A memorial round ance at Hobbema's Panee A iplex was a d by abo 400 last weekend. - da e attracted visitors from neigh. ng provinces as well as distant points like North Dakota, Oklahoma and New Mexico. Sponsors for the event were Ermineskin Chief Eddie Littlechild and his wife, and Eddie's sister, Theresa Crier. The gathering paid homage to their departed parents, two brothers and one sister.
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THIS WEEK `` t Fishing bms' DROPPIN' IN .ke, a Cardinal's art surprised Gro takes a new TAKES YOU 2 -er is reward turn as he re- TO HOBBEMA for his discovers See Pages 9 -20 cleverness in Metisism and his stamp design. roots. Calling Lake's Cardinal seeks PC nomination By Dianne Meili "I think I can manage as has occurred in the party, Cardinal explained Alberta. Since 1969 he has Cardinal finds time to very well. One of my Calling Lake area regarding he "believes in their party been working for the recharge and relax at his Mike Cardinal, a Metis strongest points is the employment rates. Since politics. Native people in government and has worked log home on the Calling from Calling Lake, is ability to communicate with he has been involved as a general across the north up through the ranks, Lake beach. He is married, entering the race for the all people. I can sit down social services advisor with are getting ready to join in holding a number of with two children, and Progressive says Conservative with trappers near Calling a job creation program to mainstream society and positions in the social and he likes to read political and nomination in the Athabasca Lake and the farmers in the provide an alternative to párticipate in economic economic development historical books in his spare Lac La Biche provincial Athabasca area." He also the welfare problems in that development and I feel the departments. He originally time and hunt and fish with constitutency. feels his assertive, organized community, the formerly Conservative's policies suit quit school in Grade 8 and his son. "Native people have and optimistic leadership high unemployment rate the Native people of then went back to the Slave grown to a point where we style will greatly benefit his has jumped to almost 90 today." Lake Community Vocation- Elections for need to involved in the get constituents. per cent. Cardinal, to his know. al Centre to graduate from Conservative mainstream society...and candidates of Cardinal has respect for When asked why he had ledge, is the first Native Grade 12. the Athabasca -Lac La at all levels of government," traditional methods of chosen to represent the person to run for the Though the life of a Biche riding take place in says Cardinal, who firmly economic survival such as Progressive Conservative Conservative party in political candidate is hectic, Boyle, Alberta on June 13. believes he is the man to hunting, trapping and represent the multi -cultural fishing because he has constitutency because he fished and trapped himself, City members to meet can relate to both Natives but he acknowledges the and non- Natives. need for resource devel- opment in northern Alberta Locals to decide on boundaries as well, which could By Dorothy Schreiber that we would accept what ward system. encroach on these activities. the majority of the member - A final option involves "All constituents have to Proposed changes to ship said." leaving the present bound- come first. If constituents Metis local bOundaries in In a telephone interview, aries in place without felt a pulp or paper mill is Edmonton will be decided Plante said five options changes. they in something want the upon by a majority of discussed at the meeting There are currently 10 constitutency, then I'd have members belonging to nine ranged from having three boundary areas and nine to listen to the majority," locals in the city. locals in the city two on Metis locals within the city Cardinal says, but adds Local 1885 president the north side and one on and depending on which there can always be a Butch Plante says options the south side, four locals option is selected, some compromise. discussed during an April situated in the four locals may have to "There can be no devel- 21 meeting held at the quadrants of the city, eight amalgamate with others, opment of resources unless friendship centre will be locals which would emulate says Plante. it's done in a balanced and taken to the members of MLA constituancies, or He believes established coordinated fashion with each local and "we agreed locals follow the municipal boundaries will be an the province, the northern "asset " in defining who the people and industry. But, I 11 presidents of the individual think development can Native locals represent and will take place. A reasonable newspaper help to make the local compromise can be struck leadership more account- so all can benefit, which launched in May able to the membership. would mean certain STAN PLANTE areas "To me, it's a step shouldn't be developed." ...likes boundaries A new Native newspaper The newspaper is a forward if you're seriously Economic development will roll off the presses in component of a corn- talking about self- govern- he was pleased with the in northern Alberta is a May. munications proposal ment and taking over meeting. "We've given it priority for Cardinal. "One Published by the Metis approved by the govern- certain responsibilities that back to the locals to make of our biggest problems Association of Alberta ment in March to enhance you're representing the decision ...and hopefully here is the lack of people (MAA) under its com- "internal communications" democratic institutions. they will make a good taking part in economic munications corporation, of MAA, says Ron Harrison, That's what I see as the objective decision." development, says Cardinal. the monthly tabloid will acting director of Metis benefits of boundaries." Another meeting will be He hopes to see the same serve all Native people in Services Branch, Municipal Zone 4 president Dan held May 19 to decide success in the Athabasca - Alberta, according to editor Affairs. Martel, whose region which option the member Lac Li Biche constituency Clint Beuhler. includes Edmonton, says ship will select. PAGE 2, April 29, 1988, WINDSPEAKER
Foster child adjusting well on reserve
By Dan Dibbelt Michel St. Pierre, who represents the provincial Whitney Whitecap, a 5- Children's Guardian Janice year -old Native girl taken Turner, argued that the from her Calgary foster Peters knew the child was home a little more than a going to be taken to an aunt month ago is "happy" and on the reserve. "adjusting" to her new Much of the publicity home on the Carry the surrounding the removal of Kettle reserve in Sask- Whitney and the subsequent atchewan. trial has led the reserve to "Last time we had to take consider a lawsuit over her to Calgary, she didn't allegations that the reserve want to go," says Carry the is "one of the roughest in Kettle reserve Chief Joe Canada." O'Watch. "Over the past 10 or 15 The little girl is the years the reserve has really subject of a court case in grown," said O'Watch. which foster parents Norm "We have quality housing, a and Marilyn. Peters and her health clinic, a new commu- natural mother Corrine nity and a kindergarten." Whitecap are asking for the Whitney is attending the return of Whitney to them. kindergarten and OWatch Whitecap argues that says she has made friends she gave Whitney up for and is doing well. adoption only on the "When she came here condition that the Peters be she didn't really know who the adoptive parents. she was," he added. At I And the Peters argue school, Whitney learns the PHILLIP J. STEVENS that trickery was used by Assiniboine culture and ...pledges to carry the battle lance of justice to recover Black Hills Social Services in removing language, something Whitney from their home ()Watch eoppahewouto when a social worker took have had the opportunity to Special ceremony held Whitney from the Peters d Calgary. southwest Calgary home oWhitney is the second on an alleged two -hour childc to be returned to the Californian a last hope outing. reserve of 1,200 under the Thf child was never federal returned and instead was of repatriation. The reserve is at present working to in Black Hills flown to the the retrieving Carry Kettle reserve and to the bring back another three. home of her aunt. "I think repatriation is By Doris Bill he outlined the history of special name. He was then Black Hills from the Sioux "We never even had a good," said O'Watch. "I the Sioux's fight for the presented with a headdress people." has a right to chance to say good- bye," think the child A California millionaire, return of the Black Hills in a and a beautifully hand - Stevens has also sent an said Marilyn Peters. "And learn the culture and named special chief of the slide -tape presentation. beaded shield, a symbol elk skin inscribed with a she left without her belong- language." Sioux Nation will begin a Stevens then answered a that his supporters are with proclamation to interior ings or toys - only the The Whitecap court case long fight to have the Black barrage of questions from him when he's in the walls secretary, Donald Hodel clothes on her back." continues this week in Hills of South Dakota reporters from around the of congress. (Secretary of the United During the trial, lawyer Calgary. returned to the tribe. world. Afterwards, more States Department of the Phillip J. Stevens, 58, was than 600 chiefs, elders, Stevens pledged to carry Interior and trustee of named "Waha -can Kala veterans and Stevens' the battle lance of justice to Indian people in the U.S.A.). CORRECTION Uha Mani" or "Man who supporters looked on as he recover all unoccupied The proclamation asks for In the April 15 issue of Windspeaker a story on the Leads with a Shield" on was named a special chief in lands in the Black Hills for a public hearing into the front page entitled "Jobs found in joint Indian, Metis March 27 at the town hall in a name- giving and honoring the Sioux. Stevens said he 111- year -old dispute with project" incorrectly stated funds for the employment Mission, South Dakota. ceremony. would seek fair and just the U.S. government. program are provided through the Native Economic Stevens, who claims to Elder Grover Horn compensation for the 30 The day ended with a Development Program (NEDP). In fact, the funds be the great grandson of Antelope performed a million ounces of gold and powwow, which packed are provided through the Alberta Northern famous Chief Standing peace pipe ceremony and eight million ounces of the town hall. Food and Development Agreement. Bear, had earlier held a burned sweetgrass as silver taken out of the Black other household items press conference at which Stevens was given his Hills since "the taking of the were given away. Striking Kainai workers return to work By Mary Anne Crow production line workers at Instead of a union, the necessitated a layoff prior been no increases since reported by Healy was local Kainai Industries knew they employees formed an to the scheduled meeting. 1981 and with the cost of media. But according, to could have been fired for association to be the "sole Beebee said another living having gone up 40 per Blood band lawyer, Eugene STANDOFF striking - Striking instead of receiving bargaining agent for full meeting was scheduled for cent since then, this was Creighton, there was a employees at Kainai the concessions which time, hourly and non - April 14 but the workers "not reasonable." contract in place it just Industries - Ltd., a housing management allowed clerical employees" at went on strike the day For better benefits, hasn't been renewed. construction firm, returned because they were not Kainai Industries. A year before that meeting. Cross Child said the As for hiring non -Natives to the production line this protected by a union. ago, Cross Child was voted Cross Child said it may workers wanted life over Natives, it was another week with a six per cent The workers at Kainai in as the president of the have been "just coincidence" insurance and disability case of misinformation. pay increase split over two Industries had approached association. but a few days before that coverage. He said their life The non -Native production years, life insurance and reserve elders for advice on Cross Child said the meeting, the workers were insurance "cancelled last manager hired by Kainai disability coverage and the how to deal with poor employee association has notified of another layoff. with no promise spring refunds on Industries is an efficiency of a monthly management -- employee attempted negotiations He said they had been overpayments." expert being paid by the meeting with management relations at the plant. with management "since called back to complete an "I am really happy with Native Economic Devel- for better communication. "The old people don't last year with no results." order for 35 houses less the outcome," said Cross opment Program, said "lt looks pretty good," want unions on the reserve," Kainai Industries general than two months ago and Child after the meeting. Cross Child. says Fred said Cross Child, Cross Child. "It's not manager, Howard Beebee with all but seven done, the "This strike need not have "They (non -Natives) will spokesman for the 35 that they don't like the idea Jr., said a meeting between workers had no option but happened. It was due come in to teach the workers who shut down of a union but they have to himself and the employee to go on strike. largely to lack of com- Natives and once this is the Blood reserve -based know exactly what they are association had been The strikers' demands munication." completed, the Natives will modular 'home plant April getting into. If they don't scheduled last fall but the included a 20 per cent The workers believed take over which is good for 13 in an illegal strike. understand, there could be meeting did not take place increase and job security. they had been without a the company," said Cross Cross Child said the problems in the future." because lack of work had Cross Child said there had contract since 1985 which Child. l
WINDSPEAKER, April 29, 1988, PAGE 3 Local withdraws membership from MAA By Dorothy Schreiber no choice but to leave. president of Local 160 Zone 4 president Dan "I left and that's when I themselves from the Metis Freezien Norris, now (Alberta Beach) said in Martel invited her to the decided there is just no way Association. That's their The president of a local president of the Lac Ste. January she had requested Feb. 13 regional council that we can work with them personal decision." who has withdrawn her Anne Riding Association, to see the financial records meeting to discuss the or they're willing to work Another Metis local in membership from the claims she was "suspended" of the Regional Council issue with us." the Lac Ste. Metis Association of Alberta from the regional council after hearing rumors Anne area is of Norris attended the On March 9, Local 160, planning to follow Norris' (MAA) Zone 4 to join the during a meeting on Feb. "allegations of wrongdoing meeting and says she was which has 40 members, lead. Alberta Metis Nation 13. by the administration." Her asked to leave without passed a special resolution Wabamun Local 16 Alliance says she was given Norris, who was then request was refused but seeing the books. to withdraw from the MAA president Marge Friedel and affiliate under the says she will be holding a Alberta Grant supports art activity in the west Metis Nation meeting within a month to Alliance as the Lac Ste. propose that she By Dan Dibbelt national and 42 of office." Both of these goals are Bell, with costumes and Anne Riding Association. her members withdraw The funding received by already being achieved sets designed by Maxine Despite the move Martel from the Metis Association A $250,000 federal grant the national office will go through high profile events Noel. says, "We consider the and join the Lac to the Canadian Native towards Ste. Anne two purposes, such as art auctions and Metis people in Lac Ste. Riding Association. Arts Foundation (CNAF) explained national On a local basis, Bell is president concerts featuring top Anne still a part of the Metis She says her local feels will help a regional founda- and symphony tentatively scheduled to conductor names in an effort to raise Association and we'd like to "completely ignored" by tion office in Calgary to John Kim Bell. conduct at a concert in funds for the organization. sit down and talk with the Zone 4 regional open. Calgary in the fall. And the council. "First we have to change Bell said the next I event them. know these things Onoway Local 11 is also "We are presently looking the stereotype in opening of an Edmonton which planned nationally is a can be resolved." planning for a location for an office," Natives office is also in the planning to affiliate with the are perceived," Native ballet at. Toronto's President of the Metis Alberta Metis Nations said Wanda Wuttunee, explained Bell. "And stage, said Wuttunee. second, National Arts Centre Nov. Nations Alliance Ron Alliance and will withdraw director of the CNAF create an organization in 15 and 16. The ballet will "We've just met recently Laroque says, "It has its membership from the regional office. "From there which businesses, corn- feature traditional Native and are in the process of always been our view that MAA. Local president Reg we will continue in our panies and individuals are music performed by an getting a committee set up we didn't ask members to Laroque says the local has efforts to support the willing to invest." orchestra, conducted by in Edmonton," she said. withdraw their local or about 22 members. Framework Agreement for Metis - What does it mean?
EDITOR'S NOTE: The following is an interview with into is self -government. We're not talking about it Metis Association of Alberta (MAA) President Larry anymore, we're starting to practice it. Desmeules regarding the Framework Agreement which he signed with solicitor general and minister for Native What are the priorities of the six zones? programs Ken Rostad last December. Education, welfare, there are six... The signing signals a move toward self-sufficiency for Alberta's Metis. It also set in motion a joint committee Can you expand on what you mean by made up of association representatives and government education and welfare? officials to make recommendations to the minister on Well, you say education, it's rather huge that's what policies and programs. It will ensure - Metis people will we're beginning to identify. Okay, we take over a portion have a direct input into their own affairs. of it. We just got back frbm Vancouvet...frofn looking Here, at Windspeaker asked the MAA president to an education process in the city of Vancouver which we explain how the Framework Agreement will be put to might be interested in. It looks very positive. So it looks work and how it will impact the lives of Metis people. very positive...the method that they're using. So, what This interview is the first in a series of articles with Metis we're going to do now is have a workshop on all the and government officials, political science educators and education that's available to us in the province and grassroots people in an attempt to understand the determine some form of policy. implications of the Framework Agreement toward Metis Maybe on some of these, our Framework Agreement, self-government. some of it will be directly delivering services, some of it will What do you mean by negotiate the process? be monitoring it by committee. There's no clear cut Suppose you're in foster care, in charge of foster care Windspeaker: What is the Framework answer on I it yet. has to be negotiated out. But what we and you want to take over Metis foster care. That's.a Agreement? have on is one side the administration having to deal with department. We would go to that department and start Larry Desmeules: In order to explain the Framework this, which we never had before and the political will on the negotiating that process. Just like you see with Metis Agreement I would have to go back to before I was elected. other side. We are basically a people that are trained to go Children's Services. That's what they're doing. When the constitutional talks were going on there were Isn't that to legislators for money, not to the administrative side what self- government is all about... three forms of negotiations. There was the Aboriginal right where the real money is. We are basically a people that do There are some very interesting things we to self- government, there were the land claims, and there could take not bother with municipalities; ID's or MD's or anything. over in forestry. And they seem to be fairly wide was self- determination. Now, when the constitutional open to We strictly go to the legislators for money and this is where us. talks broke down the Aboriginal right to self -government is we're starting to change our direction. a federal jurisdiction, the land is provincial jurisdiction and When you say "take the self- determination to a high degree is federal and over" what do you mean? You just talked about going to Vancouver and Hatcheries. provincial jurisdiction. Self- determination simply means you saw a this, you start taking process that looks promising. What over the affairs of your own life. would that process be? Do you mean Metis- owned? What I did was I broke the three fronts down in They have 225 students in a school Not necessarily. Metis -run negotiations to three fronts instead of negotiating owned and hatcheries. There's a lot of controlled by a particular group which is an all- things going on. For example, they a individually on each front. Native spend $3 million year group. They blend both the new and the old. You'll see on relocating beavers, blowing up dams. There's a small In other words, Metis people became indigenous people some people making moccasins and the other people restriction there for our people...we don't have dynamite in the last constitutional talks. There's three types of working on computers. But they go even further, they get certificates. See. We're knocked off the dime for frivolous indigenous people in Canada: Inuit, Treaty and Metis, but into job placements and counselling. And their things. Metis have no rights, very clearly. Treaties have rights. placements are fairly high. You see, all the Framework Agreement is is we're We then went into a framework agreement. Basically, - just taking over, we're not asking for new money, we're what we're doing now is negotiating those rights, starting just taking over existing services as we see them relevant to take them over through the Framework Agreement. So do you envision a similar school? to us. For example, we're talking commerce in a lot of The Framework Agreement simply means it's an No, I don't. What I'm doing is exploring the area with senses. People have been making a living on our poverty. agreement to agree to negotiate out sections of the government. We're not trying to re- invent the wheel. - What we want to do is take over that part of it. That's government that are relevant to our people. What we're doing is exploring some of these problems in That's putting it simply. basically what it is. the urban centres that haven't been really addressed. If The premier has given us the political will to make those you take a look at the University of Alberta track record in terms of Native education it's Give me a concrete example of what you would particular departments sensitive to the negotiating disgusting...their record take over? process. That's basically it in a nut shell. leaves a lot to be desired. You see, I don't think in those terms. I expect my zones and groups to think in those terms. Let's take police, in Can you give an example of a government With the Framework Agreement, are you still isolated department, will it dissolve? communities where there are no police. They having workshops to decide what the priorities don't enjoy the same police service that you do. And game Now, if you've noticed we've had a lot of meetings, zone are? wardens are needed -- ones we set up on our own. Native meetings. These were to identify the projects to begin to We're all finished with the workshops now...we know police in the north who may be able to fly from community start negotiating. That's what the zones were identifying what the priorities are. (The zones) are listing certain to community to keep a presence there of law and order. - those particular projects. They have been identified by projects that they go want to ahead with now. This is more That's a good example. That's a perfect example. I think the six zones -- basically what they're interested in getting the planning year. I will be hiring two technicians to that's what I'd like to see. into. It's an ongoing process. While the Framework negotiate the process with the government. Now, when I Now, we get into the urban situation. There's a number Agreement is signed for one year, it can be ongoing year say that, the technicians would of course have to put of things that can be done in the urban situation. But it's after year until such time as self- government starts to take together the management infrastructure or the functional really up to our zones to identify them and see them as on a meaning. Because basically that's what we're going management plans. they go along. PAGE 4, April 29, 1988, WINDSPEAKER OPINION speaker
Windspeaker is published by the Laughing makes Aboriginal Multi -Media Society of Alberta (AMMSA) each Friday to provide information primarily life's misfortunes to Native people of northern Alberta. Windspeaker was established in 1983 and is more politically independent bearable Head Office 15001 - 112 Avenue Dear Editor: perception of life and my world. Edmonton, Alberta So, at times, I would turn to T5M 2V6 I have read "Windspeaker" Windspeaker and "look for a periodically over the last few laugh" so to speak. Reassurance (403) 455 -2700 years and during this time I have from my Native people kept me notedly uncovered the extinction believing in love, hope and a of "humor." I am Native and desirable standard of living. But Bert Crowfoot throughout my many encounters the humor is gone. General Manager Laughing Dianne Meili We need leaders with Native people I have makes life's misfortunes a little bit Managing Editor discovered the common trait of more bearable. Mark McCallum humor in which most of them Please add some optimism (via Reporter who are rooted possess. humor) back into Windspeaker, Dorothy Schreiber I the Reporter watch news off and on -- I'm sure it would make all the Kim McLain but only to keep up with the difference... Production Editor in tradition world. Each time I watch, I see Margaret Desjarlais depression, pain and despair Katheryn Caudron Production Assistant which evidently my Joe Redcrow negates Slane Lake Cree Syllabics Skanongohwe! Jesse Jackson finished second in the New York State primary the other day. It looks like he's AMMSA BOARD not going to be the next president of the United States. I was EDITORIAL Fred Didzena disappointed when I heard the news even though some people up President here will say, "So what? What difference does it make ?" Noel McNaughton The answer is that if Jesse Jackson won down there, he WOULD Vice-president make a difference up here. And my reasons don't have anything to do Chester Cunningham with whether he would be a good president. Treasurer I should explain that I have been fascinated by Jesse Jackson since June Fleming the 1960s. Watching him in action was unforgettable - the name Secretary Action Jackson doesn't even begin to describe him. I never saw him in Leona Shandruk person, though. I saw him Rosemary Wittier only on television but I'll never forget the impact he had on the crowds he spoke to and I'll never forget the Cakal SUBMISSIONS impact he had on me. Jesse Jackson generates hope and excitement among blacks the The editor readers encourages way Bill generates to submit news articles, McKnight anger and resentment among Indians. photographs, features and Jesse Jackson has spent most of the past 20 years speaking to poor community news. Submissions blacks in urban slums. When he speaks, he combines the moral be lessons of his faith with a strong political message. in should typed and double walks spaced whenever possible. Jesse Jackson was born poor and black in the American South Editorial copy must be received when discrimination was legal. His mother was a teenager. She by 5 p.m. Tuesday in order to be wasn't married. So when Jesse Jackson goes into the urban ghettos printed in the next issue. today, he tells the people: "I was born in a slum but the slum was not LETTERS TO born in me." He talks frankly to young people and tells them that teenage wisdom THE EDITOR pregnancy amounts to babies making babies. He gets crowds of young people to repeat Windspeaker welcomes letters after him, at the top of their lungs, "Down with to the editor. Letters should be dope. Up with hope." He then gets them to chant - and believe in - Mike Cardinal, a northern Alberta Metis, exemplifies brief and include the name, the slogan that's become his trademark: "I am somebody. I am what a Native role model and politician should be. address and somebody." Let me tell you, it's a moving telephone number experience to watch the a of the writer. We will not print shining faces of poor, black kids shouting those slogans, growing in He's gone from being Grade 8 dropout to running as a unsigned letters un less there is a pride and confidence with every chant. candidate for the Progressive Conservative nomination in good reason for withholding I was so impressed with Jesse Jackson that I wrote to him about 10 the -Lac your name and even then the Athabasca La Biche constituency. Come June 13, years ago to invite him then to speak to a Native gathering in British editor must know the identity of when the decision is made as to his nomination, Columbia. I wanted him to do the entire the writer. Windspeaker reserves for our people here what he was doing for his people Native community of Alberta should cheer him the right to edit letters for length, own there. He never answered my letter but that hasn't whether he taste and libel. changed my feelings about him. succeeds or not. Now that he's running for president, he's still saying more or less the Mike had to think hard about whether or not to run. He COPYRIGHT same things. He's talking about ending the economic violence against had to the poor. But his message is no longer aimed strictly at blacks. For consider what his life will be like if he becomes an Advertisements designed, set example, in a recent interview he said that most of the poor people in MLA. The pressures, decisions and public image and produced by Windspeaker which America aren't black: "Most poor people as well as pictures, news, are white or female or must be kept up will certainly take their toll. young. But whether white, black or brown, hunger hurts. Most poor cartoons, editorial content and Perhaps even more difficult will be his desire to other printed folks are not on welfare. They work every day. They sweep floors. do what material are the is property of Windspeaker and They cook other people's food. They raise other people's children but best for his constituents, especially since the interests of may not be used without the they can't afford to raise their own." Natives and non -Natives are so diverse. Mike has stated expressed permission Jesse Jackson is heck of one of a speaker, no doubt about it, but it he is very traditionally- minded and respects the Native Windspeaker. won't get him elected president. That's too bad because as president, Jesse Jackson would be a symbol of hope and inspiration to young ways of trapping and fishing. What will he do if a huge pulp SUBSCRIPTIONS Native people in Canada. and paper mill, which will provide thousands of jobs for his Canada $20 Foreign $30 -Send The problem is, we don't have a Jesse Jackson of our own. Most of constituents, becomes a monster devouring the land cheque or money order payable our leaders, with very few exceptions, are bureaucratic politicians. to Windspeaker and be sure to Their speeches consist of gobbledegook rhetoric that falls apart when supporting the animals Native people harvest? include your name, address and you try to figure out what it means. Native leaders may speak about Conflicts of interest are bound to arise if Mike is postal code. Please notify us by issues that concern Native people, but they don't speak about them in telephone or in writing if you successful in his bid, but he seems the sort of person who a way that touches the soul. They don't create the have a change of address. excitement that will moves people to action. make each tough decision in an unhurried, thoughtful The Native people in the mainstream political parties aren't any manner - finally arriving at the choice which will benefit ADVERTISING better. They couldn't inspire Native people any more than a moose the most people. could make a moccasin. Advertising In other words, Mike Cardinal is an optimist. Salespeople: The shame of it all is that we come from an oral tradition. We are He Mel Miller descended from a race of people who were known for their powerful believes that for every problem there is a solution. It just Elvis Arthur -Leigh oratory. The speechmaking skills of our ancestors were magic. They takes time and a respect for Joan Kapusci everyone's values. He abd made rocks sing, trees dance and mountains laugh. That's not the believes in concessions Advertising copy way things are anymore, though, - that there's always a middle must be and that's a pity. received no later than Friday It's a pity because we need someone to do what Jesse Jackson is path that can be taken. Perhaps, in the face of resource noon to guarantee publication in doing. I'm not saying that Native people should join the political development, sections of land can be designated as out -of- the next issue. To advertise call mainstream. I am saying, though, that we need someone to motivate 455 -2700 today. bounds and kept natural, he suggests. Not a new idea, but our young people. We need someone to lead us in our own chants. it is one Cardinal would fight for. MEMBERSHIPS We need someone to preach an old -fashioned sermon, based on our own moral, traditional and religious values We need someone who is Cardinal is the kind of politician the world needs. He is North American Press Associa- deeply rooted in the ancient traditions. aware that the land must be protected instead of being tion (NAPA) We need many people like these. We need them to lead a moral sold to wholesale destruction by mega- National Aboriginal Communica- crusade to build a better world of our children. If we had people like companies. And he tions Society (NAOS) that, then maybe people like me wouldn't be asking people like Jesse also understands the importance of jobs. Jackson to solve a problem we should solve on our own. Cardinal will have to walk a fine line if he eventually SECOND CLASS MAIL REGISTRATION Onengiwahe. N0. 2177 becomes the Athabasca -Lac La Biche MLA, but he will walk in wisdom. mir
WINDSPEAKER, April 29, 1988, PAGE 5 OPINION <- < rbU ° pn Lc Abortion not a form of birth control TrUt<<-l.D.U"°
Dear Editor: human being was conceived in control. If a woman should be this manner. It is called allowed to do with her body as
1b- AC 6 AC+y. 4b4.^rJa' Vb. 4b17^rJA' v4 6 P^A' 6A vA vAy°ar9 r^CA PC r 9rbU° D4 v<°46- PC 40-C`PAP^9Am a° PJPLa v6 >Ar AUN Dr^nd^rJA' Fa 4by^rJA.' 4 WINDSPEAKER, April 29, 1988, PAGE 7 Cultural evening planned confirmed for May 21. This Just when we though committee members. Glen By Everett Lambert round- dance -type cultural Old Man Winter had Ridsdale, Priscilla Ferguson, Community event will see the White retired once more, KAPOW! Bruce Ridsdale, Tommy Correspondent Braid Dancers of Edmonton we got it right in the kisser. Parenteau, and Glen Paddle Prairie perform traditional Indian About half a foot of the Bellrose. Carl Calliou was dances. There will also be a miserable stuff fell on our also threatening to join the HALOODARE! Gary feast, a give -away, a round already muddy terrain. club. They are also planning . Auger, alias "Tweety" (I dance as well as the Now we really are "Puddle" a dance for April 30. don't know why they announcing of the "Spring Prairie. A good handful of Pulp mill nicknamed him that -- the Queen" by the Paddle us took turns hitting the Also, Daishowa held guy only weighs 200 pounds) Prairie School's Year Book rhubarb. Yours truly tried their ground- breaking April is a local guy who wanted to Committee. P.S. If any of twice (in one day yet). 8. You may have seen new see his name in print. Big you over at the school Rodeos flicks on the matter. times, eh Gary? would like anything included Speaking with Glenny Speaking with a cabbie in this column, just give me Bellrose and Gary Houle I from the soon -to -be Cultural evening a buzz. That includes learned that the Paddle booming Peace River town, Firstly, our "Cultural students and anyone else. Prairie Rodeo Association I was told things will be in Evening" has been set and Muddy terrain is thinking about the full swing around the end of possibility of having three May. A lot of pre- construc- rodeos this summer. This tion work has already been active group has rodeos done. ALBERTA FEDERATION sanctioned by the Indian Birthdays Rodeo Cowboys Associa- We have a whole slew of OF METIS SETTLEMENTS tion. Gary mentioned that if them. Must be a good IAN DESJARLAIS they don't have three they'll month. Recently Nancy ...Whitebraid dancer is Paddle Prairie bound ASSOCIATION try for two and if not two Ridsdale turned ? on the then they'll have their 3rd and bro Jesse followed have his birthday on the Also any clubs or associa- Annual All Council Meeting annual for sure. By the with his special day on the 28th. tions, committees, etc. who way, a number of members 5th. Joan Wanuch turned By the way if anyone want something included will be held at the were hoping to have a twenty -?on the 4th. Claudia wants to say "Happy here, we at Windspeaker followed to someone or . are i ng help. Beverly Crest Motor Inn rodeo included in a possible Cardinal on the Birthday" Golden Anniversary of the 6th. Brenda Beaulieu had a have a birthdy in here just Wwillell, I shtoould let you go Edmonton, Alberta Metis Betterment Act birthday on the 13th. Rod give me a holler. I accept now. Bye. God bless. May 28 & 29, 1988 (1938). The rodeo associa- Ferguson on the 22nd. Pam bribes also... For that Oh yeah. I was driving by tion is made up of prez Calliou and yours truly will matter, just about anything Richard Poitras' cows the to be held for the positions Elections - Darren Martineau, vice - be getting older on the 26th, can be included here as other day, just after I had of President and Secretary. prez Gary Houle, sec -tres. and last but not least long as I don't end up washed my car. And I Norma Lizotte, and Charlie Christian Sr. will getting sued. beard one say "MA." wavvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvivivvii IN SUPPORT OF NATIVE LAND CLAIMS Lubicon Lake Band /Federation of Metis Settlements The Paddle Prairie community is hosting a CULTURAL EVENING. Everyone welcome. May 21, 1988 Introductory Speeches, Cultural Performance featuring White Braid Society, Feast, Giveaway, Round Dance. NO ALCOHOL OR DRUGS PLEASE We invite your input and advice on this very important issue. Please call Everett Lambert at 981 -2227 (Paddle Prairie). íítt1á, 9FPAl1 42 Mari= People Metisism is back in Cardinal's work By Diane Parenteau Metis artist, doing all that sketches in rich vibrant Indian stuff," said Cardinal. colors. One of Cardinal's FISHING Lake - Metis "Now, as an established favorites is a watercolor of artist Morris Cardinal has artist I'm bringing my Metis men wrestling with come full circle in more culture back in. That's wild horses, clouds of dust ways than one. another reason I'm back rising into the evening sky. Three months ago, here." Cardinal talks with excite- Cardinal returned to live on Metisism is back in ment and enthusiasm the settlement to "get his Cardinal's work but the about a new set of pictures head together. " He returned that are yet only images in to the land and his true love his mind. - portraying Metis culture "What I'm starting to do and people. now is, I have a couple of The self- taught artist first cameras coming. I want to became recognized for his "It's going to take some pictures of pen and ink pointilism help my people people posing (in historical technique featuring Metis outfits)," said Cardinal. The people. and make other series of work will reveal "I was Metis and using people aware how the Metis people this (art method) was survived in the 1800s satisfying because it was that our according to articles easy," said Cardinal from culture is very Cardinal has been reading outside his cabin on the important to us and researching. Frog Lake shoreline. "But "There is a beautiful Metisism wasn't getting in also. That's sound in there (the stories) there." why I'm doing and you can get beautiful He entered these pieces images like people dancing." in art competitions and this." Cardinal has a picture in shows but never received his mind about a certain top awards. attractive Metis woman "Winning works were with two handsome men. done by artists who knew He has yet to find the right their Native culture," said medium and techniques faces he need to start what Cardinal. have changed. he feels will be a successful During his transition into "You've just got to adjust piece. Native art, Cardinal found to different stages and I "I see Metis people that hims'lf needing to, know guess being self -taught you way. Beautifut women with more about the Native have to do those sorts of good looking men dancing. culture - to understand things. I dried out a few I think it can't miss." the symbols and cere- years ago and wanted to Just a short distance monies. improve - try something from the place Cardinal "I started to study Native harder and better. I changed lives and works is a place culture. You've got to find over from pointilism to. known as Bear Creek, that out who you are and what watercolors." was once part of Big Bear's type of work you are Pieces of Cardinal's past hunting grounds. MORRIS CARDINAL doing." and current works are "It still have some old ...pictures the past in his mind and passes it to art work The learning began to displayed on his cabin buffalo trails through show through in his work walls, TV and studio table there," said Cardinal. background and put them question it (his work) but people and make other and his art began taking set up in front of the big He wants to take pictures back in time to the 1800s. it's going to help our culture people aware that our first place awards. window, revealing the of a horse rider and other The land could have easily and bring those things out culture is very important to "A lot of people wondered transition from black and shots with the distant island been the same. in the open," said Cardinal. us also. That's why I'm what happened to the white pointism to pencil and other landmarks in the "People are going to "It's going to help my doing this." ii//r//////!/I ,..,- .._...... r...e.r.my.a Carnen girt cßrik I...e Specialists in Bridal & Bridesmaid Mother -of-the -Bride Grad & Formals Matching Accessories Dyeable Shoes Flower Girl Gowns Size 3 - 15 Oversize Available Layaway & Special Orden Available gcicidÎE's g thin!! General Store With Stores In: Edmonton e Calgary Red Deer cow,, desIgned by Wetaskiwin Glenevis Camrose - see for yourself! Ilan redergreen Goodwill Industries. Our business works.. So geople can. Bridal Salon 424 -6335 10316 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton Bridesmaid 423 -2815 WINDSPEAICER, April 29, 1988, PAGE 9 SPECIAL DROPPIN' IN FEATURE: People of the Four Bands Four bands folk proud and friendly Wetaskiwin To Camrose Did you know the Hobbema reserve Highway 13 was named after a Dutch artist? The original Cree name of the reserve u is Maskwachees (Bear's Hill). But before the turn of the century, Sir Van Home, president Louis Bull of the Canadian Pacific Railway Company, changed the name in honor of Meindest Montana Hobbema, a famous artist of the day. ``\ I discovered this interesting fact at the Samson Maskwachees Cultural College while I was on a week -long correspondence mission in Ermineskin Maskwachees recently. I soon discovered the people of Hobbema \\\\\\\AT are a proud and friendly bunch. The origin of the four bands in Hobbema (Ermineskin, Louis McCALLUM Highway 611 ...at Hobbema Bull, Montana and Samson) dates back to the 1800s in recorded history. The people of Hobbema are considered to be Plains Cree Indians and speak a dialect from a branch of the Algonquin language. Traditional Chief Bobtail (Kiskayo) signed Treaty 6 at Blackfoot Crossing on Sept. 25, 1877. The treaty indicates that there was only to be one chief. However, the tribe later separated and four bands were established as follows: The Samson Band (1879), Ermineskin Band (1879), Louis Bull Band (1909) and Montana Band (1909). In 1878, the first royalty payments were paid to the Hobbema bands. A treaty payment of $5 a head was given to each member of the then 432 residents. Today, the population stands at about 7,000 permanent IIIiÌIIÌ residents. 4 Although Hobbema is known for its vast oil resources, much of the 300 sq. miles (75,000 acres) that encompasses -the four bands is prime Alberta farming and ranching flatland taken advantage of by a large number of Ponoka Highway 53 residents. Hobbema is also making giant strides in the business factor. There are some 50 businesses in the community and a recently established Chamber of Commerce represents all of them. Included in the list of businesses is an auto sales store, a mall and a weekly newspaper. 0 5km 10km 20km I enjoyed my visit to Hobbema (located about 100 km south of Edmonton) and I hope you will, too. Please take the time to turn the next few pages and see what I mean. PLANNING + TEAMWORK ef4 + ENTHUSIASM FOR A JOB BUCKING WELL DONE = SUCCESS HORSE The business team at Peace Hills Trust, Canada's premiere Native -owned financial institution, understands the competitive arena of financial planning. And, we know that financial success, like winning hockey games, takes more SALE than just good luck... We're a young and enthusiastic team and our full- financial services were planned with the needs and potentials of our clients in mind. Friday. May 6, 1988 We'd like to be on your team. Deposits Minors Trust Accounts CONSIGNERS: Loans On- Reserve Housing Loans * Trophy Bucklet to TOP SELLING Bareback & Saddle Broncs!! 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Box 60 Marcel Salteaux Hobbema, Alberta EDMONTON BRANCH OFFICE TOC 1NO Main Floor Telephone: (4031 585-3013 Kensington Place PANEE MEMORIAL AGRIPLEX 10011 -109 Street Edmonton, Alberta (Div. of Ermineskin Band Enterprises) T5J 358 Telephone: (403) 4211229 P.O. Box 720, Hobbema, Alberta TOC 1NO (403)585 -3770 (403)585 -3884 FACILITY FOR ALL SEASONS PAGE 10, April 29, 1988, WINDSPEAKER SPECIAL DROPPIN' IN FEATURE: People of the Four Bands Louis Bull police gain respect of community and courts By Mark McCallum do not create a suspicious atmosphere and are not Louis Bull Police Chief intimidating "like RCMP Lambert Fox believes his policing" tactics. "I don't detachment is building think anyone in the commu- credibility in the eyes of the nity feels threatened by us community and provincial and likewise we don't feel court officials. threatened by them," he Fox says the police explains. department provides a The Louis Bull police superior service to Louis created a stir across the Bull band members comp- province when the depart- ared to what has been ment decided to use a 3.57 offered in the past. magnum gun as a side -arm for members of the force. POLICE CHIEF LAMBERT FOX "We're right here on the But, Fox reasons the 3.57 is ...Hobbema police are more accountable to band members reserve...I think in the past more durable than the rely people didn't on the more commonly used .38 RCMP much because (specials) and that there sometimes it took them was less chance of the two or three days just to magnum misfiring. answer a call in Louis Bull," "With the 3.57 magnum, says Fox. there's no way there can be Supporting our The Louis Bull police an accidental shooting -- a force gained more power person has to pull the and responsibilities in May trigger (because of the size community every day last year and have been of the gun). So, it makes dealing with more serious you more accountable. offences, both summary "A person has to be in every way. and indictable. mindful that these things "Now, we have to take take away lives. Your life our own matters to court, has to be in extreme danger whereas before we relied before you should draw heavily on the RCMP to your weapon." ERMINE SKIN handle the more technical The Louis Bull' Police parts of policing. Department is one of six "It always takes a while forces in the province using Chief and Council for any new police depart- the 3.57 magnums. ment to establish any sort Although there have of creditability." been some requests for the Administration Fox feels the force is Louis Bull force to provide steadily gaining the confid- policing services to Commercial ence of the community. Hobbema's three other "Socially, I think we're reserves (Ermineskin, more accepted by the Montana and Samson) Fox Operations people...we're closer to the says: "I feel we. should community and we see concentrate our efforts on them on a daily basis." our own reserve...we'd like Tribal Services The police chief adds to prove that we can do the that members of the force job here first." Investment Group Ponoka Building Crime rate rises Supplies Ltd. at Louis Bull By Mark McCallum "I'm sure the criminal element is not much The crime rate at the different now." Louis Bull reserve seems In the past year, Fox says higher now than ever more than half of the crimes before, says Hobbema were alcohol- related. Minor Police Chief Lambert Fox. assaults and property This "surprising" dis- vandalism were the most covery was made by the prominent criminal offenses Louis Bull Police Depart- on the Louis Bull reserve. Í ment following its first full Of the 800 permanent ..._, year of operation with full residents on the reserve, 10 autonomy. to 15 per cent of the ,,,` But, Fox quickly points population were charged out the findings of the force for such criminal offenses. are "due to more accurate "We only see a small per record keeping and ac- cent of the population and countability by (Louis Bull) most of them are repeat police officers." offenders," explains Fox, After the police depart- noting the offenders seem ment gained complete to be the younger members Box 219 control and authority of (aged 16 to 30) of the policing activities on the population. Hobbema, Alberta reserve in May last year, No homicides were Fox says the officers have committed on the Louis Phone: (403) 585 -3741 been more aware of and are Bull reserve in the past reporting more criminal year, concludes the police offences on paper. chief. mow WINDSPEAKER, April 29, 1988, PAGE 11 Louis Bull Band A proud community. Chief Simon Three Fingers Louis Bull Finance Council: louis Bull Administration Jonathan Bull Louis Bull Farm & Ranch Division Theresa Bull Louis Bull Housing George Deschamps Louis Bull Community Service Jerry Moonlas Louis Bull Day Care Henry Raine IOseputinow Holdings Ltd. Winnie Bull Louis Bull Public Works Harvey Roasting Louis Bull Recreation Herman Roasting Louis Bull Land á Stanley Deschamps Economic Development & the members of the Louis Bull Tribal Police Louis Bull Band. Louis Bull Enterprises Louis Bull Arts & Crafts COLLEEN BUFFALO ...she's no dummy, her sporty clothes are selling like hot cakes Supporting our Alligators with headbands community in grace designer shirts each and every way. By Mark McCallum Native artists at her beck come in all shapes and and call. With two to three sizes. The sports and leisure weeks notice, she says she The store does not clothes at Colleen Buffalo's can set up a booth at leisure specialize in sports equip- Hobbema store are LOUIS BULL BAND selling events and "make something ment but does have $14,000 like hot cakes. special for it that will reflect worth of goods like caps, Box 130 Hobbema, Alberta TOC 1 NO Buffalo says the reason the concept of the event." T- shirts, jackets, sports people are beating a path to The Samson band bags and trophies in stock. Intertribal Sports and the member has done business "Right now, because my secret of her success lies in with a number of businesses silk screen and embroidery and recreational groups store's only a year and a half old, people here in designs that she attaches to like WIN Sports and IRCA Hobbema tend to forget the clothes. (Indian Rodeo Cowboy about me. I think I have Buffalo explains the Association). She made taken some of the business designs are a "big favority" 100 caps for the IRCA that because they are uniquely have almost completely away from (nearby) places like Wetaskiwin and Ponoka. Native. In other words, sold out, she notes. Buffalo But, I'd like to take away Alligator Shirts in her store is keeping the last cap left even more if I can." have the added feature of for memory's sake. The Four Bands braids, complete with Intertribal Sports first Buffalo is optimisic there feather and head band. opened its doors to the is room for her to expand to The designs are made public at the Samson other parts of the province A community of with Indian people in mind," Condominium Warehouse and she hopes to open says Buffalo, adding designs in 1986 and has since stores in St. Paul and can be created for almost gained popularity through Calgary over the next five peace, anyone because she has six unique Native designs that years. cooperation, growth and harmony. We are proud to be a We honor and salute our brothers vital part of the & sisters at the Four Nations of Hobbema- Samson Band, Ermineskin Four Bands from Band, Montana Band & Louis Bull Band. Chief Leo Cattleman From the Chief, Council, Band Members & Staff and Counsellors. ENOCH BAND Box 2, Site 2, RR#1 MONTANA TRIBAL Winterburn, Alberta ADMINISTRATION TOE 2N0 (403) 470 -5666 Box 70, HOBBEMA, AB TOC 1 NO (403) 585 -3744 PAGE 12, Apr11 29, 1988, W1NDSPEAKER SPECIAL DROPPIN' IN FEATURE: People of the Four Bands Elder misses husband, sons From her hospital bed, Sarah Jane remembers... By Mark McCallum They were married in the such things as diesel - fall. The year was 1929 and powered tractors, although Sarah Jane Lee was 16 for many it was the beginning their sons preferred the when her aunt decided it of the end. The "Great machinery. was time for the young girl Depression" had sent Soon, their lives would to marry and, without a world market prices and be changed forever. Three second thought, Sarah was currency plummeting. For of their sons died within a joined in wedlock to a the next decade, families few short years. The first complete stranger. across the nation struggled had a heart attack, another It was just after the turn through economic turmoil was murdered and the last of the century when such and great hardship. drank himself to the grave, things were not unusual. But, life was good for the unable to accept the deaths But, for Sarah, the thought newlyweds. Magnus was a of his brothers. of marriage to a man she good provider and Sarah It was too much for did not know and certainly grew to love him. "He Magnus. He began drinking could not have loved was always treated me good...I heavily and sold everything fightening. loved him. " Magnus did not but his land to buy liquor. have any children from his He died of a stroke in 1972. "My auntie gave me to a previous marriage. But, man I didn't even know, but Sarah tried her best to Magnus and Sarah had 16 I couldn't do anything keep the family together by children together and more about it. I had to go with working in a residential than 100 grandchildren. him," recalls who school as a janitor. But, Sarah, During the slimmer seemed as frightened and doctors forced her to quit months, Magnus worked alone now as she was some her job when her asthma the land and the couple 50 years ago. Her eyes began to worsen. owned a good herd of dodge back and forth, cattle, which numbered no Today, Sarah is alone. seemingly searching for She spends most lower than 15 or more at days lying someone to help make her any given time. in her bed at the Samson painful memories leave her. "In the winter my husband Elders' Lodge recalling SARAH SWAMPY happier days. She prays Sarah, now 74, reveals ...recalls past since her aunt gave away her hand in marriage used to have to cut posts to her story from a sick bed at buy groceries," says Sarah. each night she will wake up the Samson Elders' Lodge Peggy Lee, passed away moved his new bride to widowerer. His wife had "But, my kids never knew with her family. in Hobbema. She has when Sarah was four. And, Pigeon Lake. passed away some years what it was like to go "They,treat me really received an operation only her father soon followed his After the couple died, earlier and he was tired of hungry." good here. We have clean a few days previous for wife and was buried next to Sarah was moved from one being along. Sarah's aunt Her husband continued clothes, bed. And, the girls gallstones and was still her eight years later. relative to another. She was was pleased with her choice to work the land. Years and (workers) are friendly. recovering from the ordeal. John Lee, an Irish man, placed in a nun's convent of men. "He had a lot of decades passed. Soon the "I wish I could stay with She rested on her bed and took Sarah's mother to be for a short time before her land and a house - that's eldest boys were in the my family, but I'm always began to recall the past, still his wife shortly before the aunt grew tired to watching why my auntie gave me fields, helping him work the sick -- they can't afford to fresh in her memory. Cree woman from the and waiting for Sarah to away to him," says Sarah, land. Sarah says Magnus keep me. I go in and out of Sarah was an only child Samson reserve was to marry. without the slightest note of never did adjust to progress the hospital..." -- an orphan. Her mother, have a child -- Sarah. He Magnus Swampy was a resentment. and refused to acknowledge And then Sarah wept. CHILDREN'S WEAR AND TOYS OPEN Maskwachees 9:00 -6:00 Mall, Man. thru Fri. Hobbemo, Saturday Alberta 9:00 to 4:00; Ph. Sun. 11 te 4 "ALL SALES FINAL" 585 -3003 --a WINDSPEAKER, April 29, 1988, PAGE 13 LOUIS BULL RECREATION + o TOURNAMENTS There will be a dance following the Junior Volleyball Tournament at the Louis Bull Recreation on Saturday, April 30, 1988. All Welcome. Annual Memorial Fastball Tournament June 18 & 19, 1988 Annual Golf Tournament Bobby Lee, Eaglechild Smallboy and Kaylin White - have a ball in `Smurphy Land'. July 9 & 10, 1988 Hobbema's baby -boom For more information call Bill at welcomed at day care 585 -4075. By Mark McCallum family members strong. workers have their first With the exception of the year certificate in Early Louis Bull Recreation Ermineskin parents send nursery room (new -born Childhood Care. Jones Box 130, Hobbema, AB TOX 1 NO their youngsters to infants), all of the 37 also notes the child worker "Smurphy Land" because youngsters currently at the ratio never surpasses three they know the children will day care centre are peit in to one, to make sure the be happy and looked after these groupings. children are getting all the properly by the staff at the To help the pre -schooler's attention they need. Ermineskin Day growth in early learning Care The Ermineskin Day Centre. years, Jones says day care Care Centre is open from workers are constantly Smurphy Land is one of 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The being upgraded and trained four day care rooms at the centre has very reasonable in an Early Childhood Care HOBBEMA GLASS centre which has the rates but is only available to course. She has found the capacity to care for 50 Ermineskin band members. training helpful. children. But, even with all "We used to tke kids from "Now, the workers plan the space and infants all of the bands, but it more and do more things Sales & Service snuggled under one roof, became too overwhelming," centre manager Pat Jones with the kids...whereas before they were explains Jones, adding the says none of the youngsters just three other Hobbema babysitting." Quality ever gets lost in the shuffle. bands have since built their Following one year of Workmanship own day care centres. Jones explains, "We employment at the centre, into don't divide children up day care workers are The baby population has kids are put age groups; the encouraged to get training exploded in Hobbema over they HOBBEMA GLASS in family groupings, so from the Red Deer College the last decade. Following get to see their brothers which offers the course in the "baby- boom" Hobbema the whole day." Sales & Service and sisters Hobbema- Ermineskin at began working toward a The manager reasons the Muskwachees Cultural healthy and secure envi- - Custom windows the "family grouping system" College. Nine of the ronment for its generation - Commercial and keeps the bond between centre's 10 child care of baby -boomers. residential - Repairs - Windshields - Insurance claims SOCKEYE - Guaranteed workmanship - Monday - Friday BARRISTERS SOLICITORS & Box 779 Hobbema, Alberta 585 -2163 ASSOCIATES 420 -0169 Kenneth R. Sockett Brenda E. Conlin Edmonton Direct B.A., LLB.' B.A., LLB. 5108 - 50 Avenue, Suite 100 Telephone (403) 352 -6691 Wetaskiwin, Alberta T9A OS6 Edmonton Direct (403) 426-5099 'Denotes lawyer whose professional corporation is a member of the firm. PAGE 14, April 29, 1988, WINDSPEAKER SPECIAL DROPPIN' IN FEATURE: People of the Four Bands When George Saddleback sketches each bead and feather is perfect By Mark McCallum inspired him to start images, captured and drawing before he had cropped in a frame - like a George Saddleback Jr. reached his sixth birthday. window into Saddleback's has a unique way of sharing "My late grandfather had dreams. the wisdom of his culture. told me never to let my Although Saddleback Without so much as a culture and beliefs fade plans to make art a career whisper, the 16- year -old away...I guess that's what and sell his work in the Hobbema artist tells of a I've been trying to do since, commercial market, he proud people and their that time." says "some of it isn't made traditions through pastel - The Canadian Native to be sold because of its crayon and pencil sketch Arts Foundation awarded religious content." drawings. Saddleback with a $800 Saddleback has a grant he plans to put remarkable eye for detail. Saddleback's award toward art classes at "Every bead. Every feather. is with winning art filled Victoria Island's Shawnigan Every strand of grass. It's of his symbolism and each Lake College later in the fall got to be perfect," he sketches tells a story to refine his talents. He's explains. "When I'm about like a though "it's more excited about the chance to halfway through a drawing, prayer," says the Samson study different forms of art I step back and look at it. If I Indian. And, his band Cree like painting and photo- don't like it, I scrap it." is alive the wisdom art with graphy but explains that he It may come as a surprise of his Elders. will continue to use the to some, but this serious "I've learned most of my strong symbolism that is and very talented young art through my Elders. ever -present in his art. man has a lighter side to his They tell me everything The symbols reflect what personality. When Saddle- about my culture...I just put he calls the "North American back is not fretting over a it on paper," insists Church." Sometimes sketch and creating a Saddleback. His late grand- picturesque scenery will be beautiful piece of art, he ARTIST GEORGE SADDLEBACK JR. father, Joe Saddleback, used as the backdrop in enjoys playing basketball or ...learns art through Elders Saddleback's drawings but almost any other sport for always present are the that matter. symbols from his culture. A "I'm pretty crazy about sacred tipi or perhaps a sports," he says with a drum will be the focus of his broad smile. "But, once I works. Ever enticing, his get a hold of a pencil, I can't art can be compared to a put it down...lt's my way of For All Your fascinating collection of relaxing." Interior Decorating Needs BOW & ARROW Custom Draperies CONVENIENCE STORE Blinds of all kinds Quality Home Furnishings Full Gas Bar VCR Videos Releases Confectionary Wallpaper - Latest Wallpaper with companion fabrics FRIENDLY & COURTEOUS SERVICE Pictures, Lamps and Accessories WE SUPPORT HOBBEMA BUSINESSES Bedspreads and Comforter Ensembles Sheets and Duvets Box 696, HOBBEMA, Alberta TOC 1NO Towels and Bathroom Accessories (403) 585-4200 Our professionally trained sales staff would be pleased to aid you in co-ordination and selection. 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POTS & PLANTERS Plastic & Cedar Planters BEDDING PLANTS Ready for you to plant Incredible selection - Plains Auto Centre sales staff - (L to R) Red MacDonald, Tony Minde, up or planted ready to grow. flowers & vegetables. Danny Littlechild, Mike Lawton and Warren Hansen. PLANTING SUPPLIES PERENNIALS Seeds, bulbs, Flowers & Ground Covers Ermineskin auto dealership fertilizers, peat Small & Large offers competitive prices Our staff is always ready to help you with any of your plant questions. By Mark McCallum Hobbema Auto Sales is Hodgeson has enabled OPEN: Weekdays 9 - 8 p.m. & Weekends 9 - 5 p.m. now called the Plains Auto them to increase their When the Ermineskin Centre. It recently signed a volumn and offer more band bought a small trailer five -year deal with competitive prices. And, 352 -7520 and decided to sell cars Edmonton car sales king the Plains Auto marketing u from it in Hobbema, nobody Ron Hodgeson, to give director claims it's keeping 11? thought the business would them some backing and dealers in places like succeed. above all else - expertise, Wetaskiwin honest. BOX 7031, WETASKIWIN, AB T9A 2Y9 The owners could not explains Minde. "There were always two "Located 6 miles north of Wetaskiwin run oases on West Side of Hwy 2A" attract any major backing "We've had trouble prices - an Indian price and would be competing attracting big dealers like and a regular price. We L f with the "Car Capital of Ford or GM (General found that a lot of our Canada - Wetaskiwin," Motors) because they have people are getting shafted says Tony Minde, the zones set up and we fall into (wheh the dealership first marketing director of the the area of Wetaskiwin opened). In other words, still operational and some- dealers that have already not getting fair deals.' what successful business. established franchises that's a thing of the "That was in 1984 and through these big manufact- But, past and Plains Auto is Ermineskin the car dealership is still ures." on the here," notes Minde. And, it Aside from being beaten concentrating future. recently opened a new $2 to the punch, Minde says million facility that includes "our lack of experience in "It's pretty hard to get an Garment a roomy showroom, the auto sales business also all- Indian team together mechanic's bay, fully - probably had a negative because the expertise is stocked parts shop and an effect in the outcome of our just not there. I think auto body repair shop (all meetings with dealers like eventually what we're & Crafts sitting on one and a half GM." learning now will be a great acres of land in the heart of But, they're not ready to benefit for our younger Hobbema, just off Highway pack it in just yet. Minde generations," concludes 2A). says the agreement with Minde. "For that Unique Gift" Plains Auto Centre Paint booth means quick service By Mark McCallum Moccasins Plains Auto Centre in Hobbema is giving its Custom Made Jackets customers the latest in technology. Ribbon Shirts A new $50,000 spray booth enables staff to paint and have your vehicle Pendeleton Blankets ready to go in about an hour and a half. "Once the Craft Supplies paint job is done, the vehicle is baked in the Beadwork booth at about 150 degrees .1 (farenheit) to dry the paint," explains Fred Carsyn, the Plains Auto Body Shop supervisor. Ermineskin Garment & Crafts The environment-con - trolled booth is "one of the Margaret Little Child latest models...you can c/o paint and maintain a steady FRED CARSYN Box 369 temperature at all times. ...stands in computerized spray booth Hobbema, Alberta "By drawing fresh air sanding dust out of the do basic collision work, from the outside, it creates painting area." detailed framework and TOC 1NO an air flow through there to The computer -operated pearl paint jobs. remove over -spray as booth is 26 feet long, 16 feet "We can re -do a vehicle (403) 585-3750/3833 you're painting...and it's wide and 12 feet high. right from scratch," says slightly pressurized to keep The auto body shop can Carsyn. r PAGE 16, April 29, 1988, WINDSPEAKER SPECIAL DROPPIN' IN FEATURE: People of the Four Bands Health centre promotes well -being By Mark McCallum The board's findings Ambulance Service "are were not surprising; qualified to access these Doctors and nurses at Hobbema was in desperate cases and decide if they the Hobbema Indian Health need of a new medical should come here or be Centre are struggling to facility. Prior to the health taken to a (Ponoka/ bring a health centre in the centre being built early last Wetaskiwin) hospital." community into the 20th year, Hobbema residents The medical staff at the century. had to depend on a public centre is currently focusing "Our goal is to bring the health department that its attention on "bringing a offered minimal medical level of health care to level the mortality and corn - where it's comparable to care services. municable disease rates anybody's," says the The new health centre down." They are also centre's executive director, offers Hobbema's more concentrating efforts on Nancy Louis. than 6,000 residents medical vaccinating residents and Concem that an epidemic and deptal care, as well as g keeping accurate immuniza- would break out in having a pharmacy /drug tion records to prevent the Hobbema prompted leaders store, alcohol and drug N outbreak of disease. to demand federal funding counselling facility, and "We've been lucky," says for the centre following a dialysis unit for kidney Louis. "Potentially, if there patients study conducted by a within its confines. NANCY LOUIS was an epidemic, we could health board comprised of The centre has a full -time ...helps bring Hobbema medical care into 20th century have been in trouble." representatives from staff which includes one The centre will be Hobbema's four reserves: dentist, a psychologist, two Representatives), a "We have doctors here care," notes Louis. But, she increasing its services in the doctors, Ermineskin, Louis Bull, five nurses, four pharmacist and seven that can provide patients quickly points out they near future. A home -care Montana and Samson. CHR's (Community Health addictions counsellors. with emergency medical rarely see emergency cases nursing program and a because Emergency Medical speech pathologist will be Technicians who work for new additions to the centre, HOME IMPROVEMENT Hobbema's Muskwachees concludes Louis. Treatment centre helps clients break free Nail down of addictions By Mark McCallum good HOBBEMA -- A 16-bed deals at alcohol and drug treatment facility is expected to be built here in the near future. "It's been approved so we'll probably begin turning SAMSON sod in September," says Nancy Louis, the executive director of the Hobbema Indian Health Centre. The health centre is currently offering residents LUMBER day treatment and counsel- ling through a program called Nayo -skan Human 3 Hardware Resources, which is operat- g ing out of trailers near the centre. But, unlike the Paints and stains proposed treatment facility, I the program is not able to § Flooring, carpet, linoleum, tiles offer any residential /over- CLIVE LINKLATER night treatment. Instead, it ...say no! Oak, hardwood, bi -fold doors must refer residents to other residential treatment an abundance of anti -drug Economy, facilities "for the time being and alcohol activities being grade and dry spruce studs anyway." initiated in Hobbema like However, Nayo -skan the Samson Boxing Club, And much, much more! program director Clive sober dances and AA Linklater says they are groups. more than willing to help The program employs people break free of deadly seven counsellors, two at addictions "by offering the local elementary and WATCH FOR CASH AND CARRY SPECIALS! things like one -to -one junior high schools. The counsellingalmost anywhere staff has been attacking in their homes, workplace substance abuse by making or right here." residents more aware of the Linklater notes that since effects of drugs and alcohol the program began operat- and offering alternative ing when the health centre support services like, opened in May 1987, recreational programs. SAMSON LUMBER "We're gettinga tremendous "Very often people need HOURS: 8 -5 Monday thru Thursday, 8 -4 Friday and Saturday response from all segments to be trained to even begin of the community. to start talking about the Box 348 "A lot of people are problem. It's very difficult HOBBEMA, Alberta starting to do things on for them to open up about 585 -2660 their own without any it, so we try to give them promoting or assistance communication skills and from us." encourage them to open up Linklater says there are in a group setting." `WIP/DYWAÍfEh, APr1119,`7988, PÀGE 17 SPECIAL DROPPIN' IN FEATURE: People of the Four Bands Canada's first Indian -owned ambulance service gains respect By Mark McCallum from the ambulance station have also finished first in The nation's first Indian - the provincials and third in owned ambulance service the nationals. at Hobbema is gaining The Samson band agreed international respect for its to fund the station with life- saving techniques. $130,000 initially because The Muskwachees Hobbema was without such a service. If a serious Ambulance Authority Ltd. accident occurred on the has been providing some reserve, residents were left 12,000 people in Hobbema waiting for hours sometimes and neighboring Wetaskiwin to get assistance from with advanced life support Ponoka or Wetaskiwin. services since the Samson Muskwachees director Band incorporated it in (and president) George 1985. Saddleback says, "Some- "They (Muskwachees) times the ambulance drivers run a very effective would even get lost because ambulance service here in they're not from Hobbema the community...it compli- and are not familiar with the ments our (Hobbema area." Indian Health) centre," Saddleback agrees says Nancy Louis, health Muskwachees saves time, centre executive director. but he stresses `tit saves Muskwachees earned lives and that's the most international respect in important thing." Muskwachees staff - Milton Geddes, Lawrence Saddleback (board member), Florence Orlando, Florida recently The station began operat- Bennehy and George Saddleback. when it finished in sixth ing with one ambulance place in a paramedic team and a few staff members. Technicians). It also owns have removable seats and ties to provide advanced life medical officer, Dr. (vars J. competition, which was Today, the station has 40 three ambulance units and one has a hydraulic lift. support services in the Argals of ' 1etaskiwin, is a judged in several categories employees, most of whom two buses for handicapped The Muskwachees province and is a member member of the Alberta including speed and above are paramedics and EMT children. The recently ambulance station is one of of the Alberta Ambulance Association of Emergency all else -- safety. Paramedics (Emergency Medical purchased $40,000 buses the few ambulance authori- Operators Association. Its Services Physicians. Samson Cree Nation wins big at Buckskin Gloves Kamloops, B.C. March 25 -26. Anchor "B" Lighting "If Canada is ever to have a "You were the only Indian & Appliances Ltd. world champion it's even team out of 24 and you won money he'll come from all of it. We're very proud of Light Fixtures & Appliances Samson Cree Nation in Samson Cree Nation Boxing Hobbema." Club." All Kinds of Electrical Work ...Murray Creig, Kamloops Council, Residential Edmonton Sun Kamloops Indian Band Commercial Quality Workmanship Champions: Finalists: No Job Too Small Marty Soosay, 80 lbs Terry Nepoose, 112 lbs D.J. Soosay, 75 lbs Roy Crane, 147 lbs Jake Soosay, 85 lbs Larron Northwest, 139 lbs John Martinez, 147 lbs Jr. Louis, 100 lbs 420 -6651 Keith Baptiste, 156 lbs Gordan Morin, 95 lbs Box 594, HOBBEMA, TOC 1 NO Dennis Tylee, 178 lbs Edmonton Direct 420 -6651 SPECIAL -.1 Ä .IA -AA AWARDS: DON'T MISS Hobbema Broadcasting THE BOXING MATCH Team Serving the Hobbema community Best 1 ON JUNE 4th Best Junior Boxer: HOSTED BY THE through local cable service. Marty Soosay 1 SAMSON CREE Nine channels. Best KO Artist: NATION BOXING John Martinez TEAM IN HOBBEMA! 585 -2111 Best Future Prospect: D.J. Soosay 4.--1/M \ PAGE 18, April 29, 1988, WINDSPEAKER SPECIAL DROPPIN' IN FEATURE: People of the Four Bands Business supplies ribbon shirts, blanket coats ByLesleyCrossinsham Garments and Crafts can specially designed groom Margaret Littlechild, proudly have supplied a lot of "We use some of the not only supply you with and usher ribbon shirts too. showing the many wedding families with dresses and designs on the blankets for If you're planning a June unique traditional bride and "We specialize in wed- photographs she has col- color- coordinated ribbon our coats and bomber wedding, Ermineskin bridesmaid dresses, but dings," says manager lected over the years. "We shirts." jackets and now we use the The band -controlled pieces left over to make business has been in purses. Nothing is wasted," operation for 15 years and says Littlechild. employs about 22 seam- Situated within the stresses and five or six bead factory is a small store workers. where beadwork and "We mainly take orders moccasins are displayed for ribbon shirts, ribbon along with traditional dresses, pendleton blanket bustles, war bonnets and coats as well as smaller roaches. items such as moss bags "We buy these from and baby bonnets." craftspeople on the reserve. Prices for ribbon shirts They always use eagle range from $60 to $160 feathers rather than the depending on material and turkey feathers and are all the amount of ribbon and very traditional," says applique designs used. Littlechild proudly. "It (the Dresses range in price from store) is more as a service $60 to $160 again, depending to the craftspeople." on material used and if any Inside the factory, work- beadwork is added. ers cut and then sew the The store also has a wide dresses and shirts. And in a range of beaded necklaces, special room, five or six head bands and moccasins. bead workers sit together Again, these can be specially on traditionally smoked ordered and particular hides. bead designs can be "We have very high requested. standards here," says BURNING BRUSH IN MONTANA "We often get people Littlechild. "As you can see, coming in with a drawing of Arlie Peigan (above) of Montana Band spend the The brush is being cleared away so Public Works all our beading is tight and a picture or even a dress day recently burning brush at the Montana reserve. can begin putting up fence posts in the area, says all the lines are straight." pattern for a dress or Peigan was preparing the site for work that was going Peigan. "It's all part of a job creation program the band jacket. We can usually The small factory and to be done at the spot by Montana Public Works. is running." MARKMCCALLUM, Wtndµ -Mr make the item within a few store is located next to the weeks," says Littlechild. Muskwachees College, but And Littlechild encour- will move in June to new ages her workers to expe- premises in a refurbished riment with designs and motel near the main B4 U BUY GIVE US A TRY ideas. One idea that turned highway. GOLDEN EAGLE out to be very popular was "We are looking forward the pendleton blanket to our new place, this one's AUTO BODY LTD. ADAMS MOTORS change purse. very old," smiles Littlechild. ( WETASKIWIN) LTD. Complete auto ON THE AUTO MILE HWY. 2A WETASKIWIN body repair and THOMAS R. GOODSON painting 352 -3311 Glass installation 4120 - 56 St. BA, LLB Quality workmanship Barrister & Solicitor We take pride in 429 -1551 425 -1045 our work. CRIMINAL & CIVIL LITIGATION Edmonton Customers MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS Friendly and courteous Direct Line (No Charge) service. & PERSONAL INJURY CASES (Taken on percentage basis in most cases.) Gordon Reeves Phone: 352 -7878 PONTIAC - BUICK Box 900, Hobbema, Alberta TOC 1NO 4402 - 49 Street 6MC TRUCKS Wetaskiwin, Alberta - (403) 585-4100 Post Secondary Native Educational Awards As an integral pan of its Native Affairs Program, Esso Resources Canada limited will be presenting four to a diploma or degree (such as engineering, geology, accounting, secretarial, geophysics, Educational Awards in 1988 to Indian (status and nonstatus), Inuit, and Metis applicants who meet the petroleum technologies and computer sciences). necessary qualifications. Have been a resident in Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon or the Northwest The awards will be Territories for at least one year immediately prior to applying for the award Annual awards of $3,500 for up to two academic years of college or technical training. Applications, accompanied by high school or post -secondary transcripts must be received by Annual awards of $4,500 for up to four academic years of university. June 15, 1988. To be eligible a Native must: If you or someone you know is interested in the Native Educational Awards Program, simply contact Be enrolled in a full course load of studies relevant to the petroleum industry, leading your neatest representative educational institution for more information and an application forro. Or tiilt in the coupon below. N A T I V E E D U C A T I O N A L AWARDS P R O G R A M NAME: Send to Coordinator, Native Educational Awards Program ' Surname First Initial Human Resources Department MAILING ADDRESS: Esso Resources Canada Limited Number /Street/P.O. Box Room: 639 237 - 4th Avenue S.W. Calgary, Alberta T2P OH6 Phone: (403) 237-4008 City/Town Province Postal 1r Code t L WINDSPEAKER, April 29, 1988, PAGE 19 SPECIAL DROPPIN' IN FEATURE: People of the Four Bands College to be torn down By Mark McCallum who says some classes are says Green. being held right in the halls College officials are because Students and staff the space is so pushing to make the new members at Hobbema's tight. facility an accredited Maskwachees Cultural "It's an old residential college. The college College will be forced to school and it just doesn't currently offers students vacate the campus grounds meet our present needs." accredited post secondary because the college has The Department of university and college been will Indian Affairs condemned and offered the courses but this can only be Bear Hills Staff - Darin Keewatin, Cyndie be torn down at the end of . college $1.8 to renovate the done through outside the Swampy and Karen Young. school year. school but the offer was educational institutions and PHIL THOMPSON But, a from college admin- declined. Officials the staff. The college is not yet ...wants new college istrator feels it is high time college opted instead to recognized as an accredited Bear Hills cutback that a new facility was built build a new facility and facility. wishing to make tax at Hobbema. "The majority formed a foundation board The college has raised deductable donations to By Mark they will to of the kids go that will McCallum says continue here to (post oversee the funde $43,957 to date. Anyone the college can call 585-3925. do the best job possible for secondary) schools outside raising campaign. An anniversary party at the community. The of the reserve because "Our goal is to start Hobbema's weekly news- newspaper put out a special there's no room in the construction by this summer paper, the Bear Hills Native issue to commemorate its college for them now," says because we want to move Voice, has been dampened 20 years of operation and Phil Thompson. in by next fall," explains by funding cutbacks. service. Officials at the college Thompson. WATCH FOR Although the newspaper In July or August, the have started a massive fund Indian Affairs acting had made big plans to newspaper will be hosting a raising drive and are hoping community education celebrate its 20th anniver- banquet, and Young says to raise $6 million to build a manager Charlie Green YOUNG sary, Bear Hills program they are hoping to have a new educational facility on says the department will director Karen Young says reunion of past staff the reserve. continue to give the college all'activities have been put members that worked at There are more than 200 funding for programs next ALBERTANS on hold because the the newspaper, including students waiting to get into year. "We have a commit- newspaper's operating the founders of Bear Hills. the college, adds Thompson, ment to fund the college," budget has been cut in half. CLEANING UP The newspaper has been forced to layoff four of its nine staff members as a SATURDAY result. The cutbacks do not come as a surprise to ALEXANDER SPRING Young, who says the four MAY 71h. bands in Hobbema have CLASSIC/ DOLTON ARCAND been tightening the belt at all sectors of the community. "They're cutting back all MEMORIAL RUN over (other services in Hobbema)," explains the program director, who would not disclose how MAY 20, 21, 22 & 23 much funding they would be losing from the four bands. Nonetheless, Young FASTPITCH - Men's 16 true double knockout - $3,200 in prizes - Jackets and All -star caps given out Good News Please $150 entry fee drive with extra Party Line - care and caution. FOSTER FAMILIES SLOWPITCH More than 9,000 young NEEDED "It can to Albertans are cleaning up be enriching - 16 teams, 5 plus 5 coed your family life to care for our highways. a foster child in your Jackets and All -star caps given out primary home. Every month, in - your community there are $150 entry fee Every year on the first Saturday in May, a group of young children who are in need - Albertans make a special effort to clean up Alberta's highways. of caring, understanding Saturday, May 7th", is the big day this year. foster parents. To learn $2,600 in total prizes (depends on turnout) - More than 9,000 members of our 4 -H Clubs, Junior Forest more aboutthe Foster Care Wardens and other youth groups will take part in removing Program and how you the litter left along Alberta's roadsides over the winter. could become a foster More than 8,000 km of provincial primary highway PONY & CHARIOT CHUCKWAGON family, you are invited to RACES DAILY - $3 ADMISSION FEE right -of -way will be cleaned and about 60,000 garbage bags attend a foster care will be filled. A special thanks to Outdoors Unlittered for their DAILY ENTRY DEADLINE MAY 14, 1988 COME OUT AND ENJOY orientation program on - - assistance in supplying the garbage bags. April 20, 1988. To pre - YOURSELF - DANCE ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY Although these terrific young people will be wearing safety register, call Michael at vests and bright clothing and will be supervised by their 427- KIDS." parents and leaders, YOU, AS THE OPERATOR OF A VEHICLE THAT DAY. MUST BE EXTRA CAUTIOUS. PUT IT HERE. For reservations or more into call George Arcand at 939 -5887/4763, Call or write the editor to include good Please do your part. Watch for our young volunteers. Look news of non -profit events you want to Arnold Kootenay at 939 -3551 or Wyatt Arcand at 939 -5887. for the road signs. Please drive safely. share, courtesy of AGT. BIG LAKE SOD FARM Al "Boomer" Adair Minister of Transportation and Utilities SLURP =. Lf _rJ 4C III 'r 4161 Member "TV STANT A1N N. Alberta SANDS . Turf Grau Ab3rta EIEYER REGISTERS-6 Association TRANSPORTATION TOUCHDOWN - CHERI - BANFF AND UTILITIES SNACKS AMERICA KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS 429 -1372 IA In the event el inclement weather the Office á Sod Farm Located EDMONTON dean -up will take place the /Mlowit{q Approximately 5 Mlles N.E. of Saturday. Mqy 14th. CHIPS Wefaskfwin SOUTHIAND CANADA INC By Coal Lake 352 -6637 PHONE FOR DIRECTIONS WETASKIWIN, R.R. 3 PAGE 20, Apr1I 29, 1988, WINDSPEAKER PLAINS A U T O S A L E S & A U T O C E N T R E Great selection of 4x4 trucks All makes and models Small, medium or large Previously owned cars and trucks Trans Am Pontiac gray 1986 red and White in color, y custom interior, air, tilt, pearl stripes, ppower power windows,seats, cruise, power driver's 987 locks, Monte Carlo 43,000 kms. 1 T -roof, red interior, White with stereo, ppower r air, tilt, equalizer locks, power windows, with pearl, custtom paint tr effects package nd brand , ro like 25,000 kms, Ford T auras 19 87 i\INES light blue, Four -door, PL. A1110 CENTRE FM & AM/ A1110 SALES air, cruise, cassette 2A, south of ít35,0Ó0 kms. Highway Mall front sea , Maskwaachees Box 219 Alberta Hobbem a 585 -2520 425 -5620 EDMONTON DIRECT SIi11Ae'i:2Cal, ,Raer ,et cnya .a. an, WINDSPEAKER, Apr1129, 1988, PAGE 21 Arts & Entertainment Country band creating musical stir By Terry Lusty Wally. Desjarlais said his broke away from the group award came as a surprise. because "he wanted a There's a new all- Native "It blew me away. It also break," explained Wally. country music band making made me feel so humble to Since then, he's gone solo its presence felt on Canada's be nominated along with and now has a backup country music scene. the Harvey Henry Band group called, C -Weed and "Freebird" has arrived and and C- Week," he explained. Friends. is already creating quite a Freebird's Ranville As for Freebird, before stir. brothers, Wally and Don, doing Cook County, they The band was in were born at St. Rose du completed a stint at the Red Edmonton last week where Lac, moved to Eddystone Deer Inn where they played it played to standing room and then Winnipeg in 1968. to sellout audiences every only crowds at Cook Neither their mother nor night, said Wally. County Saloon, Canada's father played instruments Right now, he adds Country Club of the Year or sang although Mother they're not too high on road in 1987. did sing a bit in a church work. There's no need to choir, explained Headed by former C- Wally. be "because we're not "We had an aunt who Weed band player, 36 -year- recording yet. Once that is FREEBIRD BAND Clint Dutiaume, Don Ranville and Wally Ranville. played guitar, an - old Wally Ranville, the uncle on accomplished, we may get fiddle and other brothers group formed last fall into more touring." Freebird is looking at the they'll consider Craig nipeg. In the interim, they'll (Brian and Sterling) on initially consisting of three In the meantime, the possibility of pressing a Fotheringham to produce it hang their hats in Winnipeg guitar." Later, he of C- Weed's original stated, band gets enough business record by the end of May. and cut the record at and play mostly in that Sterling got a group together locally. Likely, disclosed Wally, Sunshine Studio in Win- general area. members -- Wally, brother with Don and Don (on and Clint himself drums) included. Dutiaume (on fiddle, guitar, Originally, added Wally, some vocals). Later, two his basic more guitarists /vocalists motivation in music came as a youngster were added. about 10- years -old when, Interviewed by Wind - as kids, they would attract speaker at one of their the attention of the commu- performances last weekend, nity. "We used to entertain Wally confessed they went for people at home, at the FOR REGISTRATIONS AND BOOK EARLY through a few name changes community level and at ADVANCE TICKETS HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS béfore settling on Freebird. parties almost every CONTACT NANCY AT: AND CAMPSITES ARE "This one the people liked, weekend." P.O. BOX 2250 AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME FIRST so it stuck," he commented. LAC LA BICHE , ALBERTA SERVE BASIS. As a teenager, he entered TOA 2C0 CALL THE NATIVE PERSPECTIVE The newly formed group and won a number of talent PH: 403 623 3333 AT 403 623 3333 sounds closer to country contests. At 17, in the late than country-rock, as was '60s, he formed a rock presents... the case with C -Weed, group but crossed to which often leaned too country music in 1970 much in the direction of through the influence of his rock to suit the taste of other brother, Sterling. many country fans. Sterling had always been It is difficult to single out a country singer, had a lot he Annual or credit any one band of connections on the 2nd member as the main country scene, and steered character. The leader, the group to country bars. Wally (on bass), is important In 1975, brother Errol got but so is Dutiaume who the urge to develop his own oodtimes does some lead guitar, band, one that would play sings a little and plays the country club circuit. crowd -pleasing fiddle. The group did well playing And, how can one ignore to packed houses and 0. recent newcomer, Darren selling C -Weed caps, T- Lavallee, who also plays shirts and cassette tapes. Jamboree guitar and adds still more Within a decade, the band vocal variety for the group? recorded several albums The First Persons LX.. Then, there's recent addition and became one of the Phil Desjarlais (on rhythm nation's top touring bands guitar and lead vocals) who and number 1 in Indian Music Awards was voted Manitoba's male country. vocalist of the year and has However, nothing is been very popular, said forever. Last year, Errol LAC LA BICHE, ALBERTA We wish all mothers a happy Mother's Day. MI -Star Jam Session May 20 - 22, 1988 CONFIRMED ACTS INCLUDE Victoria Day long weekend PRAIRIE FLOWERS REG BOUVETTE & THE BLUE FIDDLE BAND ERNEST MONIAS & THE SHADOWS TOMAHAWK days of good music, good food from Gayle FEATURING ELVIS GREY CRYSTAL PLAMONDON- LADOUCER 3 and good times! & Ruth & GENERATION THE TRADES JOE LADOUCEUR & THE TRADERS Music Awards LAWRENCE BADGER & BULLDOG Special Guests Include: HARRY DAVIES & UPTOWN Songwriters Workshop: FRESH COUNTRY TANYA PLAMONDON DENNIS CHARNEY DUSTY RHODES KISN /FM FLOWERS & FRANCIS AUGER /WILD BILL WILLIER COUNTRY MUSIC NEWS PLANTS WILDW00D FLOWER /BONNIE MORIN MARY -LOU SANMOR PETE HICKS CFCW BRUCE MITCHELL HORIZONS AWARD WINNER ALBERTA RECORDING COMPLETE WEDDING ` AND WEEKEND WARRIORS/WINSTON GOUCHEY RECORDING ARTIST INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION SERVICE & STATIONERY NATIVE MUSIC HERITAGE SOCIETY JOANNE MYROL CANADIAN COUNTRY MUSIC DON CUSTOM SYMPATHY GLADUE SONG WRITER AND RECORDING ARTIST ASSOCIATION FATHER LUCIEN LABRE RAY FOX, PUBLISHER, PROMOTER ARRANGEMENTS & MORE TO COME! & RECORD PRODUCER DRIED & SILK ARRANGEMENTS MAIN STET High PraiReEAB 5234282 Page 22, April 29, 1988, WNINDSPEAKER WINDSPEAKER: Your Native Sports Connection Phone: 455 -2700 Sports Blackfoot tourney attracts top teams By John Fletcher easily beat the Reno Lady went to 80 -80 with a minute Christie, Reno. Hawks 70 -58. and 20 seconds left. Team The men's all- stars: Elliot Another fine basketball The men's side saw a Canada, with great hustle, Fox, Indian News Media; tournament, the Blackfoot championship game that stopped the U.S.A. upstarts Hubba Tail Feathers, [L9 Invitational April 1 -2, saw could match the final four in and went on to win 87-80. Indian News Media; Levi Rick Running Rabbit, college basketball (U.S.A.). The ladies all -stars were McLean, Browning; Harlon Blackfoot recreation The team U.S.A. had Suzanne Weasel Moccasin, McMaster, Team Canada; director, attract top Native control during most of the Lethbridge; Mandi Mc Tery Garrow, Team teams from U.S.A. and championship game. Master, Calgary; Nita Canada; Kurt Kelly, Team Alberta. The score changed Harrowa, Reno; Glenna Canada; Lyle Bruno, Team The winning teams were hands in the earlier part of Cardinal, Montana North Canada; Tiger Skenadore, from the Montana All -Stars this match, but Team Stars and Jessie Doney, Team USA; Buck Jones, ladie's teams and Team U.S.A. pulled ahead. The Montana North Stars. Ms. Team USA and Merle Canada, an all -star field of score was tied at 71 at the Hustle award went to Sissy Smith, Team USA. Mr. fine basketball talent. 4:30 mark and a new game Carlson,Montanallorth Hustle went to Tiger Junior Volleyball Tourney, April 30, Louis Bull rec. The Montana All -Stars was at hand. The score Stars and the MVP to Ivy Skenadore, Team USA. Blood Tribe Pre-Season Men's Ball Tourney, Top contestants to attend Reno rodeo April 29 - May 1, Mose Lake diamonds. Call Evan at RENO, Nevada -Prepara- Rodeo Association and H Productions, and spokes. In addition to the rodeo, 737 -3926 for more information. tions are underway for the 1988 winners of leading man Harlan Gunville an arts and crafts and first annual North American Indian rodeos (where prize indicated that arrangements western trade market, plus National Coaches Certification Program, May 6-8, Goodfish Lake. Indian Championship Rodeo money is at least $1,000 an have been worked out with ceremonial Indian dances to be held at the new event) will be eligible to several national sponsors. will compliment the event. Enoch Coed Slowpitch Tourney, May 13 -15. Livestock Events Centre-in compete in the four Prize money is expected Tickets will go on sale on Call Jerry at 962 -8823 for more info. Reno, Nevada on Nov. 10- performance "All Star" to be $40,000 and along Sept. 1 at $10 for reserved 13, 1988. event. with entry fees and awards seats and $15 for box seats. Rodeo, May 14 -15, Elizabeth Settlement. The top Indian rodeo Contestants will compete the total payoff is over The Reno Livestock Call 594 -6046 for more info. contestants from the U.S. by special invitation to $110,000 - making it the Events Centre cannot be and Canada who compete ensure that only the best richest Indian rodeo ever. beat for first class accom- Saddlebronc & Bareback Rodeo School, May in the Indian rodeo circuits, and most talented Indian Thirty contestants will modations. The indoor 20-23, Goodfish. the Professional Rodeo rodeo cowboys and cowgirls compete in each event for a arena seats up to 7,500 Men's Fastball & Men's and Ladies' Cowboys Association, the will appear. The event is total of 240 contestants, people, and it is one of the Baseball Tourney, May 21 -22, Goodfish Lake. Canadian Professional being produced by Rocking with the top 10 contestants most spectacular show- in each event competing at places in the west for a top- Jackpot Rodeo, May 23, Goodfish. the final performance for notch rodeo event. the championships. The For further information, 1st Annual Leonard Batt Memorial ]Nixed finest bucking stock in the contacts should be directed Slowpitch tourney, May 20 -23, Gift Lake. country will be on hand to to the Managing Director, BULL BRO'S TOWING test the cowboys riding P.O. Box 888, Newcastle, Kehewin Slowpitch tourney, May 21 -23. ability. California 95658. (1987) LTD. S1O wpittch Tourney, May 20-23, Grande Cache. r Call Jen at 8272826 or Bill at 827 -3643 for further info. Slowpitch Tourney, May 20-23, Joussard. Call 776.3970 for more information. NATIVE ADOLESCENTS Alexander Spring Classic /Dolton Arcand STEPPING STONES TO THE FUTURE Memorial Fastball & Slowpitch Tourney, May 20-23. Call George at 939 -5887 for more info. 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WHEEL LIFT SERVICE LOCAL AND LONG DISTANCE TOWING Louis Bull Annual Golf Tourney, July 9 -10. 12 -24 REVOLT RADIO DISPATCHED NATIVE MENTAL.HEALTH 585 -4005 SECTION (M 585 -3078 Canadian Psychiatric Association no answer) Call Leather Products BOX 555, HOBBEMA ALBERTA TOC 1 NO Manufactured and Distributed by DATE: October 1, 2 & 3, 1988 nffaM LOCATION: Nova Scotian Hotel OE M©K 1181 Hollis Street Halifax, Nova Scotia Leather Jackets 8 Pants e 53H 2P6 Kidney Belts (Sheepskin Lined) EARLY BIRD Leather Vests & Caps Chaps (Custom Fit) 114 Belts (Mons): 1% Betts (Ladies) REGISTRATION FEE: $100 MIXED SLO -PITCH Clutch & Brake Lever Covers Knife Sheaths & Wallets For further information and registration call or write Custom Saddlebags Sissy -Bar & Tool Pouches TOURNAMENT CPA Section on Native Mental Health, Deluxe Solo Seats Box 89, May21, 22 &23 Shannonville, Ontario. 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GUEST MC, ROCKY WOODWARD Telephone 435 -0776 776-3970 For more information call 455 -9289 or tickets available at the OPEN 9 -6 DANCE THE EVENING OF THE 21ST door - Elks Hall, 11823 - 129 Ave. Edmonton. MON. - FRI., SAT. 10 -5 5"?t5laa7.n041w ..9^ Cr !, 'OA '. ...9 WINDSPEAKER, April 29, 1988, PAGE 23 SPORTS ROUNDUP By Kim Mc Lain Slowpitch teams has unique players THE TOP -NOTCH HOBBEMA OILERS If you want to talk about dedication look no further ...one last look until next year than the Windspeaker slowpitch team. We've already started practicing and have played a couple GOODFISH LAKE: Most of the ball clubs have Other baseball events that weekend are in Goodfish scrub games against other Native teams in the city. But their rosters full here but if a player has enough interest Lake, Kehewin, Gift Lake, Joussard, Grande Cache what's really interesting is how some of the team that'll be no problem, says rec man Rene Houle. and Alexander. players have prepared themselves for the season. For fastball you can contact James Jackson at 636- HOCKEY CASUALTIES: Remember last week, Take our back catcher, Margaret Desjarlais, she says 2471 or Ron Whitford at 636 -2125 or 636 -3622. my boss Dianne was way out in front of the Infamous she wants to improve her throwing arm so much that There's two ladies' fastball teams, the Bravettes and Windspeaker Hockey Draft, well, she's just lost her top she presses her bingo dobber down harder for that little a new one. For the Bravettes, contact Lynda Jackson scorer, Richer of Montreal. Awww, that's too bad. Tsk bit of extra exercise between games. and for the new team, without a name, phone Pat tsk. And how about handsome Mark McCallum, he's got Hunter at 636 -3622. Now we're gaining on her. She has 70 points as I a new so his head is haircut just more streamlined and And don't forget that Goodfish will be putting on the write this. Perry, our darkroom critter, has 64 points aerodynamic. Now when he runs around the bases you Early Bird ball tourney -- that includes men's and and has three Bruins and one Cap left. I have 65 points can almost hear his head whistling as it cuts through the ladies' fastball, men's baseball and midway excitement with most of my players being New Jersey Devils. Bert air. by Crown Amusement. That's Victoria Day long Crowfoot is sitting at 66 points; he's spread out with Whenever shortstop Gwen Thiele scoops up the ball weekend, May 21 -22. Oiler Anderson, Bruins, Flames and Wings. Mark she always picks up about a half a cup of dirt, too. Then, Also, the band has a bingo license and are targetting McCallum has two Oilers and two Bruins and is running when she snaps the ball from her glove hand to her for May 1 or 8 for their first bingo at the Lakeside arena. second with 67 points. throwing hand the dirt spews up like a little fountain, Houle says 50 per cent will go toward the development That's all for this week, except just to let you know often spraying dirt into her mouth. "If it takes eating dirt of a new community hall, 25 per cent to recreation that when more communities are ready to form ball to move that ball faster, then that's what I'll do," says a program development and the rest will go to non -profit clubs I'll get the contact names and numbers for you. at determined Thiele. I'm not kidding, just watch her clubs and groups in Goodfish. And, if you know of a person, place or thing that the next tourney. Always lots happening at Goodfish. should be on this page, contact me here at 455 -2700. Bye. FISHING LAKE: They're ready here to start taking GIFT LAKE: The people here are pleased to down names for their ball clubs - usually they have announce the first annual Leonard Flett Memorial slowpitch, men's and ladies', plus fastball. Just go to the Slowpitch tournament for May 21 -23 (two women settlement office and talk to the recreation director of . playing at all times). The entry fee is $250 for the first 12 call 943 -2202. teams. Call Hector or Bonnie at 767 -3894 for more info Actually, they don't have a rec director right now, kntucky or Dale and Angie at 767 -3935. they hope to fill that position in a couple of weeks. They Proceeds from the tournament will go toward the want someone who is university or college educated in Leonard Flett Memorial Scholarship Fund for students recreation. For more info contact 943 -2575, ask for who excel in sports. Gary Parenteau. FriedChicken SADDLE LAKE: The rec people are forming five CANCELLED: Our Windspeaker coed fastball teams, three fastball and two coed slowpitch teams. If tourney bit the dust. The event started out as a good you're interested in signing up, you'll have until May 2. public relations project but if our tourney competes Chicken Village For fastball, contact Leslie Steinhauer at 726 -2462 or against our reader's tourneys then it's not worth it. It "Itta Kameyo Nokwatami Michichesa" Ken Kakeesim at 726 -3829 extension 148. For was slotted for the May long weekend. slowpitch, phone Clifford Cardinal at 726 -3829, But, we'll reschedule it for another time this summer, CHICKEN BURGERS SALADS extension 137. so stay tuned. FRENCH FRIES DAIRY PRODUCTS CATERING GRIMSHAW, McKenzie Hwy. PICKARDVILLE PRE -FAB HOMES 332 -1300 HIGH PRAIRIE, 5100 - 53 Ave. Maximize Quality & Savings. Save Time! 523 -3233 CALL TOLL , 1- 800 -272 -9614 PEACE RIVER, 9501 - 100 St. 624 -2141 FREE: m;_ for more information. 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R.R. 1, Falun, Alberta TOC 1H0 Linden, AB - 546 -4242 VILNA LUMBER, Vilna, AB - 636 -3670 (403)352.7088 PAGE 24, April 29, 1988, WINDSPEAKER Student wins stamp design contest By Diane Parenteau enters something, he figures he's going to win. FISHING LAKE - On the This time I don't think he afternoon of April 20, the really thought about it." local 1 Grade and 2 class All winning entries were welcomed a visitor carrying on display at the West a plain brown package. Edmonton Mall during the "Good afternoon, child- month of March. According ren," said the Lady. `I have to his mother, Stephan was a presentation here for pleased with the opportunity someone who has done to show off his work. something special." "I think he liked the idea Most of the class looked of other people seeing it," puzzled and listened eagerly said Gladue. for more information. In the second row how- Stephan, who's the ever, two seats from the dreamer in the family, has always spent a lot of time end, one quiet Grade 2 student began to fidget in drawing and sketching. his chair. As the guest "He's been doing it since continued with the explana- he was small. Practically tion, a shy smile appeared since he could hold a on the child's face. His eyes pencil," said Gladue. "He grew wider and unable to likes to use a pencil and he contain himself, a large likes details." dimpled smile broke Mom says he wants to be through. an artist when he The lady was local grows up, but like other boys his age, postmistress Florence career choices change Parenteau the and child, every second day. Stephan Gladue, knew he was the someone who was Homeroom teacher Sister getting something special. Irene Paquin said Stephan Gladue, a talented 8- Fishing Lake students cheer for schoolmate Stephan Gladue, who was the winner of a stamp - spends all of his free time year -old, entered a Design making contest. doodling. and Stamp Contest in as second runner up for Canada Post, the contest to use winter sports as a "is like a slide and a sled - "As soon as he has a February while attending Grade 2's in the elementary was aimed at promoting theme and according to you push your hands on the minute, he's drawing. He school in Elk Point. In early Alberta and Northwest philatelism (stamp collect- Sagan, the Calgary Olym- ice when you want to go really knows how to occupy March, a panel of judges Territories contest. ing) within schools. .i pics were depicted in many faster." himself." chose their winners. Sponsored by the "The nice thing about the of the 3,000 entries received. Shirley Gladue, Stephan's Gladue received a stamp Stephan's entry was picked Edmonton Stamp Club and contest," said Elaine Sagan, "Stephan's picture of the mother said her son was album courtesy of the communications officer single men's luge was quite thrilled when she told him in Edmonton Stamp Club and with Canada Post, "was the good," said Sagan. mid- March, that his entry a free day pass to Fantasy COMMUNITY limitless educational value. Gladue described his had won a prize. It came as land courtesy of West The students had to find picture and what it HEALTH NURSE was to a real surprise. Edmonton Mall and Fantasy - their subjects, research his classmates after the "He was really excited," land Tours. His entry will Kehewin, Alberta them and do the art work." presentation. she said, "yelling and be framed and sent back to All stamp designs were "The luge," said Gladue, everything. Everytime he him at the end of April. An experienced registered nurse is required to provide Community Health Nursing Services to a Northeastern Alberta Native community. Primary responsibility will be to provide home nursing care for the elderly and the disabled. COUNCIL QUALIFICATIONS: Eligible for registration in BLUE QUILLS NATIVE EDUCATION Alberta. BScN, DPHN or MSB - CHN Inservice Training Program preferred. Valid Driver's License. Previous employment in nursing of the elderly and BLUE QUILLS FIRST NATION'S COLLEGE handicapped, fluency in the Cree language and knowledge in the Native culture would be an asset. Post- Secondary Programs, 1988/89 Starting salary will be dependent upon qualifications (September 1988 - June 1989) and experience. To apply or for further information, please contact: Levina Ewasiuk sow 1. University College Entrance Preparation Program Ext 176. Application Deadline: May 30, 1988. Testing Nurse in Charge .1 (UCEPP) for students requiring specific high school Dates: April 26, May 3, May 10 at 10 a.m. Kehewin Health Centre courses to gain admission into a university or college 5. University Program - a) Athabasca University Box 550 program. Contact Person: Marion Michaels 645 -4455 Courses: For students interested in either an AU B.A. Ext 175. Application Deadline: May 30, 1988. Testing degree or a transfer program. Contact Person: June Bonnyville, AB TOA OLO (403) 826 -2913 Dates at Blue Quills Trades Building: April 26, May 3, Kaida645 -4455 Ex. 178. Application Deadline: May 15, May 10 at 10 a.m. 1988. b) University of Alberta B.Ed. Program: Plans are 2. Social Services Worker Program Grant MacEwan underway to offer a two year University of Alberta Competition will remain open until a suitable Community College - Year I - new intake. Contact Bachelor of Education transfer program. Students candidate is recruited. Person: Doug Smith 645 -4455 Ext 170. Testing Dates: interested in pursuing a B.Ed. degree will find this April 26, May 3, May 10 at 10 a.m. Year II - Continuing. proposed program highly attractive. Contact Person: Students with a complete Year I from a similar program June Kaida 645 -4455 Ext 178. Application Deadline: may be considered for "transfer" into Year II at Blue May 15, 1988. Quills. Admission Requirements: Admission requirements for OVERSEAS JOBS 3. Management Studies /Accounting (Grant MacEwan Blue Quills Post -Secondary programs are similar to All Occupations Tax Free Income Community College) Year I - new intake. Contact those of institutions offering the programs. These Attractive Company Paid Benefits Person: Sylvia Leskiw 645 -4455 Ext 179. Application include high school matriculation or non -matriculated CALL (305) 456 -6603 Deadline: May 30, 1988. Testing Dates: April 26, May 3, adult status. Enquiries may be directed to: May to at 10 a.m. Year II - Continuing. Only students The Director 7 n 7 RESUME TO: Open Days Days OR SEND with a complete Year I may continue into the second year. 9 a m. - 8 pm. 9 a m. - 8 p.m. Post -Secondary Programs WbRLDWIDE EMPLOYERS 4. General Arts/Sciences/Pre-Nursing (Grant Blue Quills First Nations College 1126 SOUTH FEDERAL HWY. SUITE #322 MacEwan Community College) Ideally, applicants must P.O. Box 279 FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33316 meet the regular admission requirements for a RN ST. PAUL, Alberta TOA 3A0 Advanced Fee Refund If Not Placed program. Contact Person: Robert Prodaniuk 645 -4455 Telephone: 645 -4455 Overseas Per Contract LICENSED AS AN OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT AGENCY W NDSPEAKER, Apre 29, 1988, PAGE 25 Jr. Wardens learn about land By Terry Lusty protecting our environ- traditional Native stories ment," she explains. and dancing. To kick off EDMONTON -- Sixteen The children, aged 7 to the event, Wuttunee got a Eagle Junior Forest 14, and four leaders took jigging contest started Wardens recently com- part in horseback riding, which put everyone in high pleted a weekend campout volleyball, tea making and gear. and returned home with a tug of wars. A real higher regard for land and highlight, added Benson, The campout, hosted by life. was a scavenger hunt in Leonard Benson of Cree The group, which oper- which participants had to Country Guiding, is but ates from the Canadian find a tamarack branch, one of many held during the Native Friendship Centre, moose dung and muskeg year. spent April 8 -9 in a wilder- tea. An annual May 27 -29 ness setting, learning what Some amusement on provincial jamboree of the it means to respect Mother Saturday evening helped to central and northern forest Earth said Forest Warden make the occasion all the wardens is scheduled group leader, Marlene more enjoyable. Recording northwest of Athabasca at Benson. All who partic- artist /humorist /storyteller, Long Lake. Anyone in- ipated "came away with a Winston Wuttunee, and terested can contact Irene stronger bond with the Indian fancy dancer Ron Giroux at 429 -9350 (week- earth and each other and a Manyheads delighted the days) or Peggy LaFleur at new sense of importance of youngsters with songs, 473 -4097. á 4 TROUT LAKE STUDENT VISITS OTTAWA PROGRAMMERS/ Trout Lake Community Vocational Supreme Court of Canada, Rideau Hall Centre's Rodney Gullion recently took (residence of the Governor General), SYSTEM ANALYSTS part in a forum for Young Canadians in National Arts Centre and the Library of Ottawa. Fourteen students from the Parliament. across Alberta and a total of 125 from They met Don Mazenkowski, across Canada took part in a week long deputy prime minister, and many other forum. government leaders and had an SYNCRUDE CANADA LTD., the largest oil sand extraction operation in the During the forum, students had the opportunity to visit with Jack Shields, world provides nearly 10%u of Canada's oil production and employs over 4,000 opportunity to attend seminars on Member of Parliament for Athabasca people in the city of Fort McMurray, Alberta. Over 100 systems professionals topics such as the Meech Lake Accord, at a banquet during the forum. are employed in the Systems & Computer Services department, working with Indian land claims and a number of The whole experience was great the lastest technology from IBM, Hewlett- Packard, Digital and Intergraph to other political issues. according to Rodney, who says he now support business as well as technical systems. Operating systems currently During their stay, they also visited has a much better idea of how the laws include MVS /XA (running TSO, CICS and DB2), VAX VMS, MPE -5 and Unix. many of the important sites in Ottawa and government policies and programs They are also responsible for supporting a telecommunications network of such as the Parliament Buildings, the come about in Canada. over 1000 terminals as well as telephone, radio and data systems. Information Centre staff support the integration of PC technology with systems already in place and focus on end -user computing. Syncrude senior management have committed to a long term strategic systems plan which directs the integration of systems and further advancement of information technologies throughout the organization to Grant MacEwan achieve the corporate goals. Community College We're currently looking for people with a minimum of three to five years experience and skills in any of the following areas: PROGRAMMING - in COBOL, FORTRAN, C, POWERHOUSE, SOL, PL /1 INSTRUCTOR and TODAY. SOCIAL SERVICES WORKER PROGRAM Programmers would support a variety of current systems including Financial BLUE QUILLS PROGRAM, ST. PAUL Systems, Plant Maintenance Systems, Environmental Systems, Engineering THE PROGRAM: Applications, and Mining applications to name only a few. This is a two -year diploma Social Services Worker Program preparing graduates for a variety of positions in social services agencies. It is a Grant SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN - many, exciting software engineering MacEwan Community College program and will be delivered at Blue Quills projects are about to start or are currently underway, including First Nations College near St Paul. conversion to on -line MSA payroll and human resources system THE POSITION: An instructor is required to assume a full -time term position from September 1, 1988 to June 30, 1989. This involves teaching courses, computer Aided Engineering and Design, which will integrate optical supervising field placement and other responsiblities related to student disk storage and remote access of Engineering drawings counselling and tutoring. Teaching content may include introduction to social services, family dynamics and social work practice methods. replacement of Materials Management and Financial Applications QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants should have a M.S.W. plus extensive practise mine equipment monitoring by radio telementry. experience in a social work setting. Equivalent education and experience would be considered. Previous teaching experience especially with Native Experience in the areas of Project Management, CASE technology, simulation people and /or adult education would be an asset. Above- average and modelling and PC integration with mainframes would also be of benefit interpersonal skills are required. All candidates should be members of the Alberta Association of Social Workers. These positions will appeal to individuals who have a strong desire to be challenged, are looking for opportunities for career growth. For further information please contact Doug Smith, Senior Instructor, Blue Quills at 645 -4455. SYNCRUDE CANADA LTD., is committed to provide a high quality work environment We offer an attractive salary and benefit package plus relocation SALARY RANGE: Based on education and experience in accordance with the to Fort McMurray. If you are looking for a challenge in a high quality team Board /Faculty Collective Agreement environment, get in touch with us. CLOSING DATE: May 6, 1988 Reg Barry To for this opportunity please reply in confidence quoting Competition apply Recruitment Coordinator No.: 88 -04 -036. SYNCRUDE CANADA LTD. P.O. Bag 4023 APPLY TO: FORT McMURRAY, Alberta MACEWAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE GRANT T9H 3H5 HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BOX 1796 EDMONTON, ALBERTA T5J 2P2 TELEPHONE: 483 -4444 PAGE 26, April 29, 1988, WINDSPEAKER their job market. By Dan Dibbelt "We work closely with all Native Outreach may offer loans the colleges, SAIT and the It was a proud day for the universities, " explained five member staff of the said public relations spokes- interest loans to cover the 2,500 placements." potential employers, Mowry. "For many jobs a Calgary branch Native man Hart Cantelon. "But expenses. It is a statistic that makes instructing resume writing higher education or training Outreach office, April 22, we're putting a lot of effort Cantelon said the the Outreach employees as well as writing them, and in a specific area is a when they opened the into it and hope to have program will work similar to proud of the work they do, doing follow -up work. requirement." doors of their office to something set up soon." the present student loan but each one is quick to "We also travel to And it is for cases like sponsors, clients and The loan program will program made available credit each other as well as different reserves and this, where a higher general public. help non -job ready clients through the provincial and the group's team work for Indian associations where education is needed, that it Not only could the staff to upgrade their employ- federal governments but the success. we hold all day seminars on is hoped a loan program boast a .128 per cent ment skills, explained for which many Natives do "It is a lot of team work," applying and preparing for can be implemented. increase in placements but Cantelon. Whether the not meet the eligible said placement officer and potential jobs, writing But what is perhaps most they also announced the client needs high school requirements. trainer, Maggie Mowry. resumes and long -term striking about the work possibility of soon having a upgrading or post- secondary Should such a program "We all put a lot into our career goal setting," said done at the seven Outreach loan service in place for education or apprenticeship become available, it will work and we all work well Mowry. offices, is that all the their clients. training, the program will only add to the already as a team." "We really stress the services are provided to the "It's not in place yet," attempt to provide low tremendous success Native Indeed, it takes a team to long -term goals, and with Native population at no Outreach is achieving, tackle the variety of tasks that, education," she adds. charge. "In 1986 -87 we had 1,161 faced each day as well as While Native Outreach "All our services are placements," said Calgary the workload. lists many jobs that do not free," explained Mowry. MEADOW LAKE regional director Ron Some of the tasks faced require a higher education, "All.a person has to do is Vivier. "That includes both each day include interview- they like to see their clients drop in to our office or call TRIBAL COUNCIL job and training placements. ing, screening and counsel- set goals to increase their and set up an appointment Board of Education This year, however, we had ling job hunters, as well as education and with that and we'll try to help." Requires an DISTRICT MANAGER Educational /School CITIZEN ADVOCACY - METIS SETTLEMENTS SOCIETY Psychologist Competition No: MAM341- 1-WDSP OF EDMONTON Requires an ST. PAUL challenging position is available in will be expected to -A managing the The successful candidate delivery of municipal government services to four Metis provide educational diagnotic assessment of settlements. Your responsibilities will include administering new children, provide suggestions on appropriate and current legislation, functioning as an advisor to Metis Assistant educational programming, consult with parents Settlement boards, promoting the extension of other government and teachers, government agencies and provide programs to the client groups, and developing the settlement's own administrative and service capabilities. QUALIFICA- Coordinator in- service activities for teachers. - TIONS: A related university degree plus considerable related Min. Masters Degree in Educational experience in managing the delivery of programs and services Fluent Cree speaking preferred, self - Psychology and at least one year related from a municipal perspective to Native client groups in rural starter, organized, communicate well with Salary Negotiable. locations. Equivalencies considered. experience. persons with handicap, car a must. Salary: $28,140 - $45,228 Forward applications including resume and Closing Date: May 6, 1988 references to: Send resume before May 10 to: Municipal Affairs Citizen Advocacy M.J. Best, Director of Education Please send an application form or resume quoting competition Society of Edmonton MLTC Board of Education number to: 103 Box 1360 Alberta Government Employment Office Suite Meadow Lake, Sask. SOM 1 VO 4th Floor, Kensington Place 10534 - 124 Street 10011 - 109 Street Edmonton, Alberta (306) 236-5654 Edmonton, Alberta Deadline for applications May 6, 1988. T5J 3S8 Alberta T5N 1S1 Are you a singer, a musician, an actor, a storyteller, a magician, a dancer, or whatever? If you would like to perform, 1988 Music Festival then we may have a spot for you. to be held on June 24 -26, 1988 at f Midway Lake, NWT The Fort McPherson Indian Band is now selecting performers for their: Please send a demo tape, a photo and information on your act to the following address: r Fort McPherson Indian Band The deadline for receiving your Box 86 Fort McPherson, NT XOE OJO application is May 15, 1988. Phone: (403)952 -2330 Fax number: 952 -2212 r WINDSPEAKER, April 29, 1988, PAGE 27 Seminar offers oil patch info By Dan Dibbelt A total cost of $5 for the and chief of the Sawridge entire seminar is within band. The opportunity for most students' budget and The conference is part of Northern Alberta Indians a special room rate of $42, the Peace Arch Project PRINCIPAL who wish to start their own single or double, has also which is jointly sponsored Tompkins Landing School will oil service business, learn been secured with the by the Canadian Petroleum be opening its doors for the first time to students in September, 1988 and the Fort Vermilion School Division about future business Sawridge Hotel in Slave Association and the govern- No. 52 is searching for a principal to set the educational tone opportunities or simply find Lake for workshop partic- ments of Alberta and for the school. The successful candidate will be involved in the staffing and a job in the oil patch will be ipants staying overnight. Canada. equipping of the school. realized June 17 and 18, For more information QUALIFICATIONS: 1988. In addition to the confer- contact: Patrick Trehearne, 1. must hold or qualify for Alberta Teaching Certificate The two -day seminar on ence there will be a dinner Workshop Coordinator, 2. must have a history at successful oil patch opportunities will on the Friday night prior, Peace Arch Project, teaching at the elementary school 204 level be held at the Sawridge featuring Walter Twinn, Oakchurch Bay S.W., 3. preference will be given to candidates who hold or who are pursuing a Hotel in Slave Lake, said successful businessman - Calgary, Alberta T2V 4B6. post -graduate degree seminar co-ordinator Patrick in curriculum or administration. Trehearne. Interested applicants please submit a letter of "The seminar will be a application quoting Competition #88 -002 and series of five workshops supporting documents by May 6, 1988 to: with topics ranging from Mr. M.B. Davenport safety and legal require- Superintendent ments to bidding for of Schools Fort Vermilion School Division No. projects and how -to get 52 P.O. Bag #1 financing," said Trehearne. Fort Vermilion, Alberta TON 1 "We hope to have time NO for discussion periods and INVESTMENT time to discuss basic requirements in starting CORPORATION your own service business VICE and even getting a job in the PRINCIPAL oil patch," he added. Trehearne said that The Fort Vermilion School Division No. 52 requires a vice principal for the while the conference may LaCrete Public School. seem to appeal to the SETTLEMENT people and businesses The school enrolls 320 students in Grade 7 -12 and a professional staff of 18 already established in the INVESTMENT CORPORATION with 4 support staff. It is located in the hamlet of LaCrete which is the center of oil industry, many of the a large farming community. topic discussed will be very Business Investment Officers relevant to students about The successful candidate will work closely with the principal using a team to enter the work force as will be at the approach with the administration of the school. The division of duties will be well. approximately 20% administration and 80% teaching. `There are a lot of East Prairie Settlement Office opportunities out there and This is an excellent opportunity to begin a career in school administration. we hope to see students come out and take advant- May a &4, 1988 QUALIFICATIONS: age of what these seminars 1. must hold or qualify for Alberta Teaching Certificate For more Information please have to offer," said contact 426 -5312 2. must have a history of successful teaching at the junior and /or senior Trehearne. secondary school level 3. preference will be given to candidates who hold or who are pursuing a post -graduate degree in curriculum or administration. NATIVE Interested applicants please submit a letter of application quoting competition #88 -003 and supporting documents by May 6, 1988 to: OPPORTUNITIES WORKSHOP Mr. M.B. Davenport Superintendent of Schools THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY IN THE Fort Vermilion School Division No. 52 PEACE ARCH: PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE P.O. Bag #1 Fort Vermilion, Alberta TON 1 NO Mark these dates on your calendar, June 17 and 18, 1988, and plan to attend workshops for Native business people and community representatives offered by the major oil and gas companies working in the Peace Arch area. The Peace Arch Project, sponsored by the Canadian Petroleum Association and the governments of Alberta and Canada, is pleased to bring together company personnel, Native community and business people and others who may wish to start their own service businesses to CURRICULUM learn about future business opportunities that may be available in the Peace Arch area. In support of the Peace Arch Project, the industry and other agencies will offer sessions COORDINATOR on preparing for the future, on safety, legal requirements, bidding, financing, as well as basic requirements for starting a business or getting a job in the oil patch. So come, ask Are you seeking a challenging career in the area of curriculum development questions, make contacts and begin to plan now for your continued or future success in and implementation? Do you well with the oil and gas industry. work people? Would you like to live and work in one of Alberta's most beautiful rural settings? Do you have: Workshops will be held at the Sawridge Hotel in Slave Lake, so reserve your room early. As for the special workshop rate of $42 (single or double). Plan to attend dinner a permanent Alberta Professional Teaching Certificate Friday evening, June 17, 1988 and listen to a guest speaker discuss Native business a minimum of five years teaching experience involving Language Arts opportunities from his point of view. Cost for the Native Business Workshop is $5 at the instruction door. Registration and reception Thursday evening, June 16, 1988. graduate work in the area of curriculum. Clip and return by May 24, 1988 to: If you answer yes to all or most of the above, we will be pleased to receive your Native Workshop Opportunity completed resume inclusive of references. c/o Patrick M. Treheame Workshop Coordinator, Peace Arch Project 204 Oakchurch Bay S.W. Specific responsibilities include working and cooperation with the existing Calgary, Alberta T2V 456 Curriculum Coordinator to provide leadership in grades E.C.S. to 12 with major concentration on: Language Arts, Social Studies, Early Childhood Services and Special Education. Other responsibilities will be assigned. Yes, I shall attend the Native Opportunity Workshop to be held at the Sawridge Hotel in Slave Lake on June 17 and 18, 1988. Starting Date: September, 1988 I shall attend the banquet Friday evening June 17, 1988. (Please indicate) YES NO Please submit resumes by May 10, 1988 to: I own my own business YES NO Curriculum Coordinator Selection Committee I display to set up at the workshop. shall be preparing a Fort Vermilion School Division No. 52 YES NO P.O. Bag #1 Fort Vermilion, Alberta TON 1 NO If YES, please indicate the particulars of your organization on the reverse or attach a business card. For additional information please phone Ralph Winsor, Deputy REGISTRATION AND RECEPTION TO BE HELD THURSDAY EVENING Superintendent at (403) 927 -3766. JUNE 16, 1988 AT 7:30 P.M. PAGE 28, April 29, 1988, WINDSPEAKER ("TWENTYYEARS IN ADULT EDUCATION WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FALL PROGRAMS. 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