$6.2 million boost gets mixed reaction By Dorothy Schreiber have the resources of treaty Indians and can't hire Alberta Native businesses people to help them secure and economic development grants, he said, according projects got a boost of $6.2 to an Edmonton Journal million in funding from the report. federal government this The announcement was GOLDEN EMBRACE week but not everyone is made on Feb. 22 by federal Eddie Holloway, of the Stoney Nation, places an Powwow '88 on Feb. 19, 20 and 21 at Morley. Medals entirely happy with the way minister of Small Business gold medal on 3'/2- month -old Daniza and money were given to each youngster at the in which applications for and Tourism, Bernard "Olympic" DePaola, held by mother Yvonne at Nakoda Olympic powwow in honor of their participation. funds are processed. Valcourt, where he pointed "It takes far too long... out department officials are there have been some looking at ways to streamline projects that have been the application process. hanging for a long time. It The 11 Native projects (applications) goes through approved include:
quite a bureaucratic - $190,000 for the expansion process," says director of of Parenteau Trucking in Feds under fire over Bill C -31 communications with the Peace River Indian Association of - $320,000 to a Hinton By Dorothy Schreiber for marriage and birth Alberta Lou Desmarais. He logging company sponsored certificates, that's what also suspects that "propos- by the Fox Creek Devel- Doris Ronnenberg has holds a lot of the work (up). als get held back until it is opment Association. Jobs been waiting for two years Since the Bill was enacted politically wise to make big created: four. to gain status under Bill C- in 1985 the department has announcements." - $441,300 to Chiniki 31 because her application received 54,000 applicants_ Although critical of the Restaurant Ltd. in Calgary is a "problem case," and the for re- instatement which amount of time it takes to for expansion. Jobs created: federal government is represents 98,000 appl- process applications and up to nine. coming under attack by icants. There are over the timing of announce- - $130,000 to establish a Native groups over the 20,000 applications still to ments he doesn't deny the Fort Chipewyan tourist method of processing be processed. need for the economic lodge. Jobs created: seven applications similar to "People have to under- development program. with potential for another Ronnenbergs. stand this is a horrendous Ultimately you get success 50. "What seems to be task and it's complicated...I but the way in which the - $442,000 to Fort McKay happening is if there's a guess it's frustrating for whole process runs its Developments Ltd. for the problem with a particular people who want to be course is frustrating." construction of a commer- case (application) then it registered immediately but The president of the cial building. seems to be put to the side there's only so much you Metis Association Larry . - $144,000 for a gas bar, car and they seem to concen- can do," he says. Desmeules says he would wash, and coin laundry trate on the easier ones," The Native Council of like the program to be more mart at Rimbey says the president of the Canada has written to the responsive to his people. - $2,510,000 to Kainai Alberta arm of the Native Standing Committee on The Metis people don't Industries Ltd: at Stand Off Council of Canada. Aboriginal Issues calling for for the construction of 50 Ronnenberg's application the establishment of a sub- modular home units. Jobs has been hampered by a committee with members created: 34 lack Of documentation of the three national Native - $475,000 to St. Paul concerning her mother's groups to look at the Mannawanis Cultural birth. process of applications and Development Society to A former employee who the operations of the buy a commercial building recently quit her job with 0 membership directorate. - $1,700,000 to Nakoda the Membership and E NCC special advisor Lodge Ltd. to establish a Entitlement directorate, Bob Groves says the conference centre which the federal unit responsible putting the more would incorporate process of the for registering people under difficult applications to the existing lodge a with Bill C -31, agrees with side has caused the existing proposed 50 unit hotel, Ronnenberg. s backlog "to get worse and swimming pool and assorted Vivian Cuthand says- a worse." facilities on the Morley DORIS RONNENBERG new system of processing ...waiting for for two far reserve. applications has given status years, so Both he and Macintosh - agree the backlog $200,000 to Pimee Well priority to "straight forward based on personal "ethics." to two years. that resulted because the Servicing Ltd., in St. Paul, applications" and other "What do I tell an But the director general to buy a second oil well more complicated applicant if they an government underestimated á ones sent of membership in Ottawa u servicing rig. which require research are application in 1985 and Gregor Macintosh says the number of people who . would apply for re- instate- W - $90,000 to Cree- Ations being "put on the shelf." they're still on the shelf...I that's not true and the o ment. o Weaving Co. Ltd. in In the past applications would be defending the problem of processing the >, + ' Q Bonnyville x to expand were dealt with on a first - department by working more complicated applica- "When the bill was put production. come basis but this is no under the new system." tions stems from the fact through we felt the estimate 0 o ° The $345 million Native longer the case under the Others have echoed her that it is sometimes was about 50,000 people + -r+ a Economic Development new system and it's become concern saying the difficult necessary to trace (who would apply) and laó-óa d H Find was originally set up "a free for all, " says Cuthand. applications would not be geneological records back basically we were out by H 7 under the Liberal govern- In a telephone interview processed and would wait to the turn of the century. one hundred per cent," H ment in 1983 to assist from Ottawa she said her until all the easy ones are He also says, "The explained Macintosh. 64 '17 Native economic devel- reason for quitting her job done which could be biggest problem we have is Or ó opment ventures. as n ienwership officer were anywhere from six months writing back to applicants Continued Page 2 P/w 2, February 26, 1966, WINDSPEFlICER Provincial Vancouver bands picket Japanese office By Dorothy Schreiber and the remote areas of place in front of the a band." northern Alberta will be Japanese forest products The rally will be followed VANCOUVER -- The temporarily bridged on office. by an evening public forum distance between the March 7, when a rally to The rally is to protest a at the Robson Square downtown Diashowa offices support the Lubicons takes recent. forest management Media Centre which will agreement between the focus on the Lubicon claim Alberta government and and land claims in the Daishowa which the province of B.C. National Briefs Lubicons say infringes on The Lubicon band has their traditional lands. recently asked the public to This spring, the Japanese write to Daishowa stating Convicted killer dies - company will build a $500 opposition to any logging Donald Marshall inquiry million pulp mill north of which may take place on Peace River and the timber their traditional lands prior SYDNEY, N.S. - Roy Ebsary, who was charged in lease to supply the new to a land settlement. 1985 with killing Sandy Seale after wrongfully pulp mill completely covers Vice -president of convicted Micmac Indian Donald Marshall spent 11 the entire Lubicon traditional province of British Columbia in front of Daishowa's Daishowa Canada Koichi years in jail, has died at the age of 75 of natural area, says the Lubicons. from coming into the area Canadian subsidiary offices. Kitagawa says "hopefully, causes. "They (Daishowa) have to log. The Cree band's high they (Lubicons and govern- Marshall protested Ebsary's innocence and was no business accepting this Demonstrators will march profile during the Calgary ment) will work things out." finally released after an RCMP investigation. Ebsary deal when the land is in from the Vancouver Winter Games has made In the meantime spent a year in jail for manslaughter. dispute," says Aaron museum to the Daishowa the Lubicon situation a "hot Daishowa maintains they He was also the first and strangest witness at the Greycloud, who is coordina- offices, where there will be issue" here, says Greycloud will not be logging in the inquiry into how the justice system failed the 34 -year- fng the Vancouver rally. speakers and drum groups. in a telephone interview disputed area. old Marshall. Calling himself "the Rev. Capt. Roy He expects about 300 Greycloud, who is also a from his Vancouver office. "We know the area that Newman Ebsary," he was reported to have scolded, people to turn out in local president with United He believes the Lubicon the government has set threatened and openly flirted with lawyers who support of the Cree band, Native Nations, says the situation is the most serious aside and that possibly cross -examined him. He admitted to stabbing Seale including members of the rally .will last a couple of issue facing a Native group there could be a larger area in 1971 but said the teenager ran away and that Nigha, Squamish, Gitksan' hours. today. than that...we're aware of Marshall must have finished him off later. wetsuwet'en, tribal councils Lubicon Chief Bernard "It's not just a land claim that and we're not intending Donald Marshall's father, Donald Sr., Grand as well as members from Ominayak will attend the they're fighting. They're to be in that area," Kitagawa Chief of the Micmac Indian Nation offered his the Stein Valley; who are rally which will take place fighting for their very said from his Vancouver condolences to the Ebsary's. "We sympathize with currently trying to stop the on 100 Block West Hastings survival (and) existence as office. the family," he said. Northern Cree students leave dangerous Ft. Albany school INSIDE Fears of disease spreading prompts action FORT ALBANY, Ont. -- For two weeks Cree students in this remote northern community have THIS been unable to attend classes because their school Gov't to decide has been declared "a threat to life and property." WEEK The school was closed by the Department of Indian Affairs following an architecture's report which called the school "totally inadequate" and fate of sick bison cited fire safety as a major concern. Chairman of the tribal council Norman F. Wesley By Mark McCallum kind in the world. entire diseased herd or do says, "The fire alarm system is not functional, there The most severe action - nothing. are no emergency exits...there isn't enough water Government officials are being considered is to kill The officials will ask pressure to make use of the sprinklers." seeking a panel to make the entire diseased herd of Federal Environment Other schools inspected were also found to be recommendations in a 4,500 bison. But the Minister Tom McMillan to equally dangerous, but Winnipeg architect Donald special inquiry to decide the extermination of the bison establish a review panel to Courtnage said the Fort Albany school was "the In Assumption a fate of a diseased bison has been complicated study the report and find most glaring example." Dene Tha'youth group herd at Wood Buffalo because it is estimated other options. The panel Fort Albany is located 1,300 km north of Toronto. is finding strength and National Park. about 50 per cent of the will be expected to hold unityuni41 in the beatin o a The bison, roaming herd is healthy and does public hearings and seek freely in the 60,000 sq. km not have either of the more technical advice Fatal distemper outbreak park in northern Alberta diseases, says Bob Redhead, before any recommenda- killing Arctic sled dogs and the Northwest an authority on the herd at tions are made to decide Territories, suffer from the national park. the herd's fate. YELLOWKNIFE, N.W.T. - An outbreak of tuberculosis and brucelosis If the minister declines, a distemper has killed hundreds of Arctic sled dogs Redhead is a member of (an infection that can cause panel will be selected by an and is threatening to bankrupt local hunters and a task force that compiled the animals to become a inter- agency group. guides. The epidemic which has killed almost 1,000 400 -page report on sterile or the females to the Although the report dogs started in the central Arctic last year and has diseased animals. The has abort their calves). not been made public yet, now spread as far east as Greenland. report, which includes four Fears that the diseases Redhead says it will be In Arctic Bay, on the northern tip of Baffin Island options for dealing with ...t ere are so could spread to domestic the distributed to 145 working dogs have died and polar bear hunts in herd, was met with resource y trails and deta' cattle in the Peace River facilities no later than May. the area will either be cancelled or drastically discussion at a meeting in 's like a reflection area and another herd of The report is being edited reduced. Winnipeg Feb. 11 by e land itself." So rare purebred wood bison and condensed to 100 pages. officials from the federal, artist Dale Auger, at the MacKenzie Bison The Wood Buffalo Park provincial and N.W.T.. 's art shows his Sanctuary near Fort reportedly became infected Sexual assault charges laid governments. in foster child case for Elders. See Providence, N.W.T. has in 1925 when a herd of 12. prompted government The options are to fence about 6,000 diseased plains WINNIPEG, Man. - Eight people face sexual officials to take action. The the entire perimeter of the bison was introduced to the assault charges in connection with a young girl who healthy herd of 1,600 wild park, corral the bison and park from Wainwright, was removed from her Alberta foster home against bison is the largest of its do more research, kill the Alberta. her will and returned to her natural parents on a northern Manitoba reserve. The teenage girl has been returned to her foster quickly would have serious August. "Some will go right parents, who had cared for her since 1972, Bill C -31 after she consequences for some to the system, others will threatened to the suicide end torment and regular From Page 1 Native people applying for need a lot of-research." sexual assaults she had been subjected to on the Grove says the NCC, re- instatement. In the meantime reserve. which represents non - "The rejection level Ronnenberg says many The case led to an investigation of Awasis, a can tell a lot status and Metis in Canada, could suddenly fly up and cases are taking up to two Native child care agency, which had pushed for the You t people just by warned the government as far as that unit is years (to process). return of the girl to her natural parents. an back in 1985 to expect concerned they don't care... Bill C -31 was enacted in A report by the Manitoba Department of moules, book they like. t between 100,000 to 120,000 as long as they get the June of 1985 to end sexual Community Services says the agency needs better Fora rent kind of look people to apply for re- applications through." discrimination in the Indian trained workers and more funding from the federal instatement. He is also Gregor expects that all Act which stripped Indian government to help pay for the training. worried that the push to outstanding applications women of their status when move applications more will be "assessed" by mid- they married non- Indians. WINDSPEAK :R, February 26, 1988, PAGE 3 Alcohol's grip on family loosened at Poundmaker's Teaching on reserves in board but continued to By Mark McCallum their native province for the keep drinking. The couple past nine years, Kenny and had been moderate drinkers EDMONTON - The Lillian Rabbitskin, are both for the better part of their Rabbitskin family is enjoying certified elementary lives, drinking only on a happy and sober life teachers with degrees they weekends and special together after alcoholism earned through summer occasions. But, after they threatened to split and school at the University of both received a bachelors destroy their home forever. Quebec. But, their career degree in education, a The Cree family of six goals were almost shattered feeling of self- satisfaction from the Chisasibi reserve because they could not overcame them. They had in northern Quebec are stop drinking alcohol. arrived at a plateau and growing closer since coming To hide their drinking began spending more time to a drug rehabilitation problem and avoid losing filling gaps in their lives with centre, Poundmaker's their jobs, the Rabbitskins leisurely activities. Drinking Lodge, near Edmonton. would move from reserve would prove to be the most 3 "It's just beautiful to see to reserve when someone self- destructive of these , them still sober," says became critical of the activities. Poundmaker's senior example they were setting The couple started counsellor Emile Ward, for students. In 1984, only a missing work and coming - noting the Rabbitskins have court technicality stopped to class with the smell of been living a life of sobriety the school board from firing liquor on them, much to the for the past eight months. them. A provincial court dismay of the school board. The family sought treat- ruled that the board did not The board gave them an g ment from the lodge last give the pair enough notice ultimatum - either get help THE July at the request of the RABBITSKIN FAMILY before firing them. from a rehabilitation centre ...Ernie, Wayne, Lillian, Caroline, Jeremy and Kenny parents' employer, the The Rabbitskins received or find new jobs. Quebec Cree School Board. a warning from the With the assistance school of she received a certificate desk," recalls Wayne, who are a much closer and the school the board, for her efforts. Kenny and is currently attending a happier family. Lillian Rabbitskins moved across eldest son, Wayne, plan to school in Edmonton, as are explains: `I've seen some the country and a entered take the follow -up program. the rest of the children: changes in my family. We 43 -day addictions treatment Provincial Briefs It wasn't until the Ernie, 15; Jeremy, 12 and seem closer and we're program at - the Pound Rabbitskins came to the Caroline, 8. Mabel, the starting to open up to each maker's Lodge. Kenny lodge that they realized the eldest at 19, is married and other more, and my husband explains: "The board said Youth charged with break -in; effect alcohol and drugs no longer lives with the and I are listening more." they would help us find the theft being investigated were having on their family. family. All of the children, best help possible...this The parents say they with the exception of Kenny says: "I feel great CASLAN Caslan place is now. I -A youth has been charged in (Poundmaker's) didn't care if their children, Caroline, have consumed right see some connection with a break and enter in which financial second to none. The who range in ages eight to alcohol at one time or beautiful things happening records, receipt books, and some money were taken people that work here are 19- years -old, consumed another. with my family. We're from the Metis doing a settlement office in mid -November. fantastic job." alcohol and did drugs. In "The kids never really sitting down and talking The 17- year -old male The all of the was charged Jan. 2 and will family completed some cases, Kenny adds had a place they could call about bad things appear in court March 14 to face theft, and break the rehabilitation program "we even encouraged our home because we were and problems we expe- and enter charges. and is now living in oldest son (Wayne) to drink always drinking," says rienced." However, there is "no proof" that the youth took 'Edmonton, travelling to the and do drugs." Lillian. The parents are on a files or books for the Waskahigun lodge for support on a (Housing) Wayne is an admitted Wayne agrees with his special leave of absence Corporation, says Garry Henson, Special regular basis. To prevent Constable alcoholic. The 18- year -old mother: "I couldn't wait to from their teaching jobs with the Boyle RCMP detachment. relapse, family members was kicked out of school grow up and get out on my with the Quebec Cree The missing records precluded a proposed five are being encouraged to get several times for missing own...because I had a School Board, which has year audit of the housing corporation by the support in 10 -day follow -up -. Metis classes and violent behavior. pretty hard time with my guaranteed the couple their Settlement Members coalition, which wanted to programs at the lodge. He says he would also parents. Now, it's like old jobs back if they stay determine - how corporation money was spent. Lillian completed a follow threaten other students starting over." He plans to sober. The Rabbitskins Henson says they are still investigating the missing up program Feb. 19. Her and teachers with violence. stay at home and finish high plan to return home in files but at this time have "nothing to go on." husband and children were "I used to come to school school with the support of August if they feel ready. all at her side supporting drunk and sometimes I his family. But, whatever happens, it her on the last day when Collision kills Hobbema man; would pass out on my Today, the Rabbitskins will be a family decision. passenger escapes with bruises HOBBEMA -- The name of a 27- year -old Hobbema man killed in a highway accident has been released. Delford Louis Saddleback of Hobbema died when Skirmish raises racism issue his pickup truck hit a trailer being towed by another pickup, say RCMP. He was driving east on Highway 61 about 6 km on competitive sports circuit from Hobbema on Saturday, Feb. 20 when his truck By Terry Lusty by affair injury Edmonton Minor Hockey colided with a large steel horse carrier being pulled Belcourt. Kronewitt stems from an League, Jeff Harmon, says by another truck. says the pharase "dumb sustained by one of his Is the highly competitive Indian" was used players "the best way' to cure it Saddleback's passenger, Gerald Rain, 25, was against during the game. As and emotional game of Belcourt but denies racist for the fight after the game, (name -calling) is for him not injured and is being treated at the University hockey a breeding ground comments had been he argues, "You can never to respond...and it'll Hospital. Rain suffered bruises and cuts but his used for racism? prior to the game. justify an assault after the probably stop after six injuries are not believed to be life threatening say An incident last month I RCMP. Belcourt's father dis- game; feel he was encour- months or so." Coach indicates the answer may agrees. aged by his dad..." Neilson's advice to his The accident is still under investigation. "They've been be "yes," acording to harrassing him for the last Belcourt says that Jodoin player has also been "to sources at a Jan. 10 bantam four years, calling him a told him "to meet him look the other way." Evicted family awaits verdict hockey game in Edson. dirty Indian. He just outside after the game" Game suspensions to of housing assessment Coaches of both the Edson couldn't take it anymore. A which was when he both players for their vocal and Stony Plain teams lot of people in Edson have purportedly got struck by remarks have already been GROUARD - A family evicted from their home last confirm a fight broke out heard the name -calling, Belcourt. served as directed by the month after refusing to pay mortgage dues because after the game and off the including the linesmen... According to coach hockey league, but another of structural flaws, which they say caused the ice, most likely precipitated they've said they would Neilson, Belcourt is subject- hearing is yet to come. basement to flood and the sewer to back up, are by name -calling aimed at back charges against Stony ed to racist comments Apparently, the incident closer to having the house repaired. Edson player, 15- year =old Plain." because he's a good player has not yet been presented Louise Gardiner says a group of six people, Jason Belcourt of Ron's Jason Belcourt claims and the name -calling is a to the Alberta Amateur including housing officials and engineers, have Outdoor Nordiques. the name -calling has been strategy used to upset him Hockey Association. assessed the house "from top to bottom" and will Belcourt's father, Allan, going on for a few years and his team members and President Murray Copot, of make a report by the end of the month outlining and Edson coach Jerry now. "It's been mostly from weaken their play. Team Calgary, returned to Canada necessary repairs. Neilson, claim racist slurs the Stony Plain team," he captain Belcourt is "probably on Feb. 8 after being away Following the eviction the family lived in a tent for from several players of the complains, adding "the one of the toughest kids in since Jan. 19 and say he is six days before moving into a government opposing Stony Plain referees don't do anything" the league, but he isn't like not aware of any hearing emergency trailer. Maulers led to the fight. about it. that (a fighter)," states but confirmed he would Gardiner says she stopped making mortgage Mauler coach, Ben Stony Plain coach Nelson, pointing out his look into the matter. payments on the house 20 months ago to get the Kronewitt, admits discrim- Kronewitt feels "compas- player has only been The hockey association attention of Alberta Mortgage and Housing. inatory remarks were sion" for the Belcourt boy, penalized a total of 16 is expected to preside over The Metis woman says she will resume mortgage voiced by his player, Corey referring to him as "an minutes up until the Jan. 10 the issue in early March. payments once the house is repaired to her Jodoin, who, he says outstanding hockey player" game and was provoked Meanwhile, both Belcourt satisfaction. "suffered a broken cheek he'd like to have on his own once too often. and Jodoin continue to play bone" after being assaulted team. He argues the entire Administrator for the for their respective teams. PAGE 4, February 26, 1988, WINDSPEAKER W1NDSPEAKER Editorial GALLERY Racism issue rises on ice Is racism alive and well on Alberta's sports circuit? It seems it is, especially in hockey where the action is fast and tempers boil. Several people involved with the sport have attested to playing in "redneck" areas of Alberta where name calling and pushing and shoving are strategies to intimidate Native players and throw off their playing performance. This kind of racist attitude is nothing new, but it hurts to see it occurring in sports. A particular fight which erupted at a hockey game last month OH, THOSE ACHING FEET! between a Native an non -Native could have had friendship a number of reasons for starting, but there are John McHugh, of the Edmonton Canadian Native group delighted the crowd at Calgary's 18. The troupe performed such indications the root of the cause lies in Friendship Centre Junior Dancers, checks his centre last Feb. feet for blisters after the favorites as Drops of Brandy and the Duck dance. harrassment and bigotry between two races. partner Dee -Ann Gordon's The fact that the fight took place off the ice and after the game is significant. Players and parents must remember that it's a game that should be played out only on the ice. Granted, it isn't so easy to ignore taunts and put downs. The only solution is to take a noble Opinion stance and work hard to rise above it, whether it be in your improved playing performance or your ability to ignore the name calling and turn the other cheek because you know the person Calgary police behavior brings scorn is much worse off than you. doing the taunting Dear Editor: protesters are harrassed report "the public's reaction protesters. Who are the In extreme cases, some coaches just make it a and attacked with lumps of to those f - --ing Indians." I real terrorists, supporters rule that their teams avoid talking to opposition Re: the behavior of ice. believe this cop should be of the Lubicon or the players or referees during a game. Period. Calgary police during the Some people labour more concerned with the police? Feb. 13 protest in support under the misapprehension public's reaction to those No, the Calgary police of the Lubicon boycott. that people are free to police. haven't changed much Some people are under speak up, to disagree, to This same clown (who since they kicked me out of Your opinion, please... the delusion that we live in a hold unpopular opinions, to cowardly refused to give his town. If anything, they've democratic society where act according to their badge number when asked, gotten worse. welcomes letters to the editor and Windspeaker citizens are allowed to conscience. This certainly as is supposedly required unsolicited editorial material. Only those letters speak out, despite racist appears to be the case with by law) told another Gordon R. Dumont which are signed will be published. Correspondence cops who stand around like the plainclothes officer who reporter he wished he had a Prince Albert, Sask. may be edited in length, for libellous content and useless goofs while peaceful told a reporter to be sure to flamethrower to use on the readability. The views presented on this "Opinion" 'page are not necessarily those of Windspeaker or the Should Aboriginal Multi -Media Society of Alberta. Sacred ceremony photo questioned we warn Dear Editor: anyone; I only feel it is my respect for the ways of the duty to bring this to the Red Nations and our otters? RE: Photo "Ceremony to attention of the editor and sacred ways. Saue a River," Feb. 12, anyone reading your paper. Dear Editor: 1988, Vol. 5 No. 49 During this time of 'Much In unity My understanding of the controversy and our fellow and with respect, There seems to be speaker of our Elders, Aboriginal nation's plight Karen Collins something wrong with the teachings spiritual and traditional for respect of sacred Alberta law for trappers. people is that photographs objects, this surely does not EDITOR'S NOTE: It is My neighbor, Edward President Fred Didzena of our sacred ceremonies support our stand in important to note here that Decoine, was fined this General Manager Bert Crowfoot and our sacred pipe are not requesting they be returned Windspeaker first received week because more than Managing Editor Dianne Meili and the discontinuance of permission to photograph one otter got into his traps Reporter Mark McCallum to be taken. The respect for animals. The Reporter Dorothy Schreiber. for this teaching has been our sacred objects being the ceremony and followed set other Production Editor Kiin McLain neglected by many over the publicly displayed. It is at a this up by also asking law says only one Otter Production Assistant Margaret Desjarlais years. It may be that people time when we Aboriginal permission of the Peigans each year can be caught on Joe Redcrow Cree Syllabics are unaware, however, it is people must be supportive to publish the picture. As his trapline.. our duty as Aboriginal of one another in all of the was stated in last week's - Which of our two legal vV ndspetaker S O weekry publication of the Abpiginol Multi -Medic Society of people of the pipe to ensure issues affecting our values, editorial our culture is languages must he use on Alberta. Windspeaker Is published every Thursday at 1500) -112 Avenue. Edmonton. Alberto. r5M 256. Phone: (401)455-2700. that this teaching is shared traditions, inherent rights gradually changing and the signs to warn the otter AdvenisernentS desgned. set and produced by Windspeaker os well as times in a Cree speaking commu- actures. news cartoon, ealtoral content and other printing moterdl are and continued in future and Mother Earth. adapting to modern prOpenres of Windspeaker and may not be used by anyone w4had the generations. In future I would ask that and Windspeaker mirrors nity? e.pessed wrinen perrn,..1perm,.. of Windspeaker (Aboriginal Multi -Meda Society of Alberto) It is not my place to this teaching be very this, while exercising the strongly considered to utmost respect for our Floyd Griesbach Second Class Mail Registration No. 2177 reprimand anyone and it is not my intent to offend reflect the integrity and cultural practices. Wabasca If
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1st - far -off sound of bells grew Moose Calling: Willard Cardinal; 2nd - Lawrence started Saturday before Desjarlais; 3rd - Clarence Scanie gradually louder. The Sunday's parade, attracted Old -time Fiddling: 1st - George Berland; 2nd - John pulling horses prated and the biggest crowds. Desjarlais; 3rd - Eve Brunet nodded. Saturday's turnout was Laughing Contest: 1st - Cecil Desjarlais; 2nd - Francis Parade organizer Sam good and Sunday proved to "Quinney; - 3rd Lorraine Loth - Minoose was happy with Square Dancing, Drops of Brandy, Duck Dance, be even better, with standing the entry and spectator room in Sr., Reel of Eight: 1st - Elizabeth Junior Travellers only the large hall turnout. "The event is a Talltales: 1st - Carolyn Janvier; 2nd Rory on the Cold Lake reserve. Houle; 3rd way to -Lawrence Desjarlais keep the tradition Spectators and participants , alive." Red River Jig (Male Sr.): 1st - Travis Youngchief; 2nd lined the walls and small - How the handled Garth Youngchief driver children huddled near and Red the horses, River Jigging (Female Jr.): 1st Christine the appearance around the stage. Soloway; 2nd - Jacklyn Youngchief; 3rd - Sheila Scanie of the rigging and overall Teamaking: 1st - Charlie Blackman; 2nd Clarence team management were all The competitions were Scanie criteria in the contest. Cash divided up into events and 5 Log Sawing: 1st Willard Cardinal, Emile Blyan; 2nd - prizes of $300, $200 and categories like male and Clarence Scanie, Celestine Grandbois $100 went to the top three female vocals, mixed duets, á Fancy Harness Parade (Heavy Horse): Ist - winners in each category. a number of group dancing George Noel; 2nd - Allan Jacob; 3rd - Irvin Quinney First place heavy competitions 1st - horse and individual ó (Pony): John Stanley; 2nd - Pat Desjarlais; 3rd - Alfred Desjarlais winner was a local team jigging. All events had a owned by George Noel, senior and junior division. ..shows his stuff in the laughing contest
ANNOUNCING : Employment Counsellor 5th Annual Juried Lesser Slave Lake Indian Regional Council (Outreach Program) Alberta Native Art Festival seeks an employment counsellor. Incumbent responsible for counselling clients to determine their interests, assist clients in obtaining work and following up on placements to check progress. Incumbent reports to the executive director. DUTIES: 1. Interview clients and obtain information to determine employability. fr)M MWA 2. Counsel clients and assist in searching for jobs by knowing the employment market and opportunities. Make appointments for interview with employers and on occasion accompany clients to inverview. Help clients to become as self- dependent AWARDS as possible in seeking employment. 3. Contact employers for opportunities and explain the outreach program $5,000 scholarship for 1st place to them. Keep record of prospective employers and types of opportunities $1,000 for 2nd place available. $500 for 3rd place 4. Work in close cooperation with Canada Employment Centres, social $500 for best 3- dimensional piece agencies and other community resources in planning the need of clients. 5. Compile monthly reports, statistics and information on travels. EARLY SUBMISSIONS DRAWS 6. Perform other related work as required. Must be able to assist clients in career development planning. ENTER EARLY to be eligible for early bird prizes. Three draws for $200 art supplies gift certificates will be made on the first day of each QUALIFICATIONS: month, March through May. - Minimum Grade 10 - Ability to understand the need of others and to work well with DEADLINE FOR ALL SUBMISSIONS IS JUNE 1, 1988 people Must have 100% PROCEEDS - good communication skills - Must have good written and interpersonal skills You as an Artist will earn 100% of the proceeds of works sold. The - Must have knowledge and appreciation of the Native community Society covers framing costs for those works chosen for the show. within the Lesser Slave Lake Indian Regional Council area Ability to speak ENTER TODAY!!! - the Cree language is an asset Deadline for application Feb. 29, 1988. CONTACT Send resume to: Alberta Indian Arts & Crafts Society Lesser Slave 501, 10105 - 109 St. Lake Regional Outreach Edmonton, Program Alberta T5J 1MS P.O. Box 1740 (403) 426 -2048 High Prairie, AB TOG 1E0 ATTN: Bruce Willier WINDSPEAKER, February 26, 1988, PAGE 7 Frog Lake boasts The Windspeaker Calendar of Events Kermit Karnival v ckk DROPPIN IN Brave Kock explains the University of Lethbridge was responsible for most of the activities held during the By Mark week in the past. But now the university is being joined All- Indian Basketball Tournament, March 4. McCallum by all of the other schools, local businesses and the 5 & 6, Blackfoot band. For more info call the society. Blackfoot Recreation at 734 -7030 or 734-3833. The week -long event will include two powwows on Treaty 7 Mixed Curling Bonspiel, March 11, 12 March 18 and 19, a 14 -team basketball tourney on the & 13, Blackfoot band. Call Blackfoot Recreation at the above number. Frog Lake residents are leaping to action and 18, 19 and 20 and art shows daily at local malls and the Volleyball preparing their lily pad again this Year for the society's own centre. Brave Rock notes the basketball Tournament, March 12 & 13, Frog Lake. Contact Wilson at 943 Kermit Karnival, which is named in playful tourney will feature top teams from the -3737. Sponsored by United States, Bounty Hinters. honor of a famous movie star - Kermit the Frog. Saskatchewan, Calgary and Lethbridge, of course. Mad Trappers Winter The Wechihtow Ladies Club, which has a load of If there are teams or artists interested in the Native Carnival, March 1113, Wabasca. activities in store for the day -long event, says the Awareness Week, Brave Rock says they would like to Roderick MacKenzie Rendez -vous, March 1I- celebration is expected to have a lot of "rrribiting" hear from you (328- 2414). 13, Fort Chip. Celebration includes winter excitement this year. carnival WABASCA: The "Mad Trappers" Winter Carnival events, hockey and curling tourneys and skidoo and ice Last year, the event was a day longer. "It was really Days will be kicking off on March 11 -13. The second cor races. good," says club member Brenda Quinney, explaining annual winter time celebration has something for O Kermit Carnival, March 12, Frog Lake school they had to shorten it this year because they couldn't everyone, according to one organizer, Ernest Auger. grounds. Contact Blanche Nooskey at 943 -3780 for find enough volunteers. As a result, they're not going to The weekend carnival will feature the crowning of a more information. host a talent show that is normally a part of the annual new king and queen "mad trapper" of the year. But first, Native Awareness Week, March 14.19, Sik -Ooh- Kotok Friendship Society, event. - competitors from across the province will have to earn Lethbridge. Call Mark Brave Rock at 328 -2414 for more information. But, Quinney is quick to point out that they have the crown by competing in 11 events that in some way, more than enough help to put on a harness horse and shape or form have "something to do with the trappers' Partners in Education Conference, March 17, 18 & 19, Inn. Edmonton. pony chuckwagon parade, six outdoor activities and 10 everyday life," explains Auger. Convention Special guest speaker: Dr. David Suzuki. Call Yellowhead Tribal more indoor events. She adds there will be plenty of Although the event is only open to adults (18 and up), Council al 962-0303 for more info. cash prizes and trophies to be given away as well. Auger the says younger folk will have a chance to Hockey Tournament (Siksika All- Indian Senior), The reserve will also hold its first -ever male beauty compete in an ice fishing derby and snowshoe races March 18, 19 & 20, Blackfoot band. Call Blackfoot contest. To qualify for the contest, you have to dress that are being held along with the carnival. Recreation for more information. like a woman, explains She Quinney. notes prizes will FORT CHIP: Bicentennial activities are in full swing Youth Conference, March 18 & 19.Onchaminahos be awarded to the most outrageous, most talented and, at Fort Chipewyan. The 200- year -old community will High School. Saddle Like. For more information of course, most beautiful contestants. "It's all in fun," be hosting the Roderick MacKenzie Rendez -vous, contact 7263730. she says. March 11-13.- The celebration will include winter u Native Students Awareness Week, March 21- Country Fyre has gladly agreed to supply music for a carnival events, hockey and curling tournaments as 25, Concordia College, Edmonton. Contact Peter Cardinal, Pimin dance that will wrap up the celebration. well as skidoo and ice car races. In 1788, MacKenzie Don or Frantz House on campus for further Quinney invites everyone to drop by and feel free to founded the community and established the first information. participate in the Kermit Karnival, which will be held at trading post on the banks of the Athabasca River. All- Native Hockey Tournament, April I 3, North Battleford. Call the Frog Lake school on March 12. Bicentennial staff secretary Lee Derksen says most Friendship Centre at (306) 445 -8216 for more info. of the events will either take place in the townsite or on Basketball Championship (Western Canada LETHBRIDGE: Mayor Dave Carpenter has the frozen top layer of the Athabasca Lake. She adds Men's & Ladies'), April 8, 9 & 10, Blackfoot band. declared March 14 -19 Native Awareness Week in visitors can enjoy the crowning of a carnival queen, an Call 734-7030 or 734 -3833 for more info. Lethbridge. Although it's not an official holiday, Sik- oldtime costumes banquet as as well the entertainment 2nd Annual Good Times Jamboree, May 20 -22, Ooh-Kotok Friendship youth Society worker Mark of the Metis Local Oldtime Dancers, and a pancake Lac La Biche. Call the Native Perspective at (403) Brave Rock says the whole town is behind the event breakfast. 623-3333 fur further information. and participating in it. Have a great week.
A Tradition Of Excellence THE CANADIAN NORTHERN STUDIES TRUST SPRING COMPETITION FOR SCHOLARSHIPS IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR NATIVE STUDENTS
The Canadian Northern Studies Trust will award scholarships - valued at $10,000 each - to support Native students enrolled in post- baccalaureate degree or diploma programs at a Canadian Prepare For It Now! Application university and who will be commencing graduate studies on or after Procedure September 1, 1988. How: In a university and college The educational program of the successful candidates will have entrance program designed 1. Call the UCEP counsellor, special relevance to economic development for Native peoples in For Native adults. Bonnie Young at 479 -8481 Canada. Preference will be given on basis for an interview. the of academic excellence, but work -related experience with What: Study English & Math potential for initiative and leadership qualities will be taken into account. The subject areas and career -planning. The 2. Deadline for applications that have direct bearing on economic development will be English & Math are recognized is June 30, 1988 considered, and the applicability of the of to as equivalent to Eng. 30 and course study Native economic development must be demonstrated. Math 30 for university 3. Apply early. Interviews college entrance. have already begun. The awards are open to Native students who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada. These awards are made When: Sept. 1988 - April 1989 possible by a contribution from the Native Economic Development Program, Government of Canada. Where: Concordia College, Edmonton, Alberta For information and application material, write to: Association of Canadian Support Sources: A full -time Universities for Northern counsellor help Studies provides with CONCORDIA 130 Albert 1915 personal, family and academic Street, Suite problems. Tutoring is COLLEGE Ottawa, Ontario KIP 5G4 available Tel. 613 -238 -3525 in the afternoons. Students 7128 Ada Boulevard have access to library and Edmonton, Alberta T5B 4E4 Applications are to be received by April 1, 1988 sports facilities. (403) 479 -8481 PAGE B. February 26. 1988, WINDSPEAKER
Calliou reports the latest at Grande Prairie Indian Country Youth learn skills for at- home -alone time part of the Winterlude '88 By Mark Calliou celebration. This is an Community annual winter carnival Correspondent comprised of many Grande Prairie activities. The Metis Association Two Grande Prairie Local 20 is holding their Regional College students Annual Meeting at the recently shared in scholar- friendship centre, on ship money dedicated to March 6 at 11 a.m. Lunch furthering the education of will be served. It's very Natives. Henry Nooskey important to have all our will use the funds to help members attend if possible him gain a business as we will be electing new administration diploma. officers. If you need a ride Student Tracey Cardin- please phone 539 -5735 or al, a university transfer 539 -7514. student - is aiming for an Happy birthday to the education degree. The following people: Feb. 6 - students ech received $250 Herb Badger; Feb. 19 - from a fund established by Val Clarek; Feb. 23 - an anonymous donor. Ronalda Horseman; Henry Nooskey and Tracey Cardinal (center) Crystal Badger is two Feb. 26 -Elsie Richards; are flanked by Rita Easton (left) and Irene on Feb. 29. Actually she is Feb. 27 - Joseph Loutitt (right). eight but them's the breaks Richards; Feb. 29 - for a leap year child. Crystal Crystal Badger. and confidently. port systems, health tells me she celebrates her We would also like to The course consists of records, family rules, first birthday on Feb. 29. Happy congratulate Lyle and nine sessions (one hour aid, appliance use, basic birthday, Crystal! Denny Morrison on the each) facilitated by hygiene, nutrition - snacks, Chantel Campbell, a birth of a daughter Jody Charlene Eckstrom of fire safety, dealing with native of Komax, B.C., ws Jan. 30. Cool Aid. Presentations are strangers and personal chosen "Queen of the made by other community feelings and self- esteem. North." Chantel who Home skills program agencies, such as the South This program has proven completed high school in Our home skills program Peace Health Unit, St. very popular with the Beaverlodge, now resides for children ages six to 12 is John's Ambulance, Grande children. They come to the in Grande Prairie. designed to provide children Prairie Fire Department Friendship Centre after The Tundra hockey with information and skills and the RCMP. school and are provided team to manage at- home -alone The course content won the Grande with a snack before the CRYSTAL BADGER Prairie tournament held as time situations more safely includes: emergency sup- ...leap year birthday makes her two- years -old
Native Communications - An integral part of the way Native peoples reach each other -a gatherer of information and a viable source of communication between Natives everywhere. The Indian Association of Alberta & Best Wishes wishes to congratulate the AMMSA /ARTS (Aboriginal Radio /Television Society) as you celebrate your 2nd anniversary - continued success.
on your 2nd Anniversary of Native Broadcasting
We Appreciate the Importance of Native Media & Communications
Chief Eugene Steinhauer, Councillors, Tribal Administration & Staff
SADDLE LAKE TRIBAL 11630 Kingsway Avenue ADMINISTRATION EDMONTON, Alberta T5G 0X5 Saddle Lake, Alberta TOA 3T0 (403) 452 -4330 or 452-4331 (403) 725 -3829 WINDSPEANER, February 26, 1988, PAGE 9 Trapping trails to be cleared By Mark McCallum The clearing project is When it snows or there expected to begin in late is a heavy frost, branches The provincial govern- February and should be droop over the trails, ment is funnelling $39,000 completed by April 15. It making them virtually into clearing costs for will employ 10 band impassible,'' explains passageways used by members, who will be Grandjambe. "The workers trappers at the Little Red clearing brush and willow will also be widening the River band near High Level. trees off about 240 km of trails because right now Band councillor Henry old skidoo trails. Total cost they're barely wide enough to Native Grandjambe says the of the project is $63,990. for one skidoo." passageways will improve access for band members Perspective that have traplines in the Garden River area of the Wood Buffalo National Park. 7ubson's13aa on your Transportation and NORTHERN STORES Utilities Minister Al Adair notes the project will create 2nd Anniversary new jobs and generate SERVING THE AREA economic benefits for the FOR OVER 150 YEARS trapping industry in the community. From Chief Johnsen Sewepagaham, "Trapping provides the Congratulations to the main source of income for Native Perspective Council & Band Members the Little Red River band during the winter," explains on your 2nd Anniversary Adair, adding elderly band members stand to gain the most because they "rely on OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK trapping for their livelihoods LITTLE RED RIVER more so than others." Mon. - 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tues. - 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. INDIAN TRIBE Wed. -10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Thurs. - 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fri. a.m. - 9 p.m. -10 Box 1165, HIGH LEVEL, Alberta TOH 1Z0 Sat. - 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. AIDS Band Office: 759 -3912 or 759 -3950 RETAIL STORE 927 -3280 INFO FOODMART 927 -3776 FOX LAKE BAND OFFICE JOHN D'OR BAND 659 -3855 or 659 -3963 759 -3912 call toll free FORT VERMILION, Alberta 1 -800 GARDEN RIVER BAND OFFICE 772 -AIDS 659 -3677 Congratulationsto Native Perspective Confidential, Anniversary professional information on your 2nd on AIDS and its prevention. Special thanks from the Board & Staff
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The Choice is Yours to the Native Make it While You Still Can Perspective on your 2nd Anniversary
NEGATIVE POSITIVE J i May you have Drug addictions and abuse ° Happy, healthy and aware Uncertain future for your family ° Educated children School dropouts and unemployment ° A solid working environment Life full of emptiness \ ° Self assurance and esteem many more. Sorrow, pain, suffering ° Joyous family outings Never a penny to call your own ° A positive, confident attitude °° Money bank. l' From Chief, Council
NATIVE OUTREACH & Members
3rd FI., 10603 -107 Ave. EDMONTON, Alberta T5H OW5 (403) 428 -9350 ERMINESKIN TRIBAL 428 -9350 HEAD OFFICE: 3rd FI., 10603 - 107 Ave., Edmonton, AB T5H OW5 - (403) BRANCHES IN: ENTERPRISES Calgary - Rm. 201, 1211 - 14 ST. S.W., Calgary, AB T3C 1C4 - (403) 245 -4374 Grand Centre - Box 1168, Grand Centre, AB TOA 1TO - (403) 594 -7360 Box 219, Hobbema, AB TOC 1 NO High Level - Box 480, High Level, AB TOH 1ZO - (403) 926 -3635 585 -3741 Hinton - 8201, Summit Building, Box 1409, Hinton, AB TOE 1B0 - (403) 865 -7811 Lethbridge - 1616 - 2nd Ave. S., Lethbridge, AB T1J 0G2 - (403) 320 -9010 PAGE 10, February 26, 1988, WINDSPEAKER
Ray Fox Nickname: Honcho Joan Age: For the purpose of this article, "29 and holding" Hinz Wade T. Title: Director of Radio Job LaFrance Ni. Hobbies: Promoting, visions of grandeur and music, Nickname: Clyde Ag music, music 24 Nickname: Gleichen Revenge Age: Jo Favorite Book: Cheque...I Have Spoken Community Animator and Advertising Age: 22 Job Title: He Favorite Movie: The Gods Must be Crazy, Where Job Title: Vinyl Audio Electronic Technician Consultant Fa the Green Ants Dream Hobbies: White water canoeing, skiing, juggling, Hobbies: Girl oggling, driving, girl oggling . Tin Food: Pork Neck Bones, Chicken stuff or is that a Favorite camping, outdoor Favorite Book: National Lampoon, Fa Cacciatori, Curry Paratha, Korean Food Favorite Book: I am David: The Greatest Miracle in magazine? t Fa Most Memorable Movie: Soldier Blue, Ulzanas the World, Og Mandingo Favorite Movie: Good Morning Vietnam grape leaves, chocolate, t Or Raid Favorite Food: Stuffed Favorite Food: Anything Or One rule you live by: Go For It almost anything sweet isn't only thing, One rule you live by: Winning the cor Person you admire: Jim Sinclair, Cher Most Memorable Movie: Loyalties it's everything. One thing you would like to change: The One rule you live by: Finish what you start; never Person you most admire: Anyone who has the Canadian bureaucracy and my socks give up guts to get exactly what they want out of life without One thing you would like to change: The world hesitation. One thing you would like to change: If I had one thing I could change, I would rid the earth of racial
intolerance - either that or blow up South Africa.
Richard Bridget A. Wagamese Cardinal Nickname: The Old Hippie Nickname: The Bridge Age: 32 Age: 28 Job Title: "Hey you... Job Title: Trainee Robin Hobbies: Hockey, reading, music, looking for love in Hobbies: Reading, writing, visualizing my dream Kuhle Ni all the wrong places Favorite Book: The Road Less Travelled, M. Scott At Favorite Book: The Road Less Travelled, M. Scott Peck Nickname: Cool, as in Kuhle Ja Peck Favorite Movie: Good Morning Vietnam Age: Uncertain, records destroyed H Movie: Mask Favorite Favorite Food: Anything, I like to eat. Job Title: News Director (Sometimes) Favorite Food: Chinese One rule you live by: The Alwyn Morris Motto: "If Hobbies: Skating, reading, cross country skiing, Fa Most Memorable Movie: The one that I never you have it in you to dream, you have it in you to spending money Fa even saw that summer evening at the drive -in with Betty succeed." Favorite Book: The Bourne Identity, Robert Ann Person you admire: Tina Turner, Richard Waga- Ludlum M One rule you live by: If you booze, you lose Wage Wagamese, Adrian Cronauer and Robin Favorite Movie: Suppose They Gave a War and Oi Person you most admire: Nelson Mandela, Zorro Williams Nobody Came - No one did! Pt One thing you would like to change: One thing you would like to change: My Most Memorable Movie: Rabbit Test - The Oi Indifference on any front Blubber, meaning my extra fat. rabbit died along with the crowd un
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to Native Perspective Congratulations on your on your 2nd Anniversary 2nd Anniversary Congratulations From The Chairman, Keep up the Council, Staff and Members to the Native good work! Perspective on Compliments of your 2nd Anniversary EAST PRAIRIE the Board & Staff and may you have METIS SETTLEMENT many more.
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Meet the people who bring you the daily radio program: The Native Perspective!
Nickname: Mr. Bill Age: Legal Job Title: Radio Training Program Manager/- Coordinator Hobbies: Oenology Favorite Book: 1982 Sears Catalogue Favorite Movie: A Christmas Carol Favorite Food: Hash Browns and Fried Kobassa One rule you live by: Stand pat on 17 Person you most admire: Bob Claremont One thing you would like to change: Income Michelle A. Brackets Nyquist Russell Nickname: The Man Whitford Age: 25 Job Title: Reporter Announcer Nickname: Russell B. (B as in Bingo) Hobbies: Collecting paper bags Age: 31 Favorite Book: Bloom Country: Tunes of our Job Title: Translator Times, Burke Breathed Hobbies: Golf, bingo Favorite Movie: African Queen, I Love Leeches Favorite Book: Plains Cree Dictionary, Dr. Anne Favorite Food: Chocolate Anderson One rule you live by: Now's the time to do it. Favorite Movie: Outlaw Josie Wales, with Chief Nancy One thing you would like to change: The calorie Dan George Thompson content in chocolate. Favorite Food: Muskrat Kiev One rule you live by: Live every day as your last Nickname: Sarge Person you most admire: Bernard Ominayak Age: 31 One thing you would like to change: The Lynx Job Title: Office Manager J.R.R. Tolkien e Quota Favorite Book: The Hobbit, Favorite Food: Seafood One rule you live by: Strive for perfection, in everything One thing you would like to change: The number of seconds in a minute
Norman Doris Quinney Bill Nickname: The Old Man from the a1ountoin 'memoir Sherry Age: 59 Nickname: "As in dollar..." Bellerose Job Title: Trainee Age: 26 Hobbies: Sleeping Job Title: AnnouncerOperator Nickname: Smiley Favorite Book: Playboy Hobbies: Photography, skating, travelling and music Age: 26 Favorite Movie: One Flew Over the Cucko s Nest Favorite Movie: The Gods Must be Crazy Job Title: Receptionist Favorite Food: Rabbit Stew Favorite Food: Moose meat and Korean food Hobbies: Reading and spas Most Memorable Movie: The Other Side of the One rule you live by: Go for the Gusto! Favorite Book: Prison of Grass, Howard Adams Mountain Person you admire: Bernard Ominayak, because Favorite Movie: When a Stranger Calls One rule you live by: Be honest of his devotion to his people, his sincerity and because Favorite Food: Zucchini Person you most admire: Winston Churchill he never gives up. One rule you live by: Thou can do it One thing you would like to change: Send all One thing you would like to change: Russ Person you admire: Robert Redford undesirables home. Whitford One thing you would like to change: School limodilrelimmor
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`People of the Land' shown at Calgary Auger tributes Northerners through his paintings
By Terry Lusty There still remains a significant number of Originally from the bush Indians in isolated and country around Lesser semi -isolated areas who Slave Lake, Cree artist follow the cyclic patterns of Dale Auger is a person "of nature -- the seasons. In the land." the spring when the fish are His art, displayed at the running, Indians fish. In Calgary Indian Friendship summer, they harvest Centre during the first berries, herbs and other week of the Olympics, is a fruits of the land. In fall, tribute to Indians of northern they prepare equipment Alberta. Entitled "People of It needed for winter hunting the Land," his showing DALE AUGER and trapping. And, in opened Feb. 12 and was ...highlights Elders winter, they trap and hunt. attended by special guests According to Auger, Lubicon Chief Bernard animal life has been scared Natives can and do continue Ominayak, former Indian off or hunted out by to live off the land. It is a Association president non -Natives. lifestyle they know, Harold Cardinal and singer Auger recognizes that appreciate and wish to Winston Wuttunee. welfare dependency has continue. But, as society "I have a great amount of skyrocketed and that extendsinto the far reaches respect for them," said deprivation in Native of Alberta's wilderness Auger who thanked them communities is rampant areas, Native lifestyles and traditionally by presenting and thrives in stark contrast culture are affected. Where "KEEPER OF THE DRUM" gifts. All are Auger's long- to corporate giants like once the people could ...4'x4' painting features Philip Isadore time friends. Shell and Petro -Canada, provide sustenance for The exhibit illustrates the firms which live alongside their families, many have believe it is Mother Earth to give them what they similar trails in life, he affinity Native people have tiny settlements like Little been reduced to accepting crying out through him," deserve...and to save their states. "Take their eyes for Mother Earth. Respect Buffalo and are extracting welfare. said Wuttunee. "If the culture "cause if they go, and faces...there are so for the sustenance provided millions of dollars from the Auger's art presents a Lubicons don't get what we go too." many trails and details - by the land cannot be taken bosom of Mother Earth. passionate plea to humanity they are asking for," he A large mural which it's like a reflection of the lightly, Auger claims, and is The rape of the land is to respect the land and the continued, "it may be the attracted much attention land itself." really the basis for the appropriately depicted in people who populate it. His last time the land cries out." was a scene at Lubicon Painting is not the only Lubicon protest against a one of Auger's paintings, cry for justice has also been The audience was visibly Lake featuring a portrait of medium Auger works in. government which has People of the Land, which taken up by Cree recording moved by the impassioned Ominayak, a stretched He also exhibited carvings failed to provide them with shows an oil rig through the artist, Winston Wuttunee. words and like the speaker, beaver pelt, sun -dried fish, of Brazilian soapstone. As land promised 4,4940 as trees where a trapper is Wuttunee, however, is some found it difficult to and a cluster of perennial well, the artist did not fail to partial fulfillment of Treaty walking his line on snow- more than an entertainer. hold back their tears -- northern fireweed. incorporate some natural No. 8 in 1899. shoes. What the painting He is also a bit of a tears for the people, the Much of the exhibit objects such as eagle However, Auger explains, portrays, says Auger, philosopher who captivated world. North German highlights Indian Elders. A feathers, antlers, and a' the land question of the doesn't apply solely to the the overflow crowd at the visitor Bobby Robinson, particularly attractive piece rawhide drum suspended Lubicons at Little Buffalo is Lubicons. It is symptomatic opening of the show. In an remarked how "impressed is an acrylic of Fort Chip from dead trees used in the only part of a larger issue. of what is happening in honor song dedicated to and moved" he was by Elders John James and display. On a broader scale, the many pockets of this Ominayak, Wutunee sang what he saw and heard. He Mary Rose Waquan, entitled Before closing the day's very lifestyle of the people is province. The people at to the Four Directions, fully supports the Lubicon People of the Geese. "I events, members of Auger's at stake. He says the lands Wabasca, and further beseeching the Creator to claim and says, "we should learned a lot of good things family and the special are threatened by devel- north in the back -lakes intervene and preserve tell all the people we can from the Elders," says guests participated in an opers, particularly oil communities, also live off what remains of life on our and rescue what we can (of Auger. They are often honor dance sung by companies, which have the land. Many are not lands, in our waters and in Indian life)." subjects of his work. Wuttunee. already caused Native employed by mainstream our skies. Another supporter, Fritz To him, Elders are the Augers exhibit runs until from Austria said, "I incomes to diminish society and look to Mother "His (Ominayak's) people Julius closest one can get to Feb. 21 at 140 - 2 Ave. S.W., believe it's the last chance drastically because the Earth for their livelihood. are changing... dying...1 nature. 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20 YEARS B ONNYVILLE INDIAN -METIS R EHABILITATION CENTRE offices in: P.O. Boa 1348 Bennl.iU., Alberta. TOA MO - 820.3328 Athabasca I Boa 1271 St. Paul I Boa 2920 Athabasca. Alberta i TOG OBO SI. Paul. Alberta I TOE 210 Telephone (403) 615-6214 LAC LA BICHE Opsrashe unas the a"naCt.r ot tM Mn.,s N A0.aMee Eeur asan PAGE 14, February 26, 1988, WINDSPEAKER Sports Saddle Lake moms enter team Tyke mania sweeps reserve
By Kim McLain Sarcee - we lost 10 to anyone who wanted to nothing two times." apologize to his coach, SADDLE LAKE -- There's But all that has changed team and mother. "I EDMONTON COACH ROBERT GEORGE a mania sweeping the area this year. Now there's 37 thought he would be too we got killed' at the Regina tourney here -a mania that makes children, girls and boys, on scared, but sure enough, he young hockey players win the tykes roster. So far in got up in front of everyone and moms put on skates this season, the tykes have in the room and apologized. Saskatchewan teams prove to be and helmets to play against played in four tournaments He and his mother hugged their own children. -- they've won all of them at the end and they both too tough for visiting Albertans It all started about this and have yet to lose a ended up crying." a for their aeLund place with third was the Saskatoon time last year when tournament game. Often Some people might By Kim McLain Saddle Lake man wanted their opponents finish. Classics. The Classics they defeat credit Houle, 31, for all the to a Snaring $500 and a defeated the Edmonton his 5- year -old son play by more than dozen success the tykes are A Regina high school hockey. At the time, there goals. gym was the battlefield for trophy for a third place Spirits to advance to third. having. With only a two - was no team for this son's With all that winning, 24 Native volleyball clubs finish was the Moose Jaw The teams came from day coaching workshop, age group, known as tykes Houle sometimes has his last Feb. 13 -14 weekend -- STI club. The STI's Moose Jaw, Red Earth, he's a natural coach. And, (seven and under), on the hands full just trying to 14 men's teams and 10 defeated Edmonton's Edmonton, Broadview, with a full -time job with reserve. So he started one. keep his players down to ladle's. Strikers in semi -final action. Regina and Saskatoon, said Indian Affairs in St. Paul, "In the first week we only earth. At the end, it was the The Strikers came home Garth Geddes, who works most of Houle's free time is had six kids," says Victor remember one time a Moose Jaw Beavers who empty- handed. at Regina's friendship "I spent with the team. But he Houle, coach of the tykes. little guy was angry after a felled the forest of compet- On the ladie's side, two centre. The centre hosted says it's the parents who "But by a month later there game. When he got to the itors, emerging as the top Regina teams met in the the tournament. make it happen - 100 per were 25 kids signed up for room he threw his team on the men's side of final matchup. The Riley's Of the Alberta teams, dressing cent. the team." trophy," says Houle. At the the tourney. The Beavers came out on top winning Geddes said they played "It took us five or six next meeting, Houle read "The number 1 thing is bagged $1,500 and jackets $1,300 and jackets. The well but ran out of steam games just to score one off the list for a tournament keeping the parents for their hard work. Riley's defeated the toward the end of the goal," adds Houle, who was team, leaving the angry informed," he says. By Regina's Momma's Boys Shooters, who earned $800 tournament. born and raised in Saddle youth's name off. Then he letting the parents know lost to the Beavers in the and a trophy for their "We got killed," said Lake. "We even played at informed the players there final showdown, taking second place finish. Robert George, coach for last year's provincials in was one more spot for See Page 15 home $1,000 and a trophy Just out of the money the Edmonton Strikers.
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Congratulations Congratulations to SPORTS to the Native ROUNDUP Perspective the Native Perspective on your 2nd Anniversary By Kim Mc Lain on your 2nd Anniversary From the Board of
fR1ENDSpp Directors, Executive '`VE CEH Director & Staff Boy are those Olympic Games ever windy. I r,p spent some time living in Calgary and even then it was always windy, so I'm not surprised. Heck, all the game organizers had to do was take one 11R Grandfathers have the look at those Indians that live around there - they walk " sideways at a 45- degree angle. Them Indians are so wisdom, it is up to us used to the wind that when the wind stops blowing they *WOW all fall down. the But that's enough hot air from me, there's lots to follow path. happening in Native sports country so let's get to it.
GOODFISH LAKE: Bantams (14- and 15- year -olds) HIGH LEVEL Slave Lake here hosted a tourney last Saturday Feb. 20 and put on a good show to please the hometown crowd by winning NATIVE FRIENDSHIP CENTRE Native Friendship Centre the event. Box 865, SLAVE LAKE, Alberta TOG 2A0 Box 1735, HIGH LEVEL, Albedo TOH IZO The bantams emerged to the top over three other -3039 926 -3355 (403) 849 teams: Saddle Lake placed second, Enoch earned third Phone and Kehewin rounded out the pack. The Goodfish team managed to go through the one -day showdown undefeated in three games. i Things went smooth at the tourney, except for the Saddle Lake versus Enoch game, reported trainer Kevin Quinney. Apparently there was a little bit of pushing and shoving, a third man in -- at the end, the Enoch team walked off the ice with five minutes left in Congratulations the game. Saddle Lake was in front at the time so they on your got the two points for a win. to the Native The bantam provincials are coming up in March 2nd Anniversary 19 -20 at Saddle Lake. Perspective on your SADDLE LAKE: The sounds of eight- and nine -year- olds echoed here at the "Moccasin Square Gardens" as 2nd Anniversary five novice hockey clubs battled on ice last Feb. 20 -21 weekend. And may you have The few spectators there were treated to a sudden death overtime game in the final showdown between continued success Kikino and Kehewin. With 45 seconds left in the five minute overtime period, Kikino's Lee Hardy put the for many years puck in the net, giving his team an 8 -7 victory over Kehewin. to come. Alexander captured third spot after they defeated Vilna 4 -0. The hosting team, Saddle Lake, came last. WATSON & KLAUSE "But everybody got trophies, there were no losers," says Keith Lapatak, manager for Saddle Lake. (BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS) Lapatak listed the all- stars: Saddle Lake's Ralph McGilvery, best goalie; Alexander's Reid Newborn, defence; Vilna's Bud Clark, defence; Kikino's Lee SARCEE SEVEN CHIEFS Hardy, center; Kehewin's Tyrone John, right winger 5003A - 5i. AVE. 352 -177t and Kikino's Laurie Lafluer, left winger. SPORTSPLEX WETAskiwiN, AIbERTA Lee Hardy, who scored the deciding goal in overtime, also won the most valuable player award. Edmonton Customer Direct Line 3700 Anderson Road, S.W. T2W 304 SLAVE LAKE: Seven CVC volleyball teams met in CALGARY, Alberta (No Charge) Edmonton 426-1867 -1441 friendly rivalry here recently. Phone 281 -4833 or 281 And after a close battle, Calling Lake edged out Wabasca. Another Wabasca team, called Wabasca II, won third. The winning team had their names engraved into a large trophy that stands in a corridor at the Slave Lake CVC, plus, all the players got gold medals. The second place finishers, Wabasca I, earned silver medals while VALLEYVI EW Wabasca II took home bronz medals. "It's a fun tournament, a chance for everyone to get to know one another," says Brian Penner, president of the Slave Lake CVC student council. "There was CO-OP somebody for everybody." Recreation The Slave Lake CVC runs out of. an old office 4. ations Paris & building and has no gym, so the student council rented a gym from a local high school. extends But construction has begun on their own building, CONGRATULATIONS which will have a gym and swimming pool. congratulations to TO THE NATIVE PERSPECTIVE WANTED: Volunteers, coaches and players for the Urban Native Fastball in Edmonton are needed at the ON YOUR 2ND ANNIVERSARY Ootenow rec society. The league already has half a dozen teams but needs more help. Contact James at the society for more info at 477 -3576. The Horse Lake reserve, population 260, are gearing Value...Service...Guaranteed up for their summer baseball season and they need Supporting our local community equipment for the minor teams. "Used balls, bats, bases, anything," says Horse Lake's Fred Gingras. To OPEN: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., MON - FRI help him phone 356 -2248. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., SATURDAY No -hit hockey teams are needed for a hockey OPEN LONGER TO SERVE YOU BETTER tourney hosted by the Frog Lake T -Birds at Elk Point Feb. 27 -28. Phone now for Irvin at 943 -2491 after 6 p.m. 524 -3101 or Larry at 943 -2211 during the days. 2nd That's all for this week. Thanks to all of you who BOX 60, VALLEWIEW, ALBERTA on your phoned in with info about your communities and those Anniversary who had something for the "Wanted" section. Catchya later. PAGE 16, Februar/ 26. 1988, reemosPEAJ
Tyke Mania "A good listener is a good and teachers - that's just parents paid for that trip, leader and a good leader is as important as hockey, the tickets, food, gas," says Page 14 MEET THE From a good listener," he often too." Houle. "I'm really thankful the when and where's he's begins. Every game he He's started a tykes' for all the support the HAWKS got the parents working picks a new captain. He tradition of having the parents have given us." with him. "They (parents) tells his anxious players to captain shake hands with Incidentally, they won a Jeff Little bring the kids to the games help their parents feel the other center at the draw at the game and Goalie and practices, put on their proud. Sometimes he opening faceoff, an unusual received 20 Oiler hockey equipment...tie their skates." throws in a casual remark practice up to now. "The bags - so now when But just before games, about home or school, kids said other teams might people see a gang of 5 -year- Houle politely ushers the something like: "Keep think they're strange, but olds carrying Oiler bags parents out of the dressing working hard at school like just told them 'No, it's good they know who they are. room, so he can have a you work hard here on the sportsmanship.' " Most recently, the tykes private talk with his players. ice, listen to your parents At a recent tykes got a chance to show off tournament hosted at their new bags at a tykes; Saddle Lake a team tourney hosted by Driftpile sportsfolk cancelled at the last minute, Hobbema. The Saddle leaving a vacancy in the Lake children won the get Olympic medals draw, only to be filled by the tournament without one mothers of the Saddle Lake loss -- winning with scores By Kim McLain volunteer work in commu- youngsters. like 12 -1, 9 -1, 12 -0 and 15 -0. nity sports. Ross Giroux "We had promised the The first weekend in DRIFTPILE - Residents was honored for his years teams three games each so March, the tykes will here are beaming with the spent coaching minor 25 moms dressed up to fill journey back to Hobbema they Olympic spirit since sports on the reserve. the gap, filling in as a team." for the provincial finals. For Jeff Little "98 per cent of the game is mental." received commemorative Edward Freeman was As it turned out, the moms Many expect them to win He doesn't roam the rink, doesn't shoot much. In '88 medals last his Olympic singled out for dedication lost three games straight, there. fact, most of his game is played in a two -by -six foot Feb. 12. to officiating local sports defeated by their own sons "I tell the parents to enjoy area he's the goalie for the Hobbema Hawks. In the presentation functions. Hardly a and daughters. Still, the wins while they can Little, 18, has already graduated from Grade 12 20 on- ceremony about tournament goes by without everyone was a winner, because next year many of and has a year at the Red Deer College behind him. into the lookers crowded Freeman there with a taking home medals and our tykes will move up into So he has lots of time for practice and preparation, band office to Driftpile trophies. The children the novice age group where and it seems to be working well for him. Right now his watch Jack Shields, whistle hanging around hung medals around the they won't be so noticeable." he sits about sixth in the goaltenders standings in the six Athabasca MP, give out neck. necks of their mothers. On He explains that his players AJHL with an average of 4.38. final medal medals honoring local Getting the the medals were the words: will become the youngest Little spends many hours in Hobbema playing was band itself. sports people. the Driftpile 1 Deserve This Medal players in the new age floor hockey and weight training. "Hobbema is First to get medals were The band was honored for Because l'nr a Hockey group. "But they'll start to definitely a change for me," he says. "It's a real Driftpile's male and female to develop their efforts Morn. Then, in turn, the shine again after a year," he cultural experience I like it." team athletes of the year. amateur sports and mothers hung medals says with assurance. He's not sure if hell play junior hockey next year, Grade the reserve. Derrick Laboucane, concepts on around their children's So next time you see a but if he does he says he'll "come back to Hobbema 8 Freeman, Ross Giroux, who got and Evan necks. group of hockey players, it will be a good team next year." If he doesn't awarded the Grade 9, were the medal for coaching, Just before last Christ- barely big enough to carry return, hell go back to collect to study psychology or of was medlas because their says the "presentation mas, 42 parents and 25 their Oiler hockey bags, police work. athletic and academic all about the Olympic tykes got together for a you better step back Although he missed his family at the beginning, he standings. spirit." He says "we need journey into Edmonton to because there will be a herd says he's "not as bad off as most guys, I can go home got a more Indians representing Louise Giroux watch the Oilers play the of proud parents right every couple of weeks." His family is in Innisfail, 20 of her the Olympics)." medal because Canada (in Hartford Whalers "The behind them. minutes south of Red Deer. But for now, Little puts most of his effort toward his game. "We're losing by one goal mostly, we just need a few breaks," he says. "I'm playing pretty hot WETASKIWIN right now and the defence is playing good too." Little Many fabrics adds in a determined voice that he's still trying for his Electric (1985) Ltd. are factory first shutout this season. Appliances & Television or mill ends AJHL Stats Compiled Feb. 17, 1988 Microwaves which result in savings to SOUTH DIVISION W L T GF GA PTS to the Calgary Canucks 43 8 0 349 178 86 Congratulations you. Fabrics Red Deer Rustlers 32 14 1 292 208 65 Perspective on Olds Grizzlys 25 25 2 257 284 52 Native by the pound Calgary Spurs your 2nd Anniversary 18 33 3 241 317 39 can save you NORTH DIVISION up to 50 %. 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By Dorothy Schreiber the drum and word that is that day because we sang and Mark McCallum chanted. for the Pope and got to The group knows about shake his hand." For young people of the 20 songs by memory and Assumption resident Dene Tha' band, drumming are trying to preserve this Alexis Mercredi praised the has become "a route to significant part of their cul- group and credited them regain culture," says ture by recording them with for continuing the Dene recreation director, Lornie a tape recording machine. Tha' culture. "This is some- Meetchooyeah. The songs have religious thing we're really proud of; The forming of the Dene importance because they our young people are carry- Tha' Drummers has been are performed at "Tea ing on our traditional ways "a great thing for the com- Dances" - a celebration of of praying. And, that's what munity," he said adding offering to the Creator. our Elders waht. Now, they that the drum groups date "The Tea Dance is our can sit back and listen the early 70s and way going back to of to church and because someone else is 80s but then interest died. praying," explained a keeping our traditions However, the enthusi- member of the group, Gor- alive," said Mercredi. asm was rekindled in 1986 don Pastion. during a Dene Tha' Gen- The dances are usually Elders are also involved eral Assembly which focused held in the summer months with the drum group Meet - on promoting internal when the weather allows chooyeah and explained strength and unity in the for good conditions for they offer guidance and community. celebration. And, the reli- DENE DRUMMERS (left to right) - Harvey Providence, Kenny assist the group in achiev- The group started with gious ceremony is usually Denechoan, Ron Pastion, Donnie Wasp -Cohn, Lawrence Denechoan, ing a traditional sound. 10 to 14 members in July only held to celebrate a Allen Pastion, Howard Tsonchoke, Gary Wasp -Colin, Fabian The group is also work- but has grown steadily special occasion or when Chonkolay (missing: Gordon Pastion and Robert Wasp -Colin). ing on vocals but they since the past summer, the Elders feel it is necessary. "don't sing confidently yet," says Meetchooyeah. The Pastion, 20, says Tea But, when they do end, a prohibited from using Tha' drum group is inter- says Meetchooyeah. age range of the drummers Dances begin with a prayer prayer song is used to alcohol. ested in becoming a part of close According to Meetchoo- is from 17 years old to in front of an open fire, the traditional event. "It puts total disrespect the powwow circuit and yeah one of the Dene pro- approximately 29. which they feed tobacco For Pastion singing "just on our culture...Dene tradi- have already performed at phecies says that as long as The drummers are taught and tea leaves to as an offer- comes natural," he explain- tions," he stated. various gatherings in there's one person drum- by Willy Anagassay who is ing to the creator. ed, adding that the drums Another practice Meet - northern Alberta and the ming and one person danc- referred to as the song man When the ceremony is they use are prepared chooyeah would like the Northwest Territories, ing, the world will be as or keeper of the songs. performed, Pastion says, before each performance Dene Tha' Drum group to including Fort Smith at the usual. They don't learn from "It's like something you by warming the hand- stay away from is competi- Pope's last visit to North music books or records; don't want to stop once you crafted instrument over an tive drumming, "We don't America. In other words says the group learns the sacred start. Everybody is dancing open fire. want to bribe our people to Pastion recalled the Meetchooyeah, "If we keep songs of their Elders by and you don't want to Meetchooyeah says our culture," he said. event, saying `9 don't think alive our culture, we'll be memorizing each beat of stop." members of the group are But -he said the' Dene any of us will ever forget alright."
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