IAA baj1es cited in upcoming year By Lesley Cross been going on with the Indian treaty and Aboriginal over Aboriginal matters. molded legislation and q1 government for almost two rights by the current Generally, right across the policyaimedatundermining years. They consult with The Indian As iif of At`(IAA) has government. country, they are unpopular, Aboriginal rights." us, but then totally ignore "There are a lot of things séüër.ál; 'ke they are weak." Smith expressed concern been given stron jndn us. But, if enough pressure we can do. There has to be Smith points out that a over the Meech Lake 1ig ear and ,Pré nt is issues for the upc brought to bear, I think pressure and as long as it is federal election is due Accord, which he says Gregg Smith sees the rgest IüättX,Jí'e. waged we will see changes." steady pressure - united within the next year or so gives far too much power to against governmen .rmed to During the next few pressure, we can change and that a minority the provinces and in many months Smith pledges to the situation." government undermine true Indian se ment. made up of a ways precludes the amend - meet with other Aboriginal During his address to the coalition of the Liberal and ment to the constitution The 44th annual general n an interview after the groupssuch as the Assembly assembly on the first day, New Democratic parties which would allow for true assembly of the IAA took final assembly ceremonies of First Nations and the Smith pointed out to could be formed. self- government. place at the Eden Valley a tired but confident Smith Metis Association of Alberta delegates that the federal "We have to lobby all "We cannot have genuine reserve, one of the two says he is optimistic about inordertomakeaconcerted Conservative government politicians. We have to self -government without Stoney Tribe reserves, the upcoming battle. united effort against what had been the worst inform them of the that amendment and now southwest of Calgary June "We've seen this coming. he describes as the government in history. Conservative government 15, 16 and 17. These discussions have disastrous undermining of "And I don't just mean which has consistently Continued Page 4 INSIDE THIS WEEK

Dion Lubicon Lots of sun attacks boycott and smiles DIA debated at Awasis Day' policies at IAA celebration See Page 2 See Page 3 Welfare control Dr. Anne National Pro ball Golf may be shifted gives arts group in future season awards to open for young is in By Dianne Meili should be made in three to youth at Calgary years to monitor progress Indian? full swing Control of Native child made regarding the Native See Page 9 See Page 13 See Page 14 See Page 15 welfare should be shifted to child welfare situation. Native reserves and settle- In reference to the first ments, recommends a two directives, Hodgson report to the provincial pointed out several Indian government. bands have already been given responsibility for child The report comes three welfare and "the success years after Richard Cardinal, has been very positive a 16 -year old Metis foster because children are kept child, hanged himself. The in their own environment." suicide sparked a review of Regarding the nebulous Native child welfare services term "native" used in the in Alberta. Child Welfare Act, Hodgson On Tuesday, Social points out that it makes no Services Minister Connie distinction between Treaty, Osterman announced her Metis and non -status department is agreeable to Indians. Foster children the transferral, considering must be recognized as past government efforts having distinct identities, so had failed. that proper placement can Though the minister is be made accordingly, she still ultimately responsible added. for welfare services It is also recommended "whatever is necessary for that assistance to foster the delivery of these parents be adjusted. The services will be in the hands committee heard "on of Natives themselves," repeated occasions, con- explained Maggie Hodgson, cerns about the need for member and spokesman families receiving a fair and for the working group equitable form off assistance which re,o-oro.onted the when caring for dependent report. children from extended Hodgsc family" the report states. sage in tl Hodgson hopes the could be I government will adopt the several dii recommendations in the regardin i report and that special should b attention will be paid to the the best suggestion of an evaulation child in - ; process in three years to foster ch t ensure that. directives are should b `' ó being implemented. child loo r "Other commissions her own e a o i; have been in place to the Ch NANO t recommend guidelines for should r child welfare and nothing referenc really was done," Hodgson and nc said. She added she would LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON childrE also like to see the report structur guidelines designated as Hoop dancer Jerome Youngchief and son, Kevin, teamed up to entertain the Heart Lake crowd. A social a policies so that they will be mini -powwow was part of Heart Lake's 7th annual Treaty Days which was held last weekend. See story and adjuster strictly adhered to by all pictures on Page 12. --Photo by John Morneau Gray of the cl involved.

_ PAGE 2, June 28, 1987, WINDSPEAK+R Government blamed as saying NATIONAL NEWS BRIEFS Indians have to tough it out ByLesleyCrossingham international media. I am have been taken for a ride not suggesting we throw by the Department and the The president of the rocks, but we have to put oil companies," he com- National Aboriginal groups Indian Resource Council on some resistance and plained. "Then the Indian blasted government for its start getting our people nations have been penalized getting phased out "Thatcherism" and likened organized. People power is for money mismanaged by the deputy minister to the only thing these people Indian Minerals. There was understand," he added. mismanagement of about OTTAWA Funding for the Aboriginal groups Adolf Eichmann, the - Dion explained that the $3 to $4 million of Stoney who attempted to negotiate the entrenchment of notorious Nazi commander Indian Resource Council money alone, because they self -government at the recent First Ministers executed for his part of against was formed to lobby and to (DIA) are not watching Conference is being curtailed. Representatives of atrocities committed keep resource -rich bands what was going on." the Inuit, Metis, and non -status Indians say they are Jews during the Second informed of government Now the council oversees at various stages of shutting down shop. World War. on policies on resources. The the operation of Indian The Metis National Council has already closed its In a scathing attack Joe Dion, council was formed shortly Minerals West and inspects office. The staff of four at the Inuit Committee on recent policies, of the Indian after a report written by contracts and negotiations National Issues will be laid off at the end of this president Dion for the Department conducted with independent month. The Native Council of Canada, who Association from 1977 to of delegates Indian Affairs (DIA) in 1984 oil companies on behalf of represent non -status Indians, say their staff will be 1980, called upon JOE DION to form a unified front was leaked to the media. the Indian Nations says cut in half after six staff members will be let go. ...blasts DIA The report detailed DIA Dion. Only the Assembly of First Nations, representing against recent policy have to tough it out, Indians mismanagement of Indian "The department did not status Indians, will be able to keep a staff of changes. "It's the old right -wing have to pay their way.' The resources, and shortly want such an organization constitutional experts because it has legally assured government wants to put after, the report was formed but we are here and funding. attitude. It's Thatcherism money where it makes published in the "Kainai we will continue to watch Although Prime Minister Brian Mulroney says transported from England," them popular," he added. News" in February Indian Minerals West," that negotiations on self- government are still he says. 1986 over Dion urged Indian people and then the Edmonton adds Dion. possible, many say the wind down in funding was not Margaret Thatcher is the who to become more vocal and Journal, the task force was Dion will continue expected and that it underlines where Native issues British Prime Minister to take a lesson from other formed. negotiations with the have slipped down on the prime minister's agenda. recently won a third term of office. Thatcher has been Aboriginal peoples. Dion is still critical of government during the Mini Metis dubbed the Iron Lady for "How do the Blacks in Indian Minerals West, the next year and will be -series about her strong stand against South Africa make their department within DIA investigating certain hits national television socialism and public feelings known? They get which oversees Indian legislation, such as the spending. attention by throwing resources. Transfer Act, which "The attitude of our stones. That is how they "Very often Indian people transferred jurisdiction of A four -part series about Metis history over the government now is `Indians get the attention of the who own those resources resources to the provinces. past 200 years entitled "Daughters of the Country," has recently aired on Superchannel. The film, produced by Norma Bailey, won the top award at the International Festival of Films by Women this year. "Daughters of the Country" features a huge cast of professional and amateur Metis actors. Two Opinion shapers familiar names are Tantoo Cardinal (Loyalties) and Dianne Debassige (of CBC's Spirit Bay). Another OTTAWA should focus on familiar name, but not for acting, is Harry Daniels, a veteran Metis politician. REPORT "Daughters of the Country" has unconfirmed wife battering plans to air on CBC -TV prime time in about six By Owenadeka months.

Chief held in B.C. prison, Anew report was released recently on the He spits on me. Sometimes I think the hitting is better subject of battered women and it reminded me than being made to feel so low." fighting deportation to U.S. of a line in an old Humphrey Bogart movie: The 120 -page report includes a two -page section on "The only thing a dame understands is a slap in the face Native women. But the only hard fact in that section is 15 in Native American Indian leader Robert Satiacum has or a slug from a .45." that per cent of the women shelters are - women. Although the report doesn't come right out been held in a B.C. prison for the past three and a That cave -man approach was not just the way tough little arithmetic would seem to show that half years, fighting deportation to the United States. guys like Bogart sometimes handled their women in the and say so, a rate that is five times the The hereditary chief of the Puyallup Tribe in movies. It was also the way that tough -guys and a lot of Native women are beaten at a Tacoma, Washington was convicted of 42 other not -so -tough guys were supposed to handle their national average. if is vague when it comes to racketeering charges in 1982 by U.S. authorities, women in real life. The thinking, you can call it that, is The report also pretty in who claim that Satiacum failed to pay sales tax on that violence is not only a perfectly legitimate way for suggesting workable solutions the Native businesses making him a multi -millionaire. men to deal with women, it's also the most effective way community. That's partly because the report admits Satiacum opened a business in 1970 selling for a man to make sure a woman will do what he says. that the situation of Native women differs considerably cigarettes out of a tent and using a cigar box as a The trouble is that this kind of thinking is not from non- Native women. For example, the report cash register on the Puyallup reserve. His business restricted to the movies. Hollywood didn't invent wife - points out that physical violence is an accepted and activities expanded to include a liquor store, beating. It just made the problem worse because it inevitable part of Native life. It also says that Native nightclub, fireworks shop and gambling club. When reinforced macho attitudes on the subject. I can people -don't like going to court or to the police. the U.S. Internal Revenue Service began hounding remember, for example, hearing men joke that it's a The report says that since alcohol is usually involved, him to pay sales tax on his businesses, he argued man's duty to beat his wife -- that he should beat her Native women don't blame the men who beat them so It many that an 1854 Treaty signed with the government regularly, whether she needs it or not. much as they blame the alcohol. says that protected the Indian right to restricted commerce And it was only five years ago, when Margaret Native women defend the actions of Native men and "free trade," the loophole he basis his defense on. Mitchell stood up in the House of Commons to because all Native people have been victimized by announce that ten per cent of Canadian women were society. Here's how one Native woman explained it: beaten by their husbands. The Members of Parliament "You can talk about men being powerful in our society if ABC Network hires Indian -- almost all of them men -- snickered and laughed. The you want, but you're not talking about my husband. My as feature reporter incident triggered an angry reaction that changed husband's never had any power in his thole life. He public attitudes. I think people know, finally, that you was born poor. He was born Indian. He's never felt just can't laugh out loud at the mention of wife -beating better than anyone. He's never felt better than me. It's An Idaho Nez Perce, Hattie Kauffman, 32, has a because it just isn't funny anymore. because he's so low that he hits me." new job. She's a feature reporter on ABC -TV's Which finally brings me 'around to the wife- battering Only a few Native groups are trying to do something Good Morning America. report. The report is titled "Battered But Not Beaten... about the problem. That's why Native leaders and Kauffman was born in Grangeville, Idaho, but she Preventing Wife Battering in Canada." It was published opinion -shapers should begin focusing attention on this was raised in Seattle, Washington where she by the Canadian Advisory Council on the Status of issue. became a top TV news achor woman. She also Women. We as Native people need to look into the mirror of worked on an Indian radio news program in The report did not concentrate on individual horror family violence and face up to the ugly reality so that we Minnesota, a television program called Native Vision stories but it did provide a few chilling and sorry insights can begin the healing process. We have to stop leaning in Tacoma before going to New York's Good into the lives of battered women, as told by the women on the crutch of Native alcoholism and Native Morning America. themselves: "I was hit plenty by my husband over the powerlessness because there is no excuse for beating One of her first assignments was a story on an years. I had a couple of concussions, broken ribs and wives, husbands or children. We won't solve the Oklahoma town that didn't allow dancing. Her I'm still deaf in one ear from him always hitting on that problem of family violence until we admit there is a is hectic. flew to travelling schedule She's Chicago, side of my head. But you can't understand what I went problem and start to talk about it. It's too bad the then Mississippi, then to Arizona, then to Mexico, all through if you only talk about the beatings... The thing report on battered women won't be much help but like in one week. One day she had to fly to Washington that's most hurting for me is the way he makes me feel a lot of other problems we face as Native people, it's state, then back to Washington, D.C. in one day. so dirty, so filthy... He tells me I'm ugly and worthless. something we've just got to begin to do for ourselves. WINDSPEAKER, June 281987, PAGE 3 Provincial

PROVINCIAL Blue Quills students NEW reunite after 10 years BRIEFS By Diane Parenteau AIDS could have devastating ST. PAUL - This year effect on Native communities marked ten years since the first Blue Quills Morning Although there haven't been any reported AIDS Star class graduated from cases in Alberta's Native populaton, Indian the two year program. Association of Alberta (IAA) vice -president Saturday June 20, some Lawrence Courtoreille says, "I'd be very concerned of the 18 who completed it if the AIDS (virus) started to hit the Indian were reunited at the communities." graduation- reunion celebra- "It never ceases to amaze me -- the type of tions. diseases that follow the The Morning Star whiteman," says Courtoreille, "TB and smallpox that almost wiped us Program was set up jointly out, then cancer and other diseases." by the now defunct Alberta Recently, Manitoba health experts said the Indian Education Centre first AIDS -related death of a Native is reason for alarm in and the University of the northern community. Alberta. The Blue Quills The director of the IAA says he's watching the Native Education Council AIDS issue very closely. picked up the program. For one year, Morning Austrian accuses Lubicon Star was the only post- MORNING STAR & CLERK TYPIST REUNION: (Front row) Gloria secondary program at Blue McGilvery & Jan Pedersen; (2nd row) Shirley Gambler, Alice of using AIM tactics Quills. Steinhauer, Liz Poitras & Sue Dion; (Back row) Theresa Cardinal, Pat "This program broke a Makokis, Mary Collins, John Gray, Sharon Steinhauer (support staff). An Austrian museum curator has charged that log jam in Native University American Indian Movement (AIM) tactics are "very Education," says John delivered in home their U of A and received her She attended and com- much apparent" in the Lubicon Lake Olympic Gray, past coordinator of environment," 'Gray adds. bachelor of education pleted the Morning Star in boycott. field experience for Morning In 1975, 33 students started degree in 1978, convocating 1977, worked for one year, He claims that "the Lubicons themselves certainly Star. "Before that there the program. By the second in November. then entered the U of A for would not have had this idea" and goes even further weren't many going year, only 26 remained -- 18 "Quite a number of the two years. She received by saying, "their advisor (Fred Lennarson) is a through." of those completed and students went on to the U her bachelor's in education former AIM employee and even if he was not, this is a "Professors came out received an interim teaching of A and bypassed the five and is presently working on strategy...practised by AIM in the U.S.A. in the '70s." from the University of certificate from the Depart- year plan," says Poitras. her masters. Christian Feest, who is the curator of the Museum Alberta to deliver courses ment of Education. Mary Collins graduated Now, 15 of the 18 Morning for Volkerdunde in Vienna, defined the AIM strategy rather than the students "That certificate allowed from Racette School in St. Star graduates have as "looking not for compromise but confrontation to going there," says Sharon us for to teach five years Paul in 1965 and was a university degrees and two create a media event." Steinhauer, support staff but within that five years, resident at Blue Quills others are pretty close," Lennarson says that Feest's claims are for the program. we had to pick up five full School for all 12 of her says Gray. "completely untrue," adding that, "I am not now, nor "It was the first time courses," says Morning grade school years. "Blue Morning Star, which have I ever been employed by AIM in the United there was a program of this Star graduate Liz Poitras. Quills was my second means a new beginning, ran States or any place else. Neither have I ever had any 'Rind, where education was Poitras went directly to the home," says Collins. for three cycles. other kind of relationship with AIM." The Lubicon advisor responded to the suggestion that the Lubicon Lake people "didn't initiate and Lubicon Olympic boycott neither understand nor control their own Olympic boycott is incredibly condescending, insulting and a gross underestimation." Heated debate at IAA meeting School celebrated Indian culture by making a totem pole ByLesleyCrossingham everything to lose. It hurts association's position on about the Glenbow exhibi to be a fence sitter for too land claims. Even after the tion," explained Smith. A long, heated and at long, the price is tremend- olympics we will have to "We understand there are Students at Edmonton's Edith Rogers junior high times emotional debate on ous." deal with those land claims many ancient articles that school erected a 21 -foot totem pole that they built the participation of Indian Treaty 7 bands have and there could be a they refuse to return to the themselves. Every year the school has multicultural nations in the Calgary supported the Lubicon backlash again us." people. These articles are celebrations, and this year they are focussing on winter olympic games Lake land claim, but have The Stoney tribe is very old and very special. Native Canadians. dominated the final day of failed to support the planning a large powwow to We cannot support such an The 21 -foot log was brought in from British the Indian Association of boycott. Several Treaty 7 be held at the Good Stoney exhibition." Columbia. Carving had to begin immediately while Alberta (IAA) annual members have undertaken arena during the Olympics. the log was still wet. The students worked in shifts, assembly. contracts with the Olympic a six a time, A vote was taken, with 17 Smith referred to students at until 7 or 8 p.m. and on Several delegates wanted organizing committee, people voting for the recent Windspeaker story, weekends using only chisels and mallets. The totem explanations regarding the in pole including Chief Leo resolution, 5 people against which appeared January, was completed in 14 days. IAA stand on the Lubicon of the Youngman Blackfoot and 48 abstentions. with details of the artifacts The totem displays traditional Native symbols Lake Cree Band's 47 -year band, who is organizing an expected to be shown mixed in with the students own ideas. old land claim and several international powwow. Chairman Peter Many - during the exhibition. A demanded the immediate "I haven't made any wounds Jr. dismissed the detailed list, obtained by Leduc boxer suing Alberta boycott of the olympic statement. We don't have resolution, saying the Windspeaker, included Boxing Association games in support of the to sacrifice unity, because wording was obviously not several delicate and sacred Amateur Lubicon band. Lubicon we need it now more than what the people wanted to artifacts such as the hear. Lake band Chief Bernard ever," added Blood. headddress of the holy Grant Burwash of Leduc is suing the Alberta Ominiyak for a boycott of After further discussion a In an interview after the woman of the sundance, Amateur Boxing Association for $100,000. Burwash the games and the Glenbow motion was made by Peter meeting IAA President several medicine bundles claims the association failed to ensure the fight was museum "Spirit Sings" Manywounds Sr. in support Gregg Smith said he and several naval amulets. judged fairly. exhibition of Native artifacts of the Lubicon Lake Cree supported the boycott The sacred headdress of The bout in question took place at the in support of their outstand- band's land claim and the against the Glenbow Chief Poor Man, of the Edmonton's Canadian Native Friendship Centre on ing land claim. boycott of the Glenbow museum, but felt the Poor Man reserve, was also April 26. Burwash took to the ring with Fort In an impassioned plea, museum's exhibition of assembly made the right listed along with several McMurray's Brent Marchand in the Alberta Treaty 7 vice- president Native artifacts. decision not to fully boycott robes and peace pipes. championship title, when Burwash was allegedly hit Narcisse Blood explained Chief John Snow, one of the games themselves." by a low blow. Referee Joe McGowan stopped the that in many ways his three Stoney Chiefs, then He pointed out that the Glenbow officials have fight since Burwash was unable to go on. A tally of hands are tied. addressed the meeting and Association had already consistently stated that the the score up to that point gave Marchand a split "I have tremendous called for restraint. passed a motion supporting artificats are not sacred, decision over Burwash. respect for Chief Bernard "The Olympics are coming the Lubicon Lake band's but Elders contacted by Marchand went on to represent Alberta at the Ominiyak. He has tremend- into the Treaty 7 area and land claim. Windspeaker indicate they Canadian Finals and won. ous courage and he has this would weaken the "We are concerned are. PAGE 4, June 26, 1987, WINDSPEAKER IAA official warns of corporate plan

ByLesleyCrossingham Many Wounds explained ments, provided year by In his analysis, Many will not receive increases in that according to the new year. And the total amount Wounds asserts that the funding after devolution A three -man "dictator - DIA corporate plan, a of these monies is to be main objective of the has occurred; no program like" committee armed with three -man steering commit- transferred to Alberta corporate plan is the enhancement plans are widespread powers and the tee comprised of Associate tribes," he says. downsizing of the depart- allowed; complete program ability to control the purse Deputy Minister Fred ment and the devolution of transfers are preferred over In a seven page analysis strings of every Indian Drummy, chairman; the programs. The department selected sections of services of the corporate plan, Many nation has been put into Assistant Deputy Minister undertakes to transfer within programs. Wounds explains that local place by the federal govern- of Finance and Professional programs and "This DIA officials can only service corporate plan sets ment warns IAA official, Services and Assistant delivery, called devolution, a blue -print to force tribal provide advice and direction Peter Many Wounds Jr. Deputy Minister of Human to the control of the bands. governments into preparing to the Steering Committee. In an emotional address Resources, has been However, Many Wounds them for a lesser level of Only the Steering Commit- at the assembly on the new structured and effectively points out that only government than they have tee, without any consultation corporate plan released by controlled more power with the minister, would administration control will been seeking. The whole the Department of Indian than the minister of Indian be transferred to the bands. thrust is to force us to make final decisions for all Affairs recently, Many Affairs, Bill McKnight, and adopt Indian nations right across Policy, legislative policies of only Wounds demanded that all himself. financial will remain administrative the country. control control," he DIA officials immediately MANYWOUNDS "These people have a with the department. says. leave the room. ...warns IAA mandate to control 5,500 "Dennis Wallace, (Alberta Some sections of DIA In an interview after the Department official, person years, resources of Regional Director General) control will not be trans- discussions, President Robert Laboucane, based Wounds explained that approximately $256 million, has no control over the ferred. These include the Gregg Smith said he felt the in Edmonton was the only many of his comments plus capital assets, along process, all the power lies Minister's residual respon- whole thrust of the depart- DIA official in attendance would be frank and to the with administration of with the committee," says sibilities under the Indian ment was to again follow and after his removal, Many point. alternative funding arrange- Many Wounds. Act and other legislation, the infamous Neilson Task remaining administration Force paper which ad- functions and the admin- vocated the dissolution of istration of financial transfers the Department of Indian "We want to assist the erately destructive, it is Indian children quit school IAA to Indian tribes. Affairs and the transfer of bands in obtaining self - Bruce Rawson," says at a much higher than The proposed transfer jurisdiction for From Page 1 government -- it has to be a Smith. average rate. Indian decision of the community. does not include the nations to the provinces. During the final day, a that power has gone to the Our position is to help Health Committees of establishment and funding "If there is one person resolution was passed to ten tribes have provinces," complained where possible. To help been funded of Indian child care agencies, whom I blame, it is (Deputy include a constitution Smith. form the basic model." by Medical Services and 35 the transfer of policing -- Minister of Indian Affairs) amendment to the IAA's tribes are Smith joins his voice with Smith feels the govern- precluded from now handled by the RCMP, Bruce Rawson. He is the bylaws which would increase that of former prim_ e ment still wishes to promote participation. The lack of Indian and Inuit manage- same person who tried to the term of the president funding has created many ment pro- deprive Indian minister Pierre Trudeau in the "Sechelt" model of self - development people of the from two to four years. The problems on these reserves labelling Prime Minister government based on a grams, and the Indian right to health care when he resolution will be discussed and the IAA has been Mulroney as weak and municipal style of self - Economic development was deputy minister of and voted on at the next ineffective. determination. directed to lobby for extra fund. Health and Welfare. He annual assembly "We saw that in the First scheduled funding. The report goes on to hasn't changed," says "The choice is the to take place in the Treaty 8 Ministers' Conference, Another resolution on point out that the transfer Smith. bands'. If they wish to where Mulroney made area. the "Memorandums of of programs and services Smith also pointed out pursue it we will assist. But I plans and when they didn't A band council resolution Understanding," signed and alternative funding that former Department of think we can do better than sail, blamed the whole by the Fort McMurray between the federal arrangements will be Indian Affairs Minister, this style. But we may have and situation on the provinces. band to hold the assembly provincial governments on implemented with full David Crombie, had been to fight for it." It was his fault. He was to in the Fort Vermilion area Indian issues, was made. consultation with Indian quite approachable and in blame," says Smith. However, Smith feels his next year was discussed. A The IAA was directed to nations. The report also cases where Indian people Smith reiterated his greatest challenge this year decision will be made convey complete dis- indicates that wherever had received unacceptable statements on the role of will be to fight the devolution during a Treaty 8 meeting pleasure and disagreement possible, DIA staff will also treatment from officials, the IAA made shortly after and the new power structure later this month. with this activity to both be transferred. they had approached the of the Department his election last year. and in Other resolutions passed levels of government. "When a tribe does nto minister. "I see the IAA not as a particular the three -man during the final day included A resolution on the care want to take the DIA "These officials have steering committee. official, voice in itself but as a a resolution regarding and maintenance of Treaty the tribe will loose circumnavigated this lobbyist, as a representative "We are in the social Treaty Indian veterans Indian children was in- those person years," says process. The minister is of the bands in Alberta. We envelope and that is why made by Percy Potts and troduced because the Many Wounds. "They now just a figurehead," he will take direction from the our programs and services Terry Newborn. The resolu- federal government is (DIA) are putting their own adds. officials bands, not the other way are so often cut. We are an tion indicated new govern- currently in the process of before the people Many Wounds was they are supposed to 'round." easy target. And this is not ment policies regarding formulating a new child be speaking on the second day Smith, at 36, is the surprising because the veterans has come into welfare policy. The IAA was serving." of the three -day IAA annual youngest president of the deputy minister is Bruce effect and there was a need directed to demand the Many Wounds accused asembly held on the Eden association and is deter- Rawson, who tried to cut for workshops and discus- Department of Indian the government of including Valley reserve, one of two mined to continue the our health agreement when sion on the new guidelines. Affairs commence imme- several "well- worded traps" Stoney Indian tribe reserves, such open -style government of he was deputy minister of A resolution on the high diate consultation with as: the fact that tribes southwest of Calgary. the IAA and maintain a Health and Welfare in 1979. drop -out rate of high school Alberta Indian governments close working relationship If there is any one person students was made in order prior to any formulation of a with the media. whose policies are delib- to carry out a study on why new child welfare policy. Ten new members elected to board MIDNIGHT NEWS & NOVELTY MASTER CARPET ByLesleyCrossingham were: Richard Arcand 21, NEWSPAPER & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING Wilson Bearhead 14, Peter AWARDS & TROPHY Bird 42 *, Terry Newborn EATÚRNG Ten members were ENGRAVING CENTRE PCLPpCS, 39, Louise Raine 54 *, John 3 Bedroom - Living Room - Dining Room - HolMVy - SSO elected to the Board of GIFIWARE 2 Bedroom - Living Room - Dining Rflo-T$ - HoIMVy 555 Directors for the IAA Samson 68 *, Eric Shirt 28, I Bedroom - living Room - .o...o FlREWORKS (Must Dining HoI y - $50 during the final day of the Jim Small 32. be over 18 yrs. of FREE DEODORIZER annual assembly held in Treaty 7 candidates: age to purchase) We also Specialize in Scotch 260.24 Sheet Guard Eden Valley June 15, 16 Andrew Bear Robe 37, Eric Fort AB SERVING EDMONTON and 17. Rengena Crowchild 47 *, Macleod, Scanlan ML OZO 5534046 a AREA 47záó5Ó9 As results were reported, Lionel Crowshoe 25, a tie for one board position Kathleen Poucette 32, in the Treaty 7 area Floyd Smith 52 *, Jim Wells between former treasurer 39, Al Dixon 42 *, Frances Frances Weaselfat and Weaselfat 41. WILDWOOD BATID Alfred Dixon was an- Treaty 8, by Acclamation: DR. JOSEPH Bernard Meneen, Harry Country Music/Country Rock nounced. J. STARKÖ In accordance with IAA Laboucan, Robert Cree. bylaws the two names were OPTOMETRIST Now Accepting Bookings In and placed in a hat and a one The new board members Around the Edmonton Area For Appointment extra vote was given to the were elected to a two -year 805 Empire Bldg. name drawn. Alfred term. The first board Phone 422-1248 Call BM 10080 Jasper Ave. Parenteau 9432426 Dixon's name was chosen meeting takes place in early General Delivery Edmonton, Alberta and he July. Sputinow, AB was awarded an T5J 1V0 4 TOA 3G0 extra vote. Treaty 6 candidates WINDSPEAKER,June 26, 1987, PAGE 5 Urban Indians recognized New -status rep comes on board By Lesley Crossingham "We are all going back to and urban Treaty Indian allowed voting privileges our reserves and we are people" the association will after the one year trial will New -status Indians, who fitting in. There are no hard consider altering the bylaws be up to the board to recently received status feelings and no resentment." to enable permanent urban decide he added. through Bill C -31 and who Willier added that he felt Treaty Indian representation The assembly of aprox- are predominantly urban comfortable in the annual on the board. imately 400 voting delegates dwellers, are to be rep- meeting and had in fact In an interview after the voted on the resolution resented on the Board of been nominated in a board closing ceremonies, IAA which passed by 53 votes the Indian Association of position. President Gregg Smith said for the resolution and ten Alberta (IAA) by a non- During discussion of the he felt the inclusion of the votes against. voting appointee. resolution, Blackfoot band new board member would Bill C -31 was a federal bill A resolution was made to administrator, Andrew prove to be beneficial to the that amended the Indian include "urban Indian" Bear Robe, who is also the association and the Act to give back Treaty and involvement in the associa- chairman of Calgary's membership as a whole. Indian status rights to tion during the final day of Urban Aboriginal Affairs "The new board will be Indian people who had lost the IAA annual assembly Committee, pointed out meeting in July to appoint them after marrying non- after several new status that the resolution would the new board member and Indian people. The delegates had addressed be a "good way to work we will take it from there," controversial legislation the meeting calling upon toward unification." he says. passed into law in 1985 the association to recognize "We at the Urban Affairs Smith however is cautious drew criticism from several their rights. Committee have been about the new appointee western Indian nations as it Russell White, a former requested by the New and says the one year trial was felt that the government Native Council of Canada Status Indian Association period will be necessary would not be transferring (Alberta) director and of Alberta to try to resolve before making the position additional funds to bands founder of his own organiza- the situation of urban permanent. But, whether who would be receiving RUSSELL WHITE tion for new status Indian Indians. I think this the appointee will be many new members. ...critical of resolution people, New Status Indian resolution would help Confederation of Alberta, resolve the situation and says he felt the resolution help my committee deal did not go far enough. with this organization." "This resolution does However, Board member, nothing for us," he said in Regena Crowchild felt the an interview. "We are in resolution would weaken POUNDMAKER/NECHI need of off -reserve housing, unity within the association. full Treaty rights and other "I have no objections to programs." meet and express opinions However, White added with urban Indians. But by that although the resolution splitting our board into POW -WOW does not go as far as he had urban and reserve Indians hoped, it was a step in the we are weakening our right direction. position. The Indian JULY 3, 4 & 5, "Next year (at the next Association still 1987 represents annual assembly) you will our membership regardless 4 MILES NORTH OF EDMONTON (137 AVE. - 142 ST.) see more involvement of of where they live." new status Indians at the However, Bear Robe OR 3 MILES EAST OF ST. ALBERT, ALBERTA association. We are replied that non -recognition DEDICATED TO: ALL THE PEOPLE making inroads " of the new status urban WHO HELP IN Several new status people groups would only encour- THE FIGHT AGAINST ALCOHOLISM attended the three -day age splinter groups. DRUG assembly including "They already accuse & ADDICTION. Lawrence Willier and the Association of ignoring GRAND ENTRY JULY 3 AT 7 P.M. Teresa Bone, both former them and they have already members of the Nativè formed several splinter JULY4 &5AT1 &7P.M. Council of Canada. groups. This is not unity," Willier, who ran for the he urged. position of Board member, The resolution stated EVERYONE WELCOME said he felt the resolution that approximately 30 per was a good first step. cent of Treaty Indian "My band has accepted people live off -reserve and COMPETITIONS me I MEN'S GRASS DANCE 6 UPI back, but still live in the that the Association desires MEN'S TRADITIONAL (17 & UP) 117 MEN'S FANCY 117 6 UPI 1 - 51000 2 5400 t 51000 2 $400 1 - $1000 2 5400 city. There are a lot of to address the unique 3 3 - 5300 -5300 3 5300 TOTAL $1700 urban Indians now and we problems of the urban TOTAL $1700 TOTAL $1700 BOYS TEEN have special problems." Indian. WOMENS TRADITIONAL (17 & UP) GRASS DANCE (16 6 UNDER) WOMEN'S FANCY (17 6 UP) 1 - 5200 2 - 51000 2- 5400 SI50 1 Willier pointed out that The new board member 1 $1000 2 - $400 3 - $300 3 -5100 3 5300 the fear expressed two will be appointed on a trial TOTAL 51700 TOTAL 6450 TOTAL 51700 years ago when Bill C -31, basis and will not be given TEEN BOYS TRADITIONAL (13 - 18) MENS TEAM DANCING TEEN 1.3200 BOYS FANCY (13 161 which amended the Indian voting privileges. After a 1 - 5200 2 - $150 2.5100 1 - 5200 2. 5150 3 -5100 TOTAL 5300 3 s100 Act to include Indian one year trial, and if the TOTAL $450 TOTAL 5450 WOMEN'S TEAM DANCING 1 5200 people who had lost status appointment "proves to be TEEN GIRLS TRADITIONAL 113 - 161 2 - $100 TEEN GIRLS FANCY 113 16) TOTAL 3300 rights, was exaggerated. beneficial to the organization 1 - $200 2 - 5150 1 -5200 2.5150 3 5100 3 $100 TOTAL 5450 PIPE CEREMONY FLAG RAISING TOTAL $450 7:30 A.M. DAILY 8 A.M. DAILY BOYS TRADITIONAL I7 121 BOYS FANCY (7 121 - 5100 2 - $75 A.A. MEETINGS DAILY 1 -$100 2 - $75 3 - $50 3 $50 TOTAL 5225 RATIONS - SATURDAY A.M. TOTAL $225

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Had with the board's decision. stating that since the band Grade "The government doesn't Lane and surround- "I would bring information Rocky teachers been consulted? Eighty -six votes were cast is not allowed to vote in the give us much of a chance to on the leave to other cultures in Canada ing areas, gathered Were they willing to showing non -confidence in general election for trustees, learn about our culture in school playground Monday after all the years they had the board, 25 votes this was one of the first about what it means to be the school system...so, I to raise an Indian because there's evening, June 8, given to the school to make supported the boards's meetings the Band had would try to make things Why had top 1 too many stereotypes like this question: Rocky Lane one of the transfer decision, and been present at concerning easier for us to learn about and two Are having a big family and seven teachers schools in the division? vote was undecided. school affairs. Chief our traditions like burning staff, many of them the not boozing all the time." support replacement teachers Although students did Bulldog added that the sweetgrass in the classroom long dedicated having served as qualified and dedicated? vote, they spoke on behalf Boyer River Band had every morning." years of service to Rocky Why did the community of the Students' Union. contributed $850,000 to the Lane school, been handed know as early as March 25 Genette Bancarz, a Grade Rocky Lane school renova- transfers the previous that these transfers were in 11 student, said the board tion in spite of their lack of week? the planning stages? Why has made a decision affecting voting representation Four of the eight elected were the effected staff not the students' future. It will because they were pleased school trustees of Fort notified before June? Does be difficult to obtain the with the school's programs Vermilion School Division the board realize what required viable referrals and teachers. He indicated Kelly Courtoreille, 15, were present, but soon devastating impact this has when applying for university. that there is "no racial Alexander reserve, made it very clear that they on Rocky Lane's sense of A teacher must know a discrimination" at Rocky Grade 9 graduate: would only listen to the strong community and student for three years to Lane, and "if the teachers "I would give our people Ian Arcand, 15, questions and concerns school spirit? When will give a reference. "This will aren't good for Rocky self -government in educa- Alexander reserve, and later review these answers come? Why was be impossible for Grade 11 Lane, they are not good for tion...what happened in Grade 9 student: statements at a board the notice of transfers given students when the time any school." He expressed Ottawa (at First Ministers "I would give them a chance meeting. Throughout the at school during school comes next year." fears that the drop out level Conference) was wrong." for self -government because evening the board members hours and not after? Did She pointed out how this will skyrocket at Rocky they should be able to continued to reinforce their they not expect the teachers has disrupted the school Lane but feels it is going to govern themselves." decision not to answer or reacting? Are central office greatly and just prior to happen here with the major comment on any questions staff required to operate exams. The students are teacher transfer. He asked. under a code of ethics? Are losing the teachers they requested a valid reason Noreen McAteer, vice - you as a board requiring love and respect the most, from the school trustee as chairman, addressed the central office staff to act in a the teachers that have to why this complete crowd, remarking on the professional manner? made the extra educational changeover is needed. near completion of the When Lewis Patmore, experiences possible. An annual meeting is Michelle Arcand, 14, multi -million dollar rebuilding Rocky Lane trustee, was Genette felt the board must scheduled for June 15, in Alexander reserve, and remodeling of the asked if he represented consider the need for a Fort Public school. There, Grade 9 student: school, emphasizing the most people at Rocky stable learning environment the gym will be packed, all "I would give everybody a Tammy Arcand, 16, board's continuing commit - Lane, he responded "I feel I in order for students to ears awaiting the board's chance to finish their Alexander reserve, ment to the E.C.S. through am representing the best reach their full potential. reply. schooling because mgst of Grade 9 student: Grade 12 program in interests of all peoplè at She questioned if the board Submitted by, the people out here don't "I would educate all of them Rocky Lane. Rocky Lane." had stopped putting the Catherine Bunton have all of their education because I think they need it Chairman, Peter Hawry- However, the majority of welfare of the students Fort Vermilion completed." in order to succeed in life."

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Canad'á PAGE 8, June 26, 1987, WINDSPEAIR Youth Clan mother here to speak out on kids

By Mark McCallum (tribe) in Australia, Gilson 8, the boys are separated in the past because it's one shut their doors." explains her people are from the younger children done. Always remember Elders taught her the Margrette Gilson, of divided into four clans and go with the men," she what it was but get on with concepts and philosophies Australia, has been visiting collectively called the says. "Silt, the girls' remain the '80s. All cultures of sweetgrass, tobacco and reserves and speaking with Wakka Wakka nation. with me until they're change with time. If you sweats. There is a similar people across Canáda for "The clan mother is married. I sometimes, choose to live under sweat practise in her almost two months, gather- responsible for the growing, well...most of the time, traditional law, you should country. The two cultures ing support for the 3rd in whiteman's terms -- make sure they get a good have this right. But, you differ economically because annual International education, "explainsGilson, husband. But, they have also have to live under her people have to pay Aboriginal Child Conference who is in her late 30's and the final choice." whiteman's law." taxes and rent for their Gilson will be a keynote has a master's degree in Gilson believes children When Gilson visited homes. The laws of the speaker and runworkshops social work from the societies are also different. must learn a "culture shift -- various reserves across the at the conference, to be University of Wollongong, For example, the Eagle clan a blending of the cultures." country, she noticed held in Calgary from New South Wales. will a thief's finger She explains, "When similarities and differences cut off for October 7 to 10. As a Mookai, she teaches you're on a reserve, you're between the Native and stealing. As the clan mother, or "all the children in the clan an Indian and follow Indian aborigine culture. She The conference, which "Mookai" in her native traditional education in law will be held at the MARGRETIE GIBSON values. When you're in reasons, "Traditionally, our Calgary tongue, of the Eagle clan and ritual ceremony. At age ...teaches kids university, you're an ancestors lived a similar Convention Centre, will academic. You have to type of life. They had focus on the development shift between the two respect for every other of knowledge, relating to worlds. Our children are person. They had hereditary community resources, going to have to do that chiefs, and they had programs and services that more so than we did. spirituality because our strengthen and creat a solid bond in Aboriginal families. Creator knows no demon - "Our cultures can exist Gilson concluded, "I right alongside - ination. So, how can he the white think the greatest thing you man's culture. He wants to separate people into can teach a child is to be assimilate us, but in culture different categories. We are responsible for themselves. there is strength and the same." Because, you see you're at identity. It's who we are." The similarities, she the only person that's going But, she warns, "you noted were also "a lot of to help you in this world. goodie's don't have to wave a flag or little things. The tea pot was The whiteman won't, the General Store demonstrate to be Indian. always on and we'd sit up bureaucracy won't -- you Come In now And, you don't have to live half the night talking. No will." Powwow dancer leads kids through the motions

By Mark McCallum

At first glance, 20 -year old Rick Boudreau, a White see for yourself! Braid Society dancer, may goodie's - not seem mature enough to General Store shoulder the responsibility of teaching a gym full of elementary students from the Prince Charles school in Edmonton how to dance powwow style. But he is and he did. His accomplishment became evident at the June 19 celebration of Awasis Day, when nearly 30 students performed for about 400 of their class- mates, teachers and parents. FOUILLARD TRAILER Boudreau says, `You don't know what you can teach and learn from kids; you & STEEL SALES don't know what you can feel 'til you teach kids." O`e5 The Manitoba -born 1250 Gallon Tank dancer, who has been with lst Grade Green Poly Tanta ,p&9s White Braid since 1982, 2" Bulkhead - Vented Lids ve worked with the children These Tanks are Repairable á G01/0 Sle_5Zoed for six weeks prior to Protected from Ulna Violet Rays Awasis Day, a year -end clt celebration where culture Reg. f695 and education come Clearing Rice $550 b together. For 10 hours a WHITE BRAID'S RICK BOUDREAU week, Boudreau showed ...`you can't learn unless you listen.' `I the students basic steps, 70 s0 using essential body parts control, Boudreau says, "I a ball around." Gallon Poly Tank C such as the feet, hips, Reg. $5498 06 used aerobics and calisthen- The activities had a Md *1-0a shoulders and head. He ics to strengthen the kids hidden purpose though -- to Clearing at $4498 also blended the culture legs and give them balance. improve the fitness level of and tradition surrounding "Discipline was the the students. powwow dances into his hardest part to show them. Boudreau says some Cattle Squeeze Shutes 628 -3828 class by teaching the You can't learn unless you students were disappointed $995 children the significance of listen." because they didn't have Reg. 628-3980 the four directions and But it wasn't all work for elaborate outfits. He offset Clearing at $895 P.O. Box 58 colors (red, black, yellow the students in Boudreau's that attitude by wisely COWLEY, Alberta TOK OPO and white). class. "We did things you telling them "an outfit is like Explaining the importance don't see at a powwow -- a book cover. It's what's of footwork and body like skipping or just kicking inside that counts." WJNDSPEAKER, June 28, 1987, PAGE 9 Dr. Anne Anderson award gives students incentive By Terry Lusty Young pros make Special Dr. Anne Ander- son scholarships were it easy for show recently awarded to four deserving Native students to go on with zip in the Edmonton Catholic School Division. The scholarship program has now been in existence for H!! I hope all you Dads out there in the came in third and won $200 big ones. That's great several years. communities were treated by your Leonard. How did the mens' team do? It was very hard to children as I was on FATHER'S DAY. I woke "Not too bad, but the Atikameg Drifters shared first choose (recipients this up Sunday morning to the smell of burnt bacon and place with the High Prairie Selects. They split the prize year) because some have eggs and watered down coffee! Let me tell you it wás a money and only had to quit playing ball because of darkness." very good marks," Dr. great gesture of appreciation to Dad who at least, for The tournament was held at Peavine near High Anderson says. The RICHARD AMABLE one day, felt like he was king of the castle. awards are "meant to Prairie and had eight mens' and seven womens' teams ...overcame adversity Burnt or not, I loved it! Cory and T.J. thanks. encourage or provide involved. Speaking of great kids, we had 11 -year old Sarah St. incentive for students to go school, Crane has been Leonard, thanks for the news and please stay in Jean as a guest singer on Native Nashville North and on with their education described as "a bright, touch. Nice to see you're back home again. at one point in the program I talked with her while and, at the same time, given conscientious, competent, cameras were rolling. MARLBORO: Is located only 22 km northwest of them a bit of money while industrious and delightful I said to Sarah, although she is a superb singer, I Edson and that is where Flossie Belcourt lives. Below is attending school." student." understood she had another talent -- that of a a picture of Flossie who just happens to be 97 -years old. Richard Amable: The majority of her drummer for the Fourth Generation country rock Did you know that age means nothing to her? Flossie This Grade 9 student in the marks indicate average and band. Here is the cute answer she gave me. still hauls her own water, cooks her own meals and cuts Ben Calf Robe school above average performance "Yeah. Like I learned how to play drums and like it's her own wood. I have a rough time walking to the store. program was one of the in personal especially a lot of fun you know...and like my Dad and Mom People will still tell you of Flossie that at one time she more highly regarded qualities. helped me a great deal..." was known in the area as a very slick RedRiver jigger! recipients. With the math teacher Crane's Like you had to be there. Too bad someone made a Flossie has lived in the Marlboro area most of her life exception of a mark of 75, says she puts forth an mistake and we had to redo the interview because and is aunt to Metis Russell Plante. all others were 80% and "excellent effort...is an after that it just wasn't the same anymore. Still, Sarah better. excellent candidate." did a great job getting through her interview and the Amable was recommend- This Christine Lund: performance she gave on the singing numbers, Proud ed by all his teachers as "a 12 Grade student, also Mary and Bad Moon Rising, was fantastic. In fact, the young man who has over- has from St. Joseph, whole show was fantastic. come great adversity." He remained in school even The other guests were Bobby Hunter, who powwow'd comes from a large family though "her parents wanted his way to fame on Native Nashville North, Raylene from which he has been her to to full - quit" work Rizzoli (and let me tell you, everyone fell in love with separated and he has very says one time of her this professional tap and jazz dancer) along with fiddle few material goods. Despite teachers. player, 13 -year old Tyler Vollrath. Also, left- handed the passing of his father this Lund helps to provide for fiddle player Art Vollrath, who is Tyler's grandfather, year, he demonstrated the herself by working part - thank you. capacity to cope with the time. Her English teacher Did you know I was somewhat worried about the situation even though he describes her "as hard show and because of their ages (the children). I was has had little emotional working and highly motiv- predicting all sorts of problems. The only one that support. ated to succeed." made mistakes on the show...was me.. Cut! Rocky An avid reader, Amable Apart from her good blew it! And here are these four pro's...who never has an excellent attitude academic standings, Lund made one mistake through the whole show. towards school, enjoys is very active at track and music and exhibits good field and cheerleading. She OTTAWA: I just have to run this picture below of manners and maturity. is "a caring and empathetic Diane Lewis. Did you know that Abenaki Computer Lori Lynn Cardinal: individual" who "has a Enterprise Limited have recently announced the As a Grade 7 student at contribution to make to appointment of Diana Lewis of the Shubenacadie Band, H.E. Beriault school, society," says one teacher. Nova Scotia, to their newly created position of Cardinal has also shown Vicki Tait would hve TRAINING MANAGER. They have. EDSON: People in Edson can be assured that Niki herself to be quite mature. been a recipient but was Diane has several year's background in computer Martel is a bright and promising Metis dancer. She She gets along "extremely deemed ineligible because programming and the operation of a number of proved this when she danced her way into the hearts of well" with others says her she will be working during software application packages. She will be reponsible many who attended the first annual Metis Cultural counsellor who adds, "I the summer, the period of for coordinating and marketing Abenaki's computer Days, held in her home town recently. cannot think of any one time in which she was to training courses. Congratulations Diane! Niki is 8 -years old and is the daughter of Audrey and Grade 7 student who is take some summer classes. Dan Martel. Niki first started dancing at home and she more deserving." Tait, a clarinetist, plans says her only actual practice occurred one week before Cardinal lives with her to enter university to major her debut at the cultural days. younger brother and her in music. Niki is in Grade 3 and stressed she will be "nine on grandmother and says he O'Leary High school June 16." will use the award to help principal, Mel Niebrugge, Below is a picture of Niki. Happy birthday Niki and offset costs at home. expressed admiration for keep on dancing. She has been highly Tait and encourages her to praised by all of her continue on. teachers who gave her their Anyone wishing to highest recommendation nominate a Native student for the scholarship. for the award in future may Cheryl Crane: A obtain further information Grade 12 student at St. from the Edmonton Catholic Joseph Composite High School Board offices.

TRAINING OFFICER AIADC, a non -profit body owned and operated by the Indian people of Alberta, has a position open fora Training EDMONTON: Country singer and guitar player Ray Officer, working from Calgary Head Office. Desjarlais is looking to form a country band. The duties involve development and co- ordination of "Basically, what I do is sing and play rhythm. I have training programs suitable for the Indian agricultural community and AIADC field staff. some equipment for a four piece band and if there is Qualifications: anyone out there Rocky, who would like to join up with - experience in financial and agricultural fields me, have them call," says Ray. - organizational and training skills Okay Ray. Dropping In is always glad to pass on - must be able to work with Native people information. You can reach Ray at 439 -6173 in - be able to deal with educational institutions, govemment Edmonton. agencies, agri- businesses and financial institutions. Come on Alvis Grey...give Ray a call. Closing date for competition: July 15, 1987. GIFT LAKE: "We won our first big money Pleas,. forward your resume in confidence to: Alberta Indian Agricultural tournament Rocky!" says Leonard the coach Development Corporation screaming over the mobile phone. 309, 5940 Macleod Trail South I.had to tell Leonard to slow down and then he said That's all the space I have so ya' all just keep on Calgary, AB T2W 2V3 that the Gift Lake Steelers, an all ladies' baseball team, trucking out there and have a happy weekend. PAGE 10, June 28, 1987, WINDSPEAKER

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Whenever students have a day off from the April. His main focus has been on dancing basics, rhythm and regular routine of books and instruction, you know having participants feel good about their accomplishments it must be a special occasion. Such was the case on through dance says the school's cultural coordinator, Pearl June 19 at Prince Charles Elementary School in Edmonton Ducharme. which celebrated Ws annual Awasis Days. Ducharme elaborated on how their program provides Native and It was a day for the children, a day for sharing and learning, and non -Native students with an opportunity to share their cultures. "Ws an example of multiculturalism at work. a learning experience," she commented. The day was highlighted by events such as a feast, powwow, But, it is not only the children who are involved. "It is the children socializing and games. In attendance were a number of visitors and parents working together that made it the success it is," and special guests representing services and organizations like the Ducharme pointed out. Secretary of State, city police, school boards, Poundmakers, the Ducharme thinks this year's experience may generate ideas for Friendship Centre, AMMSA, Ben Calf Robe School program, Alberta future Awasis Days. Because there had been a last minute Education's Native Education Program and the minister of cancellation of the drum group and emcee, she says they will look education, Nancy Betkowski. very seriously at the possibility of forming their own group through Betkowski, who made a brief appearance during the powwow, interested parents. told students, staff and visitors that she was really impressed with the Parents have already proven their value. Many turned up to help students and the pride that they take in maintaining their culture. serve at the feast and supplied the bulk of the raw vegetables and The day's activities were kicked off by a feast at which special bannock for it. guests joined students in their classrooms to have lunch with them. A variety of innovative children's games were also part of the This gave the children an opportunity to actually meet with the activities and students appeared to enjoy themselves thoroughly. guests and talk to them. They ran obstacle courses, conducted a relay race in which a bead Dr. Ann Anderson, for example, was one of the guests who took on a toothpick had to be passed from one runner to another and the time to meet and speak to children and to observe the crafts they practiced their accuracy at tossing bean bags through a hole they had made. in a box. Native and non -Native students obviously enjoyed themselves as "The games were not a competition; they were strictly a fun they interacted with others and proudly displayed crafts they had thing," says Ducharme. made at the school. Instructor, Betty Logan had taught them how For those who are passing on into Grade 7, they were presented to make beaded sashes, bracelets and necklaces which were worn with Awasis T-shirts and a special achievement certificate. this day with pride. The Awasis Days, now in its tenth year, is partly sustained through For the powwow portion of the program, Mervin Wolfleg served as a grant from the Native Education Project. the emcee. Many of the dancers were from the school and had Principal Dave Forster was quite pleased with the outcome and been taught by Rick Boudreau who performs with Edmonton's said that the"occosion is, "basically the big cultural event of the White Braid Society. He has been instructing twice a week since year." Heart Lake Treaty Days Dancers celebrate 1889 treaty

By John Morneau Gray

The Heart Lake reserve celebrated the signing of Treaty 8 in 1889 by holding its 7th annual Treaty Days on June 19 to 21. In attendance at the event were dancers from Saddle Lake and White Braid. With storm clouds looming overhead and strong winds coming off the lake, they started up with the grand entry. Elder Morris Quinn from Saddle Lake performed the invocation by giving thanks to the Great Spirit for what has been given to the Native people, to practice the culture, traditions and religions. He reminded the people to be proud of that and inherit it so they could in turn pass it on to their children. Next came the traditional sneak -up performed by four dancers. White Braid drummers and drummers from Saddle Lake who had not performed together celebrate her Native quickly adapted to the heritage. drum. An eagle feather fell, The big feature of the stopped the performance event was Jerome Young - until the Elder could pick it chief and his son Keven, 9, up. The girls' fancy dance from Kehewin, performing followed. The Saddle Lake the hoop dance. Youngchief princess Deanna Cardinal, used 24 hoops, while his White Braid princesses son tackled 12. The skillful Melody and Christine older Youngchief delighted Auger aad dancers from the crowd while his son also both groups put together a managed with a bit of effort good performance. The and prompting from the wind was tangling up the crowd. shawls, but after dancing, Cecil Redstar from the clouds broke and a Saskatchewan, the only rainbow transversed the grass dancer present, did a lake. solo. Lloyd Auger informed Then came the girls' the young spectators to tell traditional. Lloyd Auger their parents to get them a told the legend of this grass dance outfit as it is dance. "One legend has it becoming rare to find this that whenever our people type of dance. in the past became ill, the The evening performance loved ones would call on on the last day finished off the ladies to perform a with the round dance. The dance for the one ill." drummers closed with a With the intertribal, one bittersweet song that of the Elder ladies from united everyone in move- Heart Lake joined in to ment.

Hard lessons and lost lives prompts no drinking, no alcohol rule

By John Morneau Gray rule is kept. The chief's wife Rose The band office was This decision came from Monias stated, "We have formerly the chief's house A large sign at Heart hard lessons and lost lives only two families now on and it resembles a shack. Lake reserve warns those as a result of alcohol. The the reserve with drinking The Department of Indian entering that "the reserve chief, Eugene Monias, problems. We're working Affairs is refusing funding does not tolerate alcoholic spoke of the tragedies as a on that and slowly we hope for this project at present as beverages in any form." result of alcohol. "There to solve that too." a result of problems with were so many people who There is little in the form the previous chief and A second sign prompts would walk out on the ice of recreation and this council. visitors to stop before going drunk. We would find them contributes to the problem. Until the hoped -for further and read the rules 15 to 20 days later drowned. Reserve leaders are at funding comes through, the governing reserve policy We would try to stop them present trying to get a band will continue to and intoxicants. RCMP, from drinking, but it didn't multi -purpose building for administrate out of the with permission of chief and work. That's the reason we recreation -- a place for the present building and make CHIEF EUGENE MONIAS council, are also allowed on decided to make this a dry elderly members and band sure the reserve remains ...spoke of tragedies resulting from alcohol the reserve to assure this reserve." office. dry. WINDSPEAKER, June 26, 1987, PAGE 13 Art group opens chapter in Calgary CALGARY - The Canadian Native, Metis Canadian Native Arts and Inuit youth who would Foundation recently otherwise not have the announced the formation opportunities to cultivate of its first national chapter their talents to do so, by in Alberta. affording them the necessary Through this vision by an training and materials for Indian for Indians, founder their studies. Symphony conductor John Kim Bell desires to afford Since 1985, a concert other Native persons the sponsored by Northern opportunities and exposure Telecom with Bernadette in the arts that have Peters, the Toronto enriched his life. Kim Bell Symphony and featuring notes, "The soul of Native two young Native entertain- people everywhere is ers; the Pacific Western expressed through the art Valdy concerts throughout BACKSTAGE AT NATIVE NASHVILLE that is an important and the west; donations from Rocky Woodward, host of Native Nashville North (NNN), gets the makeup job from the television show's makeup artist Mary. Rocky's viable means through the private and corporate just taped five shows and will tape eight more this fall. The 1987 season of NNN will air in January. The show, produced by CBC and which they Can share the sectors and various fund- AMMSA is seen as far north as Inuvik, east as Windsor, west as Vancouver and of course, all of northern Alberta. richness of their heritage raising events have raised --Photo by Bert Crowfoot with the rest of society." more than $500,000 for the The Foundation has Foundation's endowment been established to enable fund.

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By Mark McCallum his tenth pro -fight. He won you've got to cut out going 12 hours a week. He wakes his last fight against Jimmy out, go to sleep at a up at 6 a.m. each day and When boxer Stanley Chong by a split- decision. reasonable hour and just jogs three to five miles. Cunningham first got into "He (Chong) was my live right and eat right." After Cunningham gets off the fight game at age 13, he toughest and most expe- Before a fight Cunning- work from Minute Carwash, admits he wasn't a serious rienced opponent so far," ham usually starts sparring he goes down to the athlete because he didn't says Cunningham, whose with his stablemate (sparring Edmonton Panther gym have any motivation. But next fight will be in August partner and teammate) where he fine tones his craft inspiration came easy after on the Willie deWit /Ken Harpal Talhan, who is by working on the heavy he became a professional Lakusta card. ranked third in the light- and speed bags. After a few boxer this year. The 22- The boxer that will face weight division in Canada. rounds of shadow boxing, year old made a goal for Cunningham in the sched- Cunningham trains he skips and does stomach himself, to win the Canadian uled six to eight rounder is Monday to Friday for about exercises. welterweight title by next Gasper Bonana. Bonana year. should prove to be a tough "Boxing makes you feel opponent because he beat Goodstriker pitched rocks good about yourself. Your the only fighter (John for the male athlete body is always in shape and Polinski) that Cunningham By Jerome Bear best of the year, and since then has you've got direction. I love lost to since turning pro. almost totally devoted his the sport and it's going to "I was a little over- Leon Goodstriker, 20, has time to baseball. He has be my living so I have to confident for that fight gone from throwing at gophers on the played football, hockey and take it serious," says the because I fought and beat rocks Edmonton boxer. him (Polinski) before," Blood reserve, to pitching baseball in high school. Cunningham, who weighs explained Cunningham. baseball for Team Alberta. Goodstriker played I pitcher in high school for in at 147 pounds for fights He plans to train hard so "I didn't think that and has a record of three he'll be prepared for wouldbe playingbaseballat the St. Mary's Warriors wins and one loss, feels he'll Bonana. "When you're thislevelwhenlwaspicking where they won the STAN CUNNINGHAM provincial title two years in be ready for a title shot after getting ready for a fight, off those gophers," says ...gets serious about training Goodstriker. a row. But in high school, Goodstriker, who has he had also played for the been playing ball for nine football team, basketball HAWKEYE SPORTS GROUP years, has been playing for team and also the track and Team Alberta for two years field team. ALL NATIVE now. He has played for Goodstriker's father, other teams in the past. Rufus, is at present in FASTBALL /SLOWPITCH "As you get better, they Washington making a move you up to a better movie. Rufus is an actor team," says Goodstriker. and had a part in the movie Goodstriker will be Running Brave' about Billy TOURNAMENT attending the Cochese Mills, a Native Olympic Collage in Douglas, Arizona, gold medalist. JULY 17- 18 -19, 1987 which is five miles from the Young Goodstriker, who Mexican border. Hewillbe doesn't smoke or drink, PRIME MINISTER'S PARK (Lights) taking General Studies and hopes to someday play in will be playing ball at the the major league and says PRINCE ALBERT, SASKATCHEWAN same time. that he might have a * PRIZE MONEY * In 1984, Goodstriker chance when he goes to the award MENS LADIES COED SLOWPITCH won Rita Houle Arizona. Grouo tarso. 7. 7528 lre "CO 9,6 924 6805 CALAHOO CATERING - HOME COOKED GOODNESS - SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE or WITH - MOBILE CONCESSION - DC AND THE COUNTRY BOYS (Sports Tournaments) si At Economy Prices Our Catered Menu Features: SMOKED ROAST BEEF, BAKED POTATOES, BUTTERED VEGETABLES, CABBAGE ROLLS & SALAD For Bootdng:463-7148 (Aruwering Machine)

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SPORTS Peewee and junior golfers ROUNDUP get skills tested in By Jerome Bear challenging Native clinic

Summer is here and the golf season is in full swing be a nine hole tournament. The entry fee is $20 and the ENOCH: At present, Ron and Don Morin, in and do I have quite a bit to say about golf this deadline will be on July 27. The organizers are looking conjunction with the Indian Association and the week. for some Adult volunteers. For more information, call Yellowhead Tribal council, are trying to set up an Indian First of all, let's talk about the Western Indian Native Leona Lafond at the above mentioned numbers. Days celebration there. They plan to hold a powwow' Golf Association or WINGA, they are going to hold a KEHEWIN GOLF TOURNAMENT: will be on the and ball tournaments hopefully in August sometime. Peewee /Junior golf clinic on July 13, 14 and 15 at the 15th and 16th of August at the Cold Lake Air Base. You They said that they will know more at the Indian Wolfe Creek golf course. The deadline for registration are to be pre -registered for the tournament and the Summer Games or you can call them at 470 -5647. will be on July 7. deadline for registrations in August 7th. Entry fee is $60 Also, there is a co -ed softball league there and if Only 20 students are allowed to register and these for men, seniors and ladies, and $30 for anyone in the area wants to set up an exhibition game students are required to have their own clubs. If you do juniors/peewees. This includes a barbecue after the or want to start a team for the league, you can contact not have your own clubs, then you must let Leona first round. For more information, call Roy John or Rita Ron or Don Morin and they will help you out as much as know before or by the registration deadline. Badger at 826 -3333. they can. Instructions will include use of mid -irons, woods, EDMONTON: It is getting real close to the 'Friends HOBBEMA; A golf tournament was held last putting, chipping and sand play. On completion of the in sports' meet which will be held on July 6, 7, 8 and 9 at weekend at the Wetaskiwin golf course and it was in clinic, the student will receive a Graft check picture of the University of Alberta's Steve Fonyo field. conjunction with WINGA. The winner of the golf swing, official CPGA test of skills and grotec golf It all starts off with the registration from 9 a.m. to 4 tournament was Leo Saskamoose with a score of 148, swing, and will have participated in a nine -hole golf p.m. at the Lister Hall for those teams staying at the beating Ken Sinclair by one point. The winner of the tournament. Lister Hall. The opening ceremonies will be held at 1 womens' division was Betty Oriche with a score of 183. So those of you who would like to learn how to play p.m. on the 6th of July. At 7 p.m., there will be an She beat out Wanda Baptiste who had a score of 188. golf or want your children to learn how to play golf, sign orientation for the athletes and their coaches. There was a playoff for first place in the senior them up for the clinic. For more information, call Leona Then from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the 7th and from division between Simon Threefingers and Louis Potts at 585 -4101 or 428 -6778 (Edmonton direct line). 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the 8th, the competition will take who both had a score of 172. Threefingers won the There are three golf tournaments coming up in July place at the Steve Fonyo field. The events are the 100, playoff over Potts. And finally in the junior division, and August that are affiliated with WINGA, they are: 200, 400, 800, and 1,500 metre races as well as some Garth Buffalo beat Darren Simon for first place by a SARCEE: golf tournament on July 25 and 26 and will relays and a five kilometre run. In the field events, there sore of 176 to 197. include all categories. The registration fee is $90 and it are the high jump, long jump, shot put, discus and The tournament had a total of 124 golfers and they is to be prepaid by July 15. For more information, call javelin. had a barbecue at the end of the tournament. For other Bradley Crowchild at 278.4512 or Alex Crowchild at There are three divisions and they are the A division, results, you can call Calvin at 585 -3793. 238 -1342 (days) or 251 -1787 (nights). ages 13 and 14, B division, ages 15 - 17 and C division, Well, that's it ffor this week and remember to keep in WIN GOLF PEEWEE/JUNIOR TOURNAMENT: ages 18 - 20. All participants are to be members of a touch and if you have any information regarding sports, this tournament will be held at the Ponoka Golf Course friendship centre which is closest to their home. For don't hesitate to call me at 455 -2700. Until next week, on July 31. Tee off time will be at 10 a.m. and it will only more information, call Big John or Gordon at 482 -6501. this is the `Bear' signing off...

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First grad ever Peerless Lake school reaches out to community Throughout the summer development. "We also want to see a By Dianne Meili year there will be eight "There is a lot of drinking six teams comprised of "We also have a position treatment and counselling students enrolled in Grade .mere, but 1 think we're men, women, boys and open for a leadership centre for alcoholism at Pulling off the deeply 10 (four adult students from moving in a positive girls 13 and up recreation officer that's Red Earth Creek (about 80 rutted and dusty gravel the local Community direction," Giles explained, aged years will play in a baseball funded by Municipal Affairs," km from Peerless Lake). road from Red Earth Creek Vocational Centre will join adding he sees the school league. explained Starr. The We've held a few meetings to Peerless Lake in Northern this year's four graduates as a "community leader." "Our goal is to increase officer will alternately spend about it already," says Alberta, one comes upon a from the high school) and According to Grade 3 community participation," three weeks in training in Starr. quiet community. two in Grade 11. teacher and vice principal says Hoekstra. He hopes Grouard and then spend Counsellors from the What meets the eye are a "When we start getting Diane Wyllie "a lot of to see increased numbers three weeks working in the Alcohol and Drug Abuse collection of weathered students in Grade 12, it'll be activities are put on by the of parents out to watch this community. After a year Commission (AADAC) a few worn admin- back to the drawing board school. It's the focus of the homes, visit the community twice a buildings and a (because Peerless Lake community. Everything winter's hockey games, as this will be a full -time istrative position. month and a social worker in contrast, school doesn't go that revolves around it." well. permanent school that efforts have from the nearby Bigstone new. Insects Hoekstra acknowledges Other been looks spanking Band looks after the Treaty afternoon sun that Peerless youth are (or are going to be) in place buzz in the "They are to address community Indians. Another social and a handful of children special. competitive. There's a lot problems. This year the worker from Slave Lake play along Peerless Lake's Worlds Development travels to the community to Except for them, of talent here in sports, Four shoreline. academics and especially Project visited twice and see people. no other human activity is the performing arts. The conducted the `Spirit of the As well, this summer evident. This calm belies band playing tonight at the Rainbow' program with the government programs will the activity of the celebration grad is all -local. The kids students. "They learn living provide employment. A to occur later. to skills based on the Medicine facility manager will be the Peerless need success and start Tonight, believing in themselves... Wheel," explained Giles. hired to oversee the local School, Lake Community they're really good kids." As well, Delorian Bighorn, hostel and two youths will in which 93 students are But, everything is not the sister of Phil Lane who be employed as community is center stage. enrolled rosy in Peerless Lake. Giles is behind "Four Worlds" workers. of its gym have The walls stresses that poor student gave workshops to the There are still hurdles to decorated and been gaily attendance and negligent school board. The board, be cleared, but as Giles tables set complete with parents are problems to be according to Giles, is much puts it "there's no easy name cards. Outside, a GRAD DANCE overcome, along with the more open to trying "new solution here. It seems to is being readied. ...Launa Loyie and escort barbecue things" within the commu- be a case of everyone The Cree community high)," says Rod Giles, She described a number alcoholism. "Attendance seems to go nity. This year three becoming more aware (of has much to celebrate. principal at Peerless Lake of special activities the with the weather. In the fall, community dances were what is happening). Four young people are school. At present, a school has sponsored, when it's cold, they come. held, compared to only one Definitely, the growing here being honored in a gradua- school in the Trout Lake including community But when it's hot out..." He in 85 -86, with board is construct- ive...rather tion ceremony in commem- community, 29 km away, dinners, talent shows and adds that some students approval. than destructive." as they leave Grade accommodates Grade 12 family dances. oration come to school without 9 and pass into ten. It's a students. "We're really trying to having had breakfast. "But, milestone for the community Giles sees the number of reach out to the commu- the Alberta Education which, one and a half years graduates growing in the nity," explained Grade 9 program provides a hot Ice cream sellers ago, mourned as six of its next few years as things teacher Ken Hoekstra, lunch." people died after for the who is in his first year of make grad possible young become brighter School secretary and drinking xerox copying Peerless Lake community. teaching at Peerless. "We community association Fluid. (the teachers and school By Dianne Meili He believes the school has treasurer, Frances Starr, The community has a role to play in "bridging a board) are trying new also describes alcohol as a Sitting proud on the Peerless Lake school stage on experienced sadness, but gap" between the "school things and gaining confid- community enemy. She June 19 were four of the community's most accom- tonight's graduation is a itself and the community." ence. This year has been a indicates that parent plished young people, the Grade 9 graduates. positive and happy event to Social problems like drinking really `up' year for Peerless." they were handed their certificates applause filled attendance at school - As inspire other potential and the non -support of The students competed in sponsored events is not the room. This was their moment. graduates. This is the first their sports tournaments, winning parents toward high. But, planning for the celebration had started long time graduation ceremonies children can be solved by a trophy in volleyball and "We have problems. before in the cold of winter. Louise Graham, a teacher have been held in Peerless "getting the parents involved second place in floor There's not that much to at the school, determined that a special ceremony Lake, though this year the with the educational hockey. Several students do here. The people here should mark the achievements of the students, school boasted having two process" and bringing the competed in a talent show still rely on hunting and organized them in an ice cream selling campaign. students in Grade 10. In the community together, he and won second place for fishing, but there's nothing According to school principal, Rod Giles, many a upcoming 87 -88 school believes. their "airband" act. like powwows here. The time during the long winter months he would hear a culture seems to be dying. knock on the door of his home and there would stand a "Yes, we have arts and diligent ice cream seller. Eventually, the students raised crafts -- some people make enough money for all grad night activities. The Red Deer Native Friendship Centre moccasins, bead and tan Following the dinner and awards ceremony, Presents a Seminar on hides, but we'Ye not really Windspeaker spoke to the radiant graduates, asking of Proposals" traditional. There seems to their future plans and if they had any advice they might "How To Write Effective Funding have been more religion pass on to those who will come behind them. 15, go on to here when I was younger... Margie Cardinal, says she "is going to Grade 10 and hopefully become a nurse. I enjoy math Mr. Michael Goldstein, President of RPM Planning Associates will be the Elders don't teach the the best in school...1 like Mr. Corkum the best, as a conducting this two day Proposal Writing Seminar. Mr. Goldstein has more than younger ones..." teacher, because he was fun and made school easy. To ten years experience of writing effective proposals and, for the last four years, has Besides the lack of her fellow students she says, "You should be more worked with several Native communities and Indian organizations across Canada. tradition, which seems to leave the community without educated so that you can do something with your life." 16, that she used to want to WHAT YOU WILL LEARN a unifying bond, there are Launa Loyie, explained be a teacher "just like my mother, but I've been thinking The participants will learn how to collect the appropriate types of information other difficulties for more...1 just want to be a wife and have a family. So for the proposal; how to prepare a winning proposal; and how to make an residents. Jobs are many of us are graduating now in education, but it's still effective presentation based on the contents of the proposal sporadically available and involve hard to find a job." Launa says she likes Peerless Lake WHO SHOULD ATTEND usually lengthy stays in work camps, which and would like to stay there. Her sage advice to young This seminar will be two days in duration for a maximum number of 30 takes husbands and fathers people is to stay in school. "You really don't know participants. Using relevant materials, the participants will prepare an annual away from their families. what's out there yet and you have to think of all the proposal. The materials will be relevant to Native people. And the absence of the opportunities first before you do anything." DATES AND REGISTRATION community recreation Marcel Nanemahoo just celebrated his 15th birthday The seminar will be conducted at the Friendship Centre on July 16th and 17th program leaves residents and would like "to be a policeman, maybe." He says he but not accommodation for a cost of $150. The cost includes course materials with time on their hands. was "kind of nervous to be up on the stage in front of so will be using resource or meals. The Red Deer Native Friendship Centre But, the situation may many people" but thinks school is a good thing and likes from RPM Planning Associates. people change if the community social studies best. He especially enjoyed studying the Registration must be completed by July 7th. Please contact the Friendship association activates its Soviet Union this year. Centre at 340 -0020 for any further information. plans. A fishing lodge on Beverly Muskwa, 15, wants to be a nurse to help other people when they're sick. She says she is "pretty 5217 Goetz Ave. RED DEER Alberta T4t4 484 Peerless Lake and four outposts may provide proud that I did it (graduated) even though the last year kind of hard." She hopes to get a summer job this 340-0020 employment if funds can be was secured to complete summer. WINDSPEAKER, June 28, 1987, PAGE 17 Billy Mills inspires YTC award winners CALGARY EXHIBITION By Jerome Bear program and the Academic upgrading program: Bev Excellence awards went to Ward and Debra Ward for A total of 53 students Dianne Bellerose and academic excellence and were honored at the Douglas Alexis. The most Esther Ward, Emile Yellowhead Tribal Council's improved awards went to Kootenay, Elaine Letendre, JULY 312,1987 (YTC) annual awards night Dennis Swan and Sherry Shirley Arcand and Alexina which was held at the Callingbull. Healy for completion of Continental Inn last Friday In the university program, program. evening. there were seven students In the Social Services honored. They were Linda program, 16 students were There wire five different Borle and Cindy Ladouceur honored and presented areas in which awards were Stampede Powwow awards. The winners of the presented: upgrading, for academic excellence and best attendance. academic excellence awards university programs, social Lorraine Arcand and were Doreen Alexis, services programs, univer- entrance Cassie Calliou for academic Georgina Alexis, Judy sity, college for Alexis, Judy LeCompfe, preparation program excellence. Also dedication to the program, Terry Lorranger and JULY 8-11 (UCEP). Other students Sandra Potts, Evy Tobias Carolyn Peacock. were also presented with and Roderick Alexis Other students received awards. received the awards. awards for their outstanding There were 19 students There were also seven achievements during the honored in the UCEP students honored in the past year, Carmella Plus in Prize Money Goodrunning won a $50 $20,000 - award for being the high Students achieve school student of the year for winning the Edmonton CHILDREN'S COMPETITION great heights Journal award. 4:00 Shane Peacock won the July 8 - p.m. By Jerome Bear change her mind in the near student of the year award ADULT COMPETITION future. She thought that and will be attending Notre Linda Borle, 28, received the banquet went very well Dame College next year to July 9 - 11 - Starts 4:00 p.m, Daily an award for academic but didn't expect to see so take regular high schol excellence and best attend- many people there. courses but to also ance at the Yellowhead "I've heard Billy Mills concentrate on hockey. GOLDEN AGE CATEGORY Tribal Council's (YTC) speak before and he was Cheryl Arcand Kootenay annual awards night held inspiring then; he is still just received a $50 award for MEN & WOMEN last Friday at the Continental as inspiring now," says completing a bachelor of Inn. Ladouceur. arts degree in science and Borle has finished her Shane Peacock, 12, Irvin Cardinal Jr. received a first year in a bachelor of received a $50 award for his $50 award for winning a JUDGED BY POINT SYSTEM arts program at the high marks and his out- gold medal in track and University of Alberta and standing athletic ability. He field. © 1975T M wanted to go on to get a is from Enoch and has Richard Arcand, execu- degree in anthropology, but attended the Enoch school tive director at YTC, says has recently changed her where he was in Grade 8. that the awards night is to mind. She doesn't know Peacock will be attending encourage students to what field she wants to Notre Dame college where complete their education enter yet. he will continue into Grade and inspire them with Cindy Ladouceur, 31, 9, but he will be playing recdgnition awards. also received an award for hockey for the college After awards were academic excellence and team. He hopes to play in presented, students and best attendance at the the National Hockey League guests were entertained by Nations YTC awards night held last (NHL) in the future. Billy Mills, who gave a Sarcee Friday night. She has also Peacock thought that speech to the students completed her first year in Billy Mills' speech was very about how important it is to Arts at the University of inspirational because he set a goal in life and then go Classic Alberta. wants to make it into the after it without giving up. Ladouceur plans to go NHL and he is also into An autograph session into psychology but may track and field. followed. JULY 25 & 26, 1987

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By Diane Parenteau Gerry Kelly, president of Grant MacEwan Colige, Nation. "Today it hit me Grant MacEwan Commu- Athabasca University, right in my heart," says ST. PAUL - In an nity College "the largest of Indian Affairs, Province of Janvier. "You are tracking historic, sometimes emo- graduates of any Native Alberta, AVC, Lakeland a new path." tional ceremony last education institution across College, Town of St. Paul Acting principal Peter Saturday afternoon, a Canada." and Chiefs. Bugghins called up each record 65 students grad- Thirteen Grade 12 Chief Al Lameman, from high school grad. Drums uated from high school and students and 52 students the Beaver Lake Reserve, sounded and the high post- secondary classes at enrolled in post- secondary wore an honor suit with red pitched cries of drum Blue Quills School. programs were introduced piping, and spoke of Blue leader Lyman McGilvery "I can't help but stand in and honored for their Quills as a Treaty right to echoed in the background. front of you here today and academic achievements on education. In turn the students be proud," says Blue Quills June 20. "Blue Quills is the only accepted their respective Native Education Council The Saddle Lake Mc- school in my area that will diplomas and an eagle President Joe Dion. Gilvery drum group continue with teachings feather to provide them His opening remarks performed the Flag Song also taught in my school," with spiritual guidance and revealed that this, the 12th and set a traditional mood says Chief Lameman. strength. annual graduation, was the for Elder Henry Gadwa and The graduation address Two memorial awards, largest in the school's his opening invocation. was delivered by world named for Priscilla Ann history. Other speakers included renowned artist Alex Brertton, 19, and Terrance It was, according to Dr. respresentatives from Janvier from the Cold Lake Moosewah, 17, killed in separate accidents on June 6, were presented by their parents. Both had been involved at the school. During the touching presentations, one mother Hobbema Native Full wiped a tear as the details of the memorial were revealed. Gospel Fellowship The Brertton award for achievement through OF '87 GRAD Camp Meeting '87 dedication and love, went CLASS to Roxanne Pasquayak. ...valedictorian McKay Moosewah Award for hood Development program Quills. achievement with effort and management studies "This course really gives was given to class valedicto- and three bachelor of arts you a challenge. It makes rian James Allen McKay. degrees. One of these went you want to carry on and JULY 19.26, 1987 The 19 -year old McKay to the late Bella McGilvery get more educated." was the one high school who received her degree on Willier hopes to continue grad having pursued the February 26 of this year. her bachelor of social work 7:30 P.M. NIGHTLY - SUNDAY 11:00 A.M. advanced (metric) diploma. One Social Service grad, (BSW)at the University of He has been accepted by 41 -year old Theresa Wilber, Alberta. BRING YOUR OWN CAMPING GEAR the Devry Institute in moved her family to St. "It's a year of accomplish- VARIOUS GUEST SPEAKERS Calgary and is looking at a Paul when she was accepted ments," says Joe Dion. possible engineering career. at Blue Quills. The mother "We look forward for you Diploma presentations of four from Edmonton has to a better future and a For further information contact: Jerry Erminesidn at 585 -4102 to post -secondary graduants been continuing her better Blue Quills." (Res) or 585 -3800 (Bus) were made by Director of education for a long time. Theresa Willier, James post- secondary programs, "I've been going to school McKay, and the other 63 Larry Kaida. for the past ten years," she Blue graduants are We love him, because he first loved us." - I John 4:19 Quills Recipients included 15 says. Though it has been a as one speaker put it, free Social Service students, long struggle she assured now to follow their chosen eight Child Care grads, 13 Windspeaker she enjoyed theme and `let your dreams from each the Early Child- her two years at Blue take flight."

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Prairie received a citizenship centre. Michael Lamouche Grads have award as the student who was chosen from final demonstrated outstanding nominees representing great year initiative, leadership, each of AVC Grouard's congeniality, and good divisions of studies. He is a at Grouard citizenship in both the graduate of the addictions By Albert Burger centre and in the commu- resource worker program nity. Laboucan also was and a resident of the GROUARD - Over 230 the recipient of the Orleanne Grouard community. graduates took part in the Dechamps mother, Thelma Earlier in the day, the annual convocation of Chalifoux, who noted that nursing assistant program Alberta Vocational Centre this was the ninth time it held a ceremony at the (AVC) Grouard as the has been awarded. Orleanne Elk's Hall in High Prairie largest graduating class in was a former AVC Grouard where they were presented the institution's 15 year student of the Louis Bull with nursing pins and the history. The ceremony was Band at Hobbema. official white caps with two also the first ever in the Joseph Chalifoux of pink stripes. The 19 new open air, noted AVC Grouard was the recipient registered nursing assistants Grouard President Fred of the adult basic education returned to Grouard to Dumont. achievement award for take part in the afternoon's BIGGEST GRADUATION SO FAR Dumont told the crowd showing outstanding convocation ceremonies. graduating Grade 12 students took part in the largest graduation to that the institution had scholastic achievement. The ceremonies were Eleven date the Saddle Lake Onchaminahos school. (L to R) The graduates: Calvin come off "a banner year." In the commercial followed by a cocktail hour at Steinhaur, Leon Mooswah, Kevin Moses, Lynnette Brirtton, Mona Cardinal, Over 500 students attended division, Tammy Badger and an outdoor dinner at Mavis Cardinal, Violet Byrd, Eva Stamp, Michelle Steinhaur, Stephanie Moses classes at September 30, and Hazel Backs of High Grouard, before moving to and Velma White. 1986. Dumont says that Prairie shared the secretarial the High Prairie curling rink represented a 19 per cent arts achievement award, for an evening dance. increase in enrollment over while Tammy Badger also the previous year. received the commercial Many of the graduates division's achievement were not present at the award as the student with convocation, but rather the highest academic Office Manager than decry their absence, it standing in the division. was a fact that was proudly Michelle Blize of Swan Duties: Under the direction of the Executive Director the successful applicant noted. Hills achieved the computer and shall For instance, indicated accounting award. will be responsible for co- ordinating and managing office procedures Dumont, all of the graduates Larry Muskego of Cold maintain a comprehensive date collection system. in the forestry and survey Lake received a special courses had already found award from the High Prairie work experience in office management, jobs. Native Friendship Centre Requirements: Previous in and "That is what we are for showing outstanding interpersonal skills, administration skills, knowledge and skills collecting about," Dumont says. "To achievement and contribu- managing data. assist our students to. find tion in the Native cultural work after they have taken arts division. this skills training." Scholarship recipients Salary: Negotiable The graduates, having through the Edmonton v studied in at least 30 Northland Endowment Deadline: July 10, 1987 programs of studies at program were Karen campuses in Grouard, Dietzen of High Prairie in Submit letter of application with Valleyview and McLennan, the Grouard campus high of references to: represented communities, school credit program, resume and names Metis settlements, and Carmella Wohlgemoth in Red Deer Native Friendship Society Indian reserves throughout the Valleyview campus high northern Alberta, other school credit program, and 5217 Gaetz Avenue parts of the province, and Grace Gilfillian of Grande Red Deer, Alberta as far away as Manitoba. Prairie in the addictions T4N 4B4 Besides receiving grad- resource worker program. ATTN: Ben Whiskeyjack uate certificates, a number One of many AVC of them were also honored Grouard milestones this with special awards. year was an address by the Dennis Laboucan of East first valedictorian of the

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