1988 Windspeaker Unsung Heroes: Fred and Louise Boucher

Warriors instructed to arrest police Haugeneder By Rudy leaders Courtesy of Kainai News Telling Indian Biche couple win first -ever $200 award they "have to prepare for Lac La in the Unsung Hero Contest. My par- KAMLOOPS, B.C. war" against forces I nominate my father and mother Fred and Louise Boucher as candidates equipped with dogs, heli- ents have been managers of the Lac La Biche Fisherman's Co-op for 12 years. Indian fighters from copters and machine guns, Their contributions to the community are many. My mother Louise is very active in supporting the Senior Citi- is very well known as an northern B.C. warrior soci- Ryan is urging other bands zen's Drop -in Centre. She is also an organizer in the Royal Canadian Legion. Louise of reading or eties have been instructed to set up similar special interpreter for the Senior French Community and also an interpreter for Native people not capable by hereditary chiefs to arrest forces. writing. help needy police the -next time they Ryan said the peacekeep- With the large garden my parents grow, my mother does a lot of canning which is forwarded to the invade Gitksan Wet' - ers would have to be espe- people with little or no income for groceries. mother eight, suwefen lands. cially trained in Indian lan- Louise also organizes bingos, bake sales, etc. which benefit the people in need. My mom is the of And the hereditary chiefs guages and customs. excluding raising six more grandchildren. A total of 14 is a large family. week for the last want other bands to set up He also told the chiefs My father Fred is, in my mind, a strong candidate in this contest Fred has worked seven days a for gas money, for his specially- trained mobile assembly it's time Indians 12 years at the fish plant. Father Fred spends his early hours by picking up bottles in town units that did away with elected band vehicles for which he receives no expenses from the Co -op. The Fish and Game Association gives Dad approved, could be sent into trouble councils and returned to the seized, wild meats to distribute to the needy people. He also drives countless miles to give away fish, meat and gar- spots whenever Indian land traditional base of Indian den produce. you, is attacked by outside leadership - hereditary My father is close to 60 years old. My mother is close to 50 years old. Please feel free, or I welcome to forces. chiefs. confirm these nominations. My parents are very well known in Lac La Biche, and very well loved and thanked. Don Ryan, president of Current elected bodies Also, all the free firewood my parents give away to the needy disabled is appreciated. the Gitksan Wet'suwet'en are non -Native institutions Tribal Council, told about which do not reflect Indian Submitted by Wally Boucher, St. Paul, Alberta. law, effec- 100 chiefs and observers custom and and Wally receives $100 for sending this nomination letter. attending the Union of B.C. tively prevent Indians from regaining control of their Indian Chiefs annual assem- 4, 6 7 bly here during the third own destiny, Ryan said. Contest runner -up, plus more nomination letters on pages and week of November that its He said Indians must set the type of "direct action" up special business and needed to establish Indian career training courses to authority on Indian land. prepare Natives for all A special peacekeeping aspects of self- determina- resume force was ready to swoop tion and to show those Charges dropped, talks down on the Mounties dur- opposed that Indians are an historic By Susan Enge Alberta government who I route." He said "it was the leaders produced ing a recent northern block- ready to do so. Windspeaker Staff Writer suspected were setting it up proper and just course of agreement in which Premier ade, but the police didn't Chief Saul Terry, presi- so that negotiations would action for the attorney gen- Getty agreed to transfer 79 show. ent of the chiefs union, said EDMONTON But they have eral to take, which was in square miles of land, plus Ottawa and Victoria are break down. made a gracious gesture and the spirit of the Grimshaw an additional 16 sq. miles of everything possible to doing Land claim talks are on leadership," agreement." land, restricted to surface halt Indian bands from a gesture of again after the provincial a jubilant James The Lubicon have been rights only, to the federal regaining control as Indian declared government unexpectedly outside the court engaged in a court battle government for the creation nations. O'Reilly dropped contempt of court house. ever since barricades were of a reserve. "Today we find ourselves charges against 22 Lubicon Attorney General Ken torn down by the RCMP. Since that time, Prime in a state of siege," he said. band members and support- had the power Band members and support- Minister Mulroney assigned "Our lands and Rostad, who ers who manned Little Buf- to drop civil charges, ers erected them in a move his chief of staff David Bur- resources - our very sur- falo road blockades last refused to do so until Lubi- to assert jurisdiction Oct 15- ney to serve as a go- vival as Indian peoples - month. Bernard Orni- 19. between in negotiations in are under constant attack con Chief The band withdrew from nayak discussed the matter The move was prompted an attempt to help resume by the federal and provin- negotiations on Nov. 22 on Nov. when land claims negotia- talk. cial governments and by with Premier Getty upon learning Alberta's 25, negotiations tions with the federal gov- At press time, land claim the powerful corporations citing Attorney General Depart- would grind to a halt if the ernment stalled over the negotiatons between the that they represent. ment intended to proceed issue of membership. The band and federal govern- "In that state of siege, charges continued. with the charges. Band counsellor Steve Lubicon wanted to define ment had resumed in the greed of timber, mining Band lawyer James Noskey praised the govern- their own membership Ottawa. and oil company barons is O'Reilly admitted the Nov. ment's cooperation. "I wel- while the federal govern- Terry Laboucan, the first matched only by the deceit 28 decision to drop charges come this decision very ment wanted to limit their person arrested Oct. 20 at and lies being used by the was unexpected. In fact, he warmly. This will remove recipients to registered the Lubicon's road block- federal government to pro- was preparing for a hard- the that was Treaty Indians only. ade, continues to defy a mote its termination agenda impediment line approach but was sur- and help us move Talks also ground to a Nov. 9 court order to pay a for Indian peoples," said there prised by crown counsel - in halt when provincial nego- $200 fine for civil contempt Terry. along negotiations. Bruce Fraser's move. We've cleared the road now tiators could not agree on charges. Justice Berger did And he said the provin- "I wasn't optimistic but to the land claim," he the size of reserve the band not impose a penalty of cial government "is throw- settle I'm glad to say that I was to. incarceration should the ing all of its resources exclaimed. was entitled wrong. I was very con- lawyer Bob A seven- hour private Lubicon member decide not against our people in court Lubicon cerned and very skeptical Sachs felt Attorney Gener- meeting in a small hotel in to pay. He has until Feb. 9, and at the negotiation table." about the position of the al Rostad "took the better Grimshaw between the two 1989 to make payment. Page 2, WINDSPEAKER, December 2, 1988 OUR PEOPLE CLOSE TO HOME

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French Leader: Ex- Indian Affairs minister Chretien Kainai honors Chretien By Jackie Red Crow sent telegrams to voice their

W indspeaker Correspondent opposition. In the end, Chretien stayed for a few BLOOD RESERVE more years, eventually moving on to more presti- A non -Native politician gious posts such as minister and sportsman, recognized of Finance, president of the for their significant contri- Treasury Board and later butions to the tribe, were losing the Liberal leader's Foster Child film a healing process: Gil Cardinal inducted into the exclusive post to John Turner in 1986. Kanai Chieftainship on He now practices law in Nov. 18. Montreal. Chretien is cred- Filmmaker Gil Cardinal: Jean Cretien, former ited with uniting Canadian Indian Affairs minister who Indians who presented their helped the Bloods convince counter position, the Red federal officials to construct Paper, to Pierre Trudeaú s into painful past Kainai Industries in the infamous 1969 White Journey early '70s, and long time Paper, which recommended coach and friend Gerry the enfranchisement of Dawson, were honored dur- Treaty Indians into main- ing an afternoon ceremony stream society. worth the experience at St. Mary's school. "I guess I was the only The colorful headdress Indian Affairs minister and naming ceremony start- who stayed the longest - By Susan Enge The 30- minute film gives from an Edmonton social decades to connect with his ed when war veteran Reg- you've had seven since I Windspeaker Staff Writer an unpretentious, first hand worker, that his mother Native roots. gie Black Plume and Blood left," he told the sparse look at Cardinal's emotional Lucy Cardinal, an unwed "I'm absolutely, 100 per councillor Steven Fox, crowd in attendance. EDMONTON reaction to these events. He Metis woman who had a cent proud to be Native, to danced around the gynmasi- He urged the crowd to admits it changed his life. drinking problem, gave him be Metis. That's the most um before they "captured" be proud of their unique, Gil Cardinal settles his "The emotional baggage I up for adoption in an act of important thing in my life. the candidates. Seated on Native heritage. "You're five inch frame into six foot was carrying around. I desperation in 1951. As I went through this expe- buffalo robes, Blood elders not a melting pot - you can a restaurant chair, holding a didn't realize it," he confess- He discovers he has two rience I found I belonged to Dan Weasel Moccasin Sr. be different and equal. I'm large cup of coffee. He es. brothers; Don who is 6 this family. I belonged to and Harold Healy, proceed- no less of a Canadian than lights up a cigarette and His journey into a past he years older than him, is a my mother and I belong to a ed to perform the sacred I'm French," he said draw- glances around the room. tried to forget was acciden- well -known artist living in Native culture with a rich ceremony. Smearing red ing cheers from the audi- The 38- year -old Metis film- tal. The film board was Yellowknife, N.W.T., and history. So, when you can ochre on the candidate's ence. maker is an intense, articu- looking to produce an inspi- Ron who is a year younger reverse these feelings of faces while praying, head- "It makes me happy to late and soft - spoken man. rational film about Native is living in Edmonton. But, resentment, shame, and bit- dresses were finally placed see Kainai Industries still His long, thick black hair is child welfare at a time when he doesn't get the chance to terness, it's sort of a self - on them. alive and is a successful loosely tied behind his back. so many tragic tales about meet either of them. Don healing process. The new chieftains join venture today," he said, He doesn't smile. lost and disoriented adopted died the year before and "I was very cold and the ranks of such people as recalling the "tough negoti- His film Foster Child has Native children, living in Ron doesn't want to see detached because I didn't Prince Charles, Pope John ations" with former chief tied for place for best direc- non -Native homes, pre- him. learn to bond with my fami- Paul II and Canadian writer Jim Shot Both Sides Sr. tion, information or docu- vailed. As Cardinal completes ly, because it could be a ten- Pierre Berton. Only 40 liv- and Blood councillor, mentary program or series As the film crew consid- his journey into a past filled uous situation- that, some- ing members were allowed Steven Fox. at Toronto's 1988 Gemini ered different approaches to with pain, he confesses the one could come along and at any one time. Dawson, who spent over Awards. Cardinal directed take, Cardinal's own past experience was worth it. move me away." Chretien was given the 35 years on the reserve, is the film which features his seemed to take foothold in The "resentment, bitter- Cardinal is developing Blackfoot name French best noted for coaching personal quest to find his their discussions, until fmal- ness and harsh attitudes I strong bonds with Native Leader, while Dawson, who young Bloods in such natural mother, who gave ly, he decided a spontaneous had toward my mother are elders and he's adopted a was already honored by the sports as basketball, foot- him up for adoption when search for his parents could gone," he says. "I found out Native friend as his brother. tribe in June, retained the ball, and baseball. he was 13 months old. He best inspire hope to other she didn't just coldly, cal- Knowing one's history is name Long Time Eagle. Dawson, 53, arrived on was placed in a non -Native foster or adopted Native lously give me away. She critical, says Cardinal. Chretien said he was the reserve in 1952 and family home, the one he children who are looking for wanted something for me. Native people who suffered "very honored to be induct- coached the well -known now considers his real fami- their identity. That made the key differ- painful childhood experi- ed in this fantastic and emo- St. Mary's Warriors, who ly. At 35, the prospect of ence in my life - discovering ences need to heal them- tional ceremony." He won a number of champi- Foster Child is a discovering the truth about that." selves. To do this, Cardinal described his six years as onships over the years. In heartwrenching story that his mother was scary, and The misconception he says, they must tell their Indian Affairs minister as June, the new St. Mary's takes the audience into the Cardinal says he remembers had about "being a one own stories. There have to "my most satisfying years gymnasium was renamed offices of child welfare feeling a little anxious. night stand" and not wanted be more Native writers, in public office." Gerry Dawson Athletic where Cardinal's request to After all, he had successful- by his mother was finally more Native filmmakers. Chretien is remembered Centre as a tribute to his see his file is denied. The ly managed until then to destroyed. He learned she "We have to tell the sad, by many Indian leaders as years of faithful service. film takes viewers onto the ignore his Native heritage wanted him to have a stable tragic stories and we have to the "best Indian affairs min- Past Warrior member, streets of downtown and family. home where he would get a tell some positive, hopeful ister." In 1972, then prime Narcisse Blood, described Edmonton where he knew Foster Child opens with good education, something stories.That's all a part of minister Pierre Trudeau Dawson as "a humble man his mother lived, and into Cardinal's foster mother which she felt she couldn't the healing." wanted to shuffle Chretien who never felt he was the homes of his relatives offering support for his provide. Cardinal has managed to to another portfolio but deserving of a Kainai and mother's friends. search. Cardinal discovers, It took Cardinal three heal from his wounds. Indians across the country Chieftainship induction." December 2, 1988, WINDSPEAKER, Page 3 CLOSE TO HOME

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By Keith Matthew all sorts of social programs. Windspeaker Staff Writer The first thing was to get elders to sit down and start EDMONTON talking about where are we going ?" says Morrison. Woodrow Morrison was He says the recommen- recently hired by the Indian dations will try to ensure Association of Alberta that Native people know (IAA) to work with elders who they are and what in rewriting a technical makes them what they are. report on Native child wel- We know education is a fare needs. process rather than a prod- The report was first pre- uct. But then how do we fit sented at an Oct. 7, 1987 the pieces into the product All- Chiefs conference by so that Cree will remain the then -vice -president of Cree, Blackfoot will remain Treaty 7 Narcisse Blood. what they are ?" The chiefs adopted the He says the biggest report unanimously. threat to Native cultures Morrison says he is today is "this notion of working with Lawrence assimilation. If you look at Mackinaw and other elders each tribe then you can who read the text and high- identify the factors that go light passages that they do into making up the culture not understand. It is Mor- of that tribe. So if we are with the gov't': Twinn 'Bill C -31 would be struck down': Ronnenberg rison's job to rewrite the begin the process of assimi- 'Why they siding text into something more lation we know what we understandable, which can are assimilating from but then be published. we don't know what we are The report is a 'unique assimilating to." child welfare study coin- He says the report has missioned by the IAA seven main recommenda- Bill C -31 showdown of social problems tions: find the vision, because By Keith Matthew selves. We work in cooper- cerned about is that a judge drew from the lawsuit It implement an indigenous in Native communities. Staff Writer will be defining Section 35 "about a year ago" and the institute, Windspeaker ation with our national was done because of many child develop rob- (of Canadian Constitu- decision was made b,the for body, Native Council of the factors, one of them being al constitutions tribal EDMONTON band council presently empowered Canada. They are seeking tion) and in that definition "Alberta government stasis- governments intervener on the there will be a severe nar- headed by Chief Howard and answerable to elected status tics indicate that Native Enoch and Sturgeon We are rowing of Treaty and Abo- Peacock. begin the process of case. (NCC(A)) children are more likely to people, Lake bands have left the If riginal rights. In that way The band originally revitalizing the traditional seeking co- defendency. come into contact with court battle in which Alber- neither of us is not success- setting a precedent for all became involved in the family, implement commis - child protection services at ta bands are suing the Cana- ful then we roll the support of Canada...it would be lawsuit to look after its own six sions by these interim gov- a frequency and one- dian government over the to the other organization," very hard to overcome..." band membership, said ernments on tribal educa- half times greater than do right to decide band mem- "Section 35 of the Cana- Cardinal. He was the chief tion, begin the process of she said. other children of the bership, while the Native dian Constitution defines at the time when the court for Native chil- Ronnenberg stated province," says an excerpt providing Council of Canada (Alber- NCC(A) co- the existing Aboriginal and action was launched. dren with physical handi- are seeking from the report. ta), is joining the fight as a to give their Treaty rights of the Aborig- "Enoch wanted to pro- caps, and implement tradi- defendency "My primary job here is co- defendent. lawyers a chance to ques- inal peoples of Canada," vide their own band mem- tional and elders councils. to begin finding ways of The court battle began tion the chiefs and bands she says. bership. That was the only recom- Once the report has been implementing the Jan. 15, 1986 with who say they are speaking "I think more and more reason nothing else. edited down to terms that - mendations of the IAA's Sawridge, Sturgeon' Lake, for all their band members the Aboriginal and Treaty Instead of the government the general population can child welfare needs assess - Ermineskin, Enoch, Sarcee when they oppose the Bill people of Canada when telling you who your band ment recommenda- understand "it will be of - and and Blackfoot bands argu- C -31 legislation. they realize what it is we members are, Enoch band was publishable quality and go tions. It completed ing that it was their Aborig- Ronnenberg questioned are trying to do I think wanted to say who their Morrison. to people in the social wel- - this fall," says inal right to decide who whether they have all of the they will come to our sup- band members were." recommenda- fare world and people in "The first would or wouldn't be in bands' support. "The peo- port," she said. Twinn charged that the to the vision. the government service, tion was find their band. The court case ple that are witnesses in this But Twinn claims that organizations who are tak- words, where are tribal leaders. The In other is a constitutional challenge case are speaking for all both NCC and NCC(A) are ing the side of the govern- with abridged version, which we going all of these and is a precedent setting their band members that backing the government ment are being manipulat- We've pro- would be in plain everyday - programs? got case. has to be questioned," she and are against the bands ed. "It has been very, very for language, would go out to grams for education, The next court appear- explained. gaining self -government. expensive for us and I health, for alcoholism, drug the people that are affected ance will be Dec. 19 in If they lose the case "we "Parliament can change know the people who are by it," says Morrison. addiction, child welfare - Vancouver. are concerned about the (legislation of the Indian intervening (NCC) are paid Chief Walter Twinn of striking down of the Bill C- Act) any time...we are say- by the government. Gov- the 47- member, oil rich 31 people (who) actually ing no one agreed with Bill ernment is going to foot New council at Bigstone Sawridge band said bands gained so very little under C -31 the way it came this bill - people are sid- should have the right to Bill C -31 and will lose in...what we are saying is ing with the government. By Bea Lawrence and responsibilities towards decide who can or can't be a whatever little they did that we have to control our The six bands have been Windspeaker Staff Writer ensuring the isolated com- member of their band. gain and their recognition band membership. supporting this and financ- munities of Trout Lake, "All I can say is I don't as Indian people in this "If these organizations ing this themselves. WABASCA-DESMARAIS Peerless Lake, Chipewyan understand why they are country, which is really the are saying that then they "It is sort of unfair to Lake and the Calling Lake, siding with the govern- with use government money for Donald Yellowknee big issue," says Ronnen- are basically agreeing Sandy Lake and Wabasca- ment," said Twinn of the government that we some Indian people filled the twelfth position berg. - Desmarais reserves are all NCC(A). Our case is just Twinn countered by say- only have the powers that some not even Indian peo- as the newest councillor for well represented. saying that Treaty Indians ing, "politicians have mis- government gives us ple. I am not sure if every- the Bigstone Cree band in a - "Band members recog- and the bands control the lead their people by saying they are definitely not in one is an Indian that Nov. 2 bi- election held at this nize chief and council band membership. It has I kick support of self- govern- belongs to some of these the Desmarais Centre in that am trying to more than ever," Beaver nothing to do with Indian Bill C- ment," he says. organizations," he added. Wabasca-Desmarais. everyone out - all continued. "We are work- status." false as Enoch band councillor According to Twinn, Other council members 31 - and that is as ing with the province and However, president of can be." Raymond Cardinal Bill C -31 should have had include: Marlene Gladue, doing our utmost to speak NCC(A) Doris Ronnenbcrg why Enoch had band input into how the Alook, He also claims that the explained George Gilbert on their behalf." said her group is very con- of the court bat- former band members Young, William Beaver, lawyers for the government pulled out Bigstone band recently cerned about the upcoming up tle. "We are not in the could be returned with con- Eric Alook, Bert Alook, of Canada are holding formed an Elders' Senate to court case. "It is the case, if money anymore and we ditions. "Those taking a lot Kenneth Nanemahoo, Jack the case. "I think the gov- act as an advisory board for lost, that could put us back can't put any money into of money should pay back Gambler, Leonard G. ernment is trying to stall all issues concerning the to square one it means lawsuit and it is not fair because they've taken their Alook, Marcel J. Gladue - this case from going ahead the communities. Members that Bill C -31 would be it the other bands that are share out already and then and Dennis Auger. and that can only delay to include Tommy and down. That would there to come back again as equal Chief Charles 'Chuckie' struck from going to court. I putting money in Alphonse Auger, Sammy mass for of partners without paying up Beaver said, "I'm happy create confusion would like to go to court fight this case. We sort Young, and Paul Gladue Sr. bureaucracy and for Bill not com- that is unfair. I think the with this council for their the and get it over with." dropped back - - are senate members; at -31 people. So it is very, picture band has a right to say business minded attitude C Ronnenberg says she pletely out of the press time the other senate very important. 'whoa, whoa stop it' at and aggressiveness." has other worries and "the but we dropped back." members' names were "We are not by our- other area we are con- He says the band with- some point." Beaver has set his priorities unavailable for release. Page 4, WINDSPEAKER, December 2, 1988

speaker 1988 Windspeaker Unsung Hero Nominations: Windspeaker is published by the Aboriginal Multi -Media Society of Alberta (AMMSA) each Friday RUNNER -UP to provide information primarily -i to Native people of northern Awarded $100 Alberta. Windspeaker was established in 1983 and is politically independent My nomination Head Office orner Poitras offpeople. Hero Award 15001 - 112 Avenue G all membershersa pup This award is n Edmonton, Alberta Homer Poitras, of the Elizabeth is deserved nominate my father, helped organize eti by T5M 2V6 I would like to I am his daugh- the fundand SettlementS contest. Although raising and who for the unsung hero because most peo- home. building my opinion is biased Alex's of Alex (403) 455 -2700 ter, I don't feel that he is a beautiful house bumf him would agree but wasn't eligible down early ple who know many things in life, for any this past FAX: (403) 452 -1428 He has taught me to was literal funding spring. He human being. in the necessity Y left for a importance is his belief with no house so Bert Crowfoot of special should share with odi- These people Place to Live he Manager said that we P raised General share. He has often one feel good, there rummage enough Dianne Meiti not only does it make that sales, bake money through Editor ers because and those donations sales, Managing when we'll need help to build dances, auctions Keith Matthew may come a time organized Alex a small News Editor will remember. one weekend we shared with with our commu- new house. Susan Enge shares his time house. of volunteer also My dad unselfishly In two days, building Reposer This footing to the theyY built f Bea of Moose Mountain. Kehewin. roof the house this Lawrence nity the reserve of with shingles, fromm the Reponer Paul, a- Thanks Point, St. to ensure that the balmdin- to them, Alex Kim McLain out of his way know n has a often goes Mountain are Y won't hesitate place to Production Editor Kehewin and Moose the settlement to do I Margaret Deslarlais monds at both contributes it again home. ball season. Heaalso to ben Well done forra any other Production Assistant tamed during his If anything people! Joe Redcrow Kehewin by g, s won by community of in the donated to letter Cree Syllabic Translator helps fellow Natives ngR house, all money an electrician and working in o strut s theyy haven't Y will be of their houses, sometimes finished yet. AMMSA BOARD tion the Submitted Also during held at by Gloria Fred Didzena hockey tournaments L Swan, workwPoi nor and Elk Point. Grand Centre President hosted both by Kehewin Noel McNaughton Elk Point and helpingin g coach his athletic ability by Vice -president He has also shared teams on occasion. Chester Cunningham young boys' hockey my dad shares is his Treasurer special things One of the most takes his abili- June Fleming musician and never music. He is a gifted recover- Secretary granted. He entertains play the violin for the Leona Shandruk ty to his place of employment, abusers at the soul Rosemary Willier ing substance Centre, and soothes Rehabilitation the I would like to Bonnyville He has also entertained nominate Tom Cranebear who need it most. Unsung Hero for the SUBMISSIONS of those Award because he provides arge. the role model a positive The sick and elderly for Native people. editor encourages readers He often plays fordanceslandsother to submit news articles, free of charge. which basically Tom does counselling or a minimal charge, for drugs, alcohol .photographs, features and functions for free his people in "spiritutality" and helps :community news. Submissions travelling expenses. through covers his important contributions sweats. He has the pipe and should be typed and double the most so given guidance I have mentioned There are Red Deer, to young and old in spaced whenever possible. to better our community. as well as at Bowden my dad makes to mention. represents Institute. Tom Editorial copy must be received small things too numerous his people through by 5 p.m. Tuesday in order to be many other fact that he always Native dance wish to include the speaker to non -Natives and as a printed in the next issue. However, I do even a joke. of all ages and sometimes past and present. on Native lifestyle, has a smile for everyone He provides inspiration LETTERS TO utilizing Native tradition to us by Crystal Poitras modem and beliefs applicable Submitted by society. Tom is in THE EDITOR Crystal always willing to of Edmonton, Alberta. knowledge with everyone. share his Windspeaker welcomes letters for sending to the editor. Letters snould be receives $50 brief include Submitted and the name, letter of nomination. by Caroline Yellowhorn, address and telephone number this Red Deer of the writer. We will not print unsigned letters unless there is a good reason for withholding More letters on Pages 6 and 7 your name and even then the editor must know the identity of the writer. Windspeaker reserves the right to edit letters for length, taste and libel. AS I SEE IT... 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Please notify us by telephone or in writing if you brings more emotional comment than that of culture. brought up. And it's true. So much of the old knowledge, have a change of address. Because staff members have such a variety of backgrounds that came from living close to the earth and experiencing - having come from Metis, Shuswap, Cree, Chipewyan and survival hardships, has been lost. But at the same time, ADVERTISING Blackfoot origins, the opinions are diverse. Still, we all there are still people in our midst who remember, if not on We Advertising Salespeople: agree one thing: can't let our cultural heritage die. from having direct knowledge, from having had the Ours is a young staff (if you can call under 35 Mel Miler young) information passed down to them from their ancestors. Ron Louts and we feel indebted to our people. Sure, we're all busy Since communication is what we're all about, we at Joan Kapuscinski with the everyday tasks that come with just getting through Windspeaker are making attempts to write about that Advertising copy must be received no later than Friday each day, and we worry about things like not having knowledge, even though ours is a "verbal" culture. We noon to guarantee publication in enough money put away when we retire, but through it all challenge each of you to grab paper and pen, or even a tape the next issue. To advertise call 455-2700 today. we want to remain true to our Native heritage. Some of us recorder, and sit with an elderly person to record their have left our communities to come and work in the big city thoughts and feelings about being Native and how they MEMBERSHIPS and we want to return to our people some day and offer our have lived their lives. Even if your children are the only Native American Press support. Maybe we can return to apply the skills we've ones who'll ever read what you've written, that will be Association (NAPA) learned in the "big city" toward bettering the lives of those enough. National Aboriginal L ommunica- tions Society (NAGS) back home. If you can't do it this weekend, how about the next? Just Today as we took a little time out from our pressing job don't wait until it's too late. Let's not let that knowledge die SECOND CLASS MAIL REGISTRATION NO. 2177 duties, we shared . a few stories, ones that our grandparents with the ones who know. or our friends had passed on to us. All of the stories By Dianne Meili December 2, 1988, WINDSPEAKER, Page 5 GRASSROOTS

is . .::cv:m+i .i.. yv..^^+ / .,r1i iïnxy.:í:Ì/ri:,::.ri::.,:.r.,;:,:+.., .:m ii .{i,./ ++. + +,.. ái.:á;i/C,.`,. fí',..,u;,/;/3'e5,`///' ..:<., :::...+::::::.rs4+:.. ee<,.ftGiii+.,Gl.+IG:: /'s.!f//es.G',`:+"Y%!/m:'ií DROPPIN' IN The season to be jolly By Bea Lawrence

Telephone (403)455 -2700 to have your Drop In! dinner. The will annual Christmas dinner be served at the community happenings considered here Great! How are you? community hall. Christmas caròls and gift distributions will free of charge....no news is too small. Gla Ne Ttou? Tansi? Hello! commence at 1 p.m. Contact Leah Blackman 594 -7183 for Community activities this time of year spell ... details. CHRISTMAS. Students: The Native Communications Program Mary Cardinal Rizzoli is handling the recruitment for the (NCP) at Grant MacEwan Community College in program. Contact her at 483 -2348 for details or submit This community's Sucker Creek: annual Edmonton is accepting applications for the Sept. '89 curricu- your applications to the Registrar at the college. Christmas party is slated for Dec. 18 from 3 -8 p.m. at the lum. This program is especially designed for students inter- Application forms are available from the college at156 St. Sucker Creek Recreation Centre. The party is hosted by the ested in improving communications within the Native com- & 100 Ave. community's Inter -Agency Committee. Contact Marilyn munity. Knowledge of current Native issues and the ability Signing off for the week folks! Share your feelings, take Willier 523 -4426 for details. to speak a Native language are definite assets. Instructor care and be good. Keep smiling! ('Looks good on you!') Cam Willier (no relationship to Marilyn) is the coordina- tor for the local National Native Drug and Alcohol Program (NNDAP). Cam is also commended for his efforts and support for this community's youth group Family Sharing Circle pro- gram. The youth group facilitates a segment of workshops White Braid Society for self development; family development and community development purposes. These workshops are open to the youth of other bands in the surrounding areas including: Driftpile; Swan River; Sawridge; Duncan; Horse Lake; ROUND DANCE Grouard; Sturgeon and Whitefish. The youth workshop program takes a year and a half to complete. The goal this year is to prepare five youths for peer counselling. High Prairie: Donate to the Friendship Centre's Christmas- Share -A -Thon. Donations will be delivered December 10, 1988 along with the Christmas food hampers for needy families. Oliver School, 103 Ave. & 117 St. Food hamper application forms can be picked up at the cen- tre. Office hours are: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. and 10 EDMONTON -5 -12 p.m. a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat. A children's Christmas party is slated for Dec. 17 from 1- 4 p.m. The party begins with a movie for the kiddies from Drummers will be information contact 1 -1:30 p.m. and Santa arrives at 2 p.m. for Christmas wishes and photos till 4 p.m. EDMONTON: The city's Canadian Native Friendship paid 489 -3619 Centre is hosting weekly youth group programs which will enlist special guest speakers including Elders from the area. Raffle & 50/50 Co- sponsored Feld -trips and sporting events are also listed on their agen- das. The younger youth group (6- 12- year -olds) program is Draw by CNFC, Peace called, Any Child Can. The second youth group registrants are the 13- 17- year -olds. The youths will meet every Lunch will be Hills Trust, Tuesday from 6-9 p.m. at the Westmount Community Hall 10970 -127 St. Coordinator Gordon Russell and Public served AMMSA, & Oliver Relations Officer Anne Cardinal are at the centre to assist with your calls, 452 -7811. For further School White Braid Society: Will perform an 'Inner- City Round Dance' Dec 10 at Oliver School 10210 -117 St. from 5 -12 p.m. White Braid's theme in this dance perfor- mance will be, "asking for guidance for youths from the elders and teachers," said President Martha Campiou- Zarutzky. A feast is planned for 8 p.m. followed by a Give- away dance at 10 p.m. Raffle tickets ($l ea.) can be pur- chased for a designer fringe jacket. The raffle tickets are Athabasca Native also available from the Society's members and office loca- tion at 10006 -149 St. The raffle ticket draw date is slated Development Corporation for Jan. 15. Livestock drought assistance pro- Announcement gram: Deadline for completed application forms is Dec. 15. The forms must be returned to the Alberta Hail and Chief Jim Boucher, President of the Athabasca Native Crop Insurance Corporation Offices by the same date. Development Corporation, is pleased to announce the appointment D. Application forms are available from these offices. For of George Calliou as Executive Director of the Athabasca Native Development more information call toll -free: 1- 800 -667 -7129 anytime Corporation. D. between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Mon: Fri. George Calliou joins the Athabasca Native Development Corporation with more than 15 years experience in Native Legoff Dec. 22 is slated for Lake Cold First Nations' community development. He has been with a major Canadian oil and gas company in the area of Native affairs, socio- economic impact assessment and community relations for over eight years. His community volunteer involvement in the city of Calgary varied Canative Housing Corporation from the position of President of the Calgary Native Friendship Society to being an appointed member of the Board of Directors of Provides house rental accomodation for the Calgary Chamber of Commerce. Native families in Edmonton and Calgary The Fort McMurray -based Athabasca Native Development Six week course in homemaking for Native GEORGE D. CALLIOU Corporation is primarily engaged in promoting Native employment and Native business development in and around the Fort women free of charge McMurray /Fort Chipewyan region. The Athabasca Native Development Corporation is proudly Children of women attending course are owned by: 1) The Cree Band of Fort Chipewyan; 2) The Athabascan /Chipewyan Band; 3) Metis looked after in free daycare Local #124 in Fort Chipewyan; 4) The Fort McKay Indian Band; 5) Fort McKay Metis Local #122; Transportation provided 6) The Fort McMurray Indian Band; 7) Anzac Metis Local #334; 8) The Janvier Indian Band; 9) Open Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Janvier Metis Local #214 /Conklin Metis Local #193; 10) Fort McMurray Metis Local #1935. 8726.112 Avenue #203, 1316 Centre St. NE ATHABASCA NATIVE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Edmonton, AB TSB 066 Calgary, AB T2E 2R7 Rm. 209, 9714 Main St., Fort McMurray, Alberta T9H 1T6 (403) 471-2560 (403) 277.1915 (403) 791 .6541 Page 6, WINDSPEAKER, December Z 1988 LOGO CONTEST 1988 Windspeaker Ui

We need a When we first advertised fc for Windspeaker's Unsung He of this year, we had no response we'd get, or of ho new logo would be to choose a winr many entries we received. Its We, the Treaty Aboriginal Rights Research being and that each and every nominee department of the Indian Association of Alberta (better For this award I to in these letters should receive known as T.A.R.R.). T.A.R.R. is involved in research and would like my it's apparent they all give n preparation of land claims for any Alberta Band who nominate so mother, Lena Small personal time toward help requests our assistance. The claims, when ready, are She of Hobbema. They are the backbone submitted to the Specific Claims branch of the Department divorced my dad in of Indian Affairs. That, very briefly, is what we do. when I was communities and help make Grade 2. Since then ' places to live. We know there are a lot of talented people out there and eight she has raised After much debate, we fine we need your help in coming up with a design that will children alone. Her symbolize T.A.R.R. and the work it does. first job was Fred and Louise Boucher of I The winning submission will be printed on our letterhead, teaching arts and to share first prize; and Holm at a envelopes, etc., and the winning artist will receive Five crafts Moose Mountain to share se friendship centre. hundred ($500.00) dollars. For years now she Congratulations! has given up her Rules time and has gone 1. logo be is on The should an original design that drawn or painted to many workshops to better herself. white cardboard measuring 8" x 10 ". and training programs counsellor 2. Black and one other color may be used. now a certified She is all the reserves, at Florence 3. (do helps people on Girou Solid colours only not use shading). Hobbema. She met. People who people 4. The contest is open to any Treaty Indian person of any age living in relatives, even her in dle suicide phone and Florence Giroux Alberta. Please include your name, address, Band, and Treaty number are trying to commit rate to has raised to them to help, and is at present six c with your submission. Staff of the I.A.A. and T.A.R.R. (and their night and she goes made raising two of the still care. She has is actively of her families) may not enter. know some people hugs, I involved in let them they greet her with grandchildrens' all 5. Submissions will be accepted until January 31, 1988. The winning lifetime friends, and when her to be with education for the time I want grandmother. an artist will be contacted and the winning submission will be published in feel jealous because She was involved Windspeaker sometime in February 1989. me. even now League with the Bash us and in Edmonton for 6. Any person who is qualified to enter may make more than one She home. She still advises to volunteer 15 years ar ve growugrown up left the for anything submission. when wéwe've need help. For all help that the cc us when we with. For 13 years 7. All submissions become the property of T.A.R.R. and will not be us and supports the many others, she not only for us and for all she coached baseball things she has done Just to let her for the young returned. Judges will be made up of the staff of T.A.R.R. and their to win this award. also coached would likerciate her To say the girls ringettes decision is final. I a mother and a friend. Florence team. apP as has been an know I has avid bowler I love you. won many trophies. thank you and Florence Send your entries to: Women's Council wor Robb, Alberta of Edmonton as by Sarah Fleury, outreach worker. a Submitted She makes counties; T.A.R.R. hospitals and seniors lodges in many Native the c 11630 Kingsway Avenue seniors who need someone are in need Edmonton, Alberta to speak to them She is responsible in them T5G 0X5 for organizing Native and e Seniors Society. She spends ma If you have any questions or require further information, contact organizing and coordinating and field various sc Edna Deranger or Murray Marshall at 452 -4330. trips for the Native Coo Florence's seniors. (E hristina kindness and caring: in Thanksgiving she thr NOW GO TO IT! e I writing dinner.) and sisters. Florence brothers ofw 19ng.In has always got Greetings for an Unsung up a smile or jol to your search and visiting the your day. She is always regards of working hand to willing to le three years in B.C., I have a worthy cause and my last Centre and companionship happy to ex Indian Friendship of their time and to whoever Mission give so much may need never seen anyone Cook She is a Submitted effort as Christina she can. by Kathy Logan...... -..r....1'r.ra people in any way youngoung She has P Pe a coupcouple . of exampexamples: vehicle great help. A couple in tragic were involved Native women to made. She worked obviously aspects of accident . Plans and financial noualgh thryendontSh sure that there «.n.no. / She made She funeral. church booked, te pallbearers, the Housing Project. a t food, Mission Native hard on the part of raising working this is an essential I personally feel Native community. oodÏe's standards Dorod the living I've known 9 General Store also gaveine many made long as Cook She For as she Christina powwows. (14 years), Come in now successful years the other Prairie he lo create three drums, and all Grande enough has also is she has sunssure there was tog ether. She home ages yAtpTesent, to put a powwow people gf all ages. chosen Go things needed all sorts of occasions. people who have events for home. She districts held many dinner relocate their outlying helped people the needy rhea of the fr She also financial aid to further member food and saying is a lifetime the Vc helps get shelter, has a hard time She member of big heart and the also a She has a very relationship with She was Her working for 2 "no" to anybody. whole is very Women's foster parent and Hero of She has been fron merchants has had approval Christina Cooks her home Sis In my opinion, years the handicapped. General Store Health to foster With Stores In: I 1988. Hlth Mission, B.C. giving lady. Edmonton o Calgary Red Deer by Robert Smith, Submitted Leona McLeod Wetaskiwin e Glenevis Camrose Submitted by Goodwill Industries. Our business works So people can.

1 December 2, 1988, WINDSPEAKER, Page 7 raker Unsung Hero Nominations:

Then we first advertised for nominees Windspeaker's Unsung Hero in August this year, we had no idea of the Emile and Edna Blyan ponse we'd get, or of how difficult it In There are IIIIIIIÌlhlhN""IllMorley, Jane III uld be to choose a winner from the only Barnum is by the students atly appreciated many people who general. ny entries we received. Its our opinion Jane is bon the not deserve to be of her a very caring ney way many person who ¡t t each and every nominee mentioned recognized as the difficulties times to has in help PeopleP O gone out 1988 Unsung she their lives. who hese letters should receive first prize - has taken On more acing Hero, but none other than one occasion, apparent they all give so much of their She the kind people's problems °Cessi more than my friend and home with proud e and co- worker her. sonal time toward helping others. parents Emile and admire. Peoplepeople would Edna Blyan of Jane has improvesimprovedire. ey are the backbones of our specific needs the education Elizabeth Metis edthe to m nmunities and help make them better their education. who system nel Settlement. They Jane want to the Education has been with continue ces to live. not only raised Authority)0 J now (the come to for eight years.us me as one of the our community, Since ,fter much debate, we finally selected eight -fold. Y our she has family but they before she our has increased d and Louise Boucher of Lac La Biche was only a Grade also raised five now 8levelaSince prize; and Homer Poitras of a daycare, Jane ewe share first other children as have pre-school, come he a GED ool, kindergarten ose Mountain to share second prize. their own. come a GE program with P1° to our 100 When I was 1 g aduates, ngratulations! university, a and very young my students Athabasca for college attending UniversityUniversity. , natural parents separated because of alcohol -related There University other institutes also tt Calgary,g problems and as a result five children became wards of University such the Olds Colllege. of Lethbridge, the govemment. I was placed in a Ukmnian home in students This year Red we will have Clandonald and my brothers and sisters were placed in of from these institutes with foster homes in Lloydminster. I was treated well and I Now the help grew love mother I was very would consider to the there but still em who this person be Florence has to be recognized. to an Giroux has lonely. Unsung raised six children Y to the community Jane has contributedcon and is at present raising on her own Two years later I was told I would be going to live amount and two of her grandchildren. more to has a tremendous is actively involved She with my aunt and uncle. I was scared yet excited. My continuing offer to the in all aspects education. Stoney people grandchildrens' education of her brother Harlan and sister Laurie were also to live with in their grandmother. and is a devoted them and my other brother and sister Lewis and Submitted She was involved Brenda, were able to go back and live with my mother. by Trina with the Eastwood Daniels, Morley, League in Edmonton Community Besides their own child Ricky, they were caring for Alberta for 15 years, to volunteer and never hesitated two brothers who were nephews, Russell and Floyd. for anything that the help with. For community needed They also adopted Tina, whose natural mother died I3 years she not she coached only played baseball, when she was two months old. baseball for the younger also coached the children. She From then I had very good memories. All the girls ringettes team. Florence neighborhood children in Entrance used to come to has been an avid has won bowler for 13 years our place and we'd play all kinds of games. My many trophies. Florence and Women's Council works for the Metis parents would sometimes join in. We travelled a lot to My name is of Edmonton Brenda outreach worker. as a Native seniors visit, go on picnics, powwows, round dances and to Blyan and She makes countless would hospitals and seniors visits to all the sightsee. I like to lodges in the nominate many Native seniors city, visiting the We were taught to work and had our own a very who are in need good need se of company or responsibilities. There was no play until all our work friend of She peak to them in their Native mine for is responsible for tongue. was done. My parents are not too political but they do this year's organizing and Unsung Native Seniors Society. establishing the like to attend meetings in their community. People Hero She spends Contest. organizing many spare hours know they can count on them. They are concerned for He's none and coordinating various other and field trips for social functions the welfare of our people. than your the Native seniors. very Florence's kindness (An example of The values they instilled in us enabled us to face own and caring: she freelancer, Thanksgiving dinner) threw a surprise problems and love those who had no one. I thank God Lyle Florence Donald. has always got for them and I believe they should be recognized not a smile or joke Lyle is not up your day. She is always to brighten only in 1988 but for all the years they unselfishly only hand willing to lend a good to a worthy cause a helping opened their homes and their hearts to children who friend to and companionship and happy to extend many to whoever warmth would have lost their culture, heritage and people. Native may need it. people in and around Edmonton, Submitted by Submitted by Marlene Cardinal, High Prairie Kathy Logan, Edmonton he is also known for his good humor and hard work throughout Lyle norther works full time with Metis as a f support Children's Services, worker raising is a single ren, and is a freelan David McLeod three chil cet With a11as, anyone in need heu can anag to p of assistance. events Lyle helping out This Unsung Hem nomination is a great way to say hostede by local with cultural of Lyle friendship centre. Dorothy Walker thanks for doing a superb job. We are writing a special also responsible I've known and given. cultural ponsible for many as long as has given thanks to our Native liaison officer David McLeod. celebrationsa of the Metis For yam), she and fed the events in Edmonton, e lodged here at the institution we had our very Metis communitycornmmuni[and bringing ho Prate open. She has from Just recently their closer together is always she boardersboar culture. and proud Her home resent, has to first sweatlodge. of At P de Prairie his fine work and the Lyle's energy People gf all ages. chosen Gran We know that if it wasn't for and enthusiasm people who have inmates here, what He's been known never seems districts dedication he has for the Native to help many to wane. outlying education. centre. It's of need, even a person in their of the friendship seemed to be a dream for us, Dave made it reality. if it is only their hour further member o of Alberta telephone being available is alifetime Voice not only that we see him as a counsellor and a friend, or by helping to chat on the She of the out in a major a and effort he takes to help P busy with crisis. Lyle She was also ]0 but we appreciate the time all his responsibilities is years For So president as he Society. for 23 the Native people here and all through Alberta. of an Edmonton is also the Women's foster parent or 10 exemplifies Metis been a Alberta the local, but She has approval from and thanks a lot Dave! true meaning always has had is a caring minded person. of being a community years her home She I feel Lyle - the handicaPPed Brotherhood' of such an award Donald is most deserving Health to foster Submitted by The Native Thank you. Calgary Correctional Centre giving lady. Prairie McLeod, Grande Submitted by Leona by Brenda Blyan, Submitted Edmonton

1 TOBY ZORTHIAN, Spe,iel M Wndspeeker Page 8, WINDSPEAKER, December 2, 1988 TOBY ZORTHIAN, Special to Wndspeaker

Northern cowboys: Bob Gottfriedson, left, judged; Keith Shuter of Merrit, B.C., at his fifth national finals. Canucks bite the dust at Albuquerque rodeo By Toby Zorthian largest payout in Indian makes it too expensive. friedson made 10 trips to sioner Dean Jackson added conferences. There are Víndspeaker Correspondent rodeo history. To qualify, This year many people the INFR and was runner they had looked into having numerous hotels and motels contestants had to finish in came from an invitational up four times in the saddle the finals in Salt Lake City, that can handle the influx of ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico the top two positions in Indian rodeo in Reno, so bronc division. Ut.; Billings, Mont.; Rapid Natives. The recent sparse rodeo's seven major events their travel time was Tired of the long three City, Sd.; Denver, Co.; and attendance at the rodeo in For the first time in its in their regional association. reduced. Canadian Melissa and four day hauls, many Tulsa, Ok., but none of Reno, Nevada has con- 13 -year history, there were They are the elite of over Louis of Vernon, B.C. Canadians ask "Why is the these cities could offer at a firmed the commissioner's no Canadians among the 5,000 Indians who in 1987 arrived four days in INFR always held in Albu- reasonable cost a facility as belief that changing the site champions at the Indian competed for about $1.5 advance. She had four con- querque?" Coors liquor good as the New Mexico of the INFR might be a bad National finals Rodeo held million. sistent runs but finished company representative State Fair Grounds. They idea. in Albuquerque, Nov. 17- Canadians are usually at third, losing the champi- Stephanie Hare answers pay only $12,000 for the 20. Canadian competitors a disadvantage in the roping onship by less than a sec- that Coors, a major sponsor, Tingley Coliseum and the RESULTS: got their share of the day Indian World and barrel racing events ond. would be willing to stage Fair Grounds board is pres- Champions money but were edged out - All Around because travelling long dis- Judging of the events the event in Canada. How- suring the INFR to sign a Cowboy, Wally of the championship win- Dennison, trances stiffens a horse up was done by Butch Kirby of ever, she went on to point three -year contract. Tohatchi, ners' circle. N.M.; Bareback and the change in air and Comanche, Oklahoma and out that she would need to Riding, Jim The 147 Indian cowboys feed Jacobs, Pine affects their perfor- Bob Gotfriendson of Kam- investigate Canadian spon- Another factor that Ridge, S.D.; and cowgirls from the 10 Barrel Racing, mance. Arriving early could loops, British Columbia. sorship laws which at one weights in favor of Albu- Geneva Tsouhlarakis, regional Indian rodeo asso- alleviate this problem but his Before starting career as time prohibited liquor com- querque is its close proxim- Crownpoint, N.M.; Bull ciations shared total prize the cost of staying in Albu- a judge with, the Wrangler from hosting sport- panies ity to the Navajo Reserva- Riding: David Best Omak, money of $80,000, the querque an extra week Pro Rodeo Officials, Got- ing events. NIRF commis- tion. The Navajos are the Wa.; Team Roping, Lenard largest Indian tribe in North and Lester Williams, America. The Apache and Flagstaff, N.M.; Saddle Pueblo peoples are close by Bronc Riding, Howard and have a history of sup- Hunter, Kyle, S.D.; Calf 0ONTE4,7 porting rodeo. Albuquerque Roping, Wally Dennison, has a large Indian popula- Tohatchi, N.M.; Steer Ph tion and is accustomed to Wrestling, John Colliflow- hosting Indian events and er, Box Elder, Mt. \\gc,9` PAUL'S UPHOLSTERY cq. COMPLETE AUTO and FURNITURE UPHOLSTERY : C/71 PLEATED SHADES and VERTICAL BLINDS Phone 352-2535 HIGHWAY 2A 8 47 AVE., WETASKIWIN, ALBERTA NADC Public Forum

Lac La Biche 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 13, 1988 EST 'tt Jubilee Hall

The Northern Alberta Development Council For further information and catzlogue, contact: holds regular public meetings throughout Fort McPherson Tent & Canvas Northern Alberta, giving everyone the P.O. 58 Box MAKERS OF CUSTOM SEAT CONVERSION FOR PICKUPS opportunity to present briefs on matters Fort McPherson, N.W.T. XOE 010 of Choice of concern and general information. Telephone Color & Design (403) 952 -2179 FREE MATCHING VELVET CURTAINS WITH EVERY The Council consists of ten members and CONVERSION-SEAT PURCHASE is chaired by Bob Elliott, MLA for Grande Prairie.

Groups or individuals interested in HUNGRY? Sat whof the Month making submissions at this meeting may Minn contact Council member Elaine Gauthier in THIRSTY? / (PLANFEH/EAD Plamondon at 798 -3997 or 798 -3883, or Coffee the Northern Development Branch in Peace Try our Delicious Food & 20 oz. FIRE RETARDANT COATING .79C River at 624 -6274 for assistance. Drinks. Stop at One of FLAME PROOFING & FIRE RETARDANT Fabrics Woods Construction Material our Many Locations. 12 inch We Hearty Hero Protect Your Community Buildings from Are Ready To Serve Destruction by Fire! You At All Hours $3.99 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: MIKE PRESTON, Distributor (403) 253 -8678 Alberta RAYMOND DERICKSON, Authorized Rep. (403) 242 -8333 NORTHERN ALBERTA 7- ELEVEN FOOD STORES 9811 Ellbow Drive S.W., CALGARY, Alberta T3E 4L1 DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL December 2, 1988, WINDSPEAKER, Page 9 SPORTS & LEISURE

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I recall feeling very down the hill and I was players. Apparently the team couldn't come up with insecure about going on having fun. I was totally enough cash for their association cards - about $200 for my first ski trip. It seemed SPORTS ROUNDUP tuned out to the world, the team. to me that so much could By Kim McLain instead, I focussed on the Also, boxing coach Harvey Laboucan had to cancel go wrong. act of skiing. I laughed his Slave Lake fight card scheduled last Nov. 26. Weren't Maybe my ski apparel - everytime I fell, skied enough fighters for that event. of jeans, down jacket and backwards, hit fences. That volleyball tournament scheduled Nov. 26-27 at Molson Canadian toque Telephone (403)455 -2700 to have your The day seemed to go by Howard Buffalo Memorial Centre was cancelled. would label me a ski nerd. community sports happenings in one hour. And, postponed is the 12th Annual Oki Basketball I could be an outcast considered here free of charge. If you're interested Tournament at Peigan. The tourney conflicted with a among all the matching ski in giving it a shot, most couple of other tournaments - one in the States and suits, with fancy towns and some reserves another at Lethbridge. The new date is Dec. 2-4. For accessories like flourescent colored ski glasse and have ski clubs that offer group ski trips - phone them. more information contact the Napi friendship centre at gloves. You'll have so much fun you'll have no time to worry like 627 -4224 or 627 -4234. I'd go up the wrong chair lift, only to find I did. Or perhaps Last laughs: A few weeks ago Windspeaker myself at the top of a treacherous ski run meant for near- Louis Bull: A Saskatoon volleyball team won published a special section for National Olympian calibre skiers. Addictions more than it's gas money back Nov. 19 -20 at Louis Bull's Awareness Week and included several jokes reprinted Or I might wipe out on flat ground in front of a co -ed volleyball tournament. The Saskatoon District from the publication entitled AA Grapevine. The jokes crowded ski line up where every second face resembles Chiefs earned $650 for their defeat over the Hobbema were so sick you just had to laugh. We've got lots left, Brooke Shields or Christie Brinkley. Hooters. The Hooters settled for the $400 second place too. Here's one: As I stood in line for my first T -bar ride, I watched a prize after winning the annual event the last two years. With drunken visions of becoming a racehorse owner, poor fellow who couldn't get the hang of the thing. He And, taking third was the Frog Lake Bounty Hunters. a dipso bought a decrepit was supposed to 'sit' lightly on one of the crossbars of a Most valuable woman player went to Hobbemas old nag. As he was upside -down steel T that was attached to a rotating rope. Carolyn Buffalo while Eldon (no last name given) won SCOREBOARD leading him home, he met And, like dragging on a clothes line, he was suppose to the male MVP award. a fanner who asked what move up the hill. He'd get up about 20 feet and slid off, Six other teams missed out on the money, including: he was going to do with again and again. Finally he gave up and just tucked the Hobbema Wolverines, Edmonton Thunder Road, the beast. T-bar under his armpit and let himself be dragged up the Hobbema Battle Lake Blues, Edmonton Strikers, AJHL Standings "I'm going to race hill. My heart beat faster - that's going to be me, I Edmonton Court Cruisers and the host team, the Louis Nov. him," replied the proud thought. Compiled 23/88 Bull Booze Hounds. new owner. And it did take me a few tries to fmally get up the hill. NORTH "Even though the power went off completely," says "You'll beat him," And I did wipe out on flat ground, often. And I did end W L T GF GA PTS Bill Godin, Louis Bull ree man, "I think everyone stated the fanner. run I made it down by skiing ten feet, Ft.Sask. 18 9 0 127 111 36 up on a wrong - Peter enjoyed themselves." The lights went out at the Shemood Pk. 16 5 3 122 91 35 That's it for this fall, ski ten more feet, fall, and so on. At one point I Bull memorial arena for about a half hour Sunday St.Abert 11 15 2 112 114 24 week. If you have a joke, somehow got my skis turned the wrong direction and afternoon. Lloydminster 5 19 1 84 127 11 send it to me here at backwards for a while. I hit a fence at full Ft. McMurray 4 18 68 went down 0 1038 Windspeaker. Include speed my body did an instant halt while my toque Cancelled and postponed: Here's a SOUTH - your address and Ill send sailed on for another 30 feet. And I did look like a ski couple of cancelled or postoned events for those of you Red Deer 16 8 2 111 93 34 you back a Windspeaker nerd. My jeans got soaked, my hair was all icicles, my who like to know what you didn't miss. Olds Grizzlies 15 7 2 112 104 32 CalgaryCan. 13 8 3 114 85 29 pin or baseball hat if I use mitts were all lumpy and floppy with snow. First off, the Senior B hockey tourney that was to held Calgaryspurs 12 12 2 118 105 26 in ten feet 25 was cancelled due to a lack the joke the column. But you know what? I didn't care. My first at Enoch Nov. -27 of Hobbema 6 15 3 73 108 15

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Personal story: Busted for boozin' at the wheel

lawyer so he grabs me. I hit "Oh no!!! They're car. They were also drink- actually belong to an the vehicle, flashlight in garage doors open and the him and knock him against pulling me over. What am I ing. When we neared the RCMP cruiser. They had hand. He steps up to the cruiser enters. the wall. going to do now? I can't village part of the reserve swapped places with my side of the truck and shines In the police department jump in afford to lose my driver's the headlights of our friend's car. Our friends the flashlight in my face. they sit me down for a Other officers probably noticed the RCMP "Have you been drink- while. I am then asked to and wrestle me into the license again!" friend's . car were right Those horrible thoughts behind us. I noticed their and fled. The cruiser fol- ing?" asks the officer. go into a small room where drunk tank. It's dark and flew through my mind headlights disappear. Then lows and stops us. I thought "Yes a bit," I answer. He they keep the breathalizer. cold in the cell. I am given to cover up before being pulled over for they appeared again. it was our friends following asks me to step out of the The officer explains the a gray blanket I There is no bed in the drank driving. I started showing off: us, but it was the police. vehicle. I step out and as I procedure and asks me to with. in the It happened in 1984 on a spinning my tires around wish I had been more care- do, a beer bottle falls out of blow a breath sample into cell. There is nothing reserve just outside of corners, fishtailing the truck ful and watched out for the the truck. "Oh no!" the scary -looking machine. cell but four walls. I can't to fall Edmonton. We were going and speeding. I pulled into a police. I wish I hadn't even After I get out, the offi- I blow and the responsive get warm enough to get com- to my girlfriend's house out part of the village where the gotten behind the wheel. cer shines his light into the little needle registers well asleep. It's hard with only one gray on the reserve and I was road was quite wide. I start- All the time I was spin- cab of the truck. The two over the legal limit. I am fortable driving my girlfriend's ed burning donuts. ning my tires and driving girls are passed out. My taken back to the waiting blanket and a cement floor. I the blanket out truck. I was drunk. My All of a sudden I notice crazy, the police were right friend doesn't look too room. So spread lay along one friends were drunk. Sitting red and blue police lights behind us. sober. The arresting officer on the floor, next to the door was my flashing and those horrible After turning on his red They ask me to step to reappears and tells me that of the sides and roll myself friend Bruce. thoughts start flashing and blues he parks right the back of the truck. My I have been charged with up inside of it. morning I call my We were being followed through my mind. The behind us. I wish he'd turn heart is pounding! The impaired driving and that I In the and ask her to by some other friends of lights, which I thought those damn lights off! We're young officer asks me to have the right to a lawyer. girlfriend me ours, who were driving a belonged to my friend's car, right in the village and I walk a straight line. He has He asks me if I would like come and pick up. don't want anyone to notice his flashlight shining in my to phone a lawyer. I tell Sometime later I went to us. But they keep the lights face. I fail the test and the him yes. He tells me to court. I was given a year flashing. I swear they do officer puts me in the back phone him. I tell him I suspension just for driving things especially to make of his cruiser. I fell like a don't have a lawyer. The while under suspension and you feel as bad as possible. criminal. Being a Native officer is losing patience an additional year for my I didn't want the officer person pulled over on an with me and slams a phone second impaired driving CUSTODY to know that I already had Indian reserve doesn't make book down in front of me offence. I was without my an impaired driving offense me feel any better. and tells me to find one. I drivers license for three and HOME PROGRAM and was still under suspen- We pull up to the back of am upset with him and a half years. sion for it. the Stoney Plain RCMP become uncooperative. I Believe me. It's not I see him approaching detachment. The automatic am taking too long to find a worth it to drink and drive. The Department of the Alberta Solicitor General, Young Offender Branch, seeks individuals /families who are willing to provide a Blood Alcohol Approximation stable home environment for one or two young offenders between the ages of 12 and 18 years Approaching .08 Hours of Liquor 1 oz. who are serving open custody dispositions. Weight drinking or beer 8 ozs. /families recruited for the Custody right side of the law at the time Individuals In the world of impaired Legal limit Safe limit Home Program will provide personalized driving a really well -known same time, think again. In an about 25,000 supervision and serve as role models for young buzzword is ".08 percent." average year 1hr. 4 3 persons who have been in conflict with the law. Most people think that you drivers in Alberta are 125 Financial compensation is provided up to a have to have a blood alcohol charged with impaired driv- 4hrs. 7 5 content of .08 percent before ing. maximum of $31 per day. Applicants will be you can be charged with The bottom line is this: 1 hr. 5 3 required to participate in a thorough screening 150 impaired driving. This isn't Listen to yourself. YOU 4hrs. 8 6 and approval process. Call or write Mr. Peter true. know when you've had Young Nicholson, Director Community Programs, If a police officer feels enough or too much. It all 1 hr. 6 4 Offender Branch at 422 -5019, 10th Floor, you've had too much to depends on how much you 175 4hrs. 9 8 J.E. Brownlee Building, 10365 - 97 St., Edmonton, drink, you can be charged or weigh, your health, and how licence can be suspend- fast you drink - ever notice Alberta T5J 3W7. your 1 hr. 7 5 ed, on the spot, for 24 hours. how some people get drunk 200 Tests can also be taken faster than others? Since you 4hrs. 11 9 right at the roadside. So if know best about your capac- Ai !a 1 hr. 8 5 SOLICITOR GENERAL you're one of those who ity for alcohol the following 225 Correctional Services Division feels you can drink just the chart is only meant as a 4hrs. 12 10 right amount and stay on the guide:

Drinking and driving Before you go to a party where alcohol will For Service at the Top call Co -op be served - before you head out to meet friends at the bar - consider leaving your car at home - because once you've started to Please don't relax, chances are you won't recognize how drink and drive. little it takes to put you over the line. Point oh -eight - the line that makes you an Alberta Co -op Taxi impaired driver. Think about it now. This message is from

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ADVERTISING FEATURE The p art Y 's over, Alberta gets top g h Alberta's getting tough purchase of insurance. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE EDMONTON JOURNAL on impaired drivers. If you These penalties, made are caught driving under under Alberta's impaired, you will find out Motor Vehicle Administra- just how tough. tion Act, are in addition to The facts are that during penalties for impaired driv- 1987, 26.6% of drivers ing in the Criminal Code of involved in fatal collisions Canada. These include in Alberta had consumed fines ranging from $300 to alcohol. Alberta has had at $2,000; jail sentences of 14 least the third highest num- days to 6 months; or a ber of drivers charged for combination of fines and impaired driving related jail sentences. In the case offences in Canada from of a conviction for 1982 to 1986. Albertans impaired driving causing want this stopped! They bolidy harm or impaired want an end to the human driving causing death, the suffering and tragedy of penalties are jail sentences death or injuries that are of up to 10 and 14 years caused by impaired drivers. respectively. Driving while Marvin Moore, Solicitor under suspension will General, has announced make you subject to fines increased suspension peri- of up to $2,000 and/or up ods for convicted impaired to two years in jail. drivers and higher penalties The CheckStop program for drivers operating unin- has been beefed up with A familiar sight since 1973: Last year, 430,495 vehicles were checked at 27,400 CheckStops sured vehicles. the addition of a new fleet Drivers convicted for a of vans. These CheckStop first offence of impaired vans will be used by Alber- driving will have their ta police agencies to sup- CHECKSTOP: Plain and simple licences suspended for one port the CheckStop pro- year; three years for a sec- gram and to make Alber- It won't be a merry to 1986 there were 1,100 charged with an impaired serious social problem ond conviction and five tans aware that the pro- Christmas this year for fatalities resulting from driving related offence as a which requires the immedi- years for a third. Those gram is a year -round con- some Alberta families. This drinking drivers, and result of the program, and ate attention and full coop -, convicted of impaired driv- cern. is supposed to be a festive 20,000 injury collisions other related police initia- eration of government, pri- ing causing injury or death The Alberta government season, but there is nothing that involved the use of tives, in 1987. More than vate agencies, the corporate receive a mandatory five has implemented tough festive about it when a alcohol. The year -round 3,700 of these offenders sector and all Albertans. year licence suspension. legislation but every citizen loved one is killed in an CheckStop program is were incarcerated in Alber- Don't tolerate impaired The penalties for driv- must make it work. Mr. alcohol-related collision. aimed at reducing deaths ta's correctional facilities. driving. There's a lot you ing a vehicle without insur- Moore summed it up by The RCMP and police and injuries caused by Currently, there are 35,000 can do to keep these people ance have increased to a saying "Driving is a privi- agencies throughout the drinking drivers in Alberta. Albertan's who have had off the road. Take action as $600 minimum and a lege - a privilege that province will be starting The results of the their licences suspended as an individual, and as a $2,500 maximum to deter requires all drivers to their holiday CheckS top CheckStop program speak a result of impaired driving member of your communi- high risk drivers from accept their responsibility campaigns in early Decem- for themselves. Over convictions. ty. Impaired driving is a deliberately avoiding the to drive safely." ber. From the period 1980 19,000 Albertans were Impaired driving is a crime. Plain and simple.

THE PARTY'S OVER.

CheckStop will get you if you drink and drive.

During this festive season, the RCMP and police forces throughout penalties are severe. You will automatically lose your driver's licence Alberta will be doing their utmost to make sure the streets and and receive a substantial fine. If you are a repeat offender, you may highways are safe for the motoring public. All police agencies also be sentenced to a prison term. the province will intensify their CheckStop programs during across The party's over for impaired drivers in Alberta. Don't drink December. and drive. The chances of being stopped by CheckStop this year are greater than ever before, and if you are convicted of impaired driving, the Aberra cHECKiP SOLICITOR GENERAL t

Page 12, WINDSPEAKER, December 2, 1988 LEARNING

< :: . . .. : ; : : . MARLENE CARDINAL, Special R W. ekm. Trapper training taught

By Marlene Cardinal safety gripper and a No. 3 Windspeaker Correspondent softcatch. Students had to pay a $5 entrance fee and EAST PRAIRIE METIS SET- their gas to and from the TLEMENT school. The course was spon- The Basic Trapping and sored by AVC Lac La Conservation Course held Biche in conjunction with here was not only educa- the Alberta Fish and tional but it was also well Wildlife Management Divi- Classroom trappers: Romeo Cardinal, Larry and Eliza BigCharles, Dennis Andrews, Nelson Andrews, Brian Supernault, received by all who took The instructor, sion. senior Clarence Supernault, Robert L'Hirondelle, William Patenaude, Darlene Smoke, Edgar Bellerose, Dorothy Bellerose, George part. Dee Barrus, is a high Bellerose, Louise Auger, Chad Haggerty, Robert Emard, Ronald Bellerose and Muriel L'Hirondelle The course ran from school teacher from Card - November 7 -11 and some ston, Alberta. He has 25 MARLENE CARDINAL, Special lo Windspeaker of the evening classes last- years experience as a trap- ed longer than planned, per and four years experi- especially when skinning ence as an instructor. The an animal was involved. Native instructor, Bruce The students were taken on Gladue, (from Saddle Lake two fieldtrips, one on who now resides in Wednesday and one on Fri- Edmonton) has been teach- day where they learned the ing this type of course for best locations and how to two years and he's also had properly set traps, plus the experience as a trapper habitat of the fur bearing Gladue speaks Cree flu- animals they wanted to ently, a definite asset since trap. some of his students know There was a total of 18 only a little English or feel students who took part in more comfortable speaking the course ranging in age in their Native tongue. 13 to 60, men and women, Joe Desmond has 30 seasoned trappers and those years experience as a fur who had never trapped grader. He taught one before. evening session on market- Each student was given ing and how to take care of a trapping manual (a the fur to get the best price. course in itself because it's Humane trapping was who feel animals are being In the four years Barrus More than one student wondered why they got informative, educational, stressed throughout the treated unfairly. There is has taught he has noticed commented that they such a low price for their interesting and well writ- course because of the also the possibility that leg visible improvements on learned a lot about trapping furs. Even long time trap- ten), size 120 conibear, growing number of people hold traps could be out- furs that go to market especially when is the best pers felt they learned a lot lawed within the next 10 because they are caught in time to trap an animal. of valuable information. years. Hence the impor- season when furs are at Before, they just started There are currently 25 tance of using the softcatch their peak, thereby produc- trapping or hunting for ani- courses like this one held conibears as they don't ing better quality and prop- mals as soon as the trap- ,across the province during cause the animals to suffer. erly skinned furs. ping season opened, then the winter months. If any- one wishes to have this course taught in their com- INSTRUCTOR munity, contact AVC Lac Competition No: AV5501 -11 -WDSP La Biche. FLATBUSH -'AVC Lesser Slave Lake is accepting applications for Adult Basic Education Instructors. Responsibilities will include instruction of core subjects (0 -12) SOCIETY OF CALGARY METIS with an emphasis on Math and Science. Some educational counselling will be required. QUALIFICATIONS: A valid Scholarship Fund Teaching Certificate is essential. Experience teaching adult students as well as high school subjects are preferred. These are temporary positions until June 30, 1989 with a good Good News possibility of extension. As of 25, 1988 Salary: $28,322 - $44,412 Nov we are now Party Line Closing Date: December 9, 1988 Advanced Education taking applications for our INSTRUCTOR scholarship fund to further the Competition No: AV5501 -10 -WDSP Sober Dance, Dec. 3, CALLING LAKE - AVC Lesser Slave Lake is accepting education of Metis people. The Pigeon Lake. Music by applications for a Business Education Upgrading Instructor. A Taste of Nashville Responsibilities will include group and individual instruction in funds are available to anyone 9 - 1 High School Business Education. Math and English courses in starting at p.m. order to prepare students for entrance into Secretarial Science presently enrolled or planning a.m. Programs. QUALIFICATIONS: A valid teaching certificate with to enroll in any school, trade, 4th Annual Drug & experience in Business Education instruction is essential. Alcohol Awareness Experience teaching adults preferred but not essential. A valid driver's license is required. This is a temporary position to university upgrading or Volleyvall Tourney, October31, 1989. continuing education. The Dec. 3 -4, Sucker Salary: $28,332 - $44,412 Creek. Contact Closing Date: December 9, 1988 Marilyn Willier at 523- Advanced Education. chosen candidates will be Please send an application form or resume quoting 4426. competition number to: notified in writing. Alberta Government Employment Office Applications may 4th be obtained Floor, Kensington Place PUT IT HERE. 10011 -109 Street by calling: (403) 280 -4144 Call or wrue the editor to include good Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3S8 news of nom profit events you want to cha, courtesy of Act.