S c>t=-, t 4741 LFort Chip, s 2,000 acres of new reserve land

By Dorothy Schreiber Th . e lla lfi transfet *we're proceeding with Tuccaro, project co- purchasing the granite range plans include building red' f ft p province to developing the granite ordinator. - which will be used to side fishing lodges and promoting The Fort Chipewyan the federj.gevernment is that's on dig reserve," says The Devils Gate site, as it the exteriors of government tourism. Cree band has received its one of sevth)eifid parcels general manager Simon is known locally, will be the buildings. The remainder of the first parcel of reserve land; which make.% ,up d. jand Waquori of the Cree band. only granite quarry in Land which lies within reserve land has been close to 2,000 acres which claim package'agrrgd tò by The community -owned Alberta and Waquan says Wood buffalo National surveyed and will be is rich in red granite. the band and both léraels ¿il Fort Chipewyan Devel- the red granité "is practically Park at Peace Point has transferred to the band The 1,300 member band government in December opment Corporation plans non -existent on the market gypsum and good agricul- within the next year. located about 627 km north 1986. to start mining the granite today." tural potential, too, says The corporation is made of Edmonton has already "The reason that this in the spring as soon as the Under a pilot project the Waquan. Three other land up of the Cree band, Fort received a cash settlement parcel of land is transferred snow is melted away from Alberta goverrrmeñt lias sites are located on three Chipewyan band and the of $26.6 million. in advance of the others is the rock, says -Dave committed to three years of different lakes and long Metis local. INSIDE THIS WEEK

Lubicon rejects feds offer of $1.5 million

By Dorothy Schreiber The band has rejected the governments offer Talent shows, princesses and The federal government calling it worse than one powwows, all at has offered the Lubicon made two years ago, which friendship Indians cash compensation would have given the band Calgary's for loss of treaty benefits full mineral rights. centre. See pages 16- but says Alberta may want Lubicon Chief Bernard 19 for a special section called Native to claim half of the oil and Ominayak says Malone is gas revenues on the land missing the most important A PLEA FOR MOTHER EARTH copte in Calgary. under claim by the band. issue in all of Ibis,. the Winston Wuttunee gestures as he addresses a packed room gathered at the In a letter to the band, membership question." Calgary Indian Friendship Centre last Friday to open People of the Land, an art federal negotiator Brian The number of band exhibition by Dale Auger. Malone says Alberta may members has been the Flanked by Harold Cardinal (left) and Rose and Dale Auger, Wuttunee told of be constitutionally entitled central issue of contention the woeful sins of man against nature, moving people to tears with his to "50 per cent of all monies in the land claim which has declaration that Mother Earth is crying out through people like Bernard gained from the sale, lease, gone unresolved for 48 Ominayak. The display is meant to show the peoples' close relationship to the or other disposition of years. The number of band land. - Photo by Terry Lusty minerals on Indian reserves members will determine the transferred after 1930." amount of land the band The federal government will receive. The Lubicons has offered the sum of claim 457 members but $8.3 million to help Indian businesses $500,000 in compensation both governments say for loss of treaty benefits, there are fewer and By Mark McCallum be strict guidelines governing $300,000 toward planning a therefore the land claim the loans procedure and Goodfish Lake reserve and another should be smaller. The federal government clients will be expected to breaks up the winter $350,000 for a health centre. The federal negotiator, is pumping $8.3 million into do their homework before season with their "Those are the kinds of sent a separate letter to the Native economic devel- making application. "We Winter Fun Carnival, things that we feel we can province on the amount of opment through a lending expect the client to do a lot see pages 10 and I1. get ahead and negotiate... land required for the institution called the Alberta of the leg work and research so that if a transfer of land is reserve. The Lubicon chief Indian Investment Corpora- about the prospective made possible then we can says he asked for a copy of tion. business they want to get on with the the job of letter but his request The funding is expected start," he says, adding the building a reserve," says was denied. to create more than 500 corporation will steer Don McGregor, director of 'file u letter to the band new jobs and 250 Indian - clients in the proper communications with Indian also says the government is owned businesses, generat- direction and show them Affairs. willing to negotiate a capital ing up to $27 million into the what they expect. construction program with province's economy over FRED GLADSTONE ...president of ABC The corporation is also the band for infrastructure the next decade. planning to give annual needs such as water, The corporation is owned will assist existing managerial incentive -building scholar- sewage and roads. by the Indian Equity and entrepreneurial training ships and awards. The you look closely, The letter goes on to say Foundation of Alberta, programs are being that scholarships, which will be you can also see a that Canada is willing to which is owned by the to Native offered people given to two students at the joint image of a halo work with the band and the province's 42 Indian bands, today. post- secondary level in above Virginia province to set up a wildlife and serves the Treaty - the Gray says corporation business development, are Yankowski's head. management area outside Indian business community. will give loans to Native called the Senator James Find out why, on page the reserve as well as a Individual loans of up to entrepreneurs that might Gladstone Memorial program to compensate $400,000 are available to not otherwise be obtainable Scholarships. The awards trappers for losses. those who are Treaty and through mainstream banks. for the Indian business of Ominayak says the are majority (51 per cent) He explains most of the the year and businessperson government is trying to owners of their businesses. mainstream banks consider of the year are called the "deceive the public to The corporation, which Native businesses a "high Honourable Ralph Stein- believe that they are trying held its opening ceremonies risk," making it difficult for hauer Awards. to settle with us and that at Edmonton on Feb. 11, Natives to get loans. The Department of we're (the ones) being will provide business Gray adds the corpora- Indian Affairs will be unreasonable." advisory and refera) services tion will provide loans to channelling $2.5 million into The band is willing to as well as competitive Native people with a lower the corporation over the negotiate with the federal interest rates on loans to equity base than other next five years to help the government as long as E. Native entrepreneurs, banks which will mean that fledgling operation get Everett Lambert's Davie Fulton is involved re- according to Harold Gray, Native applicants can get a established. The corpora- first community report in the talks, a request that business development loan from the organization tion is currently operating from Paddle Prairie both governments have manager of the corporation. with less collateral. How- with a capital base of about refused. He explains the corporation ever, he says there will still $10 million. PAGE 2, February 19, 1988, WINDSPEAKER Provincial Band controlled education at a `crossroads' Native educators share concerns, seek answers By Jackie Red Crow 7 education steering In the past, bands had education concerns, stressed that is why more disappointed they couldn't committee and the Blood operated in isolation and encouraging "a united front bands want more involve- attend all of them. BLOOD RESERVE -- The tribe education committee, did their own independent on education in Treaty 7." ment in their children's Social events included a first Treaty 7 Education delegates came together to studies on the new education Blood Chief Roy Fox told education. disco dance demonstrated Conference held Feb. 4 -5 discuss a wide variety of move, he said. delegates at the opening Morris Manyfingers, by Stand Off students at the St. Mary's high issues in band control of An attempt was made in ceremonies school that the theme, coordinator of the confer- under the school exceeded everyone's Native education. the early 80s to establish an Native direction of Education at the ence, said in an earlier Blood teachers Olivia expectations. Bands are in various education steering commit- Crossroads was appro- interview that the confer- Tailfeathers and Evelyn Over 650 Native educat- stages of band control of tee to deal with Native priate. "We must find a ence topics had something Goodstriker. The Blackfeet ors, politicians, students Native education said education issues but interest cluster of ideas so that we for everybody. About 22 Youth Alliance of and interested community Bobby Breaker ,coordinator was low. encourage our students Browning, topics were covered each Montana also provided members attended the two- of education on the Then two years ago, ability to cope and master day. Workshops were additional entertainment day event despite the Blackfoot reserve and a efforts were made to skills needed in today's facilitated by Native bitterly cold weather. member on the first day of the of the steering reactivate a steering society." educators and professionals. Sponsored by the committee. conference. Treaty committee and many of Susan Whitney, a trustee Topics included treaty meetings have been held for the Sarcee Board of rights and Indian education, Kenote speakers included since. Last August, a group Education, said that there problems faced by new Darrel Kipp of Browning of representatives of each are about 5,000 Native students entering college and Chief Bernard National Briefs reserve in Treaty 7 started students in the Treaty 7 and university, to name a Ominayak of the Lubicons work on a Treaty 7 area. However, about 1,000 few. in northern Alberta. education conference. pursue post- secondary Probably the only criticism The Blackfoot band Breaker explained the Grand Chief Erasmus calls education. She emphasized by delegates was that there announced their intention committee now shares for McKnight's removal "these (statistics) are just was so many workshops to to host next year's education information on anumber of rough numbers," but choose from that they were conference. George Erasmus, national chief of the Assembly of First Nations, sent Prime Minister Mulroney a letter calling for Indian Affairs Minister McKnight's removal for showing a conflict of interest in his Picture in Windspeaker recognized, decision to provide a grant to a Japanese -owned paper company. "He offers half a million dollars for lost treaty missing boy found with relatives benefits to the Crees of Lubicon Lake, who never signed a treaty, then he hands a foreign company 19 By Dorothy Schreiber that he had been listed as a times that much 9.5 million - plus the timber counsellor, says Joseph, were reported missing in missing person, says Bugler. now resources of the Lubicons and at least seven other 13, is attending school the city of Edmonton and A picture published in "All of a sudden he just bands, all of whom have been denied reserves. on the reserve. His goal is the vast majority, like It is Windspeaker helped to an outrage," said Erasmus. showed up." to play hockey next year. Osecap were under the age 12- locate a year -old boy Bugler, a student guidance Last year 4,441 persons of 18. who went missing in June Teachers protest poster, of last year. say it paints them as racist Joseph Osecap's picture, published in a special WHITEHORSE -- A controversial poster issued by October 1987 crime the Yukon Human Rights Commission showing a prevention issue was young Native girl standing in front of a schoolhouse, noticed by a secretary at her face fraught with dispair, has outraged the the Prince Charles school Yukon Teachers Association. in Edmonton who recog- The caption on the poster reads: Mommy Don't nized Osecap as a former Leave Me Here. student. The text of the poster continues: "Racism scours "I couldn't really believe the depth of our souls and dredges up the most it. I thought, gee, that's One undesirable of emotions. Yet the fear, the poverty, of ours that went missing," and the hatred pale beside racism's true legacy: the says Iris Hogg about the destruction of human dignity and potential. young boy who was a The teacher's union says the poster, by student at the school from implication, paints its members as racist and is April to Júne. considering lodging a formal complaint with the Hogg who remembers Human Rights Commission against the Human Osecap as a "quiet young Rights Commission. boy" brought the photo- The commission has refused to stop distributing graph to the attention of the poster despite demands from teachers to do so. principal David Forester who had received a request Sioux war chief named, in September to transfer first in 100 years Joseph's school records to a Saskatchewan school. PINE RIDGE, S.D. The great Sioux nation has Forester contacted named its first war in chief more than a century and Det. Ken Anderson, a charged him with leading the battle to recover the missing person coordinator, sacred Black Hills of South Dakota. and from there it was Philip Stevens, 59, is the great -grandson of Chief discovered the young Cree Bear as well Standing as the head of an engineering boy was living with his firm. He will now fight the American government, grandmother on the Red which the Sioux say, illegally confiscated the Black Pheasant reserve nearby Hills 100 years ago. North Battleford, Sask- atchewan. Canadians and Americans Osecap was reported sign polar bear treaty missing in June of 1987 by an aunt who was his legal YELLOWKNIFE, N.W.T. Canadian and guardian at the time, says American Native groups have signed a treaty to Det. Anderson. protect and manage polar bears along the border In a telephone interview region of the Beaufort Sea. from the Red Pheasant The treaty means that American Inupiat hunters reserve Reginald Bugler, from Alaska will keep strict quotas and hunting Joseph's uncle, says he is seasons on the bears which they share with the "going great" and is a good A COWBOY AND INDIAN . Canadian Inuvialuit. companion for his grand- Blake Wildcat, 3, isn't faced with the dilemma of whether to be a cowboy or an To avoid lengthy negotiations with American and mother who he "helps out a Canadian governments, the Native groups worked lot." Indian - he's both at the same time. Wildcat is the son of Patti Wildcat and Benji Buffalo of Hobbema. Here, Wildcat waits for the next intertribal at Ermineskin's together on the agreement which will limit bear Prior to seeing his picture last powwow. Photo by Bert Crowfoot hunts based on population estimates. in Windspeaker, the boy's - grandmother was unaware WINDSPEAKER, February 19, 1988, PAGE 3

Over 200 protesters flood downtown Calgary Lubicon supporters withstand pestering crowds By Lesley Crossingham 1,.

CALGARY - They had been there since 6 a.m. huddled tightly together holding their banners and placard high above their heads. They come to Calgary from all over Canada to unite in a show of support for the Lubicon Lake Indian band's land claim and boycott of the Calgary Winter Olympic Games. More than 200 protesters gather in downtown Calgary Saturday Feb. 13 to show their support and to greet the Olympic flame with a cry of protest on behalf of the Lubicons' outstanding claim and the recent announcement that the government had leased disputed land to a Japanese logging company. "It's outrageous,' says c Jeanne Lepine, a Sask- WINSTON WUTTUNEE (left) declined to open Winter Games with a song. More than 200 protesters turned out to atchewan Federated College support the Lubicons (right). student. "We have come here to show support for ers keep warm by waving which included former crowd begin to push and before the lives of real live ceremony is more import- the Lubicons...they must their placards and singing premier Peter Lougheed shove, trying to knock people," says Edmonton ant." have justice." ' songs. A team of entertain- and Calgary MP Harvey protesters over. Other protester May Albertson. After the ceremony, the As the crowd huddles ers from local television Andre watch from the people identified as plain "The people of Lubicon flame procession moves to together, exchanging ban- stations greet the crowd podium, the torch bearer clothes security officers Lake are dying of TB. They Calgary's McMahon stadium ners and pinning Lubicon but are careful to ignore the pushes his way through the also push through the are losing their land to the where a huge Olympic support buttons onto their protesters. crowd as loudspeakers play crowds and some protesters Japanese -- they have cauldron will be lit. It will collars, Lubicon lawyer At one stage, traditional the national anthem. fear violence will break out. nothing. Yet these people burn until the final day of James O'Reilly passes out white Calgary cowboy hats A large children's choir Protesters are asked by in the crowd think the flame the Olympics, Feb. 29. information sheets informing are presented to people in sings Share the Flame as organizers to remain calm the protesters of their the crowd, however, no the Olympic cauldron is lit. and not to fight back if rights. Aboriginal people are Protesters sing "Share the attacked. "You have the right to selected for this honor. shame and share the Other spectators corn- freedom of expression -and Then as organizers blame" during the chorus. plain that the protesters Provincial Briefs freedom of speech," he tells announce the flame has Then, while speeches of have blocked their view of them. "If you are asked to reached the outskirts of the congratulation pour out of the flame procession. move, inform the organizers city, Calgary police officers the audio system, spectators "I used to have sympathy Mohawks to appeal court of the protest and we will surround the crowd of at the back of the crowd with you Indians," says one for false face mask ensure your rights are not protesters and police begin throwing snowballs at angry woman who refuses trampled." observers line the ledges of the protesters and try to to give her name. "But The Alberta Court of Appeal will hear from three As the crowd waits for nearby highrise buildings, tear the placards out of the you've lost my sympathy Mohawk Indian councils in their appeal against the the flame, bitter cold winds training binoculars on the hands of the protesters. now." Glenbow museum to have a sacred false face mask blow icy snow in from the crowd below. Police officers watch as "It's a pity that so many returned. They are asking the court to overturn a mountains. But the protest- Finally, as the dignitaries some members of the people put a ceremony decision by the Court of Queen's Bench that returned a mask to the Calgary Museum's Olympic exhibit said Chief Bud Morris of the Kahnawake Rock group supports Lubicon Council. By Lesley Crossingham "We didn't write the song Lubicon protester complain for the band but we thought about `racism remarks' CALGARY - The audience it was appropriate," said An investigation has been launched into at the Austrian Olympic Plisnier. accusations that Olympic security police made Club got quite a surprise The rock group say they racist remarks and shoved Lubicon Lake here when world famous are empathetic with the demonstrators last weekend. The investigation was - rock group, Opus, an- controversy over the prompted by a letter from the Calgary Committee nounced they support the é Glenbow Museum's ac- Against Racism (CCAR) and "is being treated as a Lubicon Lake Indian band quisitions of sacred Native legitimate complaint," said Doug Green, Deputy and dedicated a song to the artifacts. They explain that 3 Chief Olympic security co- ordinator. Lubicons. ` F their country is in a similar The behavior of the crowd and undercover police In a Feb. 13 press dilemma over sacred was just a taste for us of what Native people have conference with the Native Mexican artifacts brought had to put up with for hundreds of years," said Elli media shortly before the rz to Austria by Joseph Jilek CCAR member. show, the all- Austrian band z Bonaparte, former king of told Windspeaker that they á Mexico. The artifacts still had heard about the remain in Austrian Door to door campaign Lubicon band's land claim museums. launched to save river valley in Austria and wanted to BERNARD OMINAVAK "1 here is a lot of discus- Friends of the Oldman River are taking their show support for the ...with rock group Opus Lubicons during their sion over these objects," message to the public with a door -to -door campaign. concert on the opening day said Plisnier. "Most of us About 3,000 newspapers describing the issues of the Olympics. make a stand for the white people live only for think they should be surrounding the project have been distributed in "We have to help the Lubicon band to call profit and the Hopi are the returned to their true Edmonton by the Canadian Parks and Wilderness earth and the Native attention to the band's land slaves of these people. owners." Society. Another 7,000 are going to Calgary homes. people," said Kurt Plisnier, claim and the recent news "We have to learn to live The rock band will return The newspaper says off -stream storage and water a member of Opus. "There that the government had like the Native people did in to Austria later this week conservation could deliver the same amount of is too much business leased traditional Lubicon the ,ancient times," said but say they will continue to water as the dam would but at half the cost and involvement in the land, and to a Japanese logging band ,member Herwig inform their countrymen of minimal environmental damage. they are selling everything, company. Rudisser. the Lubicon's plight and will Friends of the Oldnìan River won a case in the we have to learn a lesson -'I think the Hopi Indians Opus are well known for continue to wear Lubicon Court of Queen's Bench in December in which from the Native people." have a wonderful phil- their international hit support buttons. The band provincial permits for the dam were found invalid. Members of the band osophy. They know how to record Life if Life and consists of: Niki Gruber, Instead of appealing the court case, Environnent read about the Hopi Indians be able to live on this earth dedicated the song Can Ewald Pfleger, Kurt Plisnier, Minister Ken Kowalski has issued new permits for of Arizona and their without killing all the You Hear Me to the Herwig Rudisser and Gunter work to continue on the dam. philosophy and decided to resour,es. Too many Lubicons." Gresmuch. PAGE 4, February 19, 1988, WINDSPEAKER

Radio show called `Peace Pipe' begins broadcasting Students spotlight Native people and issues on university airwaves By Mark McCallum program's founders, Lewis of the group have training one disc jockey will be on Cardinal. and experience in the the air at all times. The half -hour program is media field, CJSR has Broadcasts will include EDMONTON - A new called Peace Pipe and offered to give them national and local news Native radio program, began broadcasting to the additional training. Joining reports as well as traditional operated by a group at the Edmonton area Jan. 19. By Cardinal in the group is and contemporary music. University of Alberta, is spotlighting prominent Richard Ward, Joey Cox Cardinal says they hope intended to make listeners figures like entertainers and and Albert Crier. the program will appeal to more aware of the issues politicians, Cardinal explains "The first few shows will all ages and create role and people who shape the they want to show its be pre- recorded until we models for youth. He adds Native community today. listeners the "diversity of work out the kinks," they are currently trying to Aboriginal people." explains Cardinal, who secure funds to expand "There's a lot of people The program is a segment says the program will be programming and employ a that don't know about the of a U of A radio station broadcast live once they full -time staff. great things that are being called CJSR, operated by 'master the controls. To Peace Pipe can be heard LOUIS CARDINAL done by Native people the students' union. give the show a more lively every Tuesday morning at ...Hopes the program will appeal to all ages today," says one of the Although the four members feel, he adds that more than 8:20 a.m. on 88.5 FM. High school students right at home in university By Albert Crier he says, referring to the on- campus Native Students EDMONTON - For eight Services, Native student teenagers from Alexander lounge, study area and the reserve's Kipothaka high 'Aboriginal Student Council. school, the giant University Neil Courteoreille, who of Alberta campus has just wants to study journalism, become friendlier. joined Yellowdirt in the English 210 class, to hear a On Jan. 21, accompanied by Franklin "heavy" discussion about a teacher intern- they came to novel on Japanese McKenzie, ment camps during the have a close look at the Second World War. academic city within a city Paul, and to see what university Shawna another future took in the to journalist, has offer. introductory Cree class After joining up with instructed by Emily Hunter, Native university students, in a small room crammed who were their host/guides,' with mostly non- Native the Grade 10class sat in on students. various lectures to expe- "It's so hard to believe rience a typical campus that they speak our Native routine. tongue and that I could "It's a big campus," understand them," says remarked student Rod Paul. Yellowdirt, who plans to Barry Augibelle and visit campus more often, so Kenny Arcand were ALEXANDER RESERVE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS he can get used to the reluctant to sit in on what A to feel of university routine place. they thought would be a ...tour U of campus get Yellowdirt believes boring class on statistics. Shannon Loyer and impressed with the size and with a 30,000 student reported that other Native university is a must for his "They were studying Tammy Arcand went to the huge mob of students enrollment, was co- student groups, mainly plans to enter the world of new methods of math," watch a swimming class in crowding the hallways ordinated by Native Student from northern communities, entrepreneurship. exclaimed Augibelle, who action, at one of the pools in throughout the facilities. Services. will be visiting the university "This Native thing they was also impressed with the the spacious physical The tour of Canada's Doreen Richardson, to experience being a have here is really good," professor's teaching style. education building. All were fourth largest university, community laison officer, student for a day.

Blue Quills Native Education Centre is now accepting applications for the VOTE SOCIAL SERVICES WORKER PROGRAM (Year 1) Donna Badger (Grant MacEwan Community College) for Kehewin which is being planned to begin in SEPTEMBER 1988 Band Council

Interested applicants should contact: I'm a NAIT graduate with a Business Administration diploma. I would like to help the people from my The Director community with my education background -with this Post- Secondary Programs education I would like to create employment and help Blue Quills Native Education Centre start up new businesses in the community. I would also P.O. Box 279 St. Paul, Alberta like to establish a Scholarship Fund to help my Native TOA 3A0 people with their education. I feel I would be an asset to Telephone: 645 -4455 the community, if I get elected. Application Deadline: April 15, 1988 Donna Badger WINDSPEAKER, February 19, 1988, PAGE 5 Looked to for wisdom Elders honored at Pastoral Centre ByLesleyCrossingham

EDMONTON -A special Jan. 28 ceremony of thanksgiving took place at the Native Pastoral Centre in honor of the many Elders who are regular and hard working members of the congregation. The celebrations began with a mass and eucharist. The mass began with the burning of sweetgrass and ended with a traditional round dance. returned and I take joy in the Then a special feast of Native way," he said. rabbit and bannock followed In an interview after the by the wild rice pudding, celebrations, Meek said the was served to the gathering centre is an important part of Native life of about 15 Elders who as it combines .1e1 regularly attend the centre. the traditions of Native "Many Elders' feasts are spirituality with the traditions held in December but we 3 of the Roman Catholic have ours now because we church. just don't have the time to "They compliment each prepare everything before other," she said. "We use the Christmas...it is so hectic sweetgrass as incense and then," says pastoral assistant U we use the eagle Lucienne Meek. feather as a symbol of our faith next to the dove, (the Official Elder traditional symbol) of the A SPECIAL CEREMONY AT THE NATIVE PASTORAL CENTRE TO HONOR ELDERS Roman Catholic faith." Recently, Elder Connie ...Elder Connie Morin (above right) Morin became the official Traditions wisdom. complement Elder of the centre and was When we look for who is kind, generous and young powwow dancers impressive sneak -up dance an Elder honored in a special we look for honest." entertained everyone with by two -year -old Billy Meeks says the two ceremony. someone involved in the Meek and her helpers a display of traditional Desjardin. traditions compliment each represents our community, who "Connie has all the prepared the supper and dancing ranging from fancy Other dancers included other; Native people always to her for qualities of good Elders. We look citizenship, served the Elders. Then five and grass through to an Ian Desjardin, 11, Bradley believed in one spirit Cote, 5, Rhonda Cardinal, creator so when Christian 15, and Karla Quinn, 15. missionaries came to the Francis Badeagle, one of country speaking of one `Youths keep the church alive' the Elders, drummed for God, the new religion was the small group. easily adopted. By Mark McCallum grow together and trust The group meets on The group took respon- After the dancing the "But there were some each other," says group Wednesday evenings at the sibility fora youth Christmas Elders were presented with differences," she says. "But EDMONTON - A new leader Janice Williams, Native Pastoral Centre mass that was "really commemmorative crosses now that we have combined Christian youth group here explaining the youth group (located at 10829 - 105 successful" and plans are in rememberance of the them into our kind of is "learning to build the plans to add new members Ave.). Each meeting begins already being made for the work they have given the worship they work really church and find their place at a slow pace. By not with an opening prayer and next mass in March. Meek centre during the year. well together." in the community," says hurrying the building introductions. "Everyone is says the young people The Native way Elders at the centre work Lucienne Meek. process, she adds they encouraged to open up and "selected all of the music in a variety of areas such as The Native Pastoral want to keep the family talk with other members," and readers for the first Then Francis Badeagle baptism, first communion Centre administrator atmosphere intact. "We says Williams. The group mass." spoke to the congregation and marriage counselling. explains the centre formed eventually want to see a fair sometimes watch Christian There is no charge to join saying they could all take a They also take part in the youth group in sized group." video movies and also the group. They welcome lesson from the Elders. prayer meetings and act as November hoping to attract Williams points out that participate in physical interested youths to contact "I used to be an alcoholic. eucharist wdrkers during I on a younger generation that the church is having activities such as roller - them for more information turned my back my mass. The centre is located can "keep the church problems attracting youths skating: at 424 -1431. people...but now I have at 10829 -105 Avenue. alive." because "I really feel that The group currently has young people nowadays about a dozen members don't feel like they're part of and although the numbers it." To remedy this feeling aren't high, Meek says the of non -involvement and get group didn't want to start more participation she says growing in numbers until they'll be asking their young POWER ENGINEERING they felt they were ready. membership for input into "It's almost like trying to the group. "We want to PROGRAMS build a big family that can make it exciting for them..." Now accepting applications for the 4th and 3rd class Power Engineering (upgrading) Wînd- courses. 4th class Start Date: April 18, 1988 to June 10, 1988 Students, upon successful completion of these (8 weeks) courses will be eligible to write Part A & B of the 4th k class and Exams. èR 3rd Start Date: April 18, 1988 to June 24, 1988 3rd Class Boiler's Branch (10 weeks) To apply, and for more information, please contact President Fred Didzena Admission Requirements AVC Lac La Biche or AVC St. Paul. General Manager Bert Crowfoot 4th Class: Applicant must have minimum of 6 Managing Editor Dianne Meili months of plant and pass the Reporter Mark McCallum experience Entrance Reporter Dorothy Schreiber exams. Production Editor Kim McLain 3rd Class: Applicant must have a valid 4th Class Production Assistant Margaret Desjarlais ticket with minimum of 6 months of plant experience Cree Syllabics Joe Redcraw and pass the Entrance exams.

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Advertisements designed :et and orna 'ea by Wndspeaker as well os , 20 YEARS pictures, news. cartoons, editcoal content and other ginning matenol are With offices in: ecperties of Wndspeaker and may not be used by anyone without the ALBERTA VOCATIONAL CENTRE Athabascaca / Bo, 1271 St. Paul / Bon P 20 expressed wetter pertnisson or Wnaspeoker (Aboriginal Multi-Media Society of BOX 417 /LAC LA BICHE. ALBERTA Athabasca. Alberta /TOG 090 $t Paul. Alpena / TOA 3A0 Alberta) Telephone Te'eehoe (a" 6458214 TOA 2C0 /TELEPHONE (403) 6235583 002)675-3130 LAC LA BICHE Second Class Mail Registration No. 2177 Operohng under the jurisdiction of the Minister of Advanced Education /Governmenl of Albedo r PAGE b, February 19, 1988, WINDSPEAKER Sacred ceremony opened to public view Pipe ceremony photo upsets readers Some people are upset that Windspeaker stories about the people with progressive published a photograph of a pipe ceremony on attitudes about our culture, some who suggest our front page (see Ceremony to Save a River, that we even videotape sacred ceremonies. Feb. 12 issue). The bottom line is that our culture is changing, These people may say that we neglected to Editorial little by little. Some say that the culture is alive show the proper respect for the pipe, used in a because it's growing and adapting to the ceremony of extreme reverence - and even And that means publishing stories about the changing tides of modern day society. disrespect for the Elder conducting the sacred people with the most orthodox views of our It is not for the Native media to put value act. culture, those who frown upon any judgments on what is or isn't valid cultural Normally we'd agree - except in this case. documentation of cultural rites. And publishing practices. Usually when a sacred ceremony is happening, whether it be a pipe ritual, sundance or special prayer, we would be respectful and not take pictures, let alone publish them. WINDSPEA KER But on the banks of the Oldman River last Feb. 6 an Elder encouraged onlookers to huddle GALLERY close inside a tipi while he performed many sacred ceremonies never before observed by non- Native people. He permitted photographs to be taken. What made this Elder pull back the veil of secrecy, revealing intimate details of our culture? His concern and love for his land may have been the answer. In his own words, he told onlookers at the riverbank ceremony: "I have a great concern about nature, the waters, the stones, the trees." What frightens him is a dam project that threatens to change the face of the river valley that winds its way through his homeland. As the Elder went through the actions of the ceremony to save the river, he spoke to the onlookers: "You are witnesses in this tipi...you must try and teach the people to see what we have left is special and must be preserved." So you see, it was an action to convince some government officials that the dam project should be permanently halted. Still, some people might say that even if one or two Elders go against the grain of tradition, that doesn't give us the right to comply with them. That brings up the question: Are the masses, the Elders or the Native media the keepers of the culture? From the media's point of view, our reponsibility is to reflect the community back to the readers - ideally, we become an information mirror.

Your opinion, please... Windspeaker welcomes letters to the editor and unsolicited editorial material. Only those letters which are signed will be published. Correspondence may be edited in length, for libellous content and readability. WAITING FOR THE THAW The views presented on this "Opinion" page are Beached boat awaits the spring thaw of the Peace lies about 75 miles northwest of Fort Chipewyan is not necessarily those of Windspe'ker or the River at Peace Point which is situated in Wood home to four or five trapping families from Fort Chip. Aboriginal Multi -Media Society of Alberta. Buffalo National Park. The tiny community which _ r1,e,. by Terry rusty

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Olympic flame symbol of corruption? Class of '58 Dear Editor of the reporters and readers seem accorded it. rightfully so. Those Lethbridge Herald: to believe. The perverse fact that governments who insist on searching for I was not protesting the the flame must pass through using this great symbol to As a Lubicon "torch" torch itself. As anyone who countries with corrupt prop up their own ill carrier at the recent has carried the flame or ran governments is another political will. ex -IAA man Olympic torch run into and alongside it's magnificent matter and perhaps will Perhaps this is one of the through Lethbridge, I spirit can tell you, such a always be it's universal true purposes behind the would like Dear Editor: toucn with Bill and he will to shed some protest would be meaning- destiny, as its past history meaning of the Olympic be able to attend. light on, and put in less. The spirit of the flame has shown. flame, to show the world's We are trying to locate I'm writing to your paper perspective my motives for is truly awesome and There will always exist its own corruption. Mr. Bill Green. His last` to see if you could engaging in such "sad" rightfully deserves the those righteous individuals Whether or not the publish known address to us was our request him behavior as some of your world respect and acclaim who will protest, and world chooses to learn for' to with the Indian Association contact me. If he is still in from this wisdom and acts of Alberta in Edmonton. Alberta perhaps to correct its wayward he will read it. ways...well...as a '60s poet - Bill was the class Thank you in advance Curious about songwriter sang, the answer valedictorian of our land claim for anything you can do to my friend is blowing in the graduating class in 1958. assist us. Dear Editor: Mr. Stimpson states that this letter on to Mr: wind. On 1 the Blackfoot have a land Stimpson or notify me of his In support July and 2 of this year On page 4 of the Nov. 13 claim for 26 square miles address? of the Lubicon, we are celebrating our Yours truly, issue under the title within Banff National Park. Thank you for your Alfred Young Man 30th anniversary of this Myrna McLaren class and are having S -41 C -11 RR #3 Blackfoot accompanies I would like more informa- assistance in this matter. Assistant Professor a mayor, Olympics should tion about this claim. Rick Searle University of reunion in Penticton. Penticton, B.C. not be spoiled -Stimpson, Would you either forward Medicine Hat Lethbridge Hopefully we can get in V2A 7K8 Youth encouraged to speak out NEW COLUMN, afraid to stand up to I had NEW NAM E request these things, because to be the one to get the ball rolling. Oh sure, they have been turned down so many times. Maybe for the first little while I still felt I was ignored. Only I CONTEST. they (leaders) skipped their years of adolescence became persistent, I got involved with what was because they don't want to understand or even give happening and I spoke up to what I believed in. 15 minutes of their time to listen. A lot of times I Although when I did speak up I wasn't ignorant or By Robb i heard that our youth are our future leaders" they rude, I gave others a chance to have their say, too. La France really emphasize it when they speak and that's as And I listened until we both agreed on the same ,ng et far as it gets. They don't trust us at all. What thing. happens when our time has cór!ne for us to lead. Everything I did had to have come from within me. They will be our'Elders; ouiemost important Life isn't a bowl of cherries because there are some Dear Robbi: resource. And we don't trust them because they pits and I had to learn to make the best of it. deprived us of their trust. My dear friend, I'm not saying my answer is the I think it about time they haue a youth column in I am a member of Alexis Indian band, but I would answer to everything because everything is different this newspaper. I haue noticed that only when there like to leave my name out. for everyone. I am saying if you want to make a is an occasion of some kind the youths are change within your commúnity, start with yourself. recognized. During the "International Year of the To My Friend in Alexis: Then when you have caught the attention of other Youth" we had a lot of recognition because it was people who feel and think the same as you the our year, wasn't it? Since that time we haue been Thank you for taking a few moments to write me message will spread and so on. Anyway, once put aside and only pulled out if it was necessary. about your concern. I have read your letter a few people have heard what you have to say maybe you Maybe now our leaders or other resources would times over and I pray our present leaders will read could get together'and begin working on your own really open their eyes to us, as they say we are their your letter too. youth group. future leaders; now let them include us in all the This concern you have I know many communities As for people who may put you down or degrade events they participate in. How do we learn to face. I remember when my thoughts ran down the you, please keep in mind maybe they don't continue the ways tradition. In case it of our will same path as yours. I was angry and I resented my understand and it is up to the youth to help them change every generation until we completely lose leaders. It (my feelings) became so intense that I understand. the ways they haue supposedly taught us. almost lost my respect for our Elders and leaders. Please note this won't happen overnight. It will In reserve haue a sad our we very case. A lot of Before I go on I want you to know I didn't have a take time and someone who is determined to stand times we haue been put down, degraded or not thunderbolt strike me or one day I had all the up for what they believe and continue to work given any kind of praise for the things we haue answers. It took time for me. towards a goal. Who knows my friend? Maybe you succeeded in. Where is the closeness Natives are Time for me to understand myself and what I will be the one to take the first and hardest step. supposed to have? Maybe when the Great Spirit wanted out of life, time to understand our Elders and (Please keep me informed.) was giving out these things we were forgotten. It's leaders. To hear what they have to say and use it to This also is for all you youth who may feel the only natural for the parents to give to their children, my own ability. And after years of patience, learning, some as our friend in Alexis. but in a community/feel everyone needs to for us understanding and hearing what my Elders and Til the wind blows again. to This tells me leaders grow. only our are leaders have to say, I realized everything I wanted stereotypical people. We haven't any kind of youth out of life, everything I wanted people to know about Your Friend Always, groups in our -community. The younger people are me had to begin with me. Robbi

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Edmonton's Oscar Lacombe Metis man watches over legislature

By Mark McCallum or anyone else in the chambers if you have to." Oscar Lacombe is the Often devoted knights, first Metis parliamentary the sergeant -at -arms used a sergeant -at -arms and the mace or sword to stop a only one since they began would -be- attacker. And, guarding royalty in the although Lacombe has a 1400s at England's West - mace, he has never had to minister palace. use it. In fact, he doesn't Monarchs and MPs carry a weapon at all. "I considered them to be make sure the chambers "body- guards," says stays in order," explains Lacombe. "At that time, Lacombe. everyone had a sergeant -at- He has however evicted arms. And, the house spectators from the gallery speaker usually had about on the order of the speaker four of them guarding him and commons but does so because it was not a in a gentlemanly manner. popular position." The Legislative Building has a series of security OSCAR LACOMBE The house speaker had guards and systems to ...it's a unique place to work' the final decision when keep out unwanted guests; debates occurred in the it would be difficult for a arms to serve Alberta since Lacombe, 58, is the retirement from the army in it's hard for a Metis person palace. "If you made a suspicious looking character the province joined the eldest of 12 "all raised in St. 1974. Daniels suggested to decision for the commons, get ahead because we to enter the chambers. nation in 1905. Paul on rabbit and ban - that his old school mate the king would want your don't always have a lot Although Canada is "It's a real honor," says nock." He was raised from St. Paul apply for a job advantages head, and vice- versa." or opportunities. independent from England, Lacombe, who was ap- during the depression years at the Legislative Building But, that doesn't mean you However, the sergeant - it is a commonwealth pointed in 1980 following in the 1930s and left home where a security guard was should call it quits. at -arms is "more cere- country and still retains his retirement from the to find work at 17. He needed. He was appointed "I don't care if you're monial now, of course, but many traditions. Lacombe military as a sergeant worked at "everything from sergeant -at -arms six years white, yellow, black or you still protect the speaker is the seventh sergeant -at- major. lumberjacking to cab later. technicolor if you want to driving." In 1949, he joined make it you can," he says, "It's a unique place to the Canadian Armed Forces encouraging others to work in that it's like a big and gave 25 years of active pursue their goals. "It's a The family; you become very Alberta oil sands represent major energy reserves for tomorrow's service in the Korean tough world, but hell protective of each other." they Canada. In Fort McMurray, Alberta, SYNCRUDE CANADA LTD. conflict and for North pick on When NDP leader Grant everyone." has installed one of the industry's most advanced physical plants, Atlantic Treaty Organization Lacombe was a "card Notley died in a plane crash employing sophisticated technologies for oil sands extraction, (NATO) in Europe. And, carrying member" of the in October 1983, "it effected safe he explains proudly that he upgrading and power generation. For efficient, functioning of our everyone very strongly. Metis Association for much is the great, great nephew equipment and facilities, we rely on the work of our Everyone here was no of his life but decided to of Father Albert Lacombe, break all politically ties, to longer a conservative or who helped settle western avoid being accused Liberal...we all become of bias. INSPECTORS - Canada in the 1800s. He still votes in main- one big family. Former Metis Association stream politics "but that's QUALITY ASSURANCE of Alberta president, the Lacombe is disappointed confined to the privacy of a late Stan Daniels pointed when he sees Metis people voting booth -- even my wife We seek intermediate and Senior Inspectors to monitor pressure Lacombe in the right using their ethnic back- doesn't know who I vote vessels, boilers and piping throughout the facility. Responsibilities direction following his ground as a crutch. "I know for." include computerized equipment records and inspection reports, He plans to become an corrosion monitoring programs, repair procedures development, and active member of a Metis visual inspections and NDT. This work demands thorough familiarity group when he retires. with ASME and ANSI codes and knowledge of NDT methods of Hay River Dene Band "And, spend more time MT/PT or UT /RT. Further qualifications include inspection hunting and fishing with my experience - six years for Intermediate Inspectors and nine+ years Requires a five grandchildren, getting for Senior level, in hydrocarbon processing or utility plants, or in to know them." pressure vessel and pressure piping fabrication or installation. Strong communication skills are essential. Desirable formal credentials BAND include a diploma (community college /technical school) in Materials Technology or Welding Technology, CGSB certification in NDT, and CWB or AWS certification in welding inspection. MANAG ER AIDS Qualifications: Must possess knowledge Syncrude's people and their families enjoy unparalleled year -round of accounting, budgeting, proposal writing INFO recreational and community activities in Fort McMurray. This vital and management principles. Ability to northern hub is a vigorous young city with strong community spirit speak Slavey would be an asset. call toll free and facilities. Syncrude's career package includes attractive salaries and benefits with full relocation to Fort McMurray, Alberta. For confidential consideration, send your resume with copies of your Salary: Will commensurate with 1 -800 credentials to: experience. 772 -AIDS Send resume to: Confidential, Chief Roy Fabian professional information Syncrude Canada Ltd. Hay River Dene Band on AIDS and its prevention, Kermit Haakonson 8:15am - 5pm, weekdays Recruitment P.O. Box 1638 Representative Hay River, XOE ORO SYNCRUDE CANADA LTD. N.W.T. P.O. Bag 4023 Telephone: 874 -6701 Alberra Fort McMurray, Alberta COMMUNITY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH T9H 3H5 Deadline for applications February 26, 1988. 1 WINDSPEAKER, February 19, 1988, PAGE 9 Virginia Yankowski, "loved dearly" School cook a friend to young and old By Mark McCallum And, although the contest. She has not Yankowski prepares children are a big reason 40th anniversary on Feb. 22 Kinuso -born Cree Metis entered in any contest, but morning snacks for the she stays. Although this year. If you look closely at woman doesn't have wings, this is especially true at the school's 145 kindergarten Yankowski will be turning The Yankowskis have Virginia Yankowski, you her boundless energy and Alex Taylor elementary to Grade 6 students and 62 in March, she says she four children, three boys can almost see the faint friendly personality would school in Edmonton where also runs a daily drop -in still feels like a "spring and a girl, who are all living image of a halo above her make her an easy choice at she's a cook and supervisor centre in the basement of chicken." On their own. But before head. almost any popularity of a seniors' drop -in centre. the school for seniors. "When you work with they left, Mom says she "Virginia is a very warm, little kids, they make you made sure all of them knew sensitive, caring human feel young. They remind how to cook. Some of the being," says Steve me of when I was a little boys can make better Ramsankar, school prin- girl," she explains: lasagna than me now," she cipal, who says she is Yankowski's maiden jokes, noting that her "loved dearly" by everyone name is Giroux. She was daughter is the most gifted at the school. raised by her grandparents cook Of the children. Ramsankar explains for the first years of her life. In her spare time, Yankowski has been When she was six years Yankowski likes to do cooking food like bannock old, she was placed in a beadwork or embroidery, and soup for school kids convent at Joussard where which she also learned in since 1971. "She has the she remained until her 18th the convent. kids best interest at heart," birthday. She credits the Yankowski is not certain he adds, noting he enjoys nuns at the convent for whether she will be getting her cooking as do most that teaching her how to cook. pay from the school after try it. Yankowski moved to her PEP project is up in For Yankowski, the day Edmonton where she met May. But, she is certain she begins in the wee hours of her future husband and would like to remain at the the morning. She arrives at married him in February school for as long as they the school at 7 a.m. each 1948. They celebrated their will allow her. day and begins preparing the daily snack for the students. "This school is a great Indian Oil and Gas Canada is a place to work at," says new organization dedicated to Yankowski, adding "the bringing a high degree of profes- kids are just wonderful, sional excellence to the manage- too." ment and administration of oil and found on Indian land Yankowski also prepares gas resources across Canada. a hot meal once every week for the seniors that drop in to see her regularly because Training óL they feel close to her. "They're lonely, so most of Employment the time they come here just to talk," she explains, Advisor adding she tries to make This position is based in Calgary them feel special and enjoys and reports directly to the Execu- doing it. "I like to spoil them tive Director of IOGC. The success- ful candidate will be responsible when I make meals for them." for facilitating oil and gas industry- related training and employment Yankowski also runs opportunities in order that Indian recreational activities and Bands may become more knowl- bingos for the drop -in edgeable in and ultimately, may centre. exercise more control over oil and The 61- year -old is gas operations on Indian Reserve currently working at the Lands. through PEP school a The individual selected will be subsidy wage program until knowledgeable in the areas of May. But for most of the 18 training, employment and human years she has been cooking resources within the oil and gas at the school, she has environment. Strong communica- volunteered her tion skills and a solid knowledge VIRGINIA YANKOWSKI time without pay. The school and appreciation of the needs and ...arrives at school at 7 a.m. to prepare daily snacks for students desires of Canadas Indian people are necessary assets.

We require a post- secondary school education complemented by a degree or relevant working experience. The preferred candi- EDUCATION date will have a respected relation- LPKE qU T ship with Canada's Indian people 441's 1, and organizations. ti ,, . ` . RiÌ- If you have talent and experience and wish to seek a new challenge, AMISK COMMUNITY SCHOOL we would like to hear from you. Please send your résumé in strict- est confidence to Tim Earle, Manager, Personnel and Administration, Indian Oil and AMISK COMMUNITY SCHOOL Gas Canada, P.O. Box 2924, Station "M ", Calgary, Alberta Requires an individual to assist in a cultural language /curriculum development project. T2P2M7. Applications post marked on or Applicants should be fluent in Cree and have a knowledge of before March 11, 1988 will be Cree culture and training or accepted. experience in curriculum development. Vous pouvez obtenir ces ren- seignements en français en Please send resume by Feb. 24/88 to: communiquant avec la personne Beaver Lake Education Authority au- dessus. P.O. Box 960 Indian Oil and Gas Canada is an Lac La Biche, AB TOA 2C0 equal opportunity employer. ATTN; Mr. Don Kirby

Indian Oil and Pótrole et gez des PLEASE NOTE: This is an interim position and may be renewed if the project is extended I*1 Gas Canada Indiens du Canada Il to the 1988 -89 school year. PAGE 10, February 19, 1988, WINDSPEAKER

The Goodfish Lake reserve held a winter tc carnival in February to baffle a tc staggering unemployment rate in the community. Jc Goodfish residents gathered what little e resources they could find and hosted a tr much needed celebration called the cc Valentine's Winter Fun Carnival Feb. 12 -14. For the tiny reserve located about 170 N km northest of Edmonton, the event Jc Goodfish Lake couldn't have come at a better time, says Rene Houle, Goodfish Lake recreation tc director. Houle explains the reserve has been K heats up with suffering from a "economic crisis" of late and that the winter time celebration c helped the community raise money to fight Is its staggering 90 per cent unemployment Winter Fun Carnival rate. A fund -raising committee and a local hockey team, Goodfish Lake Flyers, raised the $8,000 needed for the event, which included activities such as a 14 -team hockey tournament, a talent show and a Stampede Wrestling exhibition. By the end of the weekend celebration, which was attended by about 700 people from the community, Saddle Lake and Kikino, a profit of more than $2,000 was made. Houle says all the proceeds will go toward the hockey team and bingos that the fund -raising committee is planning. The bingos will raise money for more community activities. Pleased with the outcome, Houle is optimistic that Goodfish's 225 residents can make the carnival an annual event and put on an even bigger and better show next year. He says the residents are responsible for the success of this year's carnival because they rallied behind it. "This event would have never worked without all the volunteers we got from the community," notes Houle. "Everyone participated in something equally," says Rhonda Jackson. The 19- year -old lifetime resident of Goodfish Lake says the only problem she had was trying WINDSPEAKER, February 19, 1988, PAGE 11

Photos by Diane Parenteau - Story by Mark McCallum

to keep warm as she handed out medals to the winners of carnival events. Despite mildly cold temperatures, Jackson adds it was an "exciting time" for Clockwise from top left: Tea making for the Kokum of the North contest. everyone that took part in such events as a Esther Bull in log sawing competition. tug -of -war, log sawing and foot race Everyone pullsbehindthe tug of war event. Sheldon Hunter with contests. borrowed medals. Lincoln Morin Goodfish also held a "Kckum of the and Hason Halfe haul Sharleen Jackson in the 2X4 race. Cynthia North" contest, which was won by Margie Jackson concentrates in the egg Jackson. and spoon race. And finally, a sled The Kikino Nighthawks won the hockey race renamed the Honeymoon Race. tourney hosted by the Goodfish Lake Flyers. The Nighthawks defeated the Goodfish Kings 12 -5 in the "A" side final. On the "B" side, the Saddle Lake Magics defeated Saskatchewan's Mistikan Islanders 13 -9. PAGE 12, February 19, 1988, WINDSPEAKER Hobbema Oilers defeat Enoch Blues to win Sports Alexander hockey meet

By Isabelle Kootenay a second Alexander team filling an eight -team double ALEXANDER There knockout schedule. Lethbridge and Cardston win was no love loss here on Most valuable player Valentine's Day as the awards went to Hobbema Hobbema Oilers defeated Oiler Joey Potts, Enoch at southern basketball meet the Enoch Blues 8 -4 in the Blue Donovan Morin, 14th and final game of a Alexander Brave Warren Cardinal of The teams that By Larry Erutse place winners, were Centre, Glenna other two -day senior "A" hockey Kootenay, Saddle Lake's a were at the rewarded with trophy and the Calgary Jersey City, tournament tourney.. Billy Halfe and Hobbema Rainford of the were as follows: "Lethbridge won by gym bags. Denise Cardston Shooting pucks, not Oiler goalie Darryl Buffalo. No- Stars. All -Stars using good fast breaks and On the men's side, the Pincher Creek and Kainai arrows, the Oilers snared Alexander Brave, Toni Stand Off Plumes narrowly Pam McLeod of the Dribblers on the ladies side good outside shooting," themselves the $1,000 first Morin, was rushed to a and the Lethbridge Com- says Mike Bruised Head, defeated the Cardston Lethbridge Friendship prize plus the prestige of hospital after he was body 91 -84 to $500, a received the MVP munity College Native organizer of the basketball Lakers win Centre Club winning the 22nd annual checked by an Enoch and Stand Off Bucks tournament at the Leth- trophy and team jackets. award. on the Alexander hockey tour- player in the second period men's bridge Friendship Centre The Lakers received $400, side. nament. of the Alexander versus gym and a trophy. The the men's side, "Fans were treated to over the Valentine's bags On Gary Although Enoch may Enoch game on Sunday. was really good weekend. Peigan Nation awarded Scout and Curtis Smallface basketball, have been blue over second Game co- ordinator Nomi and baseball caps for Lakers, especially on Sunday when $300 from the Cardston place, their spirits were Kootenay said he. was The ladies team their third place finish. Rabbit of the the finals took place," said centre's Barry Black lifted by the $800 prize. The pleased with the turnout in dribbled past the Calgary The ladies all -stars of the Kainai Twist Caps, Lester Bruised Head, who is host team, Alexander spite of a power outage on follows: planning Jersey City 92 -77 in the tournament were as Twigg of the Stand Off a "A" division Braves, earned $700 for Sunday evening. Teams finals to win $500 and team Lorna Lentz of Hobbema Plumes, Buck Yellow Horn basketball tournament in third while Saddle Lake and spectators waited jackets. Jersey Paula Reitier and of the Peigan Nation. MVP March. Any team wanting Cityreceived Jazz, took home $500 for their patiently as they lit candles the to enter $300, a trophy and sweaters. Amelia Simpson from went to Godfrey Weasel can call Mike at fourth place finish. Teams and told stories. Three Hobbema the third 328 -2414. Jazz, Lethbridge Friendship Heal of the Plumes. just out of the money were hours later, the lights came the Alexis Jets, Alexis back on and the games Saints, Goodfish Lake and resumed. MEET THE CASEY HALF MEMORIAL r k HAWKS Jason Seright, HOCKEY TOURNAMENT Defence

MARCH 4, 5 & 6, 1988 Goodfish Lake, Alberta 10 TEAMS - $5,000 TOTAL PRIZES

0 IIIIIIIIIII'';II i 4th _ $900

10 TEAM TRUE DOUBLE KNOCKOUT Jason likes hip checking. "You have to get a guy all lined up, it's pretty hard - I end up using my CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY shoulder mostly," says the 6 -3 Cree and Chipewyan Metis born in Ile -a -la- Crosse, Sask. RUNNER -UP TROPHY The 19- year -old defenceman started playing ALL -STAR TROPHY hockey 12 years ago and hopes to further this career in the game in college or semi -pro hockey.

"But my chances are pretty tough - I'll just have II19111111 III 1 IIIII , III ENTRY FEE - to bear down and work at it," says Seright. $500 PER TEAM Right now he spends most of his mornings down at the Four Band Arena's hockey rink, practicing his skills, he says. After this season he'll probably return to Saskatoon, where his parents and younger brother and sister live, and learn a trade. "I think," he says, leaving the door open for opportunities here in Alberta. OPENING CEREMONIES - March 7 -8 p.m. ADMISSION: Adults $5, Students $3, Seniors $1, 6 & Under Free AJHL Stats Compiled Feb. 10, 1988

SOUTH DIVISION w L T GF GA ÍTS FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL, RENE HOULE 636 -3622 Calgary Canucks 43 5 0 334 159 86 Red Deer Rustlers 29 14 1 271 195 59 or RON WHITFORD 636 -2872 (Evenings) Olds Grizzlys 23 24 2 240 268 48 Calgary Spurs 17 31 3 227 298 37 NORTH DIVISION Sponsored by Goodfish Lake Flames and St. Albert Saints 37 13 0 275 175 74 Lake Recreation Board Fort Saskatchewan 19 27 217 234 39 Goodfish Sherwood Park 17 32 178 236 35 Hobbema Hawks 17 32 0 195 270 34 Fort McMurray 11 35 o 187 289 22 WINDSPEAKER, February 19, 1988, PAGE 13 In search of fun after sobriety DESMARAIS: Here the Bigstone Cree band have an we're not aware of why we do these activities." SPORTS almost identical operation as Fort Chip says James To help his clients become aware of their own ROUNDUP Yellowknee, alcohol program coordinator. attitudes about leisure so they can benefit through Working out of a trailer, the staff of three invite the leisure Daychief uses something he calls "therapeutic people of Desmarais for videos, coffee and talk. But to recreation." By Kim Mc Lain Yellowknee, a self -admitted alcoholic, says there's Right from day two of the program, Daychief begins more to leisure and recreation that loose chat over to encourage the clients to assess their beliefs and coffee. values about leisure. Once the task of taking a personal "Rather than sitting around on my butt just staying inventory is complete, the slow but sure process of sober," he says, "I can do what I've always wanted to changing attitudes begins. Is there life after sobriety? Recently I phoned several do." Soon, the valuable contributions leisure makes to people working in an alcohol and drug addiction For Yellowknee, that means meeting new people, their minds and bodies becomes clear to see. And as field in search of the answer. working around the house, attending community social each positive experience multiplies the clients And as I found out, this fun stuff can be serious events. recognize the longterm benefits like physical fitness, business. "Looking after yourself and personal growth goes friendship and success in recovery. But almost Let's get right into what these helping professionals along with leisure," he explains, Leisure, he adds, "is immediately, the clients begin to become more had to say about recreation and leisure. I'm sure you'll how I maintain my sobriety, it shows me there's better creative, develop intellectually and find peace of mind. find some of their insights enlightening and fascinating. things to life than drinking." But can't drinking be a form of recreation and - The phone number at the trailer if 891- 3777. leisure ?' I ask Daychief. FORT In what was once used as a home, is the CHIP: HOBBEMA: For Dan Villebrun here at Nayoskan Not for a problem drinker, he says. "Recreation offices of the Fort Chipewyan Alcohol Program, better Resources, chuckwagon racing is helping him maintain releases tension, it's enjoyable and chosen freely." For known as the drop -id centre by the townspeople of Fort his sobriety. some people, drinking robs them of all those benefits, Chip. "The atmosphere is relaxed and open, almost "There was a big gap in my personal life after I quit making their lives tense, uncomfortable, trapped. calming," says Jan Cohn, counsellor at the centre. The drinking," says the alcohol counsellor. Suddenly he Drinking .can split families - positive recreation and door is always open to anyone who wants to drop in for found himself with a lot of free time on his hands. leisure can draw families together. Recreation gives a game of cards, watch videos or quiet conversation. Someone asked him what his childhood dream was. people a chance to learn néw skills and develop For friends and family who might have a problem with Chuckwagon racing was his answer, but at the time he independence. someone's drinking there's the AI -Anon meetings every didn't think racing could be possible. "That's a lotta "When a person is working on himself through Monday night. Tuesday night is girls night -- that's the bucks," he replied. "So was drinking," said his friends. recreation, he's really working on his mind, body and Girls Youth Group. Right now the group's project is Villebrun's been a chuckwagon driver for ten years spirit." sewing duffle mitts. For those of you with the desire to now. His avenue for recreation replaced his drinking INDIAN OLYMPIAN: Steve Collins, 23, an stop drinking, there's the AA meeting's every with something healthier. He says he's learned about Objibway Indian from Ontario, who ran into a problem Wednesday night. And bannock and stew is served responsibility. with substance abuse a few years back is competing in every Thursday at lunchtime. "Now the day isn't long enough," he laughs, a hint of the Olympic Games as I write this column. But things are not all fun and games for the centre. relief taking off the edge in his voice. Sources close to Collins told me that he had to spend Much of the staff's time is spent making arrangements Villebrun says the people of Hobema are fortunate to some time in an American treatment centre before he for outside treatment. Sometimes the person who have so many outlets for recreation, like the many began his comeback into the world ski jumping circuit. wants help has to wait up to four weeks before a spot arenas and gyms, but staying sober in Hobbema is just opens up at a treatment centre. So the staff is there to as hard as staying sober in a community with only a Now in Calgary, Collins has already competed in the encourage and assist the problem drinker to stay dry single outdoor rink. 70 metre jump, placing 13th out of 58 ski jumpers -- the during the wait. CARDSTON: Recreation and leisure is not highest Canadian finish in that event. "Learn to relax," says Cohn in a soothing voice. "It's something Outside ourselves says Leo Daychief, a Next week, Sports Roundup will let you know how so important not to place high, high expectations on counsellor at St. Paul's Treatment Centre here. "It's Collins made out in the rest of the events at Calgary. yourself. Because if you don't reach that high, the fall woven into the lifestyle." But a lot of people think he's already a winner -- could be hard." "We're always engaging in recreation but we're because he has that golden feeling of a serene sobriety. Curious? Phone the centre at 697 -3875. unconscious of this," says Daychief. "Most of the time That's all for this week. Catchya later.

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Send a certified cheque or money order before February 19, 1988 to: Basketball Championship Saskatchewan Indian Federated College Room 127 - College West University of Regina For more info on any of these tournaments Regina, Sask. S4S 0A2 Call the Blackfoot Recreation at: ATTN: Milton Tootoosis 734 -7030 or 734-3833 PAGE 14, February 19, 1988, WINDSPEAIEt Community

Summer jobs Daughter's search ends for students Family reunited after 24 years EDMONTON - Summer and must be of Aboriginal By Mark McCallum Winnipeg phone number that was enclosed in her employment apportunities ancestry (Metis, Status, father's letters. The phone on the other end of the line in the Canada Employment non -Status Indian or Inuit). A man was reunited with his family in January after rang repeatedly. There was no answer and she started and Immigration Commis- In addition to financial being separated from them for 24 years. worrying that maybe she had reached yet another dead sion (CEIC) are again benefits for the students, Lloyd Williams seemingly vanished from his home end. available for Aboriginal they will also gain work one October morning in 1964 and didn't resurface until She hung up and dialed the number again. It had students. experience in a federal he received a letter from his daughter Debbie Morin 24 been a month since Morin last checked her mail. Was Providing students with a government office setting. years later. she too late, she asked herself. Suddenly, a voice came wide variety of jobs for the Some of the positions with Since Morin was 18, she has been trying to locate her on the line. It was her father. past 11 years, the Native CEIC, whose three man- father through medical and work records. But Morin, Williams couldn't explain where he had been for the Internship Program (NIP), dates deal with unemploy- now 29, couldn't find a clue as to where her father might last 24 years or why he had left in the first place, saying has met with continuing ment insurance, immigration be until last September. only that he was to blame for any differences that might success in Alberta. matters and employment Morin approached the Edmonton Veteran's Affairs have come between him and wife Rose Williams. To be eligible, students programs are: immigration Department last summer, asking them to send Williams Rose did not go with her children when they went to must be returning to school support assistant, student the letter if they knew of his whereabouts. The meet their father at the Edmonton International in the next academic year placement officer, employ- department did and Williams responded with seven Airport, Jan. 12. But, she did meet with him three days ment counsellor assistant, postcards and letters in a row. But, Morin had moved later. "It was like talking to a stranger," Rose explains. assistant referral officer, only days before the correspondents from her father "We don't know each other anymore." She adds that and clerical support. arrived at her Edmonton home. she is willing to "forget the past" and be friends with _ar7SI Through work habits, Morin was living in Enoch when she decided one Lloyd. general skills and confidence September morning to check her mailbox at a post Lloyd is in Winnipeg now, but he says he plans to gained on these summer office in Edmonton. Shell never forget that day. Tears Good News move back to Edmonton. jobs, it is hoped an interest filled her eyes as she opened the letters one after Party Line will be sparked on the part another, she recalls. `9 cried all the way home." Debbie concludes, "I'm really glad I found him. It was of students for a future The date was Sept. 20. Morin began dialing the worth all those years of searching." Youth Conference, career within the CEIC or March 18 & 19, Onchamin- the Public Service of ahos High School, Saddle Canada. Like. For further informa- Last year, 64 Albertans tion call 726 -3730. participated in the program, 14 of whom were returning Locals have fun playing deejay Oteenow Indian & from the previous year's Metis Social & Rec program. "The momentum Club dance, Feb. 26, BICHE - Towns - and lessons in of the program over the LAC LA different Eastwood Community Hall were a cultures and history. years shows our managers' people here given (8610 - 118 Ave.). Music by chance to be a radio deejay Lawyer Tom Maccagno willingness to use it again," Homer Poilras & Free at CFWE -FM the his knowledge and Spirit Band. said Joan Poole, NIP coordinator. station's open house and love for the Lac La Biche fundraising drive Jan. 23. Mission and talked about Ottenow Youth Club Because of the functions the rich history in the area, dance, Feb. 27, Cromdale of each department and Guest deejays included as well as Cultural Banquet Room (8119 - 118 unit winin the CEIC vary so MP Jack Shields and MLA Rendevous '88 scheduled Ave.). For more info widely, students may find Leo Piquette. Piquette contact Metro for July 1 in Lac La Biche. Cardinal or the opportunity to apply for announced the birth of his Joe Blyan at 477 -3576. The day was jobs in their educational or son that morning. pretty exciting, yet things grew interest background. Wages PUT IT HERE. Locals were entertained even "hotter when fire Call or write the editor to include good depend on the student's E news of nonprofit events you want to academic level, ranging by Ernest Monias (who was chief Keith McDonald got share, courtesy of AGT. on hand to sign autographs), an emergency call during from $6 to $11.30 an hour. Priscilla Morin, Clarence his show. He rushed off to Desjarlais and Emiel a house fire, but returned RAY FOX Cardinal. later with his compact disc ... the Fox on the Box Broadcasting was not player from home, hooked Industrial only in English, but included it up and turned the Ukrainian from Olga Meardi, listeners on to crystal clear Fire Officer German from Chris Fanta sounds of compact discs. and French from Alcide It was a successful day. We are searching for a professional who is Training fully experienced in the field of firefighting, Ulliac and Leo Piquette. About 100 people came prevention, rescue and first aid. The guest deejays brought through the doors, three Based at the Oit Sands operation in Fort Co- ordinators their own style and flair, station volunteers were McMurray, Alberta and reporting directly to At Suncor's Oil Sands Group in Fort the Fire Chief, the incumbent will be McMurray, Alberta, the development of our and their own records. The recruited and $298.98 was responsible for employing professional fire Human Resources is largely responsible for day was full of ethnic music raised for the building fund. suppression techniques, effective fire our present day success. To help us maintain prevention and equipment service repair, to this progress and to prepare us for tomorrow, minimize loss of life and property to fire. The we require an Electrical Training Coordinator Industrial Fire Officer must also plan and and two Millwright Training Coordinators. conduct fire and rescue training for semi- Reporting to the Maintenance Training skilled Fire /Rescue Team members, assist the Supervisor, the Co-ordinators are accountable Industrial Health Centre Registered Nurse as required under for the development, delivery and monitoring emergency conditions and provide accurate of performance based training programs for and timely assistance to plant personnel. Shift Positions journeymen and apprentices in the electronics Candidates must have a minimum of three to and millwright trades. Suncor Inc., Oil Sands Division currently has six years professional firefighting experience. Candidates must have a valid Alberta or permanent and casual employment positions Incumbents will possess a class 3 driver's interprovincial ticket in respective available for experienced registered nurses at license, be able to meet National their trade Fire with at least five the industrial Health Centre. Preventive Association Fitness years related experience. standards and One or two years Applicants have active registration have good leadership and experience as an instructor must with communication industrial the Alberta Association of Registered Nurses skills. Provincial Mine Rescue or trainer would be an asset. Certification and possess certificates in First would These positions offer current Aid be a definite asset. an excellent and Basic Level C.P.R. remuneration and Suncor offers a highly competitive benefits package. Please forward your resume, Occupational Health Nurse Diploma and /or remuneration and benefits package plus quoting Posting #0031 for the Electrical related experience is a definite asset. Please relocation assistance. Please forward your Training Co-ordinator or #0032 for the Millwright Training Co-ordinator, forward your resume, quoting Posting #024, by resume, quoting Posting #011, in confidence, February 29, 1988 to: to: in confidence to: Employment Department Employment Department Employment Department Suncor Inc. Suncor Inc. Suncor Inc. Oil Sands Group Oit Sands Group Oil Sands Group P.O. Box 4001 P.O. Box 4001 P.O. Box 4001 Fort Fort McMurray, Alberta T9H 3E3 Fort McMurray, Alberta T9H 3E3 McMurray, Alberta T9H 3E3 luncorn,. luncor luncorc. 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DROPPIN IN Metis to round dance By Mark Paddle plans a cultural evening McCallum That was Groundhog Day, Acting is as natural as falling off a log, but first By Everett Lambert by the way, and Aubrey you have to learn how to fall in front of an Community said he didn't see his audience. And, if you want a reaction you Correspondent shadow that day. So you have to learn to fall with passion, joy or whatever the Paddle Prairie could expect spring to scene calls for. In other words, it takes practice to be a spring in about six weeks. good actor. The Enoch reserve is offering people a chance to Hello dare. That's my Congratulations to break into the acting profession and some way of saying hello there. Dwayne and Sandra, on get Thank you Mark and the birth of Chance experience through a Native Awareness Workshop on theatre, film and television March 26 at the Windspeaker. These old Cameron Calliou on and 27 Enoch rec centre. friends of mine asked me to Jan. 14, 1988 - a brother Enoch community relations co- ordinator Ken Ward be a community cor- to Courtenay Angel and respondent for Paddle Dwayne Jr. says the workshop, which will feature Metis film producer Gil Cardinal, will set the stage for a theatre Prairie. Now I'm one of In closing, the chairman group that will be started up following the two -day those people who lets you and council are cruisin' acting mill. know what's happenin' in along through our crisp The theatre group will be a "self -help project" our neck of the poplars. It winter dealing with all the explains Ward, adding the group will do performances feels not bad to be writing dealings on our settlement. Thanks to a super- on topics that take a serious and indepth look at for you folks again. I hope efficient contemporary as well as past Native issues. to do it about once a staff (cha!). We had a storm Ward has big expectations for theatre group. month. of a cafuffle last fall that kind the "We're hoping both the performers and the audience Some of you may recall of soured things, but can get a better understanding of Native issues in an that our community is everything is settled down LAMBERT entertaining way," he concludes. trying to have a "Cultural EVERETT now. Evening." By that we mean ...all the news from Paddle Well goodbye and I hope you read "Paddle Happen- HIGH PRAIRIE: The friendship centre has a load of a friendship round dance, a good to be Native people. Paddle, it's the place where ings" next time. By the way, activities coming up in the next month. To begin with, giveaway, a feast and soon. What else is happening? something is always we call our home Paddle for centre assistant director Loraine Duguay notes they It's kinda like a powwow Well Kim Kapola- happenin'. short. They say long ago will be holding a volunteer appreciation night on March except without competition Ghostkeeper is going to Birthdays. Our account- some white feller happened 5 at the Legion Hall. "The evening will be dedicated to or the large number of have a baby 'round about ant, didn't along and some sort all of those who have volunteered many endless hours decked -out fancy dancers this fall. Good luck and may Rita Noskey found tell me how young she's paddle hanging in to the centre," she explains. you see in the southern the force be with you Kim of one of going to be on Feb. 23. The The centre will also be co- ordinating a workshop on powwows. A lot of the and hubby Elmer. By the our trees out on the prairie live mate, family violence, March 15 and 16. Duguay says the Metis around here haven't way, Ghostkeeper's Store chairman's -in hereabouts. So they called Val, will have two celebra- it Paddle Prairie. Pretty workshop will focus on preventing violence in the home had a chance to see these is a thriving business tions on Valentine's Day, nifty, eh. and will offer alternatives for battered women. The magnificent events. I'm nowadays - situated right after Irene Trottier's If workshop will be held at the Catholic Church Hall. sure it'll make us all feel smack -dab in the middle o anyone knows of any birthday on the 11th. birthdays, weddings, births Then, the centre's annual talent show will be held at Aubrey Auger was born and other happenings in the Elk's Hall, March 25. Duguay says it will have The Windspeaker Calendar of Events on Feb. 2, probably about a Paddle just let me know at contests for people of all ages. r half century ago...l think. 981 -2227 or 981 -2407. And one last thing. Duguay wanted to let everyone know that the centre is selling a "very unique" wild cp,i_cck 8,011, game and fish cookbook that the centre put together. It TENDER has recipes for everything from rabbit stew to pan fried FOR SALE BY jackfish. Northland School Division No. 61 of Peace River is PEACE RIVER: The Sagitawa Friendship Society is Li Cree Language Instruction, beginning Feb. 16 offering the following power plants and generators for sale by assisting an exchange program that is taking place every Tues. & Wed. for 10 weeks (free), CNFC tender on an as -is, where -is basis. between the Cadotte Lake school and a school in Edmonton. For further information call Charlene at Peace River called Glen Mary. Sagitawa executive 471 -2661. Asset *1270 a director Judy Norstrom explains the 100 km that National Native Conference on Addictions, 1 - 3 cyl Duetz engine teamed with 25KVA Stamford generator separates the communities is bridged regularly by Feb. 22 - 25, Vancouver, B.C. Contact National Model F3L - 912 Serial NR5271904 students from each of the schools as they take turns Native Association of Treatment Directors at (306) Asset *1271 934 -1646 (Saskatoon). visiting one another. 1 - 3 cyl Duetz engine teamed with a 25KVA Stamford Norstrom says the students act as a "peer support 6th Annual Talent Show, Feb. 26, Sagitawa generator group" for each other. She explains the program, Friendship Society, Peace River.. For registrations Model F3L - 912 Serial NR2569234 call the society at 624 -2443. Asset *0340 which is completing its second straight successful year, with a 15KVA Stamford Oteenow Indian & Metis Social & Rec dance, 1 - 2 cyl Duetz engine teamed was set up to help Cadotte Lake students adjust to the generator Feb. 26, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m., Eastwood Community Hall Peace River community where most of the students will Model T -12192 Serial NR5312748 - Ave., Edmonton). Music by Homer Poitras (8610 118 Asset *0336 be completing their education at the high school level. & Free Spirit Ranci Admission $6 per person. 1 - 1000 gal. fuel storage tank c, w stand "A lot of students from Cadotte come to Peace River Feb. - I Oteenow Youth Club dance, 27, 9 p.m. after Grade 9 because we have one of the closest high Banquet Room - 118 Ave., a.m., Cromdale (8119 These items are stored at the Northland School Division schools in the area," she says. Edmonton). For more information contact Metro 10501 - 75 St. Peace River and can be viewed by Service Centre at Norstrom adds the Cadotte students get support Cardinal or Joe Blyan at -477 -3576. contacting Steve Moreside or Jerry Jalbert at 624 -2060. from their peers at the Glen Mary high school so "it's Hockey Tournament (Saddle Lake Old- Timers), Sealed bids, clearly marked "Power Plant Tender" along with a of 10".. of the bid price, certified cheque or money order, easier for them to interact" when they enroll in the high Feb. 27 & 28, Saddle Lake arena. deposit will be received by the Secretary- Treasurer, Mr. Fred deKleine, All-Indian Basketball Tournament, March 4, school. up to noon Friday February 26, 1988. Local businesses in Peace River are also taking part 5 & 6, Blackfoot band. For more info call the accepted. Deposits will be Lowest or any tender not necessarily -time - in part Blackfoot Recreation at 734 -7030 or 734 -3833. returned on unsuccessful bids. the program by giving Cadotte students ID Treaty 7 Mixed Carling Bonspiel, March 11,12 jobs. The peer support group is being sponsored by & 13, Blackfoot band. Call Blackfoot Recreation at AADAC, the Northlands School Division, both schools the above number. AI6tÍit 2luz SCHOOL DIVISION No.61 and the Sagitawa society. Volleyball Tournament, March 12 & 13, Frog .0Y The students will be meeting at the Sagitawa centre Wilson at 943 -3737. Sponsored by ..a MV....r. Lake. Contact on March 3 for a stew and bannock lunch and again on Bounty Hunters. TON 20.0 March 17 for a crafts workshop. in Education Conference, March 17, Partners Norstrom also wanted to let everyone know that the 18 & 19, Convention Inn, Edmonton. Special guest is a solvents abuse workshop speaker: Dr. David Suzuki. Call Yellowhead Tribal society co- sponsoring the on 22. Council at 962 -0303 for more info. with AADAC that will be heldat centre March Hockey Tournament (Siksika All- Indian Senior), Red Rooster And, Norstrom says the society will be holding a March 18, 19 & 20, Blackfoot band. Call Blackfoot Jackpot Bingo on March 5 at the Peace River District Groceries Recreation for more information. Bingo Hall, to raise money to Sagitawa activities. Confectionery Needs Conference, March 18 & 19, Onç haminahos EDMONTON: Metis locals are now hosting weekly Youth Video Rentals High School, Saddle Like. For more information dances, so don't forget to contact your local and find contact 726 -3730. - Open 7 Days a Week - out what's in store for the next one. The dances, which - 12:30 a.m. All- Native Hockey Tournament; April 1 3, 6:30 a.m. are being held in a joint effort by all Edmonton area North Battleford. Call Friendship Centre at (306) On Highway 2 Metis locals to raise money for community level 445 -8216 for more info. activities, are currently being held every Friday at the Basketball Championship (Western Canada 523 -3855 Elks Hall in northeast Edmonton. The locals are each band. Men's & Ladies'), April 8, 9 & 10, Blackfoot for the event each - PRAIRIE, Alberta TOG 1E0 providing different entertainment Call 734 -7030 or 734 -3833 for more info. 5219 49 St. HIGH week. PAGE 16, February 19, 1988, WINDSPEAKER NATIVE PEOPLE IN CALGARY Calgary's City Hall unveils sculpture of Sarcee chief

By Dan Dibbelt three story pillar in the city Saskatchewan where he hall's foyer. Around the worked in social welfare in For the Crowchild family base of the pillar are four 1951 to 1%1. Gutnik is a of the Sarcee reserve near tipi reliefs, "two are plain, member of the Aboriginal Calgary, Jan. 27 was a day there are no paintings on Urban Affairs Committee for them to see their them, "explained, Crowchild- and is a also a member of memories of ancestor Chief Aberdeen, who worked the social studies faculty at David Crowchild immortal- with Stowell in designing the University of Calgary. ized in sculpture. the sculpture. Mayor Ralph Klein offered And for Nelson Gutnik, it "These represent honesty greetings from the city and was a day to have his work and purity. On the other helped the Crowchild with and for Native people two sides of the pillar are family in the unveiling of the honored with the presenta- two tipis with designs of my relief sculpture. tion of the Chief David father's tipi, the bee. These "(Chief Crowchild) was a Crowchild memorial award. stand for the unselfishness man who lived by a standard The dual ceremony took and the love," she said. of principles," said Klein, place at Calgary's City Hall "All the doors are open "unselfishness and love." with more than 150 signifying my father's love This is the third year the spectators on hand to for everyone no matter award was presented. The witness the unveiling of the what color their skin was." award is presented to a sculpture and the presenta- Above the tipis is a relief member of the community tion of the award. design of the buckskin who plays an active role in ä "My father was a friend worn by Crowchild, also a contributing to the commu- of all people and all ages," beaded bridle representing nity. said Victoria Crowchild- Crowchild's involvement in The award is named after Aberdeen, the only daughter the Calgary Stampede, a Chief David Crowchild of Chief Crowchild. "He knife symbolizing the who was a great contributor

based his life on four cutting of the ribbon to the Native and non - absolute values; honesty, opening Crowchild Trail Native community alike. purity, unselfishness and Freeway, a glove represent- Klein gave a chronology CALGARY love." ing a handshake and a pipe on Crowchild's contribu- ...`this sculpture reminds us that Indian culture is alive' The sculpture, by Robert symbolizing his culture. tions, including his early Stowell, wraps its way up a "At the very top of the work with the Indian pillar is an eagle," said Association of Alberta, his Crowchild- Aberdeen. "On activities with the Calgary the day he died, high in the Stampede and his involve- sky circled four eagles." ment with the Moral "Like a star "This sculpture reminds Rearmament. us that the Indian culture is "In the years to come, I shine. alive and vibrant," said this (the sculpture) will award recipient, Nelson remain a part of the City of The Gutnik. Of the award, Calgary," said Crowchild- animal, Gutnik said he was "truly Aberdeen. "And that link honored" to receive it. between two cultures that gazing, Gutnik was active in the bridge this gap will always is fascinated Native community in remain." by my sight" Ojlou hunter's song WHY BE LEFT OUT? THE SPIRIT SINGS Artistic Traditions of Canada's First Peoples

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RUBY METCHEWAIS (right) and VANESSA MARIE BIG PLUME (left) are new princesses - (above) a grass dancer performs and (below) a mini grass dancer waits his turn.

Calgary Native awareness days gets `a tremendous response'

By Dan Dibbelt during the feast on Sunday, designs of Gerri Many ants sang to the accom- Feb. 14. Fingers drew a packed paniment of a guitar. Pat It was 10 days of talent, The most spectacular of house. Cardinal took first place beauty, food and activities the 10 -day event was the followed by Patricia Robbins Other events included a as the Calgary Indian traditional powwow featur- and Geraldine Turning series of four workshops Friendship Centre present- ing every color of the and panel discussions. Robe. its .annual Native rainbow in the dancers ed 6th Topics included: children Opening ceremonies awareness days Feb. 10 -19. costumes. They performed services, alcohol services, took place Wednesday, "We had a tremendous to the beat of seven drum Native Outreach and Feb. 10 with a speech by response, " said Happy groups. University of Calgary Calgary Mayor Ralph Klein Techentin, the centre's The powwow and crown- student services. and Treaty 7 chiefs. First cultural coordinator. "Each ing of the centre's 1988 day entertainment was by was very successful princess and junior princess Entertainment was event Winston Wuttunee. and very special because of took place Sunday, Feb. 14 abundant during the aware- the people." before a packed audience. ness nays with seven February 15 -19 saw the But it was not only the Former Blackfoot chief contestants featured in the days close with an arts and participant's and spectator's Leo Young Man announced talent contest. All contest- crafts sale. enthusiasm that made the the new princesses as Ruby event a success, it was the Metchewais and Vanessa efforts of the volunteers, Marie Big Plume, junior too. The centre's youth princess. MARVEL HAIR STYLING group, aged 5 to 21, On Saturday Feb. 13 a & ESTHETICS decorated the centre, set fashion show organized by Dr. Michael McMurray up and served the Elders Techentin featured the is pleased to announce TRAINING IN TOTAL HAIR & SKIN CARE the opening of his new Models Requires for Students DENTAL PRACTICE Prices Located at at School 24 - 3rd Ave. West 1023 - 7 Ave. S.W. Cardston, AB CALGARY, AB T2P 1A8 (403) 262 -9841 Oil -Lube & Filter (Most Cars) $14.95 WITH THIS AD Commencing February 1, 1988 175/86-13 - $5800 Business Hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Chief Chiniki 195/75.14 - 6900 Monday thru Friday 205/75 -14 - 7300 Restaurant 205/75.14 - 7700 Dr. McMurray looks forward to being able to Complete Line of Native Dishes 225/75 -15 - 8100 serve the people of the community of Cardston 235/75.15 - 8800 Buffalo Rabbit For further information and inquiries call Trout White Fish (403) 653-2660 1005 Centre St. N. 2085 - 52 St. S.E. Calgary Customers No Box 190 276 -8658 273-6610 (Direct -No Charge) Morley. Alberta CALGARY, Alberta T2E 2P8 Reservations 264 -1470 Necessary 881 -3748 PAGE 18, February 19, 1988, WINDSPEAKER NATIVE PEOPLE IN CALGARY Urban youth group helps all ages

By Dan Dibbelt on the Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee, worked An urban Indian youth with Calgary's Friendship group is stretching the Centre for 10 years, is group's definition so they active on the Victoria can help serve as many as school board and the board the estimated 8,000 Indians for Native foster homes. living in Calgary. Waite is also a dancer for the Dancers. "We are so much more Eagle Society if she is an than just a youth group," When asked she replies: "No, but says Pat Waite, director of Indian, I a headdress." the Calgary Urban Indian wear wears Youth gbroup. "We are a The headdress she an cultural, social and educa- was given to Waite by tional group too." Elder of the Blood tribe, but Waite says the Elder is too And adding to that brief shy to have her name description of the group's mentioned. mandate, Waite says the "It is a headdress of group helps urban Indians merit," explains Waite. with para -legal and financial And Waite hopes that advice. They're also the possession of the helping the Calgary Food headdress will give her Bank. extra recognition so that AT ROCKY LANE "We gave out more than she can accomplishh -more HELPING HANDS 100 food hampers last through the city group. These busy little workers were lending a hand to hot meals to its students in a new hot lunch program Christmas, with more than "A certain amount of the kitchen staff at the Rocky Lane school near the in January. (L to R) Mellony Bulldog, Pamela Kipling 30 going out to the Blackfoot respect comes with a Boyer River reserve. It seems they could help but and Melody Kipling. reserve," says Waite. headdress and I hope that get in on the excitement as the school began serving - Pboto by Dort Crowibbt But on the whole, the will help me in achieving group helps between 250 more," said Waite. and 300 people on a regular Waite, who is an econom- basis And that help has ist, has already seen the varied. They've done group achieve numerous Northern artisans exhibit at Esso Plaza income tax returns, referred projects through govern- problem drinkers and ment funding, ByL.esleyCrossingham planning of the Native said society official Colleen the exhibition is being worked on Natives at the The group does not have component, however, Bence. organized by the society Spy Hill Correctional an annual budget, instead CALGARY - An unusual shortly after Olympic The society will not be and is not being funded by Institute. they rely on government exhibition of traditional arts liaison officer, Sykes allowed to directly sell any any oil companies or the "We as really function an grants for specific projects. and crafts opened here on of the artwork or crafts Olympic organizing information bureau," says The project Waite would Jan. 28 without the fanfare September 1986,thesociety during the showing which committee. Waite. "We also work very most like to see become a of the Calgary Winter decided to withdraw its was organized is a closely with numerous because the "The society non- reality is the formation of Olympic Games. proposal to organize several society realized that a lot of profit, non -political body of other Native groups, often band council among Natives The Edmonton -based arts and crafts booths people would be in Calgary more than 2,000 Alberta giving or receiving referrals." in Calgary. Alberta Indian Arts and located in the city during to participate in the Native craftsproducers and But most of the people "Urban Natives are not Crafts Society, which the Olympics. Olympics. artists, and is not in any way find the group through consulted in Indian matters," pulled out of the Olympic The Olympic committee The exhibition will have affiliated with Olympic friends or family. "We claims Waite. Most organizing committee's instead funded the newly- more than 20 pieces of activities," she said. "We don't have to advertise. consultation occurs on Native section in 1986, will opened Rainbow Lodge, artwork from Alberta and just want todisplay Alberta's Word of mouth is the only reserves she explains. "I be staging an exhibition of a operated by the Treaty 7 more than 100 items of craft best to all the Olympic advertising we need. would like to see something variety of Alberta crafts and Development Corporation work from all parts of the visitors." Waite was born in Regina, set up so urban Natives artwork. However, although and headed by Peigan band country on display. Potential The exhibition is located Sask. but moved to Calgary have a voice as well." the items may be ordered, member Norman Greer. customers, i n c I u d - in the Esso Plaza at 425 - 1st at an early age. Her The group operates out nothing on display will be "We are not political and ing visitors from overseas, St., S.W. and will be open involvement with Natives of Waite's home at 1139 sold during the exhibition. this (exhibition) is not a will be able to order items from Jan. 28 to Feb. 28 began more than 35 years Riverdale Avenue S.W., The society had been political gesture either for that catch their fancy. from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. ago. She is a past chairman Calgary. involved in the initial or against the Olympics," Bence emphasizes that daily.

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The Rainbow Lodge Arts Peace Hills Trust Company is licensed to operate in British and Craft store located in Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon and the the u Performing Arts Centre Northwest Territories. will sell and exhibit authentic Native products from the Treaty 7 area as well as Advantages RAINBOW LODGE Member of the Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation from other parts of the ...seeing beyond colorful beads province. Head office and branch facilities located on an Indian reserve product, but in the artisan Powderface says the Approved lender status under Canada Mortgage and The is store operated that created it," said Miller. store will be re- evaluated Housing Corporation, Farm Improvements Loans Act, Indian under Treaty 7 Develòpment Labels on the products and reassessed at the end and Inuit Economic Development Guarantee order Corporation which corn- and art panels with graphic of August by the corporation H Small Business Loans Act prises representatives from illustrations will carry to determine whether or the Blood, Peigan, Sarcee, pertinent information not it is feasible. Among the many services provided are: Blackfoot, and Stoney about items such as The store, which is bands. Cash Management Program mocassins, shields, pouches, located just a block away Minors Trust Accounts bustles and headdresses. from the Glenbow Museum Coordinator for Native D On- Reserve Housing Loans Miller said Rainbow and its programming for the Spirit Sings Assets Management Services lodge also has an "active exhibit, has the full support Calgary Winter Olympics display area" where Native of the musuem. Sykes Powderface said artists and artisans not $150,000 was given by will Glenbow director Duncan OCO. only show their products Cameron said "the more but can also work on them good craft outlets the Everett Miller of the in the lodge. better ... we're delighted to 51 PEACE HMS TRUST Com AN Miller Group, a marketing Band representatives have them next door." P Y resource team hired by the were consulted to ensure development corporation that the design and concept Peace Hills Dust Company Peace Hills Trust Company Peace Hills Trust Company to design the retail outlet, of the display units was in Head Office: 10th floor, Kensington Place 244 Portage Avenue says it has created a display keeping with the tradition Samson Indian Reserve 10011 -109 Sheet Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C OB1 system which will not only and history of native Box 159 Edmonton, Alberta T5J 388 (204)943 -8093 Hobbema Alberta TOC 1NO (403)421 -1606 market the arts and crafts AIDS people. And the group's (403)585 -3013 but "enhance the value and design has the "blessing 'of awareness of the product." the Elders" because the INFO Miller says people name Rainbow Lodge was chosen purchasing Native crafts by elders. call toll free often want to know what Because Native Canad- ians role they play in the Native were "essentially nomadic" Miller adds 1 -800 "We welcome culture, as well as infor- "we've designed a mation about the tribe and system artisan. that is entirely portable." 772 -AIDS you to the The free standing display "Every product has its and exhibit system can be Confidential, own story, its own history. dismantled into three professional information Southern Area" Its our feeling that it needs separate displays and set on AIDS and its prevention. to be communicated. The up in three different display system which has a shopping centres but the Make sure you "gallery feel to it" will help retail outlet may be so people to see beyond the successful that it will carry Alberta drop in and see colorful beadwork on items on in its present location." COMMUNITY AND such as mocassins. "One of the criteria is OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH our interesting & "There's a whole history that it will be a legacy to the and story not only in the Olympics," he said. historic sites while you are travelling Southern Alberta. KEN BELCOURT FURS Ltd. "We Buy and Sell Raw Furs" "We are proud to Indian tanned moosehide our Dressed furs say we support Bear and wolf hides Great selection of beads community in every way." Mukluks and moccasins 3 Stripping, beads & crafts supplies Compliments of the Beautiful Navajo jewellery Department now available Blood Tribe Great selection of of Health, Board & beaded jewellery Staff Members "Serving the Native Community for Over 35 Years" We Take C.O.D. Orders BLOOD INDIAN NATION 10525 -105 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T5H Box 229 3X7 STANDOFF, Alberta BLOOD TOL IVO 425 -6440 TRIBE >t (403) 737 -3888 I

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