tanned 890 -1500. deer or moose hides, then please contact: Schreiber I have not been able to trace the film, The Bizzare High Prairie Friendship Centre Trial of the Pressured Peer, but I will continue to 4919 -51 Avenue search. In the meantime, if any readers know how to Box 1448 Dear Windspeaker: obtain this film please write to: High Prairie, Alberta Pat Wakulchyk TOG 1E0 As resource coordinator for Uncle Gabes Centre in Resource Co- ordinator (403) 523 -4511 or 523 -4512 Fort Smith, N.W.T., I am always interested in films that Uncle Gabes Friendship Centre * * * will add to our library. I noted in the December 26, P.O. Box 957 1986, edition of the paper that audio visual aids, on Fort Smith, N.W.T. Native Role Models Needed copies of drug and alcohol are available but the source XOE OPO is not mentioned. These are films which we do not have (403) 872 -2440 The Louis Bull Education Department is seeking in our Resource Centre that we would appreciate individuals who are interested in becoming involved in having: * * * its Native Role Models Project. The Education 1. Sharing Innovations That Work Dear In Touch: department is looking for professional people of Native 2. My Spirit Touches Yours descent. 3. Whose Problem Is It? Things are going well here with lots of exciting If you are selected as a role model you will be required 4. The Bizzare Trial of the Pressured Peer developments, particularily in the Crafts area. Our to submit your date of birth, employment, education, Canadian Job Strategy project to establish a basic interests and two references. Along with this, you Pat Wakulchyk commercially- viable production centre has been will also be asked to give a brief statement of what Resource Co- ordinator approved. Our specialty is smoked tanned hide inspired you to pursue your present career. The Uncle Gabe's Friendship Centre products for wholesale customers. information will be kept on file alongside other The main reason for this letter is to advise your successful role models. The list of names will be made Dear Pat: readers that we deal in traditional smoke -tanned moose available to high schogi students. If a student is and deer hide, which is an increasingly rare commodity. interested in a specific career which you may be in, then Thank you for writing to Windspeaker. After making This is one of the few area's in Canada where people still he or she will fill out a request form to meet with you. some phone calls, I've obtained the following addresses tan hides in the traditional way, and we want to The communication between the student and role for you. encourage the preservation of these skills by providing model will begin through the education department. The film Sharing Innovations That Work can a market for hides. Should a student be interested in meeting the role be obtained from the Alkali Lake Indian Band. The Anyone interested in purchasing hide or crafts model it will be arranged with your permission and at address is Alkali Lake Indian Band, General Delivery, should contact us. your convenience. This will also require the permission of the student's legal guardian. A meeting is then arranged through the Education Department. Prior to meeting with the student you will be screened. The Louis Bull Education department is looking for G O O D o N E W S role models who: * are of Native descent * have an appreciation of our culture * willing to meet with student - once or twice YOUR * willing to continue communications with student * a desire to see the student succeed * also they point out that there is no financial CANADA PENSION PLAN responsibility involved. If you are interested in becoming involved in this worthwhile project then contact: HAS CHANGED Joanne Mercredi Student Service Supervisor Education Department Louis Bull Administration FOR THE BETTER. P.O. Box 130 Hobbema, Alberta TOC 1NO On January 1st, 1987 your Canada Pension Plan changed and Phone (403) 585 -3978 Edmonton Direct: 423 -2064 its good news. The Plan provides important protection for you and your family. * * * Letters can be sent to: These changes put your Plan on a solid, long-term financial foundation In Touch and improve the benefits. c/o Windspeaker 15001- 112 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T5M 2V6 For booklets about your Names will be kept confidential upon request. Canada Pension Plan, fill out the coupon below and mail it to: FREE DELIVERY

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A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS WINDSPEAKER, January 23, 1987, PAGE 15 Activity Corner

WINDSPEAKER PICTOGRAM By Kiln McLain

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By Ruth Morin, Nechi Trainer (Nechi Newsletter) ;k) - Smokers cost employers $30 a day in lost production time. - There are health costs as well: A) Smokers take more sick time off than non- k I r. smokers. They are absent approximately 4 days more in a year. Smoking related illnesses cost employers in Canada, 37 million days per year. B) There are those people who need to retire early on disability (i.e. emphysema, other lung disorders) which is an additional cost to the employer.

- Financial costs to the employer included: WiORDSEARCH A) Increased maintenance costs, i.e. extra cleaning, By John Copley depreciation of carpets, furniture, etc. Í B) Ventilation costs decrease when there is no No- Smoking Policy. Circle the words from the following list and the remaining letters starting from left to right C) Fire insurance rates can be decreased by up to 7% (working across) will give you a phrase or sentence. Letters may be used more than once in in savings when you put up No Smoking signs and your order to achieve another word. Words may run vertically, horizontally, backwards and place is kept neat and tidy. diagonally. Additionally: A) There is less stress and tension when there is a set smoking policy. When there is no policy, there is

tension and arguing between employees. W I S W W R E K L A W I T G I B) Amongst some companies who have done E D I W D L R W R F surveys, approximately 75% of the respondents O O K NS their employees, feel the is R D E amongst that employer N O 000 W O E O E I R within his/her right to implement a policy. E D A N W A O W M K L W W N E C) 80 - 90% of people who smoke want to quit and may quit if a policy for no smoking at work was in place. T F W D W A R F A R E L H N P Finally!! SL O E W A W E N R O W I I A - When you have achieved what you thought was the impossible, here are a few tried and true tips on - E 01 R P E P S W E R E S W P HOW TO STAY A NON -SMOKER W W O L F S E U L E T I K A L 1. Develop and practice urge controls. You need a routine to control your thinking so you can put I E E A D W Y O M I N G O R L cigarettes in a negative light. This will become easier to S R E N A W H H Y W H I W R A the point it is automatic and feels very natural. 2. Keep busy with as many pleasant and interesting T E I D T W W E A L F R H R W things as possible. E W T H G U O R W F I W E A W 3. Exercise. Choose whatever you enjoy the most. R W D T I Remember walking is one of the best things you can do. O C A D A A W W N W

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9. Be patient with yourself. Don't expect to block out 11 - letter cigarettes overnight. You will soon be comfortable as a Windspeaker non -smoker. LAST WEEK'S: We Report All The Facts 10. If you need somebody to talk to, get in touch with a counsellor or call someone at the Lung Association. In Edmonton, phone 482 -6527. 11. Enjoy your status as a non -smoker.

A NEW DAWN IN ABORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS PAGE 18, January 23, 1987, WINDSPEAKER Cold Lake First Nations FIRSTANNUAL WINTER CARNIVAL February 14 & 15,1987 MATURING 10 EVENTS Talent Show - 2:00 p.m. Daily $1,200 Prize Money Kids' Foot Races - 12:00 Noon Daily $180 Prize Money Tea Making Contest -1:00 p.m. Daily $90 Prize Money Moose Calling contest - 5:30 p.m. Daily $90 Prize Money

Broom Ball Tournament - Men's & Ladies - 9:00 a.m. Daily $900 Prize Money Plus Trophies

Crib Tournament - 4:00 p.m. Daily $360 Prize Money Story Telling - 5:00 p.m. Daily $90 Prize Money

Laughing Contest - 5:00 p.m. Daily $90 Prize Money

SPECIAL EVENTS Fancy Harness Parade - 11:00 a.m. Sunday February 15, 1987 Stampede Wrestling - 1:00 p.m. - Sunday February 15, 1987 Dance - Legoff Community Hall February 14, 1987 - 9:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. Music By Moses Cardinal Dave Kutt Senior Memorial Hockey Tournament February 20 & 21, 1987 8 Teams - $200 Entry Fee Each Team Guaranteed 3 Games - $200 Prize Per Win A Event - 1st: $500 - 2nd: $400 B Event - 1st: $300 - 2nd: $200 CONTACT COLD LAKE FIRST NATIONS - Recreation Department P.O. Box 1769, Grand Centre, AB TOA 1TO Phone: 594-7183

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