Kainai News Canada's Leading Inoiar^Newspapei — .
Vol. XXIII No. 22 P.O. Box 120,StandOff, Alberta TOL IYO June 21 1990 Fancy footwork!
MAJOR UPSET IN BLACKFEET PRIMARY ELECTIONS Only three members of the present Blackfeet TribalBusi- ness Council's (BTBC)eight in- -1 cumbents seeking re-election made it through the primary election. For story see page 2.
BLOODS REPRESENTED ON CARDSTON SCHOOL BOARD signing oftheaddendum to the existing tripartite agree- ment datedJuly 22, 1988 will providean opportunity to have the views ofthose Nativepar- HTheents whosechildren attend the Cardston School Divisionfor- mally representedon theDivi- sional Board of Trustees. For story see page 3.
' "■■"-■' . r mm nhiii i ;r in n ii PEIGAN RANGERS TRIUMPHDESPITE LOSS 77?^ Peigan Rangers from Brocket, AB, won the thirdan- nual Blood Tribe All-Mens slowpitch tournament. For story see page 8.
NATIVE WOMEN ''SUPPORT HARPER You're not alone. We fought hard, as Treaty women, in 1987 toget ourunique rights furtherenhancedin the Consti- tution Act, but the westernpre- miers weren7 ready to listen and cooperate,' say the ACTW, based in Winterburn, A young traditional dancer,oneof over 200 competitors, proudly shows his talents at theBJood Annual Powwow. For dance resuHsand see page Alta., to Harper. Tribe Education Board's 2nd photos 6 and 7. For story see page 10. 2 KAINAI NEWS June 21 1990 Major upsetin Blackfeet primary elections election, 9,804 By MARY WEASEL FAT Anna Lee Pemberton. election primary election. primary of eligible OfficialPrimary electionresults: coordinator said there wasa total Primary electionsare held for the voters 4.681 live on the reserva- Editor recount for position three between nine districts on the Blackfeet tion, of those 2,678 cast primary Position 1 votes 1 Only three members of the secondplace vote-getterCameron Reservation, the top two vote- and 83off-reservationBlack- . Earl Old Person 1.870 present Blackfeet Tribal Business Boggsand third place finisherTom getters in each district than run feet cast their votes. 2. Charles Deßoche 254 Council's (BTBC) eight incum- McKay. The race was close against each other in a general bents seeking re-election made it however,after the recount "Boggs election. The Blackfeet reservation is lo- Position 2 through the primary election. gained four votes and Mckay lost The 18 candidates will nowcom- cated innorthern Montana by the 1. Roland F. Kennedy 391 The three incumbents— Charles four," saidPembertonin a Kainai pete for positions in the BTBC Alberta border. The town of 2. Aloysius Potts 305 De Roche, Roger "Sassy" Run- News. general elections slated for Tues- Browningis thebusiness centreof ning Crane and Bernard St. God- Enrolled Blackfeet Tribal mem- day, June 26. the reservation. — dard ran as second place bers went to the polls Tuesday, A totalof28percent ofenrolled BLACKFEET ELECTIONS 12 vote-gettersintheir respective po- June 5 toelect twocandidates from members cast their ballots in the sitions. each of the nine positions in the Sarcee chief urges Delay defeatsLouis SARCEE RESERVE-The startof Treaty8chiefs were meetingelse- Whitney won the Treaty 7 vice- end to petty the IndianAssociationofAlberta's where and couldn't attend the as- presidency, and Richard Davis 47th annual general assembly sembly. took the Treaty8 vice-presidency. held recently was delayed ahalf- Louis told the assembly that the There were no candidates for a politics day after its then president Roy lAA constitution has to be over- vacant Treaty8board seat. Thepo- Louis warned the meeting was hauled to prevent future mix-ups. sition willbe filledby a represen- i,lion. illegal. It was last speech as by the Stories By RUDYHAUGENEOER his official tative selected Bigstone Itsbeenunder discussion for the It was a movethat helped cost lAA president. Band. CalgaryBureau past 12 years,he said, and "more him his job. The nextday Louis randead last Andrew Bear Robe waselected SARCEE RESERVE - The Ind- than anything else, has caused us Louis sent a fax outlininga le- out of four candidates who sought lAA secretary and Syliva Arcane! Iron, dian Association of Albertahas lost collectively to lose focus of what galopinion hprivatelaw firm the job. the treasurer. il> focus. Sarcee Chic■!' Ron Whil the Association is intended todo." whichsaid the three-dayassembly RegenaCrowchild,of theSarcee Although about 670 Indians vot- the did not coniform to lAA bylaws reserve, ed, the full ney Jr. told delegatesat open- His concerns about lAA unity waselected thelAA's first only some300attended and was invalid. days the generalassembly. ing of theassociation's 47th annu- were voicedby a large numberof female president. three of That's whenEugeneCreighton, The remainder on al assembly held recently. delegatesfrom across theprovince, Percy Potts was elected vice- arrived election i>n theassembly chairman, decided to president of Treaty 6; day. Thi.- lAA is focused Us petty each sayingit's time thebinds and Chief Roy internal structurerather put atemporaryhalt to themeeting. politicsand associationgot theiract togetherand original intent of promol Rather than risk the prospect of than its worked as a single voice to im- nit:treaty rights and protecting the a futurelegal challenge over thele- |kovc Native conditions interests dI Alberta treat) Indians, gality of the assembly, Creighton he lokl about MX) Indians from Ihey 100 said personality polu called toranemergencylAA board across ihe province. ics have damaged Native efforts meeting to get alegal opinionfrom UofA Native Adult "We seem ti> have.lost sight ol in improve social and economic lAA lawyer Tony Mandamine. ihc junction thai this, association comlitionv. and have hamperedthe Mandamine told the board the SummerUniversityprogram Was minded lo fulfilI. light to locus governments to assembly was "properlyconstitut- I and (reals Avk\ Us i»»* \us\ Viapponine to ihc iwrngLni/c aboriginal ed" and the board decided to go lAA. added Whitney. lights ahead with it. recruiting students The "disturbing trend ordivision Ihey applaudedWhilnev s urge Louis, who arrived on the se- and inabilityol'working together" u> end the internal squabbling. cond day of the assembly, apolo- The Native Adult Summer special bursary. University is also happeningat thebandle\el. There will be no purpose gized for his actions and, later in program (NASU) will For moreinformation onNASU begin August 492-5677, Whitney said it's time the lAA served by anyone engaging in per theday,decided toattempt toseek its third year, from '90call Lyle Donald at th, madeup its mind whether il wants sunalilv attacksandpetty polities.' re-election. 13-17 through theOffice of Na- or Shawna Cunningham at to be a chiefs organization or re he s.nd. Ihe association docsii i He said,inan interview,that he tive Students Services -at the 492-1990. main a membership based asso need it." tried to halt the meeting because University of Alberta. NASU is designed to attract Native adults take the first step, t&ir who want to fndout how they can be a Part of i |*j beginapost-secondaryeducationat the University of Alberta. Native 4* adults considering a university career, are perfect candidates for v Chinook Country the NASU program. NATIVE ADULT Jfagm^ Q The one-weekorientationwillbe SUMMERUNIVERSITY heldon theU ofA campusand will 13-17, orientate prospective students to August 1990 *w* courses inEnglish. Sociology,Na- A one week University orientation | TaxiServicea tive Art, Computing Science, Ge- programforNativeAdultsconsider- ology and Alberta Archeology ing a university career. y now available y Thesenon-credit minicourses are Program- includes: designed to introduce NASU stu- - orientation sessions xxom dents to specific areas ofstudy us- introductory non-creditacademic ing thelecture/discussion format of courses in Native Art, Computing regularuniversity classes. Science, Archaeology,Sociology, Various English. speakersfrom the aboriginal com- Geology, and - selectedguestspeakersfrom the munity will also be giving guest native community lectures through the week* These Registration classes are held during the day, Deadline: July 31, 1990 y Fort Macleod throughout the one-week orien- Fee: $150.00 y tation. (limitedbursaries available) To qualify, persons should be 19-years-and:over and be interest- A nativecommunity services pro- ed in attending university. Along gramoffered jointlyby Native Stu- with the daily sessions throughout dent Services and the Faculty of M Levern/Glenwood H week, Extension at the University of the students willalso be in- Alberta. formed on pre-admissionrequire- ments, daycare facilities, housing, For registration and information, how to take advanage of all cam- pleasecontact theNASUCoordina- pus libraries and how to complete tor at 492-5677 or write: admission procedures and regis- tration. Native Student Services _ The cost of the one-weelorien- 124 Athabasca Hall tation is $130.00. Accommoda- University of Alberta £f> tions are available on campus for Edmonton, Alberta""->^X fc l T6G 2EB M <7^ 1/ r\ \rr* 737-245* / 553-259* U those whoare coming in from out of town at $57.75/shared and Sponsoredin part by:"/WB£HUfff' $84.00 single, for fivedays. Stu^ Municipal Affairs 'J dents whoare unableto pay for the Petro Canada Inc. registration cost can apply for a NOVA, An AlbertaCorporation June 21 1990 KAINAINEWS 3 Bloods tobe representedonCardstonboard
Stories By RON GOODSTRIKER The election, to take place this draftedbyCardstonSuperintendent October, willbejointlyconducted trustee Carol Writer Mcl Cottle and News Staff byChiefandCounciland theCard- Boivie and from the Blood Tribe ston Schools, CARDSTON — An agreement School Divisioninaccordance Superintendent Pier withthe Election DePaola, signed by LocalAuthorities Chairman Mills and was June IS the Blood Act. board Tribe EducationBoard toestablish member Narcisse Blood. The trustee will Futher Native representationon theCard- new Native input was received from rights and obliga- Lena Russell, ston school board. have "all the CardstonSchool Di- tions"ofother trustees with theex- vision PAC The signing of theaddendum to Native committee, ception or Kowalchuk, the existing tripartite agreement that he she will refrain Indian Affairs repre- onthe motion toset the dated July 22, 1988 willprovidean from voting sentative Dave Tawana and the local mill rate. school opportunity to have the views of boards fromboth theBlood The addendum,aculmination of Tribe Schools and those Native parents whose chil- the Cardston years of negotiations, was dren attend the Cardston School three School Division. Division formally represented on the Divisional Boardof Trustees. Board of Trustees Chairman Police allowed to Mick Barnett said the addendum will "increasecommunication be- tween the two school boards." BTEBmember Narcisse Blood and chairman Richard Mills wear braids Richard Mills, BTEBchairman, signthe addendum as Dave Tawana looks on. agreedthat the addendumwill'"en- CALGARY—A Native police resume his duties "on the street" be moreopening hance our relationship immensily. to communication ical school boards." officer has won the right to wear until his hair is longenough to be soany ma- "Rightnow what is going to hap- andmoreunderstanding Cardston MLA Jack Ady con- braids on the job. braided. jor problemscan right pen is any concern,any problems, beresolved gratulated allinvolved for provid- TheCalgary policecommission "Hopefully, Ican get back out going through any proposals willbe done through there without ing quality education for children announcedon June IS that Const. toon," he said. representative of the Blood another board." and allowing Native parents to NormanMany Fingers, an eight- Police commission the In chairman Tribe on the Cardston School addition Mills said there will have their say in school affairs. year memberof the force,can wear Darryl Raymukcr culled the deci- Board,"saidMills." There'sgoing bean increased Native awareness A new provincialSchool Act, a- the traditional Native hair-style. sion apioneering moveforCalgary within the Cardston School cur- dopted ayearago,included a pro- Many Fingers, amember of the making thecity the first in Canada riculum. vision for schoolboards toinclude Blood tribe, said he was pleased to recognize the to change way need Native youth "The Isee it there'sgoing representatives from "unorgan- with the decision which was"ap- dressregulationsto accomodate the to be Blackfoot classes offered at ized territories," allowing thesign- proved inprinciple." Native population. to meet in theCardston School Division right ing of the Cardston-Blood tribe However, he said it was a"hol- Many Fingers madehis request from kindergarten to Grade 12. agreement. low victory"becauseheis still as- in Marchafter the RCMP allowed Indian Affairs representative Oklahoma for The new board membermust be signedtodesk duties at the force's Sikhs to wear turbans. HenryJanzen called the signing a a member of the Blood tribe and department. He said he was "milestone," communications thankful for the adding anewdimen- willbeelected byadult Bloods who The police commission is cur- show of supporthe received from conference sionbetween provincial andNative are parents or legal guardians of rentlydiscussing withNativeelders friends and relatives, membersof In OklahomaCity,Okla. inmid education. children attending the schools of about the appropriate length and both the Blood and Sarcee tribes afternoon on June 25. more than MervKowalchuk theDirectorof the Cardston School Division. style Many Fingers can wear his and representatives of the Indian 500 youthund adults representing theAlbertaNative EducationPro- This member must also be ap- braids. Association of Albertaand Assem- morelhan SO tribes from 25 states ject, who signed for Minister of pointedbyChief andCouncil toen- "I'dbehappy to wear it as just bly of First Nations. ;iihlprovincesacross NorthAmeri- Education Jim Dinning, said the sure thattraditionalandlegalrights one braid at the back," said the "1don*t think \cou\dhavedone ca willparticipate in a traditional agreement would create "a part- of Blood Tribe government are police officer. it without them." he said. slaking ceremony (o dedicate and nership,right across theprovince, protected. Many Fingers added he cannot n-dedicate themselves to the betweenIndian people andprovin- process ofhealingthe human tami X andMother Earth. Thisancient ceremonyfirsi rcssurected in 1985 at Alkali Lake, was originally performed onthe battlefield where warriors, for a spritiual cause, would slake themselves to the ground vowing to stay, no matter what (he obstacles, until the ene- CANADA/ALBERTA m\ was vanquished. The staking ceremony is being conducted as partofthe American FARMINCOME ASSISTANCEPROGRAM Indian/AlaskaNative Youth Sum mil which is being held June 22. thegalheirng is beingsponsored by This program wasestablished to offset □Not eligible for payment are acres on the United National Indian Tribal been, Youth. Inc. (UNITY) which has farm income losses due tosevere which foragelosses have or will been sponsoring national leader- weather conditions,high input costs and be paidunder theNorth West andWest shipdevelopment conferences for low world grain prices. Farm income Central Alberta Disaster Assistance Native American youth for 14 assistancecovers the 1989/90 crop year. Program. vcars. Theceremony will be ledby fallow, native pasture, Phil Lane Jr. Coordinator for the Dlf youare an Alberta farmer, youare iISummer Four Worlds DevelopmentProject eligible to receive a payment of $4.10 for uncultivated landand crown grazing ul the University of Lethbridgein eachacreseeded to crops for grazingor leases arealso excluded, Alberta. Canada. in harvest 198aYou will receive an initial Application and further In the staking ccrcmom at last m forms year's North American UNITY information are nowavailable from SSTE2"KThebalanceof theCSfund XS?will be A|berta j^n^^ndiBtrlct offlce Youth2(MK) Conference inDenver. appl.cat.ons Colo, more than 400 youth distributed after all have d at p^cp^ng gralnelevators. beenapproved. £ upresentatives from 50 tribes' Deadline for applications is August31, slaked themselves down to □If you farm inthe Multi-fear Disaster 1990. eliminate alcoholism ami drug Benefits Area;you will receive an .ibuso in North American Native additional$aOO for eachseededacre, Thishasbeen a message from Societies h\ the year 2000 and irrigated. declared the spiritual war against provided it wasnot This ERNIE isley ■ all that harms the people amount will be paid in full and included MINISTER year's slaking ceremony in your initial payment.' This ■■ ' SHIRLEY McCLELLAN willhave special locus on healing Mother KuTlh In addition, the ASSOCIATE MINISTER tcivmon} will allow the \oulh lit citntmil into action the plans they will have developed to iniplcmcni ilk 12 interrelated goalsispiritual u>. iimix environment, heritage.. "iivcivignnv. lamilv. individual, . health, economy ■."ilik.iiioii. sithn ,-iy nikl >er\uel i»l tIK- Vuimi.il \geihla l"i Xmoiic.iiiIndian \la* ►,i V..|||\ v N "tllll 4 KAINAI NEWS June 21 1990 VIEW POINT ALONG THE TREATY LINE The truth still liesburied under a deep accumulationofbitterness, dis- of the main forum on constitutional debate, into a major theatre of con- trust anddamaging stereotypes. A shadow of suspicion has beencast over troversy over how judges,Crown prosecutorsandpolice actually apply the virtually every aspectof therelationshipbetween aboriginal people andthe existing body of laws to people in Canada. structure of Canadian law. The Royal Commission to investigate thewrongful persecution for murder In Canada, incarceration far outranks negotiation as the characterizing ofDonaldMarshall Jr.. the Aboriginal Justice Inquiry in Manitoba and the principle of theCanadiangovernments' treatment ofaboriginal groups.In Rolf Inquiry intoRCMP-Blood relationsin Alberta are all initiativesthat western Canadaespecially, the jails inlarge measure havebecome Native continue to shedlight on theprofoundproblems that surround therelation- institutions. Aboriginal inmatesare pressed tothebottom ofa hugepyramid. ship of Native people withCanadianlaw. A common theme which united Theircaged status supports the careers ofa unweildly hierarchy of jailers, theMarshall and ManitobaInquiries is an approach which has unearthed social workers, police, lawyers and judges. The illness that holds together or is unearthing a trail of various kinds ofcover-ups to protect individuals this evil pyramid inevitably infects the efforts even of the most principled implicated in racially-motivated wrongdoing to Native people. men and womeninthelegal system. Some of them havebeen workingvali- Itremains to be seen what kind ofoutcome theRolphInquiry willproduce. antly to overcome the racist bias that so badly undermines the integrity of Thefact thatthe commission unilaterally terminated itsproceedings before their chosen profession. the Blood lawyers had satisfactorily completed their arguments and the There has been a cynical reluctance at the highest level to restructure fact that othercommunity members were deniedpermission to testify does a federal system that distributes the benefits ofConfederationso inequita- notspeak favorably of theopeness oftheproceedings.The fact thatthe com- bly. Evenmore thanever, today's politicians toooften build their careers mission made itselfmore inaccessibleby moving its officesaway from prox- by serving the tiny elite whoenjoy control of the lion's share of resources imity to the Blood reserve also raises certain questions. in Canada. The rape of the land is thus facilitated in a process that tends Moreover, there are serious implications in the comment attributed to also to punish so savagely the people of the land—the aboriginal people— commission lawyer Michael Stevens-Guilie by the Lethbridge Heraldin for living sometimes after the fashionof themarginalized and dispossessed its report ofthe terminationofpublic hearings. TheHerald'sreporter, John in this country. Grainger, indicated "Stevens-Guille said there were about 100 complaints Given thisbackground it is not surprisingthat therewas almost nochange received and investigated by the commission, but none had much foun- in the formal status quobetween 1983 and 1987, when at a series ofcon- dation." stitutional conferences Canada's first ministers were presented with the op- Is thereany need for Judge Rolfs report if thisis indeed the conclusion tion to include a statement on aboriginal self-government in the prime of the commission? Is this the way to build confidence that the legal sys- document which underlies Confederation. Except for Premier Pawley of tem is capable ofbeing reformed from withinto help improve thebattered Manitoba, theanswer of the western premiers to aboriginal self-government relations between Native people and others in Canada? was NO. Then they left the spotlight ofpublic constitutionalmeetings andheaded -By Tony Hall off to Meech Lake. In their closed secrecy, they were able to secure an Department of Native American Studies even greaterhold on Canada'snatural resources for theirfriends inthe rich University of Lethbridge corporations whose exploitation of theland takesplaceprimarily under the auspices of provincial jurisdiction. In the process thelegitimacy hasbeenbadly compromised ofa document which describes itself as the supreme law of Canada. The racist attitudes and priorities of its authors are becoming firmly entrenched in the state- ment of principles that is to govern the primary political and judicial insti- tutions of Canadian self-government. As it became increasingly apparent that there was insufficient political morality to correct the racist bias inCanadian law, the spotlight of atten- tion passedmore and more to a series of inquiries about the enforcement of Canadian law. Aboriginal issues were thereby moved down a notch out
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I AMOUNT AITAOICO:$ June 21 1990 KAINAINEWS 5 LETTERS Privatizing AGTa serious mistake Editor: Why do people invest in shares to make sure rural rules lor regu- thoseforpowerandgas toget basic rather than the survival of rural of a company?Because they want lar servicehave beenin line with telephone service. communities will have no reason A few days ago Premier Don tomake aprofit. How does acom- v:han rales. There will be no rea- My third concernrelates to the not to pull back to a few major Getty stood in the Legislature and pany make sure it returns maxi- sontor a private company toshow government'sso-call commitment cities. toldAlbertans "Have Igot a deal mum profits to its investors? By thesame commitment toa lairdeal to creating jobs in rural Alberta. The government is moving for you!"" Hesaid the government cutting Corners and reducing staff tor all. We can expect to see ap- One of the things AGT has done quipkly with the billto get rid of had decided to sell off AGT. For todecrease expensesorby increas- plications tor rural rale increases .over the years in living up to its AtH Forthe thousandsofrural fa- 84 years AlbertaGovernment Tel- ingtheprice ofits product tobring proposed regularly. It is also un- mandate to serve Alberians is lo milies andbusinesses which will be ephones has been in the telecom- in more money. What does that likely a private company will be developtheregionsinasignificant affected by poorerservice andhigh- munications business in Alberta mean for Alberta's telephone keentocontinuethe vital expansion way. They are an important em- er costs in the years tocome it is ami has provided us with a fine users? Itmeans thequality andex- of Extended Flat Rate Calling.serv- ployer outsideEdmontonandCal- essential to act right away and in- communicationssystem, a world- tent of services willbereducedand ices and on lopof all.in a private gary,and that's jeopardizedby the sist this hasty anddangerous initia- class system. our rates will go up. competitive market the individual planstoprivatize. When AGT is a tive be stopped. Ray Martin, my Selling off AGT isaserious mis- Thelegislation toprivatize AGT orsmall business rates torlongdis bottom-line profit-torshareholders New Democrat colleagues, and I take. And rural Albertans will be evenallowsfor substantial foreign tunes will be higher so the major onlycompany there will beincredi- willbefighting the bill toprivatize the major losersas the plans goes ownership of this essential utility. corporateclients canbe givendis- blepressure tocentralize.There is every step of the way through the ahead. Why the sell off? Thepre- And thelegislationcanbe changed counts for their volume of nothing in thebill toprivatizethat Legislature.Butit iscritical thatev- miersays it is to give Albcrtans a anytime the government wishesso business. gives anyassurance the70 region- eryrural Albertanconcernedabout chance to own part of a "great the amount of the company which It's a gtxxJ thing the major im- al and local offices will not be hit what the future will hold withapri- global can or provements brought jobs. vate " telecommunications compa- be held by any individual by by the In- withcut-backs and lost With ACT inplacephoneDonGet- ny. Theabsurdity of his statement iittn-Albcrtans can be increased dividual Line Service are nearing the increasingly automated equip- ty and hisConservativeMLAsand is that all Albertans already own anytime. AGT could end up be- completion around rural Alberta ment in telecommunications a pri- say "Call the sale off." AGT. Whatis beingtalkedabout is longing to as few as 20 wealthy because we cannot expect to see vate company focused on the Tell Mr. Getty you areproud to taking a company which now be- businessen under the proposed furtherimprovementstoservice in bottom line rather than the survival already be oneof the ownersof a longs toevery Albertanand returns five per cent limit! the years ahead either. There are of rural communities will have no great global telecommunications a good profit which benefits the But there arc threemajorreasons just not enoughsubscribers inrural reason not to pull back to a few company as a taxpayer in Alberta provincial government's finances tor rural Albcrtans to fight the Alberta for iltomake good "busi- major cities. andthatyou like it that waybecause and selling it so a small group of AGTselloff. While AGThasbeen ness sense"ina strict profitand loss bottom-line profil-for-sharehpkkrs- it means that great company also investors will own it instead. a public company there has been way 10make thecostly investment onlycompany there will be incredi- follows throughonits commitments it instead. extensiveuse ofcross-subsidization inthe structures required.Many of blepressure tocentralize. There is to make sure every farm home in us felt the part of the cost ol ILS nothing in thebill to privatize that everycorneroftheprovinceenjoys which wehad to pay was tot) high givesanyassurance the70 regional excellent service at a reasonable when party lines werereplaced.If andlocaloffices willnot behit with cost. AGT were a privatecompany the cut-backs andlost jobs. With thein- cost would havebeenmuch greater. creasinglyautomated equipmentin Sincerely, OPINION And that leads toanother ofmy telecommunications a private com- Derek Fox, MLA concerns about the sell-off. New pany focused on the bottom line Vegreville hookups for natural gasand elec- tricity cost rural families thousands The odds catch ofdollarseachcompared withonly Birthday Memoriam a lew dollars for telephoneservice. Inthe Legislature the questionsof Missy, this coming week you were to turn 23. Everyone m\ Now Democratcolleague Jer- here, where youusedto work, wouldnothave forgottenthis up with high ry Doyle fromEdsonaboutthe cost special day. Because you were special. Special because of til' any new telephone service in- your dedication to a job you loved so much! willbe under the private stallations You werea very hard worker, and most ofus won't forget AGT met with stonewalling. The rolling MP that, for this we wish you Happy Birthday up there!" minister did not want toadmit that a luiYlil) buildingon a new rurallo- From the Staff and Managementof theBlood TribeHous- eyes, Brian. running this nation amounts to Snake is now going to have to be ing Authority. shootingcraps. cation Or whatis it the prime minister liMiking.11a third utility loan beside has so loved tosay throughout his He speaks for all Natives who,in political career? the past few years, have seentheir Yes. that's right— Ya dame with organizations gutted, their media the lady what brung ya. > destroyed, their servicesslashedby Well, startdancing, boy-o.It's your this governmentthat has aconstitu- tune, after all. tionalobligationto look after their You're the lad who rolled the best interests. dice, remember—read 'em and It is,in essence, a story of peo- 3307-3 Aye. South Lethbridge, Alberta(Behind Bridge City Chrysler) (Phone 327-5383) weep. ple fighting back against an imbal- And welcome to the land of in- ance of powerthat has goneon far stant celebrity while you're at it. too long. Last week it wasClydeWells. This Thereare somewhowillsay that week it's Elijah Harper. Elijah Harper ismerely beingman- Two men who share neither ipulatedby whites whooppose the background nor geography—but accord,but they should bein Win- twomenwhoin the monthof June nipeg to see just how far from the Saturday, June 23rd, 1990 1990 have been embraced by the truth this patronizing argument is. people for onereasononly:they're They should see Elijah Harper CARD PRICES Early Birds rubbing the prime minister'snose movingabout withhisbodyguard, $1.50 2 at $350.00 in his own mess. worried sick that someone who Per- Card For several days now, Meech does not understand why he is go- 6Cards $9.00 1at $400.00 Lake hasnolonger beenaquestion ing to try something other than 9 - $13.50 Cards 6up $1.00 each of distinct society or Quebec or clever words to knock some sense Cards even, for that matter. Senate re- into him. form. A week agothe country was They should see ElijahHarper's 16 REGULAR GAMES WINNERS SPECIAL ready to accept it for whatever it advisersswitching hotel roomsdai- Pages 1-7 $800.00 was and simply move on. ly because they have come to dis- $200.00 - $400,00 But no more, not since Meech trust sodeeply the whiteestablish- Consolation $200.00 Lake became the national symbol ment politicians inthis country that Pg, 8 Jackpot Game Cards 3up$1.00 each for one man's vauntingand hubris- they believeanythingpossible if it tic style of power. wouldadvance the wishes of those There is a nation out there that in power. JACKPOT GAME Cards SaJes...4:3op.m. wants to make a point, and that They shouldbe inWinnipeg with S&OO.OO Precall 6:00 p.m. point is that the prime ministerof Elijah Harperand ask.as he is ask- $200.00 Consolation Earty p.m. Canada has absolutely no right to ing, where are the Native media Birds 6:45 gamble so wantonly with ourcoun- and why, why. must every detail try, and that point is being ham thatcomes out ofWinnipeg and out GRAND SLAM BONANZA mcred home daily by a small man lo the Native audience now move $5000.00 in Manitobaby the name of Elijah through the establishment? A Harper. They shouldbe in Winnipegand IL $500.00 Consolation He speaks tor all those who do ask whereare the Nativeorganiza- -^.Gu»rat^t\ (here not wishto see Brian Mulroneygel tions that should be and Cards lup 1.00 each that - «l away withhis cynical bragging OPINION 10 '^jktfrjVj K'"*l l>r QUt-'l'n No Senior Discount No Bonan/a Trade-Ins KAINAI NEWS June 21 1990 6 SCENE THRU A SHUTTER
Thefourthandfinalgrand entry onSunday night,filling theGer- ry Dawson Athletic Centre to standingroom only, proved to be a spectacular closing and pre-warmup for the final dance com- petitions. , Powwow draws 200 dancers
By RON GOOD STRIKER $200.; 3. Sharlene Eagle Speaker, $100. News Staff Writer — Ladies Fancy: Amanda White Man, J^omntoujn BLOODRESERVE Anexpan- $300.: 2.Patty YoungRunning Crane, J—ztnuxlciqE. fizziznti... <^L sive crowd was treated to all the $200.; 3. Lisa Wadsworth. $100. color and pageantryof Nativecul- LadiesJingle: I ErvinaBlack Kettle, ture andtraditionover the weekend $300.; 2. TarissaSpoonHunter, $200.; Mathis,. $100. at the Red Crow CommunityCol- 3. Pearline lege (formerly the St. Mary's Teen Boy's Traditional: I. Ardell Scalplock. $150.: School) June 16 2. Brad Mistaken Residential and $100.; 17. Chief. 3. Merlin Kicking Wom- an. $75. Over 200 registered dancers Teen Boy'sFancy (13-17yrs.): I.Al- donned their Native regalia to the len Spoonhunter. $150.; 2. ronnie beat of 17 drumgroups, all vying Kicking Woman, $100. for top prize money at the Blood Teen Boy's Grass (13-17 yrs.): I Tribe EducationBoard's 2nd An- WilliamWhileGrass.$150:2.Elden nual Indian DaysEncampment and Scabby Robe, $100.; 3.Faron Yellow CompetitionPowwow. Old Woman, $75. OPENING" TeenGirls Traditional(13-17 yrs.): "GRAND Other activities included a prin- cess pageant, anhonor dance for 1. Holly Lahr. $150.; 2. Michelle Monday, 25th BruisedHead. $100. June St. Mary'sKainaigraduatesand a Jingle (13-17 yrs.): inhonorofFather's Teen Girls I. roastbeef tieust Claire Pipestem. $150.; 2. Michelle 't mU± it!$3Cood Ovunztf Day. Crow Eagle. $100.: 3. Tammy Auger. 2W Jndian $75. Men'sTraditional: I.Art Scalplock. Teen Girls Fancy (13-17 yrs.): I. Opening $300.: 2. Tobias Provost. $200.; 3. DanaCroft. $150.: 2. MelanieEagle Incredible Grand Keith Shade. $100. Speaker. $100.; 3. Karleen White Men'sBuckskin: 1. Winston Healy. Grass. $75. Specials! $300.: 2. EddieBad Eagle. $200.; 3. BoysTraditional(8-12 yrs.): Blame — - $0.99 Art White Quills. $100. Wadsworth. $100.; 2. Narciss Earrings Men's Fancy: I.Luke White Man. Pipestem. $75.: 3. Terrance Black - $200.: — Swim Wear $9.99 (reg. $24.99) $300.:2. Stan White Man. 3. Forehead. $50. — - Marlon Spoon Hunter. $100. BoysFancy (8-12yrs.): 1.NorvinEa- Jumpsuits $19.99 (reg. $39.99) Men'sGrass: I.TrevorPrairie Chick- gle Speaker. $100.: 2. Elden Spoon — - $24.991 en. $300.: 2. Ken Healy. $200.: 3. Hunter. $75.: 3. Cody Provost. $50. 2pc. Skirt Sets set (reg. $49.99) Henry Creighton. $100. GirlsTraditional(8-12 yrs.): I Lind Men'sChicken:I.Tony Black Water. say White Man. $100.: 2. Tamara $300.: 2. Grant YellowWings. $200.: Shouting. $75.: 3 Lena Young. Run- *Tjoux doLLciX ±£zstcn^± 3. Ray Black Water. $100. ning Crane. $50. fox LadiesBuckskin:I.RosieRedCrow. Girls Fancy (8-12 yrs.): I. Arlinda $300.: 2. Adeline Many Chief.$200.: Edwards.$100.; 2.Leslie Lahr. $75.; a. 3. Ruth Bad Eagle.$100. 3 Jesse Black Water. $50. I _jm i Toincludeyournon-profitevents inthiscolumn,contact theeditor. Chief Summit "90, National Chiefs ofCanada Conference tobe held July 2-5. Edmonton Inn, Ed- .'y'^'- monton.Formore into: '^_ Jjf'-jm ■. y^ £[£&-'->;-:«■ 'BJMfIWP^^ I« :life' IB like .^bhhhhk Call Steve . Brandt at (403) 429-3781 or Kelly George at (403) 470-4505. Stampede Jamboree to be held July 6. at the Calgary Native - Friendship Centre (140-2nd Aye. ss^ -JT _^" ■■&** J*b*», IK. K»«fl ■*■■» S.W.).Calgary.Formore infocall Gloria or Conrad at (403) 264-1155. X Dancers of all ages,including this men's traditional, were competing for top prize money at the Webring 2nd annual powwow. yourworld toyou. Petition circulated to correct legend J2s£). I RESERVATIONFRYBREADT-SHIRTORDERFORM! f space betide quantity, fill Inthe total amount olHtm* or- Order lorm In.liuctions Inthe °««d l'omIh»« ChecK Intheboxes thesize »nd color desired.Be sure you send fP1 QO£VA fi «l«dofV *\rV &fSJ*r\*o thecorrect amount toreachHam.Tnepricesvarydependingon thecolorol theItemordered). By RON GOOD STRIKER sure their versionof the legendis Watch to. lh« Rewrvalion Frybreadbooth al MI.llH.ftfcilll.tfM.TnnTataa' »»V<;iLH-*HiH.l.mjPlal News Staff Writer acknowledgedand instituted at the jjjasiajjiiijßEßaEßr-"-" the N.A. IndigenousGames, the Calgary !»»«=.: What SI.. Colored $20. Neons ...$22 Saamis Historical Site where a Stamped,and MkinH.Day.inFortItacteod O^X- $|| A petition is being circulated 20-story tepeewillsoonbeerected. .*^""""^^ rnkm.il Ml H>JiclraT¥¥Tß ■SIEII^H T-shirtsavailable at (he American Hotel In Nci>n» sis throughout the Blood reserve to "It'snot goodenoughfor us just FortMacleod. Small Q NeonOrrap O Black 11Nsvy U Pink D itself," Medium D Neon Pin* D Wlwc GRed DMint Green U correct the inaccuracies surround- to havethe story saidMany Burgundy L] ■»»—SPP>«i«p"gP«PiP«»P Stories By TOMRUSSELL Held. Theybuilt up a solid 22-10 wouldlike to thank everyone in- cruised win. in tournament including Sports Reporter leadand home for the volved the For their win the Rangercollect- the fans. Trophy donors: Beebe The PeiganRangersfromBrock- ed first prize money of $250 and Mart, Scougals, Crestline Am- et, AB., won the third annual a trophy while the Spoilers took bulance, C.J.B. Auto, Trophies Blood Tribe All-Mens slowpitch home secondplacemoneyof $200 Unlimited and the Blood Tribe tournament this past weekend at the and a trophy. Health Unit employees. standoff fastball complex. Rangers' coach Al Crowshoe Followingis thelistof team win- After losing their openinggame said the gameof slow-pitchis a fun ners. All-stars and the M.V.P. on Saturday 13-8 to the Wrecking activity for those whowant toplay winner: Crew, theycameback todefeat the ina sport for the fun ofit and also „ Ist place: Peigan Rangers, PeiganSpoilers 16-2 andwereas- the game can be played for those $250.00 sured of playing in the final with whofeel theyaregetting too oldfor 2nd place: Peigan Spoilers, the victory. the more competitive fastball $200.00 Meanwhile, the Peigan Spoilers game. 3rd place: Townsite Wrecking advanced to the finalby whipping "It gives everyone a chance to Crew, $150.00 Cree Coulee 17-6, Raiders 18-5, play like some of the older guys Team Sportmanship: Cree Losing to the Rangers 16-2 and here inthis tournament. Iplay be- Coulee PeiganRangersThirdAnnualBloodTribe slowpitchchampions blastingthe Wrecking Crew 16-4. cause Ienjoy the game.I'vebeen All-stars: This set up the all Peigan slow- pitching for about six years and it I.Murry Healy, Raiders Crew ship:Dave Locke, Bad Boys pitch final. givesus achance just togo out and 2. Preston Day Chief, Outlaws 6. Sonny Stump, Spoilers M.V.P.- Shawn Little The Rangers were in totalcon- have a good time with our 3. Bert Mistaken Chief. Cree 7. Al Crowshoe, Rangers Moustache, Rangers trol of thegame from the first in- friends." Coulee 8. Bedford Pard, Rangers Home Run King:Gary Brave ningas they used theirbat control The organizers. Randy Many 4. Carey Twigg, Bad Boys 9.Dallas Prairie Chicken, Spoilers Rock, Trophy Bat. to spray hits all over the playing Fingers and Murry Young Pine, 5 Verdell Crow Eagle, Wrecking. Individual Sportsman- 1990 INDIGENOUS GAMES CULTURAL ACTIVITIES 1990 North American In- Canada day Celebrations on the indigenous groups perform at the Territory will demonstrate athlet- Poundmaker/Nechi Powwow— digenous Games Cultural Ac- groundsofthe Albertalegislature. official YIPbanquet at theEdmon- ic sporting events asperformedat St. Albert,Alberta. June29-July 1, tivities. July 1, 1990. 1:00 p.m.-4:30 ton Convention Centre. all Arctic Winter Games. 1990. Major prizes for dancing, Openingceremonies and a day p.m. Feature presentationday for July 1, 1990. Just before dark, July 2-4, 1990. Noon eachday. and drumming competitions.Con- forallindigenous nations. Univer- all indigenous nations. west coast warcanoes willput on West coast warcanoe races willbe tact:Marcella Gauthier,Box 3884, siadc Pavilion (Buttcrdomc). A two and a half hour ex- a demonstrationrace on the North conducted on the North Saskatch- Station D, Edmonton. TSL 4KI. University of Alberta. Edmonton, travaganzafeaturingthe varied cul- Saskatchewan River to end at ewan River. Arts and Crafts Fair (403) July I, 1990. turesof indigenouspeoplethrough Rafters Landing just prioe to the Julye 2-7. 1990. Performing 458-1884. This isa chronologicalschedule their songs and dances. The au- Canada Day fireworks display. groups will perform at various of cultural events. dience willbe treated to an array July 24. 1990. 12:00 p.m.-9:00 malls like West Edmonton Mall June 30, 1990. 11:00a.m.-1:00 of talentedartists, musicians,throat p.m. Continuous hourly perfor- and Kingsway. Correction p.m. Sounds in Old Strathcona. singers, hoop dancers, grass mances by all performing groups Closing Ceremonies. July 7, 8331104th St. Edmonton. dancersand many uniqueperform- on two Enoowuk stages at the 1990. Universiade Pavilion, June 30. 1990. 11 00 a.m.-4:00 ing groups. Kinsmen Sports Centre, the main University of Alberta. There will In the June 14 issue, a p.m. 10 groups to performon two July I. 1990. 7:00 p.m. Two cultural venue for the games. be aparade of athletes andcultur- Cardston graduate was stageson Jasper Avenue in down- groups willperformin the Edmon- July 2-4. 1990. 3:00 p.m. aldelegations.Closingremarksby identified as Ronald Edmontononthe hour, every town ton Folk Arts Council Festival Enoowuk Stage. Arctic Winter gamesofficials. Official IndianGo- Plume. Ronald's hour. Canada Black celebrating Day at theEd- Games Demonstrations. Inuit ath- ing Away Song will be sung fol- last name is Bull Calf. July I. 1990. 10:00 a.m. Three monton Convention Centre. letes from theCanadian Arcticand lowed by passing of the official indigenousgroups willtakepart in July I. 1990. 7:00 p.m. Three Indian athletes from the Yukon game flag and the eagle staff. A KainaiNewsapologizes feast and round dance willfollow. for any inconvenience. Otherculturalevents and an Ed- monton areaconference. j JP^_^>^~*~~~- TheBlood TribeRecreation l)ePartment is now takinS LzJtJdrrwnw^uZLMIUM^^TT^lit»-1.1Iwu1..1 I AJA^M orders for 4 ft X 8 ft "r SEI sj& Ball Diamonds - IT WILL BE SEEN BY 10,000 PEOPLE! " 30advertisement signs willbe sold at a cost of $300.00 each.The cost coversthe painting materials, the4' X 8' sheetof wood andthecustom wttf T^ ■■ flfl HP artwork for the sign. " Thead will beposted for theduration of the summerrecreational activity season. It willbe seenby at least10,000 people throughout theseason. The diamonds are booked solid all summer. Ads can be renewed at mL T mm I a \b* the beginning of each season. " For more information or-to reserve your spot call: " Blood Tribe Recreation 737-3926 Call Now! Jim Russell - 737-3926 They're going fasti! TheIndianNews Media is proud to support theBlood TribeSummer Youth Programs. WehavepurchasedtheFirst 4ft. X8 ft.advertisement at the new Stand OffBallDiamonds. " Invest in our Youth! Proceeds go to the Blood Tribe Summer Youth Programs — June 21 1990 KAINAI NEWS VickiLeavitt—lvan BruisedHead toppoint winners 9 Red Crow Challenge Cup The Tenth Annual Bruce Red St. Mary's has won the cup five to host the rodeo and put it up in Crow Challenge Cup rodeo was timesand has tied once, while the recognition of Bruce and the Red won by the Cardston Rodeo Club Cardston Rodeo Club has won it Crow families." June 14. at theCardston Agridome. tour times and tied once with St. Following is a listofthe winners Cardston won the Cup with ato- Mary's. in each event and their schools: tal of 390 points. The St. Mary's TheChallengeCup offersJr. and Rodeo Club high school to Red Crow Rodeo Results was a close second cowboysthe chance 1990 with 340 points. Browning and compete withother schools for the Magrath rodeoclubs also partici- right todisplay the trophy for one pated in year. Pole Bending: the Challenge Cup. Browning Challenge Cup Wilson, Coordinator, 1. Nicole Fenncr. The is dedicated Bob Rodeo 2. Vicki Leuvitt. Cardston to Bruce Red Crow who suffered said although the Challenge Cup 3. Paige Leuvitt. Cardsion serious head injuries and remains- had sad overtones everyonehad a 4. Janie Day Chief. Cardston permanentlydisabled asaresultof great time at the event. a spill insteer wrestling whilecom- "We hadgoodparticipation from RibbonRoping: petingin the NationalHigh School all the students, everyone had a 1. Riley& Wanda Wilson. Cardston RodeoFinals inYakima, Wash, in goodtime. It (cup) was a fun time 2. D.J. Woodwardand Vicki Lcavitt. 1980. He was a student at the St. for thecommunities involvedbutit Cardston Mary's school at the time. is also a sad thing too. All inall it 3. Ivan Bruised Head& LisaCreight- In this tenth yearofcompetition turned outreally well so we'reglad on.St. Mary"s Sleer Undecorating: 1. Paige Leavitt. Cardston \^^~- 2. Randa Wilson. Cardston V Boys Breakaway: 1. Riley Wilson. Cardston SPORTS BRIEFS 2. John Eagle Child.St. Marys 3. Kesley Black Water. Cardston 4. D.J. Woodward. Cardsion Junior Boys Breakaway: Manyyoung cowboys such as Steve HeavyRunner havecom- PeiganEdmontonbound 1. Graig Day Chief peted in the Bruce Red Crow Challenge Cup. Other cowboys 2. KyleBlack Water such as Robert and Matt Bruised Head have also joined the Challenge Cup ThePeiganNation will be send- tition expected at the Games as under the St.Mary's banner and have gone on to greater accomplishments ing strongrepresentationofathletes mostof the teammembers will be Lucille RedCrow MemorialSaddle in the rodeo arena. to the North American Indigenous going to basketball summer camps Barrel Racing: Games in the area of basketball. prior to the Indigenousgames. 1. VickiLeavitt. Cardston 2. Janelle Shade. St. Mary's Steer Wrestling: Cardston won the Bruce Red Crow DougDavis, teacherand basket- "Mostof the team willbe going Challenge Cup. ball coach, will be one of the to WashingtonState University for 3. Randa Wilson. Cardston 4. Lisa Creighton. St. Mary's 1. Ivan Bruised Head. St. Mary's Hi-Point Girl: Vicki Leavitt coaches toaccompany oneofthree basketball campsand will be outin 2. Stephen Fox. St. Marys (Cardslon) teams to Edmonton. He timefor theEdmontongames. I've 3. Stan Wells. Hi-Point is coach- Tiny Mite Barrel Racing: St. Mary's B»>v Ivan Bruised Head ing PeiganEagles girls 13-15 got or five kids that 4. Shane Little Bear. Carclston (St. Marys) the four are over 1. Cara Black Water year olds andsayshis teamis very six-feet. Not onlyare they bigbut 2. Becky Joe Fox Roping: but missed out a they are highly skilled playersand Calf l)onors:Fre Alter playing eighteen holes. The winnerof the first flight was 22, 7990 Native Stu- Duane Mistaken Chief once again a young up and coming golfer. madeit intothe winnerscircle tor, ToddSoop. whocardedan 87. He the second timein as many weeks, was followed by Leonard Old J^ai/ /4w^rc/.v Banquet by winning the KainaiGolf Clubs Shoes with an 88 and Jim Orich Fathers Day Jackpot at the Card- with a W score. the Board stun golf course. The 18-holejackpot,saw 13play- from of The week before. Mistaken pay a $20 entry fee with JJ^^mL ers Chief, won the Levern Cubs and Leonard Old Shoes winning a Trustees and Scouts annual golf tournament in leatherbillfold in the FathersDay staff of Waterton Lakes AB. draw. Mistaken Chief shot a nine-over The jackpot is one of several to Lethbridge School be over thecourse of thesum- pP& 81 on the 72 par course to winby held one stroke over second place mer as well as three tournaments. finisher Eric Buckskin who shot A lunch was served after the District #51. an 82. Third place was won by jackpot. Lawrence MistakenChief with an 83. 10KAINAI NEWS June 21 1990 Native womensupportHarper Native women areshowing their get our unique rights further en- full support for New Democrat hanced in theConstitution Act,but Elijah Harper's refusal to let the the westernpremiers weren'tready Meech Lake accord pass. to listen and cooperate,"say the "Elijah, keep wearing your ACTW, based in Winterburn. Jump Thunderbird! We're with you!" Alta. to Harper. Head-Smashed-ln Buffalo say the AdvisoryCouncil ofTreaty "When we have tried to make ' Women (ACTW) to the only Na- inputs at the FirstMinisters Con- Interpretive Centre tive memberin Manitoba'slegis- ferences on Aboriginal Rights in 1983, 1984, 1985 and 1987, we Harper, aCree Indian,has con- found that the prime minister of tinuously deniedManitoba Premi- Canada and the provincial premi- er GaryFilmon histotal supportto ers just wanted to play "musical The importance of rawhide introduce the accord for debatein chairs" with us. It's time for the theprovince'shouseof assembly. pathetic politicalgamesto cease," Native leaders across Canada insists the ACTW. "The time is havecalled forthe killingof the ac- here for the prime minister to sit By WALTER CROWSHOE cord,designed to make Quebec a with Treaty Chiefs of Alberta to InterpretiveGuide willingpartnerin the Constitution, discussour legitimate grievances." Head-Smashed-ln Buffalo Jump because it doesn't recognize them The ACTW wantsthe Canadian as adistinct society for treaty and public to know theyare fighters for A very long timeagothe Indian aboriginal rights,commendinghim theirrights,particularly during this people lived in harmony with na- for his dramatic refusal ofMeech. timeofgreat crisis. "The fight has ture. They had to make do with "You're not alone. We fought just begun!" they say. what nature had to offer. hard, as Treaty women, in 1987 to Acquiringrawhide waseasy for — the people. In mid-summer, the OPINION 5 animals were fat andtheir hair was thin. Whether the animal was a deer,elk,moose,or abuffalo, the whereare the support staffand me- ism, touched withirony and Tilled condition for experts ad- skins were in thebest dia and constitutional with humanity. makingrawhide. Makingrawhide visers who are essential to so such The prime minister sends out a time was undertaking. planeload articles at this certain an of his best'minds and preferable. The Native mediaare not there ■" advisors, constitutional the very In acquiring the rawhide they because they have been destroyed people whocynically manipulated had to kill the animal first. The by this government. the Great Canadian Crisis of two animal wasskinned with the meat The organizations are barely weeksago. butchered intodifferent parts then there, if at all, because they have Harpersat past Elijah this week- put onthe hideto bedragged had their core funding cut off by end with his constitutional adviser back back tocamp. Back atthecamp the this governmentand canno longer and adviser, who the wife of the hide was fleshed, washed, and afford to do what is expected of for she'd couldn't beleft alone fear out todry. campwas one the staked When them. gointolaborduring of stra- was If the white people of Canada sesssions, exactly moved the hide folded and tegy which is transported on a dog travois. think they aredispleasedwith their what happened. There wereinnumerable uses for prime minister, they know nothing A to matter sign all that—no how the A woman use of anger when it is compared to rawhide. could Walter Crowshoe much the prime minister argues rawhide to make different items what the Natives of Canada ted that we are all doomed if Elijah such as containers, in.different children. These toward him. Harperdoes not cease and desist— reach from are hand all the time because of its shapes and sizes, for packing or sacred and many are still in TheEttjahHarper story,no mat- life goes on. exis- many uses. After thearrival of the storing familly possessions and ter what comes of it, is one of the Yes, tence todaybecause theyhavebeen horses in the mid 1700s the men life goes on. (parfleches), cradles,buckets, most food passeddown through many gener- made saddles and ropes from inspirational episodes in the baskets, story of Canada. -By Roy MacGregor and covers for stone ations. Some of the oldest and rawhides. hatchets, clubs, It is astoryfraught withsymbol- Ottawa Citizen and lances. finestpieces of rawhide are in the Today,theNativepeoplearestill Many ceremonial items such as possession of Native families on using rawhide. The crafts and cases, rattles, bags, and drums the reserves. different items today are a reflec- (*!} [[Cj 'terns were also made from rawhide. Both men and women were so tion of their proud cultural \ r ■ llX^'B G"'ft they suspended a\* X^ijAHIr: j^M ISouvenirs Often were from skillful at workingwith rawhide.It heritage. lodgepoleswhere they wereout of was anessentialtohaverawhideon ML^ B CarltonCards [^1| & T°ys Ifl Sty* I*" Ka YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD DRUGSTORE ) Hodnett's I.D.A. Pharmacy f/l\ ST.PAUL TREATMENT CENTRE 220-24th Slrcei, Fort Maclcod Phone 553-3123 Phil ll.xlncit. B Sc Phm. Phone 553-3837 aflcr hours Box 179 Ron Sandul. B Sc. Phm. 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Please ad! mmm_,^____ mmmt_^__^ Insertion Date(s) ' ' '' ' ' ' ' ' ' $ [ ' ' Mall this form Enclosed -rhr- to: E»p.r»l.on O»le «Ar- = =n Name h,,,,,, N-ws Box Addmss" P0 120 lsc^^I^S4 Stand Off, AB TOL IYO 7IOWn l( & HfOV. (State) credit C«rd Onler, enter name as it appaara on credit card [55 " Phone: For Sale: 1983 Ford Ext. 9 Wanted: Daily for a ride han- $1.800.00 orbestoffer.CallGregg Kayak dicappedperson from southend 'Goodwill expedition to of at 737-3743 during regular busi- to the reserve Magrath. Preferra- ness hours. bly someone driving toLethbridge remote coastal Indian villages be $300.00 weekdays. Will paid Born 8, Py RUDY HAUGENEDER can only be reached by air or by enoughexperiencetodeal withany per month. June 1939 Phone 758-3334 for DiedMarch 9, 1969 Calgary Bureau sea. weatherconditions or emergency more information. Visits by outsiders are rare, es- situations: "'I hope." The children of the late Leonard - Henry Weasel Fatrememberhim with CALGARY Staggeredalong the pecially goodwillvisits froma cou- Although the couple have ar- deep love and affection. ruggedand dangerous westcoastof ple in a kayak. ranged lor two caches of supplies British Columbia are a handful of But that's what Calgary couple tohe sent to thecoastalIndian fish- Birthday Memoriam We*ve come to know. remote Indian fishing villagesthat Keith MacDonald and his wife ing villagesof Kitkatlaand Heilt- The thoughts from which you Mow. Donna Dowell are doing- stik. they'llbe making the journey Weasel Fat What you meant about life. complete with about 40 Calgary without radio transmitters lo call To live it the fullest. Birthday Memorial.1 Native Awareness T-shirts, abag lor help in case of trouble. Set a certain goal. full Indian Friendshp Centre The Indian villagers liveoft'the Fulfill your of dreams. pins, and written greetings sea. and rontact with the outside The echoes of yesterday. from both organizations. worldis usuallyrestrictedlo haul- Still resound within our —■*— souls. Donald, member of the ing fish catches the canneries, To thjs day our love for you. Mac a to Will be forever in our hearts. Calgary Native FriendshipSocie- periodic federal fisheries patrols, Ifyou had been here this day. ty boardof directors,and the Roy- and the occasional shopping trips You would have this to say: al Bank's Calgary corporate to Prince Rupert or Vancouver ""My loved ones be strong. account manager,has slated a two- Island. Reach out to me when you are blue. month, 1,400kilometre, "goodwill "The objective is to increase And remember. I will always love tour"-by kayak of isolatedcoastal awareness of what various organi- you." m m>Bp rf I ilffe Indian villagesbetweenKetchikan, zations are doing to improve the ■fejf^!!^ " jB Alaska, and Vancouver. quality of life lor Canada's abor- Love,LouiseandJulian,Tinaand Andee and Shelly. And they are doing it the hard iginal people." says MacDonald. way—in asix-year-old21-foot dou- The villages don't often know ble seated ocean kayak, along the what typeof governmentand bus- RubyManyFingers stormy and unpredictable open inesseconmicdevelopmentand job ocean outside passage ofthe coast trainingprograms are available to graduates from the rather than the safer insidepassage Native communities. University ofLethbridge withits protective shield ofislands. "The focus will be along the with a Scout But the danger doesn't worry lines of information on employ- Bachelor of Arts & Melissa initiatives, Science May 26,1990 MacDonald. 42. originally from ment equity andtraining (Missy) the coast. as well as what Native friendship June 25, 1967 - Sept. 24, 1990 Heand his wife, who workin the centres are doing. oil industry, normally spend their The United Native Nations, a are you We want to summer vacationskayakingoff the God listening. EXPEDITION talk about Missy. west coast—and feel they've gin —J2 About how much we love her and miss her. About days that are lonely On his way to and nights filled with tears. "40!" Theunfairness ofhavingher 22 short years.About not sayinggoodbye when DR. H. Happy you calledher away. And how much GRIESBACH we wish she was still with us today. Birthday!! About why youchose her aboveall the Curt rest. But weknow in this life you take DENTIST only the best. So. Lord, ifthere"s roses (June 22, 1958) in your gardenabove, pleasegive some Congratulations from to Missy, filled with our love. 436 Main Street brother Marvin, Mom From The Boys! Forever remembered and sadly by loving family. Mom FORT MACLEOD & sis Trudy (Oh! Men) missed your I and Dad.Sandra. Flora. Gary. Garth. Corey and families. 12 KAINAI NEWS June 21 1990 one grandmother—Maggie Snouting* She waspredeceasedby onesister- Death Notice and numerous aunts, uncles and Nora Shouting 1967; two great cousins. grandfathers—Bob BlackPlume 1975. Angelareceivedher Tom Morning Owl 1980; one great Shouting educationat the Cardston, , 1965; \J_JS Box 5. AB Levern ElementarySchooland theSt. grandmother—Crazy Crow three TOKOKO Inlovingmemory of Angela(Angie) Mary's Junior HighSchool. She also grandfathers—Ambrose Shouting (Sr.) Shouting. 29, 1966, BornonDecember attendedthe LifeSkills Program at the 1973, Wilfred Morning Owl 1988. Hospital.Cardston, dZfc thoxs we. at theBloodIndian L.C.C. Campus at Stand Off. Laurence Hairy Bull 1979; fxUnxLAifx of Alberta.Passedaway onJune 15. 1990 1969, Angela enjoyedand participated in grandmothers—Jenny HairyBull i£i«/£ ia the at the Calgary FoothillsHospitalat the all recreational activities. She was a Amie Morning Owl 1968; great foundation of age of 23 years. memberof theLevernDusters and Su- uncles—Horace Black Plume 1980. —Daryl our fixofjxe.i.l Besidesher loving husband personicsFastballteams, and alsoen- Edward Morning Owl 1989. Dick EaglePlume; she is survivedby three joyed playing volleyball. Soop 1979, Sam Black Plume 1985; children—Damian, Phone: 653-3844 beautiful Shayla. & Angela was very creative. She en- great aunt—Cecile White Man 1989; Reno, all of the Blood Reserve; her joyedmaking crafts, interiordecorat- aunties—Emily Curly Rider 1989, parents—Ambrose andJuliaShouting; ing, and expressed her feelings by QueenieTallow 1971; uncle—Maurice Mary's) Church. Blood Reserve on tary.BloodReserve.SalmonFuneral twosisters—Mavis (Donald)ShotBoth writingpoems. Shouting (Sr.) 1971: and numerous Friday. June 22 at 11:00 a.m. Inter- Home, Cardston, Assisting The Fa- Sides,& Yvette; fivebrothers-'-Arnold She wasamemberand travelledwith cousins. ment will followinthePioneerCeme- mily. Phone653-3844. (Cheryl), Bruce (Christine). Horace the Levern Miracle DeliveranceYouth A Wake willbeheldatthe residence (Ju- (Evelyn). Allen(Tracy),& Darrell Group enjoyed helping Ambroseand JuliaShouting.Levern — Reserve; Choir andalso of BLACKFEET ELECTIONS 2 anita), all of the Blood 12 andsupporting theCursillo Movement. onThursday. June 21commencing at nieces; 5 nephews; one great She also lovedandenjoyedlisteningto 7:00p.m.The funeral service willbe Position 3 Position 8 grandmother—Suzette Black Plume; heldin the ImmaculateConception (St. Gospel Music. 1. Floyd "Bob" Gervais 482 I Robert''Smokey" Rides AtThe 2. Cameron Boggs 271 Door 514 2. Francis "Ted" Williamson 422 Position 4 1 Roy "Archie" St. Goddard Position 9 1.062 1. Phillip "Papoose" Rattler 477 NINASTAKO CULTURAL 2. Roger "Sassy" RunningCrane 2. Jess Black Weasel 439 445 EXPEDITION —11 CENTRE Position 5 Dan Boggs 521 - provincial organization in B.C. for 1. has 2. BernardSt. Goddard 515 Metis and non-status Indians '"contact Na- promised to various ANNUAL MEETING to Position 6 tivecommunities along the coast organize a typeof relay where the 1. Lee Wilson 881 will 2. Charles Connelly 498 inhabitants from one village And _ have anopportunity to jointhe e\ says Position 7 pedition to the next village." 1 George Kickingwoman 1.021 MacDonald. journey 2. Donald "Don" Magee490 The couple began their TRADITIONAL . in Ketchican on June 6. POWWOW Chief Mountain Junction Under new ownership and management ' ll?ii June 29 1990 Pop Chips Cold Beer Jflp^iiiL. Everyone Welcome! 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