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VOLUME XIII No. 2 50c a cop; INDIAN NEWS MEDIA, BOX 58, STANDOFF, ALBERTA TOL IYO JANUARY#2, 1980 INDIANS FACE CRITICAL ELECTION BALLOT CANADA'S NEXT PRIME MINISTER??? Pierre Trudeau Ed Broadbent Joe Clark Indians have more at stake in the February 18 federal electionthan ever before, says Alberta Indian Association president Joe Dion. In a plea for a heavy Indian turnout at the polls, he asked that non-Indians also grill candidates on their knowledge of Indian concerns. "The Indian people have a lot more at stake than ever before. There's been very little action from governments dians want to deal with these long outstanding issues. ''The non-Indian public should be pressing the cand- idates for action on Indian iss ues. We are getting tired of the same deplorable condi- tions we are going through. The non-Indian public should consider those candidates who are prepared to deal with servative because was the Indian issues very seriously," poverty-line conditions on re- He said of the parties and the Liberals have pro- it' Dion said. serves, high unemployment, contacted by the Indian asso- mised "new initiatives," but PC's who gave them the right Mr. to vote Mr. Dion said. the large number of Indians in ciation the NDP appeared to have not yet disclosed their turn out at He said Indians should vote have the most comprehensive policy. Indian the polls the who is jail and candidates who are has been extremely low in the for candidate policy on native affairs, the traditionally willing to deal with the issues willing to let Indians run their Alberta Indians past- as low five per cent in of clanfying' treaty rights, own affairs. Tories "deserve attention" tend to vote Progressive Con- some areas, said Mr. Dion. New Friendship Centre Officially Opened In This Issue: Grace Johnson dream come* true CALGARY- In an unique opening '* ceremony, symbolic of mutual friend; ship and brotherhood, the beautiful Pg 2-I.A.A story of the 70s new Calgary Indian Friendship Cen- Pg. 3 - Provincial & National tre offically opened January 17. Headlines To the soft chanting of Indian Pg. 4 Editorials drums, Alberta's lieutenant governor - Frank Lynch-Staunton; his prede- Pg. 5 - Special letter from cesor, Ralph Steinhauer and; repre- Premier senting Indian youth little Chris Big Pg. 6 District News Plume and Andrea Dawn Bear Robe - demonstrated an intricate path thro- Pg. 9 - Chief Pretty Youngman ough a teepee and shook hands to Interview. signify friendship between natives and Pg. 10 Book review on Hanta nttuwjatives. Yo - Prior to the opening Mark Bear Robe, a Blackfoot elder, blessed the Pg 12 - Trainees join INM facility praying for continued success Pg. 13 Child Tax Returns info. and for a safe meeting for transient - Indians. Pg. 14- Careers Opportunities It was truly a celebration as th« Pg. 15 Soop Scholarship Avai- warmth and enthusiasm vibrated lable - throughout the building among trH 250 people attending the tradition*! CALGARY INDIAN FRIENDSHIP CENTRE Indian opening ceremonies. Cont'd. Page 4 18 ICAINAI NEWS—L JANUARY#2,1980
abided by years before the coming of the .Europeans. The rights to govern themselves was never relinquished by the Bands. The assertion of Indian aboriginal rights, development of local management capabilities with Indians developing aftd controlling their communities and destiny spawned an new era in Indian government. ' In 1973, Queen Elizabeith 11 visited Indian Bands at Calgary sparking* new hope in the special relationship between the British The Crown and Indian people of this country. A historical and monumental meeting which rekindled faith in the ti^aties signed in PEOPLES the late 1800's. By During the mid-way point of the decade, Ralph Steinhauer, former* president of the Indian Association of Alberta, a memben of Martin Thompson the Saddle Lake-Reserve, was appointed the Lieutenant Governor of VOICE Alberta. A magnificent tribute to Mr. Steinhauer and the Indian people of Canada. * Bill 29 introduced by the provincial government in 1977 scuttled the filing of a caveat byv seven northeastern Alberta Chiefs. The introduction of the Bill unequivocally illustrated the abrasive ami unyielding manner in which the Lougheed government was prepared REVIEW OF TEE70'S to deal with Indian Bands. Therift between Indian groups and the province has widened and unless there is an acute change in policy, the cleavage will continue. Socially, economically and politically, the Indian people have made * Also in 1977, former Indian Association of Alberta President remarkable gains throughout the last 10 years. Harold Cardinal was appointed to a top civil servant position with the With the recent developments of strong Indian governments, the regional Department of Indian Affairs. His appointment as regional Indian people are breaking the yoke of governmental and director general was met with much ado, scorn, controversy and departmental ties. Self-determination through Indian government hearsay. Cardinal was fired eight months later and left the draws near. "■ - Department the same way he came....in a storm of controversy. The following is a list of some of the radical changes, political * During this year, Joe Dion, former chief of the Kehewin Reserve, tribulations and economic upheaval experienced by Canada's 300,000 was elected as president of the Indian Association of Alberta in a treaty Indians throughout the last decade. landslide election victory. * 1970 witnessed the introduction of the Indian Association of * In southern Alberta in the spring of 1978, the-Peigan Reserve Alberta's Red Paper - a counter proposal to the federal government's fought valiantly to gain equitable compensation for the use of a weir, (Liberal) White Paper concocted one year earlier. The White Paper canal and waterright-of-way. A tension-packed three week blockade, unveiled by federal Indian Affairs minister Jean.Chretien attempted the denial of an Alberta Supreme Court-injunction, highlighted the to unilaterally transfer Indian responsibility and services from the feud between Peigan residents, the provincial government and federal government over to the provinces witnout.lndian consultation. farmers from the Lethbridge Northern Irrigation District. % The federal government's proposal also talked of extinguishing the * The Saddle Lake Reserve hosts Alberta's Intercultural Days. present reserve "system. Indian leaders in Alberta fought doggedly Three days of festivities and celebrations between a mulitude of and vigilantly to suppress the implementation of the federal ethnic and cultural groups marks the beginning of a renewed government's infamous policy paper. Even today, the policy paper's friendship and co-operation between" people from various cultural ghost still lingers. milieus. 1970 produced another major triumph for Alberta's treaty After years of what seemed like endless negotiations with the populace.* At Blue Quills, near St. Paul, a sit-in precipitated Indian federal* and provincial governments, the Fort Chipewyan Cree Band control of Indian education, beginning a trend which has steadily was finally accorded an interim land settlement within the confines of gained momentum. More and more Indian Bands are now desirous 6f Wood Buffalo National- Park. Years of negotiations, miles of controlling and administering Indian education on the reserves. bureaucraticred tape was consumed in the process as northern Cree Following the brief lull period the Lavell case of 1973 shook the Indians declared their citizenship by saying, "We are more important Indian* community. Jeanette Lavell, who ardently opposed section than the buffalo." 12-1 (b) of the Indian Act", used the Canadian Bill of Rights in a futile * During this tumultuous year, the National Indian Brotherhood attempt to regain the status she lost by marrying a non-Status. The (NIB) joint Cabinet Committee capsized after what the NIB termed as Indian Actreceived the preminence over the Canadian Bill of Rights. four years of "insignificant progress." The NIB joint Cabinet The issue, however, is still in dispute today. Committee was struck in 1974 with the idea that national Indian Throughout the seventies economic development on Indian leaders would consult with politicians from the highest echelons in excellent did not pan reserves* becomes paramount with developments such as Sawridge government. The concept, although on paper, Enterprises and Kainai Industries sprihgingTorth. Mineral-rich out with not one major decision materializing from this process. reserves become less impoverished. Economic development, viewed There have been some discussions between NIB representatives and by'treaty Indians as a treaty right, is now a priority on Band lists. government officials about establishing a more effective mechanism. During this decade of Indian leadership emerges the The Slave Lake Regional Council, comprised'of eleven northern a raft at * formerly community,* provincial and national level. Indians become more Indian Bands, orchestrated a take-over in services delivered of Indian Affairs. A politically apt, aware, enlightened and vociferous. They are no longer to the Bands by the regional Department the faint cry from the wilderness as Indian organizations gain political precedent-setting event in 1979. It is expected that other Bands will clout and muscle. Political awareness triggered by,the federal and follow suit as more and more Bands press for self-determination with " provincial governments attempts to abridge and abrogate Indian considerable success. treaties. The Indian Nation was left with no alternative but to fight. Governor General Ed Schreyer met with Alberta's Indian * treaties, Throughout this period, the federal government in conjunction leadership last July on the Alexander Reserve to discuss the with* the province of Alberta, pushed to transfer a deluge of social British North America Act (BNA) and government/Indian relations. services through "intergovernmental agreements" without conferr- During this historic meeting, Indians called for entrenchment of ing with the Indian .people. This top-down approach was flatly sacred treaties in constitutional amendments. Interpretation, rejected by Indian tribes living in this province. modification and ratification of the treaties is essential with Indians seeking total preservation of historical treaty rights. A new level of government begins to take shape. Indians stake * In northeastern Cold Imperial project claim to what is now known as "Indian governments." The concept * Alberta, Lake's Oil forces was old hat for Bands who realized {he crystallization of Indian Indian Bands to unite and demand participation' in the heavy oil government was once an integral part of a governing system Indians extraction project slated to commence soon. Investigation Called Into Charges at Rocky Mtn. House
Joe Dion, President of the The independent investigation fol- investigation for Indian people on a Indian Association of Alberta, an-, lows on the heels of an investigation thorough basis." nouncedrecently the Association has into discrimination conducted alleged is commissioned an "independept in- by the Alberta Human RightsXom- "I believe it necessary that the vestigation" into charges that Indian mission. The Alberta Human Rights Indian Association find out for itself if people in the Rocky Mountain House Commission unveiled on January 10, there are grounds or no grounds of area are, indeed, victims of serious they found no evidence to support discrimination." and poignant discrimination. allegations ofracial discrimination in Mr. Dion said the independent Richard Saunders, a consultant to Rocky Mountain House. inquiry will "seek out isolated cases various Indian groups in Alberta and Mr. Dion finds the Commission's of discrimination, not under the former director of Alberta Human report incredulous and states: "The guidance and rules of the Human Rights Commission, has agreed to Human Rights Commission is ob- Rights Commission, but by our own head the investigation and is ex- viously not a commission appointed criteria." pected to divulge his findings by the by Indian governments of Alberta The investigation commenced on end of January. and will not be prepared to do an Monday, January 14. JANUARY #2, 1980 KAINAI NEWS 19 Ottawa Rapped For 'Atrocious'Reserve Housing
Medicine Hat (CP) Conditions on the The band's financial records were received $143,523 for operating costs White said they inspected five or Nikaneet Indian reserve in south- seized by RCMP officers last Dec- for the 1979-80 fiscal year and six homes on the 3,000-acre reserve, western Saskatchewan are "absolu- ember 7, amid allegations and comp- $45,000 for its capital budget. which holds about 100 band members tely atrocious," Joan Duncan, Con- laints concerning the handling of Don White and Patricia Norton-of and all seemed inadequate. servative MLA for. Swift Current federal grants and lack of adequate the legal services office in Maple Ms. Duncan refused comment on Maple Creek, said recently. housing. No charges have been laid Creek, Saskatchewan, said a visit by the RCMP investigation but agreed "We've asked the federal depart- and the amount of money involved is them to the reserve in November with reports that housing conditions ment to come in and have a look at it not known. confirmed many complaints their on the reserve are inadequate. several times but, sofar, have had no Robert Scott, an Indian Affairs office had received about living co-operation at all," said Ms. Dun- official in Regina, said the band conditions. can. NeglectedField at U ofA Proxy Voting As An Option
Proxy voting is an option avai- If you are applying to vote by proxy lable tocertain categories of voters in because of illness or physical incapa- bout be Changed the 32nd federal general election to city, you must have a certificate from A to be held February 18. a legally qualified medical doctor. Under proxy voting rules, another This must be on the doctor's letter- head, including address and phone would take the form of a sub-major of qualified elector in the same polling EDMONTON -Native studies have division your ballot for you, number, and rrtust state that the been field the a bachelor of arts degree. Students may cast long a neglected at if you will be absent or unable to vote doctor has seen you. University Alberta, majoring in history, for example, of but that situa- on normal polling day, or at an Those who expect to be absent tion may be about to change. would take native-related courses in anthropology, sociology, linguistics, advance poll, or on designated days from home on polling day, February Returning 18, normally vote at a»* The U of A may have a native as well as history. in the office ofthe Officer. should advance poll. Advance polls are opei studies program by the fall of 1982 -if "There is a whole area of know- But to use the proxy voting must from 12 noon to 8 p.m. on February 9, the proposal doesn't get bogged ledge that we have neglected within provisions, you qualify within the February 11 and February 12. down in paper-shuffling. our own community," she says. "We one of following categories: So says Marilyn Assheton-Smith, have people studying Roman ruins, 1. You are a fisherman, mariner, chairman of the committee on native -but not our native culture. prospector, trapper, member of an Natives Want to Stop studies of the general faculties "It would provide a means air crew, a forestry crew or a for crew; council. native students to^study their own topographical survey Ms. Assheton-Smith, whose com- culture within an academic setting, 2. You are ill or physically disabled Mining Land mittee has studied the formation of a and maintain a knowledge of their and have a medical doctor's certifi- on Tribal native studies program for the past own background while preparing for cate which so states; three years, says such a program professional careers." She empha- 3. You are a full-time student, sizes that the program would be open away from home during an academic PRINCE (CP)-The Nishga to non-native students. term, and you have a statement to RUPERT New Educational Tribal Council says it will not allow Ms. Asshetdn-Smith says the time this effect from the Registrar of your educational institution in Canada. mining to begin at the Amax malyb- is ripe for the establishment of a denum mine at at the A. vote by proxy, must take on council land Opportunityfor native studies program Uof To you until steps to another elector, Kitsault. B.C. all Nishga land "Ten years ago native students at appoint claims have been settled. the U of A Nvere as scarce as hens' called a "proxy voter", to vote in your place. "We intend w> stop that mine," Southern Students teeth-. "It isn't so anymor^ council president Both your name and that of your said James Gosndl. "We will not at this time say how this proxy voter must be on the same North's Infant Deaths voters' list in the same polling will be done but one way or. another division. Both you and your proxy that mine will definitely not start up Students in southern Alberta until our land claims are settled." educational opportun- voter must fill out the application for seeking higher Gosnell the ify Have a new door open to them. Explained a proxy certificate and either onV of made statement earlier you must present it to the Returning this weekafter a private meeting with In January the Athabasca Univer- NDP leader Ed Broadbent and Jim sity opened a southern regional office Health Care facilities are not to Officer of your electoral district \p February Fulton, the NDP MP for Skeena in in Calgary to accomodate those blame for the high rate of infant later than 1.0 p.m, on 15L Friday before day. ) the last Parliament. persons in the south who wish to take mortality in the Northwest Terri- the ppjling advantage of the unique courses tories, says a University of Alberta Information on how to obtain ancT Gosnell said the Nishgas have offered through the northern institu- professor. Rather, social and econ- complete the.application is available called for a moratorium on all development in their tribal tion. omic conditions contribute to a death from any Elections Canada office in area as The number can long ago as 1913 and as recently as Situated at Ste. 360. 999 Bth rate five times higher among Nort- your area. telephone - hern natives than among southern be obtained from local newspaper 1976 but have never received an' Street S.Vy.. the AU Calgary office answer from the provincial or federal access to the University's Canadians, says Dr. Don Spady. advertisements or by contacting tele- provides an governments. services for interested students. With phone directory assistance. the opening of their new southern And didyou know... office University officials say it will provide them with a closer link to other educational institutions in Canada's Native infants suffer southern Alberta. With this move" from markediv higher mortality rates and in cooperation with its sister when compared to the rest of the IMPORTANT NOTICE! institutions, the University continues infant population and are liable to be its support of the provincial system of admitted to hospital more often and post secondary educational institu- for longer periods. They are more .-Advance Voting If out of Canada tions. prone to gastroenteritis and middle Mr. K.J. Chapman, chairman of ear infection as a rcAUI of bottle Provisions of the Canada Elections Act Are: the University Governing Council feeding, accordingtt^a report issued For thosewhe cannot"vote on norman polling day, advance polls! said. The University hopes to become recently by the Anglican Church of will be held in each electoral distfict-on Saturday, February 9, on I the link between all higher education- Canada. Monday, February 11 and on T^gsday, February 12, between noon I al institutions so as to provide and 8 p.m. Albertans with a total educational Lease Deal With A voter, whose name is on the voters' list but who cannot vote I package. We see this AU Calgary either on polling day or at advance polls may be able to vote in the I office as a move toward that goal." Sarcees Signed office of.the Returning Officer in your polling atea. Such voting will I "New focus is directed toward take place February 4 to February 8 inclusive, and from February 13 I adult education today. With the The Canadian armed forces have to February 15 inclusive, between noon and 6 p.m. and from 7 p.m. toI cooperation of all higher educational * agreed to pay $200,000 a year for 9 p.m. institutions, Alberta has the opportu- the use of 11,800 acres of property This means that a voter, unable to vote on polling day, February! nity of becoming a leader in the owned by" the Sarcee Indian Band 18, will have the opportunity to cast a ballot on one of the 10 days in I development of adult educational neaj Calgary. The lease agreement, the two-week period preceding polling day. systems,'" stated Chapman. effective until 1981, was reached Interested students in southern after more than a year of negotia- psnl Alberta are invited to call Joyce tions, ending a dispute over a land Robinson at Athabasca University's lease. The federal Treasury Board Calgary office, 244-7155. now must ratify the agreement. 20 KAJNAI NEWS JANUARY# 2,1980 EDITORIAL: Cross Cultural Breakthrough, How I See 1t....
By Lyrin Dusenberry (Crow) By Caen Ely The episode of on the "Lou Grant1' show Monday night. ''Indianl' broadcast January 14, represents a breakthrough in cross-cul- turaJ communication for the Indian people. What a relief to see There are some very pressing issues at hand in the near future for something other thanxonventional Hollywood Indian stereotypes or Nation Geographic Canada, the U.S. and the world. In our nation tne upcoming federal type documentary And on prime-time television important too. election is the most and through the national media all . Canadians are being made aware of the platform the three parties are The story dealt with the Los Angeles Indian Community and constituting their campaign on. With the hostage-taking of American Native Americans adjusting to urban life. Remarkably, the problems by Iran is one issue- and Canada gained a great deal of respect by the were shown tobe on the parr^f both culture's, and the Indian point of "bigbrother" to the south with it's success in bringing back six U.S. view was explained, even favorably-presented. Many of the so-called embass y officials-no doubt it is going to have some bearing on the ,pcoblems wer^seen to arise from lack of understanding of success of Conservatives gaining power. Liberals, ways Indian the For the Pierre o^the part of employees and other white authority figures Trudeau's denunciation of, the Russian invasion in Afghanistan: Even the reporters on Lou Grant's staff got some revealing lessons in certainly will bring him closer to a leadership victory. respect, sharing, and honor On the other hand NDP party leader Ed Broadbent is concerning Evidently Lqs the Angeles Indian Center co-operated in producing himself with such.issues as the national budget and the energy crisis this accurate glimp^ of contemporary Indian culture Cultural which will likely garner him a few extra votes. In any event this consultants must have" worked closely with the series' election is proving be one which is interesting say the least director, writers to - to - and film crew. The only glaring fault occured when because of the more current happenings around the world powwow the and the scene showed a round dance being done to a war dance impact its having in our country. ' song-evidently the sound engineer had not recorded during the filming of the dance, and When we consider the world crisis situation it is indeed fulfilling to the music was, dubbed in later without sit back and observe how many people in Indian Country have consultation 'But we cntisize befßn can't too heavily. For an hour show 'to openly express personal concern with an Indian theme, from Hollywood, to only . — have one really The other day several elders were overheard discussing the us mistake is surely a good sign for Indian awareness in the I"o0J"s. Afghanistan situation. By the fact that the Russian invasion of a small country so-remotefrom our world becomes their concern leads me to believe that Indian peopte are advancing their knowledge about the New Friendship Centre Officially Opened world around them. By that I mean that down-home-reserve issues are not only the trademark of where our mentality lies by only Cont'd. From Page 1 concerning ourselves with Indian Act revision, land claims, While the staff at the friendship S.W. Later in 1967, after a educational privileges and the like. We live in constant fear of war centennial and centre were praised for their out- fund drive, the society purchased a among nations Indian people realize that as do most citizens standing, community work and espe- two-storey house and an adjacent across the boarder. Its a good thought to know someone cares about welfare! cially by the fact that "they were portable hall on three lots at 140-2nd our stepping into*a new decade in a brand Avenue S.W. new building debt-free. Alberta's Through foresight the late the of to after named to the post rookie Lieutenant-governor delivered Grace Johnson, founder and Presi- During a trip Alberta shortly hl*was as harsh words to the assembly. CIFC, building Minister of Indian Affairs, Jake Epp had the audacity to say 'oh' and dent of she initiated a supposed visit? Typical said its time native people committee in March 1977, a what's that reserve down south that we're to He to afceess reserve was forget their past grievances and pos'sible expansion isn't it....the in question the Blood Indian reserve....the and to solicit Crombie, worked together to achieve a place in capital largest in Canada! Speaking of government officials David funding. After much delibera- quoted in one magazine society, independent of government tions, minister of national health and welfare was they -decided to demolish the suffered a mild heart attack last "* present building and build a new one. as "the mostfit man in Canada". He December. Does this lead us to believe that politics breeds bad However,. Ralph Steinhauer on the The progress of the committee was good health the health? In all seriousness we wish Mr. Crombie in other hand, creditted the, Centre estremcly remarkable because, in future. saying, "they've come a long way" less than three years, the reality of since 1964." He said they "did a fine their dream materialized. For all those beer drinkers you'll be unhappy to hear that prices for job" helping the ever increasing the foamy stuff is on the rise. This will undoubtedly make our Under the aggressive chairman- unhappy, but treatment centre officials sure migration of native pepple to ucban cartoonist very for I'm ship of Walter Jamieson, a University move by you centre like^Calgary but" were hamp- they will laud the the Liquor Control Board. For those of of Calgary professor, the committee not know Cartoonist Soop is up in at ered in carrying out decent programs who might it? Everett laid bed the managed to secure funding from both hospital. case you were wondering why and activities because the centre Blood In he hasn't been old levels of government, the city of column cartoons issue, was too small consistent in providing his or each he has Calgary, and the private and corpo: been a busy man. Everett has been studying hard on university Often described as "the hub of the rate sector. courses in an effort obtaining his degree, plus he's kept the wheel", toward the CIFC first operated from, Through fund-raising activities, candle burning at both ends by working at several project contracts. house -4rtrAvenue a rented at 504 the Centre collected $325,000 which No doubt he needs a Test but I don't think the unexpected hospital made them-eligible to solicit a capital was his idea of a rest. expenditure grant from the federal '. ■ fTTMH rTi^ r^TDQA and provincial governments. They "»" * (^ secured $200,000from the feds while the provincial government donated Nearer to Indian News Media's home base on the Blood Reserve $500,000. you are likely aware of the oil referendum issue and the distribution "EDITOR C»en Bl> At a press conference, Dr. Jamie- of permit and lease moneys from the new-found discovery of oil. CO-EDITOR James GoodstrtWer son said they expect to deliver better group formed to bring about the referendum Clayton There was an action ADVERTISING AGENT Blood services to the urban Indian people. million. True, their action brought CIRCULATION CLERK....Bart) Hem Shields calling for distribution of $11 EXEC. DIR Peaches Tailfeathers The Centre- offers counselling and results but things began to get out of hand. They wanted to see the REPORTER Jacqueline Red Crow referral, education, social and recrea- money doled out now and wanted Council to ensure that those on CARTOONIST Everell Soop services the estimated affected. that leftist TYPESETTER... ..LillianFoi tional to Social Assistance wouldn't be Others not from 35,000 people expected to use the group didn't agree with their tactics and now there are murmurings CORRtSPONDENTS facilities and services throughout the that another protest group is being formed to protest against the coming year. protestors. What«is this aii coming to?.. .And did you hear that the per Podgmghorse Sarcee Marie Dr. Jamieson said the migration is capita payment is to come on March 13. Funny....even the minister Vern Morning Bull Pagan will officially come. Obviously Kathleen McHugh Blackfoot increasing by approximately 10 per- doesn't know when the distribution Dolurcs Magee-Montana cent per annum. In additional to theit there are some genies in the crowd.;.or...could it be that mocassin regular programs, the Centre this telegram has gotten just a little out of hand! Kiwai Nmh ii pubi»hr '■ « l " , \ * * 4 —— ** " - "" " \ "* * » > "- ■- ■■■"■"' L v fl V ' " ■ . I jyQ an open letter 'Mi JEEfMHHH i|OM THE PREMIER OF ALBERTA " ■ *■ ■ / Within the fi^xNew months, the citizens of Quebec will be asked to make a decision about their role in Canada's future. Quebec is an integral part of Canada and all of us wish it to remain so. Albertans will be asked shortly to sign a "people to people" petition addressed to all Quebecers, urging them to remain Canadian and to continue building with us this vast nation of ours. This petition is a unique opportunity to speak to our fellow Canadians in "" Quebec, and it has my full support. To highlight ouf province's commitment to Canada, the Alberta Government has declared the week of February 3 -i 9 as Canadian Unity Week. As one who is proud of his Canadian heritage and who cherishes the enriching presence of a variety of cultures within our. country, I ask each Albertan to do his or her part to keep this land strong and united. Yours sincerely, Peter Lougheed /dbcna GOVERNMENT OF ALBERTA . v/ \ " " * ■ - " JANUARY #2, 1980 ' 22 ka'inainews ■?■■' ■■ v' vv t !"' fit DISTRICT NEWS' . ' - . i\4m ■'■' ■-■■ " Across The Line.... By PEEWEEMAGREE NEW YEAR'S BABY NAMED REGISTRATION FOR SEMJISTMf An Old Time Dance and a drawing STARtHttD , - for a 30-30 rifle, a sterio and a'star MISSING GIRL FOUND Shelly Ann Mad Plume was-Horn ' . r ,V^quilt will be some*of the fund raising ft Jan. 1, 1980 at 10:15 a.m. weighing V ebmmcn- * "activities held in Mrs. Tailfeathers' ■ * Second ' i behalf. Monica Lynn StiU Smoking, age in at seven pounds and two ounces. ced on .JanVZlpind pre-rpgiftration t seven, missing since Dec. 17, 1979, The parents are Cheryl H«*vy" . for neturiun£ students was held Jan.^' dead Dec. > "il^fiiTring was found 31 ne^ar Mont- Runner and, Harlen Mad Plume, , '-. 7"ihrougn Jan. the plan-* Coming Events ana Higtrtvay # 49, or more commonly niri^pecfe)ttp^f.the .stijdent's^idvis6r. DUCK ' <\ known as Looking Glass Road. She LAKEFISITG^ERB'V First 'serttester* re^or(; Cards were Level 1 Theory seen entering an unknown given -stuxfehti'oil: .was last The fishing derby vD<*c. out" to Jan. 23 - wash'eld before and after schooh;.' -1" ». Lethbridge Community College, automobile. 29-30 attracted a fair aumber of % February performed in and 23 and 2-t. Contact Bill Results of an autopsy people taking part in the \arious INVITATION TO.fcRJ&SDESTAj, " Persley, 327-2141 January are still being processed. divisions. The winner of the Biggest PRAYER BREAKFAST .■ " , ■ ■ Level II Theory' The death is still under investigation Fish went to Cathy Flamond of Babb " " ,FJ3.I. by Tribal Police and the and the Smallest Fish went to Mary * Tlni ?nd Uella^a^feathers re- " v *■ Lethbridge Community authorities. In oeived an officiaJ Invita- College, *Ann Biiffcalf of Browning. the Pr^Jjdential February to . class, Break-, IS! March 13. Contact Bill "12-years-and-undfer Tammy tion fron\ the KationaTPr^yet, Persley, 327-2141. Walters taught the\biggesf fish. fast Fsllows.h4p In/Wasbington, D.C.. Pincher Creek, February 6 to The Babb Senior Citizens awarded to atten4?"bteaJtf|Ls't'with President . " * 7- ._/ '■■ -i- March 19.^Contact Diane Burt-Siu- . the cash prizes and were able to make. Carter*on Fet>.- ■ ' Two fkey, 627-4322. some profit. couples.f^bjti'Montana'wefe selected and the: Helena .Priyer, be " Employment Conference 1) Group will spbffsortng Mr. Tail\>**l -Native V ' Becky's Unisex Hairstyling Centre, "" , , K JK. Open Tuesday - Saturday vVf 9:00a.m. 6:00p.m. m YOUR CHANCES AT GOOD FORTuW l£^»£j te^ For winning numbers ask your lottery retailer, your For ' i^&^jft appointments call 627-2557 fir nearest branch of Canadian Imperial Bank of All types of beauty aids sold here. * ; Commerce or write td: , rsH^~£r ■ ■ * Q^C^ 815 Main Street " * WESTERN" CANADA LOTTERY FBUNBATION " Ptncher Creek, Alberta" / 1 Lakeview Square-Winnipeg ManitobaR3C 3HB Specialty- Men's Hairstyling ** . i *^ ■' JANUARY #2, 1980 24 KAINAINEWSI Blood Band Seek Clarification In Memoriam on Band MembershipList In loving memory of a dear reserve to another common-law husbandandfather, JoeEagle Plume STANDOFF-At a January 22nd, time period. Under Section "9" there home who passed away Febrary 3, 1977. meeting with Harry Chapman, Indian is asix-month protest period after the marriage. Thechildren areregistered Act Registrar the Blood Band Council band list has been posted or three with their mother on her respective months after the name has been reserve. Still missed, still remembered and discussed specific cases where the loved. status of Indian people are in conflict added or deleted. According to 2. A policy which protects the with the membership clause in the "Section 12 paragraph two", it states rights of an adopted child, whether In our hearts while we continue Indian Act. people who are not entitled to be they stay with non-native or native with our lives, Before the $It-millionoil revenue registered, there is a twelve month foster parents, they are still entitled It broke our hearts to see him go. period. share is distributed, Council has to protest to the treaty payments. When the But someday we will meet again. review the current band membership Mr. Chapman advised Council thev child reaches 18, he is given a band to determine the eligibility of its have the prerogative to go to federal number and is entitled to all the Lovingly remembered by wife, Ruby members. ThejL specific concerns court if they disagreed with the rights and priviledges of treaty andchildren. centered arouml a non-member registrar's decision regarding mem- Indians. mother who lives common-law with a bership. However, if council takes In an interview following the band member, and whether the thisroute, a federal court judgemust meeting Gilbert Eagle Bear, band children be registered with the make a final decision regarding who councillor, said he doesn't believe mother's band ot, with the father. is entitled if not on a band list. Some they'll be any significant additions or ot the cases brought to Chapman's membership Another concern dealt with is foster deletions in the band AUTOMOTIVE REPAIRS children, placed in homes on or off attention to clarify the status of the list. Mr. Eagle Bear said the policy " membership list were: to one year the GAS and OIL thareserve. tends change from to " PROPANE - BULK and Mr. Chapman referred to Section' 1. A non-member who lived com- next, and a clear cut policy is needed " "■9"\and "12" of the Indian Act mon-law with a Blood member who to determine which policy to follow. BOTTLE where*the band council or ten band produced children from this relation- In some cases it might be fair to " HEATING and members can protest the addition or ship, how-ever she returned to her some people and unfair to others. In APPLIANCES deletion of members within a certain order to get a fair hearing from both TV and RADIO sides a definite policy must be set up " Sales and Scrvict New Friendship Centre so theycan determine what to do, he OfficiallyOpened said. Cont'd. From PwjeT) It's unclear whether Council will SERVICE act on Mr. Chapmans advise to approach court crease the staff's ability to deal with A craft shop is being planned in the the federal for a CENTRE - an increasing number of Centre / decision regarding past memberships fall and Dr. Jamieson doesn't expect CARDSTON " ALBERTA users. they'll actively solicit for these items which are over the twelve month The new building projects a mo- as they have established the credit- protest period he added. dern and progressive image. The ability and foundation as a craft sales Mr. Eagle Bear said unless they PHONE 653-3812 three-level structure is zoned into outlet. have a ctear case that is fraudulant, public/social spaces, administrative Richard Simaganis, President of the then they'll proceed to act upon it. and teaching/craft working areas. A t.I.F.C. was choked with emotion as major exterior feature of the sloped he paid tribute to the late Mrs. west wall help provide a visual Johnson and Ben Calf Robe- both transition from the small-scall friend- creditted as founders of the Centres. ship centre to the high rise immed- In recognition of her contribution, the iately accent to the east. Theexterior C.I.F.C. has established a scholar- carved wooden poles which display a ship valued at $1,000 to post-secon- hand painted fabric banner near the dary students displaying outstanding front entry, provides a visual focal academic standing, leadership skills point and will allow special events to and a sense of humor. The award will be advertised by graphic means. It is be announced next year. planned that Indian art work wtll be Other special guests* during the area. displayed in this opening ceremonies were 54r. 3jan f Theentire building is accessible to Shanks from the Secretary*of State; I*; find out HUM!!!!!!!!!!!!! the handicapped through the use of Don McCrimmon, Minister Respon- I ramps and the elevator. Over time sible for Native Affairs; Calgary the building will be redecorated with Deputy Mayor Naomi Whalen; Chief' Indian art that will become an Leo Pretty Youngman; Joe Blyan, I ... T BLACKFOOTRADIO I integral part of the building. vice-president of the Metis Associa- L'sfenr° An interior part of the new tion of Alberta; and Frank Phillips, I SUNDAYS I building's key area is the multi-pur- president of the United Way. Everett pose hall on the first floor which can Soop, cartoonist and columnist for A, am be utilized for both recreational and the Kainai News, also invited as a I CUT 10:30 I social events such as powwows and special guest for the occasion, was large meetings. To emphasize a in attendance » I cwc ii:3oam m^i^mam I relaxed atmosphere a number of plants are scattered through the The restof the activities included a mezzanine level and in the elders traditional Indian luncheon, a pow- lounge over-looking the hall.' wow and talent show in the evening. I CF4C 10:30P«M %^ 'fji I REHRiHKKAIHO * J \LgJ*l- 8 TROPHY | J INSURANCE IU * ' VI »* JMc QIP .. *^1 $ LEATHER WORKS g II AGENTS, J v^H aw *-■ -M iw~~ intt^ PVT IV, Mm ■jj TANDYLEATHER DEALER g y For allyourleather G Chilton '*f and trophy needs V Mm/ Ml£ mi all classes come and see u» G For of PJ insurance 'S 381 Mala I ( auto.house,fire< hail.)rd Canbton 653-3744 uL ph.553 3900 II Doagbs Hidl, Muiager g For(Moc(eodU JANUARY # 2,1980 KAINAI NEWS 25 Veteran Chief Discusses Local Problems And New Council On Blackfoot Reserve By JackieRed Crow ChiefLeo Pretty Youngman, 54 the family problems, so therefore, the aggressive leader of the 2500 mem- council has to look at a very thorough ber Blackfoot band near Gleichen, study on the issue to be able to solve Alberta has earned his glace among these problems within our reserve. the well-respected chiefs in Alberta. But it takes time also to try and Herecently secured his chieftainship resolve all this. With my new council, post for the fourth time and has I'm hoping that they wihV come up served as a councillor for a number of with other solutions towards solving years. these local problems here on oun This ambitious politican is proud of reserve. the many firsts achieved by the band including being the first Indian band 0- How much does the band com- in Canada Jo adopt self-government. municate with its membership? Do In an effort to gain administrative you have open meetings and how do control from the Department of you get information to your mem- Indian Affairs, the Blackfoots have bers? initiated a portfolio system two years ago similar to the municipal govern- A- We do have band meetings every ment. This system allows individual so often and we discuss local prob- councillors to assume both political lems, and we try to get-information to and administrative control over such the people. We also have our minutes issues as housing, education, fin- sent out to each family of the reserve ances, etc. the bi-minutes in our council meet- system is ings. At this present moment, I am Although the portfolio for of communi- still new, Pretty Youngman is looking other ways pleased with it thus far, because the cating with my people, probably a or some other source, workload among councillors and ad- newspaper is well-balanced. because it's such a vast reserve. I'm ministrative staff the The Chiefserves only as an advisor to working on this issue at moment, the twelye~portfolio committees, but and we're still passing out minutes to ensures each councillor works within people who haven't been to the meetings to know what's going their budget and that they issue on. Through the system, we are monthly reports on the respective portfolio department's progress. taking local members to be on our committee which is another way of co However, the chief is not proud of mmunicating with the people. the social conditions and problems on the reserve. More than 80 percent of Q- Is there any significant develop- the people are on welfare and the housing situation is far from satisfac- ment in economic development? tory. Because of the close proximity A- I mentioned to taverns in nearby town of Gleichen before our coal and created Chief Pretty Youngman demonstrating his leadership ability at a project. Now it is a very delicate item Cluny, it has serious deals, alcoholism problems among the former gathering on his home reserve. that with the problems of Alberta, and also the Federal Gover- tribe. % nment. I do not wish to elaborate quick point too But the chief is to that the Old Crowfoot School structure is A-. Well, we have a number of much on this because it's in the are not and their problems unique to be recognized as a historic site problems like shortage of housing planning stages as yet. But there are stresses the importance of estab- along with the Blackfoot Crossing. and the employment situation on the other things like our cultural program lishing a strong economic foundation. And as» you know, the Blackfoot reserve which leads to alcohol pro- and a museum. These are touchy band can He believes if the generate Crossing has been looked at as a blems. Now, this is one of the most points because it deals with both own revenue its through its natural priority for a national historic site. common problems any place, whet- levels of government and it takes resources, it can ease the economic There's so many other things; like her it is on the reserve or outside of time and work to come up with a and good social woes on the reserve. our office complex, the band hall, the the reserve. This is one of the things program to meet thcneeds of our Another priority of Pretty Young- centre block, and so many other that leads to a lot of things. It leads to people. man's council is advocating the things listed as priorities for council. importance of seeking higher educa- tion because they, believe its a Q- Is the band anticipating any lifetime commodity. problems within the next two years, Though the Chief -realizes these such as budget cutbacks? FARMER JONES CARZ priorities will not materialize over- night, he vows he'll continue knoc- A- Now here again, we haven't got Two locations in Calgary king on government doors to make the target figures as yet, but as soon them aware of the Blackfoots aspira- as they get here, then this cpuld be 1202 9 ave. s. 4th st. & Memorial Dr. tions and lifelong goals to achieve a answered at that particular time. - truly self-government concept. The following interview excerpts 0- Can you explain the portfolio Calgary's Oldest Independent Dealer were taken with the Chief shortly system and which councillors have after his victory win in early January. been appointed to each portfolio? All Makes & models 0- What is your opinion about this A- I have evaluated the. whole l^l|pk. year's election results? system, and there's problems but, Your Credit Is OK here we're trying to modify the system to A. -The election results to me, are the better meet the needs of our people. people's choice, and is what the I'm sure the system will be satisfac- Over 100cars pickups station wagons people want. I'm quite pleased with tory to us. - - ho^ the election went. $4'99.0° $3995.00 Q- Are you satisfied with the portfolio - Q- What are the priorities of the systemTWill there be any changes to —v you may council? , the system? call collect Z^ST^ —- | A- We have a number of projects and A- Like I said, I know there will be some are long range, and short term. some minor changes. Hopefully those For instance, like the coal situation; it changes will modify the system but 262-9591 took three years and it's still in the as you know, it takes time to come up planning stages at the moment. It'll with a real good program, whether it take some time to complete the study takes five or two years. The Working People's Friend and we hope to have it going within a short time. Jhere's also the plans of Q- What are the most common OPEN NIGHTS renovating the Crowfoot School; and problems on the Reserve? 26 KAINAI NEWS JANUARY # 2, 1980 Book Review By Lynne Dusenberry (Crow) "HANTA YO" An American Saga By Ruth Beebe Hill uage. Forty years ago he began and his student felt ready they storm, them, us, waste, we, weed - Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1979 looking for an author willing to learn translated her story into ancient neither these words nor the concep- the language and thus, be able to Dakotah, into the 'oldest possible tions for which they stand appear in write about the Dakotah culture with forms of the parent language.. Then this book; they are the whiteman's "Hanta Yo" is a spell-binding deep understanding."He found many the story was translated back into import to the New World, the book. The story is, in a way, simple professors and journalists who were English, keeping as true as possible newcomer's contribution to the voca- and straight forward. My feeling was very willing to write an "as-teld-to" to the Indian thought and idiom bulary of the man he called Indian." that I could not stop reading it, and story, but no one seemed to have the without using pidgin English. These In the Dakotah tongue, 'hanta yo' yet every page brought me closer to right combinatibn of understanding translation* took almost ten years. At means 'clear the way'. This book is the end of the book, when I would and patience that Chunksa Yuha last the book was published in 1979. doing that, cutting through centuries have to leave the characters and their required. 01* misinformation and misconcep- timeless reality. The story unfolds Use of languagemakes tion.Chunksa Yuha says in the intro- with the rhythm of the seasons. It duction, "I am the Dakotah and so I traces the experiences of two life- Aboutthe author... book a masterpiece know that this book stands-alone, a long friends from their childhood in book that will survive in the gene- the 1770's until about 1835. A Sioux The use of language is what makes rations. For within its pages flows a Skan, Skanskan, winter count from the Mahto band Thirty years ago Ruth began this book masterpiece. An under- taku something-in- Hill lying provided the historical basis for the following her childhood attraction to feeling flows from its pages into -movement, spiritual vitality." And it incidents of thebook. The two friends American Indian culture. She had the mind of the reader. Certain is the spiritual vitality that stays with and their families, within the larger once seen and had English words and fTnrases de not the reader's subconscious; one's tribe, Indians in costume circle of the live during the never forgotten the impact. For 17 appear at all in its eight hundred life-perceptions are subtly changed. time' of the first encounters with years she every book pages. In her introduction the author Ruth 'hill says, "...the story will white read and "Admit, assume, because, culture. The sixty years within ethnological paper on says, return- the reader to the spiritual the story the available Dako- believe, could, end, are flowering of the travelled to the doubt expect, source not only of thev American Plains culture, tah culture and faith, how, it, horse and the begin- western United States and Canada forget, forgive, guilt, Indian but of America itself." Hanta ning of mercy, should, sorry. the drastic change brought by seeking information about this tribe. pest, promise, Yo, clear the way. , European influence. The culture She met people of various tribes, reality is vividly portrayed in a them, down-to-earth, spent time getting to know and everyday style. The made visits. By then she felt story two long Wolper ofRoots Chooses of these men, theirfamilies ready to begin the book she intended and band, reveals the Indian in a writing: a story of the Sioux culture light never before seen in books during the first years of .white about Indians. Because this is not a contact. The story did get written 'book about Indians'. is a - Project It carefully 2000 pages - and proved to be a well Hanta Yo as Next designed bridge across two world. documented novel. But...Ruth Hill was not pleased with her work. She What makes perceived the problem, even had an Can producer David Wolper do for rushed by a whole Indian culture, of what she needed to solve it, the American Indian what he did for ignoring a philosophy from which we idea could have Hanta Yo unique? and went among her Indian friends to American black, in his record-break- learned a great deal had find help. ing Roots TV series? we taken the time. So, of course, in the pattern of Wolper is certainly going to try Hanta Yo reveals a different way of To understand what makes Hanto with five two-hour episodes of Hanta life than anything ever presented on Yo unique we must look at the story things Chunksa Yuha found his author and Ruth Hill began her Yo based on the book by Ruth Beebe the screen. Can you. imagine the behind the "scenes" - how the book Hill which was 26 years in the Indians' reactions to the sight of the to be in solution. He read the story then they came written this particular writing and authenticated by her first white man with his hat and coat style. put it aside. He says in the introduc- Yo: (Ruth Hill) Indian coworker, Chunska Yuha. and firearms-men from outer space? Chunksa was one of eight tion to Hanta "She Yuha yet knew write truly Indian The story traces the history of "We don't romanticize the Indian. Dakotah (Sioux) children who had not that to she discard almost every three generations of a band of the We have bad guys and good guys as been chosen by their elders to be needed to relative to Indians was Dakota tribe before the arrival of the , they exist in every culture. It's a brought up in a special way. This was concept ever formulated by the whiteman. whiteman in North America. Only the family lifestyle story of buffalo hunts, more than seventy years ago and he final episodes encampments, wars, games and in- She approach her story deal with the Indian- is now the only surviving member of needed to European intruder confrontations. terpersonal relationships. The family eight. He was kept away from contact from the viewpoint of Indian philo- unit was very differnt from any with white and during these years they Hanta Yo scheduled to begin culture sophy." For several European concepts. years Chunksa Yuha was taught all concentrated solely on the ancient filming this summer, is two hours the ancient ceremonies and legends. Dakotah language as found in the shorter than Roots and does not cover "We are striving for thoroughly He learned to speak the oldest known oldest ceremonial songs and legends. as great a time span. But if Wolper authenticcostumes, tepees, weapons form of his people's language. In Ruth Hill began to learn the lang- has his way, the new project will be, and tribal rites and customs." later years he did attend white uage...and more - she began to feel even more authenticthan Roots. Wolper has sent teams of men to schools and college, but never lost the thought patterns of the pre- re- Southern Canada and the northern contact with his culture and lang- servation culture. When the teacher Sterling Siliphant has written the Midwest seeking location sites, herds script outlinefor the series which will of horses andbuffalo. Among them is cost some &15 million. George American Horse, a specialist "There are some similarities bet- in Indian lore. Mel Pitcher Supply LTD ween the series," Wolper said. But Almost all of the film, except @ there are big differences, too. interiors of tepees, will be shot Both, of them deal with individuals outdoors. Imperial Oil Agent who viewers leartt to care about. We 3 > . fit them into the times in which they j lived. Previously audiences have- i Box 143 seen masses of black slaves aboard ; Cardston, Alberta ships without getting to know them. ! Phone 653-4532 "Similarly, Indians have 653-3266 ' ' generally I been represented as howling savages j attacking wagon trains. In neither \ case did we know individual char- Engro Fertilizer acters. Even when Indians were Esso Products ♦ shown sympathetically they were ; ALBERTA GAMES idealized. i [■ Always look to Imperial for the best. * + * hope to the I "1 show white man, in i his hurry to settle the continent, « JANUARY #2, 1980 KAINAI NEfrS 27 w decision on FOR SALE j FOR RENT . 1974 Dodge 1 ton tow truck. 4x4 Furnished apartment in Card- with electric winch. Atea(1)1978 ston. Utilities included in rent. Honda Trail Bike. Phone 'Quiet abstainers only. Phone - money 737-2507. 653-4222. Oil \ FOR SALE BINGO to come in 1978- 23 ft. Winnabago -10,000 Every Wednesday night starting miles. Fully-loaded. Ph. 626- at 8:00 p.m. at St. Paul 3250 for further information. Treatment Centre. MARCH RESERVE ' FOR SALE BLOOD /. Automatic baby swing with p££J£K^^£l $20.00. STANDOFF- Alberta's General for the musical wind for Sfipf%OFFICE737"3^53«wa 2. Baby-sitter for $6.00. Department of Indian Affairs told Band Council here 3. Suedecoat with fur collar. Hip the Minister's decision on the distribution of oil money length, size 13/14, good condi- will come from Ottawa by early March. NOW OPEN Jack tion, never been worn, selling for SHARPSAWSHOP Tullv. Director General said the referendum is $60.00. For more information before the Department of Justice now for review. From Glenwood Deputy where contact Rena Devine at Annie Old Post Off ice Bldg there, it will go before the Minister Red Crow's place. recommendations will be made as to how the money Marvin626-p3261 will be he Ted 626-3741 divided said. " The DIA he said is looking at two forms of FOR SALE distribution now under review-whether to pay the Lamans Sports Coupe, Excellent FOR SALE per-capita payments in one lump some or to"divide it "condition 6 radial tires, Asking , Shawls, arts and crafts at the over a 12 month period. price $4800. For further infor- Lethbridge Friendship'Centre, When asked about whether provisions will be made mation oontact Randy Gundeson Phone 328-2414 or 320-1772 * for trust money for those children under-age, he said he at 653-4552. could not say yet what the Department will do. He is hoping to see some form of trust fund established as a means of protection for the children. FOR SALE Weekly open A.A. Meetings When asked about how the distribution will affect El-Toro bucking machine. Ready every Thursday night at 7 p.m. at present welfare recipients Tully said it would affect to buck and travel - $3500. St. Paul's Education Centre. them no matter what form of payment will be given. The Bloods voted overwhemingly in favor to Also an excellent hazing horse revenue on a referendum vote in good rope distribute the oil share and horse. This horse Four Community Club December by 10-1. has been to every CRCA rodeo in ffmgo 'Friday night at 8:00 Canada, he is sound and solid - p m -Whitecalf Hall - Standoff. $2500. UOFL NURSINGPROGRA MTOA 1 1973 El Comlno, 350 VB, auto. CCEPT APPLICA TIONS trans, air conditioning, radio. FOR HIRE- Harry Shade Dance Thefirst applications for admission allow registered nurses to obtain a Guaranteed 20 miles per galton. Troupe will perform at schools, the $2000. ' nto University of Lethbridge's Bachelor of Nursing (8.N.) degree. For quick sale Will take conferences, workshops, special - new post-basic degree program in Admission requirements cattle, horses or hay on trade. events, variety dances, colorful 1, to the will be accepted after April program include graduation from a For more information contact dress. See Harry Shade or phone 1980, the University officials have Lynn Jensen at 653-3428. 737-2107 for bookings now. approved School of Nursing and work announced. experience as a registered. Nurse. A maximum of 20 students will be Further information as to admission admitted to the program which is criteria can be obtained by calling the being introduced by the University U of L admissions office, phone this fall. The two-year program will 329-2662. STUDENT GRANT-IN-AIDS OFFERED WAR BONNET The Federal Government, through nasties (Modern), handball (4-wall), the Fitness and Amateur Sport hand-ball (team,), judo (women), Branch, is offering Grants-in-Aid to karate, Lacrosse, Lawn bowling, -#- outstanding athletes who are en- Modern Pentathlon, Orienteering, LODGE gaged in Non-Game ,Plan sports and Parachute, Racquetball, Ringette, who wish tocontinue their education roller skating, bugby, silent sports, Newly and sport careers. Non-Game Plan ski (freestyle), skt jumping, softball, Remodeled lounge, bar and restaurant"^ sports are: Amputee Sports, Base- tennis (lawn), tennis table, ball, Blind Sports, Bobsleigh and ** trampoline, water ski, water polo New Addition of a Disco fcr Luge, Bowling, Canoe^JWhite (women), wheelchair sports, and X^ water), cricket, cycling (women) Dis- yachting (women). ( complete with light show ) abled skiing, football, golf, gym- CAMPBELL'S ti&V - 40 Unit Motel k " Air-conditioned ■4' N Color TV/phone wL* WELDING - Restaurant , s^g Game - room - Keno Portable Welding General Welding - Bingo Games every Sunday |T Tjre Carriers& Grill Wrought Iron BROWNING, MONTANA TtH^W ' no exchange taken on Canadian jli R^ Trailer Hitches Heavy Duty Bum per moneyfor payment ofrooms Jn \W b ( only) Bi Hillspring, Alberta / FOR RESERVATIONS CALL 406SUU11 W Ph. 626-3484 Box 91 sdfsdfsdf 28 KAINAINEWS P.E.P. PROGRAM OFFERS EXPERIENCE TO FOUR NEW REPORTERS Indian News Media recently e*perie/ice in print journalism. After assignments to meet people and has managed to fit 'right into the him! four reporter trainees to im- a three-week orientation and training getting into the "action" to broaden mainstream of the editorial staff. He prove and broaden the reporting period; these young reporters will ' her knowledge on native issues and has shown strong interest in gathe- of both Kainai News and venture into the Treaty seven re- problems. ring news and writing news articles, Blackfoot Radio under the Priority serves, concentrating on the Sarcee, Richard Heavy Head is also a St. in that he's been allowed to accom- Employment Program (PEP). . Stoney and Blackfoot reserve to get Mary's High School graduate. This pany INM reporters on field assign- first-hand information on news 20-year-old has ments such as opening those employed under the pro- worked mainly in the the recent of worthy subjects in these commun- print shop and advertising depart- }he Calgary Indian Friendship Cen- gram are Ernest Water Chief from ities. the Blackfoot Reserve; and ments. Although reserved, Richard is tre. He was also given the oppor- Tina 19, to the Weasel Fat. Sandra Old Shoes and Tina Weasel Fat, is a graduate excited about reporting and no doubt, tunity cover recent Blackfoot Richard Heavy Head, all from the from St. Mary's High School on the he'll meet the expectations of Kainai Old Timers Hockey tournament. Blood Reserve. Blood Reserve and is contemplating News. Prior to his .present employ- Upon completion of the training either a career in journalism or ment, Richard worked as a const- Ernest will serve as the Blackfoot This four-month program, spon- education. Since being employed ruction worker in Lethbridge and as a correspondent for the paper. sored by the provincial Department with the paper, Tina has been ranch hand on the Blood Band Ranch. He says, "I am very pleased to be erf Cljltfere commenced In January enthusiatic.and has taken the initia- His future pl»ws are to return to working with the Indian News Media 14. and is expected to ena"bn April tive to learn all the aspects of putting college for further training in agricul- and I'm thankful for the staffs help, 30th. a newspaper together. She has done ture and hopes to farm in the near friendship and support in making me typesetting, has assisted in the print future. feel a part of this operation. While Water. Chief, Weasel Fat, and shop, andmanaged to try her hand at Ernest Water Chiefis a 24-year-old training, I had the priviledg^of being Heavy Head are working with Kainai writing news articles for the paper. native from the Blacjcfoot Reserve, a guest at the home of Marvin and News to yam practical and theoretical Tina is looking forward'to her field With his outgoing persorTaJhy, Ernest Lillian Fox and family and I would like tothank them for their hospitality and generosity they gave so freely." Sandra Old Shoes, 22 is training as a radio technician and transcribing elder's legends with Blackfoot Radio. This industrious individual graduated from Cardston High School, and later enrolled in a secretarial program at the Henderson Business College in Lethbridge. Sandra is also looking forward to interviewing elders on the- reserve. After the program ends, Sandra hopes to continue her educa- tion majoring in arts and science. \ Ai>el^ \ onU desc"P^ «" \^m Drycleaning vsdfG K6GpS your Clothing Our Samtone care ex- tends thebeautiful life of your garment colors a^ stay alive and the shape \/ov) *, *n voice V° v A 1 A *«» \ holds its own Frequent Sanitone drycleaning care helps you enjoy your favorite fashions and styles They'll last longer, too And "longer" means greater savings for you. Samtone * Family # " | JANUARY# 2,1980 KAINAI NEWS 29 Youcouuld add $218 to your income... plus more $$$$$$ How can I do this? In 1979 the Family Allowance rates changed because the - Federal Government implimented a new distribution policy based on Income. Effective for the 1979fiscal year, a Tax Return MUST be filed by the person receiving the Family Allowance cheque in order to determine eligibility to receive $218.00 per child. If no Tax Return is filed and the necessary informatiorvslips enclosed, the child tax credit will not be granted. To obtain the child tax credit please observe the following: 1. Obtain a Tax Return at your nearest Post Office or the District Taxation Office. 2. Fill out the Return per instructions contained in the Tax guide and note the following: a) Income earned by a Treaty Indian on the Reserve is not considered Income under the Tax Act and is not required to be reported. , b) Income earned by a Treaty Indian off the Reserve is considered Income under the Tax Act and must be reported as Income when filing the Return. Why must I fill out a Family Allowance is considered Income earned off the Reserve and must be reported as Income on the Tax Return of the tax return? individual claiming the child(ren) as dependant(s). Because (he federal.government wishes to distribute more family allowance to people who hav* lower incomes than those with more and the only way they have to determine who qualifies for the Child Tax Credit is through the individual tax returns. By tilling out a tax return, the government can assess your income and.send you any refund you may have coming to you. What benefit is this to me? 'You could be entitled to receive $218 00 per child' When must I have my return in? The deadline for filling the 1979 tax return is . midnight April iO, 1980 Where must my return be sent to? The return is to be sent, to Winnipeg, Manitoba tor process-ing - an addressed envelopeis supplied with all tax returns. ■I- / 9 # IMPORTANTNOTICE: As a courtesy to the subscribers, for those wishing information about how to complete your tax return you can obtain a copy of the January 1979 edition of Kainai News. In that issue we carried & complete sample guideof the tax forms. Pleasephone 737-3784 Note: Therewillbe some changes on the 1979return. If you need additional help contact a chartered accountant in your area. 30 KAINAI NEWS JANUARY #2, 1980 ■ Nsenous ■ GENERAL SECRETARY/RECEPTIONIST . , CAREER OPPORTUNITY * " The Alberta Indian Agricultural Development Corporation has an immediate requirement for an experienced secretary to assist the ' ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR General Manager in all related activities. FOR Under the direction of the General Manager the successful applicant will: i NAPI FRIENDSHIP ASSOCIATION - record and distribute minutes of regular board meetings and other DUTIES: ,» related meetings; . - assisting in the day-to-day operation of the Centre. - make arrangements for meeting rooms, travel and accomodations - financial background and experience in public relations preferable for both on and off-reserve meetings plus out-of-province trips; but not essential. - assume responsibility for minor correspondence, meeting notices - vehicle and driver's license required, and other such letter preparations as required by the General Manager; SALARY NEGOTIABLE " assume responsibility for accounts payable and purchases, preparation of cheques for signiture, financial records and Send resume with references, educational background and exper- reconciliation of bank statements; . ience to: - assume reponsibility for filing system.of all records i.e. correspondence, reports, financial, others; The Hiring Committee - be the front office person to meet and greet the public, including NAPI FRIENDSHIP ASSOCIATION answering telephone and recording in-coming messages; Box 657 perform typing, dictaphone, andphotocopying dutiesas required by . Pincher Creek, ALBERTA - the General Manager. . TOKIWO QUALIFICATIONS: APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 10, 1980 - a minimum of Grade 12 .. bhhhhmhbhhhhhh^hbhm^^bbhhiihhhhmb - experience in working with Boards of Directors and Executives hv " shorthand, speed-writing and dictaphone knowledge " accurate typing speed of 60 w.p.m. or better a good working knowledge of basic bookkeeping and office * . management procedures UIKtCIOKmBFrTftB ADMIINISIKAIUKAnMiNKTDATnii ■ experience in dealing with the general public in a courteous and \ I-pleasant manner . niITIFS-l good organizational ability, personal initiative,and be able to work j 4, - -to perform duties as outlined...... by the objectives. oft»wthe -i i: ;. a «,. nA^,ict»n ~ ~ m. »a „wn po"dM deve"iped by the ttS?JZu£L kw society. te r!3W"board of the ft"* - responsible for the day-to-day""""" administratiive details wlthin *e residential treatment program. A good competitivey salaryJ will be offered to the right rw^p^ton * " * ' - responsible for developing the program within the /-irkenwr1 r»ATi? f u ia loan facility in consultation with other staff members. CLOSING DATL: I-eb. 29, 19W) responsible for training and staff development. Trains and desl o"-g°ln8 development. Please reply in writing, giving personal resume plus references to: * *ns «^ QUALIFICATIONS: The General Manaser ln «*"^trative position with demonstrated ALBERTA INDIAN AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT CORP. ' gjf«rience I Suite South #201^M«leodJ«l. experience in a social or health service ■ knowledge of alcoholism and the treatment process. of a Native tongue and of Native culture. Mrn. ~„ fUM - knowledge SALARY: $1,750.00 per month CLOSING DATE: February 20, 1980 ~ SEND RESUME TO: Round Lake Native Alcohol f'MMMMMMMM^^WM^MM^M^^MW^r^r^WMMMMMMM^M,^^■■l^^^ S . Treatment Centre ■ R.R. ,'3, Turner Road " ARMSTRONG, B.C. VOE 180 >L^fc^4 ■■ J|V% k I L^^^^^M, f> FOR MORE INFORMATIONPHONE 546-9213 IxijLome ) \ k Mon. Tues. Wed. $ IvUToLjOir CQMm £y£/m M 8:00 am -7:00 pm t A /^^r fc Individual and Minority Rfghts and Over-The-HiU Native Men's Basket- W I mm £ M J the Common Good Conference. ball Tournament J / Z. / M SaturdayQaturHaw February 6-9, Lethbridge Lodge „ W / "// M Hotel; sponsored by the University of Feb. 15-16-17.' Senator Gladstone 8:00am-6:00pn,S MW'^ Ph0ne329'2582- \^^X^fmmmm^ onSSioX-^Skc^riSFebruary 6; Native Youth Conference Phone: 737-3998 _ 9-10 caigary Indian »**. N.uve Toun.«nent Openr 8:00 am to 9:00 rp.m Thursday and Friday g*"* = K 5 Friendship Centre, Sponsored by the Dribb'fSen. Gladstone" Hall. Held in conjun- in th< ririt.tnn ii,r PramACl 9fifii!l Indian Association of Alberta; For the ction with Over-The-Hill Tourney; Treaty No. 7 area Phone 152-7221. Feb. 15-16-17. Phone:737-3998. r JANUARY # Ir 1980 KAINAJ NEWS 31 LCC Wative Students To Hold Awareness Week native LETHBRIDGE -Pat John actor A well taiown Blood Indian lawyer Alberta, Lethbridge CBC production "Beachcom- An advocator of education and ling services of in the and educator, Leroy Little Bear is the author of "These Mountains are our Friendship Centre, Napi Lodge and bers" is among the special guests scheduled speaker on Monday Family resources first Lethbridge first Sacred Places" Chief John Snow of Community and /heduled for the . morning February 4, Leroy Little at Morley Hugh explain their College Native Aware- Mr. the StoneyTribe and will m on hand to BeapAis the director of the Native Reid Department of Indian Affairs and programs. j#ness Week, February 4-8. services American Studies at the University of director of education are scheduled Fraser, 25-year-old self The theme of the conference is Marilyn a Lethbridge. on Thursday. taught artist and Charles Bull Shields "Our Traditional Native Culture A- Joe Dion, Indian of week is on the LCC Native President of the The highlight the will displaytheir art work at the Kate wareness" which Association of Alberta, is to address a number of speakers inclu- Both are from the Association has been work- Friday Andrews Building. studentsr' students and faculty on Tuesday, ding Pat John, Cal Lee, and Dora Blood Reserve. ing hard to organize the events and from Secret- February 5. ' Coop, both the Native To conclude the event, a pow-wow Activities. Blue, ariat will address the students. of the NSA Dr. Art director of Native is to be held on Friday, February 8, at " - Alice "Abby, president Studies at the University of Brandon week, a workshop is " During the a,nd the Kate Andrews Building. said the primary objectives to in Manitoba and Albert Yellow Horn, mini art show will be held, these The LCC native students' Asso- create awareness on native contem- Peigan Land claims researcher wiU workshops will be on issues such as pory problems and also to expose ciation invite everyone to attend the speak to the students on Wednesday, creative job search techniques while activities. traditional values and traditions to February 6. representatives the Native Counsel- the general public. jH< _».*■ ■*- rikJfa _*.^ -*i%A* ■-**' «*^, _■«. m jut +A* -+dU illi Hi iiii ill iii Ml ifciir *k*k iiHiuHr aHriHHHrtHiNE - *" II iit itr '.**.**** § For a" Srade 12 native graduates in the Treaty Seven area S %fW% further in the field of #' who are planning to their education | 1 T^l^fc Arts and Communications, here is something that & :| |^H \\ Applications are now being excepted for the g g «**" SOOP SCHOLARSHIP I systems by which native EVERETT \t JtoNative communications are the means , , ' *i people can communicate with the larger society and it is essential that J£ +±, there be native people with the skills and resources necessary to 11; # *»-*«»IS<»«»*iA»«e ADDII 1C 1 Qfifl g' communicate to governments and the like. This can only happen if Ueaolin6 TOl appilCailOilS HrnlUl3,i3OU £* education and training in the field of communications'by Indians is ♦<* encouraged. ' ' PrAi*A««lcIOCceOS frnmTlOm KaalclIOOIV culocbdlCb gUffn *V . We at Indian News Media, through Blackfoot Radio and the Kainai . U*<* News, are continually encouraging Indian students to pursue further - ♦AuiarHiliA Qf*hrtlarchift g education an'diraining in the field of communications. In the past ten ' lOWalll me 01/nOlal3lll|l j^ years we havejparticipated in numerous training and experience tt *yPe s'tuat'ons' adult education programs, etc. INM has provided a 5c comprehensive type of training in every aspect of communications * that we are involved in at'the present time. jMt w more endeavor I.N.M. to One by and Cartoonist Everett Soop is .^ '*■ $** f% award a yearly scholarship to a Grade 12 Native student within the / \ >«^^^^Jj^ >j» Treaty Seven area who plans on furthering thier education in the field /; V «'. < <<^"B^^^)k of Arts and ■ , '■ <^ 21 Communications. ; A,-r-v> (^ ■■* J l^m ** .of Scholarship apply? Who is eligible? and where will eligibility Mr imi^^;\ -^fJ\ \V Graduating Grade 12 Native students attending schools in the V f ON SALE NOW "A vj^. ?c |1 Treaty Seven Area with a sincere interest to continue a formal v . ~* , . . MW^7Wsm^\ *>c g learning process. i> l> l>> J^illAiil> J $2.95 tf^^f^V Standoff.. Alberta _ Ll V] 7T, «. TOl HO * ** J Scholarship will Be awarded by Everett Soop at the Indian News W/i: i S Media 10th Annual Meeting approximately the second week in May. "^^ fi/Tr^>Zr %~^ 32 JANUARY#2,1980 If 75th Anniversary Commission 11 II PSSST !!! Did y°u know that you are || II eligible for a grant to help II || celebrate Alberta's 75th anniversary ? || ■ I If you or your group have any activities planned or any ideas on how to help II ■ I celebrate Alberta's 75th anniversary, you may be eligiblefor financial assistance II II by applying through yourrespected bands. - II Guidelines ■ I N.B. (jut please note and read carefully F« Elw r, ll ,s ,MM»«,, , , * l,, fe c,,iliOrM II the expenditure Guidelines! 1 The Mwi*«WlH* wm be responsible for the proper use and control of funds received from the Commission. 2. A substantial portion of the funds should provide a lasting Tne For more information " 3- Portion of funds used for Anniversary Celebrations should be utilized during our Anniversary Year. of a capital or lasting DlUk i -4 4- Pr°iects nature must be completed within a in" DIOCKcI „ reasonable time after the end of 1980. I ' Call the Old Man RiVer Cultural Centre 5. 75thanniversary funds may be used with or without matching dol!ars bein9 provided by the Municipality for worthwhile projects, L f\rr *>i\">t\ including ■ I - * Ph. projects which may be assisted by other, grants from the Provincial Government (i.e. Recreation, Cultural, or library ■ I ■ facilities.) / in SarCee ,6 No funds snould &e used for purely municipal purposes such as roads and streets or other services to provide property. Call the Administration Office Tne Municipality or Local Organization shall be fully responsible U «|OI jjff 7- I Zol-4455 for anv ongoing operating costs resulting from projects carried out Ph. under the Program. BlfMunicipalitiesareunabletoutilizeallofthefundsunderthese jn MorleV " " J Guidelines, they shall be returned to the 75th Anniversary ■ I call the Administration Office Commission II 9 A" pro)ects for wnicn 75th Anniversary Per Capita Funds are pil.nh OOi881-3770**f .■ w used mUs, be gjven recogn jtjon ag a 75th Annlversary project. The Munic'Pality should give proper consideration to the 11l111 JiailUUll m " 10' proposals of a local nature referred by the Commission to the ■ I call the administration office l/' ;^' II nh 737-3753 M< h'B exPecled that eacn community who participates in the K "" expenditureof these funds would have an appropriatecelebration to recognize our 75th Anniversary and the History of Alberta. ■ I inGleichen II II call the administration office Deadline for Applications Feb 22,1980 II II -, ph. 734-3806 |_ 11 w II A -l a a vdlbsrlGr %3^— «% 19oU Mm