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February 2,1989 North America's No.1 Native Weekly Newspaper Volume 7 No. 48 Whooping cough epidemic hits 250 in Hobbema School, facilities close

By Josie Auger Windspeaker Staff Writer

HOBBEMA, ALTA.

The Samson Band has closed its schools because of a whoop- ing cough epidemic that has hit 250 Hobbema residents. One day care, a kindergarten facility and a private school have closed in order for parents to have their children immunized and treated, said Samson Band Councillor Larron Northwest last week. On Jan. 18 the Hobbema Health Centre staff had 100 chil- dren diagnosed with whooping Samson Chief Victor Buffalo cough. It's spreading fast and the When Samson Chief Victor numbers will increase before it Buffalo found out about the epi- tapers off, said Mustoe. demic proportions, a public Last week Chief Buffalo de- Photo courtesy of The Edmonton Sun -old gets a hug her Danny, after Stonewalker defeated health meeting was held to in- cided to close the day care, kin- Three- year Poppy Stonewalker from dad, light champ Jan. 29. form the band members. dergarten and private school for Dave 'Machine Gun' Fiddler to become the Canadian -heavyweight on On Jan. 30 the caseload at the the parents to get their children health centre had soared to 250. immunized and treated. Over half of the whooping The schools and day care will Stonewalker punches way to title cough patients are under 10 reopen next week, said North- years of age, said Dr. Richard west. Mustoe, a federal medical serv- But closing the schools may Crowned Canadian light -heavyweight cham ices branch official. not be the wisest move, said Had parents maintained Mustoe. By John Holman "I was unloading my arrows a But Rutter viewed them proper immunization schedules, "We have been suggesting to Windspeaker Staff Writer little too fast for the Machine differently. the number of cases wouldn't be the principals to keep the schools Gun," boasted a stiff and sore "When you're cut that as high, he said. open. If you close the school, RED DEER, ALTA. Stonewalker, who now has a badly you have to be very But immunization is unpopu- then the children will pass it on record of 15 -4 -1. careful," he said. lar with parents because it has to throughout the rest of the com- Hobbema boxer Danny I pretty well had him figured The cuts made Stonewalker be done regularly and it causes munity. If the schools were to Stonewalker punched his way out. He was no threat, really. I a defensive fighter. He stayed swelling and pain for the chil- remain open, the teachers and to the top, grabbing the Cana- controlled the fight." on the outside rotecting his dren, he explained. staff could identify cases and dian light-heavyweight title But cuts above each eye cuts later in the fight when he inform parents to have kids Jan. 29. proved otherwise. A head butt in normally would have coun- treated," said Dr. Mustoe. The 28- year -old Metis won a the second round opened up old tered Fiddler's low ap- unanimous decision over Dave scar tissue and - a "legitimate proaches and wide "ha k Whooping cough symptoms 'Machine Gun' Fiddler of Ed- punch" in the third opened up ers" with an uppercut, Rutter are similar to the flu. They in- monton for the vacant title be- the second wound, according to explained. fore 1,600 at Red Ray Rutter, Stonewalker's chief "Had it not been for those a nose, a nagging spectators clude runny Deer's Westerner Exposition second and cut man. cuts he would have dropped cough, white mucus in the back Altaplex. Stonewalker denied being Fiddler in six or seven of the throat and shortness of Three judges awarded staggered, but admitted to being rounds," predicted Rutter. breath. Anyone with these Stonewalker a unanimous de- "disoriented" from a left hook to Even then, Stonewalker symptoms is advised to see their cision in the 12 -round bout, one the eardrum. punished Fiddler, knocking doctor. of five on a card deemed 'Judg- "The cuts weren't a big factor The virus has been spreading ment Day.' in the fight at all," he said. Con't page 3 throughout the rest of the prov- ince, but Native communities seem to be hardest hit. Wabasca, Atikameg and Driftpile have also fought the whooping cough epidemic. Immunization is the best preven- tion but antibiotics are available for treatment, said Mustoe. Paralysed Eden Valley Indian plans $2 million suit against RCMP - Alberta had about 650 cases of Page 2 whooping cough in 1989, up 3 from 149 in 1988. In 1984, there Northern Indian chiefs urge diseased bison be treated - Page were only 33 reported cases. Goodfish band launches major business expansion - Page 4 Whooping cough is regarded Page 7 as a dangerous illness, particu- Leonard Peltier anniversary sparks appeal - larly in babies who have not been Laura Vinson wins female recording artist of the year - Page 9 immunized. It can cause brain Home team wins Clifford Metchawais memorial tourney Page 15 damage and may be fatal. - PAGE 2, WINDSPEAKER, FEBRUARY 2, 1989 National Digest Paralysed man intends to launch Royal commission $2 million lawsuit against RCMP vindicates Donald Marshall, RCMP investigation into arrest condemns justice system complete HALIFAX- The myal commission into the wrongful mur- By Dana Wagg he said. gary Herald, quoting a family der conviction of MicMac Indian Donald Marshall has blasted Windspeaker Staff Writer John Szumlas, executive as- member, said Pelletier seemed police, lawyers and bureaucrats in Nova Scotia for their role in his sistant to Solicitor General Dick to be losing the will to live. unjust im nsonment.'The criminal justice system failed Donald CALGARY Fowler, said the minister was in But Devlin said he didn't get Marshalljr. at virtually every turn from hisarrestand wrongful no position to offer a detailed that impression. "He seemed conviction for murder in 1971 up to and even beyond his acquit- A lawyer for paralysed Rod- comment until the RCMP report quite strong and wanted to fight tal by the Court of Appeal in 11-83," the commission said. Ithas ney Pelletier intends to file a was received. on." mnduded the justice system in Nova Scotia is riddled with racism, multi -million dollar lawsuit But "it's a matter we don't Percy Potts, Treaty 6 vice - ineptitude and unfairness. Marshall, the son of thegrand chief of against the RCMP. treat lightly," he said. president with the Indian Asso- theMicmacs, spent 11 years in prison for the stabbing murder of The claim will be for at least Devlin said the claim will be ciation of Alberta said his "heart his black friend, Saaly qeale. He was released in 1982 after RCMP $2 million, "because of the seri- filed shortly but he declined to certainly goes out to both par- reviewed the case. The real killer, Roy Ebsary, died after spend- ousness of his injury, potential specify who will be named in ties - the members (of the po- ing one year in jail in 1986. loss of future income and costs the suit other than the RCMP. lice force) and the(Pelletier) fam- for future care," said lawyer He said he was instructed by ily." Brian Devlin Ma telephone inter- Potts said he's confident view from Calgary. Pelletier's paralysis was an acci- Pelletier, 21, a Treaty Indian "I'm sure nobody in dent Ontario study finds eight from Eden Valley Reserve, is in their right mind would I'm sure nobody in their the intensive care unit at Cal - go out and intentionally right mind would go out and in- 10 gary's Foothills Hospital para- paralyse a person." tentionally paralyse a person ". of Native women abused ysed from the neck down fol- - But he accused police of behav- TORONTO-Eight out of every 10 aboriginal women in On- lowing an arrest at his reserve, Percy Potts ing with a "Rambo mentality." tario have been battered, threatened or sexually abused by a family 64 km. southwest of Calgary. Potts said he's counting on member, according to a recent study. That's eight times the He was apprehended by Pelletier to file a claim after a recommendations to come for- Canadian average. Husbands were cited as the abuser by 84 per Turner Valley RCMP Jan. 16 at two -hour interview with inves- ward from the recently an- cent of victims. Almost all of the victims -82 per cent - want his home following a domestic tigating officer Sgt. Hugh Davis nounced probe on Native jus- charges laid. The Ontario Native Womeí sAssociation (ONWA) dispute. Family members accuse at which he was present. tice in Alberta to head off simi- study also found four of every 10 aboriginal children are "highly police of beating him after his A speech therapist skilled in lar episodes in the future. victimized." Association members were "devastated" by t or arrest. lip reading had to help them Sheila Pelletier, a teacher at findings. The ONWA wants between $750,000 and $1 million from Supt. Brian Davison, corn - understand what Pelletier was Plains Indian Cultural Survival the province to establish three healing lodges. manding officer of the Calgary saying because he can only move School in Calgary where Rod- RCMP detachment, said his of- his lips. ney was a student for two to fice has completed a criminal "He's unable to vocalize be- three years, described him as a investigation into the incident cause of the tracheotomy tube in "very, very likable person. and has forwarded a report and his throat." "Everybody feels really bad Native infant death recommendations to divisional Devlin refused to say what for him; said Pelletier, a distant headquarters in Edmonton. Pelletier told him about the relative. It will then be submitted to events surrounding his arrest Mr. Justice Robert Cawsey, the provincial Crown attorney and incarceration because of the who chairs the tack fnrre on the rate two times higher who must decide whether crimi- criminal investigation and pend- justice system, declined nal charges should be laid be- ing lawsuit. comment on the Pelletier inci- than national average fore the report can be released, A recent report in The Cal- dent. OTTAWA-Twice as many Native infants die as non-Native babies, according to a report by the Canadian Institute of Child Health The mortality rate is also twice as high in poor families as in rich ones Death rates from injuries are four times higher among Consultants urge young Native status Indian children at all ages than the national average. The report prompted the Assembly of First Nations to challenge the federal government to take steps to address the "utterly shame- ful" situation of aboriginal child health in Canada. Manitoba people look into health careers Regional Chief Ovide Meruali said Ottawa's decision last year to scrap plans fora five-year, $60 million Indian Child Care Fund was "irresponsible and unforgivable." By Dana Wagg tion should concern leaders, she the importance of students Windspeaker Staff Writer said. taking sciences like biology It's "frightening" to see, for and chemistry. EDMONTON instance, that 600 people in a "In health careers, there are community of just 2,000 are no shortcuts. The sciences are Indians Natives have to start seeing under 15 years -old. a must," she said. 'Open season on health careers as valuable and "If they're not taught what Hanson criticized some WINNIPEG - Charges will likely be laid if police find out attainable professions, accord- their potential is, they're going school administrators for who's responsible fora poster calling for an opa t season on Indians, ing to health consultants. to be angry, unemployed reb- steering students away from sa MarutobaJusticeMinisterJimMcCrae .NewDemocratElijah "It is heartbreaking as a Na- els," predicted Moir. the sciences. I Iápa,an IndianMLA, brought the matter to the attention ofthe tive individual how few Indi- Young people, who are think- She said a full-time person house. "In place of big game animals, there will be open season ans think a health career is ing of health careers, need to will be hired in the Treaty 7 on Indians," said Harper, reading from the poster. Thompson within their grasp," said Di- know that math and science are area to go into schools to pro- RCMP are investigating. anne Moir, a consultant with essential subjects to have, she mote health careers. She said the Alberta Indian Health said. she'd like to see a similar ini- Care Commission. Elders, chiefs and parents tiative in the Treaty 6 and 8 ar- She's currently working on have to encourage youth to go eas. a project for the commission to into health careers, and those Native dentist Deb Crow- Racist complaint identify career needs in Native careers have to be valued, said foot said determination and communities throughout the Moir. goal- setting will help any- prompts harassment province. "My challenge to you is make body reach their goals. No one A project worker has been sure that sometime in the next 24 should settle for second best, REGINA -ANative woman, who received an obscene phone criss- crossing the province in- hours you look at a child you he said. call and had her house pelted with eggs, said the incidents ate linked terviewing between 10 to 15 have influence over and chal- "Our place is not to peck in toherdisavnúiationcomplaintagamstaCanadaSafeway. Danielle key people in the communities lenge them to look beyond what the dirt but to soar in the sky," Woodward, 30, said she and two other students were asked by like nurses, elders and com- is easily acceptable and to reach he said. a store employee at the checkout how they intended to pay for munity health representatives for a dream," said Moir. Hanson said role models $800 worth ofgrgroceries. She said she had enough money to pay (CHRs) to gather information. "If these children do not have like Crowfoot have a signifi- the bill but was told to leave the store. Recommendations are ex- access to appropriate, challeng- cant impact in encouraging pected to be presented to the ing, highly -skilled education young people to follow their commission this month. and leadership that can look and lead. Moir was one of a number plan and which has the latitude Leo Sasakamoose, Treaty 6 of speakers at a recent Treaty 6 to take futuristic approaches to zone director with medical Book teaches Ojibwa to young health conference held in Ed- government and economic de- services branch, said the In- Indians velopment, then there's this dian community needs phar- WINNIPEG- Apocket sized book called Anishinaabemo- monton to encourage daa, meaning Let's to look towards health profes- huge bubble of kids on our macists, physiotherapists, X- Speak Ojibwa, is being created to teach the are ray mental health language to the generation Natives in Manitoba. Myrtle sions as a career. doorstep who underedu- technicians, younger of A member of the cated without jobs. What are we workers and occupational Thomas, one o thf ecreators, was one of the few Natives to attend a Manitoba residential school during the Second World War. Waskaganish Band from going to do ?" she said. therapists. Quebec, Moir has lived in Gaye Hanson of the medical Young people have to be Thomas, who retained her langua omrememberfellowstudents while at school to get being strapped for speaking Alberta since 1973. services branch with Health and inspired Ojibwa. The swelling youth popula- Welfare Canada also stressed into health careers, he said. FEBRUARY 2, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, PAGE 3 Provincial briefs Northern Indian chiefs urge panel to treat diseased bison Feds threaten to By Jeff Morrow withdraw Lubicon offer Windspeaker Staff Writer EDMONTON - Ottawa has threatened to withdraw its last offer of $45 million to the Lubicon Indian Band if it isn't soon EDMONTON accepted. And government spokesman Ken Colby said oil wu ipanies, who have shutdown their operations near Little Buffalo, A government plan to kill should feel free to resume their activities. "No government can diseased bison in northern Al- respond to political embarrassment or threats of lawlessness by berta is being slapped down by meeting demands that have no real merit," he said. Operations local Indian chiefs who are de- were shut down by the companies in November after the band manding the animals be medi- threatened to dismantle them. Band adviser Fred Lennarson said cally treated instead. Indian Affairs ispro voking a fight Meanwhile, nearby Woodland They charge that Agriculture Creebandmembers are pondering an offer of land and cash made Canada is bending to pressure by Ottawa after three days of talks. by ranchers who fear their cattle will be infected by tuberculosis if the 4,400 free -roaming bison in Wood Buffalo National Park aren't destroyed. Even though public hearings Windspeaker file photo Treaty Indian must into the government proposal to The fate of diseased bison in Wood Buffalo National Park is the slaughter the buffalo drew to a subject of debate between scientists and Native people. close in Edmonton Jan. 26, Little seek permission to hunt Red River Band Chief Johnsen "It's very clear. That's our herds. Sewepagaham believes the position," he said. "The whole process has not EDMONTON- Court of Queen's Bench Justice H.S.Prowse battle to save the bison is just There are more than 25,000 been brought up by cattleman so has ruled thatTreatylndianGeorgeA lexsonofEdenValleyReserve heating up. healthy bison roaming the much as Agriculture Canada should have asked a rancher's permission before shooting two "As far as we're concerned Mackenzie Delta area in the over the last number of years," elk on leased grazing land. But Indian Association of Arta it's a man -made problem. So northernmost region of the he said. president Roy Louis said courts can't take away the treaty right man should correct the problem. 45,000 square kilometre park. Mitchell said more than of Indians to hunt on public lands. On Jan. 19, Prowse overturned Right now we're saying they Agriculture Canada has rec- 800,000 diseased head of cattle a Provincial Court ruling which said permission was not required. should be left alone. But if we ommended that the diseased have been killed since the bison Prowse's decision is likely to be appealed. had a choice, it is that they bison be killed so purebred bi- were introduced to the area. should be treated," he said. son don't become infected. From 1925 to 1928, more than Sewepagaham, who repre- Boyer River Band Chief Har- 6,000 diseased plains bison were sents 25 Native communities in vey Bulldog isn't convinced the taken from Wainwright in east - northern Alberta and the federal government is con- central Alberta and placed in the N.W.T., told the five -member cerned with the preservation of newly -created park. They have Pagans make local review committee and their the bison or the well -being of since formed a crossbred animal, panel of technicians that bands wildlife and humans. which officials believe could near the world historic park He believes the federal gov- destroy the remaining herds. salesman honorary chief want to conduct their own tests. ernment is trying to correct a Agriculture Canada veteri- But they want to do it their way. problem it starter when it intro- narian Reg Coupland said it's Edmonton legal and EDMONTON -Bob Brown, a retired salesman, He asked for a six -month ex- duced the infected animals to his department's is being made an honorary Indian chief by the Peigan Indian Nation 1920s. medical responsibility to "eradi- tension to the public hearin the area in the He will be honored in a ceremony Feb. 9 for his volunteer work $784,000 in intervenor fund- Bulldog said Ottawa is only cate" the infected buffalo to pro- lasteightyears in helping the southern Albaraband market humans in the over the ing so the Native coalition can now acting because cattleman tect wildlife and traditional beaded moccasins. 'T think it's quite an honor," said hire its own scientists to conduct are losing too many of their ani- area. out for box tops." His marketing is Brown. "They don't hand them studies into possible solutions. mals. The review committee ex- firm foothold in the Canadian its decision in knowledge has given thePeigansa "As Native people, we've Gordon Mitchell, assistant pected to make marketplace. The $45 handmade moccasins are available on the always said, 'let nature take its manager of operations for the May. reserve and at many shops across the country. Brown will be given La- course.' It's very clear to us they Alberta Cattle Commission, said FERO spokesman Colin a headdress and a new name selected by a family on the reserve. (federal government) are not al- his organization supports the cHance said the panel is taking his he was for When he first arrived on the reserve to sham advice, lowing that (to happen)," he slaughter of the diseased bison Sewepagaham's request thrown out. The band was making thousands of pairs of mocca- to study said. but he insisted the government more time and money Brown 198E sales at about seriously." sins and selling very few. estimates The Federal Environment is not being pressured to kill the the problem "very $800,000. Review Office (FERO) was set up in response to an 18- month- long study that determined a large number of bison in the park contracted tuberculosis Apology, correction and brucellosis. Blackfoots open complex It gathering public has been In a story in the Jan. Similar statements attributed how ani- published input into the diseased 26 edition of Windspeaker in the to Carpentier in the story were BLACKFOOT RESERVE, ALTA. -The Blackfoot Indian Band mals can be contained or if they Rocky Mountain House /Red inaccurate and misleading and has turned the sod on a $4- million, 50,000 sq ft. retail and office should be destroyed. Deer Profile, a headline which not her statements. complex, which willborder the reserve and the town ofGleichen. Sewepagaham said northern said 'Racism keeps students Windspeaker sincerely re- The band hopes the mall will create jobs and keep spending on Alberta cattleman in the Fort away from school, says worker' grets the error and wishes to the reserve. The project, scheduled for completion this summer, Vermilion area are now pressur- and is expected to create more than 35 jobs for local members. government inaccurately reflected the views apologize to Miss Carpentier ing the federal to of community liaison worker others in the Rocky Mountain keep the diseased bison from Beatrice Carpentier. school division for the error. infecting their livestock. Stonewalker punches way to title Hearings on OSLO project EDMONTON -Alberta and the federal govemment will hold joint public hearings on the environmental impact of the proposed From front page OSLO oilsands project in northern Alberta. The OSLO project, him down twice in Round 6 with World Boxing Associations nadian Forces heavyweight scheduled to begin production in 1997 near Fort McMurray, is a left -right combination and (WBA). champion for eight ears. designed to exploit northern Alberta's vast reserves of tar sands some hard punches to the body. "There are a lot of fighters that Stonewalker s first profes- oil. The review will look at the project's impact on Native people Recovenng in Wetaskiwin have been in the (WBA and sional fight saw him knockout and transboundary air and water quality. from the 12 -round bout, WBO) top 10 for the last 10 years. Minnesota's James Mitchell in Stonewalker is reflecting on his They're ready to go," Round 2 on April 22, 1985. future. Stonewalker declared. From there it has been all Winning the title is the "big- "They're not really big punch- uphill, until now. gest thing of my career so far," ers. That division is wide open In an undercard fight, Stonewalker said. for me right now." O'Chiese Indian Stan Cunning- "It was finally my time and It will probably be "early ham lost by a point to southpaw nobody could take it away." summer" before Stonewalker Ray Collins of Detroit. It pays to advertise in But there are bigger events on can fight, Rutter said. There is a Cunningham's record now the way. mandatory 45-day layoff for his reads 8 -2 -1 while Collins' record Upcoming bouts may see him cuts to heal and then another 90- has been boosted to five wins in defending his title against top day wait before he can fight the welterweight (136 -147 lbs) Canadian contenders Roddy again. category. Wind McDonald from Toronto or Stonewalker grew up in Fort The fight was stopped in the Jimmy Gradson. McMurray and began boxing fifth round when Cunningham He's also looking at ossible when he was 10 years -old, get- developed a case of bronchitis title shots in the Worldp Boxing ting instruction from his uncle, which has plagued him in the Organization (WBO) and the Mike Woodward who was a Ca- past.

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Goodfish band launches major business expansion By John Holman Windspeaker Staff Writer capitalizes on U.S, international markets WHITEFISH LAKE RESERVE, Band ALTA. The band unveiled the help promote the band in inter- and Sewing national and provincial business A Cree band will soon be Goodfish Garment with an Ameri- Company factory on Jan. 25, arenas. doing business along with a newly incorporated 'That's our economic base can oil company dry-cleaning, - mending and manufacturing vehicle service, health centre and education," he declared. a completed community hall and The potential work force and coveralls for oil workers. the band's aggressive business 15 in Edmonton, the library On Feb. "When were elected to sense has proved attractive to Exxon Corporation from Hous- we new con- office two years ago, priority was those outside of the oil business. ton, Texas will sign a educa- Aside from dry- cleaning con- tract with the Whitefish Lake economic development, northeastern Alberta. tion, employment and training. tracts, the council has also been Band from a tea con- two Alberta oil com- Those were the three issues we negotiating -packing As well, keyed in on," Houle said. tract with a company in Kenya in panies - Suncor Inc. and Syn- Africa Ltd. will sign He said the priority of the north that could create an crude Canada - build the re- additional 50 new jobs. five -year extensions of current band council is to con- serve's economy. Houle believes, Kenyan tea will eventually be dry- cleaning and mending Alberta imported to Goodfish to be tracts. in the past, too many are the result of bands ignored economic devel- packed, said Houle. The contracts fought for a The band is also proposing to a recently -completed expansion opment while they John Holman, W Inaspe land base and a share of re- export logs to Japan for building worth nearly $2 million in the and Ned Seenum cut the ribbon at the official Garment and Sewing Doreen Jackson sources appropriated from dis- houses. Goodfish opening of the new band hall. puted lands. Indian Association of Alberta Company. Roy congratu- which is run by between the band and Syncrude declared Houle. As the political furors raged, president Louis The company, for lated Houle and the its the band, currently employs 20 Canada Ltd. to supply the oil Canadian exporters have not solutions were found high councilon re- company with shirts, according yet really capitalized on the rates or poor initiatives at a cermoney Jan. 25. per cent of the 600 of 1,200 "You (Chief have eligible to work, to Houle. massiveU S. rocurement mar- economies on reserves. Houle) serve residents a lot of Native politicians, according to Band Chief Ernest The band eventually agreed to ket", declared -SSteven Hill, a rep- The Whitefish band initiative shown a contract for mending and dry- resentative of the Exxon Corp. began when they encouraged a who think they are leaders, that Houle. world is not flat. people With a larger building and cleaning the coveralls of Syn- from Houston, Texas. younger generation of Native the Our operation, it will crude oil workers and entered Hill encouraged the band take people on the reserve to attend won't fall off if they take on the dry- cleaning challenges of the world employ 200 people around the into a similar contract with Sun - advantage of tNs with his com- university or college to obtain the awesome cor Inc. necessary experience that would off the reserve," said Louis at a clock. pany. the The band borrowed $170,000 Currently there is a $100 mil- Since your materials are be useful in the band's drive for dinner reception following Indian Invest- lion Canadian market in safety purchased from the U.S., we economic self -sufficiency. tours. from the Alberta people) can excel ment Corporation and pumped clothing and coveralls. In three think that your textiles can enter Now there are 17 post- secon- "We (Indian its into the ex- years the band hopes to comer 12 the U.S. at zero per cent tariffs," dary raduates, Houle said and flourish. That's the name of $700,000 of own for the next he pansion, adding a sewing factory per cent of that market, a sub- he claimed. proudly, and 82 residents cur- the game decade," increase from their cur- Texas companies spent $10 rently enrolled in post-secondary declared. and expanding the building stantial people where the dry- cleaning opera- rent one per cent of the market. million in 1989 on coveralls. institutes. "We are the aboriginal housed. The band hopes to eventually There is also a $28 million market The band will employ these in this country. We are survivors. tions were ex- The company began in 1981 as employ 200 people 24 hours -a- for general military coveralls graduates as consultants in fu- We aren't going anywhere an experimental business project day at its new sewing factory, south Texas, Hill maintained. ture business decisions and to cept forward." Come out and Enjoy the Goodfish L a k e Winter Carnival FuA Daze February 16, 17, 18, 1990

FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY No-Hits Hockey Tournament No-Hits Hockey Tournament No-Hits Hockey Tournament contunies at 9 a.m. contunies Free Pancake Breakfast (Sat & Sun 9:00 a.m.) Ice Fishing Derby from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Fri at 6 p.m. 9 a.m -12 p.m. Registration Cross -Country Skiing Prize Money subject to change upon entries Register at the Arena Begins at 12 p.m. received. Weighing in at 4 p.m. Ski Rentals: $ 5.00 - 1/2 hour Fee of $5.00 per category. Contact Doreen Jackson at 636 -21 -02 First 12 teams accepted Contact Pat Hunter at 636 -3622 ext. 31 or Peg Broderick at 636 -3987 $300.00 entry fee. or Dorothy Seenum at 636 -3987 Pie Eating Contest Contact Ron Whitford at 636 -2872 Talent Show Begins at 12 p.m. at the school gym leave a message or Ned Seenum starting at 1 p.m. Contact Charlotte Whitford at 636 -3638 636 -2807 res., bus. 636 -3622 Categories: Senior Vocals - Male & Female; Junior Kids Leg Wrestling Co-Ed Volley Tournament Vocals - Male & Female; Jigging - Junior & Senior; begins at 12 p.m. Duet Vocals; Fiddle Contest; Pakan starting at 4 p.m. Register at the Gym Junior Air Guitar - Co -ed Three Weight Categories 6 Teams Contact Grace Houle at 636 -3622 ext. 23 Contact Mabel, Shannon or Chris Entry fee of $25.00 /team Dance Bingo Contact Shanda Seenum Saturday February 17 at 9:00 p.m. Start at 7:00 p.m. at 636 -2807 res. 636 -3622 ext. 23 at the Cultural Centre Not Responsible for any accidents, injuries, or Music by "C-Breeze" thefts during or after the Winter Fun Daze. FEBRUARY 2, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, PAGE 5

New hunting law criticized By Jeff Morrow wanted to someday operate a wilderness," he said. Alcohol abuse contributed Windspeaker Staff Writer larger service with an all- Native Gord Burton, president of the team of contracted guides com- Professional Outfitters Associa- EDMONTON plete with their own campsites tion of Alberta (POAA), said he to inquiry, say members and cabins. has "extreme dissatisfaction" Like most Native entrepre- Now, he says, "they're being with the government plan but neurs, Ken Steinhauer had a vi- regulated right out of business.' wouldn't comment on his objec- LETHBRIDGE, ALTA. than just The Forestry, Lands and Wild- tions for fear of repercussions going to the bars sion of stepping into the world of and free enterprise on par with his life department requirement from the provincial government. drinking," said Sandra on the Eagle a non -Native counterparts. went in to effect just after Christ- The FOAA was set up by the Alcohol problems Child, 22- year -old Only he wanted to do it by mas last year. wildlife department more than a Blood Reserve have been University of Lethbridge stu- hiking through the wilderness Steinhauer, a Native from year ago to act as a voice for the tackledhead on jnrccent tes- dent. the same way his forefathers have Saddle Lake, said the decision 350 licensed outfitters in Alberta. timonya0h2 millionRolf She also testified young done for hundreds of years. was so sudden that many of the Veteran outfitter Bernie inquiry whìCh is investigat- Blood Indians will only be- But now his dream of operat- operators never had the money Carlson who guides near ing strained .e1ations be- gin to co-operate with RCMP ing a Native guide service is saved to make their bids for the Wabasca, Alberta, said he can tweeithe ban 'and police. when police treat them as slowly fading because of a recent season and had to give in to the accept the government's inten- 1 Bail lawyer Eu- equals rather than as drunks. government regulation to cut larger services. tions to preserve Alberta wildlife gene areigiïlten says the in- She said RCMP racism, back on the number of animals Under the new regulations, but he questions the way they're gt 3'like would nothave such as an incident last sum- killed by non -resident Albertans. big game hunting permits are doing it. been caked #,f# xWn.'t; for mer in which a Native Outfitters are now required to limited for non -residents and are He said the plan was "sprung" the exttetiiiiii*oho1 abuse woman was publicly ridi- pay for tags before offenng their first purchased through a bid on the outfitters who didn't have on thereserve and he gave it culed by several officers services to a potential client. system by outfitters who in turn time to respond. credit' or inereasinz aware- while being arrested, have "That will put the small opera- sell them to potential out-of -prov- "Nobody has that kind of ness about the problem. soured young people's per- tor right out of business. In many ince clients needing a guiding upfront money. I do think the Band Chief Roy Fox also ception of police. cases it already has," he la- service. government has the idea that took the stand to talk about Meanwhile, band mem- The fees range from $75 there are too many outfitters in mented. could his own battle with alcohol, ber Jet f Healy who coaches Steinhauer, 44, fears the fees for antelope to $150 for moose. Alberta and not enough re- a subject he said he doesn't minor hockey in nearby are going to cause for The hunters used to pay only sources," he said. problems often talk about in public. Cardston, he tries to many Native people in northern the game they killed.Now it's Bob Stevenson, head of the said Alberta who depend on the influx up to the outfitter /guides to commercial wildlife branch, said One youth leader said the make his players see they problem largely result of out -of- province hunters will - make sure the fees are paid before the idea to implement a bidding is the don't need alcohol, ing to pay for a guide. they take on a client. system is nothing new and it isn't of young people having noth- Several players are begin - He said outfitters who do their According to Steinhauer, the being done to deprive any small ing else to do. ning to be scouted by major own guiding or who contract out new hunting laws will wipe out operation of business. "There are no other pro- juniorhockey teams because to other guides, won't be able to the smaller outfitters who depend Just like any business venture, grams on the reserve other of their success, he said. afford to pay the fees up front. on the non -resident business. he says, "it's user pay. There's no When he first went into the "Its just another example of discnmination. It's been in the guiding business 10 years ago, he the government controlling our planning for 20 years." NOTICE OF NOTICE OF EMPORARY EMPORARY

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Windspeaker is published by the Aboriginal Multi -Media Society of Alberta (AMMSA) each Friday to provide information primarily to Native people of northern Alberta. Wind speaker was established in 1983 and is politically independent. Indexed in the Canadian Magazine Index and indexed on -line in the Canadian Business & Current Affairs Database and Canadian Periodical Index. 35mm Microfilm: Micromedia,158 Pearl St. Toronto, Ont M5H 113 15001 -112 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T5M 2V6 (403) 455 -2700 FAX: (403) 452 -1428 Bert Crowfoot General Manager Gary Gee Editor Carol Russ Finance Manager Viewpoint I Paddle vote still hasn't settled accord disagreements The Federation of Metis Settlements and the provincial government may think they have won the latest round in the war of wills between itself and Paddle Prairie dissidents in their disagreement over the Alberta Settlements Accord. Fifty-seven per cent of Paddle Prairie residents have rejected leav- ing the federation to negotiate a separate deal with the government Opinion in a Jan. 18 referendum. But the issues which sparked this controversy have yet to be decided. When the accord was signed last summer and supported by 78 per cent of residents in the eight different Metis settlements in Alberta, the agreement supposedly settled a long-standing dispute between the Tunnelvision hurts backers federation - which represents eight Metis settlements -and the provincial government over Metis land rights and resources. Despite that overwhelming support for the deal, however, six months later, of flawed Meech Lake there appears to be a core group of people who want the accord agreement changed. While Canada's First Nations The referendum in Paddle Prairie, where 118 of 208 residents voted are left in the wings, the court - to rescind a Paddle Prairie council decision to pull out of the federa- ship of Quebec continues. tion, doesn't appear to have settled very much. 86 residents were Politicians are panicking at SECOND opposed to continuing the agreement as it presently is written. the prospect the Meech Lake Originally, three of five members on the council voted to pull Paddle Accord won't be ratified by the Prairie out of the federation over their belief that the federation council June 23 deadline. WIND... and the provincial government was ignoring its concerns over land They suffer from incurable entitlement, policy- making powers of individual settlements, and access tunnel vision and are refusing to With Dana Wagg to resource revenue. accept the accord is fatally The group wanted amendments made to Bills 64 and 65 that allows flawed and should be trashed. municipal self-government on the settlements. Neither the government The Meech Lake accord nor the federation would budge. would recognize Quebec as a The decision to pull out infunated the two remaining Paddle Prairie distinct society, paving the way councillors - Mervin Bellerose and Joe Cardinal - who refused to for Quebec to sign the 1982 Con- tremely racist," he declares. Those First Nations were go along with the decision, and eventually forced last week's referen- stitution Act. In Drum Beat, a recently -re- given a "contemptuous brush- dum on the issue. In all my years in politics, I leased book dealing with the off," by Mulroney and the pre- Federation president Randy Hardy said during the controversy that have never been so concerned major battles by Indians in the miers who completely shut out it was time once again to go back to the people because the Paddle about the future of my country," 1980s for justice, Erasmus deals and ignored Natives in the Prairie council had failed to consult the constituents they represented. solemnly declared former Pro- at length with the flawed Meech Meech Lake Accord, says Eras- Well, the vote in Paddle is over and the people have been heard. But gressive Conservative leader Lake agreement and the flawed mus. the 41 per cent who voted for a pullout and against the deal is a far cry Robert Stanfield. process which lead to it. Mulroney hypocritically com- from the 22 per cent of Alberta Metis who voted against the deal last We're warned Canada is "Quebec could be recognized mitted to enlarge the role of June. perched on the brink of a as a distinct society, but not, Quebec within Confederation The discrepancy in opposition to the federation from the largest Metis constitutional crisis. apparently, the First Nations while telling First Nations to take settlement (who also have the largest land base) may be explained by Ordinary Canadians aren't who were here long before any a number and to get in line, ac- the narrow parameters of the Jan. 18 referendum and the emotional- nearly as concerned. Only seven Quebecers or any Europeans set cording to Erasmus. ism riding with it. per cent of those polled for a re- foot on the continent. We, too, Erasmus is pinning his hopes Paddle Prairie residents were asked whether they wanted to leave cent Maclean's / Decima survey have our own languages, our for changes to the accord on the the federation or not. But it's surprising that 41 per cent of residents identified Meech Lake or na- own cultures, our own ways of premiers opposed to Meech. said yes when the federation has touted the fact 78 per cent of all tional unity as the most impor- life. How, one might ask, could "We have no doubt about settlement residents are fully in favor of the accord. tant issue facing the country . we be more distinct than we our continued survival, far into It begs the question of whether the federation has considerable more The reason is obvious; they are ? ", writes Erasmus. the future. We have always been support in the remaining seven settlements or whether public senti- live in the real world and not in He traces the many confronta- here. We are not going any- ment on the deal is shifting away from that 78 per cent vote recorded an ivory tower in Ottawa. tions in Indian country since where. And the Canadian politi- last June. A tiresome central Canadian early 1987 to the drafting of the cal system eventually will have The latest vote, at least for Paddle Prairie residents, seems to more issue continues to get played out accord. to treat us as a permanent, and accurately reflect the community's strong concerns about the accord in central Canada while the con- Canada's First Nations be- important part, of this country," in the wake of last June's overwhelming endorsement. cerns of Natives, women and the came frustrated Ottawa was says Erasmus. Judging by the comments of Bellerose who was against a pullout, territories, who are forgotten in prepared to make major conces- When Meech fails, let's hope the provincial government and the Federation of Metis Settlements the Meech Lake Accord, go un- sions to Quebec and the other Mulroney gets the message. council will now have to address the issues that forced the referendum addressed. provinces to reach an agreement, There are other issues of national in the first place. Prime Minister Brian Mu- but wasn't willing to make the importance, like aboriginal Bellerose says he wants to ensure there are concessions given to the lroney and provincial premiers same kind of concessions to Na- rights, which have to be dealt 41 per cent of Paddle Prairie residents who voted for the pullout. representing the Second and tives. with. He says he will attempt to get the federation and the government Third Nations (the English and "Our people have been rele- Sadly, the perceived to agree to allow individual settlements control over their land. Under French respectively) bend over gated to the lowest rung on the constitutional crisis is likely to the current agreement, the settlement council decides who gets what backwards to get Meech ap- adder of Canadian society, suf- have the reverse effect - more land for what purposes and a Metis Appeals Tribunal handles appeals proved, but callously ignore the fer the worst conditions of life, attention will be paid to Quebec of council decisions. real and day -to-day concerns of the lowest incomes, the poorest and whether it'll take its marbles Lack of control by individual settlements over land was one of the First Nations. education and health and can and go home. main issues which forced the pullout in the first place. Mulroney and the premiers envision only the most depress- Shame. The government says it will agree to the concessions if the federa- supporting Meech have two sets ing futures for our children," tion approves. of standards, rightly observes says Erasmus. Second Wind is a column open However, neither the government nor the federation has yet to hear Georges Erasmus, national chief Meantime, provincial and to staff members of the Aborigi- from the Paddle Prairie council as a whole since the five councillors of the Assembly of First Nations. federal politicians go their merry nal Multi -Media Society of Al- haven't talked to each other since their split on the issue. They have one set for themselves way believing they can have berta. It runs on a monthly basis Meanwhile, a Paddle Prairie resident wants the Jan. 18 referendum and y another for aboriginal meaningful constitutional in Windspeaker. Viewpoints in declared illegal because it was improperly called. people. change without the involvement the column do not reflect the And round and round we go. Mulroney's position is "ex- of First Nations. point of view of AMMSA. FEBRUARY 2, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, PAGE 7 Letters to the Editor Peltier imprisonment an 'embarrassment' to humanity "The longest and darkest hour of night is the one just be- fore the new day which brings Supporters renew appeals for jailed activist change. Now is the time of hope. Now is the time to rise up. Now we must take into our hands the on the basis that all evidence was Peltier and others of these times power of self- determination to fabricated by the FBI and U.S. remain the vanguard of a move- demand justice and freedom for government at the Vancouver ex- ment advocating the rights of all our brother Leonard Peltier and tradition hearing. people to self-determination, their freedom for all people." This upcoming meeting fol- lands and cultures. lows the decision on June 22, 1989 This struggle is an example to by the Supreme Court of Canada the Lubicon Cree, Innu of Labra- Dear editor. dismissing our (the Leonard dor and other nations which are Peltier Defence Committee) re- defending their lives and rights This Feb. 6, 1990, Leonard quest for an appeal of the extradi- against the assault by govern- Peltier - American Indian tion. ments, corporations and the mili- Movement leader, father and While the court ave no reason tary. defender of his people - will for the decision and did not have Peltier's case has been pre- complete 14 years in prison. to, a positive outcome occurred. sented in the highest courts of His imprisonment is an embar- Lawyers representing the U.S. both Canada and the U.S., and rassment to all humanity. government did not deny that lobbied at the White House and As the world community re- fraud took place. The Supreme Canada's House of Commons. sponds with renewed appeals for Court of Canada then inquired, He was given the international justice, Canada can now set the what was the Minister of Justice human rights award by Spain and example by correcting the injus- doing about the fraud? was the subject of 17 million let- tice of Leonard Peltier's false ex- We believe that if enough ters to the U.S. government by tradition from Canada to the U.S. people demand justice, the gov- Soviet citizens demanding his in 1976. ernment could seek Peltier's re- freedom. The Leonard Peltier Defense turn to Canada by voting i n favor We continue to lobby Native Committee (Canada) will soon of private members' motion M- people in North America and, in present Doug Lewis, Canada's 418, which could be approved by particular, nations in Canada American Indian activist Leonard Peltier Windspeaker file photo minister of justice, with a demand politicians in upcoming months. which recognize their sover- to seek Peltier's return to Canada For many people in North conviction and get away with it. Beyond the reality of Leonard eignty, to give support for what America, there is alarm at how Canada rejected Peltier's pleas Peltier's frame -up lies the esti- this case represents for the free - easy both governments can col- for sanctuary in 1976 and violated mated 200 deaths and assaults dom of all. STAFF laborate and extradite at will his aboriginal rights as sanctuary between 1972 and 1976 on Pine This struggle has always been without close examination of the had also been granted to him by Ridge Reservation as the govern- carried by a handful of dedicated Jeff Morrow. evidence being presented. the Kwakiutl Nation of the west ment- backed tribal council and people with limited support, no Assignment Editor /Reporter And, then, in the face of this coast of Canada. the FBI released its campaign of money, exhausted resources and Dana Wagg injustice to all people, turn a blind This nation of a distinct people, terror. strong prayers. Copy Editor /Reporter eye. whose traditional institutions of The motive was a collaborated It is for this reason that we Josie Auger How long can these crimes culture and self-government are effort by government and corpo- would like to thank our elders for Arts /Entertainment Reporter against humanity continue unless still intact, was not able to exercise rations to exploit and develop their strong prayers so that our Leta McNaughton we, the people, demand justice its offer of sanctuary because mineral -rich treaty lands. people may continue to carry on Community Reporter and hold these governments North American `governments Similar situations threaten the the struggle for justice, truth and John Holman of across Sports Reporter accountable? don't recoenize this fundamental lives Native people freedom. Real Pelchat For the Native people of North right of nations. North America today as the At this time we desperately Production Assistant America, Peltier's case represents Now, more than a decade late, environment becomes more need to upgrade our communica- Susan St. Laurent the genocidal treatment of indige- Leonard Peltier's struggle for exploited, polluted and unfit for tion capabilities so that we can Office Manager nous peoples by governments freedom has become a thorn that human and animal habitation. reach more people worldwide Tina Wood which deny them their right to both governments can no longer As conditions of indigenous and together increase the flow of Marketing Co-ordinator land and self- determination. continue to deny. people deteriorate, Leonard letters to the Canadian govern- This case illustrates that a gov- ment. ernment can target an individual NEED YOUR HELP. AMMSA BOARD for prosecution, fabricate evi- Government record on B caus small in Leona Shandruk dence against him, suppress evi- numbers, President dence of his innocence, get a to rduce labourand over- Fred Didzena environment worries reader head costs. Vice -President Dear Editor: previous interference in the river. WE ARE IN DESPERATE Chester Cunningham Traditional Navajo wisdom NEED OF A FAX MACHINE. CObunI.MiSt'S NEED YOUR CONTRIBU Treasurer The current controversy gener- says the morality of our decisions WE Rosemarie Willier ated by the possibility of further is reflected in the impact those de- DONS. Tax receipts are provided Secretary WYltlllg u Noel McNaughton development (this time pulp cisions will have on those living River generations from now. Wne would also like to thank Carol Wilson mills) on the Athabasca seven our legal advisors Dianne Martin depth, emtiQn I Harrison Cardinal system brings to mind earlier "de- urge those with decision- Ruby, Lew in Alberta. making to seek the wis- and Clayton Gurwitz Joe P. Cardinal velopment' Northern powers and Bruce Ellison for their unsel- Dan McLean Dear Editor: In the early 1980s, Suncor Inc. dom and farsightedness to envi- responsible leakage a planet that can be inhabited fish dedication to justice and free Albert Wanuch were for of sion dom for Leonard Peltier. toxic materials into the Athabasca by those coming generations. SUBSCRIPTIONS Just a note to express my appe- ciation for one of your weekly River. Progress also means saying Your Brother, articles, "Touching the Circle" by It was not the Alberta Govern- "No" to that which is harmful. Frank Dreaver CANADA $30 - FOREIGN $40 Richard Wagamese. ment that alerted those people liv- Leonard Peltier Defense Send cheque or money order I feel that this article contains ing north of Fort McMurray that Louis A. Loyer payable to Windspeaker be Committee (Canada) and some of the finest writing I have this had happened. Concerned Citizen sure to include your name, ever had the privilege ofexperi- And it was not the government address and postal code. Please of Alberta that laid the initial notify us by telephone or in encing. I say this because his writing charges. It was the people of the writing if you have a change of Fort MacKay Indian Band who address. prompts more than just reading, Mr. Wagamese writes so much took the action that brought this from his heart. destruction to public attention. ADVERTISING His messages and his stories The charges were ultimately Dear Editor: develop businesses, encourage SALESPEOPLE: flow with depth and emotion in taken over by the government of our children, teach our children Alberta a number of the such a quiet gentle manner. and after In reference to a letter to the about the changing world, and Mel Miller charges were Suncor Our world needs "Touching dro..ed, editor by Gordon Janvier con- be directly involved in the pro - Ron Louis Inc. fine $:111 for pollut- the Circle" more now than ever paid a of Al -Pac mill. posed pulp mill (Al Pac). Alan Harrison life- cerning the before. ing that beautiful and sustain- I, in- If we "live and leave alone", river. as all communities and Advertising copy must be I look forward each week to ing where will our children be? in dividuals, am concerned about received no later than Friday the product of Richard Wag- Confidence the government the pulp mills being built. And what will they write on to noon to guarantee publication amese's creativity truly a gift. of Alberta's willingness or ability But Ialso think we can bene- learn? - to the in the next issue. To advertise Thank you, Richard. monitor environment, bor fit in a lot of ways. Sandra Deltess rowed from children, is very call 455-2700 . Yours truly, our We can upgrade ourselves, Janvier/Fort McMurray low in those of us who recall that MEMBERSHIPS Mary Fisher Native American Press Association (NAPA) Windspeaker welcomes your opinion National Aboriginal COPYRIGHT Windspeaker welcomes letters to the editor. Letters should be Communications Society Advertisements designed, set and produced by Windspeaker brief and include the name, address and telephone number of the (NACS) as well as pictures, news, cartoons, editorial content and other writer. We will not print unsigned letters unless there is a good SECOND CLASS MAIL printed material are the property of Windspeaker and may riot reason for withholding the identity of the writer. Windspeaker REGISTRATION NO. 2177 be used without the expressed permission of Windspeaker. reserves the right to edit letters for taste, length and grammar. PAGE 8, WINDSPEAKER, FEBRUARY 2, 1989 Community News Time to bring out the flannel underwear... brrr!

Hi! ness Centre, a part of the Friend - Yes, he did it! ship centre's program. Hobbema boxer Danny For more information, please Stonewalker won a unanimous call Loraine at the Centre at 523- decision over Dave 'Machine 4511. Gun' Fiddler at Red Deer on Jan. Droppin' In On March 10, a Volunteer and 27 to officially become the Cana- Appreciation Banquet and dian light- heavyweight cham- By Rocky Woodward Dance will be held and a free pion. invitation is going out to all the The night of the fight, I was volunteers of the High Prairie listening to 'Sports Talk' on Native Friendship Centre. CFRN Radio with John Short and Now that is something. It just a guy called in and said: 'The goes to show you why these highlight of the boxing card had centers are called FRIENDSHIP to be the Stonwalker/ Fiddler "He has always been an in- controversial? It just goes to show how we Centres. They never forget their fight." spriation to me. Winston once Stan did a great deal of good sometimes (most of the time) volunteers... what a friend to Congratulations, Danny! told me, 'Never be shy to make for the Metis and served as an have to depend on the memories have. How do you like the cold someone happy.' I live by his elected president for the Metis of women in order to keep the There's more! weather across Alberta? Did you words," commented George. Association of Alberta and the memories of important people On March 24, the third annual see where Fort Chipewyan went I wish you and all the people at people it represents for almost 11 alive. TALENT SHOW will be held down to 49 below zero! We Yellowknife a great and fun time years. Adrian Hope was an ambassa- downtown or uptown, depend- should hold a contest and which- during your annual Arctic Winter Stan Daniels passed away on dor for all the Metis and lived his ing on whether you live on a hill ever town in northern Alberta is Games, George. Jan. 27, 1983. life in true Metis fashion. He or not, at the ELKS HALL. the coldest during this cold spell, AGASSIZ: And for all you I am a firm believer that cared, laughed, shared and al- Cash prizes and trophies will wins 400 pairs of flannel under- people who don't know where there is enough in this country ways dreamed of a better life for be awarded to winners so all you wear. Agassiz is, it's in British Colum- for everyone's needs, but not his people, the Metis. dancers, jiggers, fiddle players YELLOWKNIFE: Speaking of bia near Chilliwack. enough for everyone's greeds. Adnan Hope is missed by all and singers... go for it! cold, George Tuccaro ust called And guess who called? This is our problem." - Stan the Metis of Alberta and espe- Loraine says all contestants from CBC Yellowknife and he "Tell everyone in Alberta, I Daniels. cially, the people of Kikino...his must call the Friendship Centre to says it is so cold there, "a lawyer miss them, I love them. But I'll Christine is now employed as home. register. was spotted walking along the never give up living in beautiful a liaison officer for Allied Indian HIGH PRAIRIE: On Feb. 9, That's all from High Prairie for street with his own hands in his British Columbia!" says beautiful and Metis Society at the British the third annual Crib Tourna- now, but I must add,1 sure appre- pockets!" Christine Daniels. Columbia Federal Mountain In- ment will be held at the Golden ciate the input from your com- As you see, George is a come- One of the reasons Christine stitution. Age Club. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. munity, Loraine and thank you. dian and during his spare time he called is to remind us all here in We miss you, Christine. the tournament offers trophies for ENOCH: For people closer to sometimes travels across the Alberta that this week marks KIKINO: Exactly four years first, second, third and for any home, the executive director of country making people laugh at seven years since her beloved ago on Jan. 31,1986 another great skunks. the Enoch Recreational Centre, various functions he has been husband and our once beloved leader and spokesman, Adrian No... not the type of skunk Gilbert Morin, says an archery asked to appear at. Metis leader, Stan Daniels, Hope passed away. you maybe thinking about. Crib program is coming up. "I'll also be recording a few passed away. Just recently, I received a letter players will understand. Equipment will be available songs I wrote and putting them "One of the things Stan said to from his daughter, Charolette And according to the execu- and classes will start off free of on CD. I'll be doing some of the me just before he passed away Hope of Salmon Arm, B.C., re- tive director of the High Prairie charge. work here and then we'll send was, 'life must go on.' It does go minding me of the anniversary of Friendship Centre, Loraine "Were just in the process of them to a professional studio for on but it hasn't been an easy Adrian's passing. Duguay, a SWEETHEART BALL starting the program up. As soon everything else to be added," seven years for me," said It doesn't make my heart feel will be held at the Legion Hall on as archery is available, we'll let says George. Christine. good that not one but two loving Feb. 10..Music will be supplied by know," George gives much of his To some Stan was controver- ladies had to remind me about DESTINY and a prime nb supper That's about it for this week. credit as a professional comedian sial but then I would have to say the anniversaries of both these is also on the agenda. Remember to buckle up and to a friend of both of ours, Win- (and using this word in a positve leaders of the Metis and friends to Proceeds from the Valentine always remember... we luvs ya ston Wuttunee. manner) are not all great leaders all Native people everywhere. Ball will go towards the Eagle Fit- baby!

To have your event appear in 456 -1039 or 479 -8609. "Indian Country Community NATIONAL FILM BOARD; Events" call Tina Wood at Indian Country every Wednesday at noon; (403)455 -2700. special screenings; NFB The- atre, 120 Canada Place, 9700 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton; ad- CREE MASSES; beginning Community mission is free; for more info. Jan. 23 each Tuesday evening; call Muriel at 495 -3012. Rocky Native Friendship ST. HENRY'S CATHOLIC Centre Society, Rocky Moun- CHURCH SUNDAY tain House; for more info. call SCHOOL; every Sunday; Ft. Iris Schenk at (403) 845 -2788. Vermilion; 10:15 a.m.; children HEAD -SMASHED -IN BUF- Gina (403) 585 -4298 (home) or VALENTINE'S DANCE; Feb. HOPE YOUTH CENTRE); Feb. 3 -8 years old are invited to at- FALO JUMP; Mini -events Bill (403) 585 -2139 (home) or 10; Brittania Hall (15927 - 105 16 - 18; Edmonton; for more info. tend; for more info. call Leona every Sunday at noon thru to Emile (403) 585 -3805 (home). 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1) FEBRUARY 2, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, PAGE 9

Laura Vinson named female artist of the year By Josie Auger Music Association and another followed her heart to pursue Windspeaker Staff Writer from Alberta Achievement. music. Vinson has been nominated It has taken her 22 years in the EDMONTON for half a dozen Juno Awards music business for the Metis and many other country music singer to gain the popularity and Metis country-pop singer awards throughout her career, prestige that she has. Laura Vinson received a stand- but had never won. Last year proved to be a great ing ovation from her peers Jan. Ironically, while she took a year for her. Both she and Dave 28 at the Alberta Recording In- break from the country music Martineau, a fellow musician, dustry Association Awards scene last year and in semi-retire- put together a single titled (ARIA) ceremonies when she ment, she won a number of Gunshy" for Alberta Country, a was named Female Recording awards. showcase album of Alberta Artist of the Year. But Vinson might not have musicians. She also won Music Score of garnered the accolades from her The promo package, which the Year for Taint Me A Story', peers and fans had she pursued was sent to the United States and which she wrote for an ACCESS her ambitions to be a teacher. Europe, has received a lot of Network TV film. The ceremo- In the early 1970s, she lived interest. nies were broadcast live from what some may call a double life. In 1989, the plight of the Lubi- Edmonton by Shaw Cable. By day, she attended classes at con Lake Band tugged at the A visibly -surprised Vinson the University of Alberta and by Metis singer's heart and inspired beat out last year's winner - fe- night she played with 'Bitter her to put together a song titled male recording artist of the year Sweet', a house band at the Co- "Spirit Sings'. It soon became the Mary Lou Somnor -and prom- rona Hotel. title track for a special request ising young singer Kerri Ander- It paid my way through album. son. school. I eventually had to drop And last summer, the coun- the first time I "This was ever my early morning class," she try -pop singer came out with a Josie Auger, Windspeaker won any vocal award. It was recalled. popular song titled, 'Indian Singer Laura Vinson pretty surprising. I screamed my In 1973, Vinson received her Summer'. ries titled 'Native Imagery' with on a music score for film pro- head off!" she gushed in an inter- Bachelor of Education from the In 1989, she had what many two of the scores receiving ARIA ducer Stu Mitchell's 'Decade of view last week. U of A. At the time there wasn't a would call a good year in the nominations. Champions', which will be seen Last ear, Vinson received an demand for teachers, so Vinson music industry, providing three This year Vinson will be col- on CERN. An airing date has yet award from the Calgary Country changed her career goals and she music scores for an ACCESS se- laborating with other musicians to be set. Ben Cardinal: Pufting tufiïbehind the st reu

By Leta McNau hton a privileged people," he said, ing and doing things. I'm really Windspeaker StaWriter smiling. proud to see that," he says. It's always going from one "Good writing is very important, EDMONTON job to the next. But I've been for- to get things happening, to show tunate that I've been able to ideas and truth. Theatre is a re- "They give Native actors Na- make a living at this. It's hard to ally interesting way to go about tive roles. It's wonderful to be make a living at this, but it's the it." able to play the character and put people you get to work with," he Cardinal has lots of plans to some truth into it instead of the said. keep him active. While he plans stereotype." While Cardinal doesn't see to continue writing plays, he himself as a role model, he does eventually wants to move on to Ben Cardinal, a Metis origi- like to encourage young adults to writing movies. nally from Lac la Biche, first write and act. I want to learn and see the began acting when he was only I really see a lot of kids writ- growth of Native artists." 10 years-old. As a child he had this restless energy and a 'big mouth" which sometimes got him into trouble, he recalls. His teacher thought drama was the way to harness Actor Ben Cardinal Alberta Family Day that energy and he told young Ben about a school play and the way, a Cree from Manitoba," he four different characters, includ- Monday, February 19, 1990 role of Tom Sawyer. reminisces. "I got to work with ing a middle -aged Native, a col- I think I was the first Native some really wonderful guys - lege student at Yale, a U.S. diplo- Tom Sawyer in Canada," he some Mohawks, Iroquois and a mat and a Japanese diplomat. Monday, February 19, 1990 will be observed as The play, by Stephen chuckles. bunch of Cree guys.' directed "Alberta Family Day ". This new general holiday It was that first role which He gives credit to his high Heatley, played live at Roxy made Cardinal decide he wanted school drama teacher who Theatre (10708 -124th St.) for 12 will be observed in Alberta each year on the to make a living as an. actor. taught him how to mould his performances and has now third Monday in February. Now 31, Cardinal says he's ideas into a project by letting him moved on to the Magnus in been doing it for so long, acting and the other students write their Thunder Bay. The Employment Standards Code now comes naturally despite his lack own stories. That helped launch Cardinal found it difficult of formal training. His most re- his second career as a play- accepting a part in the play be- designates the following 9 days as general cent role was in Theatre Net- wright. cause it was written from a non- holidays: work's 'Third Ascent.' "I really wanted to write be- Native point of view about a "I've played Big Joey (in Dry cause I got tired of the Native Native legend. Lip Oughta Go To Kapuskasing, stereotype," he says. He explains non -Natives try New Year's Day Labour Day a Thompson Highway play). "When a mooniyaw (non- to portray Native culture but He's a mean non -caring individ- Native) writes about the Native really show their misunder- Alberta Family Day Thanksgiving Day ual." community, a lot of it's not really standing. In the end, they look Good Friday Remembrance Day He says Big Joey was interest- true. I wanted to show some naive. Victoria Day Christmas Day ing and a challenge to play be- truth, so I said it's time to write Cardinal had gone to the cause he had to learn to be mean, parts" writer to express his feeling that Canada Day something he wasn't used to. He gets his ideas from himself the legend may have been misin- "I'd come out of the show and and the people around him. Car- terpreted. But the playwright people wouldn't even talk to me dinal says his plays aren't tradi- indicated he was showing how Employers and employees requiring further because of how mean a character tional but are more like mirrors non -Native people don't under- information regarding the Code or its general he was." of the past and present. stand Native culture. holiday pay requirements should contact one He's also played Sam, a Na- Learning lessons from the Cardinal also had a few prob- rive activist, in Northern Light's past have to be passed on be- lems with a buffalo skull and an of the regional offices of the Employment production of 'Jessica' and he cause "people forget ", he noted. eagle feather being used as props Standards Branch of Alberta Labour listed in had a part in The Ecstasy of Rita "Being an actor makes it a in the play. your local telephone directory. Joe'. little bit easier for me. I talk as I I thought about it, but In between acting he worked go along, I play the parts. The they've done the show before. at different trades like glazing characters write for me after I It's theatre." and carpentry. start, I just happen to be there at After this, Cardinal says he Cardinal says he's played lots the conversation." saw it as "just a story." of Indian chiefs and would like Among the plays he's written Acting is a double reward for Albeira to play a doctor or a lawyer have been 'Bones', 'Generic Cardinal offering the challenge sometime, but says Big Joey was Warriors' and his current project, of the character he must play and LABOUR his favorite role. a television script called 'Mocca- the opportunity to work with Employment Standards Branch "It was an all -Native cast and sin Flats'. other talented actors. was written by Thompson High- In Third Ascent', he played "Someone once said artists are PAGE 10, WINDSPEAKER, FEBRUARY 2, 1989 Arts and Entertainments 'Keepers Of he Earth' brings Native legends alive to children Stories renew Native conservation values

'Keepers Of The Earth" The authors of "Keepers Of remember to keep their hearts By Michael J. Caduto and Jo- The Earth" use Native legends to good, to share theland and treat seph Bruchac promote the environmental it well. With illustrations by John cause. If humans do not treat the Kahionhes Fadden and Carol One legend from the Nis - land with respect, the people Wood, 209 pp., $22.95 qually tribe titled "Loo -Wit, The said, Loo-Wit will wake up and Fifth House Publishers Fire- Keeper" depicts how Mount let us know how unhappy she St. Helens came to be. and the Creator have become Reviewed By Josie Auger It begins with two brothers again. Windspeaker Staff Writer quarrelhng over land. The Crea- That was long before the day tor isn't pleased, so he gives the in the 1980s when Mount St. EDMONTON brothers each a bow and an ar- Helens woke again. row to shoot in the air. Where the In the book, a discussion "Keepers Of The Earth" is a very arrow fell determined where about moral issues like greed is special resource book for anyone who they would live. The older held after each story. For in- would like to help children develop a brother's arrow fell to the south stance, a science experiment is sense of wonder and respect for the of the river and the younger conducted to demonstrate the natural world." -Ann Coxworth, brother's to the north. The Crea- three forms of energy: heat, light Program Coordinator, Saskatche- tor provided the brothers with a and motion. The reader is then Loo-Wit, The firekeeper Gmchk by john Kahionhes Fadde wan Environmental .Snripty stone bridge between them to instructed to discuss how today's symbolize peace. society obtains its fuel and to The peace lasted for many discuss why it's important to seasons until the people from the conserve energy. north got jealous of the land the Native legends like "Loo -Wit, people in the south had. Quarrel- The Fire -Keeper" are intended to ing began and once again the educate children between the Creator intervened by taking ages of five to eight years to see Athabasca Health Unit away the fire. The people prayed that future generations of Native to the Creator to give back the and non-Native environmental- The Athabasca Health Unit is pleased to announce the follow- fire. ists share the same empathy for The Creator pitied them so he the earth and each other. ing as Board Members: visited Loo -Wit, the keeper of the It is a renewal of Native val- Area of last fire. If she agreed to share her ues. fire, Loo -Wit would be granted "Keepers Of The Earth" will Member Representation one wish. prove valuable for resource ma- Phil Coutney, Chairman Town of Lac La Biche Loo -Wit agreed and asked to terial in any library. become young and beautiful. It glorifies the Native tradi- Berkley Ferguson, Vice Chairman County of Athabasca The next day she went to the tions of storytelling. people of the North and South. Part I of the book emphasizes Arno Birkigt County of Athabasca The chiefs of both clans saw how the qualities of a good storyteller beautiful Loo -Wit was and both and gives helpful hints on be- Norm Colquhoun I.D. 17 East wanted her for a wife. coming a better one. Lucien Bourassa I.D. 18 South Again, fighting began. The In Part II of the book, 25 leg- Creator saw this and threw a ends from 20 different Native Dennis Barton Town of Slave Lake stone at the bridge and turned cultures are used. Those legends the northern chief into. what is are based on the earth's natural Joanne Onrait Town of Athabasca now known as Mount Adams elements of fire, earth, wind and and the southern chief into water and covers the topics of Athabasca Health Unit Mount Hood. plants and animals, life, death, Loo -Wit was heartbroken spirit and the unity of earth. Box 1140 over the pain caused by her "Keepers Of The Earth" links Athabasca, Alberta TOG OBO beauty. She could no longer find ancient Native legends to easy - peace as a human being. The to- understand scientific infor- Creator pitied her and changed mation and provides instructions her into Mount St. Helens where for hands -on activity. she stands between Mount Hood It's a wise choice for your and Mount Adams. She slept bookshelf. peacefully. The Creator had placed her Fort between two quarrelling moun- NOTICE OF Smith Native Band tains to keep the peace, and it was intended that humans, too, EMPORARY Band Manager should look at her beauty and GUARDIANSHIP TO: You will be responsible for the management of all band responsibilities JANET MAXINE and the supervision of staff. You will work under the direction of the vT chief and council. POTTS Good News Duties involved are: accounting such as budgeting, monthly finan- Party Line Take notice that an cial statements, payroll, etc. Dealing with the public and various application for Temporary funding agencies. Attend meetings. Proposal writing. Supervise staff NATIVE BROTHER- of 2 or 3 people. HOOD ROUND Guardianship of your DANCE child, born on May 12, A diploma in business administration or proven managerial skills is required. Must be self motivated. Feb. 14, 6:30 to 10:00 p.m.; 1980, will be made 7802 - 101 Street, Ft. 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2. 1. Cst. E. 6. Cst. P. Cardinal 5. Cst. Noskey 4. Cst. R. Cardinal 3. Cst. M. Moore 3a. Cst. P. Tourangeau Cst. W. Auger Shortman

1. FORT CHIPEWYAN

2. FORT VERMILION 7. Cst. Calahasen 22. Cst M. Blood

3. FORT MCMURRAY

4. RED EARTH CREEK

5. DESMARAIS 8. Cst. W. Poitras 21. Cst. T. Potts

6 FAUST 7. VALLEYVIEW

8. LAC LA BICHE

9. BOYLE 10. GRAND CENTRE

11. BONNYVILLE 9. Cst. G. Henson 20. Cst H. Potts

12. ST. PAUL 13. ELK POINT

14. STONY PLAIN

15. WETASKIWIN

10. Cst E. Jenkins 16. PONOKA 19. Cst. W. Bigsmoke

17. ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE

MISSING IN ACTION Cst A. H. Findlay Cst J. C. Cutter Cst H. J. Desjarlais Cst J.Courtorielle Sgt. Tony Mahon 18. Cst. D. Weasetfat

18. GLEICHEN 19. TURNER VALLEY

20. FORT MACLEOD

21. PINCHER CREEK 22. CARDSTON 12. Cst Boucher 12a. Cst. Dion 17. Cst. R. Freeman

16. Cst. G. 12b. Cst. Jobson 13. Cst. F. Waskewitch 14. Cst. Arcand 14a. Cst. Bruno 15. Cst W. Steinhauer 15a. Cst. J. Cardinal Sokowaypnace FEBRUARY 2, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, PAGE 13 alit lbeart$a aRC Me Speda ónsto. bl Special constable recruitment on et 'Just doing given the By John Holman own before being the Windspeaker Staff Writer chance to be considered for pro- motion to constable, said Cpl. EDMONTON Peter Nash, the head of Alberta's RCMP recruiting office. best job we can' Alberta has hired 20 per cent Now under the RCMP's pre- of the 600 special constables ferred hiring policy, special con- By Leta McNaughton the family members). Then hired nationwide since the pro- stables can apply to become con- Windspeaker Staff Writer they say: Hey maybe the cops gram began in 1974. stables as soon as they graduate ai.n t that bad'," she noted. There are about 52 Native and get the necessary education LAC LA BICHE, ALBERTA. The questions asked most by constables and special constables and training from the RCMP. older children are about drugs in Alberta. The objective of the preferred Special Constable Wanda and alcohol while younger clúl- But recruitment for the regu- hiring policy is to ensure the Poitras, 25, has been with the dren are curious about the gun lar constable program has not RCMP force is representative of Lac la BicheRCMP since July 17, a policewoman uses, her been as successful with Native the Canadian population, ex- 1989 and finds the greatest cruiser and the uniforms she people because constables are plained Nash. reward of her job is "the excite- wears. stationed out -of - province when The RCMP used the 1986 Sta- ment of not knowing what Poitras also spends time training is completed. Mean- tistics Canada census to get a you're facing (each day)." talking to the community. while, special constables can stay breakdown of the Canadian from Paddle Prai- When someone is arrested, she in their province when their Const. Arrol Crier workforce, then set a target date rie Metis Settlement, Poitras explains to them why they are training is finished. involvement in solving policing for each group to be fully repre- decided to become a police- being detained. Coming from a 'The majority of them are at problems, Crier commented. sented in the RCMP, according to woman because curiosity Native background, Poitras is Native policing detachments and The current inquiries investi- an official in the RCMP's multic- piqued her interest about the often asked by other non -Na- are stationed at different places gating strained relations between ultural advisory office in Ottawa. exciting life of a policewoman tive RCMP to translate. other than their home reserves. RCMP and the Blood band in By 1999, aboriginal peoples while growing up. "I'm on call. If they (other The job is difficult enough to do southern Alberta as well as be- should comprise 3.2 per cent of So far she really enjoys her RCMP), need my assistance, I without having to go back to tween RCMP and Manitoba the RCMP, visible minorities work where Poitras is assigned help out when I can." your own reserve and enforce bands should teach that, he said. should make up 6.3 per cent by to two reserves and one Metis She says that because she is laws on your relatives," said "If we are going to have any 2003, women should make up 20 settlement in north -central Al- Native, other Natives who have Constable Arrol Crier, a Cree changes, I believe we as Native per cent of the force by 2008 and berta. been arrested find it easier to recruiter with the personnel di- people have to get involved in francophones should make up In her job, Poitras is asked to "open up and speak clearly" to 20.8 1996. rectorate in Ottawa. complaints we have, rather than per cent by attend schools and - talk to her, than to non -Native RCMP. The RCMP identified long complaining that the system A hiring campaign began in school -age children. Poitras says she has grown before current justice inquiries in doesn't work for us, why don't the summer of 1988 with a five - She says the message.to close to the other people she Alberta and Manitoba that abo- we et involved and make it person recruiting team repre- young kids is that the RCMP are works with. riginal people need to police their work ?" he questioned, adding senting the target groups. Crier just there to do their job. As for the community, she own people, Crier-stated. that was one of the reasons he was amongst them. "The elders (older siblings) says they have to get to know But being Cree doesn't pre- joined the RCMP. "We no longer only processed seem against us." her. Once they do, she says she vent racism m the Native com- The police force currently has applications from individuals By talking to the kids in is welcomed by the people she munities, he observed. about 700 indigenous constables, who had a university degree, school, "the young bring the has met. "(Native) people look at me according to staff sergeant Larry were female, bilingual or indige- understanding home, and "We're just here to do our different becauseI'm an RCMP.. Dyck of the Aboriginal Policing nous. (For) example, approxi- change the views (of the rest of job the best we can." . or the non -Native community Directorate in Ottawa. mately 16 to 17 per cent of the might look at me differently be- As well, there is a national general work force have univer- cause I'm Native. They dont see maximum of 254 special con- sity degrees. The RCMP only had the uniform, they only see the stable positions, which Dyck says 13.5 per cent with degrees," Nash color of my skin.' the department has almost filled declared. Crier, originally from Hob- The number of Native recruits To make aboriginal people in West End Bi, go berna, became a special constable have increased since the RCMP Alberta more aware of the pre- 17304.105 Ave Ph: 484 -7228 in 1977 and a constable in 1985 to relaxed its hiring porkies in au- ferred hiring policy and encour- 50 GAMES - 2 BONANZA'S - 1 MINI prove that aboriginal people tumn 1987, according to Crier. age more Natives to join the Seniors Discount In could show they are as capable the past, special constables RCMP, Crier began a recruiting "Star of the Night" "as the next man" in attaining had to serve for a minimum of campaign last and met with year -DOORS 5 P.M. EARLYBIRDS 6 P.M. goals and objectives. three years and upgrade their two -thirds of the province's Na- PRE CALL 6:30 P.M. REG. GAMES 6:50 P.M. Natives have to increase their education to Grade 12 on their tive bands and organizations. * 1/2 PRICE BINGO * SATURDAY, SUNDAY AFTERNOONS DOORS NOON EARLY BIRDS 1 P.M. 40 GAMES - 2 BONANZA S WE SALUTE THE SPECIAL Playoff for a 28" Big Screen TV Last Sunday Afternoon of each month (gather good neighbor cards) NATIVE CONSTABLES 1/2 PRICE LATE NIGHT BINGO 10:30 EVERY FRIDAY WITHIN THE RANKS OF Native Education Student Counsellor Sucker Creek Indian Band DUTIES: THE R. C. M. P. AND Counsel Native Students attending Schools in the High Prairie & Joussard School Systems. Liason with Parents & School authority. Investigating problems of Native children in the Schools & rec- EXTEND OUR BEST WISHES ommending programs and solutions to the School Board or Band Administrator. Cree speaking is an asset. IN YOUR TASKS AND Mail applications to: Band Administrator Box 65 Enilda, AB TOG OWO Or phone Ken at 523 -4426 for further information. ENDEAVORS OF Deadline for this position is: January 31, 1990 at 3:00 p.m. Senior Accounts Clerk PERFORMING YOUR DUTY DUTIES: Bookkeeping Payroll Computer literacy skills Minumim two year Accounting Diploma or equivalent experi- ence. INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF ALBERTA Cree speaking or experience working with Natives an asset. P.O. Box 516 Mail applications to: Band Administrator Winterburn, Alberta Box 65 Enilda, AB TOG OWO TOE 2N0 Telephone: (403) 470 -5751 Or phone Ken at 523 -4426 for further Information. PAGE 14, WINDSPEAKER, FEBRUARY 2, 1989

U.. ASalute to Alberta RCMP Special Constables Constable dreams of Toughest policing job flying for the RÇMP By John Holman aircraft. Windspeaker Staff Writer In July of 1984, he got his pi- in Indian country? lot's license. The following year, WETASKIWIN, ALTA. Steinhauer got a commercial pi- lot's license and his "night -rat- Native people should reach ing", allowing him to fly at for their goals and dreams no night. Patrolling the Blood Indian reserve matter how high they are and "I had to drive (myself hard) what obstacles are in their way, to do this on the side," said By Dana Wagg lot of times verbally and threat- advises West Steinhauer, a Cree Steinhauer, since he received no Windspeaker Staff Writer ened. special constable in Wetaski- help from the RCMP. I'm just doing my job," he win. It's tough, believe me." BLOOD RESERVE, ALTA. says. "I still have a lot of friends He should know because his At times there weren't here. objective is sky -high, literally. enough hours in the day to Special Constable Mike Blood "You learn how to turn the My ultimate goal is to fly for build up flight time in prepara- has one of the toughest policing other cheek and just ignore it. If I the RCMP. They don't have any tion for tests. Working 12 hours - jobs in Indian country. charge one person, the whole Natives at all for pilots," he a -day sometimes did not help While allegations of racism, family won't talk to me and I get noted. much, he added. cruelty and meanness by non- attacked (verbally) in public," he Steinhauer, 34, joined the As a special constable, he Native police towards members says. RCMP in 1977 after a string of tours reservations and schools, of the Blood Indian band have - r I I talk back, I'm letting them jobs in Edmonton where he facilitating drug and alcohol captured headlines for months in _' get to me." grew up. awareness with Nayo -Skan the province's daily and weekly .. He admits he'd prefer to be After returning from RCMP Human Resources Program, a newspapers, he's been patrolling working on another reserve, training in Regina, Saskatche- treatment facility in Hobbema. the reserve. where he doesn't have any rela- wan he was stationed in St. Paul After Nayo-Skan staff tell the Blood was one of the first to fives. and had to patrol Saddle Lake youth of the physical effects of testify at the inquiry by Judge Carl AspecialconstableatCardston Special Reserve, Goodfish Lake Re- drugs and alcohol, Steinhauer Rolf mto relations between Bloods P since Dec 1984, Blood does enjoy serve and the surrounding tells them of the legal implica- and southern Alberta RCMP. ders the 355,000 -acre Treaty 7 some aspects of his job like meet - aboriginal communities by air- tions if they are caught in pos- Members of the tribe ran from reserve, formally established in ing people, especially children in craft. session of drugs or alcohol. the Lethbridge-area reserve to 1883. the reserve's three schools and It gave him the idea that he "I want to help steer them Edmonton in June 1988, success- It's a mixed blessing, but the band elders. should get a pilot's license. So away from this stuff and look at fully petitioning Premier Don 38 -year -old Blood man was born The special constable program Steinhauer pursued the idea, a future, rather than &oing into Getty to call the $2- million public and raised on the reserve. does help break down barriers wanting to be the first Native the bars and wasting their inquiry. From family members he between Natives and non -Na- RCMP pilot and among the few lives," he said. Expected to wrap up this draws his support. But he is often fives, he says. At the moment he's Native pilots in Canada. For Steinhauer, helping kids Rs ring,theinquiry haslookedinto under fire or shunned by others. teaching some non -Native officers Now he has been flying for reach their goals and dreams CMP investigations of the "It's quite hectic for Native the Blackfoot language. nine years and is qualified to fly exceeds what he originally deaths of several Blood Reserve specials on their own reserves. And despite the pressures of anything that weighs up to joined the police force for - to members. You get really attacked," said policing, Blood hasn't had enough 12,500 pounds. That means he develop a career working with Const. Blood is one of two Blood during a recent telephone - he hopes to become a regular can fly a Twin Otter and lighter Native people in Alberta. Native officers in the Cardston interview. constable in the force in the near RCMP detachment, which bor- "I've been attacked in public a future.

Northern Region FAIRVIEW COLLEGE ABORIGINAL SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM The Aboriginal Social Work Program is a two year diploma designed to prepare students for social work practice with Native people and their communities. In cooperation with the High Level Tribal Council, this program will be brokered from Grant MacEwan Community College and will involve instruction at the High Level Campus. Field placements may also be available throughout the Northwest Region. To enable students to meet entrance requirements, a Foundations Program will be offered involving academic upgrading, personal development, and a summer field placement. Location: High Level Campus

Duties: June 1, 1990 - December 1990 - Foundations Program (Pre: Social Work Program) January 2, 1991 Start Date of Social Work Program.

Deadline: For accepting applications - February 23, 1990 Entrance Requirements:

Applicants must be least 19 yrs. and have been out of school for at least 1 year. Applicants will be assessed by pre- testing, personal profile questionnaire, reference letters, and an interview. Note: The commencement of the Social Work Program is contingent on sufficient number of applicants. For further information and /or application forms contact: Fairview College /Northern Region P.O. Box 810 High Level, Alberta TOH 1 ZO Phone: 926 -2573 FEBRUARY 2, 1989, WINDSPEAKER, PAGE 15

A hockey tourney to remember.. . By John Holman Windspeaker Staff Writer Goodfish Lake Blackhawks win memorial tourney WHITEFISH LAKE RESERVE, defence proved too strong. ALTA. The Blackhawks won 10 -3 and received $1,200 and a trophy The Goodfish Lake Black- while the Silver Eagles took sec - hawks triumphed at the 2nd and place and $90(T Annual Clifford Metchewais The tournament kicked off on tournament with finesse, persis- the evening of Jan. 26 and fin - tence and a defence that equalled ished two days later. their indomitable offence. After the first round of tour - Their skaters were fast, pow- nament play, the Kehewin Silver erful and adept puck -handlers. Eagles, the Paul Band Eagles, the As a result, the team made Goodfish Lake Blackhawks, the almost effortless passing plays Goodfish Lake Flames, the that sent opponents scrambling Peigan Knights and the Sarcee 7 for position, while sharpshooters Chiefs advanced to the A semi - drifted in through the middle or finals. up the sides to score goals. The B semi- finalists included The championship game the Cold Lake Arrows, the against the Kehewin Silver Saddle Lake Blues, the Kikino Eagles, like most of the games at Chiefs, the Alexis Crusaders, the the tournament, was quick and Wabasca Blues, and the Frog John Holman, W Indspeaker clean. Lake Thunderbirds. But the Blackhawk players crowd the net looking for the puck so they can jam it into the net past the Sarcee After nearly eight minutes of Thunderbirds did not show up Chiefs goalie. scoreless play, Joe Halfe of the and defaulted on their only two Ashley Janvier of the Cold Lake according to relatives and you were allowed to mourn Blackhawks scored. games. Arrows. friends. someone's death for four days. But it would stay a 1-0 game The Silver Eagles advanced to Janvier was also the top "He always played a lot of That's been translated now to until 1:25 into the second period the A finals, beating the Arrows scorer, racking up 9 goals and 6 hockey wherever he went," said four years if you run memorial when the Blackhawks collected and the Eagles. After the loss the assists. The best centreman was brother Randy, who had been his (activities)," Metchewais added. their second of the game. As the Arrows defeated the Blues, but No. 14, Dan Houle of the linemate on the Cold Lake Ar- "But we're looking to put it period ended their passing accu- the Arrows were later knocked Goodfish Lake Blackhawk while rows. Clifford captained that on as long as we possibly can. racy and speed proved too much out by the Chiefs in the B semi - the best goalie was No. 31 Cliff team. We really enjoy it, and we al- for the Eagles. They saw the pos- finals. Sherstabettoff. So the family decided to or- ways put our hearts into it." sibility of catching up sink when The Blackhawks advanced to The tournament was named ganize the tournament in mem- The Arrows play clean and try the score became 6-0 at the end of the A final, shutting out the after Clifford Metchewais who ory of Clifford. But they had to to avoid a lot of fights, following the second period. Flames 11 -0 and beating the was killed in a car accident at the wait a couple of years so Randy the example Clifford had set. But the shut -out Blackhawk Chiefs 10-3. age of 22 in 1986. He is survived could be the main organizer of "We still have his attitude, we goalie Cliff Sherstabettoff had The most valuable player of by his parents, two brothers, the tournament, though it is a have to try and the only way been looking for ended when the tournament was No. 9 Brian three sisters and his family who family effort. you're going to win anywhere is Eagle player Gordy John scored Half of the Goodfish Lake Black - organized the tournament with When young to try hard no matter what you with nearly 10 minutes left. hawks; best left defenceman was the help of other relatives. Randy turned 18 last year, they do," Randy noted. The final half of the third pe- No. 35 Ray Thompson from the Metchewais was full of deter- organized the first tournament at A round dance was also held riod proved interesting with the Kikino Chiefs; best left -winger mination and did well in school, the Whitefish Lake Reserve, in memory of Clifford at Eagles desperately trying to was No. 20 Wayne Young Chief crowned by the completion of commonly known as Goodfish Goodfish Lake's new commu- catch up. They collected two of the Kehew in Silver Eagles; his 4th Class certificate in heavy Lake. nity hall on Jan. 27, the first dance more goals but the Blackhawks' best right- winger was No. 15 oil operation and technology, "If we go back in tradition, held in the building. Hockey tourneys dominate winter sports agenda

That's all folks! of 10 men's teams and eight la- The first month of a new dec- bil 1 dies' teams. Prizes for the ade is already over. Sports ac- men are: lst, $2,000 and warm - tivities were far and few be- Sports up suits; 2nd, $1,000 and tween, except for some hockey #'fl hooded sweatshirts; 3rd, $700 tournaments across the prov- and T-shirts; 4th, $500. ince, the latest held last week- "'Flo Beat... Prizes for the women are: end in Goodfish Lake. 1st, $1,000 and warm -up suits; Now activities are popping With John Holman 2nd, $700 and hooded sweat- up in Indian country. 10 shirts; 3rd, $500 and T- shirts; This weekend, for the second 4th $400 and a trophy. tournament in a row, Goodfish There also will be prizes Lake will host the Native Son's awarded to the all -stars and Hockey Tournament for B cate- Most Valuable Player. Inter- gory teams. ested teams can contact Faron As well, the Dakota-Ojibway the Home Builders with a con- Jan. 19. Sandy Lake. McMaster at 734 -3838. Tribal Council's 16th Annual vincing 5-1 win. The Builders had Saddle Lake: Now let's get Anyway, the Onchaminahos Edmonton: The Canadian Hockey Tournament is taking been undefeated in the round into the apology department. We Canons, the senior high female Native Friendship Centre will place in Brandon, Manitoba, robin. apologize to Gloria McGilvery of team, captured the Senior Girls' hold the 1st Annual Native Co- and far away in Buffalo Nar- "The kids just played a lot the Onchaminahos High School championship, with the Ermine- ed Volleyball Tournament Mar. rows, Sask. there's a recrea- better on Sunday," said General in Saddle Lake for not using the skin Reds coming second and 16-18. tional tournament. Contracting coach Rod Hide. photos and the news she sent us Ponoka capturing third. The sec- The entry fee is $200 and the In addition, the Northwest "Mentally, they were better pre- in December (last year no less!) ond and third teams in the boys' first 16 teams will be accepted. Winter Games are taking place pared to play. when the Mistassiniy Mustangs category were the Onchaminahos A finalists will receive $1,000 in Beaverlodge, Alberta. Good Contractors Elvis Lacorde and beat out seven other teams to Boomers and Hobbema, respec- for 1st, $700 for 2nd, while 3rd luck, people! Sammy Howe gave great oal- capture the Senior Boys All Na- tively. and 4th place teams will get And last but not least, the tending, saving their best efforts tive Volleyball Championship St. Paul: Two tournaments $150 each. Treaty 7 Winter Games kick off for last. Contractor goals came held Dec. 2 -3. will take place here from Mar. 16- The B finalists will et $500 on Feb. 7 at Rocky Mountain from Chris Wilson with two, and The normally flawless ma- 18. For the boys, there will be a for 1st place and $400 for 2nd. House. Earl Faichney with two, and to chinery in Windspeaker broke hockey tournament with an entry For more information call Rene Fort McMurray: The Fort top it off Barry Cooper scored down somewhere and we did not fee of $400 and no gate charge for or Cathy at (403) 452 -7811 in MacKay General Contracting one. But, Hide noted, those goals run it. We had thought the story players. Edmonton. team won the Peewee B divi- would not have been collected had been run previously when There also will be a co -ed vol- To conclude, I have to apolo- sion in the Minor Hockey Week without a team effort. the Mistassiniy Mustangs cap- leyball tournament with an entry gize again to Gloria, because tournament hosted by the Fort He said out of the 11 teams in hired the Senior High School Pro- fee of $200 and a $2 gate charge we did not have enough space McMurray Minor Hockey As- the Peewee B league, his team is vincial A Championship in No- per day. Interested teams can call to run the picture. We are sorry. sociation. the only one with female players. vember at Acme, Alta. Andy at 645 -4491, Crystal or They finished with three Dana McDonald plays defence They are two entirely different Verne John at 826 -7866, or a T But don't let that scare the wins and a loss in the four - and Melinda Stewart is a right competitions! Anyway, Gloria message can be left at Blue Quills rest of you into not submitting game round robin, suffering a winger. They are "just as good" called us and corrected us when First Nations College at 645 -4455. tidbits, results and dates of fu- 7-2 defeat at the sticks of the as the boys, Hide declared. she saw the story and picture Winnipeg: The Blackfoot Invi- ture sports tournaments or Fort McMurray Home Builders. In their regular Peewee B missing from the paper. Sorry, tational Basketball Tournament competitions! Sportsbeat needs But the General Contractors league, the General Contractors Gloria. will be held March 1 -3 at the you. If you have anything for advanced to the finals with their are tied with the Blackhawks for The Mustangs consist of play- Deerfoot Sportsplex on the me, give me a call at (403) 455- eyes on the trophy, trouncing first place with 21 points, as of ers from Wabasca -Desmarais and Blackfoot Reserve. There is a limit 2700. PAGE 16, WINDSPEAKER, FEBRUARY 2, 1989

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